Archive | September, 2011
Another Federal Judge Rules ObamaCare Mandate Unconstitutional
Not the first, just the latest. HARRISBURG, Pa. — A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that the requirement in President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul that individuals buy health insurance is unconstitutional. Judge Christopher Conner in Harrisburg issued the ruling Tuesday in one of more than 30 lawsuits nationwide that have been filed over [...]
Tim Russert, Chris Matthews Agreed: Social Security a Ponzi Scheme
13. September 2011
A delicious article from Paul Krugman in November 2007. Lately, Barack Obama has been saying that major action is needed to avert what he keeps calling a “crisis” in Social Security — most recently in an interview with The National Journal. Progressives who fought hard and successfully against the Bush administration’s attempt to panic America [...]
Bachmann Snatches Defeat from the Jaws of Victory
13. September 2011
She just couldn’t strike, declare victory, and move on. She had to be too clever by half and go the anti-vaccine route. As Stephan wrote, opposing mandated vaccines is fine. Admirable even. I support mandates for school children because they come in contact with other children, but I also understand apprehension to government mandating medicine. [...]
Bachmann’s Own State Mandates Vaccinations for Children
13. September 2011
Here’s a fun fact: Since 2000, Michele Bachmann’s home state of Minnesota has mandated that every elementary school student receive the Hepatitis B vaccination. So Bachmann’s own state — a state she represents — forces young children to be vaccinated against at least one form of Hepatitis. In fact, according to this handy chart, just [...]
Obamanomics: U.S. Poverty Rate Hits Highest Point in Decades
13. September 2011
A full 15.1% of Americans now live under the poverty line, the Associated Press reports. That means poverty is at the highest point in nearly three decades.
Expert: Bachmann’s Gardasil Line is “Dangerous and Irresponsible”
13. September 2011
Yep. As I said, she’s scaring off parents from a legitimate medical procedure just so she can score political points. It’s atrocious. “Congresswoman Bachmann’s decision to spread fear of vaccines is dangerous and irresponsible,” said Evan Siegfried, a spokesman for the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership. “There is zero credible scientific evidence that vaccines [...]
Video: Bystanders Lift Burning Car Off Injured Motorcyclist
13. September 2011
A group of bystanders and construction workers lifted a burning vehicle to rescue a motorcyclist trapped underneath. The incident happened in Logan, Utah, on Monday. A motorcyclist who was dragged beneath a car Monday in Logan was rescued by bystanders who helped police lift the burning car and pull the man out from under the [...]
Bachmann Now Telling Sob Stories About Gardasil
13. September 2011
Good Lord. This reminds me of Obama selling his government-run health care legislation by telling sob stories about doctors supposedly stealing limbs. All you can do is groan. “I will tell you that I had a mother last night come up to me here in Tampa, Fla., after the debate. She told me that her [...]
Mitt Romney Stands Here…Except When He Stands Over There
13. September 2011
Mitt Romney is the perfect conservative. Except when he’s a liberal. The former Massachusetts governor is offended that Rick Perry would criticize Social Security. Except when the former governor is himself criticizing Social Security. Romney is staunchly pro-life, dedicated to protecting the life of the unborn. Except when he’s pro-choice, dedicated to protecting a right [...]
Governor Jindal to Endorse Perry Tonight
12. September 2011
Popular Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will endorse fellow governor Rick Perry of Texas this evening, a source tells CNN. Tampa, Florida (CNN) – Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is backing Rick Perry for president, a major endorsement for the Texas governor as the campaign for the Republican nomination enters the crucial fall stretch of the primary [...]
13. September 2011
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