Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Three Missteps in President Obama’s Economic Turnaround Plan

Posted on February 27, 2009 by

U.S. President Barack Obama’s speech to the joint session of Congress late Tuesday was a beautiful performance. His language was exquisite, his delivery was superb, his rhetoric – at times – truly uplifting. It no doubt reflects a fault in my … Continue reading →

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Here Come the Commies

Posted on February 27, 2009 by

A quote ascribed to Karl Marx has been popping up a lot lately: “Owners of capital will stimulate the working class to buy more and more of expensive goods, houses and technology, pushing them to take more and more expensive … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day

Posted on February 26, 2009 by

A history of home valuesThe average price of housing hasn’t really changed (adjusted for inflation) aside from the Great Depression. What is the other period that sticks out as being fantastically different? You guessed it — right now. It’s in … Continue reading →

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To pork, or not to pork

Posted on February 25, 2009 by

1,000-plus-page spending bill includes hundreds of pages of earmarks – pet spending projects inserted by lawmakers, ranging from: $185,000 for coral reef research and preservation in Maui County, Hawaii $55,000 in meteorological equipment for Pierce College in Woodland Hills, Calif. … Continue reading →

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Every… Our Country Needs A Leader Like This!

Posted on February 24, 2009 by

 Prime Minister John Howard – AustraliaMuslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks. Separately, Howard angered … Continue reading →

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Obama’s New Spending Bill Has 9,000 Earmarks

Posted on February 23, 2009 by

WASHINGTON — During the 2008 presidential campaign, candidates Barack Obama and John McCain fought vigorously over who would be toughest on congressional earmarks. "We need earmark reform," Obama said in September during a presidential debate in Oxford, Miss. "And when … Continue reading →

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Help Chuck DeVore Defeat Barbara Boxer in 2010

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

Last week the only man standing between Californians and $70 billion in new taxes was Chuck DeVore. In a principled stand, Chuck decried massive tax hikes on hard-working families in the Golden State, resigned his leadership position in protest, and … Continue reading →

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Economic Forecast: One Million Pets May Lose Homes in the U.S.

Posted on February 21, 2009 by

The current U.S. financial crisis has the potential to grow into a serious animal welfare issue, warns Executive Vice President of ASPCA Programs, Dr. Stephen Zawistowski. As households across the country are caught in the economic downturn, an estimated 500,000 … Continue reading →

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The Fairness Doctrine

Posted on February 20, 2009 by

Obama makes it clear: No ‘Fairness Doctrine’ 12:44 pm February 19, 2009, by Jay From Fox News: “President Obama opposes any move to bring back the so-called Fairness Doctrine, a spokesman told FOXNews.com Wednesday. The statement is the first definitive stance … Continue reading →

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Stimulate the Economy Not the Government

Posted on February 18, 2009 by

On behalf of Governor Romney and everyone else here at his Free and Strong America PAC, thank you for your email and for your continued support. I’ve copied our team, on my response and invite you to become part of … Continue reading →

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