Monthly Archives: August 2009

YAF Conference Roundup

Posted by on August 8, 2009 Comments Off

We the People had a wonderful time covering the Young America’s Foundation Conference in Washington, D.C.  The speeches given spanned a wide variety of issues of great importance. From the National Debt, to Health Care, to Foriegn Policy, and the Environment, speakers such as Stephen Moore, Daniel Hannan, Newt Gingrich, and Ann Coulter commented on what the conservative solutions to these problems are.

To hear in depth coverage and analysis of these speeches, take a listen to the 3 podcasts posted below. These podcasts are short radio pieces with young journalists from the National Journalism Center, and the hosts of We the People, Matt Donatelli and Ron Meyer.

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WTP – Day 1 Coverage

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We the People cover the speeches of Frank Donatelli and Newt Gingrich.

WTP – Day 2 Coverage

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Matt Donatelli and Alyssa Farrah discuss Stephen Moore of the Wall Street Journal, and his speech.

WTP – Day 3 Coverage

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Brian Hawkins co-hosts with Matt Donatelli and discusses Daniel Hannan, Rep. Mike Pence, and possible 2012 presidential candidates.

Obama: ‘Don’t Want the Folks Who Created the Mess to Do a Lot of Talking’

Posted by on August 7, 2009 Comments Off

By Ron Meyer
Obama tells Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, and Alan Greenspan to Stop Talking

“But I don’t want the folks who created the mess to do a lot of talking. I want them to get out of the way so we can clean up the mess. I don’t mind cleaning up after them, but don’t do a lot of talking.”

President Barack Obama doesn’t want the people who created the economic mess to do a lot of talking. Considering the Federal Reserve, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac were clearly at the center of this crisis, I guess that means Alan Greenspan, Barney Frank, and Chris Dodd should shut their mouths. Sounds like a plan…

In all seriousness, Obama’s endless use of the blame-game needs to stop. He blames Republicans and conservatives for this crisis. He says tax cuts and deregulation were the cause and doesn’t explain any further because he knows this argument falls flat.

The government purposely incentivized bad loans, and yet somehow Republicans are to blame. Good grief…

Coverage of YAF Conference – Day 3

Posted by on August 6, 2009 Comments Off

We The People – Day 3 Coverage of the Young America’s Foundation Conference in Washington DC

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Brian Hawkins co-hosts with Matt Donatelli, and provides coverage of the Young America’s Foundation Conference in Washington DC. Day 3 coverage includes speeches given by Daniel Hannan, Rep. Mike Pence, and more. We also look briefly at analysis of speakers and thier plans for 2010 and 2012.

Included in this podcast is content from Daniel Hannan’s March 26, 2009 European Parliament Speech – See the full speech below!

Senator Boxer Out of Touch with Americans

Posted by on August 6, 2009 1 comment

Listen as Senator Boxer (D – CA) criticizes the protesters at tea parties across America. She is clearly out of touch, placing the desires of the president over the desires of the people. She’s got one thing right though. We are going to change Congress, and it’s coming in 2010.

Coverage of YAF Conference – Day 2

Posted by on August 5, 2009 Comments Off

We The People – Day 2 Coverage of the Young America’s Foundation Conference in Washington DC

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Matt Donatelli along with special guest, Alyssa Farrah, brings you coverage of the Young America’s Foundation Conference in Washington DC. On Day 2 edition, we analyze speaker Stephen Moore of the Wall Street Journal. Listen as Matt and Alyssa recap and analyze Mr. Moore’s speech; complete with criticism for Democrats and Republicans alike, and solutions for America’s economic future!

Coverage of YAF Conference – Day 1

Posted by on August 4, 2009 Comments Off

We The People – Day 1 Coverage of the Young America’s Foundation Conference in Washington DC

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Ron Meyer and Matt Donatelli bring you coverage of the Young America’s Foundation Conference in Washington DC. In this Day 1 edition, we bring you highlights from speakers such as Frank Donatelli and Newt Gingrich. Listen to this podcast to inform yourself on young conservatives and the ideas and principles that attract them.

President Obama Contradicts Himself on Health Care

Posted by on August 3, 2009 1 comment

Is President Obama purposefully misleading Americans in regards to his health care proposal? Does he know what economists and health experts have already been saying, which is that a public option would lead to a single payer system? Watch the clip below and make up your own mind.

Thanks to the folks at Naked Emperor News for their composition of this video.