TheAssHoleLawyer

Communist - Plain and Simple

2009-10-24T09:21:00.002-04:00

Government ownership of private business.

Government telling private business and citizens what wages they may receive.

And now, the President determining which news outlets will be "allowed" to interview or be present for press conferences with government officials. THIS IS COMMUNISM.

The sad thing is, the citizenry is so ill informed, or uneducated on history, that our President does not even have to hide his agenda.

The Constitution has become a distraction to him and his Congress. His oath is a fraud.

TAHL

This tax --- shall not be treated as a tax -- Health Care Bill

2009-08-27T09:18:00.003-04:00

This is actual language from the Health Care Bill, page 174, addressing the tax (2.5%) imposed if you choose not to purchase health care.

‘‘(6) NOT TREATED AS TAX IMPOSED BY THISCHAPTER FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.—

The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax imposed by this chapter for purposes of determining the amount of any credit under this chapter or for purposes of section.

I'm only on page 174 of 1017, so I am sure there is more to come.

Here is the Bill.

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h3200ih.txt.pdf

TAHL

flag@whitehouse.gov

2009-08-08T09:19:00.002-04:00

Can you say --- Big Brother.

"The White House has been under fire since it posted a blog on Tuesday that asked supporters to e-mail any "fishy" information seen on the Web or received electronically to flag@whitehouse.gov."

Turn in your countrymen, your neighbors, or your family for their "fishy" free speech against Govt. intrusion into health care, or any other part of your life.

Freedom and Liberty are bleeding out............................Vote, Vote. Vote for a tourniquet to save our Republic.

TAHL

ANIMAL HOUSE RESCUE CHARITY EVENT

2009-07-21T16:19:00.003-04:00

BIG DOG WALK
July 26, 2009
Walk:
9 A.M. - 11 A.M.

Secor Room Activities: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Secor Metro Park

http://www.metroparkstoledo.com/metroparks/maps/

Register and donate on-line, or in person with cash at any AHR adoption event.

http://www.ahrescue.org Short Walk: Woodland Pond Trail, 0.3 miles

Long Walk: Swamp Forrest Trail, 1.2 miles

Grand Prize Raffle: $250.00 Visa Cash Card: Need not be present to win.

Silent Auction in Secor Room 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (bidding ends at 12:30 p.m.)

Raffle Drawing at 1 p.m. in Secor Room

Adoptions in Secor Room

11:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. Entertainment, food, beverages, variety of specialty vendors, samples, games, prizes, and more……

$20.00 registration donation includes t-shirt, water bottle, samples, and coupons Pre-registered

Walkers check-in between 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morning. Official start 9:30 a.m.*

Follow the AHR BIG DOG WALK SIGNS

*Register at any adoption event Saturday, July, 18th at Anderson’s, 503 Illinois Ave., Maumee, Ohio, between Noon and 3 p.m. or; Saturday July 25th, at PetCo on Monroe Street between Noon and 3 p.m. $25.00 Same Day Registration Donation 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the Secor Room.

Additional t-shirts available for $10.00 donation on event day.

To register and pay online, go to www.ahrescue.org.

Click on the link for Walk Registration, fill out and submit the form.
Then click on the PayPal link to pay your $20.00 Registration Donation.

For details or space rental: ahrdogsncats@yahoo.com

***25 Free AVID micro-chips, available to registered walkers at 9:00 a.m.*** Reduced Cost Shot Clinic 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.***Restrictions apply. See website for details***

CopArazzi

2009-06-26T09:01:00.002-04:00

Today I heard the perfect term for law enforcement's continued use of red light Cameras.

CopArazzi!

The paparazzi have the right to take photos of celebrities in PUBLIC, but none of us support or condone their METHODS.

Likewise, police have a DUTY to keep our streets safe, but, red light cameras are not the proper METHOD, and are often counterproductive.

Police agencies have become the CopArazzi. Lost is the spirit and intent of their job and purpose; lost to the all mighty dollar. The perfect analogy.

IN FULL DISCLOSURE - I heard this term on Bob and Tom today, from comedian Augie Smith.

M.I.S. and NASCAR Get it Right!

2009-06-16T19:22:00.004-04:00

Do you like speed and power?

Do you like girl watching, boy watching, or freak of nature watching?

Do you like good fried food, beer cheaper than at the ball game, and a day in the sun?

Then check out MIS and NASCAR, especially if you have kids under 13.

I went to my first NASCAR race last Sunday at MIS. The general admission tickets were $40 dollars each - which included a free ticket for a child 12 or younger. So for the price of 3 adult tickets, $120.00, we got 6 total tickets and six of us went to the race. That's $20 bucks a person.

IF we chose too, we would not have needed to spend another dime. We brought all the water, Gatorade and snacks we needed. We could have brought our own beer, but with the kids on the trip, we abstained. Parking is free and the tram ride to the grandstands is free. The seats were good enough to see the back stretch, sit on turns 3 and 4, and see the front stretch and first two turns with binoculars.

The food was reasonably priced compared to The Joe, 5/3 field, or Comerica with an extensive selection. The beer a bit cheaper than at the ball game. On top of that much of the NASCAR memorabilia was well priced. I got one Earnhart Jr. hat for $10.00 and one Home Depot, Joey Logano hat for $18.

Traffic is well regulated, about an hour up, and about 45 minutes to get out of the parking areas after the race, being one of 50,000 cars. A quick ride up M-50 from 23 and you can witness a great spectacle on the track and in some of the stands. Never was I concerned that my 12 year old boy would hear or see something "new" and he loved the day. In fact, so did I.

Good Job MIS -- keep it up and we will see you in August.

TAHL

"Lawyering Up"

2009-05-24T13:43:00.002-04:00

We live in a litigious society, which, to be honest, puts food on my table. In a civilized society when problems cannot be worked out between individuals, they turn to the rule of law, and lawyers.

Across the Toledo blogosphere comments have been recently made that the Ottawa Hills PD has already "lawyer-ed up", failed to release a statement, and thus the shooting must have been unjustified.

The Constitution applies to individual civil servants as much as too you and I, and the officer or department's silence is understandable at this point. In our media fed, instant access, computer fuelled world; saying nothing at the outset is the best advice for everyone. Remain silent, call a supervisor, call a lawyer, and don't talk to the press.

The presumption of innocence - which we all live with the benefit of and expect to be treated in accordance with, gets forgotten when we suspect a person's motives, dislike their background, color, position or status, and assume guilt because they seek counsel (also a constitutional right). In this time of our history, lets not throw out individual constitutional rights when times get tough, lets cling to them with all our might. Cops too.

TAHL

Tom Sullivan...............Come On Down!

2009-05-05T13:07:00.003-04:00

Well, smart or stupid, right or wrong, naive or not, I have decided to post my name and picture on my blogs. As some people see "screen names" as cowardly ways to hide when you are not willing to put your money where your mouth (or keyboard) is, I have "come out" in an Internet identity sense. I will not be retiring my pseudonym however.

Please keep your comments to the blogs, unless we are personal friends and you already know my private e-mail or cell phone number.

Thanks

TAHL (Tom Sullivan).

Another Unknown Toledo Gem

2009-05-02T16:43:00.002-04:00

After reading the UT Rockets baseball team in the sports page yesterday, and seeing they are leading their division, we went to a game today.

The wind aside, it was a nice afternoon - VERY AFFORDABLE - $3 for adult, $1 for the kids, and the baseball was top notch. Rockets were up 12-6 when we left after the sixth.

We even had the enjoyment of four Rocket Fanatics, Deek, Luchbox, Baby Cakes and ............one more. (Sorry).

So if you get a chance -- get over to Scott Park and support the Rockets. Its well worth the cost and convenient to west Toledo.

TAHL

City Council and Citizens Held Hostage

2009-05-01T11:52:00.005-04:00

The mayor has finally showed his true stripes and agenda. Hold the City Council and citizens hostage by extorting increased taxes to ensure safety and assuage fear.

As quoted in the Blade

"Mr. Finkbeiner's strategy to balance Toledo's staggering $21.3 million deficit - while at the same time reducing the police layoffs from the previously announced 150 officers - includes several assumptions and depends on Toledo City Council agreeing to reach into some Toledoans' pockets.

Mr. Finkbeiner said council must approve a bump in the city's refuse fee and his plan to collect more income taxes from Toledoans who work outside the city - something council already has rejected twice."

The table was set, and the fear generated over the last several weeks. Now Carty has given his mandate, and set the Council up to blame, if and when, they do the right thing and vote NO to increased taxes and fees.

Carty will cry from the roof top of One Govt. Center that the Council traded safety for politics and "failed to show the leadership" this "crisis" required.

Yet he will still have an inflated staff, and the city will continue to hemorrhage money. Police, Fire and Courts MUST BE THE LAST TO GO.

TAHL

Dedicated Toledo Workforce

2009-01-16T13:58:00.000-05:00

Its nice to see that not everyone is using the cold weather as an excuse not to head out to work. While closings are rampantly streaming across the bottom of our TV screens, the thieves of Toledo are hard at work.My truck was broken into yesterday, during work hours, in the Port Lawrence parking garage downtown. Toledo thieves, undeterred by weather, are out doing their best to stimulate the underbelly of the economy.

While I applaud the thief's dedication, I question his/her talent.First, I drive an old truck. "Old" in this context does not mean "classic" or "vintage," it means crappy. A rusted out 1991 Ford Ranger to be specific. However, because the prior owner was a young kid, it did have a kickin stereo, so the choice was not completely unreasonable.I must take issue, however, with how this citizen applies his craft. I naively still expect workers to know their trade, study the masters, and apply it with journeyman skill. My thief is either an apprentice, or is resting on his laurels.Gone are the days when a man took pride in his work, sought excellence, and the results were self evident.

My salvage technician obviously has not studied the masters. He surely has not watched: The Heist, Oceans 11, 12, or 13, or The Ref; as he clearly is unaware that the goal is to steal with such precision and finesse that the mark remains unaware that they have been had for days or even weeks.Clearly, the person who is re-using my stereo did not do their homework. They obviously did not study the dashboard schematics of the Ford Ranger, and must not have called upon a collegue or former UAW Ford plant "source" who could provide them detailed diagrams of the Ford truck interior, thereby allowing him to effortlessly release the dash and remove its contents with speed and minimal effort. My recycler brutishly pried my dash from its moorings, braking it in the process, leaving clear evidence of his presence through tool marks on the trim, and even destroying his tool, lazily leaving it on my floorboard.

Additionally, he lacked the attention to detail and thoroughness required to excel in any profession. He missed several premium CD's affixed to my sun visor, including Botchelli and Dave Mathews, BOTCHELLI FOR GOD'S SAKE! With even a cursory look behind the seat it would have been clear that my speakers were ripe as fresh apples for picking, as I had not actually mounted them and they were simply resting behind the seat held in place by their magnets. Finally, the briefest glance into the glove box (step #3 in "Auto Burglary for Dummies") would have shown the treasure hunter that his new stereo included a REMOTE.

So not everyone is using the weather as a reason to rest at home on the couch watching Regis and Kelly. Some "go getters" are out braving the elements to ply their craft and provide much needed, gently used electronics, to themselves or their pawn dealer. All is not lost, Toledo does have dedicated, hard working, citizens willing to get out there and profit.

TAHL

Federal Bureaucracy - Please handle my health care!!

2009-01-15T14:49:00.005-05:00

I received this item from the U.S. Postal Service today. The envelope contained multiple pages of material that had been ripped in two, at least two, pieces.

The clear plastic sleeve it was returned in, "WE CARE," reads:

"We sincerely regret the damage to your mail during handling by the USPS. We hope this incident did not inconvenience you." * * *

And some people want a government bureaucracy controlling health care. Can you imagine waking up to find a clear plastic sleeve taped to your body, "We sincerely regret the damage to your tissues during handling, we hope this incident did not inconvenience you." !!!!?????!!!!!

No thanks. If its all the same, I will send my mail via private carrier, and keep my health care with Blue Cross! Of course for liberals its not "all the same." Big government is the solution, after all shouldn't we be willing to trade quality for "feeling good" that everyone in America has the same postal service as me?

TAHL

Toledo as a Corporation - Solutions From the Bailout Debate?

2009-01-02T16:18:00.004-05:00

The City of Toledo is for all intents and purposes a large corporation. The problem is the corporation is out of money and the shareholders - THE CITIZENS - are not receiving any dividends.

We heard during the bailout talk related to the Big 3 auto makers, that we should allow them to fail, forcing them into bankruptcy which would EMPOWER them to re-negotiate contracts, cut the fat, and FORCE them to be more efficient. Should the same be allowed for the City of Toledo?

Take Back Toledo efforts aside, we have a Mayor/CEO who is not effective, a form of government that needs to be changed, and a council that is stuck on the same old ways. Recently an arbitrator held the City to its contract agreements with some of the labor unions while others refused to vote to pay a portion of their members' health care premiums, as little as $55.00 per month for family coverage. Could bankruptcy be the solution to a myriad of the City's problems?

The City is facing millions in deficit, a failure of basic services, engaging in improper layoffs and contract breaches, and there are few clear solutions visible in the near future. If the City were to declare bankruptcy the Federal Court would appoint a trustee who would oversee the re-organization and restructuring of the budget, EXERCISING POWER OVER THAT OF THE MAYOR.

The trustee would have the power to force re-negotiation of contracts, cease actions by the city in the private sector which are not profitable - including; the Erie St. Market, ambulance service, towing service, and mandate the sale of city property that may be available for revenue. A trustee could direct that basic services be funded first then IF AND AS NECESSARY secondary services or programs could be funded. It may even be possible for the trustee to force a change in the form of government back to a city manager style, or at a minimum, maintain an oversight function to monitor the progress of the City through the 5 year restructuring.

Tough times call for tough measures. The contracts which exist are enforceable, rightfully so, and the unions continue to hold the city hostage to concessions. The unions will not vote to carry a larger burden even though that may cost members jobs. Most importantly,the Mayor and council are stuck to the old method of make promises, raise fees, and disenfranchise businesses and taxpayers. Bankruptcy may be the solution the City needs.

TAHL

Hurry UP!!! ..........................Change is Coming!!!

2008-12-11T08:25:00.004-05:00

Fearful that "change" is coming, congress is working hard in this lame duck session to get as much as they can. Congress is working in a raise in the auto bail out package for federal judges.

The raise — an annual cost of living adjustment, or COLA — would bring U.S. District court judges up to par with members of Congress, who will receive an almost $5,000 boost on Jan. 1. District judges and lawmakers now earn $169,300 a year but are expected to be awarded a 2.8 percent raise next year, said Dick Carelli, a spokesman for the Administrative Office of the United States Courts.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., insisted that the judicial pay raise go into the automaker loan measure, which is the only item of business on Congress' lame-duck agenda.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081210/ap_on_go_co/judicial_pay_raise

Lead of course by Harry Reid. I am NOT SAYING federal judges don't deserve a raise. I am simply showing how its more of the same in congress. Call some legislation an auto bailout, education, national security etc. bill, and pile on unrelated pork and spending.

TAHL

Ken Blackwell Announces Run for RNC Chair

2008-12-07T11:20:00.002-05:00

Ken Blackwell, former Ohio Secretary of State, has announced his run for the position of Chairman of the Republican National Committee. His announcement letter can be found here.

http://www.blackwell2009.com/lettertorncmembers.html

I think Blackwell would have made a fine Governor, and I believe he has a bright future in the Republican party.

TAHL

ODOT Driving business out of NW Ohio

2008-11-11T08:29:00.003-05:00

ODOT has increased the special permit fee for heavy loads over 3000% from $55 a quarter to $500 a quarter. Now trucks which have been using the Port of Toledo for shipping will instead choose Michigan ports to avoid the fee.

I e-mailed each state and federal representative and senator yesterday, as well as the governor. I got canned, auto-reply messages from many, but a personal email from Mark Wagoner. Mark also attached his letter to ODOT, sent the same day. I am working on posting the letter, but my blog inexperience is holding me up.

This move by ODOT will kill the Port of Toledo's recent success and the intermodal project. Get on the horn to everyone and anyone who will listen. If they won't listen, make them.

TAHL

Honored Thanks

2008-11-11T08:12:00.002-05:00

Happy Veteran's day. Please call, e-mail, write or personally thank a veteran or their families for their service today.

For some it is hard not to be cynical in these post-election days. But, believe in our Constitution, respect the office of the President, and continue to support and defend our Country.

Likewise, a belated happy birthday Marines.

TAHL

Educated but Misguided - a Harvard Socialist

2008-11-01T09:20:00.003-04:00

While both Presidential candidates spout rhetoric about how they will change policies, taxes, and all manner of government work, the most direct way they can impact our daily lives and liberties is through the Supreme Court.

Obama has stated - he believes the founding fathers got it wrong. He believes that the Constitution should be an enabling document, not a restricting document. While our tradition and history, gained through the tyranny of Britain, the blood of our forefathers, and the brilliance of the Founding Fathers - all point to the Constitution as a document to RESTRICT the power of government; Obama wants the Constitution and our legal system to make it an EMPOWERING document.

Currently all rights not specifically surrendered to the government remain with the citizens. Thus the Constitution LIMITS government power. Obama wants the Constitution to GIVE power to Government, and, only give the people those rights specifically granted. This flips the intention of a Democratic Republic on its head.

Obama will have the government exercise all powers not clearly given to the populous. While it should be the other way - the populous shall retain all rights not specifically granted to the government for very specific narrow purposes.

Obama is clear he thinks the Supreme Court has been wrong in not enforcing his wealth sharing, socialist version of what is right. He is clear that he thinks the Government is the proper entity to determine what the words of the Constitution mean, and what rights we retain.

He wants a Constitution that is "living." Which means subject to the whims and changes of culture with the ease of the stroke of a pen. The Constitution is changeable - but that change must be slow, deliberate, and difficult. It is the basis for a government system that was forged in revolution, drafted with a global look at human history over the ages, and the brilliance of the Founding Fathers who saw past the immediate needs and into the future of freedom.

Obama is clear - he will change the tenor and core of the Supreme Court with lifetime appointments - possible 2-3 Justices - naming judges who follow his belief that the Constitution is WRONG, and must be changed.

Please - regardless of the rhetoric - realize this is the single most powerful way the President can permanently effect our history and day to day lives and liberty - more so than the power as Commander in Chief, and vote accordingly.

TAHL

We The Sheeple!

2008-10-23T13:24:00.002-04:00

Who is helping to formulate the public's perceptions about the election? Sadly, in most instances in America, its the media. And, is the "mainstream media" balanced, objective, or equal in the presentation of the issues and candidates. OF COURSE NOT.

From the Washington Post today.

Study: Coverage of McCain Much More Negative Than That of Obama

By Howard Kurtz

Media coverage of John McCain has been heavily unfavorable since the political conventions, more than three times as negative as the portrayal of Barack Obama, a new study says. Fifty-seven percent of the print and broadcast stories about the Republican nominee were decidedly negative, the Project for Excellence in Journalism says in a report out today, while 14 percent were positive.

Will the TRUTH set us free? Probably not on November 4th, 2008. I admit, it is each citizens duty to inform themselves of the issues, facts, and records of the candidates. But given that the "mainstream" media is pumped into our homes via airwaves regulated by the Federal Govt. And given that the large media companies, CBS, ABC, NBC, CNN claim to be objective news providers, shouldn't they be held accountable for their bias? OR at least shouldn't the American sheeple know how they are being led? Don't get me started on NPR, a station funded with tax dollars.

I am not yet convinced Obama will win the election, but I am convinced a majority of voters are being mislead and lied to by the media.

TAHL

New Electric Cars in the Blade

2008-09-24T16:33:00.002-04:00

Today's Blade has an article about the up and coming electric cars from Chrysler.

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080924/BUSINESS02/809240299

I am for all types of efficient affordable transportation that lessens our dependence on foreign oil. I do not believe fossil fuels are EVIL, but recognize they are a finite resource.

BUT, when people talk about electric cars, or hybrids, how come they don't ask this question.

Where do we get the electricity to run them?

Why don't people ask this question? Because most on the left/environmental side don't want to admit the answer. The most efficient, safe, clean source of electricity is nuclear power, a four letter word in their world. What is the second most available source -- coal fired power plants. An evil carbon resource.

Now I am sure liberal anti-energy development proponents would counter with, What about hydro-electric? But that is oppression of the fishes. OR - Don't discount solar and wind power! I won't discount them, but I won't rationally consider them until the technology discounts their cost.

TAHL

Opportunity Lost

2008-09-24T14:29:00.003-04:00

Earlier this week I attended the Ohio Trucking Association state convention here in Toledo. This convention brings together some of the most powerful business interests in the state and nation. Officers from global companies such as Cummins and Chevron were present. Representatives from the larges trucking companies in Ohio and the nation were in attendance, along with small operations and single owner-operators. There were also a few lawyers and other service industry representatives such as insurance agents.

Mayor Finkbeiner was scheduled to open the convention. A chance to address the collective group of powerful businessmen and women who are key to any growth of Toledo's, Lucas County's and Ohio's business community. But, at the start of the convention, it was expressed to the audience that organizers were uncertain if the Mayor was coming, so they started without him.

He showed up late, about 30 minutes late. Carty breezed into the room, read and presented a plaque showing a "proclamation" of how important the OTA was with a bunch of "whereas" language, gave lip service to the InterModal Project, and left.

Instead of addressing the group with sincere comments, encouragement, and plans for making Toledo and NW Ohio more business friendly and profitable for all, he insulted a group of powerful business people, and strolled off, not to be seen again at the two day event.

Now I don't know what was on his calender for the day. I don't know what pressing business kept him from getting out of bed on time, and meeting his commitment to this group at 8 a.m., or what occupied his time for the next two full days of convention; but I do know he did the City and its citizens a disservice with his actions and attitude.

TAHL

Extreme Makeover Cynisism

2008-09-16T10:00:00.002-04:00

I truly enjoy the show - I have changed my purchasing habits to use companies such as Sears who support the show. But I find myself becoming more cynical, and I predicted this to a co-worker.

"The University of Toledo is offering full scholarships for all 11 boys — with a potential value of more than $250,000 — and Lourdes College will give scholarships of $2,000 per year, per child, renewable for four years."

UT - A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY - funded by TAXES - giving away 11 scholarships based solely on the fact that these children made it on TV!!! This I have a problem with. Lourdes College- GREAT - private university. Private citizens or private companies raising or donating a fund for college - EVEN BETTER. But, for UT to give these scholarships to these 11 kids is improper.

Come all ye haters and attackers - I know your out there. It is situations like this which pit my human sympathy and empathy against my political ideology and economic philosophy which make for the best debate.

TAHL

Check The Record

2008-09-05T12:36:00.002-04:00

ZerObama is claiming that he will cut the taxes of 95% of Americans, however, his party's history and his RECORD, prove this to be an outright lie, or an Epiphany and the Turning Over a New Leaf of epic proportions.

I say its a lie.

OBAMA SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF TAX INCREASES IN THE STATE SENATE:

ABC’s Terry Moran: “[O]bama was considered a reliable liberal Democratic vote in Illinois. For instance, voting for most gun control measures, opposing efforts to ban so-called partial birth abortions and supporting hundreds of tax increases.” (ABC’s “Nightline,” 2/25/08)
In 2004, Obama voted for a $304 million tax increase on businesses in creating the Tax Shelter Voluntary Compliance Act. (H.B. 848, Illinois Senate Floor Third Reading, Passed 30-28-1, 5/20/04, Obama Voted Yea; Dave McKinney, “Blagojevich Threatens Up To 5,000 State Layoffs,” Chicago Sun-Times, 5/21/04)

*“The governor’s bid to raise taxes and fees by close to $400 million and reel in another $300 million-plus in corporate tax breaks has triggered a huge outcry from business groups, which contend the moves will drive companies out of state and cause Illinois to lose jobs.” (Dave McKinney and Leslie Griffy, “Blagojevich Threatens Up To 5,000 State Layoffs,” Chicago Sun-Times, 5/21/04)

“Obama voted for a bill during the 2003 Illinois General Assembly legislative session that raised a huge number of fees and taxes for businesses and licenses to cover day-to-day expenses of state government.” (Terrence L. Barnich, Op-Ed, “4 Partisan Questions For Obama,” Chicago Tribune, 7/29/04)

*“Almost 17,000 fewer commercial trucks and 2,700 fewer trucking companies have been registered in Illinois for 2005, fueling the trucking industry’s claim that Gov. Rod Blagojevich is driving businesses out of the state with his new fees and business taxes.” (Brian Wallheimer, “Governor’s New Fees Are Driving Trucking Firms Out Of Illinois, Industry Says,” St. Louis Post- Dispatch, 5/5/04)

In 2003, Obama voted to tax natural gas purchased outside of Illinois. (S.B. 1733, Bill Status, www.ilga.gov, Accessed 2/11/08; S.B. 1733: Concurrence In House Amendment #4, Passed 31-27-00, 5/31/03, Obama Voted Yea)

*“The natural gas tax. A new policy under Blagojevich’s budget will make natural gas more expensive to industrial buyers. Currently, Illinois offers an exemption on the sales tax paid for natural gas, but the new budget ends that exemption, a move that could become a major expense for steel mills and other factories that use large quantities of natural gas.” (Kevin McDermott, “Area Dodged Legislative Hit On Schools, Roads,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 6/8/03)

* Obama voted for the Natural Gas Tax, which threatened jobs, at the same time that Illinois was leading the Nation in jobs lost. “Just as harmful to the state’s economy are the large taxes on natural gas brought from out-of-state suppliers and the rolling stock sales tax. Both of these taxes will negatively affect important businesses as well as the employees who are dependent on these Illinois companies. I have received phone calls and letters from all sectors of the business community who reported that the projected loss of revenues due to these increased taxes and fees may well cause them to close their facilities in Illinois and move to a more business-friendly surrounding state while still serving Illinois customers. Illinois leads the nation in jobs lost. We cannot afford to drive more businesses from our state.” (State Rep. Carolyn Krause, Op-Ed, “Increase Tax Incentives, Not Taxes For Businesses,” Chicago Tribune, 6/13/03)

In 1999, Obama voted in favor of S.B. 1028 to create the Illinois First Infrastructu
re Program, which raised 146 taxes and fees. (S.B. 1028: Senate Floor Third Reading, Passed, 58-0-0, 3/23/99, Obama Voted Yea; S.B. 1028: Senate Conference Committee Report, Passed, 42-17-0, 5/21/99, Obama Voted Yea; Editorial, “Jack Ryan Woefully Unprepared For Attack On Obama,” The State Journal-Register, 4/18/04)

OBAMA HAS REPEATEDLY VOTED FOR HIGHER TAXES IN THE U.S. SENATE:

It’s no surprise that Obama would raise taxes as President, because he’s repeatedly voted for higher taxes in the Senate:

Obama Voted At Least 94 Times For Higher Taxes In The U.S. Senate. (RNC Research)
*To date, Obama has voted for a tax increase approximately once EVERY FIVE DAYS Congress Has Been In Session. (RNC Research; The Library Of Congress Website, thomas.loc.gov, Accessed 6/8/08)

Obama Voted At Least 12 Times For Higher Income Taxes. (RNC Research)

Obama Voted Against Marriage Penalty Relief At Least Twice. (RNC Research)

Obama Voted Against Extending The Expanded Child Tax Credit. (RNC Research)

Obama Voted At Least 3 Times Against Repealing The 1993 Income Tax Increase On Social Security Benefits. (RNC Research)

Obama Has Voted At Least 5 Times Against Providing Relief From The Alternative Minimum Tax. (RNC Research)

Obama Has Voted At Least 7 Times Against Tax Incentives Benefiting Small Business. (RNC Research)

Obama Voted Against Capital Gains Tax Cuts At Least 9 Times. (RNC Research)

Obama Voted Against Tax Cuts On Dividend Income At Least 9 Times. (RNC Research)

Obama Voted In Favor Of The Democrats’ FY 2009 Budget, Which Would Raise Tax Rates For Americans Earning As Little As $31,850:

Obama Voted Twice In Favor Of The Democrats’ FY 2009 Budget Resolution. (S. Con. Res. 70, CQ Vote #85, Adopted 51-44: R 2-43; D 47-1; I 2-0, 3/14/08, Obama Voted Yea; S. Con. Res. 70, CQ Vote #142: Adopted 48- 45: R 2- 44; D 44- 1; I 2-0, 6/4/08, Obama Voted Yea)
“Under both Democratic plans, tax rates would increase by 3 percentage points for each of the 25 percent, 28 percent and 33 percent brackets. At present, the 25 percent bracket begins at $31,850 for individuals and $63,700 for married couples. The 35 percent bracket on incomes over $349,700 would jump to 39.6 percent.” (Andrew Taylor, “Presidential Hopefuls To Vote On Budget,” The Associated Press, 3/13/08)

NOTE: Obama’s vote for the Democrats’ Budget is at odds with his rhetoric on the campaign trail, where he claims he’ll provide tax relief for working Americans. Obama: “I’ll give a tax cut to working people …” (Sen. Barack Obama, Remarks At A Campaign Rally, Denver, CO, 1/30/08)

OBAMA’S TAX, SPENDING AND BUSINESS INTEREST GROUP RATINGS:

“In 2006, [Obama] was one of 13 Senate Democrats with a PERFECT Liberal score on economic issues.” (Richard E. Cohen, “Left To Right,” National Journal, 3/3/07) –emphasis mine–
Americans for Tax Reform gave Obama a lifetime rating of 7.5 Out Of 100. (Americans For Tax Reform Website, www.atr.org, Accessed 1/29/08)

Citizens Against Government Waste gave Obama a lifetime rating of 22 out Of 100. (Citizens Against Government Waste, “CCAGW Challenges Presidential Candidates On Earmarks,” Press Release, 12/27/07)

The National Taxpayers Union gave Obama a grade of “F” for his fiscal voting record. (National Taxpayers Union Website, www.ntu.org, Accessed 9/25/07)

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce gave Obama a 33 percent rating in 2007. (U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Website, www.uschamber.com, Accessed 6/6/08)

Source: http://savagepolitics.com/?p=770

TAHL

A New Slogan for Change

2008-09-04T12:36:00.001-04:00

As I watched Gov. Palin's historic speech last night, and saw the delegates chanting when Obama was mentioned I came up with a new slogan. Feel free to use and steal it, just give the AssHole Lawyer some credit

Zer-O-bama

Nuff Said!

TAHL

Happy Labor Day!

2008-09-01T09:26:00.003-04:00

Happy Labor Day. If you are currently in labor, or your water has broken, please go to the hospital. Otherwise, a parade is fine. However, at the parade be careful using words such as Freedom, Liberty, Choice, and Lower Taxes. It would be best to wear you Obama T-Shirt if you don't want any trouble.

Big labor -- that's right Big Labor not Big Oil is increasing its influence on the Democrat party and expects to get returns on their investment in this election cycle. That investment - forced mandatory political contributions from union members - is losing its power so the unions are seeking legislative help. They support and expect congress to pass a national labor law making the secret ballot a thing of the past.

http://townhall.com/Columnists/ScottBensing/2008/08/20/secrets_are_no_fun_for_unions

Forget your god given right to work, earn, and save YOUR MONEY, now the union wants to know if you voted for or against them in an election. Don't worry, I'm sure that if you are a union worker who has seen the light and vote against your union - there won't be any repercussions. The union is only looking out for YOU.

Right.

Anyway - enjoy the day off, BBQ some meat, and tomorrow go back to work, put your head down, work hard, and hold tight to your wallet. If Obama wins, your wallet, your choices and your FREEDOMS will be reduced.

TAHL