Poor Richard's News: July 2009

The Best News Story of Ever?

Published by Sam on 31.7.09 at 12:23 AM.

Woman sells her TVs because she got tired of Barack on 'every channel'
http://carrollspaper.1upsoftware.com/print.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=8449
I'm right there with you, lady.

The Blue Dogs have caved and now it's time for us to act. First of all, if you haven't signed up for the Washington D.C. tea party on September 12th, do so here. If you haven't already planned to go, do it now. It looks like, although the democrats have an agreement in principle, there will be no voting until late September or October. This means that the Tea Party will take place before the vote. We must use this as an opportunity to show them how we feel about more overreach by the federal government. Secondly, call your representative and politely tell them to vote no on any new spending increases including any form of health care. This is especially true if you live in an area represented by one of the Blue Dog democrats (see the map above and the list below). Let's stop the fundamental transformation of our country now!

Jason Altmire (PA-4)
Mike Arcuri (NY-24)
Joe Baca (CA-43)
John Barrow (GA-12)
Melissa Bean (IL-8)
Marion Berry (AR-1)
Sanford Bishop (GA-2)
Dan Boren (OK-2)
Leonard Boswell (IA-3)
Allen Boyd (FL-2)
Bobby Bright (AL-2)
Dennis Cardoza (CA-18)
Christopher Carney (PA-10)
Ben Chandler (KY-6)
Travis Childers (MS-1)
Jim Cooper (TN-5)
Jim Costa (CA-20)
Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Kathy Dahlkemper (PA-3)
Lincoln Davis (TN-4)
Joe Donnelly (IN-2)
Brad Ellsworth (IN-8)
Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-8)
Bart Gordon (TN-6)
Parker Griffith (AL-5)
Jane Harman (CA-36)
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (SD-AL), Blue Dog Co-Chair for Administration
Baron Hill (IN-9), Blue Dog Co-Chair for Policy
Tim Holden (PA-17)
Frank Kratovil (MD-1)
Jim Marshall (GA-8)
Jim Matheson (UT-2)
Mike McIntyre (NC-7)
Charlie Melancon (LA-3), Blue Dog Co-Chair for Communications
Mike Michaud (ME-2)
Walt Minnick (ID-1)
Dennis Moore (KS-3)
Patrick Murphy (PA-8)
Glenn Nye (VA-2)
Collin Peterson (MN-7)
Earl Pomeroy (ND-AL)
Mike Ross (AR-4)
John Salazar (CO-3)
Loretta Sanchez (CA-47)
Adam Schiff (CA-29)
David Scott (GA-13)
Heath Shuler (NC-11), Blue Dog Whip
Zack Space (OH-18)
John Tanner (TN-8)
Gene Taylor (MS-4)
Mike Thompson (CA-1)
Charlie Wilson (OH-6)

Define Hypocrisy

Published by Sam on 28.7.09 at 2:20 AM.

Hypocrisy is defined as someone's actions or feelings contradicting their words. For an example, one must need look no further than the White House. The following article contains a transcript of a 2004 interview with Obama where--get this--he complains that Bush's bills were being rushed through without sufficient time to read them (smirk. snicker. LOL. guffaw.) You can't make this stuff up:

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/p-j-gladnick/2009/07/27/obama-2004-bush-rushed-legislationthrough-congress-without-allowing-ti

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOnYnIDX0Eg

And in an unrelated story, have we at PRN mentioned that Gerald Walpin isn't going quietly?
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/s_635183.html

Crisis averted...for now

Published by Sam on 23.7.09 at 11:41 PM.

"No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session."
-Mark Twain

Congress says it'll have to wait until after the break
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/23/obamas-ambitious-deadlines-meet-realities-management-congress/

Dems blocking the truth about Obamacare
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/55_12/news/37125-1.html?type=printer_friendly

But it's coming out nonetheless
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_susan_estrich/mother_knows_best

John Stossel reports on what lies ahead
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=7903062

Don't forget about Walpin
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/23/age-discrimination-in-walpin-gate/

ACORN corrupt? no way.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/22/gop-congressional-report-accuses-acorn-political-corruption-widespread-fraud/?test=latestnews

Tea Time Again

Published by Sam on 22.7.09 at 1:50 AM.

On top of unprecedented control over the private sector, the bailout of countless companies, the diminshing of the autonomy of the states, the atrocious Omnibus spending bill, the pork-laiden "stimulus" package that (A) was the largest spending bill in the history of the United States (B) deepened the recession and (C) no one read, the unfathomably massive budget which is leading to a seemingly insurmountable debt, the firing of CEOs, tax increases on the job-providers, the blatant disregard for the constitution, and the all out assault on the freedom that makes this country great, the Obama administration and many in the power-hungry legislature are eager to involve themselves even more heavily in our lives by doing away with private health care and taxing companies under the guise of "cap and trade". Let's not let them. Let's peacefully march on Washington on 9/12/2009.

For more info go here:

http://912dc.org/

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT!!!

Published by Sam on 21.7.09 at 10:49 AM.

The Al Gore effect in full swing in his home town as Nashville and ten other southern cities break low temperature records:

Macon, GA: 56 degrees (Beat old record by 9 degrees)

Columbus, GA: 61 (Beat old record by 6 degrees)

Chattanooga, TN: 60

Birmingham, AL: 61

Nashville, TN: 58 (previous record recorded in 1877)

Montgomery, AL: 61

Tallahassee, FL: 60 (Beat old record by 7 degrees!)

Muscle Shoals, AL: 58

Pensacola, FL: 68

Anniston, AL: 57

Pinson, AL: 55

ObamaCare bill makes individual private medical insurance illegal

Published by Wes on 16.7.09 at 2:07 PM.

Well, here it is folks. It's official. According to Investor's Business Daily, the House health care bill on page 16 makes it ILLEGAL for insurance companies to issue individual private medical insurance.

http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=332548165656854

When we first saw the paragraph Tuesday, just after the 1,018-page document was released, we thought we surely must be misreading it. So we sought help from the House Ways and Means Committee.

It turns out we were right: The provision would indeed outlaw individual private coverage. Under the Orwellian header of "Protecting The Choice To Keep Current Coverage," the "Limitation On New Enrollment" section of the bill clearly states:

"Except as provided in this paragraph, the individual health insurance issuer offering such coverage does not enroll any individual in such coverage if the first effective date of coverage is on or after the first day" of the year the legislation becomes law.

So we can all keep our coverage, just as promised — with, of course, exceptions: Those who currently have private individual coverage won't be able to change it. Nor will those who leave a company to work for themselves be free to buy individual plans from private carriers.

It's time to call your congressman.

(202) 224-3121

Scary

Published by Sam on 15.7.09 at 11:35 AM.

Wake the neighbors, call your friends! A moderately conservative article in...Rolling Stone? http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/29127316/the_great_american_bubble_machine

Plan to pay for bureaucratic power-grab nicknamed "health care": Tax the rich (i.e. job providers) even more
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aUVZeh_GVBYM

Don't believe it?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124759535535340189.html

Obama says partisan passage of bureaucare is fine
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a4.kYDWV9erc

What would bureaucare look like?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1199714/A-9-month-wait-arthritis-treatment-Delay-mean-lifetime-agony-victims.html

Our soon-to-be newest addition to the Supreme Court says:
Abortion Rights (not in the constitution) are "settled law"
Gun Rights (in the constitution) are not settled law
Her sole responsibility is to interpret the constitution yet her interpretation is exactly opposite of it says. Amazing.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D99EAB0G7&show_article=1

Sotomayor Lying? No Way.
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Republicans-dont-believe-Sotomayors-stories-50839327.html

Why the economy is much worse than 9.5%
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124753066246235811.html

So much for the first amendment
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/dems-block-fairness-doctrine-ban

Yet Another Stimulus Package

Published by Wes on 12.7.09 at 8:59 PM.

It seems our President (and France's) has a certain fondness of derrieres

The Tide is Turning

Published by Sam on 10.7.09 at 2:24 PM.

Rassmussen Poll: Rupublicans more trusted than Dems on eight out of ten important issues.
Why is there such a disconnect between how Americans think and how they vote?
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/mood_of_america/trust_on_issues/trust_on_issues

Also, while the prez's approval index at now at a record-low -7, the media still can't stop swooning
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i3c6dccc0e0549069a2c7f244259ae82a

$787 Billion for mice and men...and other random projects
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/10/gop-hits-pelosi-for-mouse-funds/

The great scientist Prince Charles predicts the end of the world. "the age of convenience is over"
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/green-living/just-96-months-to-save-world-says-charles-1738049.html

The 'Cap and Trade' bill doesn't look like it will pass in the senate. whew.
http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/inhofe_climate_change/2009/07/09/233910.html

B.O. apparently just saved the world...or so he says
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obama-we-save-world-from-disaster

Still unanswered questions regarding Gerald Walpin
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/10/stonewalling-on-walpin-gate/?feat=article_top10_shared

Stimulus Package

Published by Wes on 9.7.09 at 3:33 PM.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/rids/20090709/i/r3356552547.jpg?x=400&y=340&q=85&sig=_dbUibuGcHSmlg8QoaQV7A--

Here we go again

Published by Sam on 8.7.09 at 11:54 PM.

B.O.'s approval index at a new low: -5

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll

'Stimulus' stimulating big government...and that's about it

http://members.myheritage.org/site/MessageViewer?dlv_id=10981&em_id=7181.0

EPA says 'Cap and Trade' won't do anything. Not a typo. The EPA.

http://blog.heritage.org/2009/07/08/epa-admits-cap-and-trade-won't-work/

Philadelphia pool kicker-outer a B.O. fan? Sure looks that way.

http://sweetness-light.com/archive/pool-kids-booter-is-obama-supporter

Liberal Democrat who donated thousands to the Obama campaign? You too can be a member of his administration.

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/07/cronyisim_we_can_believe_in.html

Gerald Walpin not going away.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/08/purge-inspectors-general-raises-concerns-political-interference/

Another Day in Socialism Land

Published by Sam on 7.7.09 at 9:28 AM.

They're not even hiding what the purpose of the Global Warming Hoax is anymore

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N06427635.htm

Gaffe-a-minute Joe

http://hotair.com/archives/2009/07/07/who-put-joe-in-charge-of-the-lights/

Media actually mentions July 4th tea parties...but said that it was nothing but republicans angry at republicans.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brad-wilmouth/2009/07/07/cbs-highlights-tea-party-protests-july-4

Nuclear Freeze Article written by B.O.

http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obamas-radical-1983-anti-war-article

House Resolution Honoring Michael Jackson. Where am I?

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/07/06/stupidest-house-resolution-ever/

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Published by Sam on 3.7.09 at 11:50 PM.

"It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore."
-John Adams

Palin for Prez?
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D99776200&show_article=1
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0709/24497.html

B.O. Lied About Walpin, or so says Byron York
http://hotair.com/archives/2009/07/03/york-walpin-firing-a-railroad-job/

Obamacare
http://michellemalkin.com/2009/07/03/welcome-to-obamacare-theater/

What will Obamacare be like?
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/uk-patient-cleans-her-hospital-room

WHAT BIAS?
According to CBS, Obama not associated with the 26-year high unemployment
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brent-baker/2009/07/02/cbs-doesnt-mention-obama-unemployment-hits-26-year-high

Never thought I would agree with Helen Thomas, but...

Published by Wes on 1.7.09 at 3:45 PM.

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! Pretty soon, Gibbs is going to get tired of looking like a buffoon and quit his job. It's pathetic that he's put himself in a position of having to be this administration's mouthpiece.

It's like when you ask people that work at Six Flags if they really feel right charging $5 for a small Coke. They give you this little look that says, "I'm not allowed to answer that question." And then they say, "I wouldn't pay that much myself."