February 27, 2009
February 27, 2009
Today on Ankarlo Mornings: Diane starts off the show recounting her morning. She was trying to get on the 51, but another car wouldn’t let her in the lane. Then, Starbucks forgot to put egg on her egg sandwich. Then she wanted a refund and they forgot to give her the sales tax back. What the heck? To top it all off, she was running around since she was late in her very high heels. Now, that’s a morning.
Ankarlo also breaks down Obama’s budget and tax hikes. Yes, they are a tax hike and yes, this is the biggest budget in the nation’s history. But, it must be done because it’s an emergency.
Obama speaks live in the course of the show about his troop withdrawal plan by 2010.
Also, UConn Men’s Basketball coach Jim Calhoun yelled at a reporter when he asked him how much money he makes. But, should coaches make $1.6 million at the college level? What’s the difference between Calhoun and Kurt Warner wanting $14 million a season?
Diane’s Shoe
February 27, 2009
Imagine walking in this:
Maybe this is why Diane’s morning started on the wrong foot. Cheesy, I know…I couldn’t help it.
Bogus Budget
February 27, 2009
Some surprising news on the budget front: Looks like there is some creativity in DC after all. Hidden in the fine print:
All persons living on welfare for more than a month will be kicked off the rosters. Anyone using food stamps to buy brand name products or deserts will lose all access. Moving up the chain, anyone making up to $35,000 a year must now give at least $20,000 to charity or be taxed at a rate of 45%. Married couples making up to $95,000 must agree to volunteer at least 25 hours per week or lose housing deductions and face a tax rate of 43%. Lost benefits for the poor and higher taxes for the working and middle class—huge hikes–all right there in the budget. 45% income tax rate if you make 95 thousand. Wow! How many of you feel this is not right—completely unfair and plan to call congress? Before you do–a confession. I made that stuff up. Just wondering why you would be mad about those changes and not the unfair attacks on Americans who have worked hard and now make enough money to live or hire other people? By the way, their tax hike, after adjustments will be about 42% and people are not outraged? This is called class warfare and it will destroy us. And now you know what’s wrong with America!
Ankarlo’s Take is written for broadcast. You can hear it here or live during Arizona’s Morning News at 7:20 on News/Talk 92.3 KTAR.
War on Drugs
February 27, 2009
In case you are wondering what the Border Patrol is up to, take a look:
According the USBP, early this morning agents assigned near the Ajo station witnessed an SUV traveling at a high rate of speed with it’s lights out. Agents began pursuing the vehicle and placed a tire deflation device on the road. That didn’t stop the SUV, it continued driving on flat tires. Obviously, the SUV was found, but the driver fled into the desert. He didn’t even try to conceal the 1,958 pounds of marijuana packed into 118 bundles in the back of the car. Just another day down at the border. The total street value: $1.6 million.
Another item of note: Mexican President Felipe Calderon has ordered 5,000 additional troops to Ciudad Juarez to continue the war against the cartels. Unofficial estimates say over 900 people have been killed this year alone in Mexico. The pictures above are the reasons for the brutal violence throughout Mexico that is slowly creeping into the U.S. I guess there are plenty of buyers on this side of the border.
February 26, 2009
February 26, 2009
Today on Ankarlo Mornings: ACORN organizers in Baltimore cut the padlock off a foreclosed home, moved the previous owner back in and was proud of it. An ACORN director basically added that everyone has a right to stay in their home even if they don’t pay their bills. Ankarlo wonders when that became a right?
Mexico has a growing drug violence problem. And it’s coming into the US. Ankarlo has a few comments…
Also today, recycled toilet paper talk and the story of a woman who burned her daughter’s rapist.
Obama Over-Under Game
February 26, 2009
On Wednesday’s show I told you that I was going to start an over/under betting game in Vegas based on the content of President Obama’s speech. Though he had the cheerleading ingredients the nation needs right now, his plans were just an elaborate sales presentation for another trip into our wallets. So I said he would ask for more money in less than six months and if I could set up the gambling deal I’d be rich because it was a sure thing. I didn’t know how much of a sure thing it was because on Wednesday he asked for $634 billion and his thugs in the Capitol Okayed an additional $410 billion. If you’re keeping score Obama is near the two trillion dollar mark in spending—in less than six weeks. At first I thought I was feeling bad that that I had missed my Vegas opportunity but then it struck me—I can set up a new version of the game anytime I want because something tells me, Obama and his gang will be back for my wallet whenever they darned well please. And, in case you’re wondering, yes your odds are much better in Vegas than they are in Washington.
Ankarlo’s Take is written for broadcast. You can hear it live during Arizona’s Morning News at 7:20 on News/Talk 92.3 KTAR.
February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
Today on Ankarlo Mornings: It’s all about Twitter. Ankarlo now has a Twitter account. Check it for updates.
Ankarlo actually gives Obama props today. He said his speech was full of hope. Producer Rob on the other hand, thought the speech was boring and had trouble getting through it. What about you?
Also, Ankarlo talks to Sheriff Joe about his free throw challenge with Shaq. Will it come true?
Two Dems on Escalator
February 25, 2009
Obama the Hopeful
February 25, 2009
President Obama has been using what some news commentators call a “charm offensive” since his first week in office and on Tuesday night’s address to congress he put it into hyper-drive. He was funny, sincere, brought a very difficult economic issue into American homes in a way that was understandable to most and, in this time when most are in a genuine funk, he played the role of executive cheerleader—a role he had to play. His outlined goals are to be applauded many of them anyway, but the sincere concern is just when the president will come to us with another request for money. I was monitoring my Twitter account during the speech and NBC’s David Gregory asked “is there any question the president is getting ready to ask congress for more money to bail out the banks?” I’m just a little worried that we are getting so used to trillions in cash infusions that by the time the bill comes due for all the promises, the dream itself will be lost.
Ankarlo’s Take is written for broadcast. You can hear it here or during Arizona’s Morning News at 7:20 on News/Talk 92.3 KTAR.
ACORN’s Rights
February 25, 2009
