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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Sen. John Rafferty says he's best qualified for PA Attorney General

While he has enjoyed serving in the state Senate and has accomplished more than most legislators in the past nine years, state Sen. John C. Rafferty Jr. said his dream job has always been Pennsylvania attorney general.

And when the last elected attorney general, Tom Corbett, stepped down in January to assume the office of governor, Rafferty couldn’t pass up the opportunity to seek the state’s top law enforcement office.

Rafferty, who represents parts of Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties in the state Senate, became the first Republican to announce his candidacy for Pennsylvania attorney general on Wednesday.

"I've been called 'the law enforcement guy' in the Senate if not in the whole General Assembly," Rafferty said in a telephone interview. "It's a logical step. I look at public service as a noble profession. I plan to run on my qualifications."

Rafferty said his background in private business, as a local government official, his work in the Philadelphia district attorney's office, three years as a deputy state attorney general and nine years in the Legislature put him ahead of all the other candidates.

"The key element to government is protection of public safety," Rafferty told The Associated Press in announcing his candidacy at the Harrisburg headquarters of the Pennsylvania State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Touting his record as a law-and-order legislator, Rafferty has already picked up endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police, Pennsylvania State Lodge, and the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association.

He anticipates receiving the endorsement of the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association.

As attorney general, Rafferty said he would vigorously fight crime and use the grand jury system to prosecute cases involving sexual abuse of children, political corruption and Medicaid fraud.

Rafferty, 58, of Collegeville, said he intends to remain in the Legislature during the campaign for attorney general.

He is currently chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and formerly was chairman of the Law & Justice Committee, on which he continues to serve.

"I've enjoyed representing the 44th Senate District tremendously and have received a lot of support and encouragement from constituents to seek the office of attorney general," Rafferty said.

Rafferty has traveled across Pennsylvania since the beginning of the year seeking backing from Republican State Committee members.

He believes he can continue to be an effective legislator while spending time on the campaign trail.

"I'm not turning my back on my Senate work," Rafferty said.

Rafferty earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, his master's degree from Beaver College, and his law degree from Temple University.

Before his election to the state Senate in 2002, he spent three years as a deputy attorney general and served on the Montgomery County Board of Assessment Appeals, the Methacton School District board and the Lower Providence Board of Supervisors. He also spent nearly a decade as general manager of a recreation center.

Although he is clearly the front-runner, Rafferty may face competition for the GOP nomination in the April 24 primary.

If Rafferty can win the Republican nomination, he would be a heavy favorite to become the state's next attorney general. Republicans have won every contest for attorney general since it became an elective office in 1980.

Rafferty said the recent legislative redistricting process played no part in his decision to run for attorney general.

The borders of the 44th Senate District will change under the current plan under review, dropping Pottstown but adding Phoenixville and expanding into parts of Chester County and eastern Montgomery County.

If Rafferty wins the attorney general's office next November, a special election would be held to complete the remainder of his Senate term, which runs to the end of 2014.

The current attorney general is Linda Kelly, who was nominated by Corbett and confirmed by the state Senate to complete the remainder of Corbett's term, which runs to the end of 2012. Kelly agreed not to seek a full four-year term when she was confirmed.

Herman Cain, Naughty or Nice?

Ann Coulter: Once You Go Conservative Black, You Better Watch Your Back

Once You Go Conservative Black, You Better Watch Your Back - HUMAN EVENTS

When it Comes to Risky Sexual Behavior, Americans Top the List

When it Comes to Risky Sexual Behavior, Americans Top the List

Pennsylvania DEP Urges EPA to Again Revise Federal Interstate Air Pollution Rule

Pennsylvania DEP Urges EPA to Again Revise Federal Interstate Air Pollution Rule

Bob Casey Jr. a no-show at Obama rally

Does this mean Bob Casey Jr. is no longer Obama's doormat?

Or is he do desperate to save his own political skin, that he will now claim he never met Obama?

POLITICO: Casey a no-show today, but in Philly tomorrow - David Catanese - Casey a no-show today, but in Philly tomorrow

Failed Promises: Scranton

Chester County treasurer to run for PA auditor general

After less than one year in office, Chester County treasurer Ann Duke, a Republican, has set her sights on a much bigger office: Pennsylvania Auditor General.

Incumbent two-term Democrat Jack Wagner is prohibited by the state Constitution from seeking another term as auditor general, the state's fiscal watchdog.

Chesco treasurer to run for state auditor general - pottsmerc.com

Barney Frank, Giant Killer

Republican Debate Scorecard: Who Gets The Highest (and Lowest) Grades For Debating Skills So Far?

Republican Debate Scorecard: Who Gets The Highest (and Lowest) Grades For Debating Skills So Far?

Majority of Seniors Postpone Doctor Visits Due to Financial Concerns

Majority of Seniors Postpone Doctor Visits Due to Financial Concerns

Pennsylvania Ranks 27th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco

National Report: Pennsylvania Ranks 27th in Protecting Kids from Tobacco

Census: 65 and Older Population Growing Faster Than Total U.S. Population

2010 Census Shows 65 and Older Population Growing Faster Than Total U.S. Population

Editorial: Legislators get raise despite lack of results

Only in Congress and the Pennsylvania Legislature can you be rewarded for not doing your job.

Legislators get raise despite lack of results - pottsmerc.com

Editorial: A climate of fraud

The Washington Times:
The latest release of 5,000 emails from the University of East Anglia's Climatic Research Unit (CRU) reconfirms what the 2009's "Climategate" files established: Global warming is more fiction than science.
Read the full editorial at the link below:

EDITORIAL: A climate of fraud - Washington Times

Barney Frank: Mission Accomplished

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Gallup: Obama Job Approval Drops Below Jimmy Carter's

If Obama's job approval numbers continue to drop, the Democrats may want to nominate Jimmy Carter in 2012.

Obama Approval Remains at 43% Through Thanksgiving Week

Major Expansion of King of Prussia Mall Announced

And you thought finding a parking spot was difficult now? Just wait until the new owners a 140,000-square-foot expansion of what already is the largest shopping mall on the East Coast.

The idea is to connect the The Plaza and The Court with new retail and restaurant space.

And did I mention there's a casino being built nearby?

Good luck sitting in traffic.

Major Expansion of King of Prussia Mall

Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio endorses Rick Perry

Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio endorses Perry - Washington Times

Obama's Failed Scranton Promises

Obama's Failed Scranton Promises | RNC: Republican National Committee | GOP

Video: NewsBusted 11/29/11

TV Ad In Iowa Urges Palin To Reconsider

TV Ad In Iowa Urges Sarah Palin To Reconsider Presidential Run - HUMAN EVENTS

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

Networks Trumpet Barney Frank's Legacy, Ignore Role in Housing Crisis | NewsBusters.org

What Are We Paying Obama For? And Can It Get Worse?

What Are We Paying Obama For? And Can It Get Worse?

Pay raise time for Pennsylvania legislators

Pennsylvania taxpayers fork over more than $300 million a year to support the most expensive state legislature in the country.

And on Dec. 1, the 253 members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly will get a pay raise, bringing their base salary to $82,000 a year. Legislative leaders will make around $120,000 a year.


Pay raise time for state legislators - phillyBurbs.com : The Intelligencer

Video: November 7th, 2012



Barack Obama's promise of hope and change has turned into despair and status quo. Real change will come after Obama is voted out of office in 2012.

John Rafferty to announce bid for PA Attorney General

State Sen. John Rafferty, R-44th Dist., plans to announce Wednesday he will seek the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania Attorney General.

The announcement is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Pennsylvania State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, located at 2949 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA.

Rafferty is serving his third four-year term in the state Senate representing the 44th District, which stretches across Montgomery, Chester and Berks counties.

If he wins the race for attorney general next year, a special election will be held to complete the rest of Rafferty's state Senate term, which runs to the end of 2014.

Rafferty serves as chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee and is a member of Appropriations, Banking and Insurance, Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, and Judiciary committees.

Before running for the Senate in 2002, Rafferty was an attorney in private practice, focusing on education, real estate, zoning and business and estates law.

Before that, he served as Deputy Attorney General for Pennsylvania from 1988 to 1991, where he he was responsible for the Criminal Law Division and Grand Jury Investigations.

Rafferty is the first Republican in the race, joining three announced Democrats: Kathleen Kane of Lackawanna County, former Congressman Patrick Murphy of Bucks County and Dan McCafferty of Montgomery County.

Since the attorney general's office became an elected position in 1980, no Democrat has won the office.

The current attorney general is Republican Linda Kelly, who was nominated by Gov. Tom Corbett to complete the final two years of his term after Corbett was elected governor in 2010. Honoring a "gentleman's agreement" in the state Senate, which had to confirm Kelly's appointment, she agreed not to seek a full term as attorney general.

Obama Leftovers

Pennsylvania Pharmacy Council Announces Opposition to PBM Merger

Pennsylvania Pharmacy Council Announces Opposition to PBM Merger

'Shameless' Barney Frank

The Heartland Institute Reacts to Retirement of Rep. Barney Frank:
"Barney Frank spent much of his career expanding the powers of and defending Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both of which have been involved in multi-billion-dollar scandals that helped enrich their corporate leaders, inflate a housing bubble until it burst, and spark the financial crisis. Even after watching Fannie and Freddie pay hundreds of millions of dollars in fines because of their corrupt practices, Frank left them untouched in the 'Dodd-Frank' financial regulatory bill that was supposed to address the causes of the financial crisis. Frank has been shameless in using Fannie and Freddie as social engineering and income redistribution tools. Unfortunately, Maxine Waters, who apparently will fill his slot as ranking member, has shown herself to be every bit as shameless."

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

Cheri Jacobus Slams MSNBC's Bashir: 'You Should Be Writing Ads' for the DNC | NewsBusters.org

Poll: More Americans support Tea Party over Occupy movement

Despite wildly positive coverage by the mainstream media of the Occupy Wall Street movement, more Americans still support the Tea Party movement over Occupy, according to a new Harris poll.

One-third of Americans Support the Tea Party and Two in Five Support Occupy Wall Street

Monday, November 28, 2011

PA Legislators make double what their constituents bring home

Whatever happened to the concept of public service?

Pennsylvania legislators will earn a base salary of $82,000 a year starting Dec. 1, thanks to a state law (passed by the Legislature) that gives lawmakers an annual cost-of-living-adjustment unless the very same lawmakers vote to reject the pay hike.

Some lawmakers give back the annual COLA be sending a check at the end of the year to the state Treasury. Others donate the money to charity (and claim a nice tax deduction for it, no doubt).

But what they don't tell their constituents is that the annual salary bump also increases the amount of money lawmakers will receive from their taxpayer-paid pensions when they leave the Legislature.

P.S. - The average salary of a Pennsylvania worker is $43,000 a year.

Legislators make double what their constituents bring home - pottsmerc.com

Pennsylvania Prosecutes 8 For Welfare Fraud

Office of Inspector General Announces October Welfare Fraud Adjudications

Year later, tea party profile low but focused

Year later, tea party's profile low but focused - Washington Times

PA State Rep. Mark Gillen to Host Town Hall Forum Dec. 1 to Discuss Utility Response to Snowstorm

Pennsylvania State Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks) will host a Town Hall Forum on Thursday, Dec. 1, to facilitate a discussion between Met-Ed and constituents of the 128th Legislative District who lost power following the October snowstorm.

Gillen to Host Town Hall Forum Dec. 1 to Discuss Utility Response to Snowstorm

Rats Deserting A Sinking Ship

NEWS ITEM: Barney Frank is the 17th Democrat to announce he will not seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 2012.

Bob Casey & Barack Obama - Separated at Birth



Terrific video showing what a doormat Bob Casey Jr. has turned out to be as a U.S. senator from Pennsylvania.

George Will serves up tasty leftovers

A lot of tasty leftovers in George F. Will's latest column:
* The euro is unraveling and might dissolve the European Union, that product of transnational progressivism based on the belief that national sovereignty should be leeched away to clever experts who, uninhibited by the consent of the governed, can create clever things like the euro.

* In 2011, someone actually asked how an Amtrak employee with a $21,000 salary earned $149,000 in overtime.

* A week after Barack Obama cited an Ohio restaurant as a beneficiary of the Chrysler bailout, the restaurant closed.
Read more at the link below:

2011 tasty leftovers - pottsmerc.com

Thomas Sowell: Alice in Liberal Land

Alice in Liberal Land

Total Cost for 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' tops $100,000

What would it cost to acquire all the items featured in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"? PNC Bank has figured it out.

PNC CHRISTMAS PRICE INDEX ON TRACK WITH ECONOMIC INDICATORS

Obama campaigns on taxpayers' dime

White House denies Obama travel is political

NBA is back - Who cares?

State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces December Highlights

State Museum of Pennsylvania Announces December Highlights

10 People Killed, More Than 300 Injured in Holiday Traffic Crashes

Ten People Killed, More Than 300 Injured in Holiday Traffic Crashes

'Breaking Dawn' dominates Thanksgiving box office

"Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" earned $42 million over the post-Thanksgiving weekend, bringing its domestic total to $221.3 million.

Rentrak Announces Official Box Office Numbers for Weekend of November 25, 2011

Class warfare? What about the ignorance gap?

Class warfare? What about the ignorance gap?

Horowitz: 'The Neo-Communist Left is Really the Democratic Party'

GPS tracking: Supreme Court must protect Americans from Orwellian control

GPS tracking: Supreme Court must protect Americans from Orwellian control

Editorial: For President, Newt Gingrich

The New Hampshire GOP primary isn't until Jan. 10, but the state's leading newspapers has already made up its mind on the best candidate.
Newt Gingrich is by no means the perfect candidate. But Republican primary voters too often make the mistake of preferring an unattainable ideal to the best candidate who is actually running. In this incredibly important election, that candidate is Newt Gingrich. He has the experience, the leadership qualities and the vision to lead this country in these trying times. He is worthy of your support on January 10.
Read the full editorial at the link below:

An Editorial: For President, Newt Gingrich | New Hampshire Union Leader

A Woman Who Changed the Face of the Conservative Movement

A Woman Who Changed the Face of the Conservative Movement - HUMAN EVENTS

Fed Warns Unemployment May Double Great Depression

Fed Warns Unemployment May Double Great Depression

Thank You Card

Barney Frank Cashes Out

Democrat Barney Frank, one of the worst people ever to serve in Congress, finally calls it quit. The nation is grateful.

Barney Frank Cashes Out - HUMAN EVENTS

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Columnist: We need a holiday from stimulus

Emily Miller: We need a holiday from stimulus - Washington Times

Tipping the Scales

Newspapers In Ugly Penn State Fight

Newspapers In Ugly Penn State Fight

What does the Penn State child sex abuse scandal say about our society?

Lori Rose Centi offers some perspective on the Penn State scandal.

What does the Penn State child sex abuse scandal say about our society?

Editorial: Obamavilles

From The Trentonian:
Someone came up with a new name for the Occupy Wall Street public nuisance protest encampments.

"Obamavilles."

Will the name catch on the way "Hoovervilles" did for less pestiferous encampments back during the Great Depression?

Maybe not. But if "Obamavilles" does catch on, their namesake will have largely himself to blame.

It was President Obama's demogogic rhetoric about the rich supposedly not paying their "fair share" of taxes that preceded the Occupy Wall Street encampments and likely encouraged them.
Squattervilles serve little purpose but strain local budgets - pottsmerc.com

Pennsylvania state legislators to get pay raise on Dec. 1

Don't worry about a gift for your Pennsylvania state legislator. They've already decided to give themselves a 3% pay raise, effective Dec. 1, bringing their base salary to $82,000 a year - twice what the average Pennsylvania worker takes home.

State legislators to get pay raise on Dec. 1 - pottsmerc.com

Poll shows Joe Paterno still popular in Pennsylvania

JoePa can do no wrong in the eyes of many Pennsylvanians.

Poll shows Joe Paterno still popular in Pennsylvania

State Sen. Gene Yaw alone on taking a 3 percent pay hike

The average Pennsylvania worker makes $43,000 a year, but state legislators will make a base salary of $82,000 after a Dec. 1 pay raise kicks in.

How do you feel about working so hard to keep the permanent political class in the lifestyle they've become accustomed to?

Every member of the state House and half the members of the state Senate will face re-election in 2012. Remember the pay raise when your incumbent state lawmaker comes around looking for your vote next year.

State Sen. Gene Yaw alone on taking a 3 percent pay hike

Congress' Approval Rating

Top 10 Reasons for Conservatives To Be Thankful

Top 10 Reasons for Conservatives To Be Thankful - HUMAN EVENTS

Friday, November 25, 2011

Editorial: Occupy Brain Dead College Students

Investor's Business Daily:
It's no wonder the public increasingly dislikes the Occupy crowd. Among their brilliant ideas is a campaign to encourage pampered students to default on college loans. Yeah, that'll win over Middle America.
Read the full editorial at the link below:

Occupy Brain Dead College Students - Investors.com

Columnist: Pepper-Spraying Taxpayers

"Diversity" boondoggles are the real scandal on college campus, argues columnist Heather Mac Donald.


Pepper-Spraying Taxpayers - Heather Mac Donald - National Review Online

Global Warming Models Called Into Question By New Study

Global Warming Models Called Into Question By New Study - Investors.com

PA Cyber Reacts to PA Supreme Court Decision

PA Cyber Reacts to PA Supreme Court Decision

SBA to Close Business Recovery Centers in Pennsylvania on Dec. 1

SBA to Close Business Recovery Centers in Pennsylvania on Dec. 1

Obama Again Fails Energy Independence for America

Obama Again Fails Energy Independence for America

What to buy mom and dad

'Stealth' pay raise on the way for PA Legislators

The permanent political class in Pennsylvania is giving itself a 3% pay raise on Dec. 1, despite the fact that hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania residents are unemployed and millions are struggling to survive in a down economy.

Legislators set up 'stealth' pay raise - pottsmerc.com

Guest column: Tax code changes will hurt charitable giving

By Joe Geiger

The message coming out of Washington recently would lead one to believe that if we simply did away with tax deductions, we could provide a material reduction in our nation's deficit problem. Consider who would benefit from elimination of such deductions. Not the person volunteering at the local fire department or emergency services. Not the people benefiting from homeless shelters or food banks. Not the people who desperately need welfare support. Not the cultural community. In fact none of the services that provide quality of life in the community will benefit. Indeed, only government would benefit.

Healthy communities are like a three legged stools. The legs, government, business and community benefit must be balanced and strong in their own right, working collaboratively to perform their purpose. Tax deductions allow government to be less occupied by quality of life issues so that it can focus on the issues intended for government. Tax deductions incentivize citizens to support local community benefit projects that are critical in America’s design. Government thinks they know how to allocate our money better than us.

A Gallop USA Today Poll in April of this year tells us something about the support for charitable tax deduction. "78 percent of those who claim a charitable tax deduction and 62 percent who do not claim a charitable tax deduction are opposed to its elimination." Gallop points out that "the elimination is complicated by the high levels of opposition to eliminating tax deduction among those who do not personally benefit … a group that in theory could be supportive." The report further goes on to say that "72 percent of registered Democrats, 73 percent of registered Republicans and 65 percent of Independents are opposed to the elimination of the charitable tax deduction."

A radical change to the charity tax deduction will unbalance the system. My experience is that people are motivated by the request for contributions. Americans value the services provided by community benefit organizations. The tax deduction further incentives donors to stretch their gift. Eliminating or reducing charitable tax deductions is wrong thinking.

Joe Geiger is the executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations in Harrisburg. His email is Joe@pano.org. For more information, visit www.pano.org

NBC Apologizes to Bachmann for Fallon Song Choice

NBC Apologizes to Bachmann for Fallon Song Choice

Thursday, November 24, 2011

'You've Been Gored' - The Climate Change Fraud

'You've Been Gored': The Climate Change Fraud

About to blow

Opinion: Obama is not serious about creating jobs

When it comes to jobs, Barack Obama's actions (killing U.S. jobs at every turn) speak louder than his words.

He's not serious about creating jobs - dailylocal.com

Thanksgiving Prayer for Fallen Soldiers and Their Families

Rep. Ted Poe: Thanksgiving Prayer for Fallen Soldiers and Their Families - HUMAN EVENTS

Thanksgiving Proclamation of George Washington

Thanksgiving Proclamation of George Washington
New York, October 3, 1789


By the President of the United States of America. a Proclamation.
Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor -- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be -- That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks -- for his kind care and protection of the People of this Country previous to their becoming a Nation -- for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his Providence which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war -- for the great degree of tranquillity, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed -- for the peaceable and rational manner, in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted -- for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed; and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge; and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.

And also, that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions -- to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually -- to render our national government a blessing to all the people, by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed -- to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shewn kindness onto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord -- To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the encrease of science among them and us--and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.
Given under my hand at the City of New-York the third day of October in the year of our Lord 1789.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Family of 5-year-old battling brain cancer faces bleak holiday

The Pottstown Mercury has launched its 21st annual Operation Holiday drive to help area needy families with small children. Through the generosity of Mercury readers, more than $50,000 in donations were raised last year, allowing the program to provide food and gifts for 252 families including 701 children.

Family of 5-year-old battling brain cancer faces bleak holiday - pottsmerc.com

Gov. Corbett Signs House, Senate Bills into Law

Governor Corbett Signs House, Senate Bills into Law

Gov. Corbett Signs Execution Warrant for Allegheny County Killer

Governor Corbett Signs Execution Warrant for Allegheny County Killer

Your Daily Dose of Liberal Media Bias

Liberal reporters have trouble counting when a left-wing demonstration is underwhelming.

AP Writer Can't Even Accurately Relay the Small Number of 'Occupy the Highway' March Finishers | NewsBusters.org

Ann Coulter: I'll Gladly Pay You Tuesday For a Tax Increase Today

I'll Gladly Pay You Tuesday For a Tax Increase Today - HUMAN EVENTS

Big Fat Turkey

PennDOT Announces 21 Winners of Aviation Art Contest

PennDOT Announces 21 Winners of Aviation Art Contest

Gov. Corbett Signs Execution Warrant for Philadelphia Killer

Governor Corbett Signs Execution Warrant for Philadelphia Killer

Timeline of 2012 Presidential Primaries and Caucuses

Timeline of 2012 Presidential Primaries and Caucuses - Kenneth Chamberlain - NationalJournal.com

PA Revenue Department Reminds Cyber Monday Shoppers to Pay Use Tax

PA Revenue Department Reminds Cyber Monday Shoppers to Pay Use Tax

PA Game Commission Offers 'Wild' Gift Giving Ideas

PA Game Commission Offers 'Wild' Gift Giving Ideas

The Real Turkeys

The company Obama keeps

Obama Pal Tony Rezko Gets 10 and a Half Years For Corruption - HUMAN EVENTS

Senate Democrats: Oh, Well, Back to Reckless Deficit Spending!

The spending madness in Washington won't stop as long as Democrats control the Senate and the White House.

Senate Democrats: Oh, Well, Back to Reckless Deficit Spending! - HUMAN EVENTS

CBO: Stimulus hurts economy in the long run

From The Washington Times:
The Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday downgraded its estimate of the benefits of President Obama’s 2009 stimulus package, saying it may have sustained as few as 700,000 jobs at its peak last year and that over the long run it will actually be a net drag on the economy.
CBO: Stimulus hurts economy in the long run - Washington Times

U.S. Rep Jim Gerlach: Stop the bonuses for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives

Stop the bonuses for executives - pottsmerc.com

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Poll: Obama struggling in Pennsylvania

If the presidential election were held today, Barack Obama would lose Pennsylvania to Mitt Romney, according to a new poll.

Without taking Pennsylvania, which was key to his 2008 win, Obama's chances of re-election are greatly diminished.

Obama struggling in Pennsylvania - Public Policy Polling

Underneath it all

Pennsylvania to Strengthen Manufacturing Sector

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Announces Council to Strengthen Manufacturing Sector

ClimateGate 2.0: 5,000 New Emails Confirm Pattern of Deception and Collusion by Alarmists

ClimateGate 2.0: 5,000 New Emails Confirm Pattern of Deception and Collusion by Alarmists | NewsBusters.org

Pennsylvania Offers Mail-Order Liquor Sales

State Stores Now Offer Mail-Order Option - Project Economy News Story - WGAL The Susquehanna Valley

PA Gov. Tom Corbett Transfers Homeland Security Office to State Police

Governor Corbett Transfers Homeland Security Office to State Police

Poll: Obama, Romney tied in Pennsylvania

Poll: Obama, Romney tied in Pennsylvania

Self-Stuffing Turkey

Pennsylvania Hunters Urged to Donate Venison to Help Feed Hungry

Pennsylvania Hunters Urged to Donate Venison to Help Feed Hungry

PennDOT, PA Turnpike Unveil New Tow Plow, Stress Motorist Safety

PennDOT, PA Turnpike Unveil New Tow Plow, Stress Motorist Safety

Sam Rohrer U.S. Senate Announcement

Even Obama's Cheerleaders Are Falling Away

Even Obama's Cheerleaders Are Falling Away - HUMAN EVENTS

Obama's Horn of Plenty

Obama: Superstar of Supercommittee Failure

The failures keep piling up for the worst president of the past 100 years.

Obama: Superstar of Supercommittee Failure - HUMAN EVENTS

PA First Lady Susan Corbett Announces Holiday Tour Schedule for Governor's Residence

First Lady Susan Corbett Announces Holiday Tour Schedule for Governor's Residence

Democrats Are The Party Of The Rich

7 of the 10 richest members of Congress are Democrats ... and the corrupt liberal media keeps telling us the Republicans are the party of the rich? Gimme, a break!

See the list of richest members of Congress for yourself at OpenSecrets.org

Monday, November 21, 2011

Pennsylvania to Crack Down on Welfare Fraud

Considering Pennsylvania taxpayers are on the hook for more than $10 billion a year to fund various welfare program, it's about time the state focuses on ending fraud and waste, which are rampant.

Even if you catch just 10 percent of the fraud and waste, that's still a coll $1 billion savings to taxpayers.

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Creates Office of Program Integrity to Strengthen Efforts to Curb Fraud, Waste and Abuse

No New Energy Taxes



Tell Senator Pat Toomey, keep fighting for Pennsylvania jobs and against job-destroying energy taxes.

Columnist: It's the Obamacare, Stupid

Jeffrey Anderson:
We are just past the halfway point between the last congressional election and the next one, and the conventional wisdom is that the upcoming election will be all about the economy. Elections during the Obama presidency, we are continually assured, are not about profligate federal spending, federal arrogance and irresponsibility, our colossal national debt, the consolidation of power and money at the expense of liberty, or the legislation that best encapsulates all of these: Obamacare.
It's the Obamacare, Stupid | The Weekly Standard

Boehner blames Obama for failure of supercommittee to reach a deal

Boehner blames Obama for failure of supercommittee to reach a deal - The Hill's On The Money

Donald Trump Releases Financial Statement in New Book

A lot of people were saying Donald Trump was not serious about running for president because he had to reveal his financial worth. Well, it's out now.

Trump Releases Financial Statement in New Book - HUMAN EVENTS

Sam Rohrer Announces US Senate Run



The sound quality isn't the best, but it's a pretty good speech and did you notice there's no sign of a TelePrompter? A candidate who stands for something and speaks from the heart. Sam Rohrer is everything Bob Casey Jr. is not.

Top Ten Most Overrated Actors/Actresses of All Time

Top Ten Most Overrated Actors/Actresses of All Time

Study: Hollywood hooked on sexualizing women and teen girls

A new study by USC's Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism reveals what most movie fans already know: Women are typically portrayed as sex objects in major Hollywood releases.

USC Annenberg study: Hollywood hooked on sexualizing women and teen girls

Milton Friedman's Message to Occupy Wall Street

George Soros Benefits from Obama Crony Capitalism

George Soros Helped Craft Stimulus then Invested in Companies Benefiting

Vote Now for Pennsylvania's 2012 River of the Year

Vote Now for Pennsylvania's 2012 River of the Year

Gov. Corbett Announces Recent Nominations, Appointments

Governor Corbett Announces Recent Nominations, Appointments

The Tim Tebow Haters

Why are people on the left so intolerant of people of faith?

The Tebow Haters - HUMAN EVENTS

Wait your turn!

U.S. Rep. Joe Pitts: 15 trillion reasons we need balanced budget amendment

15 trillion reasons to balance budget - pottsmerc.com

Penn State taps ex-FBI director for sex abuse investigation

A bold move by Penn State officials, but I'm not sure they're going to like what the investigation reveals.

PSU taps ex-FBI director Freeh for investigation - pottsmerc.com

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Plan to abolish Pennsylvania property tax gets warm reception

Speaking a recent forum in Bucks County on efforts to eliminate property taxes in Pennsylvania, David Baldinger of the Pennsylvania Coalition of Taxpayer Associations said 10,000 Pennsylvanians lost their homes last year because they couldn’t pay their taxes.

Plan to abolish property tax gets warm reception - The Intelligencer

Columnist: Time to kill COLA for Pennsylvania politicians

Pennsylvania legislators are preparing to give themselves a "stealth" pay raise on Dec. 1, bringing the base salary of a state lawmaker to $82,000 a year.

It's time to kill the COLA for state leaders - The York Daily Record

Newspaper: The Occupation Should Be On White House Grounds

Investor's Business Daily:
As the president embraces Occupy Wall Street, his favorite corporation paid no taxes in 2010 on $14 billion in profits, much of it overseas. Meanwhile, 20,000 jobs for the 99% go unfilled.
The Occupation Should Be On White House Grounds - Investors.com

A moment in Cyprus time

Naomi Leach:
Few could deny that Cyprus is a beautiful country with a troubled and at times ugly past. But how many of us could vividly conjure the mood and hue of its golden age of yesteryear, before the conflict? Images of hardy men working the land, with sweat, pride and earth ingrained in their wrinkles.
A moment in Cyprus time - Cyprus Mail

Live the property tax, die by the property tax

Pennsylvania school districts, local and county governments have relied on property taxes for decades. Now that the value of real estate has declined dramatically, so have government coffers.

Continued losses 'a disturbing trend' (with video and links to more information) - pottsmerc.com

Sen. Pat Toomey on 'Face the Nation'

How's that hope and change working out?

Hope and change, Obama-style:
After three years, the divisiveness in America is worse than ever. Political name calling has become a national disgrace. The economy is still very weak. Unemployment has risen to over 9 percent. The poor got poorer. His massive, mostly unsuccessful, spending programs have added over $4 trillion to our national debt. His supporters try to ignore these fundamental facts and blame his failure on everyone or everything else.
The false promises of socialism - phillyBurbs.com : Reader Voices: letter to the editor, obama, socialism, false promises

'Breaking Dawn' rises to $283.5M worldwide debut

While reviews were mixed, the teenage girls (and their middle-aged mothers) still showed up in droves to see the latest "Twilight" installment in theaters.

"Breaking Dawn Part 1" opened huge with $139 million in domestic tickets sales on its first weekend.

'Breaking Dawn' rises to $283.5M worldwide debut - phillyBurbs.com

Holiday Confusion

Columnist: U.S. and Europe Threaten Their Own Energy Independence

U.S. and Europe Threaten Their Own Energy Independence - HUMAN EVENTS

Conservative Stalwart Sam Rohrer to Enter Pennsylvania Senate Race

Conservative Stalwart Rohrer to Enter Pennsylvania Senate Race - HUMAN EVENTS

Friday, November 18, 2011

NewsBusted 11/18/11

The Hypocrisy Of Fat-Cat Dems

Investor's Business Daily:
As Democrats demonize Wall Street CEOs as the "greedy" fiends of the financial crisis, they've lined their own pockets — both before and after the crisis. Nancy Pelosi's just the latest example.
Read the full editorial (which names names for top ethically-challenged Democrats) at the link below:

Pelosi Leads List Of Conflict Of Interest Dems - Investors.com

Mark Steyn: Penn State As A Microcosm Of America

A scathing look at America in the aftermath of the Penn State sex abuse scandal by columnist Mark Steyn.

When Cowardice Is The Default Position: Penn State As A Microcosm Of America - Investors.com

Krauthammer: Obama Policies Put Politics Before Nation

Charles Krauthammer: Obama Policies Put Politics Before Nation - Investors.com

Some Super-Committee

Debt? What Debt?

The national debt has surpassed $15 trillion and Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats still don't think we have a spending problem. Irresponsible politicians like these need to voted out of office.

Federal Spending Without & With Sequester Cuts | Mercatus

Advocates Seeks Reforms in Response to Penn State Child Abuse Scandal

Advocates Seek Intentional Reforms in Response to the Penn State Child Abuse Scandal

Gov. Corbett Announces Nominations and Appointments

Governor Corbett Announces Nominations and Appointments

U.S. Debt Tops $15 Trillion Under Obama



Fifteen Trillion And Counting - HUMAN EVENTS

PA Hunters Advised to Check Status of State Forest Roads

PA Hunters Advised to Check Status of State Forest Roads

Americans Tilt Toward Favoring Repeal of Healthcare Law

Americans Tilt Toward Favoring Repeal of Healthcare Law

U.S. Teen Birth Rate Drops a Dramatic 9% in 2010

U.S. Teen Birth Rate Drops a Dramatic 9% in 2010

Tall Order

Penn State's Reputation Takes Another National Hit

Sports Illustrated: Special report on Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno, Penn State scandal - SI.com - Magazine

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Sam Rohrer to Announce Run for U.S. Senate

Conservative Sam Rohrer, who served in the Pennsylvania Legislature for 18 years and ran for the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania governor in 2010, plans to announce Monday he will run for a U.S. Senate seat from Pennsylvania in 2012.

The announcement is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at the Governor's Ballroom of the Radisson Penn Harris in Camp Hill, Pa.

Rohrer, a leader of the state's conservative movement and tireless proponent of the elimination of Pennsylvania's onerous property tax, challenged Tom Corbett in the Republican gubernatorial primary last year.

While Corbett won the nomination and eventually was elected governor, Rohrer made a surprisingly strong showing considering the party establishment (and money) went mostly to Corbett. (Rohrer routed Corbett in Berks County by an 80%-20% margin, and Rohrer beat Corbett in Lancaster County by a 52%-48% margin).

Rohrer, who retired from the Legislature at the end of 2010 to take the post of state director for Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania, will run for the Senate seat held by first-term Democrat Bob Casey Jr., one of the most liberal members of the Senate and a close ally of President Obama.

Pennsylvania's other Senate seat is held by conservative Republican Pat Toomey.

For more information on Sam Rohrer and his bid for U.S. Senate in 2012, visit www.RohrerforSenate.org

U.S. Underemployment Rate is 18.2%

From a new Gallup survey:
Underemployment, a measure that combines the percentage of workers who are unemployed with the percentage working part time but wanting full-time work, is 18.2% - up from 17.5% a month ago. Underemployment stood at 17.7% in mid-November 2010.
How's that for hope and change?

U.S. Unemployment Ticks Up in Mid-November

Media Pump Up Obama, Despite High Gas Prices

Media Pump Up Obama, Despite High Gas Prices | NewsBusters.org

Don't Ask, Don't Tell - Penn State Style

Big Three Networks Devote a Scant 36 Seconds to Obama's 'Lazy' Gaffe

Big Three Networks Devote a Scant 36 Seconds to Obama's 'Lazy' Gaffe | NewsBusters.org

Plan to abolish PA property tax gets warm reception

Plan to abolish property tax gets warm reception - phillyBurbs.com: The Intelligencer

Columnist: Bring college sports back under control

David M. Shribman: Time to bring college sports back under control - pottsmerc.com

New Movie Exposes Government Invasion of American Families



New Movie Exposes Government Invasion of American Families

AAA Projects 42.5M Americans Will Travel This Thanksgiving

AAA Projects 42.5 Million Americans Will Travel This Thanksgiving, Four Percent More Than Last Year

PA State Police and Crime Stoppers Launch New Website

PA State Police and Crime Stoppers Launch New Website

PennDOT, Police Partner to Keep Holiday Season Travel Safe

PennDOT, Police Partner to Keep Holiday Season Travel Safe

Pennsylvania Unemployment Drops to 8.1%

Approximately 13,800 jobless Pennsylvania residents found work in October, helping to lower the state's unemployment rate from 8.3 percent to 8.1 percent, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.

More than 513,000 Pennsylvania residents are still looking for work, according to state figures.

The national unemployment rate remains at 9 percent as the Obama recession enters its third year.

Pennsylvania's Employment Situation for October 2011

Razing Caine

Obama 'Success Story' General Motors Loses Another $9.3 Billion

Obama 'Success Story' General Motors Loses Another $9.3 Billion - HUMAN EVENTS

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Looking for a break on Pennsylvania taxes? State willing to deal

Times are tough and every penny counts. Pennsylvania officials are willing to negotiation payments with delinquent taxpayers.

PA Revenue Department Board of Appeals Accepting Requests for Compromise

History Judges Obama

'Great American Smokeout' on Nov. 17

Pennsylvania Department of Health Encourages Smokers to Become Tobacco-Free During 'Great American Smokeout' on Nov. 17

Supporters Rally at Pennsylvania Capitol For Educational Options

Supporters Rally at Pennsylvania Capitol in Support of Educational Options

U.S. Homicides Fall to Lowest Rate in Four Decades

Homicides Fall to Lowest Rate in Four Decades

Michelle Malkin: Obama's Half-Billion-Dollar Crony Drug Deal

We know about the $4 trillion Obama has added to the national debt in just three years, but how much more taxpayer dollars has he funneled to political cronies?

Time to drain the swamp by voting out Obama and Congressional Democrats in 2012.

Obama's Half-Billion-Dollar Crony Drug Deal - HUMAN EVENTS

Rep. Allen West Calls On Eric Holder to Resign

Allen West Calls On Eric Holder to Resign - HUMAN EVENTS

MADD Gives Pennsylvania 5-Star Rating for Efforts to Reduce Drunk Driving

MADD Releases National and State-by-State Ratings as Part of its Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving Fifth Anniversary Report to the Nation

Greek-Orthodox archdiocese in Beirut looted, vandalized

Violence against Christians by Muslims continues across the globe.

Greek-Orthodox archdiocese in Beirut looted, vandalized

PA Gaming Control Board Releases October Table Game Revenue

Gaming Control Board Releases October Table Game Revenue

Obama Thinks You're Lazy

Support for Occupy Wall Street Fading

Occupy Wall Street Favor Fading - Public Policy Polling

Gov. Corbett Calls for Education Reform at Philadelphia Rally

Governor Corbett Calls for Education Reform at Philadelphia Rally

GOP commissioners hold the line on taxes in Berks County

Good news for Berks County residents. Under the leadership of Republicans Mark Scott and Christian Leinbach, taxes will remain steady for another year. Before the current Republican majority took control of the board four years ago, Democrats raised county taxes by 52% under Judy Schwank and Tom Gajewski.

No tax hike in 2012 county budget proposal

From The Archives: Why revealing Joe Paterno's salary is important

Before the current sex abuse scandal that brought down legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, the last time I wrote about JoePa was in December 2007 when there was a controversy about keeping his salary secret. The Associated Press reported on Monday that Paterno is eligible for a $554,000 annual pension based on his most recent salary as PSU's head football coach.

Here's a look back at the 2007 column:
Why revealing Joe Paterno's salary is important

By Tony Phyrillas

Pennsylvania ranks 49 out of 50 states for having the worst open-records law in the country. The Paterno salary story, which made the front page of every newspaper in the state, should be a wake-up call to Pennsylvania residents.

The world now knows how much Joe Paterno makes as head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

My life hasn't changed one bit since I found out that Paterno earns $512,664 a year. I graduated from Penn State but it never occurred to me to ask how much Paterno made when I attended school in State College or in the years since I left Happy Valley.

I never gave any thought to Paterno's salary until I learned that a newspaper had been trying for five years to get the information.

Paterno's salary was one of the best-kept secrets in Pennsylvania, a state where keeping the public in the dark is one of the primary missions of government. Pennsylvania ranks 49 out of 50 states for having the worst open-records law in the country.

The State Employees' Retirement System released Paterno's salary a week after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that his salary and those of other top Penn State officials are public information.

How much the 80-year-old coach makes isn't as important as the fact that so many government and university officials worked so hard for so long to keep the information out of public sight.

The revelation that Paterno makes $512,000 was almost anti-climatic. Most people were under the impression that Paterno was making more than $1 million a year based on his longevity at Penn State and the success he has brought to the school's football program.

"I'm paid well. I'm not overpaid," Paterno told reporters. "I got all the money I need."

What a refreshing statement from a public figure in a state where greed has become the norm. Pennsylvania legislators, already among the highest paid in the country, voted themselves pay raises of 16 percent to 54 percent during a middle-of-the-night session on July 7, 2005. Gov. Ed Rendell signed the pay grab into law. It took a backlash from Pennsylvania residents to get the Legislature to rescind the pay raise.

And let's not compare Paterno's salary to that of some other coaches who run big-time football programs. Alabama's Nick Saban is the highest paid coach at $4 million per year. Oklahoma's Bob Stoops makes over $3 million. Florida's Urban Meyer, Ohio State's Jim Tressel and South Carolina's Steve Spurrier make $2 million annually.

Paterno, the second winningest college football coach of all time, is underpaid compared to other coaches. Paterno is Penn State. His value to the school cannot be measured in dollars and cents. And let's not forget that Paterno and his wife have donated $4 million to Penn State over the years.

I don't think anyone can argue that Paterno isn't worth every dollar Penn State pays him. The salary revelation should put renewed focus on the current debate in the Pennsylvania Legislature over open records.

The reason the Harrisburg Patriot-News had to fight so hard in the courts to get the salary information is because Pennsylvania law presumes that all government and quasi-government agencies are entitled to keep secrets.

The public, through newspapers and other media outlets, have to persuade courts that the information should be public. This presumption is backwards. The burden should be on the government to show why information associated with how it spends the public's money or conducts the public's business should be kept from the public.

Political commentator Lowman Henry has an interesting take on the Paterno salary disclosure:

"Why then would Penn State's power brokers fight so hard to keep such information confidential? In a word: arrogance. It has become apparent they simply believe, despite the fact PSU receives hundreds of millions of tax dollars each year, We The People have no right to know what they are doing with our money. Clearly the Paterno salary is not untoward, and the university is generally perceived as one of the finest in the nation. Why then the secrecy?"

The Paterno salary story, which made the front page of every newspaper in the state, should be a wake-up call to Pennsylvania residents. They need to be engaged in the current debate about revising the state's open-records laws. This is not about giving newspapers special access. This is about giving the people of Pennsylvania the right to know how their elected officials are conducting the people's business.

A vote on revisions to the open-records law could come any day now. Make sure your elected representatives know you're paying attention and will not tolerate any more secrecy.

Getting the economy moving

Newspaper: Elena Kagan Must Be Recused In ObamaCare Case

Investor's Business Daily:
Should a justice who participated in ObamaCare's creation recuse herself from the court's review of that law? Of course. But then a nominee who lies in confirmation hearings shouldn't be on the court anyway.
Read the full editorial at the link below:

Elena Kagan Must Be Recused In ObamaCare Case - Investors.com

Joe Paterno in line for six-figure annual pension

Paterno in line for six-figure annual pension – USATODAY.com

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

State Rep. Mike Vereb wants Sandusky's bail examined

Pennsylvania State Rep. Mike Vereb, R-150th Dist., has written a letter to the chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court asking for a review of the low bail given to accused Penn State child abuser Jerry Sandusky by a district judge who had ties to the defendant.

"I've asked the chief justice to step in and stop this mockery of justice," Vereb told The Norristown Times Herald. "A number of reports indicate that this justice is a donor to the nonprofit, she attended social events of the nonprofit and she is a volunteer for The Second Mile. She arraigned him and gave him $100,000 unsecured bail, which means, he didn't have to put anything up."

Vereb wants Sandusky's bail examined - pottsmerc.com

Newspaper: Utility should have people answer phones in emergency

Utility should have people answer phones in emergency (11/15/11)

Columnist: Barack Obama's Lazy America

John Hayward:
For some reason, Barack Obama has decided that part of his path to re-election will involve blaming his failures on the American people, who can be insulted into loving him again. This narrative involves convincing us that the American spirit was so degenerate by 2008 that not even the dazzling skills of the LIghtworker could save us… at least, not in a mere four years.
Barack Obama's Lazy America - HUMAN EVENTS

Expert: 'All-American Muslim' Misleads on Islam

'All-American Muslim' Misleads on Islam - HUMAN EVENTS

William Shatner Saves The World From ... Exploding Turkeys!?

William Shatner Saves The World From... Exploding Turkeys!?

New Twist: Penn State Professor Accused of Abusing Child

It's not just the football program at Penn State that appears to have a problem.

Another Abuse Victim Tried to Alert Penn State Ten Years Ago, Reports National Center for Victims of Crime

Census Bureau: Americans Staying Put

Mover Rate Reaches Record Low, Census Bureau Reports

AARP Petitions Congress: Hands Off Social Security, Medicare

Pennsylvania AARP Members Delivering 57,000 Petitions to State Congressional Delegation

Monday, November 14, 2011

'IndoctriNation' exposes anti-Christian bias in public schools

IndoctriNation Trailer from IndoctriNation on Vimeo.

Gov. Corbett Announces Confirmations, Nominations and Appointments

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Announces Confirmations, Nominations

The 99% Crowd

Corbett Nominates New Members to Pennsylvania Securities Commission

Governor Corbett Nominates New Members to Pennsylvania Securities Commission

Johnny Depp: Why Won't Middle America Pay to See My Bad Movies?

Let's face it: When he's not wearing a pirate outfit, Johnny Depp is boring to watch on the big screen. Some recent examples: 'The Tourist'; "Public Enemies"; "The Libertine"; "Secret Window"; "From Hell;" "Sleepy Hollow."

Math Genius Johnny Depp: Middle America Doesn't Appreciate 'Intelligent Films'

Next Thun Trail cleanup day is Nov. 19

EXETER — The Schuylkill River Greenway Association TrailKeepers and the Berks County Bicycle Club will hold a workday on the Thun Trail on Saturday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and are looking for help.

Volunteers will meet at the Trailhead at Angstat Road near the intersection of Route 724 and Route 176. Work to be done includes clean up from recent storms.

Rain date will be Nov. 20.

In the event of questionable weather or conditions, call Greg Marshall at 610-780-3195.

SNL: Gods and Greek economy

Opinion: Major media bias, skewing are concern

This op-ed published in the West Chester Daily Local News hits the nail on the head when it comes to liberal media bias:
"Please be cognizant of this reality: that most of the news you will be hearing and reading about will be filtered through the lenses of a deeply entrenched liberal media, not in the least constrained by normal inhibitions, and if there's nothing especially negative to report, you can expect something to appear from thin air by Democratic operatives and hatchetmen like Axelrod or Plouffe or Debbie Wasserman-Shultz or Gloria Allred, e.g., that Romney has a mistress sequestered in South America or has a love child in Switzerland and NBC, CBS, NPR, CNN, MSNBC, ABC, the N.Y. Times, the BBC, Time Magazine, etc., etc, all the major media outlets will go nuts (without the slightest vetting) -- you get the idea.
Read the full column at the link below:

Major media bias, skewing are concern - dailylocal.com

Report: Millionaires get $30B in taxpayer-funded subsidies

Report: Millionaires get $30 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies

Mark Levin Discusses Leftist Assault on Free Speech



The stuff the corrupt liberal media never tells you about. America is under assault - from within.

Columnist: Obama is China's stooge

Brett M. Decker - Obama: China's stooge - Washington Times

Court announcement raises recusal questions for Kagan, Thomas

Kagan's conflict-of-interest in clear. Not so for Clarence Thomas.

Court announcement raises recusal questions for Kagan, Thomas - Washington Times

Don't Mess With Gloria Cain

Herman Cain's wife speaks up, defends husband - Washington Times

Cain Accuser's Long Career in Washington

Cain Accuser's Long Career in Washington - Gregg Sangillo - NationalJournal.com

Concord Coalition Urges Super Committee Co-Chairs to Produce a Legislative Framework

Concord Coalition Urges Super Committee Co-Chairs to Produce a Legislative Framework

ACLJ Urges High Court To Declare ObamaCare Unconstitutional

ACLJ Readies For SCOTUS ObamaCare Battle: Will Represent More Than 100 Members of Congress Urging High Court To Declare Health Care Law Unconstitutional

Dark Days in Happy Valley

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse is Required, Not Optional, for 'Mandated Reporters'

Reporting Suspected Child Abuse is Required, Not Optional, for 'Mandated Reporters'

Gov. Corbett Signs 'Safety in Youth Sports Act'

Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs 'Safety in Youth Sports Act'

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to ObamaCare

Prediction: The U.S. Supreme Court will rule 5-4 next spring that ObamaCare is unconstitutional. It should be a 5-3 vote Elena Kagan should recuse herself from the case, but won't because liberals have no ethics).

US Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to ObamaCare - HUMAN EVENTS

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Researcher finds beauty pays off

Not all of us got where we are because of our looks.

But as we have long suspected, beautiful people have the edge in almost everything.

A researcher concludes that attractive people enjoy many advantages while those who are less attractive often face discrimination.

Daniel S. Hamermesh has published his findings in a new book called "Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Successful"

Among Hamermesh's depressing findings:
Beautiful people earn $230,000 more in a lifetime than workers with below-average looks. He said that figure is an estimate based on an average salary of $20 an hour in 2010.

The earnings disparity is greater when broken down by gender. Beautiful women earn 4 percent more and handsome men earn 3 percent more than their average-looking counterparts.
Beauty pays off, researcher finds | The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton PA - News

Sen. Pat Toomey on Fox News Sunday

Obama's Pipeline Punt Threatens 20,000 Jobs

Obama's Pipeline Punt Threatens 20,000 Jobs - HUMAN EVENTS

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Pennsylvania Clings To Liquor Monopoly

Sen. Rand Paul: 'Environmental extremists' taking over policy

Sen. Rand Paul: 'Environmental extremists' taking over policy - The Hill's Video

Poll: Disapproval of Obama on economy hits record high

Poll: Disapproval of Obama on economy hits record high - The Hill's Ballot Box

Liberal Hypocrisy 101

CNN's Blitzer Lets Debbie Wasserman Schultz Insist on Cain Disclosure, Forgets She Wanted Weiner Left Alone | NewsBusters.org

Wrong kind of black for the liberal elite

Black NPR Reporter Rips Cain: 'Willing to Be a Minstrel' for White Republicans | NewsBusters.org

Weekly Republican Address: Jobs is Priority No. 1

China is not our friend

DECKER & TRIPLETT: Beijing's electronic Pearl Harbor - Washington Times

You can't belong to a union when you don't have a job

EDITORIAL: An empty victory for Ohio unions - Washington Times

Top 10 Liberal Hit Jobs

Herman Cain is but the latest target of the liberal "hit" machine.

Top 10 Liberal Hit Jobs - HUMAN EVENTS

Bill Clinton Says Obama Wrong On Raising Taxes

Bumper Sticker of the Day



Barack Obama has increased the national debt by $4 trillion in just 3 years ... and what do we have to show for it? Record unemployment, record bankruptcies, record foreclosures, record bank failures, record poverty and a downgrade by S&P. How's that for hope and change?

Newspaper: Eric Holder's humanity gap

EDITORIAL: Holder's humanity gap - Washington Times

Rick Perry Launches National Ad Campaign

Perry Launches National Ad Campaign - Rebecca Kaplan - NationalJournal.com

Obama’s Green Energy Scam

John Hayward: Obama's Green Energy Scam - HUMAN EVENTS

Friday, November 11, 2011

NewsBusted 11/11/11

Columnist: Obama's Pipeline Punt May Not Be as Politically Astute as He Thinks

Jonathan Tobin: Obamas Pipeline Punt May Not Be as Politically Astute as He Thinks

What the Conservative Movement Can Learn from the Democrats after the Ohio Failure

What the Conservative Movement Can Learn from the Democrats after the Ohio Failure

Biden to continue collecting rent from Secret Service

Who can blame Joe Biden from making a little money on the side, courtesy of the American taxpayer?

Biden to continue collecting rent from Secret Service - Washington Times

NBC, ABC Skip Obama Delay of Pipeline That Could Create 20,000 Jobs

NBC, ABC Skip Obama Administration's Delay of Pipeline That Could Create 20,000 Jobs | NewsBusters.org

ACLJ Applauds United Nations Announcement Concluding No Statehood for Palestinians

ACLJ Applauds United Nations Announcement Concluding No Statehood for Palestinians

So Much Owed To Veterans

Charlie Cook: Bad-Hand Barack

Three years into his presidency and having run up $4 trillion in new debt, Barack Obama is still trying to blame George W. Bush for the economy.

Veteran political observer Charlie Cook says Obama's excuses won't fly anymore: "The president didn't create the bad economy. But now he owns it, whether he likes it or not."

Bad-Hand Barack - Charlie Cook - NationalJournal.com

Time for a Tea Party Revival in Response to Mindless Occupiers

Roger Hedgecock: Time for a Tea Party Revival in Response to Mindless Occupiers - HUMAN EVENTS

Veterans Day: The Defiance of Tyranny

John Hayward column: Veterans Day: The Defiance of Tyranny - HUMAN EVENTS

Thank a veteran today

The Significance of Veterans Day

Leon R. Kass: The Significance of Veterans Day | The Weekly Standard

Berks County lawmakers want to hear from power outage victims

State Sen. Judy Schwank and state Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone are asking Berks County residents who lost power during or after the Oct. 29 snowstorm to call or write their offices and share their stories. The state lawmakers want to conduct hearings about the response by Met-Ed and PP&L.

How to tell your story

Columbia Journalism Review Slams Politico's 'Frenzied, Single-Minded Focus' On Herman Cain

Columbia Journalism Review Slams Politico's 'Frenzied, Single-Minded Focus' On Herman Cain

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Columnist: What Paterno Scandal and Penn State Riots Say About America



From a scathing column by Wayne Allyn Root about the decline of American culture:
Let's start with the obvious. Why aren't those educated college kids out protesting on behalf of the little boys who were allegedly sexually assaulted by a longtime Penn State assistant coach? Has America so lost its compass? These kids are in love with a coach because … he's a celebrity? Because he wins football games? Because he wins football games all else is forgiven? If someone is a celebrity, nothing else matters? We are lucky this isn't Kim Kardashian or Paris Hilton involved in child rape. We'd almost certainly witness mobs burn Los Angeles to the ground to show their support for their favorite celeb-turned-child-rapist. A sad commentary on all that is wrong with America.
What the Joe Paterno Scandal and the Penn State Riots Say About America

New Documents Show Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan's Bias Toward Obamacare

New Documents Show Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan's Comments on Obamacare Legislation While Serving as Solicitor General

'Job Killers Win, American Workers Lose'

"Job Killers Win, American Workers Lose"

E-mails Show White House Involvement in Solyndra

E-mails Show White House Involvement in Solyndra - HUMAN EVENTS

Thomas Sowell: The Real Herman Cain Scandal

Thomas Sowell: "The real scandal in the accusations against Herman Cain​ is the corruption of the law, the media and politics."

The Real Scandal - HUMAN EVENTS

No Excuses for Joe Paterno

Obama delays massive oil pipeline from Canada until after 2012 elections

The key phrase on why Obama delayed the pipeline project until after the 2012 elections: "Some liberal donors have threatened to cut off contributions to Obama's re-election campaign if he approves the pipeline."

This sums up Obama's energy policy. Screw the American consumer. The only thing that matters is keeping me in power.

US delays massive oil pipeline from Canada  | ajc.com

Tom Ridge Statement on Penn State Tragedy

Statement By The Honorable Tom Ridge on the Penn State Tragedy

Gov. Tom Corbett Signs 4 Bills into Law

Governor Corbett Signs Four Bills into Law

Grinch Obama Backs Tax on Christmas Trees?

The Obama Christmas Tree Tax - HUMAN EVENTS

NewsBusted 11/8/11

State Rep. Curt Schroder won't seek re-election

The West Chester Daily Local News is reporting that veteran state Rep. Curt Schroder, who was elected to Chester County's 155th House District seat in 1994, will not seek another term when his current two-year term ends next year.

Schroder is one of the best known and most popular politicians in Chester County and often runs unopposed for re-election.

"Eighteen years is a long time," Schroder told the newspaper. "I have reached the point where I feel I have just about given all I can to this position."

He told the newspaper he has no immediate plans for the future, but at age 50, you can bet Schroder will find something in the public arena to keep himself busy.

The 155th District is heavily Republican and the county GOP should have no trouble keeping the seat in Republican hands in 2012.

State Rep. Schroder announces he will not seek re-election - dailylocal.com