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Archive for January 2010
In Case You Missed It…A Must Watch
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Part 3 & 4
Part 5 & 6
Part 7
For jimspice
Hello, Mr Gainer
Welcome back! It’s been a while. 
I guess you were interested in my post about Runnin’ Reid, eh? Well, whatever.
Weasel Time
My, How Times Have Changed
Ya ever get one of those ‘The Year You Were Born” thingys? Well, I did, in an email from Sue. Interesting, but nothing really stood out until I got to the economics part:
US GDP (1998 dollars): $379.7 billion
Federal spending: $76.10 billion
Federal debt: $266.0 billion
Consumer Price Index: 26.7
Unemployment: 3.0%
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.03
Jumpin’ Jehoshaphat!
The Titanic Comes To Mind
Just don’t sing that stupid song!
Dems back away from Harry Reid in wake of Nevadan’s racially charged comments on Barack Obama
The first signs of abandonment from within Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s own party emerged Sunday, as some Democrats said his racially charged comments about President Obama have placed his already perilous reelection prospects on the precipice.
“He’s in deep trouble, I think,” said one senior aide to a member of the House Democratic leadership. “Even with the apology, no matter what it’s a negative thing. There are a lot of minorities that vote [in Nevada].”
Asked whether lawmakers who are next in line to be majority leader – such as Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, or Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois – would begin to target Reid, the senior Democrat said there would be no point.
“Why throw more gas on the fire when he appears to be going down anyway?” the aide said.
How Runnin’ “this war is lost‘ Reid ever got to be Majority Leader in the first place is a puzzle. How he’s remained in that position is an even bigger puzzle. I realize the Democrats are pretty much weasels, but don’t they have any dignity at all? To leave this guy in place is a complete embarrassment to the entire country. Add Pelosi to the mix, and you’ve got a recipe for total disaster, which, by the way, is what we are seeing.
I find it amusing that in this piece, the Dems are fleeing like rats, and Reid is the sinking ship. Yet, in this piece from Bloomberg, the Dems are rallying behind him. Well, I suppose that’s better than standing in front of him, where they’ll be run over as he exits the scene. Heh.
The Answer? A Resounding YES!
If a lil ol’ lady like me can be ‘profiled’, then why not those who actually DO cause the harm and commit the murders? And I’m not dangerous under 99.9999% of the time.
Profiling Is The Answer – Or Is It?
by J. D. Longstreet
Had it not been so serious, it would have been funny to watch all the transportation safety experts scratching their heads over the question of how the Christmas Day “would-be-bomber” terrorist got aboard an American jetliner with a bomb. DUH! We ALLOWED him to board with a bomb!
So now we throw more technology at the problem such as the new full body scanners. And you know what? Terrorists will STILL get aboard American Jetliners with bombs!
The answer to the problem, at least to a HUGE portion of the problem is standing right before our very eyes like the proverbial elephant in the room. And, like the elephant in the room, it begs to be recognized and spoken of.
Rallying For Freedom
Tea Party rattles America’s educated class
Feared and mocked, movement has become wild card of U.S. politics
Barely a week into a new decade that will redefine America’s place in the world, the feisty yet fractious Tea Party movement is readying its next brew.
A landmark Tennessee convention in early February is aimed at transforming a year of caffeinated conservative rage into a political force to make heads roll.
I would have been going to the convention, but we’ll be in Jamaica until the 3rd, and odds are, I’m going to be totally worn out. We all know that us old folks have to recuperate after vacations.
As Tea time approaches, nerves are jangling. New York Times columnist David Brooks, a conservative intellectual, made big waves this week with a piece voicing fears that the “Tea Party brigades” have “the potential to shape the coming decade,” using hard times to push the United States hard to the right.
If you haven’t read this so called “conservative’s” column, it’s here.
Brooks’ analysis hinged on a succession of polls suggesting that not only are America’s natives more restless than ever, but that the grassroots fury is aimed at what he described as “the educated class” of Republicans and Democrats alike.
Why is that people like Brooks assume that this grass roots movement is made up of the uneducated? This assumes that those of us who attended Tea Parties aren’t educated? Now, I don’t know about you, but many of the people I met at these events were extremely intelligent, and many had, golly gee, college degrees! There were REAL practicing doctors, REAL practicing lawyers, and even a REAL Constitutional scholar! Even the Mr has a college degree. You know what they say about assuming, right? Mr Brooks’ assumption has made him a major ASS!
“The educated class believes in global warming, so public skepticism about global warming is on the rise. The educated class supports abortion rights, so public opinion is shifting against them. The educated class supports gun control, so opposition to gun control is mounting.” And so on with foreign affairs, Brooks said, pointing to new Pew Research Center numbers showing a sharp rise in American isolationist sentiment.
“The educated class” evidently isn’t as smart as they’d like you to believe. I’ve known many extremely intelligent people, with a number of degrees from institutions of ‘higher learning’ who were dumb as a box of rocks. Oh, they could add 2 and 2, but they couldn’t reason. I wonder if he is calling those 31,000 scientists who are suing The Boracle ‘uneducated’? Do those ‘educated’ he is referring to believe that life is not sacred? Not real smart in my opinion. “Educated” believing in mass murder doesn’t make them intelligent, it just makes them mass murderers. I’m also guessing this so called “educated class” has never read the U.S. Constitution, since they aren’t aware that, by law, citizens are not only allowed to own weapons, but to actually use them for self defense. IMHO, that 2nd Amendment actually ENCOURAGES the citizens to do so.
Liberal blogger Bill Scher, author of the progressive political tome Wait, Don’t Move to Canada, went after him head-on at the Huffington Post, noting that despite a year of noisy protests, the Tea Party movement has proven itself capable of nothing more than snap, crackle and pop. Every element of the Obama agenda, from health care to climate to stimulus, is proceeding apace.
Oh yeah, all that unconstitutional crap is moving forward, alright, contrary to the will of WE, THE PEOPLE! This just magnifies the fact that those who were elected to work for us, no longer know their place….as OUR employees! Mr Scher is going to be REAL surprised when his preferred socialist agenda is stopped dead in it’s track, one way or another!
“The only way I can see the right-wing fringe actually metastasizing into something more would be for President Obama to be seen widely as a failure. And I don’t think the middle of the country is anywhere close to making that judgment.”
Clue….Obama IS being ‘seen widely as a failure’, and it’s not just what you are calling the ‘right-wing fringe’. Not just the right see him as a failure, but some on the left are finally seeing him for what he really is….an incompetent, lacking serious leadership skills.
Grassroots and populist, the amorphous Tea protesters comprise a hydra-headed amalgam of sensibilities, some undeniably ugly. But some, despite Brooks’ assessment, are actually extremely well schooled – and deeply offended by the notion that all opposition to Washington rests on ignorance.
Yep, there are some pretty smart folks on our side of the issues. People who believe in freedom, and are willing to fight for it too. Right now, we are fighting the takeover of our lives through protests, rallies, townhalls, and not supporting candidates that actually walk the walk, and not pay lip service. Come November, we’ll be voting, en masse, to remove those who have forgotten their bosses.
“You do have people in the Tea movement who are – let’s face it – insane. People who think Obama is the anti-Christ,” said John Mark Reynolds, a philosophy professor at Biola University and an active voice for thoughtful conservatism.
Oh, I’ll admit, there are a few serious fringe types that have been drawn to the Tea Parties. Unfortunately, a great many of them are Ron Paul supporters that make him look down right deranged. There are the ‘birther’ types, who are justified in asking the questions, but are taking it to extremes. But don’t forget the absolute crazies on the other side too. 
You know the ones….the type who have nothing to back up their point of view so resort to calling names.
Most agree the movement is the wild card of American politics today – one that could evolve toward third-party status, but more likely will flex its muscle within Republican circles by pressing for the nomination of “core-value” conservative candidates over moderates. Several such battles are already underway, with Tea Party supporters rallying behind upstarts Marco Rubio of Florida and Gary Johnson of New Mexico.
Personally, I don’t understand why we are considered a wild card. When millions of Americans are interested in preserving the republic, intended by our Founders, I’d say that was a whole lot more than just a wild card!
There’s more you can read for yourself.
One of the arguments is that the Tea Partiers don’t have a ‘leader’ and perhaps Sarah Palin is trying to step into that role. Well, personally, I don’t believe we need a leader, Sarah, or anyone else for that matter. Mostly, we seem to work together quite well. Yes, there have been some dissension, but it’s to be expected that occasionally, egos get in the way. Over all, we are united in our desire to remain free. Free to succeed or fail, without government intervention.
Criminals Aren’t Too Bright
Man Claims to Be Illegal Immigrant to Avoid Facing Charge
Border Patrol agents say a U.S. citizen claimed to be in the country illegally, possibly hoping to be deported instead of having to face an attempted murder charge in Southern California.
Agent David Jimarez says a man identified by Santa Ana police as 29-year-old Adolfo Aparicio was arrested Friday in Arizona in an area known for drugs and human smuggling.
Officials say the man misidentified himself and told authorities he was in the country illegally. A felony warrant had been issued for his arrest for the attempted homicide of his wife in Santa Ana.
Aparicio’s true identity was discovered through a fingerprint check. Authorities say he will be extradited from Arizona to face charges in California.
Ok, so let me get this straight. This guy lied to the border patrol, claiming he was in the country illegally believing that he wouldn’t be charged with attempted murder?
Uh….WHAT? I think I must be missing something here.
Saturday Afternoon – Watching Chick Flicks – Laundry Time
Marsha Blackburn Stops By.. – Mike Slater
WHITE HOUSE SCAM: MIT Economist’s Approval of Obamacare Was Bought With A Government Contract – YID with LID
Merry Christmas….Now Hand Over Your Wallet – The Asian Badger
Nancy Pelocchio – silent E speaks
Coexist! – The TrogloPundit
Here comes another multi-billion-dollar Green Jobs boondoggle – Michelle Malkin
What the Dems Know: Universal Voter Registration – Truth & Consequences
Al Gore Smoking Ice Sculpture – Bear Creek Ledger
It’s Obama’s Responsibility and Here’s Why – Right Truth
The Luckiest People – Wisdom Is Vindicated
Malaysia: Churches Firebombed – Loganswarning
We Are At War – Political Christian
Some Cultures Aren’t ‘Just as Good as Ours’ – Right Wing News
Why Liberalism is a Reactionary Ideology – Sultan Knish
See The Writing On The Wall??? – Ick’s Corner
Media Matters: Dumbing Down the War on Terror – Big Journalism
Who do the lobbyists love? – Camp4U
Mexico expresses “deep concern” at migrant death – Texas Fred
President Obama Hires A Transvestite – Support Your Local Gunfighter
Jobs Crisis – Bloviating Zeppelin
Thick Layer of Security – Grandpa John’s
Addiction Management – Hasenpfeffer Incorporated
Dallas-area officer’s killer put to death – Old Soldier
Less Than 1% Or Suspected Terrorists Are On No-Fly List – With Video – Pat Dollard
Smashing Light Bulbs – Christmas Ghost
Are Vampire Masks Racist? Also: How Bad Does David Brooks Suck? – The Other McCain
Poll: Congress stinks outloud – Pundit & Pundette
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Research Go? – Intelligence Please
Mansor Asad, Muslim Who Screamed “I want to kill all the Jews,” is the Owner of Salafi Mosque Real Estate Tied to Jailed Terrorists – Atlas Shrugs
What Are You Supposed To Do With Your Life? – Chris for Liberty
Egypt gets mad at Hamas and its supporters – Israel Matzav
Drafting Guys over 60 – Basti Says
The Intellectual Dishonesty of the Democrats & When scientific fraud kills millions – American Thinker
I Hope This Story Has Legs – This Ain’t Hell
Int’l Planned Parenthood Seeks Rights to Uninhibited Sex for Every Man, Woman and Child – Ft Hard Knox
Virginia receives $9.5 Million of Stimulus Dollars in non-existent zip code areas – Cristy Li
INTERPOL’s Explanation for Immunity Doesn’t Cut It – The Liberty Sphere
Apt!
Swiped from No Runny Eggs
A Birthday Boy!
Some Badgers are older than others today!
Happy Birthday ya ol’ buzzard!
The Unveiling
Shared by Sue.
Is It Wrong Of Me To Laugh?
If Obama’s image isn’t suppose to be used for commercial purposes, then why is it being used around the world?
German frozen food company:
How about some Russian chocolate/vanilla ice cream:
LARGE Pile
Christmas Day Terror Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
A Nigerian man pleaded not guilty Friday to charges that he tried to blow up a packed U.S. Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day.
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab said little during a federal court hearing that lasted less than five minutes. The 23-year-old, who wore a white T-shirt, tennis shoes and light olive pants, said “yes” in English when asked if understood the charges against him.
Authorities say Abdulmutallab was traveling from Amsterdam when he tried to destroy the Northwest Airlines plane carrying nearly 300 people by injecting chemicals into a package of explosives concealed in his underwear. The failed attack caused popping sounds and flames that passengers and crew rushed to extinguish.
A grand jury indicted Abdulmutallab on six charges earlier this week. The most severe carries up to life in prison — the attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.
When I heard about this earlier, I was so angry, I was close to spitting nails. “Not guilty”??? Really??? Sorry, I don’t think this piece of al-Qaeda crap should be breathing, much less pleading to ANYTHING. This wasn’t an attempted robbery of the corner C-store, this was a freakin’ ACT OF TERROR! When are those morons in Washington going to get the BIG picture and stop sucking up to the trash? Why isn’t he charged with that? Why isn’t this scum sitting his sorry ass in hell with the rest of his jihadis brothers? Or at least Gitmo! As for that ‘not guilty’?
