As former President Ronald Reagan might have said, "Obama, there you go again."
The current occupant of the White House claims to know how to create jobs. He claims jobs have been created. But so far the score is Great Obama Depression 2.2 million lost jobs, Obama 0 -- a blowout.
Obama is as hopeless, helpless, clueless and bankrupt of good ideas as the manager of the Chicago Cubs in late September. This "community organizer" knows as much about private-sector jobs as Pamela Anderson knows about nuclear physics.
It's time to call Obama what he is: The Great Jobs Killer. With his massive spending and tax hikes -- rewarding big government and big unions, while punishing taxpayers and business owners -- Obama has killed jobs, he has killed motivation to create new jobs, he has killed the motivation to invest in new businesses, or expand old ones. With all this killing, Obama should be given the top spot on the FBI's Most Wanted List.
Meanwhile, he has kept the union workers of GM and Chrysler employed (with taxpayer money). He has made sure that most government employee union members got their annual raises for sleeping on the job (with taxpayer money). He made sure that his voters got handouts mislabeled as "tax cuts" even though they never paid taxes (with taxpayer money). And he made sure that major campaign contributors collected billions off government stimulus (with taxpayer money).
As far as the taxpayers -- the people who actually take risks with our own money to create small businesses and jobs and pay most of the taxes -- we require protection under the Endangered Species Act.
You won't find proof of the damage Obama is doing on Wall Street, but rather on Main Street. My friends are all part of the economic engine of America: Small business. Small business creates 75 percent of new jobs (and a majority of all jobs). I called one friend who was a wealthy restaurant owner. He says business is off by 60 percent. He's drowning in debt. He won't last much longer. His wealth is gone.
I called another friend in the business of home improvement. He says business is off 90 percent from two years ago. My contractor just filed personal bankruptcy. She won't be building any more homes. The hair salon where I've had my hair cut for years closed earlier this year. Bankrupt. But here's the clincher -- ESPN Zone just closed all their restaurants across the country. If they can't make it selling cheap food and overpriced beer with 100 big screens blaring every sporting event on the planet to a sports-crazed society, we are all in deep, deep trouble.
I've polled all my friends who own small businesses -- many of them in the Internet and high-tech fields. They all agree that in this new Obama world of high business taxes, income taxes, payroll taxes, capital gains taxes, and workers compensation taxes, the key to success is to avoid employees. The only way to survive as a business owner today is by keeping the payroll very low and by hiring only independent contractors or part-time employees provided by temp agencies.
The days of jobs in the private sector with big salaries, full benefits, and pensions are over. We've all seen where those kinds of jobs get you as a business owner -- in Bankruptcy Court or surviving on government welfare like GM and Chrysler. Or in the case of government itself -- completely insolvent, but surviving by ripping off taxpayers and fraudulently running printing presses at the Fed all day and night to print money by the trillions.
Unfortunately, small businesses don't have the power to impose taxes or print money. So unlike government, we'll just have to cut employees and run lean and mean.
It has now become clear that, outside of the burgeoning field of Census takers, there will be no major increase in new jobs for years to come. Outside government, Obama has created a wasteland of economic ruin and depression that looks much like the landscape of Mel Gibson's first movie "Mad Max." Without a printing press in Obama's world, you're just plain out of luck.
The days of believing the Obama propaganda about a jobs recovery are over. The trillion-dollar corporate handouts (neatly named "stimulus") may have kept big business in the money for the past 18 months, and artificially propped up the stock market, but small business is the real canary in the coal mine.
My small business-owning friends aren't creating one job. Not one. They are shedding jobs. They are learning to do more with fewer employees. They are creating high-tech businesses that don't need employees. And many business owners are making plans to leave the country. In a high-tech world where businesses can be run from anywhere, Obama has a problem. His one-trick pony -- raise taxes, raise taxes, raising taxes -- is chasing away the business owners he desperately needs to pay his bills.
So who is going to pay Obama's taxes? Not his voters. They want government to pay them. Who is going to create Obama's jobs? Not his voters -- they've never created a job in their lives.
So what is Obama going to do? Maybe he can get Pamela Anderson on the line.
Wayne Allyn Root, a former vice presidential nominee for the Libertarian Party, writes from Henderson. His column appears every other week.
http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/barack-obama--the-great-jobs-killer-97758294.html
7/01/2010
The ACLU, protecting the civil liberties of Americans
Well, if you define American as being an illegal alien, then yes.
As Holiday Weekend Approaches, ACLU Affiliates Issue Alerts To Individuals Traveling To Arizona
Arizona Racial Profiling Law Threatens Civil Liberties
NEW YORK – In response to civil liberties threats caused by the recent passage of Arizona's racial profiling law, state-based American Civil Liberties Union affiliates across the country are issuing travel alerts informing individuals of their rights when stopped by law enforcement when traveling in Arizona. The unconstitutional law, known as SB 1070, requires law enforcement agents to demand "papers" from people they stop who they suspect are not authorized to be in the U.S. If individuals are unable to prove to officers that they are permitted to be in the U.S., they may be subject to warrantless arrest without any probable cause that they have committed a crime.
Although the law is not scheduled to go into effect until July 29, the ACLU is concerned that some law enforcement officers are already beginning to act on provisions of the law. Moreover, there has been a history of rampant racial profiling by law enforcement in Arizona, especially in Maricopa County, as well as a stated anti-immigrant policy of "attrition through enforcement" by Arizona lawmakers meant to create a hostile enough environment for Latinos and other people of color that they voluntarily leave the state.
"ACLU affiliates across the country are issuing these alerts because it is imperative that individuals understand their rights before traveling in Arizona," said Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU. "Under Arizona's racial profiling law, people who look 'foreign' are more likely to be stopped for minor infractions and then asked for their 'papers' if police believe, based on their appearance or accent, that they could be in the country unlawfully. We hope the alerts provide people with some measure of protection from illegal harassment from law enforcement and inform them of their rights should they encounter it."
In addition to the travel alerts, the ACLU has made available in English and Spanish materials on individuals' rights if stopped by law enforcement in Arizona or other states as a result of SB 1070 or for any other reason. The materials include a downloadable card with instructions – applicable in any state – on coping with vehicle stops and questioning by police, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents or the FBI, as well as a Frequently Asked Questions document about SB 1070.
The ACLU and other leading civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Arizona law in May, but until the law is struck down, the ACLU affiliates warn that individuals traveling in Arizona must be aware of their rights if stopped there.
The following ACLU affiliates are issuing travel alerts today and have provided information on their respective websites: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Northern California, Southern California, San Diego & Imperial Counties, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas and Western Missouri, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Eastern Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Materials informing individuals of their rights when stopped by law enforcement and more information about the Arizona law, including an ACLU video and slide show, can be found at: www.aclu.org/what-happens-arizona-stops-arizona
Materials informing individuals of their rights when stopped by law enforcement optimized for mobile devices is available at: mobile.aclu.org
More information about the ACLU’s lawsuit, including information on co-counsel and plaintiffs, can be found at: www.aclu.org/immigrants-rights-racial-justice/aclu-and-civil-rights-groups-file-legal-challenge-arizona-racial-pr
Published on American Civil Liberties Union (http://www.aclu.org)
Source URL: http://www.aclu.org/immigrants-rights-racial-justice/holiday-weekend-approaches-aclu-affiliates-issue-alerts-individuals
As Holiday Weekend Approaches, ACLU Affiliates Issue Alerts To Individuals Traveling To Arizona
Arizona Racial Profiling Law Threatens Civil Liberties
NEW YORK – In response to civil liberties threats caused by the recent passage of Arizona's racial profiling law, state-based American Civil Liberties Union affiliates across the country are issuing travel alerts informing individuals of their rights when stopped by law enforcement when traveling in Arizona. The unconstitutional law, known as SB 1070, requires law enforcement agents to demand "papers" from people they stop who they suspect are not authorized to be in the U.S. If individuals are unable to prove to officers that they are permitted to be in the U.S., they may be subject to warrantless arrest without any probable cause that they have committed a crime.
Although the law is not scheduled to go into effect until July 29, the ACLU is concerned that some law enforcement officers are already beginning to act on provisions of the law. Moreover, there has been a history of rampant racial profiling by law enforcement in Arizona, especially in Maricopa County, as well as a stated anti-immigrant policy of "attrition through enforcement" by Arizona lawmakers meant to create a hostile enough environment for Latinos and other people of color that they voluntarily leave the state.
"ACLU affiliates across the country are issuing these alerts because it is imperative that individuals understand their rights before traveling in Arizona," said Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director of the ACLU. "Under Arizona's racial profiling law, people who look 'foreign' are more likely to be stopped for minor infractions and then asked for their 'papers' if police believe, based on their appearance or accent, that they could be in the country unlawfully. We hope the alerts provide people with some measure of protection from illegal harassment from law enforcement and inform them of their rights should they encounter it."
In addition to the travel alerts, the ACLU has made available in English and Spanish materials on individuals' rights if stopped by law enforcement in Arizona or other states as a result of SB 1070 or for any other reason. The materials include a downloadable card with instructions – applicable in any state – on coping with vehicle stops and questioning by police, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents or the FBI, as well as a Frequently Asked Questions document about SB 1070.
The ACLU and other leading civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit challenging the Arizona law in May, but until the law is struck down, the ACLU affiliates warn that individuals traveling in Arizona must be aware of their rights if stopped there.
The following ACLU affiliates are issuing travel alerts today and have provided information on their respective websites: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Northern California, Southern California, San Diego & Imperial Counties, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas and Western Missouri, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Eastern Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.
Materials informing individuals of their rights when stopped by law enforcement and more information about the Arizona law, including an ACLU video and slide show, can be found at: www.aclu.org/what-happens-arizona-stops-arizona
Materials informing individuals of their rights when stopped by law enforcement optimized for mobile devices is available at: mobile.aclu.org
More information about the ACLU’s lawsuit, including information on co-counsel and plaintiffs, can be found at: www.aclu.org/immigrants-rights-racial-justice/aclu-and-civil-rights-groups-file-legal-challenge-arizona-racial-pr
Published on American Civil Liberties Union (http://www.aclu.org)
Source URL: http://www.aclu.org/immigrants-rights-racial-justice/holiday-weekend-approaches-aclu-affiliates-issue-alerts-individuals
6/30/2010
Here is the problem in Washington
Pete Stark, the longest-serving member of Congress from California, showing his arrogance. This is the type of piece of crap politician who needs to be voted out of office.
Pete Stark pisses all over voters concerned about border security
Pete Stark pisses all over voters concerned about border security
6/27/2010
6/23/2010
Racist tea baggers!
This video shows images from Bush protests while playing the audio of an MSNBC video discussing the tea bag protests. It does a good job at showing how both extreme sides use of the president equals Hitler is completely asinine. I am not sure about the liberal Bush/Hitler signs, but those Obama/Hitler signs at tea party protests are actually Lyndon LaRouche supporters.
This video is more representative of the tea party.
I realize that there is passion on both sides, I just wish that they would stop glorifying that an evil man like Hitler. It's done so much it's stupid...I think anyone that makes that association is a simplistic idiot who cannot communicate their opinion effectively.
This video is more representative of the tea party.
I realize that there is passion on both sides, I just wish that they would stop glorifying that an evil man like Hitler. It's done so much it's stupid...I think anyone that makes that association is a simplistic idiot who cannot communicate their opinion effectively.
6/22/2010
Obama Admin Says it Will Fight For Illegal Immigrants' Wages
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/eyeblast-tv-staff/2010/06/21/video-obama-admin-says-it-will-fight-illegals-wages
6/16/2010
Example of liberal desires for the oil companies
Maxine Waters threatens to nationalize U.S. oil industries
While this complete idiot dreams about her Marxist desire to nationalize private industry, she is also your typical corrupt POS politician...
Dem Representative Maxine Waters Under Scrutiny for Bank Ties...TARP money funneled to a bank in which her husband served on the board...thus creating a conflict of interest and abuse of power.
While this complete idiot dreams about her Marxist desire to nationalize private industry, she is also your typical corrupt POS politician...
Dem Representative Maxine Waters Under Scrutiny for Bank Ties...TARP money funneled to a bank in which her husband served on the board...thus creating a conflict of interest and abuse of power.
6/15/2010
Executive leadership
Street hustler community organizer Obama's lack of executive experience has certainly come to light with this oil spill. In contrast, and Obama can learn from this...
Gov. Bobby Jindal Orders National Guard to Build Barrier Wall Off Louisiana Shore
Gov. Bobby Jindal Orders National Guard to Build Barrier Wall Off Louisiana Shore
6/05/2010
Helen Thomas Tells Jews — ‘Get the Hell Out of Palestine’ and Go Back to Germany & Poland
I seriously hope this old bag is joking. I always see her as white house press conferences. If it's not a joke, this old hag can go to hell.
5/29/2010
Pelosi blames Bush administration for BP oil spill
I wonder when these stupid liberals will stop blaming all of their woes on Bush. She has been speaker of the house since 2006. This has got to be one of the dumbest politicians ever.
By: Joel S. Gehrke Jr.
Special to the Examiner
05/29/10 7:38 AM EDT
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., blamed the Bush administration for any lack of oversight leading up to the Gulf oil spill. The Obama administration, on the other hand, is blameless.
From Talk Radio News Service:
“Many of the people appointed in the Bush administration are still burrowed in the agencies that are supposed to oversee the [oil] industry,” Pelosi said when asked if Democrats could have prevented or mitigated the crisis by keeping a closer watch on the industry.
Added the Speaker, “the cozy relationships between the Bush administration’s agency leadership and the industry is clear…I’ve heard no complaints from my members about the way the president has handled it,” Pelosi stated.
On Friday, the Washington Examiner requested that Speaker Pelosi’s office release the list of Bush appointees to whom she was referring. We’ll let you know when we hear back.
By: Joel S. Gehrke Jr.
Special to the Examiner
05/29/10 7:38 AM EDT
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., blamed the Bush administration for any lack of oversight leading up to the Gulf oil spill. The Obama administration, on the other hand, is blameless.
From Talk Radio News Service:
“Many of the people appointed in the Bush administration are still burrowed in the agencies that are supposed to oversee the [oil] industry,” Pelosi said when asked if Democrats could have prevented or mitigated the crisis by keeping a closer watch on the industry.
Added the Speaker, “the cozy relationships between the Bush administration’s agency leadership and the industry is clear…I’ve heard no complaints from my members about the way the president has handled it,” Pelosi stated.
On Friday, the Washington Examiner requested that Speaker Pelosi’s office release the list of Bush appointees to whom she was referring. We’ll let you know when we hear back.
5/26/2010
I wish CA had less liberals
Democrats falling back on the only thing they know how to do...raise taxes.
Democrats propose tax hikes in response to Schwarzenegger's fiscal plan
Democrats propose tax hikes in response to Schwarzenegger's fiscal plan
5/14/2010
David Horowitz at UCSD 5/10/2010. Hosted by Young Americans for Freedom and DHFC
Interesting dialogue...then at the end the Muslim student does not condemn genocide of Jews.
5/13/2010
Sorry McCain, day late and $ short
This is his latest to try to win support, and it's the most blatant grasp at straws. I don't really support John McCain after seeing the above ad. The thing is, the voters see through it, clearly knowing his past record of supporting amnesty.
McCain - May 25, 2006
McCain on Immigration
5/05/2010
Good Obama fluffer video
I really hope Chris Matthews doesn't have a gag reflex when he is doing his job as fluffer.
5/04/2010
Liberal protesters vs tea party protesters
Tea party protests have not have any arrests, and people even pick up their trash. In contrast, the latest liberal protest broke out in a riot that led to arrests. Who are the violent ones again???
Santa Cruz May Day party turns into riot
Santa Cruz May Day party turns into riot
4/28/2010
How Mexico treats illegal aliens
Read this and then consider the loser protesters in Arizona crying about their rights being violated.
Police state: How Mexico treats illegal aliens
Police state: How Mexico treats illegal aliens
Liberal media associating tea party protests and racism
Maddow: Tea Party Conventioneers Are Racists In White Hoods
The above is one of the reports I have seen making this racist association with the tea party protests, while this video is the reality of things.
The above is one of the reports I have seen making this racist association with the tea party protests, while this video is the reality of things.
4/19/2010
The Tea Party: Populism of the privileged
This piece clearly proves that if you are a tea party supporter, you are inherently motivated due to being a racist.
The Tea Party: Populism of the privileged
By E.J. Dionne Jr.
Monday, April 19, 2010
The Tea Party is nothing new. It represents a relatively small minority of Americans on the right end of politics, and it will not determine the outcome of the 2010 elections.
This Story
In fact, both major parties stand to lose if they accept the laughable notion that this media-created protest movement is the voice of true populism. Democrats will spend their time chasing votes they will never win. Republicans will turn their party into an angry and narrow redoubt with no hope of building a durable majority.
The news media's incessant focus on the Tea Party is creating a badly distorted picture of what most Americans think and is warping our policy debates. The New York Times and CBS News thus performed a public service last week with a careful study of just who is in the Tea Party movement.
Their findings suggest that the Tea Party is essentially the reappearance of an old anti-government far right that has always been with us and accounts for about one-fifth of the country. The Times reported that Tea Party supporters "tend to be Republican, white, male, married and older than 45." They are also more affluent and better educated than Americans as a whole. This is the populism of the privileged.
And the poll suggested something that white Americans are reluctant to discuss: Part of the anger at President Obama among Tea Partiers does appear to be driven by racial concerns.
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Saying this invites immediate denunciations from defenders of those who bring guns to rallies, threaten violence to "take our country back," and mouth old slogans about states' rights and the Confederacy. So let's be clear: Opposition to the president is driven by many factors that have nothing to do with race. But race is definitely part of what's going on.
The poll asked: "In recent years, do you think too much has been made of the problems facing black people, too little has been made, or is it about right?" Twenty-eight percent of all Americans -- and just 19 percent of those who are not Tea Party loyalists -- answered "too much." But among Tea Party supporters, the figure is 52 percent, almost three times the proportion of the rest of the country. A quarter of Tea Partiers say that the Obama administration's policies favor blacks over whites, compared with only 11 percent in the country as a whole.
So race is part of this picture, as is a tendency of Tea Party enthusiasts to side with the better-off against the poor. This puts them at odds with most Americans. The poll found that while only 38 percent of all Americans said that "providing government benefits to poor people encourages them to remain poor," 73 percent of Tea Party partisans believed this. Among all Americans, 50 percent agreed that "the federal government should spend money to create jobs, even if it means increasing the budget deficit." Only 17 percent of Tea Party supporters took this view.
Asked about raising taxes on households making more than $250,000 a year to provide health care for the uninsured, 54 percent of Americans favored doing so vs. only 17 percent of Tea Party backers.
This must be the first "populist" movement driven by a television network: Sixty-three percent of the Tea Party folks say they most watch Fox News "for information about politics and current events," compared with 23 percent of the country as a whole.
The right-wing fifth of America deserves news coverage like everyone else, and Fox is perfectly free to pander to its viewers. What makes no sense is allowing a sliver of opinion to dominate the media and distort our political discourse.
Democrats face problems not from right-wingers who have never voted for them but from a lack of energy among their own supporters and from dispirited independents and moderates who look to government to solve problems but have little confidence in its ability to deliver.
A Pew Research Center study released Sunday is thus a better guide than the Tea Party's rants to the real nature of this nation's discontent. It found that only 22 percent of Americans say they can trust the government almost always or most of the time, "among the lowest measures in more than half a century." This mistrust extends beyond government to banks, financial institutions and large corporations.
So, yes, there is authentic populist anger out there. But you won't find much of it at the tea parties.
ejdionne@washpost.com
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/18/AR2010041802724.html?sub=AR
The Tea Party: Populism of the privileged
By E.J. Dionne Jr.
Monday, April 19, 2010
The Tea Party is nothing new. It represents a relatively small minority of Americans on the right end of politics, and it will not determine the outcome of the 2010 elections.
This Story
In fact, both major parties stand to lose if they accept the laughable notion that this media-created protest movement is the voice of true populism. Democrats will spend their time chasing votes they will never win. Republicans will turn their party into an angry and narrow redoubt with no hope of building a durable majority.
The news media's incessant focus on the Tea Party is creating a badly distorted picture of what most Americans think and is warping our policy debates. The New York Times and CBS News thus performed a public service last week with a careful study of just who is in the Tea Party movement.
Their findings suggest that the Tea Party is essentially the reappearance of an old anti-government far right that has always been with us and accounts for about one-fifth of the country. The Times reported that Tea Party supporters "tend to be Republican, white, male, married and older than 45." They are also more affluent and better educated than Americans as a whole. This is the populism of the privileged.
And the poll suggested something that white Americans are reluctant to discuss: Part of the anger at President Obama among Tea Partiers does appear to be driven by racial concerns.
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Saying this invites immediate denunciations from defenders of those who bring guns to rallies, threaten violence to "take our country back," and mouth old slogans about states' rights and the Confederacy. So let's be clear: Opposition to the president is driven by many factors that have nothing to do with race. But race is definitely part of what's going on.
The poll asked: "In recent years, do you think too much has been made of the problems facing black people, too little has been made, or is it about right?" Twenty-eight percent of all Americans -- and just 19 percent of those who are not Tea Party loyalists -- answered "too much." But among Tea Party supporters, the figure is 52 percent, almost three times the proportion of the rest of the country. A quarter of Tea Partiers say that the Obama administration's policies favor blacks over whites, compared with only 11 percent in the country as a whole.
So race is part of this picture, as is a tendency of Tea Party enthusiasts to side with the better-off against the poor. This puts them at odds with most Americans. The poll found that while only 38 percent of all Americans said that "providing government benefits to poor people encourages them to remain poor," 73 percent of Tea Party partisans believed this. Among all Americans, 50 percent agreed that "the federal government should spend money to create jobs, even if it means increasing the budget deficit." Only 17 percent of Tea Party supporters took this view.
Asked about raising taxes on households making more than $250,000 a year to provide health care for the uninsured, 54 percent of Americans favored doing so vs. only 17 percent of Tea Party backers.
This must be the first "populist" movement driven by a television network: Sixty-three percent of the Tea Party folks say they most watch Fox News "for information about politics and current events," compared with 23 percent of the country as a whole.
The right-wing fifth of America deserves news coverage like everyone else, and Fox is perfectly free to pander to its viewers. What makes no sense is allowing a sliver of opinion to dominate the media and distort our political discourse.
Democrats face problems not from right-wingers who have never voted for them but from a lack of energy among their own supporters and from dispirited independents and moderates who look to government to solve problems but have little confidence in its ability to deliver.
A Pew Research Center study released Sunday is thus a better guide than the Tea Party's rants to the real nature of this nation's discontent. It found that only 22 percent of Americans say they can trust the government almost always or most of the time, "among the lowest measures in more than half a century." This mistrust extends beyond government to banks, financial institutions and large corporations.
So, yes, there is authentic populist anger out there. But you won't find much of it at the tea parties.
ejdionne@washpost.com
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/18/AR2010041802724.html?sub=AR
4/13/2010
4/03/2010
Illinois Democrat on ObamaCare: “I don’t worry about the Constitution”
This SOB deserves nothing less than being voted out...what an idiot.
4/01/2010
Pat Sajak?! Yes, Wheel of Fortune Pat Sajak!
Very insightful piece from Pat Sajak.
Opposed to Obamacare? Then You Must Be a Racist
Frank Rich spent many years as the theater critic for the New York Times, where, at worst, his venom could cause a Broadway production or two to close down.
Now, however, Mr. Rich opines on political and social issues for the Times, and, while the results are usually mildly amusing (even if unintentionally so), his reach has grown a bit, so the damage he causes can travel beyond the footlights. I’m not sure why anyone turns to Rich for political analysis—heck, you might as well read the rantings of a TV game show host—but the Gray Lady continues to pay him for his weekly column, and, at the rate she’s bleeding money, that’s no small sacrifice.
Anyway, Mr. Rich has apparently been able to get to the bottom of the vocal opposition to the “healthcare reform” bill that was recently gently shepherded through Congress.
It turns out, according to his well-crafted analysis, that it’s not the bill that’s got people in an uproar; rather, what we’re facing is the death rattle of a dwindling cadre of white, racist, sexist, homophobic males terrified by the ascent of people of color, women and gays.
As the ever-tolerant Rich reasons: “The conjunction of a black President and a female speaker of the House — topped off by a wise Latina on the Supreme Court and a powerful gay congressional committee chairman — would sow fears of disenfranchisement among a dwindling and threatened minority in the country no matter what policies were in play.”
So that’s it. It’s just a bunch of scared, white males who would yelp about anything this gang came up with. As Rich makes clear, this is merely a replay of the opposition to the Voting Rights Act of 1964. You get it? If you express opposition to the bill, you’re a racist, sexist homophobe.
Mr. Rich is shocked by the level of anger in the land, and he fears for the safety of our elected officials, much as I’m sure he did during the George W. Bush administration. He calls on Republican leaders to distance themselves from the more radical voices among them, echoing the demands I’m sure he made of the Democrats during the last campaign.
Welcome to post-racial America, where those who oppose a piece of legislation must defend themselves against the scurrilous charges of a man who seems much better suited to reviewing “Cats”. (He liked it, by the way.) This was a particularly shameful column, and the millions of Americans who oppose this legislation are owed an apology. Are they right? Are they wrong? Let’s discuss it. Let’s debate it. Let’s yell and scream if we want to. But would it be too much to ask that we approach the matter based on its merits and leave the psychobabble to Dr. Phil?
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36241
Opposed to Obamacare? Then You Must Be a Racist
Frank Rich spent many years as the theater critic for the New York Times, where, at worst, his venom could cause a Broadway production or two to close down.
Now, however, Mr. Rich opines on political and social issues for the Times, and, while the results are usually mildly amusing (even if unintentionally so), his reach has grown a bit, so the damage he causes can travel beyond the footlights. I’m not sure why anyone turns to Rich for political analysis—heck, you might as well read the rantings of a TV game show host—but the Gray Lady continues to pay him for his weekly column, and, at the rate she’s bleeding money, that’s no small sacrifice.
Anyway, Mr. Rich has apparently been able to get to the bottom of the vocal opposition to the “healthcare reform” bill that was recently gently shepherded through Congress.
It turns out, according to his well-crafted analysis, that it’s not the bill that’s got people in an uproar; rather, what we’re facing is the death rattle of a dwindling cadre of white, racist, sexist, homophobic males terrified by the ascent of people of color, women and gays.
As the ever-tolerant Rich reasons: “The conjunction of a black President and a female speaker of the House — topped off by a wise Latina on the Supreme Court and a powerful gay congressional committee chairman — would sow fears of disenfranchisement among a dwindling and threatened minority in the country no matter what policies were in play.”
So that’s it. It’s just a bunch of scared, white males who would yelp about anything this gang came up with. As Rich makes clear, this is merely a replay of the opposition to the Voting Rights Act of 1964. You get it? If you express opposition to the bill, you’re a racist, sexist homophobe.
Mr. Rich is shocked by the level of anger in the land, and he fears for the safety of our elected officials, much as I’m sure he did during the George W. Bush administration. He calls on Republican leaders to distance themselves from the more radical voices among them, echoing the demands I’m sure he made of the Democrats during the last campaign.
Welcome to post-racial America, where those who oppose a piece of legislation must defend themselves against the scurrilous charges of a man who seems much better suited to reviewing “Cats”. (He liked it, by the way.) This was a particularly shameful column, and the millions of Americans who oppose this legislation are owed an apology. Are they right? Are they wrong? Let’s discuss it. Let’s debate it. Let’s yell and scream if we want to. But would it be too much to ask that we approach the matter based on its merits and leave the psychobabble to Dr. Phil?
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=36241
3/31/2010
Finally!
***Update 4/1*** Never mind...if it walks like a Democrat, talks like a Democrat, etc.
Something I can commend Obama for!
Obama clears way for oil drilling off US coasts
WASHINGTON (AP) - Reversing a ban on oil drilling off most U.S. shores, President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced an expansive new policy that could put oil and natural gas platforms in waters along the southern Atlantic coastline, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and part of Alaska.
Speaking at Andrews air base outside Washington, Obama said, "This is not a decision that I've made lightly." He addressed the expected outcry from disappointed environmentalists by saying he had studied the issue for more than a year and concluded it was the right call given the nation's voracious thirst for energy and the need to produce jobs and keep American businesses competitive.
"We're announcing the expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration but in ways that balance the need to harness domestic energy resources and the need to protect America's natural resources," Obama said, according to his prepared remarks released in advance by the White House. "This announcement is part of a broader strategy that will move us from an economy that runs on fossil fuels and foreign oil to one that relies more on homegrown fuels and clean energy. And the only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and long term."
He added: "To fail to recognize this reality would be a mistake."
Obama made no secret of the fact that one factor in his decision was securing Republican support for a sweeping climate change bill that has languished in Congress. But Obama has long stated his support in favor of the "tough decision" to expand offshore drilling
The plan modifies a ban that for more than 20 years has limited drilling along coastal areas other than the Gulf of Mexico. It allows new oil drilling off Virginia's shoreline and considers it for a large chunk of the Atlantic seaboard. At the same time, he's rejecting some new drilling sites that had been planned in Alaska.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9EPO6880&show_article=1
Something I can commend Obama for!
Obama clears way for oil drilling off US coasts
WASHINGTON (AP) - Reversing a ban on oil drilling off most U.S. shores, President Barack Obama on Wednesday announced an expansive new policy that could put oil and natural gas platforms in waters along the southern Atlantic coastline, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and part of Alaska.
Speaking at Andrews air base outside Washington, Obama said, "This is not a decision that I've made lightly." He addressed the expected outcry from disappointed environmentalists by saying he had studied the issue for more than a year and concluded it was the right call given the nation's voracious thirst for energy and the need to produce jobs and keep American businesses competitive.
"We're announcing the expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration but in ways that balance the need to harness domestic energy resources and the need to protect America's natural resources," Obama said, according to his prepared remarks released in advance by the White House. "This announcement is part of a broader strategy that will move us from an economy that runs on fossil fuels and foreign oil to one that relies more on homegrown fuels and clean energy. And the only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and long term."
He added: "To fail to recognize this reality would be a mistake."
Obama made no secret of the fact that one factor in his decision was securing Republican support for a sweeping climate change bill that has languished in Congress. But Obama has long stated his support in favor of the "tough decision" to expand offshore drilling
The plan modifies a ban that for more than 20 years has limited drilling along coastal areas other than the Gulf of Mexico. It allows new oil drilling off Virginia's shoreline and considers it for a large chunk of the Atlantic seaboard. At the same time, he's rejecting some new drilling sites that had been planned in Alaska.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9EPO6880&show_article=1
3/30/2010
We'll need a national sales tax to pay for health care
If there is one constant, if it is a Democrat policy, then taxes will go up accordingly.
We'll need a national sales tax to pay for health care
National sales tax coming to pay for Obamacare
Charles Krauthammer Predicts a National Sales Tax after the 2010 Elections to Pay for Health Care – Real Cost $2.5 Trillion
We'll need a national sales tax to pay for health care
National sales tax coming to pay for Obamacare
Charles Krauthammer Predicts a National Sales Tax after the 2010 Elections to Pay for Health Care – Real Cost $2.5 Trillion
Investing? Pay for healthcare while you are at it!
Health Care Bill Applies New Tax on Investments
"High-income families would be hit with a tax increase on wages and a new levy on investments under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill.
For the first time, the Medicare payroll tax would be applied to investment income, beginning in 2013. A new 3.8 percent tax would be imposed on interest, dividends, capital gains and other investment income for individuals making more than $200,000 a year and couples making more than $250,000."
"High-income families would be hit with a tax increase on wages and a new levy on investments under President Barack Obama's health care overhaul bill.
For the first time, the Medicare payroll tax would be applied to investment income, beginning in 2013. A new 3.8 percent tax would be imposed on interest, dividends, capital gains and other investment income for individuals making more than $200,000 a year and couples making more than $250,000."
3/27/2010
Cuban leader applauds US health-care reform bill
It's good to know that there is some support for Obama care!
Cuban leader applauds US health-care reform bill
AT&T Taking $1B Charge to Cover Costs of New Health-Care Legislation
Here is our Obama care. While the liberal idiots cry about corporate responsibility, you need to realize that AT&T will cover this expense by cutting services, jobs, and raising prices. The cost is just passed to the consumer. Thanks Obama!
This is a case of damning the provider and celebrating the recipient. That evil corporation creates jobs and produces. The government just consumes, and ineffectively and wastefully in doing so.
AT&T Taking $1B Charge to Cover Costs of New Health-Care Legislation
FOXBusiness
AT&T (T: 26.25, 0.09, 0.34%) said Friday that tax ramifications related to the newly passed health-care legislation will force it to take a $1 billion non-cash charge in the first quarter.
In papers filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, AT&T said the charge stems from changes in the tax laws regarding the Medicare Part D subsidy. AT&T will no longer be able to deduct tax-free subsidies it receives from the government for providing retirees prescription-drug benefits.
“AT&T Inc. intends to take a non-cash charge of approximately $1 billion in the first quarter of 2010 to reflect the impact of this change,” the company said.
Furthermore, AT&T said in the filing that, as a result of this legislation, including the additional tax burden, “AT&T will be evaluating prospective changes to the active and retiree health care benefits offered by the company.”
President Barack Obama signed into law this week a sweeping health-care reform bill that requires companies of a certain size to provide coverage to their workers in an effort to provide coverage to some 30 million Americans without insurance.
Taxes on some companies are being raised to help defray the cost of the legislation.
Businesses organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have slammed the new law, arguing it will hurt companies by adding new costs and additional tax burdens.
In the first two days after the law was signed, three major companies — Deere & Co. (DE: 60.581, 0.371, 0.62%), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT: 62.38, 0.22, 0.35%) and Valero Energy — said they expect to take a total hit of $265 million to account for smaller tax deductions in the future.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/index.html
Ben Nelson's Socialized HC Takeover to Cost AT&T, Customers, Retirees $1 Billion in Q1 Alone...
This is a case of damning the provider and celebrating the recipient. That evil corporation creates jobs and produces. The government just consumes, and ineffectively and wastefully in doing so.
AT&T Taking $1B Charge to Cover Costs of New Health-Care Legislation
FOXBusiness
AT&T (T: 26.25, 0.09, 0.34%) said Friday that tax ramifications related to the newly passed health-care legislation will force it to take a $1 billion non-cash charge in the first quarter.
In papers filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, AT&T said the charge stems from changes in the tax laws regarding the Medicare Part D subsidy. AT&T will no longer be able to deduct tax-free subsidies it receives from the government for providing retirees prescription-drug benefits.
“AT&T Inc. intends to take a non-cash charge of approximately $1 billion in the first quarter of 2010 to reflect the impact of this change,” the company said.
Furthermore, AT&T said in the filing that, as a result of this legislation, including the additional tax burden, “AT&T will be evaluating prospective changes to the active and retiree health care benefits offered by the company.”
President Barack Obama signed into law this week a sweeping health-care reform bill that requires companies of a certain size to provide coverage to their workers in an effort to provide coverage to some 30 million Americans without insurance.
Taxes on some companies are being raised to help defray the cost of the legislation.
Businesses organizations such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have slammed the new law, arguing it will hurt companies by adding new costs and additional tax burdens.
In the first two days after the law was signed, three major companies — Deere & Co. (DE: 60.581, 0.371, 0.62%), Caterpillar Inc. (CAT: 62.38, 0.22, 0.35%) and Valero Energy — said they expect to take a total hit of $265 million to account for smaller tax deductions in the future.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/index.html
Ben Nelson's Socialized HC Takeover to Cost AT&T, Customers, Retirees $1 Billion in Q1 Alone...
White men shun Democrats
White men shun Democrats
Ya, sure. Whatever you say. I think everyone is sick and tired of what the govt. is doing.
Ya, sure. Whatever you say. I think everyone is sick and tired of what the govt. is doing.
3/26/2010
E-Mail I got
The funny thing is, I support everything that this annoying weasel is crying about!
Dear Friends,
The health care vote was a historic one, but our work is nowhere near finished. We must continue to stand up against what will be an onslaught by Republicans and special interests, working to undo the bill and unseat its supporters.
I have proudly fought for health care reform - and I’m still fighting hard for a public option and additional enhancements. But I firmly believe that if we pause and congratulate ourselves, if we let up, we will find our progress watered down or even reversed. This was a critically important step, but millions of Americans will still struggle under exorbitant costs, and many may still die due to the profit motives of the insurance companies.
I've never been afraid to voice my beliefs - even when they're strong. But, as you might expect, being a visible, outspoken critic of Republican policies has made me a target. In fact, the Executive Director of the National Republican Congressional Committee says that I am their #1 target in 2010.
Please help me stay in this seat, buy contributing today or on Saturday, during our latest money-bomb.
There are plenty of House districts that are so-called "safe seats." Their representatives have the luxury of not worrying too much about their choice of words.
My seat isn't a safe seat, but I speak my mind anyway.
If we're going to end the control that special interests have over our government... if we're going to reverse the Citizens United decision, for example, which gives corporations the ability to provide direct unlimited financial support for candidates... we can't play it safe.
We have to have guts.
My job is to stand up for what's right. As a supporter, we need you to help us stand up for you.
Please help me defend what’s right - and keep me fighting for you. Click here to contribute to the money-bomb.
On Saturday, everyone will hear us. If you help.
Thank you for helping me fight on.
Congressman Alan Grayson
Dear Friends,
The health care vote was a historic one, but our work is nowhere near finished. We must continue to stand up against what will be an onslaught by Republicans and special interests, working to undo the bill and unseat its supporters.
I have proudly fought for health care reform - and I’m still fighting hard for a public option and additional enhancements. But I firmly believe that if we pause and congratulate ourselves, if we let up, we will find our progress watered down or even reversed. This was a critically important step, but millions of Americans will still struggle under exorbitant costs, and many may still die due to the profit motives of the insurance companies.
I've never been afraid to voice my beliefs - even when they're strong. But, as you might expect, being a visible, outspoken critic of Republican policies has made me a target. In fact, the Executive Director of the National Republican Congressional Committee says that I am their #1 target in 2010.
Please help me stay in this seat, buy contributing today or on Saturday, during our latest money-bomb.
There are plenty of House districts that are so-called "safe seats." Their representatives have the luxury of not worrying too much about their choice of words.
My seat isn't a safe seat, but I speak my mind anyway.
If we're going to end the control that special interests have over our government... if we're going to reverse the Citizens United decision, for example, which gives corporations the ability to provide direct unlimited financial support for candidates... we can't play it safe.
We have to have guts.
My job is to stand up for what's right. As a supporter, we need you to help us stand up for you.
Please help me defend what’s right - and keep me fighting for you. Click here to contribute to the money-bomb.
On Saturday, everyone will hear us. If you help.
Thank you for helping me fight on.
Congressman Alan Grayson
3/24/2010
Warning for man accused over airport breast X-ray
Police said Wednesday they have warned an airport worker who reportedly made a crude remark about a colleague's breasts as a newly-installed security scanner took a full body X-ray of her.
Jo Margetson, 29, walked into an X-ray machine at London's Heathrow Airport by mistake before the incident allegedly took place -- and told The Sun newspaper she is now "totally traumatised".
The reported incident, the first such complaint since the machines were introduced earlier this year, has highlighted privacy concerns about the use of full body scanners at British airports.
Heathrow and Manchester airports has been using them since an alleged bid to blow up a US-bound jet on Christmas Day was foiled, while the US and The Netherlands are among other countries where they are being installed.
When asked about the story, a spokesman for London's Metropolitan Police said: "Police received an allegation regarding an incident that happened at Heathrow Terminal 5 on March 10.
"A first instance harassment warning has been issued to a 25-year-old male."
Airports operator BAA, which runs Heathrow, added that it was investigating the allegations.
"If these claims are found to be substantiated, we will take appropriate action," a spokesman added.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned the government that the scanners could run counter to the right to privacy enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights.
"When privacy-invading machines like these are installed at our airports, abuses like this are inevitable," said Alex Deane of campaign group Big Brother Watch.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.b0f36c0ffd611adfaeda03625a7be9d9.511&show_article=1
Jo Margetson, 29, walked into an X-ray machine at London's Heathrow Airport by mistake before the incident allegedly took place -- and told The Sun newspaper she is now "totally traumatised".
The reported incident, the first such complaint since the machines were introduced earlier this year, has highlighted privacy concerns about the use of full body scanners at British airports.
Heathrow and Manchester airports has been using them since an alleged bid to blow up a US-bound jet on Christmas Day was foiled, while the US and The Netherlands are among other countries where they are being installed.
When asked about the story, a spokesman for London's Metropolitan Police said: "Police received an allegation regarding an incident that happened at Heathrow Terminal 5 on March 10.
"A first instance harassment warning has been issued to a 25-year-old male."
Airports operator BAA, which runs Heathrow, added that it was investigating the allegations.
"If these claims are found to be substantiated, we will take appropriate action," a spokesman added.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned the government that the scanners could run counter to the right to privacy enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights.
"When privacy-invading machines like these are installed at our airports, abuses like this are inevitable," said Alex Deane of campaign group Big Brother Watch.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.b0f36c0ffd611adfaeda03625a7be9d9.511&show_article=1
3/19/2010
Palin?!
I appreciate what Palin does to support conservatism, but when it's time to get serious Rep. Michele Bachmann kicks ass.
Rep Michele Bachmann's Kill the Bill Rally
Rep Michele Bachmann's Kill the Bill Rally
3/09/2010
Marvel Comics: Captain America Says Tea Parties Are Dangerous and Racist
I used to collect comics, glad I don't anymore.
Marvel Comics: Captain America Says Tea Parties Are Dangerous and Racist
Marvel Comics: Captain America Says Tea Parties Are Dangerous and Racist
3/05/2010
SEIU Andy Stern
Why is Obama always surrounding himself with socialists? Anita Dunn, Craig Becker, and Andy Stern...Andy Stern is now going to help oversee fiscal responsibility for the federal government.
This is Andy Stern, at a speech he gave the SEIU in Puerto Rico in 2008.
Unions, while somewhat irrelevant these days, still has a place to collectively bargain with employers for better wages and the assurance of safe working conditions. What Andy Stern is doing has nothing to do with that. His only function is to coerce people to join a union to amass pools of capital from dues and pension funds. The issue is what he does with that money pool, like running his campaign to turn the US into Canada with health care.
His emphasis on redistributive wealth implies government determining through its coercive power that it can enslave one group of people to support another group of people. In addition, his demonization of corporations vs the people and relation to global governance implies national sovereignty is not necessary.
His overall plan to lead by the government and not necessarily the private sector is pretty much as socialist as it gets. Global governance, a borderless planet, redistribution of wealth, or government controlled economy (social/state control of the means of production) you have the government stepping over its bounds to take control of the health and wealth...that is socialism.
So remember the people who surround this President like Carol Browner, Anita Dunn, Craig Becker, Andy Stern, Van Jones...all a bunch of socialists in their varying degrees of pushing their agendas, all leaning towards more government control overall.
This is Andy Stern, at a speech he gave the SEIU in Puerto Rico in 2008.
Unions, while somewhat irrelevant these days, still has a place to collectively bargain with employers for better wages and the assurance of safe working conditions. What Andy Stern is doing has nothing to do with that. His only function is to coerce people to join a union to amass pools of capital from dues and pension funds. The issue is what he does with that money pool, like running his campaign to turn the US into Canada with health care.
His emphasis on redistributive wealth implies government determining through its coercive power that it can enslave one group of people to support another group of people. In addition, his demonization of corporations vs the people and relation to global governance implies national sovereignty is not necessary.
His overall plan to lead by the government and not necessarily the private sector is pretty much as socialist as it gets. Global governance, a borderless planet, redistribution of wealth, or government controlled economy (social/state control of the means of production) you have the government stepping over its bounds to take control of the health and wealth...that is socialism.
So remember the people who surround this President like Carol Browner, Anita Dunn, Craig Becker, Andy Stern, Van Jones...all a bunch of socialists in their varying degrees of pushing their agendas, all leaning towards more government control overall.
2/23/2010
Tea party challenges Keith Olbermann
Olbermann has always been a prissy little douche on no ratings MSNBC. This Dallas Tea Party challenge given to him is hilarious!
Tea party challenges Olbermann
By: Andy Barr
http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=F7C3B054-18FE-70B2-A8698CB5294B9865
February 22, 2010 05:22 PM EST
A tea party group is criticizing Keith Olbermann for suggesting the conservative grassroots organizations lack diversity, challenging the MSNBC host to attend an anti-tax rally on Saturday.
A 90-second web video posted on Monday by the Dallas Tea Party rebuts the liberal “Countdown” host’s attacks on the groups during his show.
“Let me ask all of you who attend these things, how many black faces do you see at these events?” Olbermann says during a clip highlighted in the video.
“Well, Keith, we see a whole lot more at our events than we see at MSNBC,” a narrator responds, as the video cuts to an image of the network’s mostly white lineup.
The video highlights the same lineup after Olbermann asks later, “Why are you surrounded by largest crowd you will ever again see in your life that consists of nothing but people who look exactly like you?”
One tea party activist in the video then tells Olbermann, “Something tells me you’ve never been to a tea party. We think you need to get out of your bubble.”
“So, now you’ve been invited to the one-year anniversary of the tea party movement at Dallas City Hall Feb. 27 from noon to 2 o’clock,” another activist follows up, going on to impersonate the colorful host. “If you don’t show, have you no shame sir?”
Olbermann recently defended MSNBC against the charge that there’s not enough diversity in the network’s lineup, pointing out during a lengthy special comment on “Countdown” that while the current lineup is mostly white, a number of minority hosts have had shows on MSNBC and frequently contribute.
Tea party challenges Olbermann
By: Andy Barr
http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=F7C3B054-18FE-70B2-A8698CB5294B9865
February 22, 2010 05:22 PM EST
A tea party group is criticizing Keith Olbermann for suggesting the conservative grassroots organizations lack diversity, challenging the MSNBC host to attend an anti-tax rally on Saturday.
A 90-second web video posted on Monday by the Dallas Tea Party rebuts the liberal “Countdown” host’s attacks on the groups during his show.
“Let me ask all of you who attend these things, how many black faces do you see at these events?” Olbermann says during a clip highlighted in the video.
“Well, Keith, we see a whole lot more at our events than we see at MSNBC,” a narrator responds, as the video cuts to an image of the network’s mostly white lineup.
The video highlights the same lineup after Olbermann asks later, “Why are you surrounded by largest crowd you will ever again see in your life that consists of nothing but people who look exactly like you?”
One tea party activist in the video then tells Olbermann, “Something tells me you’ve never been to a tea party. We think you need to get out of your bubble.”
“So, now you’ve been invited to the one-year anniversary of the tea party movement at Dallas City Hall Feb. 27 from noon to 2 o’clock,” another activist follows up, going on to impersonate the colorful host. “If you don’t show, have you no shame sir?”
Olbermann recently defended MSNBC against the charge that there’s not enough diversity in the network’s lineup, pointing out during a lengthy special comment on “Countdown” that while the current lineup is mostly white, a number of minority hosts have had shows on MSNBC and frequently contribute.
2/12/2010
Archie Bunker on Democrats
Since Obama is Carter 2.0 it's funny how this older video is valid today!
2/09/2010
Body scanner machines in UK airports
Supposedly the images that were scanned were destroyed after a scan is performed of a passenger at a UK airport. Based on the story below, that is not entirely true. Indian film star Shahrukh Khan were printed out and circulated by airport staff at Heathrow in London.
See story here:
http://in.news.yahoo.com/43/20100206/908/ten-shah-rukh-signs-off-sexy-body-scan-p.html
It's not the extra security that really bugs me. Now these images can be treated as "negatives" of sorts. Here is an example of a "before and after":
What concerns me most, is that these scans can also include children. If photos of film star Shahrukh Khan can be printed out, there is no real reason that a pedophile can get a hold of a picture of a child from one of these scanners. On that aspect, I am quite disgusted at the whole thing and do not support this technology in use at airports.
2/08/2010
Just in! Critical analysis!
EXCLUSIVE: Palin's Tea Party Crib Notes
I am astounded at such important news on how Palin managed to keep track of her speech, and the top notch analysis by Huffington Post that is critical in the scheme of things. I do not know what I would have done without such crucial information. Politicians, or anyone giving a speech for that matter, always have some means of keeping track of the content. It's pretty normal, yet because it's Palin it is a shocking story! There are lots of jabs at Obama with his teleprompter (POTUS and TOTUS) but that's rather par for the course. But then again...this is PALIN!
I am astounded at such important news on how Palin managed to keep track of her speech, and the top notch analysis by Huffington Post that is critical in the scheme of things. I do not know what I would have done without such crucial information. Politicians, or anyone giving a speech for that matter, always have some means of keeping track of the content. It's pretty normal, yet because it's Palin it is a shocking story! There are lots of jabs at Obama with his teleprompter (POTUS and TOTUS) but that's rather par for the course. But then again...this is PALIN!
1/29/2010
Obama fluffer at it again
More of Chris Matthews and his head bobbing up and down above Obama's...well, just watch the video.
Seriously, I do get tired of Liberals constant focus on race, gender, etc. I am a firm believer "one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character," that day is here now and I make it a point to live by that.
Seriously, I do get tired of Liberals constant focus on race, gender, etc. I am a firm believer "one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character," that day is here now and I make it a point to live by that.
Taxpayers paid $101,000 for Pelosi's in-flight 'food, booze'
Taxpayers paid $101,000 for Pelosi's in-flight 'food, booze'
Speaker's trips 'are more about partying than anything else'
Posted: January 29, 2010 12:20 am Eastern
By Bob Unruh
WorldNetDaily
It reads like a dream order for some wild frat party: Maker's Mark whiskey, Courvoisier cognac, Johnny Walker Red scotch, Grey Goose vodka, E&J brandy, Bailey's Irish Crème, Bacardi Light rum, Jim Beam whiskey, Beefeater gin, Dewars scotch, Bombay Sapphire gin, Jack Daniels whiskey … and Corona beer.
But that single receipt makes up just part of the more than $101,000 taxpayers paid for "in-flight services" – including food and liquor, for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trips on Air Force jets over the last two years. That's almost $1,000 per week.
Documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by Judicial Watch, which investigates and prosecutes government corruption, show that the Pelosi incurred expenses of some $2.1 million for her use of Air Force jets for travel over that time.
"Speaker Pelosi has a history of wasting taxpayer funds with her boorish demands for military travel," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said today. "And these documents suggest the Speaker's congressional delegations are more about partying than anything else."
Pelosi, D-Calif., who joined President Obama on a list of Top 10 corrupt politicians, was added to that list for her "sense of entitlement," Judicial Watch said when the "honors" were announced not long ago.
"Politicians believe laws and rules (even the U.S. Constitution) apply to the rest of us but not to them. Case in point: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her excessive and boorish demands for military travel. Judicial Watch obtained documents from the Pentagon in 2008 that suggest Pelosi has been treating the Air Force like her own personal airline," the evaluation said.
And WND reported almost a year ago that Pelosi was shown to have been erratically cancelling and rescheduling flights, like one would with an on-call taxi service.
"We have ... folks prepping the jets and crews driving in (not a short drive for some), cooking meals and preflighting the jets etc," said one Department of Defense e-mail then.
Another official sent an e-mail questioning a series of Pelosi's requests for aircraft.
"Any chance of politely querying [Pelosi's team] if they really intend to do all of these or are they just picking every weekend?" it stated. "[T]here's no need to block every weekend 'just in case'..."
The e-mail noted that the speaker's office had "a history of canceling many of their past requests."
Yet another e-mail exchange at that time revealed Pelosi's demand that jets pick her up at Travis Air Force Base rather than San Francisco's airport.
"She lives about 1.5 hours from SFO and much closer to Travis. … Whether it is the best use of assets is not the question. But instead is it worth upsetting the speaker…"
Said another, "This is a battle that we are bound to lose if we tell the speaker('s) office. In the end, this is what will happen. I wish that I could say this is a one-time request, but we know it will probably happen again in the future."
Yet another indicated a deep level of frustration:
"Here is the laydown: there are five G5s. Two are broke. Two off on CODELS. One slated for priority White House… we should keep on G-III for now for Tuesday afternoon and start sacrificing goats and chickens."
Judicial Watch said the newly obtained 2,000 pages of documentation show Pelosi's military travel cost the U.S. Air Force $2,100,744.59 over two years – including $101,429.14 which was for in-flight expenses, including food and alcohol.
Among the newest highlights revealed:
* Pelosi used Air Force aircraft to travel back to her district at an average cost of $28,210.51 per flight. Of 103 Pelosi-led congressional delegations (CODEL), 31 trips included members of the House speaker's family.
* One CODEL traveling from Washington, D.C., through Tel Aviv, Israel, to Baghdad, Iraq, May 15-20, 2008, "to discuss matters of mutual concern with government leaders" included members of Congress and their spouses and cost $17,931 per hour in aircraft alone. This flight included the purchase of the long list of alcoholic drinks.
* According to a "Memo for Record" from a March 29-April 7, 2007, CODEL that involved a stop in Israel, "CODEL could only bring kosher items into the hotel. Kosher alcohol for mixing beverages in the delegation room was purchased on the local economy i.e. bourbon, whiskey, scotch, vodka, gin, triple sec, tequila, etc.
Pelosi's office could not be contacted for comment. The answering machine said the office would be closed until Monday, and the mailbox was full so no messages could be left.
Judicial Watch, Inc. is a constitutionally conservative, nonpartisan educational foundation that promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law.
Speaker's trips 'are more about partying than anything else'
Posted: January 29, 2010 12:20 am Eastern
By Bob Unruh
WorldNetDaily
It reads like a dream order for some wild frat party: Maker's Mark whiskey, Courvoisier cognac, Johnny Walker Red scotch, Grey Goose vodka, E&J brandy, Bailey's Irish Crème, Bacardi Light rum, Jim Beam whiskey, Beefeater gin, Dewars scotch, Bombay Sapphire gin, Jack Daniels whiskey … and Corona beer.
But that single receipt makes up just part of the more than $101,000 taxpayers paid for "in-flight services" – including food and liquor, for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trips on Air Force jets over the last two years. That's almost $1,000 per week.
Documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by Judicial Watch, which investigates and prosecutes government corruption, show that the Pelosi incurred expenses of some $2.1 million for her use of Air Force jets for travel over that time.
"Speaker Pelosi has a history of wasting taxpayer funds with her boorish demands for military travel," Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said today. "And these documents suggest the Speaker's congressional delegations are more about partying than anything else."
Pelosi, D-Calif., who joined President Obama on a list of Top 10 corrupt politicians, was added to that list for her "sense of entitlement," Judicial Watch said when the "honors" were announced not long ago.
"Politicians believe laws and rules (even the U.S. Constitution) apply to the rest of us but not to them. Case in point: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her excessive and boorish demands for military travel. Judicial Watch obtained documents from the Pentagon in 2008 that suggest Pelosi has been treating the Air Force like her own personal airline," the evaluation said.
And WND reported almost a year ago that Pelosi was shown to have been erratically cancelling and rescheduling flights, like one would with an on-call taxi service.
"We have ... folks prepping the jets and crews driving in (not a short drive for some), cooking meals and preflighting the jets etc," said one Department of Defense e-mail then.
Another official sent an e-mail questioning a series of Pelosi's requests for aircraft.
"Any chance of politely querying [Pelosi's team] if they really intend to do all of these or are they just picking every weekend?" it stated. "[T]here's no need to block every weekend 'just in case'..."
The e-mail noted that the speaker's office had "a history of canceling many of their past requests."
Yet another e-mail exchange at that time revealed Pelosi's demand that jets pick her up at Travis Air Force Base rather than San Francisco's airport.
"She lives about 1.5 hours from SFO and much closer to Travis. … Whether it is the best use of assets is not the question. But instead is it worth upsetting the speaker…"
Said another, "This is a battle that we are bound to lose if we tell the speaker('s) office. In the end, this is what will happen. I wish that I could say this is a one-time request, but we know it will probably happen again in the future."
Yet another indicated a deep level of frustration:
"Here is the laydown: there are five G5s. Two are broke. Two off on CODELS. One slated for priority White House… we should keep on G-III for now for Tuesday afternoon and start sacrificing goats and chickens."
Judicial Watch said the newly obtained 2,000 pages of documentation show Pelosi's military travel cost the U.S. Air Force $2,100,744.59 over two years – including $101,429.14 which was for in-flight expenses, including food and alcohol.
Among the newest highlights revealed:
* Pelosi used Air Force aircraft to travel back to her district at an average cost of $28,210.51 per flight. Of 103 Pelosi-led congressional delegations (CODEL), 31 trips included members of the House speaker's family.
* One CODEL traveling from Washington, D.C., through Tel Aviv, Israel, to Baghdad, Iraq, May 15-20, 2008, "to discuss matters of mutual concern with government leaders" included members of Congress and their spouses and cost $17,931 per hour in aircraft alone. This flight included the purchase of the long list of alcoholic drinks.
* According to a "Memo for Record" from a March 29-April 7, 2007, CODEL that involved a stop in Israel, "CODEL could only bring kosher items into the hotel. Kosher alcohol for mixing beverages in the delegation room was purchased on the local economy i.e. bourbon, whiskey, scotch, vodka, gin, triple sec, tequila, etc.
Pelosi's office could not be contacted for comment. The answering machine said the office would be closed until Monday, and the mailbox was full so no messages could be left.
Judicial Watch, Inc. is a constitutionally conservative, nonpartisan educational foundation that promotes transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law.
1/26/2010
Dem lawmaker: Congress could pass health reform if men were 'sent home'
Uhh, ya sure. How about health care reform based on decisions made after ALL liberal democrats have gone home?
1/21/2010
1/18/2010
Chavez says U.S. occupying Haiti in name of aid
When I was watching CNN troops were present without body armor or ammo. For the life of me, I cannot fathom the strategic value for any occupation of Haiti. Chavez should worry more about keeping his infrastructure running, seeing how he cannot keep the lights on in his own country.
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez on Sunday accused the United States of using the earthquake in Haiti as a pretext to occupy the devastated Caribbean country and offered to send fuel from his OPEC nation.
"I read that 3,000 soldiers are arriving, Marines armed as if they were going to war. There is not a shortage of guns there, my God. Doctors, medicine, fuel, field hospitals, that's what the United States should send," Chavez said on his weekly television show. "They are occupying Haiti undercover."
"On top of that, you don't see them in the streets. Are they picking up bodies? ... Are they looking for the injured? You don't see them. I haven't seen them. Where are they?"
Chavez promised to send as much gasoline as Haiti needs for electricity generation and transport.
A perennial foe of U.S. "imperialism," Chavez said he did not wish to diminish the humanitarian effort made by the United States and was only questioning the need for so many troops.
The United States is sending more than 5,000 Marines and soldiers to Haiti, and a hospital ship is due to arrive later this week.
The country's president said U.S. troops would help keep order on Haiti's increasingly lawless streets.
Venezuela has sent several planes to Haiti with doctors, aid and some soldiers. A Russia-Venezuela mission was set to leave Venezuela on Monday carrying aid on Russian planes.
Chavez said Venezuela's planes were the first to land in Haiti after Tuesday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake, which wrecked the capital Port-Au-Prince and killed as many as 200,000 people.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60G2DW20100117?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=22&sp=true
CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez on Sunday accused the United States of using the earthquake in Haiti as a pretext to occupy the devastated Caribbean country and offered to send fuel from his OPEC nation.
"I read that 3,000 soldiers are arriving, Marines armed as if they were going to war. There is not a shortage of guns there, my God. Doctors, medicine, fuel, field hospitals, that's what the United States should send," Chavez said on his weekly television show. "They are occupying Haiti undercover."
"On top of that, you don't see them in the streets. Are they picking up bodies? ... Are they looking for the injured? You don't see them. I haven't seen them. Where are they?"
Chavez promised to send as much gasoline as Haiti needs for electricity generation and transport.
A perennial foe of U.S. "imperialism," Chavez said he did not wish to diminish the humanitarian effort made by the United States and was only questioning the need for so many troops.
The United States is sending more than 5,000 Marines and soldiers to Haiti, and a hospital ship is due to arrive later this week.
The country's president said U.S. troops would help keep order on Haiti's increasingly lawless streets.
Venezuela has sent several planes to Haiti with doctors, aid and some soldiers. A Russia-Venezuela mission was set to leave Venezuela on Monday carrying aid on Russian planes.
Chavez said Venezuela's planes were the first to land in Haiti after Tuesday's 7.0 magnitude earthquake, which wrecked the capital Port-Au-Prince and killed as many as 200,000 people.
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60G2DW20100117?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&rpc=22&sp=true
1/15/2010
Stupid idiots responding to the quake
Actor Danny Glover believes that the Haitian earthquake was caused by climate change and global warming:
Says Glover: “When we see what we did at the climate summit in Copenhagen, this is the response, this is what happens, you know what I’m sayin’?”
http://blogs.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/timblair/index.php/dailytelegraph/comments/pact_with_gaia/
Yes, plate tectonics, continental drift, and earthquakes did not occur prior to the industrial revolution. Danny Glover is a complete moron...and I LOVED him in Lethal Weapon...oh well.
Here is another WTF one...
Pat Robertson Calls Quake 'blessing in Disguise'
Says Glover: “When we see what we did at the climate summit in Copenhagen, this is the response, this is what happens, you know what I’m sayin’?”
http://blogs.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/timblair/index.php/dailytelegraph/comments/pact_with_gaia/
Yes, plate tectonics, continental drift, and earthquakes did not occur prior to the industrial revolution. Danny Glover is a complete moron...and I LOVED him in Lethal Weapon...oh well.
Here is another WTF one...
Pat Robertson Calls Quake 'blessing in Disguise'
1/07/2010
White House transparincy in action
I think the only thing that was true about all of this is the fact that Obama lied.
The C-SPAN Lie? See Eight Clips of Obama Promising Televised Healthcare Negotiations
The latest:
C-SPAN CEO: White House Has Allowed Only ‘One Hour’ of Health Care Coverage
Jack Cafferty Rips Obama on Failed Openness Pledge: 'Just Another Lie Told for Political Expediency'
The C-SPAN Lie? See Eight Clips of Obama Promising Televised Healthcare Negotiations
The latest:
C-SPAN CEO: White House Has Allowed Only ‘One Hour’ of Health Care Coverage
Jack Cafferty Rips Obama on Failed Openness Pledge: 'Just Another Lie Told for Political Expediency'
1/05/2010
2006:
Pelosi Says Dems Will Have Most Honest & Ethical Congress
2010:
C-SPAN Challenges Congress to Open Health Care Talks to TV Coverage
EDITORIAL: Hiding health bills behind closed doors
Democratic Leaders Plan Secret Health Reform Deliberations
Seriously, Pelosi needs to be treated like a lying politician in colonial America. A nice pillory perhaps?
Pelosi Says Dems Will Have Most Honest & Ethical Congress
2010:
C-SPAN Challenges Congress to Open Health Care Talks to TV Coverage
EDITORIAL: Hiding health bills behind closed doors
Democratic Leaders Plan Secret Health Reform Deliberations
Seriously, Pelosi needs to be treated like a lying politician in colonial America. A nice pillory perhaps?
12/30/2009
12/28/2009
Polluting pets: the devastating impact of man's best friend
Got to wonder what planet these lefties come from.
by Isabelle Toussaint and Jurgen Hecker Isabelle Toussaint And Jurgen Hecker
Sun Dec 20, 3:23 pm ET
PARIS (AFP) – Man's best friend could be one of the environment's worst enemies, according to a new study which says the carbon pawprint of a pet dog is more than double that of a gas-guzzling sports utility vehicle.
But the revelation in the book "Time to Eat the Dog: The Real Guide to Sustainable Living" by New Zealanders Robert and Brenda Vale has angered pet owners who feel they are being singled out as troublemakers.
The Vales, specialists in sustainable living at Victoria University of Wellington, analysed popular brands of pet food and calculated that a medium-sized dog eats around 164 kilos (360 pounds) of meat and 95 kilos of cereal a year.
Combine the land required to generate its food and a "medium" sized dog has an annual footprint of 0.84 hectares (2.07 acres) -- around twice the 0.41 hectares required by a 4x4 driving 10,000 kilometres (6,200 miles) a year, including energy to build the car.
To confirm the results, the New Scientist magazine asked John Barrett at the Stockholm Environment Institute in York, Britain, to calculate eco-pawprints based on his own data. The results were essentially the same.
"Owning a dog really is quite an extravagance, mainly because of the carbon footprint of meat," Barrett said.
Other animals aren't much better for the environment, the Vales say.
Cats have an eco-footprint of about 0.15 hectares, slightly less than driving a Volkswagen Golf for a year, while two hamsters equates to a plasma television and even the humble goldfish burns energy equivalent to two mobile telephones.
But Reha Huttin, president of France's 30 Million Friends animal rights foundation says the human impact of eliminating pets would be equally devastating.
"Pets are anti-depressants, they help us cope with stress, they are good for the elderly," Huttin told AFP.
"Everyone should work out their own environmental impact. I should be allowed to say that I walk instead of using my car and that I don't eat meat, so why shouldn't I be allowed to have a little cat to alleviate my loneliness?"
Sylvie Comont, proud owner of seven cats and two dogs -- the environmental equivalent of a small fleet of cars -- says defiantly, "Our animals give us so much that I don't feel like a polluter at all.
"I think the love we have for our animals and what they contribute to our lives outweighs the environmental considerations.
"I don't want a life without animals," she told AFP.
And pets' environmental impact is not limited to their carbon footprint, as cats and dogs devastate wildlife, spread disease and pollute waterways, the Vales say.
With a total 7.7 million cats in Britain, more than 188 million wild animals are hunted, killed and eaten by feline predators per year, or an average 25 birds, mammals and frogs per cat, according to figures in the New Scientist.
Likewise, dogs decrease biodiversity in areas they are walked, while their faeces cause high bacterial levels in rivers and streams, making the water unsafe to drink, starving waterways of oxygen and killing aquatic life.
And cat poo can be even more toxic than doggy doo -- owners who flush their litter down the toilet ultimately infect sea otters and other animals with toxoplasma gondii, which causes a killer brain disease.
But despite the apocalyptic visions of domesticated animals' environmental impact, solutions exist, including reducing pets' protein-rich meat intake.
"If pussy is scoffing 'Fancy Feast' -- or some other food made from choice cuts of meat -- then the relative impact is likely to be high," said Robert Vale.
"If, on the other hand, the cat is fed on fish heads and other leftovers from the fishmonger, the impact will be lower."
Other potential positive steps include avoiding walking your dog in wildlife-rich areas and keeping your cat indoors at night when it has a particular thirst for other, smaller animals' blood.
As with buying a car, humans are also encouraged to take the environmental impact of their future possession/companion into account.
But the best way of compensating for that paw or clawprint is to make sure your animal is dual purpose, the Vales urge. Get a hen, which offsets its impact by laying edible eggs, or a rabbit, prepared to make the ultimate environmental sacrifice by ending up on the dinner table.
"Rabbits are good, provided you eat them," said Robert Vale.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091220/sc_afp/lifestyleclimatewarminganimalsfood
by Isabelle Toussaint and Jurgen Hecker Isabelle Toussaint And Jurgen Hecker
Sun Dec 20, 3:23 pm ET
PARIS (AFP) – Man's best friend could be one of the environment's worst enemies, according to a new study which says the carbon pawprint of a pet dog is more than double that of a gas-guzzling sports utility vehicle.
But the revelation in the book "Time to Eat the Dog: The Real Guide to Sustainable Living" by New Zealanders Robert and Brenda Vale has angered pet owners who feel they are being singled out as troublemakers.
The Vales, specialists in sustainable living at Victoria University of Wellington, analysed popular brands of pet food and calculated that a medium-sized dog eats around 164 kilos (360 pounds) of meat and 95 kilos of cereal a year.
Combine the land required to generate its food and a "medium" sized dog has an annual footprint of 0.84 hectares (2.07 acres) -- around twice the 0.41 hectares required by a 4x4 driving 10,000 kilometres (6,200 miles) a year, including energy to build the car.
To confirm the results, the New Scientist magazine asked John Barrett at the Stockholm Environment Institute in York, Britain, to calculate eco-pawprints based on his own data. The results were essentially the same.
"Owning a dog really is quite an extravagance, mainly because of the carbon footprint of meat," Barrett said.
Other animals aren't much better for the environment, the Vales say.
Cats have an eco-footprint of about 0.15 hectares, slightly less than driving a Volkswagen Golf for a year, while two hamsters equates to a plasma television and even the humble goldfish burns energy equivalent to two mobile telephones.
But Reha Huttin, president of France's 30 Million Friends animal rights foundation says the human impact of eliminating pets would be equally devastating.
"Pets are anti-depressants, they help us cope with stress, they are good for the elderly," Huttin told AFP.
"Everyone should work out their own environmental impact. I should be allowed to say that I walk instead of using my car and that I don't eat meat, so why shouldn't I be allowed to have a little cat to alleviate my loneliness?"
Sylvie Comont, proud owner of seven cats and two dogs -- the environmental equivalent of a small fleet of cars -- says defiantly, "Our animals give us so much that I don't feel like a polluter at all.
"I think the love we have for our animals and what they contribute to our lives outweighs the environmental considerations.
"I don't want a life without animals," she told AFP.
And pets' environmental impact is not limited to their carbon footprint, as cats and dogs devastate wildlife, spread disease and pollute waterways, the Vales say.
With a total 7.7 million cats in Britain, more than 188 million wild animals are hunted, killed and eaten by feline predators per year, or an average 25 birds, mammals and frogs per cat, according to figures in the New Scientist.
Likewise, dogs decrease biodiversity in areas they are walked, while their faeces cause high bacterial levels in rivers and streams, making the water unsafe to drink, starving waterways of oxygen and killing aquatic life.
And cat poo can be even more toxic than doggy doo -- owners who flush their litter down the toilet ultimately infect sea otters and other animals with toxoplasma gondii, which causes a killer brain disease.
But despite the apocalyptic visions of domesticated animals' environmental impact, solutions exist, including reducing pets' protein-rich meat intake.
"If pussy is scoffing 'Fancy Feast' -- or some other food made from choice cuts of meat -- then the relative impact is likely to be high," said Robert Vale.
"If, on the other hand, the cat is fed on fish heads and other leftovers from the fishmonger, the impact will be lower."
Other potential positive steps include avoiding walking your dog in wildlife-rich areas and keeping your cat indoors at night when it has a particular thirst for other, smaller animals' blood.
As with buying a car, humans are also encouraged to take the environmental impact of their future possession/companion into account.
But the best way of compensating for that paw or clawprint is to make sure your animal is dual purpose, the Vales urge. Get a hen, which offsets its impact by laying edible eggs, or a rabbit, prepared to make the ultimate environmental sacrifice by ending up on the dinner table.
"Rabbits are good, provided you eat them," said Robert Vale.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091220/sc_afp/lifestyleclimatewarminganimalsfood
12/17/2009
Irony...
Blizzard Dumps Snow on Copenhagen as Leaders Battle Warming
By Christian Wienberg
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- World leaders flying into Copenhagen today to discuss a solution to global warming will first face freezing weather as a blizzard dumped 10 centimeters (4 inches) of snow on the Danish capital overnight.
“Temperatures will stay low at least the next three days,” Henning Gisseloe, an official at Denmark’s Meteorological Institute, said today by telephone, forecasting more snow in coming days. “There’s a good chance of a white Christmas.”
Delegates from 193 countries have been in Copenhagen since Dec. 7 to discuss how to fund global greenhouse gas emission cuts. U.S. President Barack Obama will arrive before the summit is scheduled to end tomorrow.
Denmark has a maritime climate and milder winters than its Scandinavian neighbors. It hasn’t had a white Christmas for 14 years, under the DMI’s definition, and only had seven last century. Temperatures today fell as low as minus 4 Celsius (25 Fahrenheit).
DMI defines a white Christmas as 90 percent of the country being covered by at least 2 centimeters of snow on the afternoon of Dec. 24.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20670001&sid=a5wStc0K6jhY
By Christian Wienberg
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- World leaders flying into Copenhagen today to discuss a solution to global warming will first face freezing weather as a blizzard dumped 10 centimeters (4 inches) of snow on the Danish capital overnight.
“Temperatures will stay low at least the next three days,” Henning Gisseloe, an official at Denmark’s Meteorological Institute, said today by telephone, forecasting more snow in coming days. “There’s a good chance of a white Christmas.”
Delegates from 193 countries have been in Copenhagen since Dec. 7 to discuss how to fund global greenhouse gas emission cuts. U.S. President Barack Obama will arrive before the summit is scheduled to end tomorrow.
Denmark has a maritime climate and milder winters than its Scandinavian neighbors. It hasn’t had a white Christmas for 14 years, under the DMI’s definition, and only had seven last century. Temperatures today fell as low as minus 4 Celsius (25 Fahrenheit).
DMI defines a white Christmas as 90 percent of the country being covered by at least 2 centimeters of snow on the afternoon of Dec. 24.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20670001&sid=a5wStc0K6jhY
12/07/2009
The Fiction Of Climate Science
The Fiction Of Climate Science
Gary Sutton, 12.04.09, 10:00 AM ET
Many of you are too young to remember, but in 1975 our government pushed "the coming ice age."
Random House dutifully printed "THE WEATHER CONSPIRACY … coming of the New Ice Age." This may be the only book ever written by 18 authors. All 18 lived just a short sled ride from Washington, D.C. Newsweek fell in line and did a cover issue warning us of global cooling on April 28, 1975. And The New York Times, Aug. 14, 1976, reported "many signs that Earth may be headed for another ice age."
OK, you say, that's media. But what did our rational scientists say?
In 1974, the National Science Board announced: "During the last 20 to 30 years, world temperature has fallen, irregularly at first but more sharply over the last decade. Judging from the record of the past interglacial ages, the present time of high temperatures should be drawing to an end…leading into the next ice age."
You can't blame these scientists for sucking up to the fed's mantra du jour. Scientists live off grants. Remember how Galileo recanted his preaching about the earth revolving around the sun? He, of course, was about to be barbecued by his leaders. Today's scientists merely lose their cash flow. Threats work.
In 2002 I stood in a room of the Smithsonian. One entire wall charted the cooling of our globe over the last 60 million years. This was no straight line. The curve had two steep dips followed by leveling. There were no significant warming periods. Smithsonian scientists inscribed it across some 20 feet of plaster, with timelines.
Last year, I went back. That fresco is painted over. The same curve hides behind smoked glass, shrunk to three feet but showing the same cooling trend. Hey, why should the Smithsonian put its tax-free status at risk? If the politicians decide to whip up public fear in a different direction, get with it, oh ye subsidized servants. Downplay that embarrassing old chart and maybe nobody will notice.
Sorry, I noticed.
It's the job of elected officials to whip up panic. They then get re-elected. Their supporters fall in line.
Al Gore thought he might ride his global warming crusade back toward the White House. If you saw his movie, which opened showing cattle on his farm, you start to understand how shallow this is. The United Nations says that cattle, farting and belching methane, create more global warming than all the SUVs in the world. Even more laughably, Al and his camera crew flew first class for that film, consuming 50% more jet fuel per seat-mile than coach fliers, while his Tennessee mansion sucks as much carbon as 20 average homes.
His PR folks say he's "carbon neutral" due to some trades. I'm unsure of how that works, but, maybe there's a tribe in the Sudan that cannot have a campfire for the next hundred years to cover Al's energy gluttony. I'm just not sophisticated enough to know how that stuff works. But I do understand he flies a private jet when the camera crew is gone.
The fall of Saigon in the '70s may have distracted the shrill pronouncements about the imminent ice age. Science's prediction of "A full-blown, 10,000 year ice age," came from its March 1, 1975 issue. The Christian Science Monitor observed that armadillos were retreating south from Nebraska to escape the "global cooling" in its Aug. 27, 1974 issue.
That armadillo caveat seems reminiscent of today's tales of polar bears drowning due to glaciers disappearing.
While scientists march to the drumbeat of grant money, at least trees don't lie. Their growth rings show what's happened no matter which philosophy is in power. Tree rings show a mini ice age in Europe about the time Stradivarius crafted his violins. Chilled Alpine Spruce gave him tighter wood so the instruments sang with a new purity. But England had to give up the wines that the Romans cultivated while our globe cooled, switching from grapes to colder weather grains and learning to take comfort with beer, whisky and ales.
Yet many centuries earlier, during a global warming, Greenland was green. And so it stayed and was settled by Vikings for generations until global cooling came along. Leif Ericsson even made it to Newfoundland. His shallow draft boats, perfect for sailing and rowing up rivers to conquer villages, wouldn't have stood a chance against a baby iceberg.
Those sustained temperature swings, all before the evil economic benefits of oil consumption, suggest there are factors at work besides humans.
Today, as I peck out these words, the weather channel is broadcasting views of a freakish and early snow falling on Dallas. The Iowa state extension service reports that the record corn crop expected this year will have unusually large kernels, thanks to "relatively cool August and September temperatures." And on Jan. 16, 2007, NPR went politically incorrect, briefly, by reporting that "An unusually harsh winter frost, the worst in 20 years, killed much of the California citrus, avocados and flower crops."
To be fair, those reports are short-term swings. But the longer term changes are no more compelling, unless you include the ice ages, and then, perhaps, the panic attempts of the 1970s were right. Is it possible that if we put more CO2 in the air, we'd forestall the next ice age?
I can ask "outrageous" questions like that because I'm not dependent upon government money for my livelihood. From the witch doctors of old to the elected officials today, scaring the bejesus out of the populace maintains their status.
Sadly, the public just learned that our scientific community hid data and censored critics. Maybe the feds should drop this crusade and focus on our health care crisis. They should, of course, ignore the life insurance statistics that show every class of American and both genders are living longer than ever. That's another inconvenient fact.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/03/climate-science-gore-intelligent-technology-sutton_print.html
Gary Sutton, 12.04.09, 10:00 AM ET
Many of you are too young to remember, but in 1975 our government pushed "the coming ice age."
Random House dutifully printed "THE WEATHER CONSPIRACY … coming of the New Ice Age." This may be the only book ever written by 18 authors. All 18 lived just a short sled ride from Washington, D.C. Newsweek fell in line and did a cover issue warning us of global cooling on April 28, 1975. And The New York Times, Aug. 14, 1976, reported "many signs that Earth may be headed for another ice age."
OK, you say, that's media. But what did our rational scientists say?
In 1974, the National Science Board announced: "During the last 20 to 30 years, world temperature has fallen, irregularly at first but more sharply over the last decade. Judging from the record of the past interglacial ages, the present time of high temperatures should be drawing to an end…leading into the next ice age."
You can't blame these scientists for sucking up to the fed's mantra du jour. Scientists live off grants. Remember how Galileo recanted his preaching about the earth revolving around the sun? He, of course, was about to be barbecued by his leaders. Today's scientists merely lose their cash flow. Threats work.
In 2002 I stood in a room of the Smithsonian. One entire wall charted the cooling of our globe over the last 60 million years. This was no straight line. The curve had two steep dips followed by leveling. There were no significant warming periods. Smithsonian scientists inscribed it across some 20 feet of plaster, with timelines.
Last year, I went back. That fresco is painted over. The same curve hides behind smoked glass, shrunk to three feet but showing the same cooling trend. Hey, why should the Smithsonian put its tax-free status at risk? If the politicians decide to whip up public fear in a different direction, get with it, oh ye subsidized servants. Downplay that embarrassing old chart and maybe nobody will notice.
Sorry, I noticed.
It's the job of elected officials to whip up panic. They then get re-elected. Their supporters fall in line.
Al Gore thought he might ride his global warming crusade back toward the White House. If you saw his movie, which opened showing cattle on his farm, you start to understand how shallow this is. The United Nations says that cattle, farting and belching methane, create more global warming than all the SUVs in the world. Even more laughably, Al and his camera crew flew first class for that film, consuming 50% more jet fuel per seat-mile than coach fliers, while his Tennessee mansion sucks as much carbon as 20 average homes.
His PR folks say he's "carbon neutral" due to some trades. I'm unsure of how that works, but, maybe there's a tribe in the Sudan that cannot have a campfire for the next hundred years to cover Al's energy gluttony. I'm just not sophisticated enough to know how that stuff works. But I do understand he flies a private jet when the camera crew is gone.
The fall of Saigon in the '70s may have distracted the shrill pronouncements about the imminent ice age. Science's prediction of "A full-blown, 10,000 year ice age," came from its March 1, 1975 issue. The Christian Science Monitor observed that armadillos were retreating south from Nebraska to escape the "global cooling" in its Aug. 27, 1974 issue.
That armadillo caveat seems reminiscent of today's tales of polar bears drowning due to glaciers disappearing.
While scientists march to the drumbeat of grant money, at least trees don't lie. Their growth rings show what's happened no matter which philosophy is in power. Tree rings show a mini ice age in Europe about the time Stradivarius crafted his violins. Chilled Alpine Spruce gave him tighter wood so the instruments sang with a new purity. But England had to give up the wines that the Romans cultivated while our globe cooled, switching from grapes to colder weather grains and learning to take comfort with beer, whisky and ales.
Yet many centuries earlier, during a global warming, Greenland was green. And so it stayed and was settled by Vikings for generations until global cooling came along. Leif Ericsson even made it to Newfoundland. His shallow draft boats, perfect for sailing and rowing up rivers to conquer villages, wouldn't have stood a chance against a baby iceberg.
Those sustained temperature swings, all before the evil economic benefits of oil consumption, suggest there are factors at work besides humans.
Today, as I peck out these words, the weather channel is broadcasting views of a freakish and early snow falling on Dallas. The Iowa state extension service reports that the record corn crop expected this year will have unusually large kernels, thanks to "relatively cool August and September temperatures." And on Jan. 16, 2007, NPR went politically incorrect, briefly, by reporting that "An unusually harsh winter frost, the worst in 20 years, killed much of the California citrus, avocados and flower crops."
To be fair, those reports are short-term swings. But the longer term changes are no more compelling, unless you include the ice ages, and then, perhaps, the panic attempts of the 1970s were right. Is it possible that if we put more CO2 in the air, we'd forestall the next ice age?
I can ask "outrageous" questions like that because I'm not dependent upon government money for my livelihood. From the witch doctors of old to the elected officials today, scaring the bejesus out of the populace maintains their status.
Sadly, the public just learned that our scientific community hid data and censored critics. Maybe the feds should drop this crusade and focus on our health care crisis. They should, of course, ignore the life insurance statistics that show every class of American and both genders are living longer than ever. That's another inconvenient fact.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/03/climate-science-gore-intelligent-technology-sutton_print.html
12/02/2009
Climategate: it's all unravelling now
With this issue becoming bigger and bigger as time goes on, I wonder if people will simply be laughed out of U.N. climate summit that is later this month.
Climategate: it's all unravelling now
Australia's Parliament defeats global warming bill
Inhofe Asks Boxer to Investigate Possible Scientific ‘Conspiracy’ in ‘Climategate’
Penn State Will Investigate 'Climategate'
Climate scientist at center of e-mail controversy to step down
CLIMATE CHANGE 'FRAUD'
Climategate: it's all unravelling now
Australia's Parliament defeats global warming bill
Inhofe Asks Boxer to Investigate Possible Scientific ‘Conspiracy’ in ‘Climategate’
Penn State Will Investigate 'Climategate'
Climate scientist at center of e-mail controversy to step down
CLIMATE CHANGE 'FRAUD'
11/23/2009
Climategate--Hopefully bye bye cap & trade because it's a scam
It's about time these idiots got busted.
Climategate: the final nail in the coffin of 'Anthropogenic Global Warming'?
EDITORIAL: Hiding evidence of global cooling
Climate Emails Stoke Debate
Scientists' Leaked Correspondence Illustrates Bitter Feud over Global Warming
Inhofe Says He Will Call for Investigation on "Climategate"
Lord Lawson calls for public inquiry into UEA global warming data 'manipulation'
Climategate: the final nail in the coffin of 'Anthropogenic Global Warming'?
EDITORIAL: Hiding evidence of global cooling
Climate Emails Stoke Debate
Scientists' Leaked Correspondence Illustrates Bitter Feud over Global Warming
Inhofe Says He Will Call for Investigation on "Climategate"
Lord Lawson calls for public inquiry into UEA global warming data 'manipulation'
11/17/2009
11/04/2009
Even MORE indoctrination in schools...
There are a LOT of videos here, with nice transcripts and everything. This stuff is too creepy.
ELEMENTARY EPIDEMIC: 11 Uncovered Videos Show School Children Performing Praises to Obama
ELEMENTARY EPIDEMIC: 11 Uncovered Videos Show School Children Performing Praises to Obama
The 2009 referendum on Obama
While Nancy Pelosi idiotically clams from our perspective, we won last night and other liberals are downplaying the election results, I think they are in a tail spin with the results of the VA and NJ elections. Both of those elections (overwhelmingly in VA) put Republicans into office. VA swept house with 18% and NJ did so with 5%.
This story summarizes the events in NY: "In the state of NY the Democrats claim a "big win". For example, here are a few fluffy stories downplaying the VA and NJ elections. It really shows how idiotic and delusional the liberal press is about things.
White House distances itself from Dem losses
The biggest loser: the national conservative machine
What Did the Election Mean?
This story states, "Owens defeated Conservative Doug Hoffman and Republican Dierdre Scozzafava (skoh-zuh-FAH'-vuh) in the heavily Republican 23rd congressional District in rural northern New York. Scozzafava abruptly withdrew Saturday and supported Owens. Hoffman has conceded the race.
With 88 percent of the precincts reporting, Owens had 49 percent of the vote to 46 percent for Hoffman. Scozzafava had 6 percent.
The race has been getting national attention, with some calling it a referendum on President Barack Obama and others saying it could help Republicans focus their message to attract more people to the party."
In another Huffington Post article, quote by Bill Owens, he states: "I don't believe the vast majority of voters in the 23rd District – be they Democrats or Republicans or independents – are looking at this as a referendum on Barack Obama or as a referendum on the Republican Party or the Democratic Party or Rush Limbaugh or any of that," he said. "I think the vast majority of voters in the 23rd are saying, `We had us a great congressman in Congressman McHugh. Which of these candidates can do a better job representing me in Washington?'"
I don't really know too much about that part of NY. I have always associated NY as mostly liberal, but that doesn't really surprise me. Here is a point, though. You had (r) Scozzafava versus (D) Owens. Scozzafava gets flack because she claims to be a Republican, but is far from that. She quits, and shows her left leaning colors by backing Owens. So when all was said and done, the conservative challenger Hoffman STILL managed to get 45%, compared to the 49% that Owens got. 45% isn't too shabby at all.
In addition, wikipedia states, "The 2009 special election for New York's 23rd congressional district was held on November 3, 2009, to select the successor to Republican John M. McHugh, who resigned as representative of New York's 23rd congressional district to become United States Secretary of the Army on September 21, 2009." In a year there is going to be another, regular election. Did the Dems win big? I don't think so. Maybe the next election they can make such claims, but it's just not that big of a deal. Who knows, that might provide more time for Hoffman to garner support?
The liberal media is doing their best to downplay and claim that the Republican victories were not significant or important. For example, this Washington Post story goes to great lengths to downplay the situation, summarizing it as not that big of a deal.
One thing mentioned in the Huffington Post quote: "[NY is not] looking at this as a referendum on Barack Obama or as a referendum on the Republican Party." I can see their point and why it is making national headlines. Where the press is downplaying IS that the VA and NJ election results ARE a referendum on Barack Obama.
The 2 other major elections, NJ and VA, turned out to be a bludgeoning for the Democrats. More importantly, the 2 democratic candidates had Obama campaigning on their behalf. Deeds (VA) had Obama's support by campaigning for him. In addition, in New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie beat out Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, even though Obama campaigned heavily for the incumbent in the closing days of the race.
The funny thing is, the VP Joe Biden was the one who supported the only winner of the lot for the Dems. Obama pretty much screwed the pooch in VA and NJ.
While exit poles stated that it was more concern about the economy, you need to remember that the job of fixing this economy has been Obamas, and he has fallen short on getting big things resolved. Too many of the administrations "successes" are a bad joke. For example, that $4K rebate on a trade in during the program actually turned out to cost $24K per car to the tax payer. Can't polish a turd there.
People might just be sick and tired of Obama's ineffective policies, and the Nov. 2009 elections show that. In addition, his job approval rating is reflecting that people are out of that "hopey, changy haze".
I don't think he's a bad President, I just wish that his policies didn't reflect the wishes of the progressive liberals trying to push these massive government (and sometimes Marxist) programs.
This story summarizes the events in NY: "In the state of NY the Democrats claim a "big win". For example, here are a few fluffy stories downplaying the VA and NJ elections. It really shows how idiotic and delusional the liberal press is about things.
White House distances itself from Dem losses
The biggest loser: the national conservative machine
What Did the Election Mean?
This story states, "Owens defeated Conservative Doug Hoffman and Republican Dierdre Scozzafava (skoh-zuh-FAH'-vuh) in the heavily Republican 23rd congressional District in rural northern New York. Scozzafava abruptly withdrew Saturday and supported Owens. Hoffman has conceded the race.
With 88 percent of the precincts reporting, Owens had 49 percent of the vote to 46 percent for Hoffman. Scozzafava had 6 percent.
The race has been getting national attention, with some calling it a referendum on President Barack Obama and others saying it could help Republicans focus their message to attract more people to the party."
In another Huffington Post article, quote by Bill Owens, he states: "I don't believe the vast majority of voters in the 23rd District – be they Democrats or Republicans or independents – are looking at this as a referendum on Barack Obama or as a referendum on the Republican Party or the Democratic Party or Rush Limbaugh or any of that," he said. "I think the vast majority of voters in the 23rd are saying, `We had us a great congressman in Congressman McHugh. Which of these candidates can do a better job representing me in Washington?'"
I don't really know too much about that part of NY. I have always associated NY as mostly liberal, but that doesn't really surprise me. Here is a point, though. You had (r) Scozzafava versus (D) Owens. Scozzafava gets flack because she claims to be a Republican, but is far from that. She quits, and shows her left leaning colors by backing Owens. So when all was said and done, the conservative challenger Hoffman STILL managed to get 45%, compared to the 49% that Owens got. 45% isn't too shabby at all.
In addition, wikipedia states, "The 2009 special election for New York's 23rd congressional district was held on November 3, 2009, to select the successor to Republican John M. McHugh, who resigned as representative of New York's 23rd congressional district to become United States Secretary of the Army on September 21, 2009." In a year there is going to be another, regular election. Did the Dems win big? I don't think so. Maybe the next election they can make such claims, but it's just not that big of a deal. Who knows, that might provide more time for Hoffman to garner support?
The liberal media is doing their best to downplay and claim that the Republican victories were not significant or important. For example, this Washington Post story goes to great lengths to downplay the situation, summarizing it as not that big of a deal.
One thing mentioned in the Huffington Post quote: "[NY is not] looking at this as a referendum on Barack Obama or as a referendum on the Republican Party." I can see their point and why it is making national headlines. Where the press is downplaying IS that the VA and NJ election results ARE a referendum on Barack Obama.
The 2 other major elections, NJ and VA, turned out to be a bludgeoning for the Democrats. More importantly, the 2 democratic candidates had Obama campaigning on their behalf. Deeds (VA) had Obama's support by campaigning for him. In addition, in New Jersey, Republican Chris Christie beat out Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine, even though Obama campaigned heavily for the incumbent in the closing days of the race.
The funny thing is, the VP Joe Biden was the one who supported the only winner of the lot for the Dems. Obama pretty much screwed the pooch in VA and NJ.
While exit poles stated that it was more concern about the economy, you need to remember that the job of fixing this economy has been Obamas, and he has fallen short on getting big things resolved. Too many of the administrations "successes" are a bad joke. For example, that $4K rebate on a trade in during the program actually turned out to cost $24K per car to the tax payer. Can't polish a turd there.
People might just be sick and tired of Obama's ineffective policies, and the Nov. 2009 elections show that. In addition, his job approval rating is reflecting that people are out of that "hopey, changy haze".
I don't think he's a bad President, I just wish that his policies didn't reflect the wishes of the progressive liberals trying to push these massive government (and sometimes Marxist) programs.
10/27/2009
Marble mouthed Barney Frank, liberal POS
The audacity of this idiot who has never had a job outside of the government to state "luxuriate in the purity of [Ralph Nader's] irrelevance" is a case example of the arrogance of liberals in government. That POS Frank only wishes we could hold a candle to Ralph Nader's long career. I consider Nader a true patriotic son of this country. There are few men who are as great as him.
Marble mouth goes on to state "we are trying on every front to increase the role of government in the regulatory area." Barney Frank is the same POS who pushed against Republican inquiries and regulatory actions against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to the housing market collapse.
"At least the Massachusetts Democrat is consistent. His record is close to perfect as a stalwart opponent of reforming the two companies, going back more than a decade."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122091796187012529.html
Here is the video
Marble mouth goes on to state "we are trying on every front to increase the role of government in the regulatory area." Barney Frank is the same POS who pushed against Republican inquiries and regulatory actions against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prior to the housing market collapse.
"At least the Massachusetts Democrat is consistent. His record is close to perfect as a stalwart opponent of reforming the two companies, going back more than a decade."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122091796187012529.html
Here is the video
10/15/2009
LEAKED NETWORK MEMO REVEALS: Obama Controls Your Television Set
Great story here exposing some of the propaganda regarding media outlets push to support Obama-Messiah programs. I love to see adverting related to volunteerism and community service, but the partisan details the author brings up are a bit of concern. Where I have seen some annoying and utterly obvious things on television (mostly NBC), it's good to know this type of stuff so you can recognize the partisan bullshit.
Part I: LEAKED NETWORK MEMO REVEALS: Obama Controls Your Television Set
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/10/15/leaked-memo-reveals-the-white-house-has-control-of-your-television-set/
Part II: Obama Controls Your Televison Set — Search and Ye Shall Find…Left-Wing Advocacy
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/sright/2009/10/15/part-ii-search-and-ye-shall-find-left-wing-advocacy/
Part III: Obama Controls Your Television Set — Serve.gov or Serf.dom?
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/pcourrielche/2009/10/15/obama-controls-your-television-set-part-iii-serve-gov-or-serf-dom/
Part I: LEAKED NETWORK MEMO REVEALS: Obama Controls Your Television Set
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2009/10/15/leaked-memo-reveals-the-white-house-has-control-of-your-television-set/
Part II: Obama Controls Your Televison Set — Search and Ye Shall Find…Left-Wing Advocacy
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/sright/2009/10/15/part-ii-search-and-ye-shall-find-left-wing-advocacy/
Part III: Obama Controls Your Television Set — Serve.gov or Serf.dom?
http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/pcourrielche/2009/10/15/obama-controls-your-television-set-part-iii-serve-gov-or-serf-dom/
10/13/2009
10/01/2009
Republicans to sick people: DIE QUICKLY!
An Orlando newspaper article on the above video of their representative had an interesting poll. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orl-grayson-diequietly-100109,0,5931813.story
As an alternative to the lefty leaning options, I propose another option:
No, he should be encouraged to whine more using this kind of simpleton rhetoric, it just makes him look dumber to more people.
Hollywood, please STFU
Brought to us by the moveon.org, you know, the same assholes that put out this ad...
Something Terrible is Happening! Hollywood PSA...
He he, these overpaid celebrities in the above video are whining about excessive money, second homes, and private jets! How dare non-Hollywood liberals have such things! I certainly agree there needs to be reforms in the industry, but rich Hollywood blowhards whining about it does not help the situation.
Some wonderful, creative folks did a spoof...
PSA - Listen to Overpaid Celebrities
Something Terrible is Happening! Hollywood PSA...
He he, these overpaid celebrities in the above video are whining about excessive money, second homes, and private jets! How dare non-Hollywood liberals have such things! I certainly agree there needs to be reforms in the industry, but rich Hollywood blowhards whining about it does not help the situation.
Some wonderful, creative folks did a spoof...
PSA - Listen to Overpaid Celebrities
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