Archive for the 'Government' Category
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
California has been on the brink of disaster for the last couple of years, and this story highlights one of the reasons why: How do you think conservative talk radio has affected the Legislature’s work? The Republicans were essentially threatened and terrorized against voting for revenue. Now [some] are facing recalls. They operate under a [...]
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
This is the best explanation of what Janet Napolitano does that I’ve been able to find.
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
The Obama Administration, with the President out front and talking into every microphone he can find, is pushing two of the worst pieces of legislation ever conceived. I would have said “written,” but neither bill has been written yet; only promoted in the vaguest ways possible. Climate Change Bill: Obama worships at the feet of [...]
By: Nick | Category Bad Ideas, Environmental Wackos, Government, Health Stuff, Politics | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Click for source Well, for the second time in recent memory the Democrats are trying to foist government-run healthcare on the American public. When the Clintons tried, it died a horrible death in the press and in the Congress due to its prohibitive costs and attempts to ration healthcare to control costs. Now, the Obama [...]
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Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Looks like all of that experience being a “community organizer” is finally being put to use: A leading bankruptcy attorney representing hedge funds and money managers told ABC News Saturday that Steve Rattner, the leader of the Obama administration’s Auto Industry Task Force, threatened one of the firms, an investment bank, that if it continued [...]
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009
If the politicians in Washington, DC, both Democrat and Republican, take nothing else from the nationwide Tax-Day Tea Party protests, they need to understand this: THE ANGER IS REAL. Contrary to what the MSM would have you believe, Republicans were not the only people who attended these protests yesterday. While I’m sure that Conservatives were [...]
By: Nick | Category Government, Politics, taxes | 9 Comments »
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
Prior to his coronation election, Conservatives were worried about Obamaa’s lack of experience with Foreign Policy matters, and the President’s actions recently are a perfect illustration of why they were worried: North Korea broke U.N. rules once more by testing a rocket that could be used for a long range missile. “This provocation underscores the [...]
By: Nick | Category Government, Military, Politics, World Opinion | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
In a move that only someone with a deep-seated hatred of the men and women who risk their lives to protect our rights could dream up, Obama wants to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of wounded veterans with service-related injuries. The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization says he is [...]
By: Nick | Category Bad Ideas, Government, Health Stuff, Military, Politics | 5 Comments »
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Now that the Washington DC Democrats are pimping all the tax increases they can, the local Texas Democrats are following suit: State Rep. Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas) is proposing a seven cent per bag tax on those cheap plastic bags favored by grocery stores, pharmacies, and big box retailers. “This will incentivize people to move away [...]
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Friday, February 27th, 2009
Many liberals, including the one who occupies the White House currently, believe in a socialist/communist society where everyone shares everything, regardless of whether or not they help to earn it. This post by Mike Thomas is typical: So I want to make a standing offer right now for any rich people who are unhappy about [...]
By: Nick | Category Culture War, Government, Politics | 5 Comments »
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
President Obama continued his use of smoke and mirrors today by declaring that he will cut the deficit in half by the end of his first term. President Barack Obama has vowed to cut the country’s budget deficit in half by the end of his first term. Obama laid out the guiding principle of his [...]
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