Trying to stop the money flow to ACORN
Rep. Michele Bachmann has set up an online petition in which you can add your name to the list of people who want Congress to stop funneling money to ACORN.
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Dems try to seize even greater power in Congress
The Democrats, corrupted by power, are now seeking absolute power. Here’s the story from the horse’s mouth, the horse in this case being Minority Whip, Eric Cantor: In a completely unprecedented fashion, House Democrats have used their power as the majority party to shut out floor amendments from the minority party
Continue readingFacts about epidemic funding in the U.S.
Michelle Malkin has caught on to the fact that the Left side of the blogosphere has a new meme: they contend that, should there be a pandemic, it can be traced to the always evil GOP because Rove/Collins opposed flu pandemic funding in the porkulus bill. The only problem with
Continue readingFun facts about the stimulus plan
From Minority Leader John Boehner, a little information about the House Democrats’ $825 billion “stimulus” bill. A Dozen Fun Facts About the House Democrats’ Massive Spending Bill 1. The House Democrats’ bill will cost each and every household $6,700 additional debt, paid for by our children and grandchildren. 2. The
Continue readingThe world is going to Hell in a handbasket
Depressed today. Decided to do a risk assessment of possible (and impossible) and likely (and unlikely) outcomes. Feel free to chime in. McCain & Palin win and Republicans eke out a majority in Congress: Impossible. McCain & Palin win and Democrats retain control over Congress: Less and less likely. Obama
Continue readingShould they act or shouldn’t they
Normally, I’m entirely on board with the theory that “that government is best which governs least.” Normally, I fear last minute bail-outs, especially those from a Democratically-dominated Congress. But the world economy is a different animal. When thinking of it, it’s worth thinking also of Roosevelt’s warning that “the only
Continue readingBarack Obama — natural born follower
In the “I wish I’d said that” department is this truly excellent post from Power Line, pointing out that this crisis (a) establishes that McCain, not Obama, is a leader and (b) that the Democrats cannot possibly be telling the truth when they try to blame McCain for the House’s
Continue readingIf a tree falls in a forest, and no one is there, does it make a sound? *UPDATED*
You’ve all heard the question that is the title of my post, haven’t you? Is an audience necessary for a sound to have meaning or even existence? And what if, in our world, the intermediary to the audience bugs out? That’s today’s question, as Republicans vigorously debate the new drilling
Continue readingQuick and important links re oil and Al Qaeda *UPDATED*
I must work, but I have to give you a couple of quick links, one of which you may want to act upon and one of which is just nice to know. On the “you might want to act” (by contacting your representatives in D.C.), Right Wing News offers useful
Continue readingQueen Nancy
IBD does an enjoyably neat job of cutting Nancy Pelosi down to size: When challenged in an interview with Politico.com about her bullheaded refusal to let Republicans submit energy policies for approval, Pelosi resorted to risible hyperbole to justify her iron-fisted rule of the House parliamentary process. “I’m trying to
Continue readingPhone messages from crazy people
I was out this morning getting my oil changed — and learning that it will cost almost $2,000 to fix my car from its recent run-in with a low post. When I got home, I found an interesting message on my answering machine. It’s the recorded voice of Dennis Kucinich
Continue readingThe lunatics have taken over the asylum
After seeing the insanity unfold before his eyes, a visiting law professor felt compelled to say this: “I am really astonished at the mood in this room,” commented one witness, George Mason University School of Law professor Jeremy Rabkin. “The tone of these deliberations is slightly demented,” Rabkin said. “You
Continue readingKeep the faith
J. R. Dunn has a wonderful antidote to political despair. I have some optimistic predictions of my own: I think the current gas crisis, coupled with the holes being punctured into Global Warming, and China’s status as No. 1 C02 polluter, will create a popular ground swell that will force
Continue readingA bipartisan Congressional attack against Carter
Congress isn’t actually doing anything beyond complaining about how upset it is, but I was very pleased nevertheless to see that two representatives have sponsored a bipartisan resolution specifically mentioning Carter in connection with Hamas and reiterating that Hamas is a dangerous terrorist organization that should be isolated, not courted.
Continue readingWe’re winning, if only Congress would realize it
Michael Yon, who appropriately boasts that he is probably the most experienced reporter in Iraq, reminds us that Congress must stop obsessing about the past in Iraq and must approach Iraq as a winnable situation. He begins by detailing the enormous strides — both practical and “hearts and mind” stuff
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