Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Fed to get audited?
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, told a Massachusetts audience at a recent town hall that the House will pass legislation this fall mandating a "complete audit" of the Federal Reserve.
The bill to audit the Fed, H.R. 1207, was introduced by libertarian Fed critic Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) and is backed by well over a majority of the House. Frank's comment suggests it won't just be left to languish in committee.
"I want to restrict the power of the Fed in a number of ways," said Frank in response to a question about the bill.
Continue...
The bill to audit the Fed, H.R. 1207, was introduced by libertarian Fed critic Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) and is backed by well over a majority of the House. Frank's comment suggests it won't just be left to languish in committee.
"I want to restrict the power of the Fed in a number of ways," said Frank in response to a question about the bill.
Continue...
Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Now where have we heard this before?
"FOX News' Glenn Beck is doing an extraordinary job this week walking America behind the scenes of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and outlining who is actually running the White House. Monday night he asked us to invite one friend to watch; tonight I invite all my friends to watch." -Sarah Palin
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Just change the rules... Again...
Senator Ted Kennedy, who is gravely ill with brain cancer, has sent a letter to Massachusetts lawmakers requesting a change in the state law that determines how his Senate seat would be filled if it became vacant before his eighth full term ends in 2012. Current law mandates that a special election be held at least 145 days after the seat becomes available. Mr. Kennedy is concerned that such a delay could leave his fellow Democrats in the Senate one vote short of a filibuster-proof majority for months while a special election takes place.
"I therefore am writing to urge you to work together to amend the law through the normal legislative process to provide for a temporary gubernatorial appointment until the special election occurs," writes the Senator.
What Mr. Kennedy doesn't volunteer is that he orchestrated the 2004 succession law revision that now requires a special election, and for similarly partisan reasons. John Kerry, the other Senator from the state, was running for President in 2004, and Mr. Kennedy wanted the law changed so the Republican Governor at the time, Mitt Romney, could not name Mr. Kerry's replacement. "Prodded by a personal appeal from Senator Edward M. Kennedy," reported the Boston Globe in 2004, "Democratic legislative leaders have agreed to take up a stalled bill creating a special election process to replace U.S. Senator John F. Kerry if he wins the presidency." Now that the state has a Democratic Governor, Mr. Kennedy wants to revert to gubernatorial appointments.
Beacon Hill has long sported heavy Democratic majorities, so the state legislature has the votes to grant Mr. Kennedy's wish. But does it have the chutzpah? An election is the more democratic option. After witnessing recent attempts by incompetent Governors in Illinois and New York to fill Senate vacancies, Massachusetts voters may have soured on such appointments. Especially when Mr. Kennedy's motivation for changing the law is so obviously born of partisan interest, not principle
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204884404574362541012511408.html
"I therefore am writing to urge you to work together to amend the law through the normal legislative process to provide for a temporary gubernatorial appointment until the special election occurs," writes the Senator.
What Mr. Kennedy doesn't volunteer is that he orchestrated the 2004 succession law revision that now requires a special election, and for similarly partisan reasons. John Kerry, the other Senator from the state, was running for President in 2004, and Mr. Kennedy wanted the law changed so the Republican Governor at the time, Mitt Romney, could not name Mr. Kerry's replacement. "Prodded by a personal appeal from Senator Edward M. Kennedy," reported the Boston Globe in 2004, "Democratic legislative leaders have agreed to take up a stalled bill creating a special election process to replace U.S. Senator John F. Kerry if he wins the presidency." Now that the state has a Democratic Governor, Mr. Kennedy wants to revert to gubernatorial appointments.
Beacon Hill has long sported heavy Democratic majorities, so the state legislature has the votes to grant Mr. Kennedy's wish. But does it have the chutzpah? An election is the more democratic option. After witnessing recent attempts by incompetent Governors in Illinois and New York to fill Senate vacancies, Massachusetts voters may have soured on such appointments. Especially when Mr. Kennedy's motivation for changing the law is so obviously born of partisan interest, not principle
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204884404574362541012511408.html
CIA show trials
I wonder if, in the coming months of the Holder witch-hunt, Americans will ask themselves "which of us would be dead were it not for these interrogations"?
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Obama is a charming liar?
This was posted on Glenn Beck's site, but the interview is from Air America (and you all know where they stand).
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Dude looks like a lady...
Steven Tyler at a local liquor store before his fall from a stage while performing at the Sturgis motorcycle rally breaking his shoulder and requiring 20 stitches to what's left of his head. Fellow band members are now refusing to perform live or in studio with Tyler until he gets his shit together due to liability issues. The band has basically become uninsurable. Sorry about the poor quality image, best I could do. I think you get the picture though.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
POTW - Surf's up in Merizo
Here's one for the old surf rats. Mort McIntosh took this image recently of Roland Certeza riding Right Side Merizo.
Amy
Amy, so good to see you back on the blog! Two years with out a PC. I think I have been there myself. Keep in touch lady! And try to drag our mutual friend Dan back onto this blog! You have the power baby! We have memories to share!
Cheers, Ric
Cheers, Ric
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Whew! That was close
Cindy, Rod and Doug, looks like we dodged a bullet with Bill, a Cat 4, predicted to become Cat 5.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Next up: A gift wrapped Iraq
Obama has made it clear that he views Iraq as a "war of choice" and that he's not committed to keeping American resources in place until the new government can really stand on its own. There are indications that Al Maliki will soon choose which powers to ally himself (and his country) with. We could see Iraq given on a silver platter to Iran in the near future - making our entire sacrifice there a wasted effort. That would be a disaster as well as a shame.
Small business in America
Sean implores all of his friends to watch today's Glenn Beck show on small business in America. It is on again at 2:00 AM. Tivo it. Or, come over and watch it at my house. Just watch and learn.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Obama Care?
WASHINGTON (Aug 16) - Bowing to Republican pressure and an uneasy public, President Barack Obama's administration signaled Sunday it is ready to abandon the idea of giving Americans the option of government-run insurance as part of a new health care system.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Inside the Council for National Policy
Meet the Most Powerful Conservative Group You've Never Heard Of
When Steve Baldwin, the executive director of an organization with the stale-as-old-bread name of the Council for National Policy, boasts that "we control everything in the world," he is only half-kidding.
Half-kidding, because the council doesn't really control the world. The staff of about eight, working in a modern office building in Fairfax, Va., isn't even enough for a real full-court basketball game.
But also half-serious because the council has deservedly attained the reputation for conceiving and promoting the ideas of many who in fact do want to control everything in the world.
For many liberals, the 22-year-old council is very dangerous and dangerously secretive, and has fueled conspiratorial antipathy. The group wants to be the conservative version of the Council on Foreign Relations, but to some, CNP members — among the brightest lights of the hard right — are up to no good. Continue...
When Steve Baldwin, the executive director of an organization with the stale-as-old-bread name of the Council for National Policy, boasts that "we control everything in the world," he is only half-kidding.
Half-kidding, because the council doesn't really control the world. The staff of about eight, working in a modern office building in Fairfax, Va., isn't even enough for a real full-court basketball game.
But also half-serious because the council has deservedly attained the reputation for conceiving and promoting the ideas of many who in fact do want to control everything in the world.
For many liberals, the 22-year-old council is very dangerous and dangerously secretive, and has fueled conspiratorial antipathy. The group wants to be the conservative version of the Council on Foreign Relations, but to some, CNP members — among the brightest lights of the hard right — are up to no good. Continue...
Washington Times behind death panel rumor
Who owns and runs the Washington Times? You guess it, Rev. Sun Mung Moon. You can read the full story here.
Friday, August 14, 2009
And now for something completely different...
FAIR WARNING - vulgar content with naughty words
I've worked for a Dutch company for 14 years and have spent a lot of time in the Netherlands. They will put anything on TV.
I've worked for a Dutch company for 14 years and have spent a lot of time in the Netherlands. They will put anything on TV.
David Axlerod Email
Did David Axlerod send anyone here on the blog an Email from the white house trying to convince you to support the president's health care plan? Solicited or unsolicited?
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Email Sent To Me Today--Top Five Health Care Reform Lies
Lie #1: President Obama wants to euthanize your grandma!!!
The truth: These accusations—of "death panels" and forced euthanasia—are, of course, flatly untrue. As an article from the Associated Press puts it: "No 'death panel' in health care bill." What's the real deal? Reform legislation includes a provision, supported by the AARP, to offer senior citizens access to a professional medical counselor who will provide them with information on preparing a living will and other issues facing older Americans.
Lie #2: Democrats are going to outlaw private insurance and force you into a government plan!!!
The truth: With reform, choices will increase, not decrease. Obama's reform plans will create a health insurance exchange, a one-stop shopping marketplace for affordable, high-quality insurance options. Included in the exchange is the public health insurance option—a nationwide plan with a broad network of providers—that will operate alongside private insurance companies, injecting competition into the market to drive quality up and costs down.
If you're happy with your coverage and doctors, you can keep them.8 But the new public plan will expand choices to millions of businesses or individuals who choose to opt into it, including many who simply can't afford health care now.
Lie #3: President Obama wants to implement Soviet-style rationing!!!
The truth: Health care reform will expand access to high-quality health insurance, and give individuals, families, and businesses more choices for coverage. Right now, big corporations decide whether to give you coverage, what doctors you get to see, and whether a particular procedure or medicine is covered—that is rationed care. And a big part of reform is to stop that.
Health care reform will do away with some of the most nefarious aspects of this rationing: discrimination for pre-existing conditions, insurers that cancel coverage when you get sick, gender discrimination, and lifetime and yearly limits on coverage. And outside of that, as noted above, reform will increase insurance options, not force anyone into a rationed situation.
Lie #4: Obama is secretly plotting to cut senior citizens' Medicare benefits!!!
The truth: Health care reform plans will not reduce Medicare benefits. Reform includes savings from Medicare that are unrelated to patient care—in fact, the savings comes from cutting billions of dollars in overpayments to insurance companies and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.
Lie #5: Obama's health care plan will bankrupt America!!!
The truth: We need health care reform now in order to prevent bankruptcy—to control spiraling costs that affect individuals, families, small businesses, and the American economy.
Right now, we spend more than $2 trillion dollars a year on health care. The average family premium is projected to rise to over $22,000 in the next decade13—and each year, nearly a million people face bankruptcy because of medical expenses.Reform, with an affordable, high-quality public option that can spur competition, is necessary to bring down skyrocketing costs. Also, President Obama's reform plans would be fully paid for over 10 years and not add a penny to the deficit.We're closer to real health care reform than we've ever been—and the next few weeks will decide whether it happens. We need to make sure the truth about health care reform is spread far and wide to combat right wing lies.
(All above in quoted from email I received today from an organization called MoveOn.org who is trying to fight some of the negativity being thrown out there towards health care reform. Cindy)
The truth: These accusations—of "death panels" and forced euthanasia—are, of course, flatly untrue. As an article from the Associated Press puts it: "No 'death panel' in health care bill." What's the real deal? Reform legislation includes a provision, supported by the AARP, to offer senior citizens access to a professional medical counselor who will provide them with information on preparing a living will and other issues facing older Americans.
Lie #2: Democrats are going to outlaw private insurance and force you into a government plan!!!
The truth: With reform, choices will increase, not decrease. Obama's reform plans will create a health insurance exchange, a one-stop shopping marketplace for affordable, high-quality insurance options. Included in the exchange is the public health insurance option—a nationwide plan with a broad network of providers—that will operate alongside private insurance companies, injecting competition into the market to drive quality up and costs down.
If you're happy with your coverage and doctors, you can keep them.8 But the new public plan will expand choices to millions of businesses or individuals who choose to opt into it, including many who simply can't afford health care now.
Lie #3: President Obama wants to implement Soviet-style rationing!!!
The truth: Health care reform will expand access to high-quality health insurance, and give individuals, families, and businesses more choices for coverage. Right now, big corporations decide whether to give you coverage, what doctors you get to see, and whether a particular procedure or medicine is covered—that is rationed care. And a big part of reform is to stop that.
Health care reform will do away with some of the most nefarious aspects of this rationing: discrimination for pre-existing conditions, insurers that cancel coverage when you get sick, gender discrimination, and lifetime and yearly limits on coverage. And outside of that, as noted above, reform will increase insurance options, not force anyone into a rationed situation.
Lie #4: Obama is secretly plotting to cut senior citizens' Medicare benefits!!!
The truth: Health care reform plans will not reduce Medicare benefits. Reform includes savings from Medicare that are unrelated to patient care—in fact, the savings comes from cutting billions of dollars in overpayments to insurance companies and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse.
Lie #5: Obama's health care plan will bankrupt America!!!
The truth: We need health care reform now in order to prevent bankruptcy—to control spiraling costs that affect individuals, families, small businesses, and the American economy.
Right now, we spend more than $2 trillion dollars a year on health care. The average family premium is projected to rise to over $22,000 in the next decade13—and each year, nearly a million people face bankruptcy because of medical expenses.Reform, with an affordable, high-quality public option that can spur competition, is necessary to bring down skyrocketing costs. Also, President Obama's reform plans would be fully paid for over 10 years and not add a penny to the deficit.We're closer to real health care reform than we've ever been—and the next few weeks will decide whether it happens. We need to make sure the truth about health care reform is spread far and wide to combat right wing lies.
(All above in quoted from email I received today from an organization called MoveOn.org who is trying to fight some of the negativity being thrown out there towards health care reform. Cindy)
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Want comments?
If anyone would like all the comments from the blog delivered to their email let me know. I can add the first 8 people who respond to this thread.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Many words. What does it really say?
Obama Administration’s Health Care Plan
HR 3200 currently under consideration in the House of Representatives
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h3200ih.txt.pdf
HR 3200 currently under consideration in the House of Representatives
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h3200ih.txt.pdf
Sunday, August 9, 2009
In case you don't know yet...
Here is an overview of what has those pesky teabaggers so riled up..
http://www.lc.org/media/9980/attachments/healthcare_overview_obama_072909.pdf
http://www.lc.org/media/9980/attachments/healthcare_overview_obama_072909.pdf
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Congress cancels the F-22 Raptor
And buys more luxo-jets to fly their members around instead. They have ordered five new jets, including two top-of-the-line Gulfstreams at a cost of 560 million dollars.
Last summer they publicly castigated auto CEO's for not flying commercial, but apparently they are special. The Air Force, who maintains the fleet and flies them around, said they didn't need the new jets.
Last summer they publicly castigated auto CEO's for not flying commercial, but apparently they are special. The Air Force, who maintains the fleet and flies them around, said they didn't need the new jets.
Woman Sets Fire to Man's Genitals
My initial reaction to this headline was "crazy bitch". However, after reading the story I changed my mind. You go girl.
The 3 Old Dudes
Three men were discussing aging at the nursing home.
"Sixty is the worst age to be," said the 60-year-old. You always feel like you have to pee. And most of the time, you stand at the toilet and nothing comes out!"
"Ah, that's nothin'," said the 70-year-old. "When you're seventy, you can't even crap anymore. You take laxatives, eat bran, you sit on the toilet all day and nothin' comes out!"
"Actually," said the 80-year-old, "Eighty is the worst age of all."
"Do you have trouble peeing too?" asked the 60-year- old.
"No, not really. I pee every morning at 6:00. I pee like a racehorse on a flat rock; no problem at all."
"Do you have trouble crapping?" "No, I crap every morning at 6:30."
With great exasperation, the 60-year-old said, "Let me get this straight. You pee every morning at 6:00 and crap every morning at 6:30. So what's so tough about being 80?"
"I don't wake up until 7:00."
"Sixty is the worst age to be," said the 60-year-old. You always feel like you have to pee. And most of the time, you stand at the toilet and nothing comes out!"
"Ah, that's nothin'," said the 70-year-old. "When you're seventy, you can't even crap anymore. You take laxatives, eat bran, you sit on the toilet all day and nothin' comes out!"
"Actually," said the 80-year-old, "Eighty is the worst age of all."
"Do you have trouble peeing too?" asked the 60-year- old.
"No, not really. I pee every morning at 6:00. I pee like a racehorse on a flat rock; no problem at all."
"Do you have trouble crapping?" "No, I crap every morning at 6:30."
With great exasperation, the 60-year-old said, "Let me get this straight. You pee every morning at 6:00 and crap every morning at 6:30. So what's so tough about being 80?"
"I don't wake up until 7:00."
OxiClean not the only white powder Mays endorsed
TAMPA, Fla. – An autopsy report shows that cocaine use contributed to the heart disease that suddenly killed TV pitchman Billy Mays in June, officials announced Friday. Continue...
Unemployment drops - Wall Street responds positively
And yet more good news for the Right to be pissed about. Wait for it...
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Could somebody please define " Fishy "
There is a lot of disinformation about health insurance reform out there, spanning from control of personal finances to end of life care. These rumors often travel just below the surface via chain emails or through casual conversation. Since we can’t keep track of all of them here at the White House, we’re asking for your help. If you get an email or see something on the web about health insurance reform that seems fishy, send it to flag@whitehouse.gov.
American journalists came home.
Anyone see the coverage of the american journalists finally coming home to their families? They were sentenced to 12 years, hard labor for crossing the border. Former Pres. Clinton made the connection. He got them home! happy ending.
Who's Crying Now?
Obama and his radical socialist machine won the white house by playing up the dissatisfaction with the Bush white house, using classical radical tactics. Now the party of Obama is whining and crying about Americans who are actually paying attention and speaking out:
DNC Ad - Enough of the Mob
DNC Ad - Enough of the Mob
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
any one besides me love reality TV??
I love survivor and amazing race.
And watched for first time tonight, the chubby guy with the chubby gals. It was hard to watch those girls. ...so dang desperate. probably won't watch again....hate seeing pain!!!
And watched for first time tonight, the chubby guy with the chubby gals. It was hard to watch those girls. ...so dang desperate. probably won't watch again....hate seeing pain!!!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
What ever happened to Detroit?
Detroit has long been an example of what happens when too much government interferes with the free market. In granting subsidies and discriminatory tax breaks to a declining auto manufacturing industry, the local government helped make Detroit too reliable on a single industry that has been on the decline for decades. Unions also contributed to their decline by paying wages and benefits that were unsustainable.
Continued
Continued
stove finally kicked the bucket...:)
Have a really old stove that was built right into this house, I'm guessing like 50 or more years ago. Mom made many a turkey in that oven. now, only 2 burners work and the large one only goes on high or off. It's so old, we found out no one carries 26 1/2" width stoves anymore. We've been calling around no luck. Any suggestions anyone?...I guess I can live live with 2 burners and I'm trying to look on the bright side....At least I have an excuse now when dinner is burned. :)
Monday, August 3, 2009
Speaking of choosing your friends wisely... oops
Former FBI translator Sibel Edmonds dropped a bombshell on the Mike Malloy radio show, guest-hosted by Brad Friedman.
In the interview, Sibel says that the US maintained 'intimate relations' with Bin Laden, and the Taliban, "all the way until that day of September 11."
These 'intimate relations' included using Bin Laden for 'operations' in Central Asia, including Xinjiang, China. These 'operations' involved using al Qaeda and the Taliban in the same manner "as we did during the Afghan and Soviet conflict," that is, fighting 'enemies' via proxies. Continue...
In the interview, Sibel says that the US maintained 'intimate relations' with Bin Laden, and the Taliban, "all the way until that day of September 11."
These 'intimate relations' included using Bin Laden for 'operations' in Central Asia, including Xinjiang, China. These 'operations' involved using al Qaeda and the Taliban in the same manner "as we did during the Afghan and Soviet conflict," that is, fighting 'enemies' via proxies. Continue...
Eew of the Day
In a match seemingly made in tabloid heaven, the father of murdered child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey and the mother of missing-in-Aruba teen Natalee Holloway are dating, FOX News has confirmed. Continue...
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Todd and Sarah Palin to divorce?
At least that's the word on the street. If true, it might explain some of her more bizarre behaviour lately.
Juliet, I miss your pics
Sorry, I'm so computer illiterate...I admit it. I'm a dumb blonde. I just wanted to tell Juliet and Paul, I love their pics. I recently bought a cheap camera, but it keeps cutting off peoples heads and arms. ;(
MOTW - Rainy Days
We had a squall come through yesterday, not the hardest I've seen but enough to flood a number of streets and stop most outdoors work. Good day for Coffee and Baileys.
It rained today, a lot
So we go to the coast. Eat 4 dozen oysters, some smoked mullet and bacon wrapped shrimp. Washed down with a few buds and I say let it rain.
And as a side note...that facebook thing is confusing as hell to me.
I'm not meaning to ignore anyone on there it's just I think I need some time to get used to its busyness.
And as a side note...that facebook thing is confusing as hell to me.
I'm not meaning to ignore anyone on there it's just I think I need some time to get used to its busyness.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Joke Of The Day
What's the difference between bird flu and swine flu? For bird flu you need tweetment and for swine flu you need oinkment.
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