Archive for September 2012
During this hour, 11 years ago…
Never forget.
Read MoreThe “subtle language of racism” in Oregon – Referencing a “sandwich” in school
You see, some kids from different cultures may not eat sandwiches. Kids in the Portland, Ore. elementary school system may eat a torta or pita, and therefore would likely feel left out and discriminated against if a teacher referenced a “sandwich.” The result – of course – is lower grades in math and reading.
Read MoreSomeone PLEASE … Caption this – Biden & a few bikers (Updates)
No words. Just look at the expression on the faces of these guys. I’m pretty certain there is a fourth person behind and to the right of the vice president.
Read MoreFact-checking Joe Biden
Jim Hoft over at Gateway Pundit noted Vice President Joe Biden encouraged the press to fact-check his statements on Romney’s Medicare plan – discussed here – and took the liberty to remind the VP the press has been fact-checking him.
Read MoreBiden: “Romney will implement Medicare vouchers” – Obama pilots voucher plan already!
In Ohio during an appearance yesterday, Vice President Joe Biden claimed the GOP Medicare plan would result in a bankrupt program by 2016 and become “vouchercare” where those on the plan would be on their own to use a voucher to find insurance.
Read More“Mediscare”, Part II
Now to the “Ryan” plan. Actually it isn’t the Ryan plan anymore, it has changed. Now it’s the Wyden/Ryan plan which you can read in its entirety here. The co-author of this proposed plan is Senator Ron Wyden (D. Or.). Yes, that was a D.
Read MoreThe Democrat’s platform changes
Whether a party’s political platform is meaningful or not, much like beauty, is in the mind of the beholder. But there were two changes to the Democrats’ platform this year which lead one to wonder.
Read More“Mediscare”, Part I
In most elections it seems that an expected topic is scaring seniors about Medicare…i.e.,vote for the other guy and he will take away your Medicare. This year’s election will be no exception. So, I thought it might make sense to review the facts about each parties’ proposal. I will start with the President’s plan. Part II…
Read MoreObama’s Bain Capital
While the President was bashing Bain Capital earlier this year as an “evil rich” private equity venture capital firm that destroyed businesses causing people to lose their jobs, and perhaps their lives, the White House was in secret negotiations with Carlyle Group, an “evil rich” private equity venture capital firm.
Read MoreWe’ve got mail: Why not just ban “assault-type” weapons?
George thinks Jim’s being unreasonable about 2nd Amendment rights, suggesting we redraw the line to ensure “assault-type” weapons that are really dangerous – as compared to the somewhat dangerous guns – are banned.
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