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Party of Death?
Friday, 12 March 2010 20:41
Written by hoppedonpop
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A few years ago Ramesh Ponnuru wrote a book entitled Party of Death which detailed how the far left wing, using abortion as a lever, took over the Democratic Party. While each party has it's fringe elements, I never bought into the idea that the Democratic Party was the party of death. I know too many people on the left who value life just as much as people on the right. While I respect Ponnuru's intellect, I found his theory an unwarranted assertion. Until today.

If the following is true, it is more than disturbing.

They Just Want This Over

Sitting in an airport, on his way home to Michigan, Rep. Bart Stupak, a pro-life Democrat, is chagrined. “They’re ignoring me,” he says, in a phone interview with National Review Online. “That’s their strategy now.

Stupak notes that his negotiations with House Democratic leaders in recent days have been revealing. “I really believe that the Democratic leadership is simply unwilling to change its stance,” he says. “Their position says that women, especially those without means available, should have their abortions covered.” The arguments they have made to him in recent deliberations, he adds, “are a pretty sad commentary on the state of the Democratic party.”

What are Democratic leaders saying? “If you pass the Stupak amendment, more children will be born, and therefore it will cost us millions more. That’s one of the arguments I’ve been hearing,” Stupak says. “Money is their hang-up. Is this how we now value life in America? If money is the issue — come on, we can find room in the budget. This is life we’re talking about.”

[Bold emphasis by me]

Please somebody tell me not all Democrats feel this way. Tell me that the Democratic Party leaders are seriously out of touch with reality and what most members of their party think.

I know folks on the left, like Margaret Sanger, once championed eugenics. But I seriously thought that kind of thinking was long dead.

One of the things I love about American culture is the value we place on life. I live in the shadow of the Cascade range on the west coast. Every year, somebody attempting to summit one of the large and beautiful peaks runs into trouble and has the be rescued. As a nation we spare no expense, even risking the lives of others, in the hopes that we can safely bring the stranded climber home safe and sound. I hope the day never arrives that we look up the mountain and say, "Well that rescue is just going to cost us to much money. Sorry brother, but you should have never been up there in the first place." If that day comes, somebody please come read me a happy story and tell me it's going to be alright, because I will be huddled in the corner crying over the day America died.

P.S. Speaking of out of touch party leaders, if I lived in California I would absolutely vote for Mickey Kaus in his pursuit to unseat Barbra Boxer. Yes I know Mickey is a Democrat, but if more Democrats were like Mickey the Republican Party would be in serious trouble.

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Reason 2,341 Why I won't live in NYC #2341
Thursday, 11 March 2010 13:23
Written by hoppedonpop

saltThis is what happens when politicians either have too much time on their hands or think they are your mom.

Chefs Call Proposed New York Salt Ban 'Absurd'

Some New York City chefs and restaurant owners are taking aim at a bill introduced in the New York Legislature that, if passed, would ban the use of salt in restaurant cooking.

"No owner or operator of a restaurant in this state shall use salt in any form in the preparation of any food for consumption by customers of such restaurant, including food prepared to be consumed on the premises of such restaurant or off of such premises," the bill, A. 10129 , states in part.

The legislation, which Assemblyman Felix Ortiz , D-Brooklyn, introduced on March 5, would fine restaurants $1,000 for each violation.

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Consent of the Governed
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 16:14
Written by hoppedonpop
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Citizens registered as an Independent, Democra...

About 234 years ago Thomas Jeffereson penned the words "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed". I wonder how the current crop of politicians in Washigton square one of the most basic tenets of American political philosphy with the latest Rasmussen survey on Health Care.

The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 42% favor the plan while 53% are opposed. These figures include just 20% who Strongly Favor the plan and 41% who are Strongly Opposed...As has been the case for months, Democrats overwhelmingly favor the plan, and Republicans are overwhelmingly opposed. As for those not affiliated with either major party, 32% favor the plan, and 64% are opposed.

I am curious when will politicians realize that their job is to represent the will of the people, not their own will, or what they think will be good for the people. Please Washington, open your ears and hear. We do not want this health care bill! What I want is for you to figure out how to lower my monthly premiums. And, me being a free market libertarian and all, figures the best way for that to happen is to let the market back into the process. Remove the middle man and let the consumer barter directly with the provider. But then again, this solution doesn't leave much room for graft.

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State of Delusion Address
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 14:50
Written by steelydad
Barack Obama speaking at a campaign rally in A...

Let me ask you dads out there.

If your son lied to you once, what would you do?

What if he lied to you two times?

What if he lied even THREE times or more?

What if everything he said turned out to be untrue? Or the promises he made unfulfilled? “Dad, I’ll have the garage cleaned up by Thursday,” but the garage looks to be in even worse condition on Friday.

So again, I ask, what would you do?

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Hitler Finds Out Scott Brown Won
Friday, 22 January 2010 00:45
Written by Joeprah
(2 votes, average 5.00 out of 5)

There are a ton of these Hitler videos and they crack me up. This one is based on the recent victory of Scott Brown in Massachusetts. Check it out:

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