I gave up on BOSE a long time ago...and CVS has such a perfect prescription filling history...???...
Beck is funny - Beck is nuts! Beck is a breath of fresh air amidst all this insanity being foisted upon us...get a life people!!!
CVS latest to nix Glenn Beck ads - BostonHerald.com:
Framingham’s Bose Corp. could be the next target of the anti-Glenn Beck movement that’s trying to force firms to drop their ads on the far-right Fox News talk show.
About 20 companies have already pulled ads from Beck’s 5 p.m. weekday time slot on Fox News, amid boycott threats from leftist groups angry that Beck accused President Obama of being a “racist” with a “deep-seated hatred for white people.”"
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Fannie Mae Health System
The Fannie Mae Health System:
President Obama's 'public option' health care plan has been temporarily shelved -- or, at least, that's what his spokespeople would have us believe. Kathleen Sibelius, secretary of health and human services, said on Aug. 16 that a public option wasn't an 'essential option' in revamping the health care system. Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) is now pushing a new idea: the insurance co-op. 'A co-op has some appeal because it is a nonprofit alternative,' Conrad says. 'At the same time, not government run or government controlled.'"
President Obama's 'public option' health care plan has been temporarily shelved -- or, at least, that's what his spokespeople would have us believe. Kathleen Sibelius, secretary of health and human services, said on Aug. 16 that a public option wasn't an 'essential option' in revamping the health care system. Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) is now pushing a new idea: the insurance co-op. 'A co-op has some appeal because it is a nonprofit alternative,' Conrad says. 'At the same time, not government run or government controlled.'"
Why Do Americans Oppose the Obama Health Care Plan? They’re Ignorant! | NewsBusters.org
Why Do Americans Oppose the Obama Health Care Plan? They’re Ignorant! | NewsBusters.org:
Numerous reasons to oppose the ludicrous Obama health care plan aside, Yael T. Abouhalkah of the Kansas City Star has cut through to the real reason for dissent - Americans are ignorant."
Numerous reasons to oppose the ludicrous Obama health care plan aside, Yael T. Abouhalkah of the Kansas City Star has cut through to the real reason for dissent - Americans are ignorant."
American Thinker: The Alinskyite's Big, Fat Governance Failure
American Thinker: The Alinskyite's Big, Fat Governance Failure:
What happens when the thing a president knows best is a set of tactics designed to take power from the 'haves'? When the most highly prized info a president ever garnered could be summed up as nothing better than gaming an electoral system with ACORN pay-for-registration schemes?"
What happens when the thing a president knows best is a set of tactics designed to take power from the 'haves'? When the most highly prized info a president ever garnered could be summed up as nothing better than gaming an electoral system with ACORN pay-for-registration schemes?"
American Thinker: Congress on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
American Thinker: Congress on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown:
Watching our political class fumble with the hot potato of ObamaCare has proven to make for a highly entertaining August. We assume that elected officials must have considerable people skills. Yet many Democrats have been ham handed in the extreme when faced with voters who want to be heard on one hand and party leaders who will not tolerate dissent on the other."
Watching our political class fumble with the hot potato of ObamaCare has proven to make for a highly entertaining August. We assume that elected officials must have considerable people skills. Yet many Democrats have been ham handed in the extreme when faced with voters who want to be heard on one hand and party leaders who will not tolerate dissent on the other."
American Thinker Blog: Prepare for Armageddon on health care reform
American Thinker Blog: Prepare for Armageddon on health care reform:
The pretense of bi-partisanship is being dropped by the Democrats in the health care reform debate as it now appears they are ready to go it alone to get something passed and rescue Obama's presidency from irrelevancy."
The pretense of bi-partisanship is being dropped by the Democrats in the health care reform debate as it now appears they are ready to go it alone to get something passed and rescue Obama's presidency from irrelevancy."
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
AARP loses members over health care stance - USATODAY.com
AARP loses members over health care stance - USATODAY.com:
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 60,000 senior citizens have quit AARP since July 1 due to the group's support for a health care overhaul, a spokesman for the organization said Monday.
The membership loss suggests dissatisfaction on the part of AARP members at a time when many senior citizens are concerned about proposed cuts to Medicare providers to help pay for making health care available for all. But spokesman Drew Nannis said it wasn't unusual for the powerful, 40 million-strong senior citizens' lobby to shed members in droves when it's advocating on a controversial issue."
WASHINGTON (AP) — About 60,000 senior citizens have quit AARP since July 1 due to the group's support for a health care overhaul, a spokesman for the organization said Monday.
The membership loss suggests dissatisfaction on the part of AARP members at a time when many senior citizens are concerned about proposed cuts to Medicare providers to help pay for making health care available for all. But spokesman Drew Nannis said it wasn't unusual for the powerful, 40 million-strong senior citizens' lobby to shed members in droves when it's advocating on a controversial issue."
Thousands of surgeries may be cut in Metro Vancouver due to government underfunding, leaked paper
Thousands of surgeries may be cut in Metro Vancouver due to government underfunding, leaked paper:
VANCOUVER — Vancouver patients needing neurosurgery, treatment for vascular diseases and other medically necessary procedures can expect to wait longer for care, NDP health critic Adrian Dix said Monday.
Dix said a Vancouver Coastal Health Authority document shows it is considering chopping more than 6,000 surgeries in an effort to make up for a dramatic budgetary shortfall that could reach $200 million.
“This hasn’t been announced by the health authority … but these cuts are coming,” Dix said, citing figures gleaned from a leaked executive summary of “proposed VCH surgical reductions.”"
VANCOUVER — Vancouver patients needing neurosurgery, treatment for vascular diseases and other medically necessary procedures can expect to wait longer for care, NDP health critic Adrian Dix said Monday.
Dix said a Vancouver Coastal Health Authority document shows it is considering chopping more than 6,000 surgeries in an effort to make up for a dramatic budgetary shortfall that could reach $200 million.
“This hasn’t been announced by the health authority … but these cuts are coming,” Dix said, citing figures gleaned from a leaked executive summary of “proposed VCH surgical reductions.”"
Energy workers rally against climate plan | Business | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Energy workers rally against climate plan | Business | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle:
Local energy workers jammed a downtown Houston theater today to protest climate change legislation that the U.S. Senate will take up in the coming weeks.
The Energy Citizens rally, promoted by some major energy companies and business organizations as well as the Greater Houston Partnership, is the first of several such events planned in 19 states in the coming weeks."
Local energy workers jammed a downtown Houston theater today to protest climate change legislation that the U.S. Senate will take up in the coming weeks.
The Energy Citizens rally, promoted by some major energy companies and business organizations as well as the Greater Houston Partnership, is the first of several such events planned in 19 states in the coming weeks."
Obama Care Dirty Secret #1 (Faith and Family)
Obama Care Dirty Secret #1 (Faith and Family):
FAITH AND FAMILY 'Dirty secret No. 1 in Obamacare is about the government's coming into homes and usurping parental rights over child care and development. It's outlined in sections 440 and 1904 of the House bill (Page 838), under the heading 'home visitation programs for families with young children and families expecting children.' The programs (provided via grants to states) would educate parents on child behavior and parenting skills. The bill says that the government agents, 'well-trained and competent staff,' would 'provide parents with knowledge of age-appropriate child development in cognitive, language, social, emotional, and motor domains ... modeling, consulting, and coaching on parenting practices,' and 'skills to interact with their child to enhance age-appropriate development.' Are you kidding me?! With whose parental principles and values?"
FAITH AND FAMILY 'Dirty secret No. 1 in Obamacare is about the government's coming into homes and usurping parental rights over child care and development. It's outlined in sections 440 and 1904 of the House bill (Page 838), under the heading 'home visitation programs for families with young children and families expecting children.' The programs (provided via grants to states) would educate parents on child behavior and parenting skills. The bill says that the government agents, 'well-trained and competent staff,' would 'provide parents with knowledge of age-appropriate child development in cognitive, language, social, emotional, and motor domains ... modeling, consulting, and coaching on parenting practices,' and 'skills to interact with their child to enhance age-appropriate development.' Are you kidding me?! With whose parental principles and values?"
American Thinker: The Left's Favorite Enemy Conjured Up Again
American Thinker: The Left's Favorite Enemy Conjured Up Again:
My lefty friends stare at me blankly when I ask why that outdated, goofy guy known as 'The Man' is still at the core of their social doctrine. They insist theirs is a political orientation that is sophisticated and intellectual, appreciative of the nuances of modern capitalistic society and the actual individual human beings involved therein. Then we get this:"
My lefty friends stare at me blankly when I ask why that outdated, goofy guy known as 'The Man' is still at the core of their social doctrine. They insist theirs is a political orientation that is sophisticated and intellectual, appreciative of the nuances of modern capitalistic society and the actual individual human beings involved therein. Then we get this:"
American Thinker: ObamaCare and Hidden Agendas
American Thinker: ObamaCare and Hidden Agendas:
President Obama gives us a false choice on health care: his way or the status quo. Nobody wants the status quo, and Republicans have real alternatives. The real choice is whether we have a single-payer, government run health care system."
President Obama gives us a false choice on health care: his way or the status quo. Nobody wants the status quo, and Republicans have real alternatives. The real choice is whether we have a single-payer, government run health care system."
American Thinker: Obama's State Department Submits to Islam
American Thinker: Obama's State Department Submits to Islam:
Here is but the latest act of submission to Islam by your State Department. A State Department cable has just been sent out with this announcement:
The Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) has assembled a range of innovative and traditional tools to support Posts' outreach activities during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan."
Here is but the latest act of submission to Islam by your State Department. A State Department cable has just been sent out with this announcement:
The Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) has assembled a range of innovative and traditional tools to support Posts' outreach activities during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan."
Monday, August 17, 2009
The American Spectator : Don't Forget Cap and Trade
The American Spectator : Don't Forget Cap and Trade:
Amid the public outrage surrounding health care reform, another issue of equal importance for the average American has been nearly forgotten: the upcoming Senate debate on the Waxman-Markey 'cap and trade' bill. This bill attempts to 'cap' -- that is cut -- U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases by forcing all energy producers to pay for expensive emissions permits, which can be traded on the basis of need and cost. The idea is that making fossil fuel-based energy less affordable create incentives for investment in low-carbon energy supplies, or energy-efficient equipment, that otherwise would be prohibitively expensive."
Amid the public outrage surrounding health care reform, another issue of equal importance for the average American has been nearly forgotten: the upcoming Senate debate on the Waxman-Markey 'cap and trade' bill. This bill attempts to 'cap' -- that is cut -- U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases by forcing all energy producers to pay for expensive emissions permits, which can be traded on the basis of need and cost. The idea is that making fossil fuel-based energy less affordable create incentives for investment in low-carbon energy supplies, or energy-efficient equipment, that otherwise would be prohibitively expensive."
The Canadian Press: Overhauling health-care system tops agenda at annual meeting of Canada's doctors
The Canadian Press: Overhauling health-care system tops agenda at annual meeting of Canada's doctors:
SASKATOON — The incoming president of the Canadian Medical Association says this country's health-care system is sick and doctors need to develop a plan to cure it.
Dr. Anne Doig says patients are getting less than optimal care and she adds that physicians from across the country - who will gather in Saskatoon on Sunday for their annual meeting - recognize that changes must be made.
'We all agree that the system is imploding, we all agree that things are more precarious than perhaps Canadians realize,' Doing said in an interview with The Canadian Press.
'We know that there must be change,' she said. 'We're all running flat out, we're all just trying to stay ahead of the immediate day-to-day demands.'"
SASKATOON — The incoming president of the Canadian Medical Association says this country's health-care system is sick and doctors need to develop a plan to cure it.
Dr. Anne Doig says patients are getting less than optimal care and she adds that physicians from across the country - who will gather in Saskatoon on Sunday for their annual meeting - recognize that changes must be made.
'We all agree that the system is imploding, we all agree that things are more precarious than perhaps Canadians realize,' Doing said in an interview with The Canadian Press.
'We know that there must be change,' she said. 'We're all running flat out, we're all just trying to stay ahead of the immediate day-to-day demands.'"
The American Spectator : Wicked, Lazy Servants
The American Spectator : Wicked, Lazy Servants:
The New Testament book of Matthew contains a well-known allegorical tale known as the 'Parable of the Talents.' In this story, Jesus told of a man who entrusted his property to three servants while he was away. One servant was given five silver talents; another two; and a third one. The first two servants put that which their master had given them to good use, and doubled his money while he was away. The third servant, who had been given but one talent, buried the valuable quantity of silver to preserve it until his master returned, neither risking its safety nor putting it to good use while its owner was away."
The New Testament book of Matthew contains a well-known allegorical tale known as the 'Parable of the Talents.' In this story, Jesus told of a man who entrusted his property to three servants while he was away. One servant was given five silver talents; another two; and a third one. The first two servants put that which their master had given them to good use, and doubled his money while he was away. The third servant, who had been given but one talent, buried the valuable quantity of silver to preserve it until his master returned, neither risking its safety nor putting it to good use while its owner was away."
American Thinker: The Big Lie About Health Care
American Thinker: The Big Lie About Health Care:
We already have national health care in the United States. It is disingenuous and meretricious for the Left and the media to insinuate that we are a cruel and heartless people by incessantly bellowing that 40 million citizens do not have health insurance, implying they are denied care. This big lie is fomenting the Obama health care initiative under false pretenses. By starting with the truth and de-politicizing the argument, it is possible to streamline health care delivery."
We already have national health care in the United States. It is disingenuous and meretricious for the Left and the media to insinuate that we are a cruel and heartless people by incessantly bellowing that 40 million citizens do not have health insurance, implying they are denied care. This big lie is fomenting the Obama health care initiative under false pretenses. By starting with the truth and de-politicizing the argument, it is possible to streamline health care delivery."
American Thinker: ObamaCare and Bush League Democrats
American Thinker: ObamaCare and Bush League Democrats:
There's more than justice to the nationwide backlash against President Obama's healthcare putsch. There's a delicious irony.
The President, a down-to-his-toes rabble-rouser, has admirably roused the American rabble. Except not quite as intended. He and the rest of the statist vanguard have run headlong into a cosmic law: the Law of Unintended Consequences."
There's more than justice to the nationwide backlash against President Obama's healthcare putsch. There's a delicious irony.
The President, a down-to-his-toes rabble-rouser, has admirably roused the American rabble. Except not quite as intended. He and the rest of the statist vanguard have run headlong into a cosmic law: the Law of Unintended Consequences."
American Thinker: The Array of WH ObamaCare Tactics Grows
American Thinker: The Array of WH ObamaCare Tactics Grows:
The White House is deploying an array of tactics to promote ObamaCare.
Here's the list to date.
1. Warn about the cost of inaction. Or the, 'Sure it's expensive, but just think of how much it'll cost if we don't do anything!' argument. It's a false dichotomy. Many of those who oppose Obamacare believe healthcare reform is in order - just not the nationalized medicine approach proposed by Obama and the Democrats."
The White House is deploying an array of tactics to promote ObamaCare.
Here's the list to date.
1. Warn about the cost of inaction. Or the, 'Sure it's expensive, but just think of how much it'll cost if we don't do anything!' argument. It's a false dichotomy. Many of those who oppose Obamacare believe healthcare reform is in order - just not the nationalized medicine approach proposed by Obama and the Democrats."
Terrorists Get Appeals, Obamacare Patients Don’t by Andrew C. McCarthy on National Review Online
Terrorists Get Appeals, Obamacare Patients Don’t by Andrew C. McCarthy on National Review Online:
Remember when Congress tried to limit al-Qaeda’s access to our courts? There was hell to pay.
That the nation was at war after a 9/11 was irrelevant. That the complainants at issue made no bones about their desire to kill Americans was beside the point. And no one wanted to hear about how, day after day, these prisoners rioted and attacked the U.S. troops guarding them with the most toxic, disgusting weapons they could produce. All that mattered for Barack Obama, Eric Holder, Rahm Emanuel, Nancy Pelosi, and the Democrats’ amen corner in the media was that the Bush administration and the Republican-controlled Congress had slammed the courthouse door."
Remember when Congress tried to limit al-Qaeda’s access to our courts? There was hell to pay.
That the nation was at war after a 9/11 was irrelevant. That the complainants at issue made no bones about their desire to kill Americans was beside the point. And no one wanted to hear about how, day after day, these prisoners rioted and attacked the U.S. troops guarding them with the most toxic, disgusting weapons they could produce. All that mattered for Barack Obama, Eric Holder, Rahm Emanuel, Nancy Pelosi, and the Democrats’ amen corner in the media was that the Bush administration and the Republican-controlled Congress had slammed the courthouse door."
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Find your Voice
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Find your Voice:
GLENN: Ho, ho, ho, green jobs czar. But you look into Van Jones. This guy is evil. This guy is ‑‑ he is the community organizer. He'll say and do anything, and all he is is Mr. Intimidation. That's it. Mr. Intimidation.
STU: He's built his career on ‑‑
GLENN: On intimidating.
STU: ‑‑ branding and intimidating and vilifying.
GLENN: That's all he does.
STU: That's his gig."
GLENN: Ho, ho, ho, green jobs czar. But you look into Van Jones. This guy is evil. This guy is ‑‑ he is the community organizer. He'll say and do anything, and all he is is Mr. Intimidation. That's it. Mr. Intimidation.
STU: He's built his career on ‑‑
GLENN: On intimidating.
STU: ‑‑ branding and intimidating and vilifying.
GLENN: That's all he does.
STU: That's his gig."
RealClearPolitics - What 'Right' to Health Care?
RealClearPolitics - What 'Right' to Health Care?:
As the issue of health care reform builds to a legislative climax, it is important that we not merely parrot the same kinds of proposals we have seen for the past 50 years. A Point of View writer on this page recently lamented that 'after a half-century of attempted reform' we have not reached the promised land of equality in health care. Let me rephrase this: After 50 years of increasing government interventions, through a maze of agencies that now control half of all medical dollars in America, the financial mess is getting worse."
As the issue of health care reform builds to a legislative climax, it is important that we not merely parrot the same kinds of proposals we have seen for the past 50 years. A Point of View writer on this page recently lamented that 'after a half-century of attempted reform' we have not reached the promised land of equality in health care. Let me rephrase this: After 50 years of increasing government interventions, through a maze of agencies that now control half of all medical dollars in America, the financial mess is getting worse."
Charles Lane - House Health-Care Reform Bill Oversteps on End-of-Life Issues - washingtonpost.com
Charles Lane - House Health-Care Reform Bill Oversteps on End-of-Life Issues - washingtonpost.com:
About a third of Americans have living wills or advance-care directives expressing their wishes for end-of-life treatment. When seniors who don't have them arrive in a hospital terminally ill and incapacitated, families and medical workers wrestle with uncertainty -- while life-prolonging machinery runs, often at Medicare's expense. This has consequences for families and for the federal budget."
About a third of Americans have living wills or advance-care directives expressing their wishes for end-of-life treatment. When seniors who don't have them arrive in a hospital terminally ill and incapacitated, families and medical workers wrestle with uncertainty -- while life-prolonging machinery runs, often at Medicare's expense. This has consequences for families and for the federal budget."
Obama Says Grandmother’s Hip Replacement Raises Cost Questions - Bloomberg.com
Soylent Green anyone????
Obama Says Grandmother’s Hip Replacement Raises Cost Questions - Bloomberg.com:
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said his grandmother’s hip-replacement surgery during the final weeks of her life made him wonder whether expensive procedures for the terminally ill reflect a “sustainable model” for health care.
The president’s grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, had a hip replaced after she was diagnosed with cancer, Obama said in an interview with the New York Times magazine that was published today. Dunham, who lived in Honolulu, died at the age of 86 on Nov. 2, 2008, two days before her grandson’s election victory."
Obama Says Grandmother’s Hip Replacement Raises Cost Questions - Bloomberg.com:
April 29 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said his grandmother’s hip-replacement surgery during the final weeks of her life made him wonder whether expensive procedures for the terminally ill reflect a “sustainable model” for health care.
The president’s grandmother, Madelyn Dunham, had a hip replaced after she was diagnosed with cancer, Obama said in an interview with the New York Times magazine that was published today. Dunham, who lived in Honolulu, died at the age of 86 on Nov. 2, 2008, two days before her grandson’s election victory."
NBC, CNN and MSNBC All Assign Communist LaRouche's Obama-Hitler Poster to Conservatives, Limbaugh | NewsBusters.org
NBC, CNN and MSNBC All Assign Communist LaRouche's Obama-Hitler Poster to Conservatives, Limbaugh | NewsBusters.org:
The media have repeatedly stated how 'angry,' 'hostile' and 'ugly' town hall meetings across America are becoming. They are of course largely ascribing the nastiness to conservatives voicing their opposition to (among other things) President Barack Obama and Congress' proposed government takeover of the health care system.
The press has been particularly offended by the 'extreme' use of references to Adolf Hitler specifically and Nazis generally. One image they have repeatedly used as an example of this alleged right-wing extremism is a poster of President Obama - on whose face a Hitler mustache has been Photo Shopped - bearing the caption 'I've Changed.'"
The media have repeatedly stated how 'angry,' 'hostile' and 'ugly' town hall meetings across America are becoming. They are of course largely ascribing the nastiness to conservatives voicing their opposition to (among other things) President Barack Obama and Congress' proposed government takeover of the health care system.
The press has been particularly offended by the 'extreme' use of references to Adolf Hitler specifically and Nazis generally. One image they have repeatedly used as an example of this alleged right-wing extremism is a poster of President Obama - on whose face a Hitler mustache has been Photo Shopped - bearing the caption 'I've Changed.'"
Obama's healthcare horror | Salon
Even when saying something I agree with - Pelosi, Boxer....you name them...they must go....they cannot RESIST taking another smack at GWB as "feckless and buffoonish"...good lord let it go....
Obama's healthcare horror | Salon:
Buyer's remorse? Not me. At the North American summit in Guadalajara this week, President Obama resumed the role he is best at -- representing the U.S. with dignity and authority abroad. This is why I, for one, voted for Obama and continue to support him. The damage done to U.S. prestige by the feckless, buffoonish George W. Bush will take years to repair. Obama has barely begun the crucial mission that he was elected to do."
Obama's healthcare horror | Salon:
Buyer's remorse? Not me. At the North American summit in Guadalajara this week, President Obama resumed the role he is best at -- representing the U.S. with dignity and authority abroad. This is why I, for one, voted for Obama and continue to support him. The damage done to U.S. prestige by the feckless, buffoonish George W. Bush will take years to repair. Obama has barely begun the crucial mission that he was elected to do."
American Thinker Blog: Obama Lies About Supporting Single Payer at NH Town Hall
So the Drive By Media wonders aloud why the Town Hall Meeting in NH was so calm...while others are so "harsh"....couldn't be that they stacked the audience, could it? Now, I don't blame them for doing so, it's an adept political move....just don't act like we're all too stupid to see it for what it was....
American Thinker Blog: Obama Lies About Supporting Single Payer at NH Town Hall:
In response to an ill-framed question - one of only two that were not from Obama supporters - asked of him at the Potemkin Village-style health care 'town hall' in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on August 11, President Obama said this:"
American Thinker Blog: Obama Lies About Supporting Single Payer at NH Town Hall:
In response to an ill-framed question - one of only two that were not from Obama supporters - asked of him at the Potemkin Village-style health care 'town hall' in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on August 11, President Obama said this:"
American Thinker: Michelle is Right: America is Mean!
American Thinker: Michelle is Right: America is Mean!:
Last year, when Michelle Obama declared, 'America is a mean country,' I disagreed. As the white mom of multi-racial children, I knew our country had its share of race problems, but I never would have called America 'mean.'
Apparently, Michelle's 'mean America' comment was simply premonitory. Last year, I was a sweet, na�ve, middle class, white Italian-American businesswoman and single mother. This year, I'm a racist, Brooks-Brothers'-suit-wearing, rabid, Nazi, right-wing, political terrorist wacko. How did that happen?"
Last year, when Michelle Obama declared, 'America is a mean country,' I disagreed. As the white mom of multi-racial children, I knew our country had its share of race problems, but I never would have called America 'mean.'
Apparently, Michelle's 'mean America' comment was simply premonitory. Last year, I was a sweet, na�ve, middle class, white Italian-American businesswoman and single mother. This year, I'm a racist, Brooks-Brothers'-suit-wearing, rabid, Nazi, right-wing, political terrorist wacko. How did that happen?"
American Thinker: Midas Muffler, Not Canada is the Model for Health Care Reform
American Thinker: Midas Muffler, Not Canada is the Model for Health Care Reform:
Today's healthcare debate often focuses on helping the uninsured, the unemployed, the working poor or those who otherwise cannot afford expensive insurance or hefty out-of-pocket fees. This 'under-served' population may be relatively small in number, but their easily publicized problems -- sick children needlessly suffering when parents cannot afford a $200 doctor office visit -- in many ways drives Obamacare."
Today's healthcare debate often focuses on helping the uninsured, the unemployed, the working poor or those who otherwise cannot afford expensive insurance or hefty out-of-pocket fees. This 'under-served' population may be relatively small in number, but their easily publicized problems -- sick children needlessly suffering when parents cannot afford a $200 doctor office visit -- in many ways drives Obamacare."
Thursday, August 06, 2009
Was Pelosi So Wrong About Swastikas? | Sweetness & Light
Was Pelosi So Wrong About Swastikas? | Sweetness & Light:
As you may have heard by now, the United States Speaker of the House, the number two most powerful elected federal official, Nancy Pelosi, has accused the protesters at Democrat healthcare town halls of carrying swastikas:"
As you may have heard by now, the United States Speaker of the House, the number two most powerful elected federal official, Nancy Pelosi, has accused the protesters at Democrat healthcare town halls of carrying swastikas:"
Rowdy crowd grills congressmen over healthcare reform - FOX16.com
Rowdy crowd grills congressmen over healthcare reform - FOX16.com:
U.S. lawmakers have a big battle ahead in September. What should they do about the nation's healthcare system? Those pushing for change say too many Americans are uninsured or not covered for all their illnesses. And they say for those who are happy with their coverage the cost will get out of control in a matter of years.
Democratic representatives Mike Ross and Vic Snyder both came to Little Rock Wednesday to explain what changes could be coming. And Arkansans got a chance to sound off too. It was a loud crowd at Arkansas Children's Hospital and everybody had something to say."
U.S. lawmakers have a big battle ahead in September. What should they do about the nation's healthcare system? Those pushing for change say too many Americans are uninsured or not covered for all their illnesses. And they say for those who are happy with their coverage the cost will get out of control in a matter of years.
Democratic representatives Mike Ross and Vic Snyder both came to Little Rock Wednesday to explain what changes could be coming. And Arkansans got a chance to sound off too. It was a loud crowd at Arkansas Children's Hospital and everybody had something to say."
After 6 Months, More View Obama's Presidency as a 'Failure' Than�Bush's - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com
After 6 Months, More View Obama's Presidency as a 'Failure' Than�Bush's - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com:
A rather surprising finding from the newly released CNN poll. Question three on the national survey of 1,136 adults (which includes an oversample of African-Americans) asks, 'Do you consider the first six months of the Obama administration to be a success or a failure?'
Thirty-seven percent (37%) said they believe the Obama administration is a 'failure,' while 51% consider it a 'success' and 11% say it's still 'too soon to tell.'"
A rather surprising finding from the newly released CNN poll. Question three on the national survey of 1,136 adults (which includes an oversample of African-Americans) asks, 'Do you consider the first six months of the Obama administration to be a success or a failure?'
Thirty-seven percent (37%) said they believe the Obama administration is a 'failure,' while 51% consider it a 'success' and 11% say it's still 'too soon to tell.'"
Health Care Reform: Massachusetts, A Teachable Moment
Health Care Reform: Massachusetts, A Teachable Moment | NEOAVATARA: "...The [Massachusetts] state plan is generally cheaper than the independent plans, and thus for the lowest income families, it makes the most sense. That has always been the Democrats main argument for the public option. The problem is, that the public option is going bankrupt, and not able to sustain current costs. It has gotten so bad, Massachusetts is planning to dump immigrants from the program, saving $153 million yearly. You may say ‘Great!’, except one thing: These are legal immigrants, green card holders, NOT illegal immigrants..."
Senator David Vitter Signs Pledge : No Climate Tax
Senator David Vitter Signs Pledge : No Climate Tax: "Senator Barbara Boxer, who will be attempting to shepherd cap and trade through the Senate, admitted that the process of advancing such flawed legislation necessitates buying votes. She is quoted in a National Journal story as saying:
“There’s so much revenue that comes in from a cap-and-trade system that you can really go to a person in a congressional district and get enough votes there by saying, ‘What do you need? What do you want? You can really help them.”"
“There’s so much revenue that comes in from a cap-and-trade system that you can really go to a person in a congressional district and get enough votes there by saying, ‘What do you need? What do you want? You can really help them.”"
Sen. Cornyn Calls On White House To Immediately Stop Compiling Political Enemies List
Sen. Cornyn Calls On White House To Immediately Stop Compiling Political Enemies List
Sends letter to President Obama expressing grave concern over new White House program to monitor speech of American citizens’ with opposing political views
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 – In a letter to President Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, expressed serious concern about the White House's new program requesting Americans to forward email chains and other communications opposing the President's health care policies. Sen. Cornyn is seeking assurances that the program is being carried out in a manner consistent with the First Amendment and America's tradition of free speech and public discourse.
Sen. Cornyn's letter also inquires about the collection of names, email addresses, IP addresses, and private speech of U.S. citizens that will be reported, which raises the specter of a data collection program.
Sends letter to President Obama expressing grave concern over new White House program to monitor speech of American citizens’ with opposing political views
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 – In a letter to President Obama, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, expressed serious concern about the White House's new program requesting Americans to forward email chains and other communications opposing the President's health care policies. Sen. Cornyn is seeking assurances that the program is being carried out in a manner consistent with the First Amendment and America's tradition of free speech and public discourse.
Sen. Cornyn's letter also inquires about the collection of names, email addresses, IP addresses, and private speech of U.S. citizens that will be reported, which raises the specter of a data collection program.
"I am not aware of any precedent for a President asking American citizens to report their fellow citizens to the White House for pure political speech that is deemed ‘fishy' or otherwise inimical to the White House's political interests," Sen. Cornyn wrote. "You should not be surprised that these actions taken by your White House staff raise the specter of a data collection program. As Congress debates health care reform and other critical policy matters, citizen engagement must not be chilled by fear of government monitoring the exercise of free speech rights."
--The full text of Sen. Cornyn's letter is HERE--
--The full text of Sen. Cornyn's letter is HERE--
VIDEO: Pelosi: Town Hall Protesters Are "Carrying Swastikas"
WE will remember in November....
RealClearPolitics - Video - Pelosi: Town Hall Protesters Are "Carrying Swastikas":
Pelosi: Town Hall Protesters Are 'Carrying Swastikas'"
RealClearPolitics - Video - Pelosi: Town Hall Protesters Are "Carrying Swastikas":
Pelosi: Town Hall Protesters Are 'Carrying Swastikas'"
Glenn Beck: White House definition of misinformation
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: White House definition of misinformation:
GLENN: The White House put out a three-minute video in response to an actual video clip of Barack Obama admitting in 2003 in his own words that he wants to see a single-payer healthcare system. Barack Obama, in his own words, a single-payer healthcare system where private insurance-- how do you get your private insurance? Through your employer? Where private insurance wouldn't be eliminated immediately but over time. Here is what he said unedited."
GLENN: The White House put out a three-minute video in response to an actual video clip of Barack Obama admitting in 2003 in his own words that he wants to see a single-payer healthcare system. Barack Obama, in his own words, a single-payer healthcare system where private insurance-- how do you get your private insurance? Through your employer? Where private insurance wouldn't be eliminated immediately but over time. Here is what he said unedited."
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
White House ‘Cyber Czar’ Resigns; Let’s Not Replace Her. | Danger Room | Wired.com
White House ‘Cyber Czar’ Resigns; Let’s Not Replace Her. | Danger Room | Wired.com: "A “czar” position is the exact opposite of what we need to successfully defeat cyber space adversaries. The botnet that denies service to your governmental web sites might have been assembled by a Brazilian, who borrowed code from an Israeli, who launders his money through a Russian. None of them have met in person, and next month they may all switch roles - and throw in some Americans and Chinese to boot - for a totally different attack. A cyber czar is fighting a network with an org chart."
Well, well: Dems revoke gag order on GOP health care chart
Finally the GOP shows some backbone!!!!
Michelle Malkin: Well, well: Dems revoke gag order on GOP health care chart:
The censors in the Democrat Party backed down because the GOP showed its spine. More, please!
“Over the last couple of weeks there has been much discussion about the Republican Joint Economic Committee Health Care Chart,” said an e-mail sent Monday to Republicans from the GOP House Administration Committee staff. “We are pleased to report that the Democratic Members have removed their objections to using the chart.”
Michelle Malkin: Well, well: Dems revoke gag order on GOP health care chart:
The censors in the Democrat Party backed down because the GOP showed its spine. More, please!
“Over the last couple of weeks there has been much discussion about the Republican Joint Economic Committee Health Care Chart,” said an e-mail sent Monday to Republicans from the GOP House Administration Committee staff. “We are pleased to report that the Democratic Members have removed their objections to using the chart.”
Tea Party-Bashers gone wild
Michelle Malkin: Tea Party-Bashers gone wild
The activist Left can’t stand competition. Last week in Long Island, NY, opponents of the Democrats’ government health care takeover legislation outnumbered Obama supporters ten to one. The Tea Party activists toted American flags and signs that read “WE CAN’T AFFORD FREE HEALTH CARE” – prompting one foe to stalk into the peaceful crowd, gesticulate wildly, and shout unintelligible threats at the top of his lungs."
The activist Left can’t stand competition. Last week in Long Island, NY, opponents of the Democrats’ government health care takeover legislation outnumbered Obama supporters ten to one. The Tea Party activists toted American flags and signs that read “WE CAN’T AFFORD FREE HEALTH CARE” – prompting one foe to stalk into the peaceful crowd, gesticulate wildly, and shout unintelligible threats at the top of his lungs."
Need to Know: HOW TO STOP OBAMACARE!!!!
Laura Ingraham: Need to Know: HOW TO STOP OBAMACARE!!!!
If you believe that Obamacare will eventually destroy your freedom of choice in healthcare but don't know how to get involved, please log on to http://joinpatientsfirst.com/the_ad so that more of our fellow citizens can hear the truth about health care in America. This effort is organized through Americans for Prosperity with the sole goal of WINNING the health care debate. We all need to donate what we can to fund the ad campaigns that are informing Americans coast-to-coast about the distastrous impact that Obamacare will have on us and future generations. Please do not delay--we haven't a moment to waste."
If you believe that Obamacare will eventually destroy your freedom of choice in healthcare but don't know how to get involved, please log on to http://joinpatientsfirst.com/the_ad so that more of our fellow citizens can hear the truth about health care in America. This effort is organized through Americans for Prosperity with the sole goal of WINNING the health care debate. We all need to donate what we can to fund the ad campaigns that are informing Americans coast-to-coast about the distastrous impact that Obamacare will have on us and future generations. Please do not delay--we haven't a moment to waste."
House orders up Three Elite Jets
I don't care if they order 100 new jets - however the hypocrisy just drips off these people.....we WILL remember in November....
House orders up Three Elite Jets
Last year, lawmakers excoriated the CEOs of the Big Three automakers for traveling to Washington, D.C., by private jet to attend a hearing about a possible bailout of their companies.
But apparently Congress is not philosophically averse to private air travel: At the end of July, the House approved nearly $200 million for the Air Force to buy three elite Gulfstream jets for ferrying top government officials and Members of Congress.
The Air Force had asked for one Gulfstream 550 jet (price tag: about $65 million) as part of an ongoing upgrade of its passenger air service."
House orders up Three Elite Jets
Last year, lawmakers excoriated the CEOs of the Big Three automakers for traveling to Washington, D.C., by private jet to attend a hearing about a possible bailout of their companies.
But apparently Congress is not philosophically averse to private air travel: At the end of July, the House approved nearly $200 million for the Air Force to buy three elite Gulfstream jets for ferrying top government officials and Members of Congress.
The Air Force had asked for one Gulfstream 550 jet (price tag: about $65 million) as part of an ongoing upgrade of its passenger air service."
Congressman wants Lawmakers to enroll in Government Health Care
Congressman wants Lawmakers to enroll in Government Health Care | NowPublic News Coverage:
If Government health care is good enough for the American people shouldn't it be good enough for the legislators themselves? Congressman John Fleming M.D. (R-LA Dist 4) House Resolution 615 would require lawmakers to enroll in the government-run health plan it passes for the rest of Americans."
If Government health care is good enough for the American people shouldn't it be good enough for the legislators themselves? Congressman John Fleming M.D. (R-LA Dist 4) House Resolution 615 would require lawmakers to enroll in the government-run health plan it passes for the rest of Americans."
The Great Socialist Takeover
The American Spectator : The Great Socialist Takeover:
Forthcoming this week from the Heartland Institute will be my comprehensive study on the Obama/Democrat government takeover of health care. That study presents my thorough analysis of the health care overhaul bills supported by President Obama now working their way through Congress."
Forthcoming this week from the Heartland Institute will be my comprehensive study on the Obama/Democrat government takeover of health care. That study presents my thorough analysis of the health care overhaul bills supported by President Obama now working their way through Congress."
Dem. Senator's Wife: Don't Read the Health Care Bill
American Thinker: Dem. Senator's Wife: Don't Read the Health Care Bill:
Let's face it, most pundits on the left and right (including an amateur like me) produce columns which are largely interchangeable with the rest of their camp. They rarely introduce new insight or change someone's mind. That's not to say we don't try, but it's often an elusive goal. Recently, a headline over a column in my local paper and raised my hopes that I had stumbled across one of those mind-changing columns."
Let's face it, most pundits on the left and right (including an amateur like me) produce columns which are largely interchangeable with the rest of their camp. They rarely introduce new insight or change someone's mind. That's not to say we don't try, but it's often an elusive goal. Recently, a headline over a column in my local paper and raised my hopes that I had stumbled across one of those mind-changing columns."
Glenn Beck: Cash for Clunkers update
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Cash for Clunkers update:
GLENN: There's a couple of stories that I want to give you, first of all, the CARS system, the cars.gov, this is a website where you can find out all about cash for clunkers, and we're going to give you more on this tonight. But I'm sick and tired of these bloggers who will deny the facts on what's going on. We broke a story on Friday that if anyone in the media were doing their job, they would be after this story. They would be going on this story and saying, 'What is the deal' on this. But they are leaving it up to us on Fox News and the blogs."
GLENN: There's a couple of stories that I want to give you, first of all, the CARS system, the cars.gov, this is a website where you can find out all about cash for clunkers, and we're going to give you more on this tonight. But I'm sick and tired of these bloggers who will deny the facts on what's going on. We broke a story on Friday that if anyone in the media were doing their job, they would be after this story. They would be going on this story and saying, 'What is the deal' on this. But they are leaving it up to us on Fox News and the blogs."
Citizen Informants
And where are all those people who howled about the Patriot Act - Dick Cheney - alleged wiretaps on TERRORISTS - etc....etc....NOW???
American Thinker: Citizen Informants:
In 1930's Germany, the new socialist government of Adolf Hitler (NAZI National Socialist Workers' Party) began indoctrinating children in the quasi-military organization, the Hitler Youth, to inform on their parents should they overhear discussions subversive to the policies of the Leader. As the noose was tightened, local community organizers were appointed to watch their neighbors and were told to report subversive comments to the bureaucrats above them. Neighbors informed on neighbors, some for reasons of patriotism or loyalty, some from fear. A modern inquisition ensued; a terror to free thought and expression. Increasingly harsh penalties were meted out to those who dared to dissent."
Today: The government of the United States is openly asking citizens to report rumors, the contents of casual conversation, and the contents of emails. They decry the fact that they are unable to "keep track" of the communication between citizens effectively and are asking for help from informers. Of course forwarded emails would contain the electronic addresses of the sender.
American Thinker: Citizen Informants:
In 1930's Germany, the new socialist government of Adolf Hitler (NAZI National Socialist Workers' Party) began indoctrinating children in the quasi-military organization, the Hitler Youth, to inform on their parents should they overhear discussions subversive to the policies of the Leader. As the noose was tightened, local community organizers were appointed to watch their neighbors and were told to report subversive comments to the bureaucrats above them. Neighbors informed on neighbors, some for reasons of patriotism or loyalty, some from fear. A modern inquisition ensued; a terror to free thought and expression. Increasingly harsh penalties were meted out to those who dared to dissent."
Today: The government of the United States is openly asking citizens to report rumors, the contents of casual conversation, and the contents of emails. They decry the fact that they are unable to "keep track" of the communication between citizens effectively and are asking for help from informers. Of course forwarded emails would contain the electronic addresses of the sender.
A Taxing Dilemma: Top 1% Pay More Than Bottom 95%
Newsmax.com - A Taxing Dilemma: Top 1% Pay More Than Bottom 95%:
Heaping more taxes on the wealthy to pay for entitlement programs overlooks one inconvenient fact: The top 1 percent of U.S. wage earners already pay more taxes than the entire bottom 95 percent, a Tax Foundation study reports.
The 1.4 million taxpayers in the top 1 percent pay about $450 billion in taxes annually, the study shows. That compares to $439 billion in taxes that the government collects each year from the 134 million persons in the bottom 95 percent."
Heaping more taxes on the wealthy to pay for entitlement programs overlooks one inconvenient fact: The top 1 percent of U.S. wage earners already pay more taxes than the entire bottom 95 percent, a Tax Foundation study reports.
The 1.4 million taxpayers in the top 1 percent pay about $450 billion in taxes annually, the study shows. That compares to $439 billion in taxes that the government collects each year from the 134 million persons in the bottom 95 percent."
The Obama Resistance Grows
American Thinker: The Obama Resistance Grows:
Spontaneous, uncoordinated, passionate -- citizen resistance to Obama socialism grows by the day.
America is no stranger to resistance. The nation was born from citizen resistance that had mixed support among the colonists. About one in five was loyal to the King. Some of the bitterest fighting in the American Revolution was between Loyalists and Patriots. And all of it was between Americans in the Civil War. We know how to resist."
Spontaneous, uncoordinated, passionate -- citizen resistance to Obama socialism grows by the day.
America is no stranger to resistance. The nation was born from citizen resistance that had mixed support among the colonists. About one in five was loyal to the King. Some of the bitterest fighting in the American Revolution was between Loyalists and Patriots. And all of it was between Americans in the Civil War. We know how to resist."
Glenn Beck: Czars Czars and more Czars!
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Czars Czars and more Czars!: "And now I'm seeing these czars, and the czars are truly frightening. And I know you talk about them a bit in your book. Give me a ‑‑ give the American people an update on who these people are.
"MALKIN: Yeah. Well, there are upwards of 44 of them now, at least that's the count of the watchdogs in the blogosphere that have been installed into office through presidential appointment and it is, as you've said on your show and I've said many times over the course of the last six months a complete shadow government. And it's not just the amount of them. It's also the superfluousness. We all know that there have been czars in past administrations, Homeland Security czar, drug czar, et cetera, but there are so many extra layers here of overlords who have usurped authority from confirmed cabinet appointments, and this includes a very shady character, Adolfo Carrion, who was the Bronx Borough President and delivered Latino votes to Obama in that neighborhood. This guy is now the urban czar who has many more powers over the already confirmed Housing and Urban Development secretary Shaun Donovan. One, it was a payoff and two, it's a way for Adolfo Carrion to carry out the same kind of "Pay for play" deals that he specialized in when he was the Bronx Borough President. Now he can use millions, tens of millions, hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants to pay off developers who are seeking favors from the Obama administration."
"MALKIN: Yeah. Well, there are upwards of 44 of them now, at least that's the count of the watchdogs in the blogosphere that have been installed into office through presidential appointment and it is, as you've said on your show and I've said many times over the course of the last six months a complete shadow government. And it's not just the amount of them. It's also the superfluousness. We all know that there have been czars in past administrations, Homeland Security czar, drug czar, et cetera, but there are so many extra layers here of overlords who have usurped authority from confirmed cabinet appointments, and this includes a very shady character, Adolfo Carrion, who was the Bronx Borough President and delivered Latino votes to Obama in that neighborhood. This guy is now the urban czar who has many more powers over the already confirmed Housing and Urban Development secretary Shaun Donovan. One, it was a payoff and two, it's a way for Adolfo Carrion to carry out the same kind of "Pay for play" deals that he specialized in when he was the Bronx Borough President. Now he can use millions, tens of millions, hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants to pay off developers who are seeking favors from the Obama administration."
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Cool It, Congress - Forbes.com
Cool It, Congress - Forbes.com: "Human interactions take place either by agreement or force. There is no third way. As a general matter, the good libertarian prefers the former to the latter, except of course where force is used in self-defense. We don't make people buy off their assailants, because we don't want to invite future aggressors to come out of the woodwork to collect their bounty. Only negative incentives of defensive force keep mischief makers in line.
Every child grasps this principle, with the notable exception of the children in Congress."
Every child grasps this principle, with the notable exception of the children in Congress."
Obama "Joker" Poster Causing a Stir in L.A. - KTLA
It was AOK when they did it to GWB....( http://www.vanityfair.com/online/politics/2008/07/bush-as-joker.html )but now the shoe is on the proverbial "other foot" and it's not so funny??? Turnabout is fair play.....
Obama "Joker" Poster Causing a Stir in L.A. - KTLA:
LOS ANGELES -- A poster showing President Barack Obama as Heath Ledger's 'Joker' character from 'The Dark Knight' is creating a stir on the streets of Los Angeles where the image began appearing over the weekend."
Obama "Joker" Poster Causing a Stir in L.A. - KTLA:
LOS ANGELES -- A poster showing President Barack Obama as Heath Ledger's 'Joker' character from 'The Dark Knight' is creating a stir on the streets of Los Angeles where the image began appearing over the weekend."
Friday, July 31, 2009
Sarah Palin: A Leader Without A Party
American Thinker: Sarah Palin: A Leader Without A Party:
The Democrats -- and the Republicans too -- may find the next stage of Sarah Palin's public career uncomfortable. True to form, Sarah Palin, her Governorship behind her, clearly and forthrightly declared her intent: to take up arms against the forces dedicated to tearing down our Constitution, destroying our principles of government, disparaging our history of defense of democracy and free enterprise, weakening our military, and saddling generations to come with oppressive debt and entitlement programs.
The Democrats -- and the Republicans too -- may find the next stage of Sarah Palin's public career uncomfortable. True to form, Sarah Palin, her Governorship behind her, clearly and forthrightly declared her intent: to take up arms against the forces dedicated to tearing down our Constitution, destroying our principles of government, disparaging our history of defense of democracy and free enterprise, weakening our military, and saddling generations to come with oppressive debt and entitlement programs.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Rick Scott Calls Out New York Times' Krugman on Health Care
"Mr. Krugman gets it partly right: meaningful health care reform should be based on four pillars. But his pillars of regulation, mandates, subsidies and competition are all about the heavy hand of government. The four pillars that work are
1) choice: of doctor and of health plan,
2) competition: as in allowing insurance companies to compete across state lines for business as life insurers now do,
3) accountability: as in allowing individuals the same tax deduction for health care as employers get, and
4) rewards for personal responsibility and healthy choices.
And these reforms don't come with a trillion-dollar price tag financed by higher taxes and higher premiums. They're cost-effective and proven to work - exactly the kind of solutions America is looking for right now."
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Glenn Beck: Conyers - Why read the bill?
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Conyers - Why read the bill?:
GLENN: I have to start with John Conyers. John Conyers actually no nonparity sort of way actually said this
CONYERS: I love these members that get up and say, 'Read the bill.'
GLENN: Stop, stop. This sound like a comedy show, doesn't it? Doesn't it sound like, I love these ‑‑ so this congress member came up to me and said, 'Read the bill (laughing).' Yeah.
PAT: Why would you do that?"
GLENN: I have to start with John Conyers. John Conyers actually no nonparity sort of way actually said this
CONYERS: I love these members that get up and say, 'Read the bill.'
GLENN: Stop, stop. This sound like a comedy show, doesn't it? Doesn't it sound like, I love these ‑‑ so this congress member came up to me and said, 'Read the bill (laughing).' Yeah.
PAT: Why would you do that?"
Military planning for possible H1N1 outbreak - CNN.com
Military planning for possible H1N1 outbreak - CNN.com:
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. military wants to establish regional teams of military personnel to assist civilian authorities in the event of a significant outbreak of the H1N1 virus this fall, according to Defense Department officials.
The proposal is awaiting final approval from Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
The officials would not be identified because the proposal from U.S. Northern Command's Gen. Victor Renuart has not been approved by the secretary.
The plan calls for military task forces to work in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. There is no final decision on how the military effort would be manned, but one source said it would likely include personnel from all branches of the military."
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. military wants to establish regional teams of military personnel to assist civilian authorities in the event of a significant outbreak of the H1N1 virus this fall, according to Defense Department officials.
The proposal is awaiting final approval from Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
The officials would not be identified because the proposal from U.S. Northern Command's Gen. Victor Renuart has not been approved by the secretary.
The plan calls for military task forces to work in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. There is no final decision on how the military effort would be manned, but one source said it would likely include personnel from all branches of the military."
America Needs a Take-Home Pay Raise - HUMAN EVENTS
America Needs a Take-Home Pay Raise - HUMAN EVENTS:
It’s a frustration I hear all the time.
With the mainstream media, Washington insiders and the so-called “experts” in elite universities all singing off the same leftwing song sheet, there is a desperate need for the facts and the arguments that support time honored American values and principles that lead to safety, prosperity and freedom.
The Left can rely on the mainstream media to put out the spin it needs."
It’s a frustration I hear all the time.
With the mainstream media, Washington insiders and the so-called “experts” in elite universities all singing off the same leftwing song sheet, there is a desperate need for the facts and the arguments that support time honored American values and principles that lead to safety, prosperity and freedom.
The Left can rely on the mainstream media to put out the spin it needs."
Who Will Tell Michael J. Fox He Needs to Die?
The American Spectator : Who Will Tell Michael J. Fox He Needs to Die?:
Should Michael J. Fox be put to death?
Celebrities and death. Now there's a potent cocktail."
Should Michael J. Fox be put to death?
Celebrities and death. Now there's a potent cocktail."
Thomas Sowell : Disaster in the Making? - Townhall.com
Thomas Sowell : Disaster in the Making? - Townhall.com:
After many a disappointment with someone, and especially after a disaster, we may be able to look back at numerous clues that should have warned us that the person we trusted did not deserve our trust.
When that person is the President of the United States, the potential for disaster is virtually unlimited."
After many a disappointment with someone, and especially after a disaster, we may be able to look back at numerous clues that should have warned us that the person we trusted did not deserve our trust.
When that person is the President of the United States, the potential for disaster is virtually unlimited."
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Global warming is the new religion of First World urban elites
Global warming is the new religion of First World urban elites:
Ian Plimer has outraged the ayatollahs of purist environmentalism, the Torquemadas of the doctrine of global warming, and he seems to relish the damnation they heap on him.
Plimer is a geologist, professor of mining geology at Adelaide University, and he may well be Australia's best-known and most notorious academic."
Ian Plimer has outraged the ayatollahs of purist environmentalism, the Torquemadas of the doctrine of global warming, and he seems to relish the damnation they heap on him.
Plimer is a geologist, professor of mining geology at Adelaide University, and he may well be Australia's best-known and most notorious academic."
Glenn Beck - Obama TOLD us this was coming...
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Obama TOLD us this was coming...:
GLENN: From Radio City in Midtown Manhattan, the third most listened to show in all of America.
Hello, you sick twisted freak. Welcome to the program. I'd ask you for 20 minutes here. If you don't have time for the next 20 minutes, please only listen you know, listen later. Punch to another station, I ask that you listen because I'm going to put something in context, and you've heard some of this audio before, but it needs to be put in with context and heard with fresh ears today."
GLENN: From Radio City in Midtown Manhattan, the third most listened to show in all of America.
Hello, you sick twisted freak. Welcome to the program. I'd ask you for 20 minutes here. If you don't have time for the next 20 minutes, please only listen you know, listen later. Punch to another station, I ask that you listen because I'm going to put something in context, and you've heard some of this audio before, but it needs to be put in with context and heard with fresh ears today."
The universal health care dogs that aren't barking
American Thinker Blog: The universal health care dogs that aren't barking:
Oddly enough, as the nation considers ObamaCare, the press is completely uninterested in the experience of Massachusetts and Hawaii, both of which have ambitious, and failed, experiments in trying to provide universal health care. Mitt Romney, the architect of the Bay State's health care plan, which is costing far more than expected, is largely absent from the airwaves, despite his legitimate claim to be an expert. The Boston Globe calls the plan a 'failure' and notes 'The state's plan flunks on all counts.'"
Oddly enough, as the nation considers ObamaCare, the press is completely uninterested in the experience of Massachusetts and Hawaii, both of which have ambitious, and failed, experiments in trying to provide universal health care. Mitt Romney, the architect of the Bay State's health care plan, which is costing far more than expected, is largely absent from the airwaves, despite his legitimate claim to be an expert. The Boston Globe calls the plan a 'failure' and notes 'The state's plan flunks on all counts.'"
Five Freedoms You'll Lose Under Obamacare (According to CNN!)
Five Freedoms You'll Lose Under Obamacare (According to CNN!):
RUSH: One of the things I wish I'd said on Greta that I said Friday, I want to repeat now, is one of the best points that anybody could make in describing the uniqueness and greatness of this country, do you realize that the history of the world is tyranny? The history of the world is dictatorship. The history of the world is dungeons and torture chambers. That's why this country is so unique. It's just part of human nature for people who desire to have power over other people. There are people in this country who are Americans who have the same view of totalitarianism that all the worst regimes of the world have had. They just are a minority, or have been a minority. They have to be stealth to get anywhere because who's going to vote for torture, who's going to vote for tyranny, who's going to vote for dictatorship? But we did. We did. And you see it slowly encroaching."
RUSH: One of the things I wish I'd said on Greta that I said Friday, I want to repeat now, is one of the best points that anybody could make in describing the uniqueness and greatness of this country, do you realize that the history of the world is tyranny? The history of the world is dictatorship. The history of the world is dungeons and torture chambers. That's why this country is so unique. It's just part of human nature for people who desire to have power over other people. There are people in this country who are Americans who have the same view of totalitarianism that all the worst regimes of the world have had. They just are a minority, or have been a minority. They have to be stealth to get anywhere because who's going to vote for torture, who's going to vote for tyranny, who's going to vote for dictatorship? But we did. We did. And you see it slowly encroaching."
Michelle Obama part of alleged 'patient dumping' scheme in Chicago
Michelle Obama part of alleged 'patient dumping' scheme in Chicago:
Just minutes after President Obama’s disastrous prime-time press conference touting his “health care” plan, FOX News host Sean Hannity aired a special segment about a so-called “patient-dumping” scandal in Obama’s hometown, Chicago.
And the scandal may very well involve First Lady Michelle Obama herself."
Just minutes after President Obama’s disastrous prime-time press conference touting his “health care” plan, FOX News host Sean Hannity aired a special segment about a so-called “patient-dumping” scandal in Obama’s hometown, Chicago.
And the scandal may very well involve First Lady Michelle Obama herself."
The Downside of a ‘Public Option’: Oregon’s Physician-Assisted Suicide Promotion and Overall Rationing of Care - Jeff_Emanuel’s blog - RedState
The Downside of a ‘Public Option’: Oregon’s Physician-Assisted Suicide Promotion and Overall Rationing of Care - Jeff_Emanuel’s blog - RedState:
If you haven’t, read Erick’s post about an Oregon public health plan (”public option”) administrator responding to a cancer patient’s request for subsidized chemotherapy with a denial of treatment but an offer to fund a physician-assisted suicide.
Now, know this: over the course of this decade, the state of Oregon has put in place a formal procedure for rationing care to patients whose health coverage is subsidized by government (i.e., who are enrolled in some form of the state’s “public option”). To date, they are the only government in the world to have formally done this, though many — from Britain to Canada to states here in the U.S. — work “cost-effectiveness” into their official denials of medical treatment."
If you haven’t, read Erick’s post about an Oregon public health plan (”public option”) administrator responding to a cancer patient’s request for subsidized chemotherapy with a denial of treatment but an offer to fund a physician-assisted suicide.
Now, know this: over the course of this decade, the state of Oregon has put in place a formal procedure for rationing care to patients whose health coverage is subsidized by government (i.e., who are enrolled in some form of the state’s “public option”). To date, they are the only government in the world to have formally done this, though many — from Britain to Canada to states here in the U.S. — work “cost-effectiveness” into their official denials of medical treatment."
GOP's teachable moment on the risks of Obamacare | Washington Examiner
GOP's teachable moment on the risks of Obamacare | Washington Examiner:
Pick your average member of the House of Representatives, one who has a lot of work to do but hasn't been deeply involved in crafting the massive health care makeover bill. Who knows more about what's in that bill -- Mr. Average Democrat, or Mr. Average Republican?"
Pick your average member of the House of Representatives, one who has a lot of work to do but hasn't been deeply involved in crafting the massive health care makeover bill. Who knows more about what's in that bill -- Mr. Average Democrat, or Mr. Average Republican?"
The Coalition to Protect Patients' Rights
The Coalition to Protect Patients' Rights:
We have the best health care system in the world. Most Americans live within an hour's drive of a world-class medical facility filled with expertly trained individuals and state-of-the-art technology delivering medical miracles every day.
But today, as our government attempts an overhaul that will significantly restructure and restrict the way in which doctors provide care to their patients, the health care system that so many Americans depend on is at risk. Currently, more than 250 million Americans have health insurance and the vast majority of them are satisfied with the coverage they have and the doctors they see."
We have the best health care system in the world. Most Americans live within an hour's drive of a world-class medical facility filled with expertly trained individuals and state-of-the-art technology delivering medical miracles every day.
But today, as our government attempts an overhaul that will significantly restructure and restrict the way in which doctors provide care to their patients, the health care system that so many Americans depend on is at risk. Currently, more than 250 million Americans have health insurance and the vast majority of them are satisfied with the coverage they have and the doctors they see."
CNSNews.com - Conyers Sees No Point in Members Reading 1,000-Page Health Care Bill--Unless They Have 2 Lawyers to Interpret It for Them
Beside the FACT that a majority of our elected officials ARE lawyers themselves....what did we elect you for then???? WE GET WHAT WE DESERVE!
CNSNews.com - Conyers Sees No Point in Members Reading 1,000-Page Health Care Bill--Unless They Have 2 Lawyers to Interpret It for Them:
(CNSNews.com) - During his speech at a National Press Club luncheon, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.), questioned the point of lawmakers reading the health care bill.
“I love these members, they get up and say, ‘Read the bill,’” said Conyers.
“What good is reading the bill if it’s a thousand pages and you don’t have two days and two lawyers to find out what it means after you read the bill?”"
CNSNews.com - Conyers Sees No Point in Members Reading 1,000-Page Health Care Bill--Unless They Have 2 Lawyers to Interpret It for Them:
(CNSNews.com) - During his speech at a National Press Club luncheon, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.), questioned the point of lawmakers reading the health care bill.
“I love these members, they get up and say, ‘Read the bill,’” said Conyers.
“What good is reading the bill if it’s a thousand pages and you don’t have two days and two lawyers to find out what it means after you read the bill?”"
Obama 2004: Bush Rushed Legislation Through Congress Without Allowing Time to Read Or Debate | NewsBusters.org
Obama 2004: Bush Rushed Legislation Through Congress Without Allowing Time to Read Or Debate | NewsBusters.org:
A heretofore 'unknown' 2004 interview with Barack Obama by leftwing radio host Randi Rhodes has just emerged. And basically, as you shall hear, Obama is saying do as I say, not as I do. In this case he was referring to quickly forcing legislation through congress. As you can hear in this interview, uncovered by Naked Emporer News, the hypocrisy seems so massive that it is destined to go viral on the Web."
A heretofore 'unknown' 2004 interview with Barack Obama by leftwing radio host Randi Rhodes has just emerged. And basically, as you shall hear, Obama is saying do as I say, not as I do. In this case he was referring to quickly forcing legislation through congress. As you can hear in this interview, uncovered by Naked Emporer News, the hypocrisy seems so massive that it is destined to go viral on the Web."
Monday, July 27, 2009
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - 10 Million Watchdogs
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - 10 Million Watchdogs:
GLENN: I want to have a serious kind of ‑‑ I don't even know what to call ‑‑ a call to action here. I'd like to ask you to become a part of America's future. I'd like to ask you to become a part of the solution and not the problem. For the last few years ‑‑ and I'll just give a real quick update. Last hour go back in the archives, the radio archives at GlennBeck.com and listen to last hour's monologue at the top of the hour to give you kind of the history of where I've been and why I am doing what I do on the radio."
GLENN: I want to have a serious kind of ‑‑ I don't even know what to call ‑‑ a call to action here. I'd like to ask you to become a part of America's future. I'd like to ask you to become a part of the solution and not the problem. For the last few years ‑‑ and I'll just give a real quick update. Last hour go back in the archives, the radio archives at GlennBeck.com and listen to last hour's monologue at the top of the hour to give you kind of the history of where I've been and why I am doing what I do on the radio."
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Where America stands today
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Where America stands today:
I don’t like being the bearer of bad news. It’s difficult for me emotionally and mentally to continually bring the message that ‘bad times are coming’ and I know you’re growing tired of continually hearing the message of ‘prepare, prepare, prepare.’ There are times when I wish I could see the ‘green shoots’ that Ben Bernanke says are sprouting up or agree that the Obama Administration has “rescued the economy from the worst recession ever.”"
I don’t like being the bearer of bad news. It’s difficult for me emotionally and mentally to continually bring the message that ‘bad times are coming’ and I know you’re growing tired of continually hearing the message of ‘prepare, prepare, prepare.’ There are times when I wish I could see the ‘green shoots’ that Ben Bernanke says are sprouting up or agree that the Obama Administration has “rescued the economy from the worst recession ever.”"
Why we have to fight: PART one, the first 8 SPECIFIC THREATS to our liberty from Obamacare
Why we have to fight: PART one, the first 8 SPECIFIC THREATS to our liberty from Obamacare:
We’ve heard about the threats in this monster; here’s threats 1 through 8.
1) Page 16 spells out the destruction of private healthcare. Exposing it alone stopped the Marxists cold forcing a postponement of their vote until September, but there’s much more.
2) Pg 22 mandates Obama’s Government to audit the books of ALL healthcare self insuring EMPLOYERS the same as individual taxpayers are audited. The IRS has hired nearly 600 new revenue officers for this task."
We’ve heard about the threats in this monster; here’s threats 1 through 8.
1) Page 16 spells out the destruction of private healthcare. Exposing it alone stopped the Marxists cold forcing a postponement of their vote until September, but there’s much more.
2) Pg 22 mandates Obama’s Government to audit the books of ALL healthcare self insuring EMPLOYERS the same as individual taxpayers are audited. The IRS has hired nearly 600 new revenue officers for this task."
Page after Page of Reasons to Hate Obamacare
Page after Page of Reasons to Hate Obamacare:
Here are just a few very good reasons to hate Obamacare:
• Page 22: Mandates audits of all employers that self-insure!
• Page 29: Admission: your health care will be rationed!
• Page 30: A government committee will decide what treatments and benefits you get (and, unlike an insurer, there will be no appeals process)"
Here are just a few very good reasons to hate Obamacare:
• Page 22: Mandates audits of all employers that self-insure!
• Page 29: Admission: your health care will be rationed!
• Page 30: A government committee will decide what treatments and benefits you get (and, unlike an insurer, there will be no appeals process)"
RealClearPolitics - Obama's Accidental Gift on Race
RealClearPolitics - Obama's Accidental Gift on Race:
Less than a month after being confirmed as the nation's attorney General, Eric H. Holder Jr. called out the American people as 'essentially a nation of cowards' for refusing to talk openly about race.
So, thank you, professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and President Obama, for starting the long-awaited national discussion on black and white identity - while averting our attention from the cockamamie scheme to nationalize health care."
Less than a month after being confirmed as the nation's attorney General, Eric H. Holder Jr. called out the American people as 'essentially a nation of cowards' for refusing to talk openly about race.
So, thank you, professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. and President Obama, for starting the long-awaited national discussion on black and white identity - while averting our attention from the cockamamie scheme to nationalize health care."
American Thinker: The Small Business Solution
American Thinker: The Small Business Solution:
Obama's efforts to 'help' the economy are focused almost solely on propping up giant corporations and vast labor unions. He seems to believe that these organizational behemoths are the key to employment, productivity, and wealth in America. This is how authoritarians think: Big government, big business, and big labor pressed into a common purpose will make life better.
Economic reality is very different."
Obama's efforts to 'help' the economy are focused almost solely on propping up giant corporations and vast labor unions. He seems to believe that these organizational behemoths are the key to employment, productivity, and wealth in America. This is how authoritarians think: Big government, big business, and big labor pressed into a common purpose will make life better.
Economic reality is very different."
Perry: Texas May Fight National Health Care if Approved
Perry: Texas May Fight National Health Care if Approved:
Governor Rick Perry suggested today that if President Obama's health care reform plan is approved by Congress, Texas may refuse to participate in it, 1200 WOAI news reports."
Governor Rick Perry suggested today that if President Obama's health care reform plan is approved by Congress, Texas may refuse to participate in it, 1200 WOAI news reports."
American Thinker Blog: White House war with CBO continues
American Thinker Blog: White House war with CBO continues:
The Obama administration seems to have adopted the idea that one should never let the facts stand in the way of a government power grab - especially when those facts make you out to be a liar."
The Obama administration seems to have adopted the idea that one should never let the facts stand in the way of a government power grab - especially when those facts make you out to be a liar."
False Assumptions About Medicare
Illusions of Cost Control in Public Health Care Plans: "This rationale for creating a new public program modeled on Medicare is based on four erroneous beliefs:
(1) that Medicare, compared to private-sector health plans, provides comparable access to health care at costs that grow more slowly than those of the private sector;
(2) that Medicare has lower administrative costs than private insurance;
(3) that Medicare uses superior bargaining power to reduce health care costs without harm to patients; and
Help Wanted. Not.
Rasmussen Reports™: The Most Comprehensive Public Opinion Data Anywhere: "The point is, I have always had a job, usually more than one, and had no sympathy for those who couldn't find one.
Until now.
I have never seen or lived through anything quite like this. There are no jobs for lawyers or laborers, for painters or waitresses, for secretaries or salespeople. There are literally no jobs to be had."
Until now.
I have never seen or lived through anything quite like this. There are no jobs for lawyers or laborers, for painters or waitresses, for secretaries or salespeople. There are literally no jobs to be had."
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Obama plays up small business health care pain - Jul. 25, 2009
Obama plays up small business health care pain - Jul. 25, 2009:
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Trying to marshal support for health-care reform, President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers on Saturday released a report outlining the dire effects the current system has on small companies and their workers."
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Trying to marshal support for health-care reform, President Obama's Council of Economic Advisers on Saturday released a report outlining the dire effects the current system has on small companies and their workers."
President Obama, Meet Gunner Hawkins � The Foundry
President Obama, Meet Gunner Hawkins The Foundry:
Meet Gunner Hawkins. Gunner loves Disney cartoons. He loves to be read to, so long as there are pictures. Gunner loves his rock ‘n’ roll bunny. He has a Facebook page. And 6-month-old Gunner is loved very much by two caring parents, Kristan and Jonathan. In March of 2009, Gunner was diagnosed with the deadly genetic disease, cystic fibrosis (CF), just two months after being born."
Meet Gunner Hawkins. Gunner loves Disney cartoons. He loves to be read to, so long as there are pictures. Gunner loves his rock ‘n’ roll bunny. He has a Facebook page. And 6-month-old Gunner is loved very much by two caring parents, Kristan and Jonathan. In March of 2009, Gunner was diagnosed with the deadly genetic disease, cystic fibrosis (CF), just two months after being born."
Illusions of Cost Control in Public Health Care Plans
Illusions of Cost Control in Public Health Care Plans:
One of the most hotly debated proposals in health care reform is the establishment of a new 'public plan'--a health insurance program operated by the federal government and modeled on Medicare. In most variants of this idea, the public plan would 'compete' with existing health plans currently offered by employers, in the individual insurance market, and/or in a new national health insurance exchange. President Barack Obama has recently expressed support for this idea:"
One of the most hotly debated proposals in health care reform is the establishment of a new 'public plan'--a health insurance program operated by the federal government and modeled on Medicare. In most variants of this idea, the public plan would 'compete' with existing health plans currently offered by employers, in the individual insurance market, and/or in a new national health insurance exchange. President Barack Obama has recently expressed support for this idea:"
Senator Kerry's Tax on Health Insurance Companies Would Hit Everyone with Insurance
Senator Kerry's Tax on Health Insurance Companies Would Hit Everyone with Insurance:
Members of Congress continue to demonstrate their ingenuity, creativity, and often poor judgment in their increasingly desperate hunt for painless revenue sources to pay for health care reform. Initial projections are that health care reform will cost well north of $1 trillion. To pay for this extraordinary expansion in government spending, Members have considered everything from taxing soda to killer rate hikes on small businesses. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) and others are pushing the idea of imposing $100 billion in special taxes on health insurance companies."
Members of Congress continue to demonstrate their ingenuity, creativity, and often poor judgment in their increasingly desperate hunt for painless revenue sources to pay for health care reform. Initial projections are that health care reform will cost well north of $1 trillion. To pay for this extraordinary expansion in government spending, Members have considered everything from taxing soda to killer rate hikes on small businesses. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) and others are pushing the idea of imposing $100 billion in special taxes on health insurance companies."
Glenn Beck - The Case Against an Out-of-Control Governmen
Whether you like Beck or not has nothing to do with this. I so highly recommend this read. If you love your country....
Glenn Beck - Books:
The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine
'If you believe it's time to put principles above parties, character above campaign promises, and Common Sense above all -- then I ask you to read this book....'"
Glenn Beck - Books:
The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine
'If you believe it's time to put principles above parties, character above campaign promises, and Common Sense above all -- then I ask you to read this book....'"
How a Local Rally For Obama's Health Care Proposal Turned Into a Rally Against It
Well shucks! That pesky "We the People" thing reared it's ugly head again...hehehe...love this stuff!
Dallas - Unfair Park - How a Local Rally For Obama's Health Care Proposal Turned Into a Rally Against It:
Local MoveOn.org members had penciled in on today's schedule a protest in front of Senator John Cornyn's Spring Valley Road office, during which they had hoped to pressure the senator to support President Barack Obama's public health care legislation. But when Paula Anderson, a MoveOn.org member and spokeswoman, showed up at 11:30 a.m., she found another contingent had beat her to the proverbial punch: A large number of Dallas Tea Party members were already set up, voicing their opposition to the proposal."
Dallas - Unfair Park - How a Local Rally For Obama's Health Care Proposal Turned Into a Rally Against It:
Local MoveOn.org members had penciled in on today's schedule a protest in front of Senator John Cornyn's Spring Valley Road office, during which they had hoped to pressure the senator to support President Barack Obama's public health care legislation. But when Paula Anderson, a MoveOn.org member and spokeswoman, showed up at 11:30 a.m., she found another contingent had beat her to the proverbial punch: A large number of Dallas Tea Party members were already set up, voicing their opposition to the proposal."
Democrats Censor Mailing of Health Care Bill Chart - HUMAN EVENTS
If you haven't already - print this chart out...it would be hilarious if it weren't so damned scary!
Democrats Censor Mailing of Health Care Bill Chart - HUMAN EVENTS:
Republican Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) also found himself being censored yesterday by Democrats who refused to allow mailings that included a chart (pdf) he asked his Republican staff at the Joint Economic Committee to create. Democrats have to approve these mailings under the House “franked” mail system -- the system by which communications are sent between Congress and constituents that requires the member signature in place of a stamp. The President, Congress and some cabinet members are afforded this “franked” mail system for constituent communications to ensure the free flow of information."
Democrats Censor Mailing of Health Care Bill Chart - HUMAN EVENTS:
Republican Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) also found himself being censored yesterday by Democrats who refused to allow mailings that included a chart (pdf) he asked his Republican staff at the Joint Economic Committee to create. Democrats have to approve these mailings under the House “franked” mail system -- the system by which communications are sent between Congress and constituents that requires the member signature in place of a stamp. The President, Congress and some cabinet members are afforded this “franked” mail system for constituent communications to ensure the free flow of information."
GOP Not Allowed to Say 'Government-Run Healthcare" - HUMAN EVENTS
GOP Not Allowed to Say 'Government-Run Healthcare" - HUMAN EVENTS:
Rep. John Carter (R-Texas), the secretary of the House Republican Conference and a former District Court Judge, is having his messages to constituents censored by Democrats on the Franking Commission. Republicans are no longer allowed to use the words “government run health care” in the communications to their constituents.
Carter received an email from the Franking Commission informing him of the censorship.
“It came to me from the Franking Commission and I have the email from the Franking Commission here if you’d like to see it,” Carter said. “We held a telephone town-hall… When you hold telephone town-halls you have a recorded message that introduces the town-hall and the subject matter you’re going to be talking about. You have to now submit that language to the Franking Commission."
Rep. John Carter (R-Texas), the secretary of the House Republican Conference and a former District Court Judge, is having his messages to constituents censored by Democrats on the Franking Commission. Republicans are no longer allowed to use the words “government run health care” in the communications to their constituents.
Carter received an email from the Franking Commission informing him of the censorship.
“It came to me from the Franking Commission and I have the email from the Franking Commission here if you’d like to see it,” Carter said. “We held a telephone town-hall… When you hold telephone town-halls you have a recorded message that introduces the town-hall and the subject matter you’re going to be talking about. You have to now submit that language to the Franking Commission."
The American Spectator : Community-Organized Crime
More "Hope and Change (!?!?)" we can believe (!?!?!) in....???
The American Spectator : Community-Organized Crime:
The election fraud factory known as ACORN should be stripped of its jealously guarded tax-exempt status because it illegally spends taxpayer dollars on partisan activities, commits 'systemic fraud,' and violates racketeering and election laws, according to a congressional report unveiled yesterday."
The American Spectator : Community-Organized Crime:
The election fraud factory known as ACORN should be stripped of its jealously guarded tax-exempt status because it illegally spends taxpayer dollars on partisan activities, commits 'systemic fraud,' and violates racketeering and election laws, according to a congressional report unveiled yesterday."
The American Spectator : How Much Is a Year of Your Life Worth?
The American Spectator : How Much Is a Year of Your Life Worth?:
All advocates of socialized medicine, including the President and his congressional accomplices, believe that government-imposed rationing is necessary to control health care costs. Having little faith in the judgment of individual patients and even less in the workings of the market, they are convinced that only the state is capable of efficiently allocating our medical resources."
All advocates of socialized medicine, including the President and his congressional accomplices, believe that government-imposed rationing is necessary to control health care costs. Having little faith in the judgment of individual patients and even less in the workings of the market, they are convinced that only the state is capable of efficiently allocating our medical resources."
The American Spectator : We've Figured Him Out
The American Spectator : We've Figured Him Out:
Why is President Barack Obama in such a hurry to get his socialized medicine bill passed?
Because he and his cunning circle realize some basic truths:"
Why is President Barack Obama in such a hurry to get his socialized medicine bill passed?
Because he and his cunning circle realize some basic truths:"
Both U.S. political parties offend Joe the Plumber | Politics | Reuters
We are ALL "Joe the Plumber"....
Both U.S. political parties offend Joe the Plumber | Politics | Reuters:
HOLLAND, Ohio (Reuters) - 'Joe the Plumber,' who came to symbolize U.S. taxpayer frustration during last year's election, sounds even angrier now at what he sees as excessive government spending on the economy and healthcare reform.
'The politicians in Washington are spending trillions of dollars of our money. When are Americans going to stand up and say enough is enough?' said Joe Wurzelbacher, 35, in an interview on Friday at his modest suburban Ohio home."
Both U.S. political parties offend Joe the Plumber | Politics | Reuters:
HOLLAND, Ohio (Reuters) - 'Joe the Plumber,' who came to symbolize U.S. taxpayer frustration during last year's election, sounds even angrier now at what he sees as excessive government spending on the economy and healthcare reform.
'The politicians in Washington are spending trillions of dollars of our money. When are Americans going to stand up and say enough is enough?' said Joe Wurzelbacher, 35, in an interview on Friday at his modest suburban Ohio home."
DickMorris.com
DickMorris.com: Obama Healthcare Collapse
President Obama’s rhetoric last night summoned the memory of “1984,” George Orwell’s novel of a nightmarish future — where the slogan of the rulers is “War is peace; freedom is slavery; ignorance is strength.”
The president assures us that he will cut health-care spending . . . by adding $1 trillion to health-care spending."
President Obama’s rhetoric last night summoned the memory of “1984,” George Orwell’s novel of a nightmarish future — where the slogan of the rulers is “War is peace; freedom is slavery; ignorance is strength.”
The president assures us that he will cut health-care spending . . . by adding $1 trillion to health-care spending."
Charles Krauthammer - Why Obamacare Is Sinking - washingtonpost.com
Charles Krauthammer - Why Obamacare Is Sinking - washingtonpost.com:
What happened to Obamacare? Rhetoric met reality. As both candidate and president, the master rhetorician could conjure a world in which he bestows upon you health-care nirvana: more coverage, less cost."
What happened to Obamacare? Rhetoric met reality. As both candidate and president, the master rhetorician could conjure a world in which he bestows upon you health-care nirvana: more coverage, less cost."
Newsmax.com - Dems See Healthcare Deal Hopes Collapse
Newsmax.com - Dems See Healthcare Deal Hopes Collapse:
WASHINGTON – The leader of a group of Democratic fiscal conservatives in the House of Representatives said talks on a U.S. healthcare overhaul bill fell apart on Friday and that he saw no possibility of a deal now.
Representative Mike Ross said that 'after over a week of very intense and what I believe to be good faith negotiations ... it pretty much fell apart this afternoon.'"
WASHINGTON – The leader of a group of Democratic fiscal conservatives in the House of Representatives said talks on a U.S. healthcare overhaul bill fell apart on Friday and that he saw no possibility of a deal now.
Representative Mike Ross said that 'after over a week of very intense and what I believe to be good faith negotiations ... it pretty much fell apart this afternoon.'"
After 10 Years, Health Care Coverage Costs Turn Into Unfunded Mandate - Political News - FOXNews.com
Again, I say it over and over....government is not in the business of saving ( or making - quite honestly ) money. They are in the business of SPENDING your money...
After 10 Years, Health Care Coverage Costs Turn Into Unfunded Mandate - Political News - FOXNews.com:
President Obama says he will not sign a health care reform bill that adds to the deficit but GOP number-crunchers accused House Democrats on Wednesday of budget sleight-of-hand that will add hundreds of billions to the deficit."
After 10 Years, Health Care Coverage Costs Turn Into Unfunded Mandate - Political News - FOXNews.com:
President Obama says he will not sign a health care reform bill that adds to the deficit but GOP number-crunchers accused House Democrats on Wednesday of budget sleight-of-hand that will add hundreds of billions to the deficit."
President Obama: Health bill aids small businesses - Carrie Budoff Brown - POLITICO.com
HA! As a small business owner....NOTHING they offer has ever saved me money....NOTHING...
President Obama: Health bill aids small businesses - Carrie Budoff Brown - POLITICO.com:
President Barack Obama pitched health care reform Saturday as a boon for small businesses, saying it would make allow them to tap into more affordable insurance that is now only available to large companies.
In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama also continued to hammer Republican critics who he sad want to stop health care reform in order to inflict political damage on his administration."
President Obama: Health bill aids small businesses - Carrie Budoff Brown - POLITICO.com:
President Barack Obama pitched health care reform Saturday as a boon for small businesses, saying it would make allow them to tap into more affordable insurance that is now only available to large companies.
In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama also continued to hammer Republican critics who he sad want to stop health care reform in order to inflict political damage on his administration."
American Thinker: Who Will President Obama Drum Up Hate Against Next?
Perhaps "We the People" who don't agree with his every "glorious" decision....????
American Thinker: Who Will President Obama Drum Up Hate Against Next?:
We have all watched this scene in numerous Western movies. The sheriff says his prisoner will receive a fair trial when the judge arrives in the morning. But, one loud mouth stands on the steps of the jail house and works the crowd into a frenzy. The enraged mob breaks down the door, brutalizes the sheriff, drags out the prisoner and hangs him. It is later discovered that the prisoner was innocent. As a child watching these movies, I was amazed how people sheepishly followed one loud mouth."
American Thinker: Who Will President Obama Drum Up Hate Against Next?:
We have all watched this scene in numerous Western movies. The sheriff says his prisoner will receive a fair trial when the judge arrives in the morning. But, one loud mouth stands on the steps of the jail house and works the crowd into a frenzy. The enraged mob breaks down the door, brutalizes the sheriff, drags out the prisoner and hangs him. It is later discovered that the prisoner was innocent. As a child watching these movies, I was amazed how people sheepishly followed one loud mouth."
American Thinker: Useless Eaters
We call this "The devil in the details"...and this is why Obama and Co. want Healthcare rushed through before anyone can really read it and see what we're in for....Soylent Green anyone? And, if you don't know what that means....LOOK IT UP!
American Thinker: Useless Eaters:
While Americans worry over government insurance plans, longer waits for treatment, and 'healthcare rationing,' a more sinister agenda lurks in the shadows of the healthcare bill now before the House of Representatives. Today's Medicare recipients could be the first to experience our government's new solution to America's 'useless eaters.'"
American Thinker: Useless Eaters:
While Americans worry over government insurance plans, longer waits for treatment, and 'healthcare rationing,' a more sinister agenda lurks in the shadows of the healthcare bill now before the House of Representatives. Today's Medicare recipients could be the first to experience our government's new solution to America's 'useless eaters.'"
WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | Cash For Clunkers Could Hurt Charities
Ha! As a small business, I can't get a $1.50 from this government in aid/and or lending right now (not that I'd really want it) .
However, they'll pay me $4500 to get my car off the road and crush charities even further in it's quest for a greener planet....
Ahhh...the great Law of unintended consequences.
The law of our government these days. Wonder what all the unintended consequences of government run health care would be....???
WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | Cash For Clunkers Could Hurt Charities:
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- The Cash for Clunkers program begins Friday, July 24. It's aimed at getting more buyers into dealer showrooms and gas-guzzlers off the road. But it could have one unintended consequence; hurting the charities that depend on vehicle donations such as Melwood, based in Upper Marlboro, Md."
However, they'll pay me $4500 to get my car off the road and crush charities even further in it's quest for a greener planet....
Ahhh...the great Law of unintended consequences.
The law of our government these days. Wonder what all the unintended consequences of government run health care would be....???
WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | Cash For Clunkers Could Hurt Charities:
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- The Cash for Clunkers program begins Friday, July 24. It's aimed at getting more buyers into dealer showrooms and gas-guzzlers off the road. But it could have one unintended consequence; hurting the charities that depend on vehicle donations such as Melwood, based in Upper Marlboro, Md."
CBO deals new blow to health plan - Chris Frates - POLITICO.com
For the Obama Administration to even intimate that they understand "saving money" and cutting budgets is...literally ....well, "rich"....
CBO deals new blow to health plan - Chris Frates - POLITICO.com:
For the second time this month, congressional budget analysts have dealt a blow to the Democrat's health reform efforts, this time by saying a plan touted by the White House as crucial to paying for the bill would actually save almost no money over 10 years."
CBO deals new blow to health plan - Chris Frates - POLITICO.com:
For the second time this month, congressional budget analysts have dealt a blow to the Democrat's health reform efforts, this time by saying a plan touted by the White House as crucial to paying for the bill would actually save almost no money over 10 years."
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