mITCH DANIELS...IN.

[Terry]

YOU HAD BETTER READ IT ALL, YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW WHAT "OUR NEXT PRESIDENT" HAS TO SAY!

Journal Gazette
From the Journal Gazette
Posted on Sat February 12, 2011
Daniels derides deficit spending
Offers his solutions to conservative PAC

Brian Francisco
Washington editor

Daniels







Gov. Mitch Daniels started repeating his State of the State speech in Washington on Friday, then launched into what sounded like a presidential campaign platform.



Appearing before the Conservative Political Action Conference, Daniels drew applause, cheers and whistles for his call to defeat "the new Red Menace, this one consisting of ink."



Comparing the dangers of deficit spending to the past threat of communism, Daniels declared, "Our morbidly obese federal government needs not just behavior modification but bariatric surgery."



After touting his policies as a two-term Republican governor of Indiana, Daniels offered a laundry list of remedies for the growing federal deficit and national debt: Social Security and Medicare benefits based on financial and medical need, a flat income tax, a moratorium on new regulations and unfettered energy production.



"Treat domestic energy production as the economic necessity it is and the job creator it can be," he said. "Drill and frack and lease and license, unleash in every way the jobs potential in the enormous energy resources we have been denying ourselves. ... It is freedom and its fruits that enable the steady progress we have made in preserving and protecting God's kingdom."



Daniels was among several potential presidential candidates appearing at this week's CPAC, sponsored by the American Conservative Union. Like most others, he failed to make mention of ongoing political upheaval in Egypt.



Daniels also avoided social and cultural issues. His plea last year for a "truce" on such divisive topics as abortion rights and gay marriage has been derided by social conservative groups, a half-dozen of which boycotted this year's CPAC, attended by about 10,000 people.



Daniels was introduced by columnist and commentator George Will, who lauded Daniels' record as governor – Will said Indiana has the lowest property taxes in the nation – and branding the Hoosier's politics as "conservatism for grown-ups."



Daniels talked about cutting taxes, introducing health savings accounts, expanding school choice and privatizing the Indiana Toll Road in his home state.



On the national front, he said the national debt "is our generational assignment. It is the mission of our era."



About the only time he mentioned President Obama by name was to scold him for a "regulatory rainforest."



"Today's EPA should be renamed the Employment Prevention Agency," Daniels quipped about the Environmental Protection Agency.



"A moratorium on new regulation is a minimal suggestion; better yet, move at least temporarily to a self-certification regime that lets America build and expand and explore now and settle up later in those few instances where someone colors outside the lines," he said.



He softened his tone later, saying, "We must display a heart for every American and a special passion for those still on the first rung of life's ladder." He also said, "We should address ourselves to young America at every opportunity."



But still later, he said, "Our opponents are better at nastiness than we will ever be. It comes naturally"

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[Palehorse]

Ummm. . . Yeah. . . That is all this country needs is this guy steering the ship. He who sold our toll road to a foreign entity for the next 75 years, he who helped slap the capital city and surrounding counties with a supposed "sunset tax" to build a professional sports team a new stadium, he who forced the whole state to engage in the senseless practice of moving our clocks ahead and back, and the list goes on and on.

I can only imagine what he'd sell to foreign entities if he were elected the POTUS!  :mad:

[Terry]

Palehorse, can't 'U' be reasonable about anything - is it me - or are you just a natural born asshole determined to put anything down someone else says?

Who would 'U' suggest "WE" replace Obama with, or are 'U' happy with 'the guy that made so many promises & hasn't kept any of them?

Try stating your opinion instead of putting everyone else's down!

[Terry]

Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't.




  GOP, Dems 'longer apart'
 

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URBANA, Ill. — Indiana Democrats gathered supplies Thursday for what appeared to be an extended stay in Illinois after their leader said Republican maneuvering in Indianapolis pushed the parties "longer apart."


Northwest Indiana Democrats and fellow members of their caucus ran errands and returned with bags from stores like Macy's and Kohl's to the Comfort Suites in Urbana, Ill.

These legislators or payed by the government ( that's "US" )
Since they work for the government ( if they were military they'd be AWOL) "Law Breakers!". Their wages should be garnished and returned to the state financing committee.

Also if they stay out of state moves should be taken to replace them with other representatives for government to continue to be able to function.

Even if he can't do it, I think it would be neat if Mitch said he was going to - surely there's something some where in the books that his lawyers could find for 'common cause' to remove them.

[Palehorse]

Palehorse, can't 'U' be reasonable about anything - is it me - or are you just a natural born asshole determined to put anything down someone else says?

Who would 'U' suggest "WE" replace Obama with, or are 'U' happy with 'the guy that made so many promises & hasn't kept any of them?

Try stating your opinion instead of putting everyone else's down!

One cannot reason with idiots, and that is exactly what the republican/tea party consists of.

I am very happy with Barrack Obama and the job he has been trying to do as POTUS; and I intend to vote for him again!

As for promises unkept, how can one expect anyone to keep a promise when they must first run the gauntlet of the party of NO?

You caterwaul about the democrats and their current tactic to prevent the passage of an unconstitutional and illegal legislative act, and yet say nothing when for two years the 111th congress collectively set an Historical record for filibustering and saying no by a minority faction within its ranks???

Your true colors are showing and it isn't pretty.

While I may not agree with the Dem's tactics, their reasons for doing it are admirable. Besides, what they are doing pales in comparison to the travesty the GOP made the 111th congress. I don't see any democrat holding the nation's unemployed hostage. . .

[Terry]

'U' & Neocon Exterminator think alike.............somewhat???

[Palehorse]

'U' & Neocon Exterminator think alike.............somewhat???

Who is the "Neocon Exterminator" of which you speak?

[Hoosier Hillbilly]

Palehorse, can't 'U' be reasonable about anything - is it me - or are you just a natural born asshole determined to put anything down someone else says?

Who would 'U' suggest "WE" replace Obama with, or are 'U' happy with 'the guy that made so many promises & hasn't kept any of them?

Try stating your opinion instead of putting everyone else's down!

[Palehorse]

One cannot reason with idiots, and that is exactly what the republican/tea party consists of.

I am very happy with Barrack Obama and the job he has been trying to do as POTUS; and I intend to vote for him again!

As for promises unkept, how can one expect anyone to keep a promise when they must first run the gauntlet of the party of NO?

You caterwaul about the democrats and their current tactic to prevent the passage of an unconstitutional and illegal legislative act, and yet say nothing when for two years the 111th congress collectively set an Historical record for filibustering and saying no by a minority faction within its ranks???

Your true colors are showing and it isn't pretty.

While I may not agree with the Dem's tactics, their reasons for doing it are admirable. Besides, what they are doing pales in comparison to the travesty the GOP made the 111th congress. I don't see any democrat holding the nation's unemployed hostage. . .