Posts about Pelosi as of October 23, 2009

10-23-09 RedTracker Michelle Obama Talks Breast Cancer & Health Care 10-23-09 RedTracker Annie Leibovitz Shoots Obama Family Portrait 10-23-09 Anne’s Journal Female, Dolphin-Loving Principles Can Win in Blood-Thirsty, Male-Dominated Taiji, Japan 10-23-09 Cultural Creatives The Current American Mindset on Global Warming 10-23-09 HopeTracker Pelosi Health Care Count Reveals Vote Deficit for Public Option;   MoveOn.org Public Health Insurance Option video 10-23-09

Today, an Associated Press article highlighted the division among Democrats in the House of Representatives over abortion in health care reform.  The article accurately describes several of the reasons why pro-life members of Congress are not satisfied with the “Capps Amendment” (language added to the House bill during the Energy and Commerce Committee mark-up):  1) The amendment allows government subsidies to go to health insurance plans that cover abortion.  2) Current federal laws that prohibit abortion funding and coverage, such as the Hyde Amendment, will not apply to the new benefits created by health care reform.

No one knew who John Guerra was before today. He was a small time journalist at Key News i n Key West, FL. Evidently a press release from Connie Mack set Guerra over the edge . Now these kind of ideological meltdowns happen on all sides of the spectrum. What makes this noteworthy is the fact Guerra is a journalist. The Republican Party is now a mentally ill group of people who want nothing more than to destroy Obama’s first term no matter how much the country needs his policies.

Oct23 News Anchor Reuters – The health reform bill making its way through the House of Representatives will include a public insurance option, but negotiations are continuing on the details of the plan, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday.Read the Full StoryHouse health reform will have public option: Pelosi (Reuters) Share and Enjoy:Related News PostsSeptember 9, 2009 — Congress seeks healthcare deal before Obama speech (Reuters) – 689th Top News ItemSeptember 9, 2009 — Congress

Just yesterday I told you about how our Constitution is a forgotten and little respected document now and the dangers we face as a result of giving it such little notice. We have heard President Obama say that he believes the framers of our Constitution got it all wrong. He seems to think that because Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, et. al. had to craft a document explicitly telling the federal government what it CAN’T do and giving it very limited power, it was wrong. That’s how Obama thinks.

I usually don’t post party talking points or reprint the writings of partisans, but I came into possession of the following letter from Representative Tom Price (R-GA).  What gives Congressman Price so much more credibility is the fact that he is a doctor.  Not a lawyer! Democrats have put a stranglehold on Republicans suppressing any input. Even as Obama was assuring us he would consider Republican proposals he was refusing to meet or discuss ideas with Republicans.  I have a strong message for Democrats and Nancy Pelosi in particular, payback’s a bitch .

We all need to send her a message. There is no constitutional right to Heath Care. Lynn Dartez Friday, October 23, 2009 By Matt Cover, Staff Writer House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke) ( CNSNews.com ) – When CNSNews.com asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday where the Constitution authorized Congress to order Americans to buy health insurance–a mandate included in both the House and Senate versions of the health care bill–Pelosi dismissed the question by saying: “Are you serious?

Submitted by: Tony Caputo State launches boycott of ‘unconstitutional’ federal laws Urges 49 others to join in combating government’s ‘abuse of authority’ Posted: October 21, 2009 11:50 pm Eastern By Chelsea Schilling © 2009 WorldNetDaily Tennessee is urging 49 other states to come together and create a “joint working group between the states” to combat unconstitutional federal legislation and assert state rights .

It’s always been scary that San Fran Nan was in the House, much less Speaker of it.  To have such a profound ignorance of the Constitution she has sworn to protect is outrageous.  Details : CNSNews.com asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday where the Constitution authorized Congress to order Americans to buy health insurance–a mandate included in both the House and Senate versions of the health care bill–Pelosi dismissed the question by saying: “Are you serious?

Rep. Betty McCollum Rep. Betty McCollum is spearheading an effort to get nonprofit employees included in the health reform benefits being planned for small businesses. She has penned a letter to congressional leaders urging them to consider nonprofits on a level playing field with small businesses. A letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer reads, “Nearly all nonprofit organizations are struggling to provide health insurance coverage for their employees.

“What Is The Threshold For Revolution ? “ By Ron Ewart, President National Association of Rural Landowners and nationally recognized author on freedom and property rights issues © Copyright October 23, 2009 - All Rights Reserved

There is perhaps no greater threat to public confidence in democratic institutions than hypocrisy. In 2009, there is perhaps no greater supply of brazen hypocrisy than that which is found in our nation’s capital. This probably explains why the American people seem poised to either grab their pitchforks and torches or tune out completely. Revelations about the actions of Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y., and the House Democrats’ perplexing decision to close ranks behind him, perfectly exemplify this destructive behavior.

Recently, a reporter with right-wing press outlet CNSNews asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi whether health reform violates the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution.  The Speaker gave the question exactly as much respect as it deserved : CNSNews.com: “Madam Speaker, where specifically does the Constitution grant Congress the authority to enact an individual health insurance mandate?” Pelosi: “Are you serious?

This week, the agents go to Washington to testify before a closed session of the Senate Intelligence Committee in order to justify the funding for their Mosaic project. You see, just like in the real Senate, FlashForward ’s senators will, even in the face of an unprecedented national crisis, just hold contentious hearings and bitch about where all the money’s going, all the while approving trillions in military spending that they barely keep track of.

First Patrick Leahy scoffed at questions over whether the federal government has the authority to order Americans to buy a particular product, even though that has never happened in our 233-year history, and now the Speaker of the House claims that the question is “not serious.” CNS News has the audio of Nancy Pelosi providing the Democratic dodge on the constitutionality question:CNSNews.com: “Madam Speaker, where specifically does the Constitution grant Congress the authority to enact an individual health insurance mandate?”Pelosi: “Are you serious?

Malaysia Star House health reform will have public option-Pelosi Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 23 (Reuters) – The health reform bill making its way through the House of Representatives will include a public insurance option, but negotiations are continuing on the details of the plan, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday. … Pelosi Reportedly Lacks Votes for ‘Robust Public Option’ FOXNews How Many House Votes Are There for the Public Option? CBS News More on Pelosi and the public option msnbc.com California Healthline Related posts: House moves closer to healthcare public option – NIMBRUNG.NET FOXNews House moves closer to healthcare public option Reuters…

Pelosi Reportedly Lacks Votes for ‘Robust Public Option’ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly lacks the votes to pass a “robust public option,” the most far-reaching of three forms of a public option House Democrats are mulling to overhaul the nation’s health care system. FOXNews.com Friday, October 23, 2009 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly lacks the votes to pass a “robust public option,” the most far-reaching of three forms of a public option House Democrats are mulling to overhaul the nation’s health care system.

Another former Gitmo detainee killed in a shootoutLiberals Open Fire on Harry ReidWhite House tries to bar Fox News from interviewing pay czarBarack Obama sees worst poll rating drop in 50 yearsObama vs. The President He Said He’d BeAsked About Where the Constitution Forces Americans to Buy Health Insurance… Speaker Pelosi Responds: “Are You Serious?” (Video)Cross: I did coke at WHCD

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — A current draft of healthcare reform legislation in the House of Representatives may inadvertently result in multi-million dollar reductions in federal support for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters and children’s hospitals around the nation, forcing them to cut critical services in a segment of the industry that has already achieved near universal coverage. Throughout the reform debate in Congress, Congressman Glenn Nye has been fighting to protect the rights of patients to choose their own health care providers and hospitals.

Last weekend, PunditGirl and I visited my younger stepdaughter out of town.  As we were hanging out at her apartment on Sunday morning, she pulled out a few bills to pay.  One of them was her health insurance bill. My stepdaughter works in the fashion industry in New York as an independent contractor, so she doesn’t have access to any employer-based health insurance or group insurance.  She had to find insurance on her own and pay the full freight — almost $1,000.  She’s young and healthy and is rarely sick, and it still costs her almost $12,000 a year.

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Congressional leaders appear to have struck on a way to ensure passage of health care reform and the pacification of those in favor and opposed to a government-run health plan: Let states opt out. States may get to opt out of public option plan originally reported at IFAwebnews.com .

Pelosi Say House Health Reform Will Include Public Option

NECN House health reform will include public option: Pelosi Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The healthcare reform bill making its way through the US House of Representatives will include a public insurance option, but negotiations are continuing on the details of the public plan, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on … Pelosi Reportedly Lacks Votes for ‘Robust Public Option’ FOXNews More on Pelosi and the public option msnbc.com Pelosi Regrouping After Count Questions Votes for

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States attorneys in Oklahoma have filed a motion to dissolve the temporary restraining order issued earlier this week by an Oklahoma County judge which blocks enforcement of a new state abortion law. The controversial law would require that private, confidential medical information of women seeking abortions be put on a public website. And the Republicans are the party of individual rights and opposition to government intrusion? The Oklahoma Journal Record reports that a spokesperson for Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson said District Judge Twyla Mason Gray will rule on the motion by Friday of next week.

imported drywall from China is the worst environmental, and possibly the worst health disaster in US history, it is also about to turn into our nations biggest national disgrace. toxic Chinese drywall the King Kong version of a Katrina type Hurricane. Unfortunately the current US President, a Nancy Pelosi Congress, and the national press are too blind to see it.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has repeatedly told the press that she has the votes for a robust public option — but a report in The Politico contends she has now run into trouble: Speaker Nancy Pelosi counted votes Thursday night and determined she could not pass a “robust public option” — the most aggressive of the three forms of a public option House Democrats have been considering as part of a national overhaul of health care.

Pop quiz – what’s the best way to win friends and influence people? Sweeten the pot so they get something out of it too. It’s Negotiating 101, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seems ready to play hard. According to the New York Times , Pelosi and 13 House Democrats signed a deal to increase Medicare payments in their states. This move paves the way to convince these Dems to support a public insurance plan that uses Medicare rates as a basis for paying doctors and hospitals.

“Public plan emerges as a major sticking point in Senate; Pelosi says House has nearly enough votes to move forward with comprehensive legislation. “ The the whole scoop clicking here.

(H/T: Instapundit ) The following two paragraphs from this piece (” White House attacks worry moderate Democrats ,” and the title will be brought up again later) highlight not only the problem that quote-unquote ‘moderate’ Democrats are having with the administration’s War On The Chamber Of Commerce: they highlight the general problem with ‘moderate’ Democrats. While Limbaugh and Fox commentators like Beck make no secret of their dislike for Democrats, the Chamber’s Republican lean is partially counteracted by nominal and financial support for pro-business Democrats who need to win votes from pro-business Republicans.

Democratic lawmakers including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are adamantly pushing back against reports that she does not have the necessary votes to pass a robust public option and is poised to abandon the provision. “Speculation that a final decision has been made about the public option are not accurate,” read a statement issued by the Speaker’s deputy communications director Nadeam Elshami. “We continue to work with all the members of the caucus to build consensus.” “It’s not true.

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Congressman John Murtha reminds me of Big Julie in play Guys and Dolls, who boasts: “I got a poifect record: thoity-three arrests, no convictions.” Months ago, the FBI raided the offices of the PMA group. What they found suggested that Murtha and his buddies at the PMA Group operated their own little Earmark Factory. But that was just the tip of the iceberg, another one of John Murtha’s most favorite contractors was charged for taking $200,000 in kickbacks , the FBI is Investigating Multi-Billion-Dollar Murtha favored Defense Contractor With Tax-Exempt Status, Murtha has even gotten family into the earmark business, and on and on.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi counted votes Thursday night and determined she could not pass a “robust public option ” — the most aggressive of the three forms of a public option House Democrats have been considering as part of a national overhaul of health care. Pelosi’s decision—coupled with a significant turn of events yesterday during a private White House meeting—points to an increasingly likely compromise for a “trigger” option for a government plan.

“Speaker Nancy Pelosi counted votes Thursday night and determined she could not pass a “robust public option” — the most aggressive of the three forms of a public option House Democrats have been considering as part of a national overhaul of health care. Pelosi’s decision—coupled with a significant turn of events yesterday during a private White [...]

President Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and a parade of House and Senate Democrats should get academy awards for their play act on the public heath care option. It’s as dead as a doornail. Yet, the principal players still tease the public with their talk about it. The public option epitaph was written months ago during the more than two dozen secret meetings that Obama and his aides had with the insurance industry and pharmaceutical bigwigs. The deal went like this.

“I don’t know whether Mike Allen can actually count votes or not.” – Valerie Jarrett (on “Morning Joe”) Grain of salt alert on everything you’re reading this morning. Word of note. “Robust” seems to be the kicker in the tale at this point. Does Speaker Pelosi have the votes on a “robust” public option? Mike Allen says no , while getting this part of the story correct in an update, as far as I can tell: Nadeam Elshami, deputy communications director and senior adviser to the speaker, said: “Speculation that a final decision has been made about the public option are not accurate.

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New York Times reports: In pushing to include a government-run health insurance plan in the health care bill, the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid , is taking a calculated gamble that the 60 members of his caucus could support the plan if it included a way for states to opt out. Mr. Reid met with President Obama at the White House Thursday to inform him of his inclination to add the public option to the bill, but did not specifically ask the president to endorse that approach, a Democratic aide said.

And Nanna is all upset about this! There’s more at Memeorandum but there’s a lot more to this!  There is no Constitutionality for it! The Politico carries the story:   Exclusive: Pelosi lacks votes for most sweeping public option Speaker Nancy Pelosi counted votes Thursday night and determined she could not pass a “robust public option” — the most aggressive of the three forms of a public option House Democrats have been considering as part of a national overhaul of health care.

In a meeting with President Obama yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) reportedly pushed for a public option that would allow states to opt-out of the program . Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) reportedly doesn’t have the votes for a robust public option. Meanwhile, one Democratic source said Obama appeared to prefer a “ trigger ” option. In an interview with Bloomberg, Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) rejected the public option .

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the National Italian American Foundation’s 34th Anniversary Gala on October 24 in out nations capitol. This year’s honorees include Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, culinary pioneer and restaurant entrepreneur Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, actress Carla Gugino, renowned Italian singer and songwriter Antonello Venditti and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo Americas Beverages Massimo F. d’Amore.

New England Fall Foliage Good Morning Conflucians!!! How is everyone this morning? We had some really cold and damp weather here in New England for a couple of weeks, but over the last few days we have finally had some typical New England fall weather. It has been delightful, with temperatures rising to the 60s, gentle breezes, and lots of sun. I’m starting to understand why Riverdaughter enjoys listening to books on tape.

No public option in the House; even Pelocchio does not have the votes.Tags: fail, government waste, Healthcare, Nancy Pelosi This entry was posted on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 7:45 am and is filed under Broken News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

I see at least two problems with this short. First of all, the fiend in the clip is a lot prettier than Madame Speaker. Second, ‘Pelosi’ on Elm Street is a lot more eloquent than the botox-addled twit who gave this rambling, barely coherent non-response to the question ” Will there be a tax increase in 2010? ” NANCY PELOSI: Well, I– well, there will be a time when we will hopefully lower taxes because of the comprehensive overview of our tax code. Over the– even the corporate tax.

Moderate Democratic lawmakers are pushing to tie a vote on raising the government’s debt-ceiling to the creation of deficit-reduction commission. The commission, which would be similar to military base-closing commissions, would make proposals that Congress would have to accept or reject as a package with no amendments. Columnist David Broder supports the commission, though he thinks the odds are against its creation.

On these financial issues, not just the issue of financial regulation on Wall Street but the larger issue of income distribution and what kind of country we want to be — the Democratic Party no longer has a policy that makes any sense. They do not seem to understand or even recognize that real wages in this country have not grown for most people for decades. Or if they do understand, they refuse to imagine any solutions that are not in some way a compromise with their major campaign contributors.

If Hillary Clinton hasn’t been marginalized enough already, her job seems now to have been mostly subcontracted to John Kerry: “He’s not president, a Cabinet member or ambassador, but Senator John Kerry has ascended to the unofficial role of President Barack Obama’s global adviser on key issues that could reshape the nation’s image around the world.

The Washington Post reports : It won’t be called stimulus. And it won’t cost anything close to $787 billion. But, despite record budget deficits, House leaders plan to pour more cash into piecemeal measures aimed at creating jobs and maintaining a safety net for the unemployed in hopes of preventing a still-fragile economy from lapsing back into recession, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday.

The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news: www.CNNPolitics.com. CNN: Optional public option enters health care talks Senate Democratic leaders met Thursday night with White House officials to consider including a government-funded public health insurance option, along with a provision allowing states to opt out of it, in a health care overhaul bill.

RedState Morning Briefing For October 23, 2009 1. Shut Up. 2. White House tries to muzzle media; draws back a bloody stump. 3. Rasmussen Makes It Official: Marco Rubio More Electable Than Charlie Crist 4. Remind the Speaker Who Really Influences Votes – You 5. AARP Leaves Questions Unanswered 6. Dede Scozzafava Should Withdraw ———————————————————————- 1. Shut Up.

US Health Insurance WASHINGTON – The Senate has long been seen as opposed to the federal government selling health insurance in competition with private industry, but now senior Senate Democrats and White House officials are strongly considering including such a measure in health care overhaul legislation, officials say. The provision would permit individual states to drop out of the system, a design that could make it more palatable to moderates who have opposed the “public option.” Liberals in Congress view a public option as an essential ingredient to overhaul the nation’s health care system, and President Barack Obama has said frequently he favors it.

On Saturday evening the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will be celebrating its 15th anniversary as the apologetic-propagandist machine that it is. The notorious Rev. Jesse Jackson will be speaking at the banquet along with Imam Siraj Wahhaj of the Masjid Al-Taqwa mosque in Brooklyn, New York.Born Jeffrey Kearse, the native-New Yorker is the “No. 1 advocate of radical Islamic ideology among African-Americans,” according to Stephen Schwartz of The Center for Islamic Pluralism.

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By John Brown’s GhostHat tip to Ace.  Just remember, campers, she’s three heart beats away from being Commander in Chief.  With that thought, I’m going to send Joe Biden some vitamins.

From Flopping AcesRemember it was a bill that was too important not to pass immediately without reading!The following is from Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI), the Ranking Member on the House Ways and Means Committee:7 Months After Stimulus 49 of 50 States Have Lost JobsAmerica Now Over 6 Million Jobs Shy of Administration’s Projections Wednesday, October 21, 2009 The table below compares the White House’s February 2009 projection of the number of jobs that would be created by the 2009 stimulus law (through the end of 2010) with the actual change in state payroll employment through September 2009 (the latest figures available).

I’m in Washington, giving a talk at AEI tomorrow.  Tonight I had dinner with a group of folks I mostly didn’t know,  including a couple of Republicans who had serious political-level health-policy jobs under GWB.I said, “Isn’t all this too-and-fro on the Hill about health care just kabuki?  The Senate passes something, the House passes something, it goes to conference, Reid, Pelosi, and Obama decide what goes in the conference report.  All of them like a public option, so the public option is in.

I got a laugh out of the piece “Conservatives Roar; Republicans Tremble” by Vandehei and Allen over on Politico. It’s good reading, but misses the mark on what is happening between the Republican leadership and the conservative base. Many top Republicans are growing worried that the party’s chances for reversing its electoral routs of 2006 and 2008 are being wounded by the flamboyant rhetoric and angry tone of conservative activists and media personalities, according to interviews with GOP officials and operatives.

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Washington  – US lawmakers have begun considering another round of spending measures to shore up the economy as the country continues on a painstaking journey from recession to recovery. You might call it a second stimulus, but it is more like a rash of much smaller initiatives. Time magazine dubbed it a “stealth stimulus” this week, and the term has stuck.Lawmakers are debating an extension of unemployment benefits beyond the end of 2009 and prolonging a tax credit for new home buyers that is set to expire on November 30.A variety of other measures have also been proposed, mostly by left-leaning Democrats.

While it might look like Corey is getting a gentle peck on the face by this lovely bear, if you look a little closer you will see that the bear is actually gnawing Corey’s face off. And I think that’s what makes this picture extra funny. Like, America’s Home Video $10,000 winner funny. I guess Corey is going to have to *face up* to the fact that he’s only a neck and body now. Haha, keep your *chin up* Corey. Ha! Why the *long face* Corey? Bear *get your tongue* Corey? Okay, now you’ve gone too far.

Obama “seems afraid” to make a decision on how to proceed in Afghanistan, Cheney said. “Having announced his Afghanistan strategy last March, President Obama now seems afraid to make a decision, and unable to provide his commander on the ground with the troops he needs to complete his mission,” Cheney said “It’s time for President Obama to make good on his promise,” the former vice president added. “The White House must stop dithering while America’s armed forces are in danger.” “I think it’s time for the administration to make a real decision,” he added.

As a general rule of thumb, I will not post press releases from the NRCC or the DNC  (yet that doesn’t stop them from sending me 10 a week) because they typically are just cheap partisan pot shots.  This one, however, I do think has some legitimate merit. Earlier this month, Larry Kissell joined 22 other members of Congress in petitioning leadership to provide a greater level of transparency in the House’s handling of legislation. “We have always believed that transparency and openness are essential to a fair and working government…Rep.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Senate Democratic leaders met Thursday night with White House officials to consider including a government-funded public health insurance option, along with a provision allowing states to opt out of it, in a health care overhaul bill. Two senior Democratic Senate sources told CNN that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is leaning toward a public option with the state opt-out provision in the Senate health care bill that will reach the full chamber in coming weeks.

by Halloween Costume Designer on 23/10/09 at 1:21 am I’ve got to be honest, this flick has me excited. I usually don’t get worked up over horror movie trailers, but the preview for this one alone chilled me to the bone. Step aside “Paranormal Activity”… There’s a new horror villain in town. [There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] – Note: No babies were actually harmed during the making of this movie.

I’ve got to be honest, this flick has me excited. I usually don’t get worked up over horror movie trailers, but the preview for this one alone chilled me to the bone. Step aside “Paranormal Activity”… There’s a new horror villain in town. [There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] – Note: No babies were actually harmed during the making of this movie.

Links (most recent first) that caught my eye, but did not warrant full-blown blog entries …. Just Tax – Well said, on all counts. AHIP’s Two-Faced Campaign Unravels: No ‘Comfort To The Enemy’ Vs. ‘Committed To Bipartisan Health Reform’ – Darn those pesky people reporting on what your lobbyists are saying! The Call Heads To Maine – Wow! Not only does he call them evil, but he’s trying to appropriate the “Stonewall” image.

Pelosi on Elm Street: The Nightmare ContinuesNew video every Thursday! Tags: comedy, elm street, new video, nightmare, pelosiRelated postsThe Qur’an CHALLENGE! (0)The OBAMA Song! (Official Version) (0)Obama and N. Korea! (Featuring Lil KimJong) (0)NYC Week! Mac or PC? (0)Michael Moore: A Capitalist Story (0)Tagged as: comedy, elm street, new video, nightmare, pelosi

I have a few questions on my mind and, judging by the questions asked by the likes of George Stephanopoulos, David Letterman and the mainstream media, if I don’t ask them, there’s a very good chance that nobody else will.  First off, I’d like to know why the 535 members of Congress have to congregate in Washington, D.C.  As Dick Morris and Eileen McGann made perfectly clear in “ Fleeced ,” they don’t do very much in the nation’s capitol that they couldn’t do just as well or just as badly if

I have followed but not commented on the NY-23 race.    As New Gingrich did, it was possible to make a case for the republican candidate Dede Scozzafava, and it is also possible, as Michelle, did to make the case for her conservative opponent,  Doug Hoffman.   However as Jim Geraghty now argues, it has call changed.    Geraghty, National Review , make the case that Scczzafava, or her husband, commited a felony, When a candidate commits a crime, the usual bonds of loyalty that a party requires are severed.

A surprisingly strong editorial on Afghanistan from USA Today . Rogin says the American embassy in Baghdad is a disaster — and he’s not even reporting on Chris Hill. Rubio’s making a move . Pelosi says it’s ” undignified for Cheney to ‘call ‘em out’ — but a sitting president… Paging Scozzfava backers: 73 percent believe Republican establishment has lost touch with base. Happy October Surprise, Governor Corzine.

Organizing for American, the increasingly combative political operation of the White House, today unveiled a new web video targeting Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele , charging the Republican Party chief with “siding with Washington elites and insurance companies and playing political games to kill reform.” The latest installment in OfA’s “call ‘em out” campaign—a call to arms of sorts for complacent allies of President Barack Obama to debunk Republican myths about heath care reform—accuses Steele of scare-mongering and orchestrating a misinformation campaign against the President’s efforts on health care.

Organizing for American, the increasingly combative political operation of the White House, today unveiled a new web video targeting Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele , charging the Republican Party chief with “siding with Washington elites and insurance companies and playing political games to kill reform.” The latest installment in OfA’s “call ‘em out” campaign—a call to arms of sorts for complacent allies of President Barack Obama to debunk Republican myths about heath care reform—accuses Steele of scare-mongering and orchestrating a misinformation campaign against the President’s efforts on health care.

Kidding aside, though, I’m going to latch onto one of these rumors and see how it could fly or get shot down, because it seems to be a Thursday type of story. If you disdain unsourced rumors masquerading as news, then I would advise you to just stop reading now, and maybe go do a sudoku or crossword puzzle for ten minutes instead.

Hey Buddy, Can You Spare A Trillion? A Look At Karl Marx ’s Social Economics (Pt. 2 of series) By Lisa Richards October 22, 2009 In 1847, Karl Marx lectured Europeans on capitalism, referring to anyone wealthy as “bourgeoisie” (exploiting lower classes by making them work for a living), claiming employers enslave workers.  Marx clearly stated in his “ Wage Labour and Capital ” lecture that no one should work for a living; to do so is enslavement to employees who purchase workers with paychecks.

“House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says health care is a right; President Obama says health care is a right; the 2008 Democratic National Platform says health care is a right. Republicans say that health care is not a right. Right? Former Republican Senate majority leaders Bill ‘bought and paid for by the AMA’ Frist and Bob ‘bought and paid for by Big Pharma’ Dole support health care reform, but the Republicans in Congress, who have to answer to the voters, are balking.” (10/22/09)

POLITICO REPORTS: Dems seek cover to boost debt limit By: Manu Raju October 22, 2009 The Senate must soon increase the national debt limit to above $13 trillion — and Democrats are looking for political cover. Knowing they will face unyielding GOP attacks for voting to increase the eye-popping debt, Democrats are considering attaching a debt increase provision to a must-pass bill, possibly the Defense Department spending bill, according to Democratic and Republican sources.

I think I get it now. President Obama and leading Democrats are embarrassed. With the complete failure of the Obama Stimulus, Democrats look as dysfunctional and incompetent as their detractors have claimed. So the story has to change. From before the onset of the Obama Stimulus, I have said it was a bad idea. When Speaker [...]