Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Top 1% of US taxpayers pay as much as the entire bottom 95%
In case you were dumb enough to fall for Obama's line that the rich aren't paying their "fare share," here's proof that the top 1% of income earners pay as much in federal income taxes as the bottom 95%. Feeling pretty stupid? You probably should have stayed home on Election Day.
The top 1% of US taxpayers pay almost as much in federal income taxes as the entire bottom 95%, and half of that bottom group paid no taxes at all in 2010
The top 1% of US taxpayers pay almost as much in federal income taxes as the entire bottom 95%, and half of that bottom group paid no taxes at all in 2010
Friday, December 28, 2012
Obama Orders Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers
Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets so the permanent political class in Washington, D.C., can line its own pockets. Feeling a little stupid for voting for Obama again?
Obama Orders Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers
Obama Orders Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers
So Much For Gun Control Laws: Chicago Reaches 500 Homicides
It appears gun-control laws are not working out so well in Barack Obama's hometown of Chicago, where criminals with guns refuse to obey the law and keep shooting people.
Chicago Reaches 500 Homicides
Chicago Reaches 500 Homicides
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Pa. to crack down on illegal workers starting Jan. 1
Pennsylvania Department of General Services Prepares to Implement Public Works Employee Verification Act (via PR Newswire)
Act goes into effect Jan. 1, 2013 HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of General Services has launched a new website to assist contractors, subcontractors and state and local government bodies bidding public works projects in meeting the requirements of the Public…
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Americans Find They Were Duped By Democrats and Obama
Investor's Business Daily:
It hasn't been two months since Barack Obama won re-election, but already we're finding out things that were kept from us during the campaign. Expect to hear more in the coming months.If you can handle the truth, read the rest of this editorial in Investor's Business Daily. If you're one of those Obama zombies, just go about your task searching for a brain.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Operation Holiday delivers for local families
Thanks to the efforts of The Mercury and its readers, 237 families needy families in the Pottstown, Pa., area (including 629 children) enjoyed a Christmas dinner and presents under the tree for the kids.
Operation Holiday delivers for local families
Operation Holiday delivers for local families
The Christmas Story, Luke 2:1-20
Today’s
holiday celebrates the birth of Christ as told here from the King James
Bible, Luke 2:1-20. Regardless of religious persuasion, the story
offers a tale of simplicity and hope to a world in need.
"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of David).
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
‘For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
‘And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.’
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them."
"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of David).
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
‘For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
‘And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.’
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them."
Monday, December 24, 2012
Chutzpah: Ed Rendell says our deficit spending must end
Former two-term Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, who left office with a $4.5 billion deficit and never signed a budget on time in eight years, is offering advice on how to deal with the national debt. That's the definition of chutzpah!
Another View -- Lou D'Allesandro and Ed Rendell: Our deficit spending must end
Another View -- Lou D'Allesandro and Ed Rendell: Our deficit spending must end
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Byron York: Get ready for the costs and chaos of Obamacare
You didn't believe Obama when he promised "free health care" did you? Obamacare will mean higher expenses and lower-quality health care for almost all Americans.
Byron York: Get ready for the costs and chaos of Obamacare
Byron York: Get ready for the costs and chaos of Obamacare
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Grinch city shuts down Christmas tree handout
From WND: A Christmas tree farmer who wanted to hand out Christmas trees to low-income families and accept donations for a cancer fund has been ordered by the city of Waynesboro, Va., to close down his initiative.
Grinch city shuts down Christmas tree handout
Grinch city shuts down Christmas tree handout
Friday, December 21, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Ironic: Teacher pension funds invested in gun makers
Interesting that the people who supervise investments for the
nation's massive teacher unions did not have a problem investing in gun
manufacturers before the school massacre in Connecticut. Now they're
scrambling to divest their portfolios.
From The Associated Press:
Teacher pension funds reconsider investments in gun makers
From The Associated Press:
I guess as long as the pension funds were returning a solid profit, it didn't matter where the money was placed? What say you liberals?For years, the gun industry has been a reliable investment, attracting tens of millions of dollars from some of the nation’s largest retirement funds. The firearms business has been strong, driven by relaxed laws for carrying concealed handguns and by buyers who feared that tighter gun restrictions were more likely under President Obama.But after the bloodbath in Connecticut, the practice is under review in at least four states, including two of the most populous, California and New York.
Teacher pension funds reconsider investments in gun makers
Gov. Corbett Unveils PennWATCH Transparency Website
Governor Corbett Unveils PennWATCH Transparency Website (via PR Newswire)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett ushered in a new era of transparency and accountability in state government today with the launch of Pennsylvania's transparency website, known as PennWATCH at http://www.pennwatch.pa.gov. Corbett was joined today by the…
Governor Corbett Announces Recent Confirmations
Governor Corbett Announces Recent Confirmations (via PR Newswire)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett recently announced the following confirmations: Advisory Council for Delaware Valley Veterans' Home Benjamin A. Mastridge Sr., Trevose (reappointment) William McManus, West Chester Advisory Council for Gino J. Merli Veterans…
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Committee Chairpersons for 2013-14 Pennsylvania Senate Session
Sen. Joe Scarnati
(R-25), president pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate, has announced
committee chairmanship assignments for the Senate's 22 Senate Standing
Committees.
"We are fortunate to have members
from various backgrounds and regions across our Commonwealth who bring a wealth
of knowledge and experience to Harrisburg," Scarnati said. "Membership of
committees will be announced prior to the reconvening of the Senate on January
22, 2013."
Republicans
still control the Senate, but they will have a smaller margin for the
2013-14 session. The GOP lost 3 Senate seats in the November election,
making the party breakdown for the next two-year session, 27-23 in favor
of Republicans.
Senate Standing Committee Chair
Assignments:
- Aging & Youth – Senator Bob Mensch (R-24)
- Agriculture & Rural Affairs – Senator Elder A. Vogel, Jr. (R-47)
- Appropriations – Senator Jake Corman (R-34)
- Banking & Insurance – Senator Don White (R-41)
- Communications & Technology – Senator Randy Vulakovich (R-40)
- Community, Economic & Recreational Development – Senator Kim L. Ward (R-39)
- Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure – Senator Robert M. Tomlinson (R-6)
- Education – Senator Mike Folmer (R-48)
- Environmental Resources & Energy – Senator Gene Yaw (R-23)
- Finance – Senator Mike Brubaker (R-36)
- Game & Fisheries – Senator Richard Alloway (R-33)
- Inter-governmental Operations – Senator-elect Scott E. Hutchinson (R-21)
- Judiciary – Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-12)
- Labor & Industry – Senator John R. Gordner (R-27)
- Law & Justice – Senator Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr. (R-10)
- Local Government – Senator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. (R-30)
- Public Health & Welfare – Senator Patricia H. Vance (R-31)
- Rules & Executive Nominations – Senator Dominic Pileggi (R-9)
- State Government – Senator Lloyd K. Smucker (R-13)
- Transportation – Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-44)
- Urban Affairs & Housing – Senator David G. Argall (R-29)
- Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness – Senator Lisa Baker (R-20)
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Dick’s Sporting Goods suspends rifle sales at 500 stores in 44 states
Who needs more gun control laws? The left-wing media narrative about the Conn. school shootings had already caused restrictions on gun ownership. News item: Pittsburgh-based Dick’s Sporting Goods suspends sale of rifles at more than 500 stores in 44 states.
Dick's stores suspend sales of certain rifles
Dick's stores suspend sales of certain rifles
Gun prosecutions under Obama down more than 45%
Do we really need more gun control laws or should officials start enforcing the ones already on the books?
Gun prosecutions under Obama down more than 45 percent | WashingtonExaminer.com
Gun prosecutions under Obama down more than 45 percent | WashingtonExaminer.com
Monday, December 17, 2012
Columnist: It's not the 'gun culture,' it's the American culture
Excellent column by J.D. Mullane about the root causes of the evil that visited Sandy Hook, Conn., last Friday:
Columnist J.D. Mullane: It's not the "gun culture," it's the American culture - phillyburbs.com:
To see the Sandy Hook massacre as unique to its circumstances, apart from all the others, is to avoid an uncomfortable topic. What feeds and enables this madness is not the “gun culture.” It’s the American culture.Read the full column at the link below:
We’ve cheapened human life. We snuff it when it is helpless and inconvenient. In three states (so far) we legally euthanize it when it is old, infirm and a burden.
The cheapness of human life permeates our popular entertainment. With movies, television and song lyrics, nihilism is, literally, in the air.
Evil is glamorized. Check the thrill-kill video games “Modern Warfare,” “Resident Evil 6 — You Are Dead,” “Sleeping Dogs” or “TheWitcher 2.” The violence is barbaric.
Yet, on Dec. 25, millions of these games will be presented as gifts to young people who will play them on Christmas Day.
Who seriously argues that this stuff has little influence on attitudes and behaviors?
Columnist J.D. Mullane: It's not the "gun culture," it's the American culture - phillyburbs.com:
Gov. Haley picks Tim Scott to replace DeMint
A female governor whose parents emigrated from India picks a black Congressman to fill the open US Senate seat in South Carolina. Let's see how racist liberals spin this one. Republican Tim Scott would become the only black in the 100-member Senate. Looking more and more like the Democrats are the party of old white guys.
Gov. Haley picks Tim Scott to replace DeMint - The Hill's Ballot Box
Gov. Haley picks Tim Scott to replace DeMint - The Hill's Ballot Box
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Check out The Majority Party PA
Hold Pennsylvania politicians accountable and bring good government practices to the Keystone State. Check out this new organization.
Home - The Majority Party PA
Home - The Majority Party PA
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Friday, December 14, 2012
Pa. Rep. Schwartz: Gun control laws would have stopped Conn. school shooter
Here we go with the knee-jerk reaction of left-wing politicians.
Democratic Pennsylvania Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz: "We can work to prevent these situations from happening again by engaging in a serious conversation about the issue of gun violence in our country."
Schwartz is rumored to be a 2014 candidate for Pennsylvania governor.
Dear Rep. Schwartz: A depraved, mentally-disturbed person who would target innocent children is not going to be deterred by additional gun control laws.
The killer could have used a knife or a bat or his hands to kill his victims.
The debate should be about how we treat the mentally ill in this country, not about guns.
Democratic Pennsylvania Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz: "We can work to prevent these situations from happening again by engaging in a serious conversation about the issue of gun violence in our country."
Schwartz is rumored to be a 2014 candidate for Pennsylvania governor.
Dear Rep. Schwartz: A depraved, mentally-disturbed person who would target innocent children is not going to be deterred by additional gun control laws.
The killer could have used a knife or a bat or his hands to kill his victims.
The debate should be about how we treat the mentally ill in this country, not about guns.
Guest column: Obamacare Not Ready For Primetime
By Congressman Joe Pitts
It has been
nearly 1,000 days since President Obama signed his health care bill into law.
With the Supreme Court upholding much of the law earlier this year and the
political situation in Washington staying the same following the election, the
administration will have free reign to implement the President’s vision for
health care.
I vigorously
opposed the bill because I believed it would fail to deal with our biggest
health care problem: rising costs. Indeed, the Congressional Budget Office
could not back up the President’s claims that the bill would make health care
less expensive in the foreseeable future. For many people, their premium is
already going up.
This week,
the Associated Press reported that insurers will be charging a new $63 fee in
the coming year. When Obamacare was being considered this was just one of the
many fees and charges hidden from consumers. Taxes will be assessed on
insurers, medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies but the
real people footing the bill will be patients.
The taxes are
all set to be collected, but Obamacare’s benefits aren’t quite ready for
primetime yet. The centerpiece of the law is the establishment of health care
exchanges in the 50 states. Exchanges could be a good idea, if they were truly
an easy way for insurers to offer plans and for consumers to have real choices.
The law gives
states a choice about whether to create and operate the insurance exchange
within their borders. States can also choose to “partner” with the federal
government to create an exchange or leave the responsibility completely up to
Washington.
Republicans
are typically the party that promotes federalism, so it may be initially
confusing to find that many Republican governors have decided to let the
federal government run the exchange in their state. In fact, this week Governor
Tom Corbett announced that Pennsylvania would elect not to create a state-based
exchange.
There are
some fundamental problems that make it unwise for a state to create one of
these exchanges on behalf of the federal government. First of all, the rules
aren’t actually written yet. The Department of Health and Human Services
avoided putting out any detailed regulations governing state-based exchanges
until after the election.
Throughout
this year, governors and other state officials from both parties and from
across the country wrote detailed letters to Health and Human Services
Secretary Sebelius asking for information. Energy and Commerce Committee
Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and I also wrote the Secretary asking her to reply
promptly. Some letters elicited no response and others were barely
acknowledged. Important questions remain unanswered.
Secondly,
even now, the guidance from HHS is not enough for states to determine how much
it would cost to set up an exchange. These insurance marketplaces have to be up
and running by September 30, 2013. With the rules still largely undefined,
states would be starting a race without knowing what the track looks like or
whether they have enough gasoline to get across the finish line.
Finally, even
with the little guidance that is out there it is evident
that states will not be in the driver seat. How these exchanges will be
structured will be determined almost completely by bureaucrats in Washington.
At this time,
only 14 states have elected to run their own exchange. Twenty-four states have
decided to leave it up to the federal government. It makes perfect sense. The
“choices” states will be able to make in setting up an exchange are largely
illusory.
Because the
federal government hasn’t been doing their job in providing guidance, states
are reluctant to help share the burden. HHS did not anticipate running so many
exchanges in so many states. The President’s health plan simply won’t work
without these marketplaces. They will be the only way for individuals to
reliably purchase insurance that meets government requirements and avoid new
tax penalties. The clock is ticking, and there is no telling whether Obamacare
will be ready.
U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts is a Republican who represents Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Pa. official commutes from Rhode Island at taxpayers' expense
If this Rendell Cabinet official was commuting at his own expense, there's no problem, but why should Pennsylvania taxpayers have to pick up the cost because he doesn't want to live in the state?
Pa. official commutes from Rhode Island at taxpayers' expense
Pa. official commutes from Rhode Island at taxpayers' expense
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Failure to Arrest Illegal Alien Senate Intern Proves Obama Cannot Be Trusted to Enforce Immigration Laws
Failure to Arrest Illegal Alien Senate Intern Demonstrates Obama Administration Cannot Be Trusted to Enforce Immigration Laws (via PR Newswire)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According a report by the Associated Press, political appointees at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) repeatedly instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents not to arrest an illegal alien sex offender who was employed as an…
Pennsylvania Rejects Obamacare Insurance Exchange
Governor Corbett Announces State-Based Insurance Exchange Decision (via PR Newswire)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today released the following statement, along with a letter to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, regarding the state's decision on the establishment of a state-based health insurance…
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Are we creating jobs yet?
Mitt Romney offered a plan to create 12 million new jobs, but voters decided to continue with Obamanomics, which continues to slash the U.S. work force. Go figure!
Puzder: Are we creating jobs yet? - Human Events
Puzder: Are we creating jobs yet? - Human Events
Politics: U.S. Food Stamp Enrollment Hits New All-Time High Under Obama
Obamanomics at work: 47.7 million Americans now depend on food stamps to feed their families. Heckavu job, Barack.
Politics: U.S. Food Stamp Enrollment Hits New All-Time High
Politics: U.S. Food Stamp Enrollment Hits New All-Time High
Monday, December 10, 2012
Corbett: Pa. lacks political will to pass ‘right-to-work’
If Michigan can pass a right-to-work law, why can't it happen in Pennsylvania?
Republicans control both chambers of the Legislature and the governor's office.
No more excuses. The only way to bring back jobs to the Keystone State is to pass a right-to-work law.
Corbett: Pa. lacks political will to pass ‘right-to-work’
Republicans control both chambers of the Legislature and the governor's office.
No more excuses. The only way to bring back jobs to the Keystone State is to pass a right-to-work law.
Corbett: Pa. lacks political will to pass ‘right-to-work’
Surprise: New insurance fee in Obamacare hits U.S. workers in 2013
Breaking news from The Associated Press for all the idiots who voted for Obama: Your medical plan is facing an unexpected expense, so you probably are, too. It’s a new, $63-per-head fee to cushion the cost of covering people with pre-existing conditions under President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul. The charge, buried in a recent regulation, works out to tens of millions of dollars for the largest companies, employers say. Most of that is likely to be passed on to workers.
Surprise: New insurance fee in health overhaul law
Surprise: New insurance fee in health overhaul law
Newspaper: Pa. property tax reform plan should lead to action
The Pottstown Mercury continues to lead the battle for property tax reform in Pennsylvania.
Pa. property tax reform plan should lead to action
Pa. property tax reform plan should lead to action
Sunday, December 09, 2012
Pennsylvania lawmakers pass few laws
They may be among the highest paid legislators in the country with a starting salary of $83,000, but Pennsylvania lawmakers have little to show for their time in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania lawmakers pass few laws
Pennsylvania lawmakers pass few laws
Editorial: Get this habitual drunk off our roads
How can someone who has been convicted 10 times of DUI still get behind the wheel of a car in Pennsylvania?
Get this habitual drunk off our roads - phillyburbs.com: Editorials
Get this habitual drunk off our roads - phillyburbs.com: Editorials
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Friday, December 07, 2012
Burglar calls 911 to save himself from gun-wielding homeowner
Somebody call Bob Costas about the "gun culture" in the United States.
Burglar calls 911 to save himself from gun-wielding homeowner | Michael Berry
Burglar calls 911 to save himself from gun-wielding homeowner | Michael Berry
Obamanomics: 12 Million Unemployed, 8.2 Million Underemployed
Welcome To Obama's Second Term: Another 350,000 Americans gave up looking for work in November.
The Jobs Report
The Jobs Report
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Report Ranks Pa. 28th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco
National Report: Pennsylvania Ranks 28th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco (via PR Newswire)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania ranks 28th in the nation in funding programs to prevent kids from smoking and help smokers quit, according to a national report released today by a coalition of public health organizations. Pennsylvania currently spends $14.2 million…
Auditor General: Pa. Needs To Fix Charter School Funding Formula
Auditor General Jack Wagner Says Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School's Reserve Funds Highlight Need to Fix Funding Formula (via PR Newswire)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School, the state's largest charter school, held a $13 million budget surplus at the end of the 2009-10 school year, highlighting the commonwealth's flawed funding formula that is permitting charter and cyber charter…
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Montco Commissioner Bruce Castor eyes challenge to Gov. Corbett
After two years of uninspired leadership, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett could be facing a challenge from within the Republican Party if he wants to seek a second term in 2014.
Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce L. Castor Jr. says he is thinking if challenging Corbett in the Republican primary. Castor also challenged Corbett 10 years ago in the GOP primary for Pennsylvania Attorney General, which Corbett went on to win.
Montco Commissioner Castor eyes challenge to Gov. Corbett
Montgomery County Commissioner Bruce L. Castor Jr. says he is thinking if challenging Corbett in the Republican primary. Castor also challenged Corbett 10 years ago in the GOP primary for Pennsylvania Attorney General, which Corbett went on to win.
Montco Commissioner Castor eyes challenge to Gov. Corbett
Ruth Marcus: This is Obama’s idea of compromise?
A liberal Washington Post columnist says Barack Obama is looking to humiliate half of his constituents instead of bargaining in good faith with Republicans.
Ruth Marcus: This is Obama’s idea of compromise?
Ruth Marcus: This is Obama’s idea of compromise?
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Star Trek Christmas: The Wreath of Khan
It's become a Christmas tradition ...
"Ah, Kirk, my old friend, do you know the Klingon proverb that tells us revenge is a dish that is best served cold? It is very cold ... in December!"
Merry Christmas, to all 'Star Trek' fans out there.
"Ah, Kirk, my old friend, do you know the Klingon proverb that tells us revenge is a dish that is best served cold? It is very cold ... in December!"
Merry Christmas, to all 'Star Trek' fans out there.
Monday, December 03, 2012
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First Christmas Card of the Season
I love Christmas lights. They remind me of the people who voted for Obama. They all hang together; half of them don't work, and the ones that do, aren't all that bright.
(I got this email from a friend today. Thought I'd share.)
Conservative Groups' Letter to Lame Duck Congress: Keep Your Promises
Some Republicans in Congress are considering abandoning their "no tax hike" pledge so they can get along with Obama. If they make a deal with the Devil, there will be consequences, according to a conservative women's group.
Conservative Groups' Letter to Lame Duck Congress: Keep Your Promises: Independent Women's Voice
Conservative Groups' Letter to Lame Duck Congress: Keep Your Promises: Independent Women's Voice
Monday, November 26, 2012
Pennsylvania Confronts $41B in Pension Deficits
Politicians make promises to labor unions in return for votes and
campaign contributions, but the money to fund lifetime pensions for
union retirees eventually runs out.
Watch Pennsylvania taxpayers get screwed again. It doesn't help that voters continue to return the same members of the permanent political class to Harrisburg every election.
From a report in Bloomberg by Romy Varghese:
Watch Pennsylvania taxpayers get screwed again. It doesn't help that voters continue to return the same members of the permanent political class to Harrisburg every election.
From a report in Bloomberg by Romy Varghese:
Pennsylvania's two public pensions face a combined shortfall of $41 billion, and their costs will consume 62 percent of fiscal 2014 revenue growth, according to a report from the state budget office.
The State Employees’ Retirement System has 65 percent of assets needed to cover projected liabilities, and the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System is 69 percent funded, the report said. The plans cover 817,000 people.Read more about the pension time bomb in Bloomberg.
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Unionized federal workers want no part of this 'austerity' stuff
Welcome to Obama's second term. Next exit: Greece.
Unionized federal workers want no part of this 'austerity' stuff - Human Events
Unionized federal workers want no part of this 'austerity' stuff - Human Events
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Monday, November 19, 2012
PA National Guard to Host Job Fair for Service Members, Veterans
PA National Guard to Host Hiring Expo for Service Members, Veterans (via PR Newswire)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Service members and veterans of all military branches and components are invited to a Military Hiring Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, in building 8-80 located at the corner of Service Road and Bearty Avenue, Fort Indiantown…
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Handicapping Pennsylvania's 2014 Gubernatorial Field
Two of Pennsylvania's leading political pundits, G. Terry Madonna and Michael L. Young, take a look at the potential field for the 2014 race for Pennsylvania governor.
Politically Uncorrected: Handicapping Pennsylvania's 2014 Gubernatorial Field - delcotimes.com
Politically Uncorrected: Handicapping Pennsylvania's 2014 Gubernatorial Field - delcotimes.com
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Democratic Voter Fraud Reaches New Level
Jack Cashill, writing at American Thinker:
Worse than fraud is the process that turned nearly 20,000 black Philadelphians -- and millions of inner-city dwellers throughout the country -- into automatons. Hope does not produce this kind of regimentation. Fear does. In looking at these numbers, in fact, one can begin to see how, 34 years ago this Sunday, in the jungles of Guyana, Jim Jones was able to persuade 918 of his followers, most of them poor and black, to drink their lethal Kool-Aid. Fear can do that.Jack Cashill: Obama's Jonestowns
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