Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Strap on your Depends, Here It Comes

So I'm minding my own business, when I come across this in AP: AP Poll: Health care overhaul has a pulse - Yahoo! News: "Americans overwhelmingly say it's important that health care legislation have the support of both parties, but Democrats are showing signs of impatience. Fifty-seven percent say Obama and the Democrats should pass a bill this year even if they are unable to win support from Republicans." I first read it that 57% of Americans wanted a bill passed even without Republicans. But re-reading it I see they are talking about Democrats, but the wording is tricky and I'm sure AP is not all too concerned that people are likely to misinterpret what the facts are. The latest Rasmussen poll shows 46% for and 50% against. So I think there is a shift, very modest though, for health care destruction. But, it's understandable why. We're nearly burnt out opposing it. Obama is nothing but relentless for his Marxism ideals. If a vote becomes imminent then things will change. But I fear they are actually going to sneak this massive government takeover of health care through an amendment to an unrelated bill. Right now, that's some TARP bill, but who knows what it will be. They (Obama and the Democrats) think they can get away with this. If they do it, then watch the walkers and wheelchairs fly.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

Sen. Durbin ‘Blacklists’ Home-State Radio Station

Sen. Durbin ‘Blacklists’ Home-State Radio Station:

"Moyers said Angarola was not pleased that WTAD chose to make public the time and place of Durbin’s September 4th visit to Quincy’s Blessing Hospital to hold a meeting on health care with officials from the hospital, Quincy Medical Group and politicians Quincy Mayor John Spring and State Senator John Sullivan (D-Rushville).

Read the full story here."

Monday, October 05, 2009

Iowa at Disney encouraging gays to move to Hawkeye State - Around Disney - OCRegister.com

Iowa at Disney encouraging gays to move to Hawkeye State - Around Disney - OCRegister.com: "Figuring that plenty of gay couples in California are frustrated by the inability to get legally married here, representatives from Iowa have set up a booth at Gay Days at the Disneyland Resort encouraging them to consider moving to the Hawkeye State."

FTC: Bloggers must disclose payments for reviews by AP: Yahoo! Tech

FTC: Bloggers must disclose payments for reviews by AP: Yahoo! Tech: "It is the first time since 1980 that the commission has revised its guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, and the first time the rules have covered bloggers."

Friday, October 02, 2009

Chicago doesn't get 2016 Olympics

I think this will be a rallying point for Obama's opposition. I know I'm stoked. Chicago doesn't get 2016 Olympics: "Not even the presence of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama—nor a long list of celebrities—was enough to help the United States' third-largest city."

Big Government � Blog Archive � Small Town, Big Government

Great illustrative story. Big Government � Blog Archive � Small Town, Big Government: "So Quincy, Illinois has an ordinance changed that could put more drunk drivers on the street and expands the tentacles of government. This ordinance is now so broad that a person who takes money for carpooling kids to school on a regular basis could be breaking the law."

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Indonesia awaits world quake aid

Where is the US? Oh, yeah, in Copenhagen begging for Chicago to get the Olympics in 2016. Well, I guess we all have our priorities. BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Indonesia awaits world quake aid: "Experts from the UK, Australia and South Korea were en route to Sumatra, hit by a 7.6-magnitude quake two days ago. Others pledged emergency cash."

Thursday, October 01, 2009

New jobless claims rise; Americans' spending jumps - Yahoo! News

New jobless claims rise; Americans' spending jumps - Yahoo! News: "First-time claims for jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, a sign employers are reluctant to hire and the job market remains weak." Or, maybe employers are reluctant to hire because the job market remains weak.

Iowa City puts curfew on hold | GazetteOnline.com

Iowa City puts curfew on hold | GazetteOnline.com: "In a surprising move, the City Council tonight voted to set aside a proposed juvenile curfew ordinance for a couple of months." What is surprising about it? I can't believe how ridiculous this has gotten. How do you know you live in the Liberal Mecca? When local politicians put more emphasis on urban chicken farming than on assaults, burglaries, and shootings.