Speaking in Wisconsin today, Obama made a number of promises about just how he’s going to turn the economy around.
I will cut taxes — cut taxes — for 95% of all workers and their families. And if you make less than $250,000 a year, you will not see your taxes increase one single dime — because in an economy like this, the last thing we should do is raise taxes on the middle-class.
I will reform our health care system to relieve families, businesses, and the entire economy from the crushing cost of health care by investing in new technology and preventative care. If you have health care, my plan will lower your premiums. If you don’t, you’ll be able to get the same kind of coverage that members of Congress give themselves. And I will stop insurance companies from discriminating against those who are sick and need care the most.
To create new jobs, I’ll invest in rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure — our roads, schools, and bridges. We’ll rebuild our outdated electricity grid and build new broadband lines to connect America. And I’ll create the jobs of the future by transforming our energy economy. We’ll tap our natural gas reserves, invest in clean coal, and find ways to safely harness nuclear power. I’ll help our auto companies re-tool so that the fuel-efficient cars of the future are built right here the United States. I’ll make it easier for the American people to afford these new cars. And I’ll invest 150 billion dollars over the next decade in affordable, renewable sources of energy…. (emphasis mine)
Now, it’s rather well known that I suck at math, but even I have to wonder how he intends to accomplish all of this. Seriously, how on earth does he plan to get money to invest, rebuild and retool while cutting taxes for 95% of American workers?
Ah, silly me. I keep forgetting he’s the Obamessiah. If he can accomplish miracles like coming up with funds for increased expenses while simultaneously lowering federal income, why don’t we just give the presidency to McCain and put Obama onto important tasks, like curing cancer and finding a miracle diet that actually works.