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Pelosi shows her elitist side

Editor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:38:46 +0000

Do you want evidence of Nancy Pelosi’s crazy, progressive, elitist thought process? Here’s what she had to say during a speech to the National Association of Counties about the current health care bill the Democrats are trying to ram through Congress: “You’ve heard about the controversies, the process about the bill…but I don’t know if you’ve [...]

MA-05: Meet Sam Meas

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:22:10 +0000

The election drama in Massachusetts climaxed with Republican Scott Brown’s victory to fill the late Sen. Ted Kennedy’s seat, a first time in a long time since a Republican represented the Bay State in the Senate. Although Sen. Brown shares an exciting “dark horse” story against his opponent Martha Coakley, there’s an even more intriguing [...]

Massa points finger at Democrat leaders

Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:10:31 +0000

Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) has a theory: his own party’s leaders are behind the ethics investigation to force his resignation. According to the embattled congressman, House leaders and the White House weren’t too happy about his nay votes on health care and cap and trade, and have figured that getting rid of him would be [...]

Democrat scandals galore!

Editor — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:24:39 +0000

Edwards, caught in the act of an extramarital affair and asking his aide to be public daddy to his daughter out of wedlock. Gore, recipient of the Nobel Peace prize for his work to bring awareness of man-made global warming, but after hackers exposed conspiring climate scientists we now know Gore was full of it. Paterson, allegations [...]

White House to oppose DOJ decision in KSM trial

Editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:36:05 +0000

The White House is close to making it official that putting Khalid Sheik Mohammed on trial in NYC isn’t such a good idea and that he should stand before a military tribunal. Opposition has come from both the left and the right and from major political figures inside and outside of New York. This will [...]

Moderate Democrats could abort ObamaCare

Editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:54:10 +0000

The current ObamaCare proposal does not satisfy some Democrats because of the abortion issue, and these members of Congress have publicly declared their opposition to the bill. Again, it is Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) leading the charge: “Yes. We’re prepared to take responsibility,” Stupak said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” when asked if he and his [...]

Al Gore to receive honorary degree from University of Tennessee

Editor — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:52:55 +0000

Dear UT, Do you offer an honorary degree in bulls**t? Because ever since leaving politics that’s what Al Gore has been spewing all around the world with his global warming doomsday prophecy. Heck, even Apple shareholders want him off the board. Some even want his Nobel Peace prize stripped. But I suppose being the fine academic institution [...]

Rep. Kingston’s midnight in the garden of good and evil

Editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:24:49 +0000

Georgia Congressman Jack Kingston (R) was among the few Republicans in attendance during President Obama’s visit to Savannah on Tuesday to talk about jobs and energy. The other prominent Republican was Gov. Sonny Perdue who isn’t running for re-election. Some would question the wisdom of Rep. Kingston’s decision to be seen side by side with [...]

RIP, Jon Swift

Editor — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:15:45 +0000

Such tragic news about blogger Jon Swift, online persona of Al Weisel, who passed away at the young age of 46. I had not the chance to meet him or correspond with him much, but I’ll always fondly remember him — and his blog — because his was the first to add my blog to [...]

Rangel on thin ice

Editor — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:25:11 +0000

After being found in violation by the House ethics panel, Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) may soon (as in Wednesday) lose his chairmanship of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. Not only are the Republicans pressuring speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to strip Rangel of the position, but many Democrats — especially those facing re-election this year [...]

The end of Paterson’s political career

Editor — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:25:16 +0000

The news just keeps getting worse for New York Gov. David Paterson… Not only has a scandal involving his aide cost him his re-election, but now as more details emerge Paterson may be facing criminal charges: Mr. Paterson instructed his press secretary, Marissa Shorenstein, to ask the woman to publicly describe the episode as nonviolent, according [...]

The clustering Arkansas senate race

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:01:24 +0000

Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) — already trailing against possible Republican challengers — will now have to face one of her own. Lt. Gov. Bill Halter has decided to enter the Democrat primary race against Lincoln: Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter unexpectedly announced Monday that he would challenge Sen. Blanche Lincoln in the Democratic primary this year. “Washington [...]

No bouce for Reid after Obama’s visit

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:28:36 +0000

Our president, the Great Campaigner, is losing his magic touch. Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), hoping to gain some traction in his re-election bid by inviting President Obama to his state for a joint appearance, remains unmoved in the latest polls: But as Reid faces an uphill path to win re-election to a fifth Senate term, Obama’s [...]

FairTax to lose a strong voice in Congress

Editor — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:11:05 +0000

Rep. John Linder (R-GA) is retiring after 18 years of serving his constituents. A notable fiscal conservative, he’s known as a major proponent of the FairTax and have co-authored a couple of books on the subject. It’s a shame that the FairTax proposal hasn’t gained much traction in Congress and that no significant tax reform [...]

New iPhone game benefits SEALs and families

Editor — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:53:21 +0000

We’ve all heard about the heroic and brave men of the Navy SEALs. A lot of times we don’t hear about their battles, but that only means they’ve done their job right. One of the recent SEAL victories that got plenty of coverage was the rescue of kidnapped American, Capt. Richard Phillips, from Somali pirates [...]