The Barbican

The $875 Billion Grab Bag

Abatis — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:09:14 +0000

in 1965, a proffered quarter allowed you to reach through the hole in a big box and take one white paper bag with the words "GRAB BAG" printed in red. A quarter dollar for an obviously forgettable prize was a lot of money in 1965. Today, Nancy Pelosi is insists that we'll be pleased as punch with the health care grab bag Congressional Democrats are offering. For only $875 billion dollars you can open yours see what's in it for you.

How Low Can He Go?

Abatis — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:34:48 +0000

President Obama continues to push his health care legislation despite its unpopularity with...just about everyone other than lefty Congress members. This is evidenced by the continued free fall in Obama's approval ratings.

Bunning’s Near-Perfect Game

Abatis — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:55:35 +0000

This week Jim Bunning took to the floor of the Senate and threw curveballs at Democratic leaders who were intent on continuing their indiscriminate spending. He made it obvious that the Democrats' are prodigals much as a savvy pitcher would expose a rookie's inability to lay off an inside fastball.

Barry’s Search for an Accomplice

Abatis — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:21:01 +0000

The President was going to move forward with his health care plan regardless of principled Republican opposition the expressed disapproval of the majority of Americans. Now Obama says he's willing to embrace some Republican ideas. Is this a blossoming of bipartisanship? I think not.

Precedent Established: Smart Democrats are Waiting for Some Pelosi Payola

Abatis — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:25:34 +0000

If you want to be a hometown hero you need only buck party leaders long enough to be bought-off. But you can’t hold out if you are a definite “nay” vote.