Obama's Shovel-Ready Treasury

[The T]

Reminds me of an Obamabot desperate to distract attention from The One's corruption.

Wrong just pointing out that the corruption is not all in one party.

No, you were ignoring the reek of corruption in your favored party by pointing to Bush. Here is a newsflash: most of the right hates Bush MORE than the left does. Bush was a terrible president.

Now, the real problem is not that Bush was corrupt and that Obama is corrupt but that the corruption seems to get more severe and even more blatant every damn year. Wake up, we need to stop this crap here and now.

Unfortunately for Bush? He defined 'Compassionate Conservatism ' by not finding his veto pen.

 

[Trajan]

In a development that should make the average taxpayer’s head spin, the U.S government is doling out tens of millions dollars to support programs that help states spend their federal money more efficiently.

It’s definitely a new era of government spending. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is allocating $20 million to “improve performance and boost the capacity of state and local governments to implement their federal block grant programs for housing and community development.” In this case the cash will support “technical assistance” projects that guide local governments trying to “stabilize” in the aftermath of the foreclosure crisis.

The money will go to three types of “results-oriented technical assistance and capacity building,” according to HUD; comprehensive assistance to help grantees improve their basic program performance; limited assistance to grantees that have clearly identified program gaps; and innovative assistance to help grantees in restructuring their housing and community development programs to better meet the needs in their communities.

“These funds will help our partners work smarter and stretch federal investments for the greatest possible benefit to the people and places we serve,” said Mercedes Márquez, HUD’s Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. “In today’s budget environment, we not only have to do more with less, we have to perform at a very high level to make certain limited taxpayer dollars have the real and lasting impact.”

Eligible applicants include state or local governments, public housing authorities, nonprofit community groups, educational institutions, Indian tribes, for-profit organizations, public or private organizations and other “intermediaries.” In other words, pretty much anyone can qualify for this particular grant.

That’s because the agency has made a “fundamental change” in the way its traditional “program-specific” technical assistance has been structured. It will be replaced with a new “cross-program” approach. What does this all mean? Nobody really knows since it’s purposely written in a mystic government lingo so regular people can’t truly understand it.

What we do know is that HUD has initiated a number of controversial programs under the Obama Administration. Last fall the agency launched a special initiative to help illegal immigrants nationwide and it intervened against Arizona’s strict immigration control law by warning that federal housing obligations prohibit “discrimination against protected class members.” HUD also deployed its assistance secretary to intercept a Fremont Nebraska measure banning illegal aliens from renting in its jurisdiction.

$20 Mil To Help States Spend Federal Money | Judicial Watch

Emerson, Lake, and Palmer - Karn Evil 9 with lyrics - YouTube
Emerson, Lake, and Palmer - Karn Evil 9 with lyrics

the U.S government is doling out tens of millions dollars to support programs that help states spend their federal money more efficiently.

you would think the massive civil service force the states already pay for would not need any help....

or maybe, they needed to send a federal task force to Detroit where in an 11 million dollar fed. grant to help clothe job seekers, reached less than 100 people....the rest of the money vaporized...

 

[Jroc]

Obama's Big, Bold Bet on High-Speed Rail

Six weeks ago, I warned that President Obama's much maligned high-speed-rail program was becoming a " high-stakes gamble."

Well, the President just went all in.

On Tuesday, Vice President Joe Biden announced a six-year, $53 billion plan to expand high-speed passenger trains, a surprisingly aggressive boost for Obama's fledgling effort to change the way we move around the country. Last year, the President requested just $1 billion for the program from a Democratic Congress; now that Republicans control the House and have vowed to slash spending in general and high-speed rail in particular, he's requesting $8 billion for next year.


Judging from the reaction of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman, John Mica, who is actually one of the more supportive Republicans when it comes to rail, Obama shouldn't count his winnings yet. "This is like giving Bernie Madoff another chance at handling your investment portfolio," Mica said.

Read more: High-Speed Rail: Obama Pledges $53 Billion for Upgrades - TIME

 

[Trajan]

a fool and his money are soon parted.
If we elect him again we get exactly what we deserve....the cold hard fact.

obama is like a guy who just hit the atm, took cash out of his ( our) credit card wondering the casino floor waiting for a 'feeling' so he can play a game he thinks he can win.

the California high sped rail is the boondoggle of all boondoggles.....its simply insane.


so, naturally they will start it , somehow.

 

[The T]

a fool and his money are soon parted.
If we elect him again we get exactly what we deserve....the cold hard fact.

obama is like a guy who just hit the atm, took cash out of his ( our) credit card wondering the casino floor waiting for a 'feeling' so he can play a game he thinks he can win.

the California high sped rail is the boondoggle of all boondoggles.....its simply insane.


so, naturally they will start it , somehow.

Just as Solyndra and others schemes have taxpayers on the hook for billions added to what they owe from the folley(ies) of our present Government.

 

[daveman]

At least that money was repaid.

Assuming you paid any kind of Federal taxes, your share of the Solyndra debacle was flushed down the toilet, never to be seen again.

But don't you DARE criticize Obama for his corruption.

The government will most likely not lose a penny ont eh Solyndra loan because they get Solyndras assets which equal almost 50% more then the government loan. Also the Solyndra loan was part of the DOE's energy loan program which so far has cost less then expected and created 75 dollars in benefits for every 1 loaned out

Links. You forgot them.

 

[daveman]

Kinda like TARP bailing out the biggest banks?

At least that money was repaid.

Assuming you paid any kind of Federal taxes, your share of the Solyndra debacle was flushed down the toilet, never to be seen again.

But don't you DARE criticize Obama for his corruption.

Corruption? When was the trial?

Bush's war crimes? When was the trial?

You just keep your head in the sand and repeating "Obama can do no wrong. Obama can do no wrong..."

 

[The T]

At least that money was repaid.

Assuming you paid any kind of Federal taxes, your share of the Solyndra debacle was flushed down the toilet, never to be seen again.

But don't you DARE criticize Obama for his corruption.

The government will most likely not lose a penny ont eh Solyndra loan because they get Solyndras assets which equal almost 50% more then the government loan. Also the Solyndra loan was part of the DOE's energy loan program which so far has cost less then expected and created 75 dollars in benefits for every 1 loaned out

Links. You forgot them.

And he forgets how much the Taxpayer is on the hook for.

 

[daveman]

The government will most likely not lose a penny ont eh Solyndra loan because they get Solyndras assets which equal almost 50% more then the government loan. Also the Solyndra loan was part of the DOE's energy loan program which so far has cost less then expected and created 75 dollars in benefits for every 1 loaned out

Links. You forgot them.

And he forgets how much the Taxpayer is on the hook for.

"Obama can do no wrong. Obama can do no wrong..."

 

[The T]

Links. You forgot them.

And he forgets how much the Taxpayer is on the hook for.

"Obama can do no wrong. Obama can do no wrong..."

As they click the heels of thier Ruby Slippers...

 

[AquaAthena]

And he forgets how much the Taxpayer is on the hook for.

"Obama can do no wrong. Obama can do no wrong..."

As they click the heels of thier Ruby Slippers...

As they ask the Tin man for directions.

 

[The T]

"Obama can do no wrong. Obama can do no wrong..."

As they click the heels of thier Ruby Slippers...

As they ask the Tin man for directions.

Oh...and uhmmm? Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain ruining the Private Sector...

 

[freedombecki]

In a development that should make the average taxpayer’s head spin, the U.S government is doling out tens of millions dollars to support programs that help states spend their federal money more efficiently.

It’s definitely a new era of government spending. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is allocating $20 million to “improve performance and boost the capacity of state and local governments to implement their federal block grant programs for housing and community development.” In this case the cash will support “technical assistance” projects that guide local governments trying to “stabilize” in the aftermath of the foreclosure crisis.

The money will go to three types of “results-oriented technical assistance and capacity building,” according to HUD; comprehensive assistance to help grantees improve their basic program performance; limited assistance to grantees that have clearly identified program gaps; and innovative assistance to help grantees in restructuring their housing and community development programs to better meet the needs in their communities.

“These funds will help our partners work smarter and stretch federal investments for the greatest possible benefit to the people and places we serve,” said Mercedes Márquez, HUD’s Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development. “In today’s budget environment, we not only have to do more with less, we have to perform at a very high level to make certain limited taxpayer dollars have the real and lasting impact.”

Eligible applicants include state or local governments, public housing authorities, nonprofit community groups, educational institutions, Indian tribes, for-profit organizations, public or private organizations and other “intermediaries.” In other words, pretty much anyone can qualify for this particular grant.

That’s because the agency has made a “fundamental change” in the way its traditional “program-specific” technical assistance has been structured. It will be replaced with a new “cross-program” approach. What does this all mean? Nobody really knows since it’s purposely written in a mystic government lingo so regular people can’t truly understand it.

What we do know is that HUD has initiated a number of controversial programs under the Obama Administration. Last fall the agency launched a special initiative to help illegal immigrants nationwide and it intervened against Arizona’s strict immigration control law by warning that federal housing obligations prohibit “discrimination against protected class members.” HUD also deployed its assistance secretary to intercept a Fremont Nebraska measure banning illegal aliens from renting in its jurisdiction.

$20 Mil To Help States Spend Federal Money | Judicial Watch

Emerson, Lake, and Palmer - Karn Evil 9 with lyrics - YouTube
Emerson, Lake, and Palmer - Karn Evil 9 with lyrics

the U.S government is doling out tens of millions dollars to support programs that help states spend their federal money more efficiently.

you would think the massive civil service force the states already pay for would not need any help....

or maybe, they needed to send a federal task force to Detroit where in an 11 million dollar fed. grant to help clothe job seekers, reached less than 100 people....the rest of the money vaporized...

Good grief.

 

[freedombecki]

a fool and his money are soon parted.
If we elect him again we get exactly what we deserve....the cold hard fact.

obama is like a guy who just hit the atm, took cash out of his ( our) credit card wondering the casino floor waiting for a 'feeling' so he can play a game he thinks he can win.

the California high sped rail is the boondoggle of all boondoggles.....its simply insane.


so, naturally they will start it , somehow.

"Obama can do no wrong. Obama can do no wrong..."

As they click the heels of thier Ruby Slippers...

As they ask the Tin man for directions.

As Toto makes a gaffe so the press can point at the guy living at One Observatory Circle, and reality vanishes...

 

[Intense]

When Hillary was asked to comment, getting caught in a cloud burst, I'm Melting!!! I'm melting!!!

 

[Intense]

Mean While, back at Obama Campaign Headquarters, we have a hidden camera.

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