How about:
Political
Empire
People
Corrupting
Others
PEPCO. A great name for energy villians.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Revolution evolution
After the East Coast power outages, the creators of Revolution ought to consider renaming the villians of their blackout story.
How about:
PEPCO. A great name for energy villians.
How about:
PEPCO. A great name for energy villians.
Republican honor roll
Breitbart.com brings the facts, so now Democrats can bring the excuses.
In 2010, influenced by the Tea Party and its focus on fiscal issues, 17 states elected Republican governors. And, according to an Examiner.com analysis, every one of those states saw a drop in their unemployment rates since January of 2011.
In 2010, influenced by the Tea Party and its focus on fiscal issues, 17 states elected Republican governors. And, according to an Examiner.com analysis, every one of those states saw a drop in their unemployment rates since January of 2011.
Fueling the smear machine
Want to bring more bad publicity to Elizabeth Warren?
How?
Tell people focusing on her Cherokee talk that they are part of the "right-wing smear machine."
And don't bother answering their questions.
How?
Tell people focusing on her Cherokee talk that they are part of the "right-wing smear machine."
And don't bother answering their questions.
Today's weather news
Good news - thunderstorms will bring an end to the heat wave.
Bad news - thunderstorms.
Bad news - thunderstorms.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Looking for Taxon
Iowahawk offers the latest Democratic discovery - Taxon doesn't exist.
I'm a skeptic. I see Taxon throughout Washington.
I'm a skeptic. I see Taxon throughout Washington.
Contempt on parade
American Thinker runs a lengthy list of President Obama's actions in contempt of past and present leaders.
The ideological influences acting upon Barack Obama are multifarious. There is, however, an attitudinal quality that seems to be the common denominator linking those ideological underpinnings. The salient, definitive characteristic of the man and his presidency was crystalized for me when Congress cited his attorney general for contempt.
That's it," I thought: contempt. Never have we seen a president so full of naked contempt for any person or idea or policy that does not accord with his own vision, plans, and beliefs. Obama doesn't just disagree with others; he holds them in contempt.
The ideological influences acting upon Barack Obama are multifarious. There is, however, an attitudinal quality that seems to be the common denominator linking those ideological underpinnings. The salient, definitive characteristic of the man and his presidency was crystalized for me when Congress cited his attorney general for contempt.
That's it," I thought: contempt. Never have we seen a president so full of naked contempt for any person or idea or policy that does not accord with his own vision, plans, and beliefs. Obama doesn't just disagree with others; he holds them in contempt.
More inside the Warren campaign
Staffer: I can't believe this Indian stuff get any worse.
Warren: How?
Staffer: Your husband submitted a recipe as a Cherokee? An Oriental recipe?
Warren: How?
Staffer: Your husband submitted a recipe as a Cherokee? An Oriental recipe?
Saturday song
Will the economy improve before November?
I'd say that's against all odds.
Reminds me of a Phil Collins song.
"We tried it, and it didn't work"
It's President Obama's line against Republican economics.
It also works for Republicans talking about Obama's tenure.
Each month that the economy produces fewer jobs than are needed just to keep pace with population growth adds to the burden the president faces as the clock ticks toward November.
A quick turnaround doesn’t appear likely, given recent analyses. The Federal Reserve’s latest assessment projecting slower growth than previously forecast bodes ill for the incumbent. The tenuous situation in Europe threatens to cause more problems here at home, with Obama’s leverage limited. Manufacturing, which had been a relatively bright spot, doesn’t look quite as good now, based on recent reports.
It also works for Republicans talking about Obama's tenure.
Each month that the economy produces fewer jobs than are needed just to keep pace with population growth adds to the burden the president faces as the clock ticks toward November.
A quick turnaround doesn’t appear likely, given recent analyses. The Federal Reserve’s latest assessment projecting slower growth than previously forecast bodes ill for the incumbent. The tenuous situation in Europe threatens to cause more problems here at home, with Obama’s leverage limited. Manufacturing, which had been a relatively bright spot, doesn’t look quite as good now, based on recent reports.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Celebrities to desperation
The theme of Obama campaign fundraising emails has changed.
Less George Clooney and Bill Clinton.
More Karl Rove and Koch Brothers.
The money's pouring into the Romney side.
The panic's coming out of the Obama side.
Four more months to go until they go.
Less George Clooney and Bill Clinton.
More Karl Rove and Koch Brothers.
The money's pouring into the Romney side.
The panic's coming out of the Obama side.
Four more months to go until they go.
Oldie but goodie
Just 10 years ago, Spiderman was the rage.
Now, there's a reboot.
But they didn't try to redo this scene.
Now, there's a reboot.
But they didn't try to redo this scene.
Weekend watchdog
It's once again time for Breakfast at Wimbledon. But the TV venue will be different.After years on NBC - back to the days of Bjorn Borg - ESPN takes over the finals for women Saturday at 9 a.m. and the men Sunday at 9 p.m.
The men's semifinal goes Friday morning at 9 a.m. Serena Williams advanced to the final with a victory Thursday, and will meet Agnieszka Radwanska.
The Tour de France continues on NBC Sports network Friday at 8 a.m., then moves to NBC Saturday and Sunday.
The Orioles close out the first half of the season in Los Angeles, taking on the Angels. Games Friday and Sunday will be on MASN2, with Saturday's game on MASN. The Nationals host the Rockies for the weekend on MASN.
The Yankees head to Boston, getting coverage Saturday on Fox and Sunday night on ESPN. The Braves visit Philadelphia on Fox Saturday and TBS Sunday afternoon, and the other Fox game Saturday will be Texas-Minnesota.
Getting ready for the All-Star game, ESPN2 has the Futures Game Sunday at 5 p.m.
NASCAR starts the second part of the season, returning to Daytona Saturday at 6:30 p.m. on TNT. The Nationwide racers go Friday at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
ABC has the Indy Car race from Toronto Sunday at 1 p.m.
The PGA tour makes its closest stop to Fishersville, going to the Greenbrier this weekend. CBS has coverage Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
The best women golfers gather for the U.S. Women's Open in Wisconsin. ESPN2 carries Friday's play at 4 p.m., then NBC takes over for the weekend at 3 p.m. each day.
Colorado visits Seattle in MLS action on NBC Sports network Saturday at 11 p.m. ESPN offers the Fire against the Galaxy Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Mystics host San Antonio Friday at 7 p.m. on Comcast, while ESPN2 shows Seattle-Los Angeles Saturday at 10 p.m.
In Major League Lacrosse, the Bayhawks take on Charlotte Saturday at 7 p.m. ESPN2 brings Rochester taking on Long Island Saturday at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Why the media dislikes Romney
Where does Mitt Romney spend his family vacation?
New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee.
That's so much harder to spell than Martha's Vineyard.
New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee.
That's so much harder to spell than Martha's Vineyard.
Birthday news
I share a birthday with President Obama.
My oldest shares a birthday with Spam.
I think he got the better end of the deal.
My oldest shares a birthday with Spam.
I think he got the better end of the deal.
Vote Romney - four more years of Obama will stink
It's the Iron Law of Politics - the second term will be awful.
NRO has the thoughts on Obama.
Here’s a guy who came into office after a thumping election victory, bearing massive amounts of public goodwill, watching his opponents squirm as they tried to figure out how they could dare to oppose any of his initiatives, and reveling in the support of a House majority and a filibuster-proof Senate . . . and then he accomplished zilch. Suddenly, in a second term, facing a solid GOP congressional majority, he’ll turn into FDR? He’ll be lucky if he can pass an amendment to one of the Clinton-era school-uniform bills.
Vote Romney - or else it's four years of whining about Obama being inept. Even more inept than the last four years.
NRO has the thoughts on Obama.
Here’s a guy who came into office after a thumping election victory, bearing massive amounts of public goodwill, watching his opponents squirm as they tried to figure out how they could dare to oppose any of his initiatives, and reveling in the support of a House majority and a filibuster-proof Senate . . . and then he accomplished zilch. Suddenly, in a second term, facing a solid GOP congressional majority, he’ll turn into FDR? He’ll be lucky if he can pass an amendment to one of the Clinton-era school-uniform bills.
Vote Romney - or else it's four years of whining about Obama being inept. Even more inept than the last four years.
Where's the money coming from?
Ezra Klein leads the charge of "Republicans will cave on Medicaid."
Why?
There's federal money to be had.
He thinks.
Only if China agrees.
Which is why the battle continues.
Just because you say you're helping people doesn't mean the money's there to do it.
Why?
There's federal money to be had.
He thinks.
Only if China agrees.
Which is why the battle continues.
Just because you say you're helping people doesn't mean the money's there to do it.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Gotta have my Pops
It's not the Fourth of July without the Boston Pops.
And Stars and Stripes Forever.
And Stars and Stripes Forever.
Told you trees were trouble
The Washington Post tells the story of one of the five area people killed in Friday's storm.
He knew those trees were trouble.
He cut down several, but not enough.
UPDATE: Linked by Troglopundit.
He knew those trees were trouble.
He cut down several, but not enough.
UPDATE: Linked by Troglopundit.
Message from the Secretary of Cute
Smitty's pride and joy gives a message on the 236th anniversary of American Independence - hoping for better days in the future.
When the lights come back
All the people on the East Coast, those without power for days in the heat, are going to be ticked when they find it was all a promo for the new NBC series.
Get to work
It's one week since the Obamacare decision.
Eighteen weeks until Election Day.
Plenty of work to do.
Let’s assess the situation. Obamacare is constitutional, but only under one waterboarded interpretation of the taxing power. So now Obamacare is officially and forever a tax – and America’s newest liberal icon said so. People hate taxes. That’s a handy fact; let’s tuck that little hand grenade in our ammo pouch, because we’ll be using it.
Eighteen weeks until Election Day.
Plenty of work to do.
Let’s assess the situation. Obamacare is constitutional, but only under one waterboarded interpretation of the taxing power. So now Obamacare is officially and forever a tax – and America’s newest liberal icon said so. People hate taxes. That’s a handy fact; let’s tuck that little hand grenade in our ammo pouch, because we’ll be using it.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Power to the people
Want to cause trouble?
Leave a respected author without power for four days in the heat of summer.
Gregg Easterbrook brings the hurt on Pepco and Maryland governor Martin O'Malley.
Leave a respected author without power for four days in the heat of summer.
Gregg Easterbrook brings the hurt on Pepco and Maryland governor Martin O'Malley.
Today's Tied with me
I'm tied with Jay Lake today, a progressive who doesn't believe he's flinging poo at conservatives.
Lots of poo in this post.
Lots of poo in this post.
R.I.P. sheriff Andy
It's been reported that Andy Griffith has passed away.
Remembering him with a video filmed on the Outer Banks, Brad Paisley's "Waiting on a Woman."
Remembering him with a video filmed on the Outer Banks, Brad Paisley's "Waiting on a Woman."
Pick your poison
Democrats face a choice after the Obamacare decision.
It's a tax.
or
It's unconstitutional.
Don't want to say it's a tax?
You're lying.
or
You're afraid.
These are your choices, Democrats.
What will you pick?
It's a tax.
or
It's unconstitutional.
Don't want to say it's a tax?
You're lying.
or
You're afraid.
These are your choices, Democrats.
What will you pick?
Monday, July 2, 2012
Blame the trees
Friday's big storm has been another chance for environmentalists to blame climate change for the problems.
Wrong thing to blame, guys.
It's the trees.
What falls on power lines, knocking them out?
Trees.
What damages your house?
Trees.
Chop 'em down. Do some clear cutting.
Especially around power lines.
Sure, they give shade at times. But then, when you need them to be strong, they turn lethal.
No trees over 30 feet tall.
Maybe a tax on those trees that exceed the limit.
Tall trees are hogging the view, and when they fall they cause more destruction than smaller trees.
A tree tax?
Obama could get into that.
Wrong thing to blame, guys.
It's the trees.
What falls on power lines, knocking them out?
Trees.
What damages your house?
Trees.
Chop 'em down. Do some clear cutting.
Especially around power lines.
Sure, they give shade at times. But then, when you need them to be strong, they turn lethal.
No trees over 30 feet tall.
Maybe a tax on those trees that exceed the limit.
Tall trees are hogging the view, and when they fall they cause more destruction than smaller trees.
A tree tax?
Obama could get into that.
Sign of the times
How long did they last?
How long with the power outages last?
If it's a tax, there's tax avoidance
Via Instapundit, TaxProf Blog has some questions about the increases in taxation on investment income in ObamaTax.
The new tax, which Congress passed in 2010, affects the net investment income of most joint filers with adjusted gross income of more than $250,000 ($200,000 for single filers). Starting on Jan. 1, 2013, the tax rates on long-term capital gains and dividends for these earners will jump from their current historic low of 15% to 18.8%, assuming Congress extends the current law.
If, on the other hand, Congress allows the tax rates set in 2001 and 2003 to expire on Dec. 31—an unlikely scenario, according to many experts—the top rate on capital gains will rise to 23.8% and the top rate on dividends will nearly triple, to 43.4%.
Whatever the fate of the 2001-03 tax rates, advisers are telling clients to start making moves to minimize the new levy.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Thoughts for jobless college grads
The big storm Friday night should be a reminder for those considering jobs and careers for their future.
There will also be a place in our economy for people to climb power poles and restore power.
And for people to climb 30 feet into the air on a damaged tree, and wield a chain saw to remove the top part from someone's roof.
There will also be a place in our economy for people to climb power poles and restore power.
And for people to climb 30 feet into the air on a damaged tree, and wield a chain saw to remove the top part from someone's roof.
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