The Federal Reserve has been on a media campaign to sell its monetary policy to main street, but as the Wall Street Journal noted yesterday it hasn't gone smoothly. Frankly, I have to wonder how the Fed will spin this mornings news about the … [Continue reading] about Ouch: Food Prices Soar
Joe Lieberman: Stop new nuclear plants in US
From The Hill: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) said the United States should issue a moratorium on any new nuclear power projects in light of the current crises facing Japan. “I’ve been a big … [Continue reading] about Joe Lieberman: Stop new nuclear plants in US
Spring Ahead: Don’t Forget To Set Your Clocks
It's that time of year again... Daylight savings time arrives at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Count me as one of 47% of Americans don’t think the time change is worth the hassle. Anyway, don't forget to set your clocks ahead before you go … [Continue reading] about Spring Ahead: Don’t Forget To Set Your Clocks
Michael Moore: This Week’s Biggest Idiot In American Polictics
Michael Moore is moron, I'll let the indispensable Mary Katharine Ham explain why: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbwMPzbzVJM Heh, never mind the math, this might come as a surprise to a good socialist like Mr. Moore, but it's not your money or … [Continue reading] about Michael Moore: This Week’s Biggest Idiot In American Polictics
New NPR Sting Video Shows Execs Willing to Accept Donation From Alleged Muslim Brotherhood Front Group
A newly released video from James O’Keefe's Project Veritas indicates National Public Radio executives intended to accept a $5 million donation from a fictitious Muslim Brotherhood front group, the Muslim Education Action Center (MEAC) … [Continue reading] about New NPR Sting Video Shows Execs Willing to Accept Donation From Alleged Muslim Brotherhood Front Group
Newt Gingrich: ‘Patriotism’ Led to Personal Indiscretions
When this story broke yesterday I rolled my eyes and laughed like pretty much everyone else in the country. It was one of those moments... I like Newt, he’s a fascinating, and occasionally brilliant, political thinker, but for whatever reason he just … [Continue reading] about Newt Gingrich: ‘Patriotism’ Led to Personal Indiscretions
Rand Paul Injects A Little Sanity Into Senate Debate Over Spending
If you read only one thing about how just out-of-control government spending has gotten and why it's so difficult to actually make real, meaningful budge cuts, read Rand Paul's floor speech from yesterday! Here's the … [Continue reading] about Rand Paul Injects A Little Sanity Into Senate Debate Over Spending
Wisconsin GOP Ends Union Reforms Stalemate
Republican senators in Wisconsin broke the weeks long stalemate over Governor Scott Walker's collective bargaining reforms last night. In short, once it became clear that senate democrats, who had fled the state to delay action on the bill, were … [Continue reading] about Wisconsin GOP Ends Union Reforms Stalemate
Waiver Mania Continues; This Time For An Entire State
On March 7th we learned the number Obamacare waivers issued by the Department of Health and Human Services had topped 1,000. Today we learn that the Obama Administration has granted a waiver to an entire state: The federal government Tuesday granted … [Continue reading] about Waiver Mania Continues; This Time For An Entire State
Poll: Connecticut Voters Not Happy with Governor, Taxes
A new Quinnipiac University Poll released this morning shows Connecticut voters aren't happy with Gov. Dan Malloy or his proposed $1.5 billion in tax increases: Connecticut's new governor, Dannel Malloy, gets no honeymoon as voters disapprove 40 - … [Continue reading] about Poll: Connecticut Voters Not Happy with Governor, Taxes
Breaking: Obama Administration to Appeal Health Care Ruling
Just heard this on Mark Levin's show... From Bloomberg: The U.S. Justice Department told a federal judge in Florida it will appeal his Jan. 31 decision striking down President Barack Obama’s health-care reform legislation. Federal lawyers today … [Continue reading] about Breaking: Obama Administration to Appeal Health Care Ruling
Fired: CBS Gives Sheen the Ax
Ok, so I'm a little late in getting to this, but hey it was down in my stack of stuff... From Deadline.com: It's over for Charlie Sheen on the hit CBS comedy Two and a Half Men. But his ongoing war with the series producer Warner Bros. TV is far … [Continue reading] about Fired: CBS Gives Sheen the Ax
Senior Exec: NPR Would Be “Far Better Off” Without Federal Funds
I can't say I'm shocked or even surprised by the latest uncover video from James O’Keefe... There's really nothing surprising or shocking about a senior NPR executive being caught on tape bashing conservatives as “white, gun-toting … xenophobic … … [Continue reading] about Senior Exec: NPR Would Be “Far Better Off” Without Federal Funds
BBC: Food Sold in Recycled Cardboard Packaging Poses Health Risk
From the BBC: Leading food manufacturers are changing their packaging because of health concerns about boxes made from recycled cardboard, the BBC has learned. Researchers found toxic chemicals from recycled newspapers had contaminated food … [Continue reading] about BBC: Food Sold in Recycled Cardboard Packaging Poses Health Risk
Mary Katharine Ham: Get Ready For The New Mother @#$%^& Tone
Via the Daily Caller: Right, well, I guess liberals missed the memo on that whole new tone thing... I mean their new tone sounds an awful lot like their old one. … [Continue reading] about Mary Katharine Ham: Get Ready For The New Mother @#$%^& Tone