The Wall Street Journal has a great analysis of Barack Obama's "tax cut" proposals today. The Journal's analysis should come as a surprise to anyone... In short Obama "tax cuts" are 95% illusion. One of Barack Obama's most potent campaign claims is … [Continue reading] about 95% Illusion
Lest We Forget: USS Cole
It was 8 years ago today that USS Cole (DDG-67) was attacked by terrorists in Aden, Yemen. 17 sailors lost their lives in the bombing. Eternal Father, Strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bid'st the mighty Ocean … [Continue reading] about Lest We Forget: USS Cole
Troopergate Report Says Palin “Abused Power”
MataHarely and Ed Morrissey have complete analysis's of Troopergate Investigator Stephen Branchflower's report. The bottom line on the report is that Gov. Palin had the constitutional and statutory authority fire Commissioner Monegan. … [Continue reading] about Troopergate Report Says Palin “Abused Power”
Whoops: Rensselaer County Puts Barack Osama on the Ballot
Via Michelle Malkin: The Times Union in Albany, New York reports that the Rensselaer County Board of Elections has made the mother of all typos and put Barack Osama on the ballot. TROY — It could have been Ovama or Ofama. Or even Olama. But … [Continue reading] about Whoops: Rensselaer County Puts Barack Osama on the Ballot
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Gay Couples Can Marry
The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that gay couples have the right marry. Personally, I'm not at all surprised by the ruling, and frankly I'm not bothered by it. HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Friday that gay couples have … [Continue reading] about Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Gay Couples Can Marry
Bleak Outlook: Economists See Three Straight Quarters of Economic Contraction
From the Wall Street Journal: The U.S. economy has sunk into a recession and government action is critical to stem the damage, according to economists in the latest Wall Street Journal forecasting survey. On average, the 52 economists surveyed now … [Continue reading] about Bleak Outlook: Economists See Three Straight Quarters of Economic Contraction
100 Economists Warn That Barack Obama’s Tax Proposals Could Throw the US Economy into Recession
I've been debating whether to post this all day... Yes, it's from the McCain campaign but ultimately I think it would be foolish to dismiss the opinion of a group of experienced economists out of hand. Economists Statement On Barack Obama's Risky … [Continue reading] about 100 Economists Warn That Barack Obama’s Tax Proposals Could Throw the US Economy into Recession
Palate Cleanser: Shannon Brown – Corn Fed
I don't know about you but I'm suffering from a bit of political burnout... I can't think of a better cure than Shannon Brown. … [Continue reading] about Palate Cleanser: Shannon Brown – Corn Fed
Score One For Common Sense
From Examiner.com: Judge dismisses blonde's lawsuit over brown dye (BRIDGEPORT, Conn.) - A Connecticut judge has given the brush-off to a blonde woman's lawsuit claiming L'Oreal Inc. ruined her social life when she accidentally dyed her hair … [Continue reading] about Score One For Common Sense
Newsflash: Palin E-mail Hacker Indicted
Fox News is reporting that 20-year-old David Kernell of Knoxville, Tenn., has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Knoxville for intentionally accessing without authorization the private e-mail account of Alaska governor Sarah Palin. Kernell … [Continue reading] about Newsflash: Palin E-mail Hacker Indicted
Poll Question: Who Won The Second Pesidential Debate?
[poll id="8"] I'm calling it a draw... I though Sen. McCain did much better on the economy and health care than he did in the first debate. He slammed Sen. Obama on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and challenged the assumption that is was deregulation … [Continue reading] about Poll Question: Who Won The Second Pesidential Debate?
Credit Crisis: Chris Shays Comes Out Swinging At Congress
Democrats in Congress may not want to talk about their roll in causing the subprime meltdown by refusing to regulate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac but Rep. Christopher Shays (R-Conn) does: H/T: Hot Air. … [Continue reading] about Credit Crisis: Chris Shays Comes Out Swinging At Congress
A Quick Update on the Palin E-mail Hacking Case
It's been a few weeks since Sarah Palin's private e-mail account was broken into and I'm sure many of you are curious about what's happening with the case. Unfortunately, I don't have any new information on the investigation or suspects... … [Continue reading] about A Quick Update on the Palin E-mail Hacking Case
Analyzing the Polls
AJ Strata has an interesting analysis of recent polls. Note the D-R-I split on “all voters” is 43-36-28. Most polls are weighting their sample by party affiliation, not policy preference. With the Democrat Presidential Primary drawing huge crowds … [Continue reading] about Analyzing the Polls
Finally: McCain Blasts Obama, Democrats for Fannie/Freddie Meltdown
Update: Scroll down for the video. It looks like the gloves are really off, John McCain is going to finally start talking about the economy and going after Barack Obama and Democrats for their roll in the failure of Fannie Mae and Freddie … [Continue reading] about Finally: McCain Blasts Obama, Democrats for Fannie/Freddie Meltdown