A Quick Look at Recent Headlines

News in recent weeks has left me unsettled. All of these recent developments deserve some treatment. But when the violations against (or proposal to violate) economic liberty, personal accountability, and the general good of the nation are as egregious and foolish as they have been lately, I'm left with little to say.

Making an argument against the state giving media/newspapers funding is about as exciting as explaining why telling the truth is an honest thing to do. There's really no argument to be made. But we'll break it down for you, with our exclusive Founders Porch take on the issues of late.

Healthcare: By my reckoning, it seems that Obama and his pawns are making the case that his plan (if it actually exists in writing) will reduce healthcare costs so much, so drastically in the long-run, making it a net-positive for the tax payer. This is pure speculation, an all-in bet that a government that fumbles the ball in taxes, bailouts, social welfare liabilities, wars, the postal service, (and pretty much everything else it makes a sad attempt to conquor) can finally get it right with healthcare.

Turning the charm-knob to 11, the Sugar-Daddy-in-Chief has gone on a primetime media blitz to drum up support for the healthcare overhaul. It seems that he has failed to gain traction of any note. It might help if he didn't repeat the same interview, with several different "journalists". In between spells of swooning and grovelling, these reporters managed to ask a few questions. However, it would appear they all got together an concluded that they should lob easy pitches throughout their interview.

That said, we are perpetually just and fair here on the Porch, so if you're going to watch Obama's primetime soap-box extravaganza, check out George Stephanopoulos' take. He actually included some substance in his interview, I'll give him the respect he deserves for that.

Personally, I'd rather bet on the Vikings to win a Superbowl than to assume that this time, just this once, the government can solve a problem properly. If history is indicative of future performance, I'll take my chances without the government's help. And they can stick their plan right up next to where their heads seem to be.

Acorn's Demise: Frankly, I wasn't suprised to hear that Acorn's minions had encouraged a couple (filming the catastrophoe, posing as a pimp and hooker) to import young girls from a foreign country for the purpose of human trafficking...and then use them as a tax write-off. And book the young mistress as an "entertainer" for tax purposes. Of course the best part of this video is that the ficticious pimp and his female associate didn't ask for suggestions on how to cheat. It was the default answer for Acorn's professional staff.

Oh yeah, and although it wasn't part of the formal Acorn counseling, their now infamous workers made sure to instruct the couple to "train the girls to keep their mouths shut". This tax scheme would make even world-class heavyweight title-holder in tax cheating Timmy Geitner blush. It should cost Obama some restless nights of sleep as well. The WSJ issued a report stating his ties go back 20 years with the organization. The radioactive fallout from the Acorn bomb will leave the Obama administration glowing a neon shade of green; they're knee deep in it.

In addition to the embarassment and hilarity, perhaps some substance will come from this series of events with Acorn. First, corruption and manipulation are no laughing matter, but they seem to be one of Acorn's main business opportunities. Now that they've been exposed, I hope there's more pressure than ever to review the rest of their practices. And second, Acorn has stated they are reconsidering voter-regristration efforts in upcoming elections. I am unsure as to what degree of voter-registration fraud they are responsible for in the past, but there is no doubt there will be less if Acorn abstains from their usual business.

CIA Witch Hunt: In a bold move, defying reasonable political action Atty. Gen. Eric Holder will continue to hunt down CIA operatives. Not for breaking the law or over-stepping their authority, but for being on the the current administration's naughty list. This is the stuff of "banana republic" totalitarian nightmares. Going after the previous administration with this legal vigor is a dangerous game. We should never tolerate the persecution of political enemies, liberal or conservative alike but with Obama's blessing, Holder will proceed. Where's Joe McCarthy when you need him? I say we should try some folks in Obama administration for being communist sympathizers. Sound outrageous? It is, but that's your attorney general at his finest.