Barcelona Santa Clarita and SCV Wine Enthusiast

Posted on October 27, 2011 by chaz

Barcelona Santa Clarita and SCV Wine enthusiast

Barcelona Santa Clarita and SCV Wine enthusiast

SCV Wine Enthusiast are traveling to Spain (not literally) “Barcelona Santa Clarita“. We will be enjoying tasty tapas, great wine, cool music and amazing conversation.

If you have enjoyed any of our past adventures with the SCV Wine Enthusiast or unfortunately missed them. This adventure at Barcelona in Santa Clarita, CA is definitely one you don’t want to miss. Hope to see all Monday 11/07/2011 at 6:30

 

Barcelona Santa ClaritaBarcelona Santa Clarita

Just a little about Barcelona’s in Santa Clarita. Barcelona Tapas Lounge in Santa Clarita is an elegant and comfortable lounge where you can enjoy a glass of wine and savor an array of tapas. The food is infused with tastes from Italy, France, Spain and Morocco. The menu is created from the extraordinary mind of owner and Executive Chef Dominik Lahmidi.

Barcelona Tapas Lounge is a perfect place to meet your friends for a drink before dining, or to spend the entire evening. Come enjoy a casual evening with friends and fine food at Barcelona Tapas Lounge.

 

Tapas: Spanish meaning appetizers

 

 

Barcelona Santa Clarita offers a wide array of beef, chicken, seafood and vegetable tapas.

Barcelona’s menu is also filled with many mouth watering main courses.

 

SCV Wine Enthusiast

SCV Wine Enthusiast to all fellow Wine Enthusiasts, Lovers of Great food and Vineyard Adventures. SCV Wine Enthusiast’s goal is to enjoy all aspects of Wine. From Wine Tasting, Wine Education, Wine Pairing, Cooking Classes with Wine, and any other enjoyment of the Grape we can think of. We will be moving our Meetups to different locations to best sample different Wines, Food, and Ambiances. Everyone’s welcome, from new bouquet-sniffers to educated connoisseurs.

 

 

 

A quick note from the founder of SCV Wine Enthusiast Douglas Gould:

Hi to all Wine Lovers/Enthusiasts. I have been enjoying wine for years taking part in tastings, pairings and travel adventures. I am looking forward to learning, sharing, and experiencing more aspects of the wonderful world of Wine. Cheers!

 

What Douglas Gould is saying about this Meetup Group:

Great group that keeps growing with new and fun members.

For more information on the Barcelona Santa Clarita and SCV Wine enthusiast event make sure you visit their website at: SCV Wine Enthusiast

 

 

 

 

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BP Liable for Punitve Damages for BP Claims

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

BP Claims Process and Punitive Damages

BP Claims Judge

BP Claims Judge

Judge Barbier ruled that under Maritime Law, business`s and individuals that were affected by the BP Oil Spill could sue BP for punitive damages. This is a major blow to BP. Punitive damages go beyond just the economic loss incurred. They are intended to punish the offender, so it doesn`t happen again. Extreme negligence will have to be proven on BP`s part. Article

How will this affect the BP Claims Process

As of now punitive damages aren`t compensated for in the Oil Spill Claims process. What is taken into consideration is Interim Claims. It has always been my position that it is best just to file BP Claims for Interim Payments, unless you really need the money, and I know many people do. Interim BP Claims allow you to sue BP at a later date, and if it looks like punitive damages are going to be awarded, you may want to reserve your right to sue BP, therefore you may not want to take a final settlement for your BP Claims.

Interim Settlements being offered for BP Claims

What we are seeing from people that have come through our site, is that many of them are receiving BP Claims Interim offers. Members of the BP Claims Team are having a very high level of success getting your claims paid. The Interim Claims are being accompanied by a Final Settlement offer, don`t take the offer if you don`t have to, as you give up the right to sue BP. The BP Claims process is evolving once again. We will Continue to keep you informed so you can make the best decision regarding your BP Claims.

BP Claims Dream Team: How it Works and How Much

All members of the BP Claims Dream Team work on a contingency basis, they don`t get paid until you do. They are all at the apex in their respective fields. They are highly respected by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility. Each member of our Team is it`s own separate entity. It is the goal of BPClaims.org to place you with the member of the Team that best suits your needs. We have helped over 10,000 Individuals and Business`s get the help they deserve. Over 150,000 people have gone to our website since it started in May of 2010. Members of our Team charge from 15% on up to 33.3% if you need the help of an Attorney. All fees are done on a contingency basis. When you fill out the form to the right, your information is forwarded to the member that best suits your needs on our BP Claims Team.

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GCCF Delays and BP Claims

Posted on October 3, 2011 by chaz

GCCF is still up to it`s Dirty Tricks

The GCCF most often stalls claims by mislabeling documents inside your claim, often people are given deficiency letters for documents the Gulf Coast Claims Facility already has. They have been doing this for some time. The GCCF has also been making ridiculous Quick Pay offers to many businesses that suffered much more substantial losses. GCCF Denied Claims are also on the rise.

GCCF Stall Tactics

GCCF

GCCF Tactics

While the Gulf Coast Claims Facility and BP are supposed to be making everything right it also seems they are in the business of trying to frustrate people who have legitimate BP Claims, and hoping they will just go away. This is a tactic that is used by unscrupulous insurance companies and it does work. The GCCF often mislabels documents within their file for your claim, then you are given a letter of deficiency and many find themselves sending in the same paperwork they all ready have sent to cure the deficiency. The GCCF is also slow to process claims, they have a history of telling people that your claim has gone to the next level, and saying everything looks good for it, but when it goes up the chain, you are asked to wait for more determinations, we have also heard of GCCF Claims that have gone to the accounting department and claimants are told the check is forthcoming, only to get denied or asked for more information. For many it is like being a hamster in a wheel, running fast to go nowhere.

GCCF Quick Pays are Preying on the Desperate

The Gulf Coast Claims Facility has been making ridiculous offers for BP Business Claims, and the 25k offers that many are seeing from the GCCF are often just a fraction of what is owed to the claimants. One of our BP Claims Adjusters recently had an offered increased by over 1500%, that`s right 1500%, it was a battle with the GCCF, and it got paid. This is an important point, you need a firm that will FIGHT for your money, not let the GCCF tell them what you should be paid. If you have a received a Quick Pay offer members of the BP Claims Team will check it out at no charge, and tell you what you are actually owed.

The BP Claims Team is getting GCCF Claims Paid

Members of the Team are fighting for your BP Claims money and they are doing a great job. If the Gulf Coast Claims Facility makes you an offer, get it checked out , members of the Team will do it at no charge. If they can get you more they will, and they have. Many Claims are settled for 15% of what Team members receive for you from the GCCF. If your claim was denied or if you have not filed one we can help you.

 

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BP Claims: BP Claims the History and the Reckoning

Posted on September 29, 2011 by chaz

BP Claims the Tragic Truth

The BP Claims process was better handled by BP then the Gulf Coast Claims Facility. When BP decided to make things right for the business and individuals affected by the BP Oil Spill, they utilized the Emergency Advanced Payment system. Commonly referred to as EAP`s people scrambled to receive EAP`s from BP and many were paid. Though the EAP system was far from perfect, and many got left on the sidelines, many were indeed paid. Then the reigns of the BP Claims payment system were handed off to Ken Feinberg on November 23rd 2010. Interim payments were suppose to come from the Gulf Coast Claims Facility first. Those economically injured by the Oil Spill were filing their Interim BP Claims and Final BP Claims with the GCCF and through Attorneys. The fact is they were not paid for several months and then it was only a trickle of claims getting paid. Ken Feinberg had unveiled a new BP Claims system at Christmas time called the BP Claims Quick Pay.

The GCCF uses Quick Pays to Pay BP Claims

The BP Claims process at Christmas time morphed into the the BP Claims Quick Pay system. Instead of paying Interim and final BP claims as promised the Gulf Coast Claims Facility put all of their energies behind the Quick Pay System. After not being paid for many months, some since April when the spill began, many took these Quick Pays so they could put food on the table, save the home, or the business. The fact is that the 5k offered to individuals, and the 25k for businesses offered temporary relief for many at best. Over 100,000 people took these Quick Pays and the majority regret that now.

Interim BP Claims were Shelved

BP Claims that were promised to come first , in the form of Interim Claims, were in essence shelved in favor of getting Quick Pays paid by the GCCF. In speaking with the Attorneys that we have connected with, it was not until mid March that the first Interim claims started coming in. That is 11 months from the date of the Oil Spill. How many people and businesses have a reserve of 11 months, not many. The aftermath of those decisions by the GCCF has been felt through out the Gulf. We hear daily from people who lost their business after trying their best to keep it afloat, then lost their homes and cars, and then had to move in with in-laws or friends. Many families disbanded.

GCCF and BP Claims Dirty Tricks and Stall Tactics

We are seeing a lot of BP Claims finally being made offers, many were waiting for over 6 months, until they got into Team members hands. The one thing and probably the most troubling is that there is a reoccurring pattern, they were stalled after the GCCF, letters of deficiency were often issued, some were denied, then the GCCF would offer the businesses 25k making it seem like they were doing them a favor. This has happened over and over again, and at this point it seems to be a GCCF strategy. The GCCF is still stalling claims, and recently a BP Claims Adjuster that was working with the GCCF has gone public about her experiences while working there, and yes she along with others was told to to stall BP claims.

 

BP Claims Where are we at Now

BP and the GCCF are on the ropes, after over a year since the Oil Spill the truth is coming out. Whether it was the report about BP being guilty for all of its carelessness being released last week, or the audit that is coming up for the GCCF, the news is not going to be good. The BP Claims process is coming under scrutiny, the BP Claims process needs to be righted. We have seen thousands of claims come through our sites many of them have gotten help here. The GCCF is paying BP Claims that are prepared correctly. We can help you with your BP Claims.

 

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BP Claims the Tragic Truth

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U.S. Government Inspires Low Trust : Poll

Posted on September 26, 2011 by louis

The lates Gallup Poll on the subject of American trust for federal government institutions reveals that 81% of respondents disapprove of the way governance is currently handled. This number represents a historic low since Gallup began polling Americans on this question. Says Gallup:

Majorities of Democrats (65%) and Republicans (92%) are dissatisfied with the nation’s governance. This perhaps reflects the shared political power arrangement in the nation’s capital, with Democrats controlling the White House and U.S. Senate, and Republicans controlling the House of Representatives. Partisans on both sides can thus find fault with government without necessarily blaming their own party.

The findings are from Gallup’s annual Governance survey, updated Sept. 8-11, 2011. The same poll shows record or near-record criticism of Congress, elected officials, government handling of domestic problems, the scope of government power, and government waste of tax dollars.

Article Source: Gallup.com Posted By Lydia Saad.

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BP Claims News: BP Claims may settle out for 30 Billion Quickly

Posted on September 20, 2011 by chaz

BP insider says BP about to pay 30 Billion to settle BP Claims

BP Claims

BP Claims

BP Claims News: A BP insider reported to Reuters that BP may want to settle many its BP claims after the February trial date. The trial would solidify who was at fault for the Macondo well blow out. A recent report that was finished this week, put the blame squarely on BP`s shoulders. Halliburton and Transocean did share some of the responsibility, but due to the lack of oversight, cutting corners, and not releasing all the information to it`s partners, BP was ultimately responsible for the Gulf Disaster. report

My sources that are very involved with the litigation and the BP Claims process think that BP will make a large push to settle out as many claims as possible, before the February trial date. We are seeing BP Claims get paid at a record rate. By both Adjusters and Attorneys.

Your Claims value may have jumped exponentially

For Example: A Claim that was 7k may be worth 25k, this is because certain thresholds in the mass settlement will have to be reached. BP Claims that were 100k could conceivably go up to 300k or more. The exact formula has not yet been revealed, but sources close to the litigation, including an Attorney that we have been forwarding many of your claims to, have already uploaded all of their cases to the GCCF. Why is this happening, Punitive Damages, people and businesses that were directly affected by the Oil Spill are able to receive extra money for their losses, and this scares the heck out of BP. Hence BP is getting ready to settle now.

Why will BP try to settle its BP Claims before the February trial date.

There are multiple answers to this question.

1. The BP Claims process is about to be audited by Eric Holder at the urging of Jim Hood. In my opinion this will uncover what many of us already know. The GCCF under Feinberg was slow to pay and it preyed upon desperate people by not coming through with BP Claims interim payments in a timely manner, instead denying valid BP Claims, or giving already desperate people and Business`s Quick Pays.

In my opinion Quick Pays, having BP Claims Under review, denying valid BP Claims, where tactics that have been used as extortion to those hoping to get paid in a timely manner. I further think that though there are a lot of good people that work at the GCCF, that the top brass at the GCCF wanted to slow things down, and in fact did so. This will be revealed by the Audit, that is forthcoming and BP and the GCCF will be held accountable. Hence it pays for them to settle now before the full picture develops.

2. BP will want jurors to believe that they have indeed tried to make things right in the Gulf before the February trial date. A massive payout to claimants before the trial starts will boost the GCCF statistics and good will. The GCCF loves to point out positive statistics, the fact still remains that most of those that have been paid out have been paid out under the Quick Pay system.

3. BP needs some positive PR. The longer the events from the OIl Spill drags out, the more BP`s reputation and business practices get tarnished. If they decide to drag this out as more news comes to light surrounding how the oil spill was caused, and how people that people that were affected were largely ignored, by BP and the GCCF, it is my opinion that this could spur multiple lawsuits, mind you I am not a lawyer.

4. Mitigation, Mitigation, Mitigation, there is no good news lately for BP and they need to cut their losses, the best way for them to do so is to make some realistic offers and to get people to accept final settlements so people don`t go and sue them down the road. BP Claims punitive damages for those directly affected by the oil spill are now applicable. The forthcoming news for BP and the BP claims process is not going to be any good for BP and Gulf Coast Claims Facility.

Getting Help With your BP Claims

We have been covering the Oil Spill since it began in April, our first site was dedicated to getting people to Catholic Charities, that morphed into helping cleanup workers that were getting sick, which eventually evolved into helping people through the BP Claims process. In order to help people and business get through the BP Claims process we developed the BP Claims Dream Team. They are the best Law firms and BP Claims Adjuster firms in the country. They cover a myriad of oil spill related instances from sick and injured clean up workers to Business that had 8 figure losses. We are dedicated to you getting the help you deserve. BP Claims and Case management is done on a contingency basis, by all members of the BP Claims Dream Team. They don`t get paid until you do, and management of your case or claim starts at 15%. The Team members are getting BP Claims paid at a record pace, I expect this to go on for the next few months, but if you want to take advantage of this current trend, it is a good time to get your BP Claims paid. Please fill out the information to the right and we will begin the process.

1-800-BP-Claim your number for BP Claims

We are very thankful that a noted member of the community realized what we are up to and helped us secure the number 1-800-BP-Claim so that we could better serve you..Thanks Tony..

We will help you with your BP Claims.

 

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Poll: Perry Matches Up Better Against Romney Than Obama

Posted on September 20, 2011 by louis

Rick Perry leads Mitt Romney by 31% to 24% in a new USA Today/Gallup poll of Republican presidential nomination preferences. The two are well ahead of the rest of the GOP field, with Ron Paul the only other candidate in double figures.

These results are from a USA Today/Gallup poll conducted Sept. 15-18, and are based on a question that asks all Republicans and independents who lean Republican to choose from the eight leading announced Republican candidates for president. The results among Republicans and Republican leaners who are registered voters are similar, with Perry leading Romney, 31% to 23%.

Gallup Daily tracking of Republican preferences previously found Perry taking the lead from Romney shortly after his official entry into the race in August.

Article Source: Gallup.com Posted By Lydia Saad.

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How to Choose a Disability Lawyer in Shreveport, LA for Your Social Security Disability Case

Posted on September 13, 2011 by chaz

How to Choose a Disability Lawyer in Shreveport, LA for Your Social Security Disability Case

Getting Social Security disability benefits can be a long and complicated process. You will work closely with your lawyer/attorney and there staff. Before you hire a lawyer/attorney you must do your homework. The following steps will help you find a disability lawyer in Shreveport, LA who can best meet your needs.

1. Information

Get as much information as you can before you talk to a lawyer. First, go to her website. Is there helpful information on the website about the process you will go through to get Social Security disability benefits? Or is the website just about the lawyer and her law firm? You want a lawyer who will share helpful information and teach you about the Social Security disability process.

 

2. Call the Office

When you call the lawyer’s office, how are you treated? Is this staff rushed or do they treat you like a welcomed visitor? Are they helpful? Are they empathetic? The lawyer sets the tone for the office. How her staff treats you is a good indication of how the lawyer will treat you.

 

3. Meet the Lawyer

You should meet with the lawyer, either in person or in a telephone consult if it is too difficult for you to get to the office. Were you given a choice? You should be!

 

 

4. Talk to the Lawyer

When you talk to the lawyer, ask about her experience handling Social Security disability cases. How long has she been handling these cases? What percent of her practice involves Social Security disability cases? Some lawyers only devote a small percentage of their time to these cases, making it difficult for them to keep up with changes in the rules and regulations. In addition, they may not be as familiar with the judges who hear, and ultimately decide, these cases. You should look for a lawyer who devotes 50% or more of her time to Social Security disability cases.

5. Success Rate

Ask the lawyer what her success rate is for Social Security disability cases. No lawyer wins every case and no lawyer can guarantee a specific result in your case. Each case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts. You want to ask this question to get an idea of how carefully the lawyer evaluates these cases throughout the process. Social Security disability cases are won or lost on the medical evidence. Your disability lawyer should continually evaluate the evidence to determine if she can prove that you are disabled. If the evidence does not support the claim, a good disability lawyer will tell you so and not take the case further unless additional evidence is available. You should look for an attorney with an 85% + success rate.

6. Trial Experience

Ask the lawyer if she has any trial experience. Trial lawyers are trained to develop evidence, present it in the court room and argue the case to a judge or jury. Social Security disability cases may go to a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. It is beneficial to have a lawyer with trial experience representing you in these cases.

 

7. Medical or Nursing Training

Ask the lawyer if she has any medical or nursing training. Social Security disability cases are won or lost on the medical evidence and the evidence of physical or psychological limitations. A lawyer with medical knowledge will understand your disabling condition and be in a better position to develop the evidence and present it to the judge.

 

8. How will you develop the case

Ask the attorney how she will develop your case. You want to know that your lawyer will gather your pertinent medical records throughout the process, not just before your hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. In addition, your lawyer should collect specific information from your treating doctors about the limitations that prevent you from working. Your lawyer will do this through the use of special disability reports and disease questionnaires. These reports will help to strengthen your case. If the lawyer you interview is not going to take these additional steps to gather evidence, you should keep looking.

9. Ask the Lawyer …”Why”?

Ask the lawyer why she chose to work on Social Security disability cases. The answer to this question is very telling. For me, helping clients get their disability benefits is one of the greatest joys in practicing law. I know that my staff and I can make a difference in our clients’ lives. Clients come into my office troubled, frustrated, worried and in pain. We work through the process together and there is no better feeling than calling a client to report that they have been approved for Social Security disability benefits.

10. Who will be working on the case?

Ask the lawyer who will be working on your case. The lawyer should have staff to help gather your medical records and develop the evidence. Social Security disability cases are document intensive. It is important that there is sufficient staff to obtain, maintain and file all of the necessary documents.

 

 

11. Did they treat you right?

How are you treated by the lawyer? Do you feel welcomed or do you feel like a number? Ask who you can talk to if you have questions as the case develops. When can you expect a return phone call? Phone calls should be answered within 24 hours. While the attorney will not be able to return every phone call herself there should be sufficient staff available to answer your questions.

 

12. Are you comfortable?

Do you feel comfortable with the lawyer and her staff? You are entering a long-term relationship so you must feel comfortable. During the initial consultation, were your questions answered? Were you treated with respect? Was the Social Security disability process described and explained to your satisfaction? Were the office procedures explained? If the answer to any of these questions is no, you should keep looking.

 

13. What do other clients say?

What do the lawyer’s clients say about her? Go to her website. Are there testimonials from former clients? Is she willing to let you contact other clients for a reference? The best way to understand how you will be treated is to talk to other clients. Just Google Shreveport Disability Lawyer or Disability Lawyer Shreveport and see what others are saying.

For most people trying to get Social Security disability benefits, hiring a lawyer in Shreveport, LA is the best thing they can do to improve their chances of winning. However, you need to have the lawyer who is right for you. Taking the time to gather the information outlined above will help you to make the right decision.

Remember finding the right Shreveport Disability Lawyer takes some due diligence. Make sure you search the right way. Find all your facts. Make sure when searching you search things like:

Disability Lawyer Shreveport

Shreveport Disability Lawyer, LA

Disability Attorney Shreveport, LA

Shreveport, LA Disability Attorney

Attorney Shreveport, LA

You owe it to yourself to get the facts when hiring a Lawyer in Shreveport, LA… Get to work and do your “Due Diligence”

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Article: How to Choose a Disability Lawyer in Shreveport, LA for Your Social Security Disability Case?

Source: ShreveportDisabilityLawyer318.com

Resource: Wiki, A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
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Poll: Many Doubt U.S. Winning War On Terror

Posted on September 9, 2011 by louis

According to the latest Gallup Poll, Americans’ views on who is winning the war on terrorism correspond to poll numbers back in October 2001.

Americans are roughly evenly split, 46% to 42%, between the view that the U.S. and its allies are winning the war on terrorism and the view that neither the U.S. nor the terrorists are winning. Despite the similarity between views now and 10 years ago, there has been a great deal of change in the intervening time, including points in 2002 and 2003 when two-thirds of the public felt that the U.S. was winning.

 

Article Source: Gallup.com Posted By  Frank Newport

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Fact Checking Obama’s Job Speech: Warren Buffet Claim

Posted on September 9, 2011 by louis

President Obama’s  carefully-crafted speech to a joint session of Congress tonight unveiled a new White House spending and tax cut initiative to cut down the stubbornly high unemployment rates that have shadowed Obama’s time in office.

Obama’s team has christened their initiative as the “American Jobs Act”, and it is expected to cost $447 billion which the President stated would be payed for through more cost-cutting meaures by Congress and Obama further restated the need to force corporations and wealthy American to “pay their fair share” in taxes- meaning of course, for Congress to come around to increasing tax rates on top earners.

Repeating Warren Buffet’s Spurious Claim

To buttress his moral point about increasing taxes on the “wealthy”, President Obama repeated a claim by billionaire investor (and Obama supporter) Warren Buffet who claimed to be paying less taxes than one of staff his secretaries. Obama’s partisan barb here was the supposed unfairness of the current system of taxation that favors affluent Americans. Obama’s prescription for spending more on American jobs of course requires increased taxes on the tax-dodging millionaires who are currently gaming the system with the help of Republicans.

FACT CHECK: Repeating Buffet’s Distortion Enough Times Does Not Make It True

Mr. Buffett’s secretary does not pay more taxes out of her paycheck than her wealth boss. This is the simplistic and factually inaccurate picture Obama and his supporters have sought to paint. This impression does not stand up to closer scrutiny, as reported in Forbes where fuller details of Warren Buffet’s situtation are explored.

Apparently, Warren Buffet donates his stock to charity once it has risen in value- and then Buffet makes sure to take the tax write off. This additional effort by Mr. Buffet thus lowers his tax burden.  This move shelters Buffet’s assets in order to reduce his tax rate.

But this is essentially different that “paying less” out of one’s paycheck than your secretary. Wealthy Liberals such as Mr. Buffet are always free to not shelter their income, but Warren Buffet doesn’t like having to pay more than he should to the feds, even when he’s supporting the current government in Washington. But he believes non-Billionaires (ie, small businessman) should be willing to pay more.

This is the exact sort of NIMBY double talk that clouds the issues surrounding the current skyrocketing deficits in Washington D.C.- Obama and his supporters keep positing the need for more “fairness” that would also bring more tax money (that would in turn bring more spending on jobs for the unemployed). But even wealthy Obama supporters (and there are many) have shown their ability to shelter their incomes from highter taxes. Additionally, the Democrats in Washington fail to mention that taxing every millionaire and billionaire 100% of their income would still not wipe out the majority of the deficits that are threatening America’s economic stability.

And now President Obama has doubled down on this intellectually dishonest rhetoric as he calls for urgency in attacking high unemployment. In truth, Mr. Obama’s speech was not worthy of a joint session of Congress and was more suited to one of his staged campaign rallies. Even in the age of Hope & Change, politics is more about misperception than objective reality.

The prevailing “tax-the-rich” meme among Obama and his followers is deceptive and only serves the liberal fondness for increased taxes- not problem solving in the current economic crisis. Increased tax rates always result in increased size of government, not so much increased jobs or prosperity. One has only to investigate the case of a deeply troubled blue state like California- whose government spending increased every year that income taxes did.

Editorial by Louis
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