The Modern Patriot
A conservative blog among a sea of liberal blogs. Politics, history, education, and life in general are discussed.
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Is anyone else looking at what’s happening in the world these days and start thinking, “Well maybe the Mayan’s new something….”
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…Ron Paul.
His isolationist foreign policy scares me, but he’ll need Congress’ action to do most of what he wants…and he won’t get it. I can’t bring myself to vote for Mitt “Flip-Flop” Romney, Newt “The MasterDebator” Gingrich, or Rick “Jesus Freak” Santorum.
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is our government technically allowed to mandate anything? I though it was only allowed to prohibit things, not make us do things.
Asked by runxctrack
Until Obamacare, no, which is why its such a big deal. If the mandated purchasing of health insurance is found constitutional, then that opens the flood gates for the federal government to require you to purchase anything.
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First off, I’d like to say hello to the Department of Homeland Security official that may be reading this. *waves* Yes I am not happy with our government right now, but no I don’t want to commit any acts of violence against our government, or government officials, or support any such person who may want to (or does) commit acts of violence. Now that we have that disclaimer out of the way, on to the post.
Has anyone noticed how in depth the United States Government has become when peering into our personal thoughts and feelings? It is like McCarthyism all over again, but this time instead of looking for Communists, they’re looking for Conservatives. It started with listing the Tea Party as a potential terrorist organization, and now its come down to spying on its citizens? Thanks George Bush for starting this fiasco.
I am unabashedly conservative. I believe in very limited government, limited taxes, more individual rights, and a strong military. If that makes me a domestic terrorist, or a threat to the United Socialist States of America that the Obama administration is pushing for, then so be it. However, I vow never to initiate any acts of violence towards this great nation unless attacked first by our current government.
*waves* By Department of Homeland Security representative that reads this, I’m sure you know where to find me.
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The Forgotten Man - John McNaughton
I weep for this country and will fight to keep Obama out of the White House for a 2nd term! -
Video reblogged from A Simple Blog
Please refer to my blog on the United States Educational system….
Our American educational system at it’s fines
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Link reblogged from The Heritage Foundation
Interesting. And here’s the truth about Warren Buffett’s tax hike pleas.
From article:
Warren Buffet’s secretary, Debbie Bosanek, served as a stage prop for President Obama’s State of the Union speech. She was the President’s chief display of the alleged unfairness of our tax system – a little person paying a higher tax rate than her billionaire boss…
…The IRS publishes detailed tax tables by income level. The latest results are for 2009. They show that taxpayers earning an adjusted gross income between $100,000 and $200,000 pay an average rate of twelve percent. This is below Buffet’s rate; so she must earn more than that. Taxpayers earning adjusted gross incomes of $200,000 to $500,000, pay an average tax rate of nineteen percent. Therefore Buffet must pay Debbie Bosanke a salary above two hundred thousand.
We must wait for further details to learn how much more than $200,000 she earns. The tax tables tell us about average ranges. For all we know she earns closer to a half million each year, but that is pure speculation…
On another interesting note, Ms. Bosanke just purchased a second home. Such an unfair tax burden, no?
(Source: foundry.org)
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So Romney, yes he is wealthier than Obama and Biden combined, gave a larger percentage of his income to charity. However, you know as well as I do, Obama and Biden really pay for next to nothing as President and Vice President. Joe Biden gave a whole $369…I gave close to $2,000 last year.
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Mitt Romney - Why are people criticizing him for being rich? He ran a very successful company and became wealthy, isn’t that the American Dream? Becoming successful is the very reason people try to immigrate to this country every day. That being said, I don’t like him because he can’t seem to decide what he believes in. The only good thing about the flip-flopper is that he might flip to the conservative side of the issues…but I’m not willing, right now, to put a vote towards “might.” He could beat Obama.
Newt Gingrich - He’s the best debater and would flat out embarrass Obama in a presidential debate. That would be great with a true conservative candidate, which I don’t believe Gingrich is a true conservative. When you look into his past politically, he’s more progressive than conservative. He’s this year’s John McCain. Now onto his personal situation, cheating on your wife once with someone you’re going to marry is one thing. Doing it a second time, that shows poor character. He could most likely beat Obama (mainly due to his debate skills).
Rick Santorum - He took Michelle Bachman’s evangelical votes when she dropped out. He’s a true conservative in every aspect, even the bad ones. His views on social issues is a huge turn-off to many voters. He has a pretty decent economic and foreign policy. His ultra-conservative social views will make the moderates and libertarians flock to Obama or write in Ron Paul. He will not beat Obama.
Ron Paul - I like Ron Paul, except for his dangerous isolationist foreign policy. He constantly comes off as the “crazy old man,” but his biggest downfall are his cult-like followers. Ron Paul’s hardcore followers are just flat out nuts who won’t listen to other viable options. They worship Ron Paul as a god and take everything he says as the “word.” If you present an opposing point of view, you’re criticized and yelled at. Ron Paul WILL NOT beat Obama and when he does not receive the nomination, his followers will be pivotal in getting Obama reelected by writing his name in the ballot box.
