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Obama Administration - Pounding the Press Into Submission – First the AP, then Fox, now CBS - Taped, Hacked, and Watched – Abuse Of Power

Published on 2013-05-22 06:34:07

First, the AP announced that its journalist had been compromised by the Administration as it grabbed data from a multitude of journalist which jeopardized the news organizations ability to work with sources. (digitriad) Next up , a Fox News Journali

Obama Scandal Tanks MSNBC Ratings - Quality versus Politics – the Decline of MSNBC and Lack of Substance

Published on 2013-05-21 06:40:16

The jury is out - boring, one-dimensional programming is only sustainable for a short period of time - image mediate.com A theory that the problems dogging the Obama Administration is the root cause of MSNBC’sdismal rankings this past week – the

IRS, The Administration, and the Half-Hearted Press - What can the Press do to Save Itself rather than the Administration?

Published on 2013-05-20 06:23:57

Unsolved Mysteries Piling Up - President Obama will insure a full internal investigation of the IRS - image: PatDollard.com The IRS, being in the spotlight these past few weeks, has now been pinned by the Washington Post as a recent report noted th

Obama Administration Promotes Sarah Hall Ingram – From IRS Head of Conservative Group Harassment to IRS Oversight of ObamaCare – Appearances are Everything.

Published on 2013-05-17 06:31:29

From ABC News Sarah Hall Ingram, The IRS official in charge during tea party (and religious, education, businesses, etc.) harassment, has been promoted to run the IRS unit overseeing “Obamacare”. In fact, during the height of group targeting by

MA - On Edge - Questions Remain After Possible Terrorism - Water Supply Breached at Quabbin Reservoir.

Published on 2013-05-16 06:01:54

The Quabbin - map depicts exactly how vast this "protected" areas is - leaves food for thought - image custompro.com Yesterday, after midnight 7 individuals from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Singapore were found at the Quabbin Reservoir (which suppli

Is it Safe to Drink the Water? Mass. Terrorism Alert Issued – Middle Eastern Students Caught Trespassing At Boston & Western Mass Major Water Supply - FBI Investigating

Published on 2013-05-15 11:35:35

Update: From the Boston Globe The water has been tested, and is fine to drink. This is common procedure after any incident involving public safety. CBS Boston: Massachusetts State Police are stepping up patrols around public water supplies after a

From Media Trust to Media Shock - Fed Journalist Wire Taps – Is the AP Alone?

Published on 2013-05-14 06:32:16

No need to edify - the New Comparison - image from thefinancialtimes.com The Associated Press is outraged that the federal government had been secretly taping their phone lines in an action which, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, wa

Gabriel Gomez and His Tax Deductions – When Ed Markey is Over the Ledge; Gomez’s modest tax deduction is Front Page in the Globe.

Published on 2013-05-13 06:28:04

Image of the Historic Home of Gabriel Gomez - image Boston Globe Article: Gomez claims "controversial Tax Deuduction - A Citizens Guideto Owning an Historic Home Gabriel Gomez, the GOP candidate for the MA Special Election has come under fire for

High on Taxes in Colorado – if you can smoke it – Colorado can Tax it! – Marijuana Tax Passes Legislature

Published on 2013-05-10 06:30:56

The State of Colorado has passed a sales and excise tax on recreational marijuana. (NPR) According to NPR, the excise tax will be set at 15% and the sales tax at 10%. The laws regarding taxes will go to the ballot for the voters to decide as it is Co

Massachusetts ranks 47th for Business – Texas #1 - Will Massachsuetts Lose Yet another Congressional Seat in 10 years?

Published on 2013-05-09 06:35:00

The rankings for the best states to do business in have placed Massachusetts in the bottom ten, according to Chief Executive Magazine, while Texas remains at number one. Massachusetts ranks with New York, Illinois, California, New Jersey, Connectic

Rick Perry – You can always Count on Him to Shoot from the Hip – Obama to Texas to Talk Job Creation - ROFLO

Published on 2013-05-08 05:41:22

MA Special Election Update – Unions Semi-Endorse Markey – Markey “Grassroots” Spooks Neighbors, Land on Police Blotter!

Published on 2013-05-07 06:14:14

Ed Markey and Gabriel Gomez (right) - Gomez has something to smile about - image KTIV News 4 Sioux City IOWA How special is the Massachusetts Special Election between Ed Markey (Democrat) and Gabriel Gomez (GOP)? Markey manages to continue to deli

Trouble in Beantown! MA 2013 Senate Race - Markey up by Only 4 Points over Gomez – Michelle Obama to Boston for Markey Fundraiser on May 29th

Published on 2013-05-06 06:12:49

Markey (left) and Gomez (right) - image AP via Politico Ed Markey, the long-serving Democrat Congressman from the Massachusetts 5th District, is up against some narrow odds against newcomer, GOP candidate, Gabriel Gomez. A national poll from PPP (

Dog-Fighting Trend – “Trunking” – No Depths to Cruelty when it comes to Man’s Best Friend

Published on 2013-05-03 06:09:44

The Puppies shown above were recovered from a "trunking" suspect - image local10.com From Local 10 Florida: “Animal Services recued a group of dogs believed to have been used for trunking”. “Trunking” by definition is placing two dogs in

MA Dem Game Plan – Paint Gomez as a Right Wing Republican – The Next Scott Brown – Who are they Kidding?

Published on 2013-05-02 06:39:32

Gabriel Gomez – image from the Boston Globe From Middle Class Beginnings Gomez Forges Unconventional Path The dust has settled on the Mass. Senate Special Election primaries, with less fanfare than that received by the ice-cream man making his ro

MA Special Senate Election – Match-up: Markey vs. Gomez - Youth and Diversity versus the Old Established White – Wait a Second! Gomez is a What?

Published on 2013-05-01 06:09:12

Compare and Contrast: Ed Markey (Top) and Gabriel Gomez (Bottom) –– image wickedlocal.com Something odd happened in the Massachusetts Special Election yesterday, there appears to have been a role reversal in the way one views the status quo of

Mass. Special Senate Election – Primary Yawn – Low Voter Turnout Expected – Anyone’s Game?

Published on 2013-04-30 05:45:49

The Senate Candidates - (Top) Gomez, Sullivan, Winslow, (Bottom) Markey & Lynch - Impage metro.us The Massachusetts Special Election Primary is being held today, with 5 candidates vying for two positions. On the Democrat side of the aisle, one has

While Additional Persons of Interest are Sought in Boston Terrorist Attack, Poll finds more American’s afraid of Government than Terrorism

Published on 2013-04-29 05:30:59

From the Chicago Tribune: Additional persons of interest are being sought in connection with the Boston Bombings, and we are asking for a little help from the Russian’s who originally warned the FBI about the family. From Russian wiretaps of con

Homeland Security Suggests U.S. Border Crossing Fees – Why Not Purchase Less Ammunition to Fund Department? – Or Possible Ploy to Cut Down on Illegal Immigration? Is there a Doctor in the House?

Published on 2013-04-26 06:05:10

The Canadian-US Border in Vermont - Image and Article from the National Post "Montreal Man Crosses US Border with IPad in Lieu of Passport"!!!!!! The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has come under some fire lately for stockpiling massive amo

Boston Bombers “Influenced” by Al Queda Magazine – Magazine – fighting for “Islam’ Cause” – China Province Sees “Violent Clashes” – with Muslims! – Time for Global Re-Education

Published on 2013-04-24 06:26:12

According to the NBC’s USNews, the Boston Bombers were “Inspired” by an Al Queda Magazine, one that gave them instructions on how to make a bomb – therefore, they were “acting alone” so to speak.. Al Queda has the wherewithal to have a

Did the Radical Muslim Chechen Brothers Act Alone? – Were they radicalized in the U.S.? – Not Likely - How New and Old Media Get’s it Wrong.

Published on 2013-04-22 06:11:32

First, addressing the subject of how on earth old and new media “get the details wrong”, one looks to new media first, if one is anywhere near an event, such as the one which occurred in Boston, one is looking for answers, and it is somewhat pers

Boston – One Suspect Dead, One at Large – Media in Chaos – Updated: Boston PD Identifies to Chechynian Brothers as Bombers

Published on 2013-04-19 05:54:00

Boston: Breaking Identified as two Chechynian Brothers, living in US for a year. FBI Official Photos - Released last night - Said to have been named by Boston Police Scanner, Followed by Fellow Students on Twitter - image NBC News Boston-Wate

Immigration – Rand Paul favors Immigration Bill, with some amendments – Annual Reports to Congress, Voter Verification, No Access to Welfare – Must have Border Control.

Published on 2013-04-18 06:12:10

The Immigration Reform Bill is estimated to take approximately three days to read (CNS News), and is seeing some opposition on certain amendments to the Bill. For exampple, provisions to legalize those that had been previously deported, as well as

Why We All Need to be Vigilant – Bomb Sniffing Dogs Deployed Prior to Marathon - Police presence, yet Someone Managed to Plant Bombs.

Published on 2013-04-17 06:33:34

Bomb sniffing dogs - article from Government Executive on how TSA Bomb sniffing dogs could be doing more... After the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center, there was a general reaction, fear, disbelief and a sense that we had become Israel

China’s Slump in Growth Causes Markets to Stumble – Oil and Gold down – Tales of Taxes and Debt.

Published on 2013-04-16 05:59:02

In brief, yesterday, on the way into Boston, one look at market news found gold slumping and China a concern among investors as there was a slump in the nation’s growth. The Chinese GDP fell slightly, down 7.7 in the first quarter, from 7.9 in the

The Philadelphia Gosnell Trial – Where the Water Get’s Muddy – Media Focus Taking Center Stage – Puts Story in Forefront – What of Women’s Health and Safety – Nationwide?

Published on 2013-04-15 05:35:48

There is a trial taking place in Philadelphia – one Kermit Gosnell, an abortion clinic doctor, is being accused of performing late term abortions, so late that the children, born alive, were technically “beheaded”. It is a story that is, for a

North Korean Believed to Be Nuclear Capable – Concerns Regarding Stability of Young Dictator – Upping the Ante in a Game of Nuclear Chicken

Published on 2013-04-12 06:27:32

The Atomic Bomb dropped on Nagasaki, as horrifying as this event was in terms of loss of life, it is not comparable to the capabilities of these weapons today - image from atomcentral.com The New York Times is Reporting that the North Korean’s

Rand Paul Speaks at Howard University In DC – Apparent Goal – Introduce and Educate - The Press and the Reality of “Minority Outreach” in 2013

Published on 2013-04-11 06:47:24

Richard Nixon, fought for racial equality - who knew? Image Amazon - Link to book Amazon.com From Politico: Rand Paul, Senator from the State of Kentucky and potential 2016 GOP Candidate, spoke at “one of the nation’s oldest black schools,”

North Korea – Bluff, Hype, Histrionics – Attempting to Judge the Irrational

Published on 2013-04-10 06:23:00

The Border between North Korea and China - border crossings at the river closed today to tourists - not businessmen. Image from rfa.org From the Washington Post article headlined - “North Korea’s warning to foreigners in South is second threa

OR, CO, MA, MD, CT Gun Manufacturers, – Option to Move to Friendly States – TX, NH Trolling for Industries. John McCain –Can’t Understand Filibuster of Senate Gun Control Bill!

Published on 2013-04-09 06:21:37

There are a multitude of reasons to defend the Second Amendment, the above captures, what may be considered by some as extreme - image and article (worth reading) from The Forbidden Knowledge.com - Hard Truth - Gun Control Rick Perry, Governor of

Massachusetts – New Round of Tax Hikes – Gas, Income, Computer Repair - Karl Rove at UMASS Amherst – Into the Lion’s Den –WRKO's Howie Carr to Host 2 of 3 Republican Senate Candidates in Debate Today

Published on 2013-04-08 05:51:30

Karl Rove's Appearance at UMass may result in the usual peaceful demonstrations - Image student riot after Super Bowl (normal riot) - image Boston Herald) If it isn’t nailed down (or if it is) the Legislature and Governor Deval Patrick are intere

Is Rand Paul Paranoid? – The Press Begins to Crank Up 2016 Opposition “Crazy Talk”

Published on 2013-04-05 06:33:25

The UN Statue -No Need for Words here - image from Chicago Outdoor Sculpture Blog - New York and Chicago Rand Paul, the Senator from Kentucky, is pretty darn smart – that from someone who watched C-Span for hours on end, while the Senator spoke e

2016 Begins - Rand Paul Headed for New Hampshire – PPP Poll Show Paul Gaining Ground on Christie While Clinton Leads Overall – for Now

Published on 2013-04-04 06:21:13

The 2016 Field Suggested by PP Senator Rand Paul will be in New Hampshire in Mayto attend the New Hampshire GOP Liberty Dinner. Rand Paul will be the first potential 2016 candidate to step foot in the Granite State, according to CNN. Paul is als

North Korea and the Dangers of Insulation, The Press and the Unhinged. What if Young Un gave a threat and Nobody Reacted?

Published on 2013-04-03 06:23:28

Enough Said - image from T2C online When one thinks of North Korea, one normally knows very little about the country – other than it is a communist dictatorship, propped up by China, which starves its population of both food and light, especially

Stockton CA, Bankruptcy – State of California 127 Billion in Debt – Highest Tax Rate in Nation – Comparison on States – Texas on Top, Budget Excesses, No Program Cuts – Find Your State to Compare

Published on 2013-04-02 05:57:52

for Some residents are fleeing California for Texas - images: calisscreaming and daydreamtoy. The City of Stockton, California has court permission to file bankruptcy according to the Los Angles Times The City is one of “a half-dozen” t

Election 2013 – Massachusetts Special Election- Primary – Does One Vote their Conscious, their Wallet or their Party? Who are the Candidates for the Senate Seat and why It Matters. – Issue: ObamaCare

Published on 2013-04-01 05:26:12

In the Bay State, there appears to be one political power that is a powerhouse, the Democrats, who control the majority of seats in both the State House and the State Senate, as well as the Governor’s office, and the varied city, town and municipal

Mexico – Surge in Violence –Journalists Murdered - One City Fights Back – Citizen Militia patrols City – Those Crossing Border To Escape - should be allowed Political Asylum

Published on 2013-03-29 05:56:48

Lydia Cacho, Journalist – from Borderland Beat: “ Most Killings of Journalists are Ordered by: Government, Military, Political Parties” From the UK Daily Mail – a reporton a Mexican City close to the tourist resort of Acapulco, where resi

Cyprus – Individuals Running Low on Cash to Pay Food Bills as Banks set to Reopen – Who’s next in Europe?

Published on 2013-03-28 06:12:49

Protesters in Cyprus warn their European Neighbors - Image and article: Draconian Controls Cyprus Banks Set to Open UK news Yahoo From Bloomberg News: After two weeks without access to banks, not to mention a depletion of 40% of one’s accounts,

The Supreme’s and Same-Sex Marriage Ruling – Apprehensive – Across Ideological Lines - Individual State’s Most Likely Focus of Eventual Ruling.

Published on 2013-03-27 05:36:48

Despite the protests (both pro and con) at the Court, the justices may end up taking this Religious Issue back to the States As the Supreme Court is weighing the options as to the arguments for and against the Defense of Marriage Act it is appare

Why Average Investors Need to Watch Cyprus – Average Investor – Anyone with a pension plan, 401K or Other Modest Retirement Savings Accounts.

Published on 2013-03-26 06:13:22

Cyprus - those citizens attempting to make withdrawal on accounts where banks are closed while the government restructures its debt - from the Guardian UK - There is a good deal of gloom and doom portrayed by certain “financial wizards”, warni

The Rand Paul Budget - Why Paul Makes Sense in Short Order – and Why He Drives the Permanent Political Class (Establishment) Crazy.

Published on 2013-03-25 06:32:22

A study by the Cato Institute comparing the Paul Budget to President Obama's Budget. Note R. Paul Ryan(R-WI) proposed budget would balance in Ten years - Image Cato.org - Article Rand Paul's balance budget plan" Kentucky’s Junior Senator, Paul R

Parents Threatened by Massachusetts Hospitals for Refusing Unnecessary Care Results in Threats and DSS Intervention – The Costs of ObamaCare in Massachusetts

Published on 2013-03-22 06:18:54

"Obama Care" - is it forcing an unusual alliance between the state and your health care provider? - Image from: mises.org - article "What Soviet Medicine Teaches Us". The situation appeared normal enough; one family, a woman, her fiancé, and their

President Obama in Israel – To Speak to Students – On the Campaign Trail in Israel

Published on 2013-03-21 05:12:07

All State visits often have a glitch or two - Obama's Limo Breaks down - Image from the Telegraph - UK President Obama has finally visited Israel – one would anticipate that there may be a rough patch or two, considering the relationship with the

Rand Paul – Right On Immigration – Rage Against the Machine - the Never Ending Power Play that is DC Politics

Published on 2013-03-20 06:21:26

Ellis Island saw millions "processed", given names that were more "American" in some cases - they are most of our Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, Parents - image oocities.org There’s a bit of a hubbub going on regarding Rand Paul and his outre

As the GOP Turns – The Old Guard and New Guard – Nothing More than Evolution

Published on 2013-03-19 06:18:59

There’s that old adage: “history repeats itself”, that should be taken into account prior to ringing death knells on political brands, or “rebranding” if one prefers to parse words. The fact that, as we age, younger individuals move up the

CPAC – From the Outside Looking In – the Rise of the Libertarians, Tea Party Conservatives – Anti-Beltway – Populist Leaders

Published on 2013-03-18 05:58:43

C-SPAN- Coverage of CPAC2013 - image C-SPAN - visit CSPAN Video for additional coverage The coverage of the annual CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) was as expected – with the media calling this event akin "to going to the land bef

Obama – Is War With Iran to be His Final Conflict? – President cites need to retain Iran’s nuclear capabilities – The Not So Obvious Hawk in the White House

Published on 2013-03-15 06:21:33

President Obama, weighs strike on Iran - image CBSLocal DC President Obama is heading to Israel – and has noted in a recent interview “Right now, we think it would take over a year or so for Iran to actually develop a nuclear weapon, but obvi

The New Victims - Veterinarian’s Warn Pet’s To Suffer At Expense of Obamacare Tax on Medical Devices – The Free Market Vs. Obama-Care – The Need to Defund and Reform

Published on 2013-03-13 06:16:17

Many elderly are treated with therapy dogs - Tax on medical devices in Obama Care threatens both: Great article at Your Houston News.com asking for Volunteers with Therapy dogs - www.yourhoustonnews.com Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) infamous quip, “We

2016 – Speculation Taking Shape, Polling has begun, Clinton, Rubio, Christie, Ryan, Bush III

Published on 2013-03-12 06:25:20

One might think Senator Paul has made a decision - rather people (and businesses selling cups, stickers, etc.) are hopeful - image from the Jeenyus Corner It goes without saying that the political arena, not unlike Professional Wrestling, is a sp

Sen. Rand Paul, A week post Filibuster, Editorials, right, left and center, overall applauding, speculating from the New York Times to Anchorage – what unites us?

Published on 2013-03-11 06:10:51

In a world of the 24/7 news cycle, generally what happened yesterday is old news – or perhaps, if “interesting enough” at least a 2 day event – there is the rare exception indeed when one man, one event, can hold the attention span of the Ame

What If Party Leadership Seen as the “Old Guard” Can No Longer Maintain Partisanship? - Reid fails to Stop Paul Filibuster, McCain, and Graham blast Paul– Out of Touch and Defensive

Published on 2013-03-08 06:12:02

John McCain, Graham and Kerry - the Old Guard - image Washington Times The Jr. Senator from Kentucky, Rand Paul, has opened Pandora’s Box with his 13 hour filibuster based on the Administration’s vagaries on the use of drones against U.S. citiz

Senator Rand Paul – Historic Defense of Civil Liberties – Spans Party Lines – Lessons in Civics - #Standwithrand Still Trending on Twitter

Published on 2013-03-07 05:50:18

The Man one might want to Stand With - Senator Rand Paul - image Reuters via Breitbart It goes without saying, that far too many American’s have had no education as to basic civics, especially how our government and the separation of powers brill

Mass. GOP Senate Primary - Gabriel Gomez Receives National Press, Local Right-Wing Rants on Social Issues – The Perfect Candidate?

Published on 2013-03-06 06:31:39

The MA Senate GOP Primary Candidates: Gomez, Sullivan, Winslow - image from Springfield Republican, MassLive Massachusetts needs to fill the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by John Kerry’s appointment as Secretary of State, a primary set for April

Massachusetts Special Senate Election – Five Candidates in Primary for Open Senate Seat – Primary Date: April 30th, 2013 – Election: Tuesday, June 25th

Published on 2013-03-05 06:06:43

Gabriel Gomez, running for U.S. Senate in MA - photo from SF Gate with article and Photo slide show GOP Senate Hopeful Gomez takes to campaign trail The Commonwealth of Massachusetts will hold a special election to replace former Senator John Ke

What Happened if You Threw a Crisis and Nobody Came? – Democrat’s Have Difficulties in Pushing New Taxes – Perhaps a Look at Sen. Coburn’s Annual Waste Report might the Democrats find some extra cash.

Published on 2013-03-04 05:56:33

The Waste Book - Sen. Coburn's 2012 analysis of Waste in Federal Spending - Plenty to Cut here! - See last Paragraphs for link to book - image from The Waste Book Sen. Coburn The Sequestration – what’s in a name and a crisis? Apparently nothing

Sequestration – the Day After Deadline - The Sky Has Not Fallen – Yet (Is the warning) – Dem. Controlled Senate failed to pass bill? Government Employees bemoan Loss of Bonuses! The Pain! The Drama!

Published on 2013-03-01 05:47:40

Sequestration and the drama – more boring that Housework! – Image and Insulting Article from the New York Times: What Housework has to do with Waistlines” - Ladies, grab your aprons! (This article should bother more than half of the population

Bob Woodward Tells the Truth About Sequestration – White House Lashes Out – Woodward – a Day Late and a Dollar Short

Published on 2013-02-28 06:22:06

Bob Woodward speaking on Sequestration - Photo and Article Business Insider: "BOB WOODWARD: Obama Is Showing 'A Kind Of Madness I Haven't Seen In A Long Time" Bob Woodward of “Watergate” fame, established journalist and associate editor of the

Tuning Out – American’s Aren’t Buying Sequestration - "Crisis Solved" Too Many Times - with Too Many Crisis'

Published on 2013-02-27 06:10:20

Graph depicting the effect of “Sequestration” – image from Viking Pundit: Read article date 2 23 13 entitled: “Planes full of released prisoners will be falling from the sky!” (sarcasm) and the chart title “Behold the Horrors of Sequest

Budget Cuts! The Sky Is Falling! Darn Those Republicans! Sequestration – What? – The Fear, The Drama, the News! – Does Anyone Really Care?

Published on 2013-02-26 05:53:14

Who do you Trust? Either? - President Obama and Congress - Image: the Economist.com From the local evening news to the daily paper, the cable news outlets to the network news shows, the urgency and fear in the individual reporter’s (or written p

MA Special Senate Election – Markey has nod from DNC, but Keep Eye on Lynch – MA GOP – Gomez Appears Capable, Sullivan Not Yet Announced – All Candidates Lack Name Recognition.

Published on 2013-02-25 06:19:08

The MA Candidates (and potential candidates): Ed Markey(D), Stephen Lynch(D),Gabriel Gomez(R) and Michael Sullivan (R) - images: Markey and Lynch BostonGlobe, Gomez-Boston Herald and Sullivan, Patriot Ledger The Massachusetts Special Election will

White House Press Corp Drama – Complains About Access, “Forgiven” –Except for Politico – Suddenly Transparency is at Issue.

Published on 2013-02-22 06:05:00

The White House Press Corp – Image and Article from DM News “Reporters Notebook – Controlling the Message in the White House”> The drama that has evolved between the White House Press Corp and President Obama began with a golf outing in Pa

Fired Ohio Woman Sues Employer – Suggests Cause was her Vote for Obama – The Manipulation and Downfall of Being a “low-information” voter.

Published on 2013-02-21 06:28:44

Applebees announced layoffs due to Obamacare - Image with article from the Examiner Headline: from the Ohio Dispatch : “Ohio woman claims she was fired for Obama vote”, goes into some detail regarding a woman who filed suit against her former

Detroit – Running out of Money – The Corruption, the Waste and the Rocky Road Forward.

Published on 2013-02-20 06:19:36

The City of Detroit, not unlike cities across the country, taking on increasing debt, has reached its limit. According to the New York Times , the City of Detroit has been found to be fiscally unsustainable, and yet, somehow suggests that the City,

The Washington Power Struggle – Ted Cruz and Mark Rubio – Dangerous to the Status Quo – To Both Major Political Parties.

Published on 2013-02-19 05:57:38

Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio - Serving Public Contrary to Party Leadership - image Latino Fox News When one thinks of the center of power in the United States, one instantly identifies Washington, D.C. the wealthiest City in the nation, the home to th

Danica Patrick – Making History at Daytona – First Women to pull a Pole position - From the Feminist Perspective

Published on 2013-02-18 05:39:10

Danica Patrick - a first - image from usa today From U.S.A. Today: Danica Patrick, became the first woman in the 65 year history of NASCAR racing to pull a pole position for what is considered the premier auto racing event in the U.S. – the Dayto

Bloomberg – NYC to Expand Electric Car Outlets 20% - New York Times – Test Drive Ended Up on Flatbed – Fantasy Versus Reality and the Cost of Funding Business. Bloomberg Should Retire in DC

Published on 2013-02-15 05:45:55

President Obama invests in "Electric Cars" - Image and article from www.igocars.org - Will Obama Help Grow an Electric Car Bumper Crop in Hawaii" In his State of the City address, New York City Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, outlined an aggressive end

Horse meat – what’s the Beef? – Europe Reels from Horse meat Scandal - Obama OK's Horse meat for Sale in U.S.

Published on 2013-02-14 05:57:48

Horse meat for sale in the U.S. - article Ivn.us - Horse Meat In the U.S. ... According to the Daily Mail, horse meat is routinely used in the U.K for food for human consumption, but not for pet food. Additionally, the horse meat contains traces

Obama State of the Union February 2013– Loaded with Ideas – Some Good Points – Bigger Government – Lackluster event –and the Wealth and the Fashion – America on Display

Published on 2013-02-13 05:43:06

>br> The First Lady, Michelle Obama, stunning hair, stunning dress - image CBS News President Obama delivered his first State of the Union address for the beginning of his second term. A Complete transcript is available at www.npr.org. T

Pope Benedict XVI To Step Down –The Firebrand of the Holy Sea

Published on 2013-02-11 05:57:04

Benedict meets with Fidel Castro, March of 2012 - Reuters Reuters: The following is the text of the resignation of Pope Benedict "Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to commun

Congressional Budget Office – 7 Million to Loose Health Insurance under Obamacare – Unemployment Expected to Remain over 7% - Debt to Rise above 77% of GDP – Isolation and Wealth in DC

Published on 2013-02-06 05:51:55

The National Debt - from the CBO - via Wall Street Journal "Debt Rise Colors Budget Talks" From The Hill –“The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated Tuesday that healthcare reform will cost about $1.3 trillion over the next 10 years —

The Romney’s and the MA Senate Special Election – The Romney Watch - Media continues to “float” names and sources – Tagg Romney now out, no word on Ann Romney –yet. Conan O’Brien? Now there’s a candidate

Published on 2013-02-05 06:44:23

Why not Conan O'Brien for Senate? - image honolulunoets.com To date, no one with any name recognition has stepped forward from the GOP to run for the special election to fill the vacant seat left by John Kerry’s appointment to Secretary of State.

Mass. GOP – First, Brown Drops out, then Tisei –Now, focus is on Ann Romney for possible Senate Run - Ann Romney would give MA Dem’s Pause.

Published on 2013-02-03 08:43:41

Shortly before the 2012 Election - Ann Romney - Ohio - image from Daily Mail.com - "As Election Day Nears Romney Crowds Surging" Prior to February 1st, every pundit following the special election to replace Senior U.S. Senator, John Kerry, (R-MA),

Kristen Hughes wins MA GOP Chair in Tight Race – 41-39 in Long Night in Boston – Opponent Rick Green, Announces Chair. Top Mass Dem Congratulates Media on Twitter

Published on 2013-02-01 06:05:23

The New Mass GOP Chair, Kristen Hughes – image from Mass Live (Springfield, MA Republican) In a late night in Boston, the Massachusetts GOP chose a new leader, Kristen Hughes, a , the former Deputy Finance Director for Scott Brown’s campaign a

Massachusetts Politics: Special Election – Stephen Lynch (D-MA) Jumps In – No Republican Candidate, Mass GOP – New Chair to Be Elected Today

Published on 2013-01-31 06:08:44

Politics, in the two-party system - image bostino blog From The Boston Globe Congressional Representative, Stephen Lynch, announced his candidacy to fill the Senate Seat being vacated by John Kerry, now Secretary of State. The other announced can

Texas Governor Rick Perry – Return Tax Surplus to Taxpayers – Follows Alaska’s, former Governor Palin’s Plan -Democrats Balk at Returning Excess to Taxpayers

Published on 2013-01-30 06:22:28

Rick Perry and his Book - "Fed Up" - how most American's feel on so many issues - image talking points memo From the El Paso Times : Governor Rick Perry has had the unmitigated gall to suggest that excess taxes collected by the State of Texas be

MA - Deval Patrick to Announce Kerry Senate Replacement on MSNBC – Last Word - Replacement to be “out-of-the-box”

Published on 2013-01-29 05:49:34

The Next Interim U.S.Senator from MA? Patrick will announce today. - Image: journalism.nyu.edu Governor Deval Patrick will announce his choice of interim U.S. Senate Replacement today. He will go on to discuss the weighty decision in of all venues,

Paul Ryan suggests a Clinton Presidency would have solved nation’s fiscal crisis - The Political Class and Economics – Hell Freezes Over, Fox’s Hannity and New York Times on Same Page!

Published on 2013-01-28 06:01:18

Photo from the Washingtonian online - article indicates the Next two frontrunners - however, is there a difference? An article this morning from newsbusters.org, highlights a recent “Meet The Press” segment where, former V.P. Candidate, a

Massachusetts – Patrick Revenue Plan - Taxes! – Budget at 38.4 Billion to with Investments in Education and Transportation – Hopes hinge on Casino Revenues.

Published on 2013-01-25 06:04:50

The State of Taxachusetts - nifty graphic from Jonathan Melle on Politics - New Hamphisre The Governor of Massachusetts, Democrat, Deval Patrick has introduced his 2014 budget to the public. The budget includes new streams of Revenue for the Bay S

Union Membership Falls to 70 Year Low – Factors Including Economics and Federal Legislation Has Nullified Original Purpose of Organized Labor

Published on 2013-01-24 06:10:29

The ILGWU fought for Workers Safety rights following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire - Image Time.com According to the the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012 saw Union Membership fall to a 70 year low – or an 11.3% share of the American Workf

Massachusetts set to Raise Taxes – New Hampshire Rejoices!

Published on 2013-01-23 06:22:14

While Massachusetts Governor, Deval Patrick is set to draw up a new budget that will include a substantial hike in the state income tax(Mass Live), New Hampshire is anticipating an increase in new businesses moving to the Granite State. From New

Obama Begins his Final Four Years - Chris Matthews overboard in Praise, Lupe Fiasco raps anti-Obama, the Great Divide of American Politics Continues – One Solution.

Published on 2013-01-22 05:58:55

Countdown - Screenshot from the Drudge Report - lest we forget Yesterday, President Barack Obama celebrated the beginning of his second term, in televised ceremonies to the nation. There was much pomp and circumstance as befits the office of the P

Texas – Governor Rick Perry –Administration 60% Women, Manages job growth with Lower Taxes – the Exodus to Texas.

Published on 2013-01-21 06:06:15

Texas Govenor Rick Perry and his administration – Image New York Times A recent visit of a dear friend at “home” in Massachusetts, brought some startling revelations about a life lived in Texas for 20 odd years- not the least among them was t

States Take Exception to Federal Gun Ban – using the 10th amendment to protect the 2nd – the Gun Control Measures – “eyewash” – President’s political posturing Creates Fear and Pushback

Published on 2013-01-18 06:12:17

Does your son or daughter suddenly want a gun license? Thank the President - image from Women of Caliber - a word press blog The President’s plan to create “new” gun control measures is not going over well outside the confines of the Press

Gov. Deval Patrick –Tax Hikes on Income Tax for those Working – Sales Tax Decrease for those Not Working – “But government has a role to play in helping our citizens help themselves”

Published on 2013-01-17 06:04:08

The State of Massachusetts - might expect, yet another exodus image from biotechstart.org Governor Deval Patrick has been extremely busy these past few weeks, first proposing changes to the State employee retirement benefits, and consolidating St

States Rights and the Second Amendment – The Right to Bear Arms – Against Tyranny – the Political Pitfalls of Executive Gun Control

Published on 2013-01-16 06:30:37

The Second Amendment and its purpose - image from gosanangelo.com Today, President Obama is going to release his Gun Control measures under “Executive Orders”, as well as additional spending that may or may not have much to do with Gun Contr

Obama Demands Hike in Debt Ceiling – yet – No Budget and Attack on Second Amendment - Following Lincoln’s playbook.

Published on 2013-01-15 06:29:47

First, anyone who has not been living under the proverbial “turnip truck” understood, that after the last rise in the debt ceiling, and no end in sight as far as Federal Spending was concerned, that one would eventually see another request to for

Gov. Deval Patrick Set to Curb Public Employee Retirement and Health Benefits and “Double Dipping” – Unions Quietly Balk – As Goes Massachusetts – so goes the Nation.

Published on 2013-01-14 05:54:03

Pictured: Deval Patrick, Barack Obama (background), David Axelrod (mentor, campaign manager and adviser to both). From Black and right.com, article: the Last Black President Governor Deval Patrick has set what some have noted as a very ambitious

Another School Shooting on the Books – Yet NRA Membership explodes, Gun Sales Up – Common Sense, the Constitution, Medication and Politics.

Published on 2013-01-11 06:22:07

Is it the guns or the non-moderated use of prescription drugs? Image from chemtrailsplanet.net There was another school shooting, this time in a small town in California – a “bullied” student grabbed a “gun” that used “pellets” and

Cute Article on Dog Mistaken for Lion in Norfolk, VA Underscores the Dummying Down of America

Published on 2013-01-10 06:22:42

Pictured, the Dog, the Dog and Owner, an actual lion - image from MSN.com A shop owner, in Norfolk, VA has a pet, the breed is usually known as a “Labradoodle” – or one of the breeds designated as a designer dog. They are mainly affable,

Want to grow your own vegetables – better check with City Hall – Growers of Illegal Vegetable Gardens face Fine and Imprisonment!

Published on 2013-01-09 05:46:52

The Patriot Garden - from the Helverston's Patriotgardens.blogspot.com Jason & Jennifer Helvenston of Orlando are facing fines for growing a vegetable garden in their front yard – the complete story here on clickorlando.com. Apparently the Cit

2016 Prospects - Rick Perry, Governor of Texas – Media Looks at Perry as Possible 2016 GOP Candidate

Published on 2013-01-08 06:16:08

Governor Rick Perry with a puppy, known dog lover - photo used to lampoon Perry by papermag.com The Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, has picked up a bit of national news as of late, as the media begins an early look at who may or may not run for Pr

He’s Back! Barney Frank Wants Appointment to Kerry’s Senate Seat – To Raise Debt Ceiling!

Published on 2013-01-07 06:08:04

A Younger Barney Frank - now has the "experience" to be "appointed to the U.S. Senate!! -image floortwo.wordpress.com The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has seen enough political characters in the past few decades to supplant the balance of the 49 s

Tea Party – Forming PAC’s and Growing Membership – so much for the Death Knell of the Tea Party. Op-Ed mixed with Activism

Published on 2013-01-04 06:25:46

Photo from a Cincinnati, Ohio Tea Party Rally in 2012 - image wn.com As of late there’s a lot of vitriol aimed at the “Tea Party” – (That’s a loosely framed moniker for the multitude of groups within groups that are prevalent in every sin

Dysfunctional Government – Paychecks Shrink in Recession – Abandons New York and New Jersey – Gives Tax Breaks to Green Energy, Hollywood and the Big Banks – Tea Anyone?

Published on 2013-01-03 06:36:30

One can no longer tell the difference - image from: militantlibertarian.org The “Establishment” Government, including the Congress, the Senate and the Administration have clearly forgotten that they were “hired” by the people do to the

The $10,000 College Degree – Texas and Florida Push Colleges to Lower Tuition for 4 Year Degrees – Limits Student Debt – The Pro’s Outweigh the Con’s

Published on 2013-01-02 06:32:15

The high cost of college loans and the aftermath of debt, not in Texas or Florida - image madamenoire.com The first State in the Union to push for lower cost college degrees was Texas – Governor Rick Perry called on the State University Systems

Mass GOP Chair – Contest Update: Running for the Seat: Kristen Hughes, the Duo: Dean Cavaretta and David D'Arcangelo and Rick Green, Fiscal Conservative holds early lead.

Published on 2012-12-28 08:05:32

The Massachusetts GOP Logo - from newtonrepublicans.org The Mass GOP Chair is up for grabs in Massachusetts – which may be the most lackluster State GOP in the nation. The fact that there actually are conservatives in the Commonwealth, in varying

President Obama – Fiscal Cliff Drives Him Off Hawaii and Back to Washington – Low Consumer Confidence Blamed on Fiscal Cliff – Never Mind Inflation, Job Market…

Published on 2012-12-26 06:06:27

Black Friday Shopping in U.S. - image and article from Reuters "Lots of shopping left to do, less left to spend: Reuters/Ipsos poll" - from 12/12/12 From: New England Cable News: The President has cut short his Hawaii vacation to come back to D.

Christmas Greetings from the Western End of the Blues State – City of Chicopee, Massachusetts, Declares Holiday Tree to be – a Christmas Tree!

Published on 2012-12-25 07:37:47

The lighting of the Holiday Tree – has been changed to: The lighting of the Christmas Tree – photo: Springfield Republican-Masslive.com Fromthe Springfield Republican’s - Masslive.com: The City of Chicopee, Massachusetts, has declared that t

Scott Brown Speculation runs Rampant on Senate Run for Kerry’s Seat – Ben Affleck may Run as well – Mind-boggling Bay State Politics.

Published on 2012-12-21 06:19:15

Scott Brown, media speculates a run for Senate - image from Salon.com First, Scott Brown, in this opinion, was the one U.S. Senator who made the most sense; most of the time – unlike his august counterparts, who are normally so partisan or who ha

“Fiscal Cliff” Impasse – Pelosi, Boehner, Obama, Reid – What Compromise? Tax Hikes Certain, No Cuts Likely; Debt has No Ceiling, Nothing but Political Chicanery

Published on 2012-12-20 05:51:14

The Impossible Task: Getting anything accomplished - image Al.com One might come to the conclusion that the whole lot of those who “we the people” elected to make decisions on our behalf are, for lack of a better set of phrases, “out to lunch

The Sandy Hook Tragedy Brings Parents Trying to Deal with Children with Mental Health Problems to the Forefront – No Answers or Solutions for those Parents Fearing the Worst.

Published on 2012-12-19 06:19:58

Some articles apparently get buried in the national conversation, but one that is starting to take hold is that of parents who are expressing their frustration in dealing with a child or young adult who is both mentally ill and prone to violence. In

Niki Haley’s Choice to Replace DeMint - Tim Scott (R, SC) – Independent Tea Party Conservative - Media weighs in

Published on 2012-12-18 06:15:42

Tim Scott - Tea Party Comfortable - image from Earlcapps.blogspot.com - read article. Niki Haley’s decision to choose Tim Scott, a Congressman who along with dozens of other like-minded individuals, were elected to the Congress in 2010, was i

Sandy Hook Connecticut - There are No Easy Answers

Published on 2012-12-17 06:14:06

In avoiding opining on the tragedy that struck the small Connecticut town of Sandy Hook this past Friday, the search for answers, both through personal reflection and research, brought some confusion, and more sorrow. As a mother, it is unimaginable

John Kerry (D-MA) – To be Secretary of State – Safe Senate Replacement - Dem’s to Possibly Choose Dukakis

Published on 2012-12-17 05:45:08

John Kerry pictured with Michael Dukakis - from the blog beldar.blogs.com The replacement for Hillary Clinton, who will be leaving her post as Secretary of State has boiled down to the man who brought Barack Obama to the forefront the Senator fr

How Smart Is Your Dog? From The NZ SPCA’s Driving Dogs to IQ Testing – Dogs Continue to Astound and Amuse - Those Driving Dogs!

Published on 2012-12-14 06:27:23

There’s a phrase one hears from time to time that just rankles – “What a dumb dog”, or variations, of the theme – “He’s Just a dumb dog”, drive those who know better, to thoughts of good uses for duct tape, or more aggressive tactics

Michigan Right To Work – Not Republican vs. Democrat – Survival of a State versus Political Clout of the Unions – Survival of Politician’s who fail to recognize the Power of the Taxed.

Published on 2012-12-13 06:13:13

An ad to hire "organizers" to protest Michigan Governor and Right To Work Passage - the outsource! image from SEIU.org A Reuters Retrospective article entitled “How Republicans engineered a blow to Michigan's powerful unions” somehow misses t

North Korea Has “Successful” Rocket Launch with Help from Iran - Fear: Objective to launch Missiles capable of reaching the U.S. – North Korean People Starving for Decades.

Published on 2012-12-12 05:57:20

In September, of 2012, the North Koreans and Iranians forged an agreement against a "common enemy" (photograph:Kuwait Times The North Korean Government had a “successful” rocket launch yesterday to a great deal of “celebration” by North Kor

The Right to Work in Michigan –President Obama Attacks Michigan Governor over Union-Busting State Law - During Tax Hike Speech in German-Owned Factory in Bankrupt Detroit. – A Rant

Published on 2012-12-11 06:31:22

What a pickle – The President was on the stump yesterday in Detroit, campaigning for a proposed tax increase on those earning $250,000 or more. He was speaking at Daimler-owned, Detroit Diesel, to a “crowd” of “hundreds” of UAW members. He

Massachusetts GOP Chair Candidates – Scott Brown Endorses Kirsten Hughes for MA GOP Chair – The Right of the Mass. GOP Balks.

Published on 2012-12-10 06:05:09

Yes, there is a Mass GOP (for those who might think otherwise) - Logo from newtonrepublicans.org There has been some disconnect between the Mass State GOP and certain factions within the Massachusetts Republican Party – in brief, there are thos

Michigan – Right to Work Passes Both Chambers - Union’s Will Lose another Battle as Right to Work States Increase - Unions No Longer Relevant

Published on 2012-12-08 08:25:56

Map showing States with Right to Work Laws (Michigan Not Yet Added) - form the Bureau of Labor Statistics, via the Sacramento Bee The State of Michigan is the scene of some protest from Organized Labor due to the recent passage of a Right to Work A

Update Syria 12 7 12– Assad using Chemical Weapons on his own people (Unconfirmed by U.S. Press), Clinton: events on the ground are accelerating.

Published on 2012-12-07 06:32:43

What once was a neighborhood in Syria, complete with families, reduced to rubble by the Syrian Regime -image: ipnews CNN World is reporting that according to Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, the situation is Syria is getting worse: "Event

Syria - U.S. Intel Suggests Sarin (Mustard Gas) Loaded On Bombs Readied at Airfield – WMD’s to target citizens – The Timeline and the Threat the Opinion.

Published on 2012-12-06 06:18:26

Political Map of the Middle East - image Ezilon.com The Relationships in brief: Syria, Iran, Russia and China are friendly to one another. The Iranians aid Syria and Hezbollah allowing for attacks on Israel and Turkey. The U.S. strongest ally

Follow the Money – States Opt out of “Obamacare”, Individuals Opt Out for Religion, the Penalty and Who will Pay.

Published on 2012-12-05 06:50:46

Where you State Stands – image from: Avalere Health According to Forbes States that Opt out of the Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare), are doing so because it is a fiscal incentive. The premise of Obamacare is that states must set up insura

Pope Benedict XVI on Twitter – First Tweets December - 12-12-12 – Twitter Handle “Potifex” Confuses “The Masses”. - The Reason and the Translation.

Published on 2012-12-04 06:47:52

The Pope who visited several nations last year, with the glaring exception of the U.S. - gave a mass in Cuba, calling for religious freedom - the article:The Pope at Mass Calls for Full Religious Freedom in Cuba Image and article at the National Cath

2016 Speculation: Palin, Cruz, Clinton, Bush, Warren, and the Race to the top.

Published on 2012-12-03 06:06:11

Sixteen of the potential GOP 2016 Candidates imagined by Politico - image Politico.com The 2016 Presidential election may seem as if it is too far in the future for speculation to begin as to who will run in both parties, and to whom the two major

It’s Past Time for a Third American Political Party, or a Fourth – Ending the Gridlock in Washington and the Stranglehold on the Public by Two Political Parties.

Published on 2012-11-30 06:17:58

From a March on Washington circa 2010 - The Tea Party - image realhonestthinking.com When one thinks of political parties in the United States, two come to mind, the Democrats and the Republicans, there are “fringe” parties, or smaller part

President Obama and Governor Romney Meeting – Petulant Press Shut Out - Speculates on Meeting Content – Romney Role in Government. Analysis

Published on 2012-11-29 06:34:14

Romney and Obama greet each other at the Alfred E. Smith Dinner - October 2012. Image Washington Post President Obama and Governor Mitt Romney will meet for lunch today at the White House and the Press is full of speculation as to the reasoning beh

Massachusetts Ranks 46th in Best States to Retire - High Cost of Living, Taxes, Climate concerns for Retirees.

Published on 2012-11-28 06:39:18

How far will your retirement dollars stretch? Image: abcnews.com The rankings for the top ten states for retirees has been released by A.A.R.P. – the top ten are: Texas, California, South Dakota, New Mexico, Florida, Colorado, Virginia, Arizona

President Obama and a Third Term – the Reasoning, the Right, The Left, the Money and the Constitution

Published on 2012-11-27 06:46:51

The Steps, in brief, to amend the Constitution -image thisnation.com There’s a great deal of “talk” about President Obama running for a Third Term and being successful, and talking heads as well as PAC’s are pushing this theory as if it we

President Obama, The Debt and Foreign Policy Aside, Health Care Act Costing Jobs, 50% Premium Up-charge for Smokers (the Obese are Next) Public Employees Cheating – Which Headache to Deal with First!

Published on 2012-11-26 05:48:39

When the majority is against a piece of legislation that has not been read by everyone of those voting on it - there just might be a reason - image cbsNews The President certainly has his hands full, with the “Fiscal Cliff” looming (Chances a

When Wild Animal Attack While the World turns upside down! – Massachusetts Aggressive Turkey’s Trouble – Texas Deer Attacks Men – Steal’s Cigarettes! A Thanksgiving Review

Published on 2012-11-23 04:29:20

Deer and Turkey - So very Appropriate - image bluejaybarrens.blogspot.com It’s time for a little levity what with all the tax hikes looming for middle and lower income families should those pesky Bush Tax cuts expire, Union’s Attempting to Str

2012 Election – What about Voter Fraud? – Did the Democrat Party Steal the Election? Some Conservatives Display Denial in the face of Reality. Op-ed

Published on 2012-11-21 06:09:29

Yes, Virginia,Voter Fraud Exists but...the Ground Game Trumps - image from motherjones.com The election is over and President Obama is about to begin his second term, yet there are those that remain unconvinced that GOP Candidate Mitt Romney wa

President Obama Backs Israel’s Right to Defend Itself, Sends Clinton on to Middle East, the Dem Base is Furious – Obama stance more to the Right than the Middle. Analysis

Published on 2012-11-20 06:03:33

President Obama Defends Israel's Right to Self-Defense - image: bellenews.com On Sunday, November 18, President Obama took a firm stand on Isreal’s right to defend itself (See Washington Post – Video of Press Conference) Further, the Presiden

Mass. Public Employees- Your Tax Dollars at Work? – The “Costly Loopholes” that allow Public Employees to Collect Unemployment – Even Amherst Has Issues!!!

Published on 2012-11-19 05:53:43

(Click on Image to Enlarge.) From Gov. Deval Patrick's task force - the Total Charges for Unemployment paid out by Cities and Towns for Public Employees from 2005 to August 2012 -image from PDF Task force at Mass.gov. There were reports from the

Prof. Stuart Altman, Universal Health Care Proponent, and Appointed by Gov. Patrick to head MA Oversight on Health Care Delivery – Objective: Control the Cost – Universal Health Care.

Published on 2012-11-16 06:04:35

Image of Tea Party Protestors before the 2012 Election - they may have read the bill - Irony - image from Media Matters. Dr. Stuart Altman has been appointed by Governor Deval Patrick to “lead the way for the nation” by instituting the Health

NYC Still Suffering – Power outages continue to Affect Elderly - National Outrage?

Published on 2012-11-15 06:01:40

From CBS New YorkApparently, the trauma over “Sandy” continues for residents in New York – especially those living in a high-rise that still has zero power in – Manhattan. This travesty of the lack of attention to the suffering in NYC by the

Israel Defends Itself – Hamas Calls Rebuttal to Their Attacks Act of War – Muslim Brotherhood calls on Government to Cut Ties with Israel!

Published on 2012-11-15 05:54:05

Maps depicting the Before and After Landscape of the 6 Day War - Apparently, not remembered by the aggressors against Israel - image theocracywatch.org It was a matter of time before the Israeli Government had to do something to defend itself from

White House Bombarded with Petitions to Secede – Is Secession Constitutional? – The Cases and Interpretation rest on Lincoln Address!

Published on 2012-11-14 06:21:32

The Illustrated Republic of Texas - image: rightlinkblogs.com – see article from Tree of Mamre State’s Petitions for Secession from the United States of America is nothing new, and the Secession of the Southern States and subsequent formation

Top Slots Open in January Obama Administration – Massachusetts two Candidates – Deval Patrick and John F. Kerry - Open’s Speculation as to Special Elections

Published on 2012-11-12 05:15:46

Senator John Kerry & Governor Deval Patrick - Potential spots open in Obama Administration Photo: democratic underground. Immediately following the election several key officials in the Obama administration have decided to call it quits. This

Why Is Staten Island and New York in general – forgotten? The Shame of the New York City and State Administration – The grief, the neglect and the Looting continues.

Published on 2012-11-09 06:17:18

Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Fox News Staten Island Fends for Itself - November 8th, 2012 New Yorkers, especially those in Staten Island, continue to try and survive a hurricane that struck the east coast on October 29 – life and

Massachusetts – Commonwealth May Cut Services as Tax Revenues Fall Short for the 4th Straight Month - Harry Reid promises the nation higher taxes - to compensate for National Debt

Published on 2012-11-08 06:06:10

Tax Increeases Likelyy? - John Boehner, all partisanship aside with President Obama, in like mind - Boehner announces will work with President on tax increases and budget cuts. - Image CBS News One may have missed the monthly report from the Stat

President Obama Win’s Reelection – Republican’s Retain Control of Congress, Democrats Increase Gains in House – Romney – An Opportunity Lost - Let the 2016 Speculation Begin

Published on 2012-11-07 05:52:59

President Obama, his children and First Lady Michelle Obama-on his reelection - image New York Daily News In what should have been an upset according to some pollsters and simple math, turned into a, yet to be determined percentage of the vote in

The Final Hours of the 2012 Election – The Polls: Too Close to Call, the Reminder to be Kind to One’s Neighbor regardless of the Outcome.

Published on 2012-11-06 05:37:41

The American Presidents, a long history of who, we, as a nation, have hired, and fired in some cases, admired and despised, right or wrong, left or right, (or down the middle)both those long dead and those living remind American's what a great nation

GMO’s – What’s in your Food and why the Sudden Scrutiny? – Could it be the Pesticides?

Published on 2012-11-05 05:53:29

One of many maps showing GMO Free areas in the EU - from the website: tastingpoland.org Over the past few weeks, one may have heard about a ballot measure in California, Proposition 37, which would effectively force food producers such as Hershey,

Breaking –Election 2012 – Attorney’s from MA and NY to Monitor Polls – in the Bay State.

Published on 2012-11-03 06:56:46

Former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney campaigning in PA, image US News & World Report online The world has turned upside down – for some reason attorney’s will be monitoring the general election in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, accord

The Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York – Why Wasn’t the majority of the East Coast Prepared, and why weren’t Individual Prepared? The Economy, Failure at the Federal Level and No Self-Reliance.

Published on 2012-11-02 06:23:57

In reading the heartbreaking articles and looking at videos of the aftermath of “Sandy” in New Jersey and New York, one must understand that there were several factors involved in the resulting chaos – including extreme food shortages as well

Time Asks: “Remembering 1980, are the polls missing something?” – Unequivocally – Yes! The Final Analysis 2012.

Published on 2012-11-01 06:31:29

Dr.George Gallup – Pioneer in Public Polling –image: (with article) Gallup.com From Time Magazine the question of the polling taking place and the constant “too close to call” scenarios from a myriad group of pollsters in 2012, compared to

November 6th – Is A Romney Landslide Possible? – Yes, Campaign Behavior to Press Caution – Opinion and Analysis.

Published on 2012-10-31 06:31:34

One has to ask, why is Mitt Romney so confident that he will win in states that have been categorically stamped “Democrat”? Those states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and even New England States have seen an uptick in campaign ads in

Sandy Shuts Down Major Blogs: Huffington Post, Gawker and Buzzfeed Servers down – MA – PAC Ads Against Obama Running in Massachusetts?

Published on 2012-10-30 06:15:00

1980 General Election Map - Blue for Republican - image via screenshot: US Election Atlas. org - see 1984 at bottom of article The major storm that has shut down much of the east coast has left the majority of Massachusetts unscathed – Western Massachusetts which had been hit hardest last October by a freak snowstorm, saw little power outage. Meanwhile Tech Crunch has reported that a server hosting major blogs: Huffington Post, Buzzfeed and Gawker, have gone down due to a flooded basemen [..]

The Romney Campaign Prepares for Election Eve in Massachusetts – Worcester Telegram and Gazette Endorses Romney

Published on 2012-10-29 06:06:36

Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney with Presidential Candidate, Incumbent President Barack Obama - Image New York Times On Election night November 6, 2012, Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney, former Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be in Boston, Massachusetts, waiting for the results which could propel a Massachusetts man into the Presidency. Although some might argue, that Romney is not a “native of Massachusetts”, it goes without saying that Mitt Romney spent a good po [..]

Politico: Obama’s Performance Sinking Dem House Races – Warren (D-MA) Candidate – Fewer Ads In MA – Latest Warning Brown Might Turn Senate!

Published on 2012-10-26 06:10:26

Final Polling before the election 1980 - note: polls were weighted for the 1976 election image GuardianUK From Politico: headlines: “Obama's bad October hurts House Dems” suggests that the President is having a George W. Bush effect on his party’s incumbents – apparently there is a loss of confidence in Democrats in general by the public. It is entirely possible, as those casting votes (both early voting and through the election cycle) may choose not only to choose Presidential Ca [..]

Hurricane Sandy – Models offer Conflicting Views – Consensus Moving Towards New England and Intensified.

Published on 2012-10-25 06:09:07

This morning’s models of Hurricane Sandy, now a category 2 hurricane, continue to show forecast models that vary, however, the consensus is that the storm is tracking towards New England – whether or not it will move over New York/New England or move offshore, and at what intensity if the question. Regardless of the “hype” that might surround forecasters, both national and local, it is worth paying attention to this particular storm over the next few days. The late October nor’eas [..]

Romney Campaign On the Move, Obama Campaign Shifts Focus in Final Two weeks – Reuters: White House Knew About Libya Attacks in Real Time

Published on 2012-10-24 06:33:04

Mitt Romney - Presidential - Image: watchdog.org In the final two weeks of the U.S. Presidential Campaign, the Romney Campaign has seen a positive shift in most battleground states, and is actively campaigning in Colorado (NBC News) (As well as taking the lead in the polls in CO), has not ”ceded Michigan” in the least (CBS News) and has increased the Campaign presence in Wisconsin(Green Bay Press Gazette). Overall Romney has taken the lead, or come into the “margin of error” in [..]

The 2012 Final Presidential Debate – Obama Alert Aggressive – Romney Calm, Collected, Commanding – A Mix of Strategy Like no Other.

Published on 2012-10-23 06:27:55

Mitt Rommney and Barack Obama, the final debate - image marketwatch In watching the last of the 2012 Presidential Debates last evening – one might have thought, by the hype given to the final debate that it would move mountains for one candidate or another – there were no pivotal movements for either candidate. The President appeared to be the Hawk in this final debate, while Governor Mitt Romney appeared to be the man of peace, no t only through strength but through diplomacy. Althoug [..]

Mitt Romney 2012 – Ahead of the Final Debate - Newspapers begin Endorsements Turning on Obama –E tu? Politico? - Politico pens “Obama’s Contempt for Voters”

Published on 2012-10-22 06:18:53

A copy of the Pittsburgh Post Review Romney Endorsement from: the right newz.com> The Print Press has begun it’s endorsements for the 2012 Presidential race: 2012 Candidate Mitt Romney as picked up the following endorsements: The Columbia Dispatch, (article from Cleveland Palin Dealer which endorsed Barack Obama The Orlando Sentinel (CNN) the Nashville Tennessean (Nashville Scene – Tennessean endorses Romney Freezes over Hell!) The Houston Chronicle the Reno Gazette Journal (CN [..]

2012 Polling Update – Romney Lead increasing – Alfred E. Smith Dinner – Romney and Obama – both entertaining – Romney’s Sense of Humor – Hysterical.

Published on 2012-10-19 06:13:53

Mitt Romney on the Campaign Trail - the Romney Surge image Washingtontimes General update on polls and links to polls as they stand as of the morning of October 19, 2012: Gallup :Romney 52, Obama 45 PennsylvaniaRomney 49, Obama 45(Washington Times) North Caroline Romney 52, Obama 46(Rasmussen Reports) Wisconsin Romney 49, Obama 48 (Romney 11 point swing in two weeks), Milwaukee Journal Sentinel More polls as well as the electoral college map prediction on Real Clear Politics, shows R [..]

2012 Update: Mass 6th Hampden District Debate, Lincoln Blackie (I-MA) versus Mike Finn (Incumbent-D) – Blackie Hammers Finn On Record and Issues

Published on 2012-10-19 05:37:53

Lincoln Blackie – Independent Candidate for MA 6th Hampden District - Image: Lincolnblackie.com The Massachusetts State House and Senate, is, for the most part, controlled by the Democrat Party with a stunning majority, although the Commonwealth ‘s party affiliation if made up of over 51% unenrolled, or “Independents”, a fact that is often overlooked or downplayed. The two-party system that exists in most states does not give an Independent a great deal of encouragement to run for p [..]

Gallup Polling – Romney 51 – Obama 45 – Likely Voters - MSNBC Post Debate Focus Group – Romney Appears to Have Edge - Analysis

Published on 2012-10-18 06:16:04

Mitt Romney - Polling and Focus Groups indicate likely win in November -image Flagler.edu Gallup Polling’s most recent ‘likely voter’ pollhas former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney leading President Obama by a margin of 51 to 45 as of October 16th The polling firm has used a model of likely voters, and includes those undecided voters that “lean” towards one candidate or the other. In reviewing Gallup’s final poll numbers versus the actual election results, (full history here [..]

2012 Presidential Debate – A Draw – Neither Candidate Moved the Bar - Both smacked down by Candy Crowley – Romney Points on Leadership – Obama More Aggressive

Published on 2012-10-17 06:18:32

Mitt Romney Looked Directly at the President when making a point, however, the President appeared not to make direct eye contact with Romney at any point during the debate - see video below - Image the Las Vegas Sun The second of three debates as held last night at Hofstra University in Long Island, Candy Crowley of CNN was the moderator - A poll, by CNN/ORC gave President Obama the nod by a margin of 46 to 39, among registered voters. Obama received points for being more aggressive, and [..]

Twitter Threats to Riot – Campaign Directed? – Twitter Members Post To Start a Riot if Romney Wins Election – Real or Desperate Campaign Tactics?

Published on 2012-10-16 06:01:58

The above screenshot from Infowars.com, consistent in the language and message Yesterday, the website info war, ran an article entitled “New Threats to Riot if Obama Loses Election”, the gist: twitter has recently seen a spike in both death threats to Candidate Mitt Romney as well as promises to riot in the event that President Obama loses the election. (Worth the read and available at www.infowars.com). That said, taking nothing for granted, when one searches Twitter for “Romney-Riot [..]

2012 Presidential Debate – Part 2 – Bar Set High for President Obama – Both Campaigns Challenge Moderator Role – The Close Election? – Maybe-Maybe Not

Published on 2012-10-15 06:19:45

Mitt Romney on the Campaign Trail - image Washington Post The second of three Presidential debates will be held tomorrow night, and the expectations for a rebound by Incumbent President, Barack Obama, are high. The media suggests that the President must appear more energized than he did in the debate in Denver, especially after the performance of Joe Biden in the Vice-Presidential Debate, which by reasonable standards, was a draw, giving the base of the Democrat party some enthusiasm, while [..]

Bridgeport, CT Dem Mayor Bill Finch to Dem Senate Candidate – No Problem on Election – Video – Déjà vu 2010

Published on 2012-10-14 07:24:38

Screenshot of Google News, and post election questions regarding Finch and the 2010 results From the Weekly Standard (A conservative magazine) come a You Tube video of Bridgeport CT May ,Bill Finch, joking to the Democrat Senate Candidate Chris Murphy, about insuring he would win, even if it took “days” to count the ballot. (Video Below). Of course, this is nothing new, in 2010; there was chaos in the election especially in Bridgeport. From reports of voter fraud, to the sudden appearan [..]

Biden-Ryan 2012 Debate – A Draw for the Bases– CNN Poll – Ryan 48% to Biden 44% - What of the Independents? Polling Continues in MA for Obama.

Published on 2012-10-12 06:00:45

V.P. Joe Biden and V.P. Candidate, Paul Ryan - Ryan Wins Over Independents - image: Salon.com The 2012 Vice Presidential Debate held last night in Danville, Kentucky between Vice President, Joe Biden and GOP Vice-Presidential Candidate, Congressman Paul Ryan has been considered a draw by the U.S. media. A CNN/ORC poll taken immediately following the debate indicated the following: Ryan won the debate by 48% to 44% - with the margin of error at 5% (normally 4%) indicates a tie 50% suggested [..]

Brown-Warren MA Senate 3rd Debate – Brown Wins Handily – Media bases Warren Win on Audience Participation!

Published on 2012-10-11 06:07:49

The third debate between Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) and Democrat Candidate for Senate, Elizabeth Warren, Harvard Professor, was held last night in the City of Springfield in Western Massachusetts. The debate attracted an audience of 2600, the amount of seats available for the event and the fact that the debate was sold out, was hyped by the media, including traffic reporting about where to park! Not for nothing, but if Springfield is going to be the site of a casino, hold concerts at the Mass [..]

Of Big Bird, Desperation and Romney Touch of Humor – Democrats early Signs of MDS (Mitt Derangement Syndrome)

Published on 2012-10-10 06:09:25

Chris Matthews, Obama Supporting MSNBC Host, lampooned on Jay Leno - or art imitates life - image the examiner.com The Obama Campaign was told to cease and desist using the Bid Bird character from Sesame Street in its advertising yesterday. (ABC News) The ad was in response to Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney’s suggestion that savings to the Federal Government could be made by cutting program such as aid to the PBS during the first of three Presidential debates. Romney’s suggestion ap [..]

2012 Update Romney Delivers Rousing, Sensible Foreign Policy Speech, Obama Campaign Response Ad Weak

Published on 2012-10-09 05:15:53

2012 Presidential Candidate, former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney, gave a solid foreign policy speech at the Virginia Military Institute on Monday – the video appears below via C-Span. The New York Times editorialized the event in it’s headline “Mitt Romney Speaks Harshly but Treads Fine Line on Foreign Policy”, with an opening paragraph outline Romney’s “attack” on Obama and go on to cite their own editorial. (Read entire article here.). Romney on Foreign policy approach. [..]

Left Counting on Biden in Debate to Keep Obama Campaign Afloat – Biden Takes Six Days To Study Debate – Updated Predictions from the UDenver: Romney Wins – Grab the Popcorn

Published on 2012-10-08 07:34:22

Image from the Guardian UK - One might anticipate this expression on Ryan's face while Biden is either a) telling an uncomfortable truth, or b) (pick an outrageous statement or expletive From the Daily Beats Headlines: Joe Biden’s Turn to Take down Paul Ryan, can only be characterized as denial. It is apparent, of course, that this particular blog is “carrying water” for the Obama Administration, and anyone knows that Biden is fine in the debate area – however, fine against Paul Ryan [..]

History Repeats: Gas Stations Shutting Pumps in CA – Prices Surge – Running Out of Gas at Pumps – Coming to a State Near You? Analysis

Published on 2012-10-05 06:08:54

Pumps closed in CA - image from the Northridgepatch.com During the period from 1979 to1980 one saw the price of gas surge, gas stations run out of regular then premium, shutting pumps, gas rationing and after a stabilization, (government controls) the price of gas surged in 1980 and lines still cropped up in urban areas (The End of Happy Motoring, Sarasota Herald Tribune. This added to the nation’s woes as high unemployment, coupled with high inflation and high interest rates on loans, res [..]

Romney Runs Away with First Debate – CNN Poll – Romney Makes History 67 to 25% - A Win – Obama Uses More Time – Debate Format a Winner – Opinion and Analysis

Published on 2012-10-04 06:04:14

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama Post Debate - Image Slate.com Former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney clearly won the first of three debates with President Barack Obama, edging the President out in a CNN/ORC poll 67% to 25% among registered voters. In addition the pollster notes that the make-up of those polled, not used in most polling was 37% Democrat and 33% Republican, or 5 points more Democrat and 8 Points more Republican than the normal poll, or in truth, more in line with actual regi [..]

The First Round – Debate in Colorado – Mitt Romney vs. President Obama – Bring on the Popcorn or - Not

Published on 2012-10-03 06:12:34

The first debate between GOP Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney and Incumbent President Barack Obama will be held tonight in Colorado. The media offers this primer: “Five things to watch at First Debate”: A Q&A of sorts from Politico via NJ.com The list in this article includes: “Can Romney win the first half-hour?”, “How hard will Obama attack?”, “How do "47 percent" and Libya play?”, “Who brings up Bill Clinton?” and finally: “Is Obama ready for prime-time?”. On [..]

Explosive Obama 2007 Speech - Daily Caller .com Breaking – 54 Minute Video – October Surprise – Will the Media Comment?

Published on 2012-10-02 20:51:43

At 9 P.M. October 2, 2012, a day before the first 2012 Presidential Debates are to take place, The Daily Callerreleased a 54 minute video (video below), from 2007 featuring Barack Obama, speaking at length at a ministers conference. The speech reinforces his long-term relationship with Reverend Jeremiah Wright, the man who mentored him and his faith for years. The same Reverend Wright he kept “under wraps” during his 2008 presidential run. He speaks in a very different “dialect”, as [..]

Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) Debate Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) – Brown Bests Warren in 2nd Debate – Warren Comes Across As Occupy-Partisan

Published on 2012-10-02 06:11:57

Scott Brown, the former State Senator and now U.S. Senator has, in representing either the people of his district or the Commonwealth, been extremely independent minded. It is rare to hear Brown even smack of partisanship – one knows he is an independent simply because he is angering either straight Republicans or straight Democrats, and is not what, one would call, a consistent party-line vote. Therefore, when Elizabeth Warren, College Professor from Harvard, and former Obama Administratio [..]

The CA 12th (formerly the 8th district) – Nancy Pelosi faces John Dennis in November election – Dennis new Commercial Quirky a Bit of Humor goes a long way.

Published on 2012-10-01 06:06:24

The Contest: John Dennis Vs. Nancy Pelosi for the 12th - image John Dennis 2012 dot com Yes, Virginia, there is a challenger to Nancy Pelosi in the California 8th district, one Libertarian, John Dennis. Dennis ran against Nancy Pelosi in 2010, the results of which race, was one of the few that the NYTimes predicted correctly – the return of votes – showing Pelosi with an 80% lead over candidate Dennis in the 8th district, one district that is gerrymandered to the point where Pelosi might [..]

Election 2012 – Obama vs. Romney – focus on swing states? Why are “Safe Democrat” States Polled Less than 2 Weeks Apart? Opinion Essay

Published on 2012-09-28 06:37:29

Mitt Romney, former Governor of the Bay State, Candidate for President 2012 It was surprising to more than a few households in this conservative enclave in Western Massachusetts that their phones rang yesterday and they found themselves answering an automated poll! The polling, conducted by Public Policy Polling (a pre-recorded announcement) – is a bit surprising for two reasons. One, the Bay State is rarely polled, and several pointed out that they had never been polled before (and we’r [..]

What’s Not Being Talked About: Reuters 2008 to 2012 - Voter Registration – Democrats Down, Republican’s up by wide margin

Published on 2012-09-27 05:57:20

With all the talk about the polls and the media’s intent focus on Mitt Romney’s Ronald Reagan like Gaffes, and his campaign falling apart (similar to Reagan’s against Carter in same time period), one might think that the Massachusetts Govenor might as well pack it in –of course, a gaffe is in the eye of the beholder. Take that Romney fundraiser where he was discussing his campaign strategy and which voters he world or old not focuses on to bring them over to his side: he decided not to [..]

Poll Shocker: MA 6th District, Tisei Leads in Race by Double Digits, Romney-Obama Tied, Brown Up by 14 – Poll is Perfect: Analysis

Published on 2012-09-26 05:48:36

Image: Massachusetts 6th District Map From The Hill Blog: a new poll commissioned by the National Republican Congressional Committee sees GOP Candidate Richard Tisei besting, deeply entrenched, Democrat Congressman John Tierney in the general. The poll also shows that President Obama is 1 Point ahead of Mitt Romney in his home state, while Scott Brown, the Mass. Republican Senator, lead, Democrat Party darling, Elizabeth Warren by 16 points. The poll was characterized: But the polling me [..]

Polling and the 2012 General Election – Is there a Reliable Poll – most probably not – Fact: Polls Based on Four year old trends Cannot be Accurate

Published on 2012-09-25 06:19:10

What happens when one adjusts the polling data based on 2008 trends with current voter identification? - 1980. image: screenshot of www.unskewedpolls.com There’s a feeling of Déjà-Vu about this general election cycle, if one were awake or living in the year 1980 – the economy was in deep trouble, the President a proponent of “Big Government”, entitlements were up, interest rates were through the roof, the price of gas was astronomical, as was food, and to top it all off there was a c [..]

Obama Campaign: What Polls? – Dems on Hillary Clinton’s Road to 2016 – Back Romney Best Option, Romney Should Switch Running Mate to Clinton – PUMA or Pragmatic?

Published on 2012-09-24 05:41:44

Pictured Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney image Daily Beast – ArticleHillary Clinton and Mitt Romney versus Barack Obama As the 2012 campaign turns – On the weekend Buzzfeed’s, Zeke Miller reported on the Obama Campaign in Wisconsin – Apparently the strategy is not to pay attention to the national polls, rather to focus on a few swing states: Messina, who drove from Chicago to Wisconsin to be with Obama on his first trip to a state that appears to have come into play wh [..]

Romney Releases Tax Returns – Media Criticizes Romney for Paying Too Much and Not Being a Billionaire!!! – Romney 2011 Tax Returns Show Charity 1st Concern

Published on 2012-09-22 07:04:12

Who Do You Trust? - Not the Media - Gallup Trust in Media by Political Ideology - graphic image Gallup GOP Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney, is now taking heat for releasing additional tax returns – the American media and Harry Reid and the Obama Campaign’s bluff has been called, the only question was how fast they would spin it to a negative – the answer – seconds. ABC News suggested that although Romney paid 1.9 Million in taxes in 2011, it was at a tax rate of 14.1%, and shame [..]

Brown-Coakley MA Senate Debate – Brown Wins Round 1 – Specific on Issues, Warren Lackluster first Debate Performance

Published on 2012-09-21 06:22:16

Warren and Brown at First Debate - Image: democraticunderground.com The Scott Brown – Elizabeth Warren debate was held last night via a local CBS Boston and broadcast on their sister radio station, WBZ News Radio. – Brown was straight forward in his answers, and went after Warren’s character – the issue which will not go away – Warren’s claims to be a Native American and the use of those claims in her applications to universities, as well as her application to teach at Harvard, w [..]

2012 Is Massachusetts in Play for the GOP? Just for Giggles – Why Is MA being Polled for Obama? Why is the Warren Campaign Push Polling?

Published on 2012-09-20 06:25:18

Elizabeth Warren and Barrack Obama - image ljworld This is something to think about, in the 1980 and 1984 General Elections, Massachusetts, noted the most reliably blue state in the union - went deep red for Ronald Reagan. At that time (September 18, 1980) national polls had Carter and Reagan in a dead heat, in spite of a tanked economy and Carter’s major foreign policy fiasco with Iran (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) and by mid-October Carter had placed Massachusetts in the safe column(Bosto [..]

French Weekly, Charlie Hebdo, Publishes Cartoons of Mohammed – Supporting Free Speech in the Face of Politically Motivated Theocratic Riots

Published on 2012-09-19 06:08:53

Charlie Hedbo's offices bombed last year over Mohammed Cartoon Cover -image Getty via News.au.comReuters : The French Weekly, Charlie Hedbo, has published cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed this morning, a “move criticised by the French authorities which sent riot police to protect the magazine's offices.” The editor of the publication stressed freedom of speech as the reasoning behind the publications latest issue according to Austrailian News:Satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo confirmed [..]

Mitt Romney Video Caught On Camera Telling the Truth!! Hidden Camera Catches Off the Cuff Remarks at Fundraiser. Gallup: 67% of Dems Want More!

Published on 2012-09-18 06:14:46

GOP Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney was taped while speaking at a private fundraiser back in May of 2011. His remarks were in a Q&A style, addressing concerns of potential diners as to Romney’s potential as a contender for the White House. The tape was released yesterday by the left-leaning, Mother Jones magazine. In this “hidden camera” tape, Romney speaks to the audience about his campaign strategy and which voters he will win over, and those he will not - it is evident that this [..]

Scott Brown-- Liz Warren Poll – Warren Leads Brown by 6 Points – Mass. Independents Choose Brown by 22 Points –. Brown Job Approval at 57%?

Published on 2012-09-17 06:00:39

Elizabeth Warrens full Speech at the DNC Convention in Charlotte - Video WSJ Convention Coverage.The Springfield Massachusetts Republican commissioned the most recent poll on the Brown-Warren Senate race – Warren is up by 6 points over Brown in this particular poll, which was taken over a rolling period and has a margin of error of plus/minus 4.2 (or a 95% confidence in the results).According to the polls Marginals (locaed here at wne.edu), the makeup of the poll of 444 responders Included 16 [..]

Obama Radio Address – Look away from the Protest Images! Don’t be Dismayed – U.S. Flag burning in 21 Nations - Obama – Damage Control.

Published on 2012-09-15 07:33:06

Anti-U.S. Sentiment Grows - Burning of U.S. Flag - Image: theerant.yuka.com AFPFrom: AisiaOne (Singapore) via the AFP, In President Obama’s weekly address to the nation: US President Barack Obama urged Americans Saturday not to be disheartened by images of anti-American violence in the Islamic world, expressing confidence that the ideals of freedom America stands for will ultimately prevail."I know the images on our televisions are disturbing," Obama said in his weekly radio and Internet addre [..]

Benjamin Netanyahu Attacked U.S. Press for Trying to Influence U.S. Elections – Boxer (D-CA) Joins In – Israel’s Right to Defend Itself of No Concern

Published on 2012-09-14 06:20:28

Netanyahu Shown the Back Door - image: thetruthseeker.co.ukPolitics First with Obama Administration/CampaignBenjamin Netanyahu has no easy task trying to keep his nation as safe as possible from a rabid Iran and Iranian backed Hezbollah, let alone trying to get an audience with the U.S. President, or any sign of moral support from the U.S. administration as tensions in the Mideast are at the breaking point. To add insult to injury, Democrat Senator, Barbara Boxer, took pen to paper and wrote N [..]

U.S. Embassies in Egypt and Yemen Under Siege – Romney and Reality – Administration Fumbled on Middle East Foreign Policy

Published on 2012-09-13 06:29:05

Egypt Ablaze Against the U.S. - image: Salon.comCNN International is reporting on a wave of violence against U.S. interests that is spreading across the Middle East – the U.S. Embassies in Yemen and Egypt are now under attack by “protestors”. The first wave came earlier this week on the anniversary of September 11, 2001, when coordinated Al Queda attacks against U.S. Embassies resulted in the death of U.S. Ambassador Christoper Stevens, in Libya (ABC News) who was the first U.S. Ambassad [..]

Libya – U.S. Ambassador – Staffers- Killed in Embassy Takeover – Egypt Explodes– Movie the Excuse – Shades of 79'

Published on 2012-09-12 05:43:22

Attacks on the American Embassy in Egypt - image CBS NewsThis morning fromReuters: The U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other embassy staff were killed in a rocket attack on Tuesday in the Libyan city of Benghazi, a Libyan official said.It was not clear if the ambassador was in his car or the Libyan consulate when the attack occurred."The Libyan ambassador and three staff members were killed when gunmen fired rockets at them," the official in Benghazi told Reuters. A film produced by the U.S. [..]

ABCNews Poll – Race Remains Tight Between Romney and Obama among Likely, Registered Voters – those removed, Romne has Lead – Reading Between the Lines

Published on 2012-09-11 20:04:18

Carter and Reagan after October Debate - All Tied in Polls - images newstimes.comThe polls are receiving a good deal of national attention this week, let alone the two men who are the focus of the pollsters. First there is the implications of coercion between the Obama Campaign and Department of Justice against Gallup Polling: See Washington Times Article: “Internal e-mails: Axelrod intimidated Gallup before DOJ lawsuit surfaced against polling company”. Gist: Gallup had an employee who ca [..]

Remember - September 11, 2001

Published on 2012-09-11 06:08:24

Canada Severs Ties with Iran – Closes Embassy – Iran Calls Out Canada as Extremist Government!

Published on 2012-09-10 05:40:47

The Canadian Government severed ties with Iran by closing its embassy in Tehran and expelled Iranian Diplomats from Canada on the 7th of September, announcing that Canada now considers Iran to be a State Sponsor of Terror according to the CBC. The Canadian Government has been roundly criticized for its move in the direction of sanity by the Iranian Government Iran on Monday said Canada had a “neo-conservative extremist government” as it kept up a furious response to Ottawa’s decision last [..]

Historically Speaking - Polling and Outcomes – Nov. 3, 1980 – Carter-Reagan Polls – Too Close to Call! Result – Reagan takes 49 States in Landslide

Published on 2012-09-08 06:24:44

Screenshot of Google News Archive, Sarasota Herald Tribune, eve of 1980 Election - Polls too Close to CallWith growing skepticism the public is watching polling data that has depicted the 2012 Presidential Race as too close to call for months. The usual post convention bounce that a candidate receives has not materialized (Obama takes slim post-convention lead over Romney: Reuters/Ipsos poll), and there is much talk about the fact that polling is skewed in favor of one party over another by � [..]

AP Fact Check’s President Obama’s Speech – AP Defends Romney – Gallup Polling – Attempted Bullying by Obama Campaign’s Axelrod for Romney Lead!

Published on 2012-09-07 06:18:31

The Obama-Biden Campaign Team Wraps Up the DNC Convention - image bayoubuzz.comThe Associated Presshas Fact Checked President Obama’s closing arguments speech for a second term and here is what they found: President Barack Obama laid claim to a peace dividend that doesn't exist when he told the nation he wants to use money saved by ending wars to build highways, schools and bridges.The wars were largely financed by borrowing, so there is no ready pile of cash to be diverted to anything else.T [..]

President Bill Clinton Delivers – The Last of the Great Orators Stands Up - Full Text of Speech - Fact Check Required

Published on 2012-09-06 06:00:04

One of America's Greatest President's - William Jefferson Clinton - on stage at the 2012 DNC Convention brought down the house - Clinton's history of playing a bit fast and loose with facts, overshadowed by Political Artistry of his Speech- photograph - Telegraph UKPresident Bill Clinton gave the keynote speech at last night’s 2012 Democrat Convention, and I was, in a word used by Clinton “a doozy”. The manner in which Clinton can hold the attention of a room and rouse people to their fee [..]

Michelle Obama – Gorgeous, Love the Dress! – Speech and tone – We were Watching Republicans?!

Published on 2012-09-05 06:12:20

First Lady Michelle Obama, looking stunning, takes the stage, one can find fault with the policy of the President but his choice of running mate (emphasis on the later word) brilliant- image justjared.com.Michelle Obama, the nation’s first lady, did the nation proud last night, wearing stunning dress that made heads turn as she gracefully walked to the podium and began her version of “trust my husband”. The full text of the first lady’s speech is available here at the Politico In list [..]

Fact Check – Governor Deval Patrick – Democrat Convention Speech – Pinocchio is Blushing!

Published on 2012-09-05 05:52:02

Governor Deval Patrick (MA-D) speaks to Democrat Convention Party Goers - we've run out of Pinocchio's! Massachusetts Governor, Democrat, Deval Patrick, gave the 9 o’clock hour speech at the DNC Convention in Charlotte last night, a rousing, come-to-meeting, call-to-arms riff that was short, sweet and to the point – however – chock full of, and shall we say, exaggerations and outright fibs.The full text of the speech is available at The Huffington Post, an excerpt from that blog is shown b [..]

Democrat Platform – 1980 and 2012 – Charlotte Goes Back in Time – We inherited this Mess - The Economy is in Recovery - Tax the Rich

Published on 2012-09-04 05:50:23

The Delegate Map for the 2012 DNC Convention: (The Delegates are of the most import, unless Super-delegates decide to nominate someone else) - Image from: the Obamacrat.comJust for kicks, taking the time out today, at the start of the National Democrat Convention in Charlotte, NC, taking a trip back in time to 1980 and the Convention to reelect James Carter, one looks to the party platform of the day. What was interesting is that the language used in 1980 differed dramatically from that used i [..]

Mitt Romney Get’s the Job Done – Delivers Rousing Pragmatic Speech - Makes Strong Case - The Independent Analysis

Published on 2012-08-31 06:16:27

Mitt Romney, 2012 Presidential Candidate - image muckrack.comMitt Romney, now officially the GOP 2012 Presidential Candidate, gave a well-delivered and well-crafted speech last night, closing the Republican Convention in Tampa and officially beginning his path to the Presidency. The full text of his speech is available at the Washington Post. In watching the network news coverage just prior to the final speeches during the 10 pm coverage, one was struck by the insistence that Romney “must h [..]

RNC Convention – Full Videos: Davis, Martinez, Fortuno, Love, Cruz – The Reality of Conservatism and Diversity and the Racism from the Media and Left

Published on 2012-08-30 05:46:20

Governor Luis Fortuno, Puerto Rico, speaks at the RNC Convention - image: PoliticoOne hears a great deal about diversity in the United States, in the workplace, in schools, in government – but most often and especially in the rhetoric of political party speeches as well as a constant drumbeat in traditional media. What one is told is that if a person who is Spanish, (Latino-Hispanic in Government Speak), or African-American, or Asian or a “woman” must be somehow, wrong, if that person sub [..]

Ann Romney - Delivers – To Women, To the GOP, to the Nation - Touches the World

Published on 2012-08-29 06:07:05

Ann Romney during Convention Speech - image KasasCity.comAnn Romney delivered one of the most energizing and charged political convention speeches in the last four general election conventions – from either major political party. The full transcript of Ann Romney’s speech is available at the Indianapolis Star. What one might have anticipated was a “get to know Mitt” speech, or as pundits suggested, a speech that ”humanized” her husband, the GOP Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney� [..]

Racism from the Left - MSNBC's Chris Matthews Parisan Rant on Workfare

Published on 2012-08-28 06:10:39

A map of schools constructed in the U.S. by the WPA - image gjenvick.comIn a recent episode of MSNBC’s ”Morning Joe” program, Chris Matthews, an MSNBC personality, got into a bit of a dust-up with the RNC Chair, Reince Priebus – about all things, a work requirement for welfare recipients. Matthews called even considering such a requirement “racist”. The text from Real Clear Politics: (link to video) ”Hardball’s Chris Matthews gets into a testy exchange with RNC Chairman Rein [..]

AP – Obama Interview – Blasts Romney - Is Willing to “Compromise” in Second Term – A First – History in Illinois Assembly, U.S. Senate Suggest Not

Published on 2012-08-27 06:09:20

Then Senator Obama (Illinios General Assembly) from 1997 - image from the Illinois General Assembly with bio hereFrom the APan interview with President Barack Obama prior to the RNC Convention this week – two paragraphs stand out (read the entire AP article hereFirst:The 25-minute interview, conducted in the library of the White House residence, was part of a multi-faceted campaign by Obama's team to snag some of the spotlight during Romney's big week. Obama denied the notion, widely if quiet [..]

2016 Obama’s America – Stun – Packed Massachusetts Movie Theater Erupts into Applause – Review

Published on 2012-08-26 07:52:32

Movie Posters with 2016 Obama's America at a Virginia Theater, image dailylife.comThe Documentary, 2016 Obama’s America, by scholar, Dinesh D'Souza, surprised the film industry this weekend, by coming in 8th overall for the weekend, against the blockbusters, films playing in over 3000 theaters, to the current and expanding 1091 theaters showing the documentary. In addition, it easily surpassed the all-time record breaking political films by Michael Moore. (Deadline: Hollywood). The Los An [..]

As Jobless Claims Rise, Cost of Milk, Food & Gas Rise – Media Turns Attention to Romney & Ryan’s Religion! Anything but Economy & the Oval Office

Published on 2012-08-24 06:03:22

Grab Your Pitchforks The Mormons and Catholics are Coming! Comedian Stephen Colbert - pitchfork in hand - image from the agnostic library.comBloomberg reports that jobless claims rose for the 2nd straight week in August – the job market is still stagnant. In addition, consumer confidence dropped to the lowest level since January – Bloomberg finds that, for some reason, the public is pessimistic about the economy. From the same Bloomberg report, it is noted that the cost of fuel has risen, [..]

Networks To Limit RNC/DNC Convention Coverage, Tampa Dem Mayor, Isaac and the RNC Convention, Cardinal Dolan at the RNC, Electoral College Predictions

Published on 2012-08-23 06:11:31

The Republican National Convention - catch it on Cable News or C-Span - image: urbanchristiannews.comIt’s a wrap – the New York Times is reporting that the three major television Networks (ABC, CBS, NBC) will not offer full coverage of either the Democrat or Republican Conventions, rather one hour a day from Tuesday through Thursday for both, focusing on major speakers. Apparently, the networks are working on the assumption that viewers are disinterested in the process; therefore, it is a [..]

Sarah Palin Aiken Should Step Down, Palin will support Sarah Steelman as an Independent – Cites 28 days for Aikin to Step Aside

Published on 2012-08-22 06:14:54

Sarah Steelman, Palin's Choice for MO Senate Candidate - image FoxNews.comSarah Palin made an appearance on Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren’s “On the Record”, blasting Missouri GOP primary winner, Todd Aiken for his comments regarding rape, and his misguided, draconian, insane statement on what might be considered “rape”. The statement caused a firestorm coming from within the GOP establishment – generally known to boot anyone who steps outside the line, no matter the offense, to th [..]

Money and Religion – Obama Campaign in the Red, Romney Ups Donors in July, Obama “Supporters” Question Paul Ryan’s Catholicism – Dems Desperate

Published on 2012-08-21 06:17:20

Latest Romney Ryan Crowd - Manchester New Hampshire Rally - image iconicsurrealismThe focus on Presidential Campaigns and fundraising prowess as “proof” that a candidate would win a race has been part and parcel of news articles and television news broadcasts for decades. The last Presidential election was a litmus test of sorts, as the constant drumbeat on the millions upon millions of dollars brought in by the Obama Campaign sent the general message that no-one would be able to best the c [..]

Mitt Romney & Paul Ryan in New Hampshire Today – Stadium Erected at St. Anselm College Begins at 10:00 AM – Romney’s 100th Town Hall Meeting

Published on 2012-08-20 06:03:45

Crowds joined rally for Ryan in his hometown in WI, however, smaller crowds In New Hampshire (3800 for Obama) are anticipated given the size of the Romney Staging and Seating Area. Image:Iconicsurrealism.comThe Boston Globe: news this morning is brief on a Romney-Ryan Campaign event that is taking place in Manchester New Hampshire at the Quad on St. Anselm’s College. The President was in New Hampshire late last week, drawing a crowd of 3800- he was greeted by small business owners who prote [..]

Obama Blasts Romney-Ryan Medicare Plan - Ryan on Medicare Speech to Seniors in Florida 2012 – Flashback: 1999 Ryan Bill to Protect Seniors

Published on 2012-08-19 08:31:51

2012 VP Candidate Paul Ryan with Mother, Betty, speaks before huge crowd in FL on Medicare! - Crowd size visible on Real Clear Politics Video in link Paragraph 3 - image csmonitor.comPresident Obama, on the stump for re-election has charged that the Romney-Ryan Medicare plan would hurt seniors due to the voucher system that is included in the plan. (AP) That may be news to Romney and Ryan as that has not been the intent of either man – rather, they are proposing a plan that would insure those [..]

Hillary Clinton 2012 V.P. – Unlikely – Positive Replacement for both Biden and Obama – USA Today Poll: 2-1 Obama Voters Likely Not To Vote - Analysis

Published on 2012-08-17 06:05:24

Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton - image: thegloss.comThe calls for President Barack Obama to replace the, at times, embarrassing, Vice President, Joe Biden are coming from both the right(Meghan McCain on Clinton as V.P. Replacement), and the center(Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board), however there are two factors that would not allow this public cry for President Obama to switch V.P.’s. The first is that the President is sticking by Biden (Examiner.com) and the second, it is more likely t [..]

2012 Reality Change - Arthur Davis - 2008 Obama Campaign Co-Chair – Joins Romney Team – Jewish Journal Editor – Paul Ryan Courageous - The Moderates

Published on 2012-08-16 05:57:41

Arthur Davis, Conservative Democrat (Moderate) - image: CNNFrom CNN Arthur Davis, the former Obama 2008 Campaign Co-Chair and the Democrat who seconded Obama’s nomination at the Democrat Convention in 2008, has left the Democrat Party and will now campaign for Mitt Romney. CNN (and oddly to date, only CNN) reports that the Democrat Party has swung too far to the left, and that, as a result, Southern Conservative Democrats are less welcome. Davis switched political parties in May of this year [..]

Biden’s “They’re going to put y’all back in chains” – “the conscience of our nation’s capital.” Obama Campaign – A New Norm of The Absurd – Opinion

Published on 2012-08-15 06:05:07

Vice President Joe Biden Rails Racist Insanity Against the Inevitability of the Romney Ryan Machine at Danville, VA Progressive Democrat Campaign Event - image Gatewaypundit.comThe “story” broke yesterday from the Washington Free Beacon: , Vice-President, Joe Biden, speaking at campaign event in Danville, GA, blatantly distorting the GOP take on a budget proposal (which, to date, the Democrat controlled Senate and White House have not passed a sustainable budget in three years), stated: “T [..]

Obama and Romney Campaigns on the Road – Romney and Ryan’s Crowd Size Matters – DNC/Obama Campaign in Damage Control

Published on 2012-08-14 06:29:12

Paul Ryan at the Iowa State Fair Draws Thousands - Image Des Moines RegisterComparePresident Obama at Iowa State Fair same source - Image Des Moines RegisterCrowds at political events have become a focus over the past four years – the Crowds that came out for Barack Obama in 2008 at college campuses and packed stadiums were presented as proof of his popularity. When Sarah Palin was first announced as V.P., the crowds that appeared were overwhelming, boosting an anemic McCain campaign, and the [..]

Romney-Ryan on 60 Minutes – Media response: Crickets – Choice of Ryan Ignites Race – Thousands Show Up To Rally - Fund Raising Up in first 24 Hours

Published on 2012-08-13 06:00:06

Ryan and Romney in Wisconsin - photo: Drudgereport.comFour years ago when Sarah Palin gave her first CBS interview to Katie Couric, the media blitz was immediate and negative – thousands of articles appeared on Google outlining the highlights of once 7 hours interview edited to a short segment. Fast Forward four years to last night’s interview with CBS’s Bob Schieffer, which was announced by several news outlets in advance – with articles highlighting the choice of Ryan as “risky”. [..]

Pushing Grandma Over the Cliff - Senior Citizens, age 55 and older and The Ryan Budget Plan – What’s In the Ryan Plan and Why!

Published on 2012-08-12 08:08:56

Paul Ryan Budget Solutions: Image From the New York Daily News Article: "Youthful, ambitious, and controversial: What you need to know about Romney's running mate Paul Ryan"Cons: Voters, particularly seniors in the key swing state of Florida, may find Ryan’s proposal to radically overhaul Medicare a bitter pill to swallow. Romney will be forced to either embrace his running mate’s sweeping plan or distance himself from some of its more controversial proposals - a tricky political move in eit [..]

What In Romney’s Tax Returns? – Digging for Dirt Reveals Romney Helps Family Purchase First Home

Published on 2012-08-10 05:08:05

Romney's Pictured with his "Build It" Slogan - Walks the Walk - image Chron.comWhile the Obama Campaign, Harry Reid and every news outlet continues to call for more than two years of Mitt Romney’s tax returns to be released, accusing Mitt Romney of not paying his “fair share” of taxes - The New York Times has uncovered an investment that might make those who would see Romney as a “vulture capitalist” back track a bit. Tucked into the real estate news section is an article about Romney [..]

Desperation - Obama Super PAC Ad Uses Man’s Grief to Blame Mitt Romney for Wife’s Death 5 Years After Romney Left Bain Breaks Ground for New Low

Published on 2012-08-09 05:59:39

Mr.Soptic pictured above in Obama Campaign Ad, appears in Obama Super PAC Tying Romney to Soptic's Wife's Death - Image and article: Foxnews.comA new ad from a Political Super PAC which backs President Barack Obama’s reelection effort, released on the 7th of August, is just steps from being slanderous, plays upon a man’s grief, and has drawn criticism from CNN as well as the Boston Globe. The Globe’s article: “Ad by pro-Obama super PAC exaggerates link between Mitt Romney and woman’ [..]

Elizabeth Warren, Democrat Challenger for U.S. Senate, Backs Off Attacks on Senator Scott Brown. Ray Flynn endorses Brown

Published on 2012-08-08 06:03:38

Senator Scott Brown and Progressive Democrat Challenger Elizabeth Warren - image with article from www.ankagallery.comElizabeth Warren, the Democrat challenger to Scott Brown for the U.S. Senate Seat, recently suggested that Brown release 20 years of tax returns, as he had been in public service for that period of time. When asked to release her returns beyond four years as an Obama appointee, Warren, according to the Boston Globe reporting on this latest Warren flap “Warren backed off her [..]

Romney and Obama The Money Game – From “Romney Hood” to Reid and Pelosi's "Dirty Politics"

Published on 2012-08-07 06:08:18

Obama and Romney - All About the Cash - image: darkgovernment.com (a blog about government waste)The American Political Landscape has become one in which fundraising for campaigns continues to rule the news – the race to build the bigger “war chest” to best an opponent has run amok – the Boston Globe reports on the fact that for the third straight month, Mitt Romney’s Campaign has outraised the Obama Campaign – the headline ”Romney Trounces Obama in Fundraising for 3rd month”, b [..]

Harry Reid (D-NV) Questionable Push for Chinese Solar Firm in Vegas – Son Works for Company – While Solar Panel Prices Fall – What About U.S. Co.'s?

Published on 2012-08-06 05:32:43

Harry Reid - Nepotism Trumps National Solar Firms - image Heraldtribune.comIn an op-ed written by Steve Sebelius at the Los Vegas Review Journal, questions are raised about Harry Reid’s dismissal of coal powered plants in NV, and his push for a particular Chinese firm to produce green energy for Nevada. There are two issues, according to Sebelius: 1) a lack of interest by consumers (as there would be an increase in costs) and 2) Harry Reid’s son works as an attorney for the firm.There was s [..]

First Lady Michelle Obama Draws a “Dozen” to “Hundreds” of supporters In Springfield, MA – the Bluest City in the Bluest State

Published on 2012-08-04 08:17:05

Springfield Residents Wait outside the Basketball Hall of Fame to catch a glimpse of the First Lady Michelle Obama - image WAMC.orgIt is not often that a notable politician or U.S. Dignitary visits Western Massachustts for a political fundraiser, or rally, or event at one of the dozens of colleges and universities in the area. Springfield, which is the largest city in Western Massachustts, rarely is offered the opportunity to stand out, and line the streets to rally support or conversely “pro [..]

2012 US Job’s Reports – July sluggish – again “unexpectedly” – Historical data suggests continued loss under Administration. - Economics Simplified

Published on 2012-08-03 06:05:52

President Obama with Jeffery Immelt, CEO of GE, a company that did not pay Federal Taxes and Shipped whole companies overseas - image buzzbox.comA Primer on simple economicsReuters: U.S.Non-Farm payrolls (i.e. private sector jobs) showed a gain of 100,000 in July, 20,000 more than in June – and this was “again unexpected”. One has to break this down in very simple terms - One: the government does not create jobs, the private sector creates jobs. Therefore if the private sector (those ho [..]

Chick-Fil-A Day – Lines Out the Door Across the U.S. In Support of First Amendment

Published on 2012-08-02 05:47:03

Chick-Fil-A - Lining up for Chicken and Constitutional Rights - photo: urbangrounds.comThe politically embattled fast food chain, Chick-Fil-A, saw a massive increase in customers yesterday – the day dubbed by Former Arkansas Governor and 2008 Presidential Candidate, Mike Huckabee called for a Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day via email and social media. Huckabee, according to the blog Gawker, saw 600,000 individuals sign-up for Huckabee’s event on Facebook alone. “A counter-protest called "N [..]

New Obama Campaign Tactic – Compare Romney to Bush – Negative Campaign Continues - Amnesia: "Miss Me Yet?" New Scientific Polling - Analysis

Published on 2012-08-01 06:15:24

The Obama2012 Campaign is running a new ad in Colorado - which compares 2012 GOP Candidate, former MA Governor, Mitt Romney to former President George W. Bush(Politico) The video is available here on the Obama Campaign’s YouTube Channel. It may be tactic that works with the base, however, the target should be the Independent – especially if the polls (and internal polls) suggest a close race – and one has to wonder if this tactic will work as well as intended. The fact that, on severa [..]

Romney Receives Endorsement of Poland’s Lech Walesa, New Hill Poll – Election 2012: Competence Trumps Likeability 93% to 7%?

Published on 2012-07-31 06:09:24

Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - Not a Romney Fan! - image: Haaretz/APFrom Politico – The Headline: “Walesa proclaims solidarity with Mitt”, reviews 2012 Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney’s Overseas Tour, and his last stop in Poland and visit with legendary Polish Leader Lech Walesa, who heartily endorsed Romney:“I wish you to be successful because this success is needed to the United States, of course, but to Europe and the rest of the world, too,” Walesa said through a t [..]

First Lady, Michelle Obama’s Olympic $7000 Wardrobe versus Anne Romney’s $990 Choice – Much ado about nothing but Sexism As the Press Turns

Published on 2012-07-30 05:33:21

Michelle Obama Olympic Fashion - from ABCNews.com First, the fascination with our political group, and specifically the fashion worn well, or not, of those women who would dare to enter the arena, is in a word, ridiculous at times. The fact that any Contender for the highest office (Think Hillary Clinton) or First Lady or potential First Lady, should be subject to nit picking as to choice of wardrobe just goes to show how many American’s are obsessed with the “haves and have not’s” of � [..]

Christian Witch Hunt? Chick Fil A Original Interview, Taken out of Context – Fueled by Boston and Chicago’s Mayors and the Press – The First Amendment

Published on 2012-07-27 05:37:45

Mr. Dan Cathy - Who Publicly Funded Muppet's Attacked - Unjustly - image from chick-fil-a-junkie.comIn the past few weeks, the “controversy” surrounding one of American’s finest fast food chains, has blown up into a national, anti-Christian, anti-business, rant by the American Press, the UK Press and the mayors of Boston and Chicago. According to the aforementioned, a fast food chain, owned and operated by a Baptist Family, is not welcome to open in either Boston or Chicago due to their � [..]

2012 Presidential Debate Schedules and Formats – 3 Debates between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama and 1 Debate for Joe Biden and GOP V.P. Candidate

Published on 2012-07-26 05:51:16

From MyFox Philly via the APThe dates and formats of the 2012 Presidential Debates and one Vice Presidential Debate have been set by the Commission on Presidential Debates the schedule is as follows:Presidential Debates: Oct. 3 at the University of DenverOct. 16 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.Oct. 22 at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla.Vice Presidential DebateOct. 11 at Centre College in Danville, KyThe First and Third Presidential Debates will take a 90 minute format divided into 6, [..]

Sr. Diane Feinstein on National Security Leaks and the White House Involvement – The Implications and Backpedaling – Leaks: Treasonous

Published on 2012-07-25 06:05:24

Timeline: On June 6th, Diane Feinstein (D), Senator from CA, with her Republican counterpart, spoke with CNN regarding highly classified national intelligence leaks and the impact that these leaks have on national security (See Video Below)Diane Feinstein is the Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. and as such is bound to insure that the secrets that the U.S. Intelligence services and their allies have are kept so, in order to preserve the peace of the both our nation and t [..]

The Week's Polls – Obama Owns Economy – Romney Leads 2-1 on Economy in USA/Gallup Poll, Obama Blamed 2-1 for Economy in HillBlog Poll

Published on 2012-07-24 05:47:10

Mitt Romney favored 2 to 1 to lead U.S. on Economy - image UPIThe summer has seen a good deal of negative ads by the Obama Campaign and general U.S. press for 2012 Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney, specifically on his stewardship of Bain Capital and subsequent split from the firm in 1999, have had little impact on Romney’s chances in November. A USA Today/Gallup Poll finds that “By more than 2-1, 63%-29%, those surveyed say Romney's background in business, including his tenure at the priv [..]

Mitt Romney Campaign Outpacing Obama Campaign in Small Donors – Obama Campaign Runs Deficit in June – Spending on Polling in Millions

Published on 2012-07-23 05:55:39

Mitt Romney (R) and President Barack Obama (D-Incumbent) - image MNN.comFrom the Associated Press via the Atlanta Journal Constitution: “Obama effort spends more in June than it takes in”notes that Obama spent more campaign donations 2 to 1 over Mitt Romney – specifically on ads regarding Bain Capital – an investment that is yet to show signs of paying off – as the country remains politically divided in the national polls and has not moved either up or down by more than 2 to 3 points [..]

Romney Heads Abroad – Britain, Poland and Israel Tour – Press Dubs Trip - “Audition”

Published on 2012-07-22 07:14:08

The Headline from ABC News: “Romney Plans Foreign Trip, Audition as US Leader”, is a reminder to those who follow “local and national network news” that Presidential Candidate, Mitt Romney, is both running for the office President Obama holds and is somehow “lacking” in foreign policy experience. )(ABC News) One might revisit the 2008 campaign where, then candidate Barack Obama, planned his first foray into foreign travel as a Presidential Candidate prior to the Democratic Conventio [..]

Aurora Movie Massacre – Suspect first named as Iranian, News Site Scrubbed, and Suspect Now 24 Year Old White Male.

Published on 2012-07-20 09:07:12

As news of the senseless shootings at a movie premier in Aurora Colorado came over the airways at approximately 4:00 am eastern, reports began to surface regarding one, possibly two suspects in the shooting. The first indication that a suspect had been caught came from News9 in Denver, (Video from You Tube)[source]http://www.9news.com/news/article/278707/71/Shooting-at-Aurora-movie-the¬aterAURORA - There is one suspect in custody after 14 people were shot and killed at the Century 16 Movie Th [..]

Romney-Obama 47-46 New CBS/NYTimes poll – Romney Ad Answers Obama’s – “You Did Not Build it” – Strong Rebuttal to President’s Progressive Ideology

Published on 2012-07-19 08:24:42

An Empty Food Pantry in New Jersey - not uncommon as food prices rise, and household income shrinks - image from northjersey.com (one of hundreds)From the Hill Blog: ”Romney edges ahead in latest national poll, most blame Obama for economic downturn” – Romney Leads Obama by 1 point, 47/46 – or a statistical tie in the latest CBS/New York Times Poll. Additionally, the majority (64%) believes that Obama is responsible for the state of the economy. The natural inclination for those across [..]

Newport RI, Personal Reflections on dining by America’s Seaport

Published on 2012-07-18 06:11:37

Lucia Italian Restaurant (upstairs) on Thames - image NewportRestaurants.comEvery so often one needs a break from the routine of general life, and there is one place on earth that brings the peace, tranquility and conversely excitement than Newport, RI. There is much to do and see from an historical perspective, however, dining being one of the joys of life – finds a plethora of restaurants from which to choose. Understanding that this is not a food blog by any means, it was the repeated expe [..]

Obama Borrow Remarks on “You didn’t build it” from MA – again! From Duval Patrick (“Yes We Can”) to Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)(Candidate)

Published on 2012-07-17 06:57:17

From: The Hawaii Reporter: Obama pushed his policy goals of infrastructure (aka stimulus) spending and "government research" as part of a collectivist utopia "doing things together." It's simply stunning that he would tell Americans, "If you've got a business—you didn't build that."After all, could individuals be resourceful and hard-working enough to create whole new enterprises?Obama said:Look, if you've been successful, you didn't get there on your own. You didn't get there on your own. I' [..]

Mexican “Gang “attacked Christian Youth Group Near Mexico City – Religious Wars in Mexico - Cartel Gang Related?

Published on 2012-07-16 06:24:33

Police in Mexico Search for gang that attacked Christian Youth Group -image I4U.cmFrom the BBC a group of Christian Youth camping in a region near Mexico City were attacked at their campsite – some of the youth were beaten, the young women were raped. Does it smack of normal violence in Mexico or is this fundamentally persecution of Christians?There are increasing attacks on Christians in Mexico which are documented by www.persecurion.org - some are interdenominational attacks (Catholic-Ch [..]

The Democrats and Mitt Romney’s Tax Returns – 2002 - 2012– Dem’s Harass Romney for Returns – A Fishing Expedition Reveals – Nothing but Innuendo’s

Published on 2012-07-15 09:03:52

2002 Candidate for Govenor Shannon O’Brien – DNC and O’Brien Had Romney Returns to Establish Residency – Would have used Bain as angle for fraud, if there was an angleThe Obama Campaign has recently suggested that Mitt Romney must be hiding something because he will not release twelve years of tax returns according to the Boston Globe. In fat if one takes a trip over to Barack Obama’s Campaign site www.barackobama.com/tax-returns, one finds twelve years of tax returns, three of which [..]

Mitt Romney and the Media – “Fighting Uphill Battle” Unequivocally Stating the Obvious Negative, or Subliminal Reporting On Mitt Romney the Norm

Published on 2012-07-13 06:07:57

Romney and Obama - a Tale of Two Ideologies and the Press - image mrmediatraining.comFrom Politico: the Headline: “Romney: 'I'm fighting uphill battle' in media” covers the remarks made by Republican Presumptive Presidential Nominee in reference to the type of reporting from what has become known as the “mainstream” media – which is consistently negative, and growing more contentious and sensational by the day.If one watches the morning news, it is obvious that the President is treat [..]

Mexican Newspaper Stops Covering Violence After Second Bombing – Safe in AZ, TX, U.S.? The Chaos on the U.S. Border Begs For Sound Solutions.

Published on 2012-07-12 06:32:55

More Crime south of the U.S. Border - move those patrols north! - image from the negelectedwar.comFrom Insightcrime.org: Pesident Elect, Neitro has vowed to cut the Murder Rate in Mexico by 50% within six years – “The president-elect plans to launch a new offensive against the smaller, more locally-based gangs that have proliferated in Mexico in recent years, US congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Rep, Texas), a close associate of Peña Nieto, told the news agency.”. Six years may be a long wait [..]

Michelle Obama Campaigns in MA at $2500 ticket events – Richard Neal (D-MA1) Running Unopposed - Asking for Cash to Defend Against Republicans?

Published on 2012-07-11 05:50:57

The Very Elegant, First Lady Michelle Obama, will help her Husband, the President, in Western Massachusetts Fundraisers - image christiancameleon.blogspotWelcome to Massachusetts, the Bluest State, where one might think that there are so many Democrats, why bother to campaign here – unless of course, the incumbents June FEC filings were lacking compared to the Opponent – who just happens to be from Massachusetts.In August, the First Lady, Michelle Obama, will make a swing through Western Mas [..]

Obama Campaign Begging for Cash – Romney FEC Reports Individual’s Onboard Romney Bus – Romney Double Harvard Degree – the Smartest Guy for the Job

Published on 2012-07-10 06:17:42

Romney and Obama - comparison -Image USA TodayOne can find myriad articles regarding Mitt Romney and Money – most of which is aimed at creating what is known as “class warfare” – with the Obama Administration and MSNBC harping about Romney having monies in Overseas Funds – just like millions of American workers, including union members who have pension funds and 401K investments, and more probably have similar investments than not. So, what’s the big deal?- Panic has set in as the J [..]

The Battle over U.S. Ballet Integrity in TX – AZ's Gov. Janet Napolitano (D) Led with Voter I.D. requirements - Multiple States have laws in place

Published on 2012-07-09 05:51:39

Ballot showing voter fraud in California – article Public CorruptionwatchFrom the Austin Statesman, Headlined:” Trial over Texas voter ID law begins in Washington” speaks to the Texas voter requirement that all eligible voters show proof by providing photo identification. The lead verbiage from the Statesman’s article is “Controversial law” – which apparently applies to a multitude of states and commonwealth’s that now require voter identification at the polls. The premise used [..]

Jaws Returns – Great Whites in New England Atlantic Waters – Cape Code Beach Closed as Swimmers Paddle to Shore – Safety Tips

Published on 2012-07-08 08:36:11

Map of Great White Shark Sightings in MA - from Mass.govThere have numerous Great White Shark sightings in New England and the Cape Code region – the most recent taking place in Orleans, MA at Nauset Beach, where one of the large predators had swimmers paddling into shore, as one man in a Kayak, was being stalked by the Great White, he made it to safety. (See Video below)Great White Sharks are not new to the Atlantic Waters, a combination of warmer water and a food supply of grey seals, brin [..]

Sen. Scott Brown Continues to Pick Up Endorsements of Democrat Politicians in MA – The Real Deal – vs. – Warren as Outsider – Commentary

Published on 2012-07-06 06:33:52

On the One Hand - Brown's Just so Darn Likable - image salon.comFrom The Boston Globe: Elizabeth Warren, Progressive-Democrat Senate Candidate (MA), suggested that she would bring an “outsiders” view to Washington in a recent interview. The Globe also noted that Warren’s quest to unseat Republican Scott Brown is her first attempt at running for public office, and it shows. To suggest that Warren would bring an “outsider view” to Washington is somewhat a stretch, considering she worke [..]

President Obama’s “Taxing” Issue with the Affordable Health Care Ruling – Court Decision Gives Romney Ammunition – Romney’s Speaks with Authority on

Published on 2012-07-05 06:04:38

Romney On Parade Route New Hampshire – Crowd Support in a Battleground State – image Washington PostFrom the Boston Globe: Headline: “Mitt Romney says health care penalty is a tax” – speaks to Romney’s assessment of the Supreme Court’s Decision to Uphold the Affordable Health Care Act as a “Tax” in a recent CBS interview as somewhat contradictory. That due to the fact that Romney’s aid (some news outlets use the term “chief advisor”), Eric Ferhnstrom, made a comment on M [..]

The Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 - Text

Published on 2012-07-04 07:35:27

The Signing of the Declaration of Independence (John Trumbull)image - reprints from FineartAmerica.comThe Document text below, presented to Congress on July 4, 1776 is the epitome of a call for freedom - from excessive taxation, for personal liberty and for the rights of all men to be treated equally - having the same opportunities to succeed or fail, regardless of background. The text, from www.ushistory.org is worth reading, once a day, once a week, once a year - as a reminder of how fortuna [..]

Mexico: Violence Continues: Beheadings and Bombings – Will a New President from an Old Party Bring Peace to the U.S. and Mexican Border?

Published on 2012-07-03 06:21:41

Newly Elected President of Mexico - Enrique Pena Nieto and Family - image: nbclatino.com From the Telegraph (UK): Enrique Peña Nieto, (Institutional Revolutionary Party –PRI) won the Presidential Elections held in Mexico this past week. The party had ruled for decades prior to 2000- but was ousted over corruption and violence. That said, the problems with violent Drug Cartels and a stagnant economy, plus the popularity of Neito, who is married to one of Mexico’s most famous soap opera [..]

Is ObamaCare (Affordable Health Care Act) a Tax or a Penalty? – The Short and Simple Answer – a Public Service Announcement

Published on 2012-07-02 06:29:08

With all the hubbub about politics, and one’s pocket book, and the war of words between Democrats and Republican’s – it is without doubt, one of the biggest disservices to the American People that the question of whether or not Obama Care is a Tax or a Penalty be answered. It is constantly asked.The Democrats want the people to view it as a penalty – if you don’t have insurance, and are uninsured – then you pay a “penalty”Using the Massachusetts Model - similar in “penalty str [..]

Elizabeth Warren, (D) for Senate, Mass. – House Flipping History Does not Square with Stump Speeches – Hypocrite?

Published on 2012-07-02 05:55:40

Elizabeth Warren, Dem for MA Senate, (Against Scott Brown), shown with house she "flipped" in OK - image Boston Herald)Elizabeth Warren appears to have a bit more family history that might not square with her “persona” as a “champion for the middle class” – The Boston Heraldreported that Warren and her Husband made huge profits off foreclosed properties in Oklahoma, and lent money to family members at high interest rates to boot. The woman who is being groomed by the Democrats as the [..]

Justice John Roberts and The Roberts Court - Health Care Act Legal as a Tax – A Political Ruling - Opinion

Published on 2012-06-29 05:57:57

We the People - the Great Awakening After the Act was passed in 2010 - image: rossputin.comThe Affordable Health Care Act passed by Congress in 2010 became a “call to action” for millions of American’s who found themselves suddenly faced with the realization that Congress and the Executive Branch under the control of President Barack Obama and the Democrat Party was, indeed, plotting a pathway to more taxation and government control over individual rights – the result was a watershed ele [..]

The Message the “Tea Party Is Over” – Not Quite Right – Wishful thinking from Dems and Big Spend Republicans – The Tea Party – The Next Party - Opin

Published on 2012-06-28 06:38:41

The Tea Party - Visits Washington DC - Dismissed by Media, Carried by C-Span - image realhonestthinking.comOf course, the Tea Party isn’t officially a political party yet – it is more of a loosely based, national movement, with a variety of spokespersons, most of whom are conservatives, some social, some fiscal, some both. As a group – they represent those that work for a living, pay taxes, and are as diverse a political movement as they come. Having looked at the Tea Party from its earl [..]

Obama Care and The Big “If” – Severability - Interpreting Tea Leaves and Roberts Role in Writing the Majority Opinion. Commentary and Opinion

Published on 2012-06-27 06:33:53

The United States Supreme Court - Image: NaitonalJournal.comFrom the beginning of the passage of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 has been problematic – politically and logistically. Written in what amounts to a biblical tome format, the Act to Overall America’s Health Care to a “State Controlled” system brought about a schism in the population in 2010 that was not anticipated by either major political party. The Tea Party, focus on taxes, turned t [..]

Obama Comes to Mass for Cash – Channel's Patrick - Warren Acts As Attack Dog – Romney's Sense of Humor – Drives Circles Around $18K Obama Fundraiser!

Published on 2012-06-26 06:44:28

The Master and the Mentored: Obama, Patrick, Axelrod - Anyone see a theme here? - image (Obama/Axelrod) Masslive - Patrick - New York TimesWhen a sitting President visits any state, even Massachusetts, it’s a big deal, if the President takes the time to say hello to the people who might have got him elected – unless of course, the State is a Commonwealth and that Commonwealth is Massachusetts – where Democrats overwhelmingly preferred Hillary in 2008. That said it does not prevent the Pre [..]

Dem’s NC Convention Woes – Cuomo Compares Romney to Nixon? The National emphasis on on Grandma Warren - Draft Hillary Now

Published on 2012-06-25 06:37:29

The Warren-Obama Connection - and 2016 - Are Democrats Serious?From all accounts the Democrat National Convention to be held in Charlotte, NC is being billed as a “train wreck” or “disaster”, of course, this comes from one syndicated columnist whose use of adjectives are at once descriptive and yet, hilarious, depending upon which side of the aisle one subscribes. (See Michelle Malkin's New York Post OPed piece here for the full flavor.)However, in every piece that attempts to inform an [..]

Elizabeth Warren, Democrat for U.S. Senate MA Running Against Scott Brown, U.S. Senator (R)-Ma – 4 Debates “Agreed to” - Warren DNC 2016 Petition?

Published on 2012-06-24 07:05:59

Meanwhile there's a group that is Petitioning to Have Warren Headline Dem Convention in NC – the Female Obama?Is Nancy Grooming Warren to be the Next Obama? - Two Ladies out to Lunch - image: ForbesBoth the Warren and Brown Campaigns have found four venues that would make both camps happy enough – and now there are four debates scheduled. (Boston Globe) . This includes one in Springfield, MA, the venue has not yet been decided, according to the Springfield MA Republican website- Massliv [..]

New Tips for the Summer Cold/Flu with General Complaing

Published on 2012-06-23 06:53:39

1. Symptoms: dry, nagging, cough, running nose, chills (in a heat wave (3 days of 90 plus temperatures- the type of chills that give one goosebumps), fever, general malaise, exhaustion, inability to think clearly. Consult your physician.2. Go nowhere, hope you have a friend who can deliver tissue. Be kind to co-workers and friends do not spread the wealth.3. Honey works, teaspoon with tea, helps with dry cough, sore throat. Also vitamin C supplements help - a bit - nothing however will replace [..]

Massachusetts “Explores” a New Tax – a VAT On Every Mile You Drive in the State! HB2660

Published on 2012-06-20 05:53:40

New VMT (Tax on Miles Driven) May see Taxpayers Leave Massachusetts - Image: capadiadesign.comJust when the residents of the Great Commonwealth of Massachusetts thought the last round of nineteen new taxes in 2010 (communications taxes, tobacco taxes, etc.) were the last to come down the pike, so to speak – for a while, the Massachusetts Legislature has come up with the latest way to enhance the budget – a tax per mile. According to USA Today, states are looking for new ways to procure inco [..]

MSNBC Fabricates Romney Video – Shades of CBS and Sarah Palin – Scott Brown Agrees to Debate Warren – if MSNBC Not Included – Surprise?

Published on 2012-06-19 05:51:06

Fooled - Andrea Mitchell buys "doctored" Romney Tape on MSNBC - image: nickrangone.comIn what appeared to be a badly hacked video (see below via hotair.com, MSNBC’s editing took a turn to the left to the point where Politico ran the headline: “MSNBC Misportrays Romney’s WAWA Remarks”. In the article the anchor, Andrea Mitchell, apparently believed that the clip was “real”. This illustrates the depths to which the “opposition” (left) will go to make a candidate on the right app [..]

Massachusetts 1st District – Neal (D-MA1) Announces Candidacy (Again) faces challengers in Primary Fight - Outcome – Likely Richad Neal

Published on 2012-06-18 06:18:05

Richard Neal, Incumbent Democrat, Massachusetts 1st District - Safe!From the Springfield Republican (Masslive.com) Congressional Representative, Democrat Richard Neal, formally launched his re-election campaign for Congress this past week. He will be facing rivals from within his own party, no Republican’s have come forward to challenge Neal – redistricting in Massachusetts made Neal’s seat particularly impenetrable – melding two of the most Democrat leaning districts together in the St [..]

Sarah Palin - On the New Media and Obligation to Tell The Truth

Published on 2012-06-16 07:09:05

Sarah Palin, speaking at the "Right Online conference in Las Vegas", delivered yet another inspiration speech on the power of the press - or in reality - the Power of the New Press, as defined by Matt Drudge, Andrew Breitbart, and perhaps millions of bloggers, pointing out fact versus the fiction one most often sees or hears or reads in what has become known as "The Mainstream Media". If one has not had the opportunity, or dismissed taking the opportunity due to political prejudice, to listen t [..]

Presidential Campaign Kick-off! Romney Sense of Humor – Bus Circles Obama Campaign Honking Horn – Obama 54 Minute Speech Against Bush - Bores Press

Published on 2012-06-15 06:05:22

Romney Bus on a Roll – Around Obama Speech – Side Reads: Conservative Business Leader – image CNNThe Romney and Obama Campaigns have hit the ground running – well, driving in the case of Mitt Romney – in circles – around Obama’s Campaign Kick-off speech. From: Weasel Zippers blog ”Romney Campaign Bus Drives Circles Around Obama Speech Site Honking Its Horn” shows that although he may appear “stuffy” to some, he has a sense of humor – one that apparently does not sit well [..]

Romney Taps Business – The Engine that Could – Obama Taps Hollywood – Selling an Image – Joan Rivers Isn’t Buying Any of It – Is the General Public?

Published on 2012-06-14 05:59:19

The President Bets on Hollywood for Campaign Cash - image: Daily Mail UKFrom the Boston Herald via McClatchy Newspapersheadline: “Mitt Romney to business Help is on the way”, speaks to a meeting that Romney attended in Washington with national business leaders – discussing his plans for an economic upturn and the differences between Obama’s policies and the policies of business. When one considers that without private businesses and one who has a clue as to how they run, there is simp [..]

Arizona 8th District Update - Barber Holds Lead over Kelly - Kelly Concedes - Dems Hold Giffords Seat - Rematch in November

Published on 2012-06-13 05:01:56

From: The Arizona Republic: Here are the latest results in Southern Arizona's 8th Congressional District special election between Democrat Ron Barber and Republican Jesse Kelly.Barber: 52.8 percentKelly: 44.4 percentGreen Party candidte Charlie Manolakis: 2.5 percentSo far, 77 precincts out of 352 precincts have been counted. These unofficial results include 39 of Pima County's 281 precincts plus 31 of Cochise County's 64 precincts; all 5 of Santa Cruz County's precincts and both of Pinal County [..]

AZ 8th Congressional District – Special Election Today – Referendum on The Economy (Obama) or Just Local Politics? - Analysis

Published on 2012-06-12 06:04:15

The Contenders: Barber (D) vs. Kelly (R) - Image AZ Daily StarWith each special election around the nation being touted as a “referendum on the Obama Administration”, one must watch each race with caution and a huge grain of salt - Arizona’s 8th Congressional District goes to the polls today to choose a replacement for the popular Representative Gabby Gifford’s who has stepped down after the tragic shooting that rocked the nation. Gifford’s, however, is not the issue, the issue is who [..]

Mexico – 7 Dismembered on Tue., 7 Shot in SUV on Sat. – Journalist and Son Missing, 2013 U.S Aid Package to Mexico – State Department Warning Updated

Published on 2012-06-11 05:56:02

Mutiliated Bodies found in Trash Bags in Residential Neighborhood - Mexico - image via Borderland BeatFrom Borderland Beat: Seven Dismembered (Feet, Hands and Head) bodies were discovered, stuffed into trash bags:The bodies were found stuffed into 13 black garbage bags and dumped in a residential area, authorities said. The victims were dressed in police uniforms but authorities confirmed none of the people killed were actually officers.Following those found in Sinaloa, which is on the Pacific [..]

Mexico Civil War Update – Car Bombs on Wed, 14 Dismembered Bodies dumped on Thursday Body Count Continues to Rise – Spills over into AZ

Published on 2012-06-08 07:29:10

Beheadings and Car Bombings too! Oh My - Too Close to U.S Border - Unsafe! image borderland beatFrom Valley Central: 14 Dismembered Bodies were dumped in Ciudad Mante, a town of 115,000 people located just 280 miles south of Brownsville, TX According to Borderland Beat the victims were 11 Males and 3 Femaleslittle else is known at this time. With multiple beheadings, hangings and dismemberments over the past few months, the violence with which murders of what appears to be opposing drug carte [..]

Elizabeth Warren (D) for Senate in Massachusetts – Campaign of Mayhem!

Published on 2012-06-07 10:24:42

Elizabeth Warren - Red Carpet for Time Magazine - image Freedomphoenix.comWarren Cookbook: Pow Wow Chow - Wow, She's Plagiarized, Cherokee's Not Thrilled - image Masslive.comElizabeth Warren, Democrat and former Obama Advisor, to of all things, the Consumer Protection Financial Bureau, is once again in the spotlight for something somewhat hypocritical. Although the Administration, before foisting her off on Massachusetts to run against popular incumbent Senator Scott Brown, must have known som [..]

Gov. Scott Walker Bests Unions – Makes History as First Governor to Survive Recall – Race A Harbinger of 2012 for Dems and Unions.

Published on 2012-06-06 06:07:39

The Protests that Failed Miserably - Unions march on Wisconsin - with 300,000 union members in the state - (after having drop out option), crowds bolstered by out-of-state interests (Photo PoliticoNew York Times: With 99% of the precincts reporting in, Scott Walker has won the Organized Labor backed Recall, making history as the only Governor to survive such a challenge. No matter how one parses the recall effort by Organized Labor, the sheer magnitude of Walker’s win in Wisconsin is a clear [..]

Obama & Senate Democrats Drag Out Equal Pay Act (Fair Pay Bill) for Women – Again – JFK’s Act Apparently Not Good Enough – Ignored Most by Feds

Published on 2012-06-05 05:23:11

John F. Kennedy -Signs Equal Pay Act in 1963 image: michigan.orgWooing the Women’s vote, once again, the Obama Campaign (Administration) and Senate Democrats are rolling out yet another Women’s Equal Pay (or in this case Fair Pay) Act or Bill. According to the Washington Post the wooing (seriously wooing), women, again (that’s not in the Post)begins: – and the gist:President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats are courting female voters by pushing a bill that calls for equal pay in the w [..]

Elizabeth Warren Gets the Nod from Mass. State Dem Convention – “Bubbling” Warren looks forward to Debate with Scott Brown- Won’t Commit to Debates

Published on 2012-06-04 05:18:15

Elizabeth Warren, Obama Democrat gets the Go-Head at Dem. State Convention to challenge Senator Scott Brown in November - image The Atlantic.comFrom the Boston Globe:Elizabeth Warren received the go ahead at the State Democrat Convention held in Springfield MA on Saturday June 2nd – she will face popular Senator, Republican Scott Brown in November. From the Globe: “I’d love to see some debates with Scott Brown,” a bubbling Warren told reporters moments after her victory was announced. [..]

David Axelrod Visit to Boston – Greeted by Hecklers – Axelrod Fumbles Through Stump Speech

Published on 2012-06-01 06:04:56

Romney Supporters Heckle Axelrod - See Suits, Signs - image from nationaljournal.comOn the other hand - More hecklers, They do not appear to be Romney Supporters per se, rather disgruntled Mass. citizens - who will likely vote for Romney - not shown in videos - image: weaselzippers.comPresident Obama’s Senior Advisor (White House and Campaign), David Axelrod, paid a visit to Boston to stump for Obama’s reelection. The Premise was to point out Obama’s opponent, former Massachusetts Governo [..]

Planned Parenthood Endorses Obama, Starts Anti-Romney Ad Blitz – While Vanity Fair Ponders “Why Are Women Warming Up to Mitt Romney”? – Seriously

Published on 2012-05-31 05:52:19

The Choices: Romney or Obama - image blackchristiannews.comPlanned Parenthood has formally endorsed President Barack Obama for - President - the publicly funded entity, which provides services for women, mainly abortions, also began an ad campaign in key swing states against the non-abortion candidate, Republican Mitt Romney. (LA Times). The Los Angeles Times article goes on to state that abortion activists are not entirely happy with the President as he “has generally supported legalized ab [..]

Mass. Democrats – Back-up Plan for U.S. Senate Run Against Scott Brown(R) – Insure DeFranco Get’s Delegates to Force Warren into Primary Fight

Published on 2012-05-30 06:22:59

From: New England Cable News: Meet Marisa DeFranco, the Immigration Attorney who is seeking 15% of the delegates at the Mass Democrat Convention on June 2nd in Springfield, MA – that would insure DeFranco would be able to challenge Elizabeth Warren in a primary.Warren, who has gained nationwide notoriety for her ability to exaggerate her ancestry, (Washington Post) while dodging questions regarding a plaguerized cookbook based on the aforementioned, (Politico)she appears to be doing well in t [..]

Obama Fund-Raising Down in Massachusetts – Boston Globe cites Enthusiasm, Warren Campaign and Three Dem’s Fighting Hard for Seats

Published on 2012-05-29 06:07:20

Barack Obama and Elizabeth Warren - Warren Contributions taking away from Obama in MA according to the Globe< - image: familysecuritymatters.orgThe Boston Globe Headline: “Obama donors lagging in Mass. (sub) Far fewer give maximum as enthusiasm wanes”speaks to the woes of the Obama Campaign in Massachusetts, and how this Democrat “Cash Cow” state, has seen numbers dwindle since 2008. It appears there are several factors at play, according to the article, chief among them are House and S [..]

Memorial Day Reminds US that Freedom Isn’t Free – The reasons we remember

Published on 2012-05-28 06:36:04

The Battle of Yorktown - image britishbattles.comTo most of the U.S. Citizenry, Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer season, some area vaguely aware that here is another element, one which those who are not necessarily commercialized understand deeply. There are those who have fought in conflicts and war since the Revolutionary War, that are honored each Memorial Day for the Sacrifices they made to ensure that the nation was kept safe. Today, those who had fought, their relatives and [..]

Detroit – Lights Out, Severe Budget Cuts – Flashback 2009 – Auto Industry Bailout

Published on 2012-05-25 06:24:48

Government Stifling Private Enterprise Cuts Tax Revenue, Increases BlightDetroit Streetlights - coming to a city new you? - image WXYZDetroit is the latest shining example of why the belief that the Government can “pay to fix” anything is nothing more than a fairytale. The fact that without private enterprise hiring workers, who both pay taxes (assuming the corporate tax rate is low enough and that small businesses are not saddled with massive regulations), which allows governments to run i [..]

Romney on Education: Reforms that Make Sense – Governor Romney’s Charter School Program in MA Shining Example

Published on 2012-05-24 06:45:09

Mitt Romney Announces A Chance for Every Child - image desert newsFrom:the Springfield Republican: “Mitt Romney: U.S. students getting 'third-world education,' proposes school choice program” speaks to Romney’s release of a prospectus on education reform from the top down – ensuring that students have equal access to higher quality education – specifically those from lower-income households. The plan shown below, highlights steps that necessary to insure the quality of education matc [..]

2012 Update: WAPO/ABC Poll: Voters Worse Off Today, Primaries: Obama Challenged by “Other”, Clinton’s Favorability All-Time High–Missed Opportunity?

Published on 2012-05-23 06:04:15

Too late? Mitt Romney - Hillary Clinton 2012 Contest - Possibly Less Boring than current projections and trends: Image: CNNToday’s Headline from The Springfield Massachusetts Republican: “Poll: Voters feel worse off financially today than when President Obama took office”speaks to a recent Washington Post/USA Today Poll noting that, similar to the summer of 1980, the nations voters feel their dollar goes further than it did four years ago. The poll also indicates that a plurality of vot [..]

Romney-Bain-Ampad -Union Strikes Begin with Romney Run Against Kennedy – Union Refuses to Negotiate – Plant Closes – Romney Left Bain: 1999

Published on 2012-05-22 06:15:44

The Results from a two decade period on Ampad, Romney and the International Paperworkers Union - result 13 articles - beginning with Romney's Run against Ted KennedyThe attack ads in this particular general election beginning with the GOP Primary and now heating up for the General, as Obama begins to attack the Presumptive Nominee, Mitt Romney, are not exactly forthcoming with “details” that would make anyone hesitate as to the accuracy of the ads. Specifically since the timing of both the [..]

NC Teacher Shouting Match with Students Over Obama’s Reelection – She Gets Facts Wrong – Dummying Down of America from the Top Down

Published on 2012-05-21 05:58:44

Consider the Scores (click to enlarge): Performance Scores from Salisbury High School - On Par with the Social Study Teachers Base of KnowledgeThe story began with an article in the Salibury, NC, Post, students had taped their teacher on what can only be referred to as an uneducated rant regarding President Obama. According to the teacher, (who name is being withheld by the school), if one criticizes the President, then on is subject to being slammed in jail, however, it is perfectly ok, to cri [..]

Barack Obama’s Birthplace as Kenya Surfaces Again – Most Probable - a Persona designed for Personal Gain – Get Hillary to a Brokered DNC Convention

Published on 2012-05-18 05:53:31

Actual Obama Birthplace or Fabrication for Personal Gain? - from Breitbart.comThe call them “birthers”, those who question whether or not President Barack Obama is eligible to even be President due to the possibility he was born outside of the United States –Kenya in fact.(Breitbart.com) According to the U.S. Constitution if that were the case, the President would not be eligible to be – President. That scenario is most unlikely – regardless of the fact that as a nation, we dig deep [..]

2012 Election: Gallup Economy #1 Issue, Historical Polling Trends - Not Indicative of a Second Obama Administration: Wisconsin: Obama Romney Tied

Published on 2012-05-17 05:14:29

Obama Vs. Romney, Tied in Wisconsin - Democrat Stronghold - image forward.comGallup Polling’s, “National Mood” poll suggests that the general election will be based on the economy as the pollsters historical patters indicate that the percentage of mentions of the economy as the number one issue are higher than any general election since May of 1980. In the pollsters report, the comparison of the economy as the top concern among voters began with Lyndon Johnson in 1964 – in May of each [..]

George W. Bush Weighs in on 2012 – As Expected Endorses Romney – AP Bush Polarizing? Compared to Whom? Opinion and Analysis

Published on 2012-05-16 06:15:34

Former Presidents and Popularity - Pictured: Bill Clinton and George W. Bush - image Op-ed NewsThe Headline: AP Via ”The Chippewa Herald: “Role unlikely for George W. Bush in Romney bid”, speaks to the “endorsement of Mitt Romney by former President George W. Bush, and the fact that Bush might still be problematic for Republicans: "Romney's campaign doesn't foresee the 43rd president playing a substantive role in the race. Aides are carefully weighing how much the former president should [..]

Rene Orta, Mexican Journalist - Murdered – Latest Journalist to be Killed in Mexico – Press in Mexico Death Sentence for Reporting on?

Published on 2012-05-15 06:04:29

The body of Rene Orta discovered in trunk of his car - image and article from Siempre.com.mxFrom Presna Latina: A Mexican journalist, Rene Orta, was found in the trunk of a car, cause of death not yet determined – he is the latest victim in a string of atrocities that appear to be a daily occurrence in this nation. . It is uncertain if the fact that the Orta was working for the Presidential campaign of the very popular, Enrique Peña Nieto, was a factor. (Presna Latina)There was a case earlie [..]

Mexican Drug War – 49 Bodies Found at U.S. Border Town – Beheadings and The Mexican Culture - A Mystery.

Published on 2012-05-14 06:07:08

The most recent Mexican Beheadings & Mutilations: image from indiatv.comThe Violent Drug Gang War, that has seen an increasing body count, has been a situation in Mexico for years. In 2011 the incidents of beheading and mutilation began to appear, with victims ranging from journalist to alleged “rival drug cartel” members, yet there was little to no reporting on the growing number of incidents. It has, in some reports, spilled over the U.S. border(MSNBC) The latest is a mass murder of 48 [..]

Romney’s High School Pranks Troubling to Media – Operation: Defect from the Obvious Issues, Attack Fairly Squeaky Clean Romney for 1960’s Behavior

Published on 2012-05-11 06:35:12

Compare: Barack Obama High School Photo's - image Magnificent Bastard do comTo: a decade beforeMitt Romney High School - from the website: classwareexists.comAnalysisThe Washington Post ran with a story yesterday regarding presumptive GOP nominee, Mitt Romney, the story headline: “Mitt Romney’s prep school classmates recall pranks, but also troubling incidents” insinuates there must be something critically wrong with Romney, after all, over forty years ago, he played pranks and was “me [..]

The Civil-Drug War in Mexico Escalates: 18 Decapitated in 2nd Largest City Ahead of July 1st Presidential Election - The Logic of Border Control

Published on 2012-05-10 06:12:29

The Drug War Continues - Decapitations preferred method of execution - image from veracityvoice: The Unreported War In Mexico - January 2011The body count in the Mexican Drug Cartel/Civil wars has been building in the past weeks, with the latest “revenge” casualties being 18 bodies found decapitated in Mexico’s second largest city – Guadalajara . The act of decapitation has become increasingly common in the nation, with what had been a “border war” escalating and moving into areas p [..]

Mass Political Roundup: Warren’s Cherokee Nation continues to Haunt, Kerry Bemoans Loss of Luger, Mass. 6th Up for Grabs, Neal’s(D-MA1) Tax Rules

Published on 2012-05-09 06:04:11

Lizzie Warren with Barack Obama - worked in Administration - image mediatedotcomElizabeth Warren, College Professor, Obama Team Member and Candidate against one Senator Scott Brown (R-MA), has, from any reasonable point of view, no way out of the ever growing saga, of her deceptive application as a student and Harvard Professor noting she is a minority due to her American-Indian Heritage. The latest ditty from Red State, speaks to the fact that her ancestor was indeed close to the Cherokee nati [..]

Santorum’s Email Endorsement of Romney, Lost in the Text – No Less Powerful – Headlines Can Be Deceiving.

Published on 2012-05-09 05:14:37

The email endorsement of Mitt Romney by former rival Rick Santorum was found in the end of an email written to supporter – so well-crafted as to be, by some who might be continuing to warm to Mitt Romney, completely missed – that would be this blogger. It goes without saying, therein lays the danger of taking opinion pieces as “news” – even if the piece contains evidence contrary to a headline. In fact, that has been by and because of editorial boards who either eschew blogs, or em [..]

Press Jumps the Gun on Santorum Endorsement of Romney – Uses Email to Supporters – See Text – Endorsement No, Warming Yes

Published on 2012-05-08 05:49:41

Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney post Debate - image: Catholicvote.orgFrom the Allentown Morning Call, a Reuters News Piece entitled: “Republican Santorum endorses Romney for president” speaks to an email sent to Santorum supporters yesterday, noting that the email endorsed former Massachusetts Governor and GOP Frontrunner and presumptive nominee, Mitt Romney – it did not, necessarily or formally. The text of the email is shown below with an obvious “warming” to the candidacy of Mitt Rom [..]

Planning a Trip to Mexico? Beheadings, Hangings, and Drug Violence Rampant Across Country

Published on 2012-05-07 06:09:57

Scenes from the Mexican Border Towns - image The Blaze.comBoston Globe Reports on a shootout in Mexico City where 5 people were killed, and notes it may have been related “to drug trafficking, but some parts of Mexico City have seen violence by drug gangs and organized crime, though the capital city is less affected than some other cities. More than 47,500 people have died in violence linked to Mexico's war on drugs nationwide since December 2006”. More than probable, over by the border, tw [..]

Mitt Romney – Party Unifying Behind the Presumptive GOP Nominee – Bachmann Endorses – Fantasy Electoral Map: ABC outcome versus Gallup Polls.

Published on 2012-05-04 05:24:09

Michelle Bachmann on the Stump for Mitt Romney for President- image Boston GlobeABC News – Yahoo News: Michelle Bachmann has endorsed Mitt Romney with a typical Bachmannism: (Mitt Romney is) “"the last chance we have to keep America from going ... over a cliff." The only woman to run on the GOP ticket, Bachmann left the race in January after the Iowa Caucus – she is noted for her work with the Tea Party from the beginning, and was responsible for rallying Conservatives to an historical [..]

Mitt Romney’s “Attempt” to Compare Obama to Carter – Romney’s Clear Sense of History – “Those who Ignore the Past are Doomed to Repeat It”

Published on 2012-05-03 05:44:44

Carter and Obama Comparison - from the Wall Street JournalIn an article from Reuters this morning, the headline “Romney wants voters to see Jimmy Carter in Obama”, leads into an article that makes anyone with a sense of history (or who lived in reality during the Carter Administration) shrug – the story line:“Romney accused Obama of being anti-business and compared him to Carter, seen by Republicans as an example of a weak Democratic president. Carter served from 1977 to 1981.”(Reuter [..]

Elizabeth Warren, Democrat Candidate for Senator, MA, Working the System as a “Minority” Proud that she is 1/32 Native American!

Published on 2012-05-02 05:35:29

An ABC Newsarticle suggests that MA Democrat Senatorial Candidate, Elizabeth Warren, used her status as being of Cherokee Heritage to claim minority status:Law School directories from the Association of American Law Schools from 1986-1995 list Warren as a minority law professor. During this time Warren taught at the University of Texas School of Law and the University of Pennsylvania Law School..Somehow, being 1/32 of any culture, gives you a bit of bragging rights, however, to use this as a mea [..]

Newt Gingrich – Out of the GOP Race Today – Former Rivals will Coalesces Around the Presumptive Nominee

Published on 2012-05-02 05:19:08

Newt Gingrich Thanks His Supporters Via Facebook as He Bids Farewell to his CampaignCNNNewt Gingrich will be ending his campaign for the GOP Presidential Nomination on Wed., according to “sources “from CNN. Newt Gingrich on Facebook as of yesterday evening, had made it quite clear he was out of the race, with a banner that read “Thank You” and the introduction of a new website: Obama Failures.net. It is quite obvious, and has been from the onset of the GOP contest that there would be w [..]

President Barack Obama – Alternate Career Option – Entertainment – Comic Timing Impeccable at Washington Correspondence Dinner

Published on 2012-05-01 05:49:48

The President during Washington Correspondence Dinner "Stand-Up Routine" - "My mother was from Kansas, my father was from Kenya, and I was born in Hawaii - wink" - image from gulfnews.comEach year, the Washington Press Corp holds an event celebrating the Press and the President – it is a “star-studded” event, with a comedian (or comedienne) roasting the President, and in turn, the President gets a shot at the stage. Having watched this event through so many administrations, the only indiv [..]

Mitt Romney as Governor: Taxes and Unenployment in the State of Massachusetts: What He’s not Hiding

Published on 2012-04-30 05:59:52

An article from the Daily Beast, by Paul Begala, suggests that Mitt Romney is hiding his record as Governor, specifically on employment, because, as Mr. Begala suggests, Romney’s record is not so hot. However, when one reviews data supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and compares the Statistic (via a handy map) of Massachusetts and Neighboring States, one finds that Romney’s Massachusetts actually fared better, than he predecessor, and was on a par with the previous administration. [..]

Massachusetts House Passes EBT Welfare Reform Full Text Amendment 804– Abuses Rampant – Roll Call – How Your State Rep Voted

Published on 2012-04-27 06:10:55

The Mass. EBT Card - No Photo ID Required - Fraud MagnetMassachusetts is known for their taxes and entitlement programs run amok – the program garnering most attention lately is the EBT card, which replaced traditional Food Stamps. The fraud and abuse has been fodder for news reports, and blight on the Commonwealth’s program. It is not so much that Massachusetts taxpayers would not lend a helping hand to those in need, however, this program has taken abuse to the level of the GSA (CNN), an [..]

Obama To Hit Campaign Trail – Universities in VA and OH, Romney On The Trail in OH – Also Speaking at University - Battle of the Professor vs. A CEO

Published on 2012-04-26 05:51:17

Romney Speaking at Lawrence University Students Line Up to Hear Romney Speak - Obama Enters the Twilight Zone - image Appleton Post CrescentFrom the Boston Globe: President Obama will officially kick of his 2012 re-election campaign on May 5th at two University rally’s, one in Virginia and one in Ohio Best line from the Globe: “Not that Obama hasn’t been campaigning for months.”Obama has earned the moniker Campainger in Chief from the media, Ann Arbor.com’s headline: “Campaigner in c [..]

North Korean Eyes South Korea – No Fears of Retribution – Boast Missiles Capable of Hitting U.S. – Déjà vu 1979

Published on 2012-04-25 05:50:56

North Korea shown by satellite at Night - clearly a nation in the dark -image: chartercities.orgThe secretive and, one might consider, mad, monarchical dictatorship that is the Communist State of North Korea, once again has its eyes on uniting the peninsula under one leader - the South Korean’s are preparing for the worst case scenario, in light of direct threats made by the North Korean regime. (VOAnews). The North Korean’s are seeking to “reduce the South Korean’s to ashes”, while [..]

Mitt Romney Expected To Win CT, DE, NY, PA, RI Republican Primaries April 23 – Newt Gingrich to Reassess His Campaign – Obama Clinches DNC Nomination

Published on 2012-04-24 06:00:57

The 2012 Presidential Candidates: Mitt Romney (R) and Barack Obama Mitt Romney is expected to add to his lead in the GOP primary race today by winning the five April 23rd GOP primary contests in five states: CT, DE, NY, PA and RI. (CNN) After Rick Santorum bowed out of the race, the two remaining challengers, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul, would have little opportunity in theses state contests. Gingrich, who currently has 137 Delegates according to the New York Times, will reassessing his campai [..]

Mitt Romney and the Press – let the Negatives Begin

Published on 2012-04-23 06:27:19

Romney versus Obama - Image CNN Political Ticker Mitt Romney has not yet clinched the Republican Nomination, although he is seen as the presumptive nominee due to little competition and large primary states coming up between now and May, which will put him over the top. With that “title”, the press has begun to ratchet up the negatives, while the number of news alerts on Google has dwindled to a trickle. It is John McCain II – once the “say anything to get a story” Mike Huckabee fin [..]

Romney to Give Commencement Speech at Liberty University – the Left Media Speculates on Politics –Forgets Obama’s Notre Dame Invite 2009

Published on 2012-04-20 05:48:16

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Bills 976 & 974 - Louisiana Overhauls Education System – Governor Jindel Signs Historic Bill for Increased School Vouchers and Teacher Accountability

Published on 2012-04-19 05:47:28

Teachers protesting LA Bill 974 - image from "And so it goes in Shreveport.blogspotThe State of Louisiana has stepped up for Education, specifically targeting schools that are under performing, in two bills passed by a bipartisan legislature and signed into law yesterday by Governor Bobby Jindel. The first Bill number 974, holds teachers accountable for standards, with penalties in place for those who are under performing, while the second Bill 976, increases the availability of school vouchers [..]

Gallup April 16, 2012: Romney 48, Obama 43 – Let the Speculation Begin – Romney Search for Running Mate and the Woman in Charge.

Published on 2012-04-18 06:09:24

Beth Myers (to the right of Mitt Romney) is tasked with selecting potential GOP #2's - image Boston GlobeMitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts and now presumptive GOP nominee, has been tracked by Gallup in a match-up with Incumbent President Barack Obama since August of 2011 (Download complete details here: at www.gallup.com/poll/150743/Obama-Romney.aspx), the polling data history: August 2011: Romney 48/Obama 46, September 2011: Romney 49/ Obama 47, October: tied at 47, December: Romn [..]

Romney Hides Light Under Oversized Bushel – Knows how to Work for a Dollar? – Bill Maher Puts in Two Cents on Ann Romney – Continues War on Women

Published on 2012-04-17 06:22:12

The Young Romney's in Boston - Not the lifestyle one envisions - photo NYTimsAn article from Jesse Merkel at Policymic.com is an eye opener for those who believe Mitt and Ann Romney are beyond privileged and could care less about the “little people” There are some facts missing from the Romney narrative that could boost his appeal across the voters spectrum – these are outlined in the article that uses just a few links to news stories that are readily available. Mitt Romney and the Silver [..]

Axelrod “Endorses” Mitt Romney, Romney Leads Obama in Latest Polling, Romney on Welfare Reform versus Obama

Published on 2012-04-16 06:21:48

William Weld, father of Welfare Reform (pre-Clinton/Gingrich Bill), with Mitt Romney - circa 1990 - image sunshine state news dot comFrom Red State”Breaking David Axelrod Endorses Mitt Romney for President” - although satirical, one has to be confused as to whom the President’s Campaign Manger is referring. In the video clip below, Axelrod, on a Sunday morning news show, noted that the middle class needs are not being met, and that “we” as a people, can either change that – or “ke [..]

The President Obama American Flag Debate – No other President has Face on Standard American Flag – A Brief History of the Obama Flag and Commentary

Published on 2012-04-13 06:22:27

Modern Image of murderous dictator Stalin, still revered for his "leadership" skills. Other historical figures with their own flag: Adolph Hitler, and of course, the North Korean crew - image from business insiderAn Obama supporter from Southern New Jersey has caused a bit of a stir by flying a United States Flag with the image of President Obama replacing the Stars. CBS Local Philadelphia ran the story initially, where one resident of a senior housing development, decided to buy three flags, [..]

DNC on Ann Romney – Mother of Five – “Never Worked A Day In Her Life” – War on Women from the Left

Published on 2012-04-12 06:10:14

Ann Romney - Good Grief She's a Mother! - image Politico from Article: "Ann Romney is the Romney Democrats Fear Most- Explains a lot!From ABC News: Hilary Rosen, a Democrat Strategist (meaning politic pundit whose sole purpose is to further the DNC’s goal of maintaining and imaginary edge in the 2012 election cycle (could also apply to RNC’s depending on which side of the fence one sits) knocked one out of the park yesterday, suggesting that Ann Romney, wife of GOP front-runner Mitt Romne [..]

Santorum Suspends Bid for GOP Nomination – Romney Takes the Helm – The Misconception that Conservatives Won’t Support Romney - Analysis

Published on 2012-04-11 06:00:32

See Clinton-Obama 2008 and the Obama Brand 2012Romney - Obama - Game Set! image: Patdollard.comCBS News: Rick Santorum officially suspended his campaign yesterday, with a speech that ended with an opening salvo that he would continue to fight to secure the Presidency for the GOP nominee: “"I walked out after the Iowa caucus victory and said game on," Santorum said in leaving the campaign trial Tuesday. "I know a lot of folks are going to write, maybe those even at the White House, game over. [..]

Scott Brown (R-MA) Attacked over Irish Visa Bill – Elizabeth Warren (D), 2012 MA Senate Candidate on the Supreme Court

Published on 2012-04-10 06:02:27

Brown (the Independent Republican) vs. Warren (In Obama's Pocket Democrat)- the MA Senate Race 2012 - image talkingpointsmemoIt’s an election year in Massachusetts, and the key Republican in the Commonwealth, one Scott Brown, is being attacked for being – Scott Brown. Brown an independent voice, more than a partisan voice, has gone to Washington and, unlike some of his longer-tenured peers in the Senate, has actually written bills and pushed through legislation – he did so by reaching ac [..]

The Rising Price of Gas - $4 and Climbing in MA to $7 in CA – Watch all Retail, Including Food Prices, Also Rise – the Solution see 2008

Published on 2012-04-09 06:18:32

Gas Prices 2008 - commentary from Wake UpAmericansThe price of a gallon of gasoline is on the rise from a high of $4.17 in Boston, MA (Gasbuddy.com) to a high of $7.03 for unleaded in Catalina, CA.(CBS Local) Diesel Fuel is also on the rise affecting the cost to deliver goods to markets, affecting retail items, including food.The rising price of gas will take a chunk out of a paycheck, at $3.25 a gallon, a vehicle with a 13 gallon tank would cost the consumer - $42.25, at $4.18 that increases t [..]

Flashback 2008 – A Documentary Suggests Voter Fraud and Crime Propelled Obama to the Presidency – Fear and Loathing from Chicago to NY to Hollywood

Published on 2012-04-06 12:58:10

Hillary Clinton on Day 1 of the DNC Denver Convention - image MN. Public RadioHT to Hillbuzz.org’s: “Bill Clinton Knew Obama was Ineligible” a simple blog post from a Chicago Blog with a twist – former Clinton Supporters, professional politico’s, who are often entertaining, however, bring issues to the forefront that are largely ignored by the media in general. That’s the question posed on Hillbuzz – why are the mainstream media not picking up on this story? The allegations made [..]

Obama’s Campaign against Supreme Court – Seen as Risky by Some – How This Ruling will Help the GOP, Public Opinion and a One Issues Opponent.

Published on 2012-04-05 05:55:59

Is this what Obama has left to Campaign On? photo's Telegraph UK and magnificentbastard.comJust last week, President Obama questioned the authority of the Super Court, as the Court heard arguments on whether or not to find the President’s Health Care Bill unconstitutional. The fact that it appeared as if the court was not exactly on the side of the Administration in the first three days, and the horrid and stumbling presentation by the Administrations lawyer, it was, as reported an indication [..]

Romney Wins Wisconsin, Maryland & D.C. – Wisconsin Dems Accuse Romney of Buying Votes with Sandwiches!

Published on 2012-04-04 05:32:16

GOP Candidate Mitt Romney - image ABC News Radio OnlineFrom the New York Times: GOP Candidate, Mitt Romney, has won three additional primary contests: Wisconsin, Maryland and D.C., giving Romney a total delegate count (including super delegates) of 655 to Rick Santorum’s 278, Newt Gingrich’s 135 and Ron Paul’s 51. The win in Wisconsin was the closet for Romney’s nearest competitor, Rick Santorum, with 98% of the votes reported, Romney at 42.5% to Santorum’s 37.6 – Ron Paul came in [..]

President Obama Warns Supreme Court On Overturning His Health Care Reform Law – Lawmakers Not Elected – Complaining About the Separation of Powers?

Published on 2012-04-03 06:14:39

Chief Justice John Marshall - President Obama takes History and the Court to Task - image westliberty.eduPresident Obama has warned the Supreme Court, ahead of their pending decision on the Constitutionality of his major body of work as President, the national health care reform act, that they are not elected, rather appointed justices, (Wall Street Journal) which is stating the obvious. His complaint to the Justices pre-decision, rings somewhat hollow coming from a Harvard Law Review studen [..]

The Attacks on Mitt Romney Begin from the Left – Financial Holdings to His Mormon Faith – As The Republican Candidate Move’s Closer to the Nomination

Published on 2012-04-02 05:52:55

Mitt Romney questioned on faith - Photo: Gingrich, Romney pre-debate national anthem- Romney sings through each one (fortunately the mic is off - no offence to Mitt Romney but he cannot sing) - image Politico. From the Salt Lake City Tribune: “Romney May Win a Lot of Delegates This Week” is a synopsis of the weekend’s events, including remarks made on the Sunday news shows, specifically New Gingrich’s statement on Milwaukee radio station WTMJ (Romney) "will probably" get the 1,144 co [..]

The Race Game – When is Enough Just Enough – Trayvon Martin - Politicizing and Capitalizing on the Death of a Child – Opinion and Confusion

Published on 2012-03-30 06:19:23

It is not that teenagers across this nation do not die or suffer brutal violence every day in this nation, some of which is propulgated by gang fighting, or hazing, or just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is the society and specifically politicians who have taken the breakthroughs evidenced in the late 1960’s – 1980’s and turned the nation into separate states – camps if one will – where racial and ethnic groups having been pigeonhold by the govenrnment and the media ar [..]

2012 Polling – Obama Leads Romney in 3 “Key States” –Are there Really Key States in the 2012 Election Cycle? Romney On Late Night – Presidentential

Published on 2012-03-29 05:18:42

The two top Candidates (one by default) Romney and Obama - image Pat Dollard.comAn article from the Detroit Free Press highlights a recent Quinnipiac University Poll in which President Obama led GOP Candidate Mitt Romney in “Three Key States to Winning the White House”. The poll taken on the 28th of March 2012, focuses on three states: Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania, all considered to be “key states” to a victory in 2012.The marginals by state (available here), indicate that all three p [..]

Media Begins -Romney Fundraising Called Into Question or Herald as Strategy, Obama Vs. Romney in the Money Game

Published on 2012-03-28 06:17:31

Pictured Romney, Santorum and Obama GOP candidates in total out-fundraising Obama - image Salon.comThe fundraising efforts of GOP Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney were investigated by the AP through the FEC recently, and the fact that Romney’s campaign is amassing millions was originally addressed by the Catholic Online in an article entitled: Not yet begun to fight - Romney's secret weapon against Obama” – the opening paragraph:Romney is a brilliant money manager and his war chest will [..]

President Obama's Open Mic Remarks to Medvedeve - Gridlock To Blame - Suggests Final Term would allow Flexibility – The Problem – World Perception

Published on 2012-03-27 06:23:38

Former President James Carter was often referred to as a "Paper Tiger" - image althouse.blogspot.comABC news first reported that President Obama was picked up on an open mic noting that he’d have more flexibility after his election – this while speaking to outgoing Russian President Medvedeveon U.S. Missile Defense (ABC). The exchange, which lasted briefly, was immediately defended by the Administration as a simple conversation regarding the inability of the President to move things forwa [..]

Santorum Wins Louisiana, Left Goes Nuts Over New Web Ad – Santorum “Swears” at NY Times Reporter – The Delegate Math – Santorum Win Possible – Yes.

Published on 2012-03-26 06:01:34

Then there were three - Image Salon.comRick Santorum won a decisive victory in Louisiana on Saturday besting Mitt Romney 49 to 26.7 percent, this compared to 2008, when Mike Huckabee narrowly beat John McCain 43.2 to 41.9% (NYT), gives credence to the Exit Polls from CNN that showed Santorum winning in demographics which are normally Romney territory – such as moderates and those who consider themselves “liberal”. In watching the returns, the conversations between John King and Wolf Bli [..]

Political Bias in the Classroom – VA Teacher Has Students Work on Obama Campaign - No Discipline – No Surprise There

Published on 2012-03-23 06:21:30

Virginia Teacher's Marching Orders - any questions? image sayanythingblogAccording to several news outlets, a middle school teacher handed his students a rather odd assignment, one which was clearly biased, and timely considering the fact that this is an election year. According to ABC News the students were instructed to break down into four groups, compile opposition research on each Republican Candidate, and then forward that information to the Obama Campaign. The teacher has not been susp [..]

Romney and the Etch-A-Sketch - The Perception of Flip-Flopping Politicians – The Strategy Santorum Should Adopt Post Haste.

Published on 2012-03-22 05:40:19

Mitt Romney’s top advisor, Eric Fehrnstrom’s remark on CNN produced a bit of brouhaha – or a joke if one will, regarding the former Massachusetts Governor’s ability to move from position to position in what appears like lightening speed. He’s quickly shrugging it offaccording to CNN, however, in looking at Politician’s, especially from Massachusetts or similar states (Illinois anyone?), one knows there is a pattern that is strictly political, that of taking up one position and quickl [..]

GOP Update: Mitt Romney Wins Big in Illinois – Up 12 Points Over Santorum – Paul Bests Gingrich for Rock Bottom 3rd and 4th Analysis.

Published on 2012-03-21 05:51:49

Mitt Romney with his Wife Ann Romney celebrate Illinois Victory - image CNNMitt Romney, former Governor of the State of Massachusetts won the State of Illinois outright by a 12 Point Margin yesterday – Santorum took second place with 35% of the votes to Romney 46.7%, while Ron Paul placed 3rd at 1.3% and Gingrich came in 4th at 8% (99%% Reporting, NY Times) The Illinois contest validated Romney’s status as front-runner in what has become one of the most interesting GOP primary contests in r [..]

Illinois Polls Give Romney the Edge by 14-15 Points. A Test of Turnout and Impact of Negative Advertising – Will ILL be a Repeat of MS for Santorum?

Published on 2012-03-20 05:51:48

Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney - the last men standing (given recent results and current polls in upcoming primary contests) - image Salon.com There are two polls taken over the weekend that give GOP presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, a considerable lead over his nearest rival, Rick Santorum – Romney leads in both polls by double digits. The first, a poll by American Research Group has Romney up by 14 points over Rick Santorum with Gingrich at 13% and Paul at 8% - The poll taken between March [..]

GOP Heads to Illinois, McClatchy outlines Problems Faced by Romney in the Land of Lincoln

Published on 2012-03-19 12:04:11

Romney trouble connecting to moderates? (Shown with Ron Paul) - image Libertarian Peacenick.comFrom: St. Louis Today: “Several Hurdles Ahead for Romney in Illinois”, a piece by David Lightman, McClatchy Newspapers, speaks to the problems that Mitt Romney faces going forward into Illinois. It is difficult to assess, which of the issues pointed out by the author, is the most difficult for Romney – one that was not mentioned as an issue and perhaps should have been was the opening paragraph [..]

GOP Riot in Missouri Delegate Caucus – Romney & Paul Supporters Shut Down Caucus – Band Together to take Delegates from Santorum – Drudge Misleads

Published on 2012-03-19 05:55:44

Mitt Romney and Ron Paul - banding together to grab delegates from Santorum - image Libertarian Peacenick blogThe Missouri Caucus held in February 7th was touted as a beauty contest, especially when at the time “long-shot” Rick Santorum took 55% of the vote: Romney, who did not compete in the state, got a total of 25% and Ron Paul, 12.2% - or in other words, Santorum received over 50% of the votes. or as GOP contests go, enough to award all the delegates to the candidate who has over 50% of [..]

Mitt Romney Wins Puerto Rico – Notes Republican Party Message Appeals to Latino Voters

Published on 2012-03-19 04:57:26

Mitt Romney Celebrates Puerto Win - image from: (no kidding) planetromney.comMitt Romney, the former Massachusetts Governor and 2008 and 2012 GOP Presidential Candidatewon the island territory of Puerto Rico with 83% of the vote yesterday (83% reporting) – Romney amassed 98,000 votes, with the balance of the candidates in single digits (Santorum 9%, Gingrich 2% and Ron Paul 1%). Romney “framed his win in Puerto Rico as the territory's desire for a candidate that "most represents their feeli [..]

The Politician as Rock Star Phenomena – Santorum Family Caught by Amateur Paparazzi Poolside – You know You’re the Front Runner When…..

Published on 2012-03-17 10:10:37

The family photo given to Buzz Feed - shows Mitt Romney (sort-of shirtless) in a pool either at his home, or on vacation - the point family photo are released - from buzz feed, photo Laura RomneyFirst the photograph went up on the drudge report – with the headline “Rico Rick”, since it is no secret Matt Drudge has gone over the ledge for Mitt Romney, one has to question his motives (See Mississippi Race called for Mitt Romney at approximately 4pm eastern time on Drudge Report – with zero [..]

Romney Statement: “It’s going to take some sort of act of God to get to where they need to be on the nomination front.” Which Campaign is desperate?

Published on 2012-03-14 05:47:31

Romney might reconsider the "inevitable" - image Telegraphs UKSeveral days ago, Mitt Romney’s Campaign suggested it would “take an act of God” for Romney’s opponents to win the delegates necessary to clinch the nomination, considering Romney’s inevitable win. Apparently, with Santorum’s stunning victories in the Deep South last evening, Romney’s campaign should be careful of what they "pray" for.Why was Santorum’s win in the Deep South stunning? He’s a born and bred Pennsylv [..]

Santorum Wins Al, MS – Romney Run’s 3rd in South, Pick’s up Win in HI – Gingrich in Ron Paul Territory – Delegates to win: 1144, Available: 2286.

Published on 2012-03-14 05:27:00

Rick Santorum speaking in Lafayette Louisiana after learning of his victory in AL and later MS - image: ReutersFormer Pennsylvania Senator, Rick Santorum won two key states in the GOP primary yesterdaytaking Mississippi and Alabama to the win column, this after the Drudge Report posted a Romney win in MS before the polls closed. Santorum continues to rack up wins in States desperately needed by the GOP to win in the general election. Romney finished third in both states and Newt Gingrich, form [..]

NYTimes: Romney Team Welcomes Gingrich in the Race – Especially in MI and AL – Analysis of a Romney Win in the Deep South.

Published on 2012-03-13 06:04:57

Santorum and Romney - Santorum the Man Romney does not want to Face without a Buffer - Image Salon.comAn article from the New York Times entitled ” Romney Team Sees a Plus in Gingrich’s Persistence” is the understatement of this campaign season. The man that Romney and his Super PAC went to great lengths and expense to politically destroy, (as they do with anyone who so much as flirts with passing Mitt Romney is the polls (see Rick Santorum), now is thrilled that the former Speaker of the [..]

Last GOP Polls AL, MS: Too Close to Call – Gingrich/Santorum split Conservative vote: Public Policy Polling – Gingrich Now in Race to Defeat Santorum

Published on 2012-03-12 05:32:43

Romney Santorum and Gingrich - headed for AL/MS - image griperblade.blogspot.comThe last poll out of Public Policy Polling, shows a virtual statistical tie between Gingrich, Romney and Santorum in both Mississippi and Alabama ahead of the Tuesday Primary. The fact that Gingrich in the race is splitting the Conservative Vote, would allow Mitt Romney a win in two states where it was never considered a possibility – the deep south. Polls for the Alabama contest have varied, from a Gingrich wi [..]

2012 GOP Update: Is Gingrich on Team Romney?

Published on 2012-03-11 08:57:11

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney 2012 Campaign - image Mother Jones.comMitt Romney’s website: Mitt Romney Central, is nowfeaturing Newt Gingrich’s anti-Santorum web video – a poorly spliced version with one segment that shows Santorum supporting Arlen Specter for his vote on supreme court justices, while the video slices it to support for Obama Care. One can be certain that all of the candidates have supported individuals and/or legislation that has been objectionable to Conservatives at so [..]

2012 GOP Update - Santorum Wins Kansas – 51% of the Vote, Romney 21% – Bests Obama in National Polling with Romney – Next Up Alabama and Mississippi

Published on 2012-03-10 18:37:55

Santorum Campaigns in Kansas -Takes 51% of vote - image CNNRick Santorum and Mitt Romney are both leading President Obama in a new Rasmussen Daily Tracking Poll, this tops off a day with Santorum taking the state of Kansas by a wide margin. Santorum, with 88% of the precincts reporting in had 51% of the vote to Romney’s 20%, Gingrich 14% and Ron Paul 14% winning the majority of the 40 delegates at stake – Mitt Romney will pick up 7 (Kansas.com) Meanwhile, Mitt Romney, the GOP establishme [..]

GOP 2012 Update: Primary Schedule for March and Available Polls - Gingrich Out after AL, MI? - Analysis

Published on 2012-03-09 05:53:45

Will Gingrich Suspend after AL and MS?(ABC News) giving Santorum the edge in a two-Man race? - image political ticker blogThe following States and Territories go to the polls through the end of March, to choose the GOP Presidential Nominee:March 10th: Kansas, Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, March 13: Alabama, Hawaii, Mississippi and American Samoa, March 17: Missouri, March 18th: Puerto Rico, March 20: Illinois and March 24th Louisiana. After March, there are 22 states left to [..]

Rick Santorum and the Women’s Vote – No Single Issue Explains Why Women Vote for Rick Santorum - The Multi-Dimensional Candidate

Published on 2012-03-08 05:58:06

Rick Santorum and his "hero", his wife Karen - image independent.ieThe media has tried to paint 2012 GOP Presidential Nominee as a religious extremist who would be especially harmful to women in multiple areas. The biggest issues hammered home is in the area of contraception – the theme coming from the left – Rick Santorum wants to take away your right to contraception. Nothing could be further from the truth, and those who have listened to the former Pennsylvania Senator stand on key iss [..]

2012 GOP Update 3-6-12-Romney Squeaks Along-Santorum Strong in Key States-Gingrich and Paul Footnotes-A Two M-n Race-Analysis with Note on MA

Published on 2012-03-07 06:12:40

Two Frontrunners - Romney and Santorum - image CNNEleven States weighed in on the Republican Nominating Process yesterday – Romney, as of the latest vote totals, has added 7 states, Santorum added 3 and Gingrich won his home state of Georgia. In the States voting Romney, two are decisive wins: Massachusetts and Idaho, with 98% reporting in, Romney took 72% of the Vote in Massachusetts, and 61% of the vote with 100% reporting in Idaho. (See full results at http://elections.nytims.com/2012/pri [..]

The Import of Exercising Your Right to Vote in both the Primary and the General Election – Each Vote Does Matter - The MA Republican Primary 2012

Published on 2012-03-06 05:22:26

Grace Coolidge (Wife of President Calivn Coolidge) cast her first vote in November of 1920 - the first year women were allowed to vote - from the blog calvincoolidge.blogspot.comIt is often that one hears, “What difference does one vote make?” That one vote may make a difference between a candidate’s win or loss, or the passage of a State or Commonwealth Referendum – it is proven to be the case time and again, where a very small number of votes have determined an election, at every leve [..]

2012 GOP Super Tuesday Primary - Romney Vs. Santorum – Romney Heads to Mass to Vote – Begins Campaign in MA day before Primary - MA: Vote Santorum

Published on 2012-03-05 06:16:15

Rick Santorum - Candidate for Every One - photo form MSBNC.comThere are, in essence, two viable candidates for the GOP Nomination, in alphabetical order, Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts one term Governor, and Rick Santorum, former Pennsylvania Legislator (Congress and Senate) – the media has played Romney as the one Republican’s feel most likely can best Obama, yet that belies some polls who show Santorum as the obvious Choice. While Santorum is constantly hammered as the one-dimension [..]

Olympia Snow – Republican Party’s Most Moderate Senator – What her Departure Means in the Grand Scheme of the GOP/DNC Divide

Published on 2012-03-02 05:15:22

Olympia Snow with Susan Collins - Republican Moderates Maine - image time.comThree-Term Senator, Olympia Snow of Maine has decided to call it quits, just months before the Maine Primary in June, basically handing a Senate Seat to the Democrats in November. Snow, whose career has endeared her own political party’s opposition, is one of a handful of “moderate Republican’s” in the Senate who caucus most often with their Democrat peers. Snow would have been easily reelected, according to n [..]

2012 Update - Romney Campaign Goes Divisive – Attacks Santorum for Attempting to Attract Democrats? – Media molds Santorum as “Social Candidate"

Published on 2012-03-01 05:44:42

Romney, Santorum and Paul, two court Non-Republicans: Santorum to win the General, Pual to win the Delegates - Of note: Ron Paul has yet to criticize Mitt Romney - are they so similar in plans? image blogserockford.comIt began with a Press Release from the Romney Campaign on the morning after Romney’s narrow win in Michigan – the title: “Republicans Call On Rick Santorum To Stop Teaming Up With Democrats”The Body:Boston, MA – Today, former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu, Georgia Attorn [..]

Worth Reading - Article by Dr. Jay Fleitman - on The Shift in Health Care Delivery -

Published on 2012-02-29 05:54:04

Usually one finds this blog commenting on an particular article, however this one article by Dr. Jay Fleitman is not only of great import, but aslo informative. To that end, it is shared here in the interest of the public. From the Hampshire Gazette: "Jay Fleitman: Liberty bows in health care shiftBy JAY FLEITMAN"Tuesday, February 7, 2012NORTHAMPTON - As chairman of the board of a local health care corporation, I recently prepared for our annual meeting, which was attended by over 100 physician [..]

2012 GOP Update – Romney Wins AZ, Home State MI by 2 Points – Santorum Pulls Independents, Democrats and Conservatives - Analysis

Published on 2012-02-29 05:24:52

Romney and Santorum - which is the better general election candidate? - image dailygossip.com2012 GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, won both the Arizona primary and the Michigan Primaryheld on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Romney was expected to handily win in Arizona, with his main GOP Rival, Rick Santorum, focusing on Romney’s home state of Michigan and the all important state of Ohio, which votes on Super Tuesday. Romney won his home state of Michigan by 2 points, a victory and a win [..]

2012 GOP Update – Michigan Swings in Final PPP Poll toward Santorum – Election Predicted to be Cliff Hanger

Published on 2012-02-28 05:38:11

Public Policy Polling’s final marginal’s on a two day poll released yesterday show a Rick Santorum with a one point lead over Mitt Romney in Michigan. (PDF here.) - the poll has a margin of error of 3.2 points. There are several points in the poll that are of particular interest – the first being that early voters (18%) polled cast their votes by a margin of 56% Mitt Romney to 29% Rick Santorum, however, those that have yet to cast their vote prefer Rick Santorum to Romney by 40 to 33%. [..]

The Establishment GOP and Main Stream Press – Fear of Santorum – The Battle Between Conservatism and Moderates within the GOP – Analysis

Published on 2012-02-27 07:12:33

Santorum - Feared by the GOP Establishment and the left - photo time magazineFirst an article from the Daily Beastheadlines: “The GOP’s Panic over Rick Santorum”- which speaks to the GOP’s first choice Romney and their failed “strategy” for him to win the GOP nomination. The article notes that that polls show Santorum leading Romney, either one on one or with Paul and Gingrich, however, if it looks like Romney is out, the GOP has Chris Christie, new to the political stage as the Go [..]

The Press Mocks Conservative Candidates Religions – from Santorum’s Catholic Faith to Mitt Romney’s Mormonism – The Elite Media Shows Bigotry

Published on 2012-02-25 06:30:30

Santorum the Catholic, Romney the Mormon, Obama the Christian, only one of three can have faith in Media's mind -image salon.comWhen Rick Santorum was the first GOP Candidate to passionately defend the Catholic Church against the Obama Administrations mandate that they provide insurance to their privately held, (religious organization) charities and entities that included abortion and sterilization (which is not, for those who are not familiar with the major religions, acceptable under any circu [..]

Romney in Ma – Running Negative Ads against Santorum – Santorum Makes Indiana Ballot – Gingrich/Santorum on Arkansas Ballot

Published on 2012-02-24 06:20:29

Santorum and Gingrich - the last men standing? Photo: PoliticoPresidential GOP Candidate Mitt Romney’s campaign issues a press release noting that the former Governor’s surrogates will be speaking on his behalf in Press Conference in Boston:“On Friday, House Minority leader Brad Jones and Citizens for Limited Taxation Executive Director Barbara Anderson will hold a press conference call to discuss Mitt Romney’s bold economic plan for more jobs, less debt, and smaller government.” To da [..]

Public Service Announcment: Rick Santorum is On the Ballot In Massachusetts

Published on 2012-02-23 06:35:03

The search for "Is Rick Santorum on the Massachusetts Ballot" (or a number of variations) has hit this blog tracking with over 100 queries in the last 24 hours, therefore, as a public service announcement, Rick Santorum is indeed on the ballot. This information can be confirmed at the Secretary of State's website. In fact, this website also contains a section where one can request state govenrment documents from the historical archive (This would include former Governor Mitt Romney's written [..]

CNN GOP AZ Debate 2 23 12 – Winner Gingrich, Romney Lies Through Teeth but Strong on Delivery, Santorum Strong on Defense, Paul – just Ron Paul

Published on 2012-02-23 06:11:11

The Candidates; Paul, Santorum, Romney, Gingrich seated for CNN debate - image Gaurdian UKA Matter of Trust The 2012 GOP Candidates gathered in Arizona for the last debate prior to the Primaries to be held in Arizona, Michigan on the 28th and the Super Tuesday State Primaries on March 6th. The four remaining GOP candidates went from the usual introduction, to an attack by Ron Paul and Mitt Romney on the one Candidate running strongest in the polls, Senator Rick Santorum. Newt Gingrich, stayed [..]

Matt Drudge Reports Rick Santorum Is a Catholic! Grab Your Pitchforks! Believes in Satan! Religious Persecution for Political Gain from Left & Right

Published on 2012-02-22 05:46:25

Portrayal of Religious Bigotry towards Catholics - in the name of political ideology - screenshot the Drudge ReportOn Tuesday, February 22, 2012 the Drudge Report’s headline screamed “Santorum’s Satan Warning” –and linked to a report that the GOP Presidential candidateactually gave a lecture at a Catholic College, about the forces of good and evil, about Satan and the war on the world, and how it specifically relates to the United States. Matt Drudge even supplied the audio. At fir [..]

2012 GOP Update – Santorum Praise and Derision from the Press – Love & Fear for Obama - Santorum’s Key to Winning the Nomination and the Election –

Published on 2012-02-21 06:04:04

Santorum on the Stump - image from Time MagazineAnalysisRick Santorum is leading the GOP pack of Presidential hopefuls in the national polls (Gallup by 10 points), in Michigan Santorum leads Romney by 5 points, in Ohio he’s leading by 7 (CNN), and in Texas he “dominates” the field with 45% to Gingrich’s 17, Romney’s 16 and Ron Paul’s 14% University of Texas. The Santorum surge has brought about great scrutiny from the press, which, while praising him on one hand, is deriding him on [..]

Massachusetts 4th “Barney Frank’s Seat” Primary – Elizabeth Childs Vs. Sean Bielat for GOP vs. the DNC “Kennedy Brand”

Published on 2012-02-20 05:39:53

The Massachusetts 4th District, which has become infamous over the past decades as home to Congressman Barney Frank of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae fame, is now in the midst of a primary where both Republican’s and Democrats have an opportunity to pick up an open Congressional Seat in Massachusetts. Barney Frank, who retired earlier this year, would have been faced with a more Conservative District, after the state party was forced to make cut a congressional district with the loss of population [..]

Flashback 1980 – GOP Calls for Brokered Convention – Reagan Too Conservative! Santorum receives Reagan Treatment from Establishment GOP

Published on 2012-02-19 07:51:50

40 Years Later, National GOP uses Same Tactics on Candidates Considered Too Conservative to Win Nomination - Ronald Reagen - Rick Santorum - image nomblog.comFrom ABC News: ”A Top GOP Senator Says If Romney Loses Michigan We Need a New Candidate” – a headline that came out on the 17th of February The Senator declined to give his name, but insisted that Romney (the establishment GOP choice of Candidate from the beginning – he is a moderate to the left of moderate – would be best positi [..]

Breaking GOP 2012 Update -State of Maine Recount! Counties Missing from Official Tally – Romney May Loose Maine – Paul a First State Win- Analysis

Published on 2012-02-17 05:39:20

Who Won Maine - That's the Question! 184 Vote Romney Margin May Disappear in Recount - image Washington TimesFromthe Portland Press Herald – the Main GOP is recounting the caucus votes due to pressure from Maine State Republican Committee Members 1. Romney won by 194 votes out of 5585 total, those votes did not include Washington County2. Clerical and Commuter errors, in much of Waldo County were left votes off the table, and other community vote totals were erroneously entered (Press Herald) [..]

2012 GOP Update – the Catholic Church and Birth Control vs Governing – Media Grasping at Straws with Rick Santorum Anti-Woman Rhetoric

Published on 2012-02-16 06:18:42

Rick Santorum - a Problem with Women? - from Christian Science MonitorApparently and according to an Op-ed in the Washington Post, Rick Santorum said “Birth Control is Harmful to Women” – and since he said that (without the entire context of the video which is below) he therefore must be “against women”. However in listening to the entire video – which apparently is one of the few things that the left (or the right, perhaps opposition research) has on Santorum In viewing the enti [..]

Massachusetts Primary Vote Registration Deadline! GOP Candidates on the Ballot - Rick Santorum MA Grassroots Campaign

Published on 2012-02-15 06:07:30

Via the Boston Globe: a reminder that the date to register to vote in the Massachusetts Primary is today, Wed. the 15th of February. One can register on line. The candidates on the GOP Ballot: Massachusetts Primary Vote Registration Deadline! GOP Candidates on the Ballot: Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Pual, John Hunstman and Michelle Bachmann - both Bachmann and Huntsman are no longer campaigning. Anyone in Massachusetts interested in volunteering for their favorite campaign [..]

GOP Michigan Update – Santorum Leads in Polling, Romney’s “Home Turf” – Romney Campaign – A Must Win for Romney Candidacy

Published on 2012-02-15 05:51:38

Romney in sweater (casual) and Santorum in Suit (Presidential) image yahoo news.It is not with a bit of déjà vu that the 2012 Mitt Romney Campaign is in some ways, similar to the 2008 Romney Campaign, the mains similarity is the scorched earth advertising policy when it comes to GOP opponents that are polling ahead of the former Bay State Governor. Other than that, it amounts to the number and position of states where Romney has won and especially where he has not – and when he has lost, in [..]

GOP Update: Target Michigan – Romney’s PAC to attack Gingrich with Half a Million Dollars in Ads – Will they Never Learn? Negatives Produce Negatives

Published on 2012-02-14 05:48:32

The Candidates - For all the negative ads run on his behalf, Romney remains flat - image from cfnews13.comTo date, the proclaimed 2012 GOP “Front-runner”, Mitt Romney, has managed to win the states of New Hampshire, Maine, Nevada and Florida – four out of 9 states which have held either primaries or caucuses, some of which were non-binding. Of the four states that Romney did win, the only one that is of possible consequence is Florida, none of the others are considered all important “sw [..]

Rick Santorum Leads Romney in Michigan Polls - So Much for Inevitable Nominee

Published on 2012-02-13 12:32:33

Romney and Santorum - image the dailygossip.orgFrom the Hill.com: Santorum is now leading Ronmney in two polls in the State of Michigan - what is noted as a must win for Romney. After the weekends CPAC Straw Poll and slim win in the State of Maine, it was not inevitable that Romney would continue to hold states, specifically with his difficulty in relating to the rank and file (of all political parties).

Romney CPAC – Severely Conservative Governor of Massachusetts? – Failure To Connect with Conservatives - Analysis

Published on 2012-02-13 05:56:07

The Contenders: Romney, Gingrich, Santorum, Paul - no clear front-runner at this stage: image from issues2000.org Mitt Romney’s Speech at CPAC included a line that rang hollow with some of those in attendance: “I fought against long odds in a deep blue state, but I was a severely conservative Republican governor.” (Red State)The fact that his statement is at odds with the way that he mostly governed in Massachusetts, appearing most moderate at times – which is understood to work for Ma [..]

Mitt Romney Election Dysfunction – Narrowly “Wins” Maine, follows 3 point “Victory” at CPAC Straw Poll – Is he Electable? (SNL Video)

Published on 2012-02-12 09:58:17

The State of Maine Caucus, with 84% of the vote reported, called the race a win for Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts Governor. The tally: Mitt Romney: 39.2, Ron Paul, 35.7, not campaigning in the State of Maine, Rick Santorum at 17.7% - both Gingrich and “others” were in single digits. Of note, in 2008 Romney took the State of Maine with 51.9% to John McCain’s, 21% (New York Times). CPAC, held its annual convention, and straw poll the same day – which Romney won, again, by a squeaker, [..]

2012 GOP Update: Ron Paul Upset in Maine? Romney To Lose Yet Another State! – Romney Rushes to Portland in Last Ditch Effort - Analysis

Published on 2012-02-11 06:37:39

Ron Paul Had to Speak from a Balcony to Accommodate Crowds in District Romney Hopes to Win - compare to crowd at last minute Rally for Romney in Portland Last night - image National ReviewReuters: The State of Maine, where Mitt Romney won over 50 percent of the vote in 2008, is now seen as a “different state” than it was four years ago – as are the balance of the states with few exceptions where Romney had actual ground games and extensive support of the State GOP. Ron Paul is running so [..]

Rick Santorum and the Women’s Vote – Would his Position on Women in the Front Lines of War Derail his Candidacy – Think again

Published on 2012-02-10 06:16:00

Rick Santorum and his family - Surrounded by Women - Imagine your daughter on the battlefield? image: girlsinwhitedresses.wordspress.comFrom the Washington Postcomes an article by Jennifer Rubin, regarding Santorum’s view of women serving in the military – on the front lines, as suggested recently by the Administration. She takes offense that Santorum feels that emotions might preclude women safely conducting themselves on the front lines – something that is easy for a woman who stands [..]

Mitt Romney Leaves $4.75 Tip at Child’s Lemonade Stand – New York Times calls Foul – Engaging in Obama’s Class Warfare?

Published on 2011-07-05 05:29:23

Mitt Romney, Lemonade Fan, get's the "Bad Republican, Millionaire" treatment from the New York Times - image: mittromneycentral.comAnyone who is aware of former Massachusetts Governor, 2008 GOP Presidential Candidate and 2012 Presidential GOP Candi

The Declaration; Read Worthy, no Matter how Often One has Done So.

Published on 2011-07-04 07:08:38

From The Charters for Freedom www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration:The Declaration of Independence: A TranscriptionIN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776.The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,When in the Course of human even

Palin 2012 - Will She Or Won’t She Enter GOP 2012 Race – Time is On her Side

Published on 2011-07-03 09:15:49

Palin most likely to announce 2012 via social media, not the New York Times, image: Another-Black-Conservative - blogspot blogAn excellent article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette by Jack Kelly, entitled “The Power of Palin” brings to bear some e

Go Ohio – Gov. Kasich’s Budget – No Taxes, School Vouchers Increased, Ends Estate Tax, Adds 2% to Public Employees Pension Contributions.

Published on 2011-07-01 06:03:16

Kasich Leads Ohio Forward with New Budget: image Cincinnati.comFromThe Columbus Dispatch: Governor John Kasich signed Ohio’s new budget yesterday, after it passed the state’s legislature strictly along party lines – with zero Democrats voting w

Obama 2012 PollsLags: Rasmussen Any Republican Bests by 4 Points, Public Policy Polling: Obama Trails 3 GOP Candidates - Huge Loss with Redistricting

Published on 2011-06-30 05:32:17

Romney and Bachmann currently most likely to best Obama in 2012 - image NY Daily NewsAs the summer of 2011 hits mid-stride, and only seven months to go before the first primaries are held, President Barack Obama’s polling indicates one-term is more

Massachusetts Teachers to Face Limited Grading on Student Test Scores – 2011 MCAS Results Speak to Deficiency in Public Schools Statewide

Published on 2011-06-29 06:21:41

From: The Boston Globe: “In a dramatic departure from past practice, students’ MCAS scores and other achievement data will become key barometers in evaluating the performance of their teachers and administrators, under new criteria the state Boa

2012 Update: Romney In NH on Bachmann, Palin Right on History, In Iowa for Film – Appears to Avoid GOP, Poll: 73% - Woman as President within 10 Years

Published on 2011-06-28 05:57:58

Romney, Palin & Bachmann - photo Politico.com - notice: Romney appears nervous, next to photos of both Palin and Bachmann - not necessarily the best - most often by designMitt Romney, former Massachusetts Governor, was in New Hampshire on the stump t

Youth Gangs Terrorize from Peoria to Philadelphia – the Impact of the Economy crosses Socio-Economic Lines - Opinion

Published on 2011-06-27 05:56:47

Workfare under FDR, from the blog Changingwinds.wordpress.com "They were teaching us to work"So called “gangs” of teens and pre-teens have been forming in larger urban areas for the express purpose of harassing neighbors and robbing large chain

2012 GOP “Pink” “Candidates” Update: Sarah Palin, Potential Candidate Responds to Jury Duty – Media Questions! AP eyes Michelle Bachmann’s Fundraising

Published on 2011-06-24 05:59:08

Palin at event supporting Bachmann, image MSNBCFor many American’s the postcard in the mail, calling for one to participate in the process of the American Legal System known as Jury Duty, is a challenge of not how to serve when called, rather how t

New England Legendary Criminal, 82 Year Old, Whitey Bulger Arrested in Los Angles – Tales of the Boston Mob and Massachusetts Politics

Published on 2011-06-23 05:46:38

Whitey Bulger, Most Wanted Fugitive, image Boston PhoenixThis is one for the books, (the best one goes to Howard Carr:, entitled ”The Brothers Bulger: How They Terrorized and Corrupted Boston for a Quarter Century” - Whitey Bulger, , dubbed by th

Bachmann Joins Palin in “Women Can’t Be President” Rant “Hill Blog” – Offers “Serious To-Do List”

Published on 2011-06-21 02:50:04

A little ditty by Jill Hummer, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wilson College offers: : “A serious" to-do list for the female GOP candidates”, which includes: that they get serious about the economy, “Lose Fox News Celebrity Stat

Palin 2012 – Decision Will Be in her Own Time and On Her Own Terms - Still Waiting for Sarah!

Published on 2011-06-20 05:39:55

Waiting for Palin to Run: Palin pictured with Troops: Commander In Chief? image Iowa for Palin BlogBy Contrast: The Current Commander in ChiefObama on the ground with Troops in Baghdad: Blog Faisal Kutty.com (give him credit for going to BaghdadAltho

New York Times Blog: Rick Perry Would Be Tied to Bush and Hampered in 2012 Election Because He’s From Texas – No Kidding!

Published on 2011-06-20 05:09:06

Rick Perry, Dog Lover, Authentic Texan - shoots coyotes that threatens 4 legged friends, any questions? Photo: Dallas Morning NewsIn the most ridiculous assertion against any Republican, Potential or Announced, GOP 2012 Candidate to date, the New

Gallup 2012 Voter Preference Survey - Obama 5 Point Deficit against Any Republican Candidate – Historical Analysis and Trends suggest GOP Win

Published on 2011-06-17 06:19:30

This week’s Gallup’s ongoing Voter’s Preference Survey shows the President with a 5 point deficit against any Republican running in 2012, and although the poll has a certain level of statistical uncertainty, (95% confidence that the margin of

GOP Field Characterized as Unpopular in Home States – Politico Dubs “Unfavorite Son Primary - Lacking Grasp of English and Common Sense

Published on 2011-06-16 05:40:00

Politico Notes Romney, Pawlenty & Bachmann not blazingly popular in blue states - seriously - image NY Daily newsA slew of GOP Candidates have come under the scrutiny of Politico in the latest article to downplay the field as “lackluster” - The

Redistricting 2012 - MA - Picking and Choosing Who Stays in Congress and Who Goes – Will the Dead Rise to Save Seats?

Published on 2011-06-15 05:58:05

Should I Stay or Should I go Now? (Clash for obvious reasons) Olver and Neal Square off to Retain Seats - image Masslive.comWith the 2010 census released and redistricting committees across the nation drawing new lines down to the individual city pr

CNN GOP Debate – Pawlenty, Bachmann and Romney Score with Media, Missing: Sarah Palin – Waiting for Pal and the Fall Debates

Published on 2011-06-14 05:52:22

Sadly Missed at CNN Debate: Sarah Palin - image Zimbio.comCNN held their first 2012 GOP debate, with a field of 7 candidates answering blazing fast questions from an obviously partisan network – the final analysis of the debate from David Gergenopi

Educatoin Stimulus Expires and No Child Left Behind On Back Burner Puts Public Ed on Notice – What if Education Were “Set-Back” to 1960’s levels?

Published on 2011-06-13 05:58:43

Politico asks the question: “Will cuts threaten education funding?” – and goes on to speak to the “$100 Billion” in aid to public schools that was written into the short-term Stimulus – as “fading away”. The short-term Stimulus all

Palin Obsessed – U.S. Media Pays for Released 2008 Palin Emails by the Pound -Asks Readers for Help in “Analyzing” – One Step Further into the Abyss

Published on 2011-06-10 05:39:14

There is much that has been written about the incredible decline of American Journalism and its ability to engage the public – at first, it was print that experienced the shock of readers abandoning the tried and true news outlets – the Internet

The Economic Decline and Escalating Urban Teen Crime – From Chicago to the Northeast - A Rant on the Need for a Courageous Leader

Published on 2011-06-09 06:08:52

Not a day goes by that news of an “economic” recovery appears to be nowhere in sight – unemployment is back to 9 plus percent, food and fuel inflation is on the rise, and the government is on the brink of writing its last bad check before inter

ABC WAPO Poll – Romney Leads Obama – The New-Improved Mitt Romney - Changes Tactics Takes 4 Point Lead over Palin - Now Wears Jeans, Rolls Up Sleeves!

Published on 2011-06-08 06:13:52

Mitt Romney? Indeed! Image rssbroadcast.comIn the latest GOP 2012 poll conducted by the very non-partisan group at ABC and the Washington Post, indicates that Mitt Romney is tied with Barack Obama, before noting that Romney is actually beating Oba

Bannon’s “The Undefeated” – First Reviews Reveal Variety of Perceptions of Intended Political Targets – Trailer - Begs More

Published on 2011-06-07 05:56:52

Stephen K Bannon, Harvard Business grad, Former Wall Street man, and conservative documentary filmmaker’s latest production’s pre-release reviews, leaves one wondering if those who actually reviewed the film watched the same movie. Without havin

Group Members Arrested in FL Park for Feeding Homeless - Seriously

Published on 2011-06-06 05:54:44

What a way to start a Monday - this gem of an article comes from the Orlando FL Sentinel: The Gist, a group of anti-war, anti-hunger individuals were arrested for feeding over 25 homeless people in a park, because they had used up their maximum two p

Howard Dean – Dismisses Palin while Warning that She Could Defeat Obama in 2012 – Dean From the Dark Side - Truth

Published on 2011-06-06 05:44:36

Photo Crush, Palin about to Ride - Dean: Palin Can Beat Obama - image ibtimesFormer Vermont Governor, 2008 DNC Presidential Candidate and Chair of the DNC has issued a general warning about the 2012 election: Even Sarah Palin could beat Barack Obama

Palin Tours New England: Politico Whines, the Globe Has No Sense of History, the Press Compares her to Royalty.

Published on 2011-06-04 05:16:45

If one can make it through the 2 page “bitch fest”Poltico Produced vis a vis the Palin Tour, entitled “Palin's Rolling Menace”, one can begin to understand how truly petty the press has become and conflicted and well, generally worth glancing

Tips for the Summer Cold/Flu and general nagging

Published on 2011-06-03 06:00:29

1. Symptoms: dry, nagging, cough, running nose, chills, fever, general malaise, exhaustion, inability to think clearly. Constult your physician.2. Go nowhere, hope you have a friend who can deliver tissue3. Honey works, teaspoon with tea, helps with

Media Wants to Know! Where in the World Is Sarah Palin Going? Clues Abound in Historical New England

Published on 2011-05-31 07:51:55

The Springfield, MA Armory, commissioned by George Washington, image: NPS.govPoliticoappears to be confused as to where Sarah Palin is going – headline: “Sarah Palin's Bus Tour Prompts Confusion on Day 2”, speaks to the fact that the media and

Sarah Palin Tour Begins in DC – Rides with Rolling Thunder – Tour to extend to Northeast – Speculation Mounts on 2012 GOP Bid

Published on 2011-05-30 09:55:26

Sarah Palin Tour Begins in DC - Images: AP via YahooFormer Alaska Govenor and 2008 V.P. GOP Nominee Sarah Palin, rode into DC on a “hog” with the annual Rolling Thunder Memorial Day ride to the Capital. Palin, who has yet to announce a run, due

Gallup 2012: Palin Ties Or Leads Romney on Majority of Major GOP Issues, Two points within Tie for Lead over Romney. Palin to NH this Weekend

Published on 2011-05-27 04:57:51

Sarah Palin - On the Road - image New York SunA recently released set of Gallup Polls, the first on GOP potential and announced Presidential candidates show’s Sarah Palin within 2 points of Mitt Romney, out of a field of 14, included “other”.

Democrats Pin 2012 Hopes on One Special Election – Spins Nonexistent Medicare Cuts Into Frenzy – President Bill Clinton Warns In Talk With Paul Ryan

Published on 2011-05-26 05:52:38

From: the Los Angeles Times: Democrats are exuberant over a win in upstate New York’s 26th District Special Election – seeing this four way marginal win as having been swayed by their distortion on Republican Paul Ryan’s suggestion to revise Me

New Hampshire House Seeks to Override Bill Allowing Unions to Collect Fees from Non-Union Members: Right To Work in New Hampshire

Published on 2011-05-25 05:21:45

New Hampshire State Motto: on Licence Plate: Live Free or Die - image Moonbattery.comFrom the Boston Globe: The New Hampshire Legislature will be voting to override a veto by the Democrat Governor John Lynch, on a bill that would bar unions from “

Trump – Is He Back In the 2012 GOP Race? - Don’t Rule Him Out!!

Published on 2011-05-24 05:42:28

It began yesterday with the observations at The Wrap.com on an interview on Fox and Friends with Donald Trump – (video below), where Trump said, he’s not ruling out a run at the 2012 GOP race - and, as of today it has gone Hollywood, literally T

Suffolk Poll - Trust in News Sources Shows Network News Loss to Cable Outlets – Fox Trumps Field

Published on 2011-05-24 05:24:57

Two questions at the end of the May 18th Suffolk National 2012 Presidential Election poll, #58 and #59, posed questions on the news outlets as well as “reporters” who are most trusted as sources for political news – the strong favorite was Fo

The President’s off to Ireland – Archives from Irish Church Show ties to the Emerald Isle - Obama is Now Irish!

Published on 2011-05-23 05:57:05

Obama as Irish - image from Chicago Machine.orgCBC News is reporting that the President is Irish, through is material grandfather. The ever evolving biography of the 44th President of the United States, underscores the melting pot that is the United

Sarah Palin Home Purchase – Arizona Democrat Party Fundraiser Attempt Fuels Speculation and becomes “News”

Published on 2011-05-23 05:52:08

Sarah Palin Arizona? - image from AZ Democrat Party WebsiteNot for nothing, but one has to ask the question: “Is a rumor started by a Democrat State Party in order to raise funds, really news?” The rampant speculation that former Alaska Governor

2012 Update: Mitch Daniels Bows Out – Trump Continues to Receive Requests Asking Him to Reconsider and Run for the GOP Nomination

Published on 2011-05-22 07:19:03

Trump - Deluged by Requests to Return to the GOP 2012 RaceThe Wall Street Journal is reportingthat Indiana Governor, Mitch Daniels, will not be seeking the GOP 2012 Presidential Nomination. As the field narrowed, with the decisions of Mike Huckabee

WCRN 830 AM Western Mass Radio Guestspot 5 21 11

Published on 2011-05-21 12:00:01

This morning, I was privileged to be a guest on the Saturday Morning, Weston & Wesley Review, on 830 AM, WCRN, in Worcester MA. This early morning show is a fantastic edition to the Conservative Talk line-up in Massachusetts - Saturday 6am to 7 am -

Unions Expected To Pull Cash from Union Dues from Democrats Who Don’t “Do Enough To Support Labor” - The Economic Impact May Play a Factor.

Published on 2011-05-20 05:49:23

From the AP: The AFLCIOmay be about to pull financial support to Democrat members of Congress who “don’t do enough” to support labor:In prepared remarks, Trumka says the role of unions is not to build the power of one political party but to imp

Suffolk Poll – Romney Leads Republican Pack, Within Margin of Error with Obama – Majority Satisfied with Republican Field

Published on 2011-05-19 05:59:23

Romney & Palin, most likely front runners 2012, as of May: image New York Daily NewsAlthough the Wall Street Journal bloggedon a recent Suffolk University 2012 Poll, the article suggested that Obama was not beatable if the election were “held today

White House Bans Herald from Press Pool for Obama Boston Fund Raiser - Globe Publishes Top Obama Donors, Praises Romney, Covers West’s “Obama .Puppet"

Published on 2011-05-18 05:52:53

Mitt Romney, center of squabble between Boston Herald and White House LehrichThe Boston Heralds has been banned from the press pool covering President Obama’s fund raiser in Boston today. The Herald received the following scolding missive : I tend

2012 Update: Gallup – Obama Approval Dips – Again – Trump Out, Romney In – Raises 10.25 Million in Vegas - The All Too Perfect Romney

Published on 2011-05-17 06:02:00

Romney works the phone banks in Vegas - He Wants the Job! Either Crazy or a Patriot - photo PoliticoGallup’s “Daily Tracking” of President Obama’s Job Approval showed a drop of 2 points to 46% on Monday. The President enjoyed a brief hike i

Trump Expected To Announce Today – Under Pressure by NCB – Network Calling Trump on the Hour – Offers $60Million. Huckabee Endorses.

Published on 2011-05-16 05:45:00

Trump to Announce Presidential Run Decision Today, According to the NY Post(Photo: impeachmentofobama.comDonald Trump - Is he in, or is he out for 2012? That’s the question that the New York Post headlines will be answered soon: “Big Trump News T

Breaking - Huckabee Announces He’s Out for GOP Nomination – Closing Pre-Taped Video – Trump Congratulates - Not Sorry Huckabees Out!

Published on 2011-05-15 05:31:59

Governor Mike Huckabee just announced his intention not to run for the Office of the Presidency, live on his Fox News’s show. Huckabee’s last guest, Rocker Ted Nugent, spoke about the import of securing our borders with our troops in order to pr

Democrat Theory of Politically Taxing U.S. Oil Companies to Reduce Deficit Increase Election Chances – Proven - Result Carteresque Backfire – Shortage

Published on 2011-05-14 06:12:48

In 1979 President Jimmy Carter had a deficit problem, high unemployment, inflation on the rise, and a “misery index”. The solution: tax big oil with a “Windfall Profit Tax” on oil companies. It rang true with those few who felt Carter was,

Huckabee High in 2012 GOP Polls: Praying for Guidance on Presidential Run – Starts Business Venture - U.S. History

Published on 2011-05-12 05:55:09

Huckabee - 2012 Potential GOP Candidate - image bsogoodblogFormer two and a half term Governor of the State of Arkansas, 2008 Presidential Candidate and Fox News Host, Mike Huckabee, has been polling at or near the top of every poll taken for the up

Donald Trump to Speak to Nashua NH Sold Out Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Today – Telegraph to Carry Speech Live – Latest PPP Poll Analysis

Published on 2011-05-11 05:29:32

Donald Trump will speak at the Nashua, New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce today – the event, a business expo at the 700 member Chamber is sold out. The Nashua Telegraph will carry the event live on its website at www.nashuatelegraph.com/topics/tr

Trump Targeted as Racist by Move-On.org Affiliated: Color of Change – Fear of Trump

Published on 2011-05-10 05:40:28

Donald Trump Targeted - One does not normally target someone who is not a Threat! image hot91onlineFrom Hollywood to the New York Daily News, accusations of Donald Trump as a racist have been flying since he brought up the issue of Obama’s birth ce

Al Queda Target: Railways – Schumer calls for No-Ride List; Economic Hit Would be Devastating - Beef Up the Borders with U.S. Troops

Published on 2011-05-09 05:45:05

Freight Train moving through Santa Barbara, CA from Tran Blog by Marcel MarchonThe terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 were devastating to the U.S. economy; the immediate impact to New York City alone was 16.9 Billion dollars (fiscalpolicy.org),

GOP 2012 Update – “Top Tier Candidates” skip Fox South Carolina Debate, follow 1999 Examples

Published on 2011-05-06 05:42:55

Out of the Pack of "Top Tier" candidates: Huckabee, Palin and Trump (not pictured) yet to commit to run - image: freedomslighthouse.netFox News held the first GOP debate last evening in South Carolina – the debate featured Herman Cain, Rick Santoru

Minnesota Senate Passes SF509 – Voter ID Requirements – Offers Free ID’s – The Quest for the Pure Election.

Published on 2011-05-05 05:36:21

Previous Ohio Voters - image and article Sandusky Register.comThe Minnesota Senate passed SF 509 (see page 16 PDF for text), a bill requiring voters present a valid photo id prior to casting a ballot in the State of Minnesota. There was a party line

Oh Canada! Conservative Pro-Business, Anti-Tax Party Takes the Helm, Largest Supplier of Oil to U.S. will Not Block Northern Gateway Tanker Traffic.

Published on 2011-05-04 05:36:23

Why both nations have the ability to stimulate economies quickly...Canadians held elections on Tuesday, putting the conservative Tories Party firmly in control of the government. According to Reuter’s, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, now has a Par

Trump 2012 Update: Trump Offers Congratulations to Obama via Facebook, Cancels Letterman, Obama caught in Conundrum

Published on 2011-05-03 06:30:00

Donald Trump Offers Presidentialesque Statement on Osama Bin Laden - image entmoney.comDonald Trump, 2012 GOP “potential” Presidential Candidate offered the following gracious statement via his public Donald Trump Facebook page Donald J. Trump"I

Obama Gets Osama – Bin Laden Rumored to have been Buried at Sea

Published on 2011-05-02 05:06:51

From Real Clear Politics: last evening, President Obama made a televised statement that he had given the order to kill Osama Bin Laden. In the Statement, delivered at approximately 11:30 Eastern, the President told the American People and the word t

2012 GOP Update: Huckabee Not Out of the 2012 Race

Published on 2011-05-01 07:00:29

From Newsmax (normally consider the source, but….), Mike Huckabee has vehemently stated that the rumors of not running with the 2012 GOP Pack of GOP Presidential GOP hopeful nominees has been “greatly exaggerated”. A report coming from a “st

Trump Booed At White House Press Correspondents Dinner – Is Anyone Surprised?

Published on 2011-05-01 06:33:58

Trump at White House Correspondence Dinner, end result, the limelight, depsite press best intention - go to Donald Trump - imgae NowPublic.comFrom the Huffington Post: Donald Trump, 2012 potential GOP Presidential candidate was “booed” on the "Re

The Obama “Race Card” From Whoopie to Letterman “Hollywood” Knocks Trump - The Ugly Truth of Unintended Consequences

Published on 2011-04-29 05:32:43

The latest celebrity to jump on the “Race Card “angle of the 2012 Obama Campaign appears to be late night talk show host David Letterman. In a recent interview with Dr. Phil, Letterman said that Trumps questioning of the President’s birth certi

MA Govenor Deval Patrick to Public Employee Unions After Loss of House Vote – “This is Not Wisconsin”…Because He Hasn’t Signed the Bill Yet!

Published on 2011-04-28 05:34:55

Massachusetts Union Demonstrations Over Anti-Collective Bargaining Bill - Sure Looks Like Wisconsin! image WBURFrom: The Worcester Telegram and Gazette: Deval Patrick (D) Massachusetts told unions to “dial down the rhetoric”, after the House vot

2012 GOP Update – Trump Heads to New Hampshire - Ups the Ante with Meet and Greets with Likely Voters Today – Close To MA Far From Hollywood

Published on 2011-04-27 05:37:02

Donald Trump first foray today into New Hampshire, image Western Journalism.comFrom The Union Leader, Granite State: Donald Trump, potential 2012 GOP Presidential candidate, has two visits to the Nation’s first primary state: one today in Portsmo

2012 Update: Iowa Huckabee Ties Obama in Latest Poll, National GOP Trump and Huckabee Tied

Published on 2011-04-26 05:24:18

The latest Iowa Presidential poll by Public Policy Pollingsees former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee tied with President Obama at 45% each , Mitt Romney is the next closest GOP “possible” contender garnering 41% to Obama’s 45%. The pollster

Massachusetts Unions Battle to Retain Full Health Care Bargaining Rights As Stimulus Funds End – State Cannot Continue to Fund Cities Employee Benefit

Published on 2011-04-25 05:54:52

FromThe Boston Globe: The Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee in attempting to patch together a FY 2012 budget post Stimulus, has had to make some serious cuts, one of which is aid to municipalities that continues to fund union employee Cad

Gallup: Trump (Tied with) Huckabee, Romney Palin Lead Pack of “Possible” GOP Presidential Contenders – Trump is Serious

Published on 2011-04-22 06:14:12

The 2012 Pack: Trump, Huckabee, Romney & Palin - image sources: westernjournalist, truthwins, business week and buddhistblogGallupincluded Donald Trump in a first polling of Republican potential GOP candidates, with the result that Trump tied with Hu

GOP 2012 Roundup: Trump to NH, WSJ likes Pawlenty and Romney, Palin’s PAC gets new look, Desperate Beck calls Huckabee a Progressive.

Published on 2011-04-21 05:23:34

Palin and Obama, Obama's Rivals for the 2012 Nomination will most likely be known by July - image media bistroABC is reporting that Donald Trump will be heading to New Hampshire to meet and greet arranged by his political aid, Michael Cohen. Yahoo Ne

Obama-Boat - Birth Certificate Book Rockets to Top Slot on Amazon – Via: RedState: Black Press Takes Out Ad: Does Not Matter If Obama Not Born In USA

Published on 2011-04-20 17:50:07

Corsi: Where's the Birth Certificate? - image book cover Amazon.comFrom:The Drudge Report: Dr. Jerome Corsi, of Swiftboat Fame, has gone into hiding a month prior to his bombshell book release: “Where's the Birth Certificate?: The Case that Barack

The S&P, Vote of No-Confidence to US Ability To Rein in Spending – Obama: No Problem! Solution: Get Off the Campaign Trail and Go to Work!

Published on 2011-04-20 06:00:45

On the Campaign Trail while Rome Burns - image itmakesseneseblogBloomberg:in a nutshell, President Obama’s talking points on the recently downgraded rating by the S&P, is that there is nothing to see here…move along folks. He is downplaying an

2012 GOP Update: Palin Wins Praise - LA Times Compares to Obama – Trump Given Credence by Vanity Fair? The Outsiders in the GOP Field –It’s About Time

Published on 2011-04-19 06:09:37

Nothing drives the establishment press and Beltway pundits (from all political affiliations) about the bend more than someone whom “they” feel is not “up to snuff” attempt to throw a proverbial hat into the ring of political ring as a candid

U.S. Government - Raising the Debt Ceiling – Consequences Raising Taxes – Politicos as Usual not Fooling the Public.

Published on 2011-04-18 05:58:43

Economy no place to play politics as usual - image milktheclock.comThe current administration is bent on raising the U.S. debt ceiling according to an article in Politico: Tim Geithner, Treasury Secretary “and administration’s point man”, spoke

2012 GOP Update: Donald Trump Tops National Poll – Leads Romney by 11 Points

Published on 2011-04-15 18:35:26

Donald Trump has taken a commanding lead in the fourth national poll conducted by Public Policy Polling, a Democrat leaning pollster. The firm, regardless of political party, has shown to be extremely accurate in the end stages of political campaigns

2012 GOP Presidential Contenders – Trump, Palin, Romney, Pawlenty and Huckabee - Media Analysis and Update

Published on 2011-04-15 06:00:49

Trump in Good Company - Ronald Reagan Depicted as a Clown - image: publicly funded PBS.orgA Boston Herald article by Rachelle Cohen, entitled “No Trump-ing Obama”, notes that there are so many candidates and potential candidates for the GOP nomin

2012 - From Massachusetts to Ohio and Beyond Voters Rolls continue to Include Deceased and Non-Eligible Voters

Published on 2011-04-14 06:02:41

In October, 2009, a year prior to the 2010 elections, a non-partisan data research company, Aristotle International Inc, had found upward to 15 Million voters, that were either deceased or ineligible on voters roles nationally. (CNS News). Massachus

Durbin (IL-D) To Introduce Bill on Forced Internet Retail State Sales Tax – State of Maine Legislature Passes Sovereignty Resolution

Published on 2011-04-13 05:48:05

Indiana Takes Advantage of Illinois Taxing Climate: image theblaze.comIllinois Democrat State Senator, Dick Durbin is set to introduce a bill on the floor of the Senate today that would force Internet companies such as Amazon.com to collect state sa

2012 – Obama versus the Republican Potential Candidates: Timing and History and the State of the Presidents Poll numbers - Analysis

Published on 2011-04-12 05:35:27

Second Term? Obama and the Numbers - image itmakessense blogRasmussen Polling Reports on the 11th Daily Presidential Tracking Poll, that the President’s “strongly approve” had fallen to a low of 19% - with 39% strongly disapproving. The poll

2012 – GOP: Huckabee on Ingraham re: Trump: I think he’s a very serious contender – I think he’s going to get in – Romney Forms Exploratory Committee

Published on 2011-04-11 15:53:17

On the Laura Ingraham Show today, in an interview with Mike Huckabee former Govenor of Arkansas and 2008 Presidential Candidate, Huckabee stated “I think he’s a very serious contender – I think he’s going to get in” in reference to Donald T

China to USA – “Stop Exploiting Human Rights Issue To Interfere with Other Countries Internal Affairs” – Fear of Liberty - Opinion

Published on 2011-04-11 05:07:28

Reuters: : The Chinese Foreign Ministry dismissed a US State State Department Report on Global Human Rights through their official news agency, Xinhau. An official statement published by that agency noted: "Stop the domineering behavior of exploitin

Donald Trump from The Today Show on NBC to This Sunday’s CNN State of the Union, Trump Takes on the Media – A Serious Man for Serious Times - Opinion

Published on 2011-04-08 05:44:18

NBC’s morning talk show, “The Today Show”, featured a two part interview with Donald Trump, the 2012 GOP “possible” Candidate – the big question, is he going to run and is he serious. In both segments it is obvious that Trump is serious

NJ Governor Chris Christie “Tenure is Failing Our Students” - Good Teachers Deserve a Better Union

Published on 2011-04-07 05:13:04

Chris Christie, Defending Education - image New Jersey.comChris Christie, in an interview with Diane Sawyerof ABC News, covered a variety of topics, in a one-on-one interview (see video below). Christie, who is, perhaps, one of the most popular con

2012 GOP - Trump Surprises Wall Street Journal/NBC Latest Poll

Published on 2011-04-06 18:20:49

The Wall Street Journal/NBC's latest GOP Poll shows Donald Trump within 4 points of former Massachusetts Governor and 2008 GOP Presidential candidate, Mitt Romney and tied with former Arkansas Govern er and 2008 GOP Presidential candidate, Mike Hucka

2012 Trump Polls High in New Hampshire, Trump Train Heads to Florida – Trumps Appeal – He’s Not a Politician

Published on 2011-04-06 06:05:05

As the “Google News Alerts” mount daily for one Donald Trump, real estate mogul, reality television owner/producer, and all around Renaissance Man, one finds his bid for the Presidency a topic of both derision and excitement. The derision is fro

Trump and Clinton 2012: Trump to New Hampshire and Iowa Hitting the right Meetings, Hiring Staff, LA Times Makes Case for Clinton Run

Published on 2011-04-05 06:00:06

Trump In on 2012 - image New York PostWhat are the odds of both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton being Top of the Ticket 2012 Candidates? If one is prone to placing a wager now and then, the opportunity exists in several off-shore sports betting web

Obama Likely to Announce Reelection Bid, while Democrats Believe they Can Win Back the House – Polls of Yester Year

Published on 2011-04-04 05:44:17

According to Politico: Democrats are targeting certain freshmen Republican Congressional Office holders, who had won districts, that formerly were won by both Obama and Kerry back in 2008 and 2004 respectively. This assumes that these individuals

2012 - Huckabee Leads both GOP and National in Latest Polls - Should Consider Post June Announcement - Opinion

Published on 2011-04-03 08:15:24

Huckabee - Trump May Give Incentive for Earlier Announcementa Farleigh Dickenson Poll link here released on the 31st of March, shows Mike Huckabee in a virtual tie with Obama (46/46) for the presidency. Furthermore, Huckabee also leads all “possibl

Trump 2012 – the Glenn Beck Factor – Backhanded Endorsement – Beck Calls Out Trump as an Extremists! Opinion

Published on 2011-04-03 06:38:39

Glenn Beck: "The Fusion of Entertainment and Enlightenment"? - Photo Conservative blogs central (blogspot)From Politico: Glenn Beck on Fox News’, Bill O’Rielly noted that Donald Trump “made him feel uncomfortable” and that the nation does no

Non-Citizens Voting In the U.S. 2010 Mid-Terms – Colorado Study Concludes Records Indicate 5,000 votes cast by Non-Citizens

Published on 2011-04-01 06:03:18

A report from the Hill Blog, yesterday, indicated that the US. House of Representatives is seeking to “shore up” voter registration rules in the wake of a Colorado Study indicating that five thousand non Citizens voted in the 2010 election. The

Trump 2012 – Tied with Romney in Latest Poll – Hits the Talk-News Show Circuit - Building Team Iowa

Published on 2011-03-31 05:30:39

President Trump? Image via hotcurrent.comDonald Trump is not pulling any punches about his intention to run for the Office of the President, as of yesterday, Trump had hit the news and talk show circuit from “The View” to Fox to CNN. Trump’s i

States Begin to Look at Ways to Push Welfare Recipients Off Public Rolls – The Case for a Return to Workfare

Published on 2011-03-30 06:05:02

Two states have begun to look at ways to push those on the welfare rolls into employment, either through the private or public sector, from CBS Chicago: an Illinois State Representative has introduced a bill that would require drug testing for any we

Donald Trump and the Obama Birth Issue – What gives? If Obama Cannot Seek Second Term, Will Clinton Take the Reigns?

Published on 2011-03-29 06:07:55

Donald Trump has produced a hopsital birth certificate in order to prove that some such document can be found rather rapidly by just about anyone, including the President. As Trump pounds away on the issue of why Obama hasn’t taken the time to p

Unions Delusional - Madison, Democrats Attempt to Block Union Bill, Socialists on Losing the Unions, UAW Targets Bank of America

Published on 2011-03-29 05:42:15

As the nation finds public sector workers, and public unions more unpalatable, (*Gallup survey of confidence in institutions 2010 where organized labor and public schools were well under 50% in public confidence, somewhere near the Congress which hit

Mass. Update Union Membership Down, Job Fair Cancelled, Gov. Patrick Stumps in WI for Public Employees Unions, Agawam Teachers fight for Pay Raise

Published on 2011-03-28 05:55:41

Agawam Mayor Cohen, the Next "Scott Walker"? Asks Teachers to Skip 1% Salary Raise! photo Springfield MA RepublicanMassachusetts appears to be suffering the same pangs of recovery as most states, the ongoing battle between public employee unions and

Geraldine Ferraro – The Great Hope for Women’s Participation in the Political Process – 1935 - 2011

Published on 2011-03-27 08:12:09

Geraldine Ferraro, the first woman to be nominated as a candidate for major party executive office ticket, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Ferraro was nominated as the Vice Presidential Candidate to stand besides Walter Mondale during the 19

National right to work act S504 – Referred To Committee

Published on 2011-03-26 09:04:51

The National Right To Work Act, sponsored in the Senate by Jim DeMint (R-NC), and cosponsored by the following Senators: John Barraso (R-WY), Tom Coborn (R-OK), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), James Inhofe (R-OK), Mike Lee (R-UT), Paul Rand (R-KY), James Risch (

Media in Snit Over Slow Start of 2012 Debates – Democrats First To Roll Out Pre-Fall Presidential Debates in 2003 – Enter Last - Finish First

Published on 2011-03-25 05:55:33

Obama and a field of "potential GOP Contenders", image: The State.comThe New York Timesis wondering why there may be few if any Republican Presidential Contenders at the first televised debate on May 2nd. They cite the standard “Republican Strate

2012 Update: Palin Shores Up Foreign Alliances, Attacks begin from the Right, Trump enters the Fray in Iowa, Odds are on Palin.

Published on 2011-03-24 05:43:09

Palin in Israel with the Netenyahu's, photo Ben Gershom gpoAs 2011 begins to shape up, although few have announced an actual intent to run for the 2012 GOP nominations, pundits are picking sides, and trips are being made both at home and abroad, to

Federal Reserve Warns of Insolvency – Can a rise in interest rates be avoided – Scenario eerily similar to 1978-1979.

Published on 2011-03-23 05:47:51

The end result of inflation in 1979 - gas lines and shortages, photo the razor.orgThis week, CNBC reported that The Dallas Federal Reserve’s President, Richard Fisher , noted the U.S. is on the path to insolvency. In an interview at the University

Clinton Denies 2012 Run at Obama - Desperate Rank and File Hope She Will Reconsider, From Huffington Post, Tabloids Bloggers, Clinton #1 Choice

Published on 2011-03-22 05:47:06

Hillary Clinton as depicted by Arabic Al Jezeera in June of 2008 - The Iron Lady of the PalaceHillary Clinton 2012? Not so fast, according to news sources such as Politico who wrote on November 21st, ”Clinton won't run in 2012 - or ever” using C

Newsweek Q&A on Why 38% of American Citizens Fail U.S. Citizenship tests

Published on 2011-03-21 05:43:18

Disparity in Education, Disparity in Income and a Complicated Government Blamed - SeriouslyNewsweek’s recent article entitled: How Dumb Are We? offers web readers the opportunity to take a part of the U.S. Citizenship test here at www.newsweek.com

2012 GOP Update – Donald Trump Begins to Take Shape As Contender – Previously Ignored by Pollsters Tops the Charts

Published on 2011-03-18 05:58:55

The Donald, If the Desk Fits.......image: youngmoney.comFrom Fox News “Trump Torches Republic Field Knocks Boehner”, to Politico’s ”Donald Trump to President Obama: Go To Japan” the man who is the quintessential American success story, is

National Public Radio Defunding (HR174) on House Floor Today – Time to Cut the Cord

Published on 2011-03-17 05:39:29

NRP video from website spoofing Tea Party, similar to MSNBC content image via The Examiner.comThe House is set to vote on barring National Public Radio from using Federal funds allowing the local NPR stations to pay their NPR dues, with Federal Fun

As the Word Turns, U.S. Citizens growing Concerned over Radiation – Yet No Calm Assurances from the White House. Political Suicide.

Published on 2011-03-16 05:49:42

Over the past few days, individuals listening to news reports from MSNBC, CNN, Fox, the BBC, etc., are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of radiation that may be felt with in the U.S. There has been a run on the preventive “Potassium

Huckabee Continues to Lead Field of GOP Potential Candidates – Gallup Release Tuesday 3-15-11

Published on 2011-03-16 05:13:45

Huckabee Continues to Dominate Early Polling on GOP 2012 "potential canidates" - image: Huckabee2012.com,Former two and a half term Governor of the State of Arkansas, 2008 Presidential Candidate and political pundit, television and radio personality

Congress – Stalemate on Budget – Stop Gap Band-Aid No Longer Working for Either Party – Dems Want Fewer Cuts, Republican’s More – Obama MIA?

Published on 2011-03-15 05:43:11

According to theLos Angles Times, the temporary spending measure passed in lieu of a budget for the past two years, has begun to bother both Republicans and Democrats alike. The Republican’s, specifically those elected in the 2010 landslide vict

2012 GOP Update: Huckabee Leads In Iowa Polls

Published on 2011-03-14 05:43:48

From: Business Insider Mike Huckabee, out of a field of eleven possible contenders (including “unknown), leads with 20.plus percent in this Iowa based poll. Palin Follows by 14%, with Romney and Gingrich in the 13 percent range. Trump included

Local Western Massachusetts: Christian Youth Group to Perform at Chicopee High School, March 18th 7-9 PM

Published on 2011-03-14 05:22:32

The “Chosen Generation” will perform in a free concert, this coming Friday at the Chicopee MA High School. The genre is Christian Music, organized by the Pacers for Christ.Yes, in Massachustts, all is not lost, when students of this age, are abl

Helping Japan – U.S. Has Search and Rescue on Site - Donation sites

Published on 2011-03-14 05:01:30

The US has search and rescue personnel in Japan, according to the AP and ways to help are listed at the Washignton Post The American Red Cross: Donations: 1-800-RED-CROSSDonations address: PO Box 37243, Washington DC 20013Website: http://www.redcros

Public Employee Unions Threaten Businesses In WI – Letters Sent to Business Owners Who Supported Walker’s Campaign – Shakedown! Read the Letter (PFD)

Published on 2011-03-12 06:13:21

The Man who has held WI teachers hostage for 40 years - John Matthews, Professional Union Organizer - image Madison.comBusiness Owners who had contributed to Governor Walkers campaign are being sent threatening lettersby the public employees unions.(

AP - Mike Huckabee’s “Gaffes” Real or Ploys? – 2012 Frontrunners – Show Me - Huckabee Leads Obama in Missouri PPP Poll

Published on 2011-03-11 05:24:56

Huckabee Taking it All in Stride photo sogoodblogThe Associated Press released an article this morning entitled : “Analysis: Was Huckabee's week a stumble or a ploy?” in which the probing questions are – would two comments Huckabee made during

Wisconsin, Walker’s Watch: Unemployment Down 7.4% Public Sector Jobs Climb, Union Continues to Fight On as Relevancy Wanes

Published on 2011-03-10 05:52:59

One of many Wisconsin Union Protesters - Image: SodaHead.comWisconsin: Unemployment dropped in February to 7.4%, the lowest since January 2010, under Governor Walker’s administration, while Democrats and Public Employee Unions continue to protes

The State of Maine Added to Growing List of Health Care Reform Act Waiver Recipients

Published on 2011-03-09 05:30:46

State of Maine - Health Care Reform Waiver Granted - image: NSHclassics.comThe State of Maineis one of the latest entities (and first State) to receive a waiver from complying with Health Care Reform. According to CNBC, the State feared that implemen

Obama in Boston, Fundraiser Bound - $5,000 Plate Dinner To Support Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee

Published on 2011-03-08 05:03:09

Obama will spend the day in Boston MA, education and fundraising priority - image chicagodenfenderThe Boston Globeis reporting that President Obama will make two stops in Boston today, one at a public school funded by Bill Gates, the other, a fundrai

2012 Update: Gallup Sees No Front Runner, Boston Globe on Romney in New Hampshire

Published on 2011-03-07 05:38:27

Gallup Dismayed - GOP Field is Tied! Huckabee, Palin Romney - photo credit: freedomslighthouse.netGallup, in a study of GOP Frontrunners from 1952 forward, finds that the 2012 “potential candidates” offer no clear frontrunner, in what Gallup ter

Romney Comes Out Gunning for the Nomination – Remarks from the Granite State

Published on 2011-03-06 09:08:33

Mitt Romney Charges Ahead - GOP 2012 - Photo PoliticoIn what Politico is calling an “unofficial kickoff” of former Massachusetts Governors, Mitt Romney’s “Granite State Campaign, Romney came out speaking of the President and pulled no punche

2012 Republican Update – Trump, Gingrich, Christi, Palin, Huckabee Romney

Published on 2011-03-04 06:03:59

Huckabee, Palin and Romney remain GOP 2012 Frontrunners, although not yet announced - image freedomlighthouse.netThe 2012 Republican field is beginning to take shape, and although the majority of those names polled, have yet to announce their intent

Dr. Jay Fleitman Elected Chair of Western Mass Republicans

Published on 2011-03-04 05:00:11

Dr. Jay Fleitman - image Hampshire GazetteDr. Jay Fleitman, who ran for the Massachusetts 2nd District Congressional seat in 2010, a former Northampton School Committee Member, and Chair of the Northampton Board of Health was elected this week as Cha

Springfield MA Teachers Overpaid by $1.2 Million – A “Mistake” Gone Unnoticed from October 2010

Published on 2011-03-03 05:45:51

From: WGGB Springfield Television Springfield Mass Teachers, upon signing a new contract with the City, experienced a double dip pay raise in October, which, as it turns out, was clerical error. Now, the union is trying to figure out the least pai

Dallas Fed – Inflation up for February, as Gasoline Careens Towards $5.00 per Gallon, Shades of the 1970’s – It’s Carter Time!

Published on 2011-03-03 05:17:54

The latest Dallas Fed Reports notes that food prices rose substantially the past year, with an 8.2% annualized rate among all categories. All categories include processed and preprocessed foods: “It’s notable, then, that while prices for more-p

Nations That Educate Children As Martyrs to Islam, UK Shock over Pakistan Video belies reality of years of Hamas Training Children as Suicide Bombers

Published on 2011-03-02 05:45:18

a Palestinian Mother and Child Pose Cannot Be Denied - image: zioneocon.blogspot moved to bokertov.typepad.com/btb/The Word Looks AwayAn article yesterday in the UK’s Daily Mail revealed a video that depicts children re-enacting a suicide bombing

State Budget Woes – Northeast Democrat Governor’s & Mayors Follow Walkeresque Cuts - More to follow as Stimulus ends in FY12

Published on 2011-03-01 05:52:21

A Classroom circ 1950 pre budget woes - image: pinellas county schools k-12When Wisconsin Governor, Scott Walker, took over the task of filling a budget gap, he went straight for the Public Employees Unions, asking those teachers to contribute to pen

2012 Roundup – Huckabee’s Hints of run more apparent, of Run in Iowa, Romney Get Praise from Deval Patrick, Palin Heads to India

Published on 2011-02-28 05:43:27

As 2012 GOP candidates (officially unannounced) are put under a microscope by those in the media waiting for a confirmation of “will they or won’t they” throw their “hat” into the 2012 Presidential contest ring, at least three are making na

Massachusetts Conservative Talk Radio - The Wesley & Westen Review, WRCN AM - Worcester, MA, - February 26, 2009

Published on 2011-02-28 04:51:41

Tom Wesley and John Weston at WRCNAM 830 AM have a lively conservative talk format, which streams live from WCRN AM – Worcester, MA on Saturday mornings beginning at 6 AM, EST. Tom Wesley, a veteran and businessman, ran for the MA2 Congressional Di

Public Employee Union Protests Spread beyond Wisconsin – General Public Views Disdain for Union Antics - Analysis

Published on 2011-02-27 09:14:32

As the brouhaha in Wisconsin, caused by Public Employees unions, aided by union activists from across the nation,has spread to other states, public opinion polls on these protests show that the Unions may be taking the wrong tactic to gain sympathy.

2012 – Huckabee Media Round-Up End February 2012 and Commentary.

Published on 2011-02-25 05:51:55

Huckabee, Palin, Romney the "top tier" - image freedomslighthouse.netMike Huckabee, former 2008 Presidential candidate who took Iowa on a shoestring, former 2-1/2 term Governor of Arkansas, yes, ordained Baptist Minister, appears to have received a b

Gallop Poll Obama Approval high in 10 States – Projection: 2012 Adjusted Electoral College Map: Obama: 191, Unnamed Republican: 337

Published on 2011-02-24 05:32:47

A Gallup survey on President Obama’s approval rating in 2010 (available here) headlines his high approval rating in Hawaii, and 9 other states, however, the balance fall below 50%, with 20 states listed as average: approval between 44 and 48%, the

2012 Update – Mike Huckabee Book Tour Begins, Has Not Ruled Out Presidential Run, Shades of 2007

Published on 2011-02-23 05:51:26

Huckabee, The Book that Will Decide the 2012 Run - image AmazonCNNblogs article on Mike Huckabee’s recent book release, “Huckabee Ready To Test His Message”, offers a glimpse at 2012 with the following:"It kind of gives me an opportunity to tak

The Return of the Misery Index – Obama Now Faces Inflation and Unemployment to Mimic Carter’s Administration.

Published on 2011-02-22 05:37:59

Food and fuel prices continue to rise each monthas consumers feel the pinch, at the pump as well as the local grocery store. The Consumer Price index has risen 1.6% in the last two months, which on the face of it, appears to be a minimal increase (W

First Protests in Support of Wisconsin Public Employees held in Texas, Nevada and North Carolina draw “hundreds” to State Capitals.

Published on 2011-02-22 05:11:22

Austin Union Members (some Teachers) protest in support of Wisconsin - photo the stateman.comIn Austin, Texas over 200 Union members, some of them teachers, protested at the state capital (Austin Statesman), in Nevada hundreds of Public Employees Uni

Teacher’s Union Calls for Protests Monday-Tuesday –Urge Teachers to Wear Red – Counter Protests Planned – The Ballot Box will Decide Union Relevance

Published on 2011-02-21 05:47:50

Teachers Unions have called for protests today and tomorrow February 21st and February 22nd, at various locations in states across the nation. A list of the locations can be found here: at http://michellemalkin.com/2011/02/20/get-ready-seius-purple-

Battle in WI, University Professor Signs Absentee Notes for Teachers – About the Children – Hardly - Transparent Mantra Grown Tiresome to Taxpayers

Published on 2011-02-20 08:29:19

Op-edA story on Maclver Institute complete with video and 8 x 10 color glossy’s, shows exactly how desperate the unions are to keep the chaos going at the WI State Capital. A college professor was noted as singing absentee sick notices for teacher

Palin in Long Island – Media Outlets Travel Across Nation - The Import of Palin and Her Candidacy for the Media

Published on 2011-02-18 05:52:38

Palin Speaks to Long Island NY Business Leaders - Image New York TimesSarah Palin spoke before a “packed room” at the Long Island Business Association Luncheon and it was noted by Long Island Business News that “there was plenty of media at th

2012 Update – Sarah Palin on the Move, Media increases coverage, while Signs May Point to Announcement Sooner than Later.

Published on 2011-02-17 06:06:54

Sarah Palin, Media watches for signs of 2012 run - image NY SunSarah Palin has been the subject of more than a few media reports over the past few days, those in the media who would read into the slightest move of a “potential 2012 GOP candidate”

Move Over Chris Christie - Scott Walker (R) Governor of Wisconsin – Breaking the Back of the Public Unions – A New Sheriff In Town

Published on 2011-02-16 05:49:48

Scott Walker, R Governor of Wisconsin - image LA Times BlogGovernor Scott Walker, of the State of Wisconsin, has in the past few weeks, worked with his legislature to reduce the budget, and bring fiscal sanity to the State of Wisconsin. The problem h

AP Questions Palin’s “Unconventional” Political Styles Future Success For White House Bid – Palin Tops First Western State Poll of GOP Possibles

Published on 2011-02-15 06:01:03

Sarah Palin, unconventional because she is not only just a woman, but an attractive woman according to the AP, photo AP via Boston GlobeAn article this morning from the AP viaThe Boston Globe, Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska, first Woman to ru

Indiana Senate Committee Passes Immigration Enforcement Law, SB590 - Florida & Other States Enact Similar Bills – Time to Streamline Immigration.

Published on 2011-02-14 05:52:41

The State of Indiana’s Legislature is pushing an Immigration Enforcement Law similar to Arizona’s – it has been passed by one Senate Committee and must be run through the State Senate Appropriations Committee and before a final vote by both Ind

Democracy Inaction in Middle East – US Policy Appears to Support or Ignore Student Protests Depending Upon Which Way the Wind Blows

Published on 2011-02-11 06:15:34

The Muslim Brotherhood Protests in Egypt - Photo: IsreallycoolIn 2009, Iranian Students took to the streets in protest of an oppressive, theocracy, one where elections meant the outcome was predetermined. The Islamic State of Iran saw massive protest

Obama High on High Speed Rail Funding, Railroading the American Taxpayer

Published on 2011-02-10 05:58:56

Amtrak Route Boston to Chicago photo Boston Globe, cost between Springfield, MA and Chicago Round Trip: $300, time in transit: 27 hours, making a two day trip impossibleWith a need to rein in spending, both real and political, the President has reque

CNN-Opinion Research Polling Obama Believed Unlikely to Win Second Term – Compares Obama to Clinton in Polling Data Release - Analysis

Published on 2011-02-09 06:00:55

Trouble in River City – No matter how one slices it, 51% of American’s polled in a CNN-Opinion Research Poll believe that Obama will be replaced in 2012. The poll (PDF here) taken the last week of January 2011, compares 1995 Gallup Trends polling

RI Seeks Exception from Federal Health Insurance Mandate – Even Mass. Mandatory Health Insurance Offers Opt out Based on Income

Published on 2011-02-08 05:47:21

The Rhode Island State Legislature’s GOP members are seeking an exemption from the Federal Mandate to purchase health insurance or face a fine according to the Providence Journal. The Bill, submitted to the Rhode Island Legislature is based on the

2012 GOP Potential Challengers – Reading Tea Leaves via Book Tours

Published on 2011-02-07 05:42:17

Ohio, a swing state in 2008, where President Obama bested GOP Candidate, John McCain by a margin of 51 to 47%, is now, according to an article online at the Cincinnati Enquirer receiving visits from the President and Multiple Potential GOP Candidate

Major Parties Court the South – Convention Placement for Democrats not Without Controversy - 2012 Begins

Published on 2011-02-06 08:24:43

It goes without saying, that one cannot win a Presidential election without those Southern States, specifically those considered “swing” states one way or another -always considered more Conservative than the rest of the country, and there have b

Soros Op-Ed for Washington Post – Egypt in Turmoil - Blames Israel and Religious Right – Counsels Obama – Offers Funds for Middle East “Democracy”

Published on 2011-02-04 06:00:53

George Sorros, Professional Meddler in Word Affairs - image seeking alfpha.comGeorge Soros, a man whose background belies his rhetoric against Israel, is now taking aim at Israel and the “Religious Right” in an op-ed published by the Washington P

Published on 2011-02-03 05:51:15

Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee (two former Governors) lead the field of GOP "potential candidates" image: current.comIn their latest 2012 Presidential polling of South Dakota Public Policy Polling surveyed a sample of 1045 South Dakota voters, matched

Obama Administration Walks Fine Line in Egypt with Carteresque Support for Muslim Brotherhood

Published on 2011-02-02 07:00:10

Although many are hyping the value of Democracy in the Middle East, one has to remove the rose colored glasses and look to the realities of the political landscape in that volatile area of the globe. In the never ending religious battle between Isla

Gallup Highlights Tea Party Importance – The Tea Party Comparison To 60’s Political Revolution

Published on 2011-02-01 05:45:05

The Tea Party Patriot - image sumo tvPolitico’sJennfier Epstein, picked up on Gallup’s Tea Party poll – The question posed: Should the GOP Consider Tea Party Ideas with the result, a resounding, cross party lines, yes. It is not so much, as Eps

Egypt - U.S. and Israel Begin to Take Lead for Blame Game – Evacuations of U.S. Nationals to Avoid Iranian Like Hostage Crisis – Too Little Too Late?

Published on 2011-01-31 05:45:22

Crowds now Gathering in Egypt to Protest Full Article and photo credit Aljaezeera.netAs the Muslim Brotherhood and Mohammed El Baradei are in talks to form a government sans the National Democrat Party in Egypt (Haaretz), El Baradei, in a statement

House Seeks Removal of “Public Funded” Presidential Election Fund – Democrats Hyperbolically Oppose Citing Increased Corporate Funding

Published on 2011-01-31 05:11:11

As Democrats Decry the Republican Inspired Demise of Public Funding, Perhaps a Refresher is in Order - image Barbados Free PressThe House has voted to rescind the voluntary taxpayer funded “public fund” for Presidential Campaigns which was instit

Party Like its 1979 – Muslim Brotherhood History in the Middle East – In Brief Carter – Obama and Comparative Ideology

Published on 2011-01-30 06:20:33

Political Cartoon Carter and the Ayatollah from the Press Courier Dec 2, 1979In an article from the Sarasota Heraldwritten by Jack Anderson in 1979, one finds that the Iranian Crisis was blamed on a Lack of U.S. Intelligence. The root of the uprisi

Huckabee Continues to Lead Narrowing GOP Pack in Polling – Focus WV and NC – Pence Out – The East Coast Factors Huckabee?

Published on 2011-01-28 05:44:06

Huckabee Continues to Lead/Polls Best in Hypothetical 2012 match upPublic Policy Polling has been conducting a series of State and National Polls featuring 2012 GOP “potential” candidates versus President Obama beginning as early as April of 200

State of the Union – Obama Hits Centrist Civil Tone – Number One – Put Business First – Republican and Tea Party Responses - Ideological Differences

Published on 2011-01-26 05:28:56

The President Delivered an even toned State of the Union address last evening. The speech and tone itself was not particularly rousing, however, the content made one keenly aware that, with the President, clearly defining the fact that there were ide

State of the Union Much Ado About Bi-Partisan Seating! Media Mocks, The Supreme Court Walks

Published on 2011-01-25 05:20:25

Calvin Coolidge Delivers State of the Union - image Silentcal.comWhen the President addresses the nation in his State of the Union address tonight, journalist will be looking at every angle, as political junkies grab the popcorn and sit back and watc

Inflation Set to Rise on Price of Groceries and Clothing – Those Seniors who received no COB on Social Security will Feel the Pinch!

Published on 2011-01-24 05:08:21

Food Shrinkage Explained: From SlowPokeComics.comAs any consumer has noticed, the price of certain grocery items have remained relatively stable, however, the size of the packaging has appeared to have shrunk in the past year or two, now, according

End Week Polling Shows Huckabee with Edge in General Republican Primary with Huge Lead over Obama in Key State of Texas

Published on 2011-01-22 06:36:31

Mike Huckabee Leader of the Pack - image Politico, Public Policy Polling, a decidedly left of center polling institute, has, since early January factored that Mike Huckabee, former Govenor of Arkansas, would be the best choice for the GOP Nomination.

Conservatives in GOP Push Indiana’s Pence To Run for 2012 Party Presidential Nomination

Published on 2011-01-21 06:07:25

GOP's Pence for President? Answer due by end January - photo Think Progress.comAccording to Politico GOP Conservatives are pushing Indiana Congressional Representative, Mike Pence, to run in 2012. Named in the article are Dick Armey, Chairman of Free

Richard Neal (D-MA2) – Up for Reelection in 2012 - From No News During 2010 Mid-Terms to Media Spotlight – Neal Kicks it Up A Notch. What Gives?

Published on 2011-01-20 06:01:02

Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA2), photograph: Politico via APDuring the 2010 Election, Google Alerts and/or news of the Congressional Representative from the Massachusetts Second District appeared to be almost non-existent, one could Bing, Ask, or ev

Newt Gingrich and Michael Moore - Grasping at Media Relevancy

Published on 2011-01-19 05:51:40

Michael Moore,image videosearch and Newt Gingrich image LetsgetrealblogGranted, one might wonder why one would choose Newt Gingrich and Michael Moore to highlight a growing problem in the public arena – two men with entirely different political ide

Palin the More Presidential-esque she appears, Media Ratchets Up Negatives – Claims by Some Hinge on the Deranged

Published on 2011-01-18 16:34:05

On the 12th of January, CBS News, chief political consultant, Marc Ambinder noted that Sarah Palin was “presidential-esque,” in her video response to critics released on that date.(CBS News Political Hot Sheet). The “complement”, is, of cou

Reince Priebus, RNC Chairman, The Young, the Restless, the Beltway and The Tea Party.

Published on 2011-01-17 06:08:14

Priebus speaking at McCain Town Hall 2008 - image norunny eggs blogNewly elected RNC National Chairman, Reince Priebus, according to a very brief biography from the Associated Press Is a 38 year old lawyer from Wisconsin, who had risen to the top of

Is Travel to Mexico Safe? Murder, Beheadings, Kidnappings, Drug Runners Shoot at U.S. Citizens from the Border - Safe?

Published on 2011-01-16 08:16:08

Due to the number of inquiries as to the safety of traveling to Mexico during spring break, if one is considering a spring break destination, review the following before making what could be a life-ending experience.The Miami Herald ran a story this

State of the Union – Democrats Seek to Sit Among Republican – Think Tank Suggestion Shakes up 200 Year Practice

Published on 2011-01-14 06:13:51

Hillary Clinton and Obama sitting with Democrats during George W. Bush 2007 State of the Union - 2011 Democrats Hope to avoid show of Partisanship - image smh.com.auThe idea grew from a letter written by a Washington DC based “think tank”, Thirdw

Obama Delivers Masterful, Heartfelt Remarks at Tucson Memorial Service – Takes the Time to Scold Those Who Hastily Cast Blame – From Your Lips to God’

Published on 2011-01-13 05:36:37

Obama Delivers Comfort to Nation - image blog adamforillinoisPresident Obama delivered an inspiring speech last night at the Tucson Memorial for those victims of a non-political, deeply disturbed, 22 year old, who had held an interest in Representati

Palin Responds to Media Regarding Arizona Crime - One Word - Presidential

Published on 2011-01-12 09:42:30

The media is proposing there will be a backlash from the rhetoric put forth by certain members of the "Conservative Right". After receiving a phone call from a peer who was never a fan of Sarah Palin, rather would have preferred any other candidate -

Arizona Shooting - Progressives, Democrats continue to Assail Conservatives and Profit; Washington Post Op-Ed suggests Libel as Result

Published on 2011-01-12 06:23:25

Stunningly similar imagry: Loughner (image ABC) & Manson (image Sun UK)It is unfortunate that through a tragedy, such as the Tucson shooting of moderate, second amendment, “Blue Dog” Democrat Congressional Representative, Gabrielle Gifford’s, i

Who is Elected Democrat Sherriff Clarence Dupnik? A 28 Year Incumbent Democrat Who Used a Tragedy to Campaign.

Published on 2011-01-11 05:48:39

The Man who used a tragedy for Political purposes, Dupnik, Sheriff elected in 2008 - image: website: Immigration ClearninghouseA great deal of political rhetoric came out of the tragedy in Arizona where an obviously Manson/Hinkley-type gunman, who ha

Gallup 2012 Update: Huckabee Leads in Favorables, Palin in Name Recognition Among Republican’s and Independent Leaners

Published on 2011-01-10 05:27:53

The Top of the 2012 GOP Contenders, sans Gingrich: Huckabee, Romney and Palin - image: freedomslighthouse.netA new poll released today, January 10thby Gallup, gives projected 2012 GOP Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee a fairly wide lead among the

As Details Emerge in Representative Gifford’s Shooting, Second “Person of Interest” sought. Teaching of Progressive Studies may lead to Murder

Published on 2011-01-09 07:59:14

CNN International is reporting: Police are actively pursuing second person in Tucson Shooting, which leads to some speculation as to who would be committed enough to anti-moderate, anti-government, anarchy theory. The shooter, who had attended Commu

Breaking: Massachusetts Republican Committee Re-Elects Jennifer Nassour as Chair for 2011-2012 Elections

Published on 2011-01-07 05:19:34

Jennifer Nassour Elected to 2nd Term as Massachusetts State GOP Chair, image MassGOPOn Thursday evening, at the Mariott in Newton MA, the Massachusetts GOP State Committee members gathered to vote by secret ballot for the office of Chairman. Jennifer

The Reading of the U.S. Constitution: 10:30 AM January 6, 2011, From the U.S. House Floor – The Law of the Land in it’s Entirety.

Published on 2011-01-06 13:04:31

Much has been made of the reading of the U.S. Constitution from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives as the Republican Party has now taken a majority in that body and has pledged to the American People a leaner, Constitutionally correct gov

Mass. GOP To Elect Chair January 6– Jennifer Nassour Challenged by, William (Bill) McCarthy of Worcester – Will Nassour Hold the Chair?

Published on 2011-01-05 06:02:58

Jennifer Nassour Mass GOP Chair under Fire - image Boston HeraldThe Massachusetts Republican Party will elect a Chairperson on Thursday, January 6th, at the Newton, MA Marriott. The current chair, Jennifer Nassour, will be challenged by William McCar

While New GOP Controlled Congress Abides by Constitution, Democrats and K-Street Lobbyists Hire Lawyers.

Published on 2011-01-04 06:06:50

The Constitution of the United States - image: thisnation.comOn Wednesday, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA8), new Democrat Minority Leader, will hand over the Congressional gavel to to Speaker of the House, John Boehner (R-OH8), in a televised ceremony. (Middleto

President Obama and Wife – Not Invited to British Royal Wedding - French Prime Minister and Wife Are!

Published on 2011-01-03 09:23:59

Michelle Obama Greets the Queen: image Ask.com How to Greet The Queen of EnglandVia CNN Blog Only: The invitation list for the wedding between Prince William of the United Kingdom and his fiancé Kate Middleton, does not include the President of the

Romney Looks at 2012 from Hawaii– Huckabee and Romney As Front Runners – Analysis Taxes and Paroles

Published on 2011-01-03 08:49:58

Mitt Romney & Wife on vacation an island away from Obama - image mittromneycentral.comThe Sacramento BeeSunday news included a piece on former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney, who is, coincidentally, on vacation in Hawaii at the same time as Pres

2012 GOP Potential Candidates the Media A-List in Review

Published on 2010-12-31 09:25:01

2012 GOP Frontrunners (as of December 2010): Romney, Palin and Huckabee: image: freedomslighthouse.netAs 2011 is upon the political horizon, the year that those who will run for the office of the President of the United States are either in the proce