Posted on 01/27/2009 4:50:25 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
I've got to say, he's done it again. There's a reason why this guy, who I remember living in a tract house among a lot of state workers, is (and has been for a long time) in line to buy an NFL franchise.
Rush's "bipartisan" stimulus proposal wonderfully highlights the fascistic tendencies of the Obamessiah and the single-brain-cell organisms that slobber over him in the MSM. Of course it is nothing new to note that "bipartisan" means Republicans back down and agree to go along with what the media and beltway libs want. Neither is it news that the government-media complex would love to silence, and seeks to marginalize, new media (shout out to Dan Rather!). So the Obamalama is just another thuggish Chicago pol in this tired old mold - where's the story?
What is new, and brilliant, is Rush's approach to Obama-speak. Don't just "just say no" to national socialism; and don't just say "me too (but less)". Call out the new- speak, and present an alternative (that highlights the farcical nature of Obamanomics). Finally, Reagan-style, explain how it will work, why it will work, and issue a challenge.
Thus the 54-46 Challenge, so-named for the approximate percentage of the vote going to Obama and McCain, respectively (rounding up slightly for Obama). Let the Dems take control of 54% of a stimulus package, and the Republicans 46%. Now there's a stimulus we can really call bipartisan! Astutely, Rush points out that among financial commentators, the supply-siders aren't violently opposed to Keynesian stimulus of some level; and the administration isn't completely opposed to tax cuts. Moreover, opinion polls show the public lacks confidence in the efficacy of government spending, yet has a degree of willingness to try a mix of demand and supply-side solutions.
So let's try a 54-46 solution. The administration, and the congressional majority, can figure out what they'd like to do with 54% of the money, and the congressional minority can do what it wants with 46%. Let us put 46% toward cap gains and corporate rate cuts, payroll tax holidays, housing, and suchlike. They can do what they want with their 56%, and all we'll do is say it won't work and I told you so.
C'mon Mr. President. Whining about Rush Limbaugh isn't very original, much less "post-partisan". Neither is lecturing the minority about who won the election and who didn't. By contrast, the 54-46 Challenge may be the most "post-partisan" idea I've ever heard. Want to be a real hero? Take Rush's advice and float it as a trial balloon, then watch what happens in the markets. You won't need to watch another opinion poll, and Rush has said he'll let you take all the credit.
I wouldn't bet on it. He may lead, but he won't be the highest bidder.
Kenya is not noted for it's violins..
Of late, they are, but that's not the way it's spelled.
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