Aaron Gardner's Conservative Punditry

The State of My Understanding of The State of the Union

2011-01-27T11:50:00.000-05:00

I'll confess up front, I didn't watch the entire SotU, and what I did get to see was influenced by the scotch I was drinking. That said, I have kept an eye on twitter and the blogs and I think I have the gist of it. To those asking WTF!?!, I hope to provide you with an adequate summation of the President's SotU speech.

The President plans to inspire hopeful salmon by sending them to space with solar shingles in what has been dubbed: "Project Sputnik - Failure is an acceptable success".

Aaron B. Gardner.

P.S. Yep, I crawled out from under my rock for that. Just read the links, they're worth it.

P.P.S. Since I tagged this with "Sarah Palin", maybe someone would like a book of hers? No pressure, it's just ... well, filthy lucre!!

Olivia Gets Her First Johnny Cash CD

2011-01-22T19:54:00.000-05:00

"The Johnny Cash Children's Album" circa 1975.

Here is Olivia's favorite song from the album, "I got a boy and his name is John"

It wasn't simpler times back then, but people sure found simpler ways to be happy. I hope I can spend plenty of time listening to this album with my family.

Aaron B. Gardner

A few things to round out your day. * Update*

2011-01-14T01:00:00.002-05:00

I am trying something new, I am going to put together a set of links at the end of the day with a few quotes lifted from each. This will be focused on candidates or potential candidates for either the 2012 or 2016 Presidential election.

Tonight, we'll start with ...

Chris Christie

"Muslim Picked For New Jersey Bench"

Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday that one of his seven nominees for Superior Court judgeships would be a lawyer who represented many detainees swept up by the government in the post-9/11 dragnet.

The lawyer, Sohail Mohammed, worked in the aftermath of the attacks to try to foster trust between American Muslims and law enforcement, particularly federal officials. He is a board member of the American Muslim Union. Mr. Christie, a United States attorney, was a regular guest at that group’s annual Ramadan dinner and spoke highly of Mr. Mohammed’s work.

Mr. Mohammed was on former Gov. Jon S. Corzine’s short list of potential judicial appointees, but he was not nominated. He would serve on the court in Passaic County. His appointment requires confirmation by the State Senate.

I did a quick search on Sohail Mohammed, and from what I read, I am not impressed.

*Update* As a friend noted in an email, the real red flag here is Jon Corzine's blessing.*/Update*

Now on to ...

Haley Barbour

"Barbour pushes for Mississippi civil rights museum"

Barbour urged the state's legislature during an annual address to build the $50 million museum in a state that became notorious during the 1950s and 1960s for violent enforcement of racial segregation and opposition to civil and voting rights.

... snip ...

"I urge you to move this museum forward as an appropriate way to do justice to the Civil Rights Movement and to stand as a monument of remembrance and reconciliation," Barbour said in the speech late on Tuesday.

"The civil rights struggle is an important part of our history, and millions of people are interested in learning more about it. People from around the world would flock to see the museum and learn about the movement," he said.

Some analysts said Barbour's advocacy, driven by a desire to remake the state's image, was also in part an attempt to deflect criticism over his December remarks on civil rights and his apparent defense of the white Citizens Councils, which also opposed civil rights.

As I said on twitter, "Irrespective of any potential presidential run, I think Haley Barbour is doing the right thing here." I am sure I will be in the minority in not charging Gov. Barbour with hypocrisy, but then ... Robert Bird.

Next? Well how about ...

Herman Cain

"Herman Cain announces presidential exploratory committee"

Everybody knows he was the head of Godfathers Pizza, and rescued it from the brink of failure. Do you think he fell off the turnip truck one day after dropping out of high school and was hired as a CEO?

In 1977, at age 29 he had a MS in Computer Science. He joined Pillsbury, and within 5 years became VP of Corporate Systems and Services. He quit that post after 2 years, and joined Pillsbury’s Burger King division, learning from the ground up as a burger flipper. Nine months later, he was in charge of 400 stores in Pennsylvania, BK’s worst performing region. in three years, it was the company’s best.

THAT is when Pillsbury sent him to the rescue of their failing Godfathers Pizza chain in 1986. In fourteen months it was profitable and in another year he led his executive team to a buyout of Godfathers from Pillsbury. It gets better but I’ll stop there. You get an idea of the kind of man we are talking about.

So I am curious. In terms of leadership, problem-solving, just plain old hard work, how does that resume stack up against Barack Obama’s life of privilege, pot smoking, crooked real estate deals, multiple auto-biographies, guest lecturing at the University of Chicago, and “community organizing”?

That one was written by a good friend of mine at RedState, make sure to watch the video at the end, very inspirational. Cain is certainly intriguing as a candidate, but whether he can get the movement to coalesce around him is yet to be seen.

That's all I have for now, I hope you enjoy, and if you do, I will try to make this a habit.

Aaron B. Gardner

P.S. I can't believe we are talking about this already. The last few years have zipped by, I assume the next few will as well. Hope you are all strapped in.

Two Minutes Hate Ok, it's FOUR minutes, double your pleasure, err, hate.

2011-01-13T11:12:00.000-05:00

Via Gateway Pundit

Palin Death Wish Tweets Re Tucson Shooting from Legal Insurrection on Vimeo.

The sad/maddening thing? This behavior is, for the most part, the norm. On any given day you can peruse twitter, facebook, the left wing blogosphere, and various other news sources and find statements like these. They are not always this blatant, but it is there none the less.

The greatest disinfectant is still sunlight, I hope, in my own small way, that I have drawn back the curtains to let the light in.

Aaron B. Gardner

Heh, Kittens

2011-01-11T11:08:00.000-05:00

I got this in an email today, I figured I would share. ;)

A pretty little girl named Suzy was standing on the sidewalk in front of her home. Next to her was a basket containing a number of tiny creatures; in her hand was a sign announcing FREE KITTENS.

Suddenly a line of big black cars pulled up beside her. Out of the lead car stepped a tall, grinning man.

"Hi there little girl, I'm President Obama. What do you have in the basket?" he asked.

"Kittens," little Suzy said.

"How old are they?" asked Obama.

Suzy replied, "They're so young, their eyes aren't even open yet."

"And what kind of kittens are they?"

"Democrats," answered Suzy with a smile.

Obama was delighted. As soon as he returned to his car, he called his PR chief and told him about the little girl and the kittens.

Recognizing the perfect photo op, the two men agreed that the president should return the next day; and in front of the assembled media, have the girl talk about her discerning kittens.

So the next day, Suzy was again standing on the sidewalk with her basket of "FREE KITTENS," when another motorcade pulled up, this time followed by vans from ABC, NBC, CBS and CNN.

Cameras and audio equipment were quickly set up, then Obama got out of his limo and walked over to little Suzy.

"Hello, again," he said, "I'd love it if you would tell all my friends out there what kind of kittens you're giving away."

"Yes sir," Suzy said. "They're Republicans."

Taken by surprise, the president stammered, "But... but... yesterday, you told me they were DEMOCRATS"

Little Suzy smiled and said, "I know. But today, they have their eyes open."

Aaron B. Gardner

Tax Cheat Expresses Need For More Morality In Congress

2010-12-15T13:15:00.000-05:00

Maybe we should create a new Morality Committee and install Rep. Rangel as the chair.

The total lack of shame here would be stunning, but then, he *is* a democrat.

Aaron B. Gardner

A Cure for HIV?

2010-12-14T15:34:00.000-05:00

That's what some Germans are saying and have been thinking since 09:

... during the process of immune reconstitution, we found evidence for the replacement of long-lived host tissue cells with donor-derived cells indicating that the size of the viral reservoir has been reduced over time. In conclusion, our results strongly suggest that cure of HIV has been achieved in this patient.

Did you get that? No? Ok, here is a breakdown.

In 07 a German doctor and his team were working with an HIV patient who was also suffering from acute myeloid leukemia. The doctor decided to not only go after the leukemia but also the HIV. The way they did this was with a stem cell transplant, two actually but I am getting ahead of myself.

To try and cure the patient, this team of doctors went and found a specific type of stem cell. The type they were looking for comes about when both parents of the stem cell donor have a genetic defect called CCR5 delta-32 deletion. The defect, when found in both parents, results in the absence of the CCR5 receptors. This makes one highly resistant to HIV.

So now they have the proper stem cells, what's next?

Nuke the immune system then drop in the stem cells. That brings us to the quote above.

What happened next is that the new stem cells, minus the CCR5 receptors, start replacing the old HIV infected cells. At this point the patient is off his HIV meds and not showing signs of HIV.

His leukemia did come back and the docs did another stem cell transplant. Since then, clear sailing. No leukemia and no HIV.

Simply amazing. I thank God for the genius he has left imprinted on his creation.

Aaron B. Gardner

P.S. Adult Stem Cells, not embryonic. Them's the breaks lefties. You laid your wager on death being the path to life. You were wrong.

Individual Mandate Gets Struck Down

2010-12-13T14:41:00.000-05:00

Judge Hudson has made his ruling, and the individual mandate didn't pass muster. This isn't the end of Obamacare, but it could be the beginning of the end. For a full rundown of the decision, the good and the bad that may arise from this imperfect ruling, I suggest reading this article on RedState.

I would be remiss if I didn't include a quote from the opinion. This one seems to sum up the tone and end result rather well.

Despite the laudable intentions of Congress in enacting a comprehensive and transformative health care regime, the legislative process must still operate within constitutional bounds. Salutatory goals and creative drafting have never been sufficient to offset an absence of enumerated powers.

Aaron B. Gardner

“We have many things for which to be thankful. None is more important than our liberty.” Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-25T10:55:00.001-05:00

h/t Jim Hoft

In a minute and a half Reagan managed to instill hope by acknowledging the blessings we've been given and recognizing Him he gave us those blessings.

By comparison, Obama took just over four minutes to say the same things he says everyday with nary a mention of where our blessing come from or who exactly we should be thankful too. Essentially, President Obama just politicized Thanksgiving.

This Thanksgiving, I am thankful that God gave us the wisdom to limit our Government.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Aaron B. Gardner

For a Good Time, Call 1-866-GROPE-MESNL Destroys the TSA

2010-11-22T12:31:00.000-05:00

"What are you waiting for, I want to check under your testicles."

Aaron B. Gardner

30 Years Ago Today a Sea of Blue Washed Over America. Remembering Reagan

2010-11-09T10:09:00.002-05:00

Character, class, humility.

We miss you Ronnie.

Aaron B. Gardner

P.S.

I know I am off by a day or so, I blame Daylight Savings Time.

Hayek v. Keynes II Dead economists discuss our dead economy. #rsrh

2010-11-04T12:04:00.003-04:00

h/t NRO

The team that brought us the rapping economists in "Fear the Boom and Bust" are back with another installment, kinda. The new video is a sneak peek of the soon to be released sequel.

Here is the first video, which we all know and love.

I hope these guys keep up the effort and add more content to their site.

Aaron B. Gardner

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Demplosion! via @iOTW #BeTheWave #rsrh UPDATED Further UPDATE

2010-11-01T15:29:00.004-04:00

H/t iOTW

Be the wave!

*UPDATE*

Via email from a friend ...

**Further UPDATE**

It was pointed out, by @Alexashrugged, that I should also link to the #BeTheWave twitter twibbon. She's right. So there you go.

Aaron B. Gardner

The quick and dirty on the new Monmouth #DESen Poll

2010-10-29T11:04:00.002-04:00

Christine O'Donnell has cut Chris Coons' lead by 9 according to Monmouth's newly released

poll...

In the past two weeks, Republican Christine O’Donnell has narrowed Democrat Chris Coons’ lead in Delaware’s U.S. Senate race from 19 points to 10 points. The latest Monmouth University Poll finds Coons has the support of 51% of likely voters to 41% for O’Donnell. Two weeks ago, this race stood at 57% to 38%.

Christine O'Donnell is winning indies...

O’Donnell has also made gains among independent voters, now leading Coons 47% to 42% among this voting bloc. Two weeks ago, she trailed in the independent vote by 51% to 41%.

Her messaging is working...

O’Donnell has seen some improvement in voters’ opinion of her personally, while Coons’ rating has dropped. O’Donnell is now viewed favorably by 34% of the electorate and unfavorably by 51%. Two weeks ago, this stood at 31% favorable to 58% unfavorable. Coons has a 45% favorable to 39% unfavorable rating, compared to a 50% favorable to 33% unfavorable rating two weeks ago.

Christine O'Donnell has taken a lead in Sussex and Kent counties while simultainiously cutting Coons' lead in New Castle county...

O’Donnell has actually pulled into a 49% to 43% lead in the southern part of the state (i.e. Kent and Sussex counties). Two weeks ago, this region of the state was divided at 47% for O’Donnell and 46% for Coons. The Democrat continues to hold a sizable advantage in New Castle County, but the current 56% to 36% margin is down from the 63% to 33% edge he held earlier this month.

Voter make up...

43%D/37%R/20%Other

This isn't over. Be the wave.

Aaron B. Gardner

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60 House seats and 8 Senate seats, so says @krautammer http://bit.ly/9BJXWf #rsrh

2010-10-29T01:59:00.001-04:00

Krauthammer destroys Obama and Gibbs in his summary of campaign 2010. He also lays out his prediction - 60 in the House, 8 in the Senate. For myself, I predict - 70/9 with a 50/50 chance of hitting 10.

What do you think?

Amplify’d from www.nationalreview.com

Obama, to his credit, did not get elected to do midnight basketball or school uniforms. No Bill Clinton, he. Obama thinks large. He wants to be a consequential president on the order of Ronald Reagan. His forthright attempt to undo the Reagan revolution with a new burst of expansive liberal governance is the theme animating this entire election.

Democratic apologists would prefer to pretend otherwise — that it’s all about the economy and the electorate’s anger over its parlous condition. Nice try. The most recent CBS/New York Times poll shows that only one in twelve Americans blames the economy on Obama, and seven in ten think the downturn is temporary. And yet, the Democratic party is falling apart. Democrats are four points behind among women, a constituency Democrats had owned for decades; a staggering 20 points behind among independents (a 28-point swing since 2008); and 20 points behind among college graduates, giving lie to the ubiquitous liberal conceit that the Republican surge is the revenge of lumpen know-nothings.

On November 2, a punishing there will surely be. But not quite the kind Obama is encouraging.

My prediction: The Dems lose 60 House seats, eight in the Senate. Rangers in seven.
Read more at www.nationalreview.com

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Jeep fans will like this post. Open Thread

2010-10-28T12:38:00.000-04:00

h/t POWIP

Aaron B. Gardner

Taking down the Widener Law version of the 1st Amendment. #DESen @ChristineOD

2010-10-21T15:35:00.002-04:00

The below I got in email from a friend. It's a pretty definitive smackdown of Erin Daly, the Law Professor from Widener who thought it smart to trash Delaware Republican Senate Candidate Christine O'Donnell on the 1st Amendment and "Separation of Church and State".

Enjoy!

OPEN LETTER TO ERIN DALY

Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Faculty Research and Development

Widener Law

Christine was absolutely right about "Separation of Church and State" not being in the First Amendment or the Constitution. As I am sure you know, but may not admit, the phrase "Separation of Church and State" comes from a letter from President Jefferson to a private group. It did not appear in Supreme Court decisional law until Reynolds v. United States, 98 U.S. 145, 164 (1878), a hundred years after the Revolution.

"Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between a man and his God; that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship; that the legislative powers of the government reach actions only, and not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should “make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”—Thomas Jefferson, letter to the Danbury, Connecticut, Baptists.

The First Amendment was ratified in 1791, a dozen years before the Supreme Court’s 1803 decision in Marbury v. Madison. At the time of ratification, it was axiomatic that the Constitution did not give either the Supreme Court or the president any power to make laws. Therefore, the phrase should be understood to mean “the federal government” shall make no law restricting the free exercise of religion.

It effectively denies to the whole federal government the power to regulate religion or religious thought. Religious freedom came from God, according to Thomas Jefferson, not from the government; therefore, the government had no power to diminish or curtail in any way its free expression.

Joseph Story, whose Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States is still considered the standard treatise on the subject, wrote:

"In some of the states, episcopalians constituted the predominant sect; in others, presbyterians; in others, congregationalists; in others, quakers; and in others again, there was a close numerical rivalry among contending sects. It was impossible, that there should not arise perpetual strife, and perpetual jealousy on the subject of ecclesiastical ascendancy, if the national government were left free to create a religious establishment….Thus, the whole power over the subject of religion is left to the state governments…and the Catholic and the Protestant, the Calvinist and the Arminian, [sic] the Jew and the Infidel, may sit down at the common table of the national counsels, without any inquisition into their faith, or mode of worship” (Spelling as in the original).

That is the key to understanding the First Amendment establishment clause. Imagine the backlash if the United States government had tried to impose the Anglican religion, established in Virginia, on all the colonies—the Quakers in Pennsylvania, the Congregationalists in New England, and the Baptists and Catholics wherever they may be found. The Anglicans were obliged by law to attend church; taxpayer dollars supported the mission of the Church.

Anyone who denies the establishment clause prohibited only the federal government from establishing a national religion is being deliberately obtuse--or disinguinous. They don’t want to understand, they want to promote a political agenda. At the time the Constitution was signed, every state had some sort of state support for religion--from outright taxpayer support to legal prohibitions against anyone but protestants holding public office. Some did not cease state support for religion until the American Civil War.

Glenn Neal is a retired lawyer and the author of The Second American Revolution: One Way or the Other, Flyover Country Press, LLC (2010).

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Aaron B. Gardner

On NPR and Juan Williams. Holding to it's principles, NPR fires Juan for speaking the truth.

2010-10-21T15:15:00.000-04:00

In case you haven't heard yet, Juan Williams was fired by the taxpayer subsidized NPR (National Public Radio). He was fired for saying that he too has anxiety when he sees people in Muslim garb on a plane with him. He was fired for telling the truth, as Erick Erickson noted in the linked post.

Juan's anxiety is a completely normal human response to a traumatic event perpetrated by people citing their Muslim faith as reason and justification for the same. Juan was speaking from his own experience, with empathy for others who have also suffered losses due to Islamic Terrorism.

Despite these natural human inclinations, Juan went on to explain that we shouldn't lump everyone together. To a degree I think Juan is correct. We shouldn't let stereotypes cloud our judgments, nor should we allow a PC culture to do the same.

Even with these qualifications on his overall statements, NPR decided to fire him. He simply wasn't toeing the line for the NPR mission. This is a good point that I will briefly address after the full O'Reilly segment.

"Political Correctness can lead to some kind of paralysis where you don't address reality"

Juan nailed it right out of the gate. Although, I doubt he knew he was signing his own pink slip with this statement.

You see, NPR's mission is in direct opposition to "address[ing] reality". NPR's mission is to distort reality and make lie truth. NPR is nothing but a taxpayer subsidized propaganda machine for the bureaucracy.

When we take back the House, NPR's funding should be first in line for getting the proverbial axe.

Video via The Right Scoop h/t iOwntheworld.

Aaron B. Gardner

1, 2, 3, Currahee

2010-10-18T21:29:00.001-04:00

About a year ago my father died and over this past year, not a day has gone by that I didn't think of him. Sometimes those thoughts would bring pain, other times joy. Today I was checking out the blogs looking for something interesting to read/watch when I found a post on iOwntherworld. The title was Currahee, and I immediately smiled.

Before even watching the video in the post, I was already thinking of my father proudly. For those who don't know, not that you would, my father was in the 101st Airborne in Vietnam. More specifically, he was an artilleryman on FSP Ripcord in 1970. It is an honor to have had a father that fought with "The Stand Alone Battalion", 2nd Battalion (Currahees), 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile).

I also think that my father would be happy and honored to know that the Curahees are still amazing soldiers who defy all the odds.

Get your tissues ready...

1, 2, 3 Currahee!!

A Smart Band with SmartphonesGiving Techno a New Meaning

2010-10-17T18:06:00.000-04:00

h/t to Instupundit

Having had their instruments "stolen", Atomic Tom decided to put on an impromptu concert with their iPhones.

I have been to far worse concerts.

Consider this an open thread.

Aaron B. Gardner

Imagine a JumpSaturday Open Thread

2010-10-16T13:37:00.000-04:00

This is a mashup of Imagine by John Lennon and Jump by Van Halen. As odd as that may sound, it's actually pretty dang brilliant.

Enjoy...

Aaron B. Gardner

New Background on the Site.

2010-10-15T21:59:00.001-04:00

I know it is probably such a subtle change that my 3 readers didn't even notice, but I changed the background just now.

It used to be a stock woodsy photo all blurred up. I didn't like it but it was a close in stock match for a Vermont feel when I first revamped this blog.

I decided to change it, and start blogging here again, earlier this week when I took this picture just down the road from where I live.

Living here certainly has it's benefits. I get to see some of God's great handiwork every day.

I am truly blessed.

Aaron B. Gardner

Still, another new ad from @ChristineOD #DESen

2010-10-15T21:39:00.001-04:00

In this ad Christine O'Donnell, Republican candidate for Delaware Senate, has a Wilmington City Councilman talk about Chris "The Bearded Marxist" Coons tax policy.

Go Christine!

Aaron B. Gardner

See this Amp at http://bit.ly/bQcxgL

Delaware's Problem Isn't Christine O'Donnell.If I lived in Delaware I would be looking for Tom Ross' replacement.

2010-10-15T16:57:00.001-04:00

I know that it's become popular to get all down in the dumps about the Delaware Senate race. I know that it's all a "done deal" and no amount of campaigning or prodding can change the outcome. The die has been cast.

Alea iacta est.

These words were made famous when Julius Caesar spoke them as he led his army across the Rubicon. Caesar was now in direct defiance and civil war and past the point of no return.

O'Donnell won her primary despite the best efforts of the Delaware GOP and Castle. This race was a contentious one and it has been, more than any other, like a civil war between the moderate and conservative factions of the party.

Since her win she has largely been on her own, still fighting the smears on the left and the potshots from the right. She has had to do all the post primary work, like reuniting the party, without the assistance of the State party. Despite this she has launched what I think is a good ad campaign combined with mailings. She also beat Coons in back to back debates in a matter of 24 hours.

At this point, two weeks out from election day and 2 debates left, a new Rasmussen poll shows Coons at 51% and O'Donnell at 40%.

Now ask yourself this.

If the Delaware GOP had held just one event for O'Donnell since the primary, could this race be closer?

If the Delaware GOP had posted a full throated endorsement of O'Donnell, might that have caused this race to tighten?

If the Delaware GOP had used it's social media platforms, like Facebook and twitter, to support O'Donnell, would that have helped move this race to a toss up?

Unfortunately, we will never know what could, might, or would have happened because the Delaware GOP did nothing to support O'Donnell and Mike Castle refused to endorse. I haven't scene a new FEC filing for either O'Donnell or the Delaware GOP, but I suspect there would be little proof of support in it even if I had. In all, the Delaware GOP has been an epic fail. First in propping up Castle, now in not supporting O'Donnell.

As Red State's Patron Saint of Lost Causes, it would cause me great pleasure to see the Delaware GOP, and more specifically Tom Ross, get double burned by O'Donnell managing a win on her own. Alas, I won't claim that Christine O'Donnell is poised to march on Rome, though it's not totally outside the realm of possibility for her to win. I am just here to say the die has been cast.

Alea iacta est.

The people of Delaware, moderates and conservatives alike, have been shown who is willing to fight for them to be represented in the US Senate. Clearly it isn't the Delaware GOP as it currently exists, and for that, Tom Ross should be ashamed.

Tom Ross said, after the primary was over, that “The Delaware Republican Party plans on doing what it does every election year - working hard for our candidates". If this is what can be expected every election year, then we are in dire straights in Delaware.

So despite her trailing in the polls, I tip my hat to Christine O'Donnell for crossing the Rubicon. Maybe this can spark a reform of the Delaware GOP that appears to be badly needed.

Aaron B. Gardner

P.S. Go Christine!

Crossposted on RedState.com

Peter Shumlin (D) Drops in on Brian Dubie's Campaign HQ. #VTGov #RGA

2010-10-15T13:41:00.002-04:00

I bet Shumlin thought it would be really clever to bring T.V. cameras down to Dubie campaign HQ 45 minutes prior to a debate. I also bet he didn't expect to be engaged in a losing debate with one of the campaign workers.

Oops. Thanks for the donuts though, in fact, that inspired the VT GOP to ask for 12 dollar donations to honor the dozen donut debate.

Well played Peter, well played.

Aaron B. Gardner

P.S. Dubie for Vermont.

P.P.S. Phil Scott too.

P.P.P.S Did I mention Len Britton for Senate?

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Aaron Gardner's Conservative Punditry

The State of My Understanding of The State of the Union

Olivia Gets Her First Johnny Cash CD

A few things to round out your day. * Update*

Chris Christie

Haley Barbour

Herman Cain

Two Minutes Hate Ok, it's FOUR minutes, double your pleasure, err, hate.

Heh, Kittens

Tax Cheat Expresses Need For More Morality In Congress

A Cure for HIV?

Individual Mandate Gets Struck Down

“We have many things for which to be thankful. None is more important than our liberty.” Happy Thanksgiving

For a Good Time, Call 1-866-GROPE-MESNL Destroys the TSA

30 Years Ago Today a Sea of Blue Washed Over America. Remembering Reagan

Hayek v. Keynes II Dead economists discuss our dead economy. #rsrh

Demplosion! via @iOTW #BeTheWave #rsrh *UPDATED* ** Further UPDATE**

The quick and dirty on the new Monmouth #DESen Poll

60 House seats and 8 Senate seats, so says @krautammer http://bit.ly/9BJXWf #rsrh

Jeep fans will like this post. Open Thread

Taking down the Widener Law version of the 1st Amendment. #DESen @ChristineOD

On NPR and Juan Williams. Holding to it's principles, NPR fires Juan for speaking the truth.

1, 2, 3, Currahee

A Smart Band with SmartphonesGiving Techno a New Meaning

Imagine a JumpSaturday Open Thread

New Background on the Site.

Still, another new ad from @ChristineOD #DESen

Delaware's Problem Isn't Christine O'Donnell.If I lived in Delaware I would be looking for Tom Ross' replacement.

Peter Shumlin (D) Drops in on Brian Dubie's Campaign HQ. #VTGov #RGA

Demplosion! via @iOTW #BeTheWave #rsrh UPDATED Further UPDATE