Archive for July 8th, 2008

A Profile of Mass Stupidity Transit–Increasing CO2 Emissions One Bus at a Time

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

(from Conservative Principles)
These days getting lectured by a talking head about taking mass transit is nearly a constant punishment. With implied finger wagging, we are told that our refusal to hop on the train or bus is adding to anthropogenic global warming and leading to our eventual destruction. Of course, these television versions of the [...]

John McCain Press Release: Can you guess which position Obama will take if he’s elected?

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

For Immediate Release
July 8, 2008
Contact: Press Office
703-650-5550

Barack Obama’s Changing Positions
Everyone’s Been Listening To Him
 
ARLINGTON, VA – Today, McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds issued the following statement concerning Barack Obama’s statement that those accusing him of changing positions “haven’t apparently been listening to me”:
“Since becoming his party’s presumptive nominee, Barack Obama has changed numerous [...]

Obama and the dancing budget positions

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

After Praising The “Significant Progress” In The Dems’ Budget, Obama Downplayed His Budget Votes That Raise Taxes On Working Americans
 Obama Voted In Favor Of The Democrats’ FY 2009 Budget, Which Would Raise Tax Rates For Americans Earning $32,000 Or More:
Obama Voted Twice In Favor Of The Democrats’ FY 2009 Budget Resolution. (S. Con. Res. [...]

Obama campaigns for immigration reform but secretly kills reform bills

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Obama Claimed A Role In Immigration Reform, Then Voted In Favor Of “Poison Pill” Amendments Designed To Kill The Compromise
 
Obama Not Heavily Involved In Bipartisan Immigration Reform Compromise:
Obama Included Himself While Praising Senators Who Attended Early Morning Meetings In Which Immigration Legislation Was Crafted. Obama: “[I] want to congratulate the Judiciary Committee and Arlen Specter [...]

Around the blogroll: 07-08-08

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Told You So, Again–on Bob Barr
A New Military Blog-Find, Drilling Here, Drilling Now & Afghanistan
AND SO IT BEGINS: Global Warming Stickers–and a Chia car?
Democrats: Eyes On The Prize
Obama makes Dan Quayle look like Einstein
Ex-hostage Betancourt: Tone down ‘hate’ speech
Exclusive: Mexican Truck Pilot Program – Fast Pass to Disease and Drugs
Carbon dioxide
Of Partnerships And Pluralism
Rendell [...]

New John McCain Campaign Ad, “Love”

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

(Editor’s Note:  I’ve got to admit to loving this ad)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpyOSLZw8qo]
 

For Immediate Release
July 8, 2008
Contact: Press Office
703-650-5550

John McCain 2008 Launches New TV Ad: “Love”

 
ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today released its newest television ad entitled “Love.” The ad highlights John McCain’s record of putting his country first and taking on [...]

Just a few Obama links

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Obama said oops on 6 state Senate votes - L.A. Times
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obamavotes24jan24,1,7079399.story
Who’s Smearing Whom
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0708/11463.html - Politico
Obama Strikes First
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/07/obama_strikes_first.html
- Real Clear Politics
The Ever Malleable Mr. Obama - Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/26/AR2008062603653.html
Clinton Supporters Offer to Help McCain - The Atlantic
http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/06/clinton_supporters_offer_to_he.php
How Many Hard Core Clinton Supporters will Defect? - Tampa Bay
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/state/article641523.ece
Poll: Some Clinton Supporters Still Not Embracing Obama - CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/04/clinton.poll/index.html
Obama’s Public [...]

The Price of Gas: “It’s Supply And Demand, Stupid!”

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

The price of gas: the problem is supply and demand. There is not enough fuel to meet our demands for it, presently or in the foreseeable future. The problem isn’t solved by debating how we got here; to some extent, we are all to blame. Nevertheless, the problem must be solved. If it is not, the result will be an economic collapse.

Republicans “Swiftboating” Democrats on Energy?

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Liberal bloggers are now accusing Republicans of “swiftboating” the Democrats on energy.  The reality is that this one of the many cases where Democrats have swiftboated themselves and continue to do so every day.  How many times can you stand up and say no to new energy and then expect to be able to deflect [...]

RNC Ad: Obama’s Iraq Problem: Change That Works For Him

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Obama has a long history of being wrong about Iraq.  When he’s not voting and speaking against the surge, he’s hopping mindlessly from one position to another.  As the wind of public opinion blows him into the middle of the road, liberal outrage flashes by in a Yugo knocking him back into the left lane.  Where he [...]

McCain’s Strength, The Economy: Small Business Leaders Endorse John McCain

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

As John McCain kicked off a tour of battleground states touting his economic plan, small business leaders from across America endorsed his comprehensive plans to make America energy independent, to simplify and reduce the tax burden, to make health insurance affordable and portable, to keep government out of the way of job creation, and to provide competitive [...]