Pelosi Tactic for Health-Care Vote Would Raise Legal Questions - Bloomberg.com:
March 18 (Bloomberg) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi may be creating new grounds for a court challenge to the proposed U.S. health-care overhaul as she considers using a mechanism that would avoid a vote on the full legislation."
Thursday, March 18, 2010
House Dems on track for vote on $940B health bill - Yahoo! News
All info available at this link!!! http://www.rules.house.gov/
They are voting on the Slaughter Solution for the Deem & Pass from what we understand!!!! DO NOT LET UP!!!!
House Dems on track for vote on $940B health bill - Yahoo! News:
WASHINGTON – House Democrats are pushing to the brink of passage a landmark, $940 billion health care overhaul bill that would simultaneously deliver on President Barack Obama's promise to expand coverage while slashing the deficit, a strategy aimed at winning over the party's fiscal conservatives.
Leaving nothing to chance, the White House announced that Obama has put off his planned trip to Asia for a second time, delaying it until June. Obama was to have left Sunday — when the House is planning to vote."
They are voting on the Slaughter Solution for the Deem & Pass from what we understand!!!! DO NOT LET UP!!!!
House Dems on track for vote on $940B health bill - Yahoo! News:
WASHINGTON – House Democrats are pushing to the brink of passage a landmark, $940 billion health care overhaul bill that would simultaneously deliver on President Barack Obama's promise to expand coverage while slashing the deficit, a strategy aimed at winning over the party's fiscal conservatives.
Leaving nothing to chance, the White House announced that Obama has put off his planned trip to Asia for a second time, delaying it until June. Obama was to have left Sunday — when the House is planning to vote."
University of Notre Shame? :: Accuracy In Academia
University of Notre Shame? :: Accuracy In Academia:
Is there nowhere to turn these days for solid information, untainted by the veneer of left-wing political correctness? Time was that private religious colleges and universities offered a “safe haven” from such propaganda, but according to teacher and author Mike Adams, those days might be over."
Is there nowhere to turn these days for solid information, untainted by the veneer of left-wing political correctness? Time was that private religious colleges and universities offered a “safe haven” from such propaganda, but according to teacher and author Mike Adams, those days might be over."
12,000 new IRS agents to enforce health care registration? (Just heard on Rush....)
12,000 new IRS agents to enforce health care registration? (Just heard on Rush....):
OMG....No wonder Obama, Pelosi and Reid are hiding this giant turd! Say goodbye to your personal freedoms folks!"
OMG....No wonder Obama, Pelosi and Reid are hiding this giant turd! Say goodbye to your personal freedoms folks!"
Grace-Marie Turner: The Failure of RomneyCare - WSJ.com
Grace-Marie Turner: The Failure of RomneyCare - WSJ.com:
Former Massachusetts governor and likely 2012 presidential aspirant Mitt Romney has been on the wrong side of the defining political battle of our time.
Mr. Romney claimed earlier this month on 'Fox News Sunday' that the Massachusetts health reform plan he signed into law in 2006 is 'the ultimate conservative plan.' But there are many similarities between it and the ObamaCare loathed by conservative voters."
Former Massachusetts governor and likely 2012 presidential aspirant Mitt Romney has been on the wrong side of the defining political battle of our time.
Mr. Romney claimed earlier this month on 'Fox News Sunday' that the Massachusetts health reform plan he signed into law in 2006 is 'the ultimate conservative plan.' But there are many similarities between it and the ObamaCare loathed by conservative voters."
BREAKING -- Gibbs: Obama cancels his trip to Indonesia (Slip Sliding Away)
BREAKING -- Gibbs: Obama cancels his trip to Indonesia (Slip Sliding Away):
Obama cancels his trip to Indonesia White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said President Obama will postpone his trip to Indonesia until June."
Obama cancels his trip to Indonesia White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said President Obama will postpone his trip to Indonesia until June."
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : CBO: 98% of Spending in HC Bill Comes in Last 6 Yrs
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : CBO: 98% of Spending in HC Bill Comes in Last 6 Yrs:
Although CBO completed a preliminary review of legislative language prior to its release, the agency has not thoroughly examined the reconciliation proposal to verify its consistency with the previous draft. This estimate is therefore preliminary, pending a review of the language of the reconciliation proposal, as well as further review and refinement of the budgetary projections."
Although CBO completed a preliminary review of legislative language prior to its release, the agency has not thoroughly examined the reconciliation proposal to verify its consistency with the previous draft. This estimate is therefore preliminary, pending a review of the language of the reconciliation proposal, as well as further review and refinement of the budgetary projections."
The American Spectator : Mark Levin Readies Lawsuit on Slaughter Rule
The American Spectator : Mark Levin Readies Lawsuit on Slaughter Rule:
Democrats poised to use the so-called 'deem and pass' strategy to force through a health care bill will have to deal with Mark Levin first.
Levin, known to his fans as one of the most popular talk show hosts in the country, is also both a legal scholar and longtime president of the Landmark Legal Foundation, a nonprofit, public interest law firm A former chief of staff to Reagan Attorney General Edwin Meese III, Levin is the author of two New York Times bestselling books on the Constitution and the judiciary, the last, Liberty and Tyranny, at number one for a dozen weeks."
Democrats poised to use the so-called 'deem and pass' strategy to force through a health care bill will have to deal with Mark Levin first.
Levin, known to his fans as one of the most popular talk show hosts in the country, is also both a legal scholar and longtime president of the Landmark Legal Foundation, a nonprofit, public interest law firm A former chief of staff to Reagan Attorney General Edwin Meese III, Levin is the author of two New York Times bestselling books on the Constitution and the judiciary, the last, Liberty and Tyranny, at number one for a dozen weeks."
Fred Barnes: The Health-Care Wars Are Only Beginning - WSJ.com
Fred Barnes: The Health-Care Wars Are Only Beginning - WSJ.com:
On Dec. 7, 1941, an announcement was made during the football game between the hometown Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles. All the generals and admirals at Griffith Stadium were instructed to report to their duty stations. Little did they know their lives would be changed forever and America would be at war, or on war footing, for the next half-century. Pearl Harbor had been attacked."
On Dec. 7, 1941, an announcement was made during the football game between the hometown Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles. All the generals and admirals at Griffith Stadium were instructed to report to their duty stations. Little did they know their lives would be changed forever and America would be at war, or on war footing, for the next half-century. Pearl Harbor had been attacked."
The American Spectator : Specter Opens Door on White House Felonies
The American Spectator : Specter Opens Door on White House Felonies:
Here we go again.
Even as the drama of health care carries the headlines, beneath the surface, visible now, the iceberg of scandal ripples.
First, the timeline on the blossoming scandal upon which we will now officially fix the dreaded 'gate' descriptive. Jobsgate."
Here we go again.
Even as the drama of health care carries the headlines, beneath the surface, visible now, the iceberg of scandal ripples.
First, the timeline on the blossoming scandal upon which we will now officially fix the dreaded 'gate' descriptive. Jobsgate."
An open letter to Dr. Pelosi | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Outstanding!
An open letter to Dr. Pelosi | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment:
I confess, I’m utterly flummoxed by health care reform and what’s going on in Congress.
Maybe, as a local newscaster, I’m just not capable of keeping up with the arcane legislative nuances that are driving this bizarre surreal spectacle, but I know experienced congressional correspondents who are equally perplexed over this sausage-making."
An open letter to Dr. Pelosi | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment:
I confess, I’m utterly flummoxed by health care reform and what’s going on in Congress.
Maybe, as a local newscaster, I’m just not capable of keeping up with the arcane legislative nuances that are driving this bizarre surreal spectacle, but I know experienced congressional correspondents who are equally perplexed over this sausage-making."
Democracy Denied...
The chart shows how it has become standard procedure in the Obama administration not to take no for an answer. When Obama's radical agenda is rejected by Congress and the American people, he goes around the democratic process to do what he wants anyway.
FOXNews.com - Obama: 'Procedural' Spat Over Health Bill Vote Doesn't Worry Me
Our President is basically calling the "voters"...you know, We The People a "Procedural Spat"....
FOXNews.com - Obama: 'Procedural' Spat Over Health Bill Vote Doesn't Worry Me:
President Obama is not worried about the 'procedural' debate over whether House Democratic leaders should go ahead with a plan to approve health care reform without a traditional vote, he told Fox News on Wednesday."
FOXNews.com - Obama: 'Procedural' Spat Over Health Bill Vote Doesn't Worry Me:
President Obama is not worried about the 'procedural' debate over whether House Democratic leaders should go ahead with a plan to approve health care reform without a traditional vote, he told Fox News on Wednesday."
Breitbart.tv � Puzzling Statement: Obama Says ‘Louisiana Purchase’ Will Help With the Earthquake in Hawaii
Breitbart.tv � Puzzling Statement: Obama Says ‘Louisiana Purchase’ Will Help With the Earthquake in Hawaii:
Puzzling Statement: Obama Says ‘Louisiana Purchase’ Will Help With the Earthquake in Hawaii"
Puzzling Statement: Obama Says ‘Louisiana Purchase’ Will Help With the Earthquake in Hawaii"
The Associated Press: Idaho first to sign law aimed at health care plan
The Associated Press: Idaho first to sign law aimed at health care plan:
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho took the lead in a growing, nationwide fight against health care overhaul Wednesday when its governor became the first to sign a measure requiring the state attorney general to sue the federal government if residents are forced to buy health insurance.
Similar legislation is pending in 37 other states."
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho took the lead in a growing, nationwide fight against health care overhaul Wednesday when its governor became the first to sign a measure requiring the state attorney general to sue the federal government if residents are forced to buy health insurance.
Similar legislation is pending in 37 other states."
Stephen Lynch warns on health vote - BostonHerald.com
Not a big fan of Steve Lynch - however heard the interview on our local station. He feels the "fix it up" Bill that would follow the Health Care Debacle Obamalosi Castro Care - to supposedly address the "problems" throughout the 2700 pages of absolute nonsense is a Fool's Errand. He doesn't think there is any intention to pass it in the Senate.
Stephen Lynch warns on health vote - BostonHerald.com:
Even one of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s floor whips, U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, says a proposed parliamentary move to pass health-care reform would be “disingenuous” and harm the credibility of Congress.
In a sign of how tough it’s been for Pelosi to round up votes for the massive bill, Lynch - a South Boston Democrat who supported a House reform package last year - said he’ll probably vote against a key Senate version of the legislation, unless unexpected major changes are made soon."
Stephen Lynch warns on health vote - BostonHerald.com:
Even one of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s floor whips, U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, says a proposed parliamentary move to pass health-care reform would be “disingenuous” and harm the credibility of Congress.
In a sign of how tough it’s been for Pelosi to round up votes for the massive bill, Lynch - a South Boston Democrat who supported a House reform package last year - said he’ll probably vote against a key Senate version of the legislation, unless unexpected major changes are made soon."
Local News | Walgreens: no new Medicaid patients as of April 16 | Seattle Times Newspaper
Local News | Walgreens: no new Medicaid patients as of April 16 | Seattle Times Newspaper:
Effective April 16, Walgreens drugstores across the state won't take any new Medicaid patients, saying that filling their prescriptions is a money-losing proposition — the latest development in an ongoing dispute over Medicaid reimbursement."
Effective April 16, Walgreens drugstores across the state won't take any new Medicaid patients, saying that filling their prescriptions is a money-losing proposition — the latest development in an ongoing dispute over Medicaid reimbursement."
Senate Bill EXPANDS Abortion Provision
In a mad rush to pass a health care reform plan leading House Democrats now intend to take up the Senate-passed version of the bill, arguing that the Senate language prohibits federal funding of abortion. Besides that fact that this simply not true, it also demonstrates the lengths the president and his allies will take to pass this bill against the will of the American people... the Senate bill deliberately excludes the language of the Hyde amendment. It expands federal funding and the role of the federal government in the provision of abortion procedures." [our emphasis]
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Gallup.Com - Daily News, Polls, Public Opinion on Government, Politics, Economics, Management
Gallup.Com - Daily News, Polls, Public Opinion on Government, Politics, Economics, Management:
Far fewer Americans say President Barack Obama has done a good job in three key areas -- protecting the environment (52%), improving energy policy (43%), and making America prosperous (38%) -- than a year ago predicted he would do so."
Far fewer Americans say President Barack Obama has done a good job in three key areas -- protecting the environment (52%), improving energy policy (43%), and making America prosperous (38%) -- than a year ago predicted he would do so."
Economic Scene - Deficit Builds as Americans Pay Less and Get More - NYTimes.com
Economic Scene - Deficit Builds as Americans Pay Less and Get More - NYTimes.com:
As a society gets richer, its tax rates tend to rise."
As a society gets richer, its tax rates tend to rise."
Obamacare Slaughter Rule is without Precedent | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
Obamacare Slaughter Rule is without Precedent | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.:
Yesterday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) endorsed the rumored Slaughter Rule to send the Senate passed Obamacare bill to the President without a direct up-or-down vote in the House. Don’t believe those on the left who are trying to argue that because Republicans used deeming resolutions when they were in power, it is ok for Democrats to use a similar tactic to pass legislation without a vote."
Yesterday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) endorsed the rumored Slaughter Rule to send the Senate passed Obamacare bill to the President without a direct up-or-down vote in the House. Don’t believe those on the left who are trying to argue that because Republicans used deeming resolutions when they were in power, it is ok for Democrats to use a similar tactic to pass legislation without a vote."
Obama's Health Care Agenda: How it Will Hurt American Families | The Heritage Foundation
Obama's Health Care Agenda: How it Will Hurt American Families | The Heritage Foundation:
What It Will Do
* It Undermines Parental Authority: Instead of empowering parents, President Obama's health care plan will chip away at the fundamental rights parents have in key health care decisions for their family by centralizing crucial health care decision-making over plans and benefits in Washington.
* It Puts Federal Bureaucrats in Control of Health Care Decisions: The President's health agenda would result in a major transfer of regulatory authority over health insurance and the kinds of benefits and medical treatments that families get in their health coverage. This could also compromise the rights of families to secure the kind of health coverage that is compatible with their ethical, moral, or religious convictions."
What It Will Do
* It Undermines Parental Authority: Instead of empowering parents, President Obama's health care plan will chip away at the fundamental rights parents have in key health care decisions for their family by centralizing crucial health care decision-making over plans and benefits in Washington.
* It Puts Federal Bureaucrats in Control of Health Care Decisions: The President's health agenda would result in a major transfer of regulatory authority over health insurance and the kinds of benefits and medical treatments that families get in their health coverage. This could also compromise the rights of families to secure the kind of health coverage that is compatible with their ethical, moral, or religious convictions."
Fact Checking the White House | Fix Health Care Policy
Fact Checking the White House | Fix Health Care Policy:
Rather than debate the substance, the White House is in full campaign mode in order to label any opposition to its government-heavy health reform agenda as “misinformation” or “myths you’ve heard.” Case in point: The White House now has a taxpayer-funded Web site to “reality check” credible criticisms and arguments. Problem is the videos “debunking” each “myth” are low on facts. See our response below."
Rather than debate the substance, the White House is in full campaign mode in order to label any opposition to its government-heavy health reform agenda as “misinformation” or “myths you’ve heard.” Case in point: The White House now has a taxpayer-funded Web site to “reality check” credible criticisms and arguments. Problem is the videos “debunking” each “myth” are low on facts. See our response below."
White House Bans Signs & Banners at Friday Health Care Event
White House Bans Signs & Banners at Friday Health Care Event:
Barack Obama will speak “on the urgent need for Health reform” at an event on Friday morning at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia in the Patriot Center, a basketball arena seating about 10,000.
The event is apparently open to all, ensuring that opponents of the plan will be there. But the White House announcement on Facebook reads:
Just as a heads up, no signs or banners are permitted, and those who come are encouraged to limit personal items and not bring bags or purses.
What a courteous “heads up.” Not satisfied to push a bill the public opposes, and threaten to use unconstitutional means to do so, the White House now helpfully informs us our First Amendment rights are null and void."
Barack Obama will speak “on the urgent need for Health reform” at an event on Friday morning at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia in the Patriot Center, a basketball arena seating about 10,000.
The event is apparently open to all, ensuring that opponents of the plan will be there. But the White House announcement on Facebook reads:
Just as a heads up, no signs or banners are permitted, and those who come are encouraged to limit personal items and not bring bags or purses.
What a courteous “heads up.” Not satisfied to push a bill the public opposes, and threaten to use unconstitutional means to do so, the White House now helpfully informs us our First Amendment rights are null and void."
National Debt Up $2 Trillion on Obama's Watch - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
National Debt Up $2 Trillion on Obama's Watch - Political Hotsheet - CBS News:
The latest posting from the Treasury Department shows the National Debt has increased over $2 trillion since President Obama took office.
The debt now stands at $12.6 trillion. On the day Mr. Obama took office it was $10.6 trillion.
President George W. Bush still holds the record for the most debt run up on his watch: $4.9 trillion. But it took him over four years to rack up the first two trillion dollars in debt. It has taken Mr. Obama 421 days."
The latest posting from the Treasury Department shows the National Debt has increased over $2 trillion since President Obama took office.
The debt now stands at $12.6 trillion. On the day Mr. Obama took office it was $10.6 trillion.
President George W. Bush still holds the record for the most debt run up on his watch: $4.9 trillion. But it took him over four years to rack up the first two trillion dollars in debt. It has taken Mr. Obama 421 days."
Obama Aides See ‘Extended Period’ of Unemployment (Update1) - Bloomberg.com
Obama Aides See ‘Extended Period’ of Unemployment (Update1) - Bloomberg.com:
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. employers won’t hire enough workers this year to lower the jobless rate much below the level of 9.7 percent reached in February, three Obama administration economic officials said today."
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. employers won’t hire enough workers this year to lower the jobless rate much below the level of 9.7 percent reached in February, three Obama administration economic officials said today."
My Way News - Bernanke to wage fresh battle for Fed powers
My Way News - Bernanke to wage fresh battle for Fed powers:
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke plans to wage a fresh battle against Senate efforts to scale back the Fed's role in supervising the nation's banks.
In testimony prepared for a House hearing on Wednesday obtained by The Associated Press, Bernanke argued that the Fed factors in information it gets from its role as a regulator into its decisions on interest rates. And, Bernanke said its banking duties give the Fed insights into the health of the entire banking system."
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke plans to wage a fresh battle against Senate efforts to scale back the Fed's role in supervising the nation's banks.
In testimony prepared for a House hearing on Wednesday obtained by The Associated Press, Bernanke argued that the Fed factors in information it gets from its role as a regulator into its decisions on interest rates. And, Bernanke said its banking duties give the Fed insights into the health of the entire banking system."
Capitol Hill cops decry bullying staff members - TheHill.com
Capitol Hill cops decry bullying staff members - TheHill.com:
U.S. Capitol Police officers say they need more backing from their leaders to stop congressional staffers who insist on bypassing metal detectors when entering the Capitol with lawmakers."
U.S. Capitol Police officers say they need more backing from their leaders to stop congressional staffers who insist on bypassing metal detectors when entering the Capitol with lawmakers."
Obama Not Meeting Americans' Lofty Expectations on Issues
Obama Not Meeting Americans' Lofty Expectations on Issues:
PRINCETON, NJ -- Americans' ratings of the job President Barack Obama is doing in three key areas are much less positive than their expectations were for him shortly after he took office. Americans give Obama the best review for protecting the environment and the worst for making America prosperous."
PRINCETON, NJ -- Americans' ratings of the job President Barack Obama is doing in three key areas are much less positive than their expectations were for him shortly after he took office. Americans give Obama the best review for protecting the environment and the worst for making America prosperous."
Health care reform—down the rabbit hole? | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Health care reform—down the rabbit hole? | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment:
Over the past several weeks President Obama has made the line “Congress owes the American people a final up-or-down vote” central to his pitch for final action on health care reform. It’s how he describes the complicated process of reconciliation. It’s very smart."
Over the past several weeks President Obama has made the line “Congress owes the American people a final up-or-down vote” central to his pitch for final action on health care reform. It’s how he describes the complicated process of reconciliation. It’s very smart."
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Tom Hanks racism flow chart
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Tom Hanks racism flow chart:
GLENN: All right. So, Pat wants to wreck Tom Hanks even more and --
PAT: He's doing it himself.
GLENN: Here it is.
VOICE: -- to connect that today, do you support President Obama's decision to escalate the war in Afghanistan, to take down Al Qaeda and the fact that he has not ended a war in Iraq yet?"
GLENN: All right. So, Pat wants to wreck Tom Hanks even more and --
PAT: He's doing it himself.
GLENN: Here it is.
VOICE: -- to connect that today, do you support President Obama's decision to escalate the war in Afghanistan, to take down Al Qaeda and the fact that he has not ended a war in Iraq yet?"
Without Firing a Shot? - Opinion - PatriotPost.US
Without Firing a Shot? - Opinion - PatriotPost.US:
During the height of the Cold War, some feared the communists would take over the United States without firing a shot. Could it be that nearly a half-century later, we're on the verge of that becoming a reality?
President Barack Obama and Democratic congressmen won their respective elections -- no shots were fired -- and they are feverishly attempting to dismantle this nation's institutions, brick by brick.
The American people are getting a bird's-eye view of what the left, which completely dominates the Democratic Party, thinks of the Constitution, freedom and the right of the people to self-governance."
During the height of the Cold War, some feared the communists would take over the United States without firing a shot. Could it be that nearly a half-century later, we're on the verge of that becoming a reality?
President Barack Obama and Democratic congressmen won their respective elections -- no shots were fired -- and they are feverishly attempting to dismantle this nation's institutions, brick by brick.
The American people are getting a bird's-eye view of what the left, which completely dominates the Democratic Party, thinks of the Constitution, freedom and the right of the people to self-governance."
The White House's phony case for its health plan | Washington Examiner
The White House's phony case for its health plan | Washington Examiner:
The latest White House line is that polls showing the public opposed to Obamacare are wrong. In fact, administration officials argue, most Americans support the Democrats' national health care plan, a point proven by poll data showing people approve of several elements of the current health bill."
The latest White House line is that polls showing the public opposed to Obamacare are wrong. In fact, administration officials argue, most Americans support the Democrats' national health care plan, a point proven by poll data showing people approve of several elements of the current health bill."
The American Spectator : Liberty Is Finite
The American Spectator : Liberty Is Finite:
There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom
of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those
in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations...'
-- James Madison, June 6, 1788
Speech to the Virginia Convention on Ratifying the Constitution"
There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom
of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those
in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations...'
-- James Madison, June 6, 1788
Speech to the Virginia Convention on Ratifying the Constitution"
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Romneycare Bankrupting Massachusetts, Obamacare Will Do the Same Nationally
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Romneycare Bankrupting Massachusetts, Obamacare Will Do the Same Nationally:
Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill, who is running for governor as an independent this year, has come out swinging against the Democratic health care bill based on a similar experiment in Massachusetts. Yesterday Obama adviser David Axelrod cited 'Masscare' as a model for Obamacare."
Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill, who is running for governor as an independent this year, has come out swinging against the Democratic health care bill based on a similar experiment in Massachusetts. Yesterday Obama adviser David Axelrod cited 'Masscare' as a model for Obamacare."
The American Spectator : The Masscare Massacre
The American Spectator : The Masscare Massacre:
On Sunday, White House political adviser David Axelrod appeared on ABC's 'This Week' and tried to brush aside the message sent by Sen. Scott Brown's (R-Mass.) improbable election. 'Senator Brown comes from a state that has a health care plan that's similar to the one we're trying to enact here,' Axelrod said. 'We're just trying to give the rest of America the same opportunities that the people of Massachusetts have.'"
On Sunday, White House political adviser David Axelrod appeared on ABC's 'This Week' and tried to brush aside the message sent by Sen. Scott Brown's (R-Mass.) improbable election. 'Senator Brown comes from a state that has a health care plan that's similar to the one we're trying to enact here,' Axelrod said. 'We're just trying to give the rest of America the same opportunities that the people of Massachusetts have.'"
Tim Cahill slams Barack Obama, Dems on health care - BostonHerald.com
Tim Cahill slams Barack Obama, Dems on health care - BostonHerald.com:
State Treasurer Tim Cahill, taking swipes at both Gov. Deval Patrick and President Obama, boosted his bipartisan chops yesterday, telling Herald columnist Howie Carr on WRKO, “I voted for John McCain, believe it or not.”
Cahill, saying he was barred from the 2008 Democratic National Convention because he wouldn’t endorse either Obama or Hillary Clinton, said, “My own party basically voted me out.”"
State Treasurer Tim Cahill, taking swipes at both Gov. Deval Patrick and President Obama, boosted his bipartisan chops yesterday, telling Herald columnist Howie Carr on WRKO, “I voted for John McCain, believe it or not.”
Cahill, saying he was barred from the 2008 Democratic National Convention because he wouldn’t endorse either Obama or Hillary Clinton, said, “My own party basically voted me out.”"
Sony chairman Michael Lynton calls for healthy alternative to popcorn in cinemas - Times Online
Does ANYONE think the American public can make a good decision for THEMSELVES without a "Nanny State" watching over them....they can have my popcorn when they pry it out of my cold, dead hands!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE BUTTER PLEASE!!!
Sony chairman Michael Lynton calls for healthy alternative to popcorn in cinemas - Times Online:
For many, a night out at the movies would not be complete without the sound of popcorn and chocolate wrappers from the stalls. One of the most powerful studio bosses in Hollywood, however, would like to see cinemas selling healthier snacks."
Sony chairman Michael Lynton calls for healthy alternative to popcorn in cinemas - Times Online:
For many, a night out at the movies would not be complete without the sound of popcorn and chocolate wrappers from the stalls. One of the most powerful studio bosses in Hollywood, however, would like to see cinemas selling healthier snacks."
The Associated Press: FACT CHECK: Premiums would rise under Obama plan
Gee...Obamacare "Slight of Hand"...????....Nooooooo, I can't believe those we elect would do that......do they think we're stupid? The answer is YES! READ THE FINE PRINT - listen to the costs skyrocketing in Massachusetts - LISTEN!!!!! There is NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH!
The Associated Press: FACT CHECK: Premiums would rise under Obama plan:
WASHINGTON — Buyers, beware: President Barack Obama says his health care overhaul will lower premiums by double digits, but check the fine print.
Premiums are likely to keep going up even if the health care bill passes, experts say. If cost controls work as advertised, annual increases would level off with time. But don't look for a rollback. Instead, the main reason premiums would be more affordable is that new government tax credits would help cover the cost for millions of people."
The Associated Press: FACT CHECK: Premiums would rise under Obama plan:
WASHINGTON — Buyers, beware: President Barack Obama says his health care overhaul will lower premiums by double digits, but check the fine print.
Premiums are likely to keep going up even if the health care bill passes, experts say. If cost controls work as advertised, annual increases would level off with time. But don't look for a rollback. Instead, the main reason premiums would be more affordable is that new government tax credits would help cover the cost for millions of people."
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Limbaugh prompts healthcare calls, ties up House phone lines - TheHill.com
Limbaugh prompts healthcare calls, ties up House phone lines - TheHill.com:
House phone lines were nearing capacity on Tuesday as conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh encouraged fans to call in their objections on healthcare legislation.
The House e-mail system was also deluged in what the House’s technology office called “a very significant spike” in traffic."
House phone lines were nearing capacity on Tuesday as conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh encouraged fans to call in their objections on healthcare legislation.
The House e-mail system was also deluged in what the House’s technology office called “a very significant spike” in traffic."
Fred Hiatt - Obama's happiness deficit
Fred Hiatt - Obama's happiness deficit:
Here's a theory about why President Obama is having a tough political time right now: He doesn't seem all that happy being president.
I know, it's the world's hardest job, and between war and the world economy collapsing, he didn't have the first year he might have wished for. And, yes, he's damned either way: With thousands of Americans risking their lives overseas and millions losing their jobs at home, we'd slam him if he acted carefree."
Here's a theory about why President Obama is having a tough political time right now: He doesn't seem all that happy being president.
I know, it's the world's hardest job, and between war and the world economy collapsing, he didn't have the first year he might have wished for. And, yes, he's damned either way: With thousands of Americans risking their lives overseas and millions losing their jobs at home, we'd slam him if he acted carefree."
NRCC - Code Red - Targets
Targeted LINK to contact those on the "Fence" about voting for the Obamacare DEBACLE- please take a moment to contact one or all. Your involvement DOES and WILL make a difference!!!!
NRCC - Code Red - Targets:
Here is a view of how each representative voted last November and their current status. Make sure they hear from you.
Click to call or write the Democrats below and tell them to vote ‘NO!"
NRCC - Code Red - Targets:
Here is a view of how each representative voted last November and their current status. Make sure they hear from you.
Click to call or write the Democrats below and tell them to vote ‘NO!"
The American Spectator : Do Ordinary Americans Still Matter?
The American Spectator : Do Ordinary Americans Still Matter?:
Adam Light called last week to tell me about his campaign for Congress in Virginia's 9th District. To say that Light's candidacy is a long shot is to understate the tremendous odds against him."
Adam Light called last week to tell me about his campaign for Congress in Virginia's 9th District. To say that Light's candidacy is a long shot is to understate the tremendous odds against him."
American Thinker Blog: Pelosi brags that Obamacare is just the beginning
American Thinker Blog: Pelosi brags that Obamacare is just the beginning:
If you have any doubt that the Democratic leadership of the House views passing the current health care reform bill as the beginning, not the end, of the process of creating a national government health care system, just note what Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a group of bloggers on Monday. 'My biggest fight has been between those who wanted to do something incremental and those who wanted to do something comprehensive,' Pelosi said, according to an account by Washington Post reform advocate Ezra Klein. 'We won that fight, and once we kick through this door, there'll be more legislation to follow.'"
If you have any doubt that the Democratic leadership of the House views passing the current health care reform bill as the beginning, not the end, of the process of creating a national government health care system, just note what Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a group of bloggers on Monday. 'My biggest fight has been between those who wanted to do something incremental and those who wanted to do something comprehensive,' Pelosi said, according to an account by Washington Post reform advocate Ezra Klein. 'We won that fight, and once we kick through this door, there'll be more legislation to follow.'"
Five ways to pass or sink health care reform - Carrie Budoff Brown - POLITICO.com
Five ways to pass or sink health care reform - Carrie Budoff Brown - POLITICO.com:
With a 2,000-plus page bill, roughly a week to pass it and countless wavering House members, the political degree of difficulty of passing health reform is as high as it can be for Democrats.
They’re optimistic they’ll get to 216 votes in the House. They’re not there yet. And the vote could go either way."
With a 2,000-plus page bill, roughly a week to pass it and countless wavering House members, the political degree of difficulty of passing health reform is as high as it can be for Democrats.
They’re optimistic they’ll get to 216 votes in the House. They’re not there yet. And the vote could go either way."
American Thinker Blog: ObamaCare's New Public Health Workforce Corps
American Thinker Blog: ObamaCare's New Public Health Workforce Corps:
Lurking within the recently-released Reconciliation bill is a brand new corps of government workers.
Page 911 of the 2010 Reconciliation PDF. Section 2231."
Lurking within the recently-released Reconciliation bill is a brand new corps of government workers.
Page 911 of the 2010 Reconciliation PDF. Section 2231."
Slaughter House Rules - WSJ.com
Slaughter House Rules - WSJ.com:
We're not sure American schools teach civics any more, but once upon a time they taught that under the U.S. Constitution a bill had to pass both the House and Senate to become law. Until this week, that is, when Speaker Nancy Pelosi is moving to merely 'deem' that the House has passed the Senate health-care bill and then send it to President Obama to sign anyway."
We're not sure American schools teach civics any more, but once upon a time they taught that under the U.S. Constitution a bill had to pass both the House and Senate to become law. Until this week, that is, when Speaker Nancy Pelosi is moving to merely 'deem' that the House has passed the Senate health-care bill and then send it to President Obama to sign anyway."
House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it
House may try to pass Senate health-care bill without voting on it:
After laying the groundwork for a decisive vote this week on the Senate's health-care bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Monday that she might attempt to pass the measure without having members vote on it.
Instead, Pelosi (D-Calif.) would rely on a procedural sleight of hand: The House would vote on a more popular package of fixes to the Senate bill; under the House rule for that vote, passage would signify that lawmakers 'deem' the health-care bill to be passed."
After laying the groundwork for a decisive vote this week on the Senate's health-care bill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Monday that she might attempt to pass the measure without having members vote on it.
Instead, Pelosi (D-Calif.) would rely on a procedural sleight of hand: The House would vote on a more popular package of fixes to the Senate bill; under the House rule for that vote, passage would signify that lawmakers 'deem' the health-care bill to be passed."
Barack Obama threatens to withdraw support from wavering Democrats - Telegraph
Barack Obama threatens to withdraw support from wavering Democrats - Telegraph:
The president will refuse to make fund-raising visits during November elections to any district whose representative has not backed the bill.
A one-night presidential appearance can bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds which would otherwise take months to accumulate through cold-calling by campaign volunteers."
The president will refuse to make fund-raising visits during November elections to any district whose representative has not backed the bill.
A one-night presidential appearance can bring in hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds which would otherwise take months to accumulate through cold-calling by campaign volunteers."
'Nobody Wants to Vote for the Senate bill' - WSJ.com
'Nobody Wants to Vote for the Senate bill' - WSJ.com:
The Democratic spin explaining why polls show the public opposed to their health care bill is that voters actually like the individual pieces of the bill but have been turned off by the messy process."
The Democratic spin explaining why polls show the public opposed to their health care bill is that voters actually like the individual pieces of the bill but have been turned off by the messy process."
Monday, March 15, 2010
Scott Brown Discusses Healthcare
"Rarely have elected leaders been so intent on defying the public will. For many members of Congress, the time for choosing is near – do what the party leadership demands, or do what the people have asked you to do. If my colleagues don’t mind some advice from a newcomer, I’d suggest going with the will of the people."
Transcript of video: http://blogpatriot2.blogspot.com/p/scott-brown-transcript.html
American Grassroots Coalition
American Grassroots Coalition:
What: CODE RED Health Care Rally to Kill The Bill!
When: March 16, 2010 at 10:00 am EST.
Where: Capitol Hill, Taft Park, Washington D.C."
What: CODE RED Health Care Rally to Kill The Bill!
When: March 16, 2010 at 10:00 am EST.
Where: Capitol Hill, Taft Park, Washington D.C."
American Thinker: The Big Lie of Health Care Reform
WE HAVE TO STOP THIS! They "just want it to go away"...which is why they'll VOTE FOR IT? It will NEVER EVER go away if they vote for it!!!!
American Thinker: The Big Lie of Health Care Reform:
One-Sixth of the US Economy is threatened with a takeover by the Federal Government on the erroneous rationale that 'Tens of millions of people in the US are without health care insurance, and therefore are being denied access to adequate health care.' Unjust! Unfair!
This is, of course, an absolute lie. And nor do some large number of people 'die every day from lack of health insurance coverage.' That too is a lie."
American Thinker: The Big Lie of Health Care Reform:
One-Sixth of the US Economy is threatened with a takeover by the Federal Government on the erroneous rationale that 'Tens of millions of people in the US are without health care insurance, and therefore are being denied access to adequate health care.' Unjust! Unfair!
This is, of course, an absolute lie. And nor do some large number of people 'die every day from lack of health insurance coverage.' That too is a lie."
American Thinker Blog: Killing the best medical system in the world
American Thinker Blog: Killing the best medical system in the world:
I study biomedical science for a living. I've also sampled foreign medical care myself, in Italy, Mexico, Israel, the Netherlands and Sweden. And the United States, needless to say. I've never had better treatment anywhere in the world than here in the US, even as a college student, when I was completely broke. I've often seen inferior care in other countries, though I respect most of their doctors and medical professionals for their benevolent intentions."
I study biomedical science for a living. I've also sampled foreign medical care myself, in Italy, Mexico, Israel, the Netherlands and Sweden. And the United States, needless to say. I've never had better treatment anywhere in the world than here in the US, even as a college student, when I was completely broke. I've often seen inferior care in other countries, though I respect most of their doctors and medical professionals for their benevolent intentions."
Obamacare Will Topple the Rickety Market | Page 1 of 1 | Financial Articles and Blogs | TheStreet.com
Obamacare Will Topple the Rickety Market | Page 1 of 1 | Financial Articles and Blogs | TheStreet.com:
Either the market doesn't care that the health care bill will pass -- and it will -- or it doesn't think that the proposal will cost that much -- something I think is nuts. Which brings us to a very tenuous crossroad: We have to wonder if this is one of those occasions, like in 2008, where the market doesn't see the coming catastrophe. Or perhaps the market sees any resolution as positive."
Either the market doesn't care that the health care bill will pass -- and it will -- or it doesn't think that the proposal will cost that much -- something I think is nuts. Which brings us to a very tenuous crossroad: We have to wonder if this is one of those occasions, like in 2008, where the market doesn't see the coming catastrophe. Or perhaps the market sees any resolution as positive."
‘Waste 102′: The Final List � The Great American Blog
And YOU want THESE people to run your Health Care???!!!!
‘Waste 102′: The Final List � The Great American Blog:
The 102 worst ways the government is spending your tax dollars:
102: Protecting a Michigan insect collection from other insects ($187,632)
101: Highway beautified by fish art in Washington ($10,000)
100: University studying hookup behavior of female college coeds in New York ($219,000)
99: Police department getting 92 blackberries for supervisors in Rhode Island ($95,000)"
‘Waste 102′: The Final List � The Great American Blog:
The 102 worst ways the government is spending your tax dollars:
102: Protecting a Michigan insect collection from other insects ($187,632)
101: Highway beautified by fish art in Washington ($10,000)
100: University studying hookup behavior of female college coeds in New York ($219,000)
99: Police department getting 92 blackberries for supervisors in Rhode Island ($95,000)"
Double Standards: Glenn Beck's 'Ignorant,' 'Insulting' Remarks on Churches, But Silence on Olbermann's Nazi Attack on Jew
Double Standards: Glenn Beck's 'Ignorant,' 'Insulting' Remarks on Churches, But Silence on Olbermann's Nazi Attack on Jew:
The Times often finds Glenn Beck's outbursts newsworthy, like religion reporter Laurie Goodstein did in Friday's story “Outraged by Glenn Beck's Salvo, Christians Fire Back,” attacking Beck for remarks Beck made on his radio show March 2 about religion and “social justice.” But what about hosts on the left like Keith Olbermann?"
The Times often finds Glenn Beck's outbursts newsworthy, like religion reporter Laurie Goodstein did in Friday's story “Outraged by Glenn Beck's Salvo, Christians Fire Back,” attacking Beck for remarks Beck made on his radio show March 2 about religion and “social justice.” But what about hosts on the left like Keith Olbermann?"
Times Maintains Near Silence as Haditha "Massacre" Case Crumbles
Times Maintains Near Silence as Haditha "Massacre" Case Crumbles:
After the alleged killings in 2005 by Marines of 24 Iraqis in the town of Haditha came to light in July 2006, the New York Times joined all other media outlets in hyping the Haditha 'massacre.' Reporter Paul von Zielbauer filed 36 stories. Four times Times reporters compared it to the infamous 'My Lai' massacre in Vietnam.But now that the case is crumbling amid accusations of overzealous prosecution, the Times has maintained nearly complete radio silence."
After the alleged killings in 2005 by Marines of 24 Iraqis in the town of Haditha came to light in July 2006, the New York Times joined all other media outlets in hyping the Haditha 'massacre.' Reporter Paul von Zielbauer filed 36 stories. Four times Times reporters compared it to the infamous 'My Lai' massacre in Vietnam.But now that the case is crumbling amid accusations of overzealous prosecution, the Times has maintained nearly complete radio silence."
What's a Modern John Adams To Do? - Andy McCarthy - The Corner on National Review Online
What's a Modern John Adams To Do? - Andy McCarthy - The Corner on National Review Online:
Why, hire private investigators to take surveillance photos of CIA agents and hand them off to other latter day Adamses, who then showed them to top members of al Qaeda — thereby identifying for the terrorists the agency's interrogators and, potentially, tipping the terrorists off to the locations where the agents' families live. And while the lawyers are at it, why not call the whole enterprise the 'John Adams Project.'"
Why, hire private investigators to take surveillance photos of CIA agents and hand them off to other latter day Adamses, who then showed them to top members of al Qaeda — thereby identifying for the terrorists the agency's interrogators and, potentially, tipping the terrorists off to the locations where the agents' families live. And while the lawyers are at it, why not call the whole enterprise the 'John Adams Project.'"
FOXNews.com - Manipulation, Payoffs and Lies -- The Democrats' Endgame On Health Care
FOXNews.com - Manipulation, Payoffs and Lies -- The Democrats' Endgame On Health Care:
This week will reveal the harsh reality of corruption in the Democratic leadership. All of the Democrat’s lip service on “change you can believe in” (Obama) and “cleaning up the swamp” (Pelosi) will be exposed as hollow and untrue."
This week will reveal the harsh reality of corruption in the Democratic leadership. All of the Democrat’s lip service on “change you can believe in” (Obama) and “cleaning up the swamp” (Pelosi) will be exposed as hollow and untrue."
Dems Today to begin ObamaCare "fix" bill without CBO estimate
Dems Today to begin ObamaCare "fix" bill without CBO estimate:
Carl Cameron reporting.
Dems will begin writing ObamaCare reconciliation bill this afternoon. CBO has no cost estimate. Dems said to be at least four votes short but Obama/Pelosi reportedly tearing arms out of their sockets to 'convince' potential no votes. Wavering Dems believed to be 'reassured' by reconciliation bill. Continuing..."
Carl Cameron reporting.
Dems will begin writing ObamaCare reconciliation bill this afternoon. CBO has no cost estimate. Dems said to be at least four votes short but Obama/Pelosi reportedly tearing arms out of their sockets to 'convince' potential no votes. Wavering Dems believed to be 'reassured' by reconciliation bill. Continuing..."
Creating Orwellian World-view by Machiavellianism a blog by Alaphiah: Democrats and their Health Care Bill will Destroy this Nation
Creating Orwellian World-view by Machiavellianism a blog by Alaphiah: Democrats and their Health Care Bill will Destroy this Nation:
It makes me weep when I realize our Nation is being destroyed from within…
The leadership of the Democrat Party have become exactly what they said they said they were running against. They have become exactly what we all ran against. You can’t effectively govern this country without the consent of the governed.
The entire Nation has said let’s rewrite the health care bill. Let’s find what we can all agree upon. ‘No, no, no, no we’re going to ram this down the throats of the American people and anyone who stands in the way of doing that, is going to be smeared and they’re going to be kicked out of Congress and we’re going to have people like Steny Hoyer lying in the Press.’ –Former Democrat Congressman Eric Messa"
It makes me weep when I realize our Nation is being destroyed from within…
The leadership of the Democrat Party have become exactly what they said they said they were running against. They have become exactly what we all ran against. You can’t effectively govern this country without the consent of the governed.
The entire Nation has said let’s rewrite the health care bill. Let’s find what we can all agree upon. ‘No, no, no, no we’re going to ram this down the throats of the American people and anyone who stands in the way of doing that, is going to be smeared and they’re going to be kicked out of Congress and we’re going to have people like Steny Hoyer lying in the Press.’ –Former Democrat Congressman Eric Messa"
Hill's $nub of U.S. companies in purchase of crystal stemware is clear - NYPOST.com
Hill's $nub of U.S. companies in purchase of crystal stemware is clear - NYPOST.com:
WASHINGTON --- Hillary Rodham Clinton's State Department is spending $5.4 million to buy fine crystal stemware for American embassies -- but it won't give the US economy much of a boost.
The contract was given to a tiny Washington, DC, interior designer, which in turn subcontracted the crystal work to a Swedish firm -- snubbing such US companies as the famous manufacturer in Clinton's own back yard, Steuben Crystal of upstate Corning."
WASHINGTON --- Hillary Rodham Clinton's State Department is spending $5.4 million to buy fine crystal stemware for American embassies -- but it won't give the US economy much of a boost.
The contract was given to a tiny Washington, DC, interior designer, which in turn subcontracted the crystal work to a Swedish firm -- snubbing such US companies as the famous manufacturer in Clinton's own back yard, Steuben Crystal of upstate Corning."
NICE rejects cancer drugs that could have extended patients' lives | Mail Online
NICE rejects cancer drugs that could have extended patients' lives | Mail Online:
Up to 20,000 people have died needlessly early after being denied cancer drugs on the NHS, it was revealed yesterday.
The rationing body NICE has failed to keep a promise to make more life-extending drugs available.
Treatments used widely in the U.S. and Europe have been rejected on grounds of cost-effectiveness, yet patients and their loved ones have seen the NHS waste astronomical sums."
Up to 20,000 people have died needlessly early after being denied cancer drugs on the NHS, it was revealed yesterday.
The rationing body NICE has failed to keep a promise to make more life-extending drugs available.
Treatments used widely in the U.S. and Europe have been rejected on grounds of cost-effectiveness, yet patients and their loved ones have seen the NHS waste astronomical sums."
American Thinker: The Real Tea Party Story: Community Builders vs. Community Organizers
American Thinker: The Real Tea Party Story: Community Builders vs. Community Organizers:
In less than a year, the MSM has gone from ignoring Tea Parties to mocking and insulting their participants to grudging coverage with ridiculing overtones. Finally it has arrived at giving wide attention to the movement, albeit grudgingly and ungraciously. A once-highly esteemed fourth estate, they have become talking-head dilettantes on a mission to save the disgruntled masses from democracy itself."
In less than a year, the MSM has gone from ignoring Tea Parties to mocking and insulting their participants to grudging coverage with ridiculing overtones. Finally it has arrived at giving wide attention to the movement, albeit grudgingly and ungraciously. A once-highly esteemed fourth estate, they have become talking-head dilettantes on a mission to save the disgruntled masses from democracy itself."
American Thinker Blog: Organizing the Coffee Party
American Thinker Blog: Organizing the Coffee Party:
When I heard about Annabel Park's grassroots coffee party movement and her background in the Obama campaign it piqued my curiosity. The two most recent Obamaganda projects; pro-Obama letters to the editor (see Ellie Light) and the even less successful pro-Obamacare push on the conservative talk radio airwaves, were reliant on individual action supported and inspired by the future former president's propaganda machine. The coffee party movement represents a shift back towards the sort of large scale community organizing that helped Team Obama win in 2008."
When I heard about Annabel Park's grassroots coffee party movement and her background in the Obama campaign it piqued my curiosity. The two most recent Obamaganda projects; pro-Obama letters to the editor (see Ellie Light) and the even less successful pro-Obamacare push on the conservative talk radio airwaves, were reliant on individual action supported and inspired by the future former president's propaganda machine. The coffee party movement represents a shift back towards the sort of large scale community organizing that helped Team Obama win in 2008."
American Thinker: No Taxation with Misrepresentation?
American Thinker: No Taxation with Misrepresentation?:
But when a long Train of abuses and Usurpations pursing invariably the same Object evinces a Design to reduce then under absolute Despotism, it is their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future Security."
But when a long Train of abuses and Usurpations pursing invariably the same Object evinces a Design to reduce then under absolute Despotism, it is their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future Security."
American Thinker: What I Will Do If ObamaCare Passes
American Thinker: What I Will Do If ObamaCare Passes:
I have done everything I could to help prevent ObamaCare. I have signed petitions, written letters to my representatives, and penned various articles for American Thinker. Still, I have a growing fear that ObamaCare might happen, so I decided that it would be wise to have a 'Plan B' for myself just in case."
I have done everything I could to help prevent ObamaCare. I have signed petitions, written letters to my representatives, and penned various articles for American Thinker. Still, I have a growing fear that ObamaCare might happen, so I decided that it would be wise to have a 'Plan B' for myself just in case."
American Thinker: Pelosi and Marx on 'Freedom'
American Thinker: Pelosi and Marx on 'Freedom':
Nancy Pelosi wants to give birth to a new kind of freedom in America -- the freedom from being 'job-locked.'
In an interview with Rachel Maddow Thursday evening, Pelosi asked Americans to 'think' about a bright, new, liberating kind of utopia:"
Nancy Pelosi wants to give birth to a new kind of freedom in America -- the freedom from being 'job-locked.'
In an interview with Rachel Maddow Thursday evening, Pelosi asked Americans to 'think' about a bright, new, liberating kind of utopia:"
Friday, March 12, 2010
In New Low, Democrats Exploit 11-year-old Boy Whose Mother Died to Push Health Care Reform - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com
In New Low, Democrats Exploit 11-year-old Boy Whose Mother Died to Push Health Care Reform - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com:
In what can only be described as a new low, Democrats are actively exploiting an 11-year-old boy whose mother died after losing her insurance to push
health care reform. In a grandstanding press conference yesterday organized by the Senate Democrat 'Leadership' (that would be Harry 'Out of work husbands beat their wives' Reid), 11-year-old Marcelas Owens was trotted out before cameras and made to give a puppy dog-eyed appeal to Americans everywhere to just let"...
In what can only be described as a new low, Democrats are actively exploiting an 11-year-old boy whose mother died after losing her insurance to push
health care reform. In a grandstanding press conference yesterday organized by the Senate Democrat 'Leadership' (that would be Harry 'Out of work husbands beat their wives' Reid), 11-year-old Marcelas Owens was trotted out before cameras and made to give a puppy dog-eyed appeal to Americans everywhere to just let"...
Health-reform hell - NYPOST.com
Health-reform hell - NYPOST.com:
The time for talk is over.
So proclaimed the most talkative president in modern memory. I can't remember when President Obama said that. Maybe it was during the first 'final showdown' on health care. Or maybe it was the third. The fifth?"
The time for talk is over.
So proclaimed the most talkative president in modern memory. I can't remember when President Obama said that. Maybe it was during the first 'final showdown' on health care. Or maybe it was the third. The fifth?"
New Pay Discrimination Bill Would Let Government Collect Payroll Records of Private Companies
Good GOD! With all the Media Hawks hovering looking for ANY bit-shred of a story - anyone being wronged should be able to ge theri day.....this is just ANOTHER invasion.....ANOTHER power grab....WHEN will it stop....
New Pay Discrimination Bill Would Let Government Collect Payroll Records of Private Companies:
A bill taken up by a Senate panel on Thursday would empower the federal government to collect the payroll information of private companies and analyze it in an effort to prevent gender-based pay discrimination, which has been illegal since 1963."
New Pay Discrimination Bill Would Let Government Collect Payroll Records of Private Companies:
A bill taken up by a Senate panel on Thursday would empower the federal government to collect the payroll information of private companies and analyze it in an effort to prevent gender-based pay discrimination, which has been illegal since 1963."
The American Spectator : Trusting Terrorists, Abandoning Troops
The American Spectator : Trusting Terrorists, Abandoning Troops:
I recently returned from a week-long media tour in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where some of our finest soldiers and sailors are tasked with a difficult and thankless job: guarding dangerous detainee enemy combatants captured in the course of the Global War on Terror. In the same week, Reps. Burton (R-Ind.) Rohrabacher (R-Cal.) and Gohmert (R-Tex.) presented Pentagon officials with 170,000 signatures from Americans asking that courts-martial proceedings against three Navy SEALs be dropped. The charges: after the SEALs apprehended Ahmed Hashim Abed, the al Qaeda terrorist wanted for the torture and murder of four American contractors in Fallujah in 2004, one of them allegedly punched him, while the other two allegedly made false statements about the incident."
I recently returned from a week-long media tour in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where some of our finest soldiers and sailors are tasked with a difficult and thankless job: guarding dangerous detainee enemy combatants captured in the course of the Global War on Terror. In the same week, Reps. Burton (R-Ind.) Rohrabacher (R-Cal.) and Gohmert (R-Tex.) presented Pentagon officials with 170,000 signatures from Americans asking that courts-martial proceedings against three Navy SEALs be dropped. The charges: after the SEALs apprehended Ahmed Hashim Abed, the al Qaeda terrorist wanted for the torture and murder of four American contractors in Fallujah in 2004, one of them allegedly punched him, while the other two allegedly made false statements about the incident."
The American Spectator : Those Climate Pugilists
The American Spectator : Those Climate Pugilists:
Pity the poor Climategaters. The staid were played. Gentlepersons were violated. And the billion-dollar global warming science complex can't compete with spunky skeptics.
Those are some of the complaints registered in newly disclosed emails among members of the National Academy of Sciences, whose messages were mysteriously made public last week via the Washington Times. Some call it Climategate II; Whinergate is more apropos."
Pity the poor Climategaters. The staid were played. Gentlepersons were violated. And the billion-dollar global warming science complex can't compete with spunky skeptics.
Those are some of the complaints registered in newly disclosed emails among members of the National Academy of Sciences, whose messages were mysteriously made public last week via the Washington Times. Some call it Climategate II; Whinergate is more apropos."
American Thinker: Emperor Obama and the Kamikaze House Democrats
American Thinker: Emperor Obama and the Kamikaze House Democrats:
'I am not going on this mission for the Emperor or for the Empire...I am going because I was ordered to.' These words were spoken by one of Japan's first kamikaze pilots, Lieutenant Yukio Seki, after being compelled to volunteer for a suicide mission. Though apprehensive, the pilot maintained the insight to comprehend that 'Japan's future was pale if it was forced to kill one of its best pilots.'"
'I am not going on this mission for the Emperor or for the Empire...I am going because I was ordered to.' These words were spoken by one of Japan's first kamikaze pilots, Lieutenant Yukio Seki, after being compelled to volunteer for a suicide mission. Though apprehensive, the pilot maintained the insight to comprehend that 'Japan's future was pale if it was forced to kill one of its best pilots.'"
American Thinker: Free Citizens or Tail-Wagging Pets?
American Thinker: Free Citizens or Tail-Wagging Pets?:
The American people are not animals. We are not content merely to be fed, walked, and taken care of. Nor do we take joy in fetching sticks and sitting, heeling, and rolling over. As freedom-loving human beings, we have needs far greater than food stamps, welfare checks, unemployment benefits, and government-run health care."
The American people are not animals. We are not content merely to be fed, walked, and taken care of. Nor do we take joy in fetching sticks and sitting, heeling, and rolling over. As freedom-loving human beings, we have needs far greater than food stamps, welfare checks, unemployment benefits, and government-run health care."
WRAPUP 1-Toyota discounts boost sales, US mulls 'black box' | Business News | Regulatory News | Reuters
The Black Box in cars is Orwellian. It HAS to be stopped!
WRAPUP 1-Toyota discounts boost sales, US mulls 'black box' | Business News | Regulatory News | Reuters:
DETROIT/WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - Unprecedented discounts after a series of damaging recalls boosted Toyota Motor Corp's (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research) (TM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) U.S. sales in early March, as U.S. regulators weighed new auto safety measures.
Toyota's U.S. sales surged by nearly 50 percent in the first eight days of March compared with the year-ago period due to zero-percent financing offers and other incentives, industry tracking service Edmunds.com and dealers said on Thursday."
WRAPUP 1-Toyota discounts boost sales, US mulls 'black box' | Business News | Regulatory News | Reuters:
DETROIT/WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) - Unprecedented discounts after a series of damaging recalls boosted Toyota Motor Corp's (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research) (TM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) U.S. sales in early March, as U.S. regulators weighed new auto safety measures.
Toyota's U.S. sales surged by nearly 50 percent in the first eight days of March compared with the year-ago period due to zero-percent financing offers and other incentives, industry tracking service Edmunds.com and dealers said on Thursday."
Court approves God for US money, pledge of allegiance - Yahoo! News
I am not overly religious, however I DO believe in the power of faith, as did our Founders. Finally someone lands on the side of the GOOD GUYS!
Court approves God for US money, pledge of allegiance - Yahoo! News:
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) – A federal appeals court in California ruled that the references to God on US bank notes and in the pledge of allegiance to the US flag are constitutional and not religious in nature.
By a two-to-one margin, the three judges overturned their own 2002 ruling that sided with atheist Michael Newdow's complaint that the God mentions established religion and violated the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state."
Court approves God for US money, pledge of allegiance - Yahoo! News:
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) – A federal appeals court in California ruled that the references to God on US bank notes and in the pledge of allegiance to the US flag are constitutional and not religious in nature.
By a two-to-one margin, the three judges overturned their own 2002 ruling that sided with atheist Michael Newdow's complaint that the God mentions established religion and violated the constitutionally mandated separation of church and state."
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Rep. Kennedy goes berzerk
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Rep. Kennedy goes berzerk:
GLENN: Let us begin with a Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy from Rhode Island on the floor of the House of Representatives talking about, where's the press on the war?"
GLENN: Let us begin with a Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy from Rhode Island on the floor of the House of Representatives talking about, where's the press on the war?"
RollCall.com
RollCall.com:
The Senate Parliamentarian has ruled that President Barack Obama must sign Congress’ original health care reform bill before the Senate can act on a companion reconciliation package, senior GOP sources said Thursday.
The Senate Parliamentarian’s Office was responding to questions posed by the Republican leadership. The answers were provided verbally, sources said.
House Democratic leaders have been searching for a way to ensure that any move they make to approve the Senate-passed $871 billion health care reform bill is followed by Senate action on a reconciliation package of adjustments to the original bill. One idea is to have the House and Senate act on reconciliation prior to House action on the Senate’s original health care bill."
The Senate Parliamentarian has ruled that President Barack Obama must sign Congress’ original health care reform bill before the Senate can act on a companion reconciliation package, senior GOP sources said Thursday.
The Senate Parliamentarian’s Office was responding to questions posed by the Republican leadership. The answers were provided verbally, sources said.
House Democratic leaders have been searching for a way to ensure that any move they make to approve the Senate-passed $871 billion health care reform bill is followed by Senate action on a reconciliation package of adjustments to the original bill. One idea is to have the House and Senate act on reconciliation prior to House action on the Senate’s original health care bill."
Obama Justice Department Shut Down Federal ACORN Investigation According to Documents Obtained by Judicial Watch
Imagine if this was GWB.......they are starting to spiral out of control....
Obama Justice Department Shut Down Federal ACORN Investigation According to Documents Obtained by Judicial Watch:
WASHINGTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today that it has obtained documents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) detailing federal investigations into the alleged corrupt activities of Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). The documents reference serious allegations of corruption and voter registration fraud by ACORN as well as the Obama administration's decision to shut down a criminal investigation without filing criminal charges."
Obama Justice Department Shut Down Federal ACORN Investigation According to Documents Obtained by Judicial Watch:
WASHINGTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today that it has obtained documents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) detailing federal investigations into the alleged corrupt activities of Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). The documents reference serious allegations of corruption and voter registration fraud by ACORN as well as the Obama administration's decision to shut down a criminal investigation without filing criminal charges."
Gateway Pundit
Junk Science BOMBSHELL - Global Warming!
Gateway Pundit:
NASA and the state-run media knew about temperature data issues nearly three years ago…
But pushed global warming junk science despite of this.
Pajamas Media reported, via Free Republic:
Email messages obtained by the Competitive Enterprise Institute via a Freedom of Information Act request reveal that the climate dataset of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) was considered — by the top climate scientists within NASA itself — to be inferior to the data maintained by the University of East Anglia Climate Research Unit (CRU)."
Gateway Pundit:
NASA and the state-run media knew about temperature data issues nearly three years ago…
But pushed global warming junk science despite of this.
Pajamas Media reported, via Free Republic:
Email messages obtained by the Competitive Enterprise Institute via a Freedom of Information Act request reveal that the climate dataset of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) was considered — by the top climate scientists within NASA itself — to be inferior to the data maintained by the University of East Anglia Climate Research Unit (CRU)."
Some Democrats shun Obama event in St. Louis - Washington Times
Some Democrats shun Obama event in St. Louis - Washington Times:
The Show Me State temporarily became the No-Show State on Wednesday as some prominent Missouri Democrats decided they'd rather be somewhere else when President Obama came to push his massive health care overhaul plan."
The Show Me State temporarily became the No-Show State on Wednesday as some prominent Missouri Democrats decided they'd rather be somewhere else when President Obama came to push his massive health care overhaul plan."
Nancy Pelosi's office was told of concerns about Eric Massa - washingtonpost.com
Nancy Pelosi's office was told of concerns about Eric Massa - washingtonpost.com:
Joe Racalto, Massa's chief of staff, was uneasy that Massa, 50, was living with several young, unmarried male staffers and using sexually explicit language with them, one source said. But what finally prompted him to call Pelosi's director of member services, the source said, was a lunch date that Massa made with a congressional aide in his 20s who worked in the office of Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.)."
Joe Racalto, Massa's chief of staff, was uneasy that Massa, 50, was living with several young, unmarried male staffers and using sexually explicit language with them, one source said. But what finally prompted him to call Pelosi's director of member services, the source said, was a lunch date that Massa made with a congressional aide in his 20s who worked in the office of Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.)."
Democrats fighting over proposed earmark ban | Washington Examiner
Democrats fighting over proposed earmark ban | Washington Examiner:
Democrats are trying desperately to get out from under their ethical cloud. In fact they're so desperate that that they are actually considering a ban on earmarks -- but only a ban on earmarks for for-profit companies. (Which wouldn't have stopped the Cornhusker Kickback, the Gator-Aid, or the Lousiana Purchase -- the three most recent, pernicious and expensive examples of earmarking, used to pass the Senate's health care reform bill.)"
Democrats are trying desperately to get out from under their ethical cloud. In fact they're so desperate that that they are actually considering a ban on earmarks -- but only a ban on earmarks for for-profit companies. (Which wouldn't have stopped the Cornhusker Kickback, the Gator-Aid, or the Lousiana Purchase -- the three most recent, pernicious and expensive examples of earmarking, used to pass the Senate's health care reform bill.)"
House Democrats looking at 'Slaughter Solution' to pass Obamacare without a vote on Senate bill UPDATED! | Washington Examiner
Can you IMAGINE GW Bush trying this....can YOU IMAGINE!!!
House Democrats looking at 'Slaughter Solution' to pass Obamacare without a vote on Senate bill UPDATED! | Washington Examiner:
Would House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her fellow House Democratic leaders try to cram the Senate version of Obamacare through the House without actually having a recorded vote on the bill?
Not only is the answer yes, they would, they have figured out a way to do it, according to National Journal's Congress Daily:"
House Democrats looking at 'Slaughter Solution' to pass Obamacare without a vote on Senate bill UPDATED! | Washington Examiner:
Would House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her fellow House Democratic leaders try to cram the Senate version of Obamacare through the House without actually having a recorded vote on the bill?
Not only is the answer yes, they would, they have figured out a way to do it, according to National Journal's Congress Daily:"
Americans' Global Warming Concerns Continue to Drop
Americans' Global Warming Concerns Continue to Drop:
PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's annual update on Americans' attitudes toward the environment shows a public that over the last two years has become less worried about the threat of global warming, less convinced that its effects are already happening, and more likely to believe that scientists themselves are uncertain about its occurrence. In response to one key question, 48% of Americans now believe that the seriousness of global warming is generally exaggerated, up from 41% in 2009 and 31% in 1997, when Gallup first asked the question."
PRINCETON, NJ -- Gallup's annual update on Americans' attitudes toward the environment shows a public that over the last two years has become less worried about the threat of global warming, less convinced that its effects are already happening, and more likely to believe that scientists themselves are uncertain about its occurrence. In response to one key question, 48% of Americans now believe that the seriousness of global warming is generally exaggerated, up from 41% in 2009 and 31% in 1997, when Gallup first asked the question."
Bush's union transparency rules retracted under Obama - Washington Times
But he's NOT in the Union Pocket...is he???? How's that Hope and Change ( RIGHT!?!?!) working out for everyone?
Bush's union transparency rules retracted under Obama - Washington Times:
The Obama administration promised increased transparency in government but has rolled back rules proposed by the Bush administration that expanded the financial disclosure statements required of labor unions and their leaders.
Since President Obama took office, the Labor Department has rescinded or delayed three sets of rules proposed by the George W. Bush administration that would have required unions and their leaders to more specifically detail their finances, according to a review of records by The Washington Times."
Bush's union transparency rules retracted under Obama - Washington Times:
The Obama administration promised increased transparency in government but has rolled back rules proposed by the Bush administration that expanded the financial disclosure statements required of labor unions and their leaders.
Since President Obama took office, the Labor Department has rescinded or delayed three sets of rules proposed by the George W. Bush administration that would have required unions and their leaders to more specifically detail their finances, according to a review of records by The Washington Times."
Gov't workers feel no economic pain - Washington Times
Gee...I'm Soooooo very surprised.....
Gov't workers feel no economic pain - Washington Times:
The recession and the ongoing jobless recovery devastated much of the private-sector work force last year, sending unemployment soaring, but government workers emerged essentially unscathed, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department.
Meanwhile, the compensation for state and local government employees continued to easily outdistance the wages and benefits for workers in private business, a separate Labor Department report showed."
Gov't workers feel no economic pain - Washington Times:
The recession and the ongoing jobless recovery devastated much of the private-sector work force last year, sending unemployment soaring, but government workers emerged essentially unscathed, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department.
Meanwhile, the compensation for state and local government employees continued to easily outdistance the wages and benefits for workers in private business, a separate Labor Department report showed."
Chefs Call Proposed New York Salt Ban 'Absurd'
I can honestly say I already don't go to NY because of their Nanny State Mentality - but this would insure never seeing the bright lights on Broadway again....ENOUGH - ENOUGH!!!
Chefs Call Proposed New York Salt Ban 'Absurd':
MYFOXNY.COM - Some New York City chefs and restaurant owners are taking aim at a bill introduced in the New York Legislature that, if passed, would ban the use of salt in restaurant cooking.
'No owner or operator of a restaurant in this state shall use salt in any form in the preparation of any food for consumption by customers of such restaurant, including food prepared to be consumed on the premises of such restaurant or off of such premises,' the bill, A. 10129 , states in part."
Chefs Call Proposed New York Salt Ban 'Absurd':
MYFOXNY.COM - Some New York City chefs and restaurant owners are taking aim at a bill introduced in the New York Legislature that, if passed, would ban the use of salt in restaurant cooking.
'No owner or operator of a restaurant in this state shall use salt in any form in the preparation of any food for consumption by customers of such restaurant, including food prepared to be consumed on the premises of such restaurant or off of such premises,' the bill, A. 10129 , states in part."
The Associated Press: Budget deficit sets record in February
The Associated Press: Budget deficit sets record in February:
WASHINGTON — The government ran up the largest monthly deficit in history in February, keeping the flood of red ink on track to top last year's record for the full year.
The Treasury Department said Wednesday that the February deficit totaled $220.9 billion, 14 percent higher than the previous record set in February of last year.
The deficit through the first five months of this budget year totals $651.6 billion, 10.5 percent higher than a year ago."
WASHINGTON — The government ran up the largest monthly deficit in history in February, keeping the flood of red ink on track to top last year's record for the full year.
The Treasury Department said Wednesday that the February deficit totaled $220.9 billion, 14 percent higher than the previous record set in February of last year.
The deficit through the first five months of this budget year totals $651.6 billion, 10.5 percent higher than a year ago."
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The American Spectator : Losing Faith in the Feds
The American Spectator : Losing Faith in the Feds:
The majority of Americans say the government poses an immediate threat to individual rights and freedoms,' stated CNN, summarizing the results of a recent CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll.
'Fifty-six percent of people questioned say they think the federal government's become so large and powerful that it poses an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens,' explained CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser."
The majority of Americans say the government poses an immediate threat to individual rights and freedoms,' stated CNN, summarizing the results of a recent CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll.
'Fifty-six percent of people questioned say they think the federal government's become so large and powerful that it poses an immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens,' explained CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser."
The American Spectator : Bending the Cost Curve -- With a Crowbar
The American Spectator : Bending the Cost Curve -- With a Crowbar:
Having failed to excite the majority of American about covering 30 million of their fellow citizens at the expense of jeopardizing their own medical care, the Obama Administration has settled on an even more implausible reform argument -- extending these benefits will lower medical costs."
Having failed to excite the majority of American about covering 30 million of their fellow citizens at the expense of jeopardizing their own medical care, the Obama Administration has settled on an even more implausible reform argument -- extending these benefits will lower medical costs."
American Thinker: The Philosophic Roots of Eco-Theology
American Thinker: The Philosophic Roots of Eco-Theology:
Man-made global warming (AGW) is and always has been a complete and utter fraud, but the battle is far from over. There remains, however, the question of origins. Or, as David Byrne might put it, 'Where?! How...did...I...get...here?!'
The philosophic roots of Eco-Theology are both deep and strong -- so much so, in fact, that only an axe aimed directly and confidently at the roots will keep this eidetic weed from re-asserting itself like intellectual kudzu."
Man-made global warming (AGW) is and always has been a complete and utter fraud, but the battle is far from over. There remains, however, the question of origins. Or, as David Byrne might put it, 'Where?! How...did...I...get...here?!'
The philosophic roots of Eco-Theology are both deep and strong -- so much so, in fact, that only an axe aimed directly and confidently at the roots will keep this eidetic weed from re-asserting itself like intellectual kudzu."
American Thinker: Ungovernable Savages?
American Thinker: Ungovernable Savages?:
Saying that Washington is broken is so yesterday. Like denim, this sentiment will never go all the way out of style, and periodically it will rise to the height of fashion, but those on the cutting edge have moved on for now. It's not Washington that's broken -- it's the American people!"
Saying that Washington is broken is so yesterday. Like denim, this sentiment will never go all the way out of style, and periodically it will rise to the height of fashion, but those on the cutting edge have moved on for now. It's not Washington that's broken -- it's the American people!"
American Thinker: Reconciliation and the Senate Bill
American Thinker: Reconciliation and the Senate Bill:
The Democrat-dominated Senate apparently does not have the 60-vote margin required to pass a health care bill that the public does not want. We've been accused of not wanting it because we do not understand it (because we're stupid), but put that aside for a moment."
The Democrat-dominated Senate apparently does not have the 60-vote margin required to pass a health care bill that the public does not want. We've been accused of not wanting it because we do not understand it (because we're stupid), but put that aside for a moment."
Patients' medical records go online without consent - Telegraph
We're looking at OUR future if we don't STOP Obamacare!
Patients' medical records go online without consent - Telegraph:
Those who do not wish to have their details on the �11 billion computer system are supposed to be able to opt out by informing health authorities.
But doctors have accused the Government of rushing the project through, meaning that patients have had their details uploaded to the database before they have had a chance to object."
Patients' medical records go online without consent - Telegraph:
Those who do not wish to have their details on the �11 billion computer system are supposed to be able to opt out by informing health authorities.
But doctors have accused the Government of rushing the project through, meaning that patients have had their details uploaded to the database before they have had a chance to object."
Dana Milbank - Massa flirts with the right, but Beck isn't tickled
Dana Milbank - Massa flirts with the right, but Beck isn't tickled:
Just seven minutes into Glenn Beck's hour-long interview of Eric Massa on Tuesday evening, things had already gone very wrong.
Conservatives had hopes that the now-former Democratic congressman from Upstate New York, who resigned abruptly under an ethics cloud, would deliver the goods about corruption and strong-arm tactics in the Obama White House and Congress. But instead, Massa served up an icky new confession.
'Now they're saying I groped a male staffer,' he volunteered. 'Yeah, I did. Not only did I grope him, I tickled him until he couldn't breathe and then four guys jumped on top of me. It was my 50th birthday.'"
Just seven minutes into Glenn Beck's hour-long interview of Eric Massa on Tuesday evening, things had already gone very wrong.
Conservatives had hopes that the now-former Democratic congressman from Upstate New York, who resigned abruptly under an ethics cloud, would deliver the goods about corruption and strong-arm tactics in the Obama White House and Congress. But instead, Massa served up an icky new confession.
'Now they're saying I groped a male staffer,' he volunteered. 'Yeah, I did. Not only did I grope him, I tickled him until he couldn't breathe and then four guys jumped on top of me. It was my 50th birthday.'"
Final 'reform' push: twisting arms - NYPOST.com
Final 'reform' push: twisting arms - NYPOST.com:
President Obama's attempts to ram health- care reform through an increasingly reluctant Congress are starting to resemble a really eventful episode of 'The Sopranos.'
Whether or not you believe former Rep. Eric Massa's bizarre accusations of locker-room confrontations and conspiracies to drive him from office, there is no doubt that the Obama administration and its congressional allies are willing to use every trick in the book to get this bill passed."
President Obama's attempts to ram health- care reform through an increasingly reluctant Congress are starting to resemble a really eventful episode of 'The Sopranos.'
Whether or not you believe former Rep. Eric Massa's bizarre accusations of locker-room confrontations and conspiracies to drive him from office, there is no doubt that the Obama administration and its congressional allies are willing to use every trick in the book to get this bill passed."
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