Last weekend Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) stated his intention to resign his post amid allegations that he sexually harassed a male co-worker. But then he said this:
“Mine is now the deciding vote on the health care bill,And this administration and this House leadership have said, quote-unquote, they will stop at nothing to pass this health care bill. And now they’ve gotten rid of me, and it will pass. You connect the dots.”
Hmmm… I wouldn’t put it past the Democrats to do that, but this story is already a little bit fishy. His story keeps changing. He already hadn’t been planning to run for another term due to recurring cancer. But then it was due to his “salty language.” But then it was because he was going to be a no vote on the current health care bill.
“Rahm Emanuel is son of the devil’s spawn… He is an individual who would sell his mother to get a vote. He would strap his children to the front end of a steam locomotive.”
Rep. Massa describes a confrontation with Emanuel in a shower: “I am showering, naked as a jaybird, and here comes Rahm Emanuel, not even with a towel wrapped around his tush, poking his finger in my chest, yelling at me.”
That’s probably true about Rahm, actually. But this whole situation is wack-a-delic. Michelle Malkin and Glenn Beck even got into a scuttle about it on his radio program. She didn’t think we should be giving Massa any air time, and chided Beck for inviting him onto his show on the Fox News Network. They have since then made up and sent each other virtual hugs and kisses.
And in why-am-I-not-surprised news- it turns out that Nancy Pelosi had known for months about Massa’s inappropriate behavior which included touching and groping of male staff members. One might hope that the leader of the House could keep her own house in order, but apparently not.
In a related story about coo-coo-crazy-pants liberals in the House, Patrick Kennedy went absolutely bonkers on the house floor yesterday. It was quite the spectacular melt-down, if I do say so myself. And I speak with some authority on that, as I live with a toddler. So what was he so upset about? Massa. Specifically the media attention being given to him over the war in Afghanistan. Whether or not he had a valid point, his tantrum poked holes in any arguments he may have had.
As a conservative, I gotta say… it’s pretty fun to kick back and watch the show. The liberals are imploding like a house of cards. And the best part is they’re doing it to themselves. I can’t wait for November 2nd, even if it means I’ll have less entertainment on C-SPAN. This is politics, not a circus freak show.
Yesterday the Republicans and Democrats finally met together to discuss health care reform. I guess Scott Brown (R-MA) really scared the crud out of the progressives, so much so that Obama actually made good on one of his campaign pledges. That brings us to three promises fulfilled. 1) Take Michelle on a date, 2) Get a dog for the First Daughters, and 3) Air the health care debate on C-SPAN. Actually, let’s strike number 2. The President promised to rescue a shelter dog, but instead accepted Bo as a gift from Ted Kennedy. Which I don’t really care about, but it just goes to show that this guy has a really, really hard time staying true to his word.
My favorite moment was when Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) became my new hero. He flat out explained that the CBO scores weren’t real, and explained exactly why. The best part is the look on the President’s face as Ryan is explaining that “hiding a deficit is not reducing a deficit.” I almost felt sorry for the guy, he looked so confused. No wonder he’s racked up our debt- he does not understand that you can’t print more money. Now I really want to see his transcripts. He probably failed econ 101.
I always love hearing Liz Cheney speak. She just has a way of getting to the core of issues with common sense truisms. Like the time she said, “America needs a commander in chief, not a community organizer.” Or how about last week when she said, “Vice President Biden has a famously tenuous relationship with reality”? The girl is a genius, I tell you, a genius!
I made sure to be there for her speech at CPAC to catch the pearls she would undoubtedly throw out to the audience. I was not disappointed.
She encouraged us Americans not to believe the mainstream media when they us that conservatism is dead. Massachusetts voters told the mainstream what they could do with their “info”. We know what Obama’s about now. He can no longer hide behind hopey-changey campaign promises. The truth is, he ‘s going to raise everyone’s taxes, because he wants government in every aspect of everyone’s lives.
He also wants terrorists in everyone’s lives. Obama’s weird pledge to close Gitmo and bring the terrorists into Thompson County, Illinois prisons is not only a bad idea, it’s an expensive one to the tune of $200 million dollars. And that’s in addition to the taxpayer money already spent on the cost of building and maintaining gitmo.
Ms. Cheney told us that even her 9-year-old daughter had it figured out. “Mom, is President Obama really bringing terrorists into the US?” her daughter asked. After hearing her mother’s affirmative response, she responded, “Man, use your brain Dude! That’s really stupid.” This is not rocket science, people. Terrorists belong in Gitmo, not America’s heartland.
President Obama is not on top of his game in the national security department. He revealed US interrogation techniques and then stopped paying attention. To keep the US safe, he needs to make it a priority, and not treat it like a part time job.
As Americans, we have the right and the obligation to say something. Too many men and women have paid too high a price for that right to speak, so let’s send a message to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: You will never silence us. We have the courage of conviction, which she learned from her dad….
My regular readers (I love you both, by the way) know that I’m a big dork. Remember when I met Michelle Malkin and Liz Cheney last fall? Or how about two days ago when Marco Rubio said “Hi” to me? I get excited when I meet people that I admire and respect from the far off distance of my living room. I blog with a toddler in my lap; my life is not glamorous. People like Malkin and Cheney and Rubio are like rock stars to this political nerd.
I was in the blogger’s lounge at CPAC this afternoon when Steven Crowder walked in. I wanted an interview for The Smart Girl Report. So I grabbed him. ”Hi, I’m Jenny Erik-”
“Yeah! You’re Jenny Erikson! I know you!”
I think my heart skipped a beat. I really admire Crowder’s guts in truth seeking and his humor and energy in reporting it. He’s, you know, a real reporter, not some smart-mouthed chick with with a blog like yours truly. Once I got the knot out of my tongue, I asked him if he would please do an interview with me on RFC Radio. He said he’d love to, and he gave a great interview about being a young conservative and of course some new media talk. I’ll link you guys to it when the tech czars at RFC get it up for me.
When we were done chatting on the air, I asked him to record a quick promo for my show. Which he did. And he said I was a dish. *swoon*
Tucker Carlson, the creator of the fun new news site The Daily Caller, gave a talk about media and journalism. Being a member of this new world of new media, I was interested to hear what he had to say.
He pretty much slammed the main stream media up against the wall. And then he laughed at it. And then threw a snowball at it. And then laughed some more. ”The goal is to produce honest news coverage that reflects reality, not your stupid world view,” he said. And then for emphasis he added, “really stupid.”
The thing is, people don’t have a moral duty to read your publication. The media needs to make things interesting for people to continue reading and watching them. They’re not “mainstream” any more, they’re propaganda, and the need for bailouts by the government is proof that no one is reading them. No circulation, no hits on websites, no money to run the publication.
Carlson encouraged us to give up the use of the term mainstream media. The new news, the news of the people and by the people is here to stay.
Our VP can always be counted on to say the most insane things at the most bizarre times. He did not dissapoint last night on Larry King. Let me share with you some of the gems he dropped.
Regarding airplane attacks by Muslim extremists:
“I think what you’re seeing morphing here – and it’s a concern to us – is you’ll see the concern relates to somebody like a shoe bomber or the underpants bomber, the Christmas attack or someone just strapping a backpack on them with weapons that are indigenous and blowing up, you know, walking into in airport…I think there are going to be attempts.” Biden also insisted that the Obama administration, which ordered a review of security and terrorism procedures after the Christmas Day incident, is prepared to deal with such attempts. “I’ve been really impressed with the success we’ve had, building on the last administration, in dealing with these.”
Hmm… I feel safe now. Especially since the head of Homeland Security thinks the system works, but just in case it doesn’t, let’s steal pillows from toddlers during the last 90 minutes of all flights.
“I think now the jobs bill, I think, will be probably less than is needed initially, but it will be very helpful…by the spring, I think people are going to begin to have more confidence in the policies we’ve put in place.”
Is this the same Jobs Bill that extends unemployment benefits? Why don’t they just go ahead and call it a “don’t bother looking for work because we’re going to pay you even longer to sit at home heckling the *rich* people providing for your existence”? Too long? Bummer.
Regarding Iraq:
“I am very optimistic about Iraq. I mean, this could be one of the great achievements of this administration…You’re going to see 90,000 American troops come marching home by the end of the summer.”
So he’s optimistic about having the troops home, not about Iraq or our own national security. When the US leaves, the fledgling democracy in Iraq will most likely crumble to the extremists, and we’ll see all sorts of lovely new terrorist cells plotting the destruction of the US. Perfect.
Regarding Sarah Palin (this by far is my favorite):
“I like her…She’s an engaging person. She has a great personality. I don’t agree with what she says and I think some of the things she says are not – well…Well, you know, it’s sort of like – some of the comments made are just so far out there, I just don’t know where they come from.”
Seriously Joe? Maybe you could explain some of your comments before you go ripping into Sarah Palin for her far-out comments.
Afternoons are crazy in my house. Just after 2, Thing 2 will wake up screaming from her nap, if she went to sleep at all. If not, then I’ll usually rescue her from her evil crib at that time. Then we fight over what she should have for a snack. She always wants a cupcake. And I always say, “No cupcake!” At which point she collapses into a fit of sobs and tears. Eventually she’ll decide that she really does want the cheese/fruit/triscuits/other tasty wholesome snack, pick it up off the floor where’s she’s thrown it and eat it.
After that debacle, it’s usually time to go pick up Thing 1 from school and run an errand or two. Today we had to get some new tires for my truck. We went to Costco because I had some giftcards, plus you can get ice cream while you wait. Into the tire center. I know I need two at least, but think, “Hmm, do I really want to be back here in 3-6 months to replace the other two? Nope!” So I order up four new tires. The very polite service guy rattles of a price of eight hundred dollars and change. I’m not sure exactly, he lost me at eight hundred. Two new tires will be just fine thankyouverymuch. I tried not faint or choke or vomit as I forked over enough money to buy a plane ticket to Hawaii. Then I spent some time day dreaming about Hawaii.
Of course I was slammed back to reality when Thing 1 tipped over Thing 2’s stroller in the tire department at Costco.*
Thankfully there was no line, so it was only a 45 minute wait. We got some ice cream to share and I got a diet coke. I haven’t been buying it regularly any more, because I can’t find find a twelve pack for less than $5, and let’s face it: that’s extortion. I blissfully sipped my chemically caffeinated goodness while Things 1 & 2 raced to see who could eat more ice cream faster. Turns out Thing 1, although she paid for it dearly with a massive brain freeze that I refused to listen to her whine about.
New tires, sugared up children, and a broke Jenny headed home. I opened up my laptop and tweetdeck, trying to ignore the cacophony of, “I don’t want to do my homework!!!” and “Cupcake!” surrounding me. And I saw avatar pics of terminator sheep with glowing red eyes. And lots of tweets with the hashtag #demonsheep.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
So I tweeted: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is with the #demonsheep??
And I was immediately rewarded with links. I love Twitter. It satisfies my impatient nature.
The evil terminator demon sheep appear in an ad for Carly Fiorina, a sometimes fiscally conservative running for the republican nod to run against Senator Please-Don’t-Call-Me-Ma’am-Boxer in California. The ad slams an even more liberal republican than herself, Tom Campbell. And for some reason, it’s filled with demon sheep.
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews had some commentary on the State of the Union Address last night:
He is post-racial by all appearances. You know, I forgot he was black tonight for an hour. You know, he’s gone a long way to become a leader of this country and passed so much history in just a year or two.
Like being black is something to be forgotten? I don’t forget that President Obama is black. I just don’t care.
Today the Supreme Court knocked out significant campaign finance laws, all of which had been unconstitutionally enacted in the name of “fairness.” The 2002 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (McCain-Feingold) attempted to restrict electioneering by wealthy corporations and labor unions by barring them from using general treasury funds to pay for advertisements or other broadcasts that mention a political candidate. Just a little bit of unconstitutional censorship, that’s all.
In a 5-4 vote, the Court lifted those restrictions. Which means that companies will be able to run ads for candidates they like. You know what kinds of candidates companies like? The ones that make it easier for them to actually run their businesses, instead of trying to bankrupt them with mandated health care requirements and cap and trade. If they can successful run a company, they can expand operations… and create jobs! Remember, it’s better to have a job and no health care than no job and no health care.
From the White House, President Obama called the ruling a “major victory for big oil, Wall Street banks, health insurance companies and other powerful interests that marshal their power every day in Washington to drown out the voices of everyday Americans.”
This from Mr. Closed Door himself. Obama doesn’t care about everyday Americans. We’re all just serfs to him, here only to fund his playground of policies and bailouts. Well we’re done Mr. President. We’re picking up our toys, packing up our trucks, and going home to the Constitution. Don’t let the sand hit you in the teeth.
Do you watch Fox News? It’s on quite a bit over here. My six year old even said the other day, “Why is Glenn Beck always crying?” At that point, I flipped it off and laughed for ten minutes straight.
I choose Fox over MSNBC or CNN because I think it does a better job of reporting the news. The anchors don’t call other Americans rude and vulgar names, talk about tingles up their leg, or fail to report on major world news like a stolen election in Iran.
Plus, we have Megyn Kelly and they have Rachel Maddow. Do a quick Google image search if you don’t know what I’m talking about.
Maybe because we’re not filled with the bitterness of fighting a non-existent war with The Man (we already know we’re equals, and screw you if you don’t agree), but conservative women just seem to be prettier. Happy. Glowy. Smiley. I don’t think there’s one unfortunate looking babe female professional news anchor or contributor on Fox News. Well, except for Shep Smith, of course.
And today the news broke that one more intelligent and beautiful woman is joining the ranks: Sarah Palin. Time will tell if this is a good move on her part, but I know one thing for sure. This is going to make for some great TV.
