Still Government Motors - Forbes.com:
GM CEO Ed Whitacre announced in a Wall Street Journalcolumn Wednesday that his company has paid back its government bailout loan 'in full, with interest, years ahead of schedule.' He is even running TV ads on all major networks to that effect--a needless expense given that a credulous media is only too happy to parrot his claims for free. Detroit Free Press' Mike Thompson, for example, advises bailout proponents to start 'warming up their vocal chords' to jeer their opponents with chants of 'I told you so.'"
Saturday, May 01, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
The HR 2499 Trojan Horse
Congress is at it again!
Now they are trying to sneak in a vote that would put Puerto Rico on the path to statehood. The only trouble is, they haven't exactly told US about it (sound familiar??).
Would you please call the U.S. Representatives today and ask them to vote no on H.R. 2499? This is a trojan horse, middle of the night kind of bill that you may not have heard about yet. The Left is trying to label anyone who votes against this bill as a racist, so all representatives must be called!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Oprah Winfrey Deal With Procter and Gamble May Rock Old Advertising Business Model - ABC News
SO when is Obama gonna tell his Pal Oprah that's she's "made enough".....?
Oprah Winfrey Deal With Procter and Gamble May Rock Old Advertising Business Model - ABC News: "The Oprah Winfrey Network, the 50/50 joint venture between Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Inc. and Discovery Communications, announced last week it had secured a significant commitment from Procter & Gamble, the world's largest advertiser."
Oprah Winfrey Deal With Procter and Gamble May Rock Old Advertising Business Model - ABC News: "The Oprah Winfrey Network, the 50/50 joint venture between Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Inc. and Discovery Communications, announced last week it had secured a significant commitment from Procter & Gamble, the world's largest advertiser."
'Crackpot' Republicans Behind 'Lunatic Magnet' Arizona's 'Crackpot' Immigration Law
I wonder how he really feels?
'Crackpot' Republicans Behind 'Lunatic Magnet' Arizona's 'Crackpot' Immigration Law:
Timothy Egan, liberal reporter turned liberal nytimes.com columnist, is the latest former reporter to weigh in on Arizona's anti-immigration law, “Desert Derangement Syndrome.”
It would be hard to top former Supreme Court reporter Linda Greenhouse's hysterical (and inaccurate) conflation, in her Tuesday print-edition column, of Arizona's stricter enforcement of immigration laws with a Nazi police state, but Egan gets in his share of insults, some of them repeated from comedian Stewart, the “Mark Twain of our day.”"
'Crackpot' Republicans Behind 'Lunatic Magnet' Arizona's 'Crackpot' Immigration Law:
Timothy Egan, liberal reporter turned liberal nytimes.com columnist, is the latest former reporter to weigh in on Arizona's anti-immigration law, “Desert Derangement Syndrome.”
It would be hard to top former Supreme Court reporter Linda Greenhouse's hysterical (and inaccurate) conflation, in her Tuesday print-edition column, of Arizona's stricter enforcement of immigration laws with a Nazi police state, but Egan gets in his share of insults, some of them repeated from comedian Stewart, the “Mark Twain of our day.”"
My Way News - Illegal immigrants plan to leave over Ariz. law
GOOD! This is bad how????
My Way News - Illegal immigrants plan to leave over Ariz. law:
PHOENIX (AP) - Many of the cars that once stopped in the Home Depot parking lot to pick up day laborers to hang drywall or do landscaping now just drive on by.
Arizona's sweeping immigration bill allows police to arrest illegal immigrant day laborers seeking work on the street or anyone trying to hire them. It won't take effect until summer but it is already having an effect on the state's underground economy.
'Nobody wants to pick us up,' Julio Loyola Diaz says in Spanish as he and dozens of other men wait under the shade of palo verde trees and lean against a low brick wall outside the east Phoenix home improvement store."
My Way News - Illegal immigrants plan to leave over Ariz. law:
PHOENIX (AP) - Many of the cars that once stopped in the Home Depot parking lot to pick up day laborers to hang drywall or do landscaping now just drive on by.
Arizona's sweeping immigration bill allows police to arrest illegal immigrant day laborers seeking work on the street or anyone trying to hire them. It won't take effect until summer but it is already having an effect on the state's underground economy.
'Nobody wants to pick us up,' Julio Loyola Diaz says in Spanish as he and dozens of other men wait under the shade of palo verde trees and lean against a low brick wall outside the east Phoenix home improvement store."
Barney Frank Hypocrisy Hits New Record After Saying Republicans Ought To Be Embarrassed About Fannie And Freddie | zero hedge
Barney Frank Hypocrisy Hits New Record After Saying Republicans Ought To Be Embarrassed About Fannie And Freddie | zero hedge:
The Mass legislator totally loses it after penning yet another angry letter (he is good at that; being unconflicted and actually passing sensible and Wall Street influence-free laws, not so much) in which he says that the $6 trillion extra toxic debt on the US Treasury's books from the GSEs (which the democrats refuse to recognize) is really the republicans' fault. The fact that Barney was instrumental to creating the parabolic phase of the housing bubble with his idiotic statements in 2005 that there is 'no bubble', and that his commission currently refuses to deal with issues such as the GSEs and a repeat of the housing bubble is completely absent from his letter."
The Mass legislator totally loses it after penning yet another angry letter (he is good at that; being unconflicted and actually passing sensible and Wall Street influence-free laws, not so much) in which he says that the $6 trillion extra toxic debt on the US Treasury's books from the GSEs (which the democrats refuse to recognize) is really the republicans' fault. The fact that Barney was instrumental to creating the parabolic phase of the housing bubble with his idiotic statements in 2005 that there is 'no bubble', and that his commission currently refuses to deal with issues such as the GSEs and a repeat of the housing bubble is completely absent from his letter."
The American Spectator : Rush Was Right(er)
The American Spectator : Rush Was Right(er):
The spectacle of Goldman Sachs being hammered for 'unbridled greed' by the United States Senate on Tuesday was good for a horse laugh. Those headless horsemen who spend untold trillions without reins are missing a bit more than just a bridle. And crass insouciant hubristic callous indifference trumps greed on my list of deadly sins any day of the week."
The spectacle of Goldman Sachs being hammered for 'unbridled greed' by the United States Senate on Tuesday was good for a horse laugh. Those headless horsemen who spend untold trillions without reins are missing a bit more than just a bridle. And crass insouciant hubristic callous indifference trumps greed on my list of deadly sins any day of the week."
H.R. 2499’s opponents’ plan for Puerto Rico is nonviable - TheHill.com
H.R. 2499’s opponents’ plan for Puerto Rico is nonviable - TheHill.com:
Legislation is moving through the House that would provide a congressionally sanctioned process for consulting Puerto Ricans regarding their preferences as to the territory’s political status. In a recent letter to the editor (“Puerto Rico’s statehood party plots sham vote via H.R. 2499,” Nov. 6), a critic from the islands’ minority, commonwealth party made misleading claims about what this bill would and wouldn’t do."
Legislation is moving through the House that would provide a congressionally sanctioned process for consulting Puerto Ricans regarding their preferences as to the territory’s political status. In a recent letter to the editor (“Puerto Rico’s statehood party plots sham vote via H.R. 2499,” Nov. 6), a critic from the islands’ minority, commonwealth party made misleading claims about what this bill would and wouldn’t do."
Costly IRS Mandate Slipped into Health Bill | Cato @ Liberty
Surprise...surprise...surprise......$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Costly IRS Mandate Slipped into Health Bill | Cato @ Liberty:
Most people know about the individual mandate in the new health care bill, but the bill contained another mandate that could be far more costly.
A few wording changes to the tax code’s section 6041 regarding 1099 reporting were slipped into the 2000-page health legislation. The changes will force millions of businesses to issue hundreds of millions, perhaps billions, of additional IRS Form 1099s every year. It appears to be a costly, anti-business nightmare.
Under current law, businesses are required to issue 1099s in a limited set of situations, such as when paying outside consultants. The health care bill includes a vast expansion in this information reporting requirement in an attempt to raise revenue for an increasingly rapacious Congress."
Costly IRS Mandate Slipped into Health Bill | Cato @ Liberty:
Most people know about the individual mandate in the new health care bill, but the bill contained another mandate that could be far more costly.
A few wording changes to the tax code’s section 6041 regarding 1099 reporting were slipped into the 2000-page health legislation. The changes will force millions of businesses to issue hundreds of millions, perhaps billions, of additional IRS Form 1099s every year. It appears to be a costly, anti-business nightmare.
Under current law, businesses are required to issue 1099s in a limited set of situations, such as when paying outside consultants. The health care bill includes a vast expansion in this information reporting requirement in an attempt to raise revenue for an increasingly rapacious Congress."
What Are the Democrats Smoking? Now a Value-Added Tax - HUMAN EVENTS
What are they smoking?...I think they make these weird decisions dead sober....which is more frightening!
What Are the Democrats Smoking? Now a Value-Added Tax - HUMAN EVENTS:
Remember, I'm just a political analyst and pollster. Perhaps President Obama and the Democratic leadership in Congress know more than the rest of us. But with a new poll out showing the president with his lowest approval rating since taking office, the last thing I would advise him, were he to ask, would be to even hint at his potential receptivity to a 'value-added tax.' Especially with elections just around the corner."
What Are the Democrats Smoking? Now a Value-Added Tax - HUMAN EVENTS:
Remember, I'm just a political analyst and pollster. Perhaps President Obama and the Democratic leadership in Congress know more than the rest of us. But with a new poll out showing the president with his lowest approval rating since taking office, the last thing I would advise him, were he to ask, would be to even hint at his potential receptivity to a 'value-added tax.' Especially with elections just around the corner."
Voters Do Not Want the VAT - HUMAN EVENTS
The problem with the VAT is that you KNOW it will be a pile-on....not a replacement. They say "it's the only way to solve our financial crisis.....do your fair share"....ACK!
Voters Do Not Want the VAT - HUMAN EVENTS:
As the Obama Administration continues to float the possibility of enacting a Value Added Tax (VAT) as a solution to the growing deficit problem, polls show that such a national sales tax is widely unpopular with the American people.
According to a Rasmussen poll, 60% of likely voters are against a VAT if it is simply a way to raise revenue for the government, with only 20% favoring a VAT to raise money for Uncle Sam."
Voters Do Not Want the VAT - HUMAN EVENTS:
As the Obama Administration continues to float the possibility of enacting a Value Added Tax (VAT) as a solution to the growing deficit problem, polls show that such a national sales tax is widely unpopular with the American people.
According to a Rasmussen poll, 60% of likely voters are against a VAT if it is simply a way to raise revenue for the government, with only 20% favoring a VAT to raise money for Uncle Sam."
Freedom's Lighthouse: Mark Levin Hammers Obama for his "I Do Think at Some Point You've Made Enough Money" Comment - Video 4/28/10
Freedom's Lighthouse: Mark Levin Hammers Obama for his "I Do Think at Some Point You've Made Enough Money" Comment - Video 4/28/10:
Here is audio of 'The Great One' - Mark Levin - hammering President Obama for his comment in Illinois yesterday, when he said, 'I do think at some point you've made enough money.' Obama was talking about Wall Street.
Levin said the comment reveals that Obama truly 'despises the private sector generally, and he's at war with it.'"
Here is audio of 'The Great One' - Mark Levin - hammering President Obama for his comment in Illinois yesterday, when he said, 'I do think at some point you've made enough money.' Obama was talking about Wall Street.
Levin said the comment reveals that Obama truly 'despises the private sector generally, and he's at war with it.'"
American Thinker Blog: DC vs. America on taxes
American Thinker Blog: DC vs. America on taxes:
Like all his other promises, President Obama's no tax increase pledge to those making less than $250,000 is going out the window.
Whether or not Congress passes a Value Added Tax (VAT) or finds other ways to raise revenue, the middle class is about to be socked in the teeth with tax increase that will give the lie to the president's populist promise to raise taxes only on 'the rich.'"
Like all his other promises, President Obama's no tax increase pledge to those making less than $250,000 is going out the window.
Whether or not Congress passes a Value Added Tax (VAT) or finds other ways to raise revenue, the middle class is about to be socked in the teeth with tax increase that will give the lie to the president's populist promise to raise taxes only on 'the rich.'"
American Thinker: 'Sedition' Is Constitutional
American Thinker: 'Sedition' Is Constitutional:
For the past year, the Obama administration, unable to win arguments based on facts and merit, has been moving to criminalize the political opposition in an effort to artificially control the debate. First, the DHS published reports classifying conservative viewpoints as terroristic. Then hate crimes legislation was introduced to squash religious speech regarding sexual deviancy. And finally, Regulatory Czar Cass Sunstein claimed the power to ban 'falsehoods,' an infraction Sunstein in his infinite nonpartisan wisdom would define and determine."
For the past year, the Obama administration, unable to win arguments based on facts and merit, has been moving to criminalize the political opposition in an effort to artificially control the debate. First, the DHS published reports classifying conservative viewpoints as terroristic. Then hate crimes legislation was introduced to squash religious speech regarding sexual deviancy. And finally, Regulatory Czar Cass Sunstein claimed the power to ban 'falsehoods,' an infraction Sunstein in his infinite nonpartisan wisdom would define and determine."
American Thinker: The Climategate Investigation
American Thinker: The Climategate Investigation:
Last month, while the American media were distracted by the health care vote in Congress, the British Parliament published the results of its investigation into East Anglia University's Climate Research Unit (CRU) that has been at the center of the anthropogenic global warming (AGW) controversy. It seems that many were hoping that no one would read this report, at least not beyond the milquetoast executive summary"
Last month, while the American media were distracted by the health care vote in Congress, the British Parliament published the results of its investigation into East Anglia University's Climate Research Unit (CRU) that has been at the center of the anthropogenic global warming (AGW) controversy. It seems that many were hoping that no one would read this report, at least not beyond the milquetoast executive summary"
EPA Staffers Were Forced to Ignore Science | NewsReal Blog
EPA Staffers Were Forced to Ignore Science | NewsReal Blog:
Environmental Protection Agency staffers have been forced to ignore relevant science, have lacked key monitoring data on human health and environmental impacts, and have worked without crucial information needed to protect the public, according to the preliminary findings of a scientific advisory board."
Environmental Protection Agency staffers have been forced to ignore relevant science, have lacked key monitoring data on human health and environmental impacts, and have worked without crucial information needed to protect the public, according to the preliminary findings of a scientific advisory board."
Arizona Gets Tough | FrontPage Magazine
Arizona Gets Tough | FrontPage Magazine:
Racist! Nativist! Profiler! Xenophobe!
Write or say anything about illegal immigration, and one should expect to be called all of that and more—even if a strong supporter of legal immigration. Illegal alien becomes undocumented worker. Anti-immigrant replaces anti-illegal-immigration. “Comprehensive” is a euphemism for amnesty. Triangulation abounds. A fiery op-ed grandstands and deplores the Arizona law, but offers no guidance about illegal immigration — and blames the employer for doing something that the ethnic lobby in fact welcomes."
Racist! Nativist! Profiler! Xenophobe!
Write or say anything about illegal immigration, and one should expect to be called all of that and more—even if a strong supporter of legal immigration. Illegal alien becomes undocumented worker. Anti-immigrant replaces anti-illegal-immigration. “Comprehensive” is a euphemism for amnesty. Triangulation abounds. A fiery op-ed grandstands and deplores the Arizona law, but offers no guidance about illegal immigration — and blames the employer for doing something that the ethnic lobby in fact welcomes."
Obama plan blows secret kisses to Wall Street | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Obama plan blows secret kisses to Wall Street | The Daily Caller :
Somebody spilled the beans Tuesday, telling the truth about the financial reform bill being debated in Congress. But most media ignored it.
Rather than being the targets of this bill, Wall Street financiers will be rewarded by it. The chairman of Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein, told a Senate subcommittee, “The biggest beneficiary of reform is Wall Street itself.”"
Somebody spilled the beans Tuesday, telling the truth about the financial reform bill being debated in Congress. But most media ignored it.
Rather than being the targets of this bill, Wall Street financiers will be rewarded by it. The chairman of Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfein, told a Senate subcommittee, “The biggest beneficiary of reform is Wall Street itself.”"
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: The 51st State?
Glenn Beck: The 51st State?:
GLENN: I'm going to put a congressman on the phone with us in just a second, but I want to explain, I want to explain a little bit of something about what you're going to hear. I want you to understand that now in Washington we can't talk about principles and more. We can't talk about anything that is real anymore. All we talk about, when you talk about anything that's happening in Washington, you must frame it in, 'This is only about politics and the future power for any given group of people.' That's really all it is."
GLENN: I'm going to put a congressman on the phone with us in just a second, but I want to explain, I want to explain a little bit of something about what you're going to hear. I want you to understand that now in Washington we can't talk about principles and more. We can't talk about anything that is real anymore. All we talk about, when you talk about anything that's happening in Washington, you must frame it in, 'This is only about politics and the future power for any given group of people.' That's really all it is."
American Thinker: A Stranger in Our Midst
American Thinker: A Stranger in Our Midst:
As the Obama administration enters its second year, I -- and undoubtedly millions of others -- have struggled to develop a shorthand term that captures our emotional unease. Defining this discomfort is tricky. I reject nearly the entire Obama agenda, but the term 'being opposed' lacks an emotional punch. Nor do terms like 'worried' or 'anxious' apply. I was more worried about America's future during the Johnson or Carter years, so it's not that dictionary, either. Nor, for that matter, is this about backroom odious deal-making and pork, which are endemic in American politics."
As the Obama administration enters its second year, I -- and undoubtedly millions of others -- have struggled to develop a shorthand term that captures our emotional unease. Defining this discomfort is tricky. I reject nearly the entire Obama agenda, but the term 'being opposed' lacks an emotional punch. Nor do terms like 'worried' or 'anxious' apply. I was more worried about America's future during the Johnson or Carter years, so it's not that dictionary, either. Nor, for that matter, is this about backroom odious deal-making and pork, which are endemic in American politics."
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Is Arizona's new immigration law unconstitutional? - Yahoo! News
OK...I have to produce my Driver's License like once a day. Even when I travel in the US, I carry my Passport after 9/11...I have about 4 different types of ID...required. Now it's racist to ask someone here "ILLEGALLY". We're going to have to carry Health Insurance Cards once Obamacare is instituted...mandated by Federal law and totally unconstitutional...but WE HAVE TO!?!?!?!?!?!
Is Arizona's new immigration law unconstitutional? - Yahoo! News:
Washington – As the Obama administration considers a potential legal challenge to Arizona’s tough new immigration law, a professor who helped draft the bill is defending the state measure as supportive of existing federal statutes.
“I think the critics who are claiming the bill will not withstand legal challenge need to read the bill,” said Kris Kobach, a law professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
“The bill will withstand any preemptive challenge,” he said, because it reinforces existing federal immigration laws and creates no new immigration crimes."
Is Arizona's new immigration law unconstitutional? - Yahoo! News:
Washington – As the Obama administration considers a potential legal challenge to Arizona’s tough new immigration law, a professor who helped draft the bill is defending the state measure as supportive of existing federal statutes.
“I think the critics who are claiming the bill will not withstand legal challenge need to read the bill,” said Kris Kobach, a law professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
“The bill will withstand any preemptive challenge,” he said, because it reinforces existing federal immigration laws and creates no new immigration crimes."
Bernanke says prompt action needed on deficit - Yahoo! News
WARNING! Never let a good crisis go to waste! Here it comes....each day the drum beat gets louder and harder.....
Bernanke says prompt action needed on deficit - Yahoo! News:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Tuesday the country's budget deficit is on an unsustainable path and requires near-term action from policymakers to avoid dangerous outcomes.
Though he offered no concrete proposals for fiscal reform, Bernanke flagged the rising cost of healthcare and social security programs as key hurdles in refreshing his warnings on the United States' growing debt burden."
Bernanke says prompt action needed on deficit - Yahoo! News:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Tuesday the country's budget deficit is on an unsustainable path and requires near-term action from policymakers to avoid dangerous outcomes.
Though he offered no concrete proposals for fiscal reform, Bernanke flagged the rising cost of healthcare and social security programs as key hurdles in refreshing his warnings on the United States' growing debt burden."
UPDATE 1-W.House's Orszag warns of dangers of huge deficits | Reuters
UPDATE 1-W.House's Orszag warns of dangers of huge deficits | Reuters:
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top budget adviser, Peter Orszag, said on Tuesday that the U.S. government must significantly alter its policies in order to tackle a growing mountain of debt.
Orszag warned that huge deficits could cause the market to lose confidence in a government's creditworthiness."
WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's top budget adviser, Peter Orszag, said on Tuesday that the U.S. government must significantly alter its policies in order to tackle a growing mountain of debt.
Orszag warned that huge deficits could cause the market to lose confidence in a government's creditworthiness."
Harry Reid: Republican party's filibuster 'anti-American' - Manu Raju - POLITICO.com
Now, the Arena of Ideas is defined as Anti-American....LOVE these guys.....
Harry Reid: Republican party's filibuster 'anti-American' - Manu Raju - POLITICO.com:
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) accused Republicans of being “anti-American” by demanding changes to a Wall Street regulation bill before it's debated openly on the Senate floor."
Harry Reid: Republican party's filibuster 'anti-American' - Manu Raju - POLITICO.com:
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) accused Republicans of being “anti-American” by demanding changes to a Wall Street regulation bill before it's debated openly on the Senate floor."
Rep Wants AZ Immigration Law in Texas | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
Rep Wants AZ Immigration Law in Texas | NBC Dallas-Fort Worth:
A Republican Texas lawmaker plans to introduce a tough immigration measure similar to the new law in Arizona, a move state Democrats say would be a mistake.
Rep. Debbie Riddle of Tomball said she will push for the law in the January legislative session, according to Wednesday's editions of the San Antonio Express-News and Houston Chronicle.
'The first priority for any elected official is to make sure that the safety and security of Texans is well-established,' said Riddle, who introduced a similar measure in 2009 that didn't get out of committee. 'If our federal government did their job, then Arizona wouldn't have to take this action, and neither would Texas.'"
A Republican Texas lawmaker plans to introduce a tough immigration measure similar to the new law in Arizona, a move state Democrats say would be a mistake.
Rep. Debbie Riddle of Tomball said she will push for the law in the January legislative session, according to Wednesday's editions of the San Antonio Express-News and Houston Chronicle.
'The first priority for any elected official is to make sure that the safety and security of Texans is well-established,' said Riddle, who introduced a similar measure in 2009 that didn't get out of committee. 'If our federal government did their job, then Arizona wouldn't have to take this action, and neither would Texas.'"
Michelle Malkin
Michelle Malkin: How Mexico treats illegal aliens....
“Having traveled into Mexico last year to various cities on the Baja Peninsula, a distance of more than 1,000 miles round-trip, we were stopped more than 20 times at various checkpoints. At most of those stops, we were told to exit the vehicle and we were subjected to rigorous inspections. Where does Mexican President Felipe Calder�n get off with his hypocritical outrage at our Senate Bill 1070?”"
“Having traveled into Mexico last year to various cities on the Baja Peninsula, a distance of more than 1,000 miles round-trip, we were stopped more than 20 times at various checkpoints. At most of those stops, we were told to exit the vehicle and we were subjected to rigorous inspections. Where does Mexican President Felipe Calder�n get off with his hypocritical outrage at our Senate Bill 1070?”"
GOP circulates alternative regulatory plan
When does Chris Dodd go away? Not soon enough! Come on November!
GOP circulates alternative regulatory plan:
The top Republican on the Senate Banking committee, Sen. Richard Shelby, says the biggest sticking point with Democrats centers on consumer protections. Shelby said Democrats should seek to meet Republicans half way.
But the Banking Committee chairman, Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd, is adamant that he will not make changes to consumer protections in his bill."
GOP circulates alternative regulatory plan:
The top Republican on the Senate Banking committee, Sen. Richard Shelby, says the biggest sticking point with Democrats centers on consumer protections. Shelby said Democrats should seek to meet Republicans half way.
But the Banking Committee chairman, Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd, is adamant that he will not make changes to consumer protections in his bill."
Kerry: Action on climate bill remains likely
Will SOMEBODY please bitch slap Lindsey Graham to WAKE HIM UP!?!?! Nothing with John Kerry's approval can be good for ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!! McCain, Graham......Jeez..........
Kerry: Action on climate bill remains likely:
Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts says Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and others are discussing how to revive the climate bill.
Kerry postponed the bill Saturday after Graham threatened to withhold support if Reid pushes ahead first with an immigration bill."
Kerry: Action on climate bill remains likely:
Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts says Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and others are discussing how to revive the climate bill.
Kerry postponed the bill Saturday after Graham threatened to withhold support if Reid pushes ahead first with an immigration bill."
Obama’s irresponsible stance on Arizona’s immigration bill | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Obama’s irresponsible stance on Arizona’s immigration bill | The Daily Caller:
I had a horrible nightmare last night that America was being run by a far-left ideologue that was spending our money like it grew on trees, cowering before dictators, and promoting government dependency while self-sufficiency and personal responsibility went by the wayside. Oh wait, never mind."
I had a horrible nightmare last night that America was being run by a far-left ideologue that was spending our money like it grew on trees, cowering before dictators, and promoting government dependency while self-sufficiency and personal responsibility went by the wayside. Oh wait, never mind."
Tax increases and spending cuts both promised by President Obama’s fiscal commission | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
All this is is political "cover" for Obama. You watch - in December, when they report ( how clever the timing is ) they will recommend all kinds of tax increases and Obama will say - It wasn't me, I kept my promise - it was THEM.....
Tax increases and spending cuts both promised by President Obama’s fiscal commission | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment:
“The pig has died.”
In such memorable fashion (and no, it wasn’t a reference to “Lord of the Flies”), former Sen. Alan Simpson Tuesday kicked off the U.S. government’s effort to keep itself from drowning in debt.
Simpson’s point was that America is running out of money. Simpson, one of two co-chairs of President Obama’s fiscal commission, told the 17 other members that during his career in the Senate, his constituents often told him to “bring home the bacon.”"
Tax increases and spending cuts both promised by President Obama’s fiscal commission | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment:
“The pig has died.”
In such memorable fashion (and no, it wasn’t a reference to “Lord of the Flies”), former Sen. Alan Simpson Tuesday kicked off the U.S. government’s effort to keep itself from drowning in debt.
Simpson’s point was that America is running out of money. Simpson, one of two co-chairs of President Obama’s fiscal commission, told the 17 other members that during his career in the Senate, his constituents often told him to “bring home the bacon.”"
Climate scientist, heated up over satirical video, threatens lawsuit | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Climate scientist, heated up over satirical video, threatens lawsuit | The Daily Caller:
The Penn State climate professor who has silently endured investigations, hostile questioning, legislative probes and attacks by colleagues has finally spoken out. He says he’ll sue the makers of a satirical video that’s a hit on You Tube.
Their response: Bring it on."
The Penn State climate professor who has silently endured investigations, hostile questioning, legislative probes and attacks by colleagues has finally spoken out. He says he’ll sue the makers of a satirical video that’s a hit on You Tube.
Their response: Bring it on."
Kennedy’s vodka-fueled bar trip | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Kennedy’s vodka-fueled bar trip | The Daily Caller:
Rep. Patrick Kennedy was spotted doing vodka shots last week at a Capitol Hill bar just hours after he spoke about his history of substance abuse at a charity event.
An HOH tipster and a pal were sitting at the bar at the Capitol Lounge around 11 p.m. on Tuesday when the Rhode Island Democrat walked in and took a seat between the pair. The tipster’s friend asked the Congressman what he was drinking, and when Kennedy replied vodka, the group ordered vodka shots, the tipster tells us."
Rep. Patrick Kennedy was spotted doing vodka shots last week at a Capitol Hill bar just hours after he spoke about his history of substance abuse at a charity event.
An HOH tipster and a pal were sitting at the bar at the Capitol Lounge around 11 p.m. on Tuesday when the Rhode Island Democrat walked in and took a seat between the pair. The tipster’s friend asked the Congressman what he was drinking, and when Kennedy replied vodka, the group ordered vodka shots, the tipster tells us."
Administration only partially complies with Ft. Hood subpoenas - TheHill.com
Administration only partially complies with Ft. Hood subpoenas - TheHill.com:
The Obama administration has only partially complied with congressional subpoenas for information on the deadly November shootings at Fort Hood, Texas.
The failure by the Defense and Justice departments to turn over all the requested documentation — which they say they do not intend to do — is not likely to ease the growing tension between some key senators and the Obama administration over the incident at the Army base on Nov. 5, 2009."
The Obama administration has only partially complied with congressional subpoenas for information on the deadly November shootings at Fort Hood, Texas.
The failure by the Defense and Justice departments to turn over all the requested documentation — which they say they do not intend to do — is not likely to ease the growing tension between some key senators and the Obama administration over the incident at the Army base on Nov. 5, 2009."
Damning Report and Damnable Liars: Dems Bury Health Care Cost Report | NewsReal Blog
Gee...ya think? A Government Program that costs more than projections...I think we call that a standing headline?! Hiding the truth from "We the People"...HA! You all think we're soooooooo stupid....we'll see.....
Damning Report and Damnable Liars: Dems Bury Health Care Cost Report | NewsReal Blog:
The economic report released last week by Health and Human Services, which indicated that President Barack Obama’s health care “reform” law would actually increase the cost of health care and impose higher costs on consumers, had been submitted to the office of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius more than a week before the Congressional votes on the bill, according to career HHS sources, who added that Sebelius’s staff refused to review the document before the vote was taken.
“The reason we were given was that they did not want to influence the vote,” says an HHS source. “Which is actually the point of having a review like this, you would think.”"
Damning Report and Damnable Liars: Dems Bury Health Care Cost Report | NewsReal Blog:
The economic report released last week by Health and Human Services, which indicated that President Barack Obama’s health care “reform” law would actually increase the cost of health care and impose higher costs on consumers, had been submitted to the office of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius more than a week before the Congressional votes on the bill, according to career HHS sources, who added that Sebelius’s staff refused to review the document before the vote was taken.
“The reason we were given was that they did not want to influence the vote,” says an HHS source. “Which is actually the point of having a review like this, you would think.”"
History as Indictment | FrontPage Magazine
History as Indictment | FrontPage Magazine:
Many years ago, I was surprised to receive a letter from an old friend, saying that she had been told that I refused to see campus visitors from Africa.
At the time, I was so bogged down with work that I had agreed to see only one visitor to the Stanford campus— and it so happens that he was from Africa. He just happened to come along when I had a little breathing room from the work I was doing in my office.
I pointed out to my friend that whoever said what she heard might just as well have said that I refused to go sky-diving with blacks— which was true, because I refused to go sky-diving with anybody, whether black, white, Asian or whatever."
Many years ago, I was surprised to receive a letter from an old friend, saying that she had been told that I refused to see campus visitors from Africa.
At the time, I was so bogged down with work that I had agreed to see only one visitor to the Stanford campus— and it so happens that he was from Africa. He just happened to come along when I had a little breathing room from the work I was doing in my office.
I pointed out to my friend that whoever said what she heard might just as well have said that I refused to go sky-diving with blacks— which was true, because I refused to go sky-diving with anybody, whether black, white, Asian or whatever."
City Insider : City workers banned from official travel to Arizona
And this is a loss for AZ how?
City Insider : City workers banned from official travel to Arizona:
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced today a moratorium on official city travel to Arizona after the state enacted a controversial new immigration law that directs local police to arrest those suspected of being in the country illegally.
The ban on city employee travel to Arizona takes effect immediately, although there are some exceptions, including for law enforcement officials investigating a crime, officials said. It's unclear how many planned trips by city workers will be curtailed."
City Insider : City workers banned from official travel to Arizona:
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced today a moratorium on official city travel to Arizona after the state enacted a controversial new immigration law that directs local police to arrest those suspected of being in the country illegally.
The ban on city employee travel to Arizona takes effect immediately, although there are some exceptions, including for law enforcement officials investigating a crime, officials said. It's unclear how many planned trips by city workers will be curtailed."
RealClearPolitics - Video - Obama Town Hall Stacked With Supporters: Man Behind Him Wears Obama "Community Organizer" Shirt
The man knows how to campaign. To bad he doesn't know how to do the job he campaigned FOR!
RealClearPolitics - Video - Obama Town Hall Stacked With Supporters: Man Behind Him Wears Obama "Community Organizer" Shirt:
Obama Town Hall Stacked With Supporters: Man Behind Him Wears Obama 'Community Organizer' Shirt"
RealClearPolitics - Video - Obama Town Hall Stacked With Supporters: Man Behind Him Wears Obama "Community Organizer" Shirt:
Obama Town Hall Stacked With Supporters: Man Behind Him Wears Obama 'Community Organizer' Shirt"
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
The GOP and the Politics of Financial Reform :: Karl Rove
The GOP and the Politics of Financial Reform :: Karl Rove:
This is a season of discontent for congressional Democrats. This week's Pew Poll holds plenty of bad news for them. Congress's favorability ratings stand at 25%, the lowest in the poll's nearly three decade-long history. The Pew Poll also found that the more upset independents are about the current state of politics, the more likely they are to throw out the Democrats. The independents that are most upset favor Republicans 66% to 13%.
All of this explains why Democrats hope Sen. Chris Dodd's proposed financial reform legislation will put some distance between them and the Obama administration's reckless spending policies over the past year. They believe that by overhauling the rules Wall Street lives by, they can redirect populist anger away from them and toward the financial sector. But voters are smart enough to see through the ploy."
This is a season of discontent for congressional Democrats. This week's Pew Poll holds plenty of bad news for them. Congress's favorability ratings stand at 25%, the lowest in the poll's nearly three decade-long history. The Pew Poll also found that the more upset independents are about the current state of politics, the more likely they are to throw out the Democrats. The independents that are most upset favor Republicans 66% to 13%.
All of this explains why Democrats hope Sen. Chris Dodd's proposed financial reform legislation will put some distance between them and the Obama administration's reckless spending policies over the past year. They believe that by overhauling the rules Wall Street lives by, they can redirect populist anger away from them and toward the financial sector. But voters are smart enough to see through the ploy."
American Thinker Blog: Remember November
American Thinker Blog: Remember November:
Well, the Republican Governors Association certainly does remember Novembers past and is working on the November in the immediate future - November 2010. Under the guiding hand of Karl Rove, they have launched Remember November for the next midterm Congressional elections.
Remember November so that we can return America to its founding principles of freedom, personal responsibility and economic liberty. We Remember November so we, our children, and grandchildren can live with the freedoms our founding fathers intended."
Well, the Republican Governors Association certainly does remember Novembers past and is working on the November in the immediate future - November 2010. Under the guiding hand of Karl Rove, they have launched Remember November for the next midterm Congressional elections.
Remember November so that we can return America to its founding principles of freedom, personal responsibility and economic liberty. We Remember November so we, our children, and grandchildren can live with the freedoms our founding fathers intended."
What the Founder of the Coffee Party Wants - Newsweek.com
What the Founder of the Coffee Party Wants - Newsweek.com:
When Annabel Park imagined what it would be like to head a new national political movement, here is what she had in mind: a coming together of engaged, intelligent citizens who had tired of the angry rhetoric and accusations of the Tea Partiers; Americans of all political persuasions joining in a spirit of equanimity to discuss the nation's problems, and maybe even share a laugh. It was this beautiful vision that danced in Park's head on a recent Saturday as she made her way to Busboys and Poets, a cafe in Washington, D.C., for one of nearly 500 Coffee Party meetings taking place nationwide that day. She knew the house would be full—word had spread quickly on the group's swelling Facebook page. Park, a documentary filmmaker, was especially pleased that C-Span had arranged to broadcast the meeting."
When Annabel Park imagined what it would be like to head a new national political movement, here is what she had in mind: a coming together of engaged, intelligent citizens who had tired of the angry rhetoric and accusations of the Tea Partiers; Americans of all political persuasions joining in a spirit of equanimity to discuss the nation's problems, and maybe even share a laugh. It was this beautiful vision that danced in Park's head on a recent Saturday as she made her way to Busboys and Poets, a cafe in Washington, D.C., for one of nearly 500 Coffee Party meetings taking place nationwide that day. She knew the house would be full—word had spread quickly on the group's swelling Facebook page. Park, a documentary filmmaker, was especially pleased that C-Span had arranged to broadcast the meeting."
Monday, April 26, 2010
American Thinker: Racially Profiling Redheads
American Thinker: Racially Profiling Redheads:
Mexicans and Central Americans make up 14% of Arizona's population of seven million. The bill's goal is to identify those having no business being in Arizona. It also attempts to protect residents of the state from burgeoning gun violence as well as the increasing drug cartel and gang activity spilling over from Mexico onto Arizona's streets."
Mexicans and Central Americans make up 14% of Arizona's population of seven million. The bill's goal is to identify those having no business being in Arizona. It also attempts to protect residents of the state from burgeoning gun violence as well as the increasing drug cartel and gang activity spilling over from Mexico onto Arizona's streets."
Obama seeks to 'reconnect...young people, African-Americans, Latinos, and women' for 2010 - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com
Obama seeks to 'reconnect...young people, African-Americans, Latinos, and women' for 2010 - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com:
The Democratic National Committee this morning released this clip of the president rallying the troops, if rather coolly, for 2010. Obama's express goal: 'reconnecting' with the voters who voted for the first time in 2008, but who may not plan to vote in the lower-profile Congressional elections this year.
Obama speaks with unusual demographic frankness about his coalition in his appeal to 'young people, African-Americans, Latinos, and women who powered our victory in 2008 [to] stand together once again.'"
The Democratic National Committee this morning released this clip of the president rallying the troops, if rather coolly, for 2010. Obama's express goal: 'reconnecting' with the voters who voted for the first time in 2008, but who may not plan to vote in the lower-profile Congressional elections this year.
Obama speaks with unusual demographic frankness about his coalition in his appeal to 'young people, African-Americans, Latinos, and women who powered our victory in 2008 [to] stand together once again.'"
More American Expatriates Give Up Citizenship - NYTimes.com
More American Expatriates Give Up Citizenship - NYTimes.com:
WASHINGTON — Amid mounting frustration over taxation and banking problems, small but growing numbers of overseas Americans are taking the weighty step of renouncing their citizenship."
WASHINGTON — Amid mounting frustration over taxation and banking problems, small but growing numbers of overseas Americans are taking the weighty step of renouncing their citizenship."
Pajamas Media � More Global Warming Profiteering by Obama Energy Official
No-you are KIDDING ME!!??? A politician making a buck on his vote???? Get out of town!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pajamas Media � More Global Warming Profiteering by Obama Energy Official:
Surprising documents made available to this author reveal that Assistant Secretary of Energy Cathy Zoi has a huge financial stake in companies likely to profit from the Obama administration’s “green” policies."
Pajamas Media � More Global Warming Profiteering by Obama Energy Official:
Surprising documents made available to this author reveal that Assistant Secretary of Energy Cathy Zoi has a huge financial stake in companies likely to profit from the Obama administration’s “green” policies."
FT.com / Companies / Banks - Goldman releases internal paper trail
FT.com / Companies / Banks - Goldman releases internal paper trail:
Days before Lloyd Blankfein, chief executive, is due to appear before the Senate, the embattled bank said it did not “consistently or significantly short” the market for subprime mortgage securities, and any negative positions it had were intended to counterbalance long exposures."
Days before Lloyd Blankfein, chief executive, is due to appear before the Senate, the embattled bank said it did not “consistently or significantly short” the market for subprime mortgage securities, and any negative positions it had were intended to counterbalance long exposures."
RealClearPolitics - Video - Gov. Rendell: Media Has Given Tea Party "Too Much Credit"
Well then....tit for tat...I think he's been given way too much credit as Governor!
RealClearPolitics - Video - Gov. Rendell: Media Has Given Tea Party "Too Much Credit":
Gov. Rendell: Media Has Given Tea Party 'Too Much Credit'"
RealClearPolitics - Video - Gov. Rendell: Media Has Given Tea Party "Too Much Credit":
Gov. Rendell: Media Has Given Tea Party 'Too Much Credit'"
RealClearPolitics - Video - Geithner: "I Never Had A Real Job"
No KIDDING!!!!???? I never would have guessed...!!!?!?!?! Did you know???? Huummmmmmmmm
RealClearPolitics - Video - Geithner: "I Never Had A Real Job":
Geithner: 'I Never Had A Real Job'"
RealClearPolitics - Video - Geithner: "I Never Had A Real Job":
Geithner: 'I Never Had A Real Job'"
CNSNews.com - Senate Panel Previews Electronic Health Technology
CNSNews.com - Senate Panel Previews Electronic Health Technology:
(CNSNews.com) – The Senate Committee on Aging last week offered a preview of the government’s future role in health care, showing how Americans will interact with doctors and other health care providers. The demonstration offers a glimpse at an overlooked effect of health care reform."
(CNSNews.com) – The Senate Committee on Aging last week offered a preview of the government’s future role in health care, showing how Americans will interact with doctors and other health care providers. The demonstration offers a glimpse at an overlooked effect of health care reform."
Breitbart.tv � Obama’s National Security Advisor Tells Joke Depicting Jews as Greedy Merchants
No partisan behavior from the Obama folks....nnnooooooooo!
Breitbart.tv � Obama’s National Security Advisor Tells Joke Depicting Jews as Greedy Merchants:
Obama’s National Security Advisor Tells Joke Depicting Jews as Greedy Merchants"
Breitbart.tv � Obama’s National Security Advisor Tells Joke Depicting Jews as Greedy Merchants:
Obama’s National Security Advisor Tells Joke Depicting Jews as Greedy Merchants"
Obama climate agenda in turmoil after political setback
Obama climate agenda in turmoil after political setback:
President Barack Obama's climate change agenda was thrown into turmoil Sunday after a key Republican abruptly pulled his support for a compromise energy and climate bill in a blow to Democrats.
Senator Lindsey Graham, an influential Republican, abandoned what Democrats said was a painstakingly negotiated climate bill in outrage over a decision by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to move an immigration bill in the Senate ahead of it."
President Barack Obama's climate change agenda was thrown into turmoil Sunday after a key Republican abruptly pulled his support for a compromise energy and climate bill in a blow to Democrats.
Senator Lindsey Graham, an influential Republican, abandoned what Democrats said was a painstakingly negotiated climate bill in outrage over a decision by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to move an immigration bill in the Senate ahead of it."
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