Rahm Emanuel Contradicts Obama’s Clean Hands Claim on “Cornhusker” Kickback:
Hours before his embattled boss gave his first State of the Union address, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel contradicted President Barack Obama’s claim made just two days before that he had nothing to do with the much maligned deal to get the vote of Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Nebraska) for the Senate’s healthcare bill just before Christmas."
Friday, January 29, 2010
U.S. Democrats vow to move ahead on healthcare | Health | Reuters
U.S. Democrats vow to move ahead on healthcare | Health | Reuters:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic congressional leaders said on Thursday they would keep pushing for a stalled healthcare overhaul and would explore all options to pass it, but acknowledged the process would not move quickly."
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic congressional leaders said on Thursday they would keep pushing for a stalled healthcare overhaul and would explore all options to pass it, but acknowledged the process would not move quickly."
Taxpayers pay $101,000 for Pelosi's in-flight 'food, booze'
However, let "We the People" eat cake.....
Taxpayers pay $101,000 for Pelosi's in-flight 'food, booze':
It reads like a dream order for some wild frat party: Maker's Mark whiskey, Courvoisier cognac, Johnny Walker Red scotch, Grey Goose vodka, E&J brandy, Bailey's Irish Cr�me, Bacardi Light rum, Jim Beam whiskey, Beefeater gin, Dewars scotch, Bombay Sapphire gin, Jack Daniels whiskey … and Corona beer.
But that single receipt makes up just part of the more than $101,000 taxpayers paid for 'in-flight services' – including food and liquor, for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trips on Air Force jets over the last two years. That's almost $1,000 per week."
Taxpayers pay $101,000 for Pelosi's in-flight 'food, booze':
It reads like a dream order for some wild frat party: Maker's Mark whiskey, Courvoisier cognac, Johnny Walker Red scotch, Grey Goose vodka, E&J brandy, Bailey's Irish Cr�me, Bacardi Light rum, Jim Beam whiskey, Beefeater gin, Dewars scotch, Bombay Sapphire gin, Jack Daniels whiskey … and Corona beer.
But that single receipt makes up just part of the more than $101,000 taxpayers paid for 'in-flight services' – including food and liquor, for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trips on Air Force jets over the last two years. That's almost $1,000 per week."
Thursday, January 28, 2010
The importance of the American spirit, the perils of ignoring it | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
The importance of the American spirit, the perils of ignoring it | The Daily Caller :
The downward spiral of the Obama-Pelosi agenda is a direct result of either a terrible misreading of the American culture or a complete lack of respect for it. Na�vet�or hubris, the lesson is the same—ignore the American spirit at your own peril.
The American spirit is not a theory or just a patriotic feeling, but the unique asset of the United States—the power to produce, to grow, to overcome and thrive. Whether it is on the battlefields, a Montgomery bus, or in the boardrooms, the American spirit is the innate power gifted to all in this country. It is the anointed weapon bestowed on us all to defend liberty, fight for our livelihood, and to clear the path towards success."
The downward spiral of the Obama-Pelosi agenda is a direct result of either a terrible misreading of the American culture or a complete lack of respect for it. Na�vet�or hubris, the lesson is the same—ignore the American spirit at your own peril.
The American spirit is not a theory or just a patriotic feeling, but the unique asset of the United States—the power to produce, to grow, to overcome and thrive. Whether it is on the battlefields, a Montgomery bus, or in the boardrooms, the American spirit is the innate power gifted to all in this country. It is the anointed weapon bestowed on us all to defend liberty, fight for our livelihood, and to clear the path towards success."
FACT CHECK: Obama and a toothless commission - Yahoo! News
FACT CHECK: Obama and a toothless commission - Yahoo! News:
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama told Americans the bipartisan deficit commission he will appoint won't just be 'one of those Washington gimmicks.' Left unspoken in that assurance was the fact that the commission won't have any teeth.
Obama confronted some tough realities in his State of the Union speech Wednesday night, chief among them that Americans are continuing to lose their health insurance as Congress struggles to pass an overhaul.
Yet some of his ideas for moving ahead skirted the complex political circumstances standing in his way.
A look at some of Obama's claims and how they compare with the facts:"
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama told Americans the bipartisan deficit commission he will appoint won't just be 'one of those Washington gimmicks.' Left unspoken in that assurance was the fact that the commission won't have any teeth.
Obama confronted some tough realities in his State of the Union speech Wednesday night, chief among them that Americans are continuing to lose their health insurance as Congress struggles to pass an overhaul.
Yet some of his ideas for moving ahead skirted the complex political circumstances standing in his way.
A look at some of Obama's claims and how they compare with the facts:"
State of the Union Address - Yahoo! News Photos
They should have done the Huffington Post's "State of the Union Drinking Game"...however...based on the speech...we would have all passed out within the first 15 minutes!
State of the Union Address - Yahoo! News Photos:
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, second from left, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, second from right, listen as President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, in Washington."
State of the Union Address - Yahoo! News Photos:
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, second from left, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, second from right, listen as President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, in Washington."
State of the Union: Barack Obama gets an F for world leadership – Telegraph Blogs
State of the Union: Barack Obama gets an F for world leadership – Telegraph Blogs:
As expected, Barack Obama’s 70 minute State of the Union address focused heavily on the economy and the domestic political agenda. This was hardly surprising in the aftermath of last week’s catastrophic defeat for his party in the Massachusetts special Senate election, where the Republicans scored an historic victory. American voters are turning strongly against the president’s health care reform package as well as his big government vision for the economy, which has contributed to spiraling public debt and mounting unemployment, now standing at over 10 percent."
As expected, Barack Obama’s 70 minute State of the Union address focused heavily on the economy and the domestic political agenda. This was hardly surprising in the aftermath of last week’s catastrophic defeat for his party in the Massachusetts special Senate election, where the Republicans scored an historic victory. American voters are turning strongly against the president’s health care reform package as well as his big government vision for the economy, which has contributed to spiraling public debt and mounting unemployment, now standing at over 10 percent."
Scientists in stolen e-mail scandal hid climate data - Times Online
Scientists in stolen e-mail scandal hid climate data - Times Online:
The university at the centre of the climate change row over stolen e-mails broke the law by refusing to hand over its raw data for public scrutiny.
The University of East Anglia breached the Freedom of Information Act by refusing to comply with requests for data concerning claims by its scientists that man-made emissions were causing global warming."
The university at the centre of the climate change row over stolen e-mails broke the law by refusing to hand over its raw data for public scrutiny.
The University of East Anglia breached the Freedom of Information Act by refusing to comply with requests for data concerning claims by its scientists that man-made emissions were causing global warming."
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Joe Klein to America: You're Stupid
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Joe Klein to America: You're Stupid:
A posting by Time Magazine's Joe Klein caught my eye yesterday. Essentially, he said you're stupid.
Now, Joe knows. Not only did Joe attend an Ivy League school, the University of Pennsylvania — OK, yes, that's probably the trailer park of the Ivy League, but still it is, technically, Ivy League... so it would be like a double-wide trailer — but not only did he attend Penn, he's also a member of the CFR, the Council on Foreign Relations."
A posting by Time Magazine's Joe Klein caught my eye yesterday. Essentially, he said you're stupid.
Now, Joe knows. Not only did Joe attend an Ivy League school, the University of Pennsylvania — OK, yes, that's probably the trailer park of the Ivy League, but still it is, technically, Ivy League... so it would be like a double-wide trailer — but not only did he attend Penn, he's also a member of the CFR, the Council on Foreign Relations."
DickMorris.com
I saw this early today. I'm not surprised, however I am furious...they are STILL going to try and RAM this through! They are going to settle for "anything" just to make it law, then add all the "decorations" later! They think we're not watching....they THINK WE ARE ALL STUPID!!!! I'm also geting the feeling they are going to do an end-around on SCott Brown....veerybody out there spread the word!!! Obamacare is rising from the dead!
DickMorris.com: HEALTHCARE STILL COMING!!!
Highly informed sources on Capitol Hill have revealed to me details of the Democratic plan to sneak Obamacare through Congress, despite collapsing public approval for healthcare “reform” and disintegrating congressional support in the wake of Republican Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts."
DickMorris.com: HEALTHCARE STILL COMING!!!
Highly informed sources on Capitol Hill have revealed to me details of the Democratic plan to sneak Obamacare through Congress, despite collapsing public approval for healthcare “reform” and disintegrating congressional support in the wake of Republican Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts."
OBAMA / DEMOCRATS LOOK AT TAKEOVER OF 401(K) IRA ACCOUNTS TO FINANCE GOVERNMENT - myFOX DFW Community Blog post - KDFW FOX 4 viewer submitted news, photos, video and more.
I thought I saw this the other day when watching the crawl at the bottom of Fox's show.....that Obama was going to "require" all employers to offer retirement accounts of some kind...I literally snapped! What more can he throw on the back of American business? What an oncoming BOON-DOGGLE...however...now we all know why!!!!!!!!
OBAMA / DEMOCRATS LOOK AT TAKEOVER OF 401(K) IRA ACCOUNTS TO FINANCE GOVERNMENT - myFOX.
The Obama administration appears to have come up with a novel way of financing trillion-dollar budget deficits – demanding IRA and 401(k) holders buy trillions of dollars in Treasury bonds.
With the Treasury needing this year to see another $1 trillion in debt to finance the anticipated federal budget deficit, and the Federal Reserve about to discontinue its 2009 program of buying Treasury bonds for the Fed's asset portfolio, the Obama administration is scrambling to find ways to sell government debt without having to raise interest rates."
OBAMA / DEMOCRATS LOOK AT TAKEOVER OF 401(K) IRA ACCOUNTS TO FINANCE GOVERNMENT - myFOX.
The Obama administration appears to have come up with a novel way of financing trillion-dollar budget deficits – demanding IRA and 401(k) holders buy trillions of dollars in Treasury bonds.
With the Treasury needing this year to see another $1 trillion in debt to finance the anticipated federal budget deficit, and the Federal Reserve about to discontinue its 2009 program of buying Treasury bonds for the Fed's asset portfolio, the Obama administration is scrambling to find ways to sell government debt without having to raise interest rates."
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Dopes in Denmark
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Dopes in Denmark:
GLENN: Congress has gone to Denmark, and you got the bill. CBS, there is a, there is a scattered shower of journalism breaking out over at CBS. Have you noticed this? They're taking this on. But I again find myself, even when they're trying to do good, I find myself at odds with CBS."
GLENN: Congress has gone to Denmark, and you got the bill. CBS, there is a, there is a scattered shower of journalism breaking out over at CBS. Have you noticed this? They're taking this on. But I again find myself, even when they're trying to do good, I find myself at odds with CBS."
The American Spectator : Three Smooth Stones
The American Spectator : Three Smooth Stones:
How does David stay on message when he's opposing Goliath? That's the Republicans' double challenge this week. Even though a Republican won the special election in Massachusetts, the Democrats are dominating the news. They are very publicly plotting a comeback after their epic loss, and the president will take center stage on Wednesday night when he gives the State of the Union speech. Where are the headlines for the party of opposition -- which is nominally Republican but which includes millions of Americans who think of themselves as independents?"
How does David stay on message when he's opposing Goliath? That's the Republicans' double challenge this week. Even though a Republican won the special election in Massachusetts, the Democrats are dominating the news. They are very publicly plotting a comeback after their epic loss, and the president will take center stage on Wednesday night when he gives the State of the Union speech. Where are the headlines for the party of opposition -- which is nominally Republican but which includes millions of Americans who think of themselves as independents?"
One Term President
President Obama told Diane Sawyer that "I'd rather be a really good one-term president than a mediocre two-term president."
American Thinker: The Speech Needed to Save the Free World
American Thinker: The Speech Needed to Save the Free World:
Newly minted Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell will be presenting the 'Republican Response' to President Obama's State of the Union address Wednesday evening. Given McDonnell's victory in Virginia, Chris Christie's upset win in New Jersey, and especially Brown's stunning triumph in Massachusetts, it is absolutely critical that McDonnell capture the optimism, energy and momentum these victories have generated by sending exactly the right message."
Newly minted Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell will be presenting the 'Republican Response' to President Obama's State of the Union address Wednesday evening. Given McDonnell's victory in Virginia, Chris Christie's upset win in New Jersey, and especially Brown's stunning triumph in Massachusetts, it is absolutely critical that McDonnell capture the optimism, energy and momentum these victories have generated by sending exactly the right message."
American Thinker: Filibuster Under Fire
American Thinker: Filibuster Under Fire:
Reflecting frustration among the Democrats over their inability to pass a health care reform bill, there has been a clamor on the left for the elimination of the filibuster rule in the Senate.
“God didn’t create the filibuster,” Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) pronounced last week. Paul Krugman, writing in the New York Times, calls the Senate “ominously dysfunctional,” due mainly in Krugman’s eyes to the sixty-vote filibuster rule. Another Times op-ed terms the filibuster “unconstitutional.”"
Reflecting frustration among the Democrats over their inability to pass a health care reform bill, there has been a clamor on the left for the elimination of the filibuster rule in the Senate.
“God didn’t create the filibuster,” Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) pronounced last week. Paul Krugman, writing in the New York Times, calls the Senate “ominously dysfunctional,” due mainly in Krugman’s eyes to the sixty-vote filibuster rule. Another Times op-ed terms the filibuster “unconstitutional.”"
American Thinker: Global Warming and the Science Fair Test
American Thinker: Global Warming and the Science Fair Test:
Hypothesis: If the Nobel Prize-winning IPCC scientists submitted their climate change research as a grade-school science fair project, it would fail miserably.
Of course, my hypothesis rests on some assumptions. The first is that science will continue to be taught in our public schools, since some forward-thinkers at Berkeley High School seem to think that lab science is just for whites."
Hypothesis: If the Nobel Prize-winning IPCC scientists submitted their climate change research as a grade-school science fair project, it would fail miserably.
Of course, my hypothesis rests on some assumptions. The first is that science will continue to be taught in our public schools, since some forward-thinkers at Berkeley High School seem to think that lab science is just for whites."
American Thinker: How Liberals Will Try to Destroy Scott Brown
American Thinker: How Liberals Will Try to Destroy Scott Brown:
Three weeks ago, few had ever heard of Massachusetts State Senator Scott Brown. Now on his way to voting in the Senate, Brown has become a national political sensation. Pulling off the 'Massachusetts Miracle,' Brown is the new poster-boy for a GOP resurgence in 2010. But along with his sudden political fame, he will also be the newest target of liberal vitriol and vengeance. After all, he stole what was rightfully theirs -- the Democrats' absolute hold on Massachusetts' Senate delegation. He'd better be ready, as the liberal character assassins are sharpening their knives and devising strategies to discredit the amateur Senator-elect."
Three weeks ago, few had ever heard of Massachusetts State Senator Scott Brown. Now on his way to voting in the Senate, Brown has become a national political sensation. Pulling off the 'Massachusetts Miracle,' Brown is the new poster-boy for a GOP resurgence in 2010. But along with his sudden political fame, he will also be the newest target of liberal vitriol and vengeance. After all, he stole what was rightfully theirs -- the Democrats' absolute hold on Massachusetts' Senate delegation. He'd better be ready, as the liberal character assassins are sharpening their knives and devising strategies to discredit the amateur Senator-elect."
Monday, January 25, 2010
The American Spectator : Men Are Back
The American Spectator : Men Are Back:
There's lots of reason Scott Brown won Teddy Kennedy's old Senate seat this week -- health care reform, cap-and-trade, the deficit, exasperation with Democratic rule. But there's one other that shouldn't be missed -- he ran as a guy and it's OK to be a regular guy again."
There's lots of reason Scott Brown won Teddy Kennedy's old Senate seat this week -- health care reform, cap-and-trade, the deficit, exasperation with Democratic rule. But there's one other that shouldn't be missed -- he ran as a guy and it's OK to be a regular guy again."
December home sales down nearly 17 percent - Yahoo! Finance
December home sales down nearly 17 percent - Yahoo! Finance:
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sales of previously occupied homes took the largest monthly drop in more than 40 years last month, sinking more dramatically than expected after lawmakers gave buyers additional time to use a tax credit."
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sales of previously occupied homes took the largest monthly drop in more than 40 years last month, sinking more dramatically than expected after lawmakers gave buyers additional time to use a tax credit."
FT.com / Comment / Editorial - Obama erects a Maginot line
FT.com / Comment / Editorial - Obama erects a Maginot line:
The best that can be said for Barack Obama’s latest plan for financial regulation – banning deposit-taking banks from proprietary trading and capping financial groups’ market share of funding – is that it shows he now sees only radical policies can crisis-proof the financial system. But the claim that these ones will increase stability is misguided, if not misleading."
The best that can be said for Barack Obama’s latest plan for financial regulation – banning deposit-taking banks from proprietary trading and capping financial groups’ market share of funding – is that it shows he now sees only radical policies can crisis-proof the financial system. But the claim that these ones will increase stability is misguided, if not misleading."
FT.com / US / Politics & Foreign policy - White House nightmare persists
FT.com / US / Politics & Foreign policy - White House nightmare persists:
At the end of Barack Obama’s worst week since taking power a year ago, the US president’s fortunes look set only to deteriorate over the coming days. Following the shock defeat of the Democratic candidate in Massachusetts on Tuesday, a move that deprived the president of his 60-seat super-majority in the Senate and left his legislative agenda in tatters, Mr Obama has just four days to reboot the system."
At the end of Barack Obama’s worst week since taking power a year ago, the US president’s fortunes look set only to deteriorate over the coming days. Following the shock defeat of the Democratic candidate in Massachusetts on Tuesday, a move that deprived the president of his 60-seat super-majority in the Senate and left his legislative agenda in tatters, Mr Obama has just four days to reboot the system."
Berry: Obama said "big difference" between '10 and '94 is "me" - Glenn Thrush - POLITICO.com
Berry: Obama said "big difference" between '10 and '94 is "me" - Glenn Thrush - POLITICO.com:
Rep. Marion Berry's parting shot, published in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette [no link, subscription only] offers a warning to moderate Democrats and border state moderates — warning of a midterm bloodbath comparable to the 54-seat D-to-R swing in 1994.
But the jaw-dropper is Berry's claim that President Obama personally dismissed any comparison between Democrats now and under Bill Clinton 16 years ago — by saying his personal popularity would bail everybody out."
Rep. Marion Berry's parting shot, published in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette [no link, subscription only] offers a warning to moderate Democrats and border state moderates — warning of a midterm bloodbath comparable to the 54-seat D-to-R swing in 1994.
But the jaw-dropper is Berry's claim that President Obama personally dismissed any comparison between Democrats now and under Bill Clinton 16 years ago — by saying his personal popularity would bail everybody out."
FT.com / Comment / Opinion - Democrats need to learn the blame game
For the rest of human history - everything that goes wrong in our lives will now be blamed on George W. Bush. I had soggy cereal this morning.....I'd like a word with Dick Cheney so I can whine. My car engine light came on....Bush sent it in from Crawford.....The stupidest man alive as the liberals called him.....the smartest man to EVER walk earth if he did HALF of what the liberals accused him of.....there is no longer a devil in religion, folks......just blame GWB for every rotten aspect of your life. Take responsibility for none of it.
FT.com / Comment / Opinion - Democrats need to learn the blame game:
The most exciting spectator sport in American politics is in full swing in Washington following last Tuesday’s once-unthinkable election result. And it is just beginning.
Contrary to what you might think, I am a proud member of the pro finger-pointing caucus. It wasn’t too long ago that my longtime colleague Paul Begala and I urged our friends on the other side of the aisle to engage early and often in the blame game."
FT.com / Comment / Opinion - Democrats need to learn the blame game:
The most exciting spectator sport in American politics is in full swing in Washington following last Tuesday’s once-unthinkable election result. And it is just beginning.
Contrary to what you might think, I am a proud member of the pro finger-pointing caucus. It wasn’t too long ago that my longtime colleague Paul Begala and I urged our friends on the other side of the aisle to engage early and often in the blame game."
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