Saturday, January 30, 2010
INTERNET WARNING:
If you get an email titled "Nude photo of Nancy Pelosi," don't open it...It contains a nude photo of Nancy Pelosi.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Zack Space Reneging His Cap And Trade Support
Yep, time for little Zack to try to move back to the middle after voting to undermine and over tax his constituents since the last election.
Lawmakers Form Coal Caucus in Congress
By the next election day Zack should once again be just to the right of Ronald Reagan.
Lawmakers Form Coal Caucus in Congress
By the next election day Zack should once again be just to the right of Ronald Reagan.
Queen Pelosi Vows A Health Care Reform That Her Subjects Don't Want
Food and booze Pelosi has announced after Scott Brown's taking of Ted Kennedy's that she will "let them eat cake" if they're too poor to pay for her socialized medicine program. How nice of her to deign to speak to the people in between jet trips.
U.S. Democrats vow to move ahead on healthcare
U.S. Democrats vow to move ahead on healthcare
High Speed Trains From Elsewhere May Go To Nowhere
Obama is giving Ohio big money to start a high speed train system. Huh? Why? It's a big money we don't have that will spent on trains that nobody wants which will be used by crowds of people big enough to almost fill a Prius which will get people there faster and cheaper. In other words, high speed trains in Ohio is a government boondoggle just for show.Oh, and the boondoggle will be foreign built using foreign technology.
Another tidbit not quite bantered about by supporters is that the money isn't enough to complete the system here in Ohio. Who really needs a high speed train from the wrong side of Cleveland to Blue Ball, Ohio?
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Cult Suicide By Presidential Decree
The polls are all out there. Virginia, New Jersey and now Massachusetts have slapped Obama in the face. People are angry nationwide with lefties more angry than most and Obama sends a clear message through his Maltese Falcon, Gibbs, that their losses are victories because the polls show it so and they are staying the course.
Unfortunately, the course is so foggy and inept that most people don't know the course setting, but they know they don't like it.
A year ago I saw Hope, Change and Obama on every surface possible. Today, even Volvos display a shadow where those stickers have been torn off. The cult of Obama is in shambles as is his administration and his presidency, but Obama keeps touching on, thinking deeply and showing his shallowness at every turn, especially as he worries about things that citizens don't care about.
What was heralded as a new beginning is now nothing. Jobs are gone, homes are gone and Obama doesn't seem to get it nor does he seem to care. He offers up now cliched platitudes about Bush's fault, corporate greed, banker fat cats, truck driving fools and countless insults against every faction of society and as a child would, sinks into his presidential throne and sulks.
Those that have and do represent the greatness of America weep while those begging for more government largess keep grabbing for more as the ship sinks.
The cult is rearranging the deck chairs.
Unfortunately, the course is so foggy and inept that most people don't know the course setting, but they know they don't like it.
A year ago I saw Hope, Change and Obama on every surface possible. Today, even Volvos display a shadow where those stickers have been torn off. The cult of Obama is in shambles as is his administration and his presidency, but Obama keeps touching on, thinking deeply and showing his shallowness at every turn, especially as he worries about things that citizens don't care about.
What was heralded as a new beginning is now nothing. Jobs are gone, homes are gone and Obama doesn't seem to get it nor does he seem to care. He offers up now cliched platitudes about Bush's fault, corporate greed, banker fat cats, truck driving fools and countless insults against every faction of society and as a child would, sinks into his presidential throne and sulks.
Those that have and do represent the greatness of America weep while those begging for more government largess keep grabbing for more as the ship sinks.
The cult is rearranging the deck chairs.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Zack Space Sick Over Health Care Wind Changes
Thanks to WMD
Space Says No to Healthcare Bill
An Ohio Congressman takes a stand when it comes to the healthcare debate.
Takes a stand? Yeah, and if you don't like it, just wait minute...
On the heels of an announcement by House leadership that they may try and bring the Senate Healthcare Bill to a vote in the House of Representatives, Congressman Zack Space says the legislation is unacceptable to the 18th Congressional District, his constituents and Ohioans across the state.
Unacceptable? Like Cap and Trade? Like all his other votes for socialized medicine? Where's he standing now?
In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi the Congressman says he will not support the current healthcare bill saying that by forcing consumers to purchase insurance it will mean higher costs for constituents and mean a financial burden they cannot manage.
Financial burden? You mean like all the trillions of dollars that we don't have, but Zacko still votes to spend? That's a stance. Right?
Space also says he's disappointed that the leadership would even consider this plan.
Disappointed? Yeah, Zack we're pretty disappointed in the leadership being demonstrated in Washington, but you stay firm in your stance on puppies and free candy for all.
Gee, I wonder if a wind of change named Scott Brown blew up your skirt. Uncomfortable, eh?
Space Says No to Healthcare Bill
An Ohio Congressman takes a stand when it comes to the healthcare debate.
Takes a stand? Yeah, and if you don't like it, just wait minute...
On the heels of an announcement by House leadership that they may try and bring the Senate Healthcare Bill to a vote in the House of Representatives, Congressman Zack Space says the legislation is unacceptable to the 18th Congressional District, his constituents and Ohioans across the state.
Unacceptable? Like Cap and Trade? Like all his other votes for socialized medicine? Where's he standing now?
In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi the Congressman says he will not support the current healthcare bill saying that by forcing consumers to purchase insurance it will mean higher costs for constituents and mean a financial burden they cannot manage.
Financial burden? You mean like all the trillions of dollars that we don't have, but Zacko still votes to spend? That's a stance. Right?
Space also says he's disappointed that the leadership would even consider this plan.
Disappointed? Yeah, Zack we're pretty disappointed in the leadership being demonstrated in Washington, but you stay firm in your stance on puppies and free candy for all.
Gee, I wonder if a wind of change named Scott Brown blew up your skirt. Uncomfortable, eh?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Ultimate Guide To The Stupidity Of Government Control
Today is the anniversary of the enactment of prohibition. The government, in all of its glory, set out to save America from itself. Just as today we have the green movement, anti-tobacco zealots and over reaching paternalistic Judas' such as New York Mayor Bloomberg, prohibitionists enacted onerous taxes, fees, programs to indoctrinate the youth and segregationist laws placing saloons and bars away from downtown society. In short, prohibitionists knew better than the joe sixpack of the day much as blue staters today want to lord over red staters and other Americans too "dumb" to know what's good for them.
So, on the anniversary of prohibition we find ourselves facing a different playing field with the election of Senator Scott Brown which leaves today's "prohibitionists" short one vote for their health care reform. The have done to their current targets of prohibition, such as tobacco, the same things they did then to alcohol. They have taxed, regulated and harassed doctors, insurance companies and to the average citizen they have offered government care for the betterment of all.
Just as the society controllers of prohibition failed then, they will fail now. Just as they put millions of Americans out of work then, they will do so now. Just as they created organized crime then, they will obliquely create new crime and new crime syndicates now. Just as then, government is not the answer now.
As with the federally enacted prohibition against the imbibing of alcohol, today's purveyors of mandatory health care cite the need for such legislation as a moral imperative for the health of the nation, the health of industry and business and for the good of society as a whole. Indeed, just as prohibitionists spoke of the dregs of society, the indigent, the immigrant, the negro and the rural ignorant, being helped, today's "reformists" speak in more veiled terms of he disadvantaged, the undocumented, the mentally challenged and those unable to grasp the true needs of a modern day society. Prohibitionists thumped Bibles for the cause and marched and swung axes in pursuit of propriety. Today's reformers thump political tracts and 'white papers" of reported gravitas, march and swing government promises and money in pursuit of a just society.
The people are awakening, just as they did to the unintended consequences of prohibition, to what this massive government takeover of health care will mean to their lives. People have historically trusted politicians in this country and that trust was and now is being betrayed by politicians. These politicians believe they are smarter than those they represent and as is usually the case, politicians are quite surprised when a wake up call points out just how stupidly they have been acting.
Scott Brown is the de jour wake up call.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Meatloaf Loves Obama, Except For That Whole Two Out Of Three Thing
How many elections can Obama cause to be lost?
He went to support Coakley and he caused defeat. Coakley is now talking about wars past, as if she could even begin to understand any conflict in her whiny concession speech.
She only shows how stupid she is..
He went to support Coakley and he caused defeat. Coakley is now talking about wars past, as if she could even begin to understand any conflict in her whiny concession speech.
She only shows how stupid she is..
Obama Rejected By The Slovenly, Fat, No Brain America That Makes America Work, Kennedy Weeps, But Not For Mary Joe
Scott Brown Wins Massachusetts Senate Seat - Coakley Concedes
She, as Obama, has been a wuss. Ted Kennedy's seat has gone to a Republican.
The liberal/progressive/socialist/communist party in America has been told to shut up, you're killing our party and now we have lost the safest seat in America.
Good for the people.
She, as Obama, has been a wuss. Ted Kennedy's seat has gone to a Republican.
The liberal/progressive/socialist/communist party in America has been told to shut up, you're killing our party and now we have lost the safest seat in America.
Good for the people.
Brown Has Won
How much will the Democrats mitigate the victory? Cut the margin of victory, that's how. And they will do it. Just to lessen the slap in the face the Democrats have received. It is they're only hope.
Coakley Looking Bad
It appears that all there is to decide is whether the voters and Brown win or whether the unions, ACORN and a totally out of touch Democrat machine wins.
No Unshaven Jihadis
Just got back. I talked to a good Father, good friends and family members that are shrinkologists and I still cannot find the plan or the logic in a wonderful life gone so soon. At his point any plan or logic is beyond my understanding ergo I will not write about it again until I do.
I spent days with old friends, many that I have not seen for years. In and out of conversations the main topic was Scott Brown. Those of the old school scoffed that a Republican had no chance while the converted dreamily smiled that Brown will win. For the most part those I spoke with wouldn't understand Massachusetts politics if it bit them.
I believe Brown will win the election, but I am not sure that he will win the count.
On the plus side, absentee ballots had to in and logged before the machine knew it was in trouble. Without the multiple voters and the dead Coakley loses a vast edge. With all the typical union thug money and boots on the ground Coakley gets back some edge, but the electorate seems to have finally tired of the same old schtick. Polls, always unreliable, and anecdotal evidence such as yard signs and die hard Democrat neighbors who are voting for Brown can't tell the real story. Massachusetts has produced winners before that were 9 points down before the election, but won by 4.
The real election will be in the precincts after the polls have closed and might be decided by the (re)strength of the Kennedy machine that has become somewhat complacent. With the death of the Lion of the Senate, Dearest Teddy, still fresh in some minds the machine may creak and move into action. Still, the machine may have lost its lust with the last of the Kennedy boys gone.
One can't really get the gist of successful political tactics while sipping drinks at the yacht club with someone else's wife. The younger Kennedys might be counting on the Southies to do their magic, but are the Southies still in the game? Will they turn their rough and tough minds and fists to politics once again to ensure a group of swill sipping punk kids of the older generation will stay in power? If it were me, I'd tell them it ain't rain making them wet.
Will the army of Kennedy volunteers rise one last time like Napoleon's ghost army to protect the first family of Massachusetts? Will the numbers runners fill the back counting rooms to fill the ballot boxes with the correct number of correct votes precinct by precinct? Have they this time even taken the time to make those numbers add up in just the correct ratio?
I don't know.
One thing I did learn on this trip is that when a sad, unshaven old man in a dress coat two sizes too large approaches airport security, he gets through security a lot faster than those less tired and better groomed. I presume that in the footnotes of the TSA manual there is mention of the fact that there are no unshaven Jihadists.
I spent days with old friends, many that I have not seen for years. In and out of conversations the main topic was Scott Brown. Those of the old school scoffed that a Republican had no chance while the converted dreamily smiled that Brown will win. For the most part those I spoke with wouldn't understand Massachusetts politics if it bit them.
I believe Brown will win the election, but I am not sure that he will win the count.
On the plus side, absentee ballots had to in and logged before the machine knew it was in trouble. Without the multiple voters and the dead Coakley loses a vast edge. With all the typical union thug money and boots on the ground Coakley gets back some edge, but the electorate seems to have finally tired of the same old schtick. Polls, always unreliable, and anecdotal evidence such as yard signs and die hard Democrat neighbors who are voting for Brown can't tell the real story. Massachusetts has produced winners before that were 9 points down before the election, but won by 4.
The real election will be in the precincts after the polls have closed and might be decided by the (re)strength of the Kennedy machine that has become somewhat complacent. With the death of the Lion of the Senate, Dearest Teddy, still fresh in some minds the machine may creak and move into action. Still, the machine may have lost its lust with the last of the Kennedy boys gone.
One can't really get the gist of successful political tactics while sipping drinks at the yacht club with someone else's wife. The younger Kennedys might be counting on the Southies to do their magic, but are the Southies still in the game? Will they turn their rough and tough minds and fists to politics once again to ensure a group of swill sipping punk kids of the older generation will stay in power? If it were me, I'd tell them it ain't rain making them wet.
Will the army of Kennedy volunteers rise one last time like Napoleon's ghost army to protect the first family of Massachusetts? Will the numbers runners fill the back counting rooms to fill the ballot boxes with the correct number of correct votes precinct by precinct? Have they this time even taken the time to make those numbers add up in just the correct ratio?
I don't know.
One thing I did learn on this trip is that when a sad, unshaven old man in a dress coat two sizes too large approaches airport security, he gets through security a lot faster than those less tired and better groomed. I presume that in the footnotes of the TSA manual there is mention of the fact that there are no unshaven Jihadists.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Union Support Finally Bought By Back Room WH Deal For Health Care
It was only time before the American public found out who Obama believes is truly more equal.
Special Deal for Labor Unions in Health Care Bill
The labor unions have been fighting the Senate health care bill for some time now--specifically, the provision that levies high taxes on "Cadillac" plans that exceed certain maximums. That was expected to be a sticking point in the negotiations between the Senate and the House, but as Samuel Johnson once said, "the prospect of being hanged focuses the mind wonderfully." With the potential loss of their 60 vote majority lurking ahead, they can't dawdle on the details; it's time to haul in their lente and festina like hell.
Take unpopular unions and match them with an unpopular president and congress and you have an Obama success. Huh?
Special Deal for Labor Unions in Health Care Bill
The labor unions have been fighting the Senate health care bill for some time now--specifically, the provision that levies high taxes on "Cadillac" plans that exceed certain maximums. That was expected to be a sticking point in the negotiations between the Senate and the House, but as Samuel Johnson once said, "the prospect of being hanged focuses the mind wonderfully." With the potential loss of their 60 vote majority lurking ahead, they can't dawdle on the details; it's time to haul in their lente and festina like hell.
Take unpopular unions and match them with an unpopular president and congress and you have an Obama success. Huh?
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Coakley Hires DSCC Thug To Rough Up Reporter
And Brown gets small donations from all over adding up to $1.3 million dollars. Unions are pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into trying to save Coakley who is now embarrassing Obama and the kids in DC.
This Photo May Change The Election
A follow up by the reporter thrown to the ground:
Assailant Was a Coakley Staffer on Loan from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee?
A tipster tells me that the man who was pushing me outside of a Capitol Hill fundraiser Tuesday night for Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidate Martha Coakley is Michael Meehan.
Meehan heads up a firm called Blue Line Strategic Communications along with his partner David DiMartino, who was outside the fundraiser with Coakley tonight and introduced himself to me there. The AP reported on Monday that Meehan is also working for Coakley: "The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee also dispatched Michael Meehan, a media consultant with ties to Massachusetts, to assist the Coakley camp with messaging."
It seems that Meehan has worked for a number of candidates that want to make nice with thugs. Maybe that is why he was hired. He obviously understands thuggery.
HERE is his posting on LinkedIn.
This Photo May Change The Election
A follow up by the reporter thrown to the ground:
Assailant Was a Coakley Staffer on Loan from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee?
A tipster tells me that the man who was pushing me outside of a Capitol Hill fundraiser Tuesday night for Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidate Martha Coakley is Michael Meehan.
Meehan heads up a firm called Blue Line Strategic Communications along with his partner David DiMartino, who was outside the fundraiser with Coakley tonight and introduced himself to me there. The AP reported on Monday that Meehan is also working for Coakley: "The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee also dispatched Michael Meehan, a media consultant with ties to Massachusetts, to assist the Coakley camp with messaging."
It seems that Meehan has worked for a number of candidates that want to make nice with thugs. Maybe that is why he was hired. He obviously understands thuggery.
HERE is his posting on LinkedIn.
SEIU Goes To MA, Coakley Goes To DC, Brown Goes To The People
Sounds about right.
SEIU goes to Massachusett(e)s to steal a lot of votes, Coakley goes to DC to steal a lot of union member's money and Brown goes to the people to campaign for "the people's seat."
Purple Army to Coakley’s rescue: SEIU sends $685,000 more; And speaking of thugs…
As usual, Coakley is surrounded by thugs.
At least the Kennedy's learned to outsource their thuggery.
via Michelle Malkin
SEIU goes to Massachusett(e)s to steal a lot of votes, Coakley goes to DC to steal a lot of union member's money and Brown goes to the people to campaign for "the people's seat."
Purple Army to Coakley’s rescue: SEIU sends $685,000 more; And speaking of thugs…
As usual, Coakley is surrounded by thugs.
At least the Kennedy's learned to outsource their thuggery.
via Michelle Malkin
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Why Coakley Scares Harry Or Why Reid Has To Win Health Care Reform
Will Harry Reid retire at the end of this year? I believe he will. Yes, I do.
Harry Reid's Swansong
Gaffes? Part of it. Polls in the sewer? Stinks, doesn't it Harry.
I think Harry decided a while back that this was it, so why not go out in a blaze of glory. Health Care Reform. Maybe he thought there'd be Harry Reid Memorial hospitals all over America instead of his name on a political toe tag in the morgue of the House.
Fund is right. This may be Harry's swansong and Scott Brown just might have a bullet to cut that swansong short. Even if Coakley wins (can you spell SEIUACORN), the special election result may give one or two senators the cajones and brains to vote no. If Scott Brown wins and Harry hurries up the Senate vote in hopes of passage, it will be his swansong and the Democrat majority will die with the swan.
Even with the botox and new glasses Harry looks tired and his body language is that of a fighter who wonders how the rounds swept by so fast. Even more tiring is that camera-man Chuck Schumer is lurking in the wings plotting a palace coup against Harry.
Harry is more than aware that nothing stands between Schumer and the cameras. Not if they want to survive. Chuck cares that much.
Harry will go down in the fifth, but it is unclear whether he will throw in the towel or will be still swinging. Even if Coakley wins, not a sure thing, Harry could lose. Twice.
Harry Reid's Swansong
Gaffes? Part of it. Polls in the sewer? Stinks, doesn't it Harry.
I think Harry decided a while back that this was it, so why not go out in a blaze of glory. Health Care Reform. Maybe he thought there'd be Harry Reid Memorial hospitals all over America instead of his name on a political toe tag in the morgue of the House.
Fund is right. This may be Harry's swansong and Scott Brown just might have a bullet to cut that swansong short. Even if Coakley wins (can you spell SEIUACORN), the special election result may give one or two senators the cajones and brains to vote no. If Scott Brown wins and Harry hurries up the Senate vote in hopes of passage, it will be his swansong and the Democrat majority will die with the swan.
Even with the botox and new glasses Harry looks tired and his body language is that of a fighter who wonders how the rounds swept by so fast. Even more tiring is that camera-man Chuck Schumer is lurking in the wings plotting a palace coup against Harry.
Harry is more than aware that nothing stands between Schumer and the cameras. Not if they want to survive. Chuck cares that much.
Harry will go down in the fifth, but it is unclear whether he will throw in the towel or will be still swinging. Even if Coakley wins, not a sure thing, Harry could lose. Twice.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Klass Illegally Brandished Utensil, Police And Intruders Horrified
Janet Napolitano repotedly following case closely, may outlaw cutlery in US. Ginsu lobby aghast, but will side with criminals in special backroom deal to protect market share with dull plasticware.
Myleene Klass warned after brandishing knife to deter intruders
Police tell TV presenter she was acting illegally in waving kitchen knife at youths who were peering in window late at night
Hertfordshire police warned her she should not have used a knife to scare off the youths because carrying an "offensive weapon", even in her own home, was illegal.
Myleene Klass warned after brandishing knife to deter intruders
Police tell TV presenter she was acting illegally in waving kitchen knife at youths who were peering in window late at nightHertfordshire police warned her she should not have used a knife to scare off the youths because carrying an "offensive weapon", even in her own home, was illegal.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Ahmadinejad Can Kiss Our Collective Ass
I'm in a foul a mood as possible tonight and though I don't suffer fools generally, tonight they piss me off.
Ahmadinejad Cries Like A Baby and Wants Reparations For Nothing Except Wussy Rights For Victim Hood
Hey Chairman Shortness and Limited Brain Power, your country should have been turned into a parking lot centuries ago.
Shut up you little twit. Nobody cares what you think and nobody cares about your revolution except when you become a bigger thorn in the body good. Then your country will become a parking lot at $5.00 a day long term and so far away from anything important that it will take a space ship to get somewhere in under a day.
Ahmadinejad Cries Like A Baby and Wants Reparations For Nothing Except Wussy Rights For Victim Hood
Hey Chairman Shortness and Limited Brain Power, your country should have been turned into a parking lot centuries ago.
Shut up you little twit. Nobody cares what you think and nobody cares about your revolution except when you become a bigger thorn in the body good. Then your country will become a parking lot at $5.00 a day long term and so far away from anything important that it will take a space ship to get somewhere in under a day.
The Best Politics Is Personal
Party work is not easy, but man can it be exhilarating. Weeks of long days, bad meals, great people and an up or down verdict has its benefits. One benefit is winning when your message resonates with the voter.
This is a must read for those serious about change in America opposed to the slow painful descent into a gray society of big government solutions that aren't
Where Has the Republican ‘Market’ Gone? Should We Go There?
Third party politics is a suspension of reality whether it is short term because of victory or two or the long term as it erodes a clear message from the electorate.
This is a must read for those serious about change in America opposed to the slow painful descent into a gray society of big government solutions that aren't
Where Has the Republican ‘Market’ Gone? Should We Go There?
Third party politics is a suspension of reality whether it is short term because of victory or two or the long term as it erodes a clear message from the electorate.
Paula Nowakowski
This is a horrible Sunday. I know God has a plan, but I am bereft in seeking logic upon hearing that she is gone. That she leaves behind one of the best friends I have in the world brings a sorrow that I wish I could help him with.
Paula was a smart, very smart, no BS professional who also was a funny, fun and an incredibly interesting person. We used to in quiet moments discuss political biographies we had both read and were immensely amused and interested in the minutiae of particular works. Needless to say I was incredibly impressed with the width and depth of her intelligence and knowledge. In a selfish way it was so gratifying to have such conservations, but never more so than when she agreed with my summations. When she disagreed, I listened carefully because I knew I was in for a lesson which never failed or disappointed me. Dear Lord, she was only 46 years old. Why?
She was Cong. John Boehner's right arm and was damned good at it. Boehner made her better, but she made Boehner better. Paula did the work required by Boehner's office, but she not only improved it, she found solutions, never for expediency, but for principle that made it work and work correctly.
Besides her political work she and Michael Smith helped put together one of the great oddities in DC, the Kennedy Boehner Dinner for the parochial schools in and around our nations capitol. Over the years the dinner raised millions.
To sit and have a cocktail and a chat with the pair was one of the most enjoyable evenings we could look forward to. The year the new stadium was built in Cleveland we went to a Brown's game when the temperature was hot, the Dog Pound was panting and we laughed and cheered before going to a dinner in a little Italian restaurant. Michael and I went next door to a "gift shop" and found toy cell phones that made incredibly obnoxious ring tones which we rang over and over chatting to imagined world leaders telling them what smucks they were. Paula laughed so hard she almost had tears coming down her face.
Work loads got in the way of Michael and Paula coming to Columbus to meet us for a Red Wings /Blue Jackets game. Hockey, especially the Red Wings was a passion for Paula. I wish we had been able to make a game.
I am praying for Paula and for the good man left alone.
May the good Lord cradle this incredible woman close to his heart. She loved Him and Miss Paula loved His work. She also loved a drink and a good joke which allows me to believe the Lord has a sense of humor.
Michael, I love you and I cannot express the sorrow and sadness that I feel. Man, I am at a loss.
Paula was a smart, very smart, no BS professional who also was a funny, fun and an incredibly interesting person. We used to in quiet moments discuss political biographies we had both read and were immensely amused and interested in the minutiae of particular works. Needless to say I was incredibly impressed with the width and depth of her intelligence and knowledge. In a selfish way it was so gratifying to have such conservations, but never more so than when she agreed with my summations. When she disagreed, I listened carefully because I knew I was in for a lesson which never failed or disappointed me. Dear Lord, she was only 46 years old. Why?
She was Cong. John Boehner's right arm and was damned good at it. Boehner made her better, but she made Boehner better. Paula did the work required by Boehner's office, but she not only improved it, she found solutions, never for expediency, but for principle that made it work and work correctly.
Besides her political work she and Michael Smith helped put together one of the great oddities in DC, the Kennedy Boehner Dinner for the parochial schools in and around our nations capitol. Over the years the dinner raised millions.
To sit and have a cocktail and a chat with the pair was one of the most enjoyable evenings we could look forward to. The year the new stadium was built in Cleveland we went to a Brown's game when the temperature was hot, the Dog Pound was panting and we laughed and cheered before going to a dinner in a little Italian restaurant. Michael and I went next door to a "gift shop" and found toy cell phones that made incredibly obnoxious ring tones which we rang over and over chatting to imagined world leaders telling them what smucks they were. Paula laughed so hard she almost had tears coming down her face.
Work loads got in the way of Michael and Paula coming to Columbus to meet us for a Red Wings /Blue Jackets game. Hockey, especially the Red Wings was a passion for Paula. I wish we had been able to make a game.
I am praying for Paula and for the good man left alone.
May the good Lord cradle this incredible woman close to his heart. She loved Him and Miss Paula loved His work. She also loved a drink and a good joke which allows me to believe the Lord has a sense of humor.
Michael, I love you and I cannot express the sorrow and sadness that I feel. Man, I am at a loss.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Geez, Conservative Racism?
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada described then-Sen. Barack Obama as "light skinned" and "with no Negro dialect." Obama is the nation's first African-American president
“I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy,” he said. “I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”
When two "conservatives" like Reid and Biden are saying these type of things you know they only see President Obama through the lens of racism.
Where on God's earth are the media and lberals, but I repeat myself.
“I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy,” he said. “I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”
When two "conservatives" like Reid and Biden are saying these type of things you know they only see President Obama through the lens of racism.
Where on God's earth are the media and lberals, but I repeat myself.
Massachusetts Kennedyites Slip Lower Into The Slime
Change the law so a Republican governor can't appoint a senator, change it back so a Democrat can and now, possibly, fully thwart the will of the electorate. Typical state politics? Yes, in Massachusetts.
Paul Kirk Threatens Constitutional Crisis if Scott Brown Elected "Absolutely," Kirk said, when asked if he'd vote for the bill, even if Brown captures the seat. "It would be my responsibility as United States Senator, representing the people and understanding Senator Kennedy's agenda and the rest of it ... I think you're asking me a hypothetical question but I'd be pleased to vote for the bill."
Responsibility, a dead senator and "the rest of it" all in one sentence. Even a 2:00 AM pledge of love on a Provincetown dune has a more sincere sound. And more ethic.
Paul Kirk Threatens Constitutional Crisis if Scott Brown Elected "Absolutely," Kirk said, when asked if he'd vote for the bill, even if Brown captures the seat. "It would be my responsibility as United States Senator, representing the people and understanding Senator Kennedy's agenda and the rest of it ... I think you're asking me a hypothetical question but I'd be pleased to vote for the bill."
Responsibility, a dead senator and "the rest of it" all in one sentence. Even a 2:00 AM pledge of love on a Provincetown dune has a more sincere sound. And more ethic.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Elvis Was 'Evil'
If you like Elvis, we may have a disagreement. When the Col. was in charge, Elvis made some really bad stuff, but when Elvis was in charge, Elvis made some really really good stuff.
Case in point, Kid Creole. If you like Blue Hawaii, well then, you're lookin' for trouble round here, cause Kid Creole was his best movie.
Case in point, Kid Creole. If you like Blue Hawaii, well then, you're lookin' for trouble round here, cause Kid Creole was his best movie.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
A True American Hero Is Gone
via This Ain't Hell
I didn't know this had happened. I can't add more so you should go read the complete story by TSO. Col. Howard was a true American hero.
We, as a nation, are truly blessed to have soldiers such as Col. Howard. There are many that serve doing their duty, honoring their country, protecting those fighting next to them and us here at home.
I didn't know this had happened. I can't add more so you should go read the complete story by TSO. Col. Howard was a true American hero.
We, as a nation, are truly blessed to have soldiers such as Col. Howard. There are many that serve doing their duty, honoring their country, protecting those fighting next to them and us here at home.
Kissed By A Guardrail
Went to the grocery store (had to, buy one, get one free). Store was packed. People acting like health care reform passed or that the apocolypse, but I digress, were upon us.
Driving home some genius moron talking on his cell phone, manipulating world currencies and driving too fast had to lock up his breaks to avoid hitting a number of us driving conservatively. Two of us got lightly tapped by said genius. I slowly went around on the snow and ice and tapped a guardrail. The other, in a Prius, got the inside guardrail with a lot of damage.
Genius drove on so I geared back up in four wheel drive and caught up with him at a stop light 2 miles down the road. Called the Patrol and gave them the model and color of the van he was driving along with the license plate number. I told them he was still chatting on his phone and was asked if there were any other identifying things about the van that I could see.
I smiled and started reading his bumper stickers off. Gore, Kerry, Hillary, Obama, Arms are for hugging, and many others. My favorite though was No Peace/No Justice - Know Peace/Know Justice.
The Patrol was on him like white on rice. Know justice, know peace.
Driving home some genius moron talking on his cell phone, manipulating world currencies and driving too fast had to lock up his breaks to avoid hitting a number of us driving conservatively. Two of us got lightly tapped by said genius. I slowly went around on the snow and ice and tapped a guardrail. The other, in a Prius, got the inside guardrail with a lot of damage.
Genius drove on so I geared back up in four wheel drive and caught up with him at a stop light 2 miles down the road. Called the Patrol and gave them the model and color of the van he was driving along with the license plate number. I told them he was still chatting on his phone and was asked if there were any other identifying things about the van that I could see.
I smiled and started reading his bumper stickers off. Gore, Kerry, Hillary, Obama, Arms are for hugging, and many others. My favorite though was No Peace/No Justice - Know Peace/Know Justice.
The Patrol was on him like white on rice. Know justice, know peace.
Global Hoaxing To Get Spy Satellites To Curb Dangerous Icebergs
Spying on Icebergs Instead of Terrorists?
Obama Program Diverts Intelligence Assets to Climate Research
Some man-made disasters are bigger than others. It might be noted that some man-made disasters get votes. And money. Lots of it.
So the Obama administration is diverting valuable satellites used to protect our nation to aid the suspect science of man-made global warming. So, instead of tracking known murderers who have high jacked a religion to justify their proven slaughter of innocents, the administration will track icebergs to try to prove that Mother Earth has a cold which will lead to a disastrous fever sometime in the future.
Obama Program Diverts Intelligence Assets to Climate Research
Some man-made disasters are bigger than others. It might be noted that some man-made disasters get votes. And money. Lots of it.
So the Obama administration is diverting valuable satellites used to protect our nation to aid the suspect science of man-made global warming. So, instead of tracking known murderers who have high jacked a religion to justify their proven slaughter of innocents, the administration will track icebergs to try to prove that Mother Earth has a cold which will lead to a disastrous fever sometime in the future.
Randy Andy Sullivan Sez Invade Israel And Occupy!
If that is not silly enough for you look down the page for further laughter and frivolity.
Yep, "The Naked Novelist And The Dead Reputation." On the same page. Coincidence? I think not.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Bureaucrats Will Kill Us
Not just because they are unelected, union protected and pushing their own big government agenda, but because they out number us and control us. Not a good mix. At least not for working Americans.
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Progressives Hate To Love Sarah Palin
They're obsessed with her like little boys who love the teacher they swear to their friends they hate.
She's sooo un-American. (Swoon)
She's dumb. (Heart throbbing)
To show how much they can't stand the teacher they hiss lies to their friends about her.
She wanted to ban books. (Ummmm)
Her husband is a traitor just like daddy sez. (Help me daddy, she's so hot)
She was a beauty queen. (Sweet Jesus help me cause daddy can't)
She was just a small town mayor. (I can't help myself)
She quit being Governor because she's a quitter. (Too late cause I'm gone. She's just like me)
Unfortunately, these little kids grow up to be bitter.
They're bitter about Sarah Palin because they're scared of her just like the teacher. Their scared of their friends laughing at them if they knew what they really thought. Little kids can be cruel like that.
These people are fun to watch, which is wrong. One shouldn't laugh at those with problems, even ones they brought on themselves.
She's sooo un-American. (Swoon)
She's dumb. (Heart throbbing)
To show how much they can't stand the teacher they hiss lies to their friends about her.
She wanted to ban books. (Ummmm)
Her husband is a traitor just like daddy sez. (Help me daddy, she's so hot)
She was a beauty queen. (Sweet Jesus help me cause daddy can't)
She was just a small town mayor. (I can't help myself)
She quit being Governor because she's a quitter. (Too late cause I'm gone. She's just like me)
Unfortunately, these little kids grow up to be bitter.
They're bitter about Sarah Palin because they're scared of her just like the teacher. Their scared of their friends laughing at them if they knew what they really thought. Little kids can be cruel like that.
These people are fun to watch, which is wrong. One shouldn't laugh at those with problems, even ones they brought on themselves.
'There Were A Number Of Things He Was For On The Campaign Trail"
Pelosi finally gets it? She gets that Emanuel Axlerod Wright Ayers Obama may have told a few fibs from Chicago to Peoria?
Who says hope and change aren't afoot in America?
Nancy Pelosi takes swipe at President Obama's campaign promises
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, piqued with White House pressure to accept the Senate health reform bill, threw a rare rhetorical elbow Tuesday at President Barack Obama, questioning his commitment to his 2008 campaign promises.
A leadership aide said it was no accident.
No, I don't believe it was an accident.
In fact, Pelosi the peace maker and most transparent person on the hill, just fired a bow shot over the USS(R) Obama which now makes it a civil war. Moscow on the Potomac style. Washington on the Moskva.
Pelosi on Obama. Obama on Pelosi.
Who says hope and change aren't afoot in America?
Nancy Pelosi takes swipe at President Obama's campaign promises
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, piqued with White House pressure to accept the Senate health reform bill, threw a rare rhetorical elbow Tuesday at President Barack Obama, questioning his commitment to his 2008 campaign promises.
A leadership aide said it was no accident.
No, I don't believe it was an accident.
In fact, Pelosi the peace maker and most transparent person on the hill, just fired a bow shot over the USS(R) Obama which now makes it a civil war. Moscow on the Potomac style. Washington on the Moskva.
Pelosi on Obama. Obama on Pelosi.
Pelosi's Transparency Leaves Voters In The Dark
Pelosi tells C-SPAN: 'There has never been a more open process'
"We will do what is necessary to pass the bill," Pelosi said.
Pelosi (left) speaks to the cameras.
Lone Republican - Holly Robichaud
If you haven't already you should be reading or following The Lone Republican on Twitter.
The Lone Republican is Holly Robichaud of the Boston Herald. I know Holly and have worked with her and I know I'm in for a real fight when Holly leads the charge, but then it is easier because I know Holly has my back.
Having lived part of the year or in Massachusetts pretty much all of my life I am fully aware of her thoughts of being a lone Republican. That said, Holly has not only been part of the establishment, she has shaken up that establishment and has won more "specials" and other elections than anybody else in the state.
Holly is a state and local as well as a big picture expert. Currently, she smells Coakly's blood in the water. I've sent a donation to Scott Brown and you can do so HERE.
If you like no-nonsense reviews of politics, you'll make her a constant read. I do.
The Lone Republican is Holly Robichaud of the Boston Herald. I know Holly and have worked with her and I know I'm in for a real fight when Holly leads the charge, but then it is easier because I know Holly has my back.
Having lived part of the year or in Massachusetts pretty much all of my life I am fully aware of her thoughts of being a lone Republican. That said, Holly has not only been part of the establishment, she has shaken up that establishment and has won more "specials" and other elections than anybody else in the state.
Holly is a state and local as well as a big picture expert. Currently, she smells Coakly's blood in the water. I've sent a donation to Scott Brown and you can do so HERE.
If you like no-nonsense reviews of politics, you'll make her a constant read. I do.
Like Flies: Dodd And Dorgan Fall
FINALLY! Some real hope and change.
IT BEGINS: Dem. Sen. Dorgan Says No More; Will Not Run Reelection...
CHRIS DODD TO RETIRE...
I hope Byron isn't having mortgage problems as well...
IT BEGINS: Dem. Sen. Dorgan Says No More; Will Not Run Reelection...
CHRIS DODD TO RETIRE...
I hope Byron isn't having mortgage problems as well...
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Into The Heart Of Darkness With Harry And Nancy
But on which side are they? On which side are those masters of naïvité such as Zack Space? Will they continue on is secret in their deliberations? Will they continue on in hiding from voters as they decide whether to do as elected? Do they even know in which city they are being played for rubes?
transparency
rule of law
"a government that truly is of, and by, the American people."
we should never forget that we are here as public servants, and
public service is a privilege.
It's not about advancing an ideological agenda or the special interests of any organization," Obama said.
Democratic Leaders Plan Secret Health Reform Deliberations
Despite their claims to the contrary, the way that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have handled the healthcare bill has been anything but transparent. And, if the left-wing blogosphere is to be believed, the two congressional leaders intend to keep the deliberations secret as they try to merge the House and Senate versions of the legislation into something that will pass both chambers.
They lie about lying, but in secret which makes it not so, eh?
public service is a privilege.
Democratic Leaders Plan Secret Health Reform Deliberations
Despite their claims to the contrary, the way that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid have handled the healthcare bill has been anything but transparent. And, if the left-wing blogosphere is to be believed, the two congressional leaders intend to keep the deliberations secret as they try to merge the House and Senate versions of the legislation into something that will pass both chambers.
They lie about lying, but in secret which makes it not so, eh?
Monday, January 04, 2010
Former Democrats Deserting Obama Gang
via Another Black Conservative from American Power
This video from YouTube is driving liberals nuts which is a good reason to spread it everywhere.
Locally, Obama stickers are disappearing from cars and windows, even with the local college. Working people are seeing first hand what big government help does to them and they don't like it. Going to taverns or parties is refreshing in that if you want a moment of relief, just bring up Obama and it gets very quiet and people drift away.
Over Christmas while in New York, those that voted for Obama, et al seemed so defensive or they came right out and stated they had made a mistake. Many, who I had known as liberals, said they'd had it with the Democrats and they'd give no more money, no more support and no more votes.
I'm not sure who to nominate for Republican helper of the year, Obama, Pelosi, Reid, Waxman, Schumer, Emanuel or the professor, Axlerod.
This video from YouTube is driving liberals nuts which is a good reason to spread it everywhere.
Locally, Obama stickers are disappearing from cars and windows, even with the local college. Working people are seeing first hand what big government help does to them and they don't like it. Going to taverns or parties is refreshing in that if you want a moment of relief, just bring up Obama and it gets very quiet and people drift away.
Over Christmas while in New York, those that voted for Obama, et al seemed so defensive or they came right out and stated they had made a mistake. Many, who I had known as liberals, said they'd had it with the Democrats and they'd give no more money, no more support and no more votes.
I'm not sure who to nominate for Republican helper of the year, Obama, Pelosi, Reid, Waxman, Schumer, Emanuel or the professor, Axlerod.
Democrats Decending
It's not just the leadership of the Democrat Party, it's their membership, the supporters and their fellow travelers who the leadership stand with and speak with.
The 40 Most Obnoxious Quotes Of 2009
The quote which signifies the current administration and Congress is:
14) I wouldn’t dignify you by peeing on your leg. It wouldn’t be worth wasting the urine. -- Pete Stark, to a constituent
Pete Stark has a history of mental instability, but is quite safe in his district. Gee, I wonder why.
The 40 Most Obnoxious Quotes Of 2009
The quote which signifies the current administration and Congress is:
14) I wouldn’t dignify you by peeing on your leg. It wouldn’t be worth wasting the urine. -- Pete Stark, to a constituent
Pete Stark has a history of mental instability, but is quite safe in his district. Gee, I wonder why.
Friday, January 01, 2010
Fear The Vest
26 - 17BDBITL + fans + team + Tressel = WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Good game. When the Ducks couldn't answer the first TD it became a grind to the finish.
Ben Keeler, you got my respect, but I'm glad you were wrong, but, again, nobody expected Tressel to reject Tressel ball. Least of all Oregon.
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An interesting mix of creativity, sometimes tedious grinding and incredible heart, but in the end it came down to coaching.
Napolitano To Ban Volleyball?
In her never ending crusade stroll to save America from terrorism man made disasters Janet Napolitano has at least been consistent. She's always wrong.
Death toll in Pakistan volleyball bombing rises to 75
Besides, volleyball has winners and losers which is the wrong message to send to kids, eh? Of course, that's also an issue for “safe schools czar,” Kevin Jennings who gets so angry about sending wrong messages to kids his hands actually ball up in fists.
This is the type of dedication America has been yearning for.
Death toll in Pakistan volleyball bombing rises to 75
Besides, volleyball has winners and losers which is the wrong message to send to kids, eh? Of course, that's also an issue for “safe schools czar,” Kevin Jennings who gets so angry about sending wrong messages to kids his hands actually ball up in fists.
This is the type of dedication America has been yearning for.
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