Ok, maybe I’m old fashioned, but isn’t foreclosure a way that banks protect themselves from defaulted loans? Like a quack doctor, Barry insists on treating the symptom rather than the underlying disease. In this case, the disease is unqualified, high risk borrowers who have no means nor the intentions [...]
Much love and prayers going out for Fort Hood and the community of Killeen, TX after the horrific shootings that took place there today. I’m stunned and this hits particularly close to home because I’m an associate member of the 1st Cavalry Division Association. Please pray for the members of [...]
UPDATE: I forgot to mention that a heavily favored Democrat incumbent was defeated by a transplanted Republican in the Washington County Board of Supervisors race. A large reason? A No vote on a proposed truck stop which would have brought jobs to an area of the county that needs them. [...]
For all my friends at the ODBA, I’ve always enjoyed our dialogue, even when the subject matter was pretty confrontational. I’ve never been one to back away when my principles are at stake. I have been extremely busy with matters not related to the blog, politics, or even blogging in [...]
According to this snippet posted on Jayski.com
Morgan-McClure and Wimmer to run Bristol: Morgan-McClure Motorsports and Alpha Natural Resources, Inc., a leading U.S. coal producer, will join forces with driver Scott Wimmer for this year's Sharpie 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The one-race sponsorship announcement marks' [...]
Milwaukee Brewers’ Prince Fielder storms the Dodgers’ clubhouse? Gimme a break. Because he was hit by a pitch in retaliation? I’ll remind readers of a quote by Tyrus Raymond Cobb:
Baseball is a red-blooded sport for red-blooded men. It's no pink' [...]
Doug at Below the Beltway, has been on target on the Obamacare but I had to laugh at these logos
[...]Doug, at Below the Beltway, has this insightful piece as to why most of us oppose Obamacare. I want to emphasize one particular portion:
It’s all about giving the state control over biggest part of our lives. That may not be the intent of the people who are advocating [...]
Apparently Jerry at From on High believes it only has one use. I’ve already proposed that NASA be eliminated or else establish a quantifiable and justifiable goal to achieve in the next 10 – 20 years. An example? How about a manned mission to Mars within the next [...]
Ok, while I don’t consider myself to be a “birther” I believe that it was key to be certain in order to maintain constitutional integrity. However, now that Obama’s citizenship has been confirmed, let’s move on and make this about ideas. Conservatives should know that we have the superior [...]
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is just that, former Governor of Alaska. While I did not view her as a candidate for 2012, it is evident that some in the mainstream media did. Considering the inordinate amount of coverage the Palin family received in the months AFTER the election, surely [...]
Wonder if Slick Rick Boucher will make an appearance? Why even ask, of course he will.
Not that it really makes much difference. According to the BHC, the President will be participating in a “town-hall style” meeting at the Kroger’s on Midway with the employees there. His purpose? Talk [...]
It has only happened 16 other times in baseball’s modern era (since 1900) but pitcher Mark Buehrle pitched a perfect game yesterday against the Tampa Bay Rays. For those of you who don’t know what a perfect game is, a pitcher must face the minimum of 27 batters and [...]
This article from Ron Paul articulates the correct view of health care. In the market, health care is a good, not a right. Give this a read.
[...]If you are interested at all in what ideas are being put forth by House Conservatives, I highly recommend bookmarking the Republican Study Committee website. From legislative bulletins to Money Monitors, this caucus of House Conservatives will provide ammunition against liberals and their agenda.
Those of you who live in the Ninth District know that Rick Boucher is becoming vulnerable due to his vote on the National Energy Tax. However, Appalachian Electric Power is running ads commending Boucher for his “bold and innovative” stands. There’s something fishy going on here. More than a year [...]
The answer that Doug at Below The Beltway gives is a resounding NO!!! I agree. The most notable blogger to vote third party this past year was Ms. Leslie Carbone, who voted for Chuck Baldwin, the Constitution Party candidate.
Friends, I voted for Bob Barr. I could [...]
According to a press release issued by the Rural America Solutions Group, a subset of the House GOP, Barry’s Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will be in Danville,VA as part of a so-called listening tour through rural America. I repeat the question above. Why bother touring [...]
Yes, sophisticated reader, I watched Hee Haw for years with my grandfather. I came across this little snippet. Wonder what Junior Samples would say about the Democrats now?
[...]Ok, with the ‘09 statewide races occupying a large number of pixels, I have this one random and totally off the wall opinion for today. In my very humble opinion, Bob Barr is one of the most underrated politicians in the country today. After last year’s candidacy for the Libertarian [...]
Many readers may remember Sam Church as president of the UMWA during the late 70’s and early 80’s. Mr. Church was the predecessor to Richard Trumka. Mr. Church passed away this week at 72 years of age. Godspeed Mr. Church.
[...]I’ve been paying attention to the Republican Study Committee and the legislation that its members have been proposing with some degree of satisfaction. The RSC bills itself as “The Caucus of House Conservatives.” If you are like me, there are particular programs that you would like to see eliminated. The [...]
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that Barry's elimination of the DC Opportunity Scholarship program is bad policy. Even the DC City Council recognizes that fact. 
I had to include this. Ms. Leslie Carbone, a friend, is an American patriot and a true conservative compatriot. Thanks Leslie!!!!
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As much as I love college football and would love to see a playoff system introduced, I agree with Mr. Barr that the Feds do not need to get involved. Why does the Federal government even feel the need to get involved? I think Orrin Hatch would do well [...]
Considering his recent vote for Waxman-Markey, I’d say most clear thinking Americans would lean toward the latter, but that’s just my opinion, or is it? Here’s a brief round up of my blog brothers and sisters in the ODBA and their take on Rick’s betrayal of the industry that puts [...]
Does Barack Obama really think that throwing away billions of American taxpayers’ hard earned dollars has done anything constructive? I suppose so according to this snippet. Coupled with the fact that the Waxman-Markey cap and tax regime that just passed the House, the question now becomes, does Barack Obama [...]
Although I am a resident of the great Commonwealth of Virginia, I still bear great interest in Tennessee politics. I have read with interest the announcements of Bill Haslam, mayor of Knoxville,Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey and Zach Wamp. I have had the pleasure to know Ron Ramsey [...]
The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76),has relieved the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) and the Reagan Carrier Group has launched sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. As an aside, the Ike has been in theater since March of this year. Below is a picture of the [...]
I am thankful for an organization like the Heritage Foundation that works tirelessly to inform the American citizenry about the need for conservative solutions to problems in America today. An example is this Web Memo from Heritage that crunches the estimated job loss numbers by Congressional district. It is [...]
I’ve been behind the eight ball as far as posting goes, but here is a short video from Heritage Foundation that explains what Waxman-Markey is:
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Sorry to have been gone so long, but PC was sent off for repairs. I’ll be resuming regular blogging over the next few days.
[...]According to the BHC, Washington County Sheriff Fred Newman is in the running for the US Marshal for the Western District of Virginia. Many of you know that I wholeheartedly endorsed Sheriff Newman in his reelection bid for Sheriff. I have found Fred Newman to be competent, dedicated and [...]
Although it will be a barn burner of a campaign, Creigh Deeds will be facing Bob McDonnell in the general election to determine Virginia’s next governor.
Although the conservative hack in me would have liked to have campaigned against THE talking head of the Clinton years, I have to [...]
Since its Saturday night this one’s for the men going out on the town tonight. Although I don’t party anymore, keep it safe and between the lines. Yes, that includes my liberal friends too!!!
[...]This is what the staff of the House Judiciary Committee is paid to do? This is 487 pages of leftist pabulum that seems more at home in a Che Guevara documentary than it does in an official document of the United States government. I know this has been out [...]
Ms. Leslie Carbone, a blogging friend and writer extraordinaire, will be releasing her book, Slaying Leviathan: The Moral Case for Tax Reform this month. I will be placing my order soon and I’d recommend that you, dear reader, do so as well. She’s one of the conservative movements rising [...]
UPDATE: Erick at Red State,has this take on the Spender-in-Chief’s speech in Cairo. It appears that I’m not the only one who thinks this speech is an open door to attack the United States.
In his much ballyhooed speech in Egypt, BHO laid the frame for what? [...]
Since the beginning of the year, I have maintained that if the Democrats were smart, they’d nominate Creigh Deeds for Governor. Deeds has long standing ties to Virginia, he’s the only one with rural ties and does not come with the baggage of being the talking head of the [...]
If you’re in the market for a new car, or pre-owned vehicle, buy a Ford, not a Government Motors vehicle and definitely not a Chrysler Fiat. Whatever you do, support your local Ford dealer, support Ford Racing teams, support the Ford Motor Company.
[...]First we have a bill to fine saggy pants, and now this? I can sort of understand bringing a bill to allow concealed carry in bars (although I don’t agree with it), but saggy pants and horse meat? I would encourage the TN GOP to rethink its strategy [...]
UPDATE: More condemnation from the pro-life community continues to pour in after Dr. George Tiller was murdered Sunday in his church. Dr. Albert Mohler, one of the Southern Baptist Convention’s leading thinkers and ardent pro-lifer, had this to say:
We have no right to take the law into our [...]
I’ll include the entire email regarding this meeting with Rick Boucher and his belief in the murder of the pre-born. I know the men involved with this program, Fighting for Life in the Ninth, and they are all men of integrity and humility.
Reflections on the Meeting with
Congressman [...]
H/T to the Examiner:
According to this post on the OFFICIAL White House website blog, he could be. Speech seeking to influence direction of the Administration and others on the so-called Recovery Act will be subject to new restrictions.
Following OMB’s review, the Administration has decided to make [...]
Chrysler CEO Robert Nardelli told a U.S. bankruptcy court on Thursday that Iacocca's pension would be among the obligations Chrysler will no longer have to pay if it gets bankruptcy court approval to sell itself to a "New Chrysler" to be owned by its union, the U.S. and' [...]
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