TONY PHYRILLAS ON POLITICS: January 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

FRC Praises Florida Judge for Striking Down Entire Health Care Law

New Film Documents How Adult Interests Are Turning Schools into 'Dropout Factories'

Politics by the Numbers: Good Omens for the GOP in 2012

Republicans had a great election in November 2010, picking up a solid majority in the House, 6 more Senate seats and the majority of governorships and state legislatures. Michael Barone says 2012 could be even better as voters reject Obama and the far left.

Politics by the Numbers: Good Omens for the GOP in 2012

Federal judge: Obamacare is unconstitutional

Another major blow to Obamacare. A federal judge in Florida rules the Obama Administration cannot force U.S. citizens to buy health insurance, thus, "The entire act must be declared void."

2nd federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional | The Daily Caller

Send Democrat Sen. Chuck Schumer back to junior high

Might be contagious

Americans Are Far More Likely To Watch A Movie At Home Than In A Theater

Columnist: No Recovery for the American Worker

No Recovery for the American Worker — The American, A Magazine of Ideas

National School Choice Week Captivates Nation

National School Choice Week Captivates Nation; Advocates Say Push for Educational Options Will Accelerate in Coming Weeks, Months

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Columnist: Christie Showing Washington How to Get It Done

Lawrence Kudlow: Christie Showing Washington How to Get It Done

Poll: 68% Prefer A Government With Fewer Services, Lower Taxes

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans say they want a smaller federal government and reduced taxes. They sent that message to Obama and the Democrats in November 2010, but it hasn't sunk in yet. Just wait until 2012.

America's Best Days

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Sen. Ron Johnson Delivers Weekly GOP Address On Government Blocking Job Creation

Friday, January 28, 2011

EU takes Cyprus off deficit watch

EU takes Cyprus off deficit watch - Cyprus Mail

Sundance Kid Robert Redford exposed as Hypocrite

Dallas strip clubs worried about stripper shortage for Super Bowl weekend

Dallas strip clubs worried about stripper shortage for Super Bowl weekend | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

When Americans want news, they tune out MSNBC

When Americans want news, they tune out MSNBC | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

GOP intends to investigate Obamacare's union waivers

GOP intends to investigate Obamacare's union waivers | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Bring down the high cost of college textbooks

New website helps you find college textbooks at reasonable prices

Exeter Township resident George Lambriodes, a junior at Philadelphia University, has launched an online business to help college students buy and sell used textbooks.

The site, www.enoci.com, has been active for several weeks. It connects buyers and sellers of textbooks and other items on the same campus or with students at other schools.

The word "enoci" comes from the Greek language and it literally means "connection" or "to connect."

Lambriodes, a 2008 Exeter High School graduate. decided to launch the venture based on his own frustration with the high price of college textbooks.

Students can spend thousands of dollars each semester for required textbooks and even used books cost hundreds of dollars. Students receive pennies on the dollar from college bookstores when they attempt to sell books back after they're done with classes.

Lambriodes' site helps sellers earn a better return while still offering books at a discount to buyers. Clients can list any textbook for just 99 cents.

There are no shipping, commission or transaction fees involved with the service and clients can search the site for specific textbooks for free. You can search nationally, by region or by specific college campus.

Books are just the beginning. Clients can also use the site to sell supplies, room furnishings (mini refrigerators), CDs, DVDs, and even cars to fellow college students, according to Lambriodes.

Columnist: The Old Obama in New Clothing

Charles Krauthammer: The Old Obama in New Clothing - HUMAN EVENTS

Waivers for Favors

From the people who brought you Cash for Clunkers.

Michelle Malkin: Waivers for Favors - HUMAN EVENTS

Schwank Vs. Medaglia in special election for PA Senate seat

What I know about Larry Medaglia Jr., the Republican candidate in the special election for the 11th state Senate seat in Berks County: The Berks County Register of Wills office is more efficient thanks to reforms Medaglia has instituted, saving taxpayers money.

What I know about Judy Schwank, the Democratic candidate: When she was chairwoman of the Berks County Commissioners four years ago, she was the deciding vote for a 34% property tax hike for Berks County homeowners and businesses.

The race is basically a fiscal conservative vs. a tax-and-spend liberal.

The election to fill the unexpired term of the late Sen. Mike O'Pake will be held Tuesday, March 15.

Schwank Vs. Medaglia in special election - Boyertown Area Times - Berks-Mont News

Just Hot Air

PoliticsPA's Celebrity Look-Alikes

If you're wondering whatever happened to Abe Vigoda, he's serving in the Pennsylvania Legislature.

Check out this funny slide show of celebrity look-alikes for Pennsylvania politicians.

PoliticsPA's Celebrity Look-Alikes

Ground Zero Mosque's New Imam has Radical Ties

Ground Zero Mosque's New Imam has Radical Ties - HUMAN EVENTS

More from the Global Warming Hoax Front

Was 2010 the Hottest Year Ever? - HUMAN EVENTS

Poll: 50% Now Oppose President's New Spending Proposals

50% Now Oppose President's New Spending Proposals

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Bill to repeal major flaw in Obamacare reaches 60 co-sponsors

Johanns bill to repeal healthcare law's 1099 provision reaches 60 co-sponsors - The Hill's On The Money

Sarah Palin Headlines Reagan 100 Celebration

Sarah Palin Headlines Reagan 100 Celebration - HUMAN EVENTS

'Kids Aren't Cars' Trailer

Crisis report spreads broad blame for financial meltdown

Wait a minute. It wasn't George Bush's fault, after all? You mean Obama's been lying for the past two years?

Crisis report spreads broad blame for financial meltdown - The Hill's On The Money

Dick Morris: Obama speech shows he's out of touch

Obama speech shows he's out of touch - TheHill.com

Overrun by Muslims

You think the world's a dangerous place today? Just give it another 20 years.

From a new Pew Research Center study on the rapid growth of Islam:

The world's Muslim population is expected to increase by about 35% in the next 20 years, rising from 1.6 billion in 2010 to 2.2 billion by 2030, according to new population projections by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life. Globally, the Muslim population is forecast to grow at about twice the rate of the non-Muslim population over the next two decades.

Read the full report here.

Bein Stein: Obama's lack of leadership

Conservative pundit Ben Stein decries Barack Obama's lack of leadership in a new column at The American Spectator.

Obama and the Bodysnatchers

Palin Derangement Syndrome at MSNBC

Hollywood Reporter All But Diagnoses MSNBC with Palin Derangement Syndrome

Obama's Voodoo Economics

Why the CBO may not believe all its own deficit projections

2 lawmakers want rules for transition in PA Legislature

Two underdogs who defeated veteran Pennsylvania lawmakers say their predecessors acted like real jerks and refused to share information with them. They'd like rules to prevent that from happening.

2 lawmakers want rules for transition | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Newspaper: State agency failed at ending abortion clinic horror story

State agency failed at ending abortion clinic horror story - pottsmerc.com

Columnist: A Presidency to Nowhere

Daniel Henninger, deputy editor of The Wall Street Journal's editorial page, offers his thoughts on Obama's State of the Union address in a new column.

A Presidency to Nowhere

CongressVotes - Bringing Capitol Hill to Your iPhone & iPod touch

At least 2,000 problem gamblers in Pennsylvania

Two-Thousand Persons Now Helped Through PA Gaming Control Board's Casino Self-Exclusion List

The Real State of the Union

Auditor General Jack Wagner Says Pa. Needs Sentencing Reform, Construction Freeze to Shrink Corrections Costs

Group: Obama's State of the Union Talks New Jobs While Policies Destroy Them

Obama's State of the Union Talks New Jobs While Policies Destroy Them, says FACES of Coal

NATIONAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FORGOTTEN VICTIMS OF TEEN DRIVER CRASHES

NATIONAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FORGOTTEN VICTIMS OF TEEN DRIVER CRASHES: "NATIONAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FORGOTTEN VICTIMS OF TEEN DRIVER CRASHES Nearly 30 percent who die in these crashes were not in teen's car"

Toomey Committee Assignments Play to His Strength: Crunching Numbers

Announcing PoliticsPA's Politico Celebrity Look-Alikes

PoliticsPA is seeking suggestions for celebrity look-alikes of Pennsylvania political figures. For example: Tom Corbett and Leslie Neilsen.

Announcing PoliticsPA's Politico Celebrity Look-Alikes

Video: 'Kids Aren't Cars'

For more information about reforming public education, visit http://www.kidsarentcars.com/blog/

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Obama Raises 2010 Budget Deficit Estimate to $1.5 Trillion

The Congressional Budget Office now predicts the federal deficit for the current fiscal year will hit $1.5 trillion, a modern record.

Obama supporters must be very proud.

The record deficit means the government will borrow 40 cents for every dollar it spends.

Heckavu job, Barack.

Read more about Obama's red ink at Bloomberg.com

Daily dose of liberal media bias

MRC.org - Media Research Center: Tale of Two SOTU's: Obama's Loss of House Hardly Noticed; Power 'Flowed Away' From Bush in 2007

Columnist: The Enduring Appeal of Tax and Spend

The Enduring Appeal of Tax and Spend - HUMAN EVENTS

Sounds familiar

Piers Morgan vs. Sean Hannity: Celeb Elitism Loses to Conservatism

Sean Hannity clobbers Piers Morgan in the ratings.

Piers Morgan vs. Sean Hannity: Celeb Elitism Loses to Conservatism

Fox's Bill O'Reilly marks no-name's exit

Fox's Bill O'Reilly marks no-name's exit - pottsmerc.com

First Beatles scholar graduates in Liverpool

First Beatles scholar graduates in Liverpool - pottsmerc.com

'The President Can Do More to Create Jobs'

API Response to State of the Union Address: 'The President Can Do More to Create Jobs'

Revere America Files Brief Attacking Health Law's Requirement to Buy Unwanted Insurance

Pa. Senate Democrats replace O'Pake with new whip

State Sen. Anthony Williams of Philadelphia, an unsuccessful candidate for Pennsylvania governor in 2010, is the new No. 2 Democratic leader in the Pennsylvania Senate, replacing the late Mike O'Pake.

Pa. Senate Democrats replace O'Pake with new whip - pottsmerc.com

Rep. Paul Ryan Gives Republican Response to State of the Union Address

Obama Fails to Address Inflation in State of the Union

President Peddles Amnesty Yet Again in Second State of the Union, says FAIR

This Way Down: CED Releases Budget Debt Crisis Report

Libertarian response to State of the Union

U.S. Chamber Pledges to Help Pass Medical Malpractice Reform this Year

Judicial Watch Uncovers New Documents Detailing Pelosi's Use of Air Force Aircraft in 2010

Queen Nancy lived up at taxpayers' expense during her reign as Speaker of the House.

Judicial Watch Uncovers New Documents Detailing Pelosi's Use of Air Force Aircraft in 2010

StinkyJournalism.org's 2011 Top Ten 'Dubious Polling' Awards

Newspaper: Failing grade is embarrassment to Pa.

From an editorial in The Mercury:

Safe driving standards and more restrictive teen driving laws have been adopted in neighboring states of New Jersey, New York, Delaware and Maryland.

Pennsylvania has gotten failing grades on many fronts recently, and new Gov. Tom Corbett says he intends to change some of that.

This fix is simple. It doesn't cost anything except leadership to enact safe driving laws.

Pennsylvanians deserve better than laws that fail.

Read the full editorial at the link below:

Failing grade is embarrassment to Pa. lawmakers - pottsmerc.com

Jay Greene on Making Schools Better

The Gasoline Dog That Isn't Barking

The Gasoline Dog That Isn't Barking - HUMAN EVENTS

AP Philly Abortion Clinic Story Gives Rendell a Pass

AP Philly Abortion Clinic Story Gives Rendell a Pass, Misses Serious Error in Grand Jury Timeline

Rep. Michele Bachmann Delivers Tea Party Response to State of the Union

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Snubbed: Oscar Winners and Losers

The 83rd Annual Academy Awards ceremony won't be held until Feb. 27, but we already know some of the losers.

Dozens of deserving films, directors, actors and actresses were snubbed by Oscar when the nominees were announced Tuesday morning.

While everyone can't go home with the coveted statue, some of the overlooked films and performances of 2010 are glaring.

First my personal peeve: The best documentary film of 2010, "Waiting for Superman," which details the failure of public schools, was snubbed by far left Hollywood elites who didn't like the message.

It is better than any of the five films nominated, but politics plays a big role in Hollywood and politics did "Waiting for Superman" in. A real shame.

Conspicuously absent from the list of 120 nominees is director Christopher Nolan, who created one of the year's most memorable films, "Inception." Nolan's vision is at the heart of "Inception" and he should have been nominated for Best Director.

Another director snubbed by Oscar is Danny Boyle, who meticulously crafted another 2010 masterpiece, the harrowing "127 Hours."

Turning to performances, Mark Wahlberg is "The Fighter," a film that received well-deserved recognition, but Oscar was remiss in ignoring Wahlberg for a Best Actor nod.

When Wahlberg's co-stars, Christian Bale, Melissa Leo and Amy Adams, get nominated, and he's not, it's pretty obvious Walhberg was snubbed.

Wahlberg should have been one of the five finalists for Best Actor instead of Javier Bardem.

Also deserving an Oscar nod for Best Actor was Robert Duvall, who was brilliant in "Get Low," but Duvall is one of Hollywood's most outspoken conservatives, so it's easy to see why his performance was ignored by his left-leaning peers.

In the Best Actress category, you could make the case for Lesley Manville in "Another Year" over Nicole Kidman in "Rabbit Hole." Is it just me or does Nicole Kidman play the same character in every one of her films?

The biggest snub in the Best Supporting Actress category was Mila Kunis, who held her own against Best Actress favorite Natalie Portman in "Black Swan."

Perhaps the biggest loser of the 83rd Academy Awards nominations was Ben Affleck, who starred, co-wrote and directed "The Town," a film that received early Oscar buzz and ended up on many critics end-of-the-year Top 10 lists.

"The Town" garnered just one Oscar nomination, Jeremy Renner for Best Supporting Actor.

It appears Oscar has a long memory and still hasn't forgiven Affleck for such stinkers as "Gigli" and "Jersey Girl."

No Surprise: 'Waiting for Superman' Snubbed By Oscar

ACORN is back

New union-backing organization, New York Communities for Change has taken over ACORN headquarters and pushes the same agenda - NYPOST.com

Fannie, Freddie Stick Taxpayers with $160 Million in Legal Bills

Keith Olbermann's replacement?

Former PA Gov. Ed Rendell named an analyst for NBC News - pottsmerc.com

German dentist wears skimpy dresses to calm patients

German dentist wears skimpy dresses to calm patients | The Daily Caller

'The Cartel' - Trailer

Columnist: Obama Moving To The Center? Wanna Buy A Bridge?

David Limbaugh: Obama Moving To The Center? Wanna Buy A Bridge? - HUMAN EVENTS

Classic Simon & Garfunkel Album Set for 40th Anniversary Re-release

Simon & Garfunkel's 1970 Masterpiece Celebrated with Deluxe DVD CD Package: BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER: 40th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Record-Breaking Year for College Savings in Pennsylvania

2010: Treasurer McCord Announces Record-Breaking Year for College Savings in Pennsylvania

Corbett Releases Plan to Reform Pennsylvania Government

Pennsylvania's new Republican governor today released a detailed plan to reform state government or to put it another way, Corbett's blueprint will attempt to undo the damage Ed Rendell has done over the past eight years.

Governor Corbett Announces His Reform Plan for a More Efficient and Responsible Pennsylvania Government

Civility for Dummies

Pa. gets 'F' for driving laws

A national report card on safe driving laws ranks Pennsylvania among the worst states.

Pa. gets 'F' for driving laws - pottsmerc.com

PA lieutenant governor: Relic or relevant?

Does Pennsylvania still need an elected lieutenant governor? Columnist Lowman Henry says it depends on who is holding the position.

Lieutenant governor: Relic or relevant? - pottsmerc.com

New York Times Targets GOP - Again

New York Times Uses Violent Gun Metaphors: Republican Ryan A 'Point Man' Who 'Draws Fire'

The Real State of the Union

While Obama will give a good speech, stay tuned to the Republican response for the real state of the union, argues columnist Mary Katharine Ham.

The SOTU response: Obama to provide the pomp, Ryan to explain our circumstances | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

'The King's Speech' gets 12 Oscar nominations

'The King's Speech' gets 12 Oscar nominations | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Monday, January 24, 2011

Sens. Toomey, Johnson wager on Super Bowl

Sen. Pat Toomey, the newly seated Republican U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, has made a friendly wager with his counterpart in Wisconsin over the outcome of the Super Bowl.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers will go head-to-head on Feb. 6 in Super Bowl XLV.

Toomey and Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican freshman from Wisconsin, may be fiscal conservatives but they're on opposite sides when it comes to football.

Toomey is backing the Steelers and is willing to wager Primanti Bros. sandwiches against Johnson, who is willing to bet, what else, Wisconsin cheese.

From a Toomey press release:

Should the Steelers prevail, Sen. Johnson will provide Sen. Toomey with a savory assortment of Wisconsin cheese, bratwurst and beer. But should the Packers emerge victorious, Sen. Toomey will ship Sen. Johnson a delivery of Pittsburgh's world-famous Primanti Bros. sandwiches, topped with signature French fries, cole slaw and tomatoes.

"I'm sure Sen. Johnson would enjoy some of Pittsburgh's best sandwiches, which taste just as good as the upcoming Steelers' victory," Sen. Toomey said.

"Being frugal and a fiscal conservative, my first thought was to simply re-gift the Chicago Style Pizza and Illinois beer that the Packers helped us win from Senator Kirk. But that wouldn't highlight the fine products made in Wisconsin. So I have decided to offer Senator Toomey's office a generous basket of Wisconsin cheese, brats, and beer in the unlikely event that the Steelers prevail over America's team, the Green Bay Packers," Sen. Johnson said.

National School Choice Week Television Ad

ABC Blames Global Warming for Extreme Cold Temperatures and Snow

If it's hot, it's global warming. If it's cold, it's global warming. If it's dry, it's global warming. If it's wet, it's global warming.

Do you follow the logic of the global warming hoax?

ABC Blames Global Warming for Extreme Cold Temperatures and Snow

Liberal Media Bias 101

Washington Post Devotes 48 Paragraphs and 2,850 Words to Touting the Liberal Ron Reagan

'The Worst of the Worst'

The Worst of the Worst: A Look Back at Keith Olbermann's Most Outrageous Quotes

Why Taxpayers Should Not Fund Abortion Industry

FRC: Grand Jury Report in Philadelphia Abortionist Case Underscores Why Taxpayers Should Not Fund Abortion Industry

The Precarious Position of Jews and Christians in Muslim Countries

Record-breaking Turnout for Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco

Christina Aguilera to Sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLV on FOX

Give Blood

American Red Cross Issues National Appeal For Blood

Gettysburg National Military Park Quarter Debuts Jan. 25

United States Mint, National Park Service to Launch Gettysburg National Military Park Quarter January 25

John Boehner "I'm in" School Choice Week

Chris Christie turned down offer to give State of the Union response

Chris Christie turned down offer to give State of the Union response | The Daily Caller

Why Taxpayers Should Not Fund Abortion Industry

FRC: Grand Jury Report in Philadelphia Abortionist Case Underscores Why Taxpayers Should Not Fund Abortion Industry

Thousands to Pray for End to Abortion at National Prayer Vigil for Life

Bauer Calls Abortion a 'National Tragedy' as March for Life Takes Place in the Nation's Capital

PA Game Commission Offers 'Seedlings for Schools' Program

Game Commission Offers 'Seedlings for Schools' Program

We Miss You Already: Keith Olbermann

Corbett Administration Takes Steps to Expand PA Fair Care

The Moocher Index

Where does your state rank on The Moocher Index?

The Moocher Index

Judicial Watch Details Ambitious Investigative Agenda for 112th Congress

1 in 6 Seniors Lives in Poverty in Obama's America

One in Six Seniors Lives in Poverty, New Analysis Finds

One more person out of work

News item from The Associated Press:

CHICAGO – An Illinois appellate court on Monday threw former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel off the ballot for Chicago mayor because he didn't live in the city in the year before the election.

The decision put Emanuel's candidacy into doubt a month before the election. He had been considered the front-runner and had raised more money than any other candidate.

We're Going To Need A Bigger Boat

Berks Republicans back Medaglia for state Senate run

Berks County Register of Wills Larry J. Medaglia Jr. is the Republican choice to run for the unexpired state Senate term of the late Sen. Mike O'Pake.

The special election is scheduled for March 15 and should be the best chance Republicans have of taking the seat held by O'Pake for nearly 40 years.

Medaglia, of West Reading, faces former county commissioner Judith A. Schwank, who is the Democratic Party's pick.

While well-known, Schwank does have one big drawback. She voted to raise county property taxes by 30 percent when she served as a commissioner, something Berks County residents won't soon forget.

Berks Republicans tab Medaglia for O'Pake seat - pottsmerc.com

McCain: 'Ethanol is a joke'

McCain: 'Ethanol is a joke' - The Hill's E2-Wire

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Gas prices rise: Is Obama to blame?

From The Christian Science Monitor:

Gas prices are 14 percent higher than a year ago, though US demand has risen only 0.7 percent. So what – or who – is driving up prices? The Heritage Foundation points a finger at Obama's environmental policies.

Gas prices rise: Is Obama to blame?

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Hitler Finds Out Keith Olbermann Has Been Fired

Why Olbermann Got The Boot

Columnist John Hayward just might the answer as to why Keith Olbermann got the boot: "Maybe it was a business decision, and MSNBC's new owners at Comcast want to remodel the network into something that has appeal beyond the lunatic fringe."

Countdown to Zero - HUMAN EVENTS

Wasn’t Obamacare Supposed to Stop Insurance Rate Hikes?

A question waiting for an answer from the Kool Aid drinkers who fell for Obama's lies.

Wasn't Obamacare Supposed to Stop Insurance Rate Hikes? - By Avik Roy - Critical Condition - National Review Online

Does he or doesn't he?

Vanity, thy name is Barack Obama.

Would it surprise anyone that the most vain man to ever occupy the White House would dye his hair to cover up the gray?

Breaking News: Obama Might Dye His Hair - The Feed - National Review Online

'The Worst Person In The World' is off the air

Video: Keith Olbermann Signs Off - By Greg Pollowitz - Media Blog - National Review Online

Sen. John Barrasso: Repeal of Obamacare important start to real reform

Watch Sebelius' Nose Grow

Health Secretary Sebelius: 'There is no taxpayer funding for abortion' - The Hill's Healthwatch

Take Obama's credit card away!

After running up the national debt by $3 trillion in the past two years, Barack Obama and the Democrats are worried all of a sudden about debt and the U.S. defaulting on its borrowing? Gimme a break! Take Obama's credit card away!

Some GOP legislators contend U.S. not at risk for default if debt ceiling not raised | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Yes, Virginia, A Climate Cover-Up

From Investor's Business Daily:

Democrats in Virginia are trying to stop their attorney general from probing climate fraud carried out by university researchers at taxpayer expense. Are they afraid of finding the inconvenient truth?

Yes, Virginia, A Climate Cover-Up - Investors.com

Rising Republican Star: Rep. Paul Ryan

Rep. Paul Ryan to deliver Republican response to Obama's State of the Union address | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Friday, January 21, 2011

OLBERMANN FIRED BY MSNBC

Yesssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OLBERMANN FIRED BY MSNBC - HUMAN EVENTS

The 10 most congested cities in America

Washington, D.C., and Chicago tied for first place on the list.

Traffic jam: The 10 most congested cities in America

Four hot-button issues Republicans will target next

The American people overwhelmingly voted for change in the November election. Republicans need to fix the damage Obama has done over the past two years.

Four hot-button issues Republicans will target next

Hu's on first?

'Borat' to play Saddam Hussein?

Sacha Baron Cohen to play Saddam Hussein | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Here's $2.5 trillion in federal spending cuts

House GOP conservatives set to unveil $2.5 trillion in deep spending cuts | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Is MTV peddling kiddie porn with 'Skins'?

On 'Hannity,' MRC's Bozell Demands Feds Investigate MTV's 'Skins' for Possibly Violating Child Porn Laws

Obama Mispronounces Name Of 'Great Friend' Gillibrand

AP shows its liberal bias once again

AP Coverage of Govt. Union Membership Report 'Somehow' Omits Organized Percentage of Public Sector

Congested Roads Hitting Americans In the Pocketbook

ACLJ: Ground Zero Mosque At Standstill

Great Moments in Liberal History

Sen. Pat Toomey: Freeze the debt ceiling without risking default

Freeze the debt ceiling without risking default - pottsmerc.com

Columnist: The Truth About Abortion

Robert VerBruggen, writing at National Review Online:

But the fact is that the majority of abortions — far from all, but the majority — serve as nothing more than routine birth control: Most women who have abortions became pregnant by willingly engaging in high-risk sexual activity, and many resort to abortion more than once. For a solid pro-choicer, this presents no problem; if unborn children have no rights, there is no harm done. But pro-lifers and moderate pro-choicers like Benjamin need to face the fact that while programs designed to talk women out of abortion are one useful tool in a pro-life strategy, they will not significantly lower the abortion rate by themselves. Those who are truly concerned about abortion should have two priorities: first, overturning Roe v. Wade so that states may ban abortion; and second, in the meantime, designing an anti-abortion program that will appeal to women who use the procedure as birth control.

The Truth about Abortion - Robert VerBruggen - National Review Online

Michael Barone: High-speed Rail Is a Fast Way to Waste Taxpayer Money

High-speed Rail Is a Fast Way to Waste Taxpayer Money

FRC Praises House for Repeal of Abortion-Funding Health Care Law

FRC Praises House of Representatives for Repeal of Abortion-Funding Health Care Law

Cypriot President Demetris Christofias Meets With U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon

Obama Hears A Hu!

The Philadelphia Horror

Michelle Malkin writes about the abortion-on-demand industry funded by taxpayers. The horror stories coming out of Philadelphia are not that rare, she argues.

The Philadelphia Horror - Michelle Malkin - National Review Online

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Pennsylvania Unemployment drops to 8.5%

Just the thought of Ed Rendell leaving the governor's mansion after eight disastrous years was enough to prompt Pennsylvania employers to start hiring.

The unemployment rate for Pennsylvania dropped to 8.5 percent in December, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

Pennsylvania's Employment Situation: December 2010

GOP Leaders Unveil Bill To Gut $2.5 Trillion In Government Spending

GOP Leaders Unveil Bill To Gut $2.5 Trillion In Government Spending - HUMAN EVENTS

That Unfavorable Woman: Sarah Palin

Columnist John Hayward looks at why the far left hates Sarah Palin so much.

That Unfavorable Woman - HUMAN EVENTS

Will U.S. lead or follow China?

Bad news Democrats: 2012 could be worse than 2010

What's worse than a shellacking? Democrats just might find out in 2012 when they lose the Senate and the White House.

Bad news Democrats _ 2012 could be worse than 2010 | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Cyprus Church thanks Boy George for icon's return

Turkey has desecrated hundreds of Christian churches and monasteries since it invaded Cyprus in 1974.

Cyprus Church thanks Boy George for icon's return | The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Research, and Entertainment

Progress in Reducing Pedestrian Deaths Lags in 2010

While Gap Narrows, Professional Football Retains Lead over Baseball as Favorite Sport

House Republicans move on from repealing health law to replacing it

House Republicans move on from repealing health law to replacing it - TheHill.com

Palin 1, Oprah 0

Palin 1, Oprah 0 - HUMAN EVENTS

Brent Bozell: Why No Tucson Lectures for ‘Artists’?

Brent Bozell: Why No Tucson Lectures for 'Artists'?

More Left-Wing Bias From Taxpayer-Funded PBS

Kennedy Documentary: More Left-Wing Bias From Taxpayer-Funded PBS

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

26 states challenge legality of Obamacare

Six more states have joined the court fight to overturn Obamacare, according to Politico.com, bringing the total of states challenging the constitutionality of the bill to 26.

From Politico:

"It sends a strong message that more than half of the states consider the health care law unconstitutional and are willing to fight it in court," said Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. "I look forward to continuing to defend Florida's families and businesses against this unconstitutional law and upholding the Constitution."

Read the full story at Politico.com

House votes 245-189 to repeal Obamacare

The House of Representatives voted 245 to 189 Wednesday to repeal the Obama health care law.

Joining all House Republicans in supporting the repeal were three Democrats: - Reps. Mike Ross (Ark.), Dan Boren (Ind.) and Mike McIntyre (N.C.)

"Repeal means paving the way for better solutions that will lower the cost without destroying jobs or bankrupting our government, and repeal means keeping a promise," said Speaker of the House John Boehner. "This is what we said what we'd do. We listened to the people; we made a commitment to them, a pledge to make their priorities, our priorities."