Monthly Archives: February 2010

Stunt

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Gaius

Jay Cost: This is a PR stunt from a West Wing staff whose major experience prior to entering the White House was the electoral campaign, which is really just an accumulation of PR stunts. They’re going with what they know. … Continue reading →

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Training The Guns Inboard

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Gaius

Apparently, the Wizard of 0 is not satisfied with alienating just part of the population. He wants absolute perfection – even if that means making his base hate his guts: President Barack Obama said he doesn’t “begrudge” the $17 million … Continue reading →

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The Valley

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Gaius

Jennifer Rubin: These numbers are even worse than they might appear, considering that the respondents were “adults” — not registered or likely voters. Moreover, the sample included only 26 percent Republicans. (Rasmussen shows GOP party identification at 32 percent, Gallup, … Continue reading →

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The False Flag

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Gaius

Very, very astute insight from Jennifer Rubin: I think the answer to that is “those principles didn’t amount to much to begin with.” Indeed, these “centrists” didn’t merely fall off the fiscal conservative bandwagon on ObamaCare — not one of … Continue reading →

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Slip Sliding Away

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Gaius

Or why the Obama jobs initiatives will all fail. It’s the taxes: Employers are getting hit with a massive tax hike at a time when they can least afford it. Companies in at least 35 states will have to fork … Continue reading →

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Nothing

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Gaius

John Murtha is dead. Tweet

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Follow Me!

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Gaius

Into the Valley of the Little Bighorn: President Barack Obama is planning to host a televised meeting with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders on health care reform. The Feb. 25 meeting is an attempt to reach across the aisle but … Continue reading →

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1066 + 944

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Gaius

It’s like 1066AD all over again, only this time instead of swinging swords, the invaders are flaunting cash. The French are about to invade Dover: For generations the White Cliffs of Dover have stood as a symbol of indomitable British … Continue reading →

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Tragedy In Connecticut

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Gaius

There has been a horrific explosion at a new power plant under construction in Connecticut: MIDDLETOWN, Conn. – Early reports were that a natural gas leak could have caused a devastating explosion Sunday morning that killed two and injured as … Continue reading →

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Ice Work If You Can Get It

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Gaius

Mark Steyn on the collapsing bandwagon of global warming: But where did all these experts get the data from? Well, NASA’s assertion that Himalayan glaciers “may disappear altogether” by 2030 rests on one footnote, citing the IPCC’s Fourth Assessment Report … Continue reading →

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Paranoia Desperation Strikes Deep

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Gaius

The Wizard of 0 is down to desperately praying that Republicans will willingly join his column as he heads into the valley of the Little Bighorn: Speaking to members of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday night, Obama vowed to … Continue reading →

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You’re All Stupid

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Gaius

Object to the Obama agenda – you’re stupid. Object to government takeover of a huge chunk of the American economy – you’re stupid. Worry about skyrocketing taxes and unsustainable debt – you’re stupid. Have legitimate concerns about the direction the … Continue reading →

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Oh. The…. Humanity?

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Gaius

For the love of all that is holy, is there no safety for the White House Press corps? Reporters ventured out to cover the speech amid a massive snowstorm in Washington that could dump up to three feet of snow … Continue reading →

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The Bonfire Of Mr. Vanity

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Gaius

Mark Steyn: But, since Obama’s mispronunciation is a pithier summation of the State of the Union than any of the dreary 90-minute sludge he paid his speechwriters for, let us consider it: Is America a Corpseman walking? Well, we’re getting … Continue reading →

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Ashes

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Gaius

Kimberly Strassel: No one pushed harder than Mr. Kindler. The CEO made no fewer than five trips to the White House last year. He was the man prodding Pharmaceutical Researchers and Manufacturers of America head Billy Tauzin every step. He … Continue reading →

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