In case you didn’t know from earmarks, there are also lettermarks and phonemarks that Congress uses to funnel monies in directions they want it to go.
Happy now? No? Then you should read this piece by Allahpundit at Hot Air.
Stay mad, vote in 2012 – and beyond – for those you know are conservative (and don ‘t just say it). Learn to submit FOIA requests to try and make the government own up.
Don’t give up.
Posted in Constitution, Corruption, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, National Security, Politics, Rights, Rule of Law, Taxes
Tagged Fraud, Incompetence, Marxism, Spending, Unconstitutional, Unemployment
If you travel by air, a lot or a little, you should be sure to ask TSA to change their gloves before touching you.
Here’s an interesting story about someone who set off an alarm, was told by her husband to request TSA to change their gloves – and was let on through without being patted down.
If you didn’t read that story, ask yourself why that happened.
Posted in Air Travel, Environmental, Ethics
Tagged Control, Enforcement, Fraud, Healthcare, Incompetence
According to Senator Tom Coburn (R-Okla.). He warned Sunday of “apocalyptic pain” if the government does not change course on its spending.
Gee, it’s not like we haven’t heard this before. Or said it ourselves.
I have never heard of a union creating jobs, have you?
Historically, unions came about to protect the rights of employees – of companies that were made by the businessmen that had the vision to devise and sell products.
Has a union ever done that? (And I am not referring to a company that was literally handed over to a union, cough – GM, by our, cough – administration.)
Well, look who’s in discussion about creating jobs.
Somebody isn’t learning. Or even listening.
Posted in Corruption, Deficit, Economy, Education, Energy, Ethics, Politics
Tagged anti-business, Control, Fraud, Incompetence, Marxism, Spending, Unemployment
Obama Returns to End-of-Life Plan That Caused Stir
By ROBERT PEAR
Published: December 25, 2010
WASHINGTON — When a proposal to encourage end-of-life planning touched off a political storm over “death panels,” Democrats dropped it from legislation to overhaul the health care system. But the Obama administration will achieve the same goal by regulation, starting Jan. 1.
More.
So “death panels” becomes “die soon options”? How magnanimous of our elected officials.
Merry Christmas, kids. The adults idiots have spoken.
/sarcasm off
Posted in Abortion, Constitution, Corruption, Death Panels, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Rights, Rule of Law, Sovereignty, Taxes
Tagged Control, Fraud, Healthcare, Incompetence, Marxism, Spending, Unconstitutional
Similar to DHS’ Jammit Napolitano?
At least, that’s what Jeffery H. Anderson, at the Weekly Standard, is pointing out. And by how that reads, I’d venture to say this monstrosity of a bill (2,700+ pages) had better not see the light of day.
Here’s the first paragraph of Mr. Anderson’s opinion article, go read the whole thing:
Not satisfied with the colossal amounts of power that she would acquire under Obamacare if it isn’t repealed, Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary Kathleen Sebelius has issued a 136-page “rule” that will now give her (and her subordinates) largely unchecked power to pass judgment on the prices of health insurance throughout the United States. Notwithstanding the fact that 43 states already regulate and approve health insurance premiums, Sebelius claims that we need an additional, more centralized, protection against insurers’ unseemly ‘profit motive.’ But a far greater threat to the future of American republicanism is posed by the impulse that animates Sebelius and the bulk of the Obama administration: the power motive.
UPDATE: Even at the state level, even present care can be outright horrendous as well as punitive. Here’s a case where a patient in a government run mental hospital almost died due to neglect, wins a case against the hospital only to be billed for care to the tune of $1.7M. The judge decided the patient wasn’t to be the one to win that argument. Ain’t life grand?
Posted in Abortion, Constitution, Corruption, Death Panels, Deficit, Economy, Ethics, Rights, Rule of Law, Sovereignty, Taxes
Tagged anti-business, Control, Fraud, Freedom, Healthcare, Incompetence, Marxism, Spending, Unconstitutional
Ah, but it’s a familiar tune. I’m sure you’ll know it.
My only hope is, for you travellers, you are at your desired destination in time for tomorrow morning.
Posted in Air Travel, Ethics, Humor, National Security, Rights, Terrorism
Tagged controversy, Incompetence, Merry Christmas
Why aren’t we getting it?
Apparently there are egos that are too big to get through a door, unless their feelings are hurt when flaws in such security systems are exposed.
Gee, I always am grateful when people I work with can point out things that I can improve upon or correct. It makes for a better product and helps our customers.
What’s the problem with that DHS? Can’t you help us instead of trying to herd us?
See this news article (with video) about an airline pilot, in California. He is letting us know – the flying public – what is important for all of us to know. All this pilot wants is the job to be done right, done well.
You know what? So do the rest of us.
UPDATE: I am not the only one that thinks like this, apparently.
Posted in Air Travel, Arms, Article 4 Section 4, Constitution, Corruption, Ethics, National Security, Politics, Rights, Rule of Law, Terrorism
Tagged Control, Enforcement, Incompetence, Justice, The American Way, Truth
At least, that’s according to Joe Petrowski, CEO of Gulf Oil and the Cumberland Gulf Group.
And this is all it takes folks. One person to start the ball rolling by mentioning it first. Watch others follow suit, which then becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Who to thank for this? Oh, I’d say – the moratorium on oil exploration and drilling for our own country instituted by our own government.
Posted in Deficit, Economy, Energy, Ethics, National Security, Research, Sovereignty, Taxes
Tagged Control, Fraud, Incompetence, Spending, Unemployment
Judge Rules Illegal Immigrants Can Sue ICE For Rights Violations
Last Updated: Wed, 12/22/2010 – 4:17pm
A Clinton-appointed judge has given a group of illegal immigrants the green light to sue the U.S. government for violating their constitutional rights during the operation that led to their apprehension.
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Idiocy running rampant. Psst, Congress #112 – here’s a judge that definitely, most assuredly, needs replacement.
Posted in Article 4 Section 4, Constitution, Corruption, Ethics, Illegal Aliens, National Security, Politics, Rights, Rule of Law, Sovereignty, Terrorism
Tagged 287G, Enforcement, Incompetence, Justice, Unconstitutional, Violence
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