Thursday, August 27, 2015

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Pro-Life Group Castigates Hillary for 'Terrorist' Comparison

So let me get this straight about pro-abortion Hillary Clinton's latest attempt at twisted liberal logic: If you believe in the sanctity of all human life, you're a terrorist? Susan B. Anthony List president on Hillary's latest idiotic comment: "Doubling down" on abortion will not win Clinton votes.

Pro-Life Group Castigates Hillary for 'Terrorist' Comparison

Election Group: 141 US Counties Have More Registered Voters Than People

Election Group: 141 U.S. Counties Have More Registered Voters Than People

Poll shows 'Liar' most common word that comes to mind when people think of Hillary Clinton

Obituaries Keep Requesting Loved Ones Not Vote for Hillary

Obituaries Keep Requesting Loved Ones Not Vote for Hillary

ESPN, Curt Schilling and the Death of Free Speech

Curt Schilling and the Death of Free Speech | Frontpage Mag

Finally! MSNBC Axes Al Sharpton's Low-Rated Weekday Show

MSNBC Axes Sharpton's Weekday Show | Truth Revolt

Hillary Admits Private Email Server 'Wasn't the Best Choice'

Hillary Admits Private Email Server 'Wasn't the Best Choice' | Truth Revolt

Biden About to Invade Hillary's Personal Space


Pa. to kick off online voter registration

Pa. to kick off online registration

Is the college bubble next to burst?

American colleges and universities are pricing themselves out of business.

La Salle University lays off staff in wake of enrollment shortfall

Saturday, August 22, 2015

GOP Weekly Address: With obstructionist Dems out of the way, Congress is moving again

Growing Majority of Americans Want Congress to Reject Iran Nuclear Deal

Growing Majority of Americans Want Congress to Reject Iran Nuclear Deal

Estimated 20,000 attend Donald Trump rally in Alabama

In Alabama, Trump draws biggest crowd yet

Hillary: Democratic Nominee or indictee?

Pat Buchanan: Hillary: Nominee or indictee?

Let's compare the Republican and Democratic presidential fields ...


Buzzards circling over Hillary Clinton

WESLEY PRUDEN: Hillary Clinton's dying campaign - Washington Times

The public doesn't trust Hillary, for good reason

The public doesn't trust Hillary, for good reason

Poll: Obama's approval ratings dip on ISIS, Iran concerns

Poll: Obama's approval ratings dip on ISIS, Iran concerns

Friday, August 21, 2015

The Democrats' Recycling Bin


Obama Kept Secret the Release Of Violent Criminal Illegal Immigrants

DHS Kept Secret the Release Of Violent Criminal Illegal Immigrants

GUEST COLUMN: Gov. Wolf's Tax Numbers Don't Add Up

Gov. Tom Wolf recently visited Montgomery County to blast the budget plan that he vetoed, along with the much-needed pension reform bill. His main argument is that the budget passed by the Legislature doesn't add up. He used the term "bad math."

The governor also continues to perpetrate the myth that a severance tax on the Marcellus Shale industry is holding up a budget deal and the revenue raised from such a tax would fund the bulk of his initiatives.

A closer look at the governor’s budget plan reveals that his math is not adding up.

He is using the severance tax to play a shell game, diverting attention from where the real revenue will come from to fund his budget; the taxpayers of Pennsylvania.

Let's look at the numbers.When the governor proposed his severance tax, he set an artificial price floor at $2.97 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) for all gas produced in state, regardless of its actual sale price. This was advertised to bring in $1 billion in revenue. To the governor’s credit, he has removed that artificial price floor.

The only issues now are that his numbers don’t add up and the lion's share of that tax is not going to education.

The House Appropriations Committee analysis based on the current price of the natural gas concludes only $165.7 million will be generated from a severance tax, this after $225 million is deducted to cover the current impact fee, $55 million to pay the interest on a new borrowing program and the additional $10 million for the Department of Environmental Protection.

The governor therefore needs another tax to bring in the revenue he calls for in his ambitious increase in spending.

Another sleight-of-hand in the governor's budget is his property tax relief plan. This calls for an increase in the state income tax from 3.07  percent to 3.7 percent and an increase/expansion of the state sales tax from 6 to 6.6 percent.

Many residents in our area will recognize that conceptually this plan sounds like House Bill 76, which would eliminate the school property tax with a slightly higher increase in the income tax and sales tax.

The governor's plan only uses the increase in the income tax for modest property tax relief, while the increase/expansion of the sales tax all goes into the General Fund.

This is the tax the governor needs to fuel his aggressive spending. It is estimated that the increase and expansion of the sales tax would bring in $1.55 billion.

Again, to fund his massive spending plan the governor needs that increase and expansion of the sales tax to fund the major portions of his budget (education and welfare) while leaving nothing for property tax reduction.

One last area where the governor's math doesn't add up. The governor correctly points out that Pennsylvania’s credit rating has suffered from massive borrowing programs and unfunded pension liability.

That's what makes two of his proposals all the more perplexing. He wants to borrow $3 billion to pay down the unfunded liability in the state's pension plans (while ignoring calls to reform the plans for future employees) and he wants to borrow $165 million to fund alternative energy and jobs programs.

How is borrowing more than $3 billion going to help with Pennsylvania's poor credit rating?

We call on the governor to stop playing this political version of the old three-card monte game and level with the taxpayers of Pennsylvania. He needs to tell the taxpayers that he wants an increase and expansion of the sales tax so he can fund his ambitious plan.

We believe we need to be fiscally responsible with people's tax dollars.

We voted for a fiscally responsible budget and a reform plan for public pensions and the governor vetoed them; if he wants to compromise, controlling costs must be the first step, not raising taxes on middle-class families.

State Rep. Tom Quigley is a Republican who represents the 146th House District in parts of Montgomery County. He was first elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature in 2004. State Rep. Warren Kampf is a Republican who represents the 157th House District in parts of Chester and Montgomery counties. He was first elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature in 2010.

Newspaper: Kathleen Kane is damaged goods, her credibility is shot

Kathleen Kane's woes: A new & troubling twist

Liberal Double Standards and Planned Parenthood

David Limbaugh: Liberal Double Standards and Planned Parenthood

Poll: Even Most Teachers Oppose Mandatory Union Fees

Poll: Even Most Teachers Oppose Mandatory Union Fees

10 States and Washington, D.C., Issue Driver's Licenses to Illegal Immigrants

10 States and Washington, D.C., Issue Driver's Licenses to Illegal Immigrants

House Democrat: Clinton May Have 'Disqualified Herself' With E-Mail Scandal

House Dem: Clinton May Have 'Disqualified Herself' With E-Mail Scandal

Thursday, August 20, 2015

A MUST READ: The People v. Hillary Rodham Clinton

The People v. Hillary Rodham Clinton

Federal Judge: Hillary Clinton 'Violated Government Policy'

Federal Judge: Clinton 'Violated Government Policy'

This Is the Worst Poll Yet for Hillary Clinton

This Is the Worst Poll Yet for Hillary Clinton

On the way to Hillary's coronation ...


Obama's Stealth Gun Control Agenda ...

Social Security Admits Plan to Add Recipients to Gun Background Check System

Watchdog: 2 National Security Laws Appear Broken in Clinton Email Scandal

Watchdog: Two National Security Laws Appear Broken in Clinton Email Scandal

Sources: FBI asking questions about indicted PA AG Kathleen Kane

Sources: FBI asking questions about Kane

Obama's Toxic Environmental Pollution Agency

Michelle Malkin: Obama's Toxic Environmental Pollution Agency

Hillary Clinton's meltdown


Say it dammit: Bernie Sanders is a 'Socialist'

Networks of the World Unite! Won't Call Sanders 'Socialist' 82% of the Time

Associated Press Continues to Carry Water for Clinton Campaign

AP Keeps Hillary's Press Conference Walkout, 'With a Cloth?' Response Out of Coverage

16 Journalists Accept Planned Parenthood Awards Despite Horrifying Abortion Videos

16 Journalists Accept Planned Parenthood Awards – Despite Horrifying Abortion Videos!

Friday, August 14, 2015

PA Goes From 'Lean D' to 'Toss-Up' in 2016 Presidential Race

Considering Pennsylvania hasn't voted for a Republican presidential candidate since George H.W. Bush, this is a big deal.

PA Goes From 'Lean D' to 'Toss-Up' in 2016 Presidential Race

Hillary Borrowed Book On How to Delete Emails Permanently

CAN'T MAKE THIS UP: Hillary Borrowed Book On How to Delete Emails Permanently

Hillary's Server Has Seen Better Days


Just 33 percent approve of Obama's handling of Iran

Just 33 percent approve of Obama's handling of Iran

Dems' August Angst Over Hillary Clinton

Dems start to worry about the Clinton email scandal

Trump, the counterfeit Republican

George F. Will: Trump, the counterfeit Republican

Liberal academic fascism spreads on US campuses

Walter Williams: Academic fascism

The Kathleen Kane ruse: Desperate ploy

Editorial: The Kane ruse: Desperate ploy

Monday, August 10, 2015

Voter Remorse: 65% of Americans Would Not Vote for Obama Again

65 Percent of Americans Would Not Vote for Obama Again

Preview of Next GOP Debate


MSM Downplays, Hides Obama EPA's Responsibility for Western River Contamination

Press Downplays, Hides EPA's Responsibility for Western River Contamination

More Pennsylvania Newspapers Call for Kathleen Kane's Resignation


In addition to the 8 newspapers I cited in a previous post, several more Pennsylvania newspapers are calling for the resignation of indicted Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, the first woman and the first Democrat ever elected to the post in state history.

The calls to step down include the very liberal Harrisburg Patriot News: For the Good of the Commonwealth, Kathleen Kane Must Resign
Because honoring her oath to protect uphold the law demands no less. She cannot be a defender of the law and also hold herself above it by remaining in office.
She must resign.
Norristown Times Herald: Pennsylvania Attorney General Kane Should Resign
But for the sake of her office, and for the sake of the commonwealth, she should heed Gov. Tom Wolf’s call for her to resign. It just doesn’t look good that the state’s chief law enforcement officer is doing her job while facing criminal charges herself.
Easton Express-Times: Kathleen Kane Case Troubling on Many Levels
In the meantime, Kane must relinquish her office. There's simply no way she can maintain public confidence in her abilities and professionalism until this is resolved.
Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice: Kathleen Kane Should Resign
"Kane, regardless of whether she is criminally liable, has forfeited her credibility. She should resign to focus on her own defense and to put the Office of Attorney General on a steadier, more professional course." 
 Sunbury Daily Item: Kane's Troubles Too Much To Overcome
As Wolf said, Kane is entitled to her day in court. However, she must understand continuing as the state’s top prosecutor with this dark cloud looming over her and the office creates an unlikely scenario in which Kane must balance appropriately serving those who elected her while defending herself against criminal charges. In that context, the only move for Kane and taxpayers is for Kane to walk away.
 

The pope's climate change dictum misreads science, will doom billions to perpetual poverty

The pope's climate change dictum misreads science, will doom billions to perpetual poverty

Montgomery County district attorney race looms over prosecution of Kane

Brad Bumsted: Montgomery County district attorney race looms over prosecution of Kane

Saturday, August 08, 2015

D.A. releases Kathleen Kane booking mug shot


The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office has released the booking mugshot of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, the first woman and first Democrat elected to the post in state history. The photo was taken Saturday in Norristown, Pa., where Kane turned herself in to county detectives. She was released on $10,000 bail after arraignment and is scheduled to return to Montgomery County on August 24 for a preliminary hearing on the charges. Kane has been charged with five felonies, including perjury and obstruction, for allegedly leaking secret grand jury material to embarrass political rivals and then lying about it under oath.The 49-year-old Kane has refused repeated calls for her resignation but has lost most of her political allies, including fellow Democrat Gov. Tom Wolf.

Pennsylvania newspapers demand Kathleen Kane's resignation

Regardless of political leanings, liberal and conservative newspapers throughout Pennsylvania are calling for the immediate resignation of embattled Democratic Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who was indicted this week on five felony charges.

Here's a sampling of recent newspaper editorials:

The Philadelphia Inquirer : If Kane Won't Quit, Impeach Her

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: The Kane Charges: Step Aside, Madam AG

Lancaster Newspapers: If Kathleen Kane Wants To 'Clean Up Harrisburg,' She Should Resign Now 

Reading Eagle: Kathleen Kane Must Resign

Scranton Times-Tribune: Kane Should Resign For Sake Of Office

Bucks County Courier Times: Kane Should Step Down

York Daily Record: Attorney General Kathleen Kane Should Resign

Philadelphia Daily News: Off to Court? Quit Office

Hillary's downfall

Katie Pavlich: Hillary's downfall

Three strikes for the Obama climate change plan

Jay Ambrose: Three strikes for the Obama climate change plan

Newspaper: PA AG Kane must resign or face impeachment

Editorial: People vs. Kane

3 Week Mark: Nets Spend 92 Minutes on Cecil the Lion; 20 Minutes on Abortion Videos

3 Week Mark: Nets Spend 92 Minutes on Cecil the Lion; 20 Minutes on Abortion Videos

Thursday, August 06, 2015

Despite Obama's Claims, Health Spending Grew 5.5% Due to Affordable Care Act

Despite Obama’s Claims, Health Spending Grew 5.5% Due to Affordable Care Act

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf calls on fellow Democrat Kathleen Kane to step down as attorney general

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf calls on Kathleen Kane to step down as attorney general

Video: Hillary Voters Support Repealing Bill of Right

Hillary's economic plan doesn't add up

Hillary's economic plan doesn't add up

Jon Stewart's Lowest Moment: Hiroshima Makes Truman a War Criminal

Jon Stewart's Lowest Moment: Hiroshima Makes Truman a War Criminal

University of New Hampshire Language Guide: 'American' Is Offensive

U of New Hampshire Language Guide: 'American' Is Offensive | Frontpage Mag

Obama's 'Clean Energy' Plan Comes w/Carbon Tax, Targets Red States

Obama's 'Clean Energy' Plan Comes w/Carbon Tax, Targets Red States | Frontpage Mag

Hillary Speaks Southern … Again

Hillary Speaks Southern… Again | Truth Revolt