Saturday, June 13, 2009
Why Revive a Deadly Flu Virus? - New York Times
Why Revive a Deadly Flu Virus? - New York Times: "The 1918 flu virus is remarkable for two reasons. First, it caused perhaps the most lethal plague in the history of humankind. In the fall of that year it spread across the planet, perversely striking down healthy young adults. Once ensconced in their lungs, the virus triggered a havoc of inflammation, hemorrhage and cell death. Trying to draw air into such lungs was like breathing through meat. Many of the afflicted died within hours after they first began to feel a little feverish. Others succumbed more slowly to secondary bacterial infections. By the spring of the following year, the virus had disappeared as mysteriously as it had come."
Obama’s issues crumbling
TheHill.com - Obama’s issues crumbling: "As it becomes clearer that the deficit caused by spending has landed us in a new economic crisis, entirely of Obama’s own making, his popularity and job performance are likely to drop as well.
The old recession — that the public says was caused by Bush — shows signs of winding down. But the new recession and/or inflation — triggered by Obama’s massive deficits — is just now coming upon us.
If Obama refuses to cut back on his spending/stimulus plans (despite convincing evidence that Americans are not spending the money), he has three options:
a) He can raise taxes, which will trigger a deeper recession;
b) He can print money, which will trigger huge inflation;
c) He can pay more interest to borrow money, which will send the economy diving down again.
The blame for these outcomes will fall squarely on Obama’s deficit and spending policies. The fact that Americans are aware of these issues, and already disapprove of Obama’s performance on them, indicates that they will be increasingly receptive to blaming him for the “new” recession.
The old recession — that the public says was caused by Bush — shows signs of winding down. But the new recession and/or inflation — triggered by Obama’s massive deficits — is just now coming upon us.
If Obama refuses to cut back on his spending/stimulus plans (despite convincing evidence that Americans are not spending the money), he has three options:
a) He can raise taxes, which will trigger a deeper recession;
b) He can print money, which will trigger huge inflation;
c) He can pay more interest to borrow money, which will send the economy diving down again.
The blame for these outcomes will fall squarely on Obama’s deficit and spending policies. The fact that Americans are aware of these issues, and already disapprove of Obama’s performance on them, indicates that they will be increasingly receptive to blaming him for the “new” recession.
House Health-Care Proposal Adds $600 Billion in Taxes (Update2)
House Health-Care Proposal Adds $600 Billion in Taxes (Update2) - Bloomberg.com: "Health-care overhaul legislation being drafted by House Democrats will include $600 billion in tax increases and $400 billion in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel said."
US cities may have to be bulldozed in order to survive - Telegraph
US cities may have to be bulldozed in order to survive - Telegraph: "Dozens of US cities may have entire neighbourhoods bulldozed as part of drastic 'shrink to survive' proposals being considered by the Obama administration to tackle economic decline."
Friday, June 12, 2009
The Obama Surprise
Edgelings.com | The Obama Surprise: "Entrepreneurship has been the single most important contributor to the economic health of this country for at least a century now - and if you were going to systematically destroy that vitality, you couldn’t come up with a better strategy than the one Washington has put in place over the last six months."
Napolitano: From Dimwit to Visionary
Napolitano: From Dimwit to Visionary - Andy McCarthy - The Corner on National Review Online: "Why prescient? The Post quotes Alex Kingsbury of U.S. News and World Report:
What rot. The men plotting to blow up synagogues and planes, and the shooter of the two soldiers (one of whom was killed), were jihadists...They had nothing to do with "right-wing extremism." Indeed, if you want to find a government prognostication that accurately foretold them, try the 2007 National Intelligence Estimate from the Director of National Intelligence (not DHS), which predicted a spike in terrorist activities inside the U.S. inspired by foreign jihadist ideology which — because of wide dissemination by the internet and other means — no longer necessarily requires the hands-on participation of established international terrorist organizations like al-Qaeda."
In the past two weeks, the country has seen the bombing of a Starbucks coffee shop in New York City, the arrest of four men for allegedly plotting to blow up synagogues and shoot down planes, the shooting of two soldiers at an Army recruitment center in Arkansas, the assassination of a doctor inside a Kansas church, and the shooting at the Holocaust Museum.... Although these are not all cases of right-wing extremism, each is an example of domestic terrorism.
What rot. The men plotting to blow up synagogues and planes, and the shooter of the two soldiers (one of whom was killed), were jihadists...They had nothing to do with "right-wing extremism." Indeed, if you want to find a government prognostication that accurately foretold them, try the 2007 National Intelligence Estimate from the Director of National Intelligence (not DHS), which predicted a spike in terrorist activities inside the U.S. inspired by foreign jihadist ideology which — because of wide dissemination by the internet and other means — no longer necessarily requires the hands-on participation of established international terrorist organizations like al-Qaeda."
Living On Obama Beach - Forbes.com
Living On Obama Beach - Forbes.com: "Obama likes to talk about improbable journeys...For this D-Day anniversary... he spoke of 'the sheer improbability of this victory,' in which American, British and Canadian forces won a beachhead in 1944 on the French coast.
Actually, while the heroism of the Allied troops was astounding, their victory at Normandy was not improbable; it was the result of immense resources, sacrifice and will poured into retaking Europe and winning that war. For the 225 Rangers sent to scale the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc to take out German guns, the probability of any one man surviving was terrible; as Obama noted, only 90 survived. The success of their assault, however, was not merely a matter of luck, but of heroes willing take the colossal risks and pay the cost, so that some could get through."
Actually, while the heroism of the Allied troops was astounding, their victory at Normandy was not improbable; it was the result of immense resources, sacrifice and will poured into retaking Europe and winning that war. For the 225 Rangers sent to scale the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc to take out German guns, the probability of any one man surviving was terrible; as Obama noted, only 90 survived. The success of their assault, however, was not merely a matter of luck, but of heroes willing take the colossal risks and pay the cost, so that some could get through."
American Thinker: America's 'November Revolution'
American Thinker: America's 'November Revolution':
Rule one: Never allow a crisis to go to waste. They are opportunities to do big things.'
- Rahm Emmanuel
In our recent election, many Americans voted for a Savior, not a president."
Rule one: Never allow a crisis to go to waste. They are opportunities to do big things.'
- Rahm Emmanuel
In our recent election, many Americans voted for a Savior, not a president."
What's behind Obama's sudden attempt to fire the AmeriCorps inspector general? | Washington Examiner
What's behind Obama's sudden attempt to fire the AmeriCorps inspector general? | Washington Examiner:
There are a number of unanswered questions today about President Obama's abrupt decision to fire the inspector general of the AmeriCorps program, Gerald Walpin. Obama sent letters to House and Senate leaders yesterday informing them that he was firing Walpin, effective 30 days from the date of the letters.
'It is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as Inspectors General,' the president wrote. 'That is no longer the case with regard to this Inspector General.'"
There are a number of unanswered questions today about President Obama's abrupt decision to fire the inspector general of the AmeriCorps program, Gerald Walpin. Obama sent letters to House and Senate leaders yesterday informing them that he was firing Walpin, effective 30 days from the date of the letters.
'It is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as Inspectors General,' the president wrote. 'That is no longer the case with regard to this Inspector General.'"
Obama ousts AmeriCorps' IG who investigated friend - Yahoo! News
Things that make you go, Huummmmmmmm...?
Obama ousts AmeriCorps' IG who investigated friend - Yahoo! News:
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he has lost confidence in the inspector general who investigates AmeriCorps and other national service programs and has told Congress he is removing him from the position.
Obama's move follows an investigation by IG Gerald Walpin finding misuse of federal grants by a nonprofit education group led by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, who is an Obama supporter and former NBA basketball star."
Obama ousts AmeriCorps' IG who investigated friend - Yahoo! News:
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he has lost confidence in the inspector general who investigates AmeriCorps and other national service programs and has told Congress he is removing him from the position.
Obama's move follows an investigation by IG Gerald Walpin finding misuse of federal grants by a nonprofit education group led by Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson, who is an Obama supporter and former NBA basketball star."
Strassel: Democrats and the Health Tax Taboo - WSJ.com
Strassel: Democrats and the Health Tax Taboo - WSJ.com: "Mr. Baucus, the Finance Committee chairman who is helping lead the Obama health effort, is still deciding what to include in the bill. But his far bigger headache remains how to pay for this blowout. He and other Democrats have been inching toward the taboo benefits-tax, putting them on a collision course with liberal special interests like unions. Mr. Baucus's newest solution? A union payoff."
EU, U.S. to File Suit Against China - WSJ.com
EU, U.S. to File Suit Against China - WSJ.com: "BRUSSELS -- The European Union and the U.S. will jointly file suit against China at the World Trade Organization this month in a bid to stop the Asian giant from hoarding key minerals and to set a precedent for other big producers of raw materials, people familiar with the issue said Thursday.
For more than two years, China has been using tariffs on exports to keep important industrial ingredients like zinc, tin and silicon for use at home. At the same time, Beijing has aggressively bought up large quantities of minerals from resource-rich African countries."
For more than two years, China has been using tariffs on exports to keep important industrial ingredients like zinc, tin and silicon for use at home. At the same time, Beijing has aggressively bought up large quantities of minerals from resource-rich African countries."
Let’s Tax Guns, Talk Radio, Ambition and Taxes
Let’s Tax Guns, Talk Radio, Ambition and Taxes: "The Ambition Tax: It’s really not fair that you are willing to do more that someone else. That un-levels the playing field and gives you an advantage over lazy people who live around you. Take a second job and you pay more! Start a business and meet your new partner, Uncle Sam. You go back to school to try to get ahead, pay up sucker!"
Thursday, June 11, 2009
WHO 'declares swine flu pandemic'
BBC NEWS | Health | WHO 'declares swine flu pandemic':
"The current pandemic seems to be moderate and causing mild illness in most people.
One factor which may have prompted the move to a level six pandemic was that in the southern hemisphere, the virus seems to be crowding out normal seasonal influenza...
• Symptoms usually similar to seasonal flu - but deaths have been recorded
• It is a new version of the H1N1 strain which caused the 1918 flu pandemic
• Current treatments do work, but as yet there is no vaccine
• Good personal hygiene, such as washing hands, covering nose when sneezing advised"
One factor which may have prompted the move to a level six pandemic was that in the southern hemisphere, the virus seems to be crowding out normal seasonal influenza...
• Symptoms usually similar to seasonal flu - but deaths have been recorded
• It is a new version of the H1N1 strain which caused the 1918 flu pandemic
• Current treatments do work, but as yet there is no vaccine
• Good personal hygiene, such as washing hands, covering nose when sneezing advised"
Newsmax.com - National Healthcare Plans Would Kick Seniors to Curb
Newsmax.com - National Healthcare Plans Would Kick Seniors to Curb:
President Barack Obama has undertaken the expansion of healthcare to the roughly 45 million Americans who do not have health insurance. Having about 1 American in 7 with no health insurance is undeniably an undesirable situation that deserves our attention and concern."
President Barack Obama has undertaken the expansion of healthcare to the roughly 45 million Americans who do not have health insurance. Having about 1 American in 7 with no health insurance is undeniably an undesirable situation that deserves our attention and concern."
On Hardball: Journalist Links Rush Limbaugh to Holocaust Museum Shooting
How is it these people can utter any hateful thing they feel like, while everyone one elses opinion or question is shouted down???
On Hardball: Journalist Links Rush Limbaugh to Holocaust Museum Shooting:
Salon.com Editor-in-Chief Joan Walsh, on Wednesday night's 'Hardball,' cited 'conservatives' like Rush Limbaugh, Michelle Malkin and Bill O’Reilly for 'whipping up' a climate that sparks the likes of alleged Holocaust Museum shooter James Von Brunn and 'Hardball' host Chris Matthews wondered if access to guns were to blame for the tragedy as he cried, 'It's easier to get your hands on a gun than to get somebody to make you a waffle.' Blaming Limbaugh while insisting she was not, Walsh charged:
There is a very disturbing and disturbed element of political discourse. And I would, I would throw in Rush Limbaugh. Not blaming him, but when you say that our President is more dangerous than al-Qaeda you've gone off into crazy nut job land. You are off the charts crazy. And you are, you are whipping people up.
After her appearance from San Francisco, Walsh posted a blog item titled: 'Can right-wing hate talk lead to murder?'"
On Hardball: Journalist Links Rush Limbaugh to Holocaust Museum Shooting:
Salon.com Editor-in-Chief Joan Walsh, on Wednesday night's 'Hardball,' cited 'conservatives' like Rush Limbaugh, Michelle Malkin and Bill O’Reilly for 'whipping up' a climate that sparks the likes of alleged Holocaust Museum shooter James Von Brunn and 'Hardball' host Chris Matthews wondered if access to guns were to blame for the tragedy as he cried, 'It's easier to get your hands on a gun than to get somebody to make you a waffle.' Blaming Limbaugh while insisting she was not, Walsh charged:
There is a very disturbing and disturbed element of political discourse. And I would, I would throw in Rush Limbaugh. Not blaming him, but when you say that our President is more dangerous than al-Qaeda you've gone off into crazy nut job land. You are off the charts crazy. And you are, you are whipping people up.
After her appearance from San Francisco, Walsh posted a blog item titled: 'Can right-wing hate talk lead to murder?'"
American Thinker: How to Really Create or Save Two Million Jobs
Can you even imagine the raucous laughter if George W. Bush even hinted at saving ONE job!?!!!
American Thinker: How to Really Create or Save Two Million Jobs:
President Obama has spoken recently of 'creating or saving' 600,000 jobs at a mere expense of $787 billion. Sixty thousand of these, he claims, have already been created or saved. Just last month, of course, it was a million jobs that were to be created or saved. The month before, I believe, it was three million jobs. The number seems to be declining."
American Thinker: How to Really Create or Save Two Million Jobs:
President Obama has spoken recently of 'creating or saving' 600,000 jobs at a mere expense of $787 billion. Sixty thousand of these, he claims, have already been created or saved. Just last month, of course, it was a million jobs that were to be created or saved. The month before, I believe, it was three million jobs. The number seems to be declining."
American Thinker: Nationalizing Public Education Comes After Health Care
American Thinker: Nationalizing Public Education Comes After Health Care:
After Congress passes a national health care plan, nationalizing public education will be next.
John Naisbitt, author of Megatrends (1988), said something to the effect that Ronald Reagan wasn't leading the (conservative) parade; he was riding the horse that was leading the parade.
Barack Obama is leading the progressive parade, and his wagon is hitched to a team of horses that includes a compliant Democrat Congress, well-funded liberal think tanks, a shill media, and the collective mindset of a progressive movement active since the early 20th Century."
After Congress passes a national health care plan, nationalizing public education will be next.
John Naisbitt, author of Megatrends (1988), said something to the effect that Ronald Reagan wasn't leading the (conservative) parade; he was riding the horse that was leading the parade.
Barack Obama is leading the progressive parade, and his wagon is hitched to a team of horses that includes a compliant Democrat Congress, well-funded liberal think tanks, a shill media, and the collective mindset of a progressive movement active since the early 20th Century."
Welcome Back, Carter - HUMAN EVENTS
Welcome Back, Carter - HUMAN EVENTS:
Well, I'm glad that's over! Now that our silver-tongued president has gone to Cairo to soothe Muslims' hurt feelings, they love us again! Muslims in Pakistan expressed their appreciation for President Barack Obama's speech by bombing a fancy hotel in Peshawar this week."
Well, I'm glad that's over! Now that our silver-tongued president has gone to Cairo to soothe Muslims' hurt feelings, they love us again! Muslims in Pakistan expressed their appreciation for President Barack Obama's speech by bombing a fancy hotel in Peshawar this week."
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Announces Campaign to Support Free Enterprise
U.S. Chamber of Commerce :: U.S. Chamber Announces Campaign to Support Free Enterprise: "'We're launching this campaign because those who make or influence economic policy must understand that a productive, competitive private sector is not something they can take for granted,' added Donohue. 'It is built on a system of incentives that offers opportunity and rewards for those who work hard and take risks. Take away those incentives through an avalanche of new rules, restrictions, mandates, and taxes and you will seriously undermine the wealth and job-creating capacity of the nation.'
'Dire economic circumstances have certainly justified some out-of-the-ordinary remedial actions by government,' he explained. 'But enough is enough."
'Dire economic circumstances have certainly justified some out-of-the-ordinary remedial actions by government,' he explained. 'But enough is enough."
Red Cross: People Should Update Disaster Plans Due To DTV Transition
Red Cross: People Should Update Disaster Plans Due To DTV Transition - 2009-06-09 15:36:08 | Broadcasting & Cable ""If you don't have a television capable of receiving a digital signal or if you rely on an antenna for reception (not pay television, cable, or satellite service), you will need to act now and make the changes necessary to make sure you will be able to access local television stations. This access is especially crucial during a disaster, when many people in the past have used battery operated televisions with an antenna to get disaster news."
More:
TVB | Hurricane Season Starts as Analog TV Ends: "“Hurricane season officially begins June 1st, but the onslaught of rain, winds and light tornadoes occurring almost daily in south Florida serve as a warning for all to get prepared,” reads a press release from the folks at FreeTVSignal.com. “This year's hurricane season is different because after June 12th you will not be able to use rabbit ears for your regular TV or portable analog TV in the event you lose your cable or satellite service. How will you get the life saving information you will need during a storm?”"
More:
TVB | Hurricane Season Starts as Analog TV Ends: "“Hurricane season officially begins June 1st, but the onslaught of rain, winds and light tornadoes occurring almost daily in south Florida serve as a warning for all to get prepared,” reads a press release from the folks at FreeTVSignal.com. “This year's hurricane season is different because after June 12th you will not be able to use rabbit ears for your regular TV or portable analog TV in the event you lose your cable or satellite service. How will you get the life saving information you will need during a storm?”"
Obama's health plan is no bargain: 4 reasons why - Jun. 11, 2009
Obama's health plan is no bargain: 4 reasons why - Jun. 11, 2009: "Before we get into the specifics of each problem, it's important to note that Obama's health-care plan is not included in his 2010 budget. The administration pledges that his health-care plan won't expand the deficit because it will be entirely paid for by tax increases. But even if the deficit stays the same, spending and taxes will be far from the same. By most estimates, Obama's plan will cost more than $200 billion a year by 2019. All told, government outlays as a share of GDP are projected to reach 26% by that point, up five percentage points from when Obama took office."
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Bush will parachute to mark 85th birthday - UPI.com
Bush will parachute to mark 85th birthday - UPI.com:
FORT BRAGG, N.C., June 10 (UPI) -- Former President George H.W. Bush will mark his 85th birthday Friday by performing a tandem jump with the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the team commander says.
Lt. Col. Anthony Dill says the 41st president is scheduled to jump with the Army's Golden Knights at St. Ann's Church in Kennebunkport, Me. The church is where the former president's parents were married."
FORT BRAGG, N.C., June 10 (UPI) -- Former President George H.W. Bush will mark his 85th birthday Friday by performing a tandem jump with the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the team commander says.
Lt. Col. Anthony Dill says the 41st president is scheduled to jump with the Army's Golden Knights at St. Ann's Church in Kennebunkport, Me. The church is where the former president's parents were married."
Miranda Rights for Terrorists
The Weekly Standard: "the Obama Justice Department has quietly ordered FBI agents to read Miranda rights to high value detainees captured and held at U.S. detention facilities in Afghanistan, according a senior Republican on the House Intelligence Committee... Rogers, a former FBI special agent and U.S. Army officer, says the Obama administration has not briefed Congress on the new policy. “I was a little surprised to find it taking place when I showed up because we hadn’t been briefed on it, I didn’t know about it. We’re still trying to get to the bottom of it, but it is clearly a part of this new global justice initiative.”
That effort, which elevates the FBI and other law enforcement agencies and diminishes the role of intelligence and military officials, was described in a May 28 Los Angeles Times article."
That effort, which elevates the FBI and other law enforcement agencies and diminishes the role of intelligence and military officials, was described in a May 28 Los Angeles Times article."
The Weekly Standard
"O" forgets...we evil Bloggers are NOT part of the State Run Media....
The Weekly Standard:
I just saw Steve Hayes's report that prisoners held in Afghanistan will get Miranda warnings. In September 2008, when McCain-Palin pulled ahead of Obama-Biden, Candidate Obama publicly mocked Sarah Palin's suggestion that Obama favored giving captured terrorists Miranda warnings. It happened in Farmington Hills, Michigan."
The Weekly Standard:
I just saw Steve Hayes's report that prisoners held in Afghanistan will get Miranda warnings. In September 2008, when McCain-Palin pulled ahead of Obama-Biden, Candidate Obama publicly mocked Sarah Palin's suggestion that Obama favored giving captured terrorists Miranda warnings. It happened in Farmington Hills, Michigan."
The Man Who Cried Doom
The Man Who Cried Doom:
It's been more than 20 years since James Hansen first warned America of impending doom. On a hot summer day in June 1988, Hansen, the head of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, came to Washington to announce before a Senate committee that 'the greenhouse effect has been detected and it is changing our climate now.'"
It's been more than 20 years since James Hansen first warned America of impending doom. On a hot summer day in June 1988, Hansen, the head of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, came to Washington to announce before a Senate committee that 'the greenhouse effect has been detected and it is changing our climate now.'"
Cover-up: CBS bans eligibility billboards
Countless times each and every day I find myself asking - "Can you IMAGINE if this were George W. Bush? Can you IMAGINE?
Cover-up: CBS bans eligibility billboards:
WASHINGTON – The company touting itself as the 'world's largest out-of-home media' enterprise has banned WND's national billboard campaign that asks one simple question: 'Where's the birth certificate? ... CBS Outdoor, a division of CBS Corp. that sells more outdoor advertising than any other billboard company in North America, refuses to accept purchases of space on any of its 550,000 displays nationwide, media buyers for WND report'"
Cover-up: CBS bans eligibility billboards:
WASHINGTON – The company touting itself as the 'world's largest out-of-home media' enterprise has banned WND's national billboard campaign that asks one simple question: 'Where's the birth certificate? ... CBS Outdoor, a division of CBS Corp. that sells more outdoor advertising than any other billboard company in North America, refuses to accept purchases of space on any of its 550,000 displays nationwide, media buyers for WND report'"
Rev. Jeremiah Wright discusses President Obama and Jews -- dailypress.com
Rev. Jeremiah Wright discusses President Obama and Jews -- dailypress.com:
HAMPTON – - The Rev. Jeremiah Wright says he does not feel any regrets over his severed relationship with President Barack Obama, a former member of the Chicago church in which Wright was the longtime pastor.
Wright also said that he had not spoken to his former church member since Obama became president, implying that the White House won't allow Obama to talk to him. He did not indicate whether he had tried to reach Obama.
'Regret for what... that the media went back five, seven, 10 years and spent $4,000 buying 20 years worth of sermons to hear what I've been preaching for 20 years?"
HAMPTON – - The Rev. Jeremiah Wright says he does not feel any regrets over his severed relationship with President Barack Obama, a former member of the Chicago church in which Wright was the longtime pastor.
Wright also said that he had not spoken to his former church member since Obama became president, implying that the White House won't allow Obama to talk to him. He did not indicate whether he had tried to reach Obama.
'Regret for what... that the media went back five, seven, 10 years and spent $4,000 buying 20 years worth of sermons to hear what I've been preaching for 20 years?"
No Energy from this Executive
No Energy from this Executive:
As I've often said, in the short term, as we transition to renewable energy,' President Obama stated in April, 'we can and should increase our domestic production of oil and natural gas. . . . We still need more oil, we still need more gas. If we've got some here in the United States that we can use, we should find it and do so in an environmentally sustainable way.'
Does anyone believe Obama was serious about this? Given his practice of misdirection--saying one thing, doing another--no one should have. Now, nearly five months into the Obama presidency, it's clear he didn't mean a word of it. His administration is impeding, not promoting, increased production of oil and gas, as it is of coal and nuclear power."
As I've often said, in the short term, as we transition to renewable energy,' President Obama stated in April, 'we can and should increase our domestic production of oil and natural gas. . . . We still need more oil, we still need more gas. If we've got some here in the United States that we can use, we should find it and do so in an environmentally sustainable way.'
Does anyone believe Obama was serious about this? Given his practice of misdirection--saying one thing, doing another--no one should have. Now, nearly five months into the Obama presidency, it's clear he didn't mean a word of it. His administration is impeding, not promoting, increased production of oil and gas, as it is of coal and nuclear power."
Palin vs. Obama, the Press, comedians, feminists, pop culture...
Palin vs. Obama, the Press, comedians, feminists, pop culture...:
Sarah Palin is back in the news again, as is Newt. Newt’s presidential hopes are toast; the libs have indelibly demonized him. Sarah, on the other hand, still has a fighting chance.
If Palin wants to be the 2012 nominee, she needs to come out swinging now. She has to redeem herself after the dog-piling she received from the Democrats, the press, the comedians, supposed feminists, and pop culture in general. Even fellow Repubs left her twisting in the wind. Hell, McCain showed more anger at perceived slights against Obama than he did towards the Palin smears."
Sarah Palin is back in the news again, as is Newt. Newt’s presidential hopes are toast; the libs have indelibly demonized him. Sarah, on the other hand, still has a fighting chance.
If Palin wants to be the 2012 nominee, she needs to come out swinging now. She has to redeem herself after the dog-piling she received from the Democrats, the press, the comedians, supposed feminists, and pop culture in general. Even fellow Repubs left her twisting in the wind. Hell, McCain showed more anger at perceived slights against Obama than he did towards the Palin smears."
Barack Obama says shape up now - Carrie Budoff Brown - POLITICO.com
"Soylant Green is People...." Here comes the Nanny State on Steroids!
Barack Obama says shape up now - Carrie Budoff Brown - POLITICO.com: "President Barack Obama eats his vegetables and exercises every day — and he really wants you to do the same.
From the White House garden to his picks for top health jobs, Obama is telling America’s McDonald’s-loving, couch-dwelling, doctor-phobic populace that things are about to change."
Barack Obama says shape up now - Carrie Budoff Brown - POLITICO.com: "President Barack Obama eats his vegetables and exercises every day — and he really wants you to do the same.
From the White House garden to his picks for top health jobs, Obama is telling America’s McDonald’s-loving, couch-dwelling, doctor-phobic populace that things are about to change."
Miranda Rights for Terrorists
The Weekly Standard:
When 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad was captured on March 1, 2003, he was not cooperative. “I’ll talk to you guys after I get to New York and see my lawyer,” he said, according to former CIA Director George Tenet.
Of course, KSM did not get a lawyer until months later, after his interrogation was completed, and Tenet says that the information the CIA obtained from him disrupted plots and saved lives. “I believe none of these successes would have happened if we had had to treat KSM like a white-collar criminal – read him his Miranda rights and get him a lawyer who surely would have insisted that his client simply shut up,” Tenet wrote in his memoirs."
When 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammad was captured on March 1, 2003, he was not cooperative. “I’ll talk to you guys after I get to New York and see my lawyer,” he said, according to former CIA Director George Tenet.
Of course, KSM did not get a lawyer until months later, after his interrogation was completed, and Tenet says that the information the CIA obtained from him disrupted plots and saved lives. “I believe none of these successes would have happened if we had had to treat KSM like a white-collar criminal – read him his Miranda rights and get him a lawyer who surely would have insisted that his client simply shut up,” Tenet wrote in his memoirs."
There is No POTUS without TOTUS
Barack Obama's Teleprompter's Blog: "Well, after yesterday's briefing on the economy, Big Guy and Toes had had enough. Change in the economy isn't coming fast enough. So we're going to do what we should've done five months ago: change the name of the economy and start from scratch.
We've put a trademark and patent request in for the 'Oconomy.' This way, Big Guy won't be bound by any of the old, tired, overused terms and indexes to measure America's oconomy. And best of all, it's named after him, like a cool brand name."
We've put a trademark and patent request in for the 'Oconomy.' This way, Big Guy won't be bound by any of the old, tired, overused terms and indexes to measure America's oconomy. And best of all, it's named after him, like a cool brand name."
Rush: What Obama Inherited
Rush: What Obama Inherited:
Now, this business about what he inherited drives me batty. He keeps blaming it on his 'predecessor.' No president has ever done that. This is childish. It is immature. It's narcissistic. Let me tell you what Barack Obama 'inherited,' as president of the United States. Barack Obama inherited greatness. He inherited the birthplace of the individual. He inherited the defender of liberty at home and abroad, the United States of America. He inherited American exceptionalism."
Now, this business about what he inherited drives me batty. He keeps blaming it on his 'predecessor.' No president has ever done that. This is childish. It is immature. It's narcissistic. Let me tell you what Barack Obama 'inherited,' as president of the United States. Barack Obama inherited greatness. He inherited the birthplace of the individual. He inherited the defender of liberty at home and abroad, the United States of America. He inherited American exceptionalism."
The Failed Promise of Innovation in the U.S. - BusinessWeek
The Failed Promise of Innovation in the U.S. - BusinessWeek: "there's growing evidence that the innovation shortfall of the past decade is not only real but may also have contributed to today's financial crisis. Think back to 1998, the early days of the dot-com bubble. At the time, the news was filled with reports of startling breakthroughs in science and medicine, from new cancer treatments and gene therapies that promised to cure intractable diseases to high-speed satellite Internet, cars powered by fuel cells, micromachines on chips, and even cloning."
American Thinker: Call It What It Is: Rationed Health Care
"Soylant Green is People"....my husband always says we're headed in that direction. For those of you too young, rent the movie "Soylant Green". Thought I have always chuckled when he has said this....of late it gives me pause....
American Thinker: Call It What It Is: Rationed Health Care:
Fresh from grabbing much of the U.S. auto and banking industries, the Obama Administration and Congressional Democrats are moving briskly toward nationalized health care.
In a letter to Senate Democrat leaders, President Obama has called for forcing all Americans to have health insurance, employers to offer insurance plans or pay a fine, and to create a government alternative insurance plan."
American Thinker: Call It What It Is: Rationed Health Care:
Fresh from grabbing much of the U.S. auto and banking industries, the Obama Administration and Congressional Democrats are moving briskly toward nationalized health care.
In a letter to Senate Democrat leaders, President Obama has called for forcing all Americans to have health insurance, employers to offer insurance plans or pay a fine, and to create a government alternative insurance plan."
American Thinker: Dear Senator Cornyn
This is so dead on....
I feel strongly that our Party has just "left the Building"...
There isn't ONE of them I trust up on The Hill...
The one who interests alot of us the most, Sarah Palin - is maligned by the Old Guard of our own Party..never mind what the Liberals launch at her!
We ( GOP - not James Carville!!! ) snicker at Rush and dismiss Dick Cheney.....Well, there are ALOT of us listening to them...and thinking they are hitting Bull's Eyes everytime they speak. Perhaps it's time YOU listened to us....
American Thinker:
Dear Senator Cornyn:
I received your urgent letter today from the National Republican Senatorial Committee. You said that you needed to hear from 'our Party's most trusted supporters, like you, as these important debates get underway in Washington.' Thanks. It feels good to be needed and trusted."
I feel strongly that our Party has just "left the Building"...
There isn't ONE of them I trust up on The Hill...
The one who interests alot of us the most, Sarah Palin - is maligned by the Old Guard of our own Party..never mind what the Liberals launch at her!
We ( GOP - not James Carville!!! ) snicker at Rush and dismiss Dick Cheney.....Well, there are ALOT of us listening to them...and thinking they are hitting Bull's Eyes everytime they speak. Perhaps it's time YOU listened to us....
American Thinker:
Dear Senator Cornyn:
I received your urgent letter today from the National Republican Senatorial Committee. You said that you needed to hear from 'our Party's most trusted supporters, like you, as these important debates get underway in Washington.' Thanks. It feels good to be needed and trusted."
Canada frosts the most widespread in recent memory | Green Business | Reuters
Last night I heard a local broadcaster say he was standing outside Fenway Park broadcasting under a portable heater in two sweatshirts. The last time he did this broadcast a few years ago he wore shirtsleeves.....he said it was never this cold before "Global Warming"....he..he...he...
Canada frosts the most widespread in recent memory | Green Business | Reuters:
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - The multiple frosts that have blanketed Western Canada in the last week are the most widespread in the top canola-growing province of Saskatchewan in at least five years, the Canola Council of Canada said on Tuesday."
Canada frosts the most widespread in recent memory | Green Business | Reuters:
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - The multiple frosts that have blanketed Western Canada in the last week are the most widespread in the top canola-growing province of Saskatchewan in at least five years, the Canola Council of Canada said on Tuesday."
Migration From Global Warming May Exceed All Past Displacements - Bloomberg.com
Migration From Global Warming May Exceed All Past Displacements - Bloomberg.com: "June 10 (Bloomberg) -- Human migration due to global warming may exceed all previous displacements of people as sea levels rise, fresh water becomes scarcer and crop yields decline, a United Nations study found.
"Desertification in Mexico, Mali and Niger is already causing migration while in Bangladesh increased coastal flooding is expected to increase the movement of people, according to the study by the UN University, Columbia University and the charity Care International.
“Flooding, intense storms, or droughts, or more gradual but significant changes in regional climates place great stress on livelihood systems,” the 36-page report said. “The mass of people on the move will likely be staggering and surpass any historical antecedent.”
"Desertification in Mexico, Mali and Niger is already causing migration while in Bangladesh increased coastal flooding is expected to increase the movement of people, according to the study by the UN University, Columbia University and the charity Care International.
“Flooding, intense storms, or droughts, or more gradual but significant changes in regional climates place great stress on livelihood systems,” the 36-page report said. “The mass of people on the move will likely be staggering and surpass any historical antecedent.”
Obama Tells American Businesses to Drop Dead
"...last week, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer came to Washington to announce what Microsoft would do if Obama’s multinational tax policy is enacted.
“It makes U.S. jobs more expensive,” Ballmer said, “We’re better off taking lots of people and moving them out of the U.S.” If Microsoft, perhaps our most competitive company, has to abandon the U.S. in order to continue to thrive, who exactly is going to stay?
At issue is Obama’s policy to end the deferral of multinational taxation."
Read more at Bloomberg.com News
“It makes U.S. jobs more expensive,” Ballmer said, “We’re better off taking lots of people and moving them out of the U.S.” If Microsoft, perhaps our most competitive company, has to abandon the U.S. in order to continue to thrive, who exactly is going to stay?
At issue is Obama’s policy to end the deferral of multinational taxation."
Read more at Bloomberg.com News
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Is Glenn Beck the Right Wing Steve Martin?: Scott Jacobson | Vanity Fair
Is Glenn Beck the Right Wing Steve Martin?: Scott Jacobson | Vanity Fair:
Why is radio and TV crybaby Glenn Beck purging every last tear from his body?” An announcer poses the question as the camera pushes in on a photo of the Fox News personality's husky boy face wracked with sobs. “Because the more miserable he is now... the funnier he’ll be June 4th.”"
Why is radio and TV crybaby Glenn Beck purging every last tear from his body?” An announcer poses the question as the camera pushes in on a photo of the Fox News personality's husky boy face wracked with sobs. “Because the more miserable he is now... the funnier he’ll be June 4th.”"
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: This President is worse than Herbert Hoover!
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: This President is worse than Herbert Hoover!:
VOICE: In a way Obama's standing above the country, above the world. He's sort of God.
VOICE: The Glenn Beck program presents more truth behind America's March to Socialism.
GLENN: That is the editor of Newsweek magazine saying that on MSNBC."
VOICE: In a way Obama's standing above the country, above the world. He's sort of God.
VOICE: The Glenn Beck program presents more truth behind America's March to Socialism.
GLENN: That is the editor of Newsweek magazine saying that on MSNBC."
Hacker named to Homeland Security Advisory Council | Tech News on ZDNet
Hacker named to Homeland Security Advisory Council | Tech News on ZDNet: "Moss, who is genuinely humble, said he was 'fantastically honored and excited to contribute' to the HSAC and not concerned with losing any street cred among what some would call his fan base. He did concede that his new position would give him an unfair advantage in Defcon's 'Spot The Fed' contest in which people win prizes for successfully outing undercover government agents."
Will health insurance ‘haves’ pay for ‘have-nots’? - White House- msnbc.com
Will health insurance ‘haves’ pay for ‘have-nots’? - White House- msnbc.com: "As part of a health insurance reform package now before Congress, some of the 164 million Americans who are covered by employer-provided health plans could be asked to give up at least part of the longstanding tax exemption granted to such compensation... Obama’s new openness to the idea stands in contrast to what he said six months ago as a presidential candidate, when he harshly criticized his Republican rival, Sen. John McCain, for proposing that employer-provided benefits should be taxed.
Scolding McCain in their debate on Oct. 15, Obama said, “This is your plan, John. For the first time in history, you will be taxing people's health-care benefits.”
Scolding McCain in their debate on Oct. 15, Obama said, “This is your plan, John. For the first time in history, you will be taxing people's health-care benefits.”
FCC confident about digital-TV preparedness | Digital Media - CNET News
FCC confident about digital-TV preparedness | Digital Media - CNET News: "While Copps said he believes that Americans are better prepared now for the transition to digital television than they were prior to the February 17 deadline, he said that there will still be some people who will see blank TV screens on June 12, when all TV stations will be broadcasting in digital.
'Even though we are better prepared this time,' he said. 'There will still be disruptions for some consumers. And candor compels us to inform viewers of these issues.'
To deal with the many people who might lose TV signals in June, the FCC has set up 4,000 call centers and is beefing up staffing to answer consumer phone calls."
'Even though we are better prepared this time,' he said. 'There will still be disruptions for some consumers. And candor compels us to inform viewers of these issues.'
To deal with the many people who might lose TV signals in June, the FCC has set up 4,000 call centers and is beefing up staffing to answer consumer phone calls."
Mourners pack church for GI's funeral - Crime & courts- msnbc.com
To this young man and his family, you have our thanks forever.....
Mourners pack church for GI's funeral - msnbc.com:
CONWAY, Ark. - About 200 mourners packed a Conway church Monday to pay respects to a 23-year-old Army private killed outside an Arkansas recruiting center.
Monday was the day William Long, who had just completed basic training, was supposed to deploy to South Korea."
Mourners pack church for GI's funeral - msnbc.com:
CONWAY, Ark. - About 200 mourners packed a Conway church Monday to pay respects to a 23-year-old Army private killed outside an Arkansas recruiting center.
Monday was the day William Long, who had just completed basic training, was supposed to deploy to South Korea."
GPS satellites not 'falling out of the sky': Air Force
GPS satellites not 'falling out of the sky': Air Force: "In keeping with its high-tech mission, Colonel Dave Buckman, a spokesman for Air Force Space Command, which is based at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado, took to micro-blogging service Twitter to allay any fears.
'No, GPS will not go down,' Buckman said in a Twitter message. 'GPS isn't falling out of the sky.'"
'No, GPS will not go down,' Buckman said in a Twitter message. 'GPS isn't falling out of the sky.'"
So that Every Firm Needs a Bailout | Bloomberg.com
Bloomberg.com: News:
I’ve finally figured out the Obama economic strategy. President Barack Obama and his team have been having so much fun wielding dictatorial power while rescuing “failed” firms, that they have developed a scheme to gain the same power over every business. The plan is to enact policies that are so anticompetitive that every firm needs a bailout."
I’ve finally figured out the Obama economic strategy. President Barack Obama and his team have been having so much fun wielding dictatorial power while rescuing “failed” firms, that they have developed a scheme to gain the same power over every business. The plan is to enact policies that are so anticompetitive that every firm needs a bailout."
American Thinker: Obama Care: Robbing From Peter to Pay Paul
I just heard someone refer to the Massachusetts Government Budget Office of being "In charge of re-arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic" Welcome to Obamanomics 101"
American Thinker: Obama Care: Robbing From Peter to Pay Paul:
President Obama is committed to fixing health care. He wants to make health care affordable for all Americans. In much the same way, Barney Frank and company wanted to make houses affordable for all Americans -- and we know how well that idea turned out. Mr. Obama has wisely offered more than $600 billion dollars as a deposit for his idea. Yes, he has frugally set aside money he does not have. He has borrowed money he can never hope to repay, perhaps printed money as well, as a deposit toward his idea, or more precisely his ideology."
American Thinker: Obama Care: Robbing From Peter to Pay Paul:
President Obama is committed to fixing health care. He wants to make health care affordable for all Americans. In much the same way, Barney Frank and company wanted to make houses affordable for all Americans -- and we know how well that idea turned out. Mr. Obama has wisely offered more than $600 billion dollars as a deposit for his idea. Yes, he has frugally set aside money he does not have. He has borrowed money he can never hope to repay, perhaps printed money as well, as a deposit toward his idea, or more precisely his ideology."
American Thinker: Who Has Lost Their Way?
American Thinker: Who Has Lost Their Way?:
In the first five months of his presidency, Obama has traveled the world apologizing for the transgressions of America committed by the 43 previous administrations. He has used terms such as we 'went off course,' 'lost our way,' and 'made mistakes.' In the most recent leg of the never-ending apology tour, Obama addressed the Muslim World with one of the wordiest requests for forgiveness offered to date."
In the first five months of his presidency, Obama has traveled the world apologizing for the transgressions of America committed by the 43 previous administrations. He has used terms such as we 'went off course,' 'lost our way,' and 'made mistakes.' In the most recent leg of the never-ending apology tour, Obama addressed the Muslim World with one of the wordiest requests for forgiveness offered to date."
Canada's ObamaCare Precedent - WSJ.com
Canada's ObamaCare Precedent - WSJ.com:
Congressional Democrats will soon put forward their legislative proposals for reforming health care. Should they succeed, tens of millions of Americans will potentially be joining a new public insurance program and the federal government will increasingly be involved in treatment decisions.
Not long ago, I would have applauded this type of government expansion. Born and raised in Canada, I once believed that government health care is compassionate and equitable.
It is neither."
Congressional Democrats will soon put forward their legislative proposals for reforming health care. Should they succeed, tens of millions of Americans will potentially be joining a new public insurance program and the federal government will increasingly be involved in treatment decisions.
Not long ago, I would have applauded this type of government expansion. Born and raised in Canada, I once believed that government health care is compassionate and equitable.
It is neither."
McGurn: The Media Fall for Phony 'Jobs' Claims - WSJ.com
McGurn: The Media Fall for Phony 'Jobs' Claims - WSJ.com:
Tony Fratto is envious.
Mr. Fratto was a colleague of mine in the Bush administration, and as a senior member of the White House communications shop, he knows just how difficult it can be to deal with a press corps skeptical about presidential economic claims. It now appears, however, that Mr. Fratto's problem was that he simply lacked the magic words -- jobs 'saved or created.'"
Tony Fratto is envious.
Mr. Fratto was a colleague of mine in the Bush administration, and as a senior member of the White House communications shop, he knows just how difficult it can be to deal with a press corps skeptical about presidential economic claims. It now appears, however, that Mr. Fratto's problem was that he simply lacked the magic words -- jobs 'saved or created.'"
Monday, June 08, 2009
NASA: Clean-air regs, not CO2, are melting the ice cap • The Register
NASA: Clean-air regs, not CO2, are melting the ice cap • The Register: "New research from NASA suggests that the Arctic warming trend seen in recent decades has indeed resulted from human activities: but not, as is widely assumed at present, those leading to carbon dioxide emissions. Rather, Arctic warming has been caused in large part by laws introduced to improve air quality and fight acid rain."
Why the West will hate itself for ignoring Kanya Kusano | The Cultural Intellect
Why the West will hate itself for ignoring Kanya Kusano | The Cultural Intellect: "One of our writers posted last week on a Japanese government report that refuted the nearly unanimous Western opinion that global warming is in fact occurring, and has been catalyzed or exacerbated by human forces. Since then, people have continued to visit our site in hopes of learning about this important report and analysis in part because there still remains very little coverage of this across Western media sources."
Here are some highlights from the report:
• CO2 emissions, or The Greenhouse Effect, were not responsible before: There was a similar rise in temperature from 1800-1850, but CO2 was a non-issue at this time. Emissions did not pick up until 1946, when the world-wide industrial revolution was in full-swing.
• And they’re not responsible now: The global warming that originally got everyone up in arms not so long ago has actually since stopped or declined since 2001. CO2 emissions, however, have continued to climb virtually unabated during that time.
• The UN’s models are flawed: “There is no prediction of this halt in global warming in IPCC simulations. The halt of the increase in temperature, and slight downward trend is ’something greater than the Greenhouse Effect,’ but it is in effect. What that ’something’ is, is natural variability.”
Key Passages Translated here
Here are some highlights from the report:
• CO2 emissions, or The Greenhouse Effect, were not responsible before: There was a similar rise in temperature from 1800-1850, but CO2 was a non-issue at this time. Emissions did not pick up until 1946, when the world-wide industrial revolution was in full-swing.
• And they’re not responsible now: The global warming that originally got everyone up in arms not so long ago has actually since stopped or declined since 2001. CO2 emissions, however, have continued to climb virtually unabated during that time.
• The UN’s models are flawed: “There is no prediction of this halt in global warming in IPCC simulations. The halt of the increase in temperature, and slight downward trend is ’something greater than the Greenhouse Effect,’ but it is in effect. What that ’something’ is, is natural variability.”
Key Passages Translated here
GORE will make billions off Cap n Trade
Glenn Beck - Interviews - Glenn Beck: GORE will make billions off Cap n Trade: "When [Gore] testified in the House in April, Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee and Steve Scalise from Louisiana tried to ask him, but he deflected both questions to Marsha Blackburn. He denied that he had a financial interest in cap and trade and that if he ever did make any money, he was going to give it away. To Steve Scalise, he pretended like he had never heard of Goldman Sachs even though he has business dealings with Goldman Sachs. And just yesterday we've learned that Al Gore's firm has invested $6 million in a software company that's going to make cap and trade software..."
Israel's Netanyahu to Give 'Major' Speech on Mideast Peace Plan
VOA News - Israel's Netanyahu to Give 'Major' Speech on Mideast Peace Plan: "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet, that he will lay out his plan for Middle East peace in a major policy speech next week.
He said that Israel seeks peace with the Palestinians and the Arab world, while 'trying to reach as much of an understanding as possible with the United States.'"
He said that Israel seeks peace with the Palestinians and the Arab world, while 'trying to reach as much of an understanding as possible with the United States.'"
US Climate Debate Plays Key Role in Global Fight to Protect Planet
VOA News - US Climate Debate Plays Key Role in Global Fight to Protect Planet: "'the most significant part of the legislation is the requirement that all oil companies, electric utilities, large manufacturers have to submit an allowance for each ton of greenhouse gas emissions that they release in a given year. The U.S. is one of the world's biggest polluters. The legislation would try to curb that by requiring industries to cut emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases by 17 percent from the 2005 levels by 2020
The full House of Representatives and the Senate must still consider the bill. House members from the ruling Democratic Party have put it on a fast-track for debate this month or next."
The full House of Representatives and the Senate must still consider the bill. House members from the ruling Democratic Party have put it on a fast-track for debate this month or next."
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Obama to Forge a Greater Role on Health Care
Obama to Forge a Greater Role on Health Care - NYTimes.com: "WASHINGTON — After months of insisting he would leave the details to Congress, President Obama has concluded that he must exert greater control over the health care debate and is preparing an intense push for legislation that will include speeches, town-hall-style meetings and much deeper engagement with lawmakers, senior White House officials say."
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