Sunday, February 19, 2012

Editorial: Pa. property tax is root of evil in school funding

From an editorial in The Pottstown Mercury:
Gov. Tom Corbett is not the real culprit in the schools funding crisis, although his refusal to acknowledge the problem adds to the frustration. Even the current legislators are not wholly to blame, even though they hold the power to fix it.

The inequity in Pennsylvania public schools funding is rooted in a flawed system of taxation that predates anyone now in office. The need for property tax reform has been bandied about in Harrisburg for decades, but no governor or Legislature in our lifetime has touched it.
Read the full editorial at the link below:

Pa. property tax is root of evil in school funding

Columnist: Left intensifies war against Christians

Lowman S. Henry: Left intensifies war against Christians

Obamacare Legacy: Fewer Americans Have Employer-Based Health Insurance

Fewer Americans Have Employer-Based Health Insurance

Saturday, February 18, 2012

U.S. underemployment rate tops 19%

U.S. Unemployment Increases in Mid-February

Thanks to Texas and Pennsylvania, GOP Race Could Last Nearly Forever

Thanks to Texas and Pennsylvania, GOP Race Could Last Nearly Forever

64% of Americans Dissatisfied With U.S. Position in World

Gallup: Americans Still Dissatisfied With U.S. Position in World

Democrats are 'the party of the rich'

Obama raises $29 million for campaign, Dem Party

Weekly Republican Address: The Obama Fiscal Mess

No competition in many Pa. legislative races

The status quo wins again. In Pennsylvania 10 state Senate and 85 state House incumbents will face no opposition in the April primary election. Barring a write-in nominations, the professional political class will continue to rule.

333,333 visitors to 'Tony Phyrillas On Politics'

I woke up this morning to find my site counter at 333,333 unique visitors. Cool number.

Top 10 reasons to elect anybody but Obama

Top 10 reasons to elect anybody but Obama - HUMAN EVENTS

Friday, February 17, 2012

Overreach: ObamaCare vs. the Constitution

Overreach: ObamaCare vs. the Constitution - HUMAN EVENTS

'The Promise That Became A Punch Line'

Editorial: Obama's spending plan leaves debt bomb ticking

Obama's spending plan leaves debt bomb ticking – USATODAY.com

Top 5 Obama Broken Stimulus Promises

Top 5 Broken Stimulus Promises | RNC: Republican National Committee | GOP

Obama Robs Our Future

It's Official: Obama Stimulus Has Failed

STIMULUS: DECONSTRUCTED | RNC: Republican National Committee | GOP

Some Pa. Dems upset Obama wants dirt on Santorum

Some Pa. Dems upset Obama wants dirt on Santorum

Columnist: Unions and Government: A Suicide Pact for Everyone

Jim Yardley: Unions and Government: A Suicide Pact for Everyone

NewsBusted 2/17/12

Gov. Corbett breaks campaign promise

Editorial: Thorns to Corbett for reversing campaign stance on Specter library

Columnist: Pennsylvania inmates collect unemployment checks

Pennsylvania inmates collect unemployment

PA GOP on Anniversary of Obama-Casey Stimulus Bill

Republican Party of Pennsylvania Chairman Rob Gleason Chairman released the following statement on the third anniversary of President Barack Obama signing the stimulus bill into law:

“Three years hasn’t camouflaged the hard truth that President Obama and Bob Casey’s massive stimulus spending bill has been a complete failure,” said Chairman Gleason.

“Just three short years ago, President Obama and Senator Bob Casey promised that their $825 billion stimulus bill would save or create 3.5 million jobs and keep unemployment below 8% - but since then, we’ve lost more than one million jobs and unemployment has remained above 8% for a record period. What’s even worse is that while Americans are demanding a more responsible, efficient government, President Obama’s 2012 budget calls for even more spending and even more taxes.

“Pennsylvania voters have had enough of President Obama’s and Senator Casey’s failed promises and out of control spending. It’s time for new leadership in Washington that can keep spending under control and actually improve our economy, not another four years of economic hardship,” Chairman Gleason continued.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Report: Pennsylvania Welfare System Unsustainable, Hurting Poor

Report Finds Pennsylvania Welfare System Unsustainable, Hurting Poor

SuperPac Launches $250M Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama

SuperPac Launches 250 Million Dollar Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama

A Historic President

Soledad O'Brien Lauds 'Successful' Auto Bailout That Cost Taxpayers $14B

Soledad O'Brien Lauds 'Successful' Auto Bailout That Cost Taxpayers $14 Billion | NewsBusters.org

PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applications Now Available

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Applications Now Available

Watchdog Groups: No More Solyndras

No More Solyndras: Groups Call on DOE To Force Public Release of Details on Delays and 12 Secret Cost Overruns at Vogtle Reactors

Great Works of Pure Fantasy

Columnist: Is Taxpayer Information Appropriate in the Public Cloud?

SafeGov.org - Is Taxpayer Information Appropriate in the Public Cloud?

GQ Names 'The Ten Best New Restaurants in America' for 2012

GQ Names "The Ten Best New Restaurants in America" for 2012

Pennsylvania Releases January Table Games Revenue

Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Releases January Table Games Revenue

GOP has deep field of VP candidates

Columnist Tony Lee: Who for no. 2: Contest for Veep begins - HUMAN EVENTS

15 Pennsylvania residents prosecuted for Welfare fraud

Pennsylvania Office of Inspector General Announces January 2012 Welfare Fraud Adjudications, Including Mercer County Fraud Ring

In Obama We Trust

Auditor General Jack Wagner Blasts PA Welfare Dept. For Lax Contract Monitoring

Auditor General Jack Wagner: Welfare Dept.'s Lax Contract Monitoring Neglected Accountability of Taxpayer Money

Philadelphia newspapers to cut 37 editorial jobs

Philly papers to lose 37 positions through buyouts, layoffs | Poynter.

Convicted State Rep. Files Petitions To Run For Re-Election

A little thing like conviction for corruption won't stop Democrat Bill DeWeese from seeking another term in the Pennsylvania Legislature.

Convicted State Rep. Files Petitions To Run For Re-Election « CBS Pittsburgh

Five Years Later ...

Report: Chicago, Obama's hometown, most corrupt in nation

Report: Chicago, Los Angeles among most corrupt cities

Columnist: How Obama will waste more of your money

EMILY MILLER: How Obama will waste your money - Washington Times

The Lunch Police

Attack of the Lunch Police - HUMAN EVENTS

Obama's war on faith continues

Obama administration deletes religious service for student loan forgiveness - HUMAN EVENTS

Sandusky Fiasco Costs Penn State

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Columnist: Can Obama order grocers to give away bread?

Can Obama order grocers to give away bread? - HUMAN EVENTS

Poll: Americans Split on Concern For Very Poor

Poll: Americans Split on Concern For Very Poor - Ronald Brownstein - NationalJournal.com

The Difference Between Tea Party and Occupy Movement

RICK SANTELLI:
While the vandals are on the street corners, the Tea Party conservatives they’re working state houses, the governorships, the mayorships, the Senate, the House. See, they understand, they’ve read the Constitution. If you want to make a difference, don't go break windows, okay? Break some phony arguments that things like austerity are going to put you in the hole. What put you in the hole is borrowing 38 cents of every dollar you spent. That’s what put you in the hole, pure and simple. Everything else is political spin.
Rick Santelli in 60 Seconds Describes Difference Between Tea Party and Occupy Movement | NewsBusters.org

The Obama Diet

Columnist: Why Santorum has a shot against Obama

Gil Spencer: Why Santorum has a shot against Obama - delcotimes.com

Columnist: Never trust government numbers

John Stossel: Never trust government numbers - HUMAN EVENTS

Census Releases Historical Voting Trends

Census Bureau News -- Graphs on Historical Voting Trends

Gov. Corbett Announces Nomination, Appointments

Governor Corbett Announces Nomination, Appointments

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Is Obama incompetent or just a liar?

Barack Obama promised in 2009 that he would cut the national debt in half by the end of his first term.

We're in the last year of his first (and hopefully last) term as president but the national debt has risen by $5 trillion under Obama.

The national debt was $10.2 trillion when George W. Bush left office. Today it stands at $15.2 trillion and rising every second. That's a 45 percent increase under Obama.

Was Obama lying about reducing the debt or is he incapable of doing the job of president?

Either way, he does not deserve re-election.

Columnist: Liberals Forced to Bare Their Teeth

Christopher Chantrill: Liberals Forced to Bare Their Teeth

Will Ron Paul make the ballot in Pennsylvania?

Ron Paul nominating petitions are under review by Pennsylvania elections officials. As of today, he is not officially on the state's April 24 primary ballot.

Obama and 3 GOP candidates file for Pa. ballot

Happy Valentine's Day: Best Screen Kisses

Pew study: 1 in 8 voter records flawed

This might explain why so many Democrats keep getting elected.

Pew study: 1 in 8 voter records flawed – USATODAY.com

SI cover girl Kate Upton is Congressman's niece



Michigan Rep. Upton, St. Joseph | michiganview.com | The Michigan View

Obama to Poor Kids In Rotten Schools: Drop Dead

Obama to Poor Kids In Rotten Schools: Drop Dead - HUMAN EVENTS

PA Lawmaker Apologizes For Voting For Bible Resolution

Lawmaker Apologizes For Voting For Bible Resolution - Video - WGAL The Susquehanna Valley

The Cost of Obama

The Cost of Obama

Columnist: The 'stay in your parents' basement' Obama budget

The 'stay in your parents' basement' Obama budget - HUMAN EVENTS

Video: 'My Daughter's Future'

New Access to Pennsylvania Birth, Death Records Eases Genealogical Research

New Access to State Birth, Death Records Eases Genealogical Research

Harris Poll: Americans Have Broad Trust in Media in General

Americans Have Broad Trust in Media in General

Gov. Corbett's 'Fostering Connections' Proposal Can Benefit Pennsylvania's Foster Youth and Taxpayers

Gov. Corbett's 'Fostering Connections' Proposal Can Benefit Pennsylvania's Foster Youth and Taxpayers

RNC Releases Valentine’s Day Cards

RNC Releases Valentine’s Day Cards | RNC: Republican National Committee | GOP

Kate Upton is 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Model





You can't talk about politics all the time. You need a little diversion once in awhile.

KATE UPTON IS THE 2012 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT COVER MODEL OUT FEBRUARY 14 ON NEWSSTANDS, TABLET, MOBILE AND SI.COM/SWIMSUIT

Pew: 1 in 8 Voter Registrations Inaccurate; 51 Million Citizens Unregistered

Pew: One in Eight Voter Registrations Inaccurate; 51 Million Citizens Unregistered

PA state Sen. David Argall to face GOP primary challenger

Candidate eyes pension reform for public-sector workers

National Review Urges Gingrich to Get Out GOP Race

National Review Urges Gingrich to Get Out - National Journal Staff - NationalJournal.com

Congressman Jim Gerlach sets priorities for re-election bid

Gerlach sets priorities for re-election bid

Empty promises

Happy Valentine's Day: New Report Finds 162 Reasons to Marry

New Report Finds 162 Reasons to Marry

Monday, February 13, 2012

Sen. Toomey: Obama budget: an 'abdication of leadership'

U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today released the following statement on President Obama’s budget fiscal year 2013 request:
“During the past year, I have focused on two vital priorities – restoring economic growth and private sector job creation, and putting our federal government on a sustainable fiscal path,” Sen. Toomey said. “Unfortunately, the president’s budget request fails on both counts.

“After three consecutive years of trillion-dollar-plus deficits, this budget request contains massive levels of spending and projects a $1.3 trillion budget deficit for this year – an even bigger deficit than last year. In addition to more wasteful stimulus programs, the president’s budget raises taxes on job creators at a time when we should be reforming our tax code with lower tax rates and a broader tax base to encourage more economic growth and job creation.

"Finally, the president fails to make the necessary reforms to truly fix our entitlement programs, which are, by his own admission, the main drivers of our deteriorating fiscal outlook. Medicare and Medicaid are both growing at unsustainable rates – much faster than our economy. The president knows it, and yet, he refuses to support the structural reforms to put these programs on a sustainable path. This is a tragic abdication of presidential responsibility.”

Greek Flame

Rep. Joe Pitts critical of latest Obama deficit budget

President Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion budget for the 2013 fiscal year that begins on Oct. 1. The spending plan projects a $1.3 trillion deficit for the coming year and an increase in the national debt of more than $10 trillion over the next 10 years.

Rep. Joe Pitts, a Republican who represents Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District, issued the following statement today on President Obama budget:
“Three years ago, the President promised to cut annual deficits in half by the end of his first administration. Today’s budget shows that he is far from accomplishing that goal. This budget raises taxes by nearly $2 trillion and still fails to come even close to balancing within the next decade.

“While the President says his budget will create an ‘economy built to last,’ trillion dollar deficits are no foundation for the future. We cannot have a healthy economy when our debt outpaces growth.

“The American people deserve an honest debate on the best way to balance the budget. Unfortunately, the President’s budget is not a serious plan for debt reduction. Also, for a third year in a row, the Democratic-led Senate will not even attempt to pass a budget. By contrast, House Republicans will again put forward a budget that puts us back on the right track.”

Let FindTheBest Help You Choose Between the Best Public or Private School

Let FindTheBest Help You Choose Between the Best Public or Private School

Rep. Gerlach blasts Obama budget

Congressman Jim Gerlach (PA-6th District) issued the following statement on Monday after President Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion budget proposal for the 2013 Fiscal Year, which begins on October 1st. The President’s plan forecasts another $1.33 trillion deficit and calls for raising taxes by $1.9 trillion to fuel government spending:
"The President should have released this budget on Groundhog Day because it is a repeat of his previous three budget proposals: higher taxes, more debt and no real solutions for eliminating wasteful Washington spending. It is extremely disappointing that the President seems eager to accelerate America's descent down the same path as Greece and other European nations that have refused to confront their unsustainable spending habits. Four consecutive years of $1 trillion budget deficits, and raising taxes by $1.9 trillion, will not help the nearly 13 million Americans out of work find jobs or encourage greater investment and innovation needed to help businesses of all sizes grow. Furthermore, the President has once again abdicated his leadership responsibility to offer meaningful and constructive proposals for reforming Medicare and Medicaid so these programs are there for future generations.”

Obama's Budget By The Numbers

Obama's Budget By The Numbers | RNC: Republican National Committee | GOP

Rep. Joe Pitts: President infringes on religious freedom

President infringes on religious freedom

George Will: Catholic Bishops Got What They Deserved for Supporting ObamaCare

George Will: Catholic Bishops Got What They Deserved for Supporting ObamaCare

'The Vow' tops weekend box office

With Valentine's Day approaching romance was on the mind of movie-goers this weekend.

'The Vow' topped the domestic box office with an estimated $41.7 million, followed by "Safe House" at $39.3 million, and "Journey 2" grossing $27.5 million.

The re-release of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" in 3D made $23 million.

Rentrak Announces Official Box Office Numbers for Weekend of February 10, 2012

Campaign Financing Made Simple

Group Challenges Constitutionality of Obamacare Abortion Mandate

Americans United for Life Challenges the Constitutionality of the Abortion Mandate in President Obama's Healthcare Law Before the U.S. Supreme Court

'Quit for Love' this Valentine's Day

PA Department of Health Urges Tobacco Users to 'Quit for Love' this Valentine's Day

Safeway Announces Sale of 3 PA Genuardi's Stores

Safeway Announces Sale of Three Genuardi's Stores

Obama Drowns In Red Ink

All you need to know about President Obama’s proposed $3.8 trillion budget for the 2013 fiscal year: The spending plan projects a deficit of $1.33 trillion, marking the fourth straight year under Obama that the deficit would top $1 trillion.

Columnist: Obama's totalitarian impulse

Gary Bauer: Obama's totalitarian impulse - HUMAN EVENTS

No Valentines for Obama

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Sen. Inhofe unveils 'the greatest hoax' of climate control

Inhofe unveils "the greatest hoax" of climate control - HUMAN EVENTS

Adele Sweeps 2012 Grammys



Adele went 6 for 6 at the 2012 Grammys, winning Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Record of the Year.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Mitt Romney's Reluctant Bride

Santorum surges in national poll

Santorum surges into the lead

Supreme Court fumbles return of personal privacy

Columnist Nat Hentoff: Supreme Court fumbles return of personal privacy

Whitney Houston sings 'The Star Spangled Banner'

Pop superstar Whitney Houston dead at 48

Pop superstar Whitney Houston dead at 48

Pa. Legislature stays busy by passing resolutions

Editorial: Pa. Legislature stays busy by passing resolutions

University of Pennsylvania class teaches students how to live like monk

University of Pennsylvania class teaches students how to live like monk

Lessons of Pa. corruption probe may be short-lived

Viewing Harrisburg: Lessons of Pa. corruption probe may be short-lived

The Fundamental Fraudulence of Obama

Peter Wehner: The Fundamental Fraudulence of Obama

Weekly GOP Address: More Record Deficits Under Obama

Top 10 qualities needed by a GOP VP

Top 10 qualities needed by a GOP Veep - HUMAN EVENTS

Start the Clock: Broken Budget Process Points to Systemic Dysfunction in Congress

Congressional Democrats are more than 1,000 days late in passing a federal budget.

Start the Clock: Broken Budget Process Points to Systemic Dysfunction in Congress

Consumer confidence drops as gas prices rise

Price of gas when George W. Bush left office: $1.85/gallon.

Price of gas after 3 years of Barack Obama: $3.65/gallon.

That's a 90% increase!!! How's that for change?

Consumer confidence drops as gas prices rise - The Hill's On The Money

Friday, February 10, 2012

Barack Obama's Favorite Book

1,000 Days Without A Budget



Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: "Budget? We ain't got no budget. We don't need no budgets! I don't have to show you any stinkin' budgets!"

Gov. Corbett Announces Nominations

Governor Corbett Announces Nominations

The Gospel according to Obama

Charles Krauthammer: The Gospel according to Obama - HUMAN EVENTS

Columnist: Obama fudging unemployment numbers

Cal Thomas: "Real unemployment is mostly ignored by the major media, which was happy to tout the latest jobless rate reduction as a boon to President Obama and a problem for Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney."

Cal Thomas: Fudging the numbers

No so fast, Mitt

Congressional Democrats Refuse to Pass Budget for 1,000 Days

Start the Clock: Broken Budget Process Points to Systemic Dysfunction in Congress

Group: Catholics Not Fooled Over Accounting Gimmick

Catholics Not Fooled Over Accounting Gimmick

Council: Obama Tone Deaf to Religious Freedom

Obama Tone Deaf to Religious Freedom, Pseudo-Compromise Still Violates Conscience Rights

Cost of Government Subsidizing Rural Airports? $4,000+ Per Ticket

Obamanomics 101:

Cost of Government Subsidizing Rural Airports? $4,000+ Per Ticket

Obama targets religion

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

NYTimes Writers Rush to Obama's Defense Like It's Their Job | NewsBusters.org

PA Gov. Tom Corbett Signs Unemployment Compensation Extension into Law

PA Governor Corbett Signs Unemployment Compensation Extension into Law

Feb. 11 Powerball Jackpot is $310 Million

PA Lottery: Feb. 11 Powerball Jackpot is $310 Million, Fifth Largest in Game History

Gas prices rise 90% under Obama

The price of regular unleaded gas was $1.85 when Barack Obama took office. The price of regular unleaded hit $3.65 today in SE Pennsylvania. That's a 90% increase. Credit Obama's failed economic and energy polices for the dramatic increase in gas prices, which is a devastating tax on the middle class. And where's the outcry from the mainstream media about skyrocketing gas prices?

Reagan Warned Us About Obama

PA Reminds Candidates of Petition Filing Deadlines for Primary Election

PA Department of State Reminds Candidates of Petition Filing Deadlines for Primary Election

PA Attorney General Announces Criminal Charges in 'Facebook' Scam Targeting Young Girls For Sex

PA Attorney General Kelly Announces Criminal Charges in Elaborate "Facebook" False Identity Scam Targeting Young Girls For Sex

Liberal Wish They Could Make Constitution Go Away

Wash Post Journalist: 'Maybe the Founders Were Wrong' to Guarantee Free Exercise of Religion | NewsBusters.org

Confident Obama