Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Center Cannot Hold

We could use more hindsight these days. Three years after the fact, we learn that Henry Paulson manipulated hedge funds even before he was given the sole authority over Republican killer TARP. Around the same time, Barack Obama was running … Continue reading

Posted in 2012 Elections, 2012 GOP Primary, Barack Obama, Corruption, Crony Capitalism, Democratic Party, GOP Shenanigans, Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, Tea Party | Tagged | 4 Comments

The Dark Side of the Farce

Via Hot Air, a new Ron Paul ad reminds Republicans that Newt talks out of both sides of his ass. No Newt is good Newt. This is an open thread.

Posted in 2012 GOP Primary, Newt Gingrich | Tagged | 39 Comments

It’s time for some fresh blood

Old guard fades from Dem ranks Slowly but surely, the old guard of the House Democratic Caucus is fading. Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), with his announcement Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2012, joins a growing list of … Continue reading

Posted in Democratic Party | Tagged | 60 Comments

The Final Occupation

Looks like Occupy La La Land is over: Occupy L.A.: Police begin dismantling encampment Hundreds of Los Angeles Police Department officers have deployed onto downtown streets to clear out the Occupy L.A. camp on the lawn of City Hall. Columns … Continue reading

Posted in Occupy Wall Street, OWS | Tagged | 9 Comments

Worst Democrat Ever

Obama’s Job Approval Drops Below Carter’s President Obama’s slow ride down Gallup’s daily presidential job approval index has finally passed below Jimmy Carter, earning Obama the worst job approval rating of any president at this stage of his term in … Continue reading

Posted in 2012 Elections, Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Politics | Tagged | 17 Comments

Cain “reassessing” candidacy

National Review: In a conference call this morning, Herman Cain told his senior staff that he is “reassessing” whether to remain in the race. He will make his final decision “over the next several days.” “Obviously, you’re all aware of … Continue reading

Posted in 2012 Elections, 2012 GOP Primary, Herman Cain, Newt Gingrich | Tagged | 23 Comments

More Evidence that Paulson belongs in jail

Another shocking story, this time from Bloomberg Businessweek. This goes back to July 2008, when Congress was panicking about Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac being the next dominoes to fall. How Paulson Gave Hedge Funds Advance Word of Fannie Mae … Continue reading

Posted in Crony Capitalism | Tagged | 25 Comments

“A guy who lives in my neighborhood”

During the 2008 primary campaign Barack Obama downplayed his relationship with former terrorist William Ayers: STEPHANOPOULOS: …on this issue, general theme of patriotism, in your relationships. A gentleman named William Ayers. He was part of the Weather Underground in the … Continue reading

Posted in Barack Obama | Tagged | 31 Comments

Bring back the draft!

Seriously, this “all-volunteer” shit ain’t cutting it. We need to draft Hillary and Sarah to run against each other in 2012. That would change the current lose-lose line-up into win-win.

Posted in 2012 GOP Primary, Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin | Tagged , | 5 Comments

Spoonville

I decided to drop by Hullabaloo to see what our old friend David Atkins (aka “Spoony”) thought of the Obamacrats decision to abandon the white working class: The New Realignment […] Less educated whites have been a stumbling block for … Continue reading

Posted in 2012 Elections, Barack Obama, Democratic Party, Playing the Race Card, Politics, Racism, Zombies | Tagged , | 13 Comments

It Just Might be a Lunatic You’re Looking for

No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office … Continue reading

Posted in 2012 Elections, Corruption | Tagged | 16 Comments

Breaking – Woman accuses Herman Cain of 13 year affair

Via Hot Air: Georgia Woman Claims 13-Year Affair with Herman Cain An Atlanta businesswoman is breaking her silence, claiming she has been involved in a 13-year-long affair with Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, FOX 5 senior … Continue reading

Posted in Herman Cain, Nookie Jar, Uncategorized | Tagged | 30 Comments

The Brazile-Nut Coalition

The Future of the Obama Coalition For decades, Democrats have suffered continuous and increasingly severe losses among white voters. But preparations by Democratic operatives for the 2012 election make it clear for the first time that the party will explicitly … Continue reading

Posted in Disingenuous Democrats, Playing the Race Card, Politics, Racism | Tagged , , , | 38 Comments

Post-Clinton America

Bill Clinton: Hillary to Play ‘Major Role’ After She Leaves Obama Administration Former President Bill Clinton revealed in an exclusive Newsmax.TV interview released this weekend that he has discussed with his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, her plans after … Continue reading

Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton | Tagged , | 22 Comments

Bloomberg FOIA suit reveals Massive Secret Fed Loans

You have to click on this jaw-dropping article to see the interactive graphic that shows which bank got how much, and to read how the Fed and our favorite Money Men gave banks billions without Congress having a clue. Secret … Continue reading

Posted in Corruption, Economy, Financial Meltdown | Tagged | 28 Comments

Political Tourette’s

Jonah Goldberg: Congratulations, and Don’t Get Cocky Newt’s comeback, including the capstone of the Union Leader endorsement, is a truly remarkable tale. A lot of people — including many of us around here, starting with me — are eating crow … Continue reading

Posted in 2012 Elections, 2012 GOP Primary, Barack Obama, Newt Gingrich, Politics | Tagged , | 64 Comments

How A Charlie Brown Christmas almost didn’t happen

Lee Habeeb: The more things change, the more things stay the same. As far back as 1965 — just a few years before Time magazine asked “Is God Dead?” — CBS executives thought a Bible reading might turn off a … Continue reading

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Let’s play Spot the Racism!

Watch the video above and see if you can spot the racism. Make the jump to see if you’re correct:

Posted in Barack Obama, Playing the Race Card, Racism, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

RHIP

Court giggling! President Obama and first lady Michelle laugh their way through basketball game after he takes daughters shopping for books President Obama took wife Michelle had their daughters to the basketball on Saturday – and appeared to have a … Continue reading

Posted in Barack Obama, Uncategorized | Tagged | 10 Comments

Compare and contrast

I was struck by these two headline stories: Clinton, Panetta work to defuse tensions after air strike in Pakistan U.S. officials huddled with Pakistani leaders Saturday to defuse new tensions spawned by an attack that led Islamabad to shut down … Continue reading

Posted in Barack Obama, Economy, Hillary Clinton, SCOAMF, Uncategorized | Tagged , | 8 Comments