Benedict Arlen

Full disclosure before I start. "Benedict Arlen" is not something I came up with - it is pretty good, and appeared in many sources this morning.

Democrats are howling over their coup in getting Arlen Spector (ex-R-PA) to defect to the Democrat Party. Many Republicans are crying over the continuing downward spiral of their party.

Here's my take on this, for what little it is worth ...

Good ridance. Spector spit in the face of the party that gave him a Senate seat for 28 years. Always known as a moderate, if not downright liberal, Republican, he is one of the RINOs (Republicans In Name Only). In spite of this, he had repeatedly said to the media he would not change parties, up to about three weeks ago. What changed?

Spector stated that he spent the last several months visiting with the people he represents, and their stories and needs convinced him to change to a Dem. Bullshit ...

Spector made his decision after meeting with the Pennsylvania state Republican Party leadership, and found out they were not going to endorse him in his next reelection bid. Conservative Republican Pat Toomey was going to challenge Spector in the Republican primary, and apparently the PA GOP was going to throw in behind him. The PA GOP was infuriated with Spector for voting for Obama's stimulus bill, against all reason.

So Spector changed parties for one reason, and one reason only - to save his political skin. The only way he can be reelected is as a Democrat. The only problem is that the people of PA may very well see this defection for what it is, and decide that this man cannot be trusted. His reelection is by no means a given.

Spector is a gift for Obama. If that maniac Franken manages to steal the Minnesota seat, the Dems will have a fillibuster proof 60 seats in the Senate, meaning that Republicans cannot stop any legislature or any appointments put forth by the Dems.

I see Spector as a gift for Republicans, though not in the conventional sense. With the Dems in complete control of Washington, they will be responsible for everything that happens. They will not be able to blame "Republican obstructionism", or lack of "Republican bipartisan cooperation" for anything. When their policies and agenda crash and burn, there will be no way to hide or push blame on someone else.

Where's What Airplane?

The flap over Air Force One flying over Manhatten for photos yesterday has turned into a huge lie fest by Obama and his cronies.

First, for those stupid idiots in the White House - the VC-25 aircraft is NOT designated Air Force One UNLESS the President is on board. When the aircraft flies without him, it is referred to as a Special Air Mission. Yet, these idiots do not refer to it as anythng but AF1.

Second - the VC-25s (there are two of them) never fly without the express permission and knowledge of the White House. The aircrafts' whole purpose is to serve as transportation for the President - does anyone actually believe it would be in the air and unavailable to Him without the White House being aware of it? There are specific procedures in place to prevent the embarrassment of the President wanting to go somewhere, and being told no, the airplane is gone.

Now, it would not have been that big a deal for Obama and his staff to admit they made a mistake by allowing the flight. The mainstream press would have instantly forgiven him, and it would be over. But Nooooooo ..... The Immaculate and his regime cannot possibly have made a mistake. They are blaming everyone, up to and including the Bush administration (I kid you not) for the incident.

Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has blamed the Bush administration, in the form of the Bush appointee who is currently running the FAA. He is calling for a hastened effort to replace that individual with a trustworthy Obama appointee.

NY Mayor Bloomberg is blaming the FAA and the military, even though his office had been made aware of the flight well in advance of it.

Obama is perfect. He cannot make a mistake. The people managing his image cannot allow anything to suggest that he or his regime is anything but perfect.

Jimmy Hoffa Would be Proud of Him

Obama the Immaculate has accomplished in 100 days what Big Labor couldn't do in a century - turn control of 2 of the big 3 automakers over to the UAW.

GM's restructuring deal, approved by Obama, gives 50% ownership of the company to the federal government. 39% of the company will be owned by the UAW. Current GM stockholders will be allotted less than 1% of the company.

The Chrysler restructuring deal, to be approved by Obama, will give 59% of the company to the UAW, with the federal government getting 30%.

Think of that for a moment ....

Obama and his far left kook fringe will be determining what vehicles these companies will build. The EPA will decide what a large segment of the American car buying public will be offered - what that car buying public wants will be irrelevant.

The biggest problem these companies have had is the high cost of manufacturing vehicles, due directly to high labor costs and bloated union contracts. With the UAW running the companies, do you think the labor costs wil become more reasonable?

If the companies continue to have problems (as they surely will with these clowns in charge), the taxpayers are going to be on the hook for additional bailout money - Obama cannot allow a company failure after His vision has been implemented.

Anyone wanting one of those great looking Challengers or Camaros, a full size GM or Dodge pickup, or a SUV from these companies better go out any buy them now. V-8s will be a thing of the past. All of that is going to be phased out in favor of 3 cylinder plastic econo-boxes running on AA batteries.

Ford's choice to not take bailout money was a great move by farsighted management - they knew what hooks the money would come with. I believe that Ford will prosper in this environment, because they will be free to produce vehicles that the public actually wants to buy. If you have GM or Chrysler stock, dump it quickly. You might want to buy some Ford instead.

This is also going to force far more Americans into the showrooms of foreign car manufacturers.

Outlaw13 - Off to the Sandbox Again

A good friend, known to the blogging world as Outlaw13, is on his way back to the sandbox for another glorious 1 year vacation, courtesy of US Army Airlines. This is his third such vacation there in the last five years. I guess he likes the scenery and friendly natives.

OPSEC says I can't state exactly where he will be, but suffice it to say, he'll be spending a lot of time on the beach:

Lots of sand and sun .... but strangely no ocean ...... I guess it's in the other direction ....

Iraqi Motivation

This video was purportedly shot about 6 months ago in Iraq. It has been viewed almost 600,000 times on youtube. The soldier has not been identified. The US Army is distancing itself from this, stating that it is not the way the Army feels about its Iraqi allies.

This guy tells it like it is, how he sees it as someone who is risking his life everyday for people who may be happy to see him dead. I am sure he meant it as motivational, but more than likely it just pissed them off.

If coarse language offends you, don't watch it ...

Now, for comparison, a truly outstanding motivational speech from history ...

Obama Regime's Home Foreclosure Rescue Scam

http://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/

This web site, run by the Dep. of the Treasury and the Dep. of Housing and Urban Development, has been put forth by Obama the Immaculate in speeches as the place to go if you are in trouble with your mortgate and want the government to help you out. Once there, you are asked to enter information about your loan, if it's a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan, and then asked to submit this information in order to determine if you are eligible for aid. Sounds OK .....

Problem is, your information does not go to a government agency for evaluation. It is sent to a bunch of private law firms around the country. These firms will then solicit you by phone and email, pushing to get you to sign up for their services in trying to get your mortgage company to renegotiate your mortgage. These services are not free - the figures I heard from two people complaining about this was $2000 from one firm, and $2700 from another. One of the complaintants stated that the firm that he signed up with took his money, and delivered absolutely nothing.

I don't see anythig on this site that states what will happen to your information. I don't see any indication at all that it will be delivered to a private company without your knowledge or approval. I don't see anything about having to pay for services this site happily touts.

What I do see, and find really funny is the message on the welcome page of the web site, cautioning users to "Beware of mortgage rescue scams ... help is free!!"

This ought to be criminal, and may very well be. From what we've seen, legality isn't a road block for this administration. I don't know for certain, but it would be VERY interesting to see how many of these law firms made political or campaign contributions, and to whom those contributions went.

This is just too blatant to stay under cover. Someone is going to ask the administration about it - I can't wait to hear the spin, deception, and outright lies they will spew forth covering their asses. Somehow they'll blame the Bush administration for it .....

If you doubt me, go take a look at the site (but I caution you - this is a scam by the government, don't send them any information!!"

Cap and Trade is a Huge Tax Scam

In yesterday's final day of testimony before Waxman's Subcommittee on energy and the Environment, Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) candidly admitted that the key to Obama's environmental policy, something called cap and trade, is really a big new tax.

In this clip, Dingell outs it as a tax (even though no one in the administration is allowed to call it a tax), and then asks Algore whether he thought cap and trade or a straight carbon tax is better. Algore, not surprisingly, wants both. More taxes, more taxes, more taxes...

The scam of cap and trade is that the energy producers and users are supposed to pay the taxes to the government, which in turn will return it to the users to offset the much increased energy costs that will result from the taxes in the first place. What horsecrap. Does anyone in their right mind actually believe that Obama's government will give back tax money? Cap and trade is designed to punish energy producers and users financially, to hurt them so bad that it will force them to quit producing and using conventional energy sources. The far left hopes to use it to force the USA to develop and use more green energy sources.

The estimates I have seen show that cap and trade will double the costs of conventional energy - gasoline, heating oil, coal, electricity will all be twice as expensive as they are now, with all of the additional costs being in the form of taxes paid to the government.

The far left, as represented by Algore, wants even more carbon taxes heaped on our citizens, above and beyond cap and trade.

These people have no shame - they will not quit until everyone is turning 75% of their paychecks over to the government.

We Can All Be Proud

How about some stuff to be proud of for the weekend?

Waxman - To Hell With the First Amendment

This man is a dangerous idiot.

Meet Henry Waxman (D-CA), member of the House of Representatives from the 30th District of California (Beverly Hills, West Hollywood).

When the Democrats won control of the House in 2006, Waxman wormed his way into powerful committee leadership posts, with the considerable help of his mentor - Nancy Pelosi. He immediately started using his positions to attack the Bush administration, Republicans in general, and any form of conservatism he could reach out and punish.

Waxman's latest attack on the Constitution is this: His House Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment is holding four days of hearings on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. His star witness today, to wrap up the session: Algore, the biggest eco-whore the world has ever known.

Republicans on the committee invited Lord Christopher Monckton, former science advisor to UK's Prime Minister, to appear beside Algore, to provide a balance in testimony. Lord Monckton has long been a critic of the scam science of global warming, and unlike Algore, has scientific credentials to back up his arguments. Lord Monckton has tried unsuccessfully several times to get Algore to debate him on the subject.

Upon learning that Lord Monckton was the Republican's witness, Waxman refused to allow him into the hearing, mush less testify.

“The Democrats have a lot to learn about the right of free speech under the US Constitution. Congress Henry Waxman's (D-CA) refusal to expose Al Gore's sci-fi comedy-horror testimony to proper, independent scrutiny by the House minority reeks of naked fear.” - Lord Monckton, upon arriving at the Washington airport and being told of his being un-invited to appear by Waxman

Algore will be allowed to spew his crap freely before the committee and cameras, where Democrat members of the committee will swoon to his wisdom, mainstream media will treat him as an eco-god, and Republicans on the committee will be ruled out of order, out of time, and out of luck if they wish to pose a question.

Algore is a smart man. He knows that if he is put up one on one in a debate with anyone who is knowledgable about climate change, Algore will be shredded and exosed as the fraud he is. He will not allow himself to be trapped into that situation, and none of his far left kook buddies will allow it to happen either.

Once again, under Democrat control, Freedom of Speech is only applicable if what is being said is lockstep with what the left believes and wants to hear.

This Woman Thinks I am a Threat to the USSA

This woman is an idiot.

Meet Janet Napolitano, our Secretary of Homeland Security, a cabinet post that she holds absolutely no qualifications for.

Only a hermit would not know of the storm of controversy that she has started with her alert to law enforcement agencies all over the country citing threats to homeland security they should be on the look out for. In that report, she pretty much targeted everyone who calls themselves a conservative, Republican, or member of our military as right wing extremists who should be closely monitored for militia like activities.

I am honored, Ms. Napolitano, that you think that I, and the millions of other folks who are pissed off at our government, are a threat to Obama's USSA. We are. We want the USA back, and are not going to be silenced by your threats. No matter how many regulations you put out, no matter how hard you try to destroy the First Amendment, no matter how much you use the Federal government to harass and attack ordinary citizens, you will not silence us.

For the DHS to send out a threat update to law enforcement is perfectly acceptable, and expected. However, the report is a hatchet job directed at the right. It purposely does not make mention of far left nutjobs, like moveon.org, dailykos, environmental terrorists, PETA, etc. Any group or pseudo-group that leans left is conveniently left out. Instead, it singles out everyday citizens who don't agree with far left's ideas.

This report was not supposed to be made public. In fact, it specifically states on the cover sheet that it is not to be released to the press. The report is over an inch thick in its entirety.

Shameful. Embarrassing. A window into the soul of the far left.

Several Republicans in Congress are calling for her resignation. Obama the Immaculate should dump her immediately, but he won't. She's a kindred spirit to him.

Can you imagine what the left would be doing if Secretary Chertoff had released a report like this, only targeting the left instead of the right?

(USSA - United Socialist States of America)

Now, Hold on a Minute .....

A local job fair has made big news on the local TV stations, and in the paper because of the industry putting it on - adult entertainment.

As I read the article this morning, it was mildly amusing, until I ran across a WTF?

A woman interviewed for the article, Bernice W., had just applied for a job as a topless dancer. The rep of the club she interviewed with said she would get a followup audition. Bernice W. is unmarried, 22, and has an infant child. She spent 3 years in prison for aggrevated assault with a deadly weapon. She hasn't held a steady job since her release from prison 2 years ago. Her last job was in a fried chicken greasy spoon, where she made $139 a week, barely enough to cover her cell phone bill. Her CELL PHONE BILL???

What's wrong with this picture? She has no money, an infant child, is not married, no job ... and she's worried about her cell phone bill ..... her child goes hungy while she yacks on the phone to her friends about nothing.

This says so many things about our society, especially the less fortunate members of our society.

Other gems from the article:

Rakesha M., 22 year old mother of two, currently unemployed and unmarried, applied for a waitress position.

Aequila R., 20 year old, was recruiting for her club. She's been dancing a year, and makes enough to support her young daughter and have plenty left over to go shopping. "I keep up with a pretty lavish life style". Again, unmarried, with no thoughts of the future.

Kawanna W., 28, applied for a hostess position. Unmarried, with five kids, she wants enough money to not have to shop at Family Dollar.

Sad ....

Dana Rohrabacher, Republican Hero of the Day

Hillary Clinton spent a good portion of her day testifying before the House Foreign Affairs committee today.

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) asked her specifically about Vice President Dick Cheney's request that more CIA documents and reports be declassified and released, so that the American public can have a complete picture of CIA interrogation techniques - a request that the Obama regime has so far ignored.

Clinton used the question as a chance to take a stab at the Vice President, garnering laughter from Democrat members of the committee.

Rep. Rohrabacher verbally bitch slapped her, shaking her right down to her fat ass.

This is great, and well worth the view. THIS is how Republicans should deal with the Obama regime - don't try and go with the flow, don't try and get along - fight for what you believe in, and let America know you are fighting.



Rep. Rohrabacher has been in the House since 1989, and represents a large portion of Orange County. He is my hero of the day!

By the way - Clinton never did answer the question, and the Democrat committee chairman cut Rep. Rohrabacher off before he could press her again.

Earth Day Spoiled by Crime Against Humanity

In celebration of Earth Day, I felt I owed it to my massive reading audience (3 at the last count) to expose this recent crime against humanity.

NASCAR has certified the Toyota Camry hybrid as an official pace car for several races this season. Toyota .... hybrid ... NASCAR ... this is wrong on so many levels I don't know where to start.

I have nothing against Toyota itself. My wife and daughter drive Solaras (two door Camrys), and I consider them to be very good cars. I did have a problem with them coming into NASCAR, but have gotten over it - their coming into the sport and support of it at this time of economic chaos has been a lifeline to the sport. I didn't have a problem with a Camry pacing the field at certain races.

But a hybrid ??????

So, we're going to be treated to the smell of ozone coming off the electrical connections, rather than the lucious smell of 104 octane racing fuel? When you push start, are they going to start a tape of a gasoline V-8 roaring to life?

Good God, life as we know it is coming to an end .....

Hillary Was Under Sniper Fire in Bosnia - Proof

The folks at barelyPolitical.com have unearthed previously unseen video that proves that Hillary Clinton and her daughter Cheesy did come under sniper fire when arriving in Bosnia during her first presidency back in 1996. You might remember the flap back during the presidential campaign when she made this claim, and the nasty vast right wing conspiracy attacked her for lying about it. Anyway, take this, you right wingers ....



Thought you Clinton haters out there might enjoy a laugh ..... they're hard to come by these days!

The New Minority

A good friend and co-worker plays in a band down in the Orlando area. The band is made up of a bunch of middle aged white guys (imagine that!), and is called The New Minority.

The Sax player with the light up TShirt is my friend. You will see him in future videos dressed up in his best pimping outfit, courtesy of Freeman's in Richmond. Too bad he passed on the yellow hat.

I've placed a link to their website to the right - worth a look .....

Miss California Attacked by Gays

Miss California, Carrie Prejean, came in second in last night's Miss USA pageant. Carrie, is seen on the right, with winner Kristen Dalton (Miss North Carolina).

Normally, I wouldn't give any notice to this. Beauty pageants just don't hold much interest for me. However, the headlines surrounding the pageant this morning, and in particular comments made by Carrie and the reaction to them, really pissed me off.

During the Q&A session, flaming gay gossip blogger Perez Hilton asked Carrie whether she believed in gay marriage or not. Her reply:

"We live in a land where you can choose same-sex marriage or opposite. And you know what, I think in my country, in my family, I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. No offense to anybody out there, but that's how I was raised."

Now that's a good answer. She stated her beliefs, born from her religion and upbringing, without forcing them on anyone. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, right?

Apparently not in California.

"As co-director of the Miss California USA, I am personally saddened and hurt that Miss California believes marriage rights belong only to a man and a woman. I believe all religions should be able to ordain what unions they see fit. I do not believe our government should be able to discriminate against anyone and religious beliefs have no politics in the Miss California family." - Keith Lewis, co-director of the Miss CA pageant

So, Mr. Lewis believes that all religions should be able to ordain whatever unions they see fit, unless those religions believe that marriage is between a man and a woman.

"I think it's ridiculous that she got first runner-up. That is not the value of 95 percent of the people in this audience. Look around this audience and tell me how many gay men there are." - Scott Ihrig, a self professed gay man who attended the pageant with his partner.

Mr. Ihrig, it's the Miss USA pageant, not the Miss Gay Hollywood pageant.

Many in the media are blaming Miss California's loss on her answer. I am sure that the mainstream media and all the gossip blog world are all up in arms over her 'hateful' answer - but I won't waste the electrons on my computer checking them out.

Again, I don't care about pageants at all. What I do care about is this blatant example of the hypocrisy of the far left in this country - freedom of speech is only applicable if the speech agrees with their viewpoint. Freedom of thought is only acceptable if it mirrors their own. Freedom of religion is only celebrated if it is the religion they want to pursue - all other religions are racist hate spewing homophobes. If anything does not agree with their stance on anything, then that thing (or person) is evil and to be stomped down.

It seems to me that many of the most outspoken gay and lesbian members of our society have taken the hatred that was once shown to them (and sadly sometimes still is) and turned it around on everyone who doesn't agree with them.

I don't agree with same sex marriage. It is against my morals and beliefs. That does not mean that I harbor resentment or hatred towards gays and lesbians. It does mean that I have a real problem with members of that community who shout as loudly as they can that I am evil for my beliefs.

And, for those pricks who think otherwise, I dedicate this picture of Miss California on the runway last night. Very nice looking young lady.

Obama Chums with Chavez

Ahhhh ... isn't that special?

Here's our President, Obama the Immaculate, having a brotherly shake with a self described enemy of the United States, Hugo Chavez. This took place today at the Summit of the Americas.

Chavez reportedly said to Obama "I'd like to be your friend".

Wow, I can't tell you how proud that makes me feel of our wonderful President and the image he is portraying to the world.

Two America hating peas in a socialist pod. Gives you the warm and fuzzies, doesn't it?

Coleman Shows Class, Franken is an Ass

Sen. Norm Colement (R-MN) caught a far left wing nutjob throwing eggs at his house Thursday evening, after a crooked Democrat judge in Minnesota declared that Al Franken had won the Minnesota Senate race.

Coleman heard an egg hit the house, walked outside, and the man on abike threw another egg at him, and cussed him out. Coleman, using the class he has shown throughtout this whole horrid Democrat attempt to steal his Senate seat, dodged the egg.

Police have not arrested the assailant, who was caught on security cameras pedaling away as fast as his short little legs would move. A nearby surveillance camera provided an image, and police are asking for help apprehending this man, considered mentally ill, armed, and extremely dangerous:

French Naval Aviator's Bad Day

The French are one of the few countries other than the United States that has an active and viable (though very small) aircraft carrier force.

One of the aircraft types they use is the Dassault Super Etentard attack aircraft. This jet is known for carrying the Exocet anti-ship missile.

Here is one that has a less than successful launch. Fortunately, it appears that the guy got out OK.

Some days it doesn't pay to get out of bed!

Don't Think I'll Order From Domino's Anymore

I had heard about this video on the news, but it took me a while to get around to looking at it. Wish I hadn't. I used to order from Domino's when on the road on business, not sure I can anymore.

While I am sure this kind of crap takes place in many food outlets, for some stupid crack headed idiots to film themselves doing it and posting it is absolutely insane. These folks have been fired, I am sure - I guess they thought that little of their jobs that they didn't care if they had them or not.

This is disgusting. The lack of respect shown by these idiots towards their employer and their customers is amazing. I hope these bastards never find another job ....

Obama Outs CIA Secrets to Benefit ACLU

Obama the Immaculate decided to publish secret Bush Administration memos concerning CIA interrogation techniques in order to allow the ACLU to use them in an upcoming lawsuit.

“It's damaging because these are techniques that work, and by Obama's action today, we are telling the terrorists what they are. We have laid it all out for our enemies. This is totally unnecessary. … Publicizing the techniques does grave damage to our national security by ensuring they can never be used again — even in a ticking-time- bomb scenario where thousands or even millions of American lives are at stake."

“I don't believe Obama would intentionally endanger the nation, so it must be that he thinks either 1. the previous administration, including the CIA professionals who have defended this program, is lying about its importance and effectiveness, or 2. he believes we are no longer really at war and no longer face the kind of grave threat to our national security this program has protected against.” - A former top Bush administration official's comments on release of the memos

The memos are now posted on multiple news and political web sites, where any jerk who hates America can study them - and these are classified memos?????

We know the Obama administration believes there is no War on Terror - they have said as much. But to go out and give aid and comfort to the enemy in this fashion, simply to try and embarrass President Bush? That's criminal.

Update - Dick Cheney yesterday called upon the Obama administration and the CIA to declassify reports detailing the information that was gathered from terrorists who were subjected to waterboarding and other enhanced techniques. The Obama regime only wants one side of the story told - not wanting the actual results of the interrogations to be made public. From what I have heard about the intel gathered, it will surprise the American people at how much was gained, and how it produced tangible, verifiable results in preventing terrorist attackes on US soil.

I hope Obama has the decency to do this, though I doubt it. I predict that he will announce that the information in those reports is too sensitive to be released.

This Far Left Kook Will be Roaming the Halls of the Pentagon

Rosa Brooks, former columnist for the Los Angeles Times, is changing addresses. She will now be part of the Obama administration, assigned as assistant to Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy.

This woman is about as big a far left looney tune as there is. She's used her LA Times position to constantly attack the Bush Administration on absolutely everything. She's in favor of a government bailout of the newspaper industry. During the Clinton administration, she was an advisor to Harold Koh, the vehement Anti-American who is set to become the State Department's chief counsel. She worked for that lunatic George Soros. She has used her column to attack Isreal and promote Hamas as the peace loving victims of the Jewish state.

She thinks NATO was wrong to offer membership to former Soviet satellite states, that it has contributed to Russia's instability.

She is a journalist (well, at least what passes for journalist these days). She has no experience in Defense matters, so why in the hell is she getting a job at the Pentagon? Because she's a far left nut job, she will get a security clearance, and she'll have a direct pipeline into the Obama White House to report on everything that is going on in the Puzzle Palace.

This is a real danger of the Obama regime - they are quickly and quitely placing their left wing loonies into mid and lower level positions throughout Washington - positions that do not require Congressional hearings or approval. These people, who have no qualifications except for their political views, are in perfect position to do the most damage to our country - unknown, in positions of power.

I thought His Highness promised an open administration, one that doesn't hide anything from the public. What a liar......

Update - In her parting column for the LA Times, dated April 9, Brooks called for direct government (financial) support for public media, and government licensing of news services. She wants to give the government the same control over news media that Geithner now has over the CEOs and companies he has forced bailout money on.

Suppose someone in the Obama administration, presumably the FCC, decides that they're not going to give Rush Limbaugh a license to broadcast, for whatever reason. Suppose the Treasury decides to remove the CEO of Fox News and replace him with someone they prefer, like the head of NBC?

Almost every aspect of the First Amendment is under vicious attack by the left nutjobs, and our Democrat controlled federal government.

Galapagos Volcano Erupts, Obama Administration Announces Sanctions

The La Cumbre vocano, located in the Galapagos Islands, was seen spewing gas, ash, and lava on Saturday, after 4 years of inactivity. No human life is in danger, but several species of unique life forms are at risk.

Obama Administration officials announced they would take swift, decisive action to address the situation:

Secretary of State Clinton's office announced she would seek a UN resolution condeming the eruption as a defiance of international law and agreements. China and Russia may block strong language, and it is expected to be several weeks before a joint statement can be released.

Secretary of the Treasury Geithner announced that due to the volcano CEO's mismanagement, Geithner would fire the CEO and appoint a US Government blue ribbon panel to run the volcano, along with plans to force the volcano to take $100,000,000,000 in bailout dollars to help it recover.

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar anounced plans to sue the volcano for wasting critical geothermal energy without his department's permission.

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson said her agency would pursue legal action against the volcano's unregulated pollution of the atmosphere, and to make sure the volcano paid all applicable carbon taxes and fees.

Leader of the Senate Harry Reid (D-NV) said on the floor of a special emergency session of the Senate "The war against this eruption is lost".

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) pledged a bi-partisan effort to legalize eruption in all 50 states.

Vice President Joe Biden, addressing the situation on CNN this morning, said "I told that damn volcano it better not erupt ...".

President Obama was unavailable for comment. His press secretary, Robert Gibbs, told reporters that he wanted to study the situation for several days, to make sure he knew all sides of the issue and how all the other world powers would respond before committing himself to any kind of statement.

Liar!

It's a real shame when the biggest claim to fame the Vice President fo the United States has is his habit of telling lies and making stupid statements.

This man has a history of speech gaffes that is second to none in the modern political era:

"Look, John's last-minute economic plan does nothing to tackle the number-one job facing the middle class, and it happens to be, as Barack says, a three-letter word: jobs. J-O-B-S, jobs." - Joe Biden

"A man I'm proud to call my friend. A man who will be the next President of the United States - Barack America!" - Joe Biden, at his first campaign rally with Barack Obama

"I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man." - Joe Biden on Barack Obama before being named his VP candidate

"I got tested for AIDS. I know Barack got tested for AIDS. There's no shame in being tested for AIDS. It's an important thing." - Joe Biden

"You cannot go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent.... I'm not joking." - Joe Biden

Since Biden is a Democrat, he gets a pass on saying these stupid, offensive things. If he was a Republican and said exactly the same things, the main stream press would crucify him.

Biden also has a habit of out and out lying to the press and public. Some press idiots call it exaggerating. He was caught many times during the campaign saying things that were proven to not be true, just plain lies.

His claim last week to have scolded President Bush in the White House last year is his latest, proven lie to the American public:

"I remember President Bush saying to me one time in the Oval Office, "Well, Joe,' he said, 'I'm a leader.' And I said: 'Mr. President, turn and around look behind you. No one is following.'" - Joe Biden, CNN interview April 7

The only problem is it never happened.

President Bush never met with any single member of Congress in the Oval Office. It was his policy to always have at least one member of each House in any meeting, in order not to show favortism. Biden's name does not appear on the White House sign in log at any time by himself, with no other members of Congress present. Karl Rove and all other members of Bush's staff assert that no such meeting or exchange ever took place, and there is always a Presidential advisor with the President during meetings.

Biden sticks by his story, even though it is proven to be a lie.

This is the number two man in the country. Fits in perfect with Obama the Immaculate, and the Deomcrat leadership in the House and Senate. God, these idots are an embarassment ....

I'd Like to Have Hillary's Makeup Concession

Ok, I make no apologies for being a Clinton hater. However, it sure would be nice to have Hillary's makeup concession these days. The company that does has to be getting rich. Above, a photo of her at a recent press conference, all made up and primped for the cameras. Below, caught by cameras without the benefit of hours in the makeup chair .....


Both of these photos were shot within the past six months ...

What surprises me is that the pounds of plaster they apply to her face as makeup doesn't crack and fall off under camera lights, or when she's out in the weather. I wonder how many makeup artists travel with her (at taxpayer's expense, of course) when she goes out on the road to impress all those foreign dignitaries.

Looking at this, I really don't blame Bill for cruising for interns ....

Win a Date With Bill !!!!!

Saw this bit over on Foxnews.com, couldn't resist. This is just too funny!

Hillary Clinton is still trying to retire her campaign debt. No matter that Obama the Immaculate didn't give her some of his war chest ...

Anyway, fundraisers are urging donations, with a chance to win a 'once in a lifetime adventure in the Big Apple with Bill'. Apparently, a 'winner' gets to spend a day cruising New York with the former Cad in Chief. Perhaps the lucky winner will get to help Bill audition new interns for Hillary ....

The other two prizes are a trip to American Idol's finale, and a trip to Washington to have lunch with James Carville and Paul Begala, former Clinton suck ups.

Good God .... Can I pay these people to not include me in the drawing?

Rangers Correct Opening Day Gaffe

The Ballpark in Arlington is home to the Texas Rangers baseball team. A beautiful stadium, it is a peasure to see a ballgame there.

The outfield wall has become home to a number of sponsor signs, as it has in many stadiums. One of the Rangers' sponsors this month is 'The Dump', a furniture liquidation store. Someone in the Rangers' organization, either by chance or on purpose, located 'The Dump' signage on the wall right in front of the Rangers' bullpen. Now, with the horrid performance of Rangers' pitching over the years, one would consider this truth in advertising.

In any case, after this gaffe was noted on the opening day broadcast by the play by play announcers, the Rangers quickly and quietly moved the sign. 'The Dump' is now located by the first base line foul pole. I haven't heard anything else said about it, just noticed the move as I watch today's game telecast.

I hope someone got pictures.

Angels Pitcher Killed by Drunk Driver

Nick Adenhart, number three starter for the LA Angels, was killed early Thursday morning by a drunk driver. He had just pitched in his first game of the season. The 'allegedly' drunk driver has a history of drunk driving convictions, had a suspended license, and ran from the scene of the accident. Police apprehended him.

Adenhart died shortly after undergoing emergency surgery. Two others in the car were killed instantly, and a fourth person is in critical condition.

It's a terrible way for MLB to start the season. It is horrible blow to his family and his teammates.

Andrew Gallo, the drunk, should have been in jail. Now, he will go to jail for three counts of murder, unless the people who allowed him to still be on the street in the first place plea bargain down the charges.

Congressional Democrats Suck Up To Castro

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (all Democrat) returned today from meeting with Fidel Castro. Their messages to America on the meetings are predictable:

“The fifty-year embargo just hasn’t worked ... it was quite a moment to behold.” - CBC Chairwoman Barbara Lee (D-CA)

“It was almost like listening to an old friend.” - Rep. Bobby Rush (D-IL)

"He looked right into my eyes and he said, 'How can we help? How can we help President Obama?'" - Rep. Laura Richardson (D-CA)

There is nothing I can add, these jackasses said it all themselves.

F***ing Traitors .....

Sen. Ted Stevens, Update

A Federal judge today tossed out the conviction of Senator Ted Stevens, the Alaska Republican who was convicted last fall of 7 counts of lying on financial disclosure statements. The dismissal came at the request of Eric Holder, US Attorney General.

"In nearly 25 years on the bench, I've never seen anything approaching the mishandling and misconduct that I've seen in this case." - U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan

Sullivan appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the Justice Department lawyers who handled the prosecution, which may lead to criminal charges, fines, and jail time. The persons to be investigated include the top two officials in the Department's Public Corruption Unit.

Despite calls from Gov. Pailin and others in the State of Alaska, there is almost no chance of the Democrat who won Stevens' seat after his conviction last fall will step down and allow a special election to be held to fill the Senate seat. Although that would be the right thing to do, does anyone actually believe the Democrats would give up that seat?

Texas Rangers and Fans Give Big Welcome to President Bush

President Bush threw out the first pitch at the Texas Rangers' home opener this afternoon.

TV imagery captured a standing ovation from the crowd and players, with not a single boo or protester to be seen. Josh Hamilton caught his pitch, which by the way did go over the plate. Josh proudly displayed the signed ball for reporters after the game.

For those who don't know, President Bush was the Rangers' managing general partner from 1989 to 1994, a period that saw him frequently sitting behind the first base dugout during games. He then went on to two terms as Texas Governor, then to the White House.

This was the third time a president has thrown out the first pitch on Ranger's opening day: Gerald Ford in 1976, George H.W. Bush in 1991, and now George W.

A 100x300ft American flag was displayed across the outfield by members of the 4thID out of Ft. Hood.

The Rangers won, by the way, 9-1 over the Cleveland Indians. Hopefully MLB will call the season right now - it's the only chance the Rangers have of producing a winning season!

US Army NHRA Race Team Kicks Ass

The US Army sponsors a NHRA Top fuel dragster team. Driven by Tony Schumacher, it is owned by Don Schumacher Racing (his father). Tony and his team have been the dominant force in NHRA racing for several years now, setting innumerable records and winning championships. He is the defending NHRA champ from 2008.


A large part of the team's success was with Alan Johnson, the crew chief, and the crew members. They made up what was perhaps the strongest drag race team in history. They were so dominant and hated by their peers that they were referred to as DSR (Dark Side Racing), rather than Don Schumacher Racing.


At the end of the 2008 season, a new owner came to NHRA. Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Thani, a member of the ruling family of Qatar, came storming into the sport, establishing Top Fuel and Funny Car teams with unlimited financial resources. The sheikh made Alan Johnson an offer he could not refuse to run his two teams. Johnson took all of his Army team with him - no telling how much cash it took.


So, we have Tony, the defending champ, with a car and no team. Picking up the pieces, DSR hired a new crew chief and crew, and in less than two months, were back at the races for the 2009 season.


All the pundits in the racing world had predicted that Schumacher would fall on his face, since Johnson had been seen as the reason for the success of the team. Well ... not quite ....


Tony and the US Army dragster won the NHRA event in Las Vegas today. Coupled with their win two weeks ago in Houston, he has now won 2 of the first 5 events. Will Tony be as dominant this year as in the past - I don't know. But it is good to know that American pride, driven by US Army principals and sponsorship, are whupping up on the best that foreign dollars can buy.

Free Reign is HEAVY METAL

Free Reign is a Heavy Metal band consisting of Dallas Cowboy linemen Leonard Davis (bass) Cory Proctor (drums), Marc Columbo (lead guitar and vocals), along with friend Justin Chapman. They had their first public performance last night at the Grenada Theater in Dallas, a 6 song set. This video is pretty crappy, but you can hear them.

I'm not a huge Heavy Metal fan, but I'm pretty sure that these guys aren't going to displace Metallica on top of the charts any time soon.

In any case, this truly is Heavy Metal - the four of them combined weigh more than 1200 pounds. I just can't believe that if Dallas Cowboys are involved, that they've not howling out Gangsta Rap.

Obamas Trip All Over Themselves

The Obama's visit to London for the G20 meeting has been an absolute disaster on matters of protocol. The incompetence shown by the first couple and their protocol officers is amazing, and an embarrassment to our country.

Michele put her arm around the Queen of England and hugged her. That is an absolute no-no. No one ever touches the Queen for any reason.

Obama's gift to the Queen was an iPod, loaded with show tunes and excerpts from Obama campaign speeches. Besides the fact that she's already received one as a gift, how arrogant is that? He believes the Queen actually wants to hear his bullshit speeches?

Obama bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia, another big time no-no. No one bows to a King except his subjects. I am sure he meant it as a sign of respect, but it will come across as a sign of subservience in the Arab world. I would imagine Al Jazeera is playing the tape of this and laughing their asses off. The Arab world has certainly got the US President they were hoping for!

All administrations have protocol officers, professionals whose job it is to make certain that our officials do not commit gaffes like these. If those officers did their job, and the Obamas ignored them, then shame on the Obamas. If the officers did not do their jobs, and the Obamas did these stupid things out of ignorance, they should throw the officers out of the plane over the Atlantic on the trip back. In either case, it shows how ignorant and self absorbed this administration is.

Clinton Declares War on Terror Over

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declared the War on Terror is over, while speaking with reporters at The Hague.

"The (Obama) administration has stopped using the phrase and I think that speaks for itself. Obviously." - Hillary Clinton, Mar.31 2009

Well, isn't that special. Harry Reid declared the war in Iraq lost on the Senate floor last year. Now Clinton declares the War on Terror over. Since we haven't won the war yet, I guess she means that we give up. I guess that Obama's idea of gaining international friends begins with giving up and retreating.

Let's see, wasn't it the Clinton administration that turned the other cheek to terrorism in the 1990s, a policy that alowed 9/11 to happen? The Democrats were pissed off that 9/11 happened on George Bush's watch, this is the first step in making sure the next 9/11 does happen while Obama is in office.

Deadliest Catch back for Season 5

Discovery Channel's Deadliest Catch is back for its fifth season, beginning April 14. Now I don't care for crab, and would get very ill just at the sight of a crab fishing boat, but I've been hooked on this series since back before it was a series (just an hour long documentary). I am really looking forward to seeing how the Harris clan is doing, how the Hanson's are, and what kind of hellish weather they're going to have to fight through for this year's crab seasons.

Obama Breaks No Tax Promise, Round One

Many times during his campaign, Obama the Immaculate stated that his new tax plans would not raise taxes for anyone earning under $250,000.

"I can make a firm pledge. Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase. Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains taxes, not any of your taxes." - Obama, Sep. 12 2008

"You will not see any of your taxes increase one single dime." - Obama line, frequently stated during campaign

As of April 1, the federal tax on a pack of cigarettes rises .62 cents, to $1.01 per pack.

Smoking is prevalent in people of lower incomes. It is a sad fact that the people who can afford to smoke the least, are the ones who generally do it the most. So, the first people to feel the brunt of Obama's tax wrath are the very people he promised repeatedly he wouldn't attack.

I told you so seems to be so inadequate .....

Sen. Ted Stevens Conviction to be Tossed due to Prosecutorial Misconduct

Alaska's Republican Senator Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in the Senate, was convicted of 7 counts of lying on financial disclosure statements last fall, a week before the general election. Due to the conviction, he lost his bid for an eighth term.

The Justice Department is now seeking to throw out the convictions, with Attorney General Eric Holder citing gross misconduct by the prosecutors in the case.

"After careful review, I have concluded that certain information should have been provided to the defense for use at trial," - Eric Holder, Attorney General

"... justified by the extraordinary evidence of government corruption in the prosecution of Sen. Stevens... a sad story and a warning to everyone. Any citizen can be convicted if prosecutors are hell-bent on ignoring the Constitution and willing to present false evidence." - Brendan Sullivan and Robert Cary, Stevens' attorneys

Apparently, the prosecutors and FBI witnesses lied during the trial, and hid evidence from the defense.

I don't have much use for Eric Holder. However, he is doing the right thing here. Unfortunately, it is too late for the people of Alaska and the US Congress - the election was irrevocably tainted by the timing of the prosecution, and the apparently illegal actions of the office of the prosecutor. Democrats had targeted Sen. Stevens' seat as one they wanted badly in this past election, and they got it. I guess the ends justify the means, any means, for the Democrat Party.