Maximum Crane
President Obama’s Naiveté
Supporters of President Obama's policies believe that mutual respect (not meddling), pressing a reset button with unrepentant Russia and nuclear disarmament will enhance national security and lead to a more peaceful world are in a word, naïve. On the issue of not meddling, we have witnessed a brutal crackdown on freedom seeking protesters and a regime that is by recent reports accelerating their march to a nuclear weapon. Of course, when we do meddle, it is only to put pressure on Israel to make peace with a coalition government that has and continues to kill Israelis through acts of terrorism or missile strikes. We are resetting relations with a government that is suspected of murdering its journalistic critics and still ... more
Why We Are Not In An Economic Recovery
The war between private enterprise and the government has reached a fever pitch under the Obama administration. The idea of creating a strong American Economy with a "new foundation" has become a staple in the President's statements regarding economic recovery.
Our President and his fellow statists in Congress have met this economic downturn with Keynesian, big government interventions. From a stimulus, which had to take or borrow money from one group of taxpayers and give it to another, to a health care law that this week bore the fruit of a public hearing for companies who have dared to calculate the cost differential between maintaining certain benefits or paying a fine (tax); the federal government is using its full power (defined ... more
My President Thinks America Is The Problem…
America is not the problem, and remaking it will promote tyranny and destroy liberty. My President's agenda was sold to the 2008 voting electorate as 95% tax cut for the American people, transparency and a departure from crony capitalism. Of course, those of us who did our homework realized that the moderate, new politician was actually a radical leftist with the desire to remake America into a liberal paradise where social justice is embraced and American exceptionalism is denied.
As I cling to my religion and gun/s, my President does not think America's constitution needs to be restored. In fact, he believes America needs to be remade. This is not an unusual aspiration. Since the 1980's "change" has become a ubiquitous ... more
Health Care Vote and Law
The vote is currently being taken for the healthcare legislation, and it will be defining either way for parties, but more importantly the nation. I have looked at the preceding nine months with outrage, awe and wonder. The issue of health care is one that plays best for those who see government as the solution.
Like the issue of free trade, it is the seen; not the unseen where the narrative is established: if without government people will die whether economically or literally. Republicans have agreed to play (surrender) in this statist's arena hence social security, Medicare and most recently Medicare part D. Even in the current debate, we are debating the Doc Fix. In both parties it has become apostasy ... more
The Speech President Obama Should Give on the War (Part 2 of 3 in speech series)
My fellow Americans, nearly a decade ago America bore witness to the deadliest attack since Pearl Harbor. Planes high-jacked by jihadists flew into the twin towers and Pentagon. Another was headed for the White House, but crashed into a Pennsylvania field due to the heroic efforts of a group of passengers who had realized their plane had been turned into a weapon of the enemy. Following the attacks, we recognized that we were now at war with an enemy that had been at war with us for the past 20 years.
Before I address the war further, I must first state unequivocally: The United Military has, and continues to be the finest fighting force in the history of the world. I am ... more
The Speech President Obama Should Give on the Economy
My fellow Americans, I come to you tonight with reflections of where we've been, where we are and where we will be. Unfortunately, the news is not good, and what currently is on the legislative horizon is looking even worse. Unless we are able to learn from the mistakes committed during our past and present state of the Union; we threaten our nation's survival. This is a sad irony: a nation that liberated the world is now faced with a collapse from within.
Nearly a decade ago America bore witness to the deadliest attack since Pearl Harbor. Planes high-jacked by Jihadists flew into the twin towers and Pentagon. Another was headed for the White House, but crashed into a Pennsylvania field ... more
Thankful For Obama’s Agenda…Or Perhaps, More Accurately, The Reponse
Why am I thankful for the stimulus, healthcare bill and cap and trade legislation? The current shape of things is not positive, and the previously listed legislation has, and will continue to do more to hurt than help. So, why am I thankful? I am thankful that we are seeing what has been taking place incrementally for the last century in full view, unencumbered by the piecemeal façade that has focused on the intent; not the insidious legislative result. Over the years, both Republicans and Democrats have operated outside the lines of basic economics with Ponzi schemes, creative accounting and unconstitutional power grabs. These transgressions "for the greater good," or some other cliché have demanded Americans suspend common sense, historical ... more
Leaders Embrace Criticism, Cowards Silence It
Imagine everything that was connected to you was under a microscope? Your business, family, and friends were all covered with the intensity of OJ's car chase. These microscopes/spotlights are operated by organizations that profit from making you news. Meanwhile, there is an entire political party dedicated to analyzing/criticizing your policies in order to raise money and support for their organization. On top of all of that, you are the leader of the free world. The decisions you make can result in the preservation of life, or in the death of your soldiers, citizens and enemies. Heavy hangs the head that wears the crown; welcome to the White House Mr. President.
Nobody likes to be criticized when they are trying ... more
Business or Government : A simple question unless you’re a liberal politician.
Currently there is a debate between which organization can serve Americans better: Business or Government. The government knows that if the focus is on this central question, they will they will lose the debate. In order to distract us, they have to exploit class divisions, and engage in gross intellectual dishonesty. When we determine the incentives and rules of the two organizations, the choice (answer) is clear.
A business is an organization designed to make a profit; success is realized through economic efficiency. In contrast, government is an organization, where elected officials are tasked with regulation; success is not measured in efficacy or efficiency, but on re-election. So, businesses compete for customers. Elected officials compete for votes. Businesses have an incentive ... more
Blaming Beck
Glenn Beck is now the symbol for opposition to President Obama's administration agenda. There are many critics of the administration who could have gotten the nod like Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham or Crane Durham (whoever that guy is), but Beck really deserves the accolade. He was at the forefront of opposing the bailout, then he was all over the stimulus spending waste (don't forget Acorn!) and then he exposed the radical past of Van Jones. Say what you will, but Glenn Beck is no one hit wonder.
Those hits are taking their toll on our President's administration, so they have decided to discredit talk radio, most of which is conservative because liberalism doesn't do too well with two ... more