Archive for August 2010
Obamacare “re-education”…game on
One would be hard pressed to prepare a “public service announcement” any more deceitful than that recently released by the Department of Health and Human Services. Apparently, it’s Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, who hasn’t bothered to either read the bill or any of the myriad of analyses prepared by either the CBO, or the Office of the Actuary for…
Read MoreMore labels, this time thanks to the EPA and DOT
Not to be outdone by the FDA’s new labeling regulations for calorie information on vending machines, airplane menus, convenience stores, theaters, trains, grocery store food courts (including bakeries, salad bars, pizza bars, and delis), the EPA and the Department of Transportation have now jumped into the labeling business.
Read MoreHonor vs Dishonor: Restoring faith … in ourselves
As many of you know I have become a big fan of John Hayward, a columnist for Hot Air, better known as Doctor Zero. His most recent column on honor and dishonor in American life is one of the most inspiring pieces I have read in some time. It helped me understand once again the…
Read MoreThe FDA strikes again
Obamacare called for calorie count information to be posted on menus of chain restaurants with more than 20 locations, and, on vending machines if the owner of the machine owned more than 20 machines. Now, the Food and Drug Administration which is in charge of writing regulations covering that section of Obamacare has drastically expanded…
Read MoreWilliams: Free stuff is not free
Just a quick economics primer from Prof. Walter E. Williams’ syndicated column this morning. The “stuff” some refer to as “free” always has a cost, even if you’re not paying a price for it. Think about it and read today’s column.
Read MoreDemocrats running from Obamacare
With November’s election rapidly approaching, Families USA recently presented a “messaging” conference for Democrats. The message they delivered sounds much like what the American public and this blog said about Obamacare from the beginning…it’s a lousy bill. But first a bit of background on Families USA. It has been a major proponent of anything that…
Read MoreSharpton: “This is our day and we ain’t giving it away”
I think this is sad. Not sure what to say, but Rev. Al Sharpton stood on a stage Saturday and certainly did nothing to improve the political or racial discussion in the United States.
Read MoreSymptom of the Disease: Congress-critter hands out scholarship dollars to relatives
I’ve been thinking about writing a book. Have discussed the project with Jim multiple times during the last 18 months. I’d call it Symptoms of the Disease of course, and it would highlight stories like Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) dishing out scholarships from a charitable foundation to family members.
Read MorePlease no … GOP plans wave of White House probes
There’s been talk of serious Congressional hearings getting going once the Republicans take control of the House, Senate or both starting in early 2011. Please, no. I’m serious, I’m not interested in hearings about the transparency or lack there of in the current Executive Branch.
Read MoreRun! Run as fast as you can … from Obama and Pelosi
Hey, it’s not just Connecticut digging a moat to keep out Democrat leadership. This is just a little addendum to the top news post today.
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