The Congressional Pep Rally

There were a few things the President mentioned, in his Pep Rally for Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, that need to be brought up. First up, the President said: "I'm proud that we passed the recovery plan free of earmarks, and I want to pass a budget next year that ensures that each dollar we spend reflects only our most important national priorities." For anyone that didn't watch the speech, I must say it was so beautifully delivered. The President really can read out-loud, quite well.
BUT according to The Merriam Webster Dictionary, an earmark is a distinguishing mark; or means: to designate for a specific purpose. Why would Congress pass a bill of this magnitude that has no specific purpose? No that's not it. I've heard that the bill actually has nine thousand earmarks, so misdirection or better known as politics is Manipulating you. From both sides of the Isle. Yeah, Republicans too.


Next up from the Pep Rally, the President spoke about education. Of course, I agree there are other nations whose education systems are superior to ours.

But didn't our last President start a program called No Child Left Behind? And didn't congress pull the funding for it? So now it's Ok again I guess, to educate, as long as it is a program created by Democrats. Do you see the politics, in the Manipulation?

Or how about this; The President asked "…that every American commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training." Are we supposed to do that with the 13 extra dollars we'll get each week, from his tax cuts? No, the President added "…that if you are willing to volunteer in your neighborhood, or give back to your community or serve your country, then we will make sure that you can afford a higher education."

Another play on words? No, Another Manipulation. We will make sure you can afford a higher education, still means you're going to pay for it.

My thought for today is that the President's handlers, and writers need to get The President off the campaign trail, and back into the oval office.