Open Thread: Kill the Bill

Why Obama’s Transparency Promise Is So Hard to Keep

By now, “Barack Obama Breaks Campaign Promise” is one of the least surprising headlines one expects to see.  But for those just tuning in to the brave new world of Hope & Change, today we’ve got yet another pledge that was apparently not to be.

The other night, Sean Hannity highlighted the president’s following promise, [...]

It’s March Madness And Obamacare Is Not A Slamdunk

As the Obamacare debate drags on, the patience of the overwhelming majority of Americans who have made it clear that they do not want a government takeover of their health care is wearing thin.
Talk of backroom deals and favors for favorable votes are appalling to freedom-loving Americans who favor starting the process from scratch — [...]

Don’t Fill out your Census Form until you Read This!

Just received via email:
The 10-year census is only to count the number of people in your house.  Period.  With that in mind, many people are suggesting that we fill out our census forms as follows and mail it back.  Do not answer further questions from any census workers who come to your door.  Do as you see fit.
1.  Enter [...]

Obama’s Rock and Hard Place Problem

Someone (well before Joe Biden) once famously observed, “If you think you’re a leader, turn around and see if anyone is following.” President Obama would do well to mark these words as his support on the Left rapidly corkscrews into the sea.

“Wake Up and Stand Up.” So urges the bold motto of a seedling movement [...]

Dennis Kucinich Sells Out His Principles on Obamacare For Frequent Flyer Miles

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) sells out his principles on health care for a ride on Air Force One.

Capitol Hill Police Victims of Congressional Arrogance

Okay, they are trying to bully the entire country, so this may not seem like such a big deal in the grand scheme of things. But, it’s a symptom of a much larger problem in the halls of Congress. Plus, it’s still really jerky, Better Than You ™  behavior. It’s also incredibly stupid [...]

The SlaughterHouse Progressives

 
Glenn Beck has long been warning us about the Progressive agenda. It is  to enact what the elitist Progressives think is good for America at the expense of the Constitution.  The latest ploy is to push through Obamacare by enacting an internal House rule deeming the Senate bill passed, rather than actually passing the bill itself [...]

No Irish Need Invent Urban Legends About ‘No Irish Need Apply’ Signs

My NewsReal colleague Michelle Horstman has penned a fine post espousing an even finer sentiment: that the Irish should serve as a great example to other ethnic newcomers; despite breathtaking, backbreaking hardship, they eventually embraced the American melting-pot model and assimilated into the broader culture, without losing their distinctive cultural and religious traditions.
The Irish also [...]

Top Idiots Of The Week Awards

WINNER:
A Korean man has finally found happiness. He found the perfect mate and got married. The hitch –  his perfect mate is a large pillow with a picture of a woman on it. I hope [...]