Mr. Obama's Agenda For 2010
Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2010
by Richard Vail
Chisel & Plane
Most of the country has been focused on the special election in Massachusetts and the effects that this will have on the agenda put forward last year after Mr. Obama's ascension to the office of President of the United States. Without a doubt it will have a chilling effect on that agenda, though signals from the White House emanating from David Axlerod are that Mr. Obama will continue to push ahead, regardless of the outcome of yesterday's election.
The biggest flaw in the naked attempt to take over the health care sector was the promise to make the process open/transparent. That never happened. Glenn Reynolds of Insapundit.com fame, believes that, "lies don't work as well as they used to. Obama promised transparency and pragmatic good government, but delivered closed-door meetings and outrageous special-interest payoffs. This made people angry. If Republicans promise honesty and less-intrusive government, but go back to their old ways, the likelihood that the Tea Party will become a full-fledged third party is much greater. Are the Republicans smart enough to realize this? I don't know. The Democrats weren't smart enough to look at Virginia and New Jersey and realize that what they were doing was a mistake that would backfire."
The second leg in Mr. Obama's statist agenda is seize ever more control for the government in the form of the "Cap & Trade" bill. If this bill is enacted it will be the largest single tax increase in the history of our country. It purportedly places a cap on CO2 emissions while permitting the trade in excess "credits." Heavy taxes would be levied on gasoline, heating oil, coal fired electrical plants, etc. The states have long been seen as a laboratory for possible national policies. With this in mind, the state of California has already implemented most of the policies that are planned for inclusion in the "Cap & Trade" bill. Implementation of those policies has been somewhat less than successful.
There now exists in the Golden Bear state a "burgeoning regulatory regime" that is closely tied to the threat of global warming has turned the state into a virtual "no go" zone for economic development. Not only do companies have to contend with sky high taxes, but rapidly cascading energy prices and expanding regulations. In addition, companies now face mandatory audits for their impact on global warming. Thus, jobs have been streaming out of the state and into those that are far friendlier. So, it has become much easier to move to Texas--or if necessary, China.
The third item on Mr. Obama's agenda is to grant a pardon every illegal alien presently in the United States. Following that, immediate citizenship. He desires to do this as the Democratic Party see's these instant citizens (some 15-20 million people) as instant members of the progressive party. That would permanently tilt the balance of power toward the Democratic Party. However taking this radical step has it's perils, especially in times of recession, such as exist now. It could trigger a huge turning ground swell of opposition by people who feel doubly threatened, first by the government's new tax levies, and secondly by "new" citizens taking jobs.
This then is the agenda that Mr. Obama desired to have completed in his first year of office, freeing up the second year to puff legislation designed to enlarge the Democratic majorities in both houses. Both David Axelrod and David Plouffe has indicated that such legislation will be pushed heavily in the coming months. Though with many legislators in the ranks of the Democrats in both the House and Senate may not be nearly as amendable as they were through most of last year.
This then is the agenda that Mr. Obama desired to have completed in his first year of office, freeing up the second year to puff legislation designed to enlarge the Democratic majorities in both houses. Both David Axelrod and David Plouffe has indicated that such legislation will be pushed heavily in the coming months. Though with many legislators in the ranks of the Democrats in both the House and Senate may not be nearly as amendable as they were through most of last year.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Mr.Obama's 2010 agenda.You're welcome Kesha.
Have tried to read up on health care reforms in America to have some understanding about it. This is the first article that made a bit of sense.Thank you very much. Take a look at my blog. There's a link in my bio. Or, Google The Vail Spot. I've a great deal more there.Basically our system grew into place during WW2 when employers started offering "free" health care since wages were frozen as an "extra". That's how health insurance became tied to employment here.
This is a very interesting article. I understand how people have different points of view and that is okay. However, one thing I learned recently about the Progressive movement is that it ultimately holds to the same ideals and principles as communism. When I saw that, a lot of the decisionmaking I see by progressives makes more logical sense. (not that I agree with them) Americans need to wake up. Hopefully that is happening. I wrote a 9 part series of articles that reviews this administration over the last year. You might find it interesting.I made the same decisions 30 years ago...if they're here on searchwarp, I'll take a look at them. Thanks for taking the time to read, write and comment.
Thanks for sharing these insights with your readers, Rich. I for one, think you should get more "front page" coverage and plan to warpit! Marijothanks Marijo, but I'm just one small voice in the wilderness...standing on my soapbox ranting at those few who pass my way.
I'm in awe of your political information bank. You make writing these articles look so easy.... But I, at least, am well aware that it is not. One must have a "Knack" for it- as you obviously do. Thanks- Always--EllaThanks, Ella.Actually, all it takes is a large dash of arrogance, with a big pinch of "know-it-allness", shaken vigorously, then stirred with a spoonful of "blow-hard" spices...and you get me! LOL.I've always been a bit of a political junkie. With the 'net as the most powerful research tool man has ever invented, it's easy after that. Thanks for coming by and commenting. I've already another post up.Rich
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