Author Archives: ChrisA

From the comments:”Bank reform was supposed to help consumers. How do we always get screwed when politicians try to “help” us.”

ATM fees hit record high, free checking accounts declineSo predictable. Next prediction: More regulations to address the unintended consequences of the first set of regulations. No wonder government is a growth industry. A note to Progressives, this is NOT a … Continue reading

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Craig Silverman:”As I studied Obama’s performance as President, I could no longer support him.”

Ex-Dem Talker Fed up with Obama, Will Vote for Romney Some of my fellow members of the above groups may be displeased with my endorsement, but so be that, too. This is not a close choice if you are actually … Continue reading

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Klaven:”One more disastrous week for Romney and he could win by a landslide!”

Media to Romney: Stop Telling the Truth! Sweet!

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Jeff Sessions: “For the President to say his plan will pay down the debt is one of the greatest financial misrepresentations ever made to the American people.”

To pay down the debt requires a surplus. Under the President’s 10-year budget, there is never a surplus. The single lowest annual deficit is $543 billion. The annual deficit in the 10th year grows to $652 billion. Despite $1.8 trillion … Continue reading

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Blue Crab Boulevard: “Losing 36,000 MWs of the most cost-efficient generation capacity in the US is a disaster.”

“…Electricity Rates Would Necessarily Skyrocket” Here’s the source article from The Daily Caller that Blue Crab is commenting on and his conclusion… I shudder to think of what this is going to do to grid reliability as well. A lot … Continue reading

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James Taranto:”To an American, what’s objectionable about this ad isn’t so much the apology for the video’s offense as the abject failure to defend basic American principles of freedom. “

Commenting on the State Department sponsored apology video airing on Pakistani TV. If our government is going to run an ad to educate Pakistanis (or whoever) about American attitudes, wouldn’t it make sense to include an explanation as to why … Continue reading

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Why I’m on the AARP “do not contact in any way” list

… and have been for years. Paul Ryan booed at AARP

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No good deed goes unpunished….

There’s nothing

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U.S. District Court Judge Christine Arguello said there is no fundamental federal constitutional right to an anonymous ballot, and that the plaintiffs could not show any “actual or imminent” harm.

Federal judge throws out bid to block printing of Boulder County ballots with bar codes Inquiring minds want to know why I should trust Hillary Hall more than the Boulder County Commissioners. If I can’t, then I deserve a right … Continue reading

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After the election Obama will have more flexibility…

“The Obama administration is weighing the release of blind Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman — the spiritual adviser to the 1993 World Trade Center bombers…

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NEWS YOU CAN USE: 100 Days Until Taxmageddon

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Red light cameras have found a new advocate in Colorado

That would be The Chicago-based Traffic Safety Coalition. I vote to make them feel very unwelcome. They should go back to Chicago and vote early and often.

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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) later took to the Senate floor and accused the Republican Senators of “hubris.”

Why you may ask, although just on general principles this would be standard operating procedure for Harry Reid. That said, it was at least a slightly special occassion… Senate Democrats Plan to Adjourn Without Passing Budget for Third Consecutive Year … Continue reading

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When running a 13 minutes mile is amazing…

Congratulations Dr. Helen.

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Sarah Hoyt: “And I think the whole world is headed to a headlong crash with reality. And suddenly I don’t feel like laughing at goldbugs.”

Son of QE2, This Time It’s Deadly But wait, there’s more. Insofar as an economy and a monetary system is not just a way to ease transactions between people but a contract with the future – you invest, borrow and … Continue reading

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Oliver Stone, a little discretion please!???

Hey Ollie, eyes up here! ‘Savages’ director Oliver Stone can’t keep eyes, hands off star Salma Hayek’s chest Whoops!

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Regulations: $1.8 Trillion shock

Obama regs cost 20-times estimate “While OMB officially reports amounts of only up to $88.6 billion in 2010 dollars,” said Crews, “the non-tax cost of government intervention in the economy, without performing a sweeping survey, appears to total up to … Continue reading

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ObamaNation

Actress Jessica Alba asks voters to pledge allegiance to Obama Well, so far so good.

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Helen Smith:”I laugh and cringe every time I see something on the ‘war on women,…’ “

Portrait of a Modern Feminist: Helen Smith Far from being discriminated against, women already consume about 75 percent of health care in the United States, Smith says. Men, on the other hand, are frequently encouraged not to go to the … Continue reading

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X-Factor: Carly Rose Sonenclar

I’m a bit behind the eight ball on this one… Performance… CNN Interview…. People are treating her differently now. Can’t say I’m too surprised.

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