"While the gallery shows Putin as a strong leader and Obama has a weakling in many a piece of art, one piece plays into the fact that Obama operates as a petulant child who has never been told no."
Wednesday, November 05, 2014
So Much for the World Respecting Us; This Piece of Art in Russia Says Otherwise
So Much for the World Respecting Us; This Piece of Art in Russia Says Otherwise:
"While the gallery shows Putin as a strong leader and Obama has a weakling in many a piece of art, one piece plays into the fact that Obama operates as a petulant child who has never been told no."
"While the gallery shows Putin as a strong leader and Obama has a weakling in many a piece of art, one piece plays into the fact that Obama operates as a petulant child who has never been told no."
Obama issues no statement on GOP victory, doesn't feel repudiated by voters
Obama issues no statement on GOP victory, doesn't feel repudiated by voters - Spokane Conservative | Examiner.com:
"On Tuesday, Barack Obama and the Democrats were dealt a crushing blow as Republicans took the Senate, increased their lead in the House and won governorships of states generally considered to be reliably "blue."
But in a move seen as spiteful, Obama decided not to issue a statement -- not even to congratulate Republicans for their win.
"No official reaction from WH to GOP taking control of Senate," said CNN's Jim Acosta.
"Nothing more expected tonight, per officials."
....."Obama usually finds out about his scandals by watching the news," another person said. "It may take a couple days for him to read about the election in NYT."
But the New York Times -- the paper that recently published an op-ed saying mid-term elections should be done away with -- didn't wait that long.
The election, seen by many as an overwhelming rejection of Obama and his policies, was not viewed that way by the president, the New York Times said.
According to the Times, Obama believed the electoral map was "stacked against him" in a way that made Democrats the underdog to begin with.
Worse yet, his own Party rejected him, refusing to bring him on the campaign trail.
Nevertheless, an aide said Obama "doesn’t feel repudiated.""
"On Tuesday, Barack Obama and the Democrats were dealt a crushing blow as Republicans took the Senate, increased their lead in the House and won governorships of states generally considered to be reliably "blue."
But in a move seen as spiteful, Obama decided not to issue a statement -- not even to congratulate Republicans for their win."No official reaction from WH to GOP taking control of Senate," said CNN's Jim Acosta.
"Nothing more expected tonight, per officials."
....."Obama usually finds out about his scandals by watching the news," another person said. "It may take a couple days for him to read about the election in NYT."
But the New York Times -- the paper that recently published an op-ed saying mid-term elections should be done away with -- didn't wait that long.
The election, seen by many as an overwhelming rejection of Obama and his policies, was not viewed that way by the president, the New York Times said.
According to the Times, Obama believed the electoral map was "stacked against him" in a way that made Democrats the underdog to begin with.
Worse yet, his own Party rejected him, refusing to bring him on the campaign trail.
Nevertheless, an aide said Obama "doesn’t feel repudiated.""
Alabama Joins Wave of States Banning Sharia Law
Alabama Joins Wave of States Banning Sharia Law | Pamela Geller, Atlas Shrugs:
"Alabama has become the seventh state to ban Sharia law via a ballot measure that prohibits its courts from considering foreign, international or religious law.
With 79 percent of precincts reporting Tuesday night, the ballot measure, called the “American and Alabama Laws and Alabama Courts Amendment,” passed overwhelmingly with 72 percent of voters in support.
The ban clarifies the state constitution to say that other state laws or foreign law cannot be used in ways that violate state law or rights under the Alabama Constitution or the U.S. Constitution.
In 2012, an unsuccessful ballot measure, also proposed by Republican state Sen. Gerald Allen, would have explicitly banned state courts from implementing Islamic Shariah law.
The Latest State to Try to Ban Foreign Law in CourtsSix states have similar foreign law bans, with North Carolina’s enacted most recently last year.
The others are Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, South Dakota and Tennessee.
Missouri also passed a measure banning foreign law last year, but Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed the bill because of its potential impact on international adoptions.
Oklahoma’s voters approved a ban, which explicitly referred to Sharia law, in 2010. But this year, it was struck down by a federal appeals court for being discriminatory.
Still, the issue has permeated across the country:
All but 16 states have considered such a measure in the past five years."
"Alabama has become the seventh state to ban Sharia law via a ballot measure that prohibits its courts from considering foreign, international or religious law.
The ban clarifies the state constitution to say that other state laws or foreign law cannot be used in ways that violate state law or rights under the Alabama Constitution or the U.S. Constitution.
In 2012, an unsuccessful ballot measure, also proposed by Republican state Sen. Gerald Allen, would have explicitly banned state courts from implementing Islamic Shariah law.
The Latest State to Try to Ban Foreign Law in CourtsSix states have similar foreign law bans, with North Carolina’s enacted most recently last year.
The others are Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, South Dakota and Tennessee.
Missouri also passed a measure banning foreign law last year, but Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed the bill because of its potential impact on international adoptions.
Oklahoma’s voters approved a ban, which explicitly referred to Sharia law, in 2010. But this year, it was struck down by a federal appeals court for being discriminatory.
Still, the issue has permeated across the country:
All but 16 states have considered such a measure in the past five years."
New Memo Reveals Democrat Senator Jeanne Shaheen Conspired in Obama IRS Scandal
New Memo Reveals Democrat Senator Jeanne Shaheen Conspired in Obama IRS Scandal:
"According to letters obtained the The Daily Caller, Shaheen was knee-deep in the scandal, proving that she was briefed on the coordinated IRS scheme to target 501(c)(4) groups that were politically opposed to Obama."
"According to letters obtained the The Daily Caller, Shaheen was knee-deep in the scandal, proving that she was briefed on the coordinated IRS scheme to target 501(c)(4) groups that were politically opposed to Obama."The Biggest Winners and Losers of 2014
The Biggest Winners and Losers of 2014 « Commentary Magazine:
Losers:
The most obvious loser is President Barack Obama for whom this midterm must stand as a personal repudiation even if he chooses to pretend that is not the case. Whether he chooses to try and work with Congress or tries to govern on his own with executive orders of questionable legality, the lame duck period of his presidency begins now.
....She wasn’t on the ballot yesterday, but the likely 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took a hit as much as any other member of her party. The scope of the GOP win and the inability of her party to generate an Obama-style turnout without the president on the ballot should chill Democratic optimism about the next national election. So should the failure of the Clintons to help Democratic candidates around the country.
Losers:
The most obvious loser is President Barack Obama for whom this midterm must stand as a personal repudiation even if he chooses to pretend that is not the case. Whether he chooses to try and work with Congress or tries to govern on his own with executive orders of questionable legality, the lame duck period of his presidency begins now.....She wasn’t on the ballot yesterday, but the likely 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton took a hit as much as any other member of her party. The scope of the GOP win and the inability of her party to generate an Obama-style turnout without the president on the ballot should chill Democratic optimism about the next national election. So should the failure of the Clintons to help Democratic candidates around the country.
‘Her Highness’ Michelle Obama Gives Black People ‘Permission’ to Eat Something After Voting and You Won’t Believe What It Is
But their Michelle “Antoinette” said it, therefore, the Democrat Media Complex is silent. Here is what she said.(transcript courtesy of the Gateway Pundit, transcribed by Kristinn Taylor)
Martin: So can we, if we go out to the polls, can we say, we have ‘souls to the polls’ on Sunday, can we do ‘soul food after we vote’?Obama: Absolutely, I give everyone full permission to eat some fried chicken after they vote only after—if you haven’t voted…(laughter.)Martin: Just checking!Obama: You make a good point because I am, I do talk about health. But I think that a good victory for Democrats on Tuesday, you know, should be rewarded with some fried chicken.
That’s right, black folks. The benevolent Michelle Obama has given you permission to break her healthy food guidelines and eat some fried chicken if, and only if, you vote.
Court Forces Justice Department to Turn Over 64,280 ‘Fast and Furious’ Documents | TheBlaze.com
Court Forces Justice Department to Turn Over 64,280 ‘Fast and Furious’ Documents |TheBlaze.com:
"Attorney General was ultimately held in contempt by the House over his failure to produce these and other “Fast and Furious” papers, and Issa said the contempt vote was now clearly appropriate.
“When Eric Holder wants to know why he was the first Attorney General held in criminal contempt of Congress, he can read the judge’s order that compelled the production of 64,280 pages that he and President Obama illegitimately and illegally withheld from Congress,” Issa said."
"Attorney General was ultimately held in contempt by the House over his failure to produce these and other “Fast and Furious” papers, and Issa said the contempt vote was now clearly appropriate.
“When Eric Holder wants to know why he was the first Attorney General held in criminal contempt of Congress, he can read the judge’s order that compelled the production of 64,280 pages that he and President Obama illegitimately and illegally withheld from Congress,” Issa said."The Other Big Election 2014 Losers: Marijuana Prohibitionists
The Other Big Election 2014 Losers: Marijuana Prohibitionists - The Atlantic:
"Indisputably, the Democrats had a terrible night.
But the 2014 losers least likely to regain ground in future elections are marijuana prohibitionists. Oregon and Alaska just became the third and fourth states to legalize the drug.
Washington, D.C., voted for legalization, as did the city of South Portland, Maine.
The island territory of Guam chose to allow medicinal marijuana.
And while Florida voters defeated a constitutional amendment legalizing medicinal weed, it required 60 percent support to pass and received roughly 58 percent of the vote.
A healthy majority in the state want medical cannabis to be legal"
"Indisputably, the Democrats had a terrible night.But the 2014 losers least likely to regain ground in future elections are marijuana prohibitionists. Oregon and Alaska just became the third and fourth states to legalize the drug.
Washington, D.C., voted for legalization, as did the city of South Portland, Maine.
The island territory of Guam chose to allow medicinal marijuana.
And while Florida voters defeated a constitutional amendment legalizing medicinal weed, it required 60 percent support to pass and received roughly 58 percent of the vote.
A healthy majority in the state want medical cannabis to be legal"
Still Undecided: 18 House, 2 Senate, 6 Governor Races
Still Undecided: 18 House, 2 Senate, 6 Governor Races:
"After a night of historic wins by the GOP, there are still a handful of key races around the country — mostly in California and Arizona — that the Associated Press had not yet called Wednesday morning.
In California, votes were still being counted in nine races, eight involving incumbent Democrats: John Garamendi, Ami Bera Jerry McNerney, Jim Costa, Michael M. Honda, Julia Brownley, Raul Ruiz and Scott Peters; and one, California 31, involving an open seat.
Two more Democrats out west, Arizona’s Ann Kirkpatrick (who’s leading) and Ron Barber (deadlocked in a very tight race), are still waiting.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner declared victory in his re-election bid in Virginia, but GOP challenger Ed Gillespie is within the 1 percent recount margin, and has not conceded.
The Senate race in Alaska between Democratic Sen. Mark Begich and GOP challenger Dan Sullivan was also still undecided early Wednesday, though Sullivan was up by almost 5 percent with about 97 percent of the votes counted.
Six gubernatorial races have not been called by the AP."
In California, votes were still being counted in nine races, eight involving incumbent Democrats: John Garamendi, Ami Bera Jerry McNerney, Jim Costa, Michael M. Honda, Julia Brownley, Raul Ruiz and Scott Peters; and one, California 31, involving an open seat.
Two more Democrats out west, Arizona’s Ann Kirkpatrick (who’s leading) and Ron Barber (deadlocked in a very tight race), are still waiting.
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner declared victory in his re-election bid in Virginia, but GOP challenger Ed Gillespie is within the 1 percent recount margin, and has not conceded.
The Senate race in Alaska between Democratic Sen. Mark Begich and GOP challenger Dan Sullivan was also still undecided early Wednesday, though Sullivan was up by almost 5 percent with about 97 percent of the votes counted.
Six gubernatorial races have not been called by the AP."
Barack Obama: “Make No Mistake,” My Policies “Are On The Ballot” In Nove...
Make no mistake, Mr president, your policies suck.
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Video: Navy's F-35C Lands Aboard Carrier for First Time
Video: Navy's F-35C Lands Aboard Carrier for First Time | Defense Tech:
"The Navy’s F-35C Joint Strike Fighter carrier variant conducted its first arrested landing Nov. 3, service officials said."
"The Navy’s F-35C Joint Strike Fighter carrier variant conducted its first arrested landing Nov. 3, service officials said."
A New IRS Horror Story That Makes Past Scandals Pale In Comparison - Forbes
A New IRS Horror Story That Makes Past Scandals Pale In Comparison - Forbes:
"Whatever you make think of the IRS scandal of recent years, it pales in comparison to what we are seeing take place here. The government improperly empties your bank account and when you dare to try to get your money back they negotiate to keep a bunch of that money, despite your having done nothing wrong.
If ever there was a story that deserves media traction, this is it."
"Whatever you make think of the IRS scandal of recent years, it pales in comparison to what we are seeing take place here. The government improperly empties your bank account and when you dare to try to get your money back they negotiate to keep a bunch of that money, despite your having done nothing wrong.If ever there was a story that deserves media traction, this is it."
Read 'em all-----Anger, Bitterness and Excuses From Twitter Liberals
The Republican "wave" that hit last night, understandably, left a lot of liberals very upset. Some of the most popular liberals on Twitter didn't hold back from expressing their displeasure as the nation spanked the Democrats throughout the country. Here are some of our favorites:
Bette Midler made some bold predictions:
Obamacare’s Top Five Middle Class Tax Hikes
Obamacare’s Top Five Middle Class Tax Hikes | Americans for Tax Reform
President Obama and his Democrat allies often claim they want to raise taxes only on those Americans they deem “rich.”
What they forget to mention is that among the 20 new or higher taxes in Obamacare, at least seven directly hit families making less than $250,000 per year.
Below are the top five worst:
President Obama and his Democrat allies often claim they want to raise taxes only on those Americans they deem “rich.”
What they forget to mention is that among the 20 new or higher taxes in Obamacare, at least seven directly hit families making less than $250,000 per year.
1. Obamacare Flexible Spending Account Tax: The 30 - 35 million Americans who use a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA) at work to pay for their family’s basic medical needs face a new Obamacare cap of $2,500. This will squeeze $13 billion of tax money from Americans over the next ten years...
2. Obamacare High Medical Bills Tax: Before Obamacare, Americans facing high medical expenses were allowed a deduction to the extent that those expenses exceeded 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income (AGI). Obamacare now imposes a threshold of 10 percent of AGI.
....ATR estimates that the average income tax increase for the average family claiming this tax benefit will be $200 - $400 per year.
....ATR estimates that the average income tax increase for the average family claiming this tax benefit will be $200 - $400 per year.
3. Obamacare Medicine Cabinet Tax: Because of Obamacare, since 2011 millions of Americans have not been able to purchase non-prescription, over-the-counter medicines using pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts dollars. Examples include cold, cough, and flu medicine, menstrual cramp relief medication, allergy medicines, and dozens of other common medicine cabinet health items.
4. Obamacare Individual Mandate Non-Compliance Tax: Anyone not buying “qualifying” health insurance – as defined by President Obama’s Department of Health and Human Services -- must pay an income surtax to the IRS. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that six million American families will be liable for the tax, and as pointed out by the Associated Press: “Most would be in the middle class.”
Americans liable for the tax will pay a percentage of their adjusted gross income or a set dollar figure, whichever is higher:
1 Adult
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2 Adults
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3+ Adults
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2014
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1% AGI/$95
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1% AGI/$190
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1% AGI/$285
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2015
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2% AGI/$325
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2% AGI/$650
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2% AGI/$975
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2016 +
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2.5% AGI/$695
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2.5% AGI/$1390
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2.5% AGI/$2085
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5. Obamacare 10 Percent Excise Tax on Indoor Tanning: This Obamacare tax increase has the distinction of being the first to go into effect (July 2010). Slipped into the bill by Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) behind closed doors in the middle of the night, this tax hike replaced the planned Obamacare “Botax” on cosmetic surgery.
History for November 5
History for November 5 - On-This-Day.com:
Will Durant 1885 - American historian, philosopher, author, Natalie Schafer 1900 - Actress, Gilligan's Island"), Roy Rogers (Leonard Slye) 1911 - Singer, guitarist, and actor
Vivien Leigh 1913 - Actress ("Gone with the Wind (1939)"), Art Garfunkel 1941 - Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (Simon & Garfunkel), Peter Noone 1947 - Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (Herman's Hermits)
1605 - The "Gunpowder Plot" attempted by Guy Fawkes failed when he was captured before he could blow up the English Parliament. Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated every November 5th in Britain to celebrate his failure to blow up all the members of Parliament and King James I.
1895 - George B. Selden received the first U.S. patent for an automobile. He sold the rights for $200,000 four years later.
1935 - The game "Monopoly" was introduced by Parker Brothers Company.
1946 - John F. Kennedy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives at the age of 29.
1959 - The American Football League was formed.
1998 - In the U.S., Chairman Henry Hyde of the Judiciary Committee asked President Clinton to answer 81 questions for the House impeachment inquiry.
2009 - At Fort Hood, near Kileen, TX, Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 30 others.
Will Durant 1885 - American historian, philosopher, author, Natalie Schafer 1900 - Actress, Gilligan's Island"), Roy Rogers (Leonard Slye) 1911 - Singer, guitarist, and actor
Vivien Leigh 1913 - Actress ("Gone with the Wind (1939)"), Art Garfunkel 1941 - Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (Simon & Garfunkel), Peter Noone 1947 - Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (Herman's Hermits)
1605 - The "Gunpowder Plot" attempted by Guy Fawkes failed when he was captured before he could blow up the English Parliament. Guy Fawkes Day is celebrated every November 5th in Britain to celebrate his failure to blow up all the members of Parliament and King James I.
1895 - George B. Selden received the first U.S. patent for an automobile. He sold the rights for $200,000 four years later.
1935 - The game "Monopoly" was introduced by Parker Brothers Company.
1946 - John F. Kennedy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives at the age of 29.
1959 - The American Football League was formed.
1998 - In the U.S., Chairman Henry Hyde of the Judiciary Committee asked President Clinton to answer 81 questions for the House impeachment inquiry.
2009 - At Fort Hood, near Kileen, TX, Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 people and wounded 30 others.
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