AR Says "Political Blogs Grrrrr - Those Dammed Red Flags" ~ Should We Make Them All Private ??? - 10/31/09 12:30 PM
My title is NOT a direct quote from AR, it is tongue in cheek.
Those who post in the political forums know that AR does not take kindly to some of the antics they see. A news timely blog turns into a fist fight. Food fight would be far too tame a description
One side or the other cries foul. Tempers flare and inappropriate comments are made. The blog turns into a street rumble akin to the Jets and the Sharks, not a discussion. Members post on blogs just to be disruptive or to malign the integrity … (100 comments)
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Robin Hood ~ He's Already Snagged 30% Of America's Wealth ! - 10/30/09 09:31 PM
Right before our eyes the ObamaNation has already taken control of a vast amount of wealth in this country. We are on the fast track to Socialism. In less than one year what was once private has now become government controlled. Welcome to Communist America! In just two more bills over 56% of the wealth in this country will be under government control. HAVE YOU HAD ENOUGH YET? ARE YOU READY TO STAND UP AND SHOUT? CONGRESSWOMAN MICHELLE BACHMANN interviewed today said: "And in one year’s time, in a stunning move, we’ve seen the federal government take over 30% of all … (19 comments)
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President Obama ~ Thank You! - 10/30/09 07:14 PM
It has been many years since our government honored our returning war dead. Dover Air Force base has long been the destination for our fallen heroes return to. Having served their country in war and conflict, they have made the ultimate sacrifice for us. The first U.S. soil they come home to is Dover Delaware.For years that somber sorrowful moment has been withheld from the public. The press has been forbidden from covering it. The returning remains in flag draped coffins are handled respectfully by a military team. They are slowly carried down a ramp from a cargo plane while … (10 comments)
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Hillary Clinton Took Off The Gloves ~ Blunt Talk For Pakistan - 10/30/09 05:37 PM
Hillary Clinton took off the gloves during her visit to Pakistan. She delivered a no-holds-barred message to the government. Hillary got blunt and unusually frank. Good for her! Good for us!
There has been much corruption within the country and misuse of American war material dollars. While Pakistan talks like an ally, have they acted like an ally? Hillary stated that Pakistan must step up efforts to apprehend Al Qaida terrorists. Opportunities have been squandered to kill or capture Al Qaida leaders including Osama Bin Laden. Glad to see we are taking a firmer stand and not accepting … (12 comments)
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Czar Ron Bloom ~ Another Mao Devotee - 10/27/09 09:14 PM
The name Ron Bloom is one we need to start paying attention to. He has a long history of being the negotiating face of unions in a suit. He is a Harvard Business School graduate who has worked for the unions beginning with SEIU for decades. Why should SEIU ring a bell with your? This is the union organization founded by Wade Rathke. The same Rathke that co-founded Acorn with his brother. The same Rathke brothers who are behind the Tides organization. The Tides organization provided the funds to produce the video our kids were shown in school - "The … (12 comments)
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Death Panels For Non-Banking Financial Institutions ~ Mortgage Brokers Too? - 10/27/09 05:36 PM
Barney Frank is going to introduce legislation to rid everyone of those miserable non-banking financial institutions.Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) stated in September of 2009 that "There will be death panels enacted by this Congress, but they will be for non-bank financial institutions that will not be considered too big to die." Barney Frank, the House Financial Services Committee Chairman, made this remark during a hearing with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.What is a non-banking financial institution?
Insurance firms Pawn shops Cashiers check issuers Check cashing locations Currency exchanges Microloan organizations Non-bank institutions frequently acts as
Suppliers of loans and credit facilities Supporting … (23 comments)
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Stimulus Funds Given To Companies Currently Under Criminal Fraud Investigation - 10/27/09 04:09 PM
According to ProPublica.org, President Obama's stimulus dished out $30 million to companies currently under criminal investigation for, of all things, defrauding the government. Six companies were responsible for 112 stimulus projects at military bases all around the country. (source) The companies were controlled by Craig Jackson, an African-American businessman whose firm, Sanders Engineering, has won awards from the Small Business Administration. Jackson established various small businesses owned by friends and family.After winning contracts set aside for small, minority businesses, the companies diverted a significant portion of their earnings back to Jackson or one of his companies. Jackson and his family … (4 comments)
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H1N1 Declared National Emergency ~ HR645 Fema Camps ~ Could There Be Something In Common? - 10/26/09 08:59 PM
Two other AR members posted blogs about some very important news related items. One about Protective Detention and one on Fema camps. A couple of other news items might be worth looking at also related to these blogs.Little things happen in our country that go unnoticed. One here. One there. Suddenly they converge at the same junction and you wonder how it all happened.As early as the FDR administration detention camps were used for issues deemed domestic emergencies and national security. These camps are not a new concept. The remnants of Japanese detention camps can still be found as close to … (15 comments)
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Florida Will Be A Gubernatorial Race To Watch ! - 10/22/09 11:09 PM
It may be a year away but the pollsters have been watching the likely outcome of the Florida Governors race for some time. Today it as announced that Republican candidate Bill McCollum has a double digit lead over the Democratic candidate Alex Sink. In June McCollum had an 8 point lead. As of today it was 11 points. McCollum leading Sink 46% to 35%. Five percent (5%) favor another candidate, and 15% are undecided.
McCollum leads by 14 points among men and by eight among women. In June, women voters were almost evenly divided between the two candidates.
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Anita Dunn Admits Obama Exerts Control Of Media Outlets ~ No Wonder He Hates Fox News! - 10/20/09 09:43 AM
THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HAS DECLARED WAR ON FOX NEWS! We all knew Obama was a master of the media and used it to his advantage. We are finding out now from Anita Dunn that Obama controlled and still controls what the media reports. Obama routed his campaign messages around the traditional media to avoid any interference with his message.
Isn't that something like brain washing? Doesn't that interfere with the duty of a Free Press? Fox has recently come under fire from the Obama administration for their aggressive reporting. Why? Obama can't control them. He requires and demands … (26 comments)
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NIH Investigating The Impact Of Guns On Health - 10/19/09 07:22 PM
It was reported today that The National Institute of Health is conducting studies into the affects that guns have on health.
This same type of study was discontinued by the CDC more than 10 years ago and deemed useless. Under the Obama administration it has been handed quietly to another agency to continue.
Gun owners should be aware that this is taking place and the possible implications it may have. I'm sure anyone with common sense will know that teenagers who carry guns, drink and hang out on corners are more likely to be involved in a shooting … (15 comments)
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Arlen Specter Needs Some Help ~ Again - 10/18/09 10:26 PM
Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa) seems to have trouble remembering what he has said and what party he belongs to. He ran for the Senate and won as a Republican. Sensing the winds of change he saw his chances of being re-elected in 2010 drop from slim to none. In a political persevering measure he switched parties and joined the Democrats. Earlier this year as the health care debate started Arlen promised his constituents he would not vote in favor of a public option. I know I heard him at a town hall placate the crowd by saying he would … (9 comments)
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Here Go Your Tax Dollars ~ Flying Up Up And Away ~ - 10/18/09 12:49 PM
Your tax dollars are being frittered away by your representatives in Washington. Actually they are flying away. Well, what's new about that? Fact is this is not new. It's been going on since the 1970's. No blame is being placed on any administration. One would think considering the dire economic straights we find our country in, our law makers would be looking to any and all excesses to reduce our deficit. It's hard to picture Athens, Ga. — population 112,000, home to the University of Georgia and about 90 minutes from Atlanta — as an isolated, rural town. But the … (10 comments)
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President Obama ~ Take A Minute And Sign The Pardon ~ - 10/18/09 10:41 AM
President Obama certainly has enough on his plate these days - no doubt.
He is busy saving the nation from itself and saving the world from us. One would think he could find a micro minute between flights to sign a pardon. Late black heavyweight champion Jack Johnson was sent to prison nearly a century ago because of his romantic ties with a white woman. John McCain has been urging a presidential pardon for Johnson, who was convicted in 1913 of violating the Mann Act, which made it illegal to transport women across state lines for immoral … (15 comments)
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New Jersey ~ The Big Guns Are Headed Your Way ~ Clinton - Obama - Biden - 10/18/09 10:00 AM
In an effort to bolster New Jersey's Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Gov. Jon Corzine; Biden, Obama and Clinton are scheduled to campaign for him next week. Corzine is running against Republican challenger Chris Christie. Personally I am watching this race and rooting for my home state. I was raised in Bergen County and as an adult moved to Ocean County. The state I love has been hard hit by the real estate decline, out of control property taxes and corrupt government. New Jersey is slapped with some of the highest insurance rates in the US. New Jersey needs a new direction … (4 comments)
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Obama Administration Drops Gag Order - 10/17/09 12:20 PM
It was announced today that the Obama Administration has backed down on its gag order against Humana.
The Obama Administration prevented health insurers from communicating with their clients regarding proposed Medicare changes that could adversely impact coverage for Seniors.
Numerous claims of free speech infringement did not deter the administration for weeks. It now appears the administration has taken stock of their "knee Jerk" position and decided to back away from an obvious free speech violation.
"The federal government, in the face of allegations it was trampling on free speech, has closed its investigation of a major … (11 comments)
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$3500.00 Tax Credit For Pets ~ New Bill Proposed - 10/17/09 12:00 PM
Michigan State Representative Thaddeus G. McCotter (R) introduced a new bill that, if passed, would give pet owners a tax break of up to $3,500. This is not a joke. Read the bill. (No pun intended) It's called the HAPPY Act. I'm certainly in favor of pets and especially adopting pets from shelters. I have 2 dogs and 3 cats who are adopted. Giving me a tax break because I own pets is a little over the top. I'm going take care of my pets no matter what. I'm sure the initiative is well meaning. Although I had a fleeting … (21 comments)
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Virginia Is Bringing In The Big Guns ~ Clinton And Obama To Campaign - 10/17/09 11:20 AM
In an effort to bolster Virginia Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Craig Deeds, both Obama and Clinton are scheduled to campaign for him. Deeds is running against Republican candidate Bob McDonnell.
Bill Clinton will campaign with Deeds in Northern Virginia on Tuesday in either Arlington or Alexandria. Al Gore will be with Deeds at a fundraiser in McLean Va on Friday.
Obama will be in Virginia on October 27, 2009.
USA Today reported "Recent pollsgive McDonnell the advantage in this closely watched race, viewed bysome political observers as a referendum on President Obama. In 2008,Obama became the first Democratic presidential contender to win … (19 comments)
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Tylenol Use Could Be Regulated ~ Vicodin And Percocet Banned ~ Other Popular Medications To Follow - 10/16/09 12:51 PM
The Obama administration through the FDA is reviewing the safety of Acetaminophen/Tylenol. The concern is that Acetaminophen may cause liver damage due to overdosing or prolonged us. In some rare instances deaths have been attributed to Acetaminophen use. Many people who suffer chronic pain rely on Tylenol to make each day bearable. Tylenol has long been a staple in our medicinal arsenal especially the children s' variety for fever reduction. For generations we have used this drug and used it safely. Now because some people may have abused it our government may be seriously considering restricting our access to over the … (16 comments)
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Is Your Local Swimming Pool Safe? ~ Inspectors Recently Closed Down 200 Pools ! - 10/16/09 10:44 AM
RECENT SWEEP CLOSES 200 POOLS The Washington Post reported October 13, 2009, that our government has been sending out inspectors to public swimming pools and spas. Recently 100 inspectors were dispatched to check public pools for compliance with drain mandates. As a result 200 were closed for failing to comply with government standards. Most public pools are the property of local governments and are funded by tax payer dollars. Due to the struggling economy many governments lack the funding to make the mandated repairs. The repairs could cost between $1,000.00 and $15,000.00. (source) During the Bush Administration stronger regulation concerning … (6 comments)
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Government Run Health Care Has Worked For Years ~ Just Ask Our American Indians! - 10/16/09 09:33 AM
The Indian Health Care Improvement Act This is a shining example of how our government fulfills what it describes as the "Legal and Moral Obligation" to provide health care for American Indians. If we have doubts about how government run health care will impact us, we should investigate the governments track record over decades. "One day before Sebelius’s interview, another AP piece detailed the shortcomings of the painfully underfunded IHS. Operating with half the necessary funds, some understaffed clinics can’t provide preventive care services, and others can’t handle the high disease rates. Patients recount what they rightly see as subpar … (10 comments)
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Impact And Disrupt Health Care For The Majority Of Americans ~ While Providing For A Few - 10/11/09 12:42 PM
WHO ARE THE UNINSURED? We have heard the hue and cry regarding the plight of the uninsured. Numbers between 30 and 47 million are used to identify those who do not have affordable heath care. This is the impetus for pushing through an unpopular health care initiative . The result of which is debated as being unconstitutional and pushes us closer to a socialist government.As an American I certainly want to see the plight of the disadvantaged relieved. As a patriot I do not want to see that solution erode the Constitutional rights of all.The number of the uninsured is not … (18 comments)
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Urgent Breaking News!!! Video Just Released ~ Hillary's Efforts In Key Truce Negotiations - 10/10/09 04:23 PM
Hillary is in rare form. I don't recall her working any harder trying to negotiate a truce.
Way to go Hill!
Secretary Clinton Video Message on the Tonight Show With Conan O'Brian
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Michelle Obama Visits Sesame Street ~ Compliments Of Conan O'Brien - 10/09/09 07:51 PM
This is simply hysterical. Looks like latenight is giving Obama got a taste of what Bush, Palin and McCain put up with. Conan O'Brien aired this recently - enjoy !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltDePH9fptc
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Musharraf Admits US Military Aid Was Diverted To Defend Against India - 10/08/09 08:54 PM
Several articles have appeared regarding the misuse of American Military funds by our alleged ally Pakistan.
"Former president Pervez Musharraf says the US military aid given to Pakistan during his tenure was used to strengthen defences against India.
The money was used to arm the troops who moved with their equipment from the western border to the east based on the perceived threats, he said.
The US gave $10bn dollars to Pakistan to fight the Taliban and al-Qaeda." (Monday September 14, 2009 BBC)
Back in February this article appeared in the India Times "US government … (12 comments)
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CBO Releases Estimates For Baucus Vapor Bill ~ Cuts 81 Billion From Deficit ~ Through Tax - Tax - Tax and More Tax - 10/08/09 11:29 AM
Proponents of Health Care Reform seem to be rejoicing that the CBO has projected a "profit" which will help reduce the deficit in 10 years. As any accountant knows the bottom line is the result of income in and expense out. To know how profitable an activity actually is you must do an analysis of the components. The CBO released preliminary numbers on the "vapor" bill. The estimate is based on a summary of the bill and not the actual legal language. The margin of error can be huge and fuzzy math is no substitute for "actual" numbers. Of the … (42 comments)
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Obama White House ~" I Think I'll ....." ~ Maybe Yes ~ Maybe No - 10/08/09 07:39 AM
Recently the New York Times released a slide show revealing art the White House has chosen to display. Most First Families select art from various museums and artists to hang in the White House during their administration. The pieces are on loan and not purchased by the Obamas. First Families select art which is representative of their tastes or inspires them in their lives. The New York Times featured this particular selection as the first slide in their article. It does seem to be a very appropriate selection for this administration. The slide show is available compliments of the New York … (19 comments)
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Baucus Bill Adds Taxes For Millions Of Chronically ill Americans ! - 10/07/09 11:01 AM
In yet another move to subliminally "tax" the American public, the Baucus health care bill puts a cap on Flexible Spending Accounts. Millions of chronically ill Americans use Flexible Spending Accounts to manage their out of pocket health care costs. FSA's allow individuals to make pre-tax contributions to a medical spending account. Over the course of a year those funds are used for co-pays and costs not covered by insurance. If an individual is at a 20% tax rate the cost of paying for out of pocket expenses will increase by 20%. Baucus wants to reduce the annual contribution and … (90 comments)
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John F Kennedy Warned Us That This Day Would Come! - 10/06/09 08:39 PM
We are approaching the 46th anniversary of the Assassination of
John F. Kennedy
A man I greatly admired
A few years ago, after 9/11 I had the opportunity to go the the Kennedy library in Boston. There are various videos of his speeches running continually. I sat and listened to several of them.
What struck me was the content. If I closed my eyes and forgot it was JFK, that speech could have been delivered that day.
Almost 50 years ago John F. Kennedy gave us … (44 comments)
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Mr. Obama Who Is Going To Pay For Your Health Care? ~ Clean Up Your HOUSE Before You Clean Out Ours! - 10/06/09 09:42 AM
We have yet to be told how much a health care initiative will cost us. Regardless of how much the plan costs, Obama promised no new taxes and any plan would be deficit neutral. Does anyone believe that he will keep that promise? While several bills are under consideration the sources of revenue seem to be fairly constant. There are several sources of revenue being discussed.
INSURANCE MANDATE All Americans will be required to purchase health care. Fail to purchase health care and you will be fined. A penalty which translates to an outlay of funds. A tax? … (8 comments)
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Could A Second Stimulus Be In The Works? ~ What Happened To The First One? - 10/05/09 09:33 AM
Today there is talk about another Stimulus package being considered. We are approaching a 12 Trillion dollar deficit. The cost of health care has not been factored into that number. The original stimulus was to create jobs and give a boost to the economy. Listening to various economic experts it is confusing trying to understand where our money has gone. As of today it is estimated that only about 40-50% of the money is actually in the pipeline. If we have not pushed out the total stimulus money into the economy what are we doing with it? According to … (17 comments)
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Kevin Jennings ~ A Closer Look At Obama's Pick To Keep Your Schools Safe ~ - 10/05/09 07:39 AM
A blog I wrote about Kevin Jennings seems to have gathered a lot of comments supporting him. It has even inspired several other blogs that extol his virtues and applaud his appointment in the Obama administration.My original blog focused on one unsavory episode in his life. Meet The Czars Of The Obama Administration ~ Safe Schools Czar ~ Kevin Jennings.FURTHER CLARIFICATION ON THE "BREWSTER" BOYKevin Jennings did not reveal his encounter with this young boy for almost 20 years until he wrote about it in his book "One Teacher in 10.".
"The account led Diane Lenning, head of … (13 comments)
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8 Brave Soldiers Killed This Weekend In Afghanistan ~ Mr. President ~ Make A Presidential Decision NOW! - 10/04/09 10:23 AM
A bloody weekend in Afghanistan. 8 more American soldiers gave up their lives in a battle where they were sorely outnumbered and over run. General McChrystal has been asking the President for more troops warning that all will be lost unless action is taken. (Source) "In his blunt assessment of the tenacious Taliban insurgency, McChrystal warned that unless the U.S. and its allies gain the initiative and reverse the momentum of the militants within the next year the U.S. "risks an outcome where defeating the insurgency is no longer possible." The Pentagon and the White House are awaiting a … (31 comments)
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Meet The Czars Of The Obama Administration ~#1 ~Safe Schools Czar ~ Kevin Jennings - 10/02/09 08:05 PM
OBAMA'S CZARS # 1
THE SAFE SCHOOLS CZAR
KEVIN JENNINGS He is a former schoolteacher who has advocated promoting homosexuality in schools, written about his past drug abuse, expressed his contempt for religion and detailed an incident in which he did not report an underage student who told him he was having sex with older men. As a 24 year old teacher a high school sophomore came to him and admitted he was meeting older men in a bus station to engage in … (103 comments)
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Chicago Lost Out On Olympics ~ Maybe The Rest Of The World Sees More Clearly Than We Do - 10/02/09 11:03 AM
President Obama and his entourage is on the way home from Copenhagen. He probably just got the news too. Chicago is out of the running for the 2016 Olympics. So those who thought it was a lock are getting a rude awakening. The residents from Chicago were making it clear they did not welcome the prospect of hosting the 2016 Olympics. Looks like the Olympic committee listened. Something our lawmakers should try to do. Can't help but wonder how much these trips cost the American public? How much CO2 did we add to the environment?
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Baucus Claims It's Too Difficult To Put The Bill Online ~ And You Want To Trust These Clowns To Run Health Care? - 10/01/09 10:53 AM
"A proposal by Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., that would have required the Senate Finance Committee to post the final language of the $900 billion health care reform bill, as well as a Congressional Budget Office cost analysis, on the committee’s website for 72 hours prior to a vote was rejected 12-11." Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., himself admitted that “This probably sounds a little crazy to some people that we are voting on something before we have seen legislative language."(Source) Senator Baucus - Do Ya Really Think It Sounds A Little Crazy? Then what are you doing to the American … (18 comments)
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Is A Gun Really A Lethal Weapon? - 10/01/09 09:40 AM
The regulation of fire arms has been a much contested subject for years. The issue to restrict guns came to a head after the attempted assassination of President Reagan. His Press Secretary Jim Brady was critically wounded and physically impaired for life during the attack from a gun shot wound. Many gun owners fear the Obama administration will take "aim" at the right to bear arms. There have been many efforts kicked around to restrict gun ownership and therefore remove rights granted under the Second Amendment. After Free Speech our founding fathers identified the right to bear arms as the … (21 comments)
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