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[companion piece to preceding Wash Times editorial] Indeed, the entire nation and some real person who actually gets to ask a question in an 0bama town hall, if there is such a person, needs to ask why 0bama has surrounded himself with radical freaks with such outlandish ideas. What kind of message is he trying to send the American people?"
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Hawaii plans quiet, sobering 50th anniversary
Hawaii plans quiet, sobering 50th anniversary
"Hawaii turns 50 years old as the 50th state Friday, but there will be no grand parades, no dazzling fireworks, no lavish displays of native culture.
Organizers of the observation are not even willing to call it a party. It is simply a 'commemoration,' one that is sensitive to a painful history of the Hawaiian monarchy's overthrow and unresolved claims of Native Hawaiians.
The main event is a low-key daylong conference reflecting on Hawaii's place in the world. Behind the tourist-friendly tropical images of beaches and sunshine, many remain uncomfortable with the U.S. takeover of the islands and the idea that businesses have exploited Hawaiians' culture.
'Instead of state government having huge parties and fireworks, we're having a convention,' said Manu Boyd, cultural director for the Royal Hawaiian Center, a shopping and entertainment area in Waikiki. 'That shows the strength and spiritual power of the Hawaiian people, whose shattered world has not yet been addressed.'
When statehood came calling in 1959, it ushered in an era of economic prosperity through tourism and the side effects that came with it: resort high rises, more than 500,000 monthly tourists and an emphasis on hokey luaus rather than the authentic host culture.
Sovereignty groups advocating independence from the United States make up a minority, but many residents recognize the long-standing issues associated with the 1893 overthrow of the monarchy, the islands' annexation and past harms to the Native Hawaiian people."
"Hawaii turns 50 years old as the 50th state Friday, but there will be no grand parades, no dazzling fireworks, no lavish displays of native culture.
Organizers of the observation are not even willing to call it a party. It is simply a 'commemoration,' one that is sensitive to a painful history of the Hawaiian monarchy's overthrow and unresolved claims of Native Hawaiians.
The main event is a low-key daylong conference reflecting on Hawaii's place in the world. Behind the tourist-friendly tropical images of beaches and sunshine, many remain uncomfortable with the U.S. takeover of the islands and the idea that businesses have exploited Hawaiians' culture.
'Instead of state government having huge parties and fireworks, we're having a convention,' said Manu Boyd, cultural director for the Royal Hawaiian Center, a shopping and entertainment area in Waikiki. 'That shows the strength and spiritual power of the Hawaiian people, whose shattered world has not yet been addressed.'
When statehood came calling in 1959, it ushered in an era of economic prosperity through tourism and the side effects that came with it: resort high rises, more than 500,000 monthly tourists and an emphasis on hokey luaus rather than the authentic host culture.
Sovereignty groups advocating independence from the United States make up a minority, but many residents recognize the long-standing issues associated with the 1893 overthrow of the monarchy, the islands' annexation and past harms to the Native Hawaiian people."
Drinking the Kool-Aid: Failing to lead, Hillary follows the President in placating the world
"Clinton's moral equivalency moment came when she told a group of Nigerian activists that, 'In 2000, our presidential election came down to one state where the brother of the man running for President was the governor of the state. So we have our problems, too.'
The reference to Florida, where Jeb Bush was governor, was inappropriate, no matter the context Clinton had in mind.
The election ultimately was decided by the Supreme Court and all but wing nuts on the Democratic left accepted the court's historic decision."
And the Sec of State of the USA is a wingnut!
Sleep well, America but be forewarned!
The reference to Florida, where Jeb Bush was governor, was inappropriate, no matter the context Clinton had in mind.
The election ultimately was decided by the Supreme Court and all but wing nuts on the Democratic left accepted the court's historic decision."
And the Sec of State of the USA is a wingnut!
Sleep well, America but be forewarned!
This is NOT a victory.
"If they get anything at all, they are looking at this as the camel’s nose under the tent.
They will increment and “improve” anything they can get passed until it is socialized medicine.
That is the ultimate goal.
That is what Clinton pushed and that, very, very clearly, is the message of this article.
This is not a victory.
We have to keep focused and keep fighting.
We have to."
Do not reduce your vigilance!
They will increment and “improve” anything they can get passed until it is socialized medicine.
That is the ultimate goal.
That is what Clinton pushed and that, very, very clearly, is the message of this article.
This is not a victory.
We have to keep focused and keep fighting.
We have to."
Do not reduce your vigilance!
Palin Wins
Palin Wins
"The first we heard about Sarah Palin's 'death panels' comment was in a conversation last Friday with an acquaintance who was appalled by it.
Our interlocutor is not a Democratic partisan but a high-minded centrist who deplores extremist rhetoric whatever the source.
We don't even know if he has a position on ObamaCare.
From his description, it sounded to us as though Palin really had gone too far.
A week later, it is clear that she has won the debate."
"The first we heard about Sarah Palin's 'death panels' comment was in a conversation last Friday with an acquaintance who was appalled by it.
Our interlocutor is not a Democratic partisan but a high-minded centrist who deplores extremist rhetoric whatever the source.
We don't even know if he has a position on ObamaCare.
From his description, it sounded to us as though Palin really had gone too far.
A week later, it is clear that she has won the debate."
A rally with troubling aspects
A rally with troubling aspects
"The rebound is based on restocking of inventories but, once that is complete, there are concerns about sustainability of growth in 2010 as the consumer remains burdened by high debt, rising job losses and sharply lower housing prices."
"The rebound is based on restocking of inventories but, once that is complete, there are concerns about sustainability of growth in 2010 as the consumer remains burdened by high debt, rising job losses and sharply lower housing prices."
Russian Jets Collide During Air Show Rehearsal
Russian Jets Collide During Air Show Rehearsal
"Two Russian air force fighters collided Sunday as they rehearsed for an air show near Moscow, killing a pilot and sending one jet crashing into houses below, a military official said.
The Su-27 fighters were members of the elite Russian Knights flying group preparing to perform at the MAKS-2009 air show. The largest and most important exhibition for Russia's aerospace industry opens Tuesday.....
The RIA-Novosti and Interfax news agencies reported that the dead pilot was the Russian Knights' commander."
"Two Russian air force fighters collided Sunday as they rehearsed for an air show near Moscow, killing a pilot and sending one jet crashing into houses below, a military official said.
The Su-27 fighters were members of the elite Russian Knights flying group preparing to perform at the MAKS-2009 air show. The largest and most important exhibition for Russia's aerospace industry opens Tuesday.....
The RIA-Novosti and Interfax news agencies reported that the dead pilot was the Russian Knights' commander."
The Obamas: Stopping Traffic in Yellowstone
The Obamas: Stopping Traffic in Yellowstone
"For a brief, clattering moment on Saturday morning, Bald Eagles nesting along Yellowstone National Park's Firehole River Saturday had to share their sky with three Marine helicopters ferrying the First Family down to Old Faithful.
The Obamas had lunch and views of the famous geyser, most likely oblivious to the ripple effect caused by extensive security measures for their visit on the Park's busy, fee-free weekend.
On the narrow two-lane highway between Old Faithful and Midway Geyser Basin, however, motor traffic came to a standstill, eventually backing up vehicles for nearly two miles."
"For a brief, clattering moment on Saturday morning, Bald Eagles nesting along Yellowstone National Park's Firehole River Saturday had to share their sky with three Marine helicopters ferrying the First Family down to Old Faithful.
The Obamas had lunch and views of the famous geyser, most likely oblivious to the ripple effect caused by extensive security measures for their visit on the Park's busy, fee-free weekend.
On the narrow two-lane highway between Old Faithful and Midway Geyser Basin, however, motor traffic came to a standstill, eventually backing up vehicles for nearly two miles."
More Trouble in Cash for Clunkers?
More Trouble in Cash for Clunkers?
"The program started late, cost $50 million to administer, crashed computers and ran out of money.
All to see people spend money now that they would likely have spent later.
Now, this story says dealers are becoming frustrated that the government hasn't paid them for their deals - so frustrated that some believe it is no longer worth it to participate."
"The program started late, cost $50 million to administer, crashed computers and ran out of money.
All to see people spend money now that they would likely have spent later.
Now, this story says dealers are becoming frustrated that the government hasn't paid them for their deals - so frustrated that some believe it is no longer worth it to participate."
Town halls not resulting in more presidential threats
Town halls not resulting in more presidential threats
"There has been no increase in the number of security threats to President Barack Obama despite the contentious town hall meetings taking place around the country, according to the White House.
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs also said Friday there has been no change in the security precautions.
'We haven't viewed any increase in threats, and there's been no change in any of that,' Gibbs said."
"There has been no increase in the number of security threats to President Barack Obama despite the contentious town hall meetings taking place around the country, according to the White House.
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs also said Friday there has been no change in the security precautions.
'We haven't viewed any increase in threats, and there's been no change in any of that,' Gibbs said."
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Unplugging Grandma isn't the problem
Unplugging Grandma isn't the problem
Obamacare means treatment rationing, so getting Grandma plugged in in the first place is the greater peril."
Obamacare means treatment rationing, so getting Grandma plugged in in the first place is the greater peril."
Chicago City Government Closed For Business Monday, Due To Budget Constraints
Chicago City Government Closed For Business Monday, Due To Budget Constraints
"If you planned to check out a library book, visit a city clinic or have your garbage picked up on Monday, you're out of luck.
The City of Chicago will basically be closed for business on Aug. 17"
Comming soon to a town near you!
"If you planned to check out a library book, visit a city clinic or have your garbage picked up on Monday, you're out of luck.
The City of Chicago will basically be closed for business on Aug. 17"
Comming soon to a town near you!
Friday, August 14, 2009
REMEMBER, IF YOU OPPOSE OBAMA’S POLICIES, YOU’RE A RACIST, FASCIST HATER
REMEMBER, IF YOU OPPOSE OBAMA’S POLICIES, YOU’RE A RACIST, FASCIST HATER:
Fear for Obama’s Safety Grows as Hate Groups Thrive on Racial Backlash.
As others have noted, we didn’t see this kind of concern when people were saying the same kinds of things about Bush.
This storyline seems like a pretty transparent effort to delegitimize the protesters particularly when you see who’s quoted.
But perhaps — as some did during the Bush era on the few occasions when they deigned to notice the hate — we should ask what Obama has done to so divide the country?
Meanwhile, Matt Welch notes a lot of pundits who seem eager to turn Obama-opposition into race-war.
And here I thought the Obama presidency was supposed to usher in a post-racial America.
How’s that working out so far?
Plus, watch out for all those anti-Obamacare fascists!
And Jesse Walker called it: The Paranoids Are Out To Get Me!
Fear for Obama’s Safety Grows as Hate Groups Thrive on Racial Backlash.
As others have noted, we didn’t see this kind of concern when people were saying the same kinds of things about Bush.
This storyline seems like a pretty transparent effort to delegitimize the protesters particularly when you see who’s quoted.
But perhaps — as some did during the Bush era on the few occasions when they deigned to notice the hate — we should ask what Obama has done to so divide the country?
Meanwhile, Matt Welch notes a lot of pundits who seem eager to turn Obama-opposition into race-war.
And here I thought the Obama presidency was supposed to usher in a post-racial America.
How’s that working out so far?
Plus, watch out for all those anti-Obamacare fascists!
And Jesse Walker called it: The Paranoids Are Out To Get Me!
'Meet the Spartans' coming up on Tuesday
'Meet the Spartans' coming up on Tuesday
"Members of the Michigan State football team will be available for photographs and autographs next Wednesday at the Meridan Mall in Okemos, but there's a catch.
The seventh annual 'Meet the Spartans is geared toward children 12 and under. Players and coaches will be available near the south entrance of the mall from 5:45-7:15 p.m."
"Members of the Michigan State football team will be available for photographs and autographs next Wednesday at the Meridan Mall in Okemos, but there's a catch.
The seventh annual 'Meet the Spartans is geared toward children 12 and under. Players and coaches will be available near the south entrance of the mall from 5:45-7:15 p.m."
Twitter / Newt Gingrich: Sharpton and i are on the ...
Twitter / Newt Gingrich: Sharpton and i are on the ...:
"Sharpton and i are on the today show tomorrow about our charter school tour which grew out of our meeting with President Obamaabout 15 hours ago from TwitterBerry
newtgingrich"
Matt Lauer said "you two guys make a great team"........ sadly, yes they do.......
"Sharpton and i are on the today show tomorrow about our charter school tour which grew out of our meeting with President Obamaabout 15 hours ago from TwitterBerry
newtgingrich"
Matt Lauer said "you two guys make a great team"........ sadly, yes they do.......
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Senators exclude end-of-life provision from bill
Senators exclude end-of-life provision from bill
"the provision had been dropped from consideration because it could be misinterpreted or implemented incorrectly."
Well, which is it?
"Misinterpreted" or "implemented incorrectly"?
Ya might think that if ya couldn't figure the difference between the two.... meebeee you're lyin'.....?
"the provision had been dropped from consideration because it could be misinterpreted or implemented incorrectly."
Well, which is it?
"Misinterpreted" or "implemented incorrectly"?
Ya might think that if ya couldn't figure the difference between the two.... meebeee you're lyin'.....?
These democrats are consistent, aren't they?
Gov. Jennifer Granholm proposes budget with tax hikes, including extension of sales tax to sports, entertainment tickets
Gov. Jennifer Granholm proposes budget with tax hikes, including extension of sales tax to sports, entertainment tickets
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm has offered up a $685 million revenue package to balance the 2010 budget that includes an assortment of tax hikes that lawmakers have yet to accept or have rejected in the past.
Chief among the tax proposals is an extension of the 6 percent sales tax to sports and entertainment tickets that would generate an estimated $87 million. Fortunately for opponents, the notickettax.com Web site set up in 2007 the last time Granholm suggested the idea was never taken down."
Voracious!
"Gov. Jennifer Granholm has offered up a $685 million revenue package to balance the 2010 budget that includes an assortment of tax hikes that lawmakers have yet to accept or have rejected in the past.
Chief among the tax proposals is an extension of the 6 percent sales tax to sports and entertainment tickets that would generate an estimated $87 million. Fortunately for opponents, the notickettax.com Web site set up in 2007 the last time Granholm suggested the idea was never taken down."
Voracious!
Obama delegate at health care event not doctor after all
Obama delegate at health care event not doctor after all
"U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on Thursday distanced herself from a University of Houston graduate student and Texas Obama delegate who falsely identified herself as a pediatric physician at the congresswoman's health care reform town hall meeting this week.
“I've never met her,” Jackson Lee said as she prepared to take questions from doctors and other health care workers in a session at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Roxana Mayer, who warmly embraced Jackson Lee at the close of Tuesday's session at a Fifth Ward community center, had spoken in favor of the president's health care package. The Texas Medical Board, which oversees doctors in Texas, has no record of Mayer, 31, holding a physician's license.
In a West Coast political blog, Patterico's Pontifications, Mayer admitted she is not a doctor.
When queried by the Houston Chronicle if she held a medical license outside Texas, she responded via e-mail: “If my initial statement to the Houston Chronicle can not be substantiated, then I understand your responsibility to omit it.”"
I'm thinkin' Matt Lawer on the Today Show will be incensed!.....yeah..... right......
"U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on Thursday distanced herself from a University of Houston graduate student and Texas Obama delegate who falsely identified herself as a pediatric physician at the congresswoman's health care reform town hall meeting this week.
“I've never met her,” Jackson Lee said as she prepared to take questions from doctors and other health care workers in a session at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Roxana Mayer, who warmly embraced Jackson Lee at the close of Tuesday's session at a Fifth Ward community center, had spoken in favor of the president's health care package. The Texas Medical Board, which oversees doctors in Texas, has no record of Mayer, 31, holding a physician's license.
In a West Coast political blog, Patterico's Pontifications, Mayer admitted she is not a doctor.
When queried by the Houston Chronicle if she held a medical license outside Texas, she responded via e-mail: “If my initial statement to the Houston Chronicle can not be substantiated, then I understand your responsibility to omit it.”"
I'm thinkin' Matt Lawer on the Today Show will be incensed!.....yeah..... right......
FAA Suspends 2 Air Traffic Controllers Over Deadly Midair Crash
FAA Suspends 2 Air Traffic Controllers Over Deadly Midair Crash
"The FAA said Thursday it had suspended two air traffic controllers for 'unacceptable' conduct at the time of last weekend's deadly midair collision between a small plane and a helicopter over the Hudson River in New York City.
The controller in contact with the plane when the crash happend was on the phone having what the FAA describing as an 'inappropriate conversation.'
And a supervisor wasn't even in the building at the time of the crash, which killed the nine people aboard the two aircraft."
No worries!
These federals will be WAAAY more attentive when they are in TOTAL control of our national health care....... yeah ...right.....into the Hudson River!
"The FAA said Thursday it had suspended two air traffic controllers for 'unacceptable' conduct at the time of last weekend's deadly midair collision between a small plane and a helicopter over the Hudson River in New York City.
The controller in contact with the plane when the crash happend was on the phone having what the FAA describing as an 'inappropriate conversation.'
And a supervisor wasn't even in the building at the time of the crash, which killed the nine people aboard the two aircraft."
No worries!
These federals will be WAAAY more attentive when they are in TOTAL control of our national health care....... yeah ...right.....into the Hudson River!
Michigan GOP lawmakers don't want Gitmo prisoners
Michigan GOP lawmakers don't want Gitmo prisoners
"Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.), the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, criticized the administration for not publicizing the visit to Michigan, and said he only learned of it from news coverage.
“They haven’t been upfront at all on this,” said Hoeksta, a gubernatorial candidate in Michigan who has previously criticized the idea of housing Guantanamo detainees in his state. “We found out through the media they were going to Standish, Michigan,” he said in an interview with The Hill.
Hoekstra is requesting permission to lead a delegation of state and local officials to the Guantanamo Bay prison, which Obama hopes to close early in 2010."
Showin' some balls!
YES!
"Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.), the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, criticized the administration for not publicizing the visit to Michigan, and said he only learned of it from news coverage.
“They haven’t been upfront at all on this,” said Hoeksta, a gubernatorial candidate in Michigan who has previously criticized the idea of housing Guantanamo detainees in his state. “We found out through the media they were going to Standish, Michigan,” he said in an interview with The Hill.
Hoekstra is requesting permission to lead a delegation of state and local officials to the Guantanamo Bay prison, which Obama hopes to close early in 2010."
Showin' some balls!
YES!
Business Owner Fires on 4 Robbers, Killing 2
Business Owner Fires on 4 Robbers, Killing 2,
"A 72-year-old Harlem business owner used a shotgun to blast four men who tried to rob his restaurant-supply business Thursday afternoon, killing two and sending two others to the hospital with gunshot wounds, the New York City police said."
Great news to start our weekend!
Think of the savings to our court system, legal system and our prison system!
Plus we NEVER have to worry about those scum-sucking-idiots getting out of prison early!
What a great day in America!
"A 72-year-old Harlem business owner used a shotgun to blast four men who tried to rob his restaurant-supply business Thursday afternoon, killing two and sending two others to the hospital with gunshot wounds, the New York City police said."
Great news to start our weekend!
Think of the savings to our court system, legal system and our prison system!
Plus we NEVER have to worry about those scum-sucking-idiots getting out of prison early!
What a great day in America!
Overpopulation
Overpopulation
"The Center’s primary mission is to stop the planetary extinction crisis that’s wiping out rare plants and animals in every nation, ocean, and ecosystem on earth. Explosive, unsustainable human population growth is an essential cause of the extinction crisis.
Through the empowerment of women, education of all people, universal access to birth control, and a societal commitment to ensuring that all species are given a chance to live and thrive, we can reduce our own population to an ecologically sustainable level."
More supporters of B Hussein.....
"The Center’s primary mission is to stop the planetary extinction crisis that’s wiping out rare plants and animals in every nation, ocean, and ecosystem on earth. Explosive, unsustainable human population growth is an essential cause of the extinction crisis.
Through the empowerment of women, education of all people, universal access to birth control, and a societal commitment to ensuring that all species are given a chance to live and thrive, we can reduce our own population to an ecologically sustainable level."
More supporters of B Hussein.....
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