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NBC News Republican Debate in Florida: Hubris Over Common Sense?

Leave it to liberal media to accentuate the hubris inherent in our politicans.

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CNN Republican Debate: Crowd Has to BEG Moderators to Ask Ron Paul a Question

While CNN pundits spent a lot of time defending asking Newt Gingrinch about his ex-wife’s interview after the debate tonight, they should be asking themselves…why did we not give Ron Paul equal time (ANY time) tonight? The answer to that is obvious: they too, like FO …

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Insanity: Will We Do The Same Thing Over in 2012?

Einstein gave a definition to Insanity: “Doing the same thing over and over again, expecting different results.” That quote is in my head so often as of late.

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In Bush There Was a Flaw…Excessive Pride Always Goes Before a Fall: Will Hubris Take Down Obama Too? (Revisited)

I wrote this article originally on December 8th, 2008. At that time, we had just elected Barack Obama our 44th President of the United States. I was enormously enthusiastic, and had zero doubt that he would not succumb to hubris.

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Osama Bin Laden Killed: So War is Over, Right?!

As Obama bloviates on killing this guy, will he stop to ponder what it really means? It took us almost ten years to get one guy.

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Obama Rhetoric "Trumped" (Poll)

Whether you like him or not, Donald Trump has already served one very useful purpose: reducing Barack Obama for once and for all, to the redundant, to the inane, to the ignorant and self-absorbed, indifferent, out of touch politician he truly is.

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My Christmas Poem 2010

Twas the Night before Christmas And all through the country Not a creature was counting Our huge debt…growing plenty. The Obamas were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of depression danced in their heads;

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Barney Frank Retains Seat…Really? Let's Be Frank…Massachusetts Voters Were Not Informed.

Voters in Massachusetts not only let themselves down, they let us ALL down. Barney Frank was an architect in the demise of our economy. He is a solid “pro-bank” guy.

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Obama Announces Infrastructure Plan as School Budgets Slashed Across the Country (Poll)

This year, my daughters' school district slashed $12 million from their budget. We lost 139 teachers and administrators, while massive unnecessary road work projects were rampant. Another budget cut for the coming year was just announced last week.

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Senator Michael Bennett(D-CO): Voters…Don't Forget

Michael Bennett is the worst of the worst. He ran around before the HCR vote gathering signatures of Senators who would support the Public Option inclusion in bill.

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Beware: Obama's Lips Are Moving Again (Poll)

Perusing the daily batch of misleading headlines today, I came across this gem: Obama Will Not Extend Bush-Era Tax Cuts to Wealthy By Jackie Calmes Published: September 7, 2010

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The Housing Crisis: Americans Are Getting Set Up for a Whole Big Bad Bowl of Disappointment

Another day, another day of government lies. Today was no different. When I saw this headline, I knew already it was misleading. But I gave it the benefit of my now insurmountable doubt and went in to read the latest lie our government bestows upon us every day.

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Are Banks Still Too Big To Fail? Did Little Timmy Geithner Cry "Wee, Wee, Wee" All the Way to The Banks?

Seldom do I see an ad that I can relate to in some way while hysterically laughing at the same time. But then GEICO unleashed its latest ad, and it deserves an Addy award:

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Democrats Are Pro-Banks, Party of "No" on Good Policy.

While this administration would have you believe his agenda and that of Democrats in Congress, provided for the passing of “sweeping” financial reform…he is deliberately misleading the American people what the bill will and won’t do.

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Overcoming Bush Finger Pointing: We Teach People How to Treat Us (Poll)

After an arduous year of dealing with constant Bush finger pointing, and hearing little more than “yeah, well Bush did this…” or “Obama inherited this mess from Bush…” yadda, yadda, yadda… in response to my pointing out things our CUR …

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Obama: Our Vacillator in Chief (Poll)

My head is absolutely spinning. Do any of us really know what we are getting out of our President on a daily basis? I had a boss like this once…it drove me insane.

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Obama: Bush in Sheep's Clothing

Listening to his latest “campaign” speeches, I am waiting to hear an unrestrained “Baaaa.” His support is dropping for a reason. Many are beginning to see him beyond the façade he hides behind.

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Is Racism The Root of Anger in America? (Poll)

Anyone who even suggests this is either woefully ignorant, or simply spouting what the White House would be thrilled to have us believe.

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Are Americans Being Led to Slaughter?

Now I know how cows and pigs feel. I may never eat meat again. There’s nothing like true empathy to change my ways.

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It's All in the Set Up

Any good lawyer knows…you never ask a question when you don't already know the answer.Obama apparently is a good lawyer. On Monday, he put out "his" healthcare proposal. It is not "his," but rather the Senate bill with a higher price tag.

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Obama Carrying on the Bush Mantra: "Stay the Course"

They are unrelenting, stubborn, paid by special interests, possess undeniable hubris, and an urgent need to leave a legacy.

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Obama State of the Union: Stubborn Resilience in the Face of Adversity?

Stubborn, unrelenting…or perhaps,...well, delusional? It started with lots of hugs as he walked into the Chamber. He hugged the Secretary of the Treasury, Timothy Geithner, and I knew what we were in for.

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