Archive for December 2009
Dead Man Walking…
Ever wonder what happens when you loudly proclaim your moral stand on an issue and then sell out your putative values, all whilst in the glare of the national media? This. “The good news for Senator Ben Nelson is that he doesn’t have to face Nebraska voters until 2012. If Governor Dave Heineman challenges Nelson…
Read MoreBreaking: Limbaugh rushed to hospital in Hawaii – Updates: resting comfortably – Update 3 – Rush speaks
UPDATE 3: Please scroll to the bottom for the latest news on Rush Limbaugh. Video incuded.
Read MoreBaucus Update: I was not drunk
OK, fine. Whatever you say. Senator Max Baucus has finally come forward with an attack on his attackers who wondered, as did I, if booze was responsible for his bizarre behavior on the Senate floor last week. Bauchus called the whole thing outrageous. “When his friend of 30 years Ted Kennedy, with whom he had…
Read MoreDeficits are bad, but the real problem is spending
Another great featured video from the Cato Institute. Dan Mitchell uses an analogy I’ve used myself when discussing the United States deficit and debt, comparing it to a family getting a mortgage for a home. Mitchell is even using my “symptom of the disease” theme. I’m honored Dan … 😉
Read MoreObama executive order provides Interpol diplomatic immunity (Update)
Multiple RVO readers sent word via e-mail that President Obama had amended Executive Order 12425 on Dec. 16, more or less providing Interpol diplomatic immunity concerning what they can bring into the United States and protecting their archives and records from freedom of information (FOI) requests.
Read MoreTaxpayers subsidize border crossing assistance for illegal aliens
A new program put together by liberal whack-jobs at the University of California in San Diego will provide free GPS-enabled cell phones to illegal aliens prior to starting their border crossing. The phones will provide direction to watering holes during their journey and recite poetry on the way.
Read MorePoll – Americans looking for a NCAA Football playoff
Earlier this month, I wrote about Congress getting involved and demanding the NCAA put some sort of playoff system in place for Division 1 football. A Quinnipiac poll released today indicates you want one too, but are not so sure about Congressional involvement.
Read MoreHow $15 co-pays destroyed the health care system
I’m struggling with the headline since I know health care has not been destroyed by low co-pays, but those gold-plated plans with $15 co-pays to go see a doctor and $25 for an emergency room visit have destroyed our perception of value when it comes to health care.
Read MoreFederal airline passenger “bill of rights” will fail miserably
From the “why don’t they do something” file, we have the federal government stepping in to ensure airlines don’t leave passengers inside of aluminum tubes sitting on airport taxiways more than three hours.
Read MoreEconomic stimulus – $50k for tennis courts in Montana
Another symptom of the disease. The Montana Reinvestment Act – funded directly by federal stimulus dollars – has provided almost $50,000 towards a project in Bozeman, Mont. to install new tennis courts in a city park.
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