Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Sunday, December 29, 2013
The Guzzardi factor: Could a conservative challenger make Tom Corbett a one-term Pa. governor?
Veteran political observer Brad Bumsted takes a look at a long-shot primary challenge to Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett by conservative activist Bob Guzzardi.
Will the challenge further weaken Corbett and open the way for a Democratic governor from the current crop of tax-and-spend liberals seeking their party nod?
From Busted's latest column:
Will the challenge further weaken Corbett and open the way for a Democratic governor from the current crop of tax-and-spend liberals seeking their party nod?
From Busted's latest column:
If Guzzardi draws a heavy anti-Corbett vote in a primary, he can significantly damage Corbett's re-election prospects. Surely Guzzardi, a very bright guy, knows he would be indirectly helping a Democrat win.The Guzzardi factor
Guzzardi likely doesn't care. He is committed to long-term reform of the Republican Party and he believes a Democrat will win anyway.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Friday, December 27, 2013
A&E lifts suspension, back in business with Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty'
A victory for free speech. A victory for religious freedom. A major defeat of the intolerant far left.
In case liberals haven't figured things out, it's all about the Benjamins. The hypocrites who run Hollywood are not about to pass up on hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues from the most popular cable TV show to appease a small group of far-left haters who won't tolerate free speech.
Check out this article by a liberal TV critic who is obviously upset by the "total cave-in" by A&E.
A&E lifts suspension, back in business with Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty'
In case liberals haven't figured things out, it's all about the Benjamins. The hypocrites who run Hollywood are not about to pass up on hundreds of millions of dollars in revenues from the most popular cable TV show to appease a small group of far-left haters who won't tolerate free speech.
Check out this article by a liberal TV critic who is obviously upset by the "total cave-in" by A&E.
A&E lifts suspension, back in business with Phil Robertson, 'Duck Dynasty'
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Encyclical of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Christmas 2013
Click on the link below to read the Christmas message of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, the leader of the world's 300 million Orthodox Christians.
Encyclical of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Christmas 2013 — Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Encyclical of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for Christmas 2013 — Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Robertson Family Stands Behind Phil Robertson; Threatens to End 'Duck Dynasty' on A&E
The
Robertson Family is standing behind patriarch Phil Robertson in his
dispute with A&E network over comments Robertson made about his
faith to a magazine. The family has put A&E on notice that it will
not continue the show without Phil Robertson. The network stands to lose
millions if the family pulls out of the show.
Here's the statement issued by the Robertson Family at its Duck Commander website:
Here's the statement issued by the Robertson Family at its Duck Commander website:
We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&E's decision. We want you to know that first and foremost we are a family rooted in our faith in God and our belief that the Bible is His word. While some of Phil’s unfiltered comments to the reporter were coarse, his beliefs are grounded in the teachings of the Bible. Phil is a Godly man who follows what the Bible says are the greatest commandments: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart" and "Love your neighbor as yourself." Phil would never incite or encourage hate. We are disappointed that Phil has been placed on hiatus for expressing his faith, which is his constitutionally protected right. We have had a successful working relationship with A&E but, as a family, we cannot imagine the show going forward without our patriarch at the helm. We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty. Again, thank you for your continued support of our family."
Toomey endorses re-election of Gov. Tom Corbett
In
the first major Republican endorsement for the 2014 race for
Pennsylvania governor, U.S.
Senator Pat Toomey on Friday threw his support behind the incumbent GOP
ticket for Pennsylvania governor and lt. governor, citing Gov. Tom
Corbett's fiscal leadership over the past three years:
“I am proud to endorse Tom Corbett and Jim Cawley for another term as Governor and Lt. Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because they recognize the importance of preserving the fiscal health of our Commonwealth for future generations,” Toomey said in a press release.“Under the leadership of the Corbett-Cawley team, fiscal discipline has returned to Harrisburg. Whether it was eliminating a $4.2 billion deficit without raising taxes, or enabling the private sector to create 141,000 jobs, Governor Corbett has consistently championed policies to protect the tax dollars of hard-working Pennsylvanians. That is an impressive achievement few governors can claim.”Upon receiving the endorsement of Senator Toomey, Gov. Corbett issued the following statement:
"I am honored to receive the endorsement of Pat Toomey, a leading advocate of smaller government and fiscal responsibility. The relationship Senator Toomey and I have developed has been critical in preventing the one-size-fits-all mandates of Washington, D.C., from threatening Pennsylvania’s economic recovery,” Corbett added. “I look forward to a continued partnership with Senator Toomey as we strive to bring more jobs and less taxes to Pennsylvania.”
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Pa. Supreme Court throws out parts of Megan's Law on technicality
Not sure who the biggest putz is here: the Pa. Legislature for not
making sure the laws it passes are written correctly or the activist Pa.
Supreme Court, which nullifies laws to protect children on a
technicality.
Pa. Supreme Court throws out parts of Megan's Law
Pa. Supreme Court throws out parts of Megan's Law
Monday, December 16, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
The Obamas headed to Hawaii for 17-day holiday vacation
The Obamas are headed to Hawaii for their annual all-expense-paid holiday vacation courtesy of US taxpayers.
Obama and family holiday in Hawaii — again - Washington Times
Obama and family holiday in Hawaii — again - Washington Times
Friday, December 13, 2013
Obama health care promise named 'Lie of the Year'
PolitiFact has named "If you like your health care plan, you can keep
it," the Lie of the Year for 2013. Finally, an award Obama actually
earned.
Obama health care promise named 'Lie of the Year'
Obama health care promise named 'Lie of the Year'
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Obama Approval Plunges To New Low
From a new Quinnipiac University Poll:
"A rousing chorus of Bah! Humbug! for President Barack Obama as American voters head into the holidays with little charitable to say about the president," said Tim Malloy, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.National (US) Poll - December 10, 2013 - Obama Approval Plunge Pulls Do | Quinnipiac University Connecticut
"President Obama could be pretty lonely during his last two years in office if voters decide they want Republican majorities in the House and Senate."
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 09, 2013
Voter ID machines installed in all 75 Arkansas counties
Meanwhile, no voter ID in Pennsylvania thanks to activist judges.
Voter ID machines installed in all 75 Arkansas counties
Voter ID machines installed in all 75 Arkansas counties
Sunday, December 08, 2013
Saturday, December 07, 2013
Friday, December 06, 2013
Thursday, December 05, 2013
Poll: Dems Are The Out-of-Touch Extremists
Some surprising findings in a new poll released by Investor's Business Daily:
Investor's Business Daily: Politics: We keep hearing about how the Republican Party is full of radical Tea Party crazies. But our latest IBD/TIPP Poll shows that it's Democrats who are out of touch with reality and well outside the mainstream.
The public overwhelmingly believes the country is headed in the wrong direction, that current economic policies aren't working, that President Obama is doing a bad job, that government should be smaller and that ObamaCare should be repealed. But not Democrats.
Wednesday, December 04, 2013
Obama calls on bartenders to help sell health care reform
Can you smell the desperation on Obama's breath?
Obama calls on bartenders to help sell health care reform - Washington Times
Obama calls on bartenders to help sell health care reform - Washington Times
Martin Bashir Forced Out At MSNBC
It took a three-week campaign by conservatives on Twitter and Facebook, but justice has finally been served. MSNBC miscreant Martin Bashir has resigned over the disgusting remarks he made on the air about former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. This is the power of social media because the MSM ignored the story.
Martin Bashir Out at MSNBC - TVNewser
Martin Bashir Out at MSNBC - TVNewser
Tuesday, December 03, 2013
Monday, December 02, 2013
Sunday, December 01, 2013
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Friday, November 29, 2013
Despite video evidence, NY Times: 'So-Called Knockout Game' Could Be A 'Myth'
Despite dozens of videotaped incidents of young black thugs attacking white victims, the New York Times is saying the rash of "Knockout" attacks are not happening. In other words, don't believe your own eyes, just keep drinking the Kool-Aid.
NY Times: "So-Called Knockout Game" Could Be A "Myth"…
NY Times: "So-Called Knockout Game" Could Be A "Myth"…
Free Shipping for Pa. Booze on Cyber Monday
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Announces Free Shipping Event on Cyber Monday (via PR Newswire)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, PLCB, today announced it will offer free shipping on Cyber Monday, the first Monday after Thanksgiving, to consumers who order from the PLCB e-commerce…
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
New Poll: Chris Christie tops Hillary Clinton in Pa.
Imagine it's 2016 and Chris Christie is the Republican nominee for president. His challenger is Hillary Clinton. A new poll of Pennsylvania voters says Christie would beat Cinton in the Keystone State. And that's no small feat. A Republican has not won Pennsylvania since George H.W. Bush did it back in 1988.
Pennsylvania Miscellany - Public Policy Polling
Pennsylvania Miscellany - Public Policy Polling
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Pa. Insurance Commissioner Blames Obamacare For Cancellation of 'Hundreds of Thousands' of Policies
Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Updates Consumers on Individual Policy Cancellations and Renewals (via PR Newswire)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Insurance Commissioner Michael Consedine provided the following statement regarding health insurance coverage options for individual Pennsylvanians impacted by the failed launch of the federal…
Poll: 59% Oppose HHS Birth Control Mandate
New Poll: 59 Percent Oppose Obamacare's HHS Mandate, Opposition Builds as Consequences Become Clear (via PR Newswire)
Download image Family Research Council Logo. (PRNewsFoto/Family Research Council) WASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Family Research Council (FRC) and Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) released the results of a commissioned national…
Monday, November 25, 2013
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Next up for Obama: Bailing out the insurance companies
Obamacare sticks taxpayers for cleaning up the train wreck, writes The Washington Times.
EDITORIAL: Bailing out the insurance companies - Washington Times
FBI scrambles to find Iraqi terrorists living off U.S. welfare
Not only did Obama allow terrorists onto U.S. soil, but he's also signed them up for welfare benefits. Heckavu job, Barack.
FBI scrambles to find Iraqi terrorists living off U.S. welfare - Washington Times
FBI scrambles to find Iraqi terrorists living off U.S. welfare - Washington Times
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Bucks County buys $970 chairs for 911 dispatchers
At nearly $1,000 a pop, the county could probably save money hiring a private masseuse for the 911 dispatchers. - See more at: http://tonyphyrillas.blogspot.com/#sthash.7wTWPjk6.dpuf
At nearly $1,000-a-pop for "comfortable" chairs, county officials could have saved money by hiring a private masseuse for the 911 dispatchers.
At nearly $1,000 a pop, the county could probably save money hiring a private masseuse for the 911 dispatchers. - See more at: http://tonyphyrillas.blogspot.com/#sthash.7wTWPjk6.dpufA
Bucks County buys $970 chairs for dispatchers - Bucks County Courier Times: Bucks County | Local news | Breaking News
Survey: Majority of Doctors Want Obamacare Defunded or Repealed
Survey: Physicians Say Affordable Care Act Will Spike Costs, Impact Care (via PR Newswire)
Majority of Doctors Want Obamacare Defunded or Repealed ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Physicians say that the Affordable Care Act will increase healthcare costs and reduce access to care, according to a new survey released today by Jackson…
3 Pa. casinos fined $290,000 for violations
$290,000 in Fines Levied by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (via PR Newswire)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board on Wednesday levied fines totaling $290,000 against three casinos. The fines were the result of consent agreements between the PGCB's Office of Enforcement…
Real U.S. Unemployment Rate Is 11.8%
Investor's
Business Daily has calculated the real unemployment rate in this
country and it's a lot higher than the numbers released by the Obama
administration. One of the Labor Department's "dirty little secrets" is
that the monthly jobless rate does not count people who have given up
looking for work. When you factor in those folks, the real unemployment
is in double-digits: 11.8 percent to be exact.
From Investor's Business Daily:
From Investor's Business Daily:
Census employees "faked" employment survey data, possibly accounting for an unemployment drop just before the 2012 election, claims the New York Post.Read the full story at the newspaper's website.
But even taking the government figures at face value, the jobless rate is radically distorted — and by far more than a short-term drop of a few tenths of a percentage point.
The unemployment rate was 7.3% as of October, still high but essentially at the lowest level since the end of 2008. However, almost all of the apparent improvement has come from a historic exodus from the labor force.
Excluding this dramatic shift, the jobless rate would be 11.8%, 4.5 percentage points above the official figure and virtually unchanged from peak levels.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Census: 36 Million Americans Moved Last Year
About 36 Million Americans Moved in the Last Year, Census Bureau Reports (via PR Newswire)
Download image U.S. Census Bureau Logo. (PRNewsFoto/U.S. Census Bureau) WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 35.9 million U.S. residents, or 11.7 percent of all Americans, moved between 2012 and 2013…
Obamacare: So, what could go wrong next?
This is what happens when you elect a community organizer as president.
From Obama-friendly Politico:
From Obama-friendly Politico:
Busted website, canceled policies, lousy early enrollment numbers. And that could be just the warmup. Because the lesson of the last six weeks is that when it comes to the Obamacare rollout, if it can go wrong, it probably will.Obamacare: So, what could go wrong next? - David Nather - POLITICO.com
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Pa. cannot take step back on transparency
Pennsylvania politicians want to revise Pennsylvania's Right To Know law to make it more difficult to access public records. After the NSA and IRS scandals, we need more transparency in government, not less.
Editorial: Commonwealth cannot take step back on transparency
Editorial: Commonwealth cannot take step back on transparency
Pa. bill to change public notices keeps taxpayers in the dark
Pa. politicians want to change the law requiring legal notices to be published in newspapers. Instead they want notices to be posted on government websites. Government websites? Hmmm. You mean like Healthcare.gov? That worked out well.
Peter Barbey: Pa. bill to change public notices is a threat to the republic
Peter Barbey: Pa. bill to change public notices is a threat to the republic
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Barack Obama, Low Information President
We've heard so much about low-information voters who were dumb enough to vote for Barack Obama twice. It turns out Obama isn't that much brighter than the dolts who elected him.
Jonathon Moseley: Barack Obama, Low Information President
Jonathon Moseley: Barack Obama, Low Information President
Amid furor, King Obama will allow old health care plans
Remember during the government shutdown when Obama said Obamacare was settled law and could not be delayed or amended. His royal majesty changed his mind as his job approval numbers tank and Democrats face the prospect of losing the Senate in 2014.
Amid furor, Obama will allow old health care plans
Amid furor, Obama will allow old health care plans
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Healthcare.gov will meet enrollment goals by April 2019
Obamacare is the gift that keeps on giving. A new report says Healthcare.gov won't meet its goals until Obama leaves office ... assuming he doesn't change the Constitution and runs for a third term.
Healthcare.gov will meet enrollment goals by April 2019
Healthcare.gov will meet enrollment goals by April 2019
Pa. Attorney General Kane Still Raising Campaign Cash
She's been in office for just 11 months and still has three full years left in her term as Pennsylvania attorney general, but Democrat Kathleen Kane continues to hold fundraising events. Speculation is she will run for governor in 2014 or beyond. Too bad Pennsylvania voters elected a perpetual politician instead of an attorney general.
The Kane train keeps rolling
The Kane train keeps rolling
Sen. Pat Toomey: All of Obamacare 'is unworkable'
Pennsylvania
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey issued a blistering press release today
following the release of dismal Obamacare enrollment numbers:
"Today’s enrollment numbers are further evidence that the President's health care law is a train wreck in the making. Even more troubling are the millions who are losing health coverage they like because the President deemed those plans inadequate and failed to make good on his promise that 'if you like your plan, you can keep it.' To make matters worse, these newly uninsured – including many Pennsylvanians – are not able to obtain new coverage online because the Obamacare website is not functioning adequately.
"The faulty website is only the tip of the iceberg. It's not technical glitches that will doom this system, it is the fact that the President’s health care law forces people to buy overpriced health plans they don't want, hikes taxes, and puts important, personal health care decisions in the hands of politicians and bureaucrats instead of patients and their doctors. The whole law is unworkable."
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Whistleblower accuses Dept. of Public Welfare of fraud, waste
Pennsylvania taxpayers are on the hook for more than $11 billion a
year for welfare programs. That's 40 percent of the entire state budget.
And according to this former Welfare Dept. employee, there's massive
fraud and waste in the Welfare Dept.
Whistleblower accuses Dept. of Public Welfare of fraud, waste - WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Top Stories
Whistleblower accuses Dept. of Public Welfare of fraud, waste - WHP CBS 21 Harrisburg - Top Stories
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