Saturday, December 29, 2012

Lefty's Bar


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

James Pethokoukis: The best and worst economic ideas of 2012

The best and worst economic ideas of 2012

Even a 5-Point Swing Wouldn’t Have Saved Romney

Even a 5-Point Swing Wouldn’t Have Saved Romney

Who Is The Better Super-Hero? Batman v. Spider-Man

Batman v. Spider-Man

Obama OKs $11B in Pay Raises For Biden, Congress, Government Workers

Obama Orders Pay Raise for Biden, Members of Congress, Federal Workers

PJTV: Evan Sayet Talks About His Latest Book "The Kindergarden of Eden"

Social TV chatter grows 800% on Twitter over 2012

Social TV chatter grows 800% on Twitter over 2012 | Variety

Sen. Roy Blunt Delivers Weekly GOP Address On Avoiding The Fiscal Cliff

Record number of U.S. bank failures since Obama took office

Facts and numbers on U.S. bank failures since 2008

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Gravestones toppled at Aulenbach's Cemetery in Mount Penn, Pa.

Dozens of gravestones toppled at Aulenbach's Cemetery

Five Blasts of Bias from the New York Times in 2012

Five Blasts of Bias from the New York Times in 2012 | Media Research Center

Ann Coulter: Kwanzaa: Holiday brought to you by the FBI

Ann Coulter: Kwanzaa: Holiday brought to you by the FBI - Conservative News

Desperate Screams of the Liberal Press Clowns

Desperate Screams of the Press Clowns | RedState

$16.4 Trillion debt ceiling to be hit Dec. 31

Great News: 16.4 Trillion debt ceiling to be hit Dec 31 | RedState

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

Gallup: In U.S., 77% Identify as Christian

In U.S., 77% Identify as Christian

How's That Hope And Change Working Out For You?

Poll: Majority expect recession in 2013 - The Hill's On The Money

2013 brings new Pa. laws on social issues, drinking, more

2013 brings new Pa. laws on social issues, drinking, more

Christmas bust for retailers thanks to Obamanomics

John Hayward: The Christmas bust | Human Events

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.


Kicking The Can Down The Road


What is EPA Chief Lisa Jackson hiding?

What is EPA Chief Lisa Jackson hiding? - Human Events

Partial list of taxes and fees under Obamacare

Partial list of taxes and fees in health overhaul - phillyburbs.com: Business:

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

U2 'I Believe in Father Christmas'

Pat Buchanan: Christmas in an anti-Christian age

Buchanan: Christmas in an anti-Christian age - Human Events

The Waitresses - 'Christmas Wrapping'

Christmas in a Nutshell

'I Believe In Father Christmas' - Greg Lake

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."

Christmas story holds a message of hope for all

Christmas story holds a message of hope for all

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

President Ronald Reagan Christmas address (12/23/81)

Obama announces new wave of proposed regulations

Obama announces new wave of proposed regulations - Washington Times

Christmas Time is a Celebration of Human Worth and Dignity

Christmas Time is a Celebration of Human Worth and Dignity | LifeNews.com

2012 Conservative of the Year


Newspaper: Auto bailout leaves taxpayers with chump change

EDITORIAL: Bailout leaves taxpayers with chump change - delcotimes.com

Top Democrat On Gun Control: 'Confiscation Could Be an Option'

Top Democrat On Gun Control: "Confiscation Could Be an Option" | Human Events

Thursday, December 20, 2012

The 7 most illuminating economic charts of 2012

The 7 most illuminating economic charts of 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: 
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.
 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?

Teacher pension funds reconsider investments in gun makers

America's growing government class under Obama

Paul Kengor: America’s growing government class

As long as we are banning stuff...

As long as we are banning stuff...

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…

The Ugly Politics of Piers Morgan

The Ugly Politics of Piers Morgan

Scott Walker: Conservative of the Year 2012

Scott Walker: Conservative of the Year 2012 - Human Events

The great global warming swindle


Wednesday, December 19, 2012

2012 Nativity Message of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios

Top 10 questions Republicans need to ask

Top 10 questions Republicans need to ask - Conservative News

Slaying The Dragon


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 AffairsSenator 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 DevelopmentSenator Kim L. Ward (R-39)
  • Consumer Protection & Professional LicensureSenator Robert M. Tomlinson (R-6)
  • Education – Senator Mike Folmer (R-48)
  • Environmental Resources & EnergySenator Gene Yaw (R-23)
  • Finance – Senator Mike Brubaker (R-36)
  • Game & FisheriesSenator Richard Alloway (R-33)
  • Inter-governmental Operations – Senator-elect Scott E. Hutchinson (R-21)
  • Judiciary Senator Stewart J. Greenleaf (R-12)
  • Labor & IndustrySenator John R. Gordner (R-27)
  • Law & JusticeSenator Charles T. McIlhinney, Jr. (R-10)
  • Local GovernmentSenator John H. Eichelberger, Jr. (R-30)
  • Public Health & WelfareSenator 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)


Editorial: The real cost of Obama's $1.6 trillion tax hike

Examiner Editorial: The real cost of Obama's $1.6 trillion tax hike | WashingtonExaminer.com

Inquiry harshly criticizes Obama State Department over Benghazi attack

Inquiry harshly criticizes State Department over Benghazi attack

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Ruth Marcus: Obama uses Susan Rice, then humiliates her

Ruth Marcus: Obama uses Susan Rice, then humiliates her

Mike Argento: Conn. shooting further stigmatizes people with mental illness

Mike Argento: Conn. shooting further stigmatizes people with mental illness

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

Audit: Feds' immigration check system fails 12% of the time

Audit: Feds' immigration check system fails 12 percent of the time - Washington Times

Obama Uses Newtown Tragedy To Push Campaign Donations

Good Grief: Team Obama Uses Newtown Tragedy To Push Campaign Donations » Pirate's Cove

In nation's capital, the government robs from the poor and gives to the rich

Blog: In nation's capital, the government robs from the poor and gives to the rich

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

Santa's Competition


Gary Bauer: What is it about Christmas that brings out all the Scrooges?

Scrooges losing war on Christmas - Human Events

Pat Buchanan: The dead soul of Adam Lanza

Pat Buchanan: The dead soul of Adam Lanza - Human Events

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:
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.

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?
 Read the full column at the link below:

Columnist J.D. Mullane: It's not the "gun culture," it's the American culture - phillyburbs.com:

Dominos Pizza Founder Sues Obama Admin Over HHS Mandate

Dominos Pizza Founder Sues Obama Admin Over HHS Mandate | LifeNews.com

What The Mayan Calendar Really Predicts


Can the GOP Take PA in 2016?

Committee of Seventy: How Philly Works: Can the GOP Take PA in 2016?

2 Pa. school districts arm guards after Sandy Hook tragedy

2 Butler County school districts arm guards after Sandy Hook tragedy | Butler Co. News - WTAE Home

Could Pennsylvania Be Next For Right To Work Legislation?

Could Pennsylvania Be Next For Right To Work Legislation?

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

What Makes A Country Prosperous?

Pa. Legislature must take action on property tax reform

EDITORIAL: Legislature must put recommendations into action - delcotimes.com

Departing Pa. lawmakers to reap state pension benefits

Departing Pa. lawmakers to reap state pension benefits

Sunday, December 16, 2012

1 in 5 Americans Suffers From Mental Illness

1 in 5 Americans Suffers From Mental Illness

The Collapse of The American Dream Explained in Animation

Group focuses on safety of Pa. schools

Group focuses on safety of Pa. schools - abc27 WHTM

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

Parents Complain Christmas Carols Are Form of Bullying

Chief Charlo Elementary parents to MCPS: Holiday program too religious

ACLU Killed Connecticut Forcible Institutionalization Law That Might Have Prevented Killings

ACLU Killed Connecticut Forcible Institutionalization Law That Might Have Prevented Killings

Columnist: Asperger’s not to blame for Sandy Hook rampage

Gil Spencer: Asperger’s not to blame for Sandy Hook rampage - delcotimes.com

Democratic Congressman: To get gun control, Obama must 'exploit' shooting

Dem. lawmaker: To get gun control, Obama must 'exploit' shooting - Washington Times

Friday, December 14, 2012

Obama administration halts 102,000 deportations of illegals

Obama administration's program halts 102,000 deportations - Washington Times

Charitable deductions on the chopping block

Charitable deductions on the chopping block - Conservative News

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.

More Global warming hysteria

Steve Goreham: Global warming blamed entirely on the United States

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.

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…
   

 

 

The Grinch Moves To Syria


Pair steal from Toys for Tots bin at Pennsylvania mall

2 steal from Toys for Tots bin at Coventry Mall

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…
   

 

 

526,421 family farms threatened by new Obama death tax

526,421 family farms threatened by new death tax | WashingtonExaminer.com

I'm Betting This Has Something To Do With Obamacare

I’m Betting This Has Something To Do With Obamacare | RedState

Monday, December 10, 2012

Welcome to Obama's Second Term: Medco plant in NJ lays off 102 workers

Medco plant lays off 102 at Willingboro site - phillyburbs.com: Willingboro: willingboro, layoffs, medco, franklin lakes, automated mail-service pharmacy

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’

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

Missing: 15 million jobs from the private sector

The Jobs Gap | Missing: 15 million jobs from the private sector

Prager University: If Good and Evil Exist, God Exists

A Nation of Takers Hurtles Toward the Fiscal Abyss

A Nation of Takers Hurtles Toward the Fiscal Abyss

Why the Republican Party Can't Win Without the Tea Party

Why the Republican Party Can't Win Without the Tea Party

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

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

Obama's Naughty List


Unable to pay rising property taxes, more Pa. residents losing their homes

More homes in county lost due to unpaid taxes - News - Republican Herald

Pa. among few states where DUIs never rise to felony charges

Pennsylvania among few states where DUIs never rise to felony charges - phillyburbs.com

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

Is the Culture at War With Christmas?

Is the Culture at War With Christmas?

Saturday, December 08, 2012

Why did Sen. Jim DeMint quit the Senate?

Why did Sen. Jim DeMint quit the Senate? ( video)

Lie of the Year: Republicans Engaged in a War on Women

Lie of the Year: Republicans Engaged in a War on Women | LifeNews.com

Obama official: Rural America becoming less relevant

USDA chief: Rural America becoming less relevant

5 Pro-Abortion Celebrities Pro-Lifers Should Boycott

Five Pro-Abortion Women Celebrities Pro-Lifers Should Boycott | LifeNews.com

No surprise: RINO Charlie Crist joins Democratic Party

Charlie Crist joins Democratic Party - The Hill's Ballot Box

Top 10 GOP 2016 Presidential Contenders

Top 10 GOP 2016 Presidential Contenders - Conservative News

Fla. Sen Marco Rubio Delivers Weekly GOP Address On Jobs & The Middle Class


Obama Lied To You Again. Feel Like A Schmuck Yet For Voting For A Liar?


Ben Stein: People who attack Christmas not 'well in the head'

Ben Stein: People who attack Christmas not 'well in the head' - Washington Times

Crony Chronicles: Miracle on Wall Street


Analysis: DeMint move defies GOP shift to center

Analysis: DeMint move defies GOP shift to center

Friday, December 07, 2012

Everything You've Always Wanted To Know About The Salvation Army

ROBERTS: Vilifying the Salvation Army harms mission of charity - Washington Times

Pearl Harbor dead remembered on 71st anniversary

Pearl Harbor dead remembered on 71st anniversary

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

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

Ultra-liberal Congresswoman Schwartz mulling run for PA governor

U.S. Rep. Allyson Schwartz mulling Dem run for governor - delcotimes.com

A very crony Christmas

A very crony Christmas - Conservative News

Tax the Rich: An animated fairy tale


Pearl Harbor: Why remembering matters

Pearl Harbor: Why remembering matters, 71 years later

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…
   

 

 

Follow Corbett's cue: Lower pension rates for teachers, gov't workers

Follow Corbett’s cue: Lower pension rates

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…
   

 

 

States right to bear harm


Democrats poised to raise taxes… on their own voters

Democrats poised to raise taxes… on their own voters. | RedState

Encroaching Control - Ronald Reagan, March 30, 1961

George F. Will: Obama's budget talk aims to bamboozle

Will: Obama's budget talk aims to bamboozle - Conservative News

Jeff Edelstein: Chris Christie, the White House and 40 bucks

Edelstein: Chris Christie, the White House and 40 bucks - delcotimes.com

Under Obama Regime, Americans Are The Most Spied On People In World History

Americans Are The Most Spied On People In World History

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

What the hell is a holiday tree?

In effort not to offend, Chafee offends many (12/5/12)

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

Obama Behind The Wheel


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?

Michelle Malkin: Christmas for Obama bundlers

Christmas for Obama bundlers Wintour, Barzun, Lasry Conservative News

Michael Barone: Higher tax rates won't support entitlement state

Higher tax rates won't support entitlement state - Conservative News

Obama's Blunders: The Housing Market

Sen. Pat Toomey: How to tackle entitlements and avoid the cliff

Sen. Pat Toomey: How to tackle entitlements and avoid the cliff

Berks County visitors bureau launches new website

Berks County visitors bureau launches new website - bctv.org - News for Berks County and Reading, Pa: Economy

Tuesday, December 04, 2012

After 30 years, The New York Times admits Reaganomics worked

After 30 years, The New York Times admits Reaganomics worked

Atheists Trying to Shut Down Congressional Prayer Caucus

Atheists Trying to Shut Down Congressional Prayer Caucus | CNS News

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.

Pennsylvania Tax Revenue Down For November

Pennsylvania Tax Revenue Down For November, But Better Than Expected « CBS Philly

Liberals launch annual war on Christmas

Charles Haynes: In Christmas wars, it’s all or nothing

Obama: I am the law

Obama: I am the law | WashingtonExaminer.com

Editorial: Obamacare's new tax on health insurance

Examiner Editorial: Obamacare's new tax on health insurance | WashingtonExaminer.com

Is there pressure to end the era of conservative talk radio?

Chuck Norris: Choke the Life out of Obamacare

Choke the Life out of Obamacare - Human Events

Michael Moore received $841,145 in taxpayer incentives to make documentary

Michael Moore received $841,145 in incentives to film anti-corporate welfare documentary in Michigan | WashingtonExaminer.com

Obama's Plan For A Second Term?


Islamic places of worship in U.S. up 74% since 2000

Islamic places of worship in U.S. up 74% since 2000 – USATODAY.com

Hollywood's corporate welfare should be on the chopping block

Hollywood's corporate welfare should be on the chopping block | Human Events

Homeschoolers lobby, UN disabilities treaty fails

Homeschoolers lobby, UN disabilities treaty fails - Conservative News

Saturday, December 01, 2012

PA State Rep. Tom Quigley Leads Select Committee on Property Tax Reform to Approve Recommendations

PA State Rep. Tom Quigley - Quigley Leads Select Committee on Property Tax Reform to Approve Recommendations

Cliff Kincaid: Romney Strategist Fails to Grasp Media Bias

Cliff Kincaid -- Romney Strategist Fails to Grasp Media Bias

Another Record... US Household Net Worth Reaches 43 Year Low Under Obama

Another Record... US Household Net Worth Reaches 43 Year Low Under Obama | Human Events

Why The 'No-Tax-Hike' Pledge IS an IQ Test for Republicans

US Birthrates at Lowest Level Since 1920 Due to Obama Economy

US Birthrates at Lowest Level Since 1920 Due to Obama Economy | Human Events

Top 10 GOP Political Newcomers

Top 10 GOP Newcomers - Human Events

When will Obama get serious about solving fiscal cliff he created?

Romney Internal Polls Had Him Winning The Election

Exclusive: The Internal Polls That Made Mitt Romney Think He'd Win | The New Republic

Monday, November 26, 2012

Have You Noticed, Christmas Is Coming

Have You Noticed, Christmas Is Coming

Columnist: Christmas songs that upset me

Christmas songs that upset me - phillyburbs.com: Joe Mason

Pottstown volunteer firefighter admits to false 911 report

Pottstown volunteer firefighter admits to false 911 report

Pennsylvania lawmakers to make more than $83,800 next year

Pennsylvania lawmakers to make more than $83,800 next year

Obama's Blunders: Getting Rid Of The Debt Ceiling

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:
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.

George Will: How Big Labor Killed The Twinkie

George F. Will: Digesting the Twinkies' lessons

All items in '12 Days of Christmas' now top $107,000

All items in '12 Days of Christmas' now top $107K (With Video) - delcotimes.com

Why I Avoid Stores On Black Friday

Did Libertarian Party cost GOP 9 races?

Did Libertarian Party cost GOP 9 races? - Conservative News

Obamacare in crisis as 2013 approaches

Obamacare in crisis as 2013 approaches - Conservative News

Supreme Court revives challenge to Obamacare

Supreme Court revives challenge to President Obama's healthcare law - The Hill's Healthwatch

With second term assured, Obama aides eye jobs as lobbyists on K Street

With second term assured, Obama aides eye jobs as lobbyists on K Street - The Hill

In one chart, here’s why taxpayers should be skeptical of more infrastructure spending

In one chart, here’s why taxpayers should be skeptical of more infrastructure spending

Nanny State - Hi-Caliber

83,000 Unique Visitors to THE CENTRIST

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Obama faces huge challenge in setting up insurance exchanges

Obama faces huge challenge in setting up insurance exchanges - The Hill's Healthwatch

'Giving Tuesday' to Launch Season of Generosity After Black Friday and Cyber Monday

'Giving Tuesday' to Launch Season of Generosity After Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Thursday, November 22, 2012

A real chance to end Pa. school property taxes?

Leader of taxpayer groups sees real chance to end Pa. school property taxes - News - Republican Herald

WND's Joseph Farah: I Believe Obama Won The Election Through Fraud

Poll: Tim Tebow tops Obama as nation’s dream Thanksgiving guest

Poll: Tebow tops Obama as nation’s dream Thanksgiving guest - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room

Pennsylvania Lottery Could Be Run By British Company

Pennsylvania Lottery Could Be Run By British Company « CBS Pittsburgh

ACLU wants maternity leave for high schoolers

ACLU wants maternity leave for high schoolers | Albuquerque News - KOAT Home

The Turkey Twinkie


Weekly Republican Address 11/22/12: Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Archbishop Chaput: This Thanksgiving, rekindle the fire of holiness

Archbishop Chaput: This Thanksgiving, rekindle the fire of holiness

Post-election, Republicans consider rebranding message, demographics

Post-election, Republicans consider rebranding message, demographics - Conservative News

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

PJTV: Biden Running U.S. As Obama Behaves Oddly Overseas


Pa. Legislators Pocketing Your Money?

I-Team: Pa. Legislators Pocketing Your Money? « CBS Philly

Study: US faces shortage of 52,000 doctors by 2025

Study: US faces shortage of 52,000 doctors by 2025 - The Hill's Healthwatch

Top Pa. officials eligible for 2.2% pay raises

Top Pa. officials eligible for 2.2% pay raises

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…
   

 

 

Did Obama Cheat? How to Answer the Question

Did Obama Cheat? How to Answer the Question

The Real Scandal


More Democrats could hamper Gov. Corbett’s next 2 years

More Democrats could hamper Corbett’s next 2 years

Analysts: Gay marriage OK remains unlikely in Pa.

Analysts: Gay marriage OK remains unlikely in Pa.

Arizona gun shop owner refuses to sell to Obama voters

AZ gun shop owner refuses to sell to Obama voters

Sunday, November 18, 2012

While New Jersey Residents Suffer, Governor Christie Goes on Saturday Night Live

While New Jersey Residents Suffer, Governor Christie Goes on Saturday Night Live

Obama Doubles Down on His First Term

Daniel Flynn: Obama Doubles Down on His First Term

Columnist: Tax Obama's Rich Pals In Hollywood

Ben Shapiro: Let's Tax Hollywood

Columnist: Why don't we verify voter citizenship?

Why don't we verify voter citizenship? - Opinion - ReviewJournal.com

Obama's Blunders: The Death of Twinkies

We pray for President Obama

We pray for President Obama - Conservative News

Do released talking points prove Rice went off the reservation?

Do released talking points prove Rice went off the reservation?

How Conservatives Lost Women Voters

Anita Staver: How Conservatives Lost Women Voters

Sen. Marco Rubio Delivers Speech in Iowa

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

Friday, November 16, 2012

PA State Rep. Mike Vereb Re-Elected As Republican Caucus Secretary

PA State Rep. Mike Vereb - Vereb Re-Elected As Republican Caucus Secretary

Congressional Democrats defend lying to the American people

Congressional Democrats defend embattled Rice despite her misleading Libya comments

Despite $15.9 billion loss, U.S. Postal Service execs get pay raises

Despite $15.9 billion loss, U.S. Postal Service execs see boost in pay - Washington Times

Selective Rage From Obama


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

Is the Congressional Turkey Coalition Pro-Hamas?

Is the Congressional Turkey Coalition Pro-Hamas?

Nat Hentoff: Can we reclaim our Constitution in the age of Obama?

Nat Hentoff: Can we reclaim our Constitution in the age of Obama?