The Cap and Tax Fiction - WSJ.com:
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has put cap-and-trade legislation on a forced march through the House, and the bill may get a full vote as early as Friday. It looks as if the Democrats will have to destroy the discipline of economics to get it done."
Thursday, June 25, 2009
CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - House Democrats unsure of global warming bill’s passage � - Blogs from CNN.com
CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - House Democrats unsure of global warming bill’s passage - Blogs from CNN.com:
WASHINGTON (CNN) – House Democratic leaders are furiously lobbying their members and moderate Republicans to support a landmark energy bill in the face of resistance from some conservative members of their own party, and staunch opposition from the GOP — roadblocks that are making it difficult to find the 218 votes necessary to pass the measure, according to Democratic leadership aides."
WASHINGTON (CNN) – House Democratic leaders are furiously lobbying their members and moderate Republicans to support a landmark energy bill in the face of resistance from some conservative members of their own party, and staunch opposition from the GOP — roadblocks that are making it difficult to find the 218 votes necessary to pass the measure, according to Democratic leadership aides."
Obama Leaves Door Open to New Tax on Health Benefits - Political News - FOXNews.com
Obama Leaves Door Open to New Tax on Health Benefits - Political News - FOXNews.com:
President Obama met with governors and arranged a prime-time, town hall at the White House, the latest in a string of events designed to bend public opinion toward his top domestic initiative to reduce health care costs while making insurance available to the nearly 50 million Americans who lack it."
President Obama met with governors and arranged a prime-time, town hall at the White House, the latest in a string of events designed to bend public opinion toward his top domestic initiative to reduce health care costs while making insurance available to the nearly 50 million Americans who lack it."
Gore to Talk Climate Change With House Democrats Thursday - Political News - FOXNews.com
Gore to Talk Climate Change With House Democrats Thursday - Political News - FOXNews.com:
Senior Democratic leaders are whipping and cajoling skeptical lawmakers to side with them to approve the measure that could have significant economic impact on the energy bills of many Americans and even drive up the price of food."
Senior Democratic leaders are whipping and cajoling skeptical lawmakers to side with them to approve the measure that could have significant economic impact on the energy bills of many Americans and even drive up the price of food."
President Obama Questioned about Health Care in ABC News Forum with Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer in special edition of Prime Time Prescription for
President Obama Questioned about Health Care in ABC News Forum with Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer in special edition of Prime Time Prescription for America Questions for the President - ABC News: "Devinsky asked the president pointedly if he would be willing to promise that he wouldn't seek such extraordinary help for his wife or daughters if they became sick and the public plan he's proposing limited the tests or treatment they can get.
The president refused to make such a pledge, though he allowed that if 'it's my family member, if it's my wife, if it's my children, if it's my grandmother, I always want them to get the very best care."
The president refused to make such a pledge, though he allowed that if 'it's my family member, if it's my wife, if it's my children, if it's my grandmother, I always want them to get the very best care."
President Obama Questioned about Health Care in ABC News Forum with Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer in special edition of Prime Time Prescription for America Questions for the President - ABC News
One of the things I have heard and am trying to find is that IF the government decides to tax your employee provided health care as income...if you belong to a union....it will NOT be taxed.....
HHHhhhuuuummmmmmmm....can you see where this is headed???
President Obama Questioned about Health Care in ABC News Forum with Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer in special edition of Prime Time Prescription for America Questions for the President - ABC News:
President Obama struggled to explain today whether his health care reform proposals would force normal Americans to make sacrifices that wealthier, more powerful people -- like the president himself -- wouldn't face."
HHHhhhuuuummmmmmmm....can you see where this is headed???
President Obama Questioned about Health Care in ABC News Forum with Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer in special edition of Prime Time Prescription for America Questions for the President - ABC News:
President Obama struggled to explain today whether his health care reform proposals would force normal Americans to make sacrifices that wealthier, more powerful people -- like the president himself -- wouldn't face."
A Living Diary of the Obama Presidency
POLITICO 44 | A Living Diary of the Obama Presidency:
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad compared Obama on Thursday to former President George W. Bush.
Reacting to Obama's comment Tuesday that he is 'appalled and outraged' by crackdowns in Iran, Ahmadinejad said, 'Mr Obama made a mistake to say those things ... our question is why he fell into this trap and said things that previously Bush used to say.'"
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad compared Obama on Thursday to former President George W. Bush.
Reacting to Obama's comment Tuesday that he is 'appalled and outraged' by crackdowns in Iran, Ahmadinejad said, 'Mr Obama made a mistake to say those things ... our question is why he fell into this trap and said things that previously Bush used to say.'"
ABC ObamaCare Special Turns Into Presidential Filibuster
ABC ObamaCare Special Turns Into Presidential Filibuster:
Call this a teachable moment, but even with ABC’s best-laid plans to kickstart the debate about health care reform and not allow the “Prescription for America” special to become an “infomercial,” as many have complained – the president spent more than twice as much time as his questioners vaguely answering or not answering the questions asked of him. But the network consistently presented the event as part of the need to fix a 'broken system.' When asked, every one of the 164 hand-picked audience members said they felt that health care needed to be changed."
Call this a teachable moment, but even with ABC’s best-laid plans to kickstart the debate about health care reform and not allow the “Prescription for America” special to become an “infomercial,” as many have complained – the president spent more than twice as much time as his questioners vaguely answering or not answering the questions asked of him. But the network consistently presented the event as part of the need to fix a 'broken system.' When asked, every one of the 164 hand-picked audience members said they felt that health care needed to be changed."
American Thinker: Looking for competition in all the wrong places
Excellent, excellent points.....
American Thinker: Looking for competition in all the wrong places:
Competition could work to improve quality and lower costs in health care, if the right mix of policies were part of health care reform. That increased competition would lower health care costs and increase accessibility seems widely accepted (at least publically) -- even among those on the left. But the leading reform proposals do not address the barriers to competition in health care, and would accelerate cost growth, even if a 'public option' isn't adopted."
American Thinker: Looking for competition in all the wrong places:
Competition could work to improve quality and lower costs in health care, if the right mix of policies were part of health care reform. That increased competition would lower health care costs and increase accessibility seems widely accepted (at least publically) -- even among those on the left. But the leading reform proposals do not address the barriers to competition in health care, and would accelerate cost growth, even if a 'public option' isn't adopted."
California set to issue IOUs as fiscal crisis weighs | Reuters
California set to issue IOUs as fiscal crisis weighs
| Reuters: "Next Wednesday we start a fiscal year with a massively unbalanced spending plan and a cash shortfall not seen since the Great Depression,' Controller John Chiang said in a statement announcing that he would be forced to use IOUs to pay the state's bills beginning on July 2."
| Reuters: "Next Wednesday we start a fiscal year with a massively unbalanced spending plan and a cash shortfall not seen since the Great Depression,' Controller John Chiang said in a statement announcing that he would be forced to use IOUs to pay the state's bills beginning on July 2."
The government-funded $10 tomato
American Thinker: The government-funded $10 tomato:
How could we end up with a $10 tomato? The prices of tomatoes, potatoes, breakfast cereal and other commodities are generally kept fairly low because consumers control what they buy. No matter what we do in our current system of shopping, we will not see a $10 tomato until Obamanomics causes hyperinflation and we begin using tomatoes as currency."
How could we end up with a $10 tomato? The prices of tomatoes, potatoes, breakfast cereal and other commodities are generally kept fairly low because consumers control what they buy. No matter what we do in our current system of shopping, we will not see a $10 tomato until Obamanomics causes hyperinflation and we begin using tomatoes as currency."
American Thinker: Recovery When? How About If?
American Thinker: Recovery When? How About If?: "
Shhh. Don't let this get around, but Warren Buffet just let the cat out of the bag -- no economic recovery in sight.
Well no kidding. I have long tired of the economists and investment gurus debating 'when our economy recovers' and how to position your investments for 'when America bounces back' and so on, as if it's a foregone conclusion."
Shhh. Don't let this get around, but Warren Buffet just let the cat out of the bag -- no economic recovery in sight.
Well no kidding. I have long tired of the economists and investment gurus debating 'when our economy recovers' and how to position your investments for 'when America bounces back' and so on, as if it's a foregone conclusion."
Lautenberg’s legislation cloak’s anti-gun senator’s true intention
Lautenberg’s legislation cloak’s anti-gun senator’s true intention ACGR’s “News with Attitude”:
On Monday, anti-gun New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg announced the “Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009,” a bill that would give unprecedented authority to the Attorney General to prohibit someone from exercising his or her Second Amendment rights based on nothing more than mere suspicion.
Lautenberg launched this attack on gun rights, using a report from the Government Accountability Office that laments it found 963 cases between February 2004 and February 2009 in which “a known or suspected terrorist attempted to buy a gun.”"
On Monday, anti-gun New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg announced the “Denying Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act of 2009,” a bill that would give unprecedented authority to the Attorney General to prohibit someone from exercising his or her Second Amendment rights based on nothing more than mere suspicion.
Lautenberg launched this attack on gun rights, using a report from the Government Accountability Office that laments it found 963 cases between February 2004 and February 2009 in which “a known or suspected terrorist attempted to buy a gun.”"
Only Days To Stop Massive ‘Cap and Trade’ Energy Tax | Bucks Right
Only Days To Stop Massive ‘Cap and Trade’ Energy Tax | Bucks Right:
Congress is trying to sneak through the massive “Cap and Trade” (more accurately “Cap and Tax”) energy proposal that will cause energy prices to skyrocket, resulting in an additional financial burden on each American family of about $3,900 per year.
A vote in the House of Representatives is set for Friday.
Liberals have been frantically trying to dispute that number, pulling out a figure of around $215 per year. That’s not chump change, but it’s also not “skyrocketing” energy costs. As with most information that comes from liberals, it’s also not the whole truth.
The number the liberals have been relying on only takes into account the “cost to the economy [that] involves all those actions people have to take to reduce their use of fossil fuels or find ways to use them without releasing [Green House Gases].” Plus, the professor who calculated it admitted that it is inaccurate."
Congress is trying to sneak through the massive “Cap and Trade” (more accurately “Cap and Tax”) energy proposal that will cause energy prices to skyrocket, resulting in an additional financial burden on each American family of about $3,900 per year.
A vote in the House of Representatives is set for Friday.
Liberals have been frantically trying to dispute that number, pulling out a figure of around $215 per year. That’s not chump change, but it’s also not “skyrocketing” energy costs. As with most information that comes from liberals, it’s also not the whole truth.
The number the liberals have been relying on only takes into account the “cost to the economy [that] involves all those actions people have to take to reduce their use of fossil fuels or find ways to use them without releasing [Green House Gases].” Plus, the professor who calculated it admitted that it is inaccurate."
Cap and Trade Floor Vote on Friday: Take Action! | FreedomWorks
Cap and Trade Floor Vote on Friday: Take Action! | FreedomWorks:
This is an urgent message from FreedomWorks. By now you’ve probably heard that leaders in the House have cobbled together enough compromises late Monday night to get the dreaded “Cap and Trade” bill to the floor this Friday. More accurately referred to as “Cap and Tax,” the Waxman-Markey climate legislation is an enormous energy tax that would deal a severe blow to our already shaky economy."
This is an urgent message from FreedomWorks. By now you’ve probably heard that leaders in the House have cobbled together enough compromises late Monday night to get the dreaded “Cap and Trade” bill to the floor this Friday. More accurately referred to as “Cap and Tax,” the Waxman-Markey climate legislation is an enormous energy tax that would deal a severe blow to our already shaky economy."
Obama to Iran: Let Them Eat Ice Cream - HUMAN EVENTS
Obama to Iran: Let Them Eat Ice Cream - HUMAN EVENTS: "
On Iran, President Obama is worse than Hamlet. He's Colin Powell, waiting to see who wins before picking a side.
Last week, massive protests roiled Iran in response to an apparently fraudulent presidential election, in which nutcase Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared the winner within two hours of the polls closing. (ACORN must be involved.)"
On Iran, President Obama is worse than Hamlet. He's Colin Powell, waiting to see who wins before picking a side.
Last week, massive protests roiled Iran in response to an apparently fraudulent presidential election, in which nutcase Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared the winner within two hours of the polls closing. (ACORN must be involved.)"
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Jules Crittenden � Hot Dog Diplomacy
Jules Crittenden � Hot Dog Diplomacy:
Still on, as the Great Satan extends an invite to mullah diplomats on the Fourth. O admin’s Strategic Mullah Hotdog Initiative looks like a pretty dumb idea but that doesn’t mean patriotic American diplomats can’t make it work. Mullah-Proof Your Fourth field guide below. News first from AF"
Still on, as the Great Satan extends an invite to mullah diplomats on the Fourth. O admin’s Strategic Mullah Hotdog Initiative looks like a pretty dumb idea but that doesn’t mean patriotic American diplomats can’t make it work. Mullah-Proof Your Fourth field guide below. News first from AF"
Mass. is housing homeless in motels
We get what we deserve....
Mass. is housing homeless in motels:
MASSACHUSETTS (WPRI) - A record number of families are being put up in motels in Massachusetts. High unemployment and the rising number of home foreclosures is the reason the state is taking this action"
Mass. is housing homeless in motels:
MASSACHUSETTS (WPRI) - A record number of families are being put up in motels in Massachusetts. High unemployment and the rising number of home foreclosures is the reason the state is taking this action"
Grants.gov - Find Grant Opportunities - Opportunity Synopsis
Parents all over the US have to pay for pencils, paper, bus transportation, sports, art, music because we "don't have the money" even AFTER ridiculous property tax bills....but we have 10 Million for Cambodia....
Grants.gov - Find Grant Opportunities - Opportunity Synopsis:
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Grants.gov - Find Grant Opportunities - Opportunity Synopsis:
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Grants.gov - Find Grant Opportunities - Opportunity Synopsis
$100,000 tax dollars...going....going....GONE!
Grants.gov - Find Grant Opportunities - Opportunity Synopsis:
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Grants.gov - Find Grant Opportunities - Opportunity Synopsis:
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Fannie, Freddie asked to relax condo loan rules: report | Reuters
Here we go again.......
Fannie, Freddie asked to relax condo loan rules: report | Reuters:
(Reuters) - Two U.S. Democratic lawmakers want Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to relax recently tightened standards for mortgages on new condominiums, saying they could threaten the viability of some developments and slow the housing-market recovery, the Wall Street Journal said."
Fannie, Freddie asked to relax condo loan rules: report | Reuters:
(Reuters) - Two U.S. Democratic lawmakers want Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to relax recently tightened standards for mortgages on new condominiums, saying they could threaten the viability of some developments and slow the housing-market recovery, the Wall Street Journal said."
Op-Ed Contributor - Putting New York Back Together - NYTimes.com
NICE to hear from Rudy!!!!!!!!!
Op-Ed Contributor - Putting New York Back Together - NYTimes.com:
NEW YORK STATE government is not working. This has been true for some time. But the paralysis and confusion that has overtaken the capital demonstrates the need to confront this dysfunction directly and take decisive steps to solve it once and for all. That’s why I’m calling on Albany to convene a state constitutional convention.
This is not a partisan criticism. There is enough blame for all to share. Recently, though, the situation in our state has gone from bad to worse."
Op-Ed Contributor - Putting New York Back Together - NYTimes.com:
NEW YORK STATE government is not working. This has been true for some time. But the paralysis and confusion that has overtaken the capital demonstrates the need to confront this dysfunction directly and take decisive steps to solve it once and for all. That’s why I’m calling on Albany to convene a state constitutional convention.
This is not a partisan criticism. There is enough blame for all to share. Recently, though, the situation in our state has gone from bad to worse."
How Celtic Diva Treats Trig Palin
This is wrong on so many levels I can't even begin....apparently they still have that "Hate" thing going for them....
How Celtic Diva Treats Trig Palin:
Here is how Alaska democratic party operative Linda Biegel treats an image of Trig Palin.
Take a look at how Biegel edited this picture of Trig:
http://www.divasblueoasis.com/
Disgusting. You should be ashamed of yourself. Is this the position of the Alaska Democratic party?
Does Bob Poe, who attended a Q&A with Linda Biegel, approve of this?"
How Celtic Diva Treats Trig Palin:
Here is how Alaska democratic party operative Linda Biegel treats an image of Trig Palin.
Take a look at how Biegel edited this picture of Trig:
http://www.divasblueoasis.com/
Disgusting. You should be ashamed of yourself. Is this the position of the Alaska Democratic party?
Does Bob Poe, who attended a Q&A with Linda Biegel, approve of this?"
Re: The Bystander-in-Chief - Mark Steyn - The Corner on National Review Online
Re: The Bystander-in-Chief - Mark Steyn - The Corner on National Review Online:
Kathryn, what's striking about the Bystander-in-Chief is that the more he does nothing, the more credit he gets for everything. In the New York Times, Helene Cooper attributes events in Iran to the Obama 'stealth effect.' The fellows in the street shouting 'Death to the dictator!' were apparently inspired to rise up by Obama's outreach to the, er, dictator:
He directed his comments not just to the Iranian people but to Iran’s leaders, and referred to Iran as “the Islamic Republic,” further flagging a willingness to deal with the clerical government. He even went so far as to quote from the vaunted Persian poet Saadi, dead for 700 years now."
Kathryn, what's striking about the Bystander-in-Chief is that the more he does nothing, the more credit he gets for everything. In the New York Times, Helene Cooper attributes events in Iran to the Obama 'stealth effect.' The fellows in the street shouting 'Death to the dictator!' were apparently inspired to rise up by Obama's outreach to the, er, dictator:
He directed his comments not just to the Iranian people but to Iran’s leaders, and referred to Iran as “the Islamic Republic,” further flagging a willingness to deal with the clerical government. He even went so far as to quote from the vaunted Persian poet Saadi, dead for 700 years now."
Dear Member of Congress: Why You Should Vote Against Waxman-Markey - Jim Manzi - The Corner on National Review Online
This will DO NOTHING for Global Warming and EVERYTHING to further disrupt small business in the US!!!!!!!!!! Never mind business - take a LONG look at what it will do to the average household purse strings!!!
Dear Member of Congress: Why You Should Vote Against Waxman-Markey - Jim Manzi - The Corner on National Review Online:
It appears that years of debate about climate change and energy may now come down to a vote on an actual bill, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES). As I write this, the vote is scheduled for Friday. If it occurs, you will be asked to vote to implement carbon rationing in the United States."
Dear Member of Congress: Why You Should Vote Against Waxman-Markey - Jim Manzi - The Corner on National Review Online:
It appears that years of debate about climate change and energy may now come down to a vote on an actual bill, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES). As I write this, the vote is scheduled for Friday. If it occurs, you will be asked to vote to implement carbon rationing in the United States."
The Childrens' Story
This story, by James Clavell, appeared in Reader's Digest back in the 1960's. We feel it is remarkably relevant today.
Text version
A video was made for television in the 1980's. It's in 3 parts:
Text version
A video was made for television in the 1980's. It's in 3 parts:
RealClearPolitics - ObamaCare: Kiss Your Access Goodbye
RealClearPolitics - ObamaCare: Kiss Your Access Goodbye:
President Obama and the Democratic Congress repeat a mantra so often that it has become a truism: America's health care system is a scandalous failure, and it is absolutely urgent that we fix it now. The mainstream media nod their agreement, and yet, the polls tell us something else: Eighty percent of Americans say they are satisfied with the quality of their health care. In fact, the overwhelming majority of Americans, about three-fourths, are happy with their current health care coverage. (CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll, March 2009; Gallup poll, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001; Quinnipiac University poll, October 2007)."
President Obama and the Democratic Congress repeat a mantra so often that it has become a truism: America's health care system is a scandalous failure, and it is absolutely urgent that we fix it now. The mainstream media nod their agreement, and yet, the polls tell us something else: Eighty percent of Americans say they are satisfied with the quality of their health care. In fact, the overwhelming majority of Americans, about three-fourths, are happy with their current health care coverage. (CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll, March 2009; Gallup poll, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001; Quinnipiac University poll, October 2007)."
American Thinker: After Global Warming
American Thinker: After Global Warming:
Science and ideology don't mix. They never have and they never will. The house of cards that is the science behind 'climate change' is collapsing at exactly the same time it is being imposed by the Obama administration and Congress as an ideological 'truth.' America is facing the perfect storm of an imploding scientific theory that will be enforced by the rule of law."
Science and ideology don't mix. They never have and they never will. The house of cards that is the science behind 'climate change' is collapsing at exactly the same time it is being imposed by the Obama administration and Congress as an ideological 'truth.' America is facing the perfect storm of an imploding scientific theory that will be enforced by the rule of law."
American Thinker Blog: Obama is president, not emperor
American Thinker Blog: Obama is president, not emperor:
In case you didn't understand the results of the November, 2008 U.S. presidential election, President Barack Obama (D) won. And while over 45% of the US electorate might be unhappy about that no one really disputes it. So why does he and his Press Secretary have to emphasize that he won when questioned about his policies? After all, he's the president, not an emperor. And that means he governs from the executive branch and works with the legislative branch. It is not solely Obama."
In case you didn't understand the results of the November, 2008 U.S. presidential election, President Barack Obama (D) won. And while over 45% of the US electorate might be unhappy about that no one really disputes it. So why does he and his Press Secretary have to emphasize that he won when questioned about his policies? After all, he's the president, not an emperor. And that means he governs from the executive branch and works with the legislative branch. It is not solely Obama."
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Cal Thomas : Presumption and Assumption - Townhall.com
Cal Thomas : Presumption and Assumption - Townhall.com:
Some people have certain presumptions -- for example, that government is better suited to handling problems than individuals or private entities. And then there are the accompanying assumptions that government, for those who have faith in its supposedly superior capabilities, will always produce the desired outcome."
Some people have certain presumptions -- for example, that government is better suited to handling problems than individuals or private entities. And then there are the accompanying assumptions that government, for those who have faith in its supposedly superior capabilities, will always produce the desired outcome."
Star Parker : The uninsured: A bogus excuse for trillions in new welfare spending - Townhall.com
Star Parker : The uninsured: A bogus excuse for trillions in new welfare spending - Townhall.com:
The Democrats' health care initiative reminds me of the joke about the Boy Scout fighting on a street corner with an old lady.
When a passerby asked what was going on, the scout said, 'I'm trying to help her across the street but she refuses to go.'"
The Democrats' health care initiative reminds me of the joke about the Boy Scout fighting on a street corner with an old lady.
When a passerby asked what was going on, the scout said, 'I'm trying to help her across the street but she refuses to go.'"
The Associated Press: LA zoo searches for new simians after monkey snub
But California is broke.......
The Associated Press: LA zoo searches for new simians after monkey snub:
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Zoo may have the nation's only monkey lair approved by a feng shui expert. There's only one problem: No monkeys.
The city spent $7.4 million building the China-themed primate enclosure — complete with Canary Island palm trees, artificial trees with extra springy limbs, and a viewing structure with Chinese-style tilework — after China promised to lend the zoo a trio of rare golden snub-nosed monkeys.
But now the Chinese government has taken the monkeys off the table, leaving zoo officials searching for suitable stand-in simians to take the place of the golden monkeys, known for their blue-faces and blond-hair."
The Associated Press: LA zoo searches for new simians after monkey snub:
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Zoo may have the nation's only monkey lair approved by a feng shui expert. There's only one problem: No monkeys.
The city spent $7.4 million building the China-themed primate enclosure — complete with Canary Island palm trees, artificial trees with extra springy limbs, and a viewing structure with Chinese-style tilework — after China promised to lend the zoo a trio of rare golden snub-nosed monkeys.
But now the Chinese government has taken the monkeys off the table, leaving zoo officials searching for suitable stand-in simians to take the place of the golden monkeys, known for their blue-faces and blond-hair."
Obama calls on HuffPost for Iran question - Michael Calderone - POLITICO.com
"State Run Media"....he..he..he...
Obama calls on HuffPost for Iran question - Michael Calderone - POLITICO.com:
In what appeared to be a coordinated exchange, President Obama called on the Huffington Post's Nico Pitney near the start of his press conference and requested a question directly about Iran.
“Nico, I know you and all across the Internet, we've been seeing a lot of reports coming out of Iran,” Obama said, addressing Pitney. “I know there may actually be questions from people in Iran who are communicating through the Internet. Do you have a question?”
Pitney, as if ignoring what Obama had just said, said: “I wanted to use this opportunity to ask you a question directly from an Iranian.”
He then noted that the site had solicited questions from people in the country “who were still courageous enough to be communicating online.”"
Obama calls on HuffPost for Iran question - Michael Calderone - POLITICO.com:
In what appeared to be a coordinated exchange, President Obama called on the Huffington Post's Nico Pitney near the start of his press conference and requested a question directly about Iran.
“Nico, I know you and all across the Internet, we've been seeing a lot of reports coming out of Iran,” Obama said, addressing Pitney. “I know there may actually be questions from people in Iran who are communicating through the Internet. Do you have a question?”
Pitney, as if ignoring what Obama had just said, said: “I wanted to use this opportunity to ask you a question directly from an Iranian.”
He then noted that the site had solicited questions from people in the country “who were still courageous enough to be communicating online.”"
Obama: Govt-run health care could trump private
Obama: Govt-run health care could trump private:
President Barack Obama says some employers might choose a government-run health care plan over private insurance, a major fear of the industry.
Obama told a news conference Tuesday that he can guarantee Americans won't have to change their insurance providers if the White House gets its way on overhauling health care. But he acknowledged that some employers might choose a government-created option instead of private plans.
Obama says that's a byproduct of competition and that, without an overhaul of the system, Americans face a possibility of seeing changes in their health care for the worse."
President Barack Obama says some employers might choose a government-run health care plan over private insurance, a major fear of the industry.
Obama told a news conference Tuesday that he can guarantee Americans won't have to change their insurance providers if the White House gets its way on overhauling health care. But he acknowledged that some employers might choose a government-created option instead of private plans.
Obama says that's a byproduct of competition and that, without an overhaul of the system, Americans face a possibility of seeing changes in their health care for the worse."
Dr. Paul Kengor : Bush Unplugged--and Unappreciated - Townhall.com
I was fortunate to have seen first hand GWB speak to a crowd. It was electric...
I rarely saw that man appear before the State Run media....maybe I don't blame him.
In person, he was just concise, funny and totally genuine. I wish everyone could have seen him face to face....maybe the 8 years of hate would have been stopped.....maybe....
Dr. Paul Kengor : Bush Unplugged--and Unappreciated - Townhall.com:
Last Wednesday evening, I witnessed a remarkable event, which is being misreported and misperceived—from the Drudge Report to the White House—in antagonistic ways I plainly didn’t see. I shouldn’t be surprised, since it involved George W. Bush."
I rarely saw that man appear before the State Run media....maybe I don't blame him.
In person, he was just concise, funny and totally genuine. I wish everyone could have seen him face to face....maybe the 8 years of hate would have been stopped.....maybe....
Dr. Paul Kengor : Bush Unplugged--and Unappreciated - Townhall.com:
Last Wednesday evening, I witnessed a remarkable event, which is being misreported and misperceived—from the Drudge Report to the White House—in antagonistic ways I plainly didn’t see. I shouldn’t be surprised, since it involved George W. Bush."
Star Parker : Obama fast tracking the nanny state - Townhall.com
Star Parker : Obama fast tracking the nanny state - Townhall.com:
President Obama wants health care reform this year.
He said at a town hall meeting the other day that he won't tolerate 'endless delay' and that we probably won't reform health care if we don't do it this year.
Now why is that Mr. President? Will Congress be on vacation for the remaining three years of your term?"
President Obama wants health care reform this year.
He said at a town hall meeting the other day that he won't tolerate 'endless delay' and that we probably won't reform health care if we don't do it this year.
Now why is that Mr. President? Will Congress be on vacation for the remaining three years of your term?"
Media Gaffe Reveals Healthcare Reform Pushed Back to December � Healthcare Horserace
Media Gaffe Reveals Healthcare Reform Pushed Back to December � Healthcare Horserace:
After a rough week for Democrats attempting to radically reform the American healthcare system, Obamacare has been dealt yet another blow by one of its closest allies - the mainstream media. Has President Obama given up on an October deadline for healthcare reform?
Multiple sources - including The Washington Post’s Ceci Connolly and ABC News‘ Jake Tapper - have attributed the following quote to President Obama in stories on healthcare reform and an agreement reached with drug companies to drastically reduce the costs of prescriptions for seniors."
After a rough week for Democrats attempting to radically reform the American healthcare system, Obamacare has been dealt yet another blow by one of its closest allies - the mainstream media. Has President Obama given up on an October deadline for healthcare reform?
Multiple sources - including The Washington Post’s Ceci Connolly and ABC News‘ Jake Tapper - have attributed the following quote to President Obama in stories on healthcare reform and an agreement reached with drug companies to drastically reduce the costs of prescriptions for seniors."
Blame It All On George Bush | The Minority Report
Blame It All On George Bush | The Minority Report:
The inflamed passions of the Iranian people -- rising up in rebellious protests against the repressive Mullahcracy that has ruled their country with an iron boot -- can be laid at the feet of just one man.
Former President George W Bush."
The inflamed passions of the Iranian people -- rising up in rebellious protests against the repressive Mullahcracy that has ruled their country with an iron boot -- can be laid at the feet of just one man.
Former President George W Bush."
Great Diversions by Rich Lowry on National Review Online
Great Diversions by Rich Lowry on National Review Online:
The first part of the question is easy: You’d want to defeat the further nationalization of health care. Were a sweeping, government-heavy reform to pass, it would be an irreversible step toward a European-style social democracy.
How to beat back such reform is the harder question. Your tools are limited. The press hates you, and you have frighteningly few votes in Congress. The public scorns your party. The interest groups you usually rely on are cowed and playing ball with Pres. Barack Obama."
The first part of the question is easy: You’d want to defeat the further nationalization of health care. Were a sweeping, government-heavy reform to pass, it would be an irreversible step toward a European-style social democracy.
How to beat back such reform is the harder question. Your tools are limited. The press hates you, and you have frighteningly few votes in Congress. The public scorns your party. The interest groups you usually rely on are cowed and playing ball with Pres. Barack Obama."
We Don’t Need Obama’s Big-Bang Health-Care Plan
We Don’t Need Obama’s Big-Bang Health-Care Plan:
It looks like President Obama’s big-bang health-care reform is going down to defeat. This is good. But my question is why do we need it at all? According to a recent ABC News/USA Today/Kaiser Family Foundation survey, 89 percent of Americans are satisfied with their health care. That could mean up to 250 million people are happy. So why is it that we need Obama’s big-bang health-care overhaul in the first place?"
It looks like President Obama’s big-bang health-care reform is going down to defeat. This is good. But my question is why do we need it at all? According to a recent ABC News/USA Today/Kaiser Family Foundation survey, 89 percent of Americans are satisfied with their health care. That could mean up to 250 million people are happy. So why is it that we need Obama’s big-bang health-care overhaul in the first place?"
The Obama Effect?
The Obama Effect?:
It's become almost a parlor game to watch Obamaphiles spin the president's response to events in Iran. Uninfatuated observers have noticed that the president displayed a tepid and unsatisfying neutrality to events in the streets of Iran following the sham election -- just as he had done last summer when the Russians staged an invasion of Georgia. His first instinct was to preserve his bona fides for negotiating with the mullahs -- bona fides that he has been at pains to demonstrate over the past several months. Starting last January, President Obama put doubts about the nature of the regime in Tehran to one side and offered blandishments to the leadership of what he was careful to call 'the Islamic Republic.' In his Cairo speech, the president begged forgiveness for the U.S. role in a 1953 coup. U.S. embassies worldwide were instructed to invite Iranian diplomats to July 4 parties. By so doing President Obama granted legitimacy to the mullahs and suggested that the U.S. -- under new enlightened leadership -- was now a worthy interlocutor. At just that moment, the people of Iran told the world how thoroughly detestable and illegitimate the Islamofascist regime is. This must surely have been one of the worst cases of presidential timing in living memory."
It's become almost a parlor game to watch Obamaphiles spin the president's response to events in Iran. Uninfatuated observers have noticed that the president displayed a tepid and unsatisfying neutrality to events in the streets of Iran following the sham election -- just as he had done last summer when the Russians staged an invasion of Georgia. His first instinct was to preserve his bona fides for negotiating with the mullahs -- bona fides that he has been at pains to demonstrate over the past several months. Starting last January, President Obama put doubts about the nature of the regime in Tehran to one side and offered blandishments to the leadership of what he was careful to call 'the Islamic Republic.' In his Cairo speech, the president begged forgiveness for the U.S. role in a 1953 coup. U.S. embassies worldwide were instructed to invite Iranian diplomats to July 4 parties. By so doing President Obama granted legitimacy to the mullahs and suggested that the U.S. -- under new enlightened leadership -- was now a worthy interlocutor. At just that moment, the people of Iran told the world how thoroughly detestable and illegitimate the Islamofascist regime is. This must surely have been one of the worst cases of presidential timing in living memory."
American Thinker Blog: Covering up a Bush program's success
American Thinker Blog: Covering up a Bush program's success:
Covering up a Bush program's success
Clarice Feldman
Slate's Mickey Kaus revealed a secret the media is hiding from us, President Bush's No Child Left behind act is working--certainly to the dismay of the education unions which so strongly oppose it:
Psst! Tsi-ay Inda-Kay Orking-Way: What if they came out with a study showing that No Child Left Behind is working--raising test scores without hurting high- or low-achievers--and nobody paid attention? (Except Education Week). ... 4:05 P.M."
Covering up a Bush program's success
Clarice Feldman
Slate's Mickey Kaus revealed a secret the media is hiding from us, President Bush's No Child Left behind act is working--certainly to the dismay of the education unions which so strongly oppose it:
Psst! Tsi-ay Inda-Kay Orking-Way: What if they came out with a study showing that No Child Left Behind is working--raising test scores without hurting high- or low-achievers--and nobody paid attention? (Except Education Week). ... 4:05 P.M."
American Thinker: Healthcare Reform: A Looming Policy Disaster
American Thinker: Healthcare Reform: A Looming Policy Disaster:
Peter Orzag, the Obama administration's budget director, said in an interview with Wolf Blitzer (6/13/09) that 'the key driver of our long-term debt is healthcare.' Mr. Orzag couldn't have been more correct in this remark; however, he and the administration's plans to address this problem are likely to only exacerbate the issue."
Peter Orzag, the Obama administration's budget director, said in an interview with Wolf Blitzer (6/13/09) that 'the key driver of our long-term debt is healthcare.' Mr. Orzag couldn't have been more correct in this remark; however, he and the administration's plans to address this problem are likely to only exacerbate the issue."
Monday, June 22, 2009
A message from Iran
June 22, 2009
A Message from Iran
By Robert Ringer
It's hard to believe that just thirty years ago Iranians revolted against the Shah, and an Islamic republic was born. Millions of Westernized Iranians fled the country, with a million of them settling in Los Angeles alone.
And a large percentage of the remaining population, particularly the young, has never quite taken a shine to the Islamic police-state lifestyle. Isn't it amazing that no matter how repressed a people may be and for how long a period of time, they still yearn for freedom?
Of course, the last Iranian revolution was led, or at least inspired, by that guy who didn't smile a whole lot when Mike Wallace asked him what he thought about Anwar Sadat saying he was a lunatic. Poof! Just like that, the Shah was gone and Islamic fascists rushed in to fill the power vacuum.
Alvin Toffler describes the result of such revolutions in The Third Wave:
Time and again during the past three hundred years, in one country after another, rebels and reformers have attempted to storm the walls of power, to build a new society based on social justice and political equality. Temporarily, such movements have seized the emotions of millions with promises of freedom. Revolutionists have even managed, now and then, to topple a regime. Yet each time the ultimate outcome was the same. Each time the rebels recreated, under their own flag, a similar structure of sub-elites, elites, and super elites.
In other words, nothing much changes for the masses, no matter who controls the reins of power. However, by creating the illusion of freedom, so-called democratic governments are more likely to gain the support of their subjects. Give the masses enough sporting events, reality TV, and credit-card-created vacations and they can be enticed into remaining quite docile.
What's especially attractive about the democratic form of rule from the viewpoint of, say, a president is that it decreases the chances of his ending up doing the Il Duce Exit ... you know - shot, kicked, stoned, and hung upside down by his toes. Now that's what you call a career-ending indignity.
No one knows how the current revolution in Iran will turn out, but regardless of what happens, it's inspiring to see people defying the government. Human beings have freedom running through their veins. Even progressives have it. The only catch is that they don't want others to be free.
As I watch the freedom-hungry Iranians protesting in the streets, I wonder to myself if those Americans who still test negative for Kool-Aid feel a tinge of motivation to take action. Does it inspire them at all to see people halfway around the globe trying to overthrow a fascist regime for the second time in thirty years?
Attention Americans: Remember when your brothers and sisters rose up, behind bodacious Boris Yeltzin, and overwhelmed the seventy-year-old Soviet Union dictatorship? And remember how, shortly after that, your brothers and sisters rose up and tore down the Berlin Wall?
So long as a government employs the Machiavelli Jackboot Philosophy of Rule, it's tough for people to try to start a revolution. Lenin, Stalin, Castro, Ho Chi Minh, Mao Zedong, and, of course, the King of Glitz, Saddam, were all tops at wielding this kind of power. I tell you, that's a cast of characters who knew how to make would-be revolutionaries shake in their sandals at the thought of, say, being disemboweled.
If today's "Supreme Leader," Ali Khamenei, and his sidekick, Mahmoud the Madman, don't crack down quickly - with overwhelming force - the new Iranian revolution could get out of hand. But if they employ the Machiavelli Jackboot Philosophy of Rule, it could end like Tiananmen Square.
Either way, Americans should take note. A lot of non-Kool-Aid drinkers must know by now that a fascist dictatorship is brewing in Washington. In fact, it's been in the making for more than 100 years. And now that the reincarnation of Saul Alinsky has pressed the progressive accelerator to the floor in the Oval Office, the response has been a few scattered "tea parties" - planned in advance, yet.
As one would expect, the progressives snicker at such feeble attempts at protest, and White House staffers swear that the Master of Misdirection hasn't even noticed them. And maybe he hasn't. After all, he's been busy nationalizing banks and automakers, preparing to abolish private health care, and setting in motion green laws to fight non-existent global warming and take control of virtually every aspect of your life.
There is only one thing that will get the attention of the current rulers in Washington - millions of people taking to the streets, protesting twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, nationwide. Sorry, but you don't put revolutions on pause just to watch the NBA finals or spend a weekend at the beach. No violence necessary - just loud, nonstop protesting.
And the protesting has to happen soon - or it will be too late. Once ACORN takes full control, U.S. elections will be about as fair as the recent presidential election in Iran. And the resulting police state should be about as much fun as the one Iranians are risking their lives to get rid of.
Let's be honest: There's not a whole lot of difference between a progressive fascist and an Islamic fascist. If it walks like a fascist and talks like a fascist - you know what mean ... I hope.
Right now, every non-Kool-Aid drinker in America should be shouting: "Don't start the (peaceful) revolution without me!" Be there.
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The GOP Can Stop ObamaCare - WSJ.com
The GOP Can Stop ObamaCare - WSJ.com:
It's extremely unlikely that Republicans will be able to pass their own health-care plan in this Congress. But in politics you can't beat something with nothing, so it is critical that the GOP offers an alternative to President Barack Obama's government-run monstrosity.
Americans will listen more closely to Republicans if they make empirical and specific arguments against Mr. Obama's attempted government takeover of the nation's health system. But they must also offer proposals that families, small-businesspeople and health-care providers will applaud."
It's extremely unlikely that Republicans will be able to pass their own health-care plan in this Congress. But in politics you can't beat something with nothing, so it is critical that the GOP offers an alternative to President Barack Obama's government-run monstrosity.
Americans will listen more closely to Republicans if they make empirical and specific arguments against Mr. Obama's attempted government takeover of the nation's health system. But they must also offer proposals that families, small-businesspeople and health-care providers will applaud."
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Infidelity or Harry Reid?
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Infidelity or Harry Reid?:
VOICE: And now another scenario in which common sent was clearly not applied.
GLENN: Okay, last week a story we didn't really talk about because it wasn't relevant until today. Shocking news, world of politics. A United States senator has admitted to an extramarital affair? No way! I was flabber I said, oh, we've got to spend an hour on this because who saw that coming?"
VOICE: And now another scenario in which common sent was clearly not applied.
GLENN: Okay, last week a story we didn't really talk about because it wasn't relevant until today. Shocking news, world of politics. A United States senator has admitted to an extramarital affair? No way! I was flabber I said, oh, we've got to spend an hour on this because who saw that coming?"
Glenn Beck - Interviews - Glenn Beck: $134.5 billion mystery
Glenn Beck - Interviews - Glenn Beck: $134.5 billion mystery:
GLENN: We have Deroy Murdock. He is with Scripps‑Howard, syndicated columnist, been following this. And you've been ‑‑ you are like the only one covering any of this. Can you bring him up, please, Dan? Are you there?
MURDOCK: Hello, Glenn, how are you?
GLENN: You are the only one covering this, you and the Financial Times.
MURDOCK: It's pretty FT, you and me, all three of us.
GLENN: Why? Do you have any idea?"
GLENN: We have Deroy Murdock. He is with Scripps‑Howard, syndicated columnist, been following this. And you've been ‑‑ you are like the only one covering any of this. Can you bring him up, please, Dan? Are you there?
MURDOCK: Hello, Glenn, how are you?
GLENN: You are the only one covering this, you and the Financial Times.
MURDOCK: It's pretty FT, you and me, all three of us.
GLENN: Why? Do you have any idea?"
Op-Ed Columnist - The Big Hate - NYTimes.com
I completely missed this when it wasfirst published. Aren't they just a convenient bunch?
When a Military Recruiter gets murdered by a terrorist extremistduring the same period....you could have heard crickets chirping on reporting regarding this tragedy.
Hate?
I have NEVER in my life witnessed the assault on George W. Bush that took place over the past 6 or so years...every minute of every day...
HATE?
Look it up in the dictionary and I believe alot of you liberals will see your picture staring right back at you!!!
Op-Ed Columnist - The Big Hate - NYTimes.com:
Back in April, there was a huge fuss over an internal report by the Department of Homeland Security warning that current conditions resemble those in the early 1990s — a time marked by an upsurge of right-wing extremism that culminated in the Oklahoma City bombing."
When a Military Recruiter gets murdered by a terrorist extremistduring the same period....you could have heard crickets chirping on reporting regarding this tragedy.
Hate?
I have NEVER in my life witnessed the assault on George W. Bush that took place over the past 6 or so years...every minute of every day...
HATE?
Look it up in the dictionary and I believe alot of you liberals will see your picture staring right back at you!!!
Op-Ed Columnist - The Big Hate - NYTimes.com:
Back in April, there was a huge fuss over an internal report by the Department of Homeland Security warning that current conditions resemble those in the early 1990s — a time marked by an upsurge of right-wing extremism that culminated in the Oklahoma City bombing."
The Weekly Standard
The Weekly Standard: "A Real False Choice: War or Ice Cream
CBS White House correspondent Mark Knoller has been doing some in-depth reporting on the president's trip to an ice cream parlor this afternoon. He reports that 'Obama had vanilla frozen custard in a cup with hot fudge and toasted almonds.' He reports that 'Sasha had a Brownie sundae: vanilla frozen yogurt, hot fudge, cherry, sprinkles and whipped cream (which she asked Dad to scrape off).' He reports that 'Malia had vanilla frozen custart in a waffle cone.' And, 'You're gonna laff: Obama & the girls actually bought Frozen Puppy pops for Bo: flavors: pumpkin, peanut butter and yogurt…'
When some twitterers complained that maybe President Obama's time could be better spent given the crisis in Iran, Knoller responded, 'Surprised by the outrage at the ice cream outing. What is it you expect or want the US to do about Iran? Attack? War?'"
CBS White House correspondent Mark Knoller has been doing some in-depth reporting on the president's trip to an ice cream parlor this afternoon. He reports that 'Obama had vanilla frozen custard in a cup with hot fudge and toasted almonds.' He reports that 'Sasha had a Brownie sundae: vanilla frozen yogurt, hot fudge, cherry, sprinkles and whipped cream (which she asked Dad to scrape off).' He reports that 'Malia had vanilla frozen custart in a waffle cone.' And, 'You're gonna laff: Obama & the girls actually bought Frozen Puppy pops for Bo: flavors: pumpkin, peanut butter and yogurt…'
When some twitterers complained that maybe President Obama's time could be better spent given the crisis in Iran, Knoller responded, 'Surprised by the outrage at the ice cream outing. What is it you expect or want the US to do about Iran? Attack? War?'"
The New Media Journal | The Fourth Estate is Dying by Diane M. Grassi
The New Media Journal | The Fourth Estate is Dying by Diane M. Grassi:
It was on June 21, 1788, that the United States Constitution was officially adopted with its ratification. And it was at that time that its ratification was contingent upon suggested changes be made to the Constitution, thereafter.
Leading up to the Constitution becoming effective, there were numerous debates among the states, namely that the Constitution did not go far enough in protecting personal rights and liberties and would provide for a necessary buffer from infringement by the government on the fundamental rights of the people."
It was on June 21, 1788, that the United States Constitution was officially adopted with its ratification. And it was at that time that its ratification was contingent upon suggested changes be made to the Constitution, thereafter.
Leading up to the Constitution becoming effective, there were numerous debates among the states, namely that the Constitution did not go far enough in protecting personal rights and liberties and would provide for a necessary buffer from infringement by the government on the fundamental rights of the people."
The Associated Press: No health care? Expect a requirement to get it
The Associated Press: No health care? Expect a requirement to get it:
WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't have health insurance? Don't want to pay for it? Too bad.
It's looking like President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress are going to require you to pick up the bill.
In Washington-speak, it's called an individual mandate — or a requirement that people who don't already have health insurance to purchase it, much like most states require drivers to have automobile insurance."
WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't have health insurance? Don't want to pay for it? Too bad.
It's looking like President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress are going to require you to pick up the bill.
In Washington-speak, it's called an individual mandate — or a requirement that people who don't already have health insurance to purchase it, much like most states require drivers to have automobile insurance."
American Thinker: How about this, President Obama? We win. They Lose.
I worry about this because our current "leaders" are so uncomfortable with the fact we are the world's only Superpower....even in the state we are in...If there was ever a time we have to carry "a big stick"...it is NOW.
American Thinker: How about this, President Obama? We win. They Lose.:
President Obama seems to be grappling with an approach to safely resolve the grave international problems of Iran and of North Korea. He is floundering for the right tactics when what he needs is the right strategy. As my friend Herb Meyer, who worked closely with Reagan in winning the Cold War, reminds us, Reagan's strategy was straightforward: 'How about this? We win. They lose.' Barry Goldwater put in much the same during the 1960s, when his Cold War strategy was summarized in his 1963 book title Why Not Victory?"
American Thinker: How about this, President Obama? We win. They Lose.:
President Obama seems to be grappling with an approach to safely resolve the grave international problems of Iran and of North Korea. He is floundering for the right tactics when what he needs is the right strategy. As my friend Herb Meyer, who worked closely with Reagan in winning the Cold War, reminds us, Reagan's strategy was straightforward: 'How about this? We win. They lose.' Barry Goldwater put in much the same during the 1960s, when his Cold War strategy was summarized in his 1963 book title Why Not Victory?"
American Thinker: When America's Enemies Experience Domestic Unrest
American Thinker: When America's Enemies Experience Domestic Unrest:
In 1980, following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, a joke circulated in Warsaw: 'What's the difference between Afghanistan and Poland? Answer: Afghanistan begins with an 'A' and Poland with a 'P'. In other words, Poland might be Western and more prosperous but, in the end, it was just as vulnerable as Afghanistan to Soviet coercion."
In 1980, following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, a joke circulated in Warsaw: 'What's the difference between Afghanistan and Poland? Answer: Afghanistan begins with an 'A' and Poland with a 'P'. In other words, Poland might be Western and more prosperous but, in the end, it was just as vulnerable as Afghanistan to Soviet coercion."
Sunday, June 21, 2009
The Only Statue That Is Smiling - WSJ.com
"Without her, there was no him"....and that's why I loved them...
The Only Statue That Is Smiling - WSJ.com:
You are there.' The rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, that great, sandstone-walled, light-filled hall ringed with statues of the great of American history—Jefferson, Washington, proud Andrew Jackson in his flowing cape, Eisenhower, U.S. Grant, his eyes surveying the terrain as if he sees something out there in the wilderness. It's 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009, and Ronald Reagan marches in, surrounded by his peers. Actually his newly installed statue is unveiled there, in a ceremony attended by officials of both parties (including the speaker of the House and the leaders of the minority), his wife, Nancy, and a few hundred of his friends, appointees, staffers and cabinet members. It was standing room only."
The Only Statue That Is Smiling - WSJ.com:
You are there.' The rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, that great, sandstone-walled, light-filled hall ringed with statues of the great of American history—Jefferson, Washington, proud Andrew Jackson in his flowing cape, Eisenhower, U.S. Grant, his eyes surveying the terrain as if he sees something out there in the wilderness. It's 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2009, and Ronald Reagan marches in, surrounded by his peers. Actually his newly installed statue is unveiled there, in a ceremony attended by officials of both parties (including the speaker of the House and the leaders of the minority), his wife, Nancy, and a few hundred of his friends, appointees, staffers and cabinet members. It was standing room only."
Palin spars with critics over ethics complaints - Boston.com
Palin spars with critics over ethics complaints - Boston.com:
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says her political enemies are abusing state law with a flurry of frivolous ethics complaints against her, putting her more than $500,000 in legal debt."
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says her political enemies are abusing state law with a flurry of frivolous ethics complaints against her, putting her more than $500,000 in legal debt."
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: How Conspiracy Theories Are Born
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck:
How Conspiracy Theories Are Born:
Here's the one thing: When the media completely ignores the biggest fraud in history, conspiracy theories are born.
We've told you about the two middle-aged guys with Japanese passports who were stopped by Italian police after trying to enter Switzerland with $134 billion worth of U.S. Treasury bonds."
How Conspiracy Theories Are Born:
Here's the one thing: When the media completely ignores the biggest fraud in history, conspiracy theories are born.
We've told you about the two middle-aged guys with Japanese passports who were stopped by Italian police after trying to enter Switzerland with $134 billion worth of U.S. Treasury bonds."
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Senator Boxer - a profile in arrogance
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Senator Boxer - a profile in arrogance:
GLENN: Go to hell. Go to hell.
DAN: This guy's an Army corp brigadier general Michael Walsh.
GLENN: Play it.
DAN: Waiting for you.
BOXER: Well, why has it been delayed?
GENERAL: Ma'am, LACPR
BOXER: Do me a favor. Could you say senator instead of ma'am? It's just a thing. I worked so hard to get that title. So I would appreciate it. Yes, thank you.
GENERAL: Yes, senator.
GLENN: Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh."
GLENN: Go to hell. Go to hell.
DAN: This guy's an Army corp brigadier general Michael Walsh.
GLENN: Play it.
DAN: Waiting for you.
BOXER: Well, why has it been delayed?
GENERAL: Ma'am, LACPR
BOXER: Do me a favor. Could you say senator instead of ma'am? It's just a thing. I worked so hard to get that title. So I would appreciate it. Yes, thank you.
GENERAL: Yes, senator.
GLENN: Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh."
Obama’s New Liberal Realism by Victor Davis Hanson on National Review Online
Obama’s New Liberal Realism by Victor Davis Hanson on National Review Online:
President Obama has largely drawn praise for his tepid response to the mass uprisings in Iran challenging the reelection of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In general, Obama has offered three justifications for his tentativeness — and they have strangely been accepted by his supporters, who almost immediately evolved in lockstep from liberal Wilsonians to hardcore realists."
President Obama has largely drawn praise for his tepid response to the mass uprisings in Iran challenging the reelection of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In general, Obama has offered three justifications for his tentativeness — and they have strangely been accepted by his supporters, who almost immediately evolved in lockstep from liberal Wilsonians to hardcore realists."
Neutrality Isn’t an Option by Mark Steyn on National Review Online
Neutrality Isn’t an Option by Mark Steyn on National Review Online:
The polite explanation for Barack Obama’s diffidence on Iran is that he doesn’t want to give the mullahs the excuse to say the Great Satan is meddling in Tehran’s affairs. So the president’s official position is that he’s modestly encouraged by the regime’s supposed interest in investigating some of the allegations of fraud. Also, he’s heartened to hear that OJ is looking for the real killers. “You've seen in Iran,” explained President Obama, “some initial reaction from the Supreme Leader that indicates he understands the Iranian people have deep concerns about the election . . . ”"
The polite explanation for Barack Obama’s diffidence on Iran is that he doesn’t want to give the mullahs the excuse to say the Great Satan is meddling in Tehran’s affairs. So the president’s official position is that he’s modestly encouraged by the regime’s supposed interest in investigating some of the allegations of fraud. Also, he’s heartened to hear that OJ is looking for the real killers. “You've seen in Iran,” explained President Obama, “some initial reaction from the Supreme Leader that indicates he understands the Iranian people have deep concerns about the election . . . ”"
Cal Thomas
Cal Thomas: From Newsroom to Bedroom:
Not so long ago in a vastly different media environment there were such things as journalistic ethics. Reporters were prohibited from taking trips paid for by individuals or groups they might cover. They couldn't accept money for speeches. And they surely could not accept money or gratuities in exchange for reporting on a story in which a corporation or individual might have an interest. Too much socializing with sources was also frowned upon."
Not so long ago in a vastly different media environment there were such things as journalistic ethics. Reporters were prohibited from taking trips paid for by individuals or groups they might cover. They couldn't accept money for speeches. And they surely could not accept money or gratuities in exchange for reporting on a story in which a corporation or individual might have an interest. Too much socializing with sources was also frowned upon."
Charles Krauthammer - Obama Misses the Point With Iran Response - washingtonpost.com
Charles Krauthammer - Obama Misses the Point With Iran Response - washingtonpost.com:
Millions of Iranians take to the streets to defy a theocratic dictatorship that, among its other finer qualities, is a self-declared enemy of America and the tolerance and liberties it represents. The demonstrators are fighting on their own, but they await just a word that America is on their side."
Millions of Iranians take to the streets to defy a theocratic dictatorship that, among its other finer qualities, is a self-declared enemy of America and the tolerance and liberties it represents. The demonstrators are fighting on their own, but they await just a word that America is on their side."
George Will
George Will:
To dissect today's health-care debate, the crux of which concerns a 'public option,' use the mind's equivalent of a surgeon's scalpel, Occam's razor, a principle of intellectual parsimony: In solving a puzzle, start with the simplest explanatory theory."
To dissect today's health-care debate, the crux of which concerns a 'public option,' use the mind's equivalent of a surgeon's scalpel, Occam's razor, a principle of intellectual parsimony: In solving a puzzle, start with the simplest explanatory theory."
Obama: Not Keeping Promise of Transparency | Newsweek Politics | Newsweek.com
Obama: Not Keeping Promise of Transparency | Newsweek Politics | Newsweek.com:
As a senator, Barack Obama denounced the Bush administration for holding 'secret energy meetings' with oil executives at the White House. But last week public-interest groups were dismayed when his own administration rejected a Freedom of Information Act request for Secret Service logs showing the identities of coal executives who had visited the White House to discuss Obama's 'clean coal' policies. One reason: the disclosure of such records might impinge on privileged 'presidential communications.' The refusal, approved by White House counsel Greg Craig's office, is the latest in a series of cases in which Obama officials have opted against public disclosure. Since Obama pledged on his first day in office to usher in a 'new era' of openness, 'nothing has changed,' says David -Sobel, a lawyer who litigates FOIA cases. 'For a president who said he was going to bring unprecedented transparency to government, you would certainly expect more than the recycling of old Bush secrecy policies.'"
As a senator, Barack Obama denounced the Bush administration for holding 'secret energy meetings' with oil executives at the White House. But last week public-interest groups were dismayed when his own administration rejected a Freedom of Information Act request for Secret Service logs showing the identities of coal executives who had visited the White House to discuss Obama's 'clean coal' policies. One reason: the disclosure of such records might impinge on privileged 'presidential communications.' The refusal, approved by White House counsel Greg Craig's office, is the latest in a series of cases in which Obama officials have opted against public disclosure. Since Obama pledged on his first day in office to usher in a 'new era' of openness, 'nothing has changed,' says David -Sobel, a lawyer who litigates FOIA cases. 'For a president who said he was going to bring unprecedented transparency to government, you would certainly expect more than the recycling of old Bush secrecy policies.'"
Politics: General - Boston.com
Politics: General - Boston.com:
A draft of the Kennedy Healthcare bill has been leaked. of course it tramples on individual liberty but that is a staple of Chairman O's Democrat agenda.
You can go here to find searchable txt and pdf files:
http://keithhennessey.com/2009/06/08/kennedy-health-bill/
The major lowlights:
- A Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) wil be created (might have been already under the stimulus bill) that will tell insurance companies what services are to be covered. Of course what that means is what ISN'T to be covered. That is RATIONING."
A draft of the Kennedy Healthcare bill has been leaked. of course it tramples on individual liberty but that is a staple of Chairman O's Democrat agenda.
You can go here to find searchable txt and pdf files:
http://keithhennessey.com/2009/06/08/kennedy-health-bill/
The major lowlights:
- A Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) wil be created (might have been already under the stimulus bill) that will tell insurance companies what services are to be covered. Of course what that means is what ISN'T to be covered. That is RATIONING."
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Gotta' Love Those Dems on Health Care
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Gotta' Love Those Dems on Health Care:
The House Democrats have unveiled their health care takeover bill. Responsible as always, they don't see any need to estimate the cost."
The House Democrats have unveiled their health care takeover bill. Responsible as always, they don't see any need to estimate the cost."
The American Spectator : Obama Is No Reagan: The Polish Lesson Ignored in Iran
The American Spectator : Obama Is No Reagan: The Polish Lesson Ignored in Iran:
Barack Obama is no Ronald Reagan. ( No kidding..)
One need look no further than President Obama's cautiously timid response to the demands of freedom from Iranians. Contrast this with Reagan's response to similar demands from Poles in the 1980s and the miserable inadequacy of the Obama foreign policy is thrust into a stark and shameful relief."
Barack Obama is no Ronald Reagan. ( No kidding..)
One need look no further than President Obama's cautiously timid response to the demands of freedom from Iranians. Contrast this with Reagan's response to similar demands from Poles in the 1980s and the miserable inadequacy of the Obama foreign policy is thrust into a stark and shameful relief."
American Thinker Blog: Here's your mandated, massively expensive health insurance plan
Wake UP! Listen - Learn!!! Then as Glenn Beck says "STOP"....(them)....the pen is mightier than the sword!!!
American Thinker Blog: Here's your mandated, massively expensive health insurance plan:
Well, the Democrats have released more details of their health insurance boondoggle and, if anything, it's worse than we could have imagined.
The public option remains. Every citizen will be required to have some kind of approved health insurance. If they don't have it, they will be fined.
Here are some other snippets from an article in the New York Times by Robert Pear and David Hrszenhorn describing the plan:"
American Thinker Blog: Here's your mandated, massively expensive health insurance plan:
Well, the Democrats have released more details of their health insurance boondoggle and, if anything, it's worse than we could have imagined.
The public option remains. Every citizen will be required to have some kind of approved health insurance. If they don't have it, they will be fined.
Here are some other snippets from an article in the New York Times by Robert Pear and David Hrszenhorn describing the plan:"
American Thinker: Obama's Extremism
American Thinker: Obama's Extremism:
It's not easy being a right winger these days; or as most liberals prefer to call us: extremists.
No sooner you fancy you are a welcomed member of society's rich and diverse cultural tapestry then someone goes and compares you to folk who stake out thematic museums for target practice."
It's not easy being a right winger these days; or as most liberals prefer to call us: extremists.
No sooner you fancy you are a welcomed member of society's rich and diverse cultural tapestry then someone goes and compares you to folk who stake out thematic museums for target practice."
American Thinker Blog: A Sign of the Times?
American Thinker Blog: A Sign of the Times?:
Is this the new “justice” for America? A massive armed federal raid in Utah has resulted in two deaths, including the suicide of a popular small town doctor. Those arrested have been accused of stealing American Indian artifacts from federal land.
The Obama administration’s Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar flew to Salt Lake City to proudly announce the raid. But the arrests were conducted in a chilling manner. According to the LA Times:"
Is this the new “justice” for America? A massive armed federal raid in Utah has resulted in two deaths, including the suicide of a popular small town doctor. Those arrested have been accused of stealing American Indian artifacts from federal land.
The Obama administration’s Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar flew to Salt Lake City to proudly announce the raid. But the arrests were conducted in a chilling manner. According to the LA Times:"
American Thinker: Pimp My Ride DC Style
Baby you can drive my car!!!!
American Thinker: Pimp My Ride DC Style:
In a Freudian slip, 'Cash for Clunkers' is the latest Washington brainstorm to goose car sales while striking a fashion pose of being green. 'Pimp my ride' would be more accurate. The legislation, which is passed and awaiting President Obama's signature this next week, offers up to $4,500 in vouchers to purchase a new car if it gets between 2 and 10 mpg more than the old car it replaces."
American Thinker: Pimp My Ride DC Style:
In a Freudian slip, 'Cash for Clunkers' is the latest Washington brainstorm to goose car sales while striking a fashion pose of being green. 'Pimp my ride' would be more accurate. The legislation, which is passed and awaiting President Obama's signature this next week, offers up to $4,500 in vouchers to purchase a new car if it gets between 2 and 10 mpg more than the old car it replaces."
Minn. lawmaker vows not to complete Census - Washington Times
EXCLUSIVE: Minn. lawmaker vows not to complete Census - Washington Times:
Outspoken Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann says she's so worried that information from next year's national census will be abused that she will refuse to fill out anything more than the number of people in her household."
Outspoken Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann says she's so worried that information from next year's national census will be abused that she will refuse to fill out anything more than the number of people in her household."
Is this the death of the dollar? - Telegraph
Is this the death of the dollar? - Telegraph:
Border guards in Chiasso see plenty of smugglers and plenty of false-bottomed suitcases, but no one in the town, which straddles the Italian-Swiss frontier, had ever seen anything like this. Trussed up in front of the police in the train station were two Japanese men, and beside them a suitcase with a booty unlike any other. Concealed at the bottom of the bag were some rather incredible sheets of paper. The documents were apparently dollar-denominated US government bonds with a face value of a staggering $134bn..."
Border guards in Chiasso see plenty of smugglers and plenty of false-bottomed suitcases, but no one in the town, which straddles the Italian-Swiss frontier, had ever seen anything like this. Trussed up in front of the police in the train station were two Japanese men, and beside them a suitcase with a booty unlike any other. Concealed at the bottom of the bag were some rather incredible sheets of paper. The documents were apparently dollar-denominated US government bonds with a face value of a staggering $134bn..."
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