Saturday, January 21, 2012
Obama Proposes New Department of Corporate Welfare
Contrary to what various news outlets are reporting, President Obama is NOT proposing to cut government. The administration is proposing to take four independent federal agencies that specialize in corporate welfare – along with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative – and combine them with corporate welfare programs at the Department of Commerce to form what would I would argue should be called the Department of Corporate Welfare. KEEP READING
Obama's Phony War on the Rich - Page 1
Ever since the First Couple entered the White House, their social life has swirled around the very rich. Hollywood actors, pop star singers, Wall Street hedge fund managers, billionaire investors — these are the fabled "top 1 percent" in terms of income and wealth.
The Obamas invite them to White House dinners. They vacation with them on Martha’s Vineyard. They party with them. They sup with them at $35,000-a-plate fundraisers.
(Have these affairs ever included an auto worker? A mine worker? How about someone who is unemployed and looking for a job? What about someone who has lost his home? As far as I can tell, the bottom 99 percent never seems to make the cut.) MORE
The Obamas invite them to White House dinners. They vacation with them on Martha’s Vineyard. They party with them. They sup with them at $35,000-a-plate fundraisers.
(Have these affairs ever included an auto worker? A mine worker? How about someone who is unemployed and looking for a job? What about someone who has lost his home? As far as I can tell, the bottom 99 percent never seems to make the cut.) MORE
Obama administration full of 1 percenters
Stephanie Cutter, an adviser to the Obama re-election campaign, wrote a scathing memo the other day about Mitt Romney’s experience at Bain Capital, subtitled “Profit at Any Cost.”
Cutter sounded like a sworn enemy of private equity. Except a few years ago....
Cutter sounded like a sworn enemy of private equity. Except a few years ago....
Charlie Rangel falls asleep during President Obama’s speech at the Apollo
President Obama’s fund-raising tour of New York was highlighted by a few funny moments — including Rep. Charlie Rangel falling asleep during his speech, and the president proclaiming he preferred Showtime’s “Homeland” to the Republican debates.
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Why Does Obama Want Our Country To Be Energy Poor?
One of the reasons the unemployment rate has been stuck above 8 percent for years is because the Obama administration is actively blocking the private sector from creating jobs. Approving the Keystone XL pipeline, now in its third year of review, would have gone a long way toward boosting American job creation and strengthening our energy security. But the President prefers the politics of energy poverty and has sided with environmentalist radicals over hardworking Americans and their families.
MORE HERE
MORE HERE
Meet Rosalio Munoz - Mexican American Communist
Cross posted from KeyWiki Blog
As a leader of the Communist Party USA’s Mexican American Equality Commission, Los Angeles based activist Rosalio Munoz, enjoys a level of political influence that would be envied by most U.S. Congressmen or Senators – if they had the slightest inkling of its extent. CONTINUE READING
As a leader of the Communist Party USA’s Mexican American Equality Commission, Los Angeles based activist Rosalio Munoz, enjoys a level of political influence that would be envied by most U.S. Congressmen or Senators – if they had the slightest inkling of its extent. CONTINUE READING
Ryan confirms House GOP will present 2013 budget
BALTIMORE — Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) confirmed Friday that House Republicans will move a budget resolution this year.
Ryan’s comments appear to put to rest speculation that the House GOP would put the onus on the Senate to act first and defer until the upper chamber moves a budget, which is seen as very unlikely. LINK
Ryan’s comments appear to put to rest speculation that the House GOP would put the onus on the Senate to act first and defer until the upper chamber moves a budget, which is seen as very unlikely. LINK
GMO Giant Monsanto Will Soon Be Allowed To Police Itself
Monsanto, enemy of organic farmers and anti-GMO advocates alike, will likely be allowed to conduct its own environmental studies as part of a two-year USDA experiment. But there is no good that can possibly come of an experiment where the company behind nearly every genetically modified crop in our daily diets is allowed to decide whether its products are causing any environmental harm. And Monsanto isn’t the only biotech company that will be permitted to police itself.
Obama doubles down on green energy loans, again
President Obama's Department of Agriculture (USDA) called for applicants to receive the $25.4 million in funding flagged for rural green energy loan guarantees and grants, even as Obama's campaign released an ad defending the Solyndra loan.
Your question of the day
A great one from Protein Wisdom
Question: is the TSA “racist” for requiring a picture ID?
I’m curious, because somehow we’re supposed to believe it’s somehow “racist” to require you to prove yourself yourself before you cast a vote (as a way to combat voter fraud — which of course isn’t a big problem, and even if it is, well, RACISTS!), and yet it’s not considered “racist” to require people to show a picture ID to board a plane.
More double standards from the left I plan to use this question the first chance I get.
Maybe this is yet another Liberal malady? Double Standard Dysfunction?
Question: is the TSA “racist” for requiring a picture ID?
I’m curious, because somehow we’re supposed to believe it’s somehow “racist” to require you to prove yourself yourself before you cast a vote (as a way to combat voter fraud — which of course isn’t a big problem, and even if it is, well, RACISTS!), and yet it’s not considered “racist” to require people to show a picture ID to board a plane.
More double standards from the left I plan to use this question the first chance I get.
Maybe this is yet another Liberal malady? Double Standard Dysfunction?
Why do dead folks NEVER vote Republican?
Bob Mack wonders about this too!
Anyone who’s not a terminal Obamabot or a sagacity-challenged ‘progressive’ knows damn well why Eric Holder’s Department of Injustice is challenging Voter ID laws from one end of the country to the other: there’s no other way they can get non-documented Democratsor the dearly departed to the polls. In South Carolina,
37,295 people listed by the Election Commission as needing photo IDs are deceased. Of those, 957 were found to have voted after the recorded date of their deaths, according to the SC DMV.
How about that!
Anyone who’s not a terminal Obamabot or a sagacity-challenged ‘progressive’ knows damn well why Eric Holder’s Department of Injustice is challenging Voter ID laws from one end of the country to the other: there’s no other way they can get non-documented Democratsor the dearly departed to the polls. In South Carolina,
37,295 people listed by the Election Commission as needing photo IDs are deceased. Of those, 957 were found to have voted after the recorded date of their deaths, according to the SC DMV.
How about that!
Obama-supported Occupy Movement's Official Advertising Material Threatens Violence, Rioting, and Destruction of Private Property
Marathon Pundit alerts us to the Occupy movement's universal symbols of tolerance: an anarchist wielding a pipe-wrench and a crowbar:
Does the DOS Environmental Impact Statement Dismantle Obama’s Reason for Rejecting Keystone?
In President Obama’s statement denying TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline, he said, “The rushed and arbitrary deadline insisted on by congressional Republicans prevented a full assessment of the pipeline’s impact, especially the health and safety of the American people, as well as our environment.”
The President referred to a five-page Department of State (DOS) report that echoed why he decided in November 2011 to postpone the decision until after the 2012 election.
The President referred to a five-page Department of State (DOS) report that echoed why he decided in November 2011 to postpone the decision until after the 2012 election.
Breaking: Judge Mahili Denies Obama's Motion To Squash Subpoenas In Georgia Ballot Challenge
Judge Mahili Denies Obama's Motion To Squash Subpoenas And To Not Appear At Georgia Ballot Challenge Hearing!!!
The Order:
Defendant, President Barack Obama, a candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for the office of the President of the United States, has filed a motion to quash the subpoena compelling his attendance at the hearing on January 26, 2012.
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The Order:
Defendant, President Barack Obama, a candidate seeking the Democratic nomination for the office of the President of the United States, has filed a motion to quash the subpoena compelling his attendance at the hearing on January 26, 2012.
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I’m sure the Germans really love buying electricity from France
Solar power is not cutting it in Germany because the 1.1 million solar systems in Germany have generated almost no electricity for weeks. Via Der Spiegel:
DOJ official refuses to testify about Fast and Furious
Department of Justice official Patrick Cunningham has reportedly planned to plead the Fifth Amendment to avoid incriminating himself in response to a subpoena House oversight committee chairman Rep. Darrell Issa served him that will compel him to appear before Congress about Operation Fast and Furious. LINK
Who benefits from Obama's Keystone decision?
Soros,Chavez,+Venezuela. Not U, not Ur neighbor.Obama prefers enemies
This is great stuff. I was going to add it as an update to the previous post on this topic but it deserves its own headline. Ezra Levant hosts a show, The Source, for Canada’s Sun News. In a very well-researched presentation, he takes a comprehensive look at Obama’s idiocy over the Keystone Pipeline. Be sure to watch the whole thing and pay particular attention to the map of the alleged “pristine, environmentally sensitive area” through which the pipleline will pass. I don’t know who this guy is, but he certainly I don’t know who this guy is, but he certainly did his homework.
This is great stuff. I was going to add it as an update to the previous post on this topic but it deserves its own headline. Ezra Levant hosts a show, The Source, for Canada’s Sun News. In a very well-researched presentation, he takes a comprehensive look at Obama’s idiocy over the Keystone Pipeline. Be sure to watch the whole thing and pay particular attention to the map of the alleged “pristine, environmentally sensitive area” through which the pipleline will pass. I don’t know who this guy is, but he certainly I don’t know who this guy is, but he certainly did his homework.
Man arrested for possessing a buttock of Saddam
A man in England has been arrested for possessing part of a statue of Saddam Hussein — one half of his buttocks, more accurately “a buttock” — which is a violation of the 2003 Iraq Sanctions Order prohibiting the importation of “Iraqi cultural property,” British authorities claim in a story by the Guardian.
Wisconsin recall webcam so boring it's mesmerizing
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Nameless bureaucrats processing petitions to recall the governor shuffle in and out of the frame, stacking, unstacking and scanning seemingly endless piles of paper in a process carried live on an increasingly popular webcam that's so mind-numbingly boring, it's mesmerizing.
Welcome to Wisconsin, where even the dullest of political theater attracts tens of thousands of viewers.
The cam ( http://mirrors.5nines.com/stream/ ) transmits a live feed from the guarded, secret location where petitions to recall Gov. Scott Walker and five other Republicans are being housed and processed.
Welcome to Wisconsin, where even the dullest of political theater attracts tens of thousands of viewers.
The cam ( http://mirrors.5nines.com/stream/ ) transmits a live feed from the guarded, secret location where petitions to recall Gov. Scott Walker and five other Republicans are being housed and processed.
Shocking News – Organization Formerly Known as ACORN Coordinating with Dept. of Justice
Here’s some stunning news. The Department of Justice is coordinating with the organization formerly known as ACORN. I know, you’re shocked.
Friday, January 20, 2012
"But we don't have enough regulations!"
The state of Florida Human Resources Department needs to find the person who invented this ingenious regulation (via Marfdrat):
I had to read it a few times and then contact the officials who required it to discover that the only point of the sign is: it's illegal to not have it. Is this some bureaucrat's idea of a practical joke? LINK
I had to read it a few times and then contact the officials who required it to discover that the only point of the sign is: it's illegal to not have it. Is this some bureaucrat's idea of a practical joke? LINK
Santorum soars, Romney falters in SC debate
Newt Gingrich had what will be the most talked about moment on the first question of tonight's South Carolina debate, when he brutally smacked down CNN moderator John King for asking him about his ex-wife saying in an interview that he wanted an open marriage. Gingrich eventually said the charge was false, but most of his answer was spent scolding King for asking the question at a presidential debate, which he called "despicable." The crowd broke out in a standing ovation, and it may have neutralized what could have been a damaging issue for him heading into Saturday's primary.
But other than that, it was Rick Santorum who dominated the debate -- taking both Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney to task...
But other than that, it was Rick Santorum who dominated the debate -- taking both Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney to task...
Indiana Dems Fleebagging Again, Abandoning Their Jobs
Democrats Are the Ones Pushing Web Censorship
MPAA head Chris Dodd is the former Democratic powerhouse (the same guy who blocked all financial reform). Dodd and Lieberman – another Democrat – have admitted that they want to emulate Chinese style censorship.
Moreover, Raw Story notes:
Moreover, Raw Story notes:
Planned Parenthood Wants to Increase Abortions Globally 82%
International Planned Parenthood Federation, the international affiliate of the nation’s biggest abortion business, has released a new strategic plan for the Africa Region for 2010 to 2015 that calls for an 82 percent increase in the number of abortions.
Penny Starr of CNS News reports on the new numbers:
Penny Starr of CNS News reports on the new numbers:
Poll shows most small businesses fear health care law
A new poll from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reveals an increasingly frustrated small business community worried about the impact President Obama’s health care law may have on their bottom line.
Nearly three-quarters, or 74 percent, say the new law is causing an impediment to job creation.
Nearly three-quarters, or 74 percent, say the new law is causing an impediment to job creation.
Cruise ship's cook says captain ordered dinner after crash
(CNN) -- The captain of the Costa Concordia ordered dinner for himself and a woman after the ship struck rocks off Italy's coast, a cook from the ship told a Filipino television station. LINK
Republicans stand together to oppose piracy law
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Standing in near unison, the four remaining contenders seeking the Republican presidential nomination are condemning a proposed anti-online piracy law that its critics say is overly aggressive. LINK
Anonymous Goes on Megaupload Revenge Spree: DoJ, RIAA, MPAA, and Universal Music All Offline
Anonymous has sure been quiet lately, but today's federal bust of Megaupload riled 'em up good: a retaliatory strike against DoJ.gov (and plenty of other foes) leaving them completely dead.
CYBER WAR: Feds SHUT DOWN file-sharing website; No trial, no due process
US government hits Megaupload with mega piracy indictment
Seven executives charged as filesharing site shut down over accusations they cheated copyright holders out of $500m
• Explainer: a guide to understanding Sopa
• Clay Shirky: Pipa would create a consumption-only web
Seven executives charged as filesharing site shut down over accusations they cheated copyright holders out of $500m
• Explainer: a guide to understanding Sopa
• Clay Shirky: Pipa would create a consumption-only web
Iranian activist shot dead in Texas
Authorities in Houston are seeking the public's help in solving the murder of 30-year-old woman as her relatives question reports that she was an activist for women's rights in Iran LINK
Certified count shows Santorum winning Iowa
THE RESULTS: Santorum finished ahead by 34 votes
MISSING DATA: 8 precincts’ numbers will never be certified
PARTY VERDICT: GOP official says, ‘It’s a split decision’
Rick Santorum – Final total: 29,839 Change: -168
Mitt Romney – Final total: 29,805 Change: -210
It’s a tie for the ages.
MISSING DATA: 8 precincts’ numbers will never be certified
PARTY VERDICT: GOP official says, ‘It’s a split decision’
Rick Santorum – Final total: 29,839 Change: -168
Mitt Romney – Final total: 29,805 Change: -210
It’s a tie for the ages.
Regulations shut down 32 power plants
An Associated Press analysis has found that more than 32 mostly coal-fired power plants in a dozen states will be forced to close because of the new, more stringent regulations. Another 36 plants are at risk of closing.
EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Moguls Stopping Obama Donations Because Of President’s Piracy Stand: “Not Give A Dime Anymore”
EXCLUSIVE: Internet sites on their SOPA-Strike may be conducting a blackout but Hollywood studios are conducting a boycott. LINK
Thursday, January 19, 2012
If MSNBC Sacks Pat Buchanan, Will They Have To Answer For Al Sharpton?
To remind everyone, here is what Phil Griffin said at the TCA concerning Buchanan...
bit.ly/xBbauN
bit.ly/xBbauN
Up Next… Obama’s New Energy Regulations Will Put 32 Coal Plants Out of Business
Up next is the coal industry.
New EPA regulations will force 32 coal plants to close their doors putting hundreds of Americans out of work.
The latest move by the EPA will force new regulations on 26 states. The new rules will kill thousands of jobs, cost billions of dollars and increase electricity rates for every family.
New EPA regulations will force 32 coal plants to close their doors putting hundreds of Americans out of work.
The latest move by the EPA will force new regulations on 26 states. The new rules will kill thousands of jobs, cost billions of dollars and increase electricity rates for every family.
Indiana Democrat State Rep. Tells Constituent: ‘Stop With the “Free Market” Bull. Please Don’t Write to Me Again’
William Voll was stunned to receive a rude e-mail from his state representative, Democrat Craig R. Fry, after sending him an email of the sort that elected officials receive every single day–and which it is their duty to consider.
Mr. Voll runs a manufacturing business in Mishawaka, Indiana. He supports the right-to-work legislation that is currently moving through the state legislature over vehement Democrat, labor, and leftist objections.
So Mr. Voll wrote a polite email to his state representative, Democrat Craig R. Fry, who has served in that office since 1988, urging him to back the right-to-work bill (addresses redacted):
Copy of Letter HERE
Mr. Voll runs a manufacturing business in Mishawaka, Indiana. He supports the right-to-work legislation that is currently moving through the state legislature over vehement Democrat, labor, and leftist objections.
So Mr. Voll wrote a polite email to his state representative, Democrat Craig R. Fry, who has served in that office since 1988, urging him to back the right-to-work bill (addresses redacted):
Copy of Letter HERE
How Obama Betrays Martin Luther's King's Dream
President Obama has mocked Martin Luther King by policies and actions that judge people by the color of their skin and not by the content of their character.
bit.ly/wSkYCM
bit.ly/wSkYCM
Obama and the Constitution: How Inconvenient!
CONSTITUTION: I'll get what I want some other way! Obama has the strength of character of a 5-year old boy
Under Obama, Oil and Gas Production on Federal Lands Is Down 40%
In his announcement rejecting the Keystone XL pipeline today, President Obama boasted that under his administration, “domestic oil and natural gas production is up.” Obama, of course, failed to mention that his administration can’t actually take any credit for the increase.
The vast majority of America’s new oil and gas production is happening on private lands in states like North Dakota, Alaska and Texas.
It’s not that Obama is devoid of responsibility. His administration oversees oil and gas production on federal lands by issuing leases. But when measuring oil and gas production in areas under Obama’s jurisdiction, the numbers tell a different story.
The vast majority of America’s new oil and gas production is happening on private lands in states like North Dakota, Alaska and Texas.
It’s not that Obama is devoid of responsibility. His administration oversees oil and gas production on federal lands by issuing leases. But when measuring oil and gas production in areas under Obama’s jurisdiction, the numbers tell a different story.
BREAKING NEWS: Rick Santorum Won Iowa
By 34 votes, Rick Santorum won Iowa. For the past two weeks we have heard Mitt Romney was the first non-incumbent to win both Iowa and New Hampshire. Wrong!
bit.ly/yOQx5d
bit.ly/yOQx5d
DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Parents Off to Jail for Corruption
The rotten apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Moochers, looters and destroyers.
DNC Chair’s parents off to jail for corruption Political Arena
Of all of the most vile, bold face, shameless liars in politics, no one tops acting DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz. We have videos of her and youtube is rife with them; bloggers have sliced and diced her lies with verifiable sources from one end of the country to the other.
Like Mother like daughter?
Broward-Pal Beach Times:
Richard Rubin Sentenced to Ten Months in Federal Prison
DNC Chair’s parents off to jail for corruption Political Arena
Of all of the most vile, bold face, shameless liars in politics, no one tops acting DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz. We have videos of her and youtube is rife with them; bloggers have sliced and diced her lies with verifiable sources from one end of the country to the other.
Like Mother like daughter?
Broward-Pal Beach Times:
Richard Rubin Sentenced to Ten Months in Federal Prison
Obama Kills 20,000 Keystone Jobs, Laborers’ Union Vows Not To Forget
As a result of the Obama’s job-destroying decision, Laborers’ union president, Terry O’Sullivan issued a blistering statement:
Andrew Sullivan Says Tax ‘Revenues Currently Are At 50 Year Lows
The more one listens to Newsweek’s Andrew Sullivan, the more one has to conclude that he either knows absolutely nothing about the economy or he’s lying through his teeth.
Appearing on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 Wednesday evening, Sullivan actually said tax “revenues currently are at 50 year lows” (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):
Appearing on CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 Wednesday evening, Sullivan actually said tax “revenues currently are at 50 year lows” (video follows with transcribed highlights and commentary):
SOPA day wrap-up, and the next fight: taxes
being against the SOPA/PROTECT IP plan is not the same as being pro-infringement. There are better, more workable ideas.
Hero or Spoiler: Rick Perry Will Quit. The Question is as What.
Rick Perry does not want to be seen as a quitter. But quit he will. I do not want him to quit. I urged him to stay in the race. But sadly his campaign has been unable to get the second look I thought it deserved.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
How to Justify Uninterupted Campaign Contributions from Enviromental Wackos and Big Energy, simultaneously
DELAY!!!!
Obama to reject Keystone Xl but will consider alternate route in new application is.gd/70ROLJ Delay works for Obama.
Obama to reject Keystone Xl but will consider alternate route in new application is.gd/70ROLJ Delay works for Obama.
Costa Concordia captain ‘says he tripped and fell into lifeboat’
The captain of the crippled Costa Concordia cruise ship, Francesco Schettino, has reportedly said the reason he was in a lifeboat while thousands of panic-stricken passengers and crew were trying to evacuate was because he “tripped” and fell into the rescue craft. LINK
Issa Statement on #SOPA & #PIPA Website Blackouts
WASHINGTON, DC – House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) today issued the following statement on the blackouts of many popular websites – including Wikipedia, Craigslist, Google and thousands of others– in response to the serious threats to an open Internet and digital innovation in America posed by the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA):
"The Protect IP Act and SOPA are threats to the openness, freedom, and innovation of the Internet. I applaud the Internet community, including the thousands of blogs and websites that have decided to go dark today, for participating in our democracy and opening up the debate on legislation to the public.
"This unprecedented effort has turned the tide against a backroom lobbying effort by interests that aren't used to being told 'no.' I know suspending and changing access to sites was not necessarily an easy decision, but this is a responsible and transparent exercise of freedom of speech. I applaud those participating in today's protest for their sturdy defense of American innovation, openness and Internet freedom."
The Oversight Committee had originally scheduled a hearing on DNS blocking for today. The hearing was postponed after assurances from Leader Cantor and the removal of DNS blocking provisions from SOPA were made. Even with this alteration, Chairman Issa continues to oppose SOPA as well as PIPA.
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"The Protect IP Act and SOPA are threats to the openness, freedom, and innovation of the Internet. I applaud the Internet community, including the thousands of blogs and websites that have decided to go dark today, for participating in our democracy and opening up the debate on legislation to the public.
"This unprecedented effort has turned the tide against a backroom lobbying effort by interests that aren't used to being told 'no.' I know suspending and changing access to sites was not necessarily an easy decision, but this is a responsible and transparent exercise of freedom of speech. I applaud those participating in today's protest for their sturdy defense of American innovation, openness and Internet freedom."
The Oversight Committee had originally scheduled a hearing on DNS blocking for today. The hearing was postponed after assurances from Leader Cantor and the removal of DNS blocking provisions from SOPA were made. Even with this alteration, Chairman Issa continues to oppose SOPA as well as PIPA.
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Click here to read, edit or comment on #PIPA: bit.ly/AqlhJd #SOPA #stopSOPA #OPEN #sopablackout #dontbreaktheinternet
Click here to read, edit or comment on #PIPA: bit.ly/AqlhJd #SOPA #stopSOPA #OPEN #sopablackout #dontbreaktheinternet
'We Now Live in Post-Constitutional Country'
(CNSNews.com) - In an interview with CNSNews.com about his new book—“Ameritopia: The Unmaking of America”—Mark R. Levin said he believes America has already largely become “a post-constitutional country.”
OPEN: Online Protection & ENforcement of Digital Trade Act
The OPEN Act secures two fundamental principles. First, Americans have a right to benefit from what they've created. And second, Americans have a right to an open internet. Our duty is to protect these rights. That's why congressional Republicans and Democrats came together to write the OPEN Act. But it's only a start. We need your help: sign up, comment and collaborate to build a better bill. LINK
List of SOPA Sponsors
Direct link here
H.R.3261
Latest Title: Stop Online Piracy Act
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 10/26/2011) Cosponsors (30)
Related Bills: S.968, S.1228
Latest Major Action: 12/16/2011 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
COSPONSORS(30), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Rep Amodei, Mark E. [NV-2] - 11/3/2011
Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] - 12/7/2011
Rep Barrow, John [GA-12] - 11/14/2011
Rep Bass, Karen [CA-33] - 11/3/2011
Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] - 10/26/2011
Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] - 10/26/2011
Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 10/26/2011
Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 11/3/2011
Rep Chabot, Steve [OH-1] - 10/26/2011
Rep Chu, Judy [CA-32] - 11/30/2011
Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] - 10/26/2011
Rep Cooper, Jim [TN-5] - 12/12/2011
Rep Deutch, Theodore E. [FL-19] - 10/26/2011
Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 10/26/2011
Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 10/26/2011
Rep Griffin, Tim [AR-2] - 10/26/2011
Rep Holden, Tim [PA-17] - 11/30/2011
Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 11/3/2011
Rep Larson, John B. [CT-1] - 11/30/2011
Rep Lujan, Ben Ray [NM-3] - 11/14/2011
Rep Marino, Tom [PA-10] - 11/3/2011
Rep Nunnelee, Alan [MS-1] - 11/3/2011
Rep Owens, William L. [NY-23] - 11/14/2011
Rep Ross, Dennis [FL-12] - 10/26/2011
Rep Scalise, Steve [LA-1] - 11/14/2011
Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] - 10/26/2011
Rep Sherman, Brad [CA-27] - 12/7/2011
Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 10/26/2011
Rep Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [FL-20] - 11/3/2011
Rep Watt, Melvin L. [NC-12] - 11/3/2011
Rep Quayle, Benjamin [AZ-3] - 12/13/2011(withdrawn - 1/17/2012)
H.R.3261
Latest Title: Stop Online Piracy Act
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 10/26/2011) Cosponsors (30)
Related Bills: S.968, S.1228
Latest Major Action: 12/16/2011 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
COSPONSORS(30), ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]: (Sort: by date)
Rep Amodei, Mark E. [NV-2] - 11/3/2011
Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] - 12/7/2011
Rep Barrow, John [GA-12] - 11/14/2011
Rep Bass, Karen [CA-33] - 11/3/2011
Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] - 10/26/2011
Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] - 10/26/2011
Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] - 10/26/2011
Rep Carter, John R. [TX-31] - 11/3/2011
Rep Chabot, Steve [OH-1] - 10/26/2011
Rep Chu, Judy [CA-32] - 11/30/2011
Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] - 10/26/2011
Rep Cooper, Jim [TN-5] - 12/12/2011
Rep Deutch, Theodore E. [FL-19] - 10/26/2011
Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 10/26/2011
Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] - 10/26/2011
Rep Griffin, Tim [AR-2] - 10/26/2011
Rep Holden, Tim [PA-17] - 11/30/2011
Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 11/3/2011
Rep Larson, John B. [CT-1] - 11/30/2011
Rep Lujan, Ben Ray [NM-3] - 11/14/2011
Rep Marino, Tom [PA-10] - 11/3/2011
Rep Nunnelee, Alan [MS-1] - 11/3/2011
Rep Owens, William L. [NY-23] - 11/14/2011
Rep Ross, Dennis [FL-12] - 10/26/2011
Rep Scalise, Steve [LA-1] - 11/14/2011
Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] - 10/26/2011
Rep Sherman, Brad [CA-27] - 12/7/2011
Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] - 10/26/2011
Rep Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [FL-20] - 11/3/2011
Rep Watt, Melvin L. [NC-12] - 11/3/2011
Rep Quayle, Benjamin [AZ-3] - 12/13/2011(withdrawn - 1/17/2012)
SOPA protests lead co-sponsors to defect
Amid online protests that include major websites like Wikipedia blacking out their sites, a few co-sponsors of the Stop Online Piracy Act in Congress are defecting.
Rep. Ben Quayle (R-Ariz.), originally a co-sponsor of the bill, pulled his name from the list of sponsors on Tuesday.
Rep. Ben Quayle (R-Ariz.), originally a co-sponsor of the bill, pulled his name from the list of sponsors on Tuesday.
Free Speech: An Unintended Victim of Protect IP and SOPA?
Is Congress about to limit freedom of speech on the Internet? Two bills wending their way through the Senate and the House may do just that.
Sorry Cornell. You did say it...
Democratic strategist Cornell Belcher says there is a media "double-standard" over Herman Cain saying blacks have been "brainwashed." Belcher calls Mr. Cain a bigot and a racist and says this incident is a "teachable moment." (h/t TRS)
Transcript & Video HERE
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VIDEO - CA Park Featuring Che Guevara and Fidel Castro Unveils Latest Federally-Funded Renovations
Among the faded paintings of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro, and right next to the bronze statue of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, a $1.6 million federal grant is being used to restore 18 murals in San Diego’s Chicano Park.
N.H. City Clerk Caught Lying About New Hampshire Voter Fraud on Al Sharpton’s Show
Shaprton interviewed Paul Bergeron, the city clerk of Nashua, N.H., repeatedly states that voter fraud isn’t a problem in New Hampshire, but his own words to New Hampshire newspapers over the years suggest the opposite. Here’s what Bergeron said....
Barack Hussein Obama: Third World, Pro-Muslim, Anti-American Radical
Granny Jan works her video magic on an interview with David Goldman (a.k.a. Spengler), author of How Civilizations Die (And Why Islam Is Dying Too), on the Jamie Glazov show: LINK
An estimated 7,000 websites are planning to go dark Wednesday as part of a mass protest of #SOPA & #PIPA
Internet companies and activists are hoping to join the Arab Spring and other online democracy movements by taking an estimated 7,000 websites offline Wednesday to send a message to Washington: Don’t pass a pair of anti-piracy bills.
Pelosi: Actually, we don’t have much of a connection to Occupy Wall Street
Via Fox Nation, is this Pelosi seizing an opportunity to inch away from a fading “Occupy” movement or simply taking care not to offend the screeching “99 percent” by purporting to speak for them? She’s correct on the merits: For all the slobbering over OWS in lefty media, Democratic leaders haven’t embraced the brand yet as robustly as Republicans have embraced the tea-party label. But how could they? Once they call themselves proud occupiers they’ll get all the baggage that comes with it, starting with questions about tent-city rapes and occasional violent confrontations with police. Then again, that baggage hasn’t deterred them from effusive statements of sympathy with the movement. Remember this one?
Obama to Bail Out Russian Space Program
Next to trashing American Citizens who are part of the Tea Party movement, making one-sided demands on Israel and refusing to compromise with Republicans, President Obama's favorite activity is giving away tax-payer money to foreign countries so they can do what he blocks the US from doing. For example he gave Brazil $10 Billion so they could drill for oil off of their coast.
In an exclusive report by Newsbusted Anchor Jodi Miller we learn that Barack Obama is looking to send some of our tax dollars to Russia, to bail out their space program. I guess it makes sense because he has destroyed ours to the point that American Astronauts will hitch rides with the Russians when they need to go into space.
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In an exclusive report by Newsbusted Anchor Jodi Miller we learn that Barack Obama is looking to send some of our tax dollars to Russia, to bail out their space program. I guess it makes sense because he has destroyed ours to the point that American Astronauts will hitch rides with the Russians when they need to go into space.
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Begin Sex Ed in Kindergarten, Says New ‘National Standards’ Report
The new report recommends “age-appropriate” guidelines for comprehensive sexuality education, beginning in kindergarten.
(Note: Terms "age appropriate" "sex" and "kindergarden" use in same discussion)
(Note: Terms "age appropriate" "sex" and "kindergarden" use in same discussion)
Gingrich: Defund Planned Parenthood and Give the Money to Adoption Services
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (CNSNews.com) – Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said that if elected president, he would defund Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider, and steer those federal funds toward adoptive services. MORE
Obama: Prosecute the Marines, But Grant Amnesty to the Taliban?
For U.S. Marines to urinate on the dead is a dishonorable thing to do. And to tape it? Dishonorable and stupid. But to now go on a witch hunt over the matter is ridiculous. The Marines should be disciplined for what they did, but to characterize this as a crime and to treat them as criminals is ridiculous. Put 18 and 19 year-olds in a combat zone and you are going to get bad behavior. But to throw the book at these Marines is an overreach and a mistake.
Another subsidized solar company lays off most of its employees
With barely a mention of Solyndra or other White House scandals at last night’s debate, it’s easy to see why the president assumed he’d be able to practice crony capitalism unchecked by the media or even his GOP rivals — and practice it he has. The federal government hasn’t been the only governmental entity to stuff money in the pipe dream of affordable and efficient solar energy, though. Today brings news of an Ohio-state-government-subsidized solar company laying off most of its workforce:
Smoke Bomb Thrown Over White House Fence During Occupy Protest
WASHINGTON - Two smoke bombs were apparently thrown over the White House fence as an "Occupy" protest grew feisty Tuesday evening, FOX News Channel reported.
'OCCUPY' CONGRESS RALLY FIZZLES
Several hundred Occupy protesters rally at Capitol
Organizers had touted the rally, known as Occupy Congress, as the largest national gathering of Occupy protesters to date and secured a permit that would have allowed up to 10,000 people to participate. By mid-afternoon, the protest appeared to have fallen far short of those goals.....
Organizers had touted the rally, known as Occupy Congress, as the largest national gathering of Occupy protesters to date and secured a permit that would have allowed up to 10,000 people to participate. By mid-afternoon, the protest appeared to have fallen far short of those goals.....
Carney Dodges Question About Obama's College Transcripts
Carney Dodges Question About Obama's College Transcripts: "I Would Refer You To The Campaign"
Carney then talks about candidates and releasing their tax returns.
Carney then talks about candidates and releasing their tax returns.
Los Angeles Approves Condom Law For Porn Stars
Ordinance supporters say the measure is needed to prevent the spread of HIV, but the adult video industry’s trade association, the Free Speech Coalition, says condoms are not necessary. LINK
New Jersey governor wants all tax brackets cut by 10 percent
(Reuters) - All New Jersey income tax brackets should be cut 10 percent, Governor Chris Christie proposed on Tuesday, saying the state was on the comeback trail due to harsh budget measures taken last year. MORE HERE
OBAMA PICKS BAIN MAN FOR OMB
Jeffrey Zients will serve as President Obama's new acting director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), but the president's decision might undercut attacks on Republican Mitt Romney's career as a venture capitalist, because Zients and Romney are both alumni of Bain & Company.
U.S. gun industry appeals new reporting rules
(Reuters) - The gun industry on Monday appealed a U.S. judge's decision to uphold new Obama administration regulations requiring gun dealers in four states bordering Mexico to report the sales of multiple semi-automatic rifles.
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Chinese dissident to stand trial for poem
Coming to a regime near you...
(Reuters) - Chinese authorities have indicted veteran dissident Zhu Yufu on subversion charges for writing a poem urging people to gather to defend their freedoms, his lawyer said on Tuesday, the latest activist faced with such charges in a tightening clampdown. FULL STORY
(Reuters) - Chinese authorities have indicted veteran dissident Zhu Yufu on subversion charges for writing a poem urging people to gather to defend their freedoms, his lawyer said on Tuesday, the latest activist faced with such charges in a tightening clampdown. FULL STORY
Critics worse than urinating Marines
Four Marines urinated on the bodies of three Afghans apparently thwarted in their ambitions to shoot off the Marines' heads. The desecrating deed was an abridgment of military rules, and though it's highly dubious, could have an adverse impact on U.S. operations in Afghanistan, but something worse has ensued.
U.S. elections results now owned by foreign firm!
(USA) 1/12 - GLOBAL INTERNET VOTING FIRM BUYS U.S. ELECTION RESULTS REPORTING FIRM
In a major step towards global centralization of election processes, the world's dominant Internet voting company has purchased the USA's dominant election results reporting company.
In a major step towards global centralization of election processes, the world's dominant Internet voting company has purchased the USA's dominant election results reporting company.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
British Airways crew mistakenly announce that jet is going down
The message on the Miami-London flight reportedly said: "This is an emergency, we will shortly be making an emergency landing on water."
New York Times Promotes Freedom for Terrorist
Sara Bennett, an attorney for convicted communist terrorist Judith Clark, is optimistic that her client will benefit from a New York Times Magazine article advocating her release from prison. “Did I think they did a good job for my client? Yes I do,” she said in a telephone interview. She said she is hoping for a meeting with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to ask for clemency for Clark.
A member of the Weather Underground and its May 19 Communist Organization spin-off, Clark was involved in a terrorist assault that left Nyack, New York Police Sgt. Edward O’Grady, Patrolman Waverly Brown and Brinks guard Peter Paige dead. A website, memorial and scholarship have been created in their honor.
A member of the Weather Underground and its May 19 Communist Organization spin-off, Clark was involved in a terrorist assault that left Nyack, New York Police Sgt. Edward O’Grady, Patrolman Waverly Brown and Brinks guard Peter Paige dead. A website, memorial and scholarship have been created in their honor.
UAW, Occupy and Obama Hang Themselves Together
I’m going to skip the nonsensical projections regarding what the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. would think about today’s topical issues like Occupy Wall Street, so-called income inequality and Tim Tebow.
I can afford to do this because another man named King has already instructed me on his views.
I can afford to do this because another man named King has already instructed me on his views.
Facebook Gives Leftwing Politico Deep Access to Users’ Political Sentiments
Anything and everything is okay with the Left in this election. Every violation, exploitation and ind invasion of privacy. But Bush spying on al qaeda had rabid heads exploding on the left. LINK
THEY DID IT! REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES ANTI-AGENDA 21 RESOLUTION!
I reported yesterday about the RNC resolution against Agenda 21 that actually mentions ICLEI as the agency implementing Agenda 21.
I got GOOD NEWS! The anti-Agenda 21 resolution was unanimously, yes without dissent, PASSED! RAH! (If my family weren’t here I’d be jumping and cheering around the house like a madman!) Here’s the report:
I got GOOD NEWS! The anti-Agenda 21 resolution was unanimously, yes without dissent, PASSED! RAH! (If my family weren’t here I’d be jumping and cheering around the house like a madman!) Here’s the report:
European bailout agency may need bailout
Years ago, the Cuyahoga River caught on fire.
Of course, at the time, the pictures and film of the burning river begged an obvious question: "Put out the fire, certainly yes! But with what?"
How do you put out a burning river? Douse it with more water?
The same is true as the EFSF (European Financial Stability Facility) which has just been downgraded by S&P.
Of course, at the time, the pictures and film of the burning river begged an obvious question: "Put out the fire, certainly yes! But with what?"
How do you put out a burning river? Douse it with more water?
The same is true as the EFSF (European Financial Stability Facility) which has just been downgraded by S&P.
Debate Poll: Who won the SC Fox News debate?
Tonight’s debate was a very good debate so it’s time for another ‘who won the debate’ poll:
Protesters Occupy the Federal Reserve in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. organized an "Occupy DC" protest shortly before his assassination to bring attention to economic inequality.
Today, protesters honored Dr. King’s vision by staging occupy protests at Federal Reserve banks all over the country. For background on today’s protests... LINK
Today, protesters honored Dr. King’s vision by staging occupy protests at Federal Reserve banks all over the country. For background on today’s protests... LINK
This Obama Critic Thinks Newsweek and Andrew Sullivan Are Dumb
As NewsBusters reported Sunday, Newsweek's most recent cover astonishingly asked, "Why Are Obama's Critics So Dumb?"
This critic of the President analyzed the contents of so-called conservative Andrew Sullivan's piece and has come to the conclusion that it is he and the unashamedly liberal magazine he writes for that are lacking in intellectual capacity and/or integrity.
All one needs is read the following from Sullivan's third paragraph to understand the absurdity on display:
This critic of the President analyzed the contents of so-called conservative Andrew Sullivan's piece and has come to the conclusion that it is he and the unashamedly liberal magazine he writes for that are lacking in intellectual capacity and/or integrity.
All one needs is read the following from Sullivan's third paragraph to understand the absurdity on display:
Partisan Washington: Obama's broken promise
As the House returns Tuesday for the final session of his first term, Obama’s failure to fulfill this central claim of his 2008 campaign has never been more glaringly obvious. LINK
The Transformational Tyrant
No man is born a murderer, or evil or cruel. In America, no man is born a king or a tyrant. Just as a man must learn to be a killer, men must teach themselves to be tyrants. Barack Obama has learned how to be a tyrant.
Tea Party clashes with GOP establishment over defense
The tension between the Republican establishment and the Tea Party insurgents erupted on the House floor for the first time Wednesday when 110 GOP representatives -- mostly freshmen and some longtime conservative gadflies -- broke from their leadership and most of their caucus in order to kill a defense contract.
Huckabee: What a surprise to see free enterprise attacks on Romney from fellow Republicans! Hot Air
It’s already been established that Newt Gingrich’s and Rick Perry’s attacks on Mitt Romney for his record at Bain Capital flopped — but that doesn’t mean Mitt Romney won’t continue to use them to gain whatever mileage he can from their missteps. The latest video to come from the Romney campaign features the voice of Mike Huckabee in defense of Romney’s capitalistic practices:
This Simple Chart Screams Recession
The current average is at levels that have always and only been associated with recession (and at about the same level where most recessions have started), though there was a brief dip nearly approaching these levels in 2002, just after the 2000-2001 recession. LINK
Motley Monday Modulation, or The Eyes Of DHS Are Upon Us, now with InstaDregs!
Motley Monday Modulation, or The Eyes Of DHS Are Upon Us, now with InstaDregs!
The Laughing Conservative claims to have found a super-secret White House memo, written by Barack Obama himself!, which spills the beans on the targets of Janet Incompetano's DHS blogger surveillance program......
The Laughing Conservative claims to have found a super-secret White House memo, written by Barack Obama himself!, which spills the beans on the targets of Janet Incompetano's DHS blogger surveillance program......
Pathetic. Vile. Disgusting: The Attack On The Santorums
Noted loyal apparatchik, abortion fanatic, and Nihilist, Nancy Hass has once again opened her figurative mouth and vomited-up more of her diseased black bile in an attempt to destroy the reputation of Karen Santorum, her husband Rick, and their Catholic faith in a piece of Leftist filth published by Tina Brown in Newsweek.
Stacy McCain has more details and a link to the rotten, stinking putrescence here.
Stacy McCain has more details and a link to the rotten, stinking putrescence here.
A post in which I give a celebrity attention for saying something NOT stupid
If I’m going to write about Miley Cyrus ripping Rick Santorum, Mila Kunis praising Obama and Susan Sarandon smarting off about the pope, then the least I can do is highlight a celebrity interview in which the star in question actually utters a few edifying sentences. This clip from Townhall.com’s Greg Hengler represents almost the full extent of my biographical knowledge of Mark Wahlberg, but it makes me want to learn more — and to watch last weekend’s No. 1 box office hit, Contraband.
Mark Wahlberg on Faith, Family, Hard Work, and What He Prays For
Mark Wahlberg on Faith, Family, Hard Work, and What He Prays For
Second MF Global Unveiled As Canadian Regulator Accuses Barret Capital Of Commingling Client Funds
When we learned of the MF Global client theft scandal, in the aftermath of its sudden bankruptcy filing, the one thing we predicted would happen (in addition to Jon Corzine never going to prison) was that many more brokers, banks and broadly financial intermediaries would be discovered having dipped in client accounts, or otherwise "commingled" capital in direct violation of the first rule of banking. Sure enough, a little over two months since, the second notable company to have been alleged to have abused client capital for own purposes has emerged. And it comes to us courtesy of sleeping Canada whose "banks are all fine." As the Winnipeg Free Press reports
A Look At How Health Reform Is Driving Doctors Out Of Business
American doctors are facing a financial crisis.
According to Parija Kavilanz of CNN Money, physicians blame "shrinking insurance reimbursements, changing regulations, and rising business and drug costs" for their recent financial troubles.
As private practices become victims of health care reform and Medicare and Medicaid cuts, many doctors are being forced to shut their doors.
Click here to see why doctors are losing money >
According to Parija Kavilanz of CNN Money, physicians blame "shrinking insurance reimbursements, changing regulations, and rising business and drug costs" for their recent financial troubles.
As private practices become victims of health care reform and Medicare and Medicaid cuts, many doctors are being forced to shut their doors.
Click here to see why doctors are losing money >
Video: Gingrich vs. Juan Williams on the “food-stamp president”
Via BuzzFeed. Between this, the exchange with Ron Paul on Bin Laden, and the zinger about 99 weeks being an associate degree, I’m thinking he might have turned South Carolina from a solid Romney lead into a nailbiter. Has any candidate at any debate had the crowd more riled up than this?
Here’s the bit with Williams plus,
Here’s the bit with Williams plus,
Final count could show Romney lost Iowa
Revisions generally go unnoticed....
Results released on caucus night -- actually, at 2 the next morning -- showed Romney won by eight votes, 30,015 to Santorum's 30,007. Many observers assumed that those results were final, especially when party officials said there would be no recount.
But the results were not final. Even though there is no provision for a recount in the party caucuses, state GOP rules do require that the results be certified, which is nearly the same thing. That certification process began the day after the caucuses and is expected to wrap up this week, yielding a final, official vote tally.
Results released on caucus night -- actually, at 2 the next morning -- showed Romney won by eight votes, 30,015 to Santorum's 30,007. Many observers assumed that those results were final, especially when party officials said there would be no recount.
But the results were not final. Even though there is no provision for a recount in the party caucuses, state GOP rules do require that the results be certified, which is nearly the same thing. That certification process began the day after the caucuses and is expected to wrap up this week, yielding a final, official vote tally.
Arianna Huffington Critical Of Michelle Obama Over Seeming Indifference To Poverty
HUFF: THAT'S NOT ENOUGH
Arianna To MO: Watch The Bel Air Trips
How will they pin this one on conservatives?
Arianna To MO: Watch The Bel Air Trips
How will they pin this one on conservatives?
Business group leader says Obama's recess appointments create 'constitutional crisis'
WASHINGTON – President Obama is facing a new legal challenge to three recess appointments he made to the National Labor Relations Board earlier this month. Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRWLDF), says the president's actions have created "a constitutional crisis."
If Romney becomes the candidate, Obamacare is off the table.
Andrew McCarthy of NRO puts his thumb squarely on one of the two central problems that I have with a Romney candidacy LINK
Monday, January 16, 2012
OPEN: Online Protection & ENforcement of Digital Trade Act
OPEN: Online Protection & ENforcement of Digital Trade Act
The OPEN Act secures two fundamental principles. First, Americans have a right to benefit from what they've created. And second, Americans have a right to an open internet. Our duty is to protect these rights. That's why congressional Republicans and Democrats came together to write the OPEN Act. But it's only a start. We need your help: sign up, comment and collaborate to build a better bill.
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The OPEN Act secures two fundamental principles. First, Americans have a right to benefit from what they've created. And second, Americans have a right to an open internet. Our duty is to protect these rights. That's why congressional Republicans and Democrats came together to write the OPEN Act. But it's only a start. We need your help: sign up, comment and collaborate to build a better bill.
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DSA Marxists Take Over the Occupy Movement: Plan ‘Spring Offensive’, With Widespread Occupations of State Capitols, Schools and Workplaces
by Trevor Loudon
The US’s largest Marxist organization Democratic Socialists of America is moving to infiltrate and direct the Occupy Wall Street Movement into a more organized and socialist focused protest movement. DSA is working hard to sustain ‘Occupy’ over the winter in readiness for a major “spring offensive” largely directed at Republican controlled state capitols as they struggle to address massive budget problems.
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The US’s largest Marxist organization Democratic Socialists of America is moving to infiltrate and direct the Occupy Wall Street Movement into a more organized and socialist focused protest movement. DSA is working hard to sustain ‘Occupy’ over the winter in readiness for a major “spring offensive” largely directed at Republican controlled state capitols as they struggle to address massive budget problems.
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Democrats Desecrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy
Americans celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday to honor his contributions to our Republic. His struggle against racial prejudice and discrimination brought the words of the Founders–“that all men are created equal”–to true fruition.
Dr. King used non-violent protest, and an appeal to universal principles, to bring Americans together. His birthday should be a holiday that unites us.
Instead, Democrats are using it to divide Americans.
Consider the sermon offered by White House adviser Valerie Jarrett yesterday, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta where Dr. King preached. She told the audience: “Teachers, and firefighters, and policemen, whose jobs are now in jeopardy because Congress–well let me be specific–because [of] the Republicans in Congress.”
Those in the audience laughed and applauded at Jarret’s brazen–and false–partisan attack.
Dr. King used non-violent protest, and an appeal to universal principles, to bring Americans together. His birthday should be a holiday that unites us.
Instead, Democrats are using it to divide Americans.
Consider the sermon offered by White House adviser Valerie Jarrett yesterday, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta where Dr. King preached. She told the audience: “Teachers, and firefighters, and policemen, whose jobs are now in jeopardy because Congress–well let me be specific–because [of] the Republicans in Congress.”
Those in the audience laughed and applauded at Jarret’s brazen–and false–partisan attack.
How Easy Is It to Get Food Stamps?
Over at The College Conservative, Sydney Phillips of Lee University has written a column about her experience applying for food stamps:
My recent excursion into the welfare system has left me scratching my head. Prior to writing and researching this project, my only impression of food stamps and similar welfare programs was that the credit only worked for certain items at certain stores and that an individual had to be in a particularly dire financial situation to receive such aid. I was wrong.
My recent excursion into the welfare system has left me scratching my head. Prior to writing and researching this project, my only impression of food stamps and similar welfare programs was that the credit only worked for certain items at certain stores and that an individual had to be in a particularly dire financial situation to receive such aid. I was wrong.
Wikipedia to shut for 24 hours to stop anti-piracy act
Wikipedia, the popular community-edited online encyclopedia, will black out its English-language site for 24 hours to seek support against proposed U.S. anti-piracy legislation that Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales said threatens the future of the Internet. Read More
Sunday Funny BONUS: Golden Showers and the Taliban (NERSFWNS)
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Not Even Remotely Safe For Work No Shit
“However, we’re supposed to be better than them…and if that means not being able to dish out a little bit of the yellow discipline of freedom from time to time, so be it.”
Not Even Remotely Safe For Work No Shit
“However, we’re supposed to be better than them…and if that means not being able to dish out a little bit of the yellow discipline of freedom from time to time, so be it.”
As Obama Dithers Canadian PM Harper to Travel to China to Sell Oil
China’s ambassador to Canada Zhang Junsai (L) meets with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa January 11, 2012. (REUTERS/Patrick Doyle)
The Keystone Pipeline project was expected to create tens of thousands of high paying jobs in the oil industry. The project itself would create 20,000 construction jobs.
But it was just a big pipe dream.
The Keystone Pipeline project was expected to create tens of thousands of high paying jobs in the oil industry. The project itself would create 20,000 construction jobs.
But it was just a big pipe dream.
Exclusive Photo: President Obama Explains His 'Recess Appointments'
Credit Biff Spackle for snapping this exclusive photograph of President Obama describing the rationale for his non-recess recess appointments. Our intrepid cub reporter also pointed us to Michael Barone's evisceration of Obama's lawless behavior.
US Muslims Joining Islamic Insurgency In Africa
From the Associated Press:
NAIROBI, Kenya — The October al-Qaida video shows a light-skinned man handing out food to families displaced by famine in Somalia. But the masked man is not Somali, or even African — he’s a Wisconsin native who grew up in San Diego.
NAIROBI, Kenya — The October al-Qaida video shows a light-skinned man handing out food to families displaced by famine in Somalia. But the masked man is not Somali, or even African — he’s a Wisconsin native who grew up in San Diego.
“Conservative” Murdoch Endorses Hillary
An influential voice in the “conservative media” has jumped ship. The New York Post has endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Senate over a solid conservative, John Spencer. It’s another sign that Post owner Rupert Murdoch, whose News Corporation is also the parent of the Fox News Channel, is moving to the left.
Santorum: Romney’s Super PAC lying about me too
Santorum said today that Romney’s Super PAC is lying about him too, suggesting that Santorum supported voting for Felons. He says that is a lie: FULL STORY AND VIDEO
Soros-Funded Media Matters For America Purposefully Omits Full Perry Quote
Media Matters is famous for being a “core institution” of the Democrat party and a staunch defender of the slur “Israel-firster,” thus it’s no surprise that they lack the ethics to fully and accurately quote Governor Rick Perry in his quote on the Marines and the Taliban: KEEPING READING
Mooch On Why She Likes To Waste Untold Millions of Taxpayer Dollars On Vacations: It’s For The Kids…
It takes a village of taxes to raise a child!
The Obama family lives their life in the spotlight, but Michelle shared the behind-the-scenes details of family life in the White House.
“We absolutely live in a bubble,” Michelle said. “So I have to keep my kids on track to do things that we would do as if we weren’t here. Whether it’s vacation or camp or taking a trip we would normally take. It’s letting them get outside of the bubble, to get them to a place. That’s so important and I fight for that, for them.”
The needle on the bullshit detector just snapped off.
The Obama family lives their life in the spotlight, but Michelle shared the behind-the-scenes details of family life in the White House.
“We absolutely live in a bubble,” Michelle said. “So I have to keep my kids on track to do things that we would do as if we weren’t here. Whether it’s vacation or camp or taking a trip we would normally take. It’s letting them get outside of the bubble, to get them to a place. That’s so important and I fight for that, for them.”
The needle on the bullshit detector just snapped off.
Planned Parenthood Report: $1B Group Gets 46% From Tax Money
Planned Parenthood has released its new annual report and the figures show the abortion business continues to make money despite its status as a nonprofit organization — and it receives almost half of its income from taxpayer dollars.
Obama Heads to Church – Again
President Obama and his family headed out to church this morning for the third time in a month, the latest sign that the president may be using religion to boost his image as the campaign heats up. MORE HERE>>>
Team Ron Paul Threatens Bronze Star Iraq War Vet, Family With Murder, Rape
2009: Ron Paul Goes On Iranian TV To Attack Israel, Excuse Suicide Bombers, Hamas Terrorists
On Jan 5 2009 Ron Paul conducted an interview with Iranian state owned English language propaganda channel, Press TV, where he urges ending support of Israel, defends Hamas and tactics of suicide bombing, states that Hamas is innocent and the Israeli state are the aggressors. VIDEO
On health reform, the election will matter more than SCOTUS
Think the Supreme Court is where the future of President Barack Obama’s health care law will be settled? Think again.
The real verdict on the future of Obama’s signature achievement will come in November — and the law’s supporters say a Republican sweep could pose a bigger threat to the law than the nine justices ever could. Continue Reading
The real verdict on the future of Obama’s signature achievement will come in November — and the law’s supporters say a Republican sweep could pose a bigger threat to the law than the nine justices ever could. Continue Reading
Not a Photoshop: Newsweek's Next Cover Asks Why Obama's Critics Are So Dumb
Who knew Obama critics were all mutes? And Obama's supporters are all deaf...
Pat Dollard alerts us to next week's cover of Newsweek:
I would feel offended, but then I remembered that: (a) last August, Newsweek was sold for the nice round sum of one (1) dollar; and (b) the author of the piece is none other than Andrew "Glutes of Steel" Sullivan, who must have pulled a few of his in-house dicks off the Trig Palin investigation to write this masterpiece.
Pat Dollard alerts us to next week's cover of Newsweek:
I would feel offended, but then I remembered that: (a) last August, Newsweek was sold for the nice round sum of one (1) dollar; and (b) the author of the piece is none other than Andrew "Glutes of Steel" Sullivan, who must have pulled a few of his in-house dicks off the Trig Palin investigation to write this masterpiece.
MMFA Says Peeing On Terrorists--BAD, Peeing on Jews--GOOD
"Can someone explain to me if there's supposed to be a scandal that someone pees on the corpse of a Taliban fighter? Someone who was -- as part of an organization murdered over 3,000 Americans? I'd drop trou and do it, too. That's me, though. I want a million cool points for these guys. Is that harsh to say?"
Iranian gunships 'harass' U.S. Navy
Tensions rising by the day, the Obama administration said Friday it is warning Iran through public and private channels against any action that threatens the flow of oil from the Persian Gulf. The Navy revealed that two U.S. ships in and near the Gulf were harassed by Iranian speedboats last week. MORE
Jon Huntsman to quit presidential race, endorse Mitt Romney
Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman has decided to end his presidential candidacy and will formally exit the race on Monday, according to two sources briefed on his thinking. He is expected to endorse former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney.
“This was his decision alone,” said one former adviser. “Alone.”
“This was his decision alone,” said one former adviser. “Alone.”
NY schools to 'spy' on fat kids
Big Brother is joining the battle of the bulge.
A group of Long Island students will soon be wearing controversial electronic monitors that allow school officials to track their physical activity around the clock. FULL STORY
A group of Long Island students will soon be wearing controversial electronic monitors that allow school officials to track their physical activity around the clock. FULL STORY
Sunday, January 15, 2012
White House Official Heather Higginbottom and the Democratic Socialists of America
There has been some speculation that Heather Higginbottom, Deputy Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, may get the top job, as her boss, Jack Lew leaves to become President Obama’s chief of staff.
Before Ms. Higginbottom is considered for one of the key posts in the U.S. government, maybe she should be asked to explain this photo from October 30, 2001.
Before Ms. Higginbottom is considered for one of the key posts in the U.S. government, maybe she should be asked to explain this photo from October 30, 2001.
Sebelius invokes Dr. Martin Luther King in justifying Obamacare
“Today, as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we reflect on our own response to his call for justice,” Sebelius said in the statement. “‘Of all the forms of inequality,’ Dr. King said, ‘injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.’” LINK
Canada's tightening immigration policy may be felt in U.S.
The revelation that an L.A. arson suspect entered the U.S. after losing an asylum bid in Canada has focused attention on stringent policies that could force more immigrants to seek refuge in the U.S. KEEP READING
U.S. Slipping in Economic Freedom
The United States’ economic freedom score of 76.3 drops it to 10th place in the 2012 Index. Its score is 1.5 points lower than last year, reflecting deteriorating scores for government spending, freedom from corruption, and investment freedom.
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One Simple Question the Liberals Need to Ask Themselves
The National Post's John Ivison has a pretty balanced summary of the Liberal Party Convention this past weekend. In it was this interesting snippet:
Speaking of desecrations
A video has surfaced of four United States Marines urinating on the dead bodies of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. The act took place after a firefight which resulted in the Taliban deaths. The firefight was extremely harrowing and could easily have resulted in any or all of the Marines getting killed or wounded. MORE
Raiding the Treasury to Bribe the Irresponsible
A little publicized political story, if played out to the satisfaction of California Democrats (read: Progressives), would not only set the stage for a politically motivated raid on the US Treasury, it would afford President Obama, his administration and political operatives plausible deniability in any “coincidental” benefit to Mr. Obama’s re-election campaign. And if you don’t think that has David Axelrod, Valerie Jarrett and David Plouffe salivating, you haven’t been paying attention for the past three years.
According to a report by TheHill.com:
According to a report by TheHill.com:
Demand Debbie Wasserman-Schultz apology for blaming the Tea Party for Gabby Giffords shooting now has over 15,000 signatures
So much progressive liberal Marxist civility, so little time.
Revoke Citizenship, Then Gitmoize: The Latest Chapter In The Assault on American Civil Liberties
As if last month’s National Defense Authorization Act that explicitly gave the president authority to indefinitely Gitmoize “enemy combatants” was not bad enough, there is more legislative mischief brewing on Capitol Hill. The NDAA, as Gene Healy and Jacob Sullum pointed out, left it up to the courts to decide whether American citizens would actually fall under its purview. MORE HERE
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