President Barack Obama held his first primetime news conference tonight.Obama says the stimulus is vital to avoid “catastrophe.”CNN posted the transcript here.The president contradicted himself several times, gave long-winded answers, dodged questions, and lied about his opponents.
What’s with this guy?The election was over in November and still he’s slamming conservatives.Wasn’t his campaign about hope and change, or something like that?Today Obama took the show on the road to gain support for his trillion dollar spending bill.
Enough with the fearmongering…
Eric Cantor is a fifth-term congressman representing the Seventh District of Virginia.
Woof.What a disaster.Water slides, dog parks, Harley-Davidsons, golf courses, cash for Hollywood liberals…These are just a few of the items included in the Generational Theft Act.The Wall Street Journal reported:Boynton Beach, Fla., is looking for $4.5 million for an “eco park” featuring butterfly gardens and gopher tortoises.And Chula Vista, Calif., would like $500,000 to create a place for dogs to run off the leash.These are among 18,750 projects listed in “Ready to Go,” the U.S.
GOP Members of Congress are objecting to the Democratic stimulus plan that gives millions of dollars to ACORN– the largest radical Leftist group in America today.This radical group worked closely with the Obama campaign during the election although the community organizing group was not open about this.
ACORN is the largest radical Leftist group in America today.This radical group worked closely with the Obama campaign during the election.
Evidently, they didn’t steal their tickets this time.Their liberal friends in Congress scored them tickets.Code Pink founder Medea Benjamin and member Desiree Fairooz, shown below attacking Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Congress, sat up front at the inauguration today.The Code Pink members were sitting within 100 feet from the stage but didn’t feel the sudden impulse to rush the podium like they do when a Republican is speaking.The Washington Times reported, via :You know things have changed in Washington when Code Pink gets seats up front at the inauguration.
President Bush tried to rein in the GSE’s.President Bush called for reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac 17 Times in 2008 alone…The Democratic Congress ignored the warnings and threatened to filibuster.Democrats defended Fannie and Freddie several times including this infamous Congressional hearing back in 2004:This was video proof that Democratic leaders refused to reform over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
With a new session of Congress upon us who better than Uncle Jay to explain the grueling schedule of our dauntless leaders in Washington.This is hilarious:How do they do it?Hat Tip Steve CarterUncle Jay’s Christmas Card was good, too.
The last 5 years of Bush-bashing have not been kind to The New York Times.
OUTRAGEOUS!A new low for the American media…The WaPo promotes Muntadar al-Zaidi to hero status and misreports on how his attack on President Bush is being played out in Iraq!The Washington Post reported today:Iraqis demonstrated in the streets Monday demanding the release of the journalist who hurled two shoes at President Bush during a press conference on Sunday, as Arabs across the Middle East hailed Bush’s assailant as a hero who reflected their anger at American policies.
“COLD CASH” JEFFERSON COMES UP COLD–Amazing!…
Some pundits argued this morning that this wasn’t a landslide we witnessed last night.It sure felt like a landslide.It was some kind of disaster anyway.I put this together this morning to show the rise and decline of the GOP Congress under President George W.
The FBI announced today that they are investigating whether federal money was misused when Democratic Congressman Tim Mahoney hired a mistress to work in his Congressional office.Mahoney is the latest member of the Pelosi Swamp to be caught in major scandal.The affair between Congressman Tim Mahoney and Patricia Allen began, according to current and former staffers, in 2006 when Mahoney was campaigning for Congress against Foley, promising “a world that is safer, more moral.”(ABC News)On Monday…
Well, it’s a start- The far left liberal nutjobs in Congress read conservative blogs anyway.When Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she just heard about the Tim Mahoney sex and hush money scandal and Rahm Emanuel pretends that he was shocked about today’s news…Don’t believe them.The head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, liberal Congressman Chris Van Hollen , knew about it last month from a posting here on this blog.Don’t believe for a second that he kept it to himself.Here’s today’s knee slapper…In last month’s campaign ad Democrat Tim Mahoney talks about sponsoring legislation to create an independent ethics council in Congress:That’s just too much.The guy who cheats on his wife, cheats on his mistress, and then pays her tens of thousands in hush money (funneled through his campaign?) wants to start an ethics panel?That’s like putting Bill Clinton in charge of interns.Mahoney was accused today of a slimy sex and hush money scandal with a former female employee.Before the story broke today– I posted on this sex scandal last month.Apparently, it caught the attention of the head of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee liberal Chris Van Hollen from Maryland.The Palm Beach Post reported:Emanuel, who recruited Mahoney to run in 2006, only heard vague rumors in early 2007 and didn’t know they involved a staffer or payments, spokeswoman Sarah Feinberg said.“Upon hearing a rumor, Congressman Emanuel confronted Congressman Mahoney, told him he was in public life and had a responsibility to act accordingly and appropriately, and urged him to do so.
I wrote about this scandal on September 20th:Rep.
These past two years we’ve seen the most disfunctional, unpopular and irresponsible Congress in our lifetime.The Worst.
You Just Can’t Make This Stuff Up…While John McCain was back in Washington DC working the phones and helping Congress with the financial crisis…Barack Obama was out campaigning in North Carolina telling the crowd that McCain’s response was “Katrina-like” to the greatest financial meltdown in generations.Yes.
On Friday, the US government stepped in and sold Washington Mutual after customers withdrew $16.7 billion from accounts since Sept.
John McCain attempted to pass legislation to reform mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac back in 2005 but was blocked by Dems.President Bush publicly called for GSE reform 17 times in 2008 alone and the Democratic Congress ignored him.Now, at least there’s one media outlet is not blocking the real story behind the mortgage crisis:Via HotAirIt should be noted that two of Barack Obama’s ultra-rich advisers, including Franklin Raines who was later fired, got sweetheart loans.Is that racist to mention Barack Obama and Franklin Raines in the same sentence?Kevin Hassett wrote more on how the Democrats created this financial crisis at Bloomberg.com.Hat Tip Bob R.The FBI is looking at potential fraud by mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and insurer American International Group Inc.
For many years the President and his Administration have not only warned of the systemic consequences of financial turmoil at a housing government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) but also put forward thoughtful plans to reduce the risk that either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac would encounter such difficulties.
In 2005– Senator John McCain partnered with three other Senate Republicans to reform the government’s involvement in lending, after an attempt by the Bush administration died in Congress two years earlier.Democrats blocked the reform.
Well, it only too “The One” one year to admit the surge was a great success after the facts were known.Maybe he should have listened to General Petraeus and John McCain a year ago when the general came to Congress and sat down to tell him about it.
Move Over Barack Obama— There’s A New Rock Star In Town!!WOW– WHAT A GREAT PICK!!!John McCain hits a HOME RUN!Palin has an 80% approval rating in Alaska.–That’s an amazing number for any politician.She hunts and fishes.It looks like Barack Obama has some competition….From an Alaska hockey mom.Governor Palin: “I told Congress “thanks but not thanks” to that Bridge to Nowhere!”That ought to get the Insta-vote!Palin has an 80% approval rating in Alaska!She has more leadership experience than Democratic Candidate Barack Obama.Palin congratulated Geraldine Ferraro and Hillary Clinton for leading the way and said that now is the time to break through that “glass ceiling.”CNN attacked Palin immediately.Confederate Yankee notes how the Soros-funded Think Progress has smeared Palin.Mark Levin, a McCain critic, is VERY IMPRESSED:Few have been more critical of Sen.
Howard Dean made the charge yesterday that the Democratic Party is the party of opportunity for minorities:“If you look at folks of color, even women, they’re more successful in the Democratic party than they are in the white, uh, excuse me, in the [laughs] Republican party.” That was quite a bold statement for the party of the Ku Klux Klan who has a former kleagle currently sitting in Congress.Michelle Malkin knocks the obnoxious Dem chairman.Here again is Dean’s latest and greatest racist attack against the GOP:Apparently, Dean forgot about the terrorist arm of the Democratic Party.Howard Dean is a bit off on his history.
“Let me sign that thing.
On Wednesday, Ambassador Charles Shapiro who leads the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs’ Task Force for the Free Trade Agreements with Peru, Colombia and Panama held a blogger conference call on the latest developments with the Colombia Free Trade Agreement.As you already know from numerous postings here on this blog, Speaker Nancy Pelosi took unprecedented action this year to block this free trade agreement.
What’s wrong with Pennsylvania?Have they no shame?
What’s wrong with Pennsylvania?Have they no shame?
More hope and change…In Barack Obama’s first general election ad he claimed that passed laws that…
More hope and change…In Barack Obama’s first general election ad he claimed that passed laws that…
Bush was right 7 years ago.
Bush was right 7 years ago.
American Solutions is still collecting signatures in their campaign to persuade Congress to tap into our oil reserves here at home rather than relying on oil producing regimes for our energy.Sign the Petition HERE.Join the 1,215,278 people who have signed the petition.Hat Tip Power From American Solutions: “As gas prices continue to increase, Congress continues to blame others while ignoring practical steps to stop the pain Americans are feeling at the pump.
How many times in the last few weeks have you heard a Democrat ask why Republicans didn’t drill in ANWR?…
President George W.
Fausta reports that Brazil discovered another offshore oil deposit containing as much as 33 billion barrels of oil.
The Worst Congress Ever just got worse.Via Power Forum…A new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll released today found that 79% of Americans believe the Pelosi-Reid Congress in failing and only 13% believe they are doing a good job.This is the lowest approval for Congress in this poll dating back to 1997.President Bush has an approval rating at 31%.Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the Democratic-led Congress believes taxing oil companies and suing OPEC will lead America out of its current gas crisis?…Maybe it’s their pro-OPEC policies that turn off Americans?
9-11 conspiracy nut Mark Dice justifies sending the troops in Iraq garbage about being “pawns in a New World Order” and that they “are risking their lives for a government that helped carry out the 9-11 attacks.”Pete Hegseth the executive director of Vets for Freedom blasts Rice for this screwball assault on the troops in Iraq.FOX News reported:U.S.
Good News!…Republicans act to address America’s energy crisis.For 30 years Democrats have blocked domestic energy development.Why is America NOT energy independent?Because, over the past 30 years:Democrats have blocked the development of new sources of petroleum.Democrats have blocked drilling in ANWR.Democrats have blocked drilling off the coast of Florida.Democrats have blocked drilling off of the east coast.Democrats have blocked drilling off of the west coast.Democrats have blocked drilling off the Alaskan coast.Democrats have blocked building oil refineries.Democrats have blocked clean nuclear energy production.Democrats have blocked clean coal production.And, what is the democratic solution to the current energy crisis?–Democrats want to tax oil companies and sue OPEC!Democrats like to attack evil American oil companies and block them from drilling for energy off our coasts.
Forget cheaper gas prices–As gas prices sky rocket the Democratic Congress believes suing OPEC and nationalizing the oil industry is the answer to energy independence.The Democratic Party refuses to expand development or production of energy sources.Which party blocked the development of new sources of petroleum?– DemocratWhich party blocked drilling in ANWR?– DemocratWhich party blocked drilling off the coast of Florida?– DemocratWhich party blocked drilling off of the east coast?– DemocratWhich party blocked drilling off of the west coast?– DemocratWhich party blocked drilling off the Alaskan coast?– DemocratWhich party blocked building oil refineries?– DemocratWhich party blocked clean nuclear energy production?– DemocratWhich party blocked clean coal production?– DemocratAnd, now as gas prices sky rocket, radical liberal groups are demanding that the US ban offshore oil drilling and development to protect species not threatened by imaginary global warming.After successfully blocking the Bush Administration from opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development due to a “predicted” decline in polar bear numbers due to global warming, the radical conservationists are now going to sue to get the walrus placed on the threatened species list.The Anchorage Daily News reported:A conservation group gave notice Tuesday that it will sue to force federal action on a petition to list the Pacific walrus as a threatened species because of threats from global warming and offshore petroleum development.The deadline was May 8 for an initial 90-day review of the petition by the U.S.
Happy Memorial Day 2008–This picture was taken in 1918.
Iraqi Press: Sistani DID NOT issue a fatwa declaring it OK to kill US Soldiers!Yesterday, the Associated Press released a shocking report about how moderate Ayatollah Ali Sistani was “quietly issuing religious edicts declaring that armed resistance against U.S.-led foreign troops was permissible.” This was completely out of character with the previous fatwas and religious edicts by the moderate and popular Iraqi Ayatollah.Today, Iraqi Nibras Kazimi at Talisman Gate, who has met Ayatollah Sistani before, countered the AP report.
WORKERS OF THE WORLD UNITE!…Leading House Democrat Maxine Waters Calls For Nationalizing the Oil IndustryRep.
America Challenged Democrats on Gas Prices and Democrats Responded….Democrats decided to sue OPEC.Surprisingly, the Democrat energy plan to sue OPEC did not bring down gas prices today.And, it won’t help with the developing supply crunch.Instead, oil hit another record above $135 a barrel over supply worries.(Sen.
“All you have to do is drive down the street in your car, see the price at the pump, and you know that Americans can no longer afford George W.
“All you have to do is drive down the street in your car, see the price at the pump, and you know that Americans can no longer afford George W.
“When John Murtha threw the (innocent) Haditha Marines under the bus, John Murtha put the United States Congress’s stamp of approval on enemy propaganda.”Lt.
Despite the terrific news that General David Petraeus shared with Congress this week on the great gains in Iraq over the last six months the media still insists on making it sound like the war is hopeless and lost:– The media is now counting fatalities by the week– But, only when they’re high.– And, Pennsylvania voters are now bitter over an uncertain war.
This ought to give you something to cheer about…The Wall Street Journal is reporting on 17 Iraq combat veterans who are running for Congress this fall as Republicans:In 2006, the Democrats had some success with a slate of veterans who used their military credentials to argue against the war.
General Petraeus shared more good news with Congress today during his testimony on Capital Hill.Sadly, to some these facts brought a surge of sorrow to the proceedings.Senator Carl Levin (Democrat-MI) blasted the General.Civilian deaths decreased over the past year to a level not seen since the February 2006– but to some in attendance this brought on a wave of sorrow…
