Obama and Taxes

The New York Times: Reports that Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner has withdrawn from seeking a deal on the debt ceiling with President Obama, the issue was the demand by the Oval for tax hikes. As the article notes the Speaker now wants a deal based on spending cuts not tax hikes. This is a good move by Speaker Boehner, the Oval will now have to defend why it wants tax hikes in a time of recession, also any deal will have spending cuts, this will send the liberal base up the wall and should hurt Obama in the 2012 race. Thus a wise policy and political move by the Speaker.

Huhne Saga - Prison Time for Ex - Wife?

Mail on Sunday: Reports that the Energy Secretary Chris Huhne discussed with his son the prospects of his ex - wife facing jail time over the scandal of the penalty points, also that the son asked his father to tell the truth. As Mr Huhne has stated he is open to supporting the Labour motion to block Mr Murdoch taking over BSkyB, one has to ask is the Cabinet Minister looking for a way to resign that harms the Coalition and gets support form the left. If the Police have the evidence in this case they should charge Mr Huhne, if it was you or me folks we would be in Court by now, and facing jail time.

Liberal Democrats and the Phone Hacking Scandal

Guardian: Reports that the Liberal Democrats could support a Labour motion to block the takeover by BSkyB by Rupert Murdoch. This is typical Liberal Democrats, once its get hot in the kitchen they throw allies under the bus, the Coalition Government is a phoney if the Liberal Democrats sell out the PM David Cameron. Any ruling by the House of Commons that is a block on the deal could find its way to the Courts, you do not respect the law by breaking the law. The Conservative Party should consider ditching the Lib Dems, go it alone, its first act should be to have a referendum on IF the UK should stay in the EU, and hold a General Election on the same day. Lets shaft the Lib Dems if they betray the spirit of the Coalition.

Not New Labour, Brown = Tony Blair

BBC News: Reports that former Labour PM Tony Blair has been critical of his successor Gordon Brown, the former PM stated that Labour stopped being New Labour once he stepped down in 2007. This war between Blair and Brown it seems will never end, one can postulate that Blair wants his period in office not be infected by the failure of the Gordon Brown Government. As Blair is in many respects critical of Ed Miliband it can be argued that Blair is not doing Labour any favours, one as to ask what office is he running for, he is after something, does he want his old job back?

Obama on the Death of Betty Ford

President Obama has stated the following on the death of former Ex - First Lady Betty Ford, “ Throughout her long and active life, Elizabeth Anne Ford distinguished herself through her courage and compassion. As our nation’s First Lady, she was a powerful advocate for women’s health and women’s rights. After leaving the White House, Mrs. Ford helped reduce the social stigma surrounding addiction and inspired thousands to seek much-needed treatment. While her death is a cause for sadness, we know that organizations such as the Betty Ford Center will honor her legacy by giving countless Americans a new lease on life. Today, we take comfort in the knowledge that Betty and her husband, former President Gerald Ford, are together once more. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to their children, Michael, John, Steven, and Susan. ” This blog also send its sympathies to the Ford Family.