The American Pundit

Berlusconi Set to Leave Hospital on Wednesday

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is set to leave the hospital just three days after being attacked at a rally in Milan. Massimo Tartaglia, 42, threw a heavy figurine at the prime minister’s head, breaking multiple teeth and fracturing his nose. Tartaglia was immediately arrested and is now sitting in prison. Rome, Italy (CNN) — [...]

Quote of the Day

“We are going to be expanding coverage to some 30 million Americans. And, of course, that’s going to up the level of health-care spending. You can’t do that and not spend more…” – Christina Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, Obama Administration

Al Gore Now Just Making Up Statistics

We already knew that Al Gore doesn’t even possess a basic understanding of science. It became sort of obvious when he claimed that the center of the earth, which is believed to be several thousand degrees, is actually several million degrees. We’re reminded once more today that the world shouldn’t be listening to this man [...]

Tom Harkin: “Medicare Compromise” Likely Dead

What other option do Congressional Democrats have? Sens. Ben Nelson (D-NE) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) have announced that they’ll vote against legislation containing the “compromise”, which is really just the public option with a more pleasant name. Reid can’t even get past cloture without their votes. Barring a purchase of their votes, which seems rather [...]

California 10% Withholding Thievery

Last November the State of California began acting upon a new scam to suck more money out of the populace. The state is broke because the progressive California government can’t seem to budget. The thievery is being accomplished by increasing the income tax withholding allowance by 10%. By taking more money out of our paychecks, the state is literally taking more taxes, while calling it something else. Problem is, the tax is being withheld unconstitutionally, and illegally.

The State Constitution of California requires a vote to approve any increase in income tax. A vote never went to the State Congress. The governor and his cronies decided, without asking anyone, to increase tax withholding, claiming that technically it isn’t a tax because they plan to give it back at tax time.

What’s the difference between borrowing without permission, and stealing?

Forgotten Heroes

Forgotten Heroes Synopsis: In Vietnam a group of Marines accept a mission to enter into neighboring Cambodia to pick up a defecting Russian General. Once across the border, a Russian officer not willing to let the general go so easily complicates the rescue when he pursues the group with Soviet Commando troops, and gives the Marines a little more trouble than they bargained for.

After a barrage of Hollywood films that have portrayed the American Soldier in a negative light, Jack Marino decided it was time to make a film that reveals the true nature of the military. The troops in Vietnam consisted of fathers, brothers, husbands, and sons. Each one of them were brothers in arms in that foreign land, with all of the same real emotions that one would expect them to have.

Jack Marino’s theatrical thank you to our forgotten heroes begins with a meeting near the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. The pair of old friends reminisce, and send us back to a time when war in Vietnam was still a reality.

Despite Recession, D.C. Hands out $15 Million in Bonuses

More than 5,700 employees of the District of Columbia received a total of $15 million in bonuses despite a prolonged recession and major budget problems. The Washington Examiner used the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to acquire the records. Times have been good for government workers under Mayor Adrian Fenty. Not so great for taxpayers, [...]

Murtha (D-PA) Recovering in Hospital

Rep. John Murtha (D-PA), apparently taking some time away from his corrupt activities and pontifications on fighting the war on terrorism from Okinaway, is recovering in a hospital this evening. Apparently he was admitted with abdominal pains and it turned out to be a gall bladder attack. U.S. Rep. John Murtha is recovering in a [...]

St. Nicholas Buried in Ireland?

How ’bout a little Christmas news to break the monotony of politics? Now how about some Christmas news that involves a dead Santa Claus and the location of his burial? I knew you’d be excited. Actually, we’re talking about the burial location of St. Nicholas of Myra, the saint whose generosity inspired the legend of [...]

Lieberman: Cloture on ReidCare? Uh, No Thanks

I’m not quite sure as to why Congressional Democrats would be surprised by this announcement. It’s been known that Lieberman opposes a public option, and the so-called “Medicare compromise” is just the public option with a more pleasant name. Nevertheless, they’re shocked he’s voting against the government-run healthcare he’s on record opposing. In a surprise [...]