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Friday, February 28, 2014
6.2M have lost health coverage under Obamacare so far
Obama claims 4 million have signed up for Obamacare (but he's been known to lie). On the other hand, we know more than 6.2 million Americans have lost their health insurance coverage under Obamacare. Even low-information Obama voters should be able to do the math.
Rein in the IRS by de-clubbing the thugs
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on IRS abuses under Obama: Without a “smidgen of corruption” — at least in the alternate universe of President Obama — the IRS is moving ahead with a proposal that will bury tens of thousands of nonprofits in new paperwork. Consider it the Obama administration's “salute” to the Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United verdict on political speech and campaign funding.
Rein in the IRS by de-clubbing the thugs
Rein in the IRS by de-clubbing the thugs
Antietam Middle-Senior High School Presents 'Oklahoma!'
The classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical "Oklahoma!" is coming soon to Mount Penn, Pa. Tickets are on sale now at www.antietamsd.org.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Greenpeace co-founder says 'no scientific proof' humans cause climate change
Are you going to believe Al Gore or one of the world's leading environmental advocates?
Greenpeace co-founder says 'no scientific proof' humans cause climate change - Washington Times
Greenpeace co-founder says 'no scientific proof' humans cause climate change - Washington Times
Joe Biden to Democrats: Don't 'apologize for a single thing'
Joe Biden is that rare combination of arrogance and ignorance that makes him a perfect fit for the Democratic Party.
Being a member of the Democratic Party and helping Barack Obama destroy the country means never having to say you're sorry, according to Biden.
Joe Biden puts Democrats on notice: Don't 'apologize for a single thing' - Washington Times
Being a member of the Democratic Party and helping Barack Obama destroy the country means never having to say you're sorry, according to Biden.
Joe Biden puts Democrats on notice: Don't 'apologize for a single thing' - Washington Times
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Columnist: A chilling proposal to muzzle press freedom
David Limbaugh on the Obama administration's latest attempt to stifle freedom of the press: "Liberals are getting more and more brazen in their totalitarian propensities."
A chilling proposal
A chilling proposal
'Attorney General' Holder: Enforcing laws is optional
Eric Holder, the nation's top law enforcement officer, says state attorney generals can pick and choose which laws to enforce. This is what we've come to under the lawless Obama Regime.
'Attorney General' Holder declares an end to the rule of law | Human Events
'Attorney General' Holder declares an end to the rule of law | Human Events
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Hey, Obama: Record-High Deficits Are Not 'Austerity'
Obamanomics: Since 1947 the four largest deficits run by the US government, as a percentage of the economy, were in fiscal years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 — the first term of the Obama Administration.
Record-High Deficits Are Not 'Austerity' | e21 - Economic Policies for the 21st Century
Record-High Deficits Are Not 'Austerity' | e21 - Economic Policies for the 21st Century
All In The Family: Dingell Edition
This is what's wrong with Congress. A Congressional seat from Michigan has been held by a member of the Dingell family since 1933. And after 58 years in office, 87-year-old John Dingell Jr. is finally retiring, only to have his wife run for the same seat - keeping it in the family for another 20-30 years. This is not what the Founding Fathers had in mind.
Debbie Dingell will run for husband's seat | TheHill
Debbie Dingell will run for husband's seat | TheHill
65% of small businesses face Obamacare premium hikes
Obama told employees of small businesses 'your premiums will go down." He lied. More than 11 million people who work at firms with 50 or fewer workers will face higher health insurance premiums under Obamacare.
65% of small businesses face Obamacare premium hikes
65% of small businesses face Obamacare premium hikes
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Obama to propose pay raise for civilian federal workers
While slashing the military and reducing benefits for members of the armed services, Obama wants to pay union federal workers more.
Obama to propose 1 percent pay raise for federal workers | TheHill
Obama to propose 1 percent pay raise for federal workers | TheHill
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Michelle Obama: 'Young people are knuckleheads'
Would these be the same "knuckleheads" who voted for her husband?
Michelle Obama: 'Young people are knuckleheads' | WashingtonExaminer.com
Michelle Obama: 'Young people are knuckleheads' | WashingtonExaminer.com
Friday, February 21, 2014
Obama wants feds to monitor America's newsrooms
For a former Constitutional law professor, it appears Barack Obama has never actually read the US Constitution, especially the Bill of Rights.
He's already got the NSA, FBI and IRS spying or harassing his political enemies. Now he's found another unconstitutional way to use a federal agency to monitor news gathering.
EDITORIAL: The FCC's great government newsroom intrusion - Washington Times
He's already got the NSA, FBI and IRS spying or harassing his political enemies. Now he's found another unconstitutional way to use a federal agency to monitor news gathering.
EDITORIAL: The FCC's great government newsroom intrusion - Washington Times
Al Gore weighs in on Pa. governor's race
Here's a case where an endorsement could end up costing the candidate votes.
Global Warming charlatan Al Gore wants Pennsylvania residents to elect Democrat Katie McGinty as governor.
McGinty is one of eight Democrats seeking their party's nomination to run against incumbent Republican Gov. Tom Corbett.
Her ties to Gore go back to the 1980s. McGinty was environmental adviser to Gore's unsuccessful 2000 presidential campaign. Before that, McGinty spent a decade working in Washington, D.C., both in Gore’s Senate office, which she joined in 1989, and for the Clinton White House, most notably as chairwoman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, according to The Associated Press.
My advice to McGinty: I wouldn't brag too much about Gore's endorsement, especially as Pennsylvania residents are still digging out from all this global warming.
Gore endorses McGinty in Pa. governor's race
Global Warming charlatan Al Gore wants Pennsylvania residents to elect Democrat Katie McGinty as governor.
McGinty is one of eight Democrats seeking their party's nomination to run against incumbent Republican Gov. Tom Corbett.
Her ties to Gore go back to the 1980s. McGinty was environmental adviser to Gore's unsuccessful 2000 presidential campaign. Before that, McGinty spent a decade working in Washington, D.C., both in Gore’s Senate office, which she joined in 1989, and for the Clinton White House, most notably as chairwoman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, according to The Associated Press.
My advice to McGinty: I wouldn't brag too much about Gore's endorsement, especially as Pennsylvania residents are still digging out from all this global warming.
Gore endorses McGinty in Pa. governor's race
Obama: The Time for Austerity is Over, the Time to Spend is Now!
Barack Obama never heard of the first rule of holes: When you're in a hole, stop digging.
So what if we're $17.2 trillion in the hole? Keep printing money and keep digging. Eventually, we might get to China, which technically already owns the United States.
Obama: The Time for Austerity is Over, the Time to Spend is Now!
So what if we're $17.2 trillion in the hole? Keep printing money and keep digging. Eventually, we might get to China, which technically already owns the United States.
Obama: The Time for Austerity is Over, the Time to Spend is Now!
Thursday, February 20, 2014
'Kissinger & Cyprus: A Study in Lawlessness'
A new report finds evidence that Henry Kissinger had a major role to play in the 1974 invasion of Cyprus by Turkey.
Kissinger & Cyprus: A Study in Lawlessness
Kissinger & Cyprus: A Study in Lawlessness
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Chester County GOP Endorses Ryan Costello for Congress
No
surprise here. Chester County's favorite son, Ryan Costello, has been
endorsed by the Chester County Republican Committee in his bid for
Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District seat.
Costello, currently chairman of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, is attempting to succeed fellow Republican Jim Gerlach (also a Chester County resident.)
Gerlach, who first won the 6th District seat in 2002, announced earlier this year that he will not see re-election.
In addition to his duties as county commissioner, Costello is an attorney in Phoenixville, Pa.
This is a press release issued Wednesday night:
Costello, currently chairman of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, is attempting to succeed fellow Republican Jim Gerlach (also a Chester County resident.)
Gerlach, who first won the 6th District seat in 2002, announced earlier this year that he will not see re-election.
In addition to his duties as county commissioner, Costello is an attorney in Phoenixville, Pa.
This is a press release issued Wednesday night:
WEST CHESTER, PA – Ryan Costello received the formal endorsement of the Republican Committee of Chester County in his campaign for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional following a vote this evening by rank and file members of the party at a nominating convention in West Chester. Costello currently serves as Chairman of the Chester County Board of Commissioners.Costello is the only Republican seeking the Republican nod in the 6th Congressional District. Two Democrats have also announced.Costello clearly has the advantage to succeed Gerlach because he can count on the Chester County vote and won't have to wage a primary fight.
"It is an honor to have the endorsement and support of the committee people of Chester County," said Costello. "As a Member of Congress, I will work to keep taxes low, control government spending, and promote continued economic growth in our region. We need to get our country back on track and restore a national sense of optimism about the future direction of America. That means we need elected officials who are going to put the interests of the American people first.
"I appreciate the confidence that the committee people have placed in me, and I want to especially thank Chairman Val DiGiorgio for his leadership of the committee." said Costello. "Just as important, I appreciate all of the hard work they do year in year out to help communicate the Republican ideals of fiscal responsibility and limited government to voters. Their support and dedication is going to be a key factor in the weeks and months to come as this campaign heats up."
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For federal employees, office closed 25% of fiscal year, so far
Next time somebody tells you how hard government workers have it, you can shove this fact in their face:
Between snow days, official holidays and the government shutdown it isFor federal employees, office closed 25% of fiscal year, so far - Washington Times
no surprise that federal workers haven’t been too stressed lately. In
total, federal offices have been closed either in whole or in part for
27 out of the last 105 weekdays. Delayed openings, unscheduled leave and
telework days were in effect for 6 of those days.
Obama vs. First Amendment
Dick Morris on Obama's latest scheme to suppress our fundamental right to freedom of the press:
The Federal Communications Commission is about to launch a direct assault on the freedom of the media to cover news as it chooses. The program, called the Multi-Market Study of Critical Information Needs, involves requesting information from all radio and TV stations, as well as newspapers, about how they cover news, who decides what gets covered, and what criteria they use in the decision. The FCC will also conduct a "content analysis" of one week's coverage to decide whether each of eight "critical" categories of news is being given adequate attentionDick Morris: Obama vs. First Amendment | TheHill
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Michael Barone: The roots of American liberalism are not compassion, but snobbery
From Michael Barone's latest column:
The roots of American liberalism are not compassion, but snobbery. That’s the thesis of Fred Siegel’s revealing new book, “The Revolt Against the Masses: How Liberalism Has Undermined the Middle Class.”The failure of Obama's aristocracy of merit
The standard account from liberal historians over the years, and more recently in bestsellers by Glenn Beck, is a linear story: Government expansion starts with the Progressives of a hundred years ago, accelerates through the New Deal and the Great Society, and is followed up by the Obama stimulus and Obamacare.
Monday, February 17, 2014
A community newspaper returns — with help from City Hall
As much as I want to see newspapers survive and thrive, is accepting taxpayer money the answer? How aggressive will the newspaper be in covering City Hall if the newspaper depends on the very same officials for its survival?
A community newspaper returns — with help from City Hall : Wsj
A community newspaper returns — with help from City Hall : Wsj
Year 5 of Obama's Failed Stimulus
Happy Anniversary America! It's been 5 years since Barack Obama and Congress gave us the $787 billion stimulus bill that was going to jump-start the US economy. The economy is still in the toilet ... and you can thank Barack Obama and Congress of wasting hundreds of billions on pet projects and rewarding their political contributors. Meanwhile, millions are still out of work and tens of millions have given up looking for work entirely.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Why is Barbie on the cover of Sports Illustrated?
I'm sure this one will fly off the newsstand shelf. Just what guys want to check out, right?
Why is Barbie on the cover of Sports Illustrated?
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Who's up for an 80 percent spike in electricity prices?
Speaking of income inequality, how do you like the spike in utility rates since Barack Obama took office?
Who's up for an 80 percent spike in electricity prices? | Human Events
Who's up for an 80 percent spike in electricity prices? | Human Events
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Far Left Website: Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett Killed 4 People Today
Talk about unhinged.
A liberal website posted this headline - 'Tom Corbett Killed 4 People Today' - on its website above a article demanding Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett expand Medicaid spending in Pennsylvania.
It's one thing to advocate a position, but how desperate are Democrats to unseat Corbett that they resort to such despicable smear tactics?
Tom Corbett Killed 4 People Today | Keystone Progress
A liberal website posted this headline - 'Tom Corbett Killed 4 People Today' - on its website above a article demanding Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett expand Medicaid spending in Pennsylvania.
It's one thing to advocate a position, but how desperate are Democrats to unseat Corbett that they resort to such despicable smear tactics?
Tom Corbett Killed 4 People Today | Keystone Progress
Monday, February 10, 2014
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US Rep. Joe Pitts on latest Obamacare delay
From Congressman Joe Pitt's office: Monday afternoon, the Obama administration announced a further delay of the employer mandate to purchase insurance contained in Obamacare.
Businesses with between 50 and 99 employees will not be required to provide insurance until January 2016. The rules also require larger businesses to cover only some of their employees by the January 2015 deadline. The Affordable Care Act required businesses with more than 50 full time employees to provide health care by January 1, 2014. The individual mandate to purchase insurance goes into effect this year
Congressman Pitts, who represents Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District, had this to say:
Businesses with between 50 and 99 employees will not be required to provide insurance until January 2016. The rules also require larger businesses to cover only some of their employees by the January 2015 deadline. The Affordable Care Act required businesses with more than 50 full time employees to provide health care by January 1, 2014. The individual mandate to purchase insurance goes into effect this year
Congressman Pitts, who represents Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District, had this to say:
"Here we go again. Obamacare just keeps changing to meet the political needs of this administration. There’s no legal authority for further delay and no authority to create another category of employers. This just adds to the legal chaos that is making it hard for employers to grow their business and expand hiring."
The Hillary Clinton papers: Archive of 'closest friend' paints portrait of ruthless first lady
Just what we need in the White House. We go from "clueless" in Barack Obama to "ruthless" in Hillary Clinton.
The Hillary Clinton papers: Archive of 'closest friend' paints portrait of ruthless first lady - Washington Times
The Hillary Clinton papers: Archive of 'closest friend' paints portrait of ruthless first lady - Washington Times
Sunday, February 09, 2014
No gubernatorial candidate gets endorsement from Pa. Democratic Party
Some 300 top Democratic Party officials gathered in Hershey to
consider endorsing one of the 7 candidates seeking the party's
nomination for Pennsylvania governor, but none of the candidates could
get the required two-thirds majority to win the endorsement. That means
the candidates will have to slug it out until the May primary, spending
campaign money to differentiate themselves from the herd, which won't be so easy to do considering they're all tax-and-spend liberals.
Meanwhile, incumbent Republican Gov. Tom Corbet can concentrate his resources on the November General Election.
Check out Brad Bumsted's story on the endorsement meeting at the link below:
No gubernatorial candidate gets endorsement from Pa. Democratic Party
For more information on the Democratic candidates, check out this site.
Meanwhile, incumbent Republican Gov. Tom Corbet can concentrate his resources on the November General Election.
Check out Brad Bumsted's story on the endorsement meeting at the link below:
No gubernatorial candidate gets endorsement from Pa. Democratic Party
For more information on the Democratic candidates, check out this site.
Saturday, February 08, 2014
Orthodox Church Canonizes First Saints in More Than 50 Years
Who says there aren't saints living among us?
Some exciting news from His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch, leader of the world's 300 million Orthodox Christians: The Orthodox Church has recognized its first new saints in more than 50 years - Hieromonks Porphyrios Kafsokalyvitis and Meletios of Ypseni (Rhodes).
We tend to think of saints as people who lived thousands of years ago.
Porphyrios Kafsokalyvitis lived from 1906 to 1991. Meletios of Ypseni was born at the end of the 18th Century.
They are the first saints to be canonized by the Orthodox Church since St. Nektarios of Aegina in 1961.
You can read more about the new saints in the latest edition of the Orthodox Observer.
Announcement by the Holy and Sacred Synod
Some exciting news from His All Holiness Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch, leader of the world's 300 million Orthodox Christians: The Orthodox Church has recognized its first new saints in more than 50 years - Hieromonks Porphyrios Kafsokalyvitis and Meletios of Ypseni (Rhodes).
We tend to think of saints as people who lived thousands of years ago.
Porphyrios Kafsokalyvitis lived from 1906 to 1991. Meletios of Ypseni was born at the end of the 18th Century.
They are the first saints to be canonized by the Orthodox Church since St. Nektarios of Aegina in 1961.
You can read more about the new saints in the latest edition of the Orthodox Observer.
Announcement by the Holy and Sacred Synod
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Friday, February 07, 2014
Thursday, February 06, 2014
Democrat objects to Obama pick for Justice Dept. post
The Democratic district attorney of Philadelphia has some major reservations with Barack Obama's radical nominee for a top Justice Department position because of the nominee's support for a convicted cop killer.
More criticism of Obama pick for Justice post
More criticism of Obama pick for Justice post
Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Sen. Pat Toomey: CBO Report on Obamacare 'Devastating'
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) released the following statement about the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office report that says the President's health care law will reduce the number of full-time workers by about 2.5 million:
"Like many Pennsylvanians, I believe that creating more jobs and growing the economy should be one of our top priorities in Washington. Unfortunately, many of the policies that have been enacted by this Administration - especially Obamacare - are taking us in the opposite direction.
"Today, nonpartisan CBO has reported that Obamacare will cost millions of jobs and slow economic growth. This report should be big news but, sadly, these results are as predictable as they are devastating.
"Since I came to the Senate in 2011, business owners and individuals have warned me that onerous Obamacare mandates will make health insurance policies unaffordable, force employers to shed jobs, while greatly limiting the availability of full-time work that offer families sustaining wages. This nonpartisan CBO report confirms that Pennsylvania cannot afford the severe economic consequences and job loss created by the President's health care law."
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
Pa. tax revenues for January falter
Pennsylvania Revenue Department Releases January 2014 Collections (via PR Newswire)
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania collected $2.4 billion in General Fund revenue in January, which was $43.5 million, or 1.8 percent, less than anticipated, Secretary of Revenue Daniel Meuser reported today. Fiscal…
Corbett touts education funding in $29.4B Pa. budget proposal to lawmakers
More money for education without a tax increase. Corbett has managed to increase spending on schools in each of his four years as governor without a tax hike.
Corbett touts education funding in $29.4 billion state budget proposal to lawmakers
Corbett touts education funding in $29.4 billion state budget proposal to lawmakers
Monday, February 03, 2014
Sunday, February 02, 2014
Saturday, February 01, 2014
How many non-citizens are registered to vote?
As long as Democrats are successful in blocking Voter ID laws, they will continue to steal elections.
How many non-citizens are registered to vote?
How many non-citizens are registered to vote?
Pa. Democrat gubernatorial hopefuls push tax-and-spend agenda
What's the common theme of all 8 Democrats who want to be Pennsylvania's next governor: All of them want to raises taxes and spend the state into deeper debt. Been-there, done-that with Ed Rendell ... and we're still paying for his tax-and-spend policies.
Pa. Democrat gubernatorial hopefuls debate at Carnegie Mellon University
Pa. Democrat gubernatorial hopefuls debate at Carnegie Mellon University
Pa. Republican Party chairman confident Gov. Corbett will win re-election
From a story by Brad Bumsted:
President Obama's failed policies will be a “millstone around the neck” of Democratic candidates in the November election, and voters will re-elect Gov. Tom Corbett despite his low public approval ratings, state Republican Party Chairman Rob Gleason said on Friday.State Republican Party chairman confident Corbett will win re-election
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