Robert Byrd is dead: Will the hypocrites mourn?

Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia passed away this morning. Byrd, who was 92, had been in Congress since the early 1950’s. When someone of his stature passes away, many in the media are quick to eulogize. In this case, it isn’t deserved.

Robert Byrd took pride in excessive government spending, especially when he brought it back to his native West Virgina. The “King of Pork” never saw wasteful spending he didn’t like, as long as it benefited his state. Of course, this wasn’t the worst of Robert Byrd’s actions. » read more

Felipe Calderone wants to protect the rights of “migrants”

Does Mexican President Felipe Calderone ever listen to himself speak? The latest bit of nonsense comes after a 15 year old Mexican citizen was shot and killed by U.S. border patrol agents. The boy’s group came across the border and some were detained. When this happened, they began hurling rocks at agents, who needed to defend themelves.

The group came into the United States illegally, then started assaulting federal agents. Despite this, Felipe Calderone says Mexico “will use all resources available to protect the rights of Mexican migrants.” » read more

Barack Obama is looking for some “ass to kick”

Barack Obama is angry. Very angry. He’s so angry, that he’s looking for some “ass to kick“. By the way, that’s a direct quote from the tough-guy-in-chief.

Barack Obama has been getting a lot of criticism for his calm demeanor since the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Even some supporters wish he would get fired up. I don’t know about you, but his statement about kicking ass seems a bit forced, and quite frankly, laughable. For his sake, someone in his inner circle needs to tell him to drop the forced routine. This is government, not the WWE.

Sister Nancy lets “the word” guide her votes

It looks like Nancy Pelosi is religious, in her own twisted way. Pelosi, who is Catholic, claims she is guided by “the word”, and that she will be judged by Jesus. Let’s add Nancy Pelosi to that long list of politicians (Ted Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy) who claim to be religious, yet conduct themselves in ways that fly in the face of church doctrine.

Over the years, Nancy Pelosi has been a staunch supporter of abortion rights, gay marriage, and assisted suicide. I tend to disagree with her, but I do agree with her stances on those issues. With that said, I find it hard to believe that someone with these views could present themselves as a devout Catholic. The last time I checked, the Catholic Church was strongly opposed to abortion, assisted suicide, and gay marriage. » read more

What do you do when something goes wrong? Blame George Bush!

I’m not an expert on oil spills, but from what I’ve been reading about the Gulf oil spill, it looks like BP is 100% responsible for the damage. I don’t think many reasonable people would disagree. Of course, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is far from reasonable:

“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.

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Another example of Barack Obama’s poor judgement

Senators John McCain and John Kyl requested that 6,000 troops be sent to the Mexican border. In a move designed to show he did something while not doing much at all, Barack Obama approved just 1,200 soldiers be sent to the border. It’s pretty obvious Barack Obama doesn’t see border security as a problem.

I have a great idea. Next time the President is looking for a place to take the First Family on vacation, he should choose a place near the border. It’ll be great! The kid’s immersion among Spanish speaking residents will help the kids pick up the language, and the excitement can’t be beat. Besides aliens crossing the border, and many of them committing crimes, we have an ever expanding drug war straddling the U.S./Mexico border. It’s just like a midsummer Hollywood action film! Unfortunately, it’s not made up, and Americans are suffering. » read more

Barack Obama: “I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money”

Barack Obama recently commented on financial reform and said, “I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money”. I wonder at which point enough is enough? Since Mr. Obama thinks he is the arbiter of how much people are entitled to earn, I’d love to hear his response.

Somewhere, Karl Marx is smiling.

Tim James: “This is Alabama, we speak English

Alabama gubernatorial candidate Tim James has a novel idea. Rather than offer the state’s drivers license exam in 12 languages, it should be offered in just one: English. Tim James cites the amount of money that could be saved because of this change. I have no doubt there would be some modest savings in printing costs, but there are even more important reasons to make the change. The most important is to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.

Road signs are written in English. Some signs are easy to recognize, such as stop signs, but what about those that are seen less frequently, such as those related to road construction? How will someone who can’t read English understand warnings and directions? » read more

Thank you Jan Brewer

I’d like to take a moment to thank Arizona Governor Jan Brewer for signing a bill into law which will greatly reduce the number of illegal aliens entering the United States along the Mexican border. The law will make it a crime to be in the United States illegally, and will allow police officers to request individuals to prove citizenship. Of course, there are many detractors with their own agendas who don’t care about the destruction caused by illegal aliens.

You would expect to hear about some local groups criticizing the law, but criticism is coming from some unusual places. Namely, the Mexican and Guatemalan governments. I guess they’re afraid their citizens won’t be allowed to trespass into the U.S., steal American jobs, then send remittances back home. What will Mexico do without all the money its citizen invaders send home? They’ll have to actually work on trying to improve their country so their citizens want to stay. » read more

If Obama wants a VAT, he needs to eliminate the income tax

Barack Obama has suggested that he is open to instituting a VAT (Value Added Tax) in the United States. If you’re not familiar with a VAT, it essentially taxes a product at each level of production as it moves from a raw material to a finished product. Not surprisingly, the VAT has been used in Europe for years.

I’d be open to considering a VAT if it replaced the income tax and capital gains tax. At all levels of government, ways are found to add new taxes and fees to separate citizens from their money in a myriad of ways. Then, we hear about small, almost inconsequential tax increases that we will hardly notice. Of course, we end up enduring a series of tax and fee increases that can add up to substantial amounts. That’s why any talk of adding a VAT would have to at the very least include the elimination of the income tax. Including the capital gains tax would further reduce the burden and simplify the tax code. We don’t need yet another way of spreading our taxation around. Of course, I wouldn’t count on this happening. » read more

Arizona wants to see Barack Obama’s birth certificate

The Arizona House voted 31 to 22 on a bill which would compel Presidential candidates to prove they meet the Constitutional requirements to run for office. If they don’t comply, they will not be allowed on the ballot.

If this bill passes the Senate and is signed by Governor Jan Brewer, it could bring an end to complaints from birthers…or make matters worse. The outcome will be largely determined by Barack Obama. Will he continue his arrogant refusal to release the information, or will he finally permit the press to see the official document? » read more

Who’s better than Sarah Palin? Lots and lots of people…

Sarah Palin in 2012? Let's hope not.

What do Ron Paul, Haley Barbour, Bobby Jindal, Tim Pawlenty, Newt Gingrich, Mike Huckabee, and Mitt Romney all have in common? They are all Republicans who will likely run or consider running for President, and they are all more intelligent and experienced than a certain former Alaskan Governor.

To many people in the Republican Party, it has almost become blasphemous to criticize Sarah Palin. Some consider this darling of the Tea Party movement to be one of the leading contenders for the Presidential nomination in 2012. If you’re one of these people, please get a reality check. Nominating Sarah Palin is the best way to guarantee a second term for Barack Obama. » read more

Mayor of Champaign Illinois questions Obama’s citizenship

The Mayor of Champaign Illinois is the latest person to question Barack Obama’s citizenship. I don’t know about you, but I tend to cringe when I hear this brought up. I compare birthers who believe Barack Obama was born in a foreign country, to truthers who are convinced that the 9/11 attacks were engineered by the United States government. Both groups are operating on the fringe of reality, and neither group is playing with a full deck.

You could argue, and I would agree, that Barack Obama could end all this speculation by simply presenting an official copy of his birth certificate. That would end the debate immediately. Some would argue that his reluctance to make the birth certificate available is evidence of his foreign birth, while I feel that it is evidence of his extreme arrogance. » read more

Ron Paul vs Barack Obama?

Can Ron Paul defeat Barack Obama?

I grudgingly voted for John McCain in 2008. He would have done a better job than Barack Obama, but I doubt he would have done a good job. During the Republican primary, we had people like Rudy Giuliani who appeared afraid to disagree with the other candidates, and Mitt Romney who changes his views every time the wind blows. Out of all the candidates, there was only one I could have completely supported: Ron Paul.

Paul is one of the few politicians who actually seems to give thought to his positions. His beliefs and opinions are rooted in the Constitution and are independent of the latest opinion polls and what happens to be politically expedient that day. If Ron Paul were President, I have no doubt the country would be better off today. » read more

Advice for those attending a Tea Party rally on April 15th

If you are a member of the Tea Party, then you’ve probably heard about how liberals are planning to crash rallies across the country. They will likely pose as Tea Party members, while holding misspelled signs, shouting racist comments, or seek out the media to portray the movement in a bad light. The party crashers might not end up executing their plan, but if they do, you should be prepared. Here’s some advice:

1. If someone makes a racist comment, immediately shout them down. Make it known that this person does not represent the cause and that their opinions aren’t welcomed.

2. If you see someone being interviewed by the media, listen to what’s being said. If the person sounds like a liberal plant, then they probably are. Make your voice heard.

3. Be peaceful and respectful. The way you carry yourself is a reflection of the movement. » read more

Barack Obama sends the wrong message on nuclear weapons

Barack Obama has decided to put strict limits on the use of nuclear weapons, even in cases of self-defense. Think about this: It’s possible that a country could launch a biological or chemical attack on the United States, kill thousands of people, and this option would be ruled out.

In the event of a severe attack on the United States, more conventional weapons might be the best choice. The problem is that Barack Obama is essentially telling our enemies that if they attack us, they don’t need to worry about the most severe form of retribution. Is this really the message we should be sending?

Barack Obama’s pitches are also far left

Amazing. Even Barack Obama’s pitches are far left!

Rep. Phil Hare: “I don’t worry about the Constitution on this to be honest…”

At a meeting with constituents, Rep. Phil Hare says he doesn’t worry about the Constitution when it comes to Obamacare. Really? I wonder what other issues Rep. Hare feels are important enough to ignore the Constitution.

One more reason to support J.D. Hayworth over John McCain

Senator John McCain is facing a tough primary this year. Hopefully, he will lose to J.D. Hayworth, who is more concerned with doing the right thing, than trying to be everything to everyone. The latest example of McCain’s lack of political courage is his reluctance to take a stand on a bill in Arizona which would make it a crime for illegal aliens to be present in the state, and for people to transport or employ them. J.D. Hayworth has come out in favor of the bill.

John McCain loves to point out the time he spent fighting for the United States, along with his time as a P.O.W. That’s why I find it shocking that he would refuse comment on the bill and brush off questions about his opinion by saying it’s a “state issue.” He’s certainly correct, but as a long-time citizen of that state, he has every right to comment on it, and the voters have every right to know where he stands on the issue. Of course, I can probably guess where he stands.

We’re talking about a man who teamed up with the Bush administration on a bill that would have provided a path to citizenship granted amnesty to millions of people who ignored our laws and deserve to be categorized as criminals. John McCain deserves to lose in 2010, and I’m confident he will.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease: Barack Obama attempts to prevent foreclosures

The Obama administration appears poised to “help” the housing market, while taking us deeper into the downward spiral known as socialism. The plan to help borrowers includes four components:

1. Offer lender incentives to reduce the borrower’s mortgage balance.

2. Double the incentives given to lenders to modify second mortgages, such as piggyback loans.

3. Offer incentives to lenders who allow owners to sell their home through a short-sale, rather than foreclosing.

4. Have the FHA help underwater borrowers by taking up to 10% of their mortgage balance.

At this point, you might be in shock. When you purchased your home, you might have actually preferred another property but didn’t buy it because the payments would have been a stretch. You saved for a down payment, have a good credit history, and wanted to make sure you could handle your mortgage. You’re responsible, and you tried your best to do things the right way. » read more