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A man without a conscience
Mar 7th
In a February interview with CNN’s Larry King, Vice President Biden had this to say, “About Iraq, I mean, this could be one of the great achievements of this administration.”
“This could be one of the great achievements of this administration” probably defines Biden better than any statement he’s ever made.
Biden first voted to send troops into Iraq. Then, while troops were fighting our enemies, Biden switched his position based on the political climate. Biden argued against the troop surge and against the advice of our military commanders. He said the surge failed while evidence said it was succeeding.
Now Biden seeks to More >
Inexperience and arrogance make for questionable leadership
Feb 13th
Experience was a conditional topic of debate during the last presidential campaign. Vice presidential and presidential candidates were pressed to produce evidence of the requisite experience necessary to lead our nation. All candidates except for one: Barack Obama.
With “thrills going up their legs” courtesy of Obama euphoria, the left-leaning media failed to seek from Obama the credentials demanded of other candidates. The media acted as if Obama came to the campaign with the experience necessary to assume the most challenging position on planet Earth.
But it was experience implied, never verified.
Barack Obama was the least experienced of all candidates. And with More >
Why Harry Reid must stay
Jan 30th
This is what Democratic Senator Harry Reid wanted.
Issue an apology. Then wait while his party and its supporters defend the indefensible, justify what cannot be justified, forgive what cannot be forgiven.
Reid didn’t have to wait long. After all, liberals are quick to defend wicked behavior that comes from within.
It’s the double standard in which we live.
Perhaps you don’t remember. Maybe haven’t heard of the story. It’s been a month since Reid’s unpardonable racial insults were revealed. And the protector of all things liberal, the extraneous media, quickly washed their hands of it.
So I’ll provide a refresher.
Game Change: Obama and the More >
The people’s seat
Jan 23rd
A pick-up truck driving, conservative-sounding candidate was not supposed to win the Massachusetts Senate seat vacated by the death of Ted Kennedy.
There was no chance the unknown, Scott Brown, would defeat the entitled liberal Democrat, Martha Coakley, in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 3-1.
After all, the Massachusetts Senate was owned by the Democratic Party. It was Ted Kennedy’s for over four decades. A Republican hadn’t won a Senate race here since 1972.
And it looked like a shoo-in. Just a few months ago polls had Coakley ahead by over 30 points.
Yet as the election approached, the More >
Breaking News: Scott Brown Elected to Senate!!!
Jan 19th
Senator Elect Scott Brown
News outlets are now projecting Scott Brown as the winner in the Massachusetts special election.
9:22 PM AP is projecting Scott Brown as the Winner. Coakley concedes.
In the coming days, we will have in-depth analysis of what we can expect with the addition of Senator Elect Brown to the US Senate. In the meantime, here are some raw facts about him.
Scott Brown (R)
AGE: 50; born Sept. 12, 1959
EDUCATION: B.A. from Tufts University, 1981, J.D. from Boston College Law School, 1985
CAREER: Wrentham selectman, 1995-1998; State Rep. 1999-2004; State Senate 2004-present. Serves on Joint Committee More >
A New Year’s Letter to Al Gore
Jan 15th
Hello Al. I hope my note finds you in good spirits. It’s been a while. Let’s catch up.
I’m glad you are finally over that messy 2000 Florida recount. For weeks we watched the horror story entitled, “Life as a dangling chad.” The dimpled darlings were inspected from every angle imaginable. Talk about your full body scan.
But alas, not even your friends in the press could flip enough of the pesky perforations in your favor. You lost, Al. I’m glad you let it go.
Besides, you’re Global Warming gig has you livin large. You must be grinning ear-to-ear watching the carbon credit More >
December’s poll ends, January’s poll begins
Jan 5th
Last Month, we asked the question “President Obama gave himself a B+. Do you agree?”
The Results:
- 76% of you selected “I’d give him a failing grade”
- 16% of you selected “Other…”
- 04% of you selected “He was too hard on himself, I would give him an A”
- 04% of you selected “B+ is a fair an accurate grade”
- 00% of you selected “Not quite a B+, but he is doing really good”
A Sampling of the “Other” Votes
- Of course he gave himself a B , what egotistical man wouldn’t?
- C
- we are not to judge other so I’ll let God do that
- A “D” is consistent with his poll More >
A President’s Fuzzy Math
Jan 1st
In mid-December, the diva of daytime television, Oprah Winfrey, hosted the primetime special “Christmas at the White House.” It was the perfect opportunity to ring in holiday cheer while checking politics at the door.
Sadly, Winfrey could not. She was compelled to ask President Obama to grade himself on his first 11 months in office.
It was a ridiculous question because of the setting. It was more preposterous because it came from Winfrey.
It’s reported Winfrey never endorsed a presidential candidate before Obama. Why she felt a sudden urge to enthusiastically stump for candidate Obama is her business. Her reasons are of no interest More >
Christmas Wishes
Dec 23rd
"When they saw the star, they were overjoyed" Matthew 2:10
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May you enjoy the Blessings that only our Creator can provide.
And though we should remember every second of every day of every year, especially now, remember our military.
Remember them. For they remain ever vigilant, many in far off places, protecting our liberty and freedom.
Embrace them. For they say, “Sleep safely tonight. I’m watching over you.”
Thank them. For they are the reason we celebrate this most blessed event More >
H.R. 4173: Less freedom through government expansion
Dec 19th
On Dec 11, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4173: “WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2009.” The vote was 223-202 as 27 Democrats joined every Republican in voting against the legislation.
I commend the representatives that voted against this bill and therefore voted for the American people. I hope enough Senators have the courage to kill it. (List of votes for the Bill, and List of votes against the bill, and List of those who did not vote)
It’s understandable if Americans haven’t heard about H.R. 4173. We’ve been suffocated the past eleven months with initiatives intended to strengthen government control More >
