As we all know (and if you didn't - you must have your head buried in the sand), BO aired his thirty-minute infomercial last night on a handful of channels spread across network and cable channels.   After arriving home last night from an evening of being 'culturized' aka going to the theater, I scanned the blogosphere for any comments.  Basically ( Read more... )

An Acorn Whistleblower Testifies in Court - The group's ties to Obama are extensive

To date, Mr. Obama has declined to criticize Acorn, telling reporters this month he is happy with his own get-out-the-vote efforts and that "we don't need Acorn's help." That may be true. But there is no denying his ties with Acorn helped turbocharge his political ( Read more... )

The mainstream media finally admits that they are in the tank for Obama.

( Read the article here..... )

Obama stands for change.  Change his mind that is.  More than a girl it seems.

So depending on when you ask Oboma what constitutes 'the rich'.....
Originally, it was anyone making over $250,000.
Last week, it was anyone making over $200,000
Yesterday, via Biden on a Scranton TV interview.... it is now anyone making over $150,000

So really now.  What's ( Read more... )

This is one the best comparisons I've come across that illustrates the various tax plans.   H/T Instapundit.

Greg Mankiw, Professor of Economics, Harvard University:  On being incentivised to work...or not.

Under the McCain plan, t1=.35, t2=.25, t3=.15, and t4=.15. In this case, a dollar earned today yields my kids $4.81. That is, even under the low- ( Read more... )

H/T Ace

Russian Observers to monitor US vote. 
Peter Goodspeed, National Post
Published: Thursday, October 23, 2008

A preliminary report prepared by the group, after studying U. S. media coverage on the NBC, CBS and ABC television networks since September, has concluded Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential candidate, has a "hidden advantage."

A ( Read more... )

... $1500 suits.

I should have posted this on Tuesday when I was initially reacting to the news, but since it's still on my mind I'll comment now.

BO's grandmother (who resides in Hawaii) is reported to be 'death-bed ill' according to the mainstream news media.  This was announced on Tuesday.  It was also reported that BO was going suspend his campaign to fly on ( Read more... )

Healthcare shouldn't be linked to employment

By Jeff Jacoby
 Globe Columnist / October 19, 2008

THE CHOICE you'll have," said Barack Obama during last week's debate, as he told voters what to expect if John McCain's health-insurance proposal becomes law, "is having your employer no longer provide you healthcare.

"Don't take my word for it," he added ( Read more... )

So for those who are a little bit curious: Protocol for the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance

The protocol for the Pledge of Allegiance is laid out in the Flag code Section 4
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: ''I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, ( Read more... )