Obama-Real Change or A CON GAME

OBAMA-REAL CHANGE or A CON GAME

WHAT the MEDIA DOES NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW?

On the ISSUES- YOU READ and DECIDE from the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

FALLACIE
Senator Clinton and Obama’s voting record are not the same .Out of the 13 amndt or bills mentioned, Senator Clinton had a 10 yes and 3 no votes, while Sen. Obama had 13 no’s. Senator McCain had 8 yes to 5 no’s.
We blame the Republican Party for our mess but as you will see by the vote count, it takes a bi-partisan vote to get anything passed

The Obama Promises of change in Washington on lobbyists, tax relief, health care, energy independence, immigration and other reforms to bi-partisanship. His promises are from his website and his voting record is from http://www.senate.gov/. , .On entire bills to amendments on, what Sen. Obama said was important to the American people.

I will first mention this amendment that was Roll Call Vote 20 on 3/3/2005. This is to show Senator Obama’s play on words. Its description was: To limit the amount of interest that can be charged on any extension of credit to 30 percent. The entire text is:

SA 31. Mr. DAYTON proposed an amendment to the bill S. 256, to amend title 11 of the United States Code, and for other purposes; as follows:
At the appropriate place, insert the following:
SEC. __. TERMS OF CONSUMER CREDIT.
(a) Cap on Interest Chargeable.--A creditor who extends credit to any consumer shall not impose a rate of interest in excess of an annual rate of 30 percent with respect to the credit extended.
(b) Preemption of State Law.--The provisions governing rates of interest under subsection (a) shall preempt all State usury laws.
(c) Exemption to Preemption.--If a State imposes a limit on the rate of interest chargeable to an extension of credit that is less than the limit imposed under subsection (a), that State law shall not be preempted and shall remain in full force and effect in that State.
In numbers, this is what it meant to the low income .If you are one of the less fortunate and can only get a cash advance loan or one of those 99% interest loans, then these are how the numbers crunch. On a $2000 loan at 99% interest, a person pays back almost $4000 for the loan. ($2000 interest and $2000 principal) On a $500 cash advance loan, a person pays back $550 after two weeks, turns out to be approximately 250% interest over the year .So the $500 turns into a $3000 pay back -$2500 in interest.
Had this bill passed, it would have taken the $2000 loan down to a pay back of $2600,a saving of $1400.The cash advance loan after 2 weeks would have been $507.Over the year, it would have taken the payment to a total of $650.A total saving on interest of $2350.
Sen. Obama and Sen. Biden voted NO. Sen. Clinton voted yes. It was a democratic sponsored bill.
Sen. Obama was asked twice why he voted No. The first time he said it had add ons he did not approve of. When he was called on it, after someone researched it and found out Sen. Obama miss spoke, his next response was that it was not good enough, Senator Obama wanted 20%. Why not ask the low income person what he thinks ?


1) On trade

HIS PROMISE to implement trade policies that benefit American workers and increase the export of American goods

Obama promises one way and votes the other.

9/15/2005-Roll Call Vote232-S. Amdt 1665-To prohibit weakening any law that provides safeguards from unfair foreign trade practices

The entire text of the Amdt is as follows;

SEC. 522. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement that modifies or amends any law of the United States that provides safeguards from unfair foreign trade practices to United States businesses or workers, including (1) imposition of countervailing and antidumping duties (title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930; 19 U.S.C. 1671 et seq.); (2) protection from unfair methods of competition and unfair acts in the importation of articles (section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930; 19 U.S.C. 1337); (3) relief from injury caused by import competition (title II of the Trade Act of 1974; 19 U.S.C. 2251 et seq.); (4) relief from unfair trade practices (title III of the Trade Act of 1974; 19 U.S.C. 2411 et seq.); or (5) national security import restrictions (section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962; 19 U.S.C. 1862).


HIS VOTE-NO (REJECTED 39 yes- 60 no). There were 11 democrats who voted against it , otherwise it would have passed 50-49 . Senator Clinton voted for it.




2) On the lobbyists and special interests issues

HIS PROMISE is to limit lobbyist’s influence, shine sunlight into the earmark process and promote open government.

Obama promises one way and votes the other.



3/29/2006-Roll Call vote 82-S.2349 -To provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify when organizations described in section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 must register as political committees, and for other purposes
. HIS VOTE – NO (passed 90 yes-8 no) There were 39 democrats who voted yes but not Senator Obama. Senator Clinton voted for it.

6/28/2005-Roll Call Vote 160-S. Amdt 1003-To require conference report inclusion of limitations, directives, and earmarks.

The entire text of the amdt is as follows: SEC. __. Any limitation, directive, or earmarking contained in either the House or Senate report must also be included in the conference report in order to be considered as having been approved by both Houses of Congress.


HIS VOTE-NO (rejected 33 yes-59 no) there were 20 democrats who voted against it or it would have passed 53-39. Senator Clinton and McCain voted for it

3) On the tax issue

HIS PROMISE is broad tax relief for middle class families and a higher education tax deduction

Obama promises one way and votes the other.

First on 11/18/2005, S. 2020 – Roll Call Vote 347,Tax Relief Act of 2005, which includes relief packages under Title 1 of the bill for Katrina, Rita, and Wilma affected areas. This bill also includes many other provisions for a) increasing the alternative tax exemption for single and joint filings, b) safe guards against weakening trade laws c) provisions that curtail tax loopholes and shelters and many other provisions
The second bill on 2/2/2006, HR 4297 –Roll Call Vote 10 of the 109th Congress which is listed as Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 includes the following a) $70 billion in tax cuts and credits b) $21.9 billion for health care for veterans, disability compensation, and hospital infrastructure for veterans from 2006 until 2010 c) provisions for exempting an individual filling a single return of $42500 and a joint return of $62500 from the alternative minimum tax d) a higher education tax deduction e) a provision that changes the tax on oil companies that produce over 500,000 barrels so that if oil prices increase over what they paid for it , then the oil company ‘s taxable gross income will be adjusted to the difference and many other provisions.(this would increase revenues to the government and, or keep prices down.)

HIS VOTE on HR 4297-NO (passed 66 yes-31 no) There were 17 democrats who voted for it but both Sen. Obama and Biden voted no and Sen. Clinton and McCain voted yes .

HIS VOTE on S.2020-NO (passed 64 yes- 33 no) There were 15 democrats who voted for it , including Sen. Clinton and McCain , but both Sen. Obama and Biden voted no .


4) On clean air and alternative fuels

HIS PROMISE is to give $150 billion for clean air technology over the next 10 years and to cut our dependence on foreign oil

Obama promises one way and votes the other.

6/21/2005-Roll Call Vote 144-S.Amdt 817-To provide for the conduct of activities that promote the adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in the United States and in developing countries and to provide credit-based financial assistance and investment protection for projects that employ advanced climate technologies or systems in the United States.

HIS VOTE-NO (passed 66 yes-29 no) 19 democrats voted yes including Sen. Clinton but again Sen. Obama and Biden voted no.

8/01/2006-Roll Call Vote 219-S.3711-A bill to enhance the energy independence and security of the United States by providing for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources in the Gulf of Mexico, and for other purposes.

HIS VOTE-NO (passed 71 yes- 25 no) 18 democrats voted for it including Sen. Clinton and McCain but Sen. Obama and Biden voted no.

5) On helping veterans

HIS PROMISE is committed to helping the heroes who defended our nation today and the veterans who fought in past years

Obama promises one way and votes the other.

2/2/2006-Roll Call Vote 10-HR 4297-authorizes $21.9 billion for veteran’s health care, disability compensation, and hospital infrastructure from 2006t to 2010.

HIS VOTE-NO (passed 66 yes- 31 no) There were 17 democrats who voted for it but both Sen. Obama and Biden voted no and Sen. Clinton and McCain voted yes.

6) On Immigration

HIS PROMISE is a) create secure borders b) improve our immigration system

Obama promises one way and votes the other.

5/17/2006-Roll Call Vote 126- S. Amdt 3979-To increase the amount of fencing and improve vehicle barriers installed along the southwest border of the U.S.

HIS VOTE-NO (passed 83 yes-16 no) 27 democrats voted yes including Sen. Clinton and McCain.

4/26/2006-Roll Call Vote 94-S. Amdt 3594-bill includes funds for salaries and vehicles for border patrols, customs, and immigration enforcement

HIS VOTE –NO (passed 59 yes-39 no) 7 democrats voted for it .

5/18/2006-Roll Call Vote 134-S. Amdt 4038- To require aliens seeking adjustment of status under section 245B of the Immigration and Nationality Act or Deferred Mandatory Departure status under section 245C of such Act to pay a supplemental application fee, which shall be used to provide financial assistance to States for health and educational services for non-citizens.(This would generate revenue for the states and make non-citizens repay some of the funds of the American tax payer.)

HIS VOTE –NO (passed 64 yes-32 no) 19 democrats voted for it to pass Including Sen. Clinton

6/6/2007-Roll Call Vote 192- Sessions Amdt. No. 1234; To save American taxpayers up to $24 billion in the 10 years after passage of this Act, by preventing the earned income tax credit, which is, according to the Congressional Research Service, the largest anti-poverty entitlement program of the Federal Government, from being claimed by Y temporary workers or illegal aliens given status by this Act until they adjust to legal permanent resident status.

HIS VOTE-NO (passed 56 yes-41 no) 14 democrats voted for it to pass.

6/6/2007-Roll Call Vote 189- Bingaman Amdt. No. 1267 As Modified; To remove the requirement that Y-1 nonimmigrant visa holders leave the United States before they are able to renew their visa. (Had this bill passed, it would have allowed an increase of illegal aliens in the U.S.)

HIS VOTE-YES (rejected 41 yes-57 no) 13 democrats voted against it Including Sen. Clinton and McCain.

Obama's vs. McCain's Economic plan
The endorsements on Sen. McCain’s proposal come from economists and economic professors from all over the country. They are not politicians. They range from Harvard, Princeton, Michigan and Ohio State University and so many more. A total of 39 economic scholars have endorsed his plan.Obama lacks endorsements.

Health insurance and tax credits:
McCain’s is easy to figure out. Take the yearly employer based insurance premiums (eg. $400 a month X 12 months = $4800 per year) multiply by the income bracket percentage. If the family makes a total of $40,000 in income they would fall into the 15% bracket .So 15% x $4800= $720 This $720 is then deducted from the healthcare tax credit of $5000, so this family would receive a $4280 credit on their tax return to use in any matter they see fit. Simple and easy for everyone to figure out .If your are a low income family, let us say making $18,000 a year with no insurance, then you inform the government on your return who you prefer your coverage to be with and they will send the $5,000 strait to the insurance provider to guarantee that the premiums are paid and the family has coverage. It is untrue the way the Obama campaign makes it out, that it is more taxes for a family to pay.
This same family with a max deduction of joint filing, children expense, $80000 mortgage on the Obama website calculator gets a $2023 credit/savings. If they had no children or mortgage they would get $1000 .A far cry from McCain’s health care credit without the extra other tax savings and credits. Obama’s health care is a bunch of promise and wait and see. Nothing simple





Summary,
13 no votes across all party lines. Shows no bi-partisanship or concern for anyone’s welfare. For me, its more of the same .My way or the highway .Is it not what they criticize President Bush for, him thinking his ideas are the only right ones. What is his real agenda?
Obama voted No on every single issue he is promising the American People
Remember Joe Plumber and how the Obama’s media goons tried to dissect him for disagreeing with the plan. Reminds me of the ones that did not go along with good old George. Where are they all now? More of the same?
The media goons have not researched or questioned any connections between the big donations of Freddie Mac & Fannie May to Obama and the legislation that was dropped that could have prevented the housing crisis, Obama’s ties to Ayers, Obama’s $800,00 donation to Acorn and his connection as their attorney and staff trainer. They have not even done any background research on Acorn who are under FBI and justice department investigations.
What is his secrecy behind his not putting out his medical records? CNN reported that Sen. McCain has put out a whole lot more. (CNN is one of Sen.Obama’s media goon patrols) Is it executive privilege yet?
Why stop with Colin Powell, the rest of President Bush’s advisers need new jobs.
A billion dollar political war chest did not come from the little people!

MOST OF ALL, how can the American People want to elect a man who has no respect for life, and would not allow any legislation, while on the Illinois State Judiciary Committee, to protect born babies from being thrown in the trash to die. Senator Obama would not allow adoption of legislation to protect the lives of babies that were mistakenly born alive during abortions.