"Could" retire if she loses Speaker position....THAT ALONE should get you out to vote Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If Democrats lose control of the House of Representatives next week, as most political observers expect, there is a good chance that the House Speaker will opt to spend time with her eight grandchildren rather than toil in the relative obscurity of the minority."
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Vote 2010 Elections: Democratic Closing Argument: Personal Attacks - ABC News
Are you surprised?
It's not just the Aqua Buddha and David Vitter's prostitute, Democratic candidates across the country are closing out the campaign with personal attacks on Republican candidates, sometimes digging up decades-old legal problems."
It's not just the Aqua Buddha and David Vitter's prostitute, Democratic candidates across the country are closing out the campaign with personal attacks on Republican candidates, sometimes digging up decades-old legal problems."
Taj trip included in Barack Obama's itinerary: Obama Visit : India Today
US President Barack Obama's trip to India next month is set to be the biggest ever by any US president in terms of the protocol and logistics."
Kerry voices frustration with US political scene - Boston.com
It's nice to know how much respect they have for "We the People" isn't it???
BOSTON—Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry unleashed a broadside Thursday against Republican 'obstructionism,' saying the GOP and its talk-show allies have created a 'period of know-nothingism' in the country."
BOSTON—Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry unleashed a broadside Thursday against Republican 'obstructionism,' saying the GOP and its talk-show allies have created a 'period of know-nothingism' in the country."
Thursday, October 28, 2010
German Unemployment Dips to 18-Year Low in October - CNBC
They are becoming us - we are becoming them....
German unemployment fell slightly in October, dropping to its lowest level in 18 years as the impact of persistently strong growth in Europe's top economy continued to filter through to the jobs market."
German unemployment fell slightly in October, dropping to its lowest level in 18 years as the impact of persistently strong growth in Europe's top economy continued to filter through to the jobs market."
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Obama Praises Bush's Economic Policies on Daily Show
If Obama defined the measures taken to stabilize the financial system more broadly, he could not make the 'one percent' claim, because of the costs associated with the bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. So he has to narrow the claim to include just TARP -- which, of course, Hank Paulson designed and Bush signed into law."
The American Spectator : Jon Stewart's Comic Relief 2010
Once upon a time jesters courted kings. Now enfeebled kings court jesters. Panting after the approval of the smug comedian Jon 'Stewart,' Barack Obama taped an interview for The Daily Show on Wednesday.
The smirking jester is also scheduled to hold a kind of charity benefit for his sickly king this weekend, a Comic Relief 2010 called The Rally to Restore Sanity. Obama and the Dems are suffering from a debilitating political disease, but Jon, Whoopi, Robin and Joy, among other celebrity jesters, stand ready to help them in their affliction."
The smirking jester is also scheduled to hold a kind of charity benefit for his sickly king this weekend, a Comic Relief 2010 called The Rally to Restore Sanity. Obama and the Dems are suffering from a debilitating political disease, but Jon, Whoopi, Robin and Joy, among other celebrity jesters, stand ready to help them in their affliction."
Ronald Reagan Was the Tea Party - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
Liberals and their Democratic Party allies are frightened out of their halfwits by the re-emergence of the dreaded tea party, which began in Boston Harbor in December 1773, when colonists dressed as Indians dumped shiploads of tea into the water, helping to set off what eventually became the American Revolution.
There’s nothing new about the liberal alarm over the tea party’s reappearance in American politics. The last time they confronted it was back in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, when my dad Ronald Reagan ran for governor of California and then for the presidency of the United States."
There’s nothing new about the liberal alarm over the tea party’s reappearance in American politics. The last time they confronted it was back in the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, when my dad Ronald Reagan ran for governor of California and then for the presidency of the United States."
You Don't Have to Be Crazy to Be a Democrat, but It Helps - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
With the media sneering about the Tea Party candidates being a bunch of nuts, how about we take a look at some of the Democrats running this year?
We've got Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank, who personally presided over the housing crash after getting that gay prostitution business behind him. Of course, Frank's actions are nothing compared to Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul's alleged participation in a college prank. Now, THERE'S a scandal!"
We've got Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank, who personally presided over the housing crash after getting that gay prostitution business behind him. Of course, Frank's actions are nothing compared to Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul's alleged participation in a college prank. Now, THERE'S a scandal!"
Rights Endowed by Whom? - Alexander's Essays - PatriotPost.US
Next Tuesday's 2010 midterm election marks the first major battle in a fired-up grassroots effort to restore constitutional integrity, one with a fervor not seen since the election of Ronald Reagan 30 years ago."
Wall St reform architect Frank fights for survival | Reuters
(Reuters) - Representative Barney Frank, the outspoken, witty Democrat closely tied to the 2008 U.S. bank bailout, faces a tough re-election battle after 15 terms in office at a time when incumbency itself is a liability."
65% Favor Getting Rid of Entire Congress and Starting Over - Rasmussen Reports™
Let’s face it: Most Americans don’t have much use for either of the major political parties and think it would be better to dump the entire Congress on Election Day.
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 65% of Likely U.S. Voters say if they had the option next week, they would vote to get rid of the entire Congress and start all over again. Only 20% would opt to keep the entire Congress instead. Fifteen percent (15%) aren’t sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)"
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 65% of Likely U.S. Voters say if they had the option next week, they would vote to get rid of the entire Congress and start all over again. Only 20% would opt to keep the entire Congress instead. Fifteen percent (15%) aren’t sure. (To see survey question wording, click here.)"
The First Lady & the Cheeseburger - Julie Gunlock - National Review Online
Supersize me PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!
After a recent Milwaukee campaign event for Sen. Russ Feingold, Michelle Obama tucked into a juicy cheeseburger and fries at a local favorite, Miss Katie’s Diner. While having photos taken and signing autographs on paper napkins, the first lady was unaware that her brief stop at Miss Katie’s would create an Internet stir, with the blogosphere erupting in criticism of her hypocritical lunch choice."
After a recent Milwaukee campaign event for Sen. Russ Feingold, Michelle Obama tucked into a juicy cheeseburger and fries at a local favorite, Miss Katie’s Diner. While having photos taken and signing autographs on paper napkins, the first lady was unaware that her brief stop at Miss Katie’s would create an Internet stir, with the blogosphere erupting in criticism of her hypocritical lunch choice."
National Review Online - We created more Jobs than Bush....?
‘We Created More Jobs Than Bush’
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has a little trouble making this claim. 01:39"
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has a little trouble making this claim. 01:39"
National Review Online : Chris Christie
I LOVE this man............
"They Call Me Impatient’
Chris Christie reads off the issues—like foreign dentures—that NJ legislatures find more important than pension reform. 02:06"
"They Call Me Impatient’
Chris Christie reads off the issues—like foreign dentures—that NJ legislatures find more important than pension reform. 02:06"
American Groupspeak - Victor Davis Hanson - National Review Online
Juan Williams was just fired from NPR. His sin? He confessed to occasional anxiety when people in Muslim garb board airplanes, and then went on to explain why stereotyping is wrong.
The fate of Williams reminds us that Americans have developed two personas — one public and politically correct, the other private. Mix the two and big trouble ensues."
The fate of Williams reminds us that Americans have developed two personas — one public and politically correct, the other private. Mix the two and big trouble ensues."
Steve Malanga: Christie Is Right About the Hudson River Big Dig - WSJ.com
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has come under intense criticism for threatening to cancel the largest infrastructure project in the nation, a new rail tunnel connecting New York City with the Garden State. But Mr. Christie is right to be skeptical.
Much of the censure is coming from an 'infrastructure �ber alles' crowd that too readily ignores that the costs of these big projects are often grossly underestimated and their benefits significantly exaggerated."
Much of the censure is coming from an 'infrastructure �ber alles' crowd that too readily ignores that the costs of these big projects are often grossly underestimated and their benefits significantly exaggerated."
Christie Stands by Decision to Kill Tunnel - WSJ.com
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie again cited cost overruns Wednesday as he confirmed his decision to scrap a Hudson River train tunnel estimated to cost between $9.8 billion and $12.7 billion.
Mr. Christie described the tunnel project as 'worthwhile' but said that he couldn't 'work around the unacceptable level of risk and cost.'"
Mr. Christie described the tunnel project as 'worthwhile' but said that he couldn't 'work around the unacceptable level of risk and cost.'"
Shelby Steele: A Referendum on the Redeemer - WSJ.com
Whether or not the Republicans win big next week, it is already clear that the 'transformative' aspirations of the Obama presidency—the special promise of this first black president to 'change' us into a better society—are much less likely to materialize. There will be enough Republican gains to make the 'no' in the 'party of no' even more formidable, if not definitive."
Can’t wait for tonight’s extra-special ‘Special Comment’ from Keith Olbermann? | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
OK.....after my head explodes AGAIN...I need several cups of coffee....
Lord he makes my head hurt! I'd say I wish he's just go back to being a lousy football analyst full time - however I like football TOO MUCH to do that to the NFL....
Then you’re in luck, because KeithOlbermann.com has it right here! Just a little taste:
A very dark cloud has fallen over America over the last 18 months if you haven’t noticed. A curtain, if you will, has descended over much of this country. Not necessarily Mr. Churchill’s Iron Curtain, but a blinding one no less."
Lord he makes my head hurt! I'd say I wish he's just go back to being a lousy football analyst full time - however I like football TOO MUCH to do that to the NFL....
Then you’re in luck, because KeithOlbermann.com has it right here! Just a little taste:
A very dark cloud has fallen over America over the last 18 months if you haven’t noticed. A curtain, if you will, has descended over much of this country. Not necessarily Mr. Churchill’s Iron Curtain, but a blinding one no less."
Elizabeth Warren’s plan to prevent another financial meltdown: crowdsourcing | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
When the financial collapse hit in 2008, America’s best financial minds went to work trying to explain the cause of the meltdown which later turned into a recession. Banks became the number-one target, as everyone from politicians to professors lambasted practices like predatory lending, providing low interest rates, and dolling out subprime mortgages.
Enter Warren, with her novel solution of how to prevent another financial disaster."
Enter Warren, with her novel solution of how to prevent another financial disaster."
TheDC Review: Rick Sanchez’s ‘Conventional Idiocy’ is idiotic | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Watching this guy when he was on CNN was painful. All I ever heard about was his 100's of thousands of "Followers"...all I ever saw was losers tweeting him from their mother's basements....
What kind of idiot would put the word “idiocy” in his book title, especially when the author is routinely criticized for being an idiot himself? And would the same idiot make multiple grammar and spelling errors and then open a chapter with the actual words, “I failed first grade because I was retarded! What do you think of that, huh?”
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Rick Sanchez."
What kind of idiot would put the word “idiocy” in his book title, especially when the author is routinely criticized for being an idiot himself? And would the same idiot make multiple grammar and spelling errors and then open a chapter with the actual words, “I failed first grade because I was retarded! What do you think of that, huh?”
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Rick Sanchez."
ON THE ROAD: Bielat Relishes Underdog Role in Bid to Beat Barney Frank - Guy Benson - Townhall Conservative
It’s a dreary, overcast day in Eastern Massachusetts as I pull into the parking lot of a suburban Boston office complex. I hustle from my car to the front door to escape the drizzle, then proceed down a nondescript hallway before arriving at a door marked “Sean Bielat for Congress.” Inside, the New England fall chill melts in a warm, intimate office that’s humming with activity. Roughly a dozen aides and volunteers man telephones and stuff envelopes, fueled by a plentiful supply of donuts and coffee."
Brass Oldies: Part III - Thomas Sowell - Townhall Conservative
Politics is not the only place where some pretty brassy statements have been made and repeated so often that some people have accepted these brassy statements as being as good as gold.
One of the brassiest of the brass oldies in the law is the notion that the Constitution creates a 'wall of separation' between church and state. This false notion has been so widely accepted that people who tell the truth get laughed at and mocked."
One of the brassiest of the brass oldies in the law is the notion that the Constitution creates a 'wall of separation' between church and state. This false notion has been so widely accepted that people who tell the truth get laughed at and mocked."
Public Employee Unions Funnel Public Money to Dems - Michael Barone - Townhall Conservative
Who is the largest single political contributor in the 2010 campaign cycle? You can be pardoned if you answer, erroneously, that it's some new conservative group organized by Karl Rove. That's campaign spin by the Obama Democrats, obediently relayed by certain elements of the so-called mainstream media."
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Where Is Shepard Smith on Rand Paul Incident?
Fox News' Megyn Kelly showcased the incident surrounding the Rand Paul debate on her afternoon show. She played the by now well-viewed video of a Paul supporter stepping on a MoveOn.org protester as she was brought down in a scuffle outside the debate. But importantly, Ms. Kelly had also obtained a second video that clearly contradicted protester Lauren Valle's tale that she was just a simple protester holding a sign when she was done wrong."
Saudi woman freed after six months in jail for disobeying her father - Jihad Watch
The tyranny of the mahram, or 'male guardian' turns women into perpetual minors at any age. To artificially limit the rights of adult women in this way is to render them second-class citizens, in keeping with Muhammad's declaration that women are 'deficient in religion and intellect' (Sahih Bukhari 1.6.301)."
To Tax More Rich | FrontPage Magazine
Washington State, where politics is as liberal as it gets, has an initiative on its Nov. 2 election ballot to levy a personal income tax on the “rich,” according to an Oct 26 special report by the Tax Foundation. Presently it’s one of seven states with no personal income tax. Washington State voters, along with other Americans will be anxiously awaiting Congress’s decision in the lame duck session next month whether to let the Bush tax cuts expire on Dec. 31. President Obama and his fellow lefties in Congress have bellowed endlessly that the Bush tax reductions favor the “rich.”"
Pledge-Altering Congresswoman Believes al-Qaeda No Longer a Threat | The Blaze
Yes, you heard that right. Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) said last week that al-Qaeda no longer posses a threat to the United States. As the video above shows, many top-ranking officials disagree.
But wait, there’s more.
Thanks to Hot Air’s Ed Morrissey who brings us this ABC news clip (from yesterday) explaining a very real threat from…al-Qaeda:"
But wait, there’s more.
Thanks to Hot Air’s Ed Morrissey who brings us this ABC news clip (from yesterday) explaining a very real threat from…al-Qaeda:"
Crowd Boos Congressman for Blaming Housing Collapse on Bush | The Blaze
Finally!!!!!!!!!!
At one point during the debate which was sponsored by the local tea party, Rep. McGovern rebuffs criticism of his voting record and instead blames the George W. Bush administration for the collapse of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a response which drew loud “boos” from the audience:"
At one point during the debate which was sponsored by the local tea party, Rep. McGovern rebuffs criticism of his voting record and instead blames the George W. Bush administration for the collapse of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a response which drew loud “boos” from the audience:"
Maher: Americans Are ‘Too Stupid…They‘re Like a Dog’ | The Blaze
I AM curious as to who exactly crowned this vacuous dolt our intellectual leader?
Maher: Americans Are ‘Too Stupid…They‘re Like a Dog’ | The Blaze:
Maher: Americans Are ‘Too Stupid…They‘re Like a Dog’ | The Blaze:
Michelle Obama Wants $400 Million for Non-Existent ‘Food Deserts’ | The Blaze
Excuse me while my head explodes ALERT......
Mrs. Obama’s multi-million dollar anti-obesity initiative seeks to eradicate so-called food deserts. “Right now, 23.5 million Americans, including 6.5 million kids, live in what we call ‘food deserts’—these are areas without a supermarket,” Obama explained in May. “And as a result these families wind up buying their groceries at the local gas station or convenience store, places that offer few, if any, healthy options.” According to Obama, these “food deserts” lead to increased levels of obesity."
Mrs. Obama’s multi-million dollar anti-obesity initiative seeks to eradicate so-called food deserts. “Right now, 23.5 million Americans, including 6.5 million kids, live in what we call ‘food deserts’—these are areas without a supermarket,” Obama explained in May. “And as a result these families wind up buying their groceries at the local gas station or convenience store, places that offer few, if any, healthy options.” According to Obama, these “food deserts” lead to increased levels of obesity."
CBO Director: ObamaCare Will ‘Discourage People From Working’ | The Blaze
Democrats denied it while many conservatives warned it. Now, Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Elmendorf is warning that the most significant economic effect of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul will be driving people from the job market:
“For the economy outside the health sector, the most significant impact of the legislation will be through the labor market,” Elmendorf said at an Oct. 22 conference sponsored by the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at the University of Southern California. “We estimated that the legislation, on net, will reduce the amount of labor used in the economy by roughly half a percent, primarily by reducing the amount that people choose to work,” he said."
“For the economy outside the health sector, the most significant impact of the legislation will be through the labor market,” Elmendorf said at an Oct. 22 conference sponsored by the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics at the University of Southern California. “We estimated that the legislation, on net, will reduce the amount of labor used in the economy by roughly half a percent, primarily by reducing the amount that people choose to work,” he said."
Media Matters Bizarre Hail Mary: We Can’t Stop Beck with Ad Boycotts, Sarah Please Help Us | The Blaze
Media Matters Bizarre Hail Mary: We Can’t Stop Beck with Ad Boycotts, Sarah Please Help Us"
This Year's Midterm Elections Are All about Freedom
This election is about more than who controls the Senate and House of Representatives. It is an election that gives us the chance to examine what the “ideal of freedom.” The late Nobel Laureate, Friedrich Hayek, wrote about in his 1960 book, The Constitution of Liberty. You may have heard of Hayek and another book he wrote, The Road to Serfdom, from extensive discussions on “The Glenn Beck Show.”"
Democrats getting outspent? Not so fast - Jeanne Cummings - POLITICO.com
To hear top Democrats tell it, the party is being wildly outgunned this year in the fight for campaign cash as Republicans rely on outside groups to funnel money to GOP contenders.
But the numbers tell a different story."
But the numbers tell a different story."
SPUN-employment Networks twist unemployment reports to boost Obama, bash Bush - I'm Shocked...?! yeah...right!
Spinning the Numbers When Conservatives in Charge: During the year leading up to the 2005-06 mid-term elections, the economy was strong and unemployment never went above 5 percent. That wasn’t how the media reported it. Negative reports and stories spun negatively accounted for 58 percent of the stories (38 out of 65).
Spinning the Numbers When Left in Charge: Despite the near 10 percent unemployment throughout the year leading to the 2009-10 elections, positive reports and stories spun positively accounted for 52 percent of the stories (46 out of 88)."
Spinning the Numbers When Left in Charge: Despite the near 10 percent unemployment throughout the year leading to the 2009-10 elections, positive reports and stories spun positively accounted for 52 percent of the stories (46 out of 88)."
American Thinker: President Obama and Our 'Core American Values'
Based on the sheer volume of usage, President Obama's teleprompter must love the phrase 'our American values.' The phrase comes in a close third after 'Let me be clear' and 'I will call you out on that.' Since he uses the phrase so often, we should try to understand what he is saying.
During the 2008 presidential race, the Obama campaign issued a weekly 'American Values Report,' which featured 'Meet Barack' and 'Meet Michelle' editions."
During the 2008 presidential race, the Obama campaign issued a weekly 'American Values Report,' which featured 'Meet Barack' and 'Meet Michelle' editions."
UPDATE: Boxer Campaign Apologizes for Getting Caught Soliciting Teachers to Recruit Student Volunteers - Big Government
Stay with me here: The Boxer campaign has acknowledged that the letter we posted earlier on Boxer campaign letterhead soliciting teachers to recruit student volunteers is authentic… but they weren’t really soliciting teachers to recruit student volunteers… but they are still sorry. Prepare to have your intelligence insulted by Boxer campaign manager Rose Kapolczynski:"
For Obama, election politics no laughing matter
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama apparently thinks politics is no laughing matter, even when he's staring down a comedian.
Obama barely cracked any jokes during an appearance Wednesday on 'The Daily Show' despite host Jon Stewart's attempts to draw out the president's humorous side with a few of his own snarky wisecracks.
Less than a week before the critical Nov. 2 congressional elections, Obama said he hopes Democratic lawmakers who made tough votes will be rewarded with another term in office. He promised more accomplishments in the two years left on his own term in the Oval Office and urged people to vote—early if they can."
Obama barely cracked any jokes during an appearance Wednesday on 'The Daily Show' despite host Jon Stewart's attempts to draw out the president's humorous side with a few of his own snarky wisecracks.
Less than a week before the critical Nov. 2 congressional elections, Obama said he hopes Democratic lawmakers who made tough votes will be rewarded with another term in office. He promised more accomplishments in the two years left on his own term in the Oval Office and urged people to vote—early if they can."
Riehl World View: Harry Reid Steals Nevadan's Milk Money To Buy Campaign Ad
Classic milky Harry Reid deal. He carves out a provision for a Nevada dairy that doesn't own any cows, dairy owner films a Reid ad, and the cost of milk production and delivery goes up, or some Nevadans lose their jobs. But Harry got his ad, so there's that!"
Barack Obama's dumb 'Daily Show' Jon Stewart appearance and the President's diminishing brand
President Obama should make the most of his 'Daily Show' appearance on Wednesday night - charming the pants off Jon Stewart and the crowd, as he did when he showed up there two years ago. It's a terrific show, Stewart is a great interviewer and Obama makes good television."
Exclusive: Democrats Ask Pentagon for Information on Potential Obama 2012 Contenders - ABC News
An internal Army e-mail obtained by ABC News indicates that the DNC has filed Freedom of Information Act requests for 'any and all records of communication' between Army departments and agencies and each of the nine Republicans -- all of whom are widely mentioned as possible challengers to President Obama.
The agencies are asked to respond to the request by this Friday, just four days before Election Day."
The agencies are asked to respond to the request by this Friday, just four days before Election Day."
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Daytona Beach Commissioner Arrested On Fraud Charges - News Story - WFTV Orlando
VOTER FRAUD ALERT - slow day....only two so far.....
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Daytona Beach City Commissioner Derrick Henry and his campaign manager, Genesis Robinson, were arrested Wednesday, charged with committing absentee ballot fraud during Henry’s 2010 re-election campaign, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said. Henry is nonpartisan, which means he has no party affiliation."
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Daytona Beach City Commissioner Derrick Henry and his campaign manager, Genesis Robinson, were arrested Wednesday, charged with committing absentee ballot fraud during Henry’s 2010 re-election campaign, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said. Henry is nonpartisan, which means he has no party affiliation."
Foreign Money? Really? | FactCheck.org
Democrats, from President Barack Obama on down, are trying to turn an evidence-free allegation into a major campaign theme, claiming that foreign corporations are 'stealing our democracy' with secret, illegal contributions funneled through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It’s a claim with little basis in fact."
Baltimore Hands Out First Trans Fat Citation - News Story - WBAL Baltimore
This is what we're worried about..?....This is what our taxpayer dollars are paying for...???!...Food Police? And if Michelle has her way - those burger and fries can be hers....just not yours!
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore City Health Department issued its first environmental citation for repeat violations of the city's trans fat ban.
The Health Department issued Healthy Choice, a food facility in the 400 block of Lexington Street, a $100 fine on Thursday."
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore City Health Department issued its first environmental citation for repeat violations of the city's trans fat ban.
The Health Department issued Healthy Choice, a food facility in the 400 block of Lexington Street, a $100 fine on Thursday."
Employers in U.S. Start Bracing for Higher Tax Withholding - Bloomberg
Employers in the U.S. are starting to warn their workers to prepare for slimmer paychecks if Congress fails to vote on an extension of Bush-era tax cuts.
“I’ve been doing payroll for probably close to 30 years now, and never have we seen something like this where it gets that down to the wire,” said Dennis Danilewicz, who manages payroll services for about 14,000 employees at New York University’s Langone Medical Center. “That’s what’s got a lot of people nervous. All we can do is start preparing communications with a couple of different scenarios.”"
“I’ve been doing payroll for probably close to 30 years now, and never have we seen something like this where it gets that down to the wire,” said Dennis Danilewicz, who manages payroll services for about 14,000 employees at New York University’s Langone Medical Center. “That’s what’s got a lot of people nervous. All we can do is start preparing communications with a couple of different scenarios.”"
The American Spectator : Some 'Splainin' to Do
Hopefully, a week from today all of conservative America -- nearly half of the country according to pollsters -- will be in the warm embrace of a sweet and luxurious electoral hangover; exhausted yet jubilant that they have not suffered the depredations of the last two years of liberal rule in vain. There is hardly a doubt that Republicans will regain much congressional territory; the only questions to be settled are how wide the margin and how lasting will be the results."
O’Donnell is Right About First Amendment - HUMAN EVENTS
Newspaper and TV pundits bashing Delaware’s Christine O’Donnell with respect to the religion clauses of the First Amendment need to do some homework on the topic, as they obviously don’t know anything about it.
A good way to start might be to read the actual wording of the Amendment, which evidently O’Donnell’s critics haven’t done, judging from the way they misstate its contents while neglecting to quote specific language. She is quite correct in suggesting that the phrase “separation of church and state” doesn’t appear there, nor is such a construction justified by the well-documented history of the Amendment."
A good way to start might be to read the actual wording of the Amendment, which evidently O’Donnell’s critics haven’t done, judging from the way they misstate its contents while neglecting to quote specific language. She is quite correct in suggesting that the phrase “separation of church and state” doesn’t appear there, nor is such a construction justified by the well-documented history of the Amendment."
America’s Opportunity for Jobs, Paychecks and Restoring Freedom - HUMAN EVENTS
In just six days, Americans will determine the outcome of one of the most historic elections in our lifetime. The question is, which path will we choose?
Will we seize the opportunity to elect job-creators and a Republican Party of paycheck policies that will get Americans back to work? Or will we allow the Democratic Party of food stamps to continue imposing their big-government, job-killing policies that have kept us in the longest recession since the Great Depression?
The choice is ours."
Will we seize the opportunity to elect job-creators and a Republican Party of paycheck policies that will get Americans back to work? Or will we allow the Democratic Party of food stamps to continue imposing their big-government, job-killing policies that have kept us in the longest recession since the Great Depression?
The choice is ours."
MSNBC’s Schultz Blames Head-Stomping Incident on Beck | The Blaze
This guy Schultz is SO misinformed. First and foremost - this is wrong - nobody should get physical over politics EVER! However, if you watch Glenn Beck for even a scintilla...you'll know he's America's equivalent to Gandi for heaven's sake. This is just a lazy smear....lazy - vacuous - vicious....like the commentator himself.
MSNBC host Ed Schultz dedicated a significant portion of his afternoon broadcast Tuesday to condemn the actions of Tim Profitt, a Ron Paul supporter who was involved in a violent altercation with a MoveOn.org activist in Kentucky.
After condemning the Paul campaign’s statement condemning violence from either side of the political divide, Schultz says he’s so outraged he can hardly speak. Unfortunately for the rest of us, he somehow musters the ability, going on a tirade and blaming it all on radio and Fox News host Glenn Beck:"
MSNBC host Ed Schultz dedicated a significant portion of his afternoon broadcast Tuesday to condemn the actions of Tim Profitt, a Ron Paul supporter who was involved in a violent altercation with a MoveOn.org activist in Kentucky.
After condemning the Paul campaign’s statement condemning violence from either side of the political divide, Schultz says he’s so outraged he can hardly speak. Unfortunately for the rest of us, he somehow musters the ability, going on a tirade and blaming it all on radio and Fox News host Glenn Beck:"
‘Training’: Why Are You Spending Millions to Send Gov’t Employees to Harvard? | The Blaze
WASHINGTON (AP) — Every year, the U.S. spends millions of dollars to send government workers to Harvard for a month, an expensive training arrangement that some in Congress are questioning.
A monthlong leadership course at the Ivy League university costs taxpayers more than $18,000 per employee. That’s more than twice what the average public university charges for tuition and fees, excluding room and board, for an entire year, and enough to pay the same charges for a semester and a half at the average private university."
A monthlong leadership course at the Ivy League university costs taxpayers more than $18,000 per employee. That’s more than twice what the average public university charges for tuition and fees, excluding room and board, for an entire year, and enough to pay the same charges for a semester and a half at the average private university."
Christie calls O’Keefe’s video of a teachers’ union conference ‘enlightening’ and ‘enraging’ | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
New Jersey Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday lauded conservative activist James O’Keefe’s video, that showed teachers railing on the governor and bragging about the benefits of tenure at a teachers’ union conference, for demonstrating what he has been saying about New Jersey teachers’ unions for a long time."
Thanks Joy Behar!: Sharron Angle campaign raises $137,000 today | Washington Examiner
I just got off the phone with someone from Sharron Angle’s senate campaign in Nevada. They informed me they had a banner day fundraising, pulling in $137,000. Not coincidentally, today was also the day where The View co-host Joy Behar said of Angle on national television, “She’s going to hell, this bitch!”"
New ACORN effort is mobilizing voters, run by woman indicted for violating election laws | Washington Examiner
Matthew Vadum over at Human Events reports ACORN is alive and well, though operating under a different name:
Disturbingly, Project Vote, ACORN’s scandal-plagued voter registration and mobilization division, remains open for business. Project Vote has been part of the ACORN family since at least 1992 when Barack Obama ran a successful voter drive in Illinois."
Disturbingly, Project Vote, ACORN’s scandal-plagued voter registration and mobilization division, remains open for business. Project Vote has been part of the ACORN family since at least 1992 when Barack Obama ran a successful voter drive in Illinois."
PhillyBurbs.com: �600 absentee requests tossed
TODAY'S FIRST ( of many ) VOTER FRAUD ALERT.....
Bucks County election officials rejected more than 600 applications for absentee ballots as of Monday and local Republican Party officials are reviewing those that had been granted for defects.
Voter Registration Director Deena Dean said the number of ballot applications rejected for mismatching signatures, incorrect birthdates and other problems is substantially higher than in recent elections."
Bucks County election officials rejected more than 600 applications for absentee ballots as of Monday and local Republican Party officials are reviewing those that had been granted for defects.
Voter Registration Director Deena Dean said the number of ballot applications rejected for mismatching signatures, incorrect birthdates and other problems is substantially higher than in recent elections."
Fed Gears Up for Stimulus - WSJ.com
The Federal Reserve is close to embarking on another round of monetary stimulus next week, against the backdrop of a weak economy and low inflation—and despite doubts about the wisdom and efficacy of the policy among economists and some of the Fed's own decision makers."
American Thinker: Will of the People
Things will never be the same in America. Something wonderful has taken place. Americans, largely conservative-minded Americans, many of whom previously showed little interest in the political process, have figured out that they have the ability to effect change in the way they are governed."
American Thinker: ObamaCare and the Constitutional Crisis
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare) has, from the moment it was proposed, inflamed passions and stirred dissent. The Virginia lawsuit against the federal government over ObamaCare centers on the Commerce Clause and whether the federal government has the ability to force an individual to participate in commerce."
American Thinker Blog: Walking out on Bill Clinton
Chicago talk radio giant WLS reports a noticeable lack of enthusiasm among Democrats in Obama's hometown a week before the county, state and national elections.
Former President Bill Clinton's ‘get out the vote' rally for Democrats at a downtown Chicago hotel was the most unenthusiastic WLS veteran political reporter Bill Cameron has ever witnessed."
Former President Bill Clinton's ‘get out the vote' rally for Democrats at a downtown Chicago hotel was the most unenthusiastic WLS veteran political reporter Bill Cameron has ever witnessed."
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Nevada voting machines automatically checking Harry Reid's name; voting machine technicians are SEIU members | Washington Examiner
VOTER FRAUD ALERT-This time it's SEIU! WHAT A SURPRISE!!!!
Clark County is where three quarters of Nevada's residents and live and where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's son Rory is a county commissioner. Rory is also a Democratic candidate for governor."
Clark County is where three quarters of Nevada's residents and live and where Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's son Rory is a county commissioner. Rory is also a Democratic candidate for governor."
Intelligence Report: Possible glitch with vote-by-mail system | abc7chicago.com
VOTER FRAUD ALERT - just think....Only Tuesday and we've had three major ones reported TODAY!!! Can't beat us in arena of ideas...steal the damn thing!!!!!!
An Illinois county election official is telling the ABC 7 I-Team that thousands -- potentially hundreds of thousands -- of voters who are expecting a ballot sent to them by mail may be disenfranchised.
Chicagoan Rosia Carter is one of 404,000 registered Illinois voters who recently received vote-by-mail requests that were sent by the Illinois Democratic Coordinated Campaign."
An Illinois county election official is telling the ABC 7 I-Team that thousands -- potentially hundreds of thousands -- of voters who are expecting a ballot sent to them by mail may be disenfranchised.
Chicagoan Rosia Carter is one of 404,000 registered Illinois voters who recently received vote-by-mail requests that were sent by the Illinois Democratic Coordinated Campaign."
'The View': Joy Behar tells Sharron Angle to 'go to hell, bitch' | EW.com
Nice......more examples of arguing us in the arena of ideas....?
Joy Behar condemned a political ad by Nevada Republican Senate nominee Sharron Angle as fomenting racial divisiveness. The View aired Angle’s latest TV ad on the talk show on Tuesday morning. Looking at the camera, Behar addressed Angle, calling her a “bitch” and concluding that Angle is “going to hell, this bitch.”"
Joy Behar condemned a political ad by Nevada Republican Senate nominee Sharron Angle as fomenting racial divisiveness. The View aired Angle’s latest TV ad on the talk show on Tuesday morning. Looking at the camera, Behar addressed Angle, calling her a “bitch” and concluding that Angle is “going to hell, this bitch.”"
Grim Diagnosis: 200 Days of Obamacare - HUMAN EVENTS
Sens. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and John Barrasso (R-Wy.), the only two medical doctors serving in the United State Senate, have released a new report on the implementation of Obamacare at the 200 day mark."
Katie Couric and the "Great Un-Washed"...
So sorry you have to associate with the great un-washed! Welcome to REAL America!
That’s why Couric has spent recent weeks in Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and New Brunswick, New Jersey. She is touring what she calls “this great unwashed middle of the country” in an effort to divine the mood of the midterms."
That’s why Couric has spent recent weeks in Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston and New Brunswick, New Jersey. She is touring what she calls “this great unwashed middle of the country” in an effort to divine the mood of the midterms."
YouTube - Hiller Says Charlie Wins Debate
This is stunning to me because Hiller has just been clobbering Charlie! I agree - Charlie did win! VOTE TUESDAY!
YouTube - Hiller Says Charlie Wins Debate: "Hiller Says Charlie Wins Debate"
YouTube - Hiller Says Charlie Wins Debate: "Hiller Says Charlie Wins Debate"
Obama Has Raised at Least $73.5 Million in 2010 | The Blog on Obama: White House Dossier
Despite his lagging popularity, President Obama this year has raised a sizable sum of cash for Democrats, hauling in a total of at least $73.5 million for Democrats from 69 events, according to Mark Knoller of CBS News.
Knoller, who is well known for his careful record keeping at the White House, said organizers of a few events attended by the president refused to release their fundraising tally, so Obama’s total 2010 haul is likely somewhat higher than the recorded sum."
Knoller, who is well known for his careful record keeping at the White House, said organizers of a few events attended by the president refused to release their fundraising tally, so Obama’s total 2010 haul is likely somewhat higher than the recorded sum."
Voter reports problem with ballot machine | machine, screen, voter - Local - Sun Journal
VOTER FRAUD ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A Craven County voter says he had a near miss at the polls on Thursday when an electronic voting machine completed his straight-party ticket for the opposite of what he intended.
Sam Laughinghouse of New Bern said he pushed the button to vote Republican in all races, but the voting machine screen displayed a ballot with all Democrats checked. He cleared the screen and tried again with the same result, he said. Then he asked for and received help from election staff."
A Craven County voter says he had a near miss at the polls on Thursday when an electronic voting machine completed his straight-party ticket for the opposite of what he intended.
Sam Laughinghouse of New Bern said he pushed the button to vote Republican in all races, but the voting machine screen displayed a ballot with all Democrats checked. He cleared the screen and tried again with the same result, he said. Then he asked for and received help from election staff."
Boxer failed to declare million-dollar house on disclosures? � Hot Air
But....she worked HARD for that opportunity......
She chairs the Senate Ethics Committee, so Barbara Boxer should know her obligations for disclosure as a member of the upper chamber. Roger Simon reports exclusively at Pajamas Media that Boxer neglected to disclose her ownership interest in a million-dollar residence in Oakland, as well as the mortgage — both required under Senate rules. The Foundation for Ethics in Public Service has asked the Department of Justice to investigate Boxer’s lack of disclosure:"
She chairs the Senate Ethics Committee, so Barbara Boxer should know her obligations for disclosure as a member of the upper chamber. Roger Simon reports exclusively at Pajamas Media that Boxer neglected to disclose her ownership interest in a million-dollar residence in Oakland, as well as the mortgage — both required under Senate rules. The Foundation for Ethics in Public Service has asked the Department of Justice to investigate Boxer’s lack of disclosure:"
Palin goes nuclear on Murkowski: How dare you question Joe Miller’s honor? � Hot Air
The sitting Senator also came out against Arizona’s right to protect its borders. She calls for us to “enforce the laws that are currently on the books,” but doesn’t seem to understand that that is precisely what Arizona is trying to do to protect itself because the federal government refuses to enforce our laws. Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised by her lackadaisical attitude to border security when we consider that she has repeatedly voted against funding a border fence and voted in favor of amnesty."
Obamateurism of the Day � Hot Air
Barack Obama’s trip started off badly before Obama even arrived, with the Democratic gubernatorial nominee telling a radio show that Obama could “shove” his endorsement after Obama made it known that he would remain neutral as a favor to Frank Caprio’s independent candidate, Lincoln Chafee. It only got worse when Obama made appearances at two fundraisers. Not only did Obama get confused about the unemployment rate, but where he was. A source provided me with a series of Obamateurisms rolled up into a single day from press pool reports:"
Chris Van Hollen: Dem Medicare Cuts Good, GOP Medicare Cuts Bad | The Weekly Standard
Democrats are facing a staggering deficit among senior voters. A Gallup poll showed that, in the month of September, Democrats were winning 18- to 29-year-olds by 19 points, losing 30- to 49-year-olds by 2 points, tied among 50 to 64-year-olds, and losing those 65 and older by 12 points."
The Most Transparent Administration Ever! | The Weekly Standard
Officials at the Treasury Department’s Office of Financial Stability contracted with a small consulting firm that has given nearly $25,000 to Democratic candidates since 2005 (and no money to Republicans) to hire “Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Analysts to support the Disclosure Services, Privacy and Treasury Records.” The firm is currently advertising a job opening for a FOIA analyst with experience in the “Use of FOIA/PA exemptions to withhold information from release to the public” (emphasis mine, and if that link goes down, The Examiner has kept a copy for its records)."
Rubio's Closing Argument: 'A Generational Choice' | The Weekly Standard
In a two-minute TV commercial, Marco Rubio closes out the campaign by coming back to the theme of preserving American exceptionalism:"
Harris Polls > President Obama Heads into Midterms at Lowest Approval Rating of Presidency
NEW YORK , N.Y. - October 25, 2010 - President Obama is spending the next week crisscrossing the country in support of Democratic candidates before this year's midterm elections. While the president may do a great job of energizing the base, he may not be able to convert any Independents who have yet to decide for whom they will vote. Currently, two-thirds of Americans (67%) have a negative opinion of the job President Obama is doing while just over one-third (37%) have a positive opinion. This continues the president's downward trend and he is now at the lowest job approval rating of his presidency.
These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 3,084 adults surveyed online between October 11 and 18, 2010 by Harris Interactive."
These are some of the results of The Harris Poll of 3,084 adults surveyed online between October 11 and 18, 2010 by Harris Interactive."
A Witch Hunt for Bigots Singes American Media - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
'Political correctness can lead to some kind of paralysis, where you don't address reality,' Juan Williams observed rather prophetically on Bill O'Reilly's show Monday night, before he made the comments that got him fired from his assignment as senior news analyst for National Public Radio.
This is what Williams said: 'I'm not a bigot. You know the kind of books I've written about the civil rights movement in this country. But when I get on the plane, I got to tell you, if I see people who are in Muslim garb and I think, you know, they are identifying themselves first and foremost as Muslims, I get worried. I get nervous."
This is what Williams said: 'I'm not a bigot. You know the kind of books I've written about the civil rights movement in this country. But when I get on the plane, I got to tell you, if I see people who are in Muslim garb and I think, you know, they are identifying themselves first and foremost as Muslims, I get worried. I get nervous."
Diet Nations - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
Last week, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced plans to cut spending in Britain across the board in the largest decrease in the size and cost of government since World War II. These cuts, if fully implemented by Parliament, will outdo reductions enacted by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the late '70s and early '80s, which the Left characterized as too severe and liable to kill people. Sound familiar?"
Texas and the Art of Liking Business - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
I didn't bother to read The Dallas Morning News' recent endorsement of Democrat Bill White for governor of Texas, partly because the piece was longer than a root canal appointment. Mainly, though, it was because the idea of NOT entrusting state government to an exponent of low taxes and relatively limited government (i.e., incumbent Rick Perry) is so detached from common sense and reality that ..."
Voters Suspicious Of Fraud At Ballot Box - Las Vegas News Story - KVVU Las Vegas
VOTING FRAUD ALERT! Keep your eyes open!!!
LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City said they are concerned about fraud at the electronic ballot box.
Voter Joyce Ferrara said when they went to vote for Republican Sharron Angle, her Democratic opponent, Sen. Harry Reid's name was already checked.
Ferrara said she wasn't alone in her voting experience. She said her husband and several others voting at the same time all had the same thing happen.
'Something's not right,' Ferrara said. 'One person that's a fluke. Two, that's strange. But several within a five minute period of time -- that's wrong.'"
LAS VEGAS -- Some voters in Boulder City said they are concerned about fraud at the electronic ballot box.
Voter Joyce Ferrara said when they went to vote for Republican Sharron Angle, her Democratic opponent, Sen. Harry Reid's name was already checked.
Ferrara said she wasn't alone in her voting experience. She said her husband and several others voting at the same time all had the same thing happen.
'Something's not right,' Ferrara said. 'One person that's a fluke. Two, that's strange. But several within a five minute period of time -- that's wrong.'"
Brassiest Oldie Of All: Tax Cuts For The Rich - Investors.com
Important Read of an Old Tried and NOT True saw!
Classic songs from years past are sometimes referred to as 'golden oldies.' There are political fallacies that have been around for a long time as well. These might be called brass oldies. It certainly takes a lot of brass to keep repeating fallacies that were refuted long ago."
Classic songs from years past are sometimes referred to as 'golden oldies.' There are political fallacies that have been around for a long time as well. These might be called brass oldies. It certainly takes a lot of brass to keep repeating fallacies that were refuted long ago."
Democrats' electoral wipeout--John Podhoretz - NYPOST.com
In a week, Americans go to the polls. But it might as well be happening today. For -- barring major news events or extraordinarily damaging revelations about individual candidates that cause probable voters to rethink their choices in unprecedented fashion -- the 2010 cake is baked, it's out of the oven and it's cooling in an undisclosed location.
You wouldn't know this from the hyperactive political press, which now screams minute by minute at readers and viewers from multiple outlets, from traditional perches to Facebook to Twitter."
You wouldn't know this from the hyperactive political press, which now screams minute by minute at readers and viewers from multiple outlets, from traditional perches to Facebook to Twitter."
For Democrats, Math Is Hard. So Is The Truth. | NewsReal Blog
The two latest examples of Democrat ineptitude, incompetence, and total math fail come to us from none other than Nancy Pelosi (the best speaker of the house EVAH) and Joe “doll hair” Biden. First up is Nancy Pelosi with both bad math and shameless lies. As Ben Domenech points out at RedState, Pelosi claimed that Obamacare would create (or save!) 4 million jobs with 400,000 of them being created immediately."
Obama’s Castroite Allies | FrontPage Magazine
After starring in public service announcements for the Obama administration, Mexican-American labor activist Dolores Huestra is now starring in public service announcements for Fidel Castro’s regime. Senora Huestra is co-founder of United Farm Workers of American and a member of Democratic Socialist of America. Huestra’s credentials apparently not only qualify her to be a spokesperson for the U.S., but also for the regime that once aspired to attack our country with nuclear weapons, because the U.S. was “the great enemy of mankind.”"
So We’re Now Willing To Admit WMDs Were Found In Iraq Because Wikileaks Says So? | NewsReal Blog
If the CIA had done its job and killed Julian Assange, there probably wouldn’t have been a huge new WikiLeaks document dump that may get even more Iraqis murdered for the terrible crime of helping the United States.
Still, the info is out there and one surprising development has been how many liberals are now willing to admit that Gulf War era WMDs were found in Iraq. For years, many liberals not only denied that WMDs had been found in Iraq, they mocked people who said otherwise."
Still, the info is out there and one surprising development has been how many liberals are now willing to admit that Gulf War era WMDs were found in Iraq. For years, many liberals not only denied that WMDs had been found in Iraq, they mocked people who said otherwise."
Killing Us Softly | FrontPage Magazine
To the delight of radical environmentalists, a major source of energy to generate electricity is being threatened by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On Oct. 15, the EPA regional administrator for the country’s mid-Atlantic area, Shawn Garvin, urged his agency to revoke a permit for America’s largest “mountaintop,” or surface, coal mine site. This action forecasts higher electricity bills–just as President Obama himself warned of in 2008. Other industries also are at risk of arbitrary EPA action."
Sharia & The Constitution: Never the Twain Shall Meet - HUMAN EVENTS
Let me begin by saying something some may find quite controversial. To assume that Muslims appreciate and accept the same moral values as those cherished by our Founders is insanity bordering on stupidity. Consider that Islamic cultures embrace and institutionalize such things as the murder of innocents, mutilating little girls, men beating women, and parents training their four year old children to become suicide bombers."
Small businesses losing out to red tape - USATODAY.com
This article should be titled: Welcome to Massachusetts!
In an economic climate with few jobs and cutbacks on basic city services such as police protection and firefighting, you would think cities and states would be overjoyed when someone was willing to open up a new business, bringing with him jobs, economic vitality and tax revenues. You might think that, but you'd be wrong."
In an economic climate with few jobs and cutbacks on basic city services such as police protection and firefighting, you would think cities and states would be overjoyed when someone was willing to open up a new business, bringing with him jobs, economic vitality and tax revenues. You might think that, but you'd be wrong."
RealClearPolitics - The Coming Political Tsunami
I predict a Republican victory of tsunami proportions on November 2nd.
For the last six months in various public forums, I have said that Republicans will take both the House and Senate. Most political observers, citing statistics from various states, continue to say that, while it appears certain that the House will go Republican, there are too few Senate seats in play for a Republican takeover. Further, many pundits state that Democrats will preserve their control of the Senate because the Republican Party has undermined itself by fielding whacko and semi-whacko candidates from the 'tea party' wing or otherwise offering inferior candidates, e.g., Christine O'Donnell in Delaware, Rand Paul in Kentucky, Sharron Angle in Nevada, Linda McMahon in Connecticut and Carly Fiorina in California."
For the last six months in various public forums, I have said that Republicans will take both the House and Senate. Most political observers, citing statistics from various states, continue to say that, while it appears certain that the House will go Republican, there are too few Senate seats in play for a Republican takeover. Further, many pundits state that Democrats will preserve their control of the Senate because the Republican Party has undermined itself by fielding whacko and semi-whacko candidates from the 'tea party' wing or otherwise offering inferior candidates, e.g., Christine O'Donnell in Delaware, Rand Paul in Kentucky, Sharron Angle in Nevada, Linda McMahon in Connecticut and Carly Fiorina in California."
Massachusetts gubernatorial debate lackluster | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Charlie Baker for Governor - period - DOT!
The governor’s only proposal has been to raise taxes,” said Baker. After Patrick vehemently denied the charge, Baker went on the offensive again, saying, “What I’ve seen is a governor who has proposed to raise taxes every year.” Baker also accused Patrick of advocating for a progressive tax system.
“Wrong again,” replied Patrick. “Exactly wrong. I was there. I know what I said. You were not.”
“I’ve seen the video,” replied Baker."
The governor’s only proposal has been to raise taxes,” said Baker. After Patrick vehemently denied the charge, Baker went on the offensive again, saying, “What I’ve seen is a governor who has proposed to raise taxes every year.” Baker also accused Patrick of advocating for a progressive tax system.
“Wrong again,” replied Patrick. “Exactly wrong. I was there. I know what I said. You were not.”
“I’ve seen the video,” replied Baker."
Unsustainable at every level: Congress fiddles and we get burned - Big Government
Our annual budget deficits exceed a trillion dollars, the total published cumulative national debt is $14 trillion and we have tens of trillions of dollars in unfunded obligations under Social Security and Medicare. To that we can add the off the books bad mortgages of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac of almost $300 billion. Through June 2010 the U.S. Treasury has injected $144 billion into those entities to maintain a positive net worth. Economists had long warned that this day was coming but the Democratic left in Congress led by Barney Frank assured us they were good as “gold” (check the price of an ounce of gold and see what you would rather have)."
Exclusive: New Study Says Cost of Health Reform Subsidies Could Far Exceed Previous Estimates (Updated 10/25) | Verum Serum
Only 578% more than projected.....?!
A new study by the Lewin Group estimates that 28.6 million Americans will be eligible for a federal subsidy to purchase health insurance beginning in 2014 at a projected cost to tax payers in excess of $110 billion. This estimate is dramatically higher (578%) than the cost of these subsidies forecast by"....
A new study by the Lewin Group estimates that 28.6 million Americans will be eligible for a federal subsidy to purchase health insurance beginning in 2014 at a projected cost to tax payers in excess of $110 billion. This estimate is dramatically higher (578%) than the cost of these subsidies forecast by"....
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : The Watchdog Bites: SIGTARP Report Slams Administration for 'Manipulated' Data
In a scathing 338-page report released today, a federal watchdog exposes the failure of the 2008 Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) bailout and suggests Treasury Department officials engaged in a politically motivated attempt to hide losses at bankrupt insurance giant AIG with 'manipulated' data."
The American Spectator : A Society of Beggars? Obama Battles Reagan
"Government must work with us, not over us, stand by our side, not ride on our backs, provide opportunity, not smother it." Ronald Reagan
Obama or Reagan.
In the end, that's the choice.
As the country enters the final week of what may be the most important election in a lifetime, these two presidents and their starkly differing visions of America are at the center of what has become a political earthquake."
Obama or Reagan.
In the end, that's the choice.
As the country enters the final week of what may be the most important election in a lifetime, these two presidents and their starkly differing visions of America are at the center of what has become a political earthquake."
AUDIO UPDATE: Obama Tells Latinos to ‘Punish Our Enemies’ on Election Day | The Blaze
Enemies....can't say having a different opinion ever made me an enemy of my country....but...OK....this time I'm fine with it....
AUDIO UPDATE: Obama Tells Latinos to ‘Punish Our Enemies’ on Election Day | The Blaze:
AUDIO UPDATE: Obama Tells Latinos to ‘Punish Our Enemies’ on Election Day | The Blaze:
Olbermann promises 20 minute rant on Tea Party movement | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Well...if you have 20 minutes of precious life to give up for this vacuous rant....have at it. Personally, I'd rather rake wet leaves......has the same consistency.
If you’re in the mood for a 20-minute rant from liberal host Keith Olbermann on the Tea Party movement, MSNBC is your place for politics this week.
“That Tea Party Special Comment I just promoted for Wednesday’s show? It’ll be approximately 20 minutes long,” Olbermann teased on Twitter Monday night."
If you’re in the mood for a 20-minute rant from liberal host Keith Olbermann on the Tea Party movement, MSNBC is your place for politics this week.
“That Tea Party Special Comment I just promoted for Wednesday’s show? It’ll be approximately 20 minutes long,” Olbermann teased on Twitter Monday night."
New O’Keefe video shows teachers bragging about bulletproof tenure rules | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
And this is a surprise to who.....?
Conservative activist James O’Keefe released two new videos in Monday in which unionized New Jersey educators appear to boast about how it’s virtually impossible to fire tenured teachers, even those who make racist statements to students."
Conservative activist James O’Keefe released two new videos in Monday in which unionized New Jersey educators appear to boast about how it’s virtually impossible to fire tenured teachers, even those who make racist statements to students."
TheDC Analysis: A letter to Michael Moore | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
After reading your open letter to Juan Williams published on The Daily Beast, I thought I would write one of my own to you. While I take you as a man who prefers pictures to prose, unfortunately I am not much of a drawer so words will have to suffice."
Seven More Days. You Have Not Stopped Obama. You Have Won Nothing. | RedState
YOU- You and I hold OUR future right in our hands at the Ballot Box this coming Tuesday. You'll take the time to get a coffee or stop by red Box for a movie -
Take the 5 minutes it takes to pull the lever and send a STRONG message...we will NOT go quietly into the night!!!!
You have not stopped Barack Obama. You have not, to paraphrase P. J. O’Rourke, served the restraining order.
You have not made this country safe.
You have not stopped the advance of socialism in this country.
You have not stopped the Democrats from destroying the economy.
You, all of you, have won nothing. NOTHING."
Take the 5 minutes it takes to pull the lever and send a STRONG message...we will NOT go quietly into the night!!!!
You have not stopped Barack Obama. You have not, to paraphrase P. J. O’Rourke, served the restraining order.
You have not made this country safe.
You have not stopped the advance of socialism in this country.
You have not stopped the Democrats from destroying the economy.
You, all of you, have won nothing. NOTHING."
American Thinker Blog: '60 Minutes' reminds us the real unemployment rate is over 17%
You KNOW Obama is in trouble when 60 Minutes actually reports the truth and the Boston Globe begins to laugh at Green Models......Good Lord!!! There is HOPE PEOPLE!!!! All is NOT lost!
They are calling themselves 'The 99'ers' - people who have exhausted their unemployment compensation and still can't find a job.
CBS profiles this group of out of work Americans between the ages of 40-65 and shows why the stated unemployment rate of 9.5% is a mirage:"
They are calling themselves 'The 99'ers' - people who have exhausted their unemployment compensation and still can't find a job.
CBS profiles this group of out of work Americans between the ages of 40-65 and shows why the stated unemployment rate of 9.5% is a mirage:"
American Thinker Blog: Anti-Green Iconoclasm -- in the Boston Globe!
Something's up when the Boston Globe publishes articles two days in a row that mock the dogmas of the Green religion. On Sunday, automobile writer Clifford Atiyeh writes in 'The crusade against cars' that 'in this green age, automobile lovers are under siege. But demonizing people for enjoying a little luxury is a tough road to navigate.'
Atiyeh describes social responsibility as 'the latest feel-good narcissism' and goes on to question global warming:"
Atiyeh describes social responsibility as 'the latest feel-good narcissism' and goes on to question global warming:"
Obama speaks at Chace house, skips lobster, steak - Projo 7 to 7 News Blog | Rhode Island news | The Providence Journal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- President Obama's final stop was a $7,500-a-head fundraiser in the well-appointed home of Arnold 'Buff' and Johnnie Chace on the East Side, not far from Brown University.
The president spoke for about 20 minutes, then left before the dinner of locally grown foods by celebrated Rhode Island chefs -- including lobster risotto -- that Mrs. Chace had planned.
Fewer than 50 were in attendance, according to Eric Hyers, campaign manager for Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline, the Democratic candidate for the House seat being vacated by Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy."
The president spoke for about 20 minutes, then left before the dinner of locally grown foods by celebrated Rhode Island chefs -- including lobster risotto -- that Mrs. Chace had planned.
Fewer than 50 were in attendance, according to Eric Hyers, campaign manager for Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline, the Democratic candidate for the House seat being vacated by Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy."
Gas prices rise, breaking pre-election pattern - Washington Times
Gasoline prices haven't gotten much attention amid all the other bad economic news for Democrats heading into a final week of campaigning, but the price per gallon has climbed nearly 15 cents since Labor Day - a surprising jump, given that prices usually plummet before an election."
Globe spins for Dems - BostonHerald.com
If I asked you to describe the performance of the Pelosi Congress in three words - three family-friendly words, that is - what would they be? “Corrupt and incompetent?” “Arrogant and inept?” Maybe “dazed and confused?”
The Boston Globe-Democrat’s three words? “Record of Accomplishment.” And here’s the scary part: I think they mean it.
Knowing the Globe, I wasn’t surprised that they endorsed every Democrat for Congress. After all, they haven’t endorsed a single Republican in a congressional general election this century."
The Boston Globe-Democrat’s three words? “Record of Accomplishment.” And here’s the scary part: I think they mean it.
Knowing the Globe, I wasn’t surprised that they endorsed every Democrat for Congress. After all, they haven’t endorsed a single Republican in a congressional general election this century."
Barney Frank: Finance law won’t steer cos. offshore - BostonHerald.com
So, break your back, risk everything you have....but it run your business OUR way or we will destroy you. That's how we police this???
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank said yesterday he’s not concerned that the mammoth financial regulation and consumer protection bill he co-sponsored will drive banks and businesses offshore, vowing that any country promising to be a haven for bad-news banks will incur the wrath of U.S. leaders.
“If any small country decides to hold itself out as a haven, we mandated that countries be denied access to the Federal Reserve and other institutions, Frank said at a Boston College forum. “We have a capacity to do that.”"
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank said yesterday he’s not concerned that the mammoth financial regulation and consumer protection bill he co-sponsored will drive banks and businesses offshore, vowing that any country promising to be a haven for bad-news banks will incur the wrath of U.S. leaders.
“If any small country decides to hold itself out as a haven, we mandated that countries be denied access to the Federal Reserve and other institutions, Frank said at a Boston College forum. “We have a capacity to do that.”"
Cuba self-employed to pay taxes up to 50 percent - Yahoo! News
Coming to the Red, White and Blue......
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba has set income tax rates at 25 to 50 percent for its soon to be expanded private sector, with the biggest earners paying the most taxes, according to official decrees published on Monday.
The rates will range from nothing for those making 5,000 pesos -- equivalent to $225 -- or less a year to 50 percent for those in the highest bracket, which is more than 50,000 pesos, or $2,252."
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba has set income tax rates at 25 to 50 percent for its soon to be expanded private sector, with the biggest earners paying the most taxes, according to official decrees published on Monday.
The rates will range from nothing for those making 5,000 pesos -- equivalent to $225 -- or less a year to 50 percent for those in the highest bracket, which is more than 50,000 pesos, or $2,252."
Google's Schmidt: People Upset With Street View Can Always Move | John Paczkowski | Digital Daily | AllThingsD
I'd like a little 1984 served up with my eggs and ham please....
Google CEO Eric Schmidt says the company’s “policy is to get right up to the creepy line and not cross it.” And while that may be true of Google, it’s clearly not true of Schmidt, who lately has been happily high stepping across the creepy line like the grand marshal of the Tone-Deaf Technocrat Parade."
Google CEO Eric Schmidt says the company’s “policy is to get right up to the creepy line and not cross it.” And while that may be true of Google, it’s clearly not true of Schmidt, who lately has been happily high stepping across the creepy line like the grand marshal of the Tone-Deaf Technocrat Parade."
Federal Eye - 'Government Doesn't Suck' march planned
Just goes to show you how they "Suck"....I doubt everyone thinks everybody who works for the Government is bad. I've met many a good individual both in the Federal and State levels....but I've met more bad - disengaged, rude....and above all - acting far superior to my humble existance. THAT'S what sucks folks! Being tech savvy doesn't make you good.
Amid growing dissatisfaction with federal employees, a group of younger, web-savvy feds are planning to march on Saturday in defense of their coworkers on the sidelines of Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity.'
Organizers of the 'Government Doesn't Suck March' (their choice of words, not ours) were inspired in part by last week's Washington Post poll that revealed widespread negative perceptions of federal workers.
'We hear it day in and day out: the government sucks, federal employees are lazy and their positions are redundant,' said march organizer Steve Ressler, founder of GovLoop, a social networking Web site for public servants."
Amid growing dissatisfaction with federal employees, a group of younger, web-savvy feds are planning to march on Saturday in defense of their coworkers on the sidelines of Jon Stewart's 'Rally to Restore Sanity.'
Organizers of the 'Government Doesn't Suck March' (their choice of words, not ours) were inspired in part by last week's Washington Post poll that revealed widespread negative perceptions of federal workers.
'We hear it day in and day out: the government sucks, federal employees are lazy and their positions are redundant,' said march organizer Steve Ressler, founder of GovLoop, a social networking Web site for public servants."
Complacency. | RedState
DON'T GO WOBBLY! DON'T LISTEN TO THE LAME STEAM MEDIA......VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are eight days away from a massive election. That is a week and a day, for the mathematically challenged. In other words, not a lot of time.
Here’s the thing: Republicans are undoubtedly going to win next Tuesday. We will pick up house seats and some Senate seats.
You control how many seats we will win."
We are eight days away from a massive election. That is a week and a day, for the mathematically challenged. In other words, not a lot of time.
Here’s the thing: Republicans are undoubtedly going to win next Tuesday. We will pick up house seats and some Senate seats.
You control how many seats we will win."
Monday, October 25, 2010
Cities Weigh Letting Noncitizens Vote - FoxNews.com
What IS IT!? Illegal only means Illegal in New England if your Law Abiding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????
PORTLAND, Maine -- Like his neighbors, Claude Rwaganje pays taxes on his income and taxes on his cars. His children have gone to Portland's public schools. He's interested in the workings of Maine's largest city, which he has called home for 13 years.
There's one vital difference, though: Rwaganje isn't a U.S. citizen and isn't allowed to vote on those taxes or on school issues. That may soon change."
PORTLAND, Maine -- Like his neighbors, Claude Rwaganje pays taxes on his income and taxes on his cars. His children have gone to Portland's public schools. He's interested in the workings of Maine's largest city, which he has called home for 13 years.
There's one vital difference, though: Rwaganje isn't a U.S. citizen and isn't allowed to vote on those taxes or on school issues. That may soon change."
The other side of the White House white board�|�KeithHennessey.com
Here is my view on CEA Chairman Austan Goolsbee’s recent White House white board presentation on the U.S. employment situation. I apologize for the spotty sound quality – this is my first video and I’m just learning the techniques."
Holbrooke’s Amazing Global Warming Claim - HUMAN EVENTS
For some, global warming is the sinister cause of every problem plaguing the world-even the conflict between India and Pakistan.
This misapprehension has apparently taken hold of Richard Holbrooke, President Obama's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to Bob Woodward's new book, Obama's Wars, Holbrooke believes there is a 'global warming dimension' of the India-Pakistan conflict. 'In one discussion about the tensions between Pakistan and India,' Woodward wrote, 'Holbrooke introduced a new angle. 'There's a global-warming dimension of this struggle, Mr. President,' he said.' Woodward wrote that Holbrooke's 'words baffled many in the room.' It's not hard to see why."
This misapprehension has apparently taken hold of Richard Holbrooke, President Obama's special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to Bob Woodward's new book, Obama's Wars, Holbrooke believes there is a 'global warming dimension' of the India-Pakistan conflict. 'In one discussion about the tensions between Pakistan and India,' Woodward wrote, 'Holbrooke introduced a new angle. 'There's a global-warming dimension of this struggle, Mr. President,' he said.' Woodward wrote that Holbrooke's 'words baffled many in the room.' It's not hard to see why."
The Democrat Stimulus: An $814 Billion Flop - HUMAN EVENTS
NEW YORK — In an October 3 ABC News/Washington Post survey, 68 percent of Americans polled believe that “the money the federal government has spent on the economic stimulus has been mostly wasted.” Only 29 percent consider it “well spent.”
Seven out of 10 Americans are correct: The Democrat stimulus is a massive, bank-busting flop. Those who foisted this 12-figure folly on the American people should suffer at the polls."
Seven out of 10 Americans are correct: The Democrat stimulus is a massive, bank-busting flop. Those who foisted this 12-figure folly on the American people should suffer at the polls."
Public Unions: The ‘Big Dog’ - HUMAN EVENTS
Public employee unions are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on political campaigns while estimates of underfunded rank-and-file public employee pension plans reach a staggering $3 trillion dollars.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has to date spent $87.5 million this election cycle, according a Wall Street Journal report, and has spent a total of nearly $360 million since the 1997-98 election cycle.
'We're the big dog,' said Larry Scanlon, the head of AFSCME's political operations. 'But we don't like to brag.'"
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has to date spent $87.5 million this election cycle, according a Wall Street Journal report, and has spent a total of nearly $360 million since the 1997-98 election cycle.
'We're the big dog,' said Larry Scanlon, the head of AFSCME's political operations. 'But we don't like to brag.'"
Barney Frank Freaked over Boyfriend - HUMAN EVENTS
Rep. Barney Frank (D.-Mass.) is so freaked out over his boyfriend’s behavior and his own election troubles that he’s attempting to be nice to people, according to a columnist at the very liberal Boston Globe.
When Frank’s boyfriend Jim Ready was caught on tape heckling Frank’s Republican challenger Sean Bielat, Globe columnist Brian McGrory reports he phoned the liberal icon to ask if he condoned Ready’s behavior. (h/t Ace of Spades)"
When Frank’s boyfriend Jim Ready was caught on tape heckling Frank’s Republican challenger Sean Bielat, Globe columnist Brian McGrory reports he phoned the liberal icon to ask if he condoned Ready’s behavior. (h/t Ace of Spades)"
Pelosi: 'We haven't really gotten the credit for what we have done' - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
Don't worry, Nancy! We'll give you all the credit you want on November 2nd!!!!
Democrats haven't necessarily gotten the credit they're due for the work they've done the last two years, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said.
Pelosi, in the middle of a tough campaign to defend Democrats' majority in the House — as well as her own Speakership — seemed to echo a complaint voiced by other Democrats, that obstacles have made it difficult for the party's message to get through."
Democrats haven't necessarily gotten the credit they're due for the work they've done the last two years, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said.
Pelosi, in the middle of a tough campaign to defend Democrats' majority in the House — as well as her own Speakership — seemed to echo a complaint voiced by other Democrats, that obstacles have made it difficult for the party's message to get through."
Treasury Shields Citigroup as Deletions Undercut Disclosure - Bloomberg
The late Bloomberg News reporter Mark Pittman asked the U.S. Treasury in January 2009 to identify $301 billion of securities owned by Citigroup Inc. that the government had agreed to guarantee. He made the request on the grounds that taxpayers ought to know how their money was being used.
More than 20 months later, after saying at least five times that a response was imminent, Treasury officials responded with 560 pages of printed-out e-mails -- none of which Pittman requested. They were so heavily redacted that most of what’s left are everyday messages such as “Did you just try to call me?” and “Monday will be a busy day!”"
More than 20 months later, after saying at least five times that a response was imminent, Treasury officials responded with 560 pages of printed-out e-mails -- none of which Pittman requested. They were so heavily redacted that most of what’s left are everyday messages such as “Did you just try to call me?” and “Monday will be a busy day!”"
America hasn't improved much over past 3 decades, Jimmy Carter says | Deseret News
And the misery index was the first thing sited every morning and I spent hour after hour of "quality time" in my car with my brother waiting in fuel linesl.....
America is no better off now than it was in the late 1970s and early 1980s, says former President Jimmy Carter. From national politics to relationships with other nations, there is a lot of room for improvement.
'We had almost complete harmony with every nation on Earth,' the Nobel Peace Prize winner said of his administration. 'We not only preserved peace for our country, we never went to war. We never dropped a bomb. We never fired a missile.'"
America is no better off now than it was in the late 1970s and early 1980s, says former President Jimmy Carter. From national politics to relationships with other nations, there is a lot of room for improvement.
'We had almost complete harmony with every nation on Earth,' the Nobel Peace Prize winner said of his administration. 'We not only preserved peace for our country, we never went to war. We never dropped a bomb. We never fired a missile.'"
A Blue State's Red-Hot Prospect - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
MINNEAPOLIS -- Northern Iowans are Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings fans. This fact could be portentous 16 months from now when the Iowa caucuses occur and Minnesota's two-term governor, Tim Pawlenty, probably will be seeking the Republican presidential nomination.
The son of a South St. Paul truck driver, Pawlenty was 16 when his mother died. A short while later, his father lost his job. Nevertheless, Pawlenty became his family's first college graduate. His political message -- he calls himself a Sam's Club rather than a country club Republican -- should resonate in a social climate conditioned by voters' recoil against spending and the political class that does it. 'All the stuff the country is now favoring, I've done,' he says."
The son of a South St. Paul truck driver, Pawlenty was 16 when his mother died. A short while later, his father lost his job. Nevertheless, Pawlenty became his family's first college graduate. His political message -- he calls himself a Sam's Club rather than a country club Republican -- should resonate in a social climate conditioned by voters' recoil against spending and the political class that does it. 'All the stuff the country is now favoring, I've done,' he says."
Tea Party to the Rescue - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
Two central facts give shape to the historic 2010 election. The first is not understood by Republicans, and the second not admitted by Democrats.
The first: the tea party is not a 'threat' to the Republican Party, the tea party saved the Republican Party. In a broad sense, the tea party rescued it from being the fat, unhappy, querulous creature it had become, a party that didn't remember anymore why it existed, or what its historical purpose was. The tea party, with its energy and earnestness, restored the GOP to itself."
The first: the tea party is not a 'threat' to the Republican Party, the tea party saved the Republican Party. In a broad sense, the tea party rescued it from being the fat, unhappy, querulous creature it had become, a party that didn't remember anymore why it existed, or what its historical purpose was. The tea party, with its energy and earnestness, restored the GOP to itself."
AFL-CIO: People who believe in 10th Amendment have “cultish beliefs” | RedState
When the term astro-turf didn’t stick, and tea bagger was thrown into the harbor of bad ideas, union bosses went into overdrive trying to think of new and creative ways to demean Americans who don’t agree with their socio-fascist ideals."
Debt Has Increased $5 Trillion Since Speaker Pelosi Vowed, ‘No New Deficit Spending’ | CNSnews.com
(CNSNews.com) - When Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) gave her inaugural address as speaker of the House in 2007, she vowed there would be “no new deficit spending.” Since that day, the national debt has increased by $5 trillion, according to the U.S. Treasury Department."
Caprio's reaction to snub? President can 'shove it' - Projo 7 to 7 News Blog | Rhode Island news | The Providence Journal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio, in a radio interview Monday morning, reacted angrily to President Obama's decision not to endorse him during a visit to the Ocean State Monday.
'He can take his endorsement and really shove it as far as I'm concerned,' Caprio told talk-show host John DePetro during an interview on WPRO-AM.
In Monday morning's Providence Journal, John Mulligan of The Journal's Washington bureau reported that Mr. Obama would not endorse Democrat Caprio during a visit to Rhode Island Monday."
'He can take his endorsement and really shove it as far as I'm concerned,' Caprio told talk-show host John DePetro during an interview on WPRO-AM.
In Monday morning's Providence Journal, John Mulligan of The Journal's Washington bureau reported that Mr. Obama would not endorse Democrat Caprio during a visit to Rhode Island Monday."
Beck Repudiates Broden’s Violent Overthrow Comments: ‘What Are You Thinking?’ | The Blaze
On his radio show Friday, Glenn Beck took time to respond to comments made by Texas congressional candidate Stephen Broden that violence was a part of America’s founding and that a future violent overthrow of the government is “on the table.”
In first talking about the story, Beck came out strongly against the idea. “If somebody is suggesting violence, they will be the destruction of our country,” he said:"
Federal Government Workers: Higher Wages and Better Benefits than Private Sector Workers | The Heritage Foundation
The federal government pays its employees substantially more than they would earn in the private sector. The current federal pay system:
* Pays hourly wages 22 percent above that of comparable private sector workers;
* Provides more generous health care and pension plans;
* Provides total compensation on the order of 30 percent to 40 percent above similarly skilled private sector workers; and
* Offers near-total job security and insulates federal employees from recessions."
* Pays hourly wages 22 percent above that of comparable private sector workers;
* Provides more generous health care and pension plans;
* Provides total compensation on the order of 30 percent to 40 percent above similarly skilled private sector workers; and
* Offers near-total job security and insulates federal employees from recessions."
Bank of America CEO cuts $2,000 check to Barney Frank | Washington Examiner
But he's not taking any money from Banks and/or PAC'S involved in the Housing mess....Nooooooooooooooo
Democrats portray themselves as the scourge of Big Business and the Big Banks. Well, the Big Guy at the nation's Biggest Bank doesn't think so.
Last week, when Barney Frank -- co-author of the financial regulation bill -- was hitting electoral difficulty, he got a $2,000 check from Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America."
Democrats portray themselves as the scourge of Big Business and the Big Banks. Well, the Big Guy at the nation's Biggest Bank doesn't think so.
Last week, when Barney Frank -- co-author of the financial regulation bill -- was hitting electoral difficulty, he got a $2,000 check from Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America."
Politizoid: Barry and the Money Tree | Washington Examiner
Money really does grow on trees, at least until little Barry grows up and takes all of the money leaves and branches away. Watch the latest edition of Politizoid and find out what happens next. And why Barry then decided it was time to learn Chinese!"
Wouldn't you give $73,800 to Democrats shortly after graduating from college? Alexander Soros did | Washington Examiner
Alexander Soros 'has the means' and he has no hesitation about using it mostly on behalf of liberal Democrats in 2010, according to a new campaign funding analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.
'In the run up to the 2010 midterm elections, Soros joins a handful of young, emerging political heavyweights, many of whom are related to other prolific political donors,' reports the center's Lauren Hepler in a report posted on the OpenSecrets blog."
'In the run up to the 2010 midterm elections, Soros joins a handful of young, emerging political heavyweights, many of whom are related to other prolific political donors,' reports the center's Lauren Hepler in a report posted on the OpenSecrets blog."
Governor Christie invites Michelle Rhee to New Jersey | Washington Examiner
New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, has offered former DC school reformer, Michelle Rhee, a position as the state's next education commissioner which isn't exactly surprising given Christie's interest in reforming schools, New Jersey's need for education reform, and Rhee's no-nonsense approach to making that happen"
Examiner Editorial: Public employee unions versus working Americans | Washington Examiner
With the 2010 midterm congressional election campaign entering its final week, the fundamental divide in American politics has rarely been defined with more raw clarity than it is now.
On the one side are voters representing a vibrant private sector that creates jobs, builds prosperity and throbs with opportunity. Here are found the Tea Party movement, most congressional Republicans and a few of their Democratic colleagues, millions of independent voters, Main Street and small-business associations, and, increasingly, seniors."
On the one side are voters representing a vibrant private sector that creates jobs, builds prosperity and throbs with opportunity. Here are found the Tea Party movement, most congressional Republicans and a few of their Democratic colleagues, millions of independent voters, Main Street and small-business associations, and, increasingly, seniors."
The U.N.’s Land Redistribution Scheme | FrontPage Magazine
The report constitutes little more than an assault on free market capitalism. It is an encomium for government-led wealth redistribution.
In his report, Mr. De Schutter blames the free market system for threatening the livelihoods of “peasants, fishers, pastoralists, and indigenous peoples.” He emphasizes “the importance of land redistribution for the realization of the right to food.”"
In his report, Mr. De Schutter blames the free market system for threatening the livelihoods of “peasants, fishers, pastoralists, and indigenous peoples.” He emphasizes “the importance of land redistribution for the realization of the right to food.”"
Sharia in the UK | FrontPage Magazine
Frontpage Interview’s guest today is Pamela Geller, founder, editor and publisher of the popular and award-winning weblog AtlasShrugs.com. She has won acclaim for her interviews with internationally renowned figures, including John Bolton, Geert Wilders, Bat Ye’or, Natan Sharansky, and many others, and has broken numerous important stories — notably the questionable sources of some of the financing of the Obama campaign. Her op-eds have been published in The Washington Times, The American Thinker, Israel National News, Frontpage Magazine, World Net Daily, and New Media Journal, among other publications. She is the co-author (with Robert Spencer) of The Post-American Presidency: The Obama Administration’s War on America."
Four reasons to vote ‘yes’ and roll back the sales tax - The Boston Globe
MY 7-year-old son knows better than to believe in the Tooth Fairy, but he was happy to act as if he did in order to cash in when he lost three teeth this month. He played his part convincingly, even slipping a note under his pillow asking if he could keep one of the teeth and still get paid for it. (“Dear Micah,’’ said the note he found the next morning, “My name is Tooth Fairy because I keep the tooth. But I will make an exception this time . . .’’)"
Voters Fed up With Obama's Big, Bossy Government - Michael Barone - Townhall Conservative
Out on the campaign trail, Barack Obama has given us his analysis of why his party is headed for significant losses in the election nine days hence.
'Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now,' said the president for whom politics did not seem so tough in 2008, 'and facts and science and argument do not seem to be winning the day all the time is because we're hardwired not to always think clearly when we're scared. And the country's scared.'
In other words, the voters can't see straight."
'Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now,' said the president for whom politics did not seem so tough in 2008, 'and facts and science and argument do not seem to be winning the day all the time is because we're hardwired not to always think clearly when we're scared. And the country's scared.'
In other words, the voters can't see straight."
The UK's budget crisis, and ours--Editorial - NYPOST.com
"The trouble with socialism, Margaret Thatcher said, is that eventually you run out of other people's money". Brits are now learning that the hard way.
Britain's welfare state reached an absurd peak in 2008 when it began offering benefits for the extra wives of polygamous immigrants. But that era is now over, say the Conservatives, who announced massive cuts to fight a deficit of some $235 billion this year.
'Today's the day when Britain steps back from the brink, when we confront the bills from a decade of debt,' Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said last week."
Britain's welfare state reached an absurd peak in 2008 when it began offering benefits for the extra wives of polygamous immigrants. But that era is now over, say the Conservatives, who announced massive cuts to fight a deficit of some $235 billion this year.
'Today's the day when Britain steps back from the brink, when we confront the bills from a decade of debt,' Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said last week."
Nancy Pelosi’s election optimism brings to mind another optimistic fellow: Baghdad Bob | The Daily Caller -
Most political handicappers this election cycle are predicting that the Republicans will make large enough gains in the House of Representatives to take the majority.
But despite a myriad of pollsters hypothesizing that Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could lose her coveted gavel, Pelosi has adopted a stiff jawed mien of denial that some have compared to Mohammed Sad al-Sahaf, Saddam Hussein’s information minister during the 2003 invasion of Iraq."
But despite a myriad of pollsters hypothesizing that Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could lose her coveted gavel, Pelosi has adopted a stiff jawed mien of denial that some have compared to Mohammed Sad al-Sahaf, Saddam Hussein’s information minister during the 2003 invasion of Iraq."
A chart to make Democrats’ blood run cold | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
It’s a chart to make a Democrat’s blood run cold.
Page eight of a new poll out this week by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press shows which party 28 different categories of voters supported in 2006 – the last midterm election – and who they favor now.
In 2006, 17 categories favored Democrats, which helped them take control of the House and Senate from Republicans. Democrats picked up six Senate seats and 30 House seats."
Page eight of a new poll out this week by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press shows which party 28 different categories of voters supported in 2006 – the last midterm election – and who they favor now.
In 2006, 17 categories favored Democrats, which helped them take control of the House and Senate from Republicans. Democrats picked up six Senate seats and 30 House seats."
The American Spectator : Citizenship as Sword
Recent news reports indicate that the second issue of Inspire, a web-based English-language al Qaeda magazine, was just published. The publication -- which features articles containing suggestions on how to commit violent acts of jihad most effectively, from truck bombs to nerve gas -- also contains an article written by Samir Khan, an American citizen currently residing in Yemen, who is also believed to be the magazine's creator. Khan writes that he now 'could no longer reside in America as a compliant citizen. & I am proud to be a traitor to America.'"
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Rep. Jim Moran Disparages Col. Patrick Murray's Military Service
Many military veterans have been enraged by video of Rep. Jim Moran disparaging his Republican opponent, Patrick Murray:
What [Republicans] do is that they find candidates -- usually stealth candidates -- that haven't been in office, haven't served or performed any kind of public service. My opponent is typical. . . .
And of course, for 24 years, he's taken a government check because, frankly, the military still is part of the Federal government, uh, and, yet, his principle platform is to cut government spending."
What [Republicans] do is that they find candidates -- usually stealth candidates -- that haven't been in office, haven't served or performed any kind of public service. My opponent is typical. . . .
And of course, for 24 years, he's taken a government check because, frankly, the military still is part of the Federal government, uh, and, yet, his principle platform is to cut government spending."
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Politico Silent on Palin, Hannity, Levin and Beck Retractions
Over at Politico, reporter Jonathan Martin came up with a liberal media twist on Sarah Palin and talk radio and Fox stars. The piece, entitled Hurricane Sarah, describes her as 'high maintenance' and so on and so on. It is the classic political hit piece.
As might be expected, the story is sourced to 'e-mails and bar-stool chats among the tightknit world of Republican political professionals.'
Ahhh yes."
As might be expected, the story is sourced to 'e-mails and bar-stool chats among the tightknit world of Republican political professionals.'
Ahhh yes."
The American Spectator : A Triple Threat to Patients
If and when a new Congress comes in, the fastest way to eliminate Obamacare will be by shutting down its 'operating system' the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services and investigating its unconfirmed director, Donald Berwick. And it should start by pulling the plug on Berwick's Triple Aim Program and the billions of dollars he has for implementing it."
The American Spectator : The Hayseed Rebellion
One of the most striking things about this year's political discourse (as if name-calling and wild accusations can be dignified with such a term) is that what used to be considered traditional and commonplace thinking is now labeled as extremism and bigotry. A few examples:"
Tax Official Threatens to Shut Down Kids‘ Pumpkin Stand For Lacking ’Proper Permit’ | The Blaze
LEWISTON, Idaho (The Blaze/AP) — An Idaho family that operates a roadside pumpkin stand is scared out of its gourd after a state tax collector showed up and tried to squash the business.
The Lewiston Tribune reports the Idaho State Tax Commission has called for the closure of a family’s pumpkin stand in Lewiston, a mill city along the Snake and Clearwater rivers.
Dan and Kami Charais told the newspaper that a Tax Commission employee informed them the stand was in violation of laws and had to shut its doors."
The Lewiston Tribune reports the Idaho State Tax Commission has called for the closure of a family’s pumpkin stand in Lewiston, a mill city along the Snake and Clearwater rivers.
Dan and Kami Charais told the newspaper that a Tax Commission employee informed them the stand was in violation of laws and had to shut its doors."
Turns Out ObamaCare Really Might Undermine Employer Health Coverage | The Blaze
WASHINGTON (AP) — The new health care law wasn’t supposed to undercut employer plans that have provided most people in the U.S. with coverage for generations.
But last week a leading manufacturer told workers their costs will jump partly because of the law. Also, a Democratic governor laid out a scheme for employers to get out of health care by shifting workers into taxpayer-subsidized insurance markets that open in 2014.
While it’s too early to proclaim the demise of job-based coverage, corporate number crunchers are looking at options that could lead to major changes."
But last week a leading manufacturer told workers their costs will jump partly because of the law. Also, a Democratic governor laid out a scheme for employers to get out of health care by shifting workers into taxpayer-subsidized insurance markets that open in 2014.
While it’s too early to proclaim the demise of job-based coverage, corporate number crunchers are looking at options that could lead to major changes."
Rob Reiner Compares Tea Party To Hitler On ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ - Big Journalism
Remember....his name IS "Meathead"......
Bad history is bad history and Rob Reiner is a student of some seriously bad history. One would be pressed to find a case where bad history lead to good decisions concerning the present. Case in point: On Friday’s Real Time with Bill Maher Rob Reiner spewed his bad history as fact at the expense of smearing one of the largest political grassroots movements in our nation’s history. What’s even more disappointing is that Bill Maher agreed with Reiner multiple times during his factually-challenged rant. I realize Rob, that you probably weren’t a history major, but when you’re accusing the Tea Party of being like Hitler, please try to get your facts straight."
Bad history is bad history and Rob Reiner is a student of some seriously bad history. One would be pressed to find a case where bad history lead to good decisions concerning the present. Case in point: On Friday’s Real Time with Bill Maher Rob Reiner spewed his bad history as fact at the expense of smearing one of the largest political grassroots movements in our nation’s history. What’s even more disappointing is that Bill Maher agreed with Reiner multiple times during his factually-challenged rant. I realize Rob, that you probably weren’t a history major, but when you’re accusing the Tea Party of being like Hitler, please try to get your facts straight."
Feds consider limiting potatoes offered to kids
Good Lord....GET OUT of our Kitchens!!! OUT OUT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!
GLEED, Wash. (AP) - Potato growers are fighting back against efforts to ban or limit potatoes in federal child nutrition programs, arguing the tuber is loaded with potassium and vitamin C and shouldn't be considered junk food.
One Washington man is so exasperated by the proposals that he's in the midst of a 60-day, all potato diet to demonstrate that potatoes are nutritious."
GLEED, Wash. (AP) - Potato growers are fighting back against efforts to ban or limit potatoes in federal child nutrition programs, arguing the tuber is loaded with potassium and vitamin C and shouldn't be considered junk food.
One Washington man is so exasperated by the proposals that he's in the midst of a 60-day, all potato diet to demonstrate that potatoes are nutritious."
Deficit Panel Targets Areas to Cut - WSJ.com
Sacrosanct tax breaks, including deductions on mortgage interest, remain on the table just weeks before the deficit commission issues recommendations on policies to pare back with the aim of balancing the budget by 2015.
The tax benefits are hugely popular with the public but they have drawn the panel's focus, in part because the White House has said these and other breaks cost the government about $1 trillion a year."
The tax benefits are hugely popular with the public but they have drawn the panel's focus, in part because the White House has said these and other breaks cost the government about $1 trillion a year."
American Thinker: How Public Is NPR's Funding?
De-fund NPR! In the wake of the firing of Juan Williams by National Public Radio, we've once again heard conservative voices issue that call. NPR representatives respond, as they always do when their dependence on government purse strings is noted, by arguing that only two or three percent of the service's money comes from the federal government. NPR apologist Norah O'Donnell recently threw out a one- to three-percent figure on MSNBC."
Will someone please shut Krugman up – Telegraph Blogs
Sorry, a bit late on this one, but I see old Kruggers, Nobel prize winner and New York Times columnist, is at it again. Not content to lecture his own country’s administration about how they are not spending enough, Professor Krugman lambasts Britain’s coalition government in his latest column for its deficit reduction plan, which he reckons will condemn the UK to a depression."
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