Once Again Barack Obama Plays Wag The Dog

Guess Who Really Pays The Most Taxes In America? Read this article from 2007 by Stephen Moore over at American.com.

What income group pays the most federal income taxes today?

The latest data show that a big portion of the federal income tax burden is shoul­dered by a small group of the very richest Americans. The wealthiest 1 percent of the population earn 19 per­cent of the income but pay 37 percent of the income tax. The top 10 percent pay 68 percent of the tab. Meanwhile, the bottom 50 percent—those below the median income level—now earn 13 percent of the income but pay just 3 percent of the taxes. These are proportions of the income tax alone and don’t include payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare.

Don't be distracted by Obama when he says the rich are not paying their fair share of taxes. Look at the real effect of tax cuts under Bush and how much more that was paid. The source is the U.S. Treasury. PBO will wag the dog when you're not looking.

Kanjorski Protected Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

In response to the present financial fisaco Paul Kanjorski released a list contaning the legislative attempts and actions he took to ensure the financial stability and health of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government sponsored enterprises(GSEs) where oversight fell directly under his subcommittee. In a September 21, 2008 article by Borys Krawczeniuk of the Scranton Times Tribune Kanjorski defended his financial oversight record.

A release from his office is quoted “From the very start, Congressman Kanjorski calls for a strong, independent regulator that has the resources needed to get the job done,” the timeline says. “More than two dozen ... hearings follow in the next several years and legislation begins to move forward afer the identification of accounting problems at Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.”

It goes on to blame President George Bush and a Repbulican Congress for ignoring his efforts. The problem with Paul Kanjorski is that he is incapable of thinking, incapable of governing, and incapable of telling the truth.

On the very same day the folks over at gatewaypundit published an article titled "Bush Called For Reform of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac 17 Times in 2008 Alone... Dems Ignored Warnings ."

It states "For many years the President and his Administration have not only warned of the systemic consequences of financial turmoil at a housing government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) but also put forward thoughtful plans to reduce the risk that either Freddie Mac would encounter such difficulties. President Bush publicly called for GSE reform 17 times in 2008 alone before Congress acted. Unfortunately, these warnings went unheeded, as the President's repeated attempts to reform the supervision of these entities were thwarted by the legislative maneuvering of those who emphatically denied there were problems. The White House released this list of attempts by President Bush to reform Freddie Mae and Freddie Mac since he took office in 2001.Unfortunately, Congress did not act on the president's warnings:"

If you click on the link for that article you can read President Bush's attempts that seem to refute Paul Kanjorski's asssertions at feeble attempts to straighten out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. After all Paul did take their PAC money but tried to tell the American public it doesn't influence the way he does his job. Paul, so why did you take their money?????

Paul Kanjorski Supports George Bush

In Saturday's edition, September 20, 2008, of the Hazleton Standard Speaker there is an article titled "Kanjorski halts campaigning to help with economic issues"

In the article it states "Kanjorski said he would spend the weekend helping Paulson and Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke author legislation aimed at resolving the crisis." Paulson was a Bush appointment in 2006 and Bernanke was appointed to his position in 2005 by George Bush.

Ed Mitchell, Kanjorski's failing media guru, created commercials against Lou Barletta stating he supported George Bush. Now any "student of government", to borrow a Kanjorski phrase about stretching the facts, knows that Lou Barletta, as Mayor of Hazleton, never had an opportunity to support George Bush because Barletta has no vote in Congress.

If one were to look at how Paul Kanorski votes it is readily apparent that he has supported George Bush and the Republicans on more than one occassion.

Since the 2002 race, Mayor Barletta has become known for his strong opposition to illegal immigration. Kanjorski attacked Barletta's views on the issue in February, 2008, comparing Barletta to David Duke by saying, "What David Duke was to civil rights, my opponent has done that with immigration...He's used that issue the same way Duke used the civil rights issue." In the ensuing controversy, Kanjorski apologized for implying that Barletta was a racist.

However, it you look at Paul Kanjorski's campaign website you will see his own position against illegal immigration. It is titled "Curbing Illegal Immigration" . Here is what it states:

"Paul believes that we need secure borders and strong enforcement of laws already on the books to prevent illegal immigration. He opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants, and is a cosponsor of the Secure America through Verification and Enforcement (SAVE) Act. This bill would combat illegal immigration through stronger worksite enforcement, increased border security, and improved interior enforcement.

Paul has long been a supporter of making English the official language of the United States government because the use of English as a common language remains vital to our nation’s prosperity.

As a land of immigrants, America has prospered by attracting talented and ambitious people from around the world. Paul supports streamlining the process by which those who aspire to become Americans can immigrate to our country legally."

So if Lou Barletts is labeled a racist by Kanjorski and others, what does that make Kanjorski? Don't be swayed by Mitchell's campaign rhetoric designed to make you look right when you should be looking at his leftist tactics. Let Paul Kanjorsk stand on his record. His record includes giving taxpayer money and political donations to his family; His record includes admission of stretching the facts; His record of suppporting George Bush.

As for Paul Kanjorski supporting George Bush. Well, that is only true now. Let's see what happens come November.