If you remember Gruber got into trouble for telling the truth about Obamacare. That they had to lie about it to get it voted for and that the American people were stupid. Think about this. Who voted for it? All the Democrats in the Senate and Congress and none, not even one Republican voted for it! I guess the only stupid ones Gruber was talking about were those Democrats in the Congress and Senate. That makes sense to me.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Monday, December 29, 2014
Rep. Michael Grimm to resign after admitting to tax evasion
Rep. Michael Grimm to resign after admitting to tax evasion | Fox News
I don't get it. Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner, Senator Tom Daschle, Congressman Charles Rangel and Senator Claire McCaskill to name a few didn't have to resign when they cheated on their taxes so why does Grimm? Oh wait, all those people are Democrats and Grimm is a Republican. That's right, only Democrat tax cheats can get away with it. The rest of us have to obey the law.
I don't get it. Secretary of the Treasury Tim Geithner, Senator Tom Daschle, Congressman Charles Rangel and Senator Claire McCaskill to name a few didn't have to resign when they cheated on their taxes so why does Grimm? Oh wait, all those people are Democrats and Grimm is a Republican. That's right, only Democrat tax cheats can get away with it. The rest of us have to obey the law.
» Never Take Gun Advice From a Liberal » Commentary -- GOPUSA
» Never Take Gun Advice From a Liberal » Commentary -- GOPUSAWhat part of "Hey, Kids! Steal your parents' guns and bring them to school!" sounds like a bad idea?The most dangerous thing about liberals is they don't know they're stupid.
If you answered, "All of it," you may be a conservative.
A San Francisco production company, Sleeper 13 Productions, created what they call a "Public Service Announcement" video in which a young boy sneaks into his parents' bedroom, steals a handgun out of a dresser drawer and hides it in his backpack.
He then carries the gun onto the school bus and into a classroom. After class, he shocks the teacher at her desk by taking the gun out of his backpack and slamming it onto her desk.
"Can you take this away? I don't feel safe with a gun in my house," the boy pouts.
The "public service" ad then wraps with the tag line, "Our children deserve a safe world. Stop gun violence now."
The company's president and this ad's producer, Rejina Sincic, has replied to outraged viewers on Twitter that she's "entertained" by their comments. ...
Christianity Poll Results for Democrats
Christianity Poll Results for Democrats
89% think Jesus would disapprove of Christianity. Odd question, odder results. Interesting comments.
89% think Jesus would disapprove of Christianity. Odd question, odder results. Interesting comments.
Obama: America 'less racially divided' since 2009
Obama: America 'less racially divided' since 2009 | Fox News
He's isolated, disconnected and doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. Just saying it don't make it so.
He's isolated, disconnected and doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. Just saying it don't make it so.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
After NYC Deaths, a Surge of Support for Police
After NYC Deaths, a Surge of Support for Police - ABC News
No need to worry, out leaders will follow us... eventually.
No need to worry, out leaders will follow us... eventually.
Kate Smith introduces God Bless America
GOD BLESS AMERICA ! ! Frank Sinatra considered Kate Smith the best singer of her time, and said that when he and a million other guys first heard her sing "God Bless America" on the radio, they all pretended to have dust in their eyes as they wiped away a tear or two. Here are the facts... The link at the bottom will take you to a video showing the very first public singing of "GOD BLESS AMERICA". But before you watch it, you should also know the story behind the first public showing of the song. The time was 1940. America was still in a terrible economic depression. Hitler was taking over Europe and Americans were afraid we'd have to go to war. It was a time of hardship and worry for most Americans. This was the era just before TV, when radio shows were HUGE, and American families sat around their radios in the evenings, listening to their favorite entertainers, and no entertainer of that era was bigger than Kate Smith. Kate was also large; plus size, as we now say, and the popular phrase still used today is in deference to her, "It ain't over till the fat lady sings". Kate Smith might not have made it big in the age of TV, but with her voice coming over the radio, she was the biggest star of her time. Kate was also patriotic. It hurt her to see Americans so depressed and afraid of what the next day would bring . She had hope for America , and faith in her fellow Americans. She wanted to do something to cheer them up, so she went to the famous American song-writer, Irving Berlin (who also wrote "White Christmas") and asked him to write a song that would make Americans feel good again about their country. When she described what she was looking for, he said he had just the song for her. He went to his files and found a song that he had written, but never published, 22 years before - way back in 1917. He gave it to her and she worked on it with her studio orchestra. She and Irving Berlin were not sure how the song would be received by the public, but both agreed they would not take any profits from God Bless America . Any profits would go to the Boy Scouts of America. Over the years, the Boy Scouts have received millions of dollars in royalties from this song. This video starts out with Kate Smith coming into the radio studio with the orchestra and an audience. She introduces the new song for the very first time, and starts singing. After the first couple verses, with her voice in the background still singing, scenes are shown from the 1940 movie, "You're In The Army Now." At the 4:20 mark of the video you see a young actor in the movie, sitting in an office, reading a paper; it's Ronald Reagan. To this day, God Bless America stirs our patriotic feelings and pride in our country. Back in 1940, when Kate Smith went looking for a song to raise the spirits of her fellow Americans, I doubt whether she realized just how successful the results would be for her fellow Americans during those years of hardship and worry..... and for many generations of Americans to follow. Now that you know the story of the song, I hope you'll enjoy it and treasure it even more. Many people don't know there's a lead in to the song since it usually starts with "God Bless America ....." So here's the entire song as originally sung..... ENJOY!
HT:A
Countdown to Jan 20, 2017 in Washington DC
Generic Calendar/Clock - Countdown to Jan 20, 2017 in Washington DC
Countdown timer until Obama leaves office.
HT:A
Countdown timer until Obama leaves office.
HT:A
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Monday, December 22, 2014
Astronaut’s-Eye View of NASA’s Orion Spacecraft Re-entry
It's odd watching the dance of the parachutes on the way down.
Sunday, December 21, 2014
Rudy Giuliani on murder of two NYPD officers
Class act. Listening to him makes me wish he was in the White House rather than what we have now.
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Friday, December 19, 2014
An Irish Miracle
Murphy drops some buttered toast on the kitchen floor and it lands butter-side-up.He looks down in astonishment, for he knows that it's a law of nature of the universe that buttered toast always falls butter-down. So he rushes round to the presbytery to fetch Father Flanagan.HT:J via email
He tells the priest that a miracle has occurred in his kitchen. But he won't say what it is, so he asks Fr. Flanagan to come and see it with his own eyes.
He leads Fr.Flanagan into the kitchen and asks him what he sees on the floor."Well," says the priest, "it's pretty obvious. Someone has dropped some buttered toast on the floor and then, for some reason, they flipped it over so that the butter was on top.""No, Father, I dropped it and it landed like that!" exclaimed Murphy"Oh my Lord," says Fr. Flanagan, "dropped toast never falls with the butter side up. It's a mir…. Wait... it's not for me to say it's a miracle. I'll have to report this matter to the Bishop and he'll have to deal with it. He'll send some people round; to interview you, take photos, etc."
A thorough investigation is conducted, not only by the archdiocese but by scientists sent over from the Curia in Rome. No expense is spared.There is great excitement in the town as everyone knows that a miracle will bring in much need tourism revenue.
Then, after 8 long weeks and with great fanfare, the Bishop announces the final ruling. "It is certain that some kind of an extraordinary event took place in Murphy's kitchen, quite outside the natural laws of the universe. Yet the Holy See must be very cautious before ruling a miracle. All other explanations must be ruled out. Unfortunately, in this case, it has been declared 'No Miracle' because they think that Murphy may have buttered the toast on the wrong side!"
The Pearly Gates
Saint Peter is sitting at the Pearly Gates when two guys wearing dark hoodies, and sagging pants arrive. St. Peter looked out through the Gates and said, "Wait here, I'll be right back." St. Peter goes to God's chambers and tells him who is waiting at the entrance. God says to Peter, "How many times do I have to tell you? You can't be judgmental here. This is heaven. All are loved. All are brothers. Go back and let them in!" St. Peter goes back to the Gates, looks around and lets out a heavy sigh. He returns to God's chambers and says, "Well, they're gone." "The guys wearing hoodies?" asked God."No. The Pearly Gates."HT:A via email
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Best of Darlene Love Singing "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" on Davi...
A tradition too soon to end.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Obama issues 'executive orders by another name'
Obama issues 'executive orders by another name'President Obama has issued a form of executive action known as the presidential memorandum more often than any other president in history — using it to take unilateral action even as he has signed fewer executive orders. ...
Political Pundits Scolded on Live TV: 'Oh God, It's Mom' - ABC News
Political Pundits Scolded on Live TV: 'Oh God, It's Mom' - ABC NewsBrad and Dallas Woodhouse, brothers with vastly different political ideologies, appeared to be having a great time bickering on C-SPAN today.
That is until one caller -- initially identified as "Joy, in Raleigh, North Carolina" -- phoned the network, popular among political junkies and Washington insiders, to deliver a particularly humiliating on-air scolding -- as only a mother could.
Before Mrs. Woodhouse began speaking, the brothers seemed enthusiastic.
"Hey, somebody from down south!" exclaimed Dallas Woodhouse, conservative president of the group Carolina Rising.
"That’s right, I’m from down south," the woman on the phone said.
"Oh god, it’s mom,” Dallas groaned, as Brad buried his face in his hands. ...
Students are asked: "How old is Hillary Clinton?"
Not that it matters but surprising that these college kids didn't have a clue. BTW she is two years younger than me but I drive every day.
Monday, December 15, 2014
The peaceful majority is irrelevant...
You may have seen this before but in light of what's happened in Sydney it should be heard again.
HT:A
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Friday, December 12, 2014
Law Enforcement Motivation
I stand in awe of our men and women in uniform, risking their lives to protect us.
THANK YOU!
Ben Shapiro: The True Story of Ferguson and the Gentle Giant
Officer Wilson, the police and law abiding citizens are the real victims, not the thug.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Harry Reid: 'We Never Recovered from the Rollout' of Obamacare
Harry Reid: 'We Never Recovered from the Rollout' of Obamacare | The Weekly Standard
Monday morning quarterbacking from a bunch of losers... Literally.
Monday morning quarterbacking from a bunch of losers... Literally.
Sen. Bob Kerrey: Partisan torture report fails America
Sen. Bob Kerrey: Partisan torture report fails America
He's a democrat and he isn't too happy with his party.
He's a democrat and he isn't too happy with his party.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Ann Compton on Obama: He Launches 'Profanity-Laced' Tirades Against Press
Ann Compton on Obama: He Launches 'Profanity-Laced' Tirades Against Press
They vote for the guy and then bitch about him. Fools, one and all.
They vote for the guy and then bitch about him. Fools, one and all.
Will Jonathan Gruber Topple Obamacare?
Will Jonathan Gruber Topple Obamacare? - David Nather - POLITICO Magazine
I don't get CSpan for tomorrow's hearing but I'm considering going to a friends to watch the fireworks.
I don't get CSpan for tomorrow's hearing but I'm considering going to a friends to watch the fireworks.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
LAST OF SENATE'S DEEP SOUTH DEMOCRATS DEFEATED
News from The Associated PressThe American people like hope but just a little change, not the huge change the dems gave us. A lesson I hope the reps remember.
... Following Cassidy's victory, Republicans will hold 54 seats when the Senate convenes in January, nine more than they have now.Republican victories in two Louisiana House districts on Saturday - including the seat Cassidy now holds - ensure at least 246 seats, compared to 188 for Democrats, the largest GOP advantage since the Truman administration after World War II. An Arizona recount leaves one House race still outstanding. ...
Friday, December 5, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Head fake? Obama never signed amnesty order
Head fake? Obama never signed amnesty order
Well, well, looks kinda like O played everyone for fools. I'm impressed.
Well, well, looks kinda like O played everyone for fools. I'm impressed.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Charles Barkley on Ferguson: Al Sharpton Part Of "The Same Cast Of Sad Characters" | Video | RealClearPolitics
Charles Barkley on Ferguson: Al Sharpton Part Of "The Same Cast Of Sad Characters" | Video | RealClearPolitics
Someone for everyone to look up to, no matter what race.
Someone for everyone to look up to, no matter what race.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
THE IRISH SLAVES - WHAT THEY WILL NEVER TELL YOU IN HISTORY
THE IRISH SLAVES - WHAT THEY WILL NEVER TELL YOU IN HISTORY
I am proudly Irish plus a mix of Scottish too. I never knew that there were white Irish slaves nor that by 1830 4,000 black families owned slaves. The next time a black person says anything about their ancestors being slaves I'll retort, "Hey, I'm Irish, my ancestors were slaves too."
I am proudly Irish plus a mix of Scottish too. I never knew that there were white Irish slaves nor that by 1830 4,000 black families owned slaves. The next time a black person says anything about their ancestors being slaves I'll retort, "Hey, I'm Irish, my ancestors were slaves too."
Monday, December 1, 2014
Sharpton owes $1.5 million in back taxes - US news - Crime & courts | NBC News
Sharpton owes $1.5 million in back taxes - US news - Crime & courts | NBC News
And yet Obama hosts him at the WH?
What Republican could get away with that?
And yet Obama hosts him at the WH?
What Republican could get away with that?
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Thursday, November 27, 2014
OPEC Policy Ensures U.S. Shale Crash, Russian Tycoon Says
OPEC Policy Ensures U.S. Shale Crash, Russian Tycoon Says - Bloomberg
Put simply. Saudi Arabia keeps the price low, American shale oil companies can't compete and go out of business, Saudi Arabia and OPEC raise the prices. Enjoy low gas prices while you can, they won't last.
Put simply. Saudi Arabia keeps the price low, American shale oil companies can't compete and go out of business, Saudi Arabia and OPEC raise the prices. Enjoy low gas prices while you can, they won't last.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Top Democrat sets off intraparty fury after saying Obamacare passage was a ‘mistake’
Top Democrat sets off intraparty fury after saying Obamacare passage was a ‘mistake’ -- Fusion
Fun to watch dems fight. It's like a cat fight for ugly people.
Fun to watch dems fight. It's like a cat fight for ugly people.
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Darren Wilson Grand Jury Testimony: 'I've never used my weapon before' | Truth Revolt
Darren Wilson Grand Jury Testimony: 'I've never used my weapon before' | Truth Revolt
"His first step is coming towards me, he kind of does like a stutter step to start running. When he does that, his left hand goes in a fist and goes to his side, his right one goes under his shirt in his waistband and he starts running at me."
"His first step is coming towards me, he kind of does like a stutter step to start running. When he does that, his left hand goes in a fist and goes to his side, his right one goes under his shirt in his waistband and he starts running at me."
It’s Incredibly Rare For A Grand Jury To Do What Ferguson’s Just Did | FiveThirtyEight
It’s Incredibly Rare For A Grand Jury To Do What Ferguson’s Just Did | FiveThirtyEight
Rioting, looting, burning... Hard to sympathize when they do this.
Rioting, looting, burning... Hard to sympathize when they do this.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Obama Is Damaging Hillary’s Chances
Obama Is Damaging Hillary’s Chances - WSJ
I doubt she will be the nominee for the dems. She isn't her husband and doesn't have the skills he has. Plus she's shrill and a whole host of other bad things. Someone will come out of the shadows and bounce her off the stage eventually. Obama's recent comment: "Obama: Americans Want "New Car Smell" In Next President, "Fresh Start" " Hillary ain't that.
I doubt she will be the nominee for the dems. She isn't her husband and doesn't have the skills he has. Plus she's shrill and a whole host of other bad things. Someone will come out of the shadows and bounce her off the stage eventually. Obama's recent comment: "Obama: Americans Want "New Car Smell" In Next President, "Fresh Start" " Hillary ain't that.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Bill Maher: "Gruber Was Right, He Just Said What People Don't Want To Hear"
Bill Maher: "Gruber Was Right, He Just Said What People Don't Want To Hear" | Video | RealClearPolitics
He joins Gruber in calling the American people stupid and cites some stats to show it. About 40% or so are stupid or so he claims. I guess I'd have to agree to some extent. How else can you explain so many Democrats getting elected... ta dis boom!
He joins Gruber in calling the American people stupid and cites some stats to show it. About 40% or so are stupid or so he claims. I guess I'd have to agree to some extent. How else can you explain so many Democrats getting elected... ta dis boom!
President Obama's 'Gruber speech' (Opinion) - CNN.com
President Obama's 'Gruber speech' (Opinion) - CNN.com
I was shocked to see CNN printing this but when I looked I see it's by Newt Gingrich. Maybe this is CNNs effort to be less lefty...
I was shocked to see CNN printing this but when I looked I see it's by Newt Gingrich. Maybe this is CNNs effort to be less lefty...
Friday, November 21, 2014
Doin' the sidestep...
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas "Governor's Dance Scene"
Charles Durning as Governor doing "The Sidestep"
"Ooh I love to dance a little sidestep, now they see me now they don't-
I've come and gone and, ooh I love to sweep around the wide step,
cut a little swathe and lead the people on."
I've come and gone and, ooh I love to sweep around the wide step,
cut a little swathe and lead the people on."
I can't tell you how many times over the last six years this song has come to mind...
Jonathan Gruber and the Greek Chorus of Progressive Wonks
Jonathan Gruber and the Greek Chorus of Progressive Wonks
How things happen in a tribe. Something we've always known but this describes it well.
How things happen in a tribe. Something we've always known but this describes it well.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Cool piece of History - I thought this was fascinating!
Frank Hogg
Cool piece of History - I thought this was fascinating!
HT:A via email
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
What Jonathan Gruber is Actually Saying About Obamacare
View from the left... But at the 5 minute mark he shows his true colors and agrees with Gruber that the American voter is stupid. In my many years on this planet I have witnessed many liberals/Progressives/Democrats who believe they are smarter than everyone else. It is reinforced by the fact that they never listen to anyone who disagrees with them. They can best be described by two of the three monkeys, hear no evil, see no evil, from the left but see nothing but evil from the right. They live in a cloistered world and they don't know it. They hate Fox/Rush/Hannity etc but they never listen to them so why do they hate? Because they are conditioned to it by who they do listen too. They are told they are superior but because they don't allow a thought that disagrees with their view they really are not. And even when one of their own tells them he lied to them and thinks they are stupid they assume he is talking about someone else, not them. And that is how Democrats get elected.
Jonathan Gruber quotes contradict Obama promise - CNN.com
Jonathan Gruber quotes contradict Obama promise - CNN.com
CNN? This is from the lefty, Obama friendly, Democrat friendly CNN! Guess even lefties don't like it when the big O lies to them.
CNN? This is from the lefty, Obama friendly, Democrat friendly CNN! Guess even lefties don't like it when the big O lies to them.
"Washington (CNN) -- At a town hall meeting where he campaigned for health care legislation in 2009, President Barack Obama pledged to voters that he did not want any tax on health insurance plans he perceived as wastefully generous to ever impact average Americans. But in recent comments by one of the men who helped draft the legislation, MIT economist Jonathan Gruber, that is not only precisely what will happen -- but that was the intention of the tax.White House officials had no comment, despite repeated requests by CNN. ...
Monday, November 17, 2014
Obama: I Have Stolen Ideas from Jon Gruber Liberally
Gruber is a gift that just keeps giving and giving...
FCC official warns Obama-backed net neutrality plan would bring 'immediate' Internet tax
FCC official warns Obama-backed net neutrality plan would bring 'immediate' Internet tax | Fox News
Of course, he's a dem, taxes, that's what they do...
Of course, he's a dem, taxes, that's what they do...
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Net Neutrality
"The Internet isn't broken so the FCC wants to fix it."
Friday, November 14, 2014
Quote found in local paper
Ta Boom Tis
"Democrats took an early lead in the midterm elections, but once the Republicans got off work, that early lead faded fast".
HT:A
The Honest Man
The Honest Man - WSJ - WSJ
Yeah, it's about Gruber. A man like no other in recent history so completely hoisted by his own petard. His career in politics is over. No one will ever hire him again!
A petard BTW, was, back in olden times, a small explosive device that was very unstable and often blew the person up who was trying to plant it in his enemies location. Hosted in those times referred to being blown up. Often used these days to describe politicians predilection for making fools of themselves when trying to do the same to their opponents. I think we can all agree that pols are very good at making fools of themselves... Sadly, usually at our expense.
Yeah, it's about Gruber. A man like no other in recent history so completely hoisted by his own petard. His career in politics is over. No one will ever hire him again!
A petard BTW, was, back in olden times, a small explosive device that was very unstable and often blew the person up who was trying to plant it in his enemies location. Hosted in those times referred to being blown up. Often used these days to describe politicians predilection for making fools of themselves when trying to do the same to their opponents. I think we can all agree that pols are very good at making fools of themselves... Sadly, usually at our expense.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Kirsten Powers: "Stunning" That Gruber Video "Has Not Been Covered By Anybody" | Video | RealClearPolitics
Kirsten Powers: "Stunning" That Gruber Video "Has Not Been Covered By Anybody" | Video | RealClearPolitics
I do not regret my decision 6 years ago to stop watching the MSM.
I do not regret my decision 6 years ago to stop watching the MSM.
Howard Kurtz: Media's "Virtual Blackout" Of Gruber's Obamacare Remarks
Howard Kurtz: Media's "Virtual Blackout" Of Gruber's Obamacare Remarks | Video | RealClearPolitics
It's hard to believe they could have gotten any worse... But they have.
It's hard to believe they could have gotten any worse... But they have.
Merle Haggard: ‘It’s Almost Criminal What They Do With Our President’
Merle Haggard: ‘It’s Almost Criminal What They Do With Our President’
He's talking about the media, not the reps.
He's talking about the media, not the reps.
“He’s not conceited,” he adds. “He’s very humble about being the President of the United States, especially in comparison to some presidents we’ve had who come across like they don’t need anybody’s help. I think he knows he’s in over his head. Anybody with any sense who takes that job and thinks they can handle it must be an idiot.”He also seems to contradict himself. Odd read to say the least.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Jonathan Gruber brags about the "basic exploitation" of American voters
This guy just doesn't know when to shut up.
2nd Video of Jonathan Gruber Calls Americans 'Too Stupid' To Understand ...
Another video Emerges of Obamacare Architect Calling Americans "Too Stupid” To Understand The Difference. Gruber paid $400,000 by administration, visited White House a dozen timesYet second video has emerged of MIT professor and Obamacare architect Jonathan Gruber calling Americans “stupid,” and bragging about how the Affordable Care Act’s drafters had to deceive the public in order to pass the law.Fox News’ Megyn Kelly was the first to air the video on her program, “The Kelly File.” Kelly played the video of Gruber appearing on MSNBC’s “Ronan Farrow Daily” apologizing for his earlier remarks. “I was speaking off the cuff and I spoke inappropriately, and I regret making those comments,” he said.“But now tonight,” Kelly reported, ” more video has surfaced showing this was not the first time Mr. Gruber called the American people stupid in an ‘off-the-cuff’ remark. In this next clip from also last year, Mr. Gruber explains how Democrats played with the language of the Obamacare law so that it achieved their goals, by again, fooling the stupid public.”She then played a short 5-second clip of Gruber, saying the following, that a part of the Obamacare passed because “the American people are too stupid to understand the difference.”I know a lot of libs who would agree with Gruber calling Americans stupid. They believe it and it takes someone with a certain level of intelligence to think that. That level would be low.
snopes.com: Obamacare Architect Jonathan Gruber Hails American 'Stupidity'
snopes.com: Obamacare Architect Jonathan Gruber Hails American 'Stupidity'
Snopes is often called left wing but their comments about this don’t appear to be biased. It would be hard to argue otherwise because the video is damning evidence. BTW everything that Gruber admits was done to get it passed was claimed by the right about the bill at the time of the vote and is probably one of the reasons that no Republican, not a one, voted for it. It is wholly owned by the Democrats and they paid dearly for that on 11/4. I suspect it will come up again for 2016 and well it should. If pols on either side lie to us they should be held accountable.
Watch Obamacare Architect Jonathan Gruber Explain Why "Lack of Transparency" Was Key to Passing the Health Care Law - Hit & Run : Reason.com
Watch Obamacare Architect Jonathan Gruber Explain Why "Lack of Transparency" Was Key to Passing the Health Care Law - Hit & Run : Reason.com
A good analysis of his comments in the video below. Imagine what would have happened if this had come out before the election... And why didn't it. Could it be that was held up for that reason?
A good analysis of his comments in the video below. Imagine what would have happened if this had come out before the election... And why didn't it. Could it be that was held up for that reason?
GRUBER: "Lack of transparency is a huge political advantage."
"Obamacare architect Jonathan Gruber bragging about deceiving the American people, who he thinks are stupid."
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Exclusive: Rush Limbaugh's lawyer on threat to sue DCCC
Exclusive: Rush Limbaugh's lawyer on threat to sue DCCC | Fox News Video
I haven't listened to Rush in a long time but this is about the DCCC taking his words out of context, reversing what he said and using that to try to get people to boycott his advertisers and to raise money for the DCCC. It is one thing to use someones words against them but to do this is, as my father used to say, is lower than whale shit and that’s at the bottom of the ocean and you can’t get any lower than that! He did not say what the DCCC say he said. Everyone, dems especially, should be outraged about this reprehensible lying from the DCCC!
Monday, November 10, 2014
Mr. Miller Doesn’t Go to Washington
Mr. Miller Doesn’t Go to Washington - Matt Miller - POLITICO Magazine
The inside story of what it’s really like to run for office. Very interesting read that reaffirms my feeling that one has to be insane to want it.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
BIG REVIEW SET BY DEMOCRATS AFTER ELECTION LOSSES
News from The Associated Press
... "Our party has a problem," Wasserman Schultz said in a video announcing the project. "We know we're right on the issues. The American people believe in the causes we're fighting for. ...If that were true they would have won.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Obamacare definition
Obamacare definition
I know you all will appreciate this definition. The best description of Obamacare so far:
Remember when Nancy Pelosi said: “We have to pass it, to find out what's in it."
A physician called into a radio show and said: "That's the definition of a stool sample."
HT:A
Senate Democrats pull funding for Landrieu run-off ads
Senate Democrats pull funding for Landrieu run-off ads » News -- GOPUSA
There were three reps, 2 independents and one dem, her running. The independents got less than 2% and she got something like 40%. That means that the three reps got about 58% of the vote. Based on that it seems unlikely she could win and that may be why the dems pulled the money.
There were three reps, 2 independents and one dem, her running. The independents got less than 2% and she got something like 40%. That means that the three reps got about 58% of the vote. Based on that it seems unlikely she could win and that may be why the dems pulled the money.
Esquire's 'The Shooter' Identified: Rob O'Neill | SOFREP
Esquire's 'The Shooter' Identified: Rob O'Neill | SOFREP
It would be hard to deny the fame and fortune.
It would be hard to deny the fame and fortune.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
The day after: Obama, GOP in new political dynamic
My Way News - The day after: Obama, GOP in new political dynamic
... "Democrats had few bright spots. New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Gov. Maggie Hassan, who campaigned with potential 2016 candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton last weekend, both won re-election. In Pennsylvania, businessman Tom Wolf dispatched GOP Gov. Tom Corbett."
Everything else went right.
... "Democrats had few bright spots. New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Gov. Maggie Hassan, who campaigned with potential 2016 candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton last weekend, both won re-election. In Pennsylvania, businessman Tom Wolf dispatched GOP Gov. Tom Corbett."
Everything else went right.
Was 2014 like 1994... Yes it was and here's why
2014 election results - Google Search
As of this writing the results are not all in but for this exercise they need not be.
In 1994 the reps ended up with control of the Senate with 52 to 48. In 2014 reps ended up with control of the Senate with 52 to 43. The reps will add at least one and maybe more but 2014 is very close to 1994.
In 1994 the reps ended up with control of the House with 230 to 176 seats. In 2014 so far the reps have 237 to 159. Again, close to 1994.
In the 1994 governor's races the reps had 30 to the dems 20. So far in 2014 the reps have 28 to the dems 14.
In 1994 the state legislators also made a shift to rep but I haven't looked into that yet. The reason 1994 was so remembered is the amount of shift from dem to rep. The reps had the Congress this time so the shift wasn't as great as 1994. The end results, the amount of seats the reps have vs the dems is very close to 1994. With that in mind I will claim a bit of foresight when I said on November 1st that it was Starting to look like 1994.
As of this writing the results are not all in but for this exercise they need not be.
In 1994 the reps ended up with control of the Senate with 52 to 48. In 2014 reps ended up with control of the Senate with 52 to 43. The reps will add at least one and maybe more but 2014 is very close to 1994.
In 1994 the reps ended up with control of the House with 230 to 176 seats. In 2014 so far the reps have 237 to 159. Again, close to 1994.
In the 1994 governor's races the reps had 30 to the dems 20. So far in 2014 the reps have 28 to the dems 14.
In 1994 the state legislators also made a shift to rep but I haven't looked into that yet. The reason 1994 was so remembered is the amount of shift from dem to rep. The reps had the Congress this time so the shift wasn't as great as 1994. The end results, the amount of seats the reps have vs the dems is very close to 1994. With that in mind I will claim a bit of foresight when I said on November 1st that it was Starting to look like 1994.
Monday, November 3, 2014
» Weather Channel Founder: Man-Made Global Warming is ‘Baloney’ Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
» Weather Channel Founder: Man-Made Global Warming is ‘Baloney’ Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
"“And if you get down to the hard, cold facts, there’s no question about it: Climate change is not happening, there is no significant, man-made global warming now, there hasn’t been any in the past, and there’s no reason to expect any in the future. There’s a whole lot of baloney.”"
"“And if you get down to the hard, cold facts, there’s no question about it: Climate change is not happening, there is no significant, man-made global warming now, there hasn’t been any in the past, and there’s no reason to expect any in the future. There’s a whole lot of baloney.”"
Sunday, November 2, 2014
New polls show Republicans pulling away in key Senate races
New polls show Republicans pulling away in key Senate races | Fox News
I told you this would happen. This is the way it always was but the leftist pollsters were hoping if they lied that maybe it would come true.
I told you this would happen. This is the way it always was but the leftist pollsters were hoping if they lied that maybe it would come true.
Obama's Border Policy Fueled Epidemic, Evidence Shows
Obama's Border Policy Fueled Epidemic, Evidence Shows | The Daily Caller
"The deadly EV-D68 enterovirus epidemic, which struck thousands of kids this fall, was likely propelled through America by President Barack Obama’s decision to allow tens of thousands of Central Americans across the Texas border, according to a growing body of genetic and statistical evidence."
"The deadly EV-D68 enterovirus epidemic, which struck thousands of kids this fall, was likely propelled through America by President Barack Obama’s decision to allow tens of thousands of Central Americans across the Texas border, according to a growing body of genetic and statistical evidence."
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Starting to look like 1994
Maybe feel like 1994 is better. It's just that as I watch and read about polls and statements from dems about the senate I get this distinct feeling that it will be a much bigger night for reps than anyone is saying. Call it a hunch or maybe wishful thinking but that how it's -starting- to look like to me. I'm also curious about the congress and governors races. If it's like 1994 then that will be good for reps too.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Lanny Davis: "There Is No Doubt" The White House Knows Who Said "Chickensh*t"
At about the halfway mark he talks about the CS remark.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Joe Biden, Obama Officials Take Cheap Vacations At Brinkerhoff Cabin
Joe Biden, Obama Officials Take Cheap Vacations At Brinkerhoff Cabin
"... Vice President planned to personally reimburse the park $1,200 for “renting the Brinkerhoff” for his family’s vacation. ..."
Once he got caught...
"... Vice President planned to personally reimburse the park $1,200 for “renting the Brinkerhoff” for his family’s vacation. ..."
Once he got caught...
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Blowjobs are good for women's health
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‘Calibration issue’ pops up on Maryland voting machines | Fox News
‘Calibration issue’ pops up on Maryland voting machines | Fox News
Yes, there is voter fraud and now we know which side it's from.
Yes, there is voter fraud and now we know which side it's from.
Monday, October 27, 2014
As Virginia Senate race tightens, GOP’s Gillespie confident about upsetting Warner | Fox News
As Virginia Senate race tightens, GOP’s Gillespie confident about upsetting Warner | Fox News
"Republican Ed Gillespie is making a tight race out of his ambitious plan to defeat Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner, slicing deep into the incumbent’s lead in the final days to re-emerge as a player in the GOP set piece to take the Senate. ..."
What's really happening is that the pollsters are finally telling the truth because they don't want to be shown wrong at the election.
I'm beginning to wonder if the Republicans win is going to be much bigger than thought. This is looking a bit like 1994 when the reps won big.
"Republican Ed Gillespie is making a tight race out of his ambitious plan to defeat Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner, slicing deep into the incumbent’s lead in the final days to re-emerge as a player in the GOP set piece to take the Senate. ..."
What's really happening is that the pollsters are finally telling the truth because they don't want to be shown wrong at the election.
I'm beginning to wonder if the Republicans win is going to be much bigger than thought. This is looking a bit like 1994 when the reps won big.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Officials say suspect in killings of California deputies was deported twice | Fox News
Officials say suspect in killings of California deputies was deported twice | Fox News
Obama and the Democrats don't want to protect our borders...
Obama and the Democrats don't want to protect our borders...
Ex-CBS reporter’s book reveals how liberal media protects Obama
Ex-CBS reporter’s book reveals how liberal media protects Obama | New York Post
It's a pity that few if any liberals will read this story much less her book. I guess they're afraid of getting sand in their eyes. What with their heads buried deep in the sand and all...
It's a pity that few if any liberals will read this story much less her book. I guess they're afraid of getting sand in their eyes. What with their heads buried deep in the sand and all...
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Dems on FEC move to regulate Internet campaigns, blogs, Drudge
Dems on FEC move to regulate Internet campaigns, blogs, Drudge | WashingtonExaminer.com
"... Democrats want to regulate online political sites and even news media ..."
"... Democrats want to regulate online political sites and even news media ..."
Monday, October 20, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Charlie Crist Has Used A Fan To Rattle Debate Opponent Before
Charlie Crist Has Used A Fan To Rattle Debate Opponent Before
The Democrat doesn't like to be seen sweating. He'd much rather look foolish with fans blowing him... Make that fans blowing -on- him. For a moment there I had a flashback to Bill Clinton.
The Democrat doesn't like to be seen sweating. He'd much rather look foolish with fans blowing him... Make that fans blowing -on- him. For a moment there I had a flashback to Bill Clinton.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
LADIES WALK NAKED DAY
LADIES WALK NAKED DAY (BRITISH NEWS)
Think this would get their attention?
Don't forget to mark your calendars.As you may already know, it is a sin for a Muslim male to see any woman other than his wife naked and if he does, he must commit suicide. So next Saturday at 1 p.m. all British women are asked to walk out of their house completely naked to help weed out any neighbourhood terrorists.HT:A (Who else?)
Circling your block for one hour is recommended for this anti-terrorist effort. All patriotic men are to position themselves in lawn chairs in front of their houses to demonstrate their support for the women and to prove that they are not Muslim terrorist sympathizers. Since Islam also does not approve of alcohol, a cold 6-pack at your side is further proof of your patriotism. The British government appreciates your efforts to root out terrorists and applauds your participation in this anti-terrorist activity.
Some things I've learned over the years about polls.
Some things I've learned over the years about polls.
1) In every election 40% vote dem, 40% vote rep. The elections are always decided by that 20% that's left. If a poll shows that candidate A has 42% and candidate B has 54% then taking away the 40% and multiplying the remainder by 5 gives you the actual difference of votes they will actually get. 42-40=2*5=10% and 54-40=14*5=70% So we see that A is just 10% and B is 70%.
2) Every published poll is not reliable up until the last week before the vote. I think there are several reasons for this. a) Used to get people out to vote. b) Used to discourage people from voting. c) Raising money. Etc. In all cases the polling is skewed to get the desired result and because they can't be disproved the pollsters have no qualms about lying. But the pollsters don't want to be seen as wrong so during the last week they start telling the truth so they can be close to the actual vote. That's when you'll see, "surges" in the polls. Lesson, ignore the polls until the last week.
I've learned other things, mostly that their seem to be far too many dems in DC but what can you do, they keep breeding.
1) In every election 40% vote dem, 40% vote rep. The elections are always decided by that 20% that's left. If a poll shows that candidate A has 42% and candidate B has 54% then taking away the 40% and multiplying the remainder by 5 gives you the actual difference of votes they will actually get. 42-40=2*5=10% and 54-40=14*5=70% So we see that A is just 10% and B is 70%.
2) Every published poll is not reliable up until the last week before the vote. I think there are several reasons for this. a) Used to get people out to vote. b) Used to discourage people from voting. c) Raising money. Etc. In all cases the polling is skewed to get the desired result and because they can't be disproved the pollsters have no qualms about lying. But the pollsters don't want to be seen as wrong so during the last week they start telling the truth so they can be close to the actual vote. That's when you'll see, "surges" in the polls. Lesson, ignore the polls until the last week.
I've learned other things, mostly that their seem to be far too many dems in DC but what can you do, they keep breeding.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Obamacare website won't reveal insurance costs for 2015 until after election - Washington Times
Obamacare website won't reveal insurance costs for 2015 until after election - Washington Times
And that means it will cost a lot more than they thought.
And that means it will cost a lot more than they thought.
FiveThirtyEight’s Senate Forecast
FiveThirtyEight’s Senate Forecast | FiveThirtyEight
"Republicans have a59.5% chance of winning a majority."
"Republicans have a59.5% chance of winning a majority."
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Leaning Forward, MSNBC Loses Ground to Rival CNN
Leaning Forward, MSNBC Loses Ground to Rival CNN - NYTimes.com
"just 87,000 viewers"
Hell, most local news programs do better than that. This is just another example that liberal news shows on any kind on any medium are just not worth watching even for those who agree with them.
"just 87,000 viewers"
Hell, most local news programs do better than that. This is just another example that liberal news shows on any kind on any medium are just not worth watching even for those who agree with them.
Lois Lerner tries busting into neighbor's home to evade questions
She doesn't like it when she's the target... Aww, too bad.
Friday, October 10, 2014
House Democrats scale back spending in Colorado
House Democrats scale back spending in Colorado - GreenwichTime
Are they running low on dough? In any case it seems good news for reps.
Are they running low on dough? In any case it seems good news for reps.
Edward Snowden Doc Premieres: Shocking inside look at how he did it | Showbiz411
Edward Snowden Doc Premieres: Shocking inside look at how he did it | Showbiz411
"Also the filmmakers clearly inducate that all roads lead to POTUS, a fairly serious accusation. There may be serious repercussions."
"Also the filmmakers clearly inducate that all roads lead to POTUS, a fairly serious accusation. There may be serious repercussions."
Huckabee Threatens to Leave Republican Party Over Gay Marriage
Huckabee Threatens to Leave Republican Party Over Gay Marriage | Video | RealClearPolitics
The far right lost this battle. Consider for a moment the implications of reversing this issue. It can't be done and the only thing that is being done now is to slow it down to give people time to get used to it. But it's here to stay and that a good thing. On this issue I am a moderate and not far right nor am I religious, I am agnostic and my god has no opinion on gay marriage. I understand why far right people are against it but it's time has come, it's here and it is not going away. It's time to move on and fight a better fight.
The far right lost this battle. Consider for a moment the implications of reversing this issue. It can't be done and the only thing that is being done now is to slow it down to give people time to get used to it. But it's here to stay and that a good thing. On this issue I am a moderate and not far right nor am I religious, I am agnostic and my god has no opinion on gay marriage. I understand why far right people are against it but it's time has come, it's here and it is not going away. It's time to move on and fight a better fight.
E15 Gas
snopes.com: E15 Gasoline
"The ethanol era has proven far more damaging to the environment than politicians promised and much worse than government admits today"
Yet Obama still supports it. I bet he gets a lot of financial support from Big Ag.
HT:A
Thursday, October 9, 2014
More than a dozen states plan to cancel health care policies not in compliance with ObamaCare | Fox News
More than a dozen states plan to cancel health care policies not in compliance with ObamaCare | Fox News
"Virginia will be hardest hit, with 250,000 policies expected to be canceled."
Good timing.
"Virginia will be hardest hit, with 250,000 policies expected to be canceled."
Good timing.
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Monday, October 6, 2014
Report: Two dead after explosion in Iranian nuclear facility
Report: Two dead after explosion in Iranian nuclear facility
The assumption will be made that Israel had something to do with this.
The assumption will be made that Israel had something to do with this.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
John Legere, CEO of T-Mobile - GeekWire Summit 2014
I first wanted to watch what he had to say about, "bendgate", which starts at the 20 minute mark. But I watched the whole thing. He's smart and very funny and R rated. Lots of bad language but... The 44 minutes went by fast and I laughed a lot. Makes me want to check out T-Mobile.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Little Akio
The teacher said, "Let's begin by reviewing someAmerican History. Who said 'Give me Liberty, or give me Death'?" She saw a sea of blank faces, except for Little Akio, a bright foreign exchange studentfrom Japan, who had his hand up: "Patrick Henry, 1775," he said. “Very good! -- Who said, 'Government of the People, by the People, for the People, shall not perish from the Earth'?" Again, no response except from Little Akio: "Abraham Lincoln, 1863." "Excellent!" said the teacher continuing, "Let's try one a bit more difficult -- Who said, 'Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country'?" Once again, Akio's was the only hand in the air and he said: "John F. Kennedy, 1961. The teacher snapped at the class, "Class, you should be ashamed of yourselves, Little Akio isn't from this country and he knows more about our history than you do." She heard a loud whisper: "F---! those Japs." "Who said that? -- I want to know right now!? she angrily demanded. Little Akio put his hand up, "General MacArthur, 1945." At that point, a student in the back said, "I'm gonna puke.' The teacher glares around and asks, 'All right! -- Now who said that?" Again, Little Akio says, "George Bush to the Japanese Prime Minister, 1991." Now furious, another student yells, "Oh yeah? -- Suck this!" Little Akio jumps out of his chair waving his hand and shouts to the teacher, "Bill Clinton, to Monica Lewinsky, 1997!" Now with almost mob hysteria someone said, "You little shit! -- If you say anything else -- I'll kill you!" Little Akio frantically yells at the top of his voice, "Michael Jackson to the children testifying against him, 2004." The teacher fainted. As the class gathered around the teacher on the floor, someone said, "Oh shit, We're screwed!" Little Akio said quietly, "The American people, November 6, 2012."HT:A
Louisiana teachers accused of group sex with student freed on bail
Louisiana teachers accused of group sex with student freed on bail | Fox News
Couple points. Teachers never looked this good when I was 16 and to my knowledge never had sex with the students.
This is just another example of my being born too soon!
Couple points. Teachers never looked this good when I was 16 and to my knowledge never had sex with the students.
This is just another example of my being born too soon!
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Jimmy Carter says he would have defeated Reagan had he been more 'manly' | WashingtonExaminer.com
Jimmy Carter says he would have defeated Reagan had he been more 'manly' | WashingtonExaminer.comThe delusions of an old man with a failing memory.
Former President Jimmy Carter claimed Wednesday that he would have been re-elected and beaten Ronald Reagan in 1980 if had been more “manly” in his dealings with Iran.
Interviewed by the show "CNBC Meets," Carter repeated his belief that the failed mission to free American hostages held in Tehran killed his chances, but then added that had he gone to war, America would have rewarded him with a second term in 1980.
Senate Update: Watching The Signal And Not The Noise | FiveThirtyEight
Senate Update: Watching The Signal And Not The Noise | FiveThirtyEight... Overall, there has been a lot of noise, but the signal has remained mostly steady. Republicans are ahead — by a few hairs.The Reps will screw it up I'm sure.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Northeast loses 40% of House seats as people flee high-tax states
Northeast loses 40% of House seats as people flee high-tax states | WashingtonExaminer.com
The Northeast, once the nation’s political engine that produced presidents, House speakers and Senate giants including the late Edward M. Kennedy, is losing clout in Washington as citizens flee the high-tax region, according to experts worried about the trend.The Census Bureau reports that population growth has shifted to the South and the result is that the 11 states that make up the Northeast are being bled dry of representation in Washington.Critics blame rising taxes in states such as Massachusetts and Connecticut for limiting population growth in the Northeast to just 15 percent from 1983 to 2013, while the rest of the nation grew more than 41 percent.The biggest impact comes in the loss of congressional representation.Deep in a recent report, for example, the American Legislative Exchange Council tabulated how the drop in population relative to the rest of the nation cut the region’s power in Washington. While the states from Pennsylvania to Maine had 141 House members in 1950, they are down to 85 today, a drop of some 40 percent.California and Texas combined have more House representatives..
“This result is one of the most dramatic demographic shifts in American history. This migration is shifting the power center of America right before our very eyes. The movement isn’t random or even about weather or resources. Economic freedom is the magnet and states ignore this force at their own peril,” said the report.
Report: Obama Has Missed over Half His Second-Term Daily Intel Briefings
Report: Obama Has Missed over Half His Second-Term Daily Intel Briefings
I suppose I'm beating a dead horse by pointing out the incompetence of the man.
I suppose I'm beating a dead horse by pointing out the incompetence of the man.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Here are the 10,535 pages of Obama Care condensed to 4 sentences...
Here are the 10,535 pages of Obama Care condensed to 4 sentences...
As humorous as this sounds.....every last word of it is absolutely TRUE!HT:A via email
1. In order to insure the uninsured, we first have to uninsure the insured.
2. Next, we require the newly uninsured to be re-insured.
3. To re-insure the newly uninsured, they are required to pay extra charges to be re-insured.
4. The extra charges are required so that the original insured, who became uninsured, and
then became re-insured, can pay enough extra so that the original uninsured can be insured,
which will be free of charge to them.
This, ladies and gentlemen, is called "redistribution of wealth" or, by its more common name, SOCIALISM.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Antarctic Sea Ice Level could Exceed Record of 7.7 Million Square Miles | The Westside Story
Antarctic Sea Ice Level could Exceed Record of 7.7 Million Square Miles | The Westside StoryAntarctica has set a new sea ice record, which is odd considering the global temperature is rising, though scientists said global warming is likely the reason for the increase. The National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSICD) said this week the sea ice extent already hit the record for the third straight year with a few weeks to spare.Read the first sentence again... They must think we're stupid.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Karl Rove: Why a GOP Senate Majority Is Still in Doubt - WSJ
Karl Rove: Why a GOP Senate Majority Is Still in Doubt - WSJ
If the reps can't win this one they should consider disbanding the party.
If the reps can't win this one they should consider disbanding the party.
The Old Jarhead: I'm Tired--some updates
The Old Jarhead: I'm Tired--some updates
I'm Tired--some updates
I’ll be 63 soon. Except for one semester in college when jobs were scarce, and a six-month period when I was between jobs, but job-hunting every day, I’ve worked, hard, since I was 18. Despite some health challenges, I still put in 50-hour weeks, and haven’t called in sick in seven or eight years. I make a good salary, but I didn’t inherit my job or my income, and I worked to get where I am. Given the economy, there’s no retirement in sight, and I’m tired. Very tired.
I’m tired of being told that I have to “spread the wealth around” to people who don’t have my work ethic. I’m tired of being told the government will take the money I earned, by force if necessary, and give it to people too lazy or stupid to earn it.
I’m tired of being told that I have to pay more taxes to “keep people in their homes.” Sure, if they lost their jobs or got sick, I’m willing to help. But if they bought McMansions at three times the price of our paid-off, $250,000 condo, on one-third of my salary, then let the leftwing Congresscritters who passed Fannie and Freddie and the Community Reinvestment Act that created the bubble help them—with their own money.
I’m tired of being told how bad America is by leftwing millionaires like Michael Moore, George Soros and Hollywood entertainers who live in luxury because of the opportunities America offers. In thirty years, if they get their way, the United States will have the religious freedom and women’s rights of Saudi Arabia, the economy of Zimbabwe, the freedom of the press of China, the crime and violence of Mexico, the tolerance for Gay people of Iran, and the freedom of speech of Venezuela. Won’t multiculturalism be beautiful?
I’m tired of being told that Islam is a “Religion of Peace,” when every day I can read dozens of stories of Muslim men killing their sisters, wives and daughters for their family “honor;” of Muslims rioting over some slight offense; of Muslims murdering Christian and Jews because they aren’t “believers;” of Muslims burning schools for girls; of Muslims stoning teenage rape victims to death for “adultery;” of Muslims mutilating the genitals of little girls; all in the name of Allah, because the Qur’an and Shari’a law tells them to.
I believe “a man should be judged by the content of his character, not by the color of his skin.” I’m tired of being told that “race doesn’t matter” in the post-racial world of President Obama, when it’s all that matters in affirmative action jobs, lower college admission and graduation standards for minorities (harming them the most), government contract set-asides, tolerance for the ghetto culture of violence and fatherless children that hurts minorities more than anyone, and in the appointment of US Senators from Illinois. I think it’s very cool that we have a black president and that a black child is doing her homework at the desk where Lincoln wrote the emancipation proclamation. I just wish the black president was Condi Rice, or someone who believes more in freedom and the individual and less in an all-knowing government.
I’m tired of a news media that thinks Bush’s fundraising and inaugural expenses were obscene, but that think Obama’s, at triple the cost, were wonderful. That thinks Bush exercising daily was a waste of presidential time, but Obama exercising is a great example for the public to control weight and stress, that picked over every line of Bush’s military records, but never demanded that Kerry release his, that slammed Palin with two years as governor for being too inexperienced for VP, but touted Obama with three years as senator as potentially the best president ever.
Wonder why people are dropping their subscriptions or switching to Fox News? Get a clue. I didn’t vote for Bush in 2000, but the media and Kerry drove me to his camp in 2004.
I’m tired of being told that out of “tolerance for other cultures” we must let Saudi Arabia use our oil money to fund mosques and madrassa Islamic schools to preach hate in America, while no American group is allowed to fund a church, synagogue or religious school in Saudi Arabia to teach love and tolerance.
I’m tired of being told I must lower my living standard to fight global warming, which no one is allowed to debate. My wife and I live in a two-bedroom apartment and carpool together five miles to our jobs. We also own a three-bedroom condo where our daughter and granddaughter live. Our carbon footprint is about 5% of Al Gore’s, and if you’re greener than Gore, you’re green enough.
I’m tired of being told that drug addicts have a disease, and I must help support and treat them, and pay for the damage they do. Did a giant germ rush out of a dark alley, grab them, and stuff white powder up their noses while they tried to fight it off? I don’t think Gay people choose to be Gay, but I damn sure think druggies chose to take drugs. And I’m tired of harassment from cool people treating me like a freak when I tell them I never tried marijuana. Update: People have written to tell me I'd have more sympathy if this was close to me. It is exactly having seen the destruction of alcoholism and heroin addiction in my own family that makes me pretty intolerant of people who are willing to destroy the people around them to indulge themselves.I’m tired of illegal aliens being called “undocumented workers,” especially the ones who aren’t working, but are living on welfare or crime. What’s next? Calling drug dealers, “Undocumented Pharmacists”? And, no, I’m not against Hispanics. Most of them are Catholic and it’s been a few hundred years since Catholics wanted to kill me for my religion. I’m willing to fast track for citizenship any Hispanic person who can speak English, doesn’t have a criminal record and who is self-supporting without family on welfare, or who serves honorably for three years in our military. Those are the citizens we need. Update: A few people have taken this to indicate some bias against Catholics, based on events 400 years ago. While I think they are either too touchy or fail to understand, I was only trying to say that I have zero problem with Catholics wanting to come to the US, but that I have great concerns about Muslims, as a good % of them do want to kill me, or force their religion and moral code on me.
I’m tired of latte liberals and journalists, who would never wear the uniform of the Republic themselves, or let their entitlement-handicapped kids near a recruiting station, trashing our military. They and their kids can sit at home, never having to make split-second decisions under life and death circumstances, and bad mouth better people than themselves. Do bad things happen in war? You bet. Do our troops sometimes misbehave? Sure. Does this compare with the atrocities that were the policy of our enemies for the last fifty years—and still are? Not even close. So here’s the deal. I’ll let myself be subjected to all the humiliation and abuse that was heaped on terrorists at Abu Ghraib or Gitmo, and the critics can let themselves be subject to captivity by the Muslims who tortured and beheaded Daniel Pearl in Pakistan, or the Muslims who tortured and murdered Marine Lt. Col. William Higgins in Lebanon, or the Muslims who ran the blood-spattered Al Qaeda torture rooms our troops found in Iraq, or the Muslims who cut off the heads of schoolgirls in Indonesia, because the girls were Christian. Then we’ll compare notes. British and American soldiers are the only troops in history that civilians came to for help and handouts, instead of hiding from in fear. UPDATE: It has rightly been pointed out to me, several times, that I should have included Canadian, Australian and New Zealand troops here. My apologies for slighting these gallant allies of freedom.
I’m tired of people telling me that their party has a corner on virtue and the other party has a corner on corruption. Read the papers—bums are bi-partisan. And I’m tired of people telling me we need bi-partisanship. I live in Illinois, where the “Illinois Combine” of Democrats and Republicans has worked together harmoniously to loot the public for years. And I notice that the tax cheats in Obama’s cabinet are bi-partisan as well.
I’m tired of hearing wealthy athletes, entertainers and politicians of both parties talking about innocent mistakes, stupid mistakes or youthful mistakes, when we all know they think their only mistake was getting caught. I’m tired of people with a sense of entitlement, rich or poor.
Speaking of poor, I’m tired of hearing people with air-conditioned homes, color TVs and two cars called poor. The majority of Americans didn’t have that in 1970, but we didn’t know we were “poor.” The poverty pimps have to keep changing the definition of poor to keep the dollars flowing.
I’m real tired of people who don’t take responsibility for their lives and actions. I’m tired of hearing them blame the government, or discrimination, or big-whatever for their problems.
Yes, I’m damn tired. But I’m also glad to be 63. Because, mostly, I’m not going to get to see the world these people are making. I’m just sorry for my granddaughter.
Robert A. Hall is a Marine Vietnam veteran who served five terms in the Massachusetts state senate. He blogs atwww.tartanmarine.blogspot.com Update: Someone attached a picture of Robert D. Hall, an actor, to some versions and forwarded it on, saying that I was on CSI. We are two different people, and I am not an actor--unless you count running for public office.
And to the folks who said I'm Old and should die and get out of the way, I have IPF, so will comply soon enough.
HT:A
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