Tuesday, January 31, 2012
New Mobile-Phone Privacy Law Proposed
Under the Mobile Device Privacy Act (.pdf), consumers would have to consent that data from their phones would be sent to third parties
Philly Thugs Attack Taxi, Pull Passenger Out on the Street & Pummel Him Because He’s White
Three Philadelphia thugs attacked a taxi on Saturday night. The pulled the white passenger from the car and beat him on the street. Then they beat the taxi driver.
Philly.com reported:
Philly.com reported:
Juan Williams: ‘Constitution’, ‘Founding Fathers’ and Other Racial Code Words
Note: This excerpt from Juan Williams’ column is Sheila Jackson Lee approved
So what word or words in the English language should the GOP candidates never utter this year in order to avoid being accused of being either overt or covert racists? Pretty much any of them:
So what word or words in the English language should the GOP candidates never utter this year in order to avoid being accused of being either overt or covert racists? Pretty much any of them:
#OccupyAFL-CIO? #OccupyDC Loads Up, Heads For AFL-CIO’s HQ
Via LaborUnionReport:
The Heritage Foundation’s Lachlan Markay posted an update about the eviction of #OccupDC from McPherson Square on Monday afternoon. At the time of Markay’s post, the eviction had not yet occurred. However, in preparation for the eviction, Markay had this interesting tidbit:
The Heritage Foundation’s Lachlan Markay posted an update about the eviction of #OccupDC from McPherson Square on Monday afternoon. At the time of Markay’s post, the eviction had not yet occurred. However, in preparation for the eviction, Markay had this interesting tidbit:
Republicans seek to abolish state income taxes
OKLAHOMA CITY — A year after Republicans swept into office across the country, many have trained their sights on what has long been a fiscal conservative’s dream: the steep reduction or even outright elimination of state income taxes............
Democratic Party should be renamed the Bureaucrat Party
Democracy is a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who elect people to represent them. That's why the Democratic Party should change its name, as it largely ignores the fundamental principle of democracy.
The Democratic Party does not respect the sovereignty of the people, preferring to transfer innumerable powers to bureaucracies stuffed with unelected officials. Hence, as Americans for Prosperity Vice President Phil Kerpen, has said, "the Democratic Party should be renamed the Bureaucratic Party."
Democrats stuff the government with endless layers of legislation, regulations, unfunded mandates and officious committees led by bureaucrats who consume billions of tax dollars without producing anything useful in return. Then the Democrats protect the bureaucrats from being accountable to the people.
Thus, the Democratic Party is not democratic at all. It is the bureaucratic party.
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The Democratic Party does not respect the sovereignty of the people, preferring to transfer innumerable powers to bureaucracies stuffed with unelected officials. Hence, as Americans for Prosperity Vice President Phil Kerpen, has said, "the Democratic Party should be renamed the Bureaucratic Party."
Democrats stuff the government with endless layers of legislation, regulations, unfunded mandates and officious committees led by bureaucrats who consume billions of tax dollars without producing anything useful in return. Then the Democrats protect the bureaucrats from being accountable to the people.
Thus, the Democratic Party is not democratic at all. It is the bureaucratic party.
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Richard Lugar doesn't live here anymore
Indiana Republican Sen. Richard Lugar is running for re-election in a state he has not lived in for over 30 years.
Lugar sold his home at 3200 Highwoods Court in Indianapolis shortly after first assuming office in 1977. But due to a loophole in Indiana law, both he and his wife Charlene Lugar are still registered to vote at that address.
Lugar sold his home at 3200 Highwoods Court in Indianapolis shortly after first assuming office in 1977. But due to a loophole in Indiana law, both he and his wife Charlene Lugar are still registered to vote at that address.
Is it morally wrong to take a life?
Article & Video: HERE
Watch Glenn discuss the story in the clip above
This morning on radio Glenn read an article from the Journal of Medical Ethics titled, “Is it morally wrong to take a life? Not really, say bioethicists.”
Watch Glenn discuss the story in the clip above
This morning on radio Glenn read an article from the Journal of Medical Ethics titled, “Is it morally wrong to take a life? Not really, say bioethicists.”
Targeting the U.S. With ‘Covert Activities’: Beck Investigates Soros’ Role in Worldwide Unrest
TheBlaze:
This was Beck’s preface to a serious discussion on billionaire philanthropist and currency speculator George Soros; the man he believes is largely responsible for the world’s economic turmoil.
This was Beck’s preface to a serious discussion on billionaire philanthropist and currency speculator George Soros; the man he believes is largely responsible for the world’s economic turmoil.
Ron Paul earns coveted Snoop Dogg endorsement
Actually, I think he’s endorsing marijuana more than anything, but given that Ron Paul is the only candidate who actually supports ending the Drug War, I have to think he’s more serious than he lets on. And I suspect Willie Nelson’s endorsement is not far behind..... READ MORE
National Park Service ordered the D.C. Occupiers out — but they’re still there
Not surprisingly, the Occupiers paid no attention to the order. They’re still camped out in McPherson Park and Freedom Plaza — and, what’s more, they vow they’ll continue to stay there as though no order was issued at all. More Here
Teenage OccupyOakland Protester Strangles Parents and Hides Their Bodies In Back of PT Cruiser
Mike Arrajj holds flowers he brought to place onto the fence in front of the home of his co-worker and her husband. Brant Ward / The Chronicle
This sickening story demonstrates the awful and pernicious influence #OWS has had on young people. The suspect is only 15 years old, and wanted to be able to spend more and more time with the violent #Occupy Oakland mob. Sounds like mom and dad, described as “advocates for the poor”, had allowed him to go, at first.
Via Gateway Pundit, SFGate reports:
This sickening story demonstrates the awful and pernicious influence #OWS has had on young people. The suspect is only 15 years old, and wanted to be able to spend more and more time with the violent #Occupy Oakland mob. Sounds like mom and dad, described as “advocates for the poor”, had allowed him to go, at first.
Via Gateway Pundit, SFGate reports:
Are You Ready to Riot Like It’s 1968? Occupy Is
Adbusters, the radical, Vancouver-based anti-consumerist magazine, credited by many media outlets for launching the Occupy Wall Street protests, has put out an ad calling for 50,000 protestors to “Occupy” the G8 summit in May. MORE HERE
You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet; Another Trillion (or Two) Euro LTRO Coming Next Month
Last month, European banks tapped the ECB for €489bn in a long-term refinance operation dubbed LTRO. On February 29, another round of LTRO is coming up and expect banks to go for the gusto. Banks like cheap money to speculate and that is exactly what they will do.
The Financial Times reports Banks set to double crisis loans from ECB
The Financial Times reports Banks set to double crisis loans from ECB
Tech at Night: Is ACTA a problem, and the return of Internet Kill Switch lite?
There’s a lot of fear going around about ACTA, the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, a plurilateral agreement under the WTO between the US, the EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and Morocco. Some of the fears look real, some don’t. For example, even though it was negotiated in secret, the text is easily available.
Obama Tells Woman It Is "Interesting" Her Unemployed Husband Can't Find Job
During his Google+ hangout Pres. Obama tells a woman that her husband shouldn't be unemployed from the growth he has seen in the economy. Obama said he finds it "interesting" because he is getting "the word" that someone in her husband's job field "should be able to find something right away."
VIDEO HERE
VIDEO HERE
The Most Audacious Armed Robbery in History
The Democrats' 2009 Stimulus package was, in my estimation, the most audacious armed robbery in world history. Literally hundreds of billions of dollars were stolen from American taxpayers -- and generations yet unborn -- to reward Democrat campaign contributors.
Solyndra was only the most basic example of these crimes. In fact, though you wouldn't know it from reading the funny papers, a whole series of "green energy" companies are in varying stages of collapse. For the most recent example, please consider: "Another Stimulus-Backed Energy Company Files for Bankruptcy":
Solyndra was only the most basic example of these crimes. In fact, though you wouldn't know it from reading the funny papers, a whole series of "green energy" companies are in varying stages of collapse. For the most recent example, please consider: "Another Stimulus-Backed Energy Company Files for Bankruptcy":
‘We Are the New Jews’: Austria’s Far-Right Party Hosts Ball with Neo-Nazis on Holocaust Day
VIENNA (AP) — Far-right Austrian politicians were widely criticized Monday for comparing protests against a fancy ball that attracts extremists to the Nazis’ persecution of Jews.
Vienna’s Jewish community demanded an investigation into the remarks but the Freedom Party insisted no harm was meant......
Vienna’s Jewish community demanded an investigation into the remarks but the Freedom Party insisted no harm was meant......
Judge dismisses Oracle fraud claim against HP
(Reuters) - A California judge has dismissed a fraud claim brought by Oracle Corp against Hewlett-Packard Co in the bitter legal battle between the two companies over the Itanium platform.
Santorum sets sights on Missouri
COTTLEVILLE, Mo. — Rick Santorum returned to the campaign trail here on Monday, stressing that he plans to make a mark in Missouri’s primary next week.
The former Pennsylvania senator told a crowd of 300 at a community college that Missouri voters this cycle will have “a big role to play” in choosing the GOP nominee.
“We need the bellwether state of Missouri to stand up and say, ‘We want a strong principled conservative, someone who understands the scale of change that’s needed in Washington, D.C.’” Santorum said.
The former Pennsylvania senator told a crowd of 300 at a community college that Missouri voters this cycle will have “a big role to play” in choosing the GOP nominee.
“We need the bellwether state of Missouri to stand up and say, ‘We want a strong principled conservative, someone who understands the scale of change that’s needed in Washington, D.C.’” Santorum said.
Abortion Lobby Uses Obamacare Mandate to Attack Catholics
For those who live their lives under a cloud of moral relativism, right and wrong are often decided based on what makes them feel good or what is popular, not by an unbending set of principles. To such people, long held moral teachings can be confusing, and are often seen as artifacts of a bygone age.
So when organizations like the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute try to explain how Christian values are relevant to modern society they are not exactly on terra firma, and end up insulting the faithful in the process – just like they did this past week.
In a statement that celebrated the Obama administration’s attack on religious liberty, the Guttmacher Institute proclaimed that it’s the “norm” for Catholic women to defy their bishops and religious teaching on contraception, and seem amazed that the Catholic bishops would hold to the teachings of their faith in the face of such defiance. Continue Reading
So when organizations like the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute try to explain how Christian values are relevant to modern society they are not exactly on terra firma, and end up insulting the faithful in the process – just like they did this past week.
In a statement that celebrated the Obama administration’s attack on religious liberty, the Guttmacher Institute proclaimed that it’s the “norm” for Catholic women to defy their bishops and religious teaching on contraception, and seem amazed that the Catholic bishops would hold to the teachings of their faith in the face of such defiance. Continue Reading
Santorum Says Disabled Daughter Bella’s Condition Improving
“A simple cold can kill her, and it almost did this weekend. She ended up with pneumonia and a cold,” Santorum told Glenn Beck on his radio show Monday.
FULL STORY
FULL STORY
Bishops Refuse to Comply With Obamacare Birth Control Mandate
At least three Catholic bishops have said they will not comply with the mandate the Obama administration put in place recently in Obamacare that will force religious employers to pay for birth control, contraception and drugs that may cause abortions in their health care plans. MORE HERE
UFC support for SOPA inspires Anonymous attacks, inflicts collateral damage
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) specializes in knock-outs. Recently, the UFC found itself fighting an invisible foe in an Internet cage-fight over its support for the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act, contentious anti-piracy bills.
Numerous accounts on Twitter, allegedly associated with Anonymous — a leaderless group of politically motivated hackers purporting to fight for worldwide Internet freedom, attacked UFC President Dana White last week for his company’s support of the bills and for making what they deemed “too much money.” KEEP READING
Numerous accounts on Twitter, allegedly associated with Anonymous — a leaderless group of politically motivated hackers purporting to fight for worldwide Internet freedom, attacked UFC President Dana White last week for his company’s support of the bills and for making what they deemed “too much money.” KEEP READING
How Is the Internet Changing the Way You Think?
Before we decry the internet – and who doesn’t enjoy a spot of internet-decrying, especially online? – it’s worth remembering that the world wide web is only a modern solution to an ancient problem.
CBO Study on Federal Pay
CBO has released a study comparing the wages and benefits of private sector and federal non-military workers. The study uses statistical techniques to make comparisons with adjustments for education level, experience, and other factors.
Here are the overall results:
Here are the overall results:
SEIU Proudly Advertises Its Assocation With Fascist Ideology
Trevor Loudon describes the open and malevolent ties between the SEIU and the Democrat Socialists of America. You can subtitle this story "SEIU members hardest hit":
Average Federal Employee Makes Twice as Much as Private Sector Employee & As Much as Microsoft Employee
Gateway Pundit:
Federal workers make twice as much as workers in the private sector.
While the rest of the nation suffered through Obama’s first year in office, government workers increased their salaries by over $30,000 in 2009.
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Federal workers make twice as much as workers in the private sector.
While the rest of the nation suffered through Obama’s first year in office, government workers increased their salaries by over $30,000 in 2009.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
TARP Fraud Grows, Feds Admit Taxpayers ‘Will Never Get Back’ Billions of Dollars
U.S. taxpayers are still owed nearly $133 billion that companies haven’t repaid from the financial bailout, according to a quarterly Special Inspector General Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP) report. The report also states that as of December 31, 2011, the Treasury has “written off $4.2 billion and realized losses of $7.8 billion that the taxpayer will never get back,“ and that it ”predicts losses on other TARP investments.”
But perhaps this shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, some programs were designed as a “Government subsidy with no return to taxpayers,” according to the report.
But perhaps this shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, some programs were designed as a “Government subsidy with no return to taxpayers,” according to the report.
'I'm going to destroy America and dig up Marilyn Monroe': British pair arrested in U.S. on terror charges over Twitter jokes
Leigh Van Bryan, 26, was handcuffed and kept under armed guard in a cell with Mexican drug dealers for 12 hours after landing in Los Angeles with pal Emily Bunting.
The Department of Homeland Security flagged him as a potential threat when he posted an excited tweet to his pals about his forthcoming trip to Hollywood which read: 'Free this week, for quick gossip/prep before I go and destroy America'.
MORE HERE
The Department of Homeland Security flagged him as a potential threat when he posted an excited tweet to his pals about his forthcoming trip to Hollywood which read: 'Free this week, for quick gossip/prep before I go and destroy America'.
MORE HERE
Palestinian TV airs show praising Fogel family murderer
HAARETZ:
In weekly show dedicated to Palestinian prisoners in Israel, Hakim Awad's mother and aunt describe convicted perpetrator of Itamar attack as a 'hero and legend.'
In weekly show dedicated to Palestinian prisoners in Israel, Hakim Awad's mother and aunt describe convicted perpetrator of Itamar attack as a 'hero and legend.'
Pundits fear 'perfect storm' despite official optimism
Despite attempts by political and business leaders to suggest the eurozone has turned a corner, the prevailing view of pundits is things can only get worse and a "perfect storm" is brewing.
SEIU Confirms DSA Marxist Connection
By: Trevor Loudon
New Zeal
I have long contended that the US’ largest and most militant labor organization the Service Employees International Union, is allied to, or subordinate to, the country’s largest Marxist organization – Democratic Socialists of America.
Here is proof of this connection, from the latest edition of DSA’s Democratic Left, Winter 2011/2012, page 11: MORE HERE
New Zeal
I have long contended that the US’ largest and most militant labor organization the Service Employees International Union, is allied to, or subordinate to, the country’s largest Marxist organization – Democratic Socialists of America.
Here is proof of this connection, from the latest edition of DSA’s Democratic Left, Winter 2011/2012, page 11: MORE HERE
Chicago aldermanic salaries, 2008-2012
Besides their city salary, some aldermen have other sources of income, which they disclose in annual financial interest statements. Financial interest statements for 2008-2010 may be downloaded from the City Clerk's web site.
Media Blackout in Obama Georgia Ballot Eligibility Case
I had just witnessed an historic hearing that actually discussed the eligibility of the sitting president of the United States to run for a second term. The president had been subpoenaed to appear, and instead of his attorney respectfully following protocol to have that subpoena recalled, both Obama and his attorney, Michael Jablonski, simply failed to show up at all or offer any defense whatsoever.
Isn't there a headline in there somewhere?
Isn't there a headline in there somewhere?
Tea party v. establishment in 2012 race
That's the name of the game in the battle for the Republican presidential primary nomination.
But sometimes it's hard to determine who's who....
But sometimes it's hard to determine who's who....
Emails show AG Holder was informed of Border Patrol agent Brian Terry’s murder the day it happened
Attorney General Eric Holder’s Department of Justice dumped documents related to Operation Fast and Furious on congressional officials late Friday night. Central to this document dump is a series of emails showing Holder was informed of slain Border Patrol agent Brian Terry’s murder on the day it happened – December 15, 2010.
FULL STORY
FULL STORY
Obama Believes He is Above The Law
Little things often reveal a lot. Little things also often grow into big things. It is in this light that yesterday’s trial in Georgia regarding Obama’s eligibility for the Office of President should be viewed. What, you haven’t heard about this? No surprise. Your sources must be the mainstream media.
Here is an excerpt from two writers on American Thinker who attended the trial:
Here is an excerpt from two writers on American Thinker who attended the trial:
Chad Ochocinco now twitter buds with John Boehner
New England Patriots player Chad Ochocino formerly known as Chad Johnson has a new friend. While watching the False Messiah’s State of the Union speech, he noticed Speaker John Boehner. Bohener seems serious and not that happy. Ochocinco tweeted Boehner to tell him to cheer up. To his shock, the Speaker tweeted back!
EU leaders to agree on permanent bailout fund, balanced budget
(Reuters) - EU leaders will sign off on a permanent rescue fund for the euro zone at a summit on Monday and are expected to agree on a balanced budget rule in national legislation, with unresolved problems in Greece casting a shadow on the discussions.
Occupy Slams National Prayer Breakfast for ‘1 Percent’; Will Lead ‘People’s Prayer Breakfast’ in Protest
Tikkun magazine, a radical left-wing publication based in San Francisco, has announced that it is working with the Occupy movement to create an alternative to the National Prayer Breakfast, which is due to take place in Washington, D.C. this Thursday.
According to Tikkun publisher Rabbi Michael Lerner, who heads the Network of Spritual Progressives (NSP), the alternative prayer breakfast will “pre-empt” the mainstream event with its message of “solidarity” with the “99 percent.”
Rabbi Lerner explained in a message to activists today:
According to Tikkun publisher Rabbi Michael Lerner, who heads the Network of Spritual Progressives (NSP), the alternative prayer breakfast will “pre-empt” the mainstream event with its message of “solidarity” with the “99 percent.”
Rabbi Lerner explained in a message to activists today:
Michelle Obama’s $50,000 Lingerie Shopping Spree
Well, it sure is nice of First Lady Michelle Obama to do her part to stimulate the economy. But a $50,000 lingerie shopping spree is a bit over the top, especially seeing that the Obama’s want us all to think they identify with the 99%.....
Article Continues
Article Continues
Obama's breach of faith over contraceptive ruling
His administration mishandled this decision not once but twice. In the process, Obama threw his progressive Catholic allies under the bus and strengthened the hand of those inside the Church who had originally sought to derail the health care law.
Read on....
Read on....
Liberals put up anti-WHITE billboards in Duluth
All Whites Are Racist
If you live in Duluth and don’t agree that all whites are racists, then Mayor Don Ness needs to put up some more billboards:
If you live in Duluth and don’t agree that all whites are racists, then Mayor Don Ness needs to put up some more billboards:
Kansas ag secretary asks DHS to legitimize illegal immigrant farm labor:
DC Caller
Faced with a shortage of hired hands, Kansas ranchers and farmers are appealing to their state’s secretary of agriculture for a solution. And he says he has one: hiring illegal immigrants.
Faced with a shortage of hired hands, Kansas ranchers and farmers are appealing to their state’s secretary of agriculture for a solution. And he says he has one: hiring illegal immigrants.
These militant Quakers are out of control!
Muslim father arrested because his children converted to Christianity:
And then they wisely fled to avoid the Religion of Peacists.
via Persecution.org
h/t Weasel Zippers
And then they wisely fled to avoid the Religion of Peacists.
via Persecution.org
h/t Weasel Zippers
Food stamp bills seek to restrict junk food
Florida legislation is the latest to prohibit shoppers from buying 'nonstaple, unhealthy foods' with federal aid. It's a trend driven by health concerns but also by tight budgets. CONTINUE READING
3 Months After The MF Global Bankruptcy, We Find That $1.2 Billion (Or More) In Client Money Has "Vaporized"
findings so far suggest that a "significant amount" of the money could have "vaporized" as a result of chaotic trading at MF Global during the week before the company's Oct. 31 bankruptcy filing FULL STORY
Obama tax plan indicates theme of re-election campaign, despite improbability it will pass Congress
"I don't think he's intending on passing any laws this year," said House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis. "He's in a campaign. That was his re-election speech." LINK
Jury Finds Afghan Family Guilty In 'honor' Killings
KINGSTON, Ontario – A jury on Sunday found an Afghan father, his wife and their son guilty of killing three teenage sisters and a co-wife in what the judge described as "cold-blooded, shameful murders" resulting from a "twisted concept of honor" in a case that shocked and riveted Canadians.
New Bible Versions REMOVE ‘Father’ and ‘Son Of God’ Because It Offends Muslims
Mainline Christian organizations are changing their holy scripture to avoid offending Muslims. Not only does this violate their scripture, but it also defeats the purpose of their mission--to share the Gospel. KEEP READING
Bella Santorum 'Improving,' Candidate Off the Trail 'Being a Dad'
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Rick Santorum will return to the campaign trail “as soon as he can,” his oldest daughter Elizabeth told reporters Sunday. But over the weekend he remained with his youngest daughter Isabella, 3, who was admitted to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Saturday night with pneumonia in both lungs. MORE HERE
Yes, Liberalism IS a Mental Disorder
In 2005, Michael Savage famously wrote a book titled, Liberalism is a Mental Disorder, the subject of which is self-explanatory. And more recently, Dr. Lyle Rossiter, a board-certified clinical psychologist, wrote a book in which he diagnosed the ideology of the left as a tangible mental illness. Perhaps though, liberalism is not so much a novel mental disorder, but a more cleverly disguised form of illness already widely studied since the late ‘60s – narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).
CONTINUE READING
CONTINUE READING
;Breaking: Yet Another Witness Testifies to Being Paid For Their Forged Ballot
And what’s the market bear these days in Democrat circles for the sale of your civil rights?
A ten spot.
A ten spot.
NOT YET CONFIRMED: COUNTY IN NC PASSES anti-AGENDA 21 RESOLUTION
I received the news through my blog background that Gaston County NC was about to have a resolution debated by its county commissioners to condemn Agenda 21.
MORE HERE
MORE HERE
Senator Lieberman Glitter Bombed at Alfalfa Club by Obama’s OccupyDC thugs
You see that Joe Lieberman? You are an independent, but voted for ObamaCARE and Dodd Frank and this is how they repay you! While Obama’s Occupy Oakland nutbags where rioting, vandalizing buldings, burning American flags, and destroying children’s art yesterday, the OccupyDC nutters decided to attack the Alfalfa Club dinner. This video shows Senator Joe Lieberman getting “glitter bombed” by the far left Obama kooks. Is Lieberman against gay marriage or something? The Blaze also mentions that Obama’s Occupy DC nutbags tossed water on Liberman as well.
VIDEO HERE
VIDEO HERE
Oakland cleans up after 400 arrested in protests
(Reuters) - Crews cleaned up Oakland's historic City Hall on Sunday from damage inflicted overnight during violent anti-Wall Street protests that resulted in about 400 arrests, marking one of the largest mass arrests since nationwide protests began last year.
Agent Provocateur sales boosted by US First Lady
Agent Provocateur saw sales jump by more than 12pc, helped by US First Lady Michelle Obama spending $50,000 (£31,794) in one shopping spree. LINK
Sunday, January 29, 2012
I accuse this chart of being racist!
James Pethokoukis calls this "the economic chart that may doom the Obama presidency."
Even if [Friday's] GDP report—for the fourth quarter of 2011—shows 3 percent growth or better [Ed: it did not, coming in at 2.8, worse than expected], it would be just the fourth time that has happened since the economy began turning up in June 2009: 3.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, 3.9 percent in the first quarter of 2010, and 3.8 percent in the second quarter of 2010. But no 3 percent-plus quarters since then.
The first nine quarters of the Reagan Recovery, by contrast, looked like this: 5.1 percent, 9.3 percent, 8.1 percent, 8.5 percent, 8.0 percent, 7.1 percent, 3.9 percent, 3.3 percent, 3.8, percent, 3.4 percent. In fact, the Reagan Boom went from the first quarter of 1983 until the second quarter of 1986 without notching a sub-3 percent GDP quarter.
So, while the Reagan Recovery quickly made up for lost years of growth, not so much for the Obama Recovery, as this chart in today’s Wall Street Journal makes clear:
Even if [Friday's] GDP report—for the fourth quarter of 2011—shows 3 percent growth or better [Ed: it did not, coming in at 2.8, worse than expected], it would be just the fourth time that has happened since the economy began turning up in June 2009: 3.8 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009, 3.9 percent in the first quarter of 2010, and 3.8 percent in the second quarter of 2010. But no 3 percent-plus quarters since then.
The first nine quarters of the Reagan Recovery, by contrast, looked like this: 5.1 percent, 9.3 percent, 8.1 percent, 8.5 percent, 8.0 percent, 7.1 percent, 3.9 percent, 3.3 percent, 3.8, percent, 3.4 percent. In fact, the Reagan Boom went from the first quarter of 1983 until the second quarter of 1986 without notching a sub-3 percent GDP quarter.
So, while the Reagan Recovery quickly made up for lost years of growth, not so much for the Obama Recovery, as this chart in today’s Wall Street Journal makes clear:
Pelosi: "Tea Party Has Taken Us Away From Kind of Progress Country Deserves"
Fear not, Pelosi says if you give her $3 she can “produce the progressive change” we need.
From: Nancy Pelosi
Subject: Lilly Ledbetter
Date: January 28, 2012 1:18:37 PM EST
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From: Nancy Pelosi
Subject: Lilly Ledbetter
Date: January 28, 2012 1:18:37 PM EST
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Calvin Coolidge on Entitlements
Here are two excerpts from a couple of Silent Cal's speeches, which I find timely for the discussion we are having about the economy and the need for entitlement reform.
LINK
LINK
Retaliation Fears Spur Anonymity In Internet Case
Federal law-enforcement officials say they are concerned about cyber-retaliation against agents and prosecutors, in light of suspicions that people linked to the hacker collective Anonymous targeted the private life of a government official investigating WikiLeaks LINK
The Victim President
The Victimized President
Earlier this week Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and Barack Obama were photographed having what appeared to be a mildly heated exchange on a tarmac outside of Phoenix shortly after Obama's arrival on Air Force One. According to Brewer, Obama was expressing his displeasure over her characterization of a meeting at the Whitehouse where, she said, Obama had lectured her "like a little kid in a classroom" for her views on illegal immigration.
MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry looks at the snapshot and sees evidence of widespread racism:
The fact is, when I see that still, I cannot help but to be reminded of the still photograph that was captured in 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas, of the young woman Hazel screaming at a young Elizabeth Eckford on her way trying to get into Little Rock High School…that image captured all of the ugliness, all of the nastiness of the larger political milieu, and I feel that (the Obama/Brewer) picture does as well.
Americans should think twice about electing another black President until this sort of ridiculousness is expunged from the body politic.
Earlier this week Arizona Governor Jan Brewer and Barack Obama were photographed having what appeared to be a mildly heated exchange on a tarmac outside of Phoenix shortly after Obama's arrival on Air Force One. According to Brewer, Obama was expressing his displeasure over her characterization of a meeting at the Whitehouse where, she said, Obama had lectured her "like a little kid in a classroom" for her views on illegal immigration.
MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry looks at the snapshot and sees evidence of widespread racism:
The fact is, when I see that still, I cannot help but to be reminded of the still photograph that was captured in 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas, of the young woman Hazel screaming at a young Elizabeth Eckford on her way trying to get into Little Rock High School…that image captured all of the ugliness, all of the nastiness of the larger political milieu, and I feel that (the Obama/Brewer) picture does as well.
Americans should think twice about electing another black President until this sort of ridiculousness is expunged from the body politic.
Video: The greatest guitarist ever?
HOTAIR - To cleanse the palate. It must be a comfort to the Metallica guys to know that if anything happens to Kirk, there’s an eight-year-old girl out there who can step in without missing a beat. Good lord.
So this is what happens to Matilda after the book ends, huh?
So this is what happens to Matilda after the book ends, huh?
Pic of the Day: Oakland Occupiers Burn City Hall’s American Flag – Video Added
Aren’t they special?
Occupy Oakland protestors burn an American flag found inside Oakland City Hall during an Occupy Oakland protest on the steps of City Hall, Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)
Via Inside Bay Area:
Occupy Oakland protestors burn an American flag found inside Oakland City Hall during an Occupy Oakland protest on the steps of City Hall, Saturday, January 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)
Via Inside Bay Area:
F.A. Hayek On "The Great Utopia"
While it is hardly necessary to provide commentary to one of F.A. Hayek's timeless observations from his book, The Road To Serfdom, rereading the chapter titled The Great Utopia, in this year of what could possibly be the most important election in the history of the United States, in which the US public will be promised nothing short of utopia by virtually every candidate except the one who really knows that fixing America would require pain and sacrifice, is everyone's duty. Courtesy of the Center for Economic Liberty we recreate it below in its entirety, and urge all readers, regardless of political persuasion of economic beliefs to consider what F.A.Hayek was saying some 70 years earlier, and how very applicable it is to our current situation.
The Great Utopia
The Great Utopia
Why is the GOP Florida Legislature Trying to Screw Allen West?
As an outspoken black conservative with a high national profile, Allen West already had a huge national target painted on his back going in to 2012. As part of reapportionment as a result of the 2010 census, Florida gained 2 Congressional seats. Despite that, it appears that the Republican-controlled Florida legislature seems to have somehow managed to make Allen West’s seat much more difficult to defend.
Via Shark Tank:
Via Shark Tank:
Poll: Do you think unions help or hurt business?
Do unions help or hurt business?
(poll can be found on right side of page)
(poll can be found on right side of page)
Libyan protesters lash out at new 'monster' in power
The Washington Times - Libyans are accusing their new rulers of corruption, secrecy and nepotism, as protests grow across the country only three months after the death of dictator Moammar Gadhafi fueled hopes for democratic change in the North African nation.
Taxpayers still owed $133 billion from bailout
WASHINGTON – Companies that were bailed out during the financial crisis still owe U.S. taxpayers nearly $133 billion. Treasury's plans to recoup that money have been slowed by the volatile stock market and weakness among smaller banks.
Some of the money will never be recovered. ARTICLE CONTINUES
Some of the money will never be recovered. ARTICLE CONTINUES
Soros admits he's one of Lenin's useful idiots
George Soros Admits He's One Of Lenin's Useful Idiots: Says No Difference Between Romney And Obama
Bernanke says Fed pondering further stimulus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Wednesday the central bank was ready to offer the economy additional stimulus after it announced it would likely keep interest rates near zero until at least late 2014.
'Google will know more about you than your partner'
Uproar as search giant reveals privacy policy that will allow them to track you on all their products
* Now users will be bombarded with ads related to their online searches
* Critics say company will amass 'cauldron of data' on users
* Company says products will be 'beautifully simple and intuitive'
FULL STORY
* Now users will be bombarded with ads related to their online searches
* Critics say company will amass 'cauldron of data' on users
* Company says products will be 'beautifully simple and intuitive'
FULL STORY
Memos show Obama's character assassination of Hillary
Barack Obama agreed to using character assassination tactics against Hillary Clinton during his 2008 presidential campaign, White House memos show, despite a pledge to steer away from negative electioneering. LINK HERE
U.K. swamped by foreigners sucking welfare dry -- mainly Pakistani Muslims
370,000 migrants on the dole
More than 370,000 migrants who were admitted to Britain to work, study or go on holiday are now claiming out-of-work benefits, according to official figures compiled for the first time.
More than 370,000 migrants who were admitted to Britain to work, study or go on holiday are now claiming out-of-work benefits, according to official figures compiled for the first time.
GOP presidential hopeful Santorum's daughter taken to hospital
PHILADELPHIA – Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum canceled his Sunday morning campaign events and planned to spend time with his hospitalized daughter.
"Rick and his wife Karen are admitting their daughter Bella to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia this evening," spokesman Hogan Gidley said in a statement Saturday night, adding "Rick intends to return to Florida and resume the campaign schedule as soon as is possible." FULL STORY
"Rick and his wife Karen are admitting their daughter Bella to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia this evening," spokesman Hogan Gidley said in a statement Saturday night, adding "Rick intends to return to Florida and resume the campaign schedule as soon as is possible." FULL STORY
Illinois $8.5 billion in debt after 67% tax increase
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CBS) — Illinois keeps falling farther behind on its debt.
As WBBM Newsradio’s Regine Schlesinger reports, officially, the state has a backlog of more than $4.25 billion in unpaid bills.
But Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says when one factors in other bills, the figure is closer to around $8.5 billion. MORE HERE
As WBBM Newsradio’s Regine Schlesinger reports, officially, the state has a backlog of more than $4.25 billion in unpaid bills.
But Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka says when one factors in other bills, the figure is closer to around $8.5 billion. MORE HERE
Cocaine shipment found at U.N.
UNITED NATIONS – A shipment containing 16 kilograms of cocaine was seized last week at the U.N.'s mail intake center, a New York Police Department spokesman said Thursday
Jack Abramoff credits Savage for prison epiphany
Once Washington’s most notorious lobbyist, Jack Abramoff is now a repentant campaigner for cleaning up corruption in Washington, and he gives some of the credit for his turnaround to talk radio host Michael Savage. LINK
California bill would order cops to ignore immigration enforcement
California bill seeks to limit detention of arrestees facing deportation
Legislation would counter Secure Communities program by limiting local law enforcement's role in holding people for immigration authorities.
Los Angeles Times
Legislation would counter Secure Communities program by limiting local law enforcement's role in holding people for immigration authorities.
Los Angeles Times
Protesters strip down for Washington gala
Protesters from Occupy DC, facing a clampdown on their encampment on Monday, stripped down for a topless street party outside a black-tie gala for Washington's biggest movers and shakers.
President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle topped the guest list for the 99th gathering of the exclusive Alfalfa Club, which convenes once a year in a five-star hotel for a lavish dinner and some witty speech-making. LINK
President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle topped the guest list for the 99th gathering of the exclusive Alfalfa Club, which convenes once a year in a five-star hotel for a lavish dinner and some witty speech-making. LINK
Mystery Illness Leaves Teens With Stuttering, Twitching And Spasm Attacks
LE ROY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — More than a dozen teens at a high school in upstate New York are suffering from a mystery illness that is leaving them susceptible to twitches and spasms.
6-Year-Old Boy Charged With Sexual Battery Over Game Of Tag On Playground
HERCULES (CBS 5) – An East Bay dad claims a game of tag on the playground resulted in his 6-year-old son being accused of sexual assault – a decision he said was an overreaction by school officials.
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