Daily Archives: August 17, 2009

O-SPAM-a!

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Gaius

Barack Obama’s best and brightest have now decided to enter the fun and exciting world of spam! Yes, they are spamming private citizens who never signed up for any contact from the White House. When challenged, they appear to make things … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Obamantics | 2 Comments

Obama’s Titanic Moment

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Gaius

As in what iceberg did he hit with the ship of state? Well, that would be that biggest of all icebergs in American politics: public opinion. What exactly is our problem with government spending? It is not just that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Politics | 3 Comments

The Wake Up Down Under

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Gaius

The Australian Senate has rejected – resoundingly – Australia’s version of the so-called cap and trade legislation. In a 42-30 vote, the scheme has died in Australia – because people are waking up to the reality of the science – … Continue reading →

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A Left Too Far?

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Gaius

Karlyn Bowman in Forbes: In late July, the Pew Research Center reported that President Obama had lost significant ground handling the economy and the deficit, with approval ratings on the economy tumbling from 56% in February to 38% in July … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Left Wing, Obamantics | 2 Comments

White House Office Of Double Speak

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Gaius

The Politico reports this under the banner: White House disables e-tip box Following a furor over how the data would be used, the White House has shut down an electronic tip box – flag@whitehouse.gov – that was set up to … Continue reading →

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Misreading The Mandate

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Gaius

Jay Cost at Real Clear Politics: Bismarck once commented that politics is the art of the possible. So far, the White House has not exhibited a good understanding of exactly what is possible in this political climate. It has been … Continue reading →

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Nuance, Nuance, Nuance

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Gaius

Marc Ambinder: An administration official said tonight that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius “misspoke” when she told CNN this morning that a government run health insurance option “is not an essential part” of reform. This official asked not … Continue reading →

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