Enough of the ACLU

By Alaina Segovia

Filed Under Outside the Track on Aug 31 

It seems like every time I turn on the news, the ACLU is stirring up trouble for good, honest American people.

Their latest antics could cost some Americans their lives.  They tracked down 55 CIA agents who interrogated terrorists, took their picture, and showed them to the terrorists.  Those agents will have marks on their backs for the rest of their lives.

The ACLU attacks our religious freedom.  They claim we’re racists if we don’t agree with them.  They do nothing but cause trouble for America and try to impose their extremist “values” on us.

I’ve had enough and I think it’s time for this country to put a stop to it.  I would like to start an organization to do just that.  If the ACLU was counter sued for all for all of their frivulous lawsuits, they would be so tied up defending themselves that they wouldn’t have much time left to sue good people.

If you know any lawyers (particularly retired ones with a little free time) who are as tired of the ACLU as I am, please have them email me at alainasegovia@hotmail.com.

No mention of “W” as TARP shows profit

By Neil Braithwaite

Filed Under Races 2010 on Aug 31 

It’s interesting to see how the New York Times reported the profits of the TARP program in their story, “Bank Bailout Turning Out to Be A Good Investment.”

In the article you will find positive descriptions regarding TARP profits such as, “a welcome surprise,” “spurred hopes,” and “more than paying off.”

No mention of “W” to be found.

Greatly anticipating word from “The One” on this great news.

In lieu of flowers…..

By Kristen

Filed Under Domestic Policy, Healthcare, Policy on Aug 29 

…please pass the 1000+ page healthcare bill that no one in Congress has read.

The man is not yet cold in his grave, and the left are already touting the use of Kennedy’s name, as suggested by Sen Byrd, to further their agenda.

Liberal political action committee, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee PAC has created a website to petition such a change, by saying the following:

“Ted Kennedy was a courageous champion for health care reform his entire life. In his honor, name the reform bill that passed Kennedy’s health committee ‘The Kennedy Bill’ — then pass it, and nothing less, through the Senate.”

Moveon.org hasn’t wasted any time:

let’s re-commit ourselves to achieving the thing that mattered most to him: Quality, affordable health care for every single American

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New ice cream flavor

By Kristen

Filed Under Humor on Aug 28 

In honor of the 44th President of the United States , Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream has introduced a new flavor: “Barocky Road.” Barocky Road is a blend of half vanilla, half chocolate, and surrounded by nuts and flakes. The vanilla portion of the mix is not openly advertised and usually denied as an ingredient. The nuts and flakes are all very bitter and hard to swallow.

The cost is $100.00 per scoop. When purchased it will be presented to you in a large beautiful cone, but then the ice cream is taken away and given to the person in line behind you. You are left with an empty wallet and no change, holding an empty cone with no hope of getting any ice cream.

Are you stimulated?

(compliments of an email received from my sister-in-law)

Yet another Obama statement reaches its expiration date

By Cordeiro

Filed Under General on Aug 28 

Over at National Review, Jim Geraghty has stated that “all statements made by Barack Obama have an expiration date. All of them”. He’s since started a cottage industry of cataloging each statement and its expiration date. I don’t know if he’s gotten to this one yet, but it’s a doozy.

I should first state for the record that I have always had a great respect for this nation’s shadow warriors. They are always at the tip of America’s spear – called upon to go places and engage in activities some people find reprehensible and most only wish they could do.

In April of this year, The One condescended to visit CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia. He availed himself of the opportunity to address the assembled masses and in his TelePrompTer’d speech are found the following paragraphs:

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Just wondering…

By Red State Eddio

Filed Under Races 2010 on Aug 28 

During the 2008 election, the mantra continually spoken over and over again by President Obama was the alleged “failed policies of the Bush administration”, whether accurate or not.

Here’s my question:

When do we start the mantra of the “failed socialist policies of the 20th century”, since that seems most appropriate to the current administration?

Seems like we have a lot more evidence, and certainty, of that reality.

A Kennedy revelation that will warm your heart

By Jason Wright, Editor

Filed Under Outside the Track, Scandals on Aug 28 

“I don’t know if you know this or not, but one of his favorite topics of humor was indeed Chappaquiddick itself. And he would ask people, ‘have you heard any new jokes about Chappaquiddick?’ That is just the most amazing thing. It’s not that he didn’t feel remorse about the death of Mary Jo Kopechne, but that he still always saw the other side of everything and the ridiculous side of things, too.”

-Ed Klein, former Newsweek editor

How comforting to Miss Kopechne’s family, I’m sure.

Lost in the Sauce: Fed audit bill

By David Kaiser, Editor

Filed Under Policy on Aug 28 

Lost in the Sauce is a new feature I’ve been bandying about in my brain in between wedding planning and finalizing my application to get into an MBA program the last couple of months. The idea: bring attention to a story that I think is more important than the level of press it is currently getting.

Today I found just the kind of story I had in mind, namely a bill championed by our old amigo, Rep. Ron “Money Bomb” Paul. The bill would mandate audits of the Federal Reserve. Now I know some conservatives blanch at any type of governmental oversight, but I think this bill makes sense. With the nearly incredulous amount of power the Fed has received under the Obama administration, I think anyone would agree that a little peeky-peek at the books by someone outside the power structure makes some good common sense.

Just as long as its not someone formerly employed by Enron, Worldcom, or any of the recently departed financial giants.

Excuse Me!?!

By Red State Eddio

Filed Under Races 2010 on Aug 27 

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On Monday, White House spokeman Bill Burton pointed to former President George W. Bush’s vacation habits to defends scattered criticism of Obama’s August schedule

“As I recall, the previous president [took] quite a bit of vacation himself, and I don’t think anyone bemoaned that,” Burton said.

What!?! You gotta be kiddin’ me. With a straight face, no less. Honestly, people…

4,334 honorable reasons that put the end of Camelot in prospective

By Neil Braithwaite

Filed Under General on Aug 26 

Can you name just one?

“Greater love has no man than this, than a man lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13

Queue “Taps”.

Most surprising quote of the day regarding Kennedy

By Jason Wright, Editor

Filed Under Races 2010 on Aug 26 

Obama has called the Ted Kennedy the ‘greatest U.S. senator of our time’.

Wow. I’m shocked Obama doesn’t think Obama was the greatest U.S. senator of our time. All kidding aside, I had to read the headline twice.

Obama calls Kennedy ‘greatest U.S. senator of our time’
Posted: August 26th, 2009 08:07 AM ET

(CNN) – President Obama issued a statement Tuesday morning on the passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy:

For five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts.

I valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I’ve profited as President from his encouragement and wisdom.

An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States Senator of our time.

Senator Edward Kennedy, 1932-2009

By David Kaiser, Editor

Filed Under Congress, General on Aug 26 

While I’m sure most on PD were far from Ted Kennedy fans, it’s hard to ignore what he accomplished in his over 45 years in the United States Senate. A man once considered a “political lightweight” who was elected on the coattails of his brothers, Kennedy forged a historic career, highlighted with successes, occasionally checkered with scandal, and, of course, tinged with tragedy.

Disagree with his politics all you want, Kennedy was a consummate deal-maker, who could just as easily work with Republicans as with his own party when he saw a chance to make a difference. He wanted to make our nation a better place, and that’s all you can ask for out of someone, political beliefs aside.

Queue “Amazing Grace”.

Road trip

By Neil Braithwaite

Filed Under Congress, Healthcare, Humor on Aug 26 

Watch out for the “Health-Insurance-Reform-Now” bus heading to a congressional district near you. Driven by Nancy “Fireball” Pelosi and her copilot, Harry “Reckless” Reid, this “magic bus” will be chock full of health care reform supporters including real grass root thugs from ACORN and SEIU, all bought and paid for by three well known bipartisan political organizations, the DNC, Organizing for America, and Health Care for America Now.

Their hit-and-run mission is to show America that wavering Democrat congressional representatives and anti-government health care supporters can’t out run the “magic bus.”

Giuliani close to NY Guv run?

By David Kaiser, Editor

Filed Under Races 2010 on Aug 25 

It appears that the man that PD once declared as running the worst Presidential campaign in the history of ever has a better than 50/50 shot of running for governor of New York, according to a close political ally of the former NYC mayor and really bad GOP Presidential candidate, one Rudolph William Louis Giuliani.

“We’ve spoken on and off this year about it and my impression was always that he was not intent on running, but after our [recent] breakfast … I would say he’s definitely leaning toward it,” said Rep. Pete King (R-L.I.).

I hope for Mr. 9/11’s sake that he fired every one remotely involved in his failed run for the Republican nomination in 2008.

On a side note, I want to thank Jason and the rest of the PD family for their best wishes on my nuptials and honeymoon. My lovely wife and I had an absolutely fantastic time and we appreciate all of your good tidings. It was much appreciated.

Semper fi

By Neil Braithwaite

Filed Under Congress on Aug 25 

In case you missed Marine veteran, David William Hedrick’s performance at a townhall meeting sponsored by Democrat Congressman, Brian Baird, click the link below and prepare for a “thrill” up your leg.

Semper fi

OK Matthews, now we’re all even!

Romney and healthcare

By Jason Wright, Editor

Filed Under Domestic Policy, Healthcare, Race for White House 2012 on Aug 24 

The Best Thing to Happen to Mitt Romney since Xtra Hold Hair Gel
Niko Karvounis
August 22, 2009 Niko Karvounis

Health care reform continues to be a controversial and heated issue, with a vocal minority of agitated–or, as the President oddly put it this week, “wee-weed” up–conservatives working hard to create an atmosphere of apocalyptic panic around the possibility of reform.

“They want to take over our life!” yell the voters who put up a stink at town halls discussing health care reform. Obama is “conducting an experiment” in big government at the expense of Americans, according to Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele. The Internet is awash with viral images of Barack Obama as a socialist Joker, and potential 2012 presidential contenders like Republican Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty are smugly declaring that “Obama is proposing things that are out of step with common sense, [and] out of step with the notion that the government isn’t going to run everything.”

Read the rest.

Reaction?

The robot bartender

By Troy La Mana

Filed Under Humor on Aug 24 

A guy goes into a bar and there is a robot bartender. The robot says, “What will you have?” The guy says “Martini.” The robot brings back the best martini ever and says to the man, “What’s your IQ?” The guy says, “168.” The robot then proceeds to talk about physics, space exploration and medical technology.

The guy leaves, but he is curious, so he goes back into the bar. The robot bartender says, “What will you have?” The guy says, “Martini”. Again, the robot makes a great martini, gives it to the man and says, “What’s your IQ?” The guy says, “100.” The robot then starts to talk about NASCAR, Budweiser and John Deere tractors.

The guy leaves, but finds it very interesting, so he thinks he will try it one more time. He goes back into the bar.. The robot says, “What will you have?” The guy says, “Martini”, and the robot brings him another great martini. The robot then says, “What’s your IQ?” The guy says, “Uh, about 50.”

The robot leans in real close and says, “So… you people still happy you voted for Obama?”

A matter of trust

By Cordeiro

Filed Under Domestic Policy, Healthcare on Aug 23 

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In the branches of my rather large family tree is found my brother the doctor. Yes, he’s a board certified med school graduate authorized to add the letters M.D. after his name. So when I have a medical dilemma I pick up my phone and dial his number. Usually he’s pretty cool about answering whatever question I might have – especially if it concerns my bride or our two kids.

He did sound rather tired once when I call him at two o’clock in the morning. I thanked him for his wise counsel and added “there were several times in our youth when I could have – by action or inaction – killed you. This kinda thing makes me glad I kept you around.”

All kidding aside, know my brother MD like I do, I trust him with my life. More importantly, I trust him with the lives of the Ravishing Mrs. Cordeiro and our family. Why? Because he’s earned it. I know he has the experience and wisdom earned from years of dealing with life and death decisions on a daily and sometimes hourly basis.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Blogosphere Jury, I have no such trust when it comes to the President of the United States.
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Obamacare

By Troy La Mana

Filed Under Humor on Aug 22 

The phone rings and the lady of the house answers.

“Hello?”

“Mrs. Sanders, please.”

“Speaking.”

“Mrs. Sanders, this is Dr. Jones at the hospital laboratory. When your husband’s doctor sent his biopsy to the lab last week, a biopsy from another Mr. Sanders arrived as well. We are now uncertain which one belongs to your husband. Frankly, either way the results are not too good.”

“What do you mean?” Mrs. Sanders asks nervously.

“Well, one of the specimens tested positive for Alzheimer’s and the other one tested positive for HIV. We can’t tell which is which.”

“That’s dreadful! Can you do the test again?” questioned Mrs. Sanders.

“Normally we can, but the new health care system will only pay for these expensive tests one time.”

”Well, what am I supposed to do now? ”

“The folks at Obama health care recommend that you drop your husband off somewhere in the middle of town. If he finds his way home, don’t sleep with him.”

What will raise the Titanic?

By Red State Eddio

Filed Under General, POTUS, Polls on Aug 22 

Mistakes
(find other gems like this one at www.despair.com)

Our beloved president is off to vacation in Martha’s Vineyard for 2 weeks – just in time for Hurricane Bill (not Clinton) to pay a visit. I find that just a tad bit ironic, don’t you?

Let’s hope it is an uneventful stay. The last thing we need is for something to happen to the president or his family while there. My reasons are twofold. First, I truly wish the man and his family health and safety. I want him living out his (only) term in office without injury or illness. The second reason is more selfish. I don’t want attention diverted from the real issues, nor everyone to turn sympathetic on him if a minor calamity should befall. Let’s hope the leeches and snakes around him [Axelrod and Emmanuel] won’t gin up a litte “Wag the Dog” scenario to do just that and boost his numbers again.

So it got me thinking. Speaking in purely hypotheticals, what possible scenarios could raise the almighty (with a little ‘a’) president’s poll numbers? I decided to make a list of possibilities.

A few of these are slightly realistic, while some of the scenarios have about the same likelihood that the US soccer team will win the World Cup next June, the KC Royals will play the Washington Senators in the World Series, and the Detroit Lions will win at least 6 games this year. So we’re dealing almost strictly in the hypothetical, OK?
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