Jeffrey A. Setaro

Political & Cultural Commentary from a Constitutional Conservative.

Big Spender: Obama Has Now Borrowed $3 Trillion

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From CNSNews.com: It's official: The Obama administration has now borrowed $3 trillion, according to the U.S. Treasury Department. It took from 1776, when the United States became an independent country, until 1990, the year after the Berlin … [Continue reading] about Big Spender: Obama Has Now Borrowed $3 Trillion

Health Care Reform Bending the Cost Curve Upward in Connecticut

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I suppose this is one of times were I could say I told you so, but I won't. Throughout the debate on health care reform President Obama and Congressional Democrats lectured us about how passing their health care reforms would bend the cost curve … [Continue reading] about Health Care Reform Bending the Cost Curve Upward in Connecticut

Rasmussen: Blumenthal’s Lead Over McMahon Down to Five

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The news media here in Connecticut has been hyping a Quinnipiac poll that shows current Attorney General Richard Blumenthal now has double digital lead in his in Senate race with former WWE CEO Linda McMahon... Don't despair! Rasmussen Reports has a … [Continue reading] about Rasmussen: Blumenthal’s Lead Over McMahon Down to Five

WSJ: Democrats Unleash the IRS and Justice Department on Donors to Their Political Opponents

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Democrats and Liberal activists love to accuse Republicans of being fascists or Nazis or using McCarthyite rhetoric while at the same time threatening their political opponents with IRS and Justice Department investigations: If at first you don't … [Continue reading] about WSJ: Democrats Unleash the IRS and Justice Department on Donors to Their Political Opponents

Breaking: National Security Advisor Jim Jones to Resign

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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that President Obama's National Security Advisor Jim Jones is resigning. He is expected to be replaced by Tom Donilon, the deputy national-security adviser. It's not uncommon for advisers or cabinet members to … [Continue reading] about Breaking: National Security Advisor Jim Jones to Resign

U.S. Economy Loses 95,000 Jobs in September, Unemployment Remains at 9.6%

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Stagnation... That's really the only way to describe today's jobs report. The U.S. economy shed 95,000 more jobs last month and the number of  underemployed grew by 612,000, and now stands at 9.5 million people: WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — The U.S. … [Continue reading] about U.S. Economy Loses 95,000 Jobs in September, Unemployment Remains at 9.6%

Karl Rove: O’Donnell Must Explain Witchcraft Comments

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This is priceless... Karl Rove on Sunday called on Delaware GOP senate candidate Christine O'Donnell to explain comments on witchcraft she made during a guest appearance on Politically Incorrect 11 years ago: Karl Rove – the top GOP strategist who … [Continue reading] about Karl Rove: O’Donnell Must Explain Witchcraft Comments

This & That: It’s the Spending, Stupid; Why It’s Time for the Tea Party; Bush Tax Cuts Benefited Taxpayers at Every Level; and More…

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I've been pretty remiss about writing lately, I've just had too much on my plate and I haven't felt like I've had much to contribute... Anyway, here's a few must reads from the week that was... The Wall Street Journal last week published two … [Continue reading] about This & That: It’s the Spending, Stupid; Why It’s Time for the Tea Party; Bush Tax Cuts Benefited Taxpayers at Every Level; and More…

Video: Can 8-28 rally-goers match spending facts with the right president?

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The gang over at Bankrupting America took their camera's to the Restoring Honor rally in D.C. today to test the attendees government spending IQ... The result are interesting. Before watching the video see if you can answer the following … [Continue reading] about Video: Can 8-28 rally-goers match spending facts with the right president?