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"WASHINGTON (AP) — American families are having to sacrifice, and Republicans say the federal government should follow their example.
Budget plans offered by Republicans hold down deficits while addressing the struggling economy, health care and retirement security, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin said Saturday in the Republican radio and Internet address.
'The budget House Republicans offered gives Americans a real choice,' said Ryan, top Republican on the House Budget Committee. 'It curbs spending, creates jobs and controls the debt.
'American families are making sacrifices and tightening their belts. Washington should do the same.'"
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Obama Holds Town Hall in Strasbourg, France - washingtonpost.com
Read speech here:
"In America, there's a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world. Instead of celebrating your dynamic union and seeking to partner with you to meet common challenges, there have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive.
But in Europe, there is an anti-Americanism that is at once casual but can also be insidious. Instead of recognizing the good that America so often does in the world, there have been times where Europeans choose to blame America for much of what's bad.
On both sides of the Atlantic, these attitudes have become all too common. They are not wise. They do not represent the truth. They threaten to widen the divide across the Atlantic and leave us both more isolated. They fail to acknowledge the fundamental truth that America cannot confront the challenges of this century alone, but that Europe cannot confront them without America."
"In America, there's a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world. Instead of celebrating your dynamic union and seeking to partner with you to meet common challenges, there have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive.
But in Europe, there is an anti-Americanism that is at once casual but can also be insidious. Instead of recognizing the good that America so often does in the world, there have been times where Europeans choose to blame America for much of what's bad.
On both sides of the Atlantic, these attitudes have become all too common. They are not wise. They do not represent the truth. They threaten to widen the divide across the Atlantic and leave us both more isolated. They fail to acknowledge the fundamental truth that America cannot confront the challenges of this century alone, but that Europe cannot confront them without America."
Washington Times - EDITORIAL: Rush 1, Obama 0
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"Prominent Democrats in Congress have groused about the influence of conservative radio voices and threatened to impose a new “fairness doctrine” to drive them from the airwaves. The Obama team has even protested the use of the new, more accurate “portable people meter” Arbitron ratings service.
But talk radio is thriving and ordinary people are now wondering what beef the Democratic Party has with free speech."
"Prominent Democrats in Congress have groused about the influence of conservative radio voices and threatened to impose a new “fairness doctrine” to drive them from the airwaves. The Obama team has even protested the use of the new, more accurate “portable people meter” Arbitron ratings service.
But talk radio is thriving and ordinary people are now wondering what beef the Democratic Party has with free speech."
Friday, April 03, 2009
One in 10 Americans gets help to buy food
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"A record 32.2 million people -- one in every 10 Americans -- received food stamps at the latest count, the government said on Thursday, a reflection of the recession now in its 16th month.
Food stamps, the major U.S. anti-hunger program, help poor people buy groceries. The average benefit was $112.82 per person in January..."
"A record 32.2 million people -- one in every 10 Americans -- received food stamps at the latest count, the government said on Thursday, a reflection of the recession now in its 16th month.
Food stamps, the major U.S. anti-hunger program, help poor people buy groceries. The average benefit was $112.82 per person in January..."
Google uncloaks once-secret server - CNET News
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"Google's data centers now have reached efficiency levels that the Environmental Protection Agency hopes will be attainable in 2011 using advanced technology.
'We've achieved this now by application of best practices and some innovations--nothing really inaccessible to the rest of the market,' Malone said."
"Google's data centers now have reached efficiency levels that the Environmental Protection Agency hopes will be attainable in 2011 using advanced technology.
'We've achieved this now by application of best practices and some innovations--nothing really inaccessible to the rest of the market,' Malone said."
Obama's Budget Resurrects 'Death Tax' - First 100 Days of Presidency - Politics FOXNews.com
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President Obama's budget keeps the estate tax at its 2009 level, which means the government gets 45 percent of a dead person's estate valued over $3.5 million dollars or $7 million for a couple.
Republicans argue this tax doesn't just strike the wealthy.
"It destroys a lot of small businesses and a lot of family farms and ranches in America," said Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev...
President Obama's budget keeps the estate tax at its 2009 level, which means the government gets 45 percent of a dead person's estate valued over $3.5 million dollars or $7 million for a couple.
Republicans argue this tax doesn't just strike the wealthy.
"It destroys a lot of small businesses and a lot of family farms and ranches in America," said Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev...
FT.com / UK - Robot achieves scientific first
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A laboratory robot called Adam has been hailed as the first machine in history to have discovered new scientific knowledge independently of its human creators.
Adam formed a hypothesis on the genetics of bakers’ yeast and carried out experiments to test its predictions, without intervention from its makers at Aberystwyth University.
A laboratory robot called Adam has been hailed as the first machine in history to have discovered new scientific knowledge independently of its human creators.
Adam formed a hypothesis on the genetics of bakers’ yeast and carried out experiments to test its predictions, without intervention from its makers at Aberystwyth University.
Obama issues warning as North Korea readies rocket
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WASHINGTON – As North Korea fueled a multistage rocket Thursday for its threatened satellite launch, President Barack Obama promised a "stern" response and Japan vowed to press for an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council. Senior U.S. defense officials said that trailers and vehicles carrying rocket propellant were in place at North Korea's coastal launch site and that fueling had begun...
WASHINGTON – As North Korea fueled a multistage rocket Thursday for its threatened satellite launch, President Barack Obama promised a "stern" response and Japan vowed to press for an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council. Senior U.S. defense officials said that trailers and vehicles carrying rocket propellant were in place at North Korea's coastal launch site and that fueling had begun...
House Passes Measure to Let FDA Regulate Tobacco
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The House voted Thursday to grant the Food and Drug Administration sweeping powers to regulate the production and marketing of tobacco products.
Under the bill (HR 1256), which passed 298-112, the FDA would be able to regulate nicotine levels, and makers of tobacco products would face tough new marketing and advertising restrictions.
The House voted Thursday to grant the Food and Drug Administration sweeping powers to regulate the production and marketing of tobacco products.
Under the bill (HR 1256), which passed 298-112, the FDA would be able to regulate nicotine levels, and makers of tobacco products would face tough new marketing and advertising restrictions.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
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Welcome to BlogPatriot
Who we are... who we're not... why it matters
BlogPatriot began quite simply: just a group of everyday people sharing links to various news articles and blog postings. Collectively we found that the “mainstream media” often "buried" important information... and "spin" is the status quo. After a while, we decided to blog these items to share with others.
We are Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Liberals and probably a few Libertarians thrown in for good measure! The opinions and articles found within BlogPatriot vary - but we are perhaps best described as representative of a mainstream moderate majority. Some to the right of center... some to the left... all advocating for common sense and moderation in government actions and spending.
Above all, we are Americans. We were raised to believe we have a right to free speech and a strong voice in our government. This is a legacy we intend to pass on to our children.
We were raised to believe the founding fathers created a stable and resilient government via the Constitution. When our elected leaders swear to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States" - we expect them to do exactly that.
Recently, some of our writers participated in the Tea Parties. Contrary to mainstream spin, the Tea Parties were not organized by Fox News, FreedomWorks or any other large conservative organization. They continue to be organic gatherings - attended by voters of all persuasions, leanings... and ages: a natural development in the face of questionable actions at both the Federal and State levels. Don't be fooled into believing the media's notion that participants were malcontents simply complaining about taxes. A variety of government excesses brought people together.
This matters….
Politicians have long recognized the existence of a large majority of Americans who generally do not express their opinions publicly or via demonstrations. Perhaps they count on passive behavior in times like these?
In those rare times when the mainstream moderate majority is motivated to act, there is a grave concern about the state of the Union. We believe it is in the best interests of our politicians to pay attention. We will remember in November.
Other details...
We've been asked - and, no, we are in no way affiliated with ACORN or any other political or social organization. We are average Americans.
Our group consists of half dozen or so writers, and welcome others who would like to participate. Some bloggers are teams writing under a single name. In addition, links are sent to the moderator by other readers for posting.
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BlogPatriot began quite simply: just a group of everyday people sharing links to various news articles and blog postings. Collectively we found that the “mainstream media” often "buried" important information... and "spin" is the status quo. After a while, we decided to blog these items to share with others.
We are Republicans, Democrats, Conservatives, Liberals and probably a few Libertarians thrown in for good measure! The opinions and articles found within BlogPatriot vary - but we are perhaps best described as representative of a mainstream moderate majority. Some to the right of center... some to the left... all advocating for common sense and moderation in government actions and spending.
Above all, we are Americans. We were raised to believe we have a right to free speech and a strong voice in our government. This is a legacy we intend to pass on to our children.
We were raised to believe the founding fathers created a stable and resilient government via the Constitution. When our elected leaders swear to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States" - we expect them to do exactly that.
Recently, some of our writers participated in the Tea Parties. Contrary to mainstream spin, the Tea Parties were not organized by Fox News, FreedomWorks or any other large conservative organization. They continue to be organic gatherings - attended by voters of all persuasions, leanings... and ages: a natural development in the face of questionable actions at both the Federal and State levels. Don't be fooled into believing the media's notion that participants were malcontents simply complaining about taxes. A variety of government excesses brought people together.
This matters….
Politicians have long recognized the existence of a large majority of Americans who generally do not express their opinions publicly or via demonstrations. Perhaps they count on passive behavior in times like these?
In those rare times when the mainstream moderate majority is motivated to act, there is a grave concern about the state of the Union. We believe it is in the best interests of our politicians to pay attention. We will remember in November.
Other details...
We've been asked - and, no, we are in no way affiliated with ACORN or any other political or social organization. We are average Americans.
Our group consists of half dozen or so writers, and welcome others who would like to participate. Some bloggers are teams writing under a single name. In addition, links are sent to the moderator by other readers for posting.
Funding? T-shirt sales pay for the web site. We have a small selection online now, with more coming. (One of our members is a designer.)
Questions or comments? Please feel free to comment on any blog entry, including this one. You may comment anonymously or include your name and/or email address (we will not display email addresses unless you specifically ask us to). If you are interested in becoming a contributor, email the moderator: moderator (at) blogpatriot.com
Thanks for visiting...
Survival & Pandemic
Many Americans are "survivors" - capable of handling all sorts of adverse conditions, with hard work, ingenuity, and good old-fashioned common sense. Here are suggested sites, recommended by our readers... a mixed bag of topics. Enjoy! and feel free to send more links to moderator@blogpatriot.com
Hurricane Season
Cooking with a pressure cooker
Re: H1N1 Pandemic
IT professionals discuss preparing now to operate in a quarantine scenario. Two of the most important issues are how to keep IT up, if no one is in the datacenter and whether the VPN concentrators can handle the load if a large number of employees are working from home.
Hurricane Season
Cooking with a pressure cooker
Re: H1N1 Pandemic
IT professionals discuss preparing now to operate in a quarantine scenario. Two of the most important issues are how to keep IT up, if no one is in the datacenter and whether the VPN concentrators can handle the load if a large number of employees are working from home.
Daily Smile
The lake that Cupid made
47-year-old British charity worker wows Cowell with singing - view here
Dolphins vs Somali Pirates
The Sound of Music in Antwerp
BlogPatriot "Tea Shirts"
Here are a few of our "tea shirt" designs. Additional designs are available at: www.zazzle.com/blogpatriot*
National Tea Party Map and links
This is a link to a Google map. Events are listed in the columnon the right.
**NOTE** Due to the growing number of events, if you're not seeing something listed, make sure you've checked page #2 (at the bottom of the column). NOVA | Dimming the Sun | Discoveries in Global Dimming | PBS
NOVA | Dimming the Sun | Discoveries in Global Dimming | PBS: "In the early 21st century, it's become clear that air pollution can significantly reduce the amount of sunlight reaching Earth, lower temperatures, and mask the warming effects of greenhouse gases. Climate researcher James Hansen estimates that 'global dimming' is cooling our planet by more than a degree Celsius (1.8ºF) and fears that as we cut back on the pollution that contributes to dimming, global warming may escalate to a point of no return. Regrettably, in terms of possibly taking corrective action, our current understanding of global dimming has been a long time in the coming, considering the first hints of the phenomenon date back to 18th-century observations of volcanic eruptions."
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