Pennsylvania Democrats don't seem to have much faith in the low-information voters who make up their party. They want to spend more taxpayer money to tell Democrats they don't have to show voter ID at the polls.
Dems want more money spent to clear up voter ID confusion in Pa.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Bob Woodward claims White House threatened him
I recall another president threatening Bob Woodward. It didn't work out so well for the Nixon White House, either. I applaud Mr. Woodward for taking on the state-run media who believe their job is to protect Barack Obama.
Woodward claims White House threatened him - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Obama has failed to fill key government watchdog posts
So much for Obama's promises of transparency.
Obama has failed to fill key government watchdog posts - Human Events
Obama has failed to fill key government watchdog posts - Human Events
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Editorial: First lady's Oscar appearance a step too far
You know you've overstayed your welcome when liberal newspapers are taking pot shots at you.
From the very left-of-center Delaware County Daily Times in Pennsylvania:
From the very left-of-center Delaware County Daily Times in Pennsylvania:
If anyone else is wondering what first lady Michelle Obama was doing Sunday night presenting the Academy Award for best picture via remote from the White House, join the club.
In a country as divided as ours, such reminders further divide instead of unite.
Sometimes staying out of the spotlight is the smartest thing an actor or a politician can do.Editorial: First lady's Oscar appearance a step too far - delcotimes.com
Prices at pump fueling dismay
How's that hope and change working out for you at the gas pump? The U.S. average per gallon of regular unleaded hit $3.78 on Friday, and worse news is likely on the way.
Prices at pump fueling dismay
Prices at pump fueling dismay
Monday, February 25, 2013
Bob Woodward: Obama moving the goal posts on sequester deal
Bob Woodward, whose latest book, "The Price of Politics," examines the 2011 negotiations between President Obama and Speaker John Boehner on a "grand bargain" to cut the deficit, reform the tax code and curtail entitlements, exposes Barack Obama's treacherous and deceitful motives as the deadline for the sequester that Obama himself imposed approaches:
So when the president asks that a substitute for the sequester include not just spending cuts but also new revenue, he is moving the goal posts. His call for a balanced approach is reasonable, and he makes a strong case that those in the top income brackets could and should pay more. But that was not the deal he made.Bob Woodward: Obama moving the goal posts on sequester deal
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Who you calling a wuss, Ed Rendell?
Gil Spencer does a nice job of tearing apart Ed Rendell's "liberal
logic" about government needing to spend more money. Hasn't his pal
Obama done enough spending over the past four years?
And how did Rendell leave Pennsylvania better after eight years as governor?
Despite pushing through one of the biggest tax hikes in the state's history and ushering casino gambling, Rendell squandered billions of dollars in new revenue and failed to address most of the state's biggest problems.
Rendell also left office with a $4 billion deficit. So watch who you're calling a wuss, Fast Eddie.
Gil Spencer: Rendell says government has gone soft - delcotimes.com
And how did Rendell leave Pennsylvania better after eight years as governor?
Despite pushing through one of the biggest tax hikes in the state's history and ushering casino gambling, Rendell squandered billions of dollars in new revenue and failed to address most of the state's biggest problems.
Rendell also left office with a $4 billion deficit. So watch who you're calling a wuss, Fast Eddie.
Gil Spencer: Rendell says government has gone soft - delcotimes.com
Thorns to Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane
From the editorial pages of The Pottstown Mercury:
THORNS to Pennsylvania’s new attorney general Kathleen Kane for holding a press conference and then refusing to answer questions about a contract to privatize management of the state Lottery. According to a report at PhiladelphiaCBSlocal.com by reporter Tony Romeo, Kane refused to take questions after declaring that a contract to privatize management of the Lottery, negotiated by Gov. Tom Corbett violated the state constitution. Reporters were told to submit questions via e-mail to be answered later. Franklin and Marshall College political analyst Terry Madonna says the move was unusual, Romeo reported. Romeo quoted Madonna: “Public officials owe it to the citizens of the state to hold press availabilities to answer questions from the press particularly when they render important decisions with huge implications, fiscal, as well as political.” We wholeheartedly agree.Roses for Pottsgrove GED program at Rolling Hills
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Obama doubles down on nuclear disarmament
The world is so much safer today with Iran and North Korea developing nuclear weapons, so Obama has another great idea: Let's reduce the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
Wohlstetter: Obama doubles down on nuclear disarmament - Human Events
Wohlstetter: Obama doubles down on nuclear disarmament - Human Events
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Rep. Allyson Schwartz earns 'F' grade on economic freedom
Reps. Chaka Fattah and Allyson Schwartz, both Philadelphia-area Democratic members of Congress, received failing grades from the group.
Both are career politicians in predominantly Democratic districts. Both have supported Barack Obama's failed economic policies over the past four years and both cast yes votes for Obamacare.
Schwartz is planning to run for Pennsylvania governor in 2014 despite being pro-abotion and anti-Second Amendment ... and having voted for every tax increase proposed by the Obama administration.
AFP has also launched an interactive online version of its congressional key vote scorecard, which includes AFP key votes from the past three congresses and will be the scorecard’s online home moving forward. AFP ranks members of Congress on their votes for economic freedom.
AFP’s new scorecard website is online at: http://www.americansforprosperity.org/scorecard.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Media notices that Obama is very good at manipulating them
When liberals start writing stories "Obama, the Puppet Master," you know the slobbering love affair between the MSM and Obama is on the ropes.
Media notices that Obama is very good at manipulating them | Human Events
Media notices that Obama is very good at manipulating them | Human Events
State Sen. Bob Mensch: Pa. faces public pension crisis
Democrats and their union allies are trying to block pension reform in
Pennsylvania even though the pension funds for state workers and
teachers are $41 billion in the red. The Democrats' plan of ignoring the
problem hasn't worked out too well so far.
State Sen. Bob Mensch: Pa. faces public pension crisis
State Sen. Bob Mensch: Pa. faces public pension crisis
Monday, February 18, 2013
Mark Twain on low-information Obama supporters
"The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read." ― Mark Twain
The Obama Bankruptcy Curse Strikes Again!
Jeannie DeAngelis, writing at American Thinker, on the way Barack Obama is flushing your tax dollars down the toilet:
To date, approximately 34 Obama-backed green energy companies have gone bankrupt, the most well-known being Solyndra.The Obama Bankruptcy Curse Strikes Again!
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Homeland Security Now Armed With Enough Ammo for 24 Year Long Iraq War
The Obama Regime has been stockpiling ammunition for years, to the point where most private gun owners and even some police departments can no longer buy ammunition. What do you suppose Obama is planning to do with all that ammo?
Homeland Security Now Armed With Enough Ammo for 24 Year Long Iraq War | Human Events
Homeland Security Now Armed With Enough Ammo for 24 Year Long Iraq War | Human Events
Friday, February 15, 2013
Pa. voter ID law won’t be enforced in May primary
All of this could have been avoided had Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille not sided with 3 Democrats on the court to block the Voter ID law. Castille faces a retention vote this year. VOTE NO!
Pa. voter ID law won’t be enforced in May primary
Pa. voter ID law won’t be enforced in May primary
Priorities: Obama says he'd get rid of the penny
We have 25 million Americans looking for work, we have a $16 trillion national debt, we had no economic growth for the last quarter of 2012, we have U.S. troops engage in combat in a half-dozen countries, we have a national takeover of health care that will hurt millions ... and what is Obama talking about? Let's get rid of the penny. This is what you get when low-information voters go the polls.
Making cents: Obama says he'd get rid of the penny
Making cents: Obama says he'd get rid of the penny
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Rep. J. Randy Forbes: America's new government-imposed religion
Welcome to Obama's vision of America:
FORBES: America's new government-imposed religion - Washington Times
The tide has turned, and we have begun to see the emergence of a state-created orthodoxy. It deems support for traditional marriage unacceptable. It discredits those who believe that life begins at conception. It disfavors their faith — held for centuries by their predecessors — and creates a regulatory framework to prevent them from fully participating in the public square.
When the government says, “You can believe whatever you want, but you will be penalized if you exercise those beliefs,” we have entered dangerous territory. We cannot allow a religious litmus test to determine who may participate in American life. We must defend the Constitution not only in form, but also in effect.That is how Va. Congressman Randy Forbes sees Obama's war against people of faith. The the rest of this powerful op-ed in The Washington Times:
FORBES: America's new government-imposed religion - Washington Times
Toomey: Reject Hagel for Defense Secretary
Pat Toomey issued the following statement on Thursday:
"I appreciate and respect Sen. Hagel’s service to our country – both as an Army noncommissioned officer in Vietnam and as a member of Congress. Nevertheless, I have deep concerns about Sen. Hagel’s attitude toward our national security relationship with Israel, and his approach toward dealing with Iran and various terrorist organizations including Hezbollah. Also, his poor performance during the Senate confirmation hearings and lack of transparency in providing information to the Armed Services Committee raise serious questions about Sen. Hagel’s ability to manage the Pentagon."
"I met with Sen. Hagel in my office and closely watched his responses to my colleagues on the Armed Services Committee. Specifically, I've sought explanations regarding his opposition to Iran sanctions and his statements regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His remarks seem inconsistent to me and are troubling. His earlier positions on Iran were inconsistent with administration policy, and I am troubled by what appears to be a nomination conversion on this and other issues."
"The president deserves considerable latitude on appointing members of his cabinet and I have typically supported those nominees including those with whom I have significant policy disagreements. But Sen. Hagel's shifting positions, questionable performance during the Senate confirmation process and disturbing record on some of the most important national security issues of the day concern me."
"In light of these concerns, I will not vote to move to his nomination forward."
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
150,000 Page Views to THE CENTRIST
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Washington Post falls for hoax report that Sarah Palin will work for al-Jazeera
The liberal media hates Sarah Palin so much, they can easily be fooled when they have a chance to run something negative about Palin.
Washington Post falls for hoax report that Sarah Palin will work for al-Jazeera | Human Events
Washington Post falls for hoax report that Sarah Palin will work for al-Jazeera | Human Events
The unemployment rate for government workers is 4.2%. Private sector workers: 8.6%
James Pethokoukis does an excellent job examining the failure of Obamanomics. While Obama's policies have killed millions of private-sector jobs, he continues to pad government rolls.
The unemployment rate for government workers is 4.2%. Private sector workers: 8.6%
The unemployment rate for government workers is 4.2%. Private sector workers: 8.6%
Monday, February 11, 2013
Report: Navy SEAL kills Osama bin Laden, loses health care
This is how Obama rewards our nation's heroes.
Report: Navy SEAL kills Osama bin Laden, loses health care - Kevin Cirilli - POLITICO.com
Report: Navy SEAL kills Osama bin Laden, loses health care - Kevin Cirilli - POLITICO.com
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Lawmakers seek to slash their salaries
Congress is willing to take a 10% pay cut? I vote for a 100% pay cut. When was the last time any of these clowns did something to actually improve the lives of their constituents?
Lawmakers seek to slash their salaries - The Hill
Lawmakers seek to slash their salaries - The Hill
Friday, February 08, 2013
Report: Obama to cut U.S. nuclear arsenal by one-third
Now that Obama has made the world so much safer, and is safely re-elected to a second term, he can show some flexibility to our many friends across the globe (Iran, North Korea, Russia) and reduce the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Heckavu job, Barack.
Report: White House set to cut nuclear arsenal by one-third - The Hill's DEFCON Hill
Report: White House set to cut nuclear arsenal by one-third - The Hill's DEFCON Hill
Montco D.A. Risa Ferman to donate raise to charity
Kudos to Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman, who will donate three years of pay raises the state neglected to send her because of bureaucratic snafu to charity. A good example other elected officials should follow.
Montco D.A. to donate raise to charity
Montco D.A. to donate raise to charity
Pa. blocks online gun permits
Pennsylvania's new Democratic attorney general isn't wasting any time kowtowing to the liberal agenda of big-city mayors like Philadelphia's Michael Nutter.
Pa. blocks online gun permits
Pa. blocks online gun permits
Thursday, February 07, 2013
'Obama AWOL when Americans killed'
How many different stories has the Obama administration told about the Benghazi massacre?
'Obama AWOL when Americans killed'
'Obama AWOL when Americans killed'
Chris Christie: Obama Flood Insurance Program A ‘Disgrace’
Is the honeymoon over for Chris Christie and Barack Obama? I guess helping re-elect Obama wasn't the smartest thing Chris Christie has ever done.
Chris Christie: Fed Flood Insurance Program A 'Disgrace' « CBS Philly
Chris Christie: Fed Flood Insurance Program A 'Disgrace' « CBS Philly
Living the good life off of government benefits
Welcome to Barack Obama's America. Why work when you can live well off of government handouts?
Reporter Chris Papst of a local CBS affiliate in Pennsylvania recently did this scathing report on the massive growth of government assistance:
Reporter Chris Papst of a local CBS affiliate in Pennsylvania recently did this scathing report on the massive growth of government assistance:
Our family would be eligible for $14,976 in free day care, another $13,400 for Head Start and Early Head Start, $7,148 in housing vouchers, $6,500 for weatherization projects, $400 to pay heating bills, $480 a year for a cell phone, with an extra $230 for a land line, and $182 in free legal advice.Living the good life off of government benefits
The family would get more than $6,028 in food assistance and another $6,045 in medical assistance. The mother is eligible for $5,500 in Pell Grants for school with an additional $12,000 for the Education Opportunity Grant; SMART Grant; and TEACH Grant.
Our family would also get $6,800 in tax credits, and $1,900 in withholding would be returned.
Add it up and this family can get $81,589 in free assistance.
“This isn’t the American dream,” commented Matt Brouillette of the Commonwealth Foundation.
Matt Brouillette is with the Commonwealth Foundation, a government watchdog group which emphasizes a safety net, not a safety hammock.
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
7 million will lose health insurance under Obamacare
Let's hope most of them voted to re-elect Obama last November. Serves them right.
Seven million will lose insurance under Obama health law - Washington Times
Seven million will lose insurance under Obama health law - Washington Times
Progressive failure on full display in California
Look no further than California to see how liberal policies have destroyed the state's once-thriving economy. Obama and Congressional Democrats want to spread the disease of liberalism to the rest of the country.
Steven Greenhut: Progressive failure on full display in California - Human Events
Steven Greenhut: Progressive failure on full display in California - Human Events
Monday, February 04, 2013
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Census: U.S. Poverty Rate Spikes, Nearly 50 Million Americans Affected
Welcome to Barack Obama's second term. Seems a lot like the first term doesn't it? Thanks again to all the low-information voters for keeping us on the same path of destruction.
Census: U.S. Poverty Rate Spikes, Nearly 50 Million Americans Affected « CBS DC
Census: U.S. Poverty Rate Spikes, Nearly 50 Million Americans Affected « CBS DC
Friday, February 01, 2013
Gov. Corbett ends 2012 with $3.5 million war chest
His term doesn't end until 2014, but Pennsylvania Republican Gov. Tom Corbett already has a big advantage over any potential Democratic challengers. Corbett is sitting on a $3.5 million war chest and hasn't really started fundraising yet for a possible second term.
Gov. Corbett ends 2012 with $3.5 million war chest
Gov. Corbett ends 2012 with $3.5 million war chest
Pain at the pump: Gas price spike is highest in two years
Have you noticed the spike in prices at the gas pump? The cost of a gallon of gas has gone up 13 cents in the past two weeks. Thanks again to all you low-information voters who re-elected Barack Obama so we can keep paying those high gas prices.
Pain at the pump: Gas price jump highest in two years
Pain at the pump: Gas price jump highest in two years
Romney campaign donated $90K to Red Cross after election
And how much did Obama or Biden donate? Zilch. Nada. Zero. Zippo. Thanks again all you Obama Zombies for four more years of failure.
Romney campaign donated $90K to Red Cross after election - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
Romney campaign donated $90K to Red Cross after election - The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
Obama Admin advice for confronting mass shooters: Scissors
The Obama administration has some helpful advice in case a gunman enters your place of employment or a public building: Arm yourself with scissors. Thanks again all you low-information voters for re-electing this dunce.
DHS advice for confronting mass shooters: Scissors
DHS advice for confronting mass shooters: Scissors
Thorns to Pa. state pension official for raise
From the editorial page of The Pottstown Mercury:
THORNS to the State Employees Retirement System board for giving a substantial raise to the chief investment officer at a time when the pension system has put local and state finances in jeopardy. The SERS board recently awarded CIO Anthony Clark a $20,001 increase, from $250,016 to $270,017, while the state is facing an unfunded pension liability of $41 billion. State treasurer Rob McCord, who is a member of the board, revealed the raise in a press release in which he announced his objection to it. “At a time when the state is struggling to find a way to meet its future obligations to retirees, this is a bad decision on both a symbolic and a financial level,” McCord said. We couldn’t agree more.Roses to Natural Lands Trust; thorns to state pension official for raise
Mayor Ed Koch, a liberal with sanity, dies at 88
Mayor Ed Koch, who saved New York City in the 1970s, and a man who once referred himself as a liberal with sanity, has died.
Ed Koch Dead: Former New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch Was 88 | Video - ABC News
Ed Koch Dead: Former New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch Was 88 | Video - ABC News
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