Year: 2010

Should A Child Pay For The Sins Of The Parents? (Updated)

Posted on by Kathleen McKinley

Here is a prime example of the complications of our government doing nothing on illegal immigration. I want to hear from you, both sides of the issue, regarding this. Pedro Ramirez, Fresno State’s student body president, is an undocumented immigrant serving in the position without pay. Ramirez, 23, attends school on scholarships and pays in-state […]

 

Goracle Claims Media Aren’t Covering Climate Hysteria Correctly

Posted on by William Teach

Personally, I was beginning to worry about Al Gore, since we hadn’t heard much from him as of late. But, then, when one has pocketed $18 million from the failed Chicago Climate Exchange, one can take a break from pushing junk science. Anyhow, Al is a bit upset For some time, the media has failed […]

 

Snap! Senate Democrats Want More Help From Obama

Posted on by William Teach

First we had the midterms tsunami. Then we had Queen Nancy being re-elected as the face of the House Democrats. Now, yet another early Christmas gift, and something extra to give thanks for next Thursday. The question is, will Obama unwrap the gift for us? Senate Democrats want President Obama to take a more hands-on […]

 

The Left’s Patriotism Deficit

Posted on by John Hawkins

Over at the Washington Post, Left-winger Matt Miller is bemoaning the high opinion of America that so many conservatives seem to have: Oooh, you’re so strong, baby, so handsome. You’re the greatest. I’m talking about you, America. You’re . . . why, you’re exceptional! Does anyone else think there’s something a little insecure about a […]

 

Palin: I Could Beat Obama. But, Could She?

Posted on by John Hawkins

Asked (Barbara) Walters: “If you ran for president, could you beat Barack Obama?” “I believe so,” (Sarah) Palin said That’s the $24,000 question with Palin, isn’t it? If she were the nominee, could she beat Obama? Honestly, it’s impossible to answer that question — not just in regard to Palin, but in regard to whoever […]

 

“Shocking” News About the GM Volt

Posted on by Jane Jamison

Chevrolet’s Volt is named the Motor Trend Car of the Year? That IS a shock, until you realize it’s really just a self-serving, thinly-guised attempt to boost the stock price of GM’s upcoming initial public offering this week. Got an early piece of that action, Angus? There is actually quite a bit of false or […]

 

Liberalism in 120 Seconds #1: To Hell with TSA

Posted on by John Hawkins

For quite a while now, I’ve been planning to do a weekly video project. Well, the first one is now live. It’s called “Liberalism in 120 Seconds.” The videos will be snappy, mostly center around liberalism, and they’re supposed to run less than 2 minutes. Here’s the first one. Enjoy! PS: Thanks to Joe Dan […]

 

A public service announcement from Janet Napolitano

Posted on by Doug Ross

The following is a public service announcement from the Secretary of Homeland Security, Ms. Janet Napolitano. Good evening. My fellow Americans, I speak to you this evening to address the controversy that has erupted over our enhanced screening techniques (ESTs), which were designed to ensure the safety and equal rights of all religions. A little […]

 

Los Angeles Bans Grocery Bags

Posted on by Dave Blount

Ecototalitarianism is beyond control in California. As the last sane residents struggle to escape, Los Angeles has now banned plastic grocery bags: Enacting one of the nation’s most aggressive environmental measures, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to ban plastic grocery bags in unincorporated areas of the county. … The ban, which […]

 

Congress Getting Rich as It Bleeds Us Into Poverty

Posted on by Dave Blount

Despite the awful state of the economy, one sector has been booming. Unsurprisingly, it’s the one that benefits at the expense of all the others, namely government: Despite a long and deep recession, the collective personal wealth of congressional members increased by more than 16 percent between 2008 and 2009, according to a study released […]

 

L.A. Sports Stadium Project More Important Than Libraries, Police, Firemen?

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

The 2010 elections are now history. If there was any lesson from this Republican tidal wave that swept across the country it is that the vast majority of Americans are furious at the overspending and flawed leadership of our politicians. Voters are no longer so easily fooled by claims that wild spending sprees are beneficial. […]

 

Elizabeth Smart Might Have Been Rescued Earlier Except For Dhimmitude

Posted on by William Teach

A shocking revelation from the trial of Brian David Mitchell, the kidnapper and raper of Elizabeth Smart. Let’s start with some idiocy from CNN, first, though Maybe Elizabeth Smart wouldn’t have spent “nine months in hell” if her mother hadn’t burned the potatoes. Maybe she wouldn’t have been stolen in the night if she and […]

 

Why Democrats Don’t Dump Queen Nancy When They’re In Chaos

Posted on by William Teach

No joke, the top story as of 8:41am on The Politico is entitled “Why Democrants don’t dump Nancy Pelosi.” The next story is “Dems in chaos over Nancy Pelosi’s power.” Starting with the former To the outside world, what House Democrats are poised to do later this morning seems to defy logic: Why would politicians […]

 

The Single Best Strip & Grope Suggestion EVER!

Posted on by John Hawkins

Rather than copying the best security procedures in the world, the ones used by Israel’s El Al, our own TSA has decided to go with a strip and grope approach. Either you get to let airport security look at you naked or they’re allowed to run their hands over you like it’s prom night at […]

 

Naughty, Naughty Willow And Bristol! Watch What You Say On Facebook.

Posted on by John Hawkins

Don’t wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pig likes it. — Anonymous Apparently, Sarah Palin is not the only member of the Palin clan on Facebook. It looks like Willow and Bristol are on there as well and they’re not quite as good at using the medium as their mother: During the […]

 

US Government “Crapped Away” $125 BILLION in 2010 Via Improper Payments

Posted on by Jeff Dunetz

Many people scoff when a candidate proposes cutting fraud and waste as an element of trimming the Federal budget, but here is a perfect example of how cutting fraud and waste will actually make a dent. It is also an example of how the government still doesn’t get it. During the fiscal year just ended,:  […]

 

Blago Calling Emanuel In Next Trial?

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Rod Blagojevich is saying he fully intends to bring Rahm Emanuel into court as a witness in the next phase of his corruption trial. “Rahm is going to be a central witness in this case for us,” Blago told Fox News Chanel commentator Geraldo Rivera. Geraldo wondered if this would be a major distraction for […]

 

Moonbat Justice

Posted on by Dave Blount

This farce is what passes for justice under government of, by, and for moonbats: David Weaving, who is serving a manslaughter sentence for striking and killing a 14-year-old boy with his car, is suing the victim’s parents, accusing them of being responsible for their son’s death because they allowed the boy to ride his bike […]

 

Bureaucrats Warn Against Drinking Out of Toilets

Posted on by Dave Blount

Being predominantly liberals, our rulers know that we’re no more intelligent than dogs, so it’s their responsibility to use our money to protect us from ourselves. For example, in suburban Phoenix, bureauweenies have posted signs warning us not to drink out of toilets: Chandler’s new City Hall comes with some features that have municipal workers […]

 

Should Illegals have Drivers’ Licences?

Posted on by Kathleen McKinley

New Mexico Governor-elect Susana Martinez has promised to revoke the thousands of drivers’ licenses which have been issued by her state to illegal aliens under Gov. Bill Richardson. Under Richardson illegals did not have to show proof of citizenship to obtain a license. As the link points out, “The policy has made New Mexico a […]

 

ClimaHypocrite Obama Heads To Europe For More Fail

Posted on by William Teach

I’m not sure how this is going to stop the seas from rising and start the healing of the Earth If President Barack Obama is not yet convinced that his international star power has faded, his next round of transatlantic summitry should clear up any lingering doubts. Coming off a marathon Asia trip where Obama […]

 

Finally, The ACLU Is Concerned About TSA Groping….Oh, Wait, They’re Not

Posted on by William Teach

Leave it to the ACLU to ignore an issue that has Americans, both Left and Right, up in arms. Have you ever noticed that the ACLU tends to ignore the real issues 90% of the time? And the other 10% of the time, they usually do the right thing for the wrong reason(s). Witness the […]

 

Obama Blames Himself for Tone in Washington? Well Yeah, He Should.

Posted on by John Hawkins

After spending two years encouraging Democrats not to work with Republicans, getting their wish, and then complaining about it, liberals are really going to hate Obama pretending to go back to his new tone flibbity-flabitty-floop from the campaign: Just 20 days after his inauguration, with Republicans trying to block his stimulus bill, President Obama refused […]

 

Lawsuit Lottery: The Let’s Rip Off The Huffington Post Edition

Posted on by John Hawkins

Although I’m not a big fan of Arianna Huffington or the Huffington Post, this lawsuit strikes me as a massive pile of horseflop, Two Democratic consultants are accusing Arianna Huffington and her business partner of stealing their idea for the powerhouse liberal website Huffington Post. Peter Daou and James Boyce charge that Huffington and partner […]