Archive | January, 2009
Smoot-Hawley Redux, Anyone?
The longer one looks at the Pelosi-Reid-Obama Debt Act of 2009 the more pessimistic one becomes about its success. The latest discovery in the so-called “stimulus” package is a “Buy American” provision that has many concerned about its implications, and wondering if it’s simply a repeat of the disastrous Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act that drove the [...]
The Clinton Administration Apologized to Iran
30. January 2009
Remember when I said that I wouldn’t put it past the Obama Administration to actually meet Iran’s demand for an apology for our “crimes”? Yeah, well, I’m no more convinced today that President Obama will hold the line. In fact, his Democratic predecessor did apologize to the Islamic Republic back in ’00. The Clinton Administration [...]
Michael Steele Wins RNC Chairmanship
30. January 2009
Having won 91 votes, out of the 85 required to clinch, former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele has become the Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Steele is delivering his victory speech now. “Those of you who wish to obstruct, be ready to get knocked over.” He says we need to bring the party to [...]
Chairman Duncan Withdraws From GOP Chair Race; Ballot Counts
30. January 2009
Incumbent Mike Duncan has withdrawn his name from nomination for chairman of the Republican National Committee. Chairman Duncan made the announcement before the committee moments ago, following the third voting ballot with him behind Michael Steele. Update: Crap. Katon “White-Only” Dawson leads on the fourth ballot. He’s 23 short of winning the chairmanship, while Steele [...]
Send Senate Republicans Some Balls
29. January 2009
Are you as concerned as many other Americans are that Senate Republicans will capitulate and vote for the $1.1 trillion “stimulus” bill? There’s good reason for your concern. There’s already talk of a “Gang of 14″ compromise to pass this pork-laden crap sandwich. So, let’s remind Senate Republicans to get a pair. The Don’t Go [...]
GOP Chair Frontrunner Belonged to White-Only Clubs
29. January 2009
Katon Dawson, a frontrunner for the GOP chairmanship, belonged to at least two white-only clubs in South Carlona, Pajamas Media reports. Katon Dawson, head of the South Carolina GOP, has a more difficult task. When it was revealed that he belonged to a “whites only” club, the Forest Lake Country Club, for over a dozen [...]
Crazy Conspiracy Theory, I Know
29. January 2009
Crazy? Quite possibly. But it’s the first thing that came to mind when I saw this. Mark Halperin is apparently hearing that President Obama is considering Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) for the position of Commerce Secretary. Considering that liberal activist groups are already pushing Gregg to vote for the stimulus, could we see a little [...]
Stimulus Bill Includes Billions Sought by Obey’s Son
29. January 2009
The Pelosi-Reid-Obama Debt Act of 2009 includes nearly $2 billion in dollar sought by Rep. David Obey (D-WI)’s son as a lobbyist for the National Parks Conservation Association. The Associated Press reports: WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are questioning a section of the economic stimulus package that routes nearly $2 billion to national parks, saying [...]
Pelosi: Republicans In This Country Support the Stimulus
29. January 2009
Clearly false, but who could expect Speaker Pelosi to get things like facts right when her head is shoved so far up her posterior? But you know what, when you can’t win on policy, then you turn to process, and then you turn to personalities. The fact is, we have a very important job to [...]
Chip Saltsman Drops RNC Chair Bid
29. January 2009
Chip Saltsman, the former Mike Huckabee campaign manager who distributed the “Barack the Magic Negro” song, has dropped his bid for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee. Saltsman wrote to the voting members of the RNC: But, while my travels make me confident in our party’s future, I wanted you to be first to [...]
30. January 2009
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