The New Bionic Man

1974-1978 America had a bionic superhero called The Six Million Dollar Man or the Bionic Man. Astronaut Steve Austin was in a terrible crash that required major reconstructive surgery. The government gave Steve a mechanical arm, eye and two legs that made him almost invincible to the bad guys.

Today we have a new bionic man called the five trillion dollar man.

The $5 Trillion Man: Debt Has Increased Under Obama by $5,027,761,476,484.56

By Terence P. Jeffrey

April 18, 2012

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President Obama shakes hands with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner at the State of the Union Address, Jan. 25, 2012. (AP Photo)

(CNSNews.com)- In the 39 months since Barack Obama took the oath of office as president of the United States, the federal government’s debt has increased by $5,027,761,476,484.56. (Now that is impressive, wouldn't you say?)

Although he has served less than a term, Obama is now the first American president to see the federal government's debt increase by more than $5 trillion during his time in office.

During the full eight years that George W. Bush served as president, the federal government's debt increased by $4,899,100,310,608.44. (Rising from $5,727,776,738,304.64 to $10,626,877,048,913.08.) (Not bad for second place, huh?)

The $5,027,761,476,484.56 that the debt has increased during Obama's presidency equals $16,043.39 for every one of the 313,385,295 people the Census Bureau now estimates live in the United States. (Better roll up the pennies that you and your children and your grand children have been saving cause someone has to pay down that debt)

At the close of business on Jan. 20, 2009, the day Obama was inaugurated, the federal government’s debt was $10,626,877,048,913.08, according to the U.S. Treasury. By the close of business on April 16, 2012—as many Americans were working to finalize their 2011 tax returns to meet an April 17 filing deadline—the debt had reached $15,654,638,525,397.64.

The $5,027,761,476,484.56 in additional debt that the U.S. government has taken on during the 39 months that Obama has been president is more debt than the federal government accumulated in the first 219 years of the Republic. (Another fine accomplishment. Makes me feel patriotic.)

The total federal debt did not exceed $5,027,761,476,484.56 until March 14, 1996, when President Bill Clinton was in the last year of his first term in office. On that day, the national debt rose from $5,025,887,531,178.79 to 5,035,165,720,616.33.

Hey the one thing that you can say about Obama is that he probably hasn't met a dollar yet that he hasn't spent.

Some one should sign the President, Congress, and the House of Representatives up for debt counselling. Maybe they could all go to Hawaii for the conference.

I can see it now. Hello my name is President Obama and I, I-uh, uh, I-uh, I think that I might have a problem with debt. Call right now Mr. President councillors are waiting. Free, free, free.


Leon, for responsible government and tuna fish sandwiches

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Sports With Bin Laden

Laden here. I wanted to talk to you today about a sports legend that has decided to retire. Nicholas Lindstrom of the Detroit Red Wings.

What can I say. If I only had a defensemen like Lindstrom on my team in Pakistan I might still be living there instead of the place where I am living now.

 

Happy retirement Nicholas. Hockey will miss you like Al-Qaeda misses me. If you are ever near Pakistan come look me up infidel maybe we can plan a jihad against the Sharks or have lunch together.

To see Nicholas' stats click here:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicklas_Lidstr%C3%B6m

Bin Laden

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Is Education on Vacation?

I know that I am not the best speller  in the world. (Any one still reading my blog will tell you that) I also know that my language skills need to be polished too. This is why it is hard for me to mock the banner in the picture below, but I must.

When someone spells baseball with three L's and then prints it on a larger than life sized banner and then displays it at a baseball championship game I think it is time for our educational system to be overhauled, don't you?

Remember that there is no I in education. Wait a minute yes there is. There is no I in team and definitely only two L's in baseball. Maybe the banner was made in China. That's it language translation loss. Another reason to buy products made in the U.S.A. (This last part is only speculation)

Leon

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Remember before you pay for a product read the large print.

What Ya Talkin about Willis?





Janet Napolitano making sure the border is safe for her party's sake 


 

"Check that fence again and make sure the holes are big enough for those illegals to get through. My boss needs as much support as possible come November."



Obama explaining his policies

"Yes, my lies really are this big."



Hillary the life of the party  

                     "Yes, I would like to drink one more for the road."



"Ah, no more wars to fight."

Leon

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Leon Panetta on his feelings of the wars ending in Iraq and Afghanistan

I Should Be a Director, But I Need Directions

Bill Clinton names dream actors to play him and Hillary on the big screen

By Claudine Zap | Movie Talk – 7 hours ago

(Photos: FilmMagic.com)

If Bill Clinton's life is made into a movie, he has a star in mind who could do the job.
On "Piers Morgan Tonight," the former president spoke with guest host Harvey Weinstein, the film producer, who brought the conversation back to movies, natch.

Weinstein asked, if he made a movie, "Who would you want to play you, Mr. President?" Clinton seemed genuinely stumped and replied, "Gosh, I don't know. I don't know. I would trust your judgment more than mine on that."

Weinstein was ready with his judgment: "Brad Pitt? George Clooney?" Clinton dismissed Pitt as "too good-looking" but Clooney could be a possibility since he "is at least more my size."
"And not that good-looking either," Weinstein jokingly added.
Clinton responded, "He's good-looking but, you know, you could put bulbous things on his nose and you could do makeup with him."

The former president called Clooney's most recent movie, "The Descendants," "fabulous." He said, "He was so good in it, so real."

And what about his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton? There, the 65-year-old did not hesitate. He answered instantly, "Meryl Streep."

The website Politico noted that there have been a chorus of voices advocating for the stellar actress to play the former first lady on the big screen, because the thespian "is frequently compared to his wife." Did they mention that one of the voices was from inside Mr. Clinton's head and the other three are from Arkansas residents that think Clinton is the new football coach for the Razorbacks. Go Hogs!

Clinton also revealed his favorite movie: The 1952 western "High Noon," which the Arkansas native first saw at age 6 and has since seen it "25 or 30 times." He added, "The only other movie like that in my life that I can see over and over again and never get tired of is 'Casablanca.'"

We're with you there, Mr. President.

Here are my choices to play Mr. and Mrs. President Clinton. Are you ready?

Steve Buscemi as President Clinton

and Martha Stewart as Mrs. Clinton

I base my choice for Steve playing Mr. Clinton on his rugged good looks. Martha I chose because she was involved in a scandal of financial matters just like Mrs. Clinton. Don't you think they would make a lovely couple on the big screen?. It would also make the movie more interesting if they let Steve play Clinton with crazy eyes. 

Crazy Eyes

All I can say is make that movie!

Leon, see you at the premier

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Hey Bloomberg, Leave My Soda Alone!

 

New York mayor seeks ban on sale of big sugary drinks

Reuters – 12 hrs ago

 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg 

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to propose a far-reaching municipal ban on sales of large-size sugary beverages by restaurants, mobile food carts, movie theaters and delis, his administration said on Wednesday.

A document outlining the proposal said it was aimed at fighting an epidemic of obesity, citing public health statistics showing that 58 percent of New York City adults and nearly 40 percent of city public school students are obese or overweight.

The proposal defines sugary drinks as beverages that are "sweetened with sugar or another caloric sweetener that contain more than 25 calories per 8 fluid ounces and contains less than 51 percent milk or milk substitute by volume as an ingredient."

[Related: Obese boy returned to home after losing weight]

It would impact drinks sold in containers larger than 16 ounces, but would not impact the sale of diet soda or dairy-based drinks. This is another way that government involvement in our personal lives is not needed or wanted. Instead of being able to buy any beverage larger than 16 ounces people may just buy three eight ounce drinks and possibly end up consuming more sugar. W will show you Mr. Mayor. 

Story time: What next Bloomberg, are you going to make a two drink limit? (will a punch card be issued?) I can see it now. I go to the movies and get the 16 ounce drink because legally that's all I can buy. I drink it all but somehow seem unsatisfied. (just like government seem unsatisfied and needs to get bigger each year. They should be placed on a diet too.)

My palate requires 24 ounces of soda but since I have consumed my legal 16 ounce drink, I A) must buy an eight ounce drink to go with the 16 ounce one or B) I get a free re-fill for another 16 ounces (UNLESS THAT IS BANNED TOO). Hmmm, tough one. I am going for the re-fill even if I have to slip the guard a two spot. Thanks Bloom Baby now I drank 32 ounces of soda when I usually would have only consumed 24 ounces.  Gotta love that government control. It will show us, huh?

Americans consume 200 to 300 more calories every day than they did 30 years ago, according to the Bloomberg administration's analysis. Is it all in drinks?

Bloomberg has used the power of the city government to promote other health measures, including a campaign to cut down on salt and a ban on trans fats in restaurant food, as well as a requirement that chain restaurants display calorie counts. This one is okay. I think you should be able to know how many calories you are eating. It helps a consumer make better choices. Kudos to the government for this one.

[Related: Ga. childhood obesity campaign too harsh?]

In 2003, the city banned smoking in bars and restaurants, generating howls of protest at the time from smokers and non-smokers who saw it as a case of government creeping into private lives, but the law has since become widely accepted. This is different because everyone had to breathe the smoke whether they liked it or not, whether they smoked or not. I can't be physically affected by you drinking a sugary drink, only you can. Smoke affects all the people in the surrounding area.

Bloomberg, a political independent, is in the middle of his third four-year term as New York City mayor.

The response to Bloomberg's public health initiatives have been mixed. Earlier this month, a Quinnipiac University poll found that 45 percent of New York voters thought the government should discourage unhealthy eating and drinking habits, while 48 percent said the government shouldn't get involved.

Still, many of those initiatives, including the smoking ban, have become models for other cities. Here we go again with the smoking. It's different than the above aforementioned. Do you feel maybe Bloomberg approved this article?

The proposed ban on sugary drinks requires the approval of the city's Board of Health. It will be submitted to the board on June 12. I wonder how many of them are over weight? I would like to see a picture of them.

[Related: America's 10 least obese cities]

In a statement, a spokesman for the New York City Beverage Association challenged Bloomberg's assertion that the consumption of soda was driving obesity rates.

"It's time for serious health professionals to move on and seek solutions that are going to actually curb obesity," said spokesman Stefan Friedman. "These zealous proposals just distract from the hard work that needs to be done on this front."

(Reporting by Edith Honan and Steve Gorman; Editing by Cynthia Johnston and Eric Beech)



Leon, for freedom of choice

Live long, drink soda in moderation before Bloomberg bans it all together.

P.S. Coke and Pepsi executives just send me a check in the mail.

What Ya Talkin about Willis?

 

Things sure have changed at the White House.

"Photos are five bucks, autographs are ten dollars, sitting behind the desk in the oval office takes PAC money. Let's keep things moving people."




Don't know what a PAC is, click here to find out: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_action_committee

The informal meeting of the G why do we trust these guys in first place summit.

"Anyone that wants to rule the world, please raise your hand."



Newt and the Donaldnator 

"Watch my mouth. Why would I have to watch my mouth, is Trump behind me?"



Rick Santorum talking about the deficit.

"Really the deficit is this big. I am not telling you a fish story."


Leon

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