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FWDAJ 5-5-09
May 7th
Today we started with MA politics. Dick railed against graft. He said the MA government has no choice but to end the graft. I so disagree, as I am quite sure that the overwhelming democrat MA legislature would much prefer to raise taxes than cut any graft at all.
Then we talked about a new party – a fiscally conservative and socially libertarian party. By the end of the hour I had settled on the name “National Tea Party” despite the fact that Dick is absolutely sure that the Tea Parties are over. Little does he know…
Then we talked about the shifting of values – the end of competition, the socialization of education and the benefit of failure.
We went on to a local man, the organizer of his local teaparty, who was denied the right to speak at a town meeting despite a written request to do so. This was the first time that anyone could remember anyone being denied the right to free speech in Quincy. He wanted to talk about the town raising taxes.
Next we went on to Chrysler, Steve Rattner and the strong-arming of the secured creditors and a potential 5th amendment violation.
Next we had a bit of a battle about Valerie Plame, Scooter Libby, Richard Armitage, Tim Russet and Eckenrode (who I called Eckhart). Dick vowed that Scooter Libby is currently serving time in prison for outing Valerie Plame. I disabused him of his notion. The lack of understanding of this case is breathtaking.
Then we talked President Obama’s stealth admission that the administration was reconsidering military tribunals, and the democrats refusal to fund the closing of Gitmo absent a plan.
Dick went on to quote previously never heard before words of George Bush on his last day in office. Since he was not a fan of the president, I’m at a loss to explain how he heard those words.
We talked about Mitt Romney. We talked about inflation creeping up and Tim Geithner and the President’s new propose crack down on American corporations doing business overseas. I voiced my concern that American businesses will permanently leave this country for a more tax friendly venue.
We talked some about the stress tests and the push back from the banks and how the lack of lending may be tied to the notion that the administration’s tampering with existing contracts has caused a lack of confidence in the lending markets.
We talked about John Edwards and lying.
Finally we talked about Andy McCarthy’s boycotting to Eric Holder’s roundtable.
Enjoy!
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FWDAJ Now Available on ITunes
Apr 30th
You can now go to ITunes and download the latest version of FWDAJ. Just search “podcasts” and “FWDAJ”
There. I said it twice.
FWDAJ 4-21-09
Apr 22nd
Father Peter substituted for Dick again this week and we had a fascinating laid back conversation. We started with a recap of the Worcester Tea party, which we both enjoyed immensely. We then got into intense interrogation, and differed on whether or not water boarding is torture. Despite calling water boarding ‘torture” Fr Peter agreed that he would take just about any action if he was faced with saving the lives of his congregation, including water boarding. Then we had a conversation about rising to the occasion, and we both hoped we would be able to do that.
We talked about President Obama’s odd move on stem cells – first getting rid of President Bush’s ban on using federal funding for embryonic stem cells, and then a couple of days later, reinstituting it.
We then talked a bit about the change in society over the years. Fr Peter specifically mentioned increased teen pregnancy, and blamed the ongoing degradation of society on the end of school prayer, which I admit is a cause and effect I have never considered.
At that point Dick returned and co-opted the mike.
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FWDAJ 4-14-09
Apr 15th
How time flies! Father Peter subtituted for Dick today, and we had a great time. We started by talking about the Somali pirates, and Richard Phillips the heroic captain of the Maersk Alabama who was rescued by our incredible navy seals
We noted that the President performed well in his first Overseas Contingency Operation, and wondered about his yet unannounced plan for combatting the escalating piracy problem.
We then celebrated Tax Freedom Day on April 13th and wondered whether next year, the day when we finish paying the government, will fall some time in December.
Next we talked about the Tea Parties. Father Peter and I are attending the Worcester Tea Party on April 15th. For some reason Peter spent a long time wondering if we will end up in jail. Having visited most of the jails in the Commonwealth, I hope not.
We talked about MA congressman Ed Markey and Henry Waxman’s proposed legislation with would allow all of us to sue the government if we think we have been harmed by global warming. I wondered if the suit provision could be extended to people who have been harmed by global warming legislation.
Next up was corrupt prosecution of Ted Stevens, China’s growing reluctance to purchase our bonds, and the first lady’s new full time make-up artist.
It was a really fun hour so enjoy. If you are attending the Worcester Tea Party come up and say hello. (Fr Peter will be the guy in the priest outfit)
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