On the Couch with Newt and Nancy

Nancy Pelosi keeps hinting that she knows something that will derail Newt Gingrich’s Presidential run. I doubt she knows anything of any substance, but if she does, I’d expect it to become known in October. That would be the worst possible timing if Gingrich were to become the nominee.

As for Newt, a picture says a thousand words. This one speaks volumes.

Anthony Weiner medicalizes stupidity

New York Representative Anthony Weiner will seel treatment for e-mailing women. I kid you not.

I don’t like Anthony Weiner, but I thought the attention and calls for his resignation were ridiculous. As I stated before, the only person who should be upset or appalled is his wife.

Let’s step back for a moment: He texted, e-mailed, and sent pictures of himself to adult women. He didn’t assault anyone, steal, or commit any crimes as far as anyone can tell. There are reports that he sent a few messages to a 17 year-old girl, but those messages weren’t graphic at all. » read more

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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So much for deficit reduction: CBO says health care bill will be $59 billion in the red

Do you remember how Democrats (rightly) criticized Republicans for passing a prescription drug plan that added to the deficit? Democrats criticized their irresponsible behavior and vowed that health care reform would not only be deficit neutral, but that it would also reduce the deficit. Well, now it looks like the Democrats are being exposed as the hypocrites they are. The Congressional Budget Office found that the proposal would be $59 billion in the red. I can’t to hear how Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Barack Obama will spin this latest piece of news.

Article 1, Section 7: Can Nancy Pelosi read?

Does Nancy Pelosi understand the Constitution?

If you’ve been following the health care debacle in Washington, then you’ve probably heard about how Nancy Pelosi and her henchmen are planning on using “deem and pass” to ram through health care reform. For those of you who aren’t familiar with this procedure, it will allow the House to pass the Senate version of the bill without actually having to vote on it. What if they don’t have the votes? No problem! Of course, this method could very well be ruled unconstitutional. Here’s Article 1, Section 7 of the United States Constitution:

All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.

Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States: If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated, who shall enter the Objections at large on their Journal, and proceed to reconsider it. If after such Reconsideration two thirds of that House shall agree to pass the Bill, it shall be sent, together with the Objections, to the other House, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if approved by two thirds of that House, it shall become a Law. But in all such Cases the Votes of both Houses shall be determined by yeas and Nays, and the Names of the Persons voting for and against the Bill shall be entered on the Journal of each House respectively. If any Bill shall not be returned by the President within ten Days (Sundays excepted) after it shall have been presented to him, the Same shall be a Law, in like Manner as if he had signed it, unless the Congress by their Adjournment prevent its Return, in which Case it shall not be a Law. » read more

Impeach Barack Obama?

Barack Obama as The Joker. I'm not laughing.

Washington Times writer Jeffrey Kuhner has an interesting column, where he argues that Barack Obama and his gang of leftists should be impeached. Here is an excerpt from Mr. Kuhner’s column:

Mr. Obama is willing to devour his presidency, his party’s congressional majority and – most disturbing – our democratic institutional safeguards to enact it. He is a reckless ideologue who is willing to sacrifice the country’s stability in pursuit of a socialist utopia.

The Slaughter Solution is a poisoned chalice. By drinking from it, the Democrats would not only commit political suicide. They would guarantee that any bill signed by Mr. Obama is illegitimate, illegal and blatantly unconstitutional. It would be worse than a strategic blunder; it would be a crime – a moral crime against the American people and a direct abrogation of the Constitution and our very democracy. » read more

Thank you Mark Levin

Mark Levin on the cover of his latest book.

I’d like to thank talk show host Mark Levin and the Landmark Legal Foundation, who are working hard to ensure that Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Barack Obama don’t trample over the constitution any more than they already have. If the House uses the “Slaugher Rule” to pass the health care bill this weekend, it will be facing a serious court challenge. To read more about the potential lawsuit, go to Mark Levin’s website.

Health care vote coming next week

The health care bill is on pace to have a vote in the House by next week. Until this point, debate has focused on a public option, the Stupak Amendment, and bribes favors given to certain Senators to secure their vote. Now, it looks like the latest disagreement might revolve around student loans. Yes, you read correctly, student loans.

You might be wondering what student loans have to do with the health care bill. If you can’t figure out how they are related, don’t feel bad, they have nothing to do with each other. Democrats are simply trying to tack on changes to the student loan program which would cut out the banks, have the government originate the loans, then use the savings to increase Pell Grants. » read more

Scott Brown defeats Martha Coakley and the Democrats

The unthinkable has happened. Just two weeks ago, Massachusetts State senator Scott Brown trailed Martha Coakley by nearly 30 points in the polls. He was gradually able to narrow that margin, and now he is the newest member of the United States Senate. This is a groundbreaking moment for Massachusetts and the nation.

From the beginning, Scott Brown said he would vote against Obamacare, and would be the 61st Senator needed to stop the Democrats. The fact that this message resonated with one of the bluest states in the country illustrates the level of discontent with Congress and Barack Obama. This is just the latest loss for the Democrats. You might recall the huge losses for the Democrats in the November 2009 elections when both Virgina and New Jersey elected Republican governors. Some felt that those elections weren’t really much of a barometer for national sentiment. However, Scott Brown’s win leaves no doubt that the Republican party has the momentum. » read more

I thought we didn’t need another stimulus

Maybe I’m wrong, but I thought the economic stimulus bill signed by Barack Obama was sufficient. Months after it passed, it received criticism from many conservatives as the unemployment rate rose. The Obama Administration and other liberals stated that this criticism was incorrect, since much of the money hadn’t been spent. We were assured by these liberals that the stimulus was indeed successful, and may have rescued us from the brink of depression. What has changed?

Despite the alleged success of the first $787 billion stimulus, we might be looking at yet another round of excessive government spending. This plan would be financed by TARP money that is being paid back by banks and a new financial transactions tax which could raise $150 billion per year. » read more

Not surprisingly, Nancy Pelosi favors a tax on financial transactions

Surprisingly, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opposes a “war tax,” which is supported by some House members. But of course, the good news stops there. Pelosi has shown support for a financial transactions tax, which would be applied to the sale of stocks, bonds, and other investments.

Nancy Pelosi believes the idea has “merit,” and would have a “really minimal impact on the transaction, but a tremendous impact on helping us meet our needs.” It appears that one of those “needs” is increased spending on construction projects they hope will increase the nation’s 10.2 percent unemployment rate. » read more

Will Nancy Pelosi frown on a cosmetic surgery tax?

The Senate health care bill includes a 5% tax on elective cosmetic surgery. This provision is expected to help raise $5 billion to help subsidize those who choose not to have can’t afford health insurance.

If you are planning on having cosmetic surgery, I wouldn’t worry about the added cost. There’s no way such a provision would be supported by Nancy Pelosi. Can you imagine how much a tax on plastic surgery would cost her in a given year? If Nancy Pelosi could move her face, she would surely frown.

Health care bill will not pass House

I’m going to go out on a limb: The House will not pass the health care bill this weekend. Democrats have 258 votes in the House, compared to just 177 for the Republicans. That’s a big discrepancy, but the Republicans are unified, while the Democrats are splintered.

Nancy Pelosi can afford up to 40 defections and still have enough votes to pass the bill. The problem (for her) is that far more Democrats are likely to jump ship. The Hispanic Caucus, which has 27 members, is pushing to allow illegal immigrants to purchase coverage in a public exchange, and conservative blue dog Democrats are opposed to the possibility of funding abortion. Plus, the cost associated with the bill is enough to scare away support. This is especially true for those who represent conservative districts and fear being portrayed as a free spender in the 2010 election. » read more