Pelosi Wants to "Clean Up" Government

Nancy Pelosi does a good job reminding us that the Democrats 1) Haven't learned a thing and 2) Have a real sense of humor. She is salivating over the possibility (She thinks very like possibility) that her party will take control of Congress in November. Her claims about what the Democrats will do if they take power are so funny that I've considered just a few of them below:

Day One: Put new rules in place to "break the link between lobbyists and legislation."

Right, she's going to sabotage her own party? This is so laughable as to obviously be voter-baiting. The Democrats are so deep in the pockets of left-wing education groups and fringe environmental groups that they will never be any more free of lobbyists than the Republicans will. Only the rabid fringe of the any party believes that this will be stopped by the Democrats taking office.

Raise the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour, maybe in one step.

Right, because the redistribution of wealth is more important than encouraging business.

Broaden the types of stem cell research allowed with federal funds — "I hope with a veto-proof majority," she added in an Associated Press interview Thursday.

Yes, that's the way to spend government money. On shaky science that hasn't actually proven to be useful. It's wrong to spend money on an endeavor of re-shaping an entire region of the world in the hopes of spreadingfreedomn and peace, but it's okay to use government money to work on abortedfetus's and build up irrational hope in a cure that no one can be guaranteed of.

Bush-era tax cuts would have to be rolled back for those above "a certain level." She mentioned annual incomes of $250,000 or $300,000 a year and higher, and said tax rates for those individuals might revert to those of the Clinton era. Details will have to be worked out, she emphasized.

"We believe in the marketplace," Pelosi said of Democrats, then drew a contrast with Republicans. "They have only rewarded wealth, not work."

"We must share the benefits of our wealth" beyond the privileged few, she added.

More of the Democrats'favoritey Marxist philosophy. Those who have worked hard should expect the government to take from them and give to others. State enforced charity. That is the platform of the Democratic party. "We believe in the marketplace...As long as you take what you earn in that marketplace and give it to others who aren't benefiting from that marketplace."

Instead, she wants to put Hastert and other Republicans under oath and make them say what they knew of Foley's actions, when they learned it and what they did to stop him.

The potential for political gain is clear to her.

"It's an opportunity for growth among women" for the Democrats, she said. "They don't always vote and this could be a motivation."

With married women, in particular, it's a huge issue, she added.

Among older voters, too.

"If there's an ethical issue, seniors take a hike" and abandon politicians they blame, she said.

"If we hold onto seniors we win the election."

Wow! This is such a gimme. Too bad the press won't pick that one up. Notice how she's not at all affected by the moral implications or anything else about the case EXCEPT in how it affects the Republicans politically. Imagine if Hastert came out and said somethingsimilarr? It would be far beyond the pale. And yet, here's the Democratic leader speaking to the press and openly suggesting that she is only concerned about this because of the political gain that her party will receive. But remember, it's the Republicans who are immoral, manipulating, and dirty.