From Bob Krumm, his thoughts on the optimism surrounding President Obama, and his chances for success in the elections:
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Kids don't like socialism!
As they make abundantly clear on this video:
Redistributing Children's Halloween Candy:
A Case Study in Coerced "Fairness"
Quote of the day
The dons, the bashaws, the grandees, the patricians, the sachems, the nabobs, call them by what names you please, sigh and groan and fret, and sometimes stamp and foam and curse, but all in vain. The decree is gone forth, and it cannot be recalled, that a more equal liberty than has prevailed in other parts of the earth must be established in America.
John Adams, letter to Patrick Henry — 1776
John Adams, letter to Patrick Henry — 1776
Agenda
The full movie version of AGENDA: Grinding America Down is available on line, for free, until the election.
This is a must see if you think Communism is dead. Full information on AGENDA is available here.
This is a must see if you think Communism is dead. Full information on AGENDA is available here.
Wednesday news and opinions
Media
It's the Economy
Politics, Elections (National)
Politics, Elections (State, local)
ObamaCareTax, Taxes
Liberal Mindset, Corruption, Socialism
Agenda 21
Big Government, EPA
The Constitution
- Creaky, Partisan, Antique Media Finally Wakes Up: "President Obama has a problem with independents"
- CNN political reporter not happy about favorable Romney coverage
- Media coverage of attack in Libya called into question
- About that AP survey…?
It's the Economy
Politics, Elections (National)
- Clinton: That Jeep ad really hurt Obama’s feelings, you know
- Obama Campaign Scrambles to Discredit Romney's 'Jeep' Ad
- Harry Reid's Graveyard
- Chicago's Susan Crown, Influential Obama '08 Supporter, Campaigns for Romney '12
- How the Obama Administration Pays People to Violate the Law
- Would Obama Incite Civil Unrest to Win?
- What’s the big deal about voter suppression
Politics, Elections (State, local)
- Inslee scales back expected savings from a centerpiece of his platform
- Washington needs to beef up its requirement for identification
- Turnout already about 26 percent for election
- TVW’s Anita Kissée on same-sex marriage, charter schools and marijuana
Obama
- Obama to cut medical benefits for active, retired military, not union workers
- Higher Taxes on the Rich Are a Precursor to Higher Taxes on the Rest of Us
- ObamaCare – proving the critics right daily
- Top Five Worst Obamacare Taxes Coming in 2013
Liberal Mindset, Corruption, Socialism
- Black Chicagoans rage against the Obama, the leadership, the machine
- Oliver Stone rips Obama
- Having Run Out of Eye-Glazed Children and Over-Sexed Single Women, The Left Employs Foul-Mouthed Seniors for an Obama Ad
- Does “Pro-Life” Mean Government Control? To Thomas Friedman It Does
Agenda 21
Big Government, EPA
The Constitution
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
County budget meeting
UPDATE: The County's 2013 preliminary budget may be seen here. That link came from the County's home page.
I went to the County presentation of the budget tonight. The goal was to describe the overall budget process for the county, on which they did a very good job. Especially since the budget is complex, balancing dedicated fund requirements against needs while working with an inconsistent cash flow, and a legal requirement to balance the overall budget.
Having dealt with multiple -- but much smaller -- governmental budgets over the years, I can see that the County has a seriously hard time balancing the budget against projected revenue. This is not an easy task, made harder by the economy, unfunded mandates from the Federal and state governments, rising fuel prices, labor union contracts, court decisions, unexpected expenses (like storm damage), Congressional actions, and other factors. Further, Federal and state grant funds are shrinking every year, as do materials and supplies, and other operating expenses. Cash flow and conservative fiscal planning can be and has been trumped by a judge on the other side of the state, or a bureaucrat in Washington, DC.
Or a President utterly indifferent to the economic impacts of his policies. Such as Obamacare, an impact which has not been assessed as yet. No one really knows. And there are three union contracts awaiting negotiation in 2013.
On the plus side, Walla Walla County ranks very high nationally on their return of investment, although that's a rather small amount compared to the overall budget. And the county is required by law to maintain a reserve equal to 25% of the annual budget. That's used for unexpected expenses, such as failed equipment, storm damages, or increased operating costs. So the commissioners are working hard to maintain a conservative fiscal approach while maintaining essential services and required services.
What appears to be the main misconception about the budget (aside from not understanding its complexity) is the thought that "They have all that money from property taxes!"
I went to the County presentation of the budget tonight. The goal was to describe the overall budget process for the county, on which they did a very good job. Especially since the budget is complex, balancing dedicated fund requirements against needs while working with an inconsistent cash flow, and a legal requirement to balance the overall budget.
Having dealt with multiple -- but much smaller -- governmental budgets over the years, I can see that the County has a seriously hard time balancing the budget against projected revenue. This is not an easy task, made harder by the economy, unfunded mandates from the Federal and state governments, rising fuel prices, labor union contracts, court decisions, unexpected expenses (like storm damage), Congressional actions, and other factors. Further, Federal and state grant funds are shrinking every year, as do materials and supplies, and other operating expenses. Cash flow and conservative fiscal planning can be and has been trumped by a judge on the other side of the state, or a bureaucrat in Washington, DC.
Or a President utterly indifferent to the economic impacts of his policies. Such as Obamacare, an impact which has not been assessed as yet. No one really knows. And there are three union contracts awaiting negotiation in 2013.
On the plus side, Walla Walla County ranks very high nationally on their return of investment, although that's a rather small amount compared to the overall budget. And the county is required by law to maintain a reserve equal to 25% of the annual budget. That's used for unexpected expenses, such as failed equipment, storm damages, or increased operating costs. So the commissioners are working hard to maintain a conservative fiscal approach while maintaining essential services and required services.
What appears to be the main misconception about the budget (aside from not understanding its complexity) is the thought that "They have all that money from property taxes!"
Monday, October 29, 2012
Tuesday news cancelled
There will be no news or opinions on Tuesday. While we are fortunate not to be in the path of Hurricane SANDY, many of our fellow Americans are, and this space is devoted to the request that you remember them in your thoughts and prayers.
By all reports, the impacts from the storm surge are severe, and things may get worse. If you are able, please donate to your preferred charity. For example, the American Red Cross, or the Salvation Army.
Thank you.
Update on why: Lights out in Manhattan.
By all reports, the impacts from the storm surge are severe, and things may get worse. If you are able, please donate to your preferred charity. For example, the American Red Cross, or the Salvation Army.
Thank you.
Update on why: Lights out in Manhattan.
Quote of the day
There! His Majesty can now read my name without glasses. And he can double the reward on my head!
John Hancock, upon signing the Declaration of Independence — 1776
John Hancock, upon signing the Declaration of Independence — 1776
Monday opinions and news
Patriotism
Politics, Elections
Media
Foreign Policy
Liberal Mindset
Special
Politics, Elections
- Stand Down Obama and Biden, Stand Down
- A Brief History of Obama
- Tweet of the Day
- This thing may not be over on 11/6
Media
- Emotional Pat Caddell on the MSM ignoring Benghazi: “These people have no honor!”
- Media Blackout: Aside from FOX, Sunday News Hosts Fail to Raise Benghazi
Foreign Policy
- Obama offered to reestablish full ties with Iran, Israeli paper reports
- TRR: Is a General losing his job over Benghazi?
Liberal Mindset
Special
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Quotes of the day
As riches increase and accumulate in few hands, as luxury prevails in society, virtue will be in a greater degree considered as only a graceful appendage of wealth, and the tendency of things will be to depart from the republican standard. This is the real disposition of human nature; it is what neither the honorable member nor myself can correct. It is a common misfortune that awaits our State constitution, as well as all others.
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention — 1788
Alexander Hamilton, speech to the New York Ratifying Convention — 1788
A glimpse of things to come? (Updated, bumped to top)
Should Obama loose the election this year, this may be a small taste of the response to that possibility:
There will be plenty of work left to save America.
UPDATE: As if on cue......
- AP survey finds Americans still a bunch of racists…even if they don’t realize it
- Ed Schultz: Tagg Romney Owns Voting Machines, May Steal Ohio
There will be plenty of work left to save America.
UPDATE: As if on cue......
Judge Jeanine Speaks The Truth
Justice with Judge Jeanine Opening Statement 10/27/12 regarding Benghazi coverup.
Sunday news and opinions
Financial, It's The Economy, Core Values
Socialism, Liberal Mindset
Media
Big Government
Elections, Politics
Terrorism
Foreign Policy
- Forget Greece, Look to Illinois and Beware
- HISTORIC: Obama Economic "Recovery" Just as Bad As It Feels
- GDP grew at 2% in Q3; 2012 Growth Slower Than 2011
Socialism, Liberal Mindset
- The Welfare State of America (Note: this is not a parody, it's a genuine liberal opinion)
- They Can’t Sing About All The Jobs Created Or Saved For Them
Media
- One Of The Few Real Surprises Of The Campaign: The Des Moines Register Endorses Mitt Romney
- Media Blackout: Why Obama Dodged the Libya Question
- The Detroit News Endorses Romney
- If Bias Doesn’t Matter ......
Big Government
- Explosive CDC Omission: Norovirus Spread Through Reusable Grocery Bags
- Obama's $500M 'Green Jobs' Training Produces 16% of Jobs Projected
- Obama’s green-energy jobs success — er, failure rate
- Blood flows almost to Obama's doorstep in town they call 'Chi-raq'
Elections, Politics
- Wisc. Gay GOP Worker Hospitalized in Politically Motivated Attack
- Why I Think Obama Is Toast
- Petraeus Throws Obama Under the Bus
- The Two Polls That Have Chicago Terrified
- Part I: Obama optimism: why it is unfounded
- Obama Refuses to Answer ‘Repeated Questions on Whether Requests for Help in Benghazi Were Denied’
- Surprise! Obama floats new tax cut trial balloon
- SPOT THE TREND: Nate Silver Edition
- Bill Clinton’s long game for Hillary
- This is actually someone's house in Manassas, Virginia
- Romney v Obama, Adult v Adolescent
Terrorism
Foreign Policy
- Darkness Descending in England
- RESET: Russia conducts first large-scale exercises of strategic nuclear forces since Cold War
State news and opinions for a Sunday morning
Politics: Federal
Politics: State
Taxes:
Elections
Education
- Statement: Michael Baumgartner U.S. Senate, Washington - Republican
- Statement: Maria Cantwell U.S. Senate, Washington - Democrat
- Gov. Gregoire in Obama's cabinet?
Politics: State
- Statement: Rob McKenna Governor, Washington - Republican
- Statement: Jay Inslee Governor, Washington - Democrat
- Ad Watch: McKenna and the Tea Party
- Ad Watch: McKenna and your property taxes
Taxes:
- Gov. Chris Gregoire shoots down candidates’ proposals for funding education; she’ll propose tax instead
- Gregoire says successor won't be able to deliver on no-tax promise
- Initiative 1185 - tax increases
Elections
Education
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Quotes of the day
Our peculiar security is in the possession of a written Constitution. Let us not make it a blank paper by construction.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Wilson Nicholas — 1803
Thomas Jefferson, letter to Wilson Nicholas — 1803
Saturday news and thoughts
Political, Elections
Big Government, Corruption
It's The Economy, Financial
Media
- WaPo fact check gives Obama seven Pinocchios on the sequester and mammograms at Planned Parenthood
- AC-130U Gunship was On-Scene in Benghazi, Obama Admin Refused to Let It Fire (Updated)
- Must-Watch Vid: Still Thinking About Voting for Obama?
- PRESIDENT OBAMA IS ANNIHILATING THE MIDDLE CLASS!
- Spending on White House dinners soars under Obama
- Lone Star state to int'l poll watchers: Be ready for some Texas justice
Big Government, Corruption
It's The Economy, Financial
Media
Friday, October 26, 2012
"The Worst Political Ad of the Cycle?"
Copied from the "Morning Jolt" Newsletter, by Jim Geraghty, for October 26th, 2012:
The Right Scoop summarizes a mind-bogglingly bad get-out-the-vote video from the Obama campaign:Talk about desperation. They've finally sunken to a new low trying to get the youth vote by comparing voting for the first time to having sex for the first time. "Your first time shouldn't be with just anybody. You wanna do it with a great guy . . ."Amanda Carpenter: "This ad, suggesting women should want to sleep with Obama, is disgusting."Dana Perino: "Who approved that new Obama campaign message? AND who pushed the video?"Michelle Ray: "Between Julia and this new freaking ad, @BarackObama portrays women as giddy, helpless, impressionable morons."Biased Girl: "Is that what this administration thinks Real women are like?"Kathryn Lopez: "It's as if every day the Obama campaign gives me another reason to see how clearly we a new president - for the sake of our politics and our culture."Adrian Gray: "That Lena Dunham ad was a very risky move for any campaign. And even more surprising it was approved by the father of two girls."Liz Mair: "So voting for Obama is like losing your virginity? A dude cooked that one up, right? Because for us girls, that means you're saying it's painful."Stacy Washington: "The #MyFirstTime ad is the height of vulgarity. Tell me #Democrat Moms: Is this how you want the president talking to your daughters?"Andrea Chapman: "You don't want your first time to be with #Obama because his stimulus package didn't deliver as promised."
Quote of the day
[T]he Constitution ought to be the standard of construction for the laws, and that wherever there is an evident opposition, the laws ought to give place to the Constitution. But this doctrine is not deducible from any circumstance peculiar to the plan of convention, but from the general theory of a limited Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton -- 1788
Alexander Hamilton -- 1788
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Quote of the day
But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.
John Adams, letter to Abigail Adams — 1775
John Adams, letter to Abigail Adams — 1775
Lightworker oddly out of tune
After 4 years in office, innumerable campaign speechs, multiple media interviews, and when the 3 debates are over, President Obama finally publishes his agenda for the next 4 years. Two weeks before the elections.
And what do other people think of this blatant manipulation by President Obama? Here's one example:
As they say, read the rest.Less than two weeks before Americans finally have a chance to vote him out of office, President Obama has begun shouting at campaign rallies: "I've got a plan!"
It's really a slogan, not a plan, referring to a 20-page pamphlet that is about as plausible as Obama's notorious June 2008 boast that his election would mark "the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal." Difficult as it may now be to recall, there were once "spiritually advanced people" who looked at this Chicago machine politician and saw "a Lightworker, that rare kind of attuned being… who can actually help usher in a new way of being on the planet." Obviously, none of these "advanced" people read The American Spectator, but many of them are still out there awaiting this "new way of being," which is the only possible explanation for the crowds who show up to cheer their hero as he reads his lines from the teleprompter screens.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Quote of the day
Human nature itself is evermore an advocate for liberty. There is also in human nature a resentment of injury, and indignation against wrong. A love of truth and a veneration of virtue. These amiable passions, are the "latent spark"... If the people are capable of understanding, seeing and feeling the differences between true and false, right and wrong, virtue and vice, to what better principle can the friends of mankind apply than to the sense of this difference?
John Adams, the Novanglus — 1775
John Adams, the Novanglus — 1775
Less than 2 weeks until elections....
....and Obama is getting desperate: Obama Sics His Freaks On Romney: Allred, Sullivan, Wright…
Here is, possibly, Gloris Allred's "October Surprise": Mitt Romney Court Battle Over His Involvement in Bitter Divorce (a twenty five year old divorce).
And here's a good analysis of the "October Surprise": The Stemberg Settlement Saga Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary, By The Usual Custom of Dragging Mitt Romney Into It
Here is, possibly, Gloris Allred's "October Surprise": Mitt Romney Court Battle Over His Involvement in Bitter Divorce (a twenty five year old divorce).
And here's a good analysis of the "October Surprise": The Stemberg Settlement Saga Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary, By The Usual Custom of Dragging Mitt Romney Into It
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Quote of the day
Liberty must at all hazards be supported. We have a right to it, derived from our Maker. But if we had not, our fathers have earned and bought it for us, at the expense of their ease, their estates, their pleasure, and their blood.
John Adams, A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law — 1765
John Adams, A Dissertation on the Canon and Feudal Law — 1765
Tuesday opinions and news
Politics, Elections (with a focus on the last debate)
Foreign Policy, Terrorism
ObamaCareTax
- False Claims in Final Debate
- The Winning Combination
- Romney Wins The War, Again
- Obama’s Super Secret Debate Prep
Foreign Policy, Terrorism
- A Cancer at the Center of the Presidency: Robert Roche a Chinese Agent-Of-Influence?
- A Red Carpet for Radicals at the White House
- FRENCH YOUTHS Storm Mosque in Poiters – Unfurl Banners on Rooftop (Video)
Obama
Monday, October 22, 2012
Quote of the day
The first and governing maxim in the interpretation of a statute is to discover the meaning of those who made it.
James Wilson, Of the Study of Law in the United States — 1790
James Wilson, Of the Study of Law in the United States — 1790
2013 Walla Walla County Budget Hearing
There
will be a public meeting on the 2013 County budget on 30 October2012,
at 6 PM, at the Public Health and Legislative Building, 314 West Main
Street, in Walla Walla. The meeting is open to the public.
The topics include the preliminary budget and requests from elected officials and department heads, as well as the process to balance the budget.
Currently, there is a $1.9 million gap between projected revenues and expenditure requests. This is a great place to get some fiscal responsibility in the government. If nothing else, you'll get insight on how the County operates.
The original news release from the county is here, in Adobe format. Click here for the 2013 Preliminary Budget, with comparisons
The topics include the preliminary budget and requests from elected officials and department heads, as well as the process to balance the budget.
Currently, there is a $1.9 million gap between projected revenues and expenditure requests. This is a great place to get some fiscal responsibility in the government. If nothing else, you'll get insight on how the County operates.
The original news release from the county is here, in Adobe format. Click here for the 2013 Preliminary Budget, with comparisons
Monday news and opinions (UPDATED)
Admin note: posting will be intermittent Tuesday through Friday.
(Updates noted by *)
Politics, Elections
- Did Obama Give Gloria Allred's Game Away?
- DUJAN: Proof That the Obama Campaign Has Silently Admitted Defeat
- President Obama Announces A Clearance Sale
- UN Warns Americans: Do Not Elect Mitt Romney
- FEC Report: Democrats Broke Promise, Used Corporate Cash for Convention
- Obama's struggles with white voters: Racism has nothing to do with it
- Obama campaign accepting dubious contributions?
- President Obama's Closing Act: An Epic Collapse
- Another Video Obama Wishes Was Never Made
- * Mitt Romney’s toughest debate
- * Romney edges into 49/47 lead in Politico/GWU Battleground poll
Media
Foreign Policy
- WE WANT THE TRUTH: The Three Benghazi Timelines for Which the American People Demand Answers
- How US Ambassador Chris Stevens May Have Been Linked To Jihadist Rebels In Syria
- Romney: Israel does not warrant public warnings
- * Joe Klein: Benghazi Consulate Controversy 'The October Mirage - It Really Isn't An Issue'
- * CBS News: Why didn’t we send the military to rescue Benghazi personnel?
Big Government, EPA, Socialism, Liberal Mindset, Education
- Why gas is nearly $4 a gallon
- Ethanol spurring new cases of sad cow
- Florida's plan to measure students by race riles education experts
- * Hope Turned Into Damnation
* First Amendment
And now for something a bit different......
The combined service Academy Choirs and the US Army Herald Trumpet Corps.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Quote of the day
A constitution founded on these principles introduces knowledge among the people, and inspires them with a conscious dignity becoming freemen; a general emulation takes place, which causes good humor, sociability, good manners, and good morals to be general. That elevation of sentiment inspired by such a government, makes the common people brave and enterprising. That ambition which is inspired by it makes them sober, industrious, and frugal.
John Adams, Thoughts on Government — 1776
John Adams, Thoughts on Government — 1776
Sunday thoughts and news
Politics, Elections
ObamaCareTax
Second Amendment
Media
- When desperation strikes incumbents
- RNC Has $83 Million Cash On Hand, DNC Takes Out Loan
- Small Business Owners: Engines of the American Economy
- Trevor Loudon: An Urgent Message for America: Please Help This Go Viral
- Obama Stops Releasing Stimulus Reports Ahead of Election
- Obama Supporters Clueless About Second Term Agenda
- Attack of the Ivy League ***holes
Obama
Second Amendment
Media
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Saturday opinions and news
Terrorism
Foreign Policy
First Amendment
Media
Liberal mindset, Socialism, Corruption
It's the Economy
Politics, Elections -- state
Politics, Elections -- national
- Fort Hood shooting victims want attack called terror
- After attack on Malala, Taliban threaten journalists who cover it
- Suspect in Libya Terror Attack Laughs at Obama: “Using the Consulate Attack Just to Gather Votes for Their Elections”
Foreign Policy
First Amendment
Media
- CNN admits that Crowley’s disregard of the rules was intended to help Obama
- MSNBC's O'Donnell Challenges Romney Son To Fight: "Take Your Best Shot"
- In the An October Surprise hoax there was a truth
- US Weekly headline blares cost of Ann Romney's dress -- though first lady's cost twice that
- Mitt Romney Mocks the Press
- Our pick for president: Romney
Liberal mindset, Socialism, Corruption
- The Left’s War on True the Vote
- Remember the “undecided” woman at the debate who asked the AK-47 question?
- “Sally Kohn: ‘NO ONE GIVES A SH*T ABOUT FAST & FURIOUS’”
- The Big Chill: How Obama Is Operating in Unprecedented Secrecy -- While Attacking the Secret-Tellers
- Surprise! CA Official Who Underreported Unemployment Figures is Big Obama Donor
It's the Economy
Politics, Elections -- state
- Candidates for governor weigh in on Seattle Times’ controversial pro-McKenna ads
- 81 percent of Washington voters expected to turn out for general election
Politics, Elections -- national
- Obama’s secret second term agenda revealed
- Romney says Obama also has investments in Chinese companies and through a Cayman Islands trust
- Political Ad Destroys Obama’s History Rewrite about Libya
- 'My son is NOT very optimal... he is very dead': Mother of U.S. diplomat killed in Libya attack slams 'insensitive' Obama's comment about security fiasco
- Is The Post-Debate Benghazi Discussion Playing Into Obama’s Hands?
- Meet the 5 Biggest Donors to the Obama & Romney Campaigns
Friday, October 19, 2012
Friday news and opinions
Politics, Election
Media
Foreign Policy
Big Government, Corruption
Meetings
- Bill Clinton on the Obama economy: “It’s true — we’re not fixed”
- Two More Brutal Biden Gaffes on Campaign Trail
- Romney's 5 best jokes from the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner
- Romney Takes Electoral College Lead for 1st Time
- Romney's Rust Belt Surge Threatens Obama's Firewall
- Obama car czar: You have to go back to the 30's to find economic performance this bad
Media
- 'View' takes religion, military, abortion shots at Ann Romney after playing 'romantic' softball with Obamas
- Calling all liberals: Please share any “binder” jokes that have actually made you laugh
Foreign Policy
Big Government, Corruption
- As it struggled, A123 showered Democrats with donations, hired pricey lobbyist
- Issa threatens subpoena this week over ObamaCare documents
Meetings
Thursday, October 18, 2012
UNITED WE STAND (Bumped to top)
Welcome to an Evening of “UNITED WE STAND”
Guest Speaker: Gil Alden
A veteran submariner of the US Navy, Member of the Presidential Honor Guard during the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan and ceremony welcoming home 52 American hostages from Iran, Graduate from Portland State University and Western Baptist Seminary.
Friday, October 19, 2012, 5:00-7 pm
343 S. 2nd, GOP Victory HQ, Walla Walla WA
Refreshments Provided
Donations of non perishable items to the “Care & Share Food Drive” Are Appreciated
Contact WW Romney/Ryan Chair Lisa Wagner for more information:
(509) 200-9014, or wagnerdl3@msn.com
Union-Bulletin Poll
Who do you prefer? Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, or Rich Cowan? Tell the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin.
"Civil Discourse"
This is offered for your information. This does NOT come through the Walla Walla TEA Party Patriots, although I sent it to the steering committee. I found it on my own:
If you attend, please send your observation to w2teaparty@gmail.com
If you want an explanation of "civil discourse", try viewing this segment from "The Daily Show".
Click to enlarge
If you attend, please send your observation to w2teaparty@gmail.com
If you want an explanation of "civil discourse", try viewing this segment from "The Daily Show".
How many times did Obama blame the economy on Bush?
First lady Michelle Obama said Wednesday that President Obama did not look to blame others for the challenges he faced as president, an apparent rebuke to Republican accusations that the White House continues to point the finger at President George W. Bush for the lagging economy.
"See, but your president, he didn't point fingers," Mrs. Obama said, at a campaign fundraiser in New York. "He didn't place blame. Instead, he got to work, because he was thinking about folks like my dad and like his grandmother. See, and that's why he cut taxes for small businesses and for working families because he believes that in America, teachers and firefighters should not pay higher tax rates than millionaires and billionaires."
Two examples:
Stay classy, First Lady Of The United States.
United Nations Supported By Hate Group
The UN agency that promotes education wants a say in how future textbooks are written, and Saudi Arabia -- a nation whose own school books have been criticized for promoting hatred of Christians and Jews -- is helping to bankroll the effort.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is currently working with member states to revise its strategy for the publication of textbooks and learning materials. According to UNESCO's website, experts from 21 countries met in Paris last month at a meeting financed by a $29,000 Saudi donation and focused in part on "ways to ensure that content aimed at students systematically reflects cultural and religious diversity, and avoids gender stereotypes."
Then, last week, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah cut a $20 million check to UNESCO's emergency fund.
Read the rest. And ask yourself: "Why are we still in the United Nations?"
"Dangerous nonsense" indeed
Obama. Must. Go.BIDEN: I want to make this clear so there no misunderstanding anybody. I got a daughter, lost a daughter, got four granddaughters, and Barack has two daughters. We are absolutely — this is to our core — my daughter, and my granddaughters and Barack’s daughters are entitled to every single solitary operation! EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY OPERATION!
Wednesday news and opinions (Updated)
Media
Terrorism
Politics, Elections - National
Politics, Elections - State
Foreign Policy
Big Government
Liberal mindset, socialism
- MSNBC's Matthews likens Romney-Ryan abortion platform to 'Shariah' law
- Video: Who’s up for a focus-group shoutfest about Candy Crowley’s debate moderation?
- Candy Crowley's Debate Moderation Exemplifies Why Americans Do Not Trust Their Media
- Ben Swann: Why Media Won’t Talk About Executive Orders (Update)
Terrorism
Politics, Elections - National
- Ad features Iowans' apologies for backing Obama
- Report: Obama campaign turning grim on Florida, Virginia, North Carolina - and Colorado?
- Military Endorsements Aren’t Decisive. That Said: WOW!
- ‘The Election Is Over’
- Hollywood’s Hysterical “Cancer Screening” Lie for Obama
- 'Dilbert' Creator Endorses Romney (Update)
Politics, Elections - State
- Inslee, McKenna spar over tax plan for schools in final debate
- KING 5 Poll: McKenna, Romney gain ground in Washington
Foreign Policy
Big Government
- DOJ wonders if federal court wouldn't mind just dismissing Fast & Furious lawsuit
- Virginia Town’s Airport Is Collateral Damage in Obama’s ‘War on Coal’
Liberal mindset, socialism
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
More post-debate roll-up! (Updated)
- Blowout: 65.6 million watched second debate, nearly matching audience for first
- Video: Luntz focus group unloads on Obama after debate
- Romney Debates Crowley And Obama On Benghazi, Wins
- Klassy: Were You Wondering Who Broke Out In Applause, Against The Rules, To Cheer Candy Crowely's False Correction?
- Fact Check: Libya attack
- Halperin: So where was the second-term agenda?
- Romney calls out Obama's distortions on decreased oil/gas leasing and permitting
- A Sour Taste of Candy
- Libya questioner at debate: Obama didn't really answer what I asked him
- Obama comes out in favor of “assault weapon,” handgun bans in second debate
No wonder "Climate Change" is considered a joke
The "scientists" pushing it keep on finding out how much they don't know....and don't know how ignorant they are: Scientists have 'limited knowledge' of how climate change causes extinction
Have we become a nation of plunder?
This is a quotation cited by the linked article, and is why you should read the whole thing.No society can exist unless the laws are respected to a certain degree. The safest way to make laws respected is to make them respectable. When law and morality contradict each other, the citizen has the cruel alternative of either losing his moral sense or losing his respect for the law. These two evils are of equal consequence, and it would be difficult for a person to choose between them.
Experts Discuss the 2012 Washington Initiatives
From the Freedom Foundation:
Timestamps:
Timestamps:
- I-1185: Making it harder to raise taxes - 1:48
- I-1240: Allowing public charter schools - 7:45
- I-502: Legalizing marijuana - 12:43
- R-74: Same-sex marriage - 18:28
- ESJR 8221: Lowering the state debt limit & SJR 8223: Allowing UW and WSU to invest funds - 19:48
- HB 2590 & SB 6635: Advisory Votes - 24:08
A thought on last night's debate
The constituency for the real Obama is a minority in America, no bigger than the minority that votes for Democrats in every election cycle, and perhaps not that big. Much of Obama’s 2008 support has peeled away, precisely because there’s no consistency between his actions, his rhetoric, and blunt reality. Romney came off last night as he did in the first debate: as someone with experience who does operate on the basis of reality. For my part, I think the world in which Obama’s oratorical flourishes carried the day exists only inside the heads of MSM pundits. Reality is giving the rest of us a big-time check.Do read the whole thing. The author makes a compelling case that Romney won.
More Consequences of Failed Foreign Policies
- Hillary in 2008: “That buck stopped in the Oval Office”
- HILLARY TRIES TO THROW HERSELF UNDER THE BENGHAZI BUS: Says She Was Responsible For Diplomats' Security
- Hillary Throws Obama Under The Bus
- STATEMENT BY SENATORS McCAIN, GRAHAM AND AYOTTE ON SECRETARY CLINTON'S COMMENTS THIS EVENING ON BENGHAZI ATTACK
- When Asked If Hillary Was Responsible For Benghazi, Obama Silently Walks Away
- Rice blames intel talking points for faulty Libya story; lawmakers raise new questions
Wednesday news and opinions
Big Government, EPA
It's the Economy
ObamaCareTax
Politics, Election
Media
Liberal mindset, Socialism
- Coburn's 'Waste Book' details $19 billion in eye-opening government expenses
- EPA Finalizes Yet Another Expensive Mandate
- Electric car battery maker A123 Systems, of Obama-stimulus fame, files for bankruptcy
It's the Economy
- Pennsylvania Coal Companies Announce Layoffs, Blame Obama
- French business erupts in fury against "disastrous" François Hollande
- FLOTUS DOES HENNY YOUNGMAN: Michelle Obama Says ‘We Are in the Midst of a Huge Recovery’
Obama
- AMA committee endorses Ryan-esque Medicare reform
- A British ‘death panel’ horror story.
- Obamacare Extends Its Losing Streak to 114
Politics, Election
- Romney hits 50%, leads by 4 in PPP/Daily Kos national poll
- Bay Buchanan: ‘I haven’t talked to a woman’ who didn’t hate Biden at debate
- Former Aide on Obama: 'Stunning that He’s in Politics, Because He Really Doesn’t Like People'
- Obama Campaign Fears Election-Eve Jobs Dip
- Oh no! We can't let Romney win, he'll let lobbyists in the White House!!!
- Dick’s New Anti-Obama Ad: A Killer!
Media
- CNN host O'Brien defends Obama, as Giuliani suggests she's tied to campaign
- James Carville Explains Why He Is a Democrat
Liberal mindset, Socialism
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
2nd Presidential Debate roundup.....
- CBS Poll: Romney Wins 65-34 on Economy; CNN Poll: Romney Wins 54-40 on Economy, 49-46 on Health Care, 51-44 on Taxes, 59-36 on Deficit
- Don't expect a gamechanger in tonight's debate
- Obama, Romney turn up the tension in second presidential debate
- Battle Royale: Obama, Romney in Town Hall Brawl
- Fact Check: Romney Beats Both Opponents, Narrowly
- CNN Poll Results, PDF, a text summary of poll. (Read the specific questions, where Romney generally outperformed Obama).
- Analysis: Tougher Obama rebounds in second debate
- Wrap up: The second debate; Update: Obama wins CBS insta-poll narrowly, but Romney wins big on economy; Update: Actually, Romney had a point, says Crowley
Global Warming....
....is an extension of Agenda 21. Which is why this is all the more ironic and unsurprising:
Great news: Global warming ended ... sixteen years ago
Great news: Global warming ended ... sixteen years ago
Tuesday news and thoughts
Politics, Elections
Media, Liberal mindset
Big Government, EPA
It's the Economy
- Yes, Blacks Do Support Romney--Because They Care About America's Future, Not One Man's Ego
- The Obama Breaking Point
- Swing States poll: Women push Romney into lead
- A reminder about the last plant-infested, CNN-run town hall debate
- Wag That Dog: Obama Administration Reveals Top Secret Plans To Surprise-Bomb Something, Somewhere, To World Media
- Fraud In The U.S.A.? An Open Letter To Bruce Springsteen For His Obama Endorsement
- Romney distances himself from Bush-era neoconservatives
- Why Obama is likely to blow the second debate too
- Say Hello to 'Honest Joe'
- Bipartisanship: Both sides complain about next debate moderator
- Morning Examiner: Romney's best ad yet
- Ghost of Al Gore will haunt smirking, interrupting Joe Biden as he fibs about what spies and generals told Obama administration
- Obama team vows president will have aggressive debate, puts Bain on the table
- Andrew Sullivan: Obama Still Declining, Biden Didn't Help
Media, Liberal mindset
- Buzz Bissinger: My Liberal Reporter Friends Called Me a Traitor For Endorsing Romney
- It's scary, how much the New York Times is in the tank for Obama over Libya
- Panic: Media Rush to Shore Up Obama's 'Firewall'
- Meet the New Poll Truthers, Not The Same As The Old Poll Truthers
- Daily Beast columnist warns MSNBC's Matthews that Romney will launch 'new global war'
Big Government, EPA
- Obama Owns Shares in Chinese Company
- Landowners on border say they were shortchanged by federal government
- Enviros Push Regulations to Double Price of Gas
- Obama's Great Alaska Shutout
It's the Economy
Monday, October 15, 2012
Monday opinions, news, and commentary
Politics, Elections, Unions
Education, Big Government
Agenda 21
- Ohio coal miners to Obama: Stop lying
- Mitt Romney - A leader who leads, not follows
- Voter Registration Rolls in 2 States Are Called Vulnerable to Hackers
Education, Big Government
Agenda 21
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Local elections and news
As in, I don't have any.
I haven't visited the Walla Walla Union Bulletin web site for a while, but they have revised their web site. Unless you have a subscription, you get 5 free articles per month, and then it's pay per article.
I have a print subscription, but I apparently missed the e-mail about resetting my password. So I get to call the office this week, and see what bureaucratic hoops I need to jump through. For now, I have no access.
The point being, I was going to post links to articles there, on our blog, as election resources. There are a number of editorial endorsement of candidates, but even those are behind the firewall. Which is a pity, as there a couple articles on the budget meetings with the County Commissioners, going around the $1.9 million shortfall, that were useful.
Under "fair use" doctrine, I can quote parts of the articles, as commentary, but copying them completely is not allowed. So, until I can get my access back, and if I have the time to write suitable articles, all I can say is: if you want county news, you'll have to read the Walla Walla Union Bulletin yourself, in print or on line.
You do have those 5 free views per month, after all.
I haven't visited the Walla Walla Union Bulletin web site for a while, but they have revised their web site. Unless you have a subscription, you get 5 free articles per month, and then it's pay per article.
I have a print subscription, but I apparently missed the e-mail about resetting my password. So I get to call the office this week, and see what bureaucratic hoops I need to jump through. For now, I have no access.
The point being, I was going to post links to articles there, on our blog, as election resources. There are a number of editorial endorsement of candidates, but even those are behind the firewall. Which is a pity, as there a couple articles on the budget meetings with the County Commissioners, going around the $1.9 million shortfall, that were useful.
Under "fair use" doctrine, I can quote parts of the articles, as commentary, but copying them completely is not allowed. So, until I can get my access back, and if I have the time to write suitable articles, all I can say is: if you want county news, you'll have to read the Walla Walla Union Bulletin yourself, in print or on line.
You do have those 5 free views per month, after all.
Quote of the day
But with respect to future debt; would it not be wise and just for that nation to declare in the constitution they are forming that neither the legislature, nor the nation itself can validly contract more debt, than they may pay within their own age, or within the term of 19 years.
Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Madison — 1789
Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Madison — 1789
Sunday news & opinions
ObamaCareTax
The Constitution
Media
Politics, Elections
Liberal mindset, The TEA Party
Big Government
Unions, Education
The Constitution
Media
- Liberal media split over how to spin Raddatz and Biden's performance at debate
- When You’ve Lost Leno…
Politics, Elections
- In Radio Interview With Miami DJ, President Obama Weighs in on Mariah Carey vs. Nicki Minaj, Biden Shaving His Head, and His Debate Performance.
- New Obama ad: Few presidents have faced so many challenges
- A SIMPLE CHOICE: Adolescent Rule or Adult Decision-Making
- No More Bonhomie for Bubba and Barry?
Liberal mindset, The TEA Party
- The Nobel Peace Prize Is a Joke
- Columbia University panel on Occupy, Tea Party was unbalanced affair, critic says
Big Government
Unions, Education
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