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The Death Panels Become Permanent!

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:07:13 +0000

While the press attention is diverted to talking about the sexual preferences of a NY congressman and the details of the so-called ‘reconciliation bill’ we are not reminded about a key element of the Senate Health-care bill that is certainly of questionable constitutionality!

In section 3403 (starting at page 1,000) of the bill we find the following on pages 1019 and 1020: ‘‘(3) LIMITATION ON CHANGES TO THE BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS.— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—It shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill, resolution, or amendment, pursuant to this subsection or conference report thereon, that fails to satisfy the requirements of subparagraphs (A)(i) and (C) of sub- 4 section (c)(2).

Specifically the bill states that neither the US Senate or the US House of Representatives can change or remove the Independent Medicare Advisory Board (IMAB) which is created to “reduce the per capita rate of growth in Medicare spending.”

This is the panel that Sarah Palin aptly named a ‘death panel’ charged with determining which procedures/medications/treatments are acceptable, based on financial considerations for all people covered by Medicare. And, since many insurance companies use the Medicare rules for their own procedures this will affect the entire population.

Based on this section alone our elected representatives will not be able to amend or change this in any way through future actions. In other words, this bill binds all future legislatures.

This does not pass the basic smell test and should be brought to the attention of the American public!

What else do we need to know?

Governor Arpiao?

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:00:10 +0000

Sheriff Joe says if he’s ever going to run for governor of Arizona, it’s now or never:

“I’m not going to wait until I’m 85 or 80 if I wanted to run for governor,” he says. “I would run for governor for two reasons, because the people want me, and I know I can do the job, that’s not being egotistical.”

The sheriff says he’s raised plenty of money to campaign for governor — possibly millions.

If Arpaio runs for governor, he would face off with Republican candidates Jan Brewer, Dean Martin, and John Munger. Democrat Terry Goddard is also in the running.

Sheriff Joe has a bit of trouble with a Justice Department, but says that’s not going to be a problem, claiming he’s more popular than ever.

Polls tell a different story:

The Behavior Research Center’s poll says 39 percent of the 476 heads of household in Maricopa County who were surveyed this month believe Arpaio is doing an excellent or good job.

That figure stood at 54 percent when the center last did a similar survey on Arpaio in late July 2008.

The latest survey didn’t seek explanations on why some people’s view of the five-term sheriff had changed.

It found 20 percent believe Arpaio was doing a fair job, while 34 percent said he was doing a poor or very poor job. Seven percent were unsure.

Is Sheriff Joe’s no nonsense, tough on crime, anti-illegal immigration background enough to overcome allegations of racism and corruption?

Today’s “Grandfather Shoots Home Invaders” Story Brought to You By Springfield, MO

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:34:32 +0000

Never bring a knife to a gun fight, or don’t break into this guy’s house unless you feel your body is lacking in holes:

A grandfather wants to know why two burglars kicked in his door, holding knives. The 57-year-old man didn’t question grabbing his gun and quickly firing at the masked men. He asked KSPR not to show his identity in case someone wants to retaliate.

In his house on East Calhoun, he says you won’t find him without “Roscoe,” his .357 Magnum.

“‘Roscoe’ came to the rescue,” the man said. Around 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, he was babysitting his two-month-old grandson. He says he heard rustling at his back door.

“As I picked up my firearm, men in all black with ski masks and a knife kicked in the front,” he said. “I put a couple rounds in him.”

The 57-year-old says another man with a mask came in next. “I shot at him too and he stumbled sideways out the front door screaming,” he said.

He says the first burglar, who was hit twice in the chest, ran for the back door but it was locked. “I cleared the bedroom and realized he jumped out the top window,” he said.

The man says during the fight a bullet hit the wall and another nailed the microwave. “I hope I didn’t kill anyone but there is someone walking around with lead in them,” the man said.

I know it says it above, but it bears repeating. This grandpa was at home with his two month old grandson. The guys who busted into the house had knives. What happens to the kid if grandpa gets stuck and dies? Does he get kidnapped? Does he get left alone? Do they burn down the house and kill the kid?

We don’t know because the Framers understood how important private gun ownership is to the safety of the people.

Because of that, grandpa and his grandson are alive, and the bad guys are perforated.

Alan Grayson is a Poor Excuse for a Congressman

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:30:46 +0000

Rep. Alan Grayson is no statesman.

In fact, he’s an extraordinarily poor excuse for a Congressman. Here’s why.

On Friday, Gov. Sarah Palin was in Florida for a Republican fundraiser. In her speech, she said:

“[W]hat can you say about Alan Grayson? Piper is with me tonight, so I won’t say anything about Alan Grayson that can’t be said around children. But thank you, Florida, for allowing candidates in a contested primary to duke it out over ideas and principles and values, all with the same goal, and that is unseating those who have such a disconnect from the people of America. That’s what the goal is here in this race against Alan Grayson. Please fight hard, and do this for the rest of the country. Fight hard, and send a conservative to Washington, DC.”

Is there anything that provocative there? I don’t see it.

Grayson, classless dolt that his is, replied with this:

Grayson said that the Alaskan chillbilly was welcome to return to Central Florida anytime, as long as she brings lots of money with her, and spends it. “I look forward to an honest debate with Governor Palin on the issues, in the unlikely event that she ever learns anything about them,” Grayson added, alluding to Politifact’s “liar, liar, pants on fire” evaluation of much of what Palin has said.

Scientists are studying Sarah Palin’s travel between Alaska and Florida carefully. They hope to learn more about the flight patterns of that elusive migratory species, the wild Alaskan dingbat.

The entire email was filled with insults and liberal lies about the governor, yet he has the gall to say he wants to debate Palin “on the issues.”

Grayson is an embarrassment to the state of Florida, and to the Congress. The good news is it’s likely he won’t be re-elected. He’s only the second Democrat to be elected in that district since 1970. Hopefully the good people of Florida’s 8^th District will send him back home.

Minnesota Gipper Billboard and the “Marxist” Billboard North of Kansas City

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:24:36 +0000

First came the “Miss Me Yet?” bill board in Minnesota. Now, a billboard with the Gipper has appeared. Via Hot Air:

Somehow, I think people will miss this man more than the one featured in the “Miss Me Yet?” billboard that appeared outside the Twin Cities in Minnesota last month. Another anonymous advertisement has appeared on the roadside of a major interstate freeway in the outer-ring suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolis area, on I-94 just outside of Albertville on the way from St. Cloud to Minneapolis. This ad recalls a President that never got his due in Minnesota:

When I went to CPAC, I noticed this billboard, but didn’t have a camera ready. When my wife came to pick me up, she remembered the billboard and snapped this picture of it. I forgot about it until Captain Ed posted his picture today.

Anyway, here it is:

This billboard was between St. Joseph, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri.

Update:

Because I thought I should, I called Waitt Billboard in Omaha to see if I could find out anything about the “Marxist” billboard. I had to call three different people and am currently waiting for a call from Kansas City. I don’t know what, if anything, I’ll find out, but it’s worth the effort.

I’ll update when I know more.

“I managed to get two confirmed kills.” Brit Sniper Speaks (Video)

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:15:07 +0000

The Telegraph is doing a series on British military members in Afghanistan. In this video, they talk with a Brit sniper:

Here’s some of the other videos:

Hear from one of the chefs responsible for keeping the troops well fed, the soldiers returning from battle pumped with adrenaline, the young officer preparing to take his platoon out on patrol for one of the last times before a new regiment takes over, the old hand who has lost comrades and the apprehensive new arrivals.

Hat Tip: Barking Moonbat Early Warning System

Cato Exposes the True Cost of Government Education (Video)

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:52:47 +0000

Hat Tip: Instapundit

An All-American Falls. Peter Graves, Dead at 83

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:03:26 +0000

Actor Peter Graves, star of the TV shows like ‘Mission Impossible’ and ‘Gunsmoke’, as well as the Airplane! movies has died. He was 83.

Graves is survived by his wife of 60-years, which by Hollywood standards is roughly… 420 years. Our prayers go out to his family.

Now, enjoy this.

Weekend Link Love – The Charlie Daniels Band Edition

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:18:01 +0000

Hot Air - Mark Levin: The GOP should move to have Slaughter expelled from the House

Flopping Aces – Attorney General Holder “Forgot” To Bring Up SCOTUS Brief He Filed On Behalf Of al-Qaeda During Confirmation Hearing

Gateway Pundit – It’s Come to This… Junk Scientists Now Claim Global Warming Causes STD’s

Weasel Zippers – In what parallel universe is building homes for Jews in Jerusalem an insult to the USA?!

Riehl World View – Isn’t It Time To Euthanize Reid’s Wife?

Red State – Constitution Be Damned – ObamaCare Vote Next Week

Noisy Room – Obama – The People Have Spoken

Right Wing News – Stupak: Dems Told Me Funding Abortion Is Good, Because Kids Are Costly

Ace of Spades – Stupak: Democratic Leaders Are Saying That If Abortions Aren’t Paid For, There’ll Be More Babies, and the Costs of ObamaCare Will Be Too High

Political Pistachio – 500th Episode of the Political Pistachio Radio Revolution

Doug Ross - RED ALERT: We Are Now Living Under Martial Law — House Democrats Appear Set to Pass Senate Bill Without Voting On It

LibNOT – Death of an American Hero: Lance Cpl. Garrett Gamble, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Infidels are Cool - Canada dealing with influx of Muslim immigrants bringing their “child brides” with them

Holy Coast – Could the 2nd Amendment Return to Orange County?

Gateway Pundit – Change! Muslims Hold ‘Kick Obama’ Rally in Indonesia

Weasel Zippers – Hamas Sermon in Gaza: “Rome Will Be Conquered by Islam and Mohammed Predicted”…

The American Pundit - “Pro-Life” Reid: I’d Totally Support Federal Abortion Funding!

Jonah Goldberg – Brooks is turning out to be like Big Bird to Obama’s Snuffaluffagus!

Hot Air - CNN thoughtfully writes glowing press release for Coffee Party launch tomorrow

American Power – Dan Rather Apologizes for ‘Watermelons’ Comment, Kinda…

Sweetness & Light – Obama Promises SEIU/La Raza Amnesty

The American Pundit – Mexican Military Helicopter Enters US Airspace

Say Anything – Texas Textbook Food Fight Illustrates The Problem With Government Education

Barking Moonbat Early Warning System – Archaeologists uncover headless corpses of 51 Vikings executed by Saxons in Dorset killing field

Outside the Beltway – Dana Carvey Does Barack Obama (Video)

Powerline – The shape of things to come

The Sundries Shack – Tom Hanks’ Unnecessary Slander<

BlackFive – Tom Hanks should stick to making films

NewsBusters – After Months of Ripping on Tea Parties, CNN Extols ‘Coffee Parties’

Fausta’s Blog – Obamacare: the brief roundup

Illegals Aren’t Covered by Health Care Reform, So I “Can’t Support This Bill.” – Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.)

dogwings@inbox.com (All American Blogger) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:15:21 +0000

When you hear about all the Democrats that are not going to vote for ObamaCare, remember, not all of them are against the government take over of healthcare. Some just think it doesn’t go far enough.

Democrats like Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) think that it should cover illegal aliens also:

Gutierrez, a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) in which he serves as chairman of its Immigration Task Force, said the caucus still has concerns over the extent to which the healthcare bill excludes illegal immigrants as well as legal residents from receiving benefits in the healthcare plan.

“They are enough to say I can’t support this bill,” Gutierrez said during an appearance on MSNBC.

Gutierrez and other members of the CHC to express concerns about the immigration provisions in the bill, about which they’ve begun to speak out more forcefully as a vote on healthcare approaches.

The Illinois congressman, who was an early supporter of President Barack Obama’s run for the Oval Office, said that the immigration provisions were very unlike the president, and suggested someone in the White House had urged him to back more stringent provisions on immigration.

Yeah, that someone was his Czar of Common Freaking Sense.

It’s bad enough to loot all the taxpayers for the recipient, but to dole out money to people who aren’t even citizens would be a game changer. This bill wouldn’t be where it is today if it covered illegals.

That doesn’t mean if it passes it won’t somewhere down the road. Once it’s passed, all bets are off. It’s the slippery slope to single payer then.

Think about that as you prep and review your taxes.