America Awakens

I think I can stand being part of this majority

With improvements in the economy and only a fraction of the stimulus money having been spent so far, most Americans — 72 percent — say returning the unused portion of the $787 billion dollar stimulus to taxpayers would do more to boost the economy than having the government spend it. Majorities of Democrats (59 percent), Republicans (87 percent) and independents (70 percent) think the money should be returned to taxpayers.

So now get ready to be called “greedy”.

Also, the politicians will never point out that most of that money hasn’t been printed yet and is completely imaginary. The Demos will continue with the “greedy” line of attack and the Repubs will stay quiet on that fact while they “fight” for it to be returned so as to not “let the people down”.

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In Town Hall news, if you’re a Democrat in a district that went for McCain, publishing the schedule of a Town Hall meeting place and time and then canceling said meeting when it looks as though you won’t be able to snow the attendees over isn’t a very bright idea. Especially if a 2010 challenger for your seat has already announced himself.

Rep. Giffords canceled her town hall in Sahuarita/Green Valley, AZ and, her Republican challenger, scheduled an appearance in the same venue at the same time and place. From the looks of the video below it was very successful. Both sides were allowed to speak for two hours and with no problems. You would think that a 2 term congresswoman could manage to put on a town hall during the one month August recess.

You should read some of the comments there. They actually got answers to their questions from someone who seems have actually read the bills, even though he is “just” a private citizen (Psst! Republican challengers, this is an example to follow).

And lastly, with the storm and stress exuding from the left over “The Mobs” at these meetings, it is a bit of a surprise to see the White House dropping a truth nugget like this

There has been no increase in the number of security threats to President Barack Obama despite the contentious town hall meetings taking place around the country, according to the White House.

White House press secretary Robert Gibbs also said Friday there has been no change in the security precautions.

“We haven’t viewed any increase in threats, and there’s been no change in any of that,” Gibbs said.

Open carry is not a threat. Stupid signs are not a threat. The Treasury boys know threats. Those two things get eye rolls.