New Year Old Themes

New Year Old Themes

 

Years come and go yet some themes linger long after wearing out their welcome. Blanketing the media in 2014 were racism and terrorism along with Ebola to keep the population on edge. President Obama’s irreverence to the Constitution emerged as a hot topic as the year came to a close. In 2015 look for minimal change as the year unfolds. Congress demonstrated its inability to cope with the President’s overreach by his modulating immigration laws without their consent. Entering his last quarter Obama must face a Republican majority in both houses who are hungry for change. Yet, as we have viewed, lame does not begin to describe the leadership of the House and Senate as they approach illicit executive actions. John Boehner and Mitch McConnell have displayed their willingness to lean left to enable the President. Their style of mismanagement was ever present in processing the federal budget. As the new Congress takes their seats both want to lead but which path will they take? Illicit actions by the White House must have consequences. Yet Congress cowers refusing to dispense the services they promised the electorate. Unable to contain a wayward President harsh reality will confront leadership as membership take their oaths of office. Obamacare was “fully” funded along with the ability for our government to support a mass migration from south of the border. Boehner was nowhere to be seen as Obama placed millions on a path to citizenship without a single vote cast by the legislative branch. The Speaker was too busy making holiday plans to condemn a clearly illegal act by Obama. Where Boehner and Congress failed a coalition of states have instituted a legal action against Obama’s reckless disregard for immigration law. Without change at the top 2015 will look eerily analogous to 2014. Conditions are ripe to impede the President’s pen by bringing challenges to the White House steps. Congress also has pens and phones, which should be in use 24/7 to move the headlines in a different direction than seen in 2014. Will Congress have the backbone to remove leadership or does the country remain stagnant for another two years under their tutelage? Stay tuned!

 

Mark Davis MD, President of Davis Writing Services. www.daviswritingservices.com platomd@gmail.com.

Dr. Davis latest book, Obamacare: Dead on Arrival, A Prescription for Disaster.

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Epitaph to Conservatism

Epitaph to Conservatism

 

Unnoticed by most and minimally commented upon by the media conservatism died in 2014. There were no parades, gatherings or events to commemorate its passing. Republican’s landslide at the polls in November did little to deter conservatism’s final defeat. Recent events in Washington solidified the liberal agenda enabled by Republican leadership and finalized by Barack Obama.  Mitch McConnell and John Boehner, provided the left, with a budget fraught goodies on their wish list. Fully funding Obamacare and amnesty for illegals one wonders who these people are working for. Congressional leadership, empowered to contain Obama’s policies, took the path of least resistance providing the President with the finances to continue ravaging the Constitution. More youthful members of the right vehemently protested Boehner’s caving to Obama’s demands, yet most supported the Speaker so they could stealthily leave town for the holidays. Conservative principles and ideas are an anathema to those who believe government should support and control each and every resident on the American landscape. Successfully squelching Republican dogma from the last presidential election cycle through now Obama moves into the future knowing he can do what he wants uninhibited by those on the other side of the aisle. Senate reconvenes in early January with a Republican majority and Harry Reid diminished to a secondary role. Reflecting on Mitch McConnell’s recent actions this Senate Majority leader to be has his mind entrenched in old boy politics instead of what is best for the nation. Newer blood is needed in the role McConnell plans to tackle to resurrect the platform which led to the Democrats defeat less than 2 months ago. Conservatism dictates constraints on spending, smart policies to grow the economy and a view of the World placing America first. These considerations have been forgotten by the bellwethers of a party whose present governing style is a reflection of a majority they will replace. Expect very little change in the next two years. Republicans’ failure to challenge Obama at his doorstep will lead to him being replaced by a clone not a conservative. Perhaps the American public has been manipulated by backdoor politics and collusion between the major parties to keep the country mired in the weaknesses Obama has generated for the nation. From this perch anything is possible by a government with 18 trillion in debt, out of control spending and Congressional members who come poor to Washington and leave millionaires. One thing for certain the nation is being placed on the road to another Clinton in the White House. This will occur in the event conservatism does not reemerge as a force to drown the collective liberal mentality seen in most recent times. Stay tuned.

 

Mark Davis MD, President of Davis Writing Services, www.daviswritingservices.com Dr. Davis’ most recent book is Obamacare: Dead on Arrival, A Prescription for Disaster. To contact Dr. Davis for interviews or media commentary please use the following email: platomd@gmail.com

America: closed for business

America: closed for business

 

America has traveled on many roads, yet the present shut down may be one of the most treacherous of them all. An ongoing game of chicken, between President Obama and Speaker John Boehner, could be the ultimate ride a country in recession does not need. The House of Representatives’ mandate is to originate funding measures that control every aspect of our economy. In 2010 a Democrat controlled Congress deceptively passed into law health legislation that is both deleterious to the American economy and destructive to the health care system. With a scant majority the Democrats succeeded in socializing medicine after six decades of attempts. President Obama’s relentless pursuit of this legislative tragedy came with a set of negative ramifications its authors could not foresee or did they? As several years went by elements of this monstrous law began to filtrate through the nation. Many of its downsides were hidden from the people it would affect most until after the 2012 election.  The President has given his supporters a vast array of waivers, from this detrimental law, yet most of the population must suffer under its tenets. During the most recent fiscal showdown between the House of Representatives and the White House its Republican majority was willing to fund the entire government except what has come to be known as Obamacare.  As monetary deadlines drew near neither side would flinch, leaving no choice but to shutter most bureaucratic functions. Over a week has passed and both sides are resolute in their positions.  During a news conference on October 8th, the President reiterated his position, no negotiation until full funding is restored to government services. In response Speaker Boehner clarified his position while holding his ground. To move the Republicans to the table Obama decided to inflict maximum pain on the nation. Every conceivable means of disrupting Americans’ lives has been brought to bear by a White House out of control. Parks, memorials, beaches, monuments, museums and a long list of government funded entities are now closed to the public. Obama’s minions ordered the World War Two memorial closed, yet it required no staff to keep it open. Elderly veterans from around the country come to view this remembrance of a war that changed the World. Within the last week a group of vets, from this era, came to pay their respects, many in wheel chairs. A barricade was there to greet them. Some respected members of Congress heard of their plight and came to escort them into the site. Obama’s vindictive nature was evident in the last week, his next set of moves may be more intense. Speaker Boehner must deal with Obama’s childlike behavior, but under no circumstance should he become weak in the knees and give an inch. Obamacare is a disaster waiting to happen. The catastrophic ramifications of this egregious legislation can only be projected. Let those who still have rational minds in Washington quickly negotiate to settle this stalemate.

Mark Davis, MD President of Healthnets Review Services and Davis Book Reviews,

www.healthnetsreviewservices.com, americassage@gmail.com. twitter.com/americassage , Author of the recently published book, Obamacare: Dead on Arrival, A Prescription for Disaster. Presently obtainable through Amazon and the following website, https://www.createspace.com/3801630