All those frivolous ethics complaints filed against Alaska Governor Sarah Palin are starting to add up the UPI reports they've cost taxpayer nearly "a third of a million dollars." JUNEAU, Alaska, May 28 (UPI) -- The ethics complaints filed against … [Continue reading] about UPI: Dismissed Palin Complaints Rack up Costs
Righto-sphere Poll
Cassandra posted these questions from John Hawkins survey of rightwing bloggers at Villainous Company earlier and though I'd add my two cents. 1) Do you think the GOP will gain or lose seats in the House in 2010? They'll pick up a handful of … [Continue reading] about Righto-sphere Poll
Poll Question: Is the U.S. Economy Headed for a Recovery or a ‘Dead Cat Bounce’?
Ok folks, here's the 64 trillion dollar question for you... [poll id="14"] I'm leaning toward dead cat bounce for various reasons... In short all the money the Federal Reserve and the Federal Government are pumping into the economy will have a … [Continue reading] about Poll Question: Is the U.S. Economy Headed for a Recovery or a ‘Dead Cat Bounce’?
Rep. Joe Sestak to Chalenge Arlen Specter
TPM is reporting that Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) is privately telling supports that he intends to challenge newly minted Democratic incumbent Arlen Specter: "He intends to get in the race," says Meg Infantino, the Congressman's sister, who works at … [Continue reading] about Rep. Joe Sestak to Chalenge Arlen Specter
FEC Clears Palin, RNC on Campaign Clothes
Remember the media fueled brouhaha about Sarah Palin's campaign wardrobe? Remember how the media and lefty bloggers gleefully reported that those purchases must have somehow been illegal? Umm, well they weren't... The Federal Elections Commission … [Continue reading] about FEC Clears Palin, RNC on Campaign Clothes
Democrats Considering a National Sales Tax?
It looks like the cats out of the bag... With the Federal Government now borrowing nearly 50 cents of every dollar spent it looks like the Obama Administration and Democrats in Congress are considering a national sales tax or "Value Added Tax" (VAT) … [Continue reading] about Democrats Considering a National Sales Tax?
North Korea Abandons 1953 Armistice…
I've been expecting this: May 27 (Bloomberg) -- North Korea threatened a military response to South Korean participation in a U.S.-led program to seize weapons of mass destruction, and said it will no longer abide by the 1953 armistice that ended … [Continue reading] about North Korea Abandons 1953 Armistice…
Memorial Day 2009
My Father passed away in January just a few days shy of his 87th birthday... He was World War Two veteran and like many of his peers he never talked much about his service or the things he'd seen. That all changed a few years ago when I gave him a … [Continue reading] about Memorial Day 2009
GOP Introduces Alternative to Obamacare
Republicans in the House and Senate today announced an alternative to Pres. Barack Obama's universal health care proposal. The Patients' Choice Act, will be introduced in the Senate by Tom Coburn (R-OK) and Richard Burr (R-NC), and in the House … [Continue reading] about GOP Introduces Alternative to Obamacare
Michael Steele: GOP Must Confront Obama Head-On
I've been swamped for the past few days and haven't been paying close attention to the new but one thing that did catch my attention was Michael Steele's speech at the RNC Chairman's meeting yesterday. It was a great speech... Greg Hengler has … [Continue reading] about Michael Steele: GOP Must Confront Obama Head-On
Help Rob Simmons Retire Chris Dodd
Rob Simmons needs your help... He's looking for 400 donors by midnight to help him send Chris Dodd into retirement 2010. If you can chip in a few dollars, click here. … [Continue reading] about Help Rob Simmons Retire Chris Dodd
Association of Former Intelligence Officers Responds to Nancy Pelosi
Gene Poteat, president of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, offers the following statement on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's claim that the CIA lied to her in their briefings: Those CIA officers chosen to brief the Congress, and … [Continue reading] about Association of Former Intelligence Officers Responds to Nancy Pelosi
John Larson Backs Pelosi, Calls CIA Liars
I found this clip over at Johnny Dollar's place... It's mainly about Nancy Pelosi but listen to Congressman John Larson's (D-CT) remarks at the beginning of the clip: Am I crazy or did he just call the CIA liars? H/T: Hot Air. … [Continue reading] about John Larson Backs Pelosi, Calls CIA Liars
Reminder: We’re Done with Dodd Rally This Saturday
Just a quick reminder... The We're Done with Dodd Rally sponsored by by Connecticut Resistance is this Saturday, May 16th from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. outside Senator Dodd's Office at 30 Lewis Street, Hartford, CT 06405 Town Hall Meeting on Health … [Continue reading] about Reminder: We’re Done with Dodd Rally This Saturday
Leon Panetta: Angency Briefed Lawmakers Truthfully in 2002
CIA Director Leon Panetta today released a statement defending his agency from charges that it mislead mmeber of Congress: There is a long tradition in Washington of making political hay out of our business. It predates my service with this great … [Continue reading] about Leon Panetta: Angency Briefed Lawmakers Truthfully in 2002