Politics

Quick CPAC 2011 round-up with videos – UPDATE: Herman Cain

By Steve McGough | February 13, 2011 |

I’ve been thinking about attending CPAC in Washington, D.C. for the past few years. Jim and I have discussed going down for the three days and even broadcasting his show from the venue. I figure it would be pretty cool to meet some like-minded bloggers and share an adult beverage or meal with friends. Maybe…

What not to do at a CPAC conference: take a whack at Ron Paul, Mr Trump

By Jim Vicevich | February 11, 2011 |

I post this as a public service to those thinking of running for office as a conservative. You might think it, you might believe it, but you just don’t say it. But Donald Trump always calls it like he sees it and he’s never been accused of being shy … about anything. Watch and learn…

Obama continues to fight – needs cash to rebuild grassroots movement

By Steve McGough | February 8, 2011 |

We’ve got mail. Mitch Stewart from Organizing for Obama/America sent out a standard fundraising e-mail today looking for donations to get started with the campaign. The campaign never stopped…

Senate to vote on Obamacare repeal plus “Opt Out” bill – Video – UPDATE: Repeal fails UPDATE 2: 1099 provision repealed

By Jim Vicevich | February 2, 2011 |

The Senate will finally take up Obamacare repeal legislation today … but on the table is so much more than repeal. It is a “Three pronged attack”, says Lindsey Graham, to finally drive a stake through a very bad bill.

Charles Krauthammer: Gibbs and Biden should be under house arrest until Egypt crisis is past

By Jim Vicevich | February 2, 2011 |

Longer in my opinion, but that’s just me. The upside is Gibbs will be gone soon. The downside, we can still look forward to things like “Mubarak is not a dictator” moments from the VP.

Blumenthal to Tom Brokaw … We Have “Failed To Keep Faith” With Our Veterans

By Jim Vicevich | January 28, 2011 |

From RCP, some might consider this, irony? The man who himself, failed to keep faith with veterans, repeatedly, is now lecturing the nation on honesty? My take below the fold but I must tell you I have mixed emotions on this. Tell me where I am wrong.

Rand Paul Speaks … making sense

By Jim Vicevich | January 27, 2011 |

It seems everyone has a response now to the SOTU but I am choosing to highlight Senator Rand Paul’s response because he does not hold back, he makes sense, and he, unlike so many others, understands the gravity of the problem. “The fact is the cat’s out of the bag …”

Alan Simpson to AARP and NCPSSM: You’re phonies! Social Security sinking fast(er)!

By Jim Vicevich | January 27, 2011 |

Social Security is in real trouble and Alan Simpson is spitting mad at the two groups he thinks are standing in the way of reform. Turn em off, says Simpson, they’re all phonies …. and just for good measure, the AARP is just a bunch of marketers. “They sell stuff”.

George Will: Hey, that State of the Union … it’s nothing more than stroking erogenous zones

By Jim Vicevich | January 24, 2011 |

Well … I think he’s right. Afterall, most of these speeches ultimatelty are “pep rallies”. But not just for the party in power, although that most assuredly is the biggest draw. But also for the American people. Still aren’t we past this?

Cavuto vs Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee- Playing the human shield game

By Jim Vicevich | January 20, 2011 |

It’s not new. Democrats use human shields to push every piece of big government legislation they propose. It’s just unusual to find someone like a Neil Cavuto to call Democrats on it. Fantastic ands funny … it’s your Cavuto moment of the day.