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February 10, 2012
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"And you will, by the dignity of your conduct, afford occasion for posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you have exhibited to mankind, had this day been wanting, the world had never seen the last stage of perfection to which human nature is capable of attaining"
~ George Washington, The Newburgh Address, 1783
AP: Obama to Change Birth Control Rule to 'Accommodate' Religious Employers
The Blaze | by Billy Hallowell | Posted on February 10, 2012 at 8:47am
WASHINGTON (The Blaze/AP) - The Blaze has covered the religious freedom issues surrounding the Obama administration's contraceptive mandate extensively. Now, a person familiar with the decision says President Barack Obama will announce a plan to accommodate religious employers outraged by a rule that would require them to cover birth control for women free of charge.
Obama is expected to make the announcement at the White House Friday.
WASHINGTON - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the first new nuclear power project in more than three decades.
The panel on Thursday approved plans from Southern Company for two reactors at a Georgia site. The $14 billion reactors could begin operating as soon as 2016 and 2017.
The NRC last approved construction of a nuclear plant in 1978, a year before a partial meltdown of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania raised fears of a radiation release and brought new reactor orders nearly to a halt.
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CNN: Pelosi May Have Broken the Law With Fundraising Comment on Capitol Hill
The Blaze | by Jonathon M. Seidl | Posted on February 10, 2012 at 7:18am
Remember when Nancy Pelosi said she she was willing to do anything to get Obamacare passed? Here's a refresher:
You go through the gate. If the gate's closed, you go over the fence. If the fence is too high, we'll pole vault in. If that doesn't work, we'll parachute in. But we're going to get health care reform passed for the American people.
Well, it could be that same approach to fundraising that now has her in hot water. According to CNN, the House Minority Leader may have broken the law when she solicited donations during a speech in the Capitol building.
TV Network Started by Cloistered Nun Sues Sebelius
CNSNews | By Terence P. Jeffrey | February 9, 2012
(CNSNews.com) - Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)--founded in 1981 by Mother M. Angelica, a cloistered Roman Catholic nun belonging to the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration--has filed suit against Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and other senior officials in the Obama administration arguing that a new regulation requiring health-care plans to cover sterilizations and contraceptives-including those that cause abortions-is a violation of the organization's First Amendment right to the free exercise of religion.
Bunker Hill - A rabble of patriots up against the most powerful force on the planet. Yea, they lost, but they let the British know that they were a force to be reckoned with.
But that does not mean it is not worth the fight.
There are two ways of interpreting the decision by the Republican State Committee to endorse candidates on Saturday, January 28 at their winter meeting:
The State committee is completely out of touch with the Republican base and especially the grassroots activists (Tea Party) that we should have no respect for them at all.
The fact that there was even a discussion about the appropriateness of endorsing candidates for the primary and that the vote was 200 in favor and 142 against is a sign that the grassroots are beginning the process of changing the political process in Pennsylvania.
We are inclined to believe the second interpretation. As much as we would have liked to have had the PA GOP agree to not endorse and the fact that there was an effort to prevent grassroots leaders from even being in the PA GOP meeting.
There were a dozen or so stories in local media about the controversy over the endorsement process. Here are links to just a few:
There were many grassroots groups that protested the matter (A letter that was given to the Chairman of the PA GOP from these groups is available here). There was also a press conference and a demonstration at the winter meeting.
Does anyone remember anything like this when Pat Toomey ran against Arlen Specter?
We are making a difference. But in order to make a real difference, we need people to get involved in their local committees. To get on the ballot requires 10 signatures from your precinct. We can help with that process. What we need are principled people who are willing to work not only from the outside, but also from the inside where these decisions are made.
Local committee seats are filled during the primary every two years.
State committee seats are filled every four years.
Become a local committee person now ow sign up to work to get a candidate elected now.
We can build a base and run candidates in 2014 for State committee.
This is a long process. We need not only principled individuals, but those with the perseverance to hold on for the long haul.
Here is how Jaime Faucette from Citizens for Constitutional Government put it to a committee person who was thinking of resigning over the issue:
We are not defeated. This was not the war. This was only one battle. And we will persevere to fight another day, and another, and another, committee seat by committee seat, State Committee seat by State Committee seat, in each of our boroughs, townships, and counties, whittling away little by little at this mammoth power structure until in time it crumbles - IF we don't quit now.
The atmosphere is changing. YOU ARE CHANGING IT. But more change is needed.
Here is the way another tea party activist put it:
The people of the movement need to be reminded of what they worked so hard for and this is the time to stand up and "fight the system".This fight is a good thing. It demonstrates true debate and resolution (like how the framers fought over the writing of the constitution) when was the last time we saw Democrats fight over what was best for the people?
There are glimmers of hope. There is a cut in the fabric of "politics as usual".
It will take time to pull back the veil. Grab a knife and grab hold.
WE (that includes YOU) can do this.
Here is the beginning of the letter from the conservative grassroots leaders presented to Chairman Gleason:
Rob Gleason
Chairman, Republican Party of Pennsylvania
112 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Friday, January 27, 2012
Chairman Gleason,
As grassroots conservative leaders, we are all united in our desire to defeat President Obama and Senator Casey. We were excited by the resounding Republican victories in 2010 and 2011 and the conservative message these candidates espoused.
We are concerned that the Republican State Committee is seeking to make an endorsement in the hotly contested U.S. Senate primary. We believe this would be a mistake as there are many strong candidates in this race.
If you are willing to stand on a street corner with a sign or go to a Townhall meeting and tell politicians how you feel, then you should consider running for your local Republican Committee NOW
The Kitchen Table Patriots is looking to help the Montgomery & Bucks County Republican Committee fill some vacant local committee seats.
These seats will be filled in the spring primary. If you are at all interested in running for any of these offices or campaigning for those that do, please reply to this email or email us directly at TheKitchenTablePatriots@GMail.comand we will work with you to understand the office and get campaign support. The committee positions are the root of the party, and who better to help out with this than the grassroots!
You can also call Anastasia Przbylski (per-BILL-ski) at (215) 534-1851 to get involved.
The Kitchen Table Patriots co-chairs and two other KTP members are running for Delegates to the Republican National Convention
Anastasia Przybylski
Ana Puig
Jack Merritt
Dan McCabe
Anastasia Przbylski, Ana Puig, Jack Merritt and Dan McCabe will be campaigning county wide. Please send them an email if you would like to help in their effort:
Here is the most up-to-date and complete schedule we have for the 2011 / 2012 Republican Primary debates. These debates are between all the Republican candidates. For the schedule of debates between the Republican nominee and President Barack Obama, see the 2012 Presidential Debate schedule page. Upcoming debates are listed at the top.
Upcoming Debates:
February 22, 2012
8pm ET on CNN (Originally Dec 1, then Nov 30) Location: Mesa Arts Center in Mesa, Arizona Sponsor: CNN and the Republican Party of Arizona Participants: TBD
March 1, 2012
8pm ET on CNN Location: Georgia Sponsor: CNN and the Georgia Republican Party Participants: TBD
March 5, 2012
Air time TBD on NBC Location: Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA Sponsor: Reagan Library, NBC News and Politico Participants: TBD
March 19, 2012
Air time TBD on PBS Location: Portland, OR Sponsor: Oregon Public Broadcasting, NPR, PBS, and The Washington Times Participants: TBD
Dear Patriot,
A lot going on this week! I know many of you are heading to CPAC in Washington, DC and I hope to see you there; please email me if you are heading down.
A reminder for our next meeting this Sunday, February 12th, 7pm with Filip Dewinter; I have received some great feedback from many of you in anticipation of this event! Senator Dewinter is the leader of Vlaams Belang (Flemish Interest), the main opposition party in Belgium. He will discuss from the front lines the challenges for Western Civilization in Europe and its parallels to the United States. Mr. Dewinter is a leader in the freedom movement in Europe, raising awareness on issues such as immigration reform, national identity and sovereignty and Islamization. This event will be held at The Temperance House, 5 South State Street, Newtown, PA.
Here is a brief clip from FOX news on immigration in Europe...
Two signature gathering events...
Tonight, February 8th, 7-9pm. Come see a "true copy" of the US Constitution on display at the Moose in Doylestown! This is also a signature gathering event for Ron Paul supporters in Bucks County running for Delegate to the Republican National Convention. More info contact Rob Pepe at robpatozz@live.com. The Moose, 127 East State Street, Doylestown, PA.
Saturday, February 11th, 2-5pm. Help KTP members Ana Puig, Anastasia Przbylski, Dan McCabe and Jack Merritt run for Delegate to the Republican National Convention! This is a signature gathering event. All Pennsylvania delegates are unbound, so your vote for a presidential candidate can be ignored by the GOP candidates beholden to the party. The KTP candidates are looking to change the GOP from the inside by being committed to reflect the will of Bucks voters. More info contact thekitchentablepatriots@gmail.com. The Moose, 127 East State Street, Doylestown, PA.
All the best,
Jeff McGeary
President, Thomas Jefferson Club
The 39th Annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is returning on February 9-11, 2012 as they organize the largest annual gathering of conservatives in the country and help set the agenda leading into 2012!
Human Events is proud to be a sponsor of CPAC 2012 - a star-studded, action-packed 3 days of conservative speakers and pundits, activist trainings, policy discussion, and networking opportunities. The conference theme - "We Still Hold These Truths" celebrates our shared conservative principles of limited government, a strong national defense, free market economies, individual liberty and traditional values.
2012 marks an important year for our nation. It's vital that conservatives unite to return our country to its founding principles. CPAC is the event where like-minded leaders, activists, students & patriots come together to engage in strategic planning, participate in friendly debates & benefit from training seminars. Watch this trailer to see what you can expect.
Human Events will have a booth set up in the Exhibitor's Hall. We encourage you to register at www.cpac.org and visit us during the conference. This is an event you won't want to miss!
See you there! Your friends at Human Events
Weekly News From Philadelphia ZOA
Shabbat Shalom!
Philadelphia ZOA Quarterly Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 7:30 p.m., at Temple Beth Hillel/Beth El, 1001 Remington Rd., Wynnewood.
Our guest speaker will be State Representative Curt Schroder, who recently returned from a trip to Israel along with other lawmakers from the commonwealth on a trip sponsored and organized by the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition. Schroder, a Republican, represents the 155th District, in Chester County. He is serving his ninth term.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Please
Thomas Jefferson: "Whensoever the general government assumes undelegated powers....a nullification of the act is the rightful remedy."
But what IS nullification? How does it happen and work? Since September 2010, the Tenth Amendment Center has been hosting a national tour to educate and activate people on this topic. People are learning the constitutional basis, when it's been used in history, and how it is happening around the country and how YOU can stop DC right in your own state.
Friday 10-11pm "Veterans' Weekly Forum" - Rich Davis and David Bellavia
The Case Against Obamacare: Health Care Policy Series for the 112th Congress
A Health Care Policy Series for the 112th Congress
Building on decades of Heritage research, The Case Against Obamacare: A Health Care Policy Series for the 112th Congress examines 15 key provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Each report:
Cites specific sections of the 2,700-page health care law
Provides detailed analysis of specific Obamacare provisions
Identifies key principles for a better way to reform health care
The unmistakable conclusion of this series is that Obamacare must be fully repealed. Congress cannot build sound market-based health care reform on the flawed foundation of this health care law. Until it can be repealed, Congress must employ its full powers authorized by the Constitution to:
For Tea Parties, this can be used as basic ammunition for letters to the editor, columns for your local news outlet, handouts at public events, emailing the pdf to our elected reps as well as to members, friends and neighbors.
This appears to be an excellent resource; let's make use of it.
Lou Flanagan
The General Wayne Tea Party
The 2012 Presidential Voter Guide
The first contests in the race for the Republican nomination are just around the corner. To better inform you, we looked beyond the rhetoric to the candidates' actual records on the issues important to families.
This voter guide outlines candidate stances on issues that are important to the family. We researched the candidates' statements and votes on the ten issues that best give voters an understanding on if the candidates match your values. Please use this resource as you think about who you would like to see be the nominee to challenge President Barack Obama.
Download the free guide and be sure to share this resource with your friends and family before the 2012 primary season begins next month.
A values voter is an informed voter.
Sincerely,
Tony Perkins President
FRC Action: 801 G Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 P: 202/393-2100 or 877/372-2808
"My state Rep. Warren Kampf responded to my question about where the Voter ID bill stands in Harrisburg. His response appears at end of this emaiI. It seems clear that unless we apply pressure to the state senate government committee,this bill will go nowhere. My questions for them are: Where do you stand on the bill? What are you doing to move it out of committee? If you oppose it, tell me why. Who on the committee is against it, and why?
Louis: Thank you for the email regarding Voter ID (House Bill 934). The House passed Voted ID on June 23rd. I voted for this bill if you will remember. It is now the responsibility of the Senate to take action to continue to move HB 934 forward. I would advise you to contact the Senators who comprise the Senate State Government Committee, those in Senate leadership positions and your local Senator to let them know of your desire to move this forward. Also you may ask for an accounting of why this has been held up and not considered. Please let me know if I can help with other state-related matters. Warren Representative Warren Kampf PA House of Representatives 157th Legislative District Phone: 717-260-6166 E-Mail: wkampf@pahousegop.com
You know, comrades," says Stalin, "that I think in regard to this: I consider it completely unimportant who in the party will vote, or how; but what is extraordinarily important is this - who will count the votes, and how. (Boris Bazhanov's Memoirs of Stalin's Former Secretary,1992, only available in Russian. Russia's Vladimir Putin is accused of voter fraud and failure to solve problems with health care availability, immigration control, and unsustainable pensions. Sound familiar? Absolutely. Will he lie? Absolutely. But unlike Obama's ACORN, he will probably admit it.
Background
There are several lines of independent evidence for cheating in the 2012 election:
a) 12/30/11, Voter ID: PA House Bill 934
Eric Holder has ordered his staff not to meddle with cases of voter fraud that involve minorities (J. Christian Adams has written widely about such cases), Salina Zito (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) predicted that PA in November '12 will go according to the Philadelphia suburbs, ACORN has both a record for voter scams and operates new sites in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, our State Attorney General is stepping aside, and there is little public information about Mayor Nutter's views on this matter. Meanwhile, there is an early February deadline from our Governor as Republicans in the PA legislature attempt to define a list of acceptable IDs and Democrats cry that minorities and old people can't handle this demand. I smell more fraud from a bunch- ACORN - already known nationally for fraud and Corbett's February deadline invites some deliberate lapse by the D's...And intrusion by Eric Holder would stall our ID program until after ACORN has done their job for BO ...
b) Jeffrey Kuhner, Washington Times: BO & Voter ID
"...South Carolina's legislation provides for free ID cards to be given to anyone who needs it. Not one person - white, black or brown - is discriminated against or discouraged from casting a vote at the ballot box. Moreover, the Supreme Court already has ruled on the issue - upholding state voter ID laws. In the 2008 Crawford v. Marion County Election Board decision, the high court held that an Indiana law mandating photo identification at the voting booth was indeed constitutional. If it is good enough for the Supreme Court and the overwhelming majority of the states, then it should be for Mr. Holder as well. "It isn't. And the reason is simple: The administration is trying to whip up minority frenzy, propagating the myth of widespread ballot suppression..."
c) Daryl Metcalf, Morning Call: Electoral Integrity (June 18, 2011)
Metcalf is a Republican from Butler County (north of Pittsburgh) "Pennsylvania has a long and ongoing history of documented voter fraud - pre-dating even the frequently forged signature of Mickey Mouse to at least the election of 1918. "Of course, no statewide analysis of voter fraud would be complete without briefly documenting the deeply rooted influence of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now.
d) Christopher Freind, PA Water Cooler: No ID, No Vote,... Comprende? (June 21, 2011)
"I am not wealthy, but have recently acquired twenty two domiciles throughout Philadelphia. My real estate prowess has afforded me a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our citizens. "I can vote twenty-two times. "You see, I have staked out prime locations, from a cardboard box under the Walt Whitman Bridge to a culvert on Cobbs Creek Parkway to a burnt out shell at 7th and Diamond. Yes, technically, habitating at these locations makes me 'homeless,' but I much prefer the term 'voter-enfranchised.' When you have such a love of democracy, how can anyone have a problem with people who want to vote multiple times, especially the homeless? (Although, in fairness, dead people should only be able to vote once). http://pawatercooler.com/v3/?tag=philadelphia-voter-fraud
e) 11/7/2011, PA ACORN Lives
"Pennsylvania. ACORN PA has become Pennsylvania Communities Organizing for Change (PCOC) and Pennsylvania Neighborhoods for Social Justice (PNSJ).Both were incorporated on January 8, 2010. On July 26, 2010, PCOC filed for another name - Action United - and the organizations now operate under this name. Current board members and staff of these organizations with former ACORN affiliations include: * Lucille Prater Holliday, chair (ACORN member and Democratic state house candidate) * Pat Worrell, co-chair (Chester County, PA ACORN chairman) * Rosa Chacon, secretary/treasurer (ACORN leader in Harrisburg, PA, profiled in ACORN's 2005 annual report) * Fabrico Rodriguez, board member (executive director of Philadelphia Jobs with Justice) * Craig Robbins, executive director (ACORN regional director in Philadelphia, PA) * Maryellen Deckard, southwest regional director (head organizer for ACORN PA) * Jennifer England, communications director (Pittsburg ACORN spokesperson) Action United is located at 846 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 and 5907 Penn Avenue, Pittsburg(h), PA 15206. The Action United website is www.actionunited.org. http://www.judicialwatch.org/files/documents/2011/acornspecialreport08222011.pdf
There is even a Secretary of State project in which leftist groups attempt to bias state elections so that "liberal" Secretaries of State are elected. http://truethevote.org/news/does-your-vote-really-count; http://truethevote.org/news/what-is-the-secretary-of-state-project. There must be some benefit to Republicans if they ignore voter fraud. For example, my acquaintance publishes lists of Republicans who take contributions from unions and refusing to vote against union interests. And conservative Lowman Henry has spoken about the legislative impasse, particularly in the State Senate, produced by about twenty-five who get their money from organized labor. Thus, Nicole Marrone's conclusion is still valid as is Christopher Freind's: "The city of Philadelphia is known for many things: The Liberty Bell, cheesesteaks, water ice, and Santa Claus-booing Eagles fans. But if research that I conducted in 2006 is still accurate today, Philadelphia should also be known for all-inclusive voting - that is, voting regardless of whether one has a pulse or is otherwise eligible to cast a vote..." http://pjmedia.com/blog/small-sample-of-philly-voter-rolls-reveals-hundreds-of-ineligible-names-pjm-exclusive/ There is a bright light on our horizon even though Salena Zito asserted that Pennsylvania electoral votes will depend on turn out in the Philadelphia suburbs:
"Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter didn't mince words after four kids were shot and three killed in Philadelphia Tuesday night. "The first way to stop this kind of stuff is for young people to be home when they're supposed to be home, and for adults not to act like idiots and assholes out in the streets of our city shooting at kids in a car," Nutter told FOX 29... A spokesperson for the mayor told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Nutter stood by his statement. "He said what he said. He was clear about it, and he meant it. He said what everybody else was thinking," said spokesman Mark McDonald..." http://dailycaller.com/2012/01/12/philly-mayor-dont-act-like-idiots-and-assholes/
What are Mayor Mike's reactions to fraud? Does he value "value" above "deals"? Meanwhile, many Pennsylvanians look to Harrisburg to pass a "Voter ID" law that requires each of us to carry a card with our photo and address on it. Our Governor also says that he needs the law in place by the first week of February if it is to be used this coming November. On the other hand, I recall my son's friends in college fattening their wallets by selling bogus photo ID to students who wanted to buy liquor. I'm sure ACORN knows how to do such things. The ID cards will make cheating a bit more difficult and more expensive for organizers and possibly, but not necessarily, less frequent. And the rest of us will pay the bills for cheaters...
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Dear By revealing the Nazi and Marxist origins of groups such as the Muslim Students Association and Students for Justice in Palestine and the connections between these organizations and terrorist activities around the globe, Muslim Hate Groups on Campus sheds light on the dark undercurrent of anti-Semitism which flows unobstructed through our most prestigious institutions of higher education.
I wanted to update you on the exchange situation. First, unfortunately we are getting started late in the game. Having spoken with 4 different legislators (Rep Saylor, Boyd, Bear, and Sen Waugh), I believe the general sense on their part is that they want to be prepared to set up an exchange if SCOTUS doesn't declare ObamaCare unconstitutional.
Their reasoning for supporting the exchange is that PA will have more control if PA sets up the exchange rather than the feds. We have been arguing that in fact: the exchange structure and operation is dictated by the feds, through law and regulation, regardless if the state sets it up or not; that whatever little "control" a PA would have does not mitigate any of the true horrors of the law; establishing the exchange legitimizes PPACA and undercut PA's federal lawsuit against PPACA, creates more PA expense and government, scedes state sovereignty, misses an opportunity to block the law and to have standing for further legal action. (please see attached documents if you want more explanation).
We have more legislator visits planned, but it is clear to me that none of the legislators thus far will take on this fight. We must generate the grass roots response to move them to do so. It is disgusting that our Republican Governor and legislature can't pass meaningful right to work legislation, LCB reform, PA TPK Commission reform, school reform, etc but unless we respond in a big way, will make PA government bigger, make PA government poorer, harm PA citizen liberty and health by implementing an exchange.
I have contacted Campaign for Liberty to see if they are interested in coordinating efforts to stop the exchange. I will also contact the PA Manufacturer's Association and the Chamber of Commerce, both of whom support repeal of PPACA, also for potential coordination of activities.
We are working on an on-line petition rejecting PPACA and the exchanges for PA physicians to sign and ultimately deliver by several physicians to Harrisburg.
On Wednesday, I participated in a debate put on by the Lehigh Valley Coalition for Health Care Reform (Donna Rovito). Leo Knepper and I presented the anti-exchange positition while a rep from the PA Dept of Insurance and Dr Schmeltz of the PA Medical Society presented the for pro position. For what it is worth, I believe we had the more compelling argument.
I welcome any thought you all have.
This exchange is going to happen unless we act together in a big way.
The other night I was having dinner and Pat Cadell, Jimmy Carter's pollster and a very honest liberal, came up to me. He said bluntly that if his side's front runner had lost 3 of the first 8 elections and been swept out last Tuesday, by Wednesday the Democrats would have a new candidate in the race.
Keith Impink runs Westmoreland Electric, a small business in Tarrs, Pennsylvania which was founded in 1988 with two employees and a truck. His company, now 65 employees strong, is the type of job creator we should empower to move our state and country out of these difficult economic times.
The painful irony for local job creators like Keith is their very own Congressman, Tim Murphy, has consistently voted to make it harder for small businesses to grow, thrive and prosper.
Yesterday morning we awoke to find that the New York Times Editorial Board and Redstate's Erick Erickson had aligned themselves on an issue by both taking a shot at the American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act, a bill the House will consider next week. Usually when a situation like that arises, something's amiss. And that is certainly the case today. It's not surprising the New York Times hates the bill - it's the most conservative plan for America's infrastructure in anyone's lifetime. That's why Erick's post this morning was so surprising. But there's an explanation. Put simply, he has his facts wrong. I've known Erick a number of years, and he's usually a straight shooter, but his critique missed the mark - big time.
Our friends at Hertiage Action have a great piece out that looks at CBO data and says that if House Republicans vote for the Highway Bill, they are basically guaranteeing a $54 billion bailout of the Highway Trust fund over the next five years.
It's incredible that anyone would even consider this good policy, let alone conservative. The Club for Growth is advocating that members of Congress vote NO on the Highway Bill and instead call for devolution of the gas tax and highway spending to the states.
Throughout the week, Republicans have expressed their shock and dismay that we would have the unbridled temerity to oppose a highway bill. They want to know why we are suddenly opposed to such basic things as transportation bills, even ones that will leave us with a $70 billion budget shortfall. They are impugning our motives, charging us with opposing everything that emanates from leadership.
Well, once upon a time, it wasn't just conservative outsiders who supported the notion that we peg transportation spending to the level of gas tax revenue. In fact, just last July, members of the T and I Committee, led by Chairman John Mica, introduced a bill that would do just that. They drafted a plan for a 6-year reauthorization bill that would cost $230 billion, roughly commensurate to the gas tax revenue over that same period. At the time, we heaped accolades upon that bill.
Start a rumor:
The arrest of Henry Louis Gates in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was in fact part of a vicious turf war among African American Studies academics who are split into two rival gangs: Oreos and Panthers. The man who called the police when Gates was trying to get into his own home was none other than black radical academic Cornel West, hoping to start a gang war to liven things up in the ivory (isn't that prejudiced?) tower.
The U.S. Constitution
A Reader
Featuring 113 primary source documents, The U.S. Constitution: A Reader was developed for teaching the core course on the U.S. Constitution at Hillsdale College.
Divided into eleven sections with introductions by members of Hillsdale's Politics Department faculty, readings cover the principles of the American founding, the framing and structure of the Constitution, the secession crisis and the Civil War, the Progressive rejection of the Constitution, and the building of the administrative state based on Progressive principles.
Hillsdale College is a private, coeducational, residential, liberal arts college with approximately 1,400 students. Founded in 1844, the College remains, in the words of its Articles of Association, "grateful to God for the inestimable blessings resulting from the presence of civil and religious liberty and intelligent piety" in our nation, and dedicated to "the diffusion of sound learning" that is "essential to the perpetuity of these blessings."
Hillsdale College is distinguished by its rigorous core curriculum, by its principled rejection of federal and state taxpayer funding, and by the pledge of its Board of Trustees to resists any attempts by the government to regulate its internal affairs.
Hillsdale College promotes the principles of liberty nationwide through its national speech digest, Imprimis, which has a monthly circulation of over 2 million, and through several outreach programs. In 2008, Hillsdale launched its Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship in Washington, D.C. The College will also launch the Hillsdale Graduate School of Statesmanship in fall 2012.
When John F. Kennedy was President, just over a quarter of federal spending went to fund programs paying for some 21.7 million Americans to be dependent on Uncle Sam. But as high as that spending and dependence on the federal government was then, it has exploded today, with one in five Americans -- more than 67.3 million -- depending on Washington for assistance.
The Heritage Foundation's 2012 Index of Dependence on Government shows an alarming trend under the Obama Administration of a level of dependence on our government that has never been seen before. Today, a full 70 percent of the federal government's budget goes to pay for housing, food, income, student aid, or other assistance, with recipients ranging from college students to retirees to welfare beneficiaries. Heritage's Patrick Tyrrell writes that other findings from the study show: Read More . . .
The U.S. government is moving up plans to withdraw 8,000 Marines from the island of Okinawa while also scaling back plans to build key bases in Japan and Guam, all due to political obstacles and budget constraints, The Washington Post reports.
The Obama Administration will grant 10 states waivers to the No Child Left Behind law, with 28 other states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico indicating that they, too, will seek waivers.
Google is facing increased efforts by a consumer watchdog group that is trying to block the company's new privacy policy from taking effect. Under the policy, Google would be able to harvest more information about its users.
A new National Labor Relations Board regulation that expedites elections for union representation will likely lead to dramatically higher rates of unionization, Scribe reports. Read about it on The Foundry.
The FBI held a press conference this week on a terrorist alert bulletin, which it sent to every federal, state and local law enforcement agency across the country. Unfortunately, that bulletin continued a trend of "terrorist profiles" issued since Barack Hussein Obama has been in office. This particular alert identified such broad ideological characteristics that it can be construed to include the activities of tens of millions of law-abiding Americans.
These are strange times for those of us who follow the debate about a possible war with Iran. It is clear that the Israeli government and its neoconservative camp followers here in the United States are increasing pressure on President Obama to either attack Iran or let Israel do it (in which case we would be forced to join in). But the idea of another war in the Middle East is so outlandish that it seems inconceivable it could actually occur.
At a meeting of over 40 diplomats and ambassadors held at Bar Ilan University last week, devoted to a discussion of "UNRWA, Refugees and the Peace Process," three panelists, all supporters of the Two-State Solution focused on the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA) as a major obstacle to any resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Without changing UNRWA, MK Einat Wilf (Azmaut) warned, the two-state solution and the peace process was in danger. Wilf unveiled a plan to restructure the controversial UN organization which has been caring for Arab Palestinian refugees and their descendants exclusively for over 60 years. (Read more...)
National water company predicts that increase desalination will create substantial surplus of water within eight years
Zvi Lavi, YNET
Israel may face a happy predicament within a decade - a water surplus. Mekorot, the national water company, said Wednesday that the increased desalination of seawater will eventually enable Israel to rehabilitate all of its fresh water reservoirs.
The heads of Mekorot briefed the Knesset's Economics Committee on the situation of Israel's water market, in a meeting marking the company's 75th anniversary. (Read more...)
At the Herzlia Conference I spoke with one of the speakers who was with Brookings Doha based in Doha. He told me that he was one of the people who drafted the Roadmap for the State43 Department. I told him that you probably drafted the Saudi Plan for them also. He asked me why we didn't talk to Hamas. I said that we have nothing to offer them. Not the answer he was expecting. He then pushed the Saudi Plan for our acceptance. I said nothing doing, we want all the land and we are entitled to it. He quoted international law as recited in R242 as prohibiting us from acquiring land by force. I said that was never the law because you can acquire land in a defensive war. He didn't challenge me on that.
A day or two ago there was a news item reporting that Qatar was promoting Wahabbism in Europe. This guy was probably behind the US embrace of the MB. He kept saying how they were moderating. Pure State Department BS. Ted Belman
Elior Levy, YNET
Hamas Politburo Chief Khaled Mashaal will not be returning to Damascus at this time and is expected to temporarily carry out Hamas activities from Qatar, Asharq Al-Awsat reported Thursday.
Mashaal was quoted by the London-based Arabic newspaper as saying he cannot receive visitors in Syria due to the volatile security situation there. The Hamas leader mentioned that last January he was forced to meet Swiss envoy to the Middle East Jean-Daniel Ruch in Cairo because the diplomat refused to visit Damascus. (Read more...)
Super Bowl XLVI was a good football game, marred once again by the bohemian elite at NBC. NBC could have prevented, but failed to stop, the broadcast of a female rapper "flipping the bird" at 114 million viewers during Madonna's halftime show.
If you aren't creeped out by the No Birth Control Left Behind rhetoric of the White House and Planned Parenthood, you aren't listening closely enough. The anesthetic of progressive benevolence always dulls the senses. Wake up.
Sen. Jim DeMint told me at CPAC today that Pres. Obama will back off of the regulation forcing Catholic and other employers to pay for health insurance that cover products and procedures that violate their faith, if congressmen "keep the pressure on."
In his speech in Cairo on June 4, 2009 President Barack Obama stressed the importance of the freedom of religion in the United States."Freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one's religion," the president said during his speech given at Cairo University.
February 09, 2012
On Thursday's Program
Tonight on GBTV: The shocking Obama record on faith. His past words reveal something much worse than just a bad policy that's hurting the Catholics. Don't miss Glenn tonight on GBTV!
Allies? Report says U.S. 'neutral' on Israel
Israel has been one of, if not the most important ally in the history of The United States. The relationship has been almost a sacred bond between the two nations - until now. To demonstrate just how bad it's gotten -- a report that America was now merely 'neutral' in its stance towards Israel was actually met with a sarcastic positive reaction on radio today. Truth is this administration is vehemently anti-Israel in its policies and it is helping lead to the rise of a scary movement in the Middle East. Glenn gives the latest on radio today.
Glenn interviews Surging Santorum
Senator Santorum grabbed the spotlight and the momentum away from both Mitt Romney and especially Newt Gingrich. So it's time to expect the microscope to zoom in a little closer on Santorum and the attacks to start coming with a little more frequency. One Glenn noticed today was the story about how pastors were 'laying hands' on Santorum in prayer. Of course, media elites think this is craaaaazy town so they post it to mock. Glenn talks about that and more -- check out the interview.
Disruption: Muslim Brotherhood leads call to prayer during Egyptian parliament
One of the members of the radical Muslim Brotherhood decided to interrupt a session of parliament and try to issue the Muslim call to prayer. It did not go over well as it was not the appropriate time for prayer and he was reprimanded several times by the leader of the session. Will this be a tipping point in Egypt and a sign of things to come? The Brotherhood is already demanding the 'caretaker of the cabinet' get fired and replaced with a Brotherhood member. See the video and get Glenn's reaction.
Do you know what "American Pie" is really about?
Here's a clue -- it's not all about Buddy Holly. History tends to only look back on the late 60's and 70's as a peaceful time of flower power and hippies sitting around harming no one. Of course, that's not the case. Some pretty awful stuff happened during the radical uprising of the 60's -- including one vicious stabbing murder that happened a mere 20 feet in front of Mick Jagger during a concert. And it's all caught on tape. Glenn explains on radio today.
It's that time of year again: CPAC is here. Check out this stirring trailer that will get you pumped up about beating Obama in November - WATCH.
WATCH: March 1st, SDS call to action
Radicals all across the country are getting ready for their annual national day of action and it's being led by the Students for a Democratic Society, better known as SDS. By now you are aware of SDS's long and storied history of angry, violent and deadly protests and the many radical leaders who still influence young students across America today. Check out the latest call to action and Glenn's commentary.
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Democrats outraged by Republican use of Democrat tactic - READ
FREE GBTV! Last week three of Glenn's most important shows aired on GBTV: George Soros & Collapse, One Year Later: The Global Caliphate, and Growing Evil: The Rise of Secular Fundamentalism. These are shows that Glenn wants you to share with your friends & family, and now you can - FREE! Here is the final free episode (last Thursday's show) -- Rabbi Daniel Lapin joins Glenn in looking at the rise of secular fundamentalism and the increasing attacks on people of faith. WATCH AND SHARE!
Obama Advisor Brought Secret Society to White House: FULL STORY
Threat of "sovereign citizens"?
The FBI is warning about a new threat, "soverign citizens", a movement of domestic terror threats. Haven't heard of them? Neither has Glenn. But instead of focusing on groups like Occupy Wall Street who have routinely committed crimes and caused mass, public disturbance, the FBI has decided to focus on these guys because they have been "bombarded with phone calls on how to control them." What does Glenn think is really go on? Glenn explained on GBTV last night.
More GBTV:
Real News: CPAC has kicked off in DC. GBTV's S.E. Cupp will be reporting from the event and sharing insights about the Conservative conference. Don't miss it tonight on Real News at 7pm ET on GBTV.
The B.S. of A. TONIGHT: GBTV's chief humorist, Brian Sack, has been given a mandate: To stay objective, rational and witty as he takes on the news of the day through a comedic lens. Catch an all new episode tonight at 8pm ET and on demand. Behold the Nanny State - how does the B.S. of A. see it? WATCH
Did you miss Independence USA? Frank decides an underground bunker is a must for storage and survival off the grid. How did the construction go? If you missed last night's episode - you can watch it on demand!
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WASHINGTON - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the first new nuclear power project in more than three decades. 
The Blaze | by Jonathon M. Seidl | Posted on February 10, 2012 at 7:18am 
(CNSNews.com) - Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)--founded in 1981 by Mother M. Angelica, a cloistered Roman Catholic nun belonging to the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration--has filed suit against Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and other senior officials in the Obama administration arguing that a new regulation requiring health-care plans to cover sterilizations and contraceptives-including those that cause abortions-is a violation of the organization's First Amendment right to the free exercise of religion. 
