New Jersey Governor Chris Christie gave the keynote speech at the Jeb Bush Excel in Education Annual Summit in Washington, D.C. Tuesday night. In his 50-minute speech on education reform – one of Christie’s most passionate topics – the governor left no room to question how he feels about teachers’ unions, most specifically the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA).
In short: he doesn’t like them."
Thursday, December 02, 2010
NJ Governor Chris Christie asked to pardon man with seven-year jail sentence for gun law violations | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
This will certainly be a test of Christie's Metal!
In New Jersey, residents who want to transport firearms legally must request a permit from a local law enforcement office and produce a letter stating why it is necessary for them to carry a gun. In other words, New Jerseyans have to prove need before exercising what many Americans consider a constitutional right."
In New Jersey, residents who want to transport firearms legally must request a permit from a local law enforcement office and produce a letter stating why it is necessary for them to carry a gun. In other words, New Jerseyans have to prove need before exercising what many Americans consider a constitutional right."
Democratic Senate Leader Says Will Force Vote on Dream Act
The top Senate Democrat says he'll force a test vote this week on a measure to give tens of thousands of young illegal immigrants a path to legal status.
Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada says he'll move to schedule action on the so-called Dream Act. It would give more than 100,000 young immigrants brought to the United States before the age of 16 a chance to become legal residents if they attend college or join the military."
Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada says he'll move to schedule action on the so-called Dream Act. It would give more than 100,000 young immigrants brought to the United States before the age of 16 a chance to become legal residents if they attend college or join the military."
FT.com / US / Economy & Fed - European banks took big slice of Fed aid
And all they do over there is sniff and criticize....once again, I always say....when they get their asses in trouble....who they gonna call?
Foreign banks were among the biggest beneficiaries of the $3,300bn in emergency credit provided by the Federal Reserve during the crisis, according to new data on the extraordinary efforts of the US authorities to save the global financial system.
The revelation of the scale of overseas lenders’ borrowing underlines the global nature of the turmoil and the crucial role of the Fed as the lender of last resort for the world’s banking sector."
Foreign banks were among the biggest beneficiaries of the $3,300bn in emergency credit provided by the Federal Reserve during the crisis, according to new data on the extraordinary efforts of the US authorities to save the global financial system.
The revelation of the scale of overseas lenders’ borrowing underlines the global nature of the turmoil and the crucial role of the Fed as the lender of last resort for the world’s banking sector."
Why Did FEMA Give ACORN Money for Fire Prevention? | NewsReal Blog
No, this is not from the Onion: A federal agency gave tax dollars to a group known for (metaphorically) burning down communities to help prevent fires.
An affiliate of the notorious activist group ACORN improperly got its hands on a nearly $500,000 fire safety and prevention grant, says a new report from the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general. (It was a FEMA grant from August 2008 in the sum of $450,484.) ACORN has a long history of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, so this new report doesn’t come as a surprise to longtime ACORN watchers."
An affiliate of the notorious activist group ACORN improperly got its hands on a nearly $500,000 fire safety and prevention grant, says a new report from the Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general. (It was a FEMA grant from August 2008 in the sum of $450,484.) ACORN has a long history of fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, so this new report doesn’t come as a surprise to longtime ACORN watchers."
Iranian Air Force Officer Defects | FrontPage Magazine
A former pilot for the Iranian Air Force has defected to the Green Wave Movement that hopes to bring together all the Iranian democratic opposition groups. He did so to fight for regime change and testify that the military is ready to turn on the government. The Green Wave is drawing up plans to make that happen, warning the West that regional war will erupt if the regime is not taken down."
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
The Danger of a Global Double Dip Recession Is Real - US News and World Report
The modern world has for centuries been dominated economically, intellectually, and physically by the civilization that arose in Western Europe in the wake of the Renaissance and Reformation and spread across the Atlantic.
Will that one day be seen as a passing phenomenon doomed to ascend ever upward and then slowly fizzle out like a firework?"
Will that one day be seen as a passing phenomenon doomed to ascend ever upward and then slowly fizzle out like a firework?"
Coming: Gov't By Regulation Instead Of Law - Investors.com
Swell......throw them ALL out!!!!!
Republicans are assuming that cap-and-trade (aka cap-and-tax) is dead because Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid lacks the votes to bring up the House-passed bill and because this issue proved a loser in the 2010 House races. Like the famous Mark Twain saying, its death may be exaggerated."
Republicans are assuming that cap-and-trade (aka cap-and-tax) is dead because Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid lacks the votes to bring up the House-passed bill and because this issue proved a loser in the 2010 House races. Like the famous Mark Twain saying, its death may be exaggerated."
Bolivia assails rich, carbon market at Cancun talks | Reuters
Declaration of Rights for Entire Earth..?...and Atlas Shrugged....
Pablo Solon, the Andean country's ambassador to the United Nations, told reporters he was 'deeply concerned' by the early course of the November 29 to December 10 talks at the Mexican resort of Cancun and criticized plans for carbon markets."
Pablo Solon, the Andean country's ambassador to the United Nations, told reporters he was 'deeply concerned' by the early course of the November 29 to December 10 talks at the Mexican resort of Cancun and criticized plans for carbon markets."
YouTube - GOP Rep. Buyer Blasts Acting Dem Speaker: "This is why the People have Thrown You Out"
NOTHING has changed.....nothing......
GOP Rep. Buyer Blasts Acting Dem Speaker: 'This is why the People have Thrown You Out'"
GOP Rep. Buyer Blasts Acting Dem Speaker: 'This is why the People have Thrown You Out'"
Obama may delay Hawaiian vacation over tax fight - CNN.com
AWWWWWWWWWW!!!! I can't even afford to take a DAY off - what's this....his 96th vacation since coming into Office??? I think back to those few times GWB went to Crawford TX and how he was vilified. This is a JOKE! I'm so damned tired.
Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama is considering at least a short delay to the start of his holiday vacation in Hawaii so he can try to work out a deal with congressional Republicans on the Bush tax cuts that expire December 31, CNN has learned.
Two senior administration officials tell CNN the White House has been getting signals that the lame duck session of Congress could drag on past December 18, when the president is scheduled to depart for Hawaii."
Washington (CNN) -- President Barack Obama is considering at least a short delay to the start of his holiday vacation in Hawaii so he can try to work out a deal with congressional Republicans on the Bush tax cuts that expire December 31, CNN has learned.
Two senior administration officials tell CNN the White House has been getting signals that the lame duck session of Congress could drag on past December 18, when the president is scheduled to depart for Hawaii."
House May Block Food Safety Bill Over Senate Error : Roll Call
GOOD Kill the Bill!!!!
A food safety bill that has burned up precious days of the Senate’s lame-duck session appears headed back to the chamber because Democrats violated a constitutional provision requiring that tax provisions originate in the House."
A food safety bill that has burned up precious days of the Senate’s lame-duck session appears headed back to the chamber because Democrats violated a constitutional provision requiring that tax provisions originate in the House."
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Senate Republicans back earmarks ban in voice vote - Scott Wong and Manu Raju - POLITICO.com
Seeking to move past an intra-party squabble over earmarks, Senate Republicans on Tuesday night showed a united front and called on Democrats to join them in opposing the long-standing practice.
During a closed-door caucus meeting, Republicans passed by voice vote a two-year moratorium on earmarks, identical to one approved by the House GOP earlier this year. They also approved a resolution sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky challenging their Democratic colleagues to enact an earmark ban of their own."
During a closed-door caucus meeting, Republicans passed by voice vote a two-year moratorium on earmarks, identical to one approved by the House GOP earlier this year. They also approved a resolution sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky challenging their Democratic colleagues to enact an earmark ban of their own."
Strong showing in anti-earmark vote - David Rogers - POLITICO.com
Thirty-nine senators voted Tuesday in support of a three-year moratorium on appropriations earmarks, the strongest showing ever by opponents of the current process and a potential game changer in the year-end budget debate.
Seven Democrats backed the proposal, and the party leadership will have to decide now whether to strip out or weaken draft language in an omnibus spending bill that currently sets aside billions for home-state projects. (See: Senate Dems debate earmark ban)"
Seven Democrats backed the proposal, and the party leadership will have to decide now whether to strip out or weaken draft language in an omnibus spending bill that currently sets aside billions for home-state projects. (See: Senate Dems debate earmark ban)"
The American Spectator : DREAMs Are Made of This
What's the difference between 'amnesty' and 'comprehensive immigration reform'? In theory, the answer is simple: Under the latter, an illegal immigrant must satisfy strict requirements to qualify for the former. Various enforcement measures designed to deter further illegal immigration -- i.e., future comprehensive reform beneficiaries -- are also thrown in."
The American Spectator : Pay Freeze? Oh, Please
President Obama proposed on Monday to freeze pay for federal civilian employees for two years. Purely coincidentally, of course, he was scheduled to meet with congressional Republicans the next day.
Obama presented his decision as an early skirmish, heroically won, in his epic quest to vanquish the federal budget deficit."
Obama presented his decision as an early skirmish, heroically won, in his epic quest to vanquish the federal budget deficit."
American Thinker: Sharia Law Is Already Here
Sophisticated liberals have found humor in Oklahoma's recent ban on Sharia law. Along with humor, some have found offense in the bill. U.S. District Judge Vicki Miles-LaGrange granted a temporary restraining order blocking the bill. Critics, such as the culturally aware Clarence Page, say that the OK measure is 'a solution in search of a problem.' Sharia law is not a threat. Page's evidence: There are only 15,000 Muslims in Oklahoma. It doesn't get much more convincing than that."
American Thinker: Sharia and Obama's Foreign Policy
Coming to a street corner near you.....and you think I'm kidding....?
A Christian woman who gave water to Muslim fieldworkers was accused by the women of blaspheming Muhammed. The women refused the water, claiming it was unclean because a Christian carried it. Asia Bibi, a mother of five, merely explained her faith. For that, she has been in prison for over fifteen months and has been sentenced to be hanged, according to The Telegraph."
A Christian woman who gave water to Muslim fieldworkers was accused by the women of blaspheming Muhammed. The women refused the water, claiming it was unclean because a Christian carried it. Asia Bibi, a mother of five, merely explained her faith. For that, she has been in prison for over fifteen months and has been sentenced to be hanged, according to The Telegraph."
American Thinker: CableGate: Obama's Katrina Times Ten
America's governing regime is trying to make us believe that the greatest threat to this country is a man by the name of Julian Assange. If you did not know, Julian Assange is not a spy or an agent of an enemy government. He is the founder of WikiLeaks, an internet outfit that has released a cache of confidential and secret cables from the State Department.
Our government officials tell us that Assange's act somehow poses a threat to our national security by undermining America's foreign policy. One may as well ask: What foreign policy?"
Our government officials tell us that Assange's act somehow poses a threat to our national security by undermining America's foreign policy. One may as well ask: What foreign policy?"
WikiLeaks Hit By Powerful Internet-Based Cyberattack CBS New York – News, Sports, Weather, Traffic and the Best of NY
NEW YORK (CBS/AP) – The WikiLeaks website says it’s under a forceful Internet-based attack, and content on the site was inaccessible to some users in the U.S. and Europe throughout the morning Tuesday.
The site, which just distributed a trove of U.S. diplomatic documents, said in a Twitter message on Tuesday morning that it’s under a “distributed denial of service attack,” a method commonly used by hackers to slow down or bring down sites."
The site, which just distributed a trove of U.S. diplomatic documents, said in a Twitter message on Tuesday morning that it’s under a “distributed denial of service attack,” a method commonly used by hackers to slow down or bring down sites."
Big Polluters Freed from Environmental Oversight by Stimulus - The Center for Public Integrity
Of COURSE he did....how many have Unions? All the while, Joe's Tiny Manufacturing Plant down Main Street gets crushed by regulation.....
In the name of job creation and clean energy, the Obama administration has doled out billions of dollars in stimulus money to some of the nation’s biggest polluters and granted them sweeping exemptions from the most basic form of environmental oversight, a Center for Public Integrity investigation has found."
In the name of job creation and clean energy, the Obama administration has doled out billions of dollars in stimulus money to some of the nation’s biggest polluters and granted them sweeping exemptions from the most basic form of environmental oversight, a Center for Public Integrity investigation has found."
Cancun climate change summit: scientists call for rationing in developed world - Telegraph
While basking in the Caribbean sun....these nitwits propose to further destroy our economy. Ya think China's going pay any attention...???!!!! HA!!!
Global warming is now such a serious threat to mankind that climate change experts are calling for Second World War-style rationing in rich countries to bring down carbon emissions."
Global warming is now such a serious threat to mankind that climate change experts are calling for Second World War-style rationing in rich countries to bring down carbon emissions."
My Way News - GOP's Cantor: No time to increase taxes on anybody
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!
WASHINGTON (AP) - The No. 2 House Republican is showing little wiggle room on tax cuts going into a critical meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama.
Interviewed on a network news show in advance of Tuesday's talks, House Majority Leader-elect Eric Cantor says the GOP believes tax rates should not be allowed to go up on anyone, including the wealthy."
WASHINGTON (AP) - The No. 2 House Republican is showing little wiggle room on tax cuts going into a critical meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama.
Interviewed on a network news show in advance of Tuesday's talks, House Majority Leader-elect Eric Cantor says the GOP believes tax rates should not be allowed to go up on anyone, including the wealthy."
Senate passes bill to boost food safety
This Bill will come back to bite us ALL in the ass. Another power grab by DC disguised as a nicey-nicey for the great unwashed masses out there. Mark my words.....BAD!
WASHINGTON -- The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to make food safer in the wake of deadly E. coli and salmonella outbreaks, potentially giving the government broad new powers to increase inspections of food processing facilities and force companies to recall tainted food."
WASHINGTON -- The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to make food safer in the wake of deadly E. coli and salmonella outbreaks, potentially giving the government broad new powers to increase inspections of food processing facilities and force companies to recall tainted food."
Smithsonian Christmas-Season Exhibit Features Ant-Covered Jesus, Naked Brothers Kissing, Genitalia, and Ellen DeGeneres Grabbing Her Breasts | CNSnews.com
(CNSNews.com) -- The federally funded National Portrait Gallery, one of the museums of the Smithsonian Institution, is currently showing an exhibition that features images of an ant-covered Jesus, male genitals, naked brothers kissing, men in chains, Ellen DeGeneres grabbing her breasts, and a painting the Smithsonian itself describes in the show's catalog as 'homoerotic.'"
Monday, November 29, 2010
American Thinker: Federal Farming Power Grab Scheduled for Senate Vote Today
S.510, the Senate bill set to vastly expand federal power over agriculture, potentially choking off small local growers and hobby farmers, is set for a vote today.
Cloture, or a vote to end debate on S.150 took place on Wednesday November 17 with 74 votes for and 25 opposed. A final Manager's Amendment came into being after more than thirty hours of debate following Cloture."
Cloture, or a vote to end debate on S.150 took place on Wednesday November 17 with 74 votes for and 25 opposed. A final Manager's Amendment came into being after more than thirty hours of debate following Cloture."
American Thinker: Will The Light Bulb Ban Inspire a Conversion?
Why is the incandescent light bulb ban such a lightning rod for Tea Party-inspired remorse from big government Republicans? Simple: it's a liberty-stealing assault on our privacy and common sense, outrageously expensive, and doesn't solve any of the problems it's intended to fix. That's only for starters. The most egregious feature is that the ban makes fools of the American people who willingly succumb to such nonsense from Washington, D.C."
American Thinker: Obama Announces Federal Pay Freeze
Stop the presses! Barack Obama just announced a freeze on federal civilian salaries. From the Washington Post:
The freeze applies to all Executive Branch workers -- including civilian employees of the Defense Department, but does not apply to military personnel, government contractors, postal workers, members of Congress, Congressional staffers, or federal court judges and workers."
The freeze applies to all Executive Branch workers -- including civilian employees of the Defense Department, but does not apply to military personnel, government contractors, postal workers, members of Congress, Congressional staffers, or federal court judges and workers."
Friday, November 26, 2010
Al Simpson speaks out against debt committee critics, political climate
Ya know.....GROW UP everyone....I figure to SURVIVE I'm going to die at my desk. That's it. I cashed in my retirement to survive last year. There is nothing left. If I'm given the GIFT to keep working and standing on my own two feet - amen. STOP YOUR WHINING! Not to say I agree with the Debt Commission...but JC.....I want to be my own person...not wait for alms from the government!
But as the co-chair of President Obama's debt commission, the Wyoming Republican said he's been taking an unprecedented amount of flak for the commission's draft proposals to help erase the nation's $13.8 trillion debt.
'I've never had any nastier mail or [been in a] more difficult position in my life,' said the 79-year-old Simpson. 'Just vicious. People I've known, relatives [saying], ''You son of a bitch. How could you do this?''
Not surprisingly, many of the debt commission's draft proposals to cut the debt by nearly $4 trillion by 2020 -- from raising the retirement age to 69 by 2075 to bringing in $1 trillion more in tax revenue -- have won strong opposition from liberals and conservatives alike."
But as the co-chair of President Obama's debt commission, the Wyoming Republican said he's been taking an unprecedented amount of flak for the commission's draft proposals to help erase the nation's $13.8 trillion debt.
'I've never had any nastier mail or [been in a] more difficult position in my life,' said the 79-year-old Simpson. 'Just vicious. People I've known, relatives [saying], ''You son of a bitch. How could you do this?''
Not surprisingly, many of the debt commission's draft proposals to cut the debt by nearly $4 trillion by 2020 -- from raising the retirement age to 69 by 2075 to bringing in $1 trillion more in tax revenue -- have won strong opposition from liberals and conservatives alike."
Barack Obama's grandmother 'prays he converts to Islam' - Telegraph
Sarah Omar, 88, who was on hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, told the Al-Qatan Saudi daily: 'I prayed for my grandson Barack to convert to Islam'.
The paper said that Ms Omar was in Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage along with her son, Mr Obama's uncle Saeed Hussein Obama, and four of her grandchildren."
The paper said that Ms Omar was in Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage along with her son, Mr Obama's uncle Saeed Hussein Obama, and four of her grandchildren."
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
CAIR: Muslim Group Updates Travel Advisory for Holiday Weekend - Yahoo! News
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today issued an updated travel advisory for those concerned about new airport security measures involving full-body scanners and more invasive pat-downs.
Background:
Earlier this year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began phasing in full-body Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) scanners in airports as a primary screening method. In February, CAIR supported a statement by a prominent group of Muslim scholars that the full-body scanners violate religious and privacy rights."
Background:
Earlier this year, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began phasing in full-body Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) scanners in airports as a primary screening method. In February, CAIR supported a statement by a prominent group of Muslim scholars that the full-body scanners violate religious and privacy rights."
Military Pegs Hourly Air Force One Cost at $181G, as Obama Sets Travel Record - FoxNews.com
The average American could buy a house for the amount of money it takes to run Air Force One every hour.
The U.S. military has provided an updated estimate on that cost, first published by a taxpayer watchdog group and confirmed by FoxNews.com, and the number is staggering -- $181,757 per hour. That's the price tag for shuttling around President Obama, who, as it turns out, has spent more days abroad in his first two years than any other president."
The U.S. military has provided an updated estimate on that cost, first published by a taxpayer watchdog group and confirmed by FoxNews.com, and the number is staggering -- $181,757 per hour. That's the price tag for shuttling around President Obama, who, as it turns out, has spent more days abroad in his first two years than any other president."
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Chavez Responds to Pres. Obama: We Would 'Eat Socialist Arepas' Together - President Obama - Fox Nation
CARACAS, Venezuela - During his most recent blanket television broadcast, Venezuelan President Hugo Ch�vez took the opportunity to embrace President Obama, inviting him to join him in the construction of a new world order."
"Going commando" on the TSA
On November 11, the relentlessly upbeat Transportation Security Administration (TSA) blog discussed the newly 'enhanced' airport security pat-downs that would soon be coming to a groin near you. 'It just makes good security sense,' said TSA's 'Blogger Bob.' His commenters did not concur.
'The next time I fly, I'm wearing my trusty kilt,' said one—and we're assuming that he's a true Scotsman.
This was an idea too good not to receive wider exposure (no pun intended), and it was naturally soon paired with the idea of a 'National Opt-Out Day' to take place this week on November 24, the day before Thanksgiving. The idea is for a mass opt-out of the new AIT body scanners that can see through clothes, with participants choosing instead to have the more invasive pat-down."
'The next time I fly, I'm wearing my trusty kilt,' said one—and we're assuming that he's a true Scotsman.
This was an idea too good not to receive wider exposure (no pun intended), and it was naturally soon paired with the idea of a 'National Opt-Out Day' to take place this week on November 24, the day before Thanksgiving. The idea is for a mass opt-out of the new AIT body scanners that can see through clothes, with participants choosing instead to have the more invasive pat-down."
John ‘Liveshot’ Kerry lives in no-pat-down zone - BostonHerald.com
The answer is: because none of the Beautiful People arriving at ACK on Nantucket in their private jets this weekend ever have to worry about being frisked, groped, goosed or fondled by those TSA employees currently bedeviling millions of commercial-airline travelers trying to get home for Thanksgiving."
Sen. Scott Brown weighing nuclear pact with Russia - BostonHerald.com
Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown is still weighing whether to support a major nuclear arms control agreement with Russia.
The New START is a replacement for a Cold War-era treaty and must be ratified by the Senate.
Efforts to ratify the deal by December hit a snag Tuesday when Sen. Jon Kyl, the leading Republican senator on the treaty, said the pact shouldn’t be considered this year."
The New START is a replacement for a Cold War-era treaty and must be ratified by the Senate.
Efforts to ratify the deal by December hit a snag Tuesday when Sen. Jon Kyl, the leading Republican senator on the treaty, said the pact shouldn’t be considered this year."
Fitzgibbons: Scott Brown must support renewal of Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty - Newton, Massachusetts - Newton TAB
This START Treaty needs to be stopped. If the Heritage Foundation actually spends money to send out a blanket mailing on this...that sends off warning bells to me! They don't do that often. Actually - never since I've been a member. Something is amiss here....
Republican U.S. Senator Scott Brown is not sure he can support renewal of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or New START. This agreement, originally signed in 1991 by Republican President George H.W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, and ratified overwhelmingly by the U.S. Senate, is essential to our national security. It has fostered cooperation and dialogue between two major nuclear-armed powers and prevented the spread of devastating weapons to unstable nations.
START expired in December of 2009. In April of this year President Obama and Russian President Medvedev signed New START. For the new treaty to take effect it must be ratified by the lower house of the Russian Parliament, the Duma, and the US Senate with at least 67 votes. This means that a portion of the Republican caucus will need to vote in the affirmative."
Republican U.S. Senator Scott Brown is not sure he can support renewal of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or New START. This agreement, originally signed in 1991 by Republican President George H.W. Bush and Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, and ratified overwhelmingly by the U.S. Senate, is essential to our national security. It has fostered cooperation and dialogue between two major nuclear-armed powers and prevented the spread of devastating weapons to unstable nations.
START expired in December of 2009. In April of this year President Obama and Russian President Medvedev signed New START. For the new treaty to take effect it must be ratified by the lower house of the Russian Parliament, the Duma, and the US Senate with at least 67 votes. This means that a portion of the Republican caucus will need to vote in the affirmative."
Brown, Wyden Introduce Bill to Move Up Date for Health Care Law’s State Waiver Provision - News - Scott Brown
Here's a thought....KILL THE BILL!!!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recognizing that what works in Springfield, Oregon, may not always work as well in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. Senators Scott Brown (R- Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced legislation that would give states the flexibility to implement their own health care plans when the bulk of the new law goes into effect in 2014. Under the current law, states won’t be able to apply for waivers until 2017. The change would mean that states, with a history of innovating new approaches to health care – like Massachusetts, Oregon and Vermont – could continue those efforts, while other states would have an opportunity to start innovating their own approaches."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recognizing that what works in Springfield, Oregon, may not always work as well in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. Senators Scott Brown (R- Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced legislation that would give states the flexibility to implement their own health care plans when the bulk of the new law goes into effect in 2014. Under the current law, states won’t be able to apply for waivers until 2017. The change would mean that states, with a history of innovating new approaches to health care – like Massachusetts, Oregon and Vermont – could continue those efforts, while other states would have an opportunity to start innovating their own approaches."
9/11 responders target Sen. Scott Brown to get last vote needed to pass Zadroga Health Bill
Sept. 11 responders are headed for Massachusetts Tuesday, searching for the last vote they need to pass the 9/11 health bill in the form of Sen. Scott Brown.
Backers of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act believe they have 59 votes for the $7.4 billion measure, and they need one more to break any chance of a Republican filibuster of the bill.
So far, just newly elected Sen. Mark Kirk is the only member of the GOP to get on board. Brown, responders hope, will be the second."
Backers of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act believe they have 59 votes for the $7.4 billion measure, and they need one more to break any chance of a Republican filibuster of the bill.
So far, just newly elected Sen. Mark Kirk is the only member of the GOP to get on board. Brown, responders hope, will be the second."
Obama’s Jeffersonian Muslim Revisionist Lie - HUMAN EVENTS
Barack Hussein Obama is a practitioner of many nasty and nefarious things as our President, but none are more destructive to our nation and its endlessly fascinating and largely glorious past than his frequent practice of revisionist history.
The term revisionist means actually, well, lying."
The term revisionist means actually, well, lying."
American Thinker: Rush Limbaugh's Prescience, Donovan McNabb's Mediocrity, and Sarah Palin's Future
Rush was right. He said on cable back in 2003 that NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb was a largely mediocre player whom the elite sports media had tried to elevate to legendary status because he's black -- the football prelude to Barack Obama, so to speak. And for that bit of factually accurate but politically incorrect commentary, Rush was forced to resign from his gig as a commentator for ESPN and later denied the chance to buy an NFL franchise."
Taliban Leader in Peace Talks Was an Impostor - NYTimes.com
Swell.............
KABUL, Afghanistan — For months, the secret talks unfolding between Taliban and Afghan leaders to end the war appeared to be showing promise, if only because of the appearance of a certain insurgent leader at one end of the table: Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, one of the most senior commanders in the Taliban movement."
KABUL, Afghanistan — For months, the secret talks unfolding between Taliban and Afghan leaders to end the war appeared to be showing promise, if only because of the appearance of a certain insurgent leader at one end of the table: Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour, one of the most senior commanders in the Taliban movement."
Poll: Tea Party support grows; USA divided - USATODAY.com
The greatest mistake the Tea Party can make is to become what it hates....a "Party". Stay a Force of Nature. A Tsunami of ideas and arguments. Do not become what you es cue.
WASHINGTON — Just about as many Americans want Tea Party-backed members of Congress to take the lead in setting policy during the next year as choose President Obama, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds.
In a survey taken Friday through Sunday, 28% say Obama should have the most influence on government policy next year while 27% say the Tea Party standard-bearers should. GOP congressional leaders are chosen by 23%, Democratic congressional leaders by 16%."
WASHINGTON — Just about as many Americans want Tea Party-backed members of Congress to take the lead in setting policy during the next year as choose President Obama, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds.
In a survey taken Friday through Sunday, 28% say Obama should have the most influence on government policy next year while 27% say the Tea Party standard-bearers should. GOP congressional leaders are chosen by 23%, Democratic congressional leaders by 16%."
Airport "Security"? - Thomas Sowell - Townhall Conservative
This man is "BRILLIANT!!!" - as Harry Potter would say! I GET IT about security. However, we are giving up our liberties - with no apparent benefit...one by one by one. We don't notice - we don't see the "creep"....
We will when they are ALL gone - won't we?
This to me is what the TSA hammer down is about. More Government control.....bit by bit by bit! Because, after all, we are just too stupid to notice.
No country has better airport security than Israel-- and no country needs it more, since Israel is the most hated target of Islamic extremist terrorists. Yet, somehow, Israeli airport security people don't have to strip passengers naked electronically or have strangers feeling their private parts.
Does anyone seriously believe that we have better airport security than Israel? Is our security record better than theirs?"
We will when they are ALL gone - won't we?
This to me is what the TSA hammer down is about. More Government control.....bit by bit by bit! Because, after all, we are just too stupid to notice.
No country has better airport security than Israel-- and no country needs it more, since Israel is the most hated target of Islamic extremist terrorists. Yet, somehow, Israeli airport security people don't have to strip passengers naked electronically or have strangers feeling their private parts.
Does anyone seriously believe that we have better airport security than Israel? Is our security record better than theirs?"
FT.com / US & Canada - FCC moves to ensure ‘net neutrality’
The Federal Communications Commission is expected to announce plans next week for regulations that would forbid internet service providers from blocking or favouring content online.
The so-called “net neutrality” rules could be passed by the commission as early as December 15. The move would fulfil a campaign promise by President Barack Obama and infuriate the new Republican majority on Capitol Hill, which has said it would oppose the plan, but would have little power to stop it."
The so-called “net neutrality” rules could be passed by the commission as early as December 15. The move would fulfil a campaign promise by President Barack Obama and infuriate the new Republican majority on Capitol Hill, which has said it would oppose the plan, but would have little power to stop it."
The Tyranny of S510 | Off The Grid News
If you thought of one thing that the government was doing or attempting to do, what would you consider the most serious threat to your well-being? You could point to health care and say that government usurpation of your right to choose insurance companies and doctors is the most egregious abuse of government authority, but at this time, I would have to say S510 is the main thing that is pushing our country down the slippery slope of tyranny with as great or more dire consequences than health care reform."
Monday, November 22, 2010
Ground Zero Mosque Applied For Federal 9/11 Grant, Reports John Avlon - The Daily Beast
Developers of the controversial Park51 Islamic community center and mosque located two blocks from Ground Zero earlier this month applied for roughly $5 million in federal grant money set aside for the redevelopment of lower Manhattan after the attacks of September 11th, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter."
W Ketchup™ | W Ketchup Calls on Congress to Restrain the TSA
Eagle Bridge, NY — November 22, 2010 — The Book of Genesis, the creation story of four billion people, begins with Adam and Eve in paradise, naked, and unashamed. Their first self-knowing act, after eating from the tree of knowledge, is to clothe themselves.
In 2009, the Federal Transportation Security Administration deployed radiation scanners that allow government security personnel to see through travelers’ clothes, revealing their nakedness. Federal officials admit that the machines store and transmit the images. In February, naked pictures of Indian film star Shahrukh Khan were printed out and circulated by airport staff."
In 2009, the Federal Transportation Security Administration deployed radiation scanners that allow government security personnel to see through travelers’ clothes, revealing their nakedness. Federal officials admit that the machines store and transmit the images. In February, naked pictures of Indian film star Shahrukh Khan were printed out and circulated by airport staff."
Why the Government Should Stay Out of Green Energy - HUMAN EVENTS
In the realm of solar power, there has never been more fanfare for a startup than in the case of Solyndra. Founded in 2005, the company’s rooftop-mounted solar panels were immediately touted as “the next big thing” in alternative energy.
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Solyndra has been a magnet for venture capital cash from the Silicon Valley.
However, just before Solyndra’s promising glow of success began to fade, the last big investor stepped into the boardroom: The Obama Administration. And man, did the American taxpayer get played."
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Solyndra has been a magnet for venture capital cash from the Silicon Valley.
However, just before Solyndra’s promising glow of success began to fade, the last big investor stepped into the boardroom: The Obama Administration. And man, did the American taxpayer get played."
Oklahoma Sharia Ban in Court - HUMAN EVENTS
A federal court judge is slated to hear arguments today on an injunction blocking Oklahoma's new constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of foreign systems of law in reaching legal decisions.
On November 2, Oklahoma voters passed a ballot initiative banning the use of Sharia and international law in Oklahoma courts by a whopping 70%. The new law explicitly reaffirms the supremacy of the federal and the Oklahoma state constitutions."
On November 2, Oklahoma voters passed a ballot initiative banning the use of Sharia and international law in Oklahoma courts by a whopping 70%. The new law explicitly reaffirms the supremacy of the federal and the Oklahoma state constitutions."
Carter: Fox commentators have ‘deliberately distorted’ news - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
A.) CNN "Reliable Sources"...isn't that an oxymoron?!!! And B.) Jimmy, how can we miss you when you WON'T GO AWAY!????
Jimmy Carter said Sunday that Fox News commentators including Glenn Beck have “deliberately distorted” the news.
Speaking on CNN’s 'Reliable Sources' Sunday, the former Democratic president took aim at the cable news channel climate, often a target for President Obama as well who says he tries to avoid the cable chatter."
Jimmy Carter said Sunday that Fox News commentators including Glenn Beck have “deliberately distorted” the news.
Speaking on CNN’s 'Reliable Sources' Sunday, the former Democratic president took aim at the cable news channel climate, often a target for President Obama as well who says he tries to avoid the cable chatter."
Head of UN climate body admits surprise at fury over blunder in report | Environment | The Guardian
The head of the UN climate science body has admitted he was taken entirely by surprise by the ferocious public reaction to a blunder in its report on Himalayan glaciers. But he insisted the controversy had not set back efforts to secure action on climate change.
The mistake, a false assertion that the Himalayan glaciers would disappear by 2035, exacted severe damage to the reputation of the IPCC and its head, Rajendra Pachauri. It also provided further fuel to the controversy over the emails stolen from East Anglia's climate research unit and released online a year ago today."
The mistake, a false assertion that the Himalayan glaciers would disappear by 2035, exacted severe damage to the reputation of the IPCC and its head, Rajendra Pachauri. It also provided further fuel to the controversy over the emails stolen from East Anglia's climate research unit and released online a year ago today."
U.S. corn ethanol was not a good policy-Gore | Energy & Oil | Reuters
My....my....my.....
ATHENS, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore said support for corn-based ethanol in the United States was 'not a good policy', weeks before tax credits are up for renewal.
U.S. blending tax breaks for ethanol make it profitable for refiners to use the fuel even when it is more expensive than gasoline. The credits are up for renewal on Dec. 31.
Total U.S. ethanol subsidies reached $7.7 billion last year according to the International Energy Industry, which said biofuels worldwide received more subsidies than any other form of renewable energy."
ATHENS, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore said support for corn-based ethanol in the United States was 'not a good policy', weeks before tax credits are up for renewal.
U.S. blending tax breaks for ethanol make it profitable for refiners to use the fuel even when it is more expensive than gasoline. The credits are up for renewal on Dec. 31.
Total U.S. ethanol subsidies reached $7.7 billion last year according to the International Energy Industry, which said biofuels worldwide received more subsidies than any other form of renewable energy."
Republicans' 2012 dark horse still has no name
Although being crowned the front-runner in a fight for the presidential nod conveys some benefits (money and media attention, mostly), there is something the electorate loves about getting behind an unknown candidate and riding him (or her) from worst to first - or close to it.
James K. Polk is widely regarded as the original dark horse. His opponents mocked his anonymity - 'Who is James K. Polk?' - but he went on to become the country's 11th president."
James K. Polk is widely regarded as the original dark horse. His opponents mocked his anonymity - 'Who is James K. Polk?' - but he went on to become the country's 11th president."
The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : Union Members: Where Do Your Dues Go?
A new video from the Competitive Enterprise Institute asks unions members: 'Do you know where your dues money is going?' It's not all for representation and bargaining. (For more on labor from CEI, see here and here.)"
The American Spectator : TSA's Bait and Switch Airport Security Trap
As public outrage grows over the Transportation Security Agency's new, more aggressive screening procedures -- scanners that reveal body silhouettes, aggressive pat-downs touching intimate body parts -- the reasons why travelers are upset need to be examined, and better ways found to protect us."
TSA Pat-Down Leaves Bladder Cancer Patient Humiliated, Crying & Soaked in Urine | The Blaze
When I went to the airport today, I was put in the uncomfortable position of a so-called “naked” full-body scan. Today’s experience was very different from the last flight I made, nearly two weeks ago; at that time I only had to go through a magnetometer. Today there was no option — it was either the full-body scan, a humiliating pat-down or no flight. All passengers flying out of Washington, DC were subjected to the new procedures. So, like confused cattle, our uneasy line of air travelers was herded through the machine."
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Food Safety bill?
GLENN: I have to apologize to you. Last night I was doing the television show and I had moms from all over the area in the studio audience, and we had a conversation, a long converse afterwards about we were talking about inflation, and I don't know if anybody saw the program last night about inflation and food storage which, I mean, I honestly, I don't know I don't know how long, you know, the TV show can survive with the show that I'm with the show that I'm putting on every day now, and wait until you see next year."
UK: Students in Islamic schools taught Sharia amputation methods and that Jews are conspiring to take over the world - Jihad Watch
Advocates for Sharia in the West, such as the Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, are never confronted about their views on aspects of Sharia such as the amputation of the hand for theft, which is not negotiable in Islamic law since it is rooted in the Qur'an (5:38). This story shows, however, that Muslims are bringing such elements of Sharia to Western countries -- along with a substantial dose of conspiracy paranoia vis-a-vis the Jews, the 'worst enemies' of the Muslims (cf. Qur'an 5:82)."
Hot Post: TSA’s Master Plan: Secure the Planes by Eliminating the Passengers | NewsReal Blog
Sometime in the near future an individual with a name that sounds like “dad-gum-it” and an outfit resembling a severe sort of muumuu will present himself at an airport security checkpoint. His successful passage through security will be interrupted when the explosive device hidden in his rectum detonates as he powers up his mobile phone. Happily for those nearby the device will be a partial dud, unhappily for him it will not be a complete one. We have no way of knowing, but it is probable the last thought that will go through his mind will be “oh wait, didn’t they tell me to leave the phone off until …”"
The Price of Freedom | FrontPage Magazine
President Barack Obama last week presented the Congressional Medal of Honor (CMH) to Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta. His story—and what it tells us about the men and women who protect us from our enemies—is worthy of extra reflection.
Giunta is 25 years old. He earned the nation’s highest military honor for something he did at the age of 22. The curmudgeons and cynics among us, who say that all teenagers and twenty-somethings are uninvolved, myopic, selfish slackers, should keep that in mind."
Giunta is 25 years old. He earned the nation’s highest military honor for something he did at the age of 22. The curmudgeons and cynics among us, who say that all teenagers and twenty-somethings are uninvolved, myopic, selfish slackers, should keep that in mind."
Move to cut NPR funding is defeated in House | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Surprise, surprise....yawn....
House Democrats on Thursday shot down a G.O.P. attempt to roll back federal funding to NPR, a move that many Republicans have called for since the public radio network fired the analyst Juan Williams last month."
House Democrats on Thursday shot down a G.O.P. attempt to roll back federal funding to NPR, a move that many Republicans have called for since the public radio network fired the analyst Juan Williams last month."
Constitutional Amendment proposal to streamline legislative repeals to hit Congress soon | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Conservatives are planning to propose an amendment to the Constitution at some time in the next few weeks aimed at allowing states to repeal legislation without the approval of Washington."
The Answer Is No | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey, was trolling for clicks.
It was a weekday morning in late October, and he was standing on the stage of the Moorestown Community House, where he was hosting a town-hall meeting. Ostensibly, Christie was visiting the South Jersey suburb to drum up support for his “tool kit,” a slate of legislative proposals designed to help the state’s municipalities comply with a 2 percent property-tax cap that goes into effect next year."
It was a weekday morning in late October, and he was standing on the stage of the Moorestown Community House, where he was hosting a town-hall meeting. Ostensibly, Christie was visiting the South Jersey suburb to drum up support for his “tool kit,” a slate of legislative proposals designed to help the state’s municipalities comply with a 2 percent property-tax cap that goes into effect next year."
FT.com / US / Economy & Fed - Pessimistic Fed to slash growth forecasts
The US Federal Reserve will slash its growth forecasts and predict higher unemployment when it releases updated economic projections this week.
The Fed will release the latest forecasts made by members of its rate-setting open market committee on Tuesday, alongside the minutes of their November meeting, giving a complete picture of why they launched a new $600bn round of asset purchases."
The Fed will release the latest forecasts made by members of its rate-setting open market committee on Tuesday, alongside the minutes of their November meeting, giving a complete picture of why they launched a new $600bn round of asset purchases."
Biden on Afghanistan: 'Daddy is Going to Start to Take the Training Wheels Off.' - Political Punch
Excuse me while my head explodes.....
ABC News' Karen Travers reports:
Last night Vice President Biden sat down for an interview with Larry King – his 49th appearance on the CNN host’s program.
The always-loquacious vice president had a colorful message for the Afghans regarding the timeline for transferring security by 2014, a plan that will be outlined here at the NATO summit in Lisbon.
“Daddy is going to start to take the training wheels off in October -- I mean in next July, so you'd better practice riding,” he said."
ABC News' Karen Travers reports:
Last night Vice President Biden sat down for an interview with Larry King – his 49th appearance on the CNN host’s program.
The always-loquacious vice president had a colorful message for the Afghans regarding the timeline for transferring security by 2014, a plan that will be outlined here at the NATO summit in Lisbon.
“Daddy is going to start to take the training wheels off in October -- I mean in next July, so you'd better practice riding,” he said."
Geithner Says Obama Opposes Depriving Fed of Employment Mandate - Bloomberg
Keep politics OUT of monetary policy....Really - well, then...what the hell has the Obama Administration been doing since taking Office???
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said the Obama administration would oppose any effort to strip the Federal Reserve of its mandate to pursue full employment and warned Republicans against politicizing the central bank.
“It is very important to keep politics out of monetary policy,” Geithner said in an interview airing on Bloomberg Television’s “Political Capital with Al Hunt” this weekend. “You want to be very careful not to take steps that hurt our credibility.”"
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said the Obama administration would oppose any effort to strip the Federal Reserve of its mandate to pursue full employment and warned Republicans against politicizing the central bank.
“It is very important to keep politics out of monetary policy,” Geithner said in an interview airing on Bloomberg Television’s “Political Capital with Al Hunt” this weekend. “You want to be very careful not to take steps that hurt our credibility.”"
TSA has met the enemy — and they are us - Yahoo! News
How did an agency created to protect the public become the target of so much public scorn?
After nine years of funneling travelers into ever longer lines with orders to have shoes off, sippy cups empty and laptops out for inspection, the most surprising thing about increasingly heated frustration with the federal Transportation Security Administration may be that it took so long to boil over."
After nine years of funneling travelers into ever longer lines with orders to have shoes off, sippy cups empty and laptops out for inspection, the most surprising thing about increasingly heated frustration with the federal Transportation Security Administration may be that it took so long to boil over."
Critics Slam Obama Administration for 'Hiding' Massive Saudi Arms Deal - ABC News
The Obama administration has quietly forged ahead with its proposal to sell $60 billion worth of fighter jets and attack helicopters to Saudi Arabia unhampered by Congress, despite questions raised in legislative inquiries and in an internal congressional report about the wisdom of the deal."
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Culver OKs state pay raises | desmoinesregister.com | The Des Moines Register
Gov. Chet Culver's administration agreed Friday to offer pay increases for state employees that will cost taxpayers more than $100 million, despite Republican requests that the decisions be delayed until Terry Branstad becomes governor in January.
A Branstad spokesman called the deal 'reckless,' and House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen said it would likely lead to layoffs."
A Branstad spokesman called the deal 'reckless,' and House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen said it would likely lead to layoffs."
Friday, November 19, 2010
Factbox: Taxpayers in deep water on GM investment | Reuters
(Reuters) - General Motors Co may have the world's biggest initial public offering, but U.S. taxpayers were more than $9 billion underwater on the government-funded restructuring at its current share price on Thursday.
A breakdown of the paper loss follows."
A breakdown of the paper loss follows."
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans had mental illness in 2009 - CNBC
NO KIDDING....Really?....REALLY!?....yeah....
Maybe it's our government assaulting our freedoms everyday - our homes, our workplace, our cars, our retirement, our internet, our cell phones....EVERYTHING that may be just that one last thing to push everyone OFF THE DAMNED CLIFF!!!!
CHICAGO - More than 45 million Americans, or 20 percent of U.S. adults, had some form of mental illness last year, and 11 million had a serious illness, U.S. government researchers reported on Thursday.
Young adults aged 18 to 25 had the highest level of mental illness at 30 percent, while those aged 50 and older had the lowest, with 13.7 percent, said the report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA."
Maybe it's our government assaulting our freedoms everyday - our homes, our workplace, our cars, our retirement, our internet, our cell phones....EVERYTHING that may be just that one last thing to push everyone OFF THE DAMNED CLIFF!!!!
CHICAGO - More than 45 million Americans, or 20 percent of U.S. adults, had some form of mental illness last year, and 11 million had a serious illness, U.S. government researchers reported on Thursday.
Young adults aged 18 to 25 had the highest level of mental illness at 30 percent, while those aged 50 and older had the lowest, with 13.7 percent, said the report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA."
Dude, Where's My Obamacare Waiver? - HUMAN EVENTS
More than one million Americans have escaped the clutches of the Democrats' destructive federal health care law. Lucky them. Their employers and labor representatives wisely applied for Obamacare waivers earlier this fall and got out while the getting was good. Now, it's time for Congress to create a permanent escape hatch for the rest of us. Repeal is the ultimate waiver."
Ray LaHood: Obama's Power-Mad Cell Phone Czar - HUMAN EVENTS
America is in debt past its eyeballs. Unemployment remains stuck near double digits. Small and large businesses, unions and insurers are clamoring for Obamacare waivers in droves. Jihadists are making a mockery of homeland security. And border chaos reigns. So, what's one of the Obama administration's top domestic policy agenda items this month? Combating distracted drivers.
What? You missed the Million Anti-Distracted Drivers Protest March on Washington and the Great Grassroots Groundswell for federal intervention on our highways and byways? Don't worry. You weren't the only one."
What? You missed the Million Anti-Distracted Drivers Protest March on Washington and the Great Grassroots Groundswell for federal intervention on our highways and byways? Don't worry. You weren't the only one."
Ray LaHood: Obama's Power-Mad Cell Phone Czar - HUMAN EVENTS
America is in debt past its eyeballs. Unemployment remains stuck near double digits. Small and large businesses, unions and insurers are clamoring for Obamacare waivers in droves. Jihadists are making a mockery of homeland security. And border chaos reigns. So, what's one of the Obama administration's top domestic policy agenda items this month? Combating distracted drivers.
What? You missed the Million Anti-Distracted Drivers Protest March on Washington and the Great Grassroots Groundswell for federal intervention on our highways and byways? Don't worry. You weren't the only one."
What? You missed the Million Anti-Distracted Drivers Protest March on Washington and the Great Grassroots Groundswell for federal intervention on our highways and byways? Don't worry. You weren't the only one."
Don't Touch My Junk - HUMAN EVENTS
WASHINGTON -- Ah, the airport, where modern folk heroes are made. The airport, where that inspired flight attendant did what everyone who's ever been in the spam-in-a-can crush of a flying aluminum tube -- where we collectively pretend that a clutch of peanuts is a meal and a seat cushion is a 'flotation device' -- has always dreamed of doing: pull the lever, blow the door, explode the chute, grab a beer, slide to the tarmac and walk through the gates to the sanity that lies beyond. Not since Rick and Louis disappeared into the Casablanca fog headed for the Free French garrison in Brazzaville has a stroll on the tarmac thrilled so many."
Sources: FCC chief working on net neutrality proposal - Kim Hart - POLITICO.com
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski is putting together a net neutrality proposal and plans to take action on the controversial issue as early as next month, according to several sources with knowledge of the situation.
Details of the proposal being developed by Genachowski’s office are unclear, but sources say it could be similar to the deal stakeholders tried to reach with Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) earlier this fall."
Details of the proposal being developed by Genachowski’s office are unclear, but sources say it could be similar to the deal stakeholders tried to reach with Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) earlier this fall."
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Study: Most in Mass. insured; Access to care tight - BostonHerald.com
BOSTON — Access to health care in Massachusetts remains tight, with hospital emergency rooms increasingly picking up the slack, even as the state has experienced a surge in the number of insured residents.
Those are some of the findings of an annual report released Tuesday by the Massachusetts Health Council that looks at a range of health-related factors, from tobacco use and obesity to violence and infectious blood-borne diseases like HIV."
Those are some of the findings of an annual report released Tuesday by the Massachusetts Health Council that looks at a range of health-related factors, from tobacco use and obesity to violence and infectious blood-borne diseases like HIV."
Health panel brings out big guns - BostonHerald.com
This is what ALL OF YOU are in for when it becomes Obamacare!
The state’s health insurance connector — the highly touted agency that aims to bring cheap medical care to the masses — has turned into a legal pit bull by aggressively going after a growing number of Bay Staters who say they can’t afford mandated insurance — or the penalties imposed for not having it.
The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority is cracking down on more than 3,000 residents who are fighting state fines, and has even hired a private law firm to force the health insurance scofflaws to pay penalties of up to $2,000 a year."
The state’s health insurance connector — the highly touted agency that aims to bring cheap medical care to the masses — has turned into a legal pit bull by aggressively going after a growing number of Bay Staters who say they can’t afford mandated insurance — or the penalties imposed for not having it.
The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority is cracking down on more than 3,000 residents who are fighting state fines, and has even hired a private law firm to force the health insurance scofflaws to pay penalties of up to $2,000 a year."
Tea Partiers dump on Romney’s health care - BostonHerald.com
Former Gov. Mitt Romney will have to grapple with the growing political clout of Tea Party activists — many of whom are steaming mad about his role in Massachusetts’ universal health care — as he gears up for a likely 2012 GOP presidential bid, party activists said yesterday.
“It’s gonna be something he’s going to have to explain — and it might just be a disaster for him,” said Christen Varley, president of the Greater Boston Tea Party"
“It’s gonna be something he’s going to have to explain — and it might just be a disaster for him,” said Christen Varley, president of the Greater Boston Tea Party"
Mitt’s bad medicine - BostonHerald.com
Add another name to the list of Massachusetts conservatives who have signed the ABM Treaty: Anyone But Mitt.
Until Mitt Romney admits that his mandate-driven, big-government Romneycare was a mistake, I will be supporting any viable GOP candidate running against him in 2012. And I’ll be urging my fellow New England Republicans - including my many friends in New Hampshire - to do the same."
Until Mitt Romney admits that his mandate-driven, big-government Romneycare was a mistake, I will be supporting any viable GOP candidate running against him in 2012. And I’ll be urging my fellow New England Republicans - including my many friends in New Hampshire - to do the same."
States study Massachusetts health-care law - BostonHerald.com
I will be less than poetic here....In two words I can sum up this program...."IT SUCKS!".....
It’s all eyes on Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation universal health care, as Americans come to terms with their own future under President Obama’s universal health-care legislation.
The Herald reported yesterday that Bay State officials have hired private lawyers to sue people who claim they can’t afford health care and can’t pay the $2,000 fines they were levied."
It’s all eyes on Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation universal health care, as Americans come to terms with their own future under President Obama’s universal health-care legislation.
The Herald reported yesterday that Bay State officials have hired private lawyers to sue people who claim they can’t afford health care and can’t pay the $2,000 fines they were levied."
The American Spectator : The Unorthodox Frontrunner
Come to Massachusetts and try living and working under RomneyCare....after doing that......you'll know why I WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR HIM AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Viewed in isolation, Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential candidacy is doomed.
In 2008, Romney earned himself a reputation as a flip-flopper as he dramatically attempted to reshape himself as a stanch conservative despite having previously staked out liberal positions on abortion, guns, immigration and a litany of other issues."
Viewed in isolation, Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential candidacy is doomed.
In 2008, Romney earned himself a reputation as a flip-flopper as he dramatically attempted to reshape himself as a stanch conservative despite having previously staked out liberal positions on abortion, guns, immigration and a litany of other issues."
American Thinker: Lap Two for the Tea Party
I agree.....after Nov. 2nd...it was OK to let up on the gas pedal and take a deep breath for a few days....now however...time to gas up the car and PEDAL TO THE METAL! 2012 right around the corner!!!!
Politics is a relay race, not a sprint, which means that those of us who belong to the Tea Party or support its goals must start thinking about the kind of candidates we'll run in 2012."
Politics is a relay race, not a sprint, which means that those of us who belong to the Tea Party or support its goals must start thinking about the kind of candidates we'll run in 2012."
American Thinker Blog: S 510 breezes to passage in the Senate
Some of these names are gone.....more will be next time....2012 can't come fast enough!!!...
Senate Bill 510, a massive power grab by government -- as explained to AT readers yesterday by Michael Geer -- passed yesterday with the support of every Democrat and 14 Republicans. Here are the Republicans who voted to give sweeping powers over our food supply to our government masters:"
Senate Bill 510, a massive power grab by government -- as explained to AT readers yesterday by Michael Geer -- passed yesterday with the support of every Democrat and 14 Republicans. Here are the Republicans who voted to give sweeping powers over our food supply to our government masters:"
OPEN SOCIETY: Soros Explains The Anti-Capitalist, Pro-Marxist Tactics He Uses to Fundamentally Transform Countries | The Blaze
Spooky Man Update!
OPEN SOCIETY: Soros Explains The Anti-Capitalist, Pro-Marxist Tactics He Uses to Fundamentally Transform Countries"
OPEN SOCIETY: Soros Explains The Anti-Capitalist, Pro-Marxist Tactics He Uses to Fundamentally Transform Countries"
UPDATE 1-US comfortable with GM IPO pricing, investors | Reuters
Nov 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is satisfied with pricing and the investor lineup in the General Motors Co [GM.UL] (GM.N) public offering, a senior Obama administration official said.
Ron Bloom, the administration's point man on auto restructuring, told Reuters Insider ahead of GM trading on Thursday that the government wants a fair return for taxpayers on its $50 billion investment, but also wants to 'get out of this thing as soon as we can.'"
Ron Bloom, the administration's point man on auto restructuring, told Reuters Insider ahead of GM trading on Thursday that the government wants a fair return for taxpayers on its $50 billion investment, but also wants to 'get out of this thing as soon as we can.'"
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Glenn Beck - Current Events & Politics - Glenn Beck: Gov wants to scramble your cell
JEEZ! Get out of my Kitchen....get out of my work....get out of my car...get out of my way!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!
GLENN: I have to play I have to play the audio of, who is this?
PAT: Ray LaHood.
GLENN: Department of Transportation.
PAT: Former transportation secretary.
GLENN: Yeah. And you can see this video at TheBlaze.com. He was on MSNBC yesterday and he just wants to make sure that you don't have your cellphone in your car. And the government is developing new technology to scramble your cellphone in your car, so you cannot use your cellphone in your car."
GLENN: I have to play I have to play the audio of, who is this?
PAT: Ray LaHood.
GLENN: Department of Transportation.
PAT: Former transportation secretary.
GLENN: Yeah. And you can see this video at TheBlaze.com. He was on MSNBC yesterday and he just wants to make sure that you don't have your cellphone in your car. And the government is developing new technology to scramble your cellphone in your car, so you cannot use your cellphone in your car."
GM IPO Leaves Small Investors Behind - TheStreet
Interesting read....
DETROIT (TheStreet) -- The little guy appears to be losing out on the General Motors initial public offering.
Trading shops like E*Trade(ETFC), TD Ameritrade (TD) and Charles Schwab (SCHW) aren't getting access to the GM public offering, expected to occur next week. Despite 35 underwriters and at least 365 million shares, there isn't enough to distribute to online brokers that cater to small, retail investors."
DETROIT (TheStreet) -- The little guy appears to be losing out on the General Motors initial public offering.
Trading shops like E*Trade(ETFC), TD Ameritrade (TD) and Charles Schwab (SCHW) aren't getting access to the GM public offering, expected to occur next week. Despite 35 underwriters and at least 365 million shares, there isn't enough to distribute to online brokers that cater to small, retail investors."
S. 510 - Summary: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (GovTrack.us)
THIS will make your head hurt as much as the Health Care Bill...
"The following summary was written by the Congressional Research Service, a well-respected nonpartisan arm of the Library of Congress. GovTrack did not write and has no control over these summaries."
"The following summary was written by the Congressional Research Service, a well-respected nonpartisan arm of the Library of Congress. GovTrack did not write and has no control over these summaries."
American Thinker: First Health Care, Next the Food Supply
THIS needs to be stopped and we must WATCH this Lame Duck Congress. This is when they'll try and creep up behind us!!!!
Just because the duck is lame doesn't mean it can't still do terrible damage to American freedom. Our new Congress, especially the new House, isn't yet seated, and this current Congress can still wreak terrible havoc on our rights if not stopped."
Just because the duck is lame doesn't mean it can't still do terrible damage to American freedom. Our new Congress, especially the new House, isn't yet seated, and this current Congress can still wreak terrible havoc on our rights if not stopped."
Podesta calls on Obama to circumvent Congress | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
What's a little circumvention amongst thieves?
Former President Bill Clinton’s chief of staff John Podesta, now the head of the Center for American Progress, called on President Obama to push forward with his agenda using federal agencies and executive branch power Tuesday, even though Democrats were dealt a blow in the recent midterm elections. Podesta said the American people want the president to move forward with his agenda."
Former President Bill Clinton’s chief of staff John Podesta, now the head of the Center for American Progress, called on President Obama to push forward with his agenda using federal agencies and executive branch power Tuesday, even though Democrats were dealt a blow in the recent midterm elections. Podesta said the American people want the president to move forward with his agenda."
TheDC Analysis: Dear Michael Moore, you make Meghan McCain sound like Plato | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
Ha! Nuff said!
When last I corresponded with you, I pointed out how your understanding of why terrorists have attacked us (and continue to seek to attack us) is on par with your understanding of physical fitness. I also invited you to debate these issues — I enjoy tee ball — but I haven’t yet heard back about that. I’m sure your response is forthcoming."
When last I corresponded with you, I pointed out how your understanding of why terrorists have attacked us (and continue to seek to attack us) is on par with your understanding of physical fitness. I also invited you to debate these issues — I enjoy tee ball — but I haven’t yet heard back about that. I’m sure your response is forthcoming."
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie orders school chiefs’ pay frozen | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
My heart be still! How long I have waited for SOMEONE to target this area as WASTE! This and pensions is where all the money "For the Children" goes....it almost never trickles down to the actual Classroom and students!
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ramped up his war on school-superintendent salaries on Monday, ordering a freeze on all contract renewals or extensions for district chiefs until a review is completed.
He issued new rules earlier this month that would limit superintendent pay, meaning pay cuts after current contracts expire for more than two-thirds of the state’s more than 525 superintendents when the regulations take effect in February."
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ramped up his war on school-superintendent salaries on Monday, ordering a freeze on all contract renewals or extensions for district chiefs until a review is completed.
He issued new rules earlier this month that would limit superintendent pay, meaning pay cuts after current contracts expire for more than two-thirds of the state’s more than 525 superintendents when the regulations take effect in February."
Author of DOJ report targeting NJ Governor Chris Christie has history of using position for political purposes, sources say | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
No-say it isn't so! Someone at the DOJ using "their" position for "political" purposes......I'm shocked! SHOCKED I tell you!......yawn.....
The Daily Caller has learned that the author behind the recent report from the Department of Justice that targeted five former U.S. attorneys for excessive travel expenses has had, according to our sources, a troubled history in the DOJ and attempted in the past to use her position to smear conservatives."
The Daily Caller has learned that the author behind the recent report from the Department of Justice that targeted five former U.S. attorneys for excessive travel expenses has had, according to our sources, a troubled history in the DOJ and attempted in the past to use her position to smear conservatives."
Keith Olbermann, idiot savant | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
I first posted an article about this yesterday....and omitted the fact I think Koppel is a blowviator as well...
The other night on his show “Countdown,” Olbermann responded to a gaseous piece of nonsense written by Ted Koppel. Koppel had held forth in the Washington Post about the death of news, by which he meant the fact-based reports from the golden age of journalism — which, as Jack Shafer noted in Slate, happened to coincide with Koppel’s own career in the mid to late 20th century. Koppel then scolded Fox News and Keith Olbermann for dismantling this great tradition with their partisanship and disregard for facts."
The other night on his show “Countdown,” Olbermann responded to a gaseous piece of nonsense written by Ted Koppel. Koppel had held forth in the Washington Post about the death of news, by which he meant the fact-based reports from the golden age of journalism — which, as Jack Shafer noted in Slate, happened to coincide with Koppel’s own career in the mid to late 20th century. Koppel then scolded Fox News and Keith Olbermann for dismantling this great tradition with their partisanship and disregard for facts."
Obama’s prospects for Russia arms pact fade | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment
WASHINGTON — An agreement between the United States and Russia to slash their nuclear arsenals was in danger of collapse after an influential Republican senator said Tuesday it should not be voted on this year."
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Dick Cheney: History "Beginning to Come Around" on Bush - Political Hotsheet - CBS News
I watched.....Dick was wonderful.....
At groundbreaking ceremony in Dallas for the George W. Bush Presidential Center today, former Vice President Dick Cheney said 'history is beginning to come around' to a more positive view of former President George W. Bush."
At groundbreaking ceremony in Dallas for the George W. Bush Presidential Center today, former Vice President Dick Cheney said 'history is beginning to come around' to a more positive view of former President George W. Bush."
Neil Young warehouse blaze started in hybrid 'LincVolt' car - San Jose Mercury News
I'm sorry....I hate to see anything like this happen to ANYONE....however......there is a weird poetic justice here to Mr. Know It All Environmentalist.
The three-alarm blaze that caused $1.1 million in damage to a warehouse filled with rock legend Neil Young's music equipment and memorabilia appears to have started in a one-of-a-kind hybrid car stored at the site, a fire official said Monday."
The three-alarm blaze that caused $1.1 million in damage to a warehouse filled with rock legend Neil Young's music equipment and memorabilia appears to have started in a one-of-a-kind hybrid car stored at the site, a fire official said Monday."
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