Archive for February, 2009
« Previous EntriesShocker: Americans Lack Confidence in Economy
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009How could it be any different, when the Anointed One has proclaimed far and wide that we’re in a crisis that requires unprecedented government intervention into the economy and our lives: Glum and glummer. That’s how US consumers feel in the midst of worsening economic conditions and little hope that the situation will rebound, according [...]
Obama’s Stimulus Plan – By Idiots, For Idiots
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009I’d assume that this was satire if it weren’t in the LA Times: Stimulus package tax credit should mean $8 to $10 a week: What benefits will I see if I am working? You’ll receive a $400 tax credit if you make less than $75,000, or an $800 credit for couples making less than $150,000 [...]
The GOP is Screwed, and So Are We
Monday, February 16th, 2009Here’s a prime example of why the Republicans lost the election, and can’t hope to win anything back anytime soon: Nationalization: Is It the Only Answer to Save Banks?: A year ago, it would have been unthinkable: Sen. Lindsey Graham advocating a government takeover of private banks — but that is exactly what he suggested [...]
Are We Really All Socialists Now? Newsweek Seems to Think So
Monday, February 16th, 2009I missed this Newsweek article, somehow: We Are All Socialists Now: The interview was nearly over. on the Fox News Channel last Wednesday evening, Sean Hannity was coming to the end of a segment with Indiana Congressman Mike Pence, the chair of the House Republican Conference and a vociferous foe of President Obama’s nearly $1 [...]
“Dear Mr. Obama: Please make it rain candy.”
Sunday, February 15th, 2009This is frightening propaganda, and yet utterly unsurprising: New e-book captures kids’ hopes, dreams for Obama: NEW YORK (AP) — End war, forever. Make the planet greener. Please help my dad find work. Make it rain candy! Thousands of kids detailed their hopes and expectations for President Barack Obama in letters and drawings as part [...]
Why I Don’t Have an iPhone
Saturday, February 14th, 2009Any device for which the following can be written in a serious news story is one that I can’t imagine having any use for: Early this year, iFart Mobile was one of the more popular titles on the AppStore, where there are currently over 75 fart-themed titles on offer. The bloom may be off the [...]
Does Barack Obama Own You?
Saturday, February 14th, 2009Edward Cline has written another must-read: Who “Owns” the Economy, “Owns” You: Several of President Barack Obama’s supporters, inside government and outside of it, are suffering from a severe, contagious bout of foot-in-mouth disease. The one who contracted it and passed it on was Chuck Todd, NBC’s White House correspondent. “On MSNBC just now, Chuck [...]
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