Crystal Clear Conservative

• Twitter for Toddlers

  If you think Twitter can not reach another level of crazy, they are now starting to reach out the next generation of tweet addiction through Twoddler. According to CNET, Fisher Price has created a new toy that will allow a child to press buttons with family members’ pictures on it [...]
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  Posted: December 06, 2009, 10:33pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• CCC at the RPV Advance

  I will be live blogging on Bearing Drift for the RPV Advance, as well as speaking on two new media panels this morning. So, if you are at the Advance, stop by this morning’s panels and say hi. Also, I might be tweeting some as well. You can follow me on [...]
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  Posted: December 05, 2009, 8:28am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• The Things We Do for Fashion, Etc.

  I know this may seem trivial, but there’s a point to this story…bear with me.  Today, I was in a mad search for a pair of stilettos.  I left my pair back at the underground bunker and was too close to my destination to turn around for them. Of course, [...]
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  Posted: December 04, 2009, 8:05pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Could “Citizen Journalism” Be Criminalized?

  According to The Washington Examiner, there is an amendment to a piece of legislation that would ban ordinary citizens from investigating the government for public interest. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) would allow members of the media to have access to investigations, but the [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 10:10pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• A Study in Contrasts

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  Here’s the wrong way to write a thank you note to your supporters after you lose an election or withdraw: “I wanted to let you all know I’ve decided to end my campaign for the 11th congressional district seat in Virginia. This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 5:30pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Feminism Rammed Down Victoria Boys’ Throats

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  Continuing the role-reversing trend of women emulating their own worst caricatures of men, in Australia, the state of Victoria has decided to impose compulsory feminism programs in state schools: Possible classroom activities include students acting out scenes of sexual coercion after which students would suggest more appropriate behaviour. A VicHealth report for [...]
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  Posted: December 03, 2009, 2:17am EST
  by 200 Grande

• Rep. Eric Cantor Outlines Jobs Plan

  Right now, Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) is discussing his pro-growth jobs plan. This comes the day before the White House hosts a jobs summit to address the rise in unemployment. There is no doubt that reforms need to be made to get America back on track in a way that [...]
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  Posted: December 02, 2009, 2:00pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• OPEN THREAD: Polls Closed in the Firehouse Primary

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  Now that the polls are closed in the 37th District GOP Firehouse Primary, what are your thoughts on the race? Any predictions? In the meantime, check out Bearing Drift for the latest in the 37th. [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 10:32pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Tonight is the GOP Firehouse Primary in the 37th District

  Tonight, from 6-10 p.m., there will be a firehouse primary for the Republican nomination in the 37th State Senate District to fill the open seat vacated by Ken Cuccinelli. This primary will be taking place at Centreville High School. There are three candidates running for the nomination: Steve Hunt (CCC endorsed) Marianne [...]
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  Posted: December 01, 2009, 6:49am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia Endorses Steve Hunt for State Senate

  Today, the Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia endorsed Steve Hunt in the 37th State Senate race.  Hunt is definitely the best candidate for this seat, which was held by Ken Cuccinelli, and includes Centreville, parts of Burke, and parts of Fairfax.  Hunt definitely adheres to the core principles of standing [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 9:21pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Psychomodel Cuts Down Tiger’s Wood

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  This weekend’s Tiger Woods incident has set the media ablaze.  There are numerous accounts.  Siobahn Morrissey presents an extraordinary account relating heroic actions on the part of Tiger’s wife , Elin Nordegren,: Windermere Police officers were the first to respond to the scene that was “spitting distance” from the golfer’s home [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2009, 6:52pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• Michaele Salahi

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  The Salahis caused quite a stir by crashing the White House reception for the Prime Minister of India.  The AP reports: The Virginia couple who crashed a presidential dinner met President Barack Obama in the receiving line, the White House said Friday, as a “deeply concerned and embarrassed” Secret Service acknowledged [...]
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  Posted: November 27, 2009, 6:11pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• Shop Like Your Life Depends On It

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  It’s Black Friday! Spend like there’s no tomorow… …because for our money, there isn’t. So shop because the fate of the recover-up depends on it. [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 11:46pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• Happy Thanksgiving

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  It’s that time of year again, where I join with my family counting our blessings, consuming a copious amount of turkey, and watching a ton of football (GO GREEN BAY!!) here in the confines of the above ground bunker in Maryland. I am also thankful for each of you who [...]
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  Posted: November 26, 2009, 1:05pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• You’ve got to be (expletive) kidding me…

  Wow! I am (expletive) speechless that a political candidate would air this commercial. This is coming from a candidate running for Mayor in New Orleans. In the Big Easy, I guess anything goes. [...]
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  Posted: November 25, 2009, 1:58pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Carpetbagger Finally Rents Room in 37th State Senate District

  Del. Dave Marsden, who is running for the Democrats in the 37th State Senate District, has finally found a place to live within the district. According to The Washington Post, Marsden is renting a room at the house of one of his supporters. Well, at least, he found a place [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 9:50pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• What’s in the Water at SNL?

  Lately, I have been enjoying SNL, especially after their particular spoof which sheds light on the economic situation in the U.S. and how much money we owe foreign countries, like China. It’s funny, nonetheless. Keep up the good work, SNL! At least, you back up my arguments against the stimulus and [...]
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 6:40am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• What Effects Would ObamaCare Have on Medical Advancements?

  H/T ReasonTV This is a question that some Senators and the American people should consider, especially since health care reform legislation is being debated in the U.S. Senate. Recently, we are fortunate to be in a country that has led with medical advancements, whether it is utilizing adult stem cells to [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:14am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Blogs United: 2010 Congressional Candidates

  Earlier this morning, we heard from Rep. Rob Wittman, who will be running for re-election, but Blogs United 2009 allowed us the opportunity to hear from the other 1st Congressional District challengers, Scott Robinson and Krystal Ball, along with the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th District. Col. Robinson is a Northumberland [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:59pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Blogs United 2009

  Today, I am attending Blogs United 2009 at Christopher Newport University. The agenda of the conference definitely looks intriguing, and it is good to be able to meet with bloggers throughout the Commonwealth. The Northern Virginia bloggers are here, including Greg of BVBL and Joe of NOVA Townhall. We just heard [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 12:49pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Carpetbagger Alert: Del. Dave Marsden Declares Candidacy for VA-37

  Well, well, well…it has only been a matter of time before I would have to write about another carpetbagging candidate in our midst. In my home State Senate district (VA-37), Del. Dave Marsden, who does not live in the 37th has declared his candidacy for the open State Senate seat. [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 12:06pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Giuliani Rumored to be Considering Senate Run

  Fox News reports that former New York mayor and one time Presidential candidate, Rudy Giuliani, is considering a run for U.S. Senate in New York. This does not surprise me, but I think Giuliani would be better suited to challenge current N.Y. Governor, David Paterson. The Governor’s race in New [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 10:23am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Make A Caption

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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 2:02pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• “Hit the Bitch” Misses the Mark

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  A controversial internet-based, anti-domestic violence campaign entitled, “Hit the Bitch,” was launched in Denmark.  The campaign has generated so much traffic, access is currently limited to Danish visitors.  The interactive site looks and proceeds as depicted by the following images where the Danish-speaking girl (judging by her tone) proceeds to berate [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 10:50am EST
  by 200 Grande

• A Transparent Federal Reserve is a Start

  This morning, I was reading the Wall Street Journal, when I came across an op-ed written by Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) and Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that I found particularly interesting. You see, I have been quite outspoken about my desire to see the Federal Reserve eliminated (hopefully, in my [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 7:07am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Another Beer Summit

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  This idea has been floating out there. Besides the disgraceful “shout-out’s” attached to Obama’s remarks on Nidal Malik Hasan’s act of radical Islamist terrorism in perpetrating the Ft. Hood masacre.  Another statement was also interesting: We don’t know all the answers yet, and I would caution against jumping to conclusions until [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 5:45pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• It’s Official…Crystal Clear Conservative is Running for Congress!

  Dear Friends, After much thought and consideration (especially after looking at the direction of our country…thanks Recovery.gov for confirming my suspicions), I have decided to run for Congress here in the hypothetical 51st District. The residents of the 51st District need a voice, who will be a thorn in Nancy Pelosi’s [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 11:09pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Sarah Palin & Dick Envey

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  Since this week is the Palin media extravaganza, let’s have at it… Recently, former GOP pooba, Dick Armey expressed his envy of Sarah Palin: So she’s kind having to dig herself out of a hole if she wants to regain standing for consideration for a future nomination. And by all accounts, it [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 4:05pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• Way to Stay Classy, Governor Kaine

  It appears that Governor Tim Kaine’s idea of staying classy is insulting members of the General Assembly.   So much for going out with dignity in tact. H/T The Contemporary Conservative [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:38pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• A Threatening Population Trend & A Call To Action

  Guest Post by al Shaitan: This is a sobering video on the impending direction of the world’s population and culture: A Call to Action: Infect the women of the Islamic culture with good-old fashioned Western feminism (or the plain female entitlement mentality rife among so-called “conservative” women). Watch Muslim women become obsessed with shoes, [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 11:52am EST
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• Check out Keith Fimian’s New Website

  Keith Fimian has released a new website, and I must admit that I like the clean simplicity of the site. I am definitely excited to see Fimian’s new media efforts over the course of the next year. [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 12:07pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• So…How’s the Stimulus Working for America?

  Lately, with unemployment numbers soaring and many Americans are now losing jobs due to a weakened economy that continues to worsen by the minute, one has to ask how President Obama’s stimulus plan is impacting Americans. A recent Reuters article indicates that unemployment will be rising to 12-13 percent. What [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 12:46am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Make A Caption

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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• Is it possible to balance the budget?

  Currently, President Obama’s spending is turning out to be costly for America, and with the plans to make government run health care reality, it will eventually drive us to the path of bankruptcy. It will also become more difficult to balance the budget. However, we can do our part to [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 10:57am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Thank You, Veterans!

  A special thank you to my father and uncles, who served during Vietnam, and my late grandfather, who served during World War II. [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 1:03pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Save the Date: The Senate will be Debating Health Care

  The Hill reports that Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has put the House health care bill (H.R. 3962) on the Senate calendar for debate and a possible vote. This comes after former President Bill Clinton met with Democratic senators yesterday during their caucus lunch. So, you know what that means… FLOOD your Senators’ [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 7:01am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• John Allen Muhammed Executed

  At 9:11 p.m. last night, the man notorious for the D.C. Area sniper attacks in 2002 that paralyzed the D.C. Metro region and killed 10 innocent people was executed in Virginia. John Allen Muhammed received the lethal injection for the murder of Dean Harold Meyers. Justice has been delivered. [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:45am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Sesame Street Turns 40

  Today is Sesame Street’s 40th Birthday! While it may seem out of character for me to commemorate one of my favorite childhood shows, I just feel like pop culture would not be complete without the gang from Sesame Street. After all, how do you think that most of Generations X [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 11:35am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Rep. Wittman Shares the Concerns of Constituents on Health Care

  During the health care debate last Saturday, Rep. Rob Wittman spoke on the House floor to share the fears and concerns of his constituents about H.R. 3962, which is now being debated in the Senate. In fact, the House bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate. [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 6:36am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Fimian Calls Connolly Out on his support of “Pelosi Care”

  On Saturday, Keith Fimian held a press conference to talk about the Congress health care bill (H.R. 3962) outside of Congressman Gerry Connolly’s office in Annandale. Fimian will be challenging Connolly in 2010, and he is already out there speaking against the health care issue and other issues. Fimian is [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:21am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Congress Passes Pelosi Care

  Congress passes Pelosi Care (H.R. 3962) and one Republican voted for it! Guess who? Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao of Louisiana. If I were the Republican Party of Louisiana, I would find a challenger to ensure he does not get re-elected. For Cao to vote for this bill, he is for [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 12:48am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Another Nasty Encounter on the Hill

  With health care being voted on today in the House of Representatives, there is no doubt that many constituents have been visiting or calling their Congressmen urging them not to support Nancy Pelosi’s health care plan. However, we are starting to see a nasty side of some members of Congress. [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 1:13pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Fimian to hold Press Conference Tomorrow Morning

  Things are beginning to heat up in the 11th Congressional District race already. Tomorrow morning, Keith Fimian will be holding a press conference to discuss the current health care bill before the House of Representatives. The press conference will be taking place at 10 a.m. outside of Rep. Gerry Connolly’s [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:47pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Update: “I have to Waffle” is out of the 37th District Senate Race

  The Washington Post’s Virginia Politics Blog has confirmed that Janet “I have to waffle” Oleszek will not be running in the 37th District Senate race. David Bulova also stated in the same article that he will not be running either. Right now, it appears that the only interested Democrat at this [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:49pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Another Reason Gerry Connolly Should Not Be Re-Elected

  Aside from crappy constituent letters (in the past, I have received one letter that was a fill-in-the-blank), Rep. Gerry Connolly has slipped to a new low…assaulting a constituent. Black Velvet Bruce Li has the scoop about what happened. Apparently, a woman who was standing in line reached out and touched [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:03am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Rumor Has It: Janet Oleszek is Running for State Senate

  Perhaps, this should bring back memories.  In 2007, Janet Oleszek ran against Ken Cuccinelli for the State Senate seat in the 37th District. She made many miscues, including the infamous response during one debate of “I have to waffle.” Even The Washington Post said at the time she was “embarrassingly [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 9:42pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• 27 World Series Championships Later…

  and they’re still DYNAMITE to me!! NEW YORK YANKEES ARE THE 2009 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!! [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 6:24am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Recap from Last Night’s Victory

  Last night, I reported live from the Richmond Victory Party for Bearing Drift. However, I wanted to provide a glimpse into my thoughts on the Republican victories in Virginia and New Jersey. The victories of both Bob McDonnell and Chris Christie have definitely been a blow to President Obama, and [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:25pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Auto Bailouts and Ford Motor Company

  Ford Motor Company has not been directly impacted by the auto bailouts given to those at Chrysler and GM, and in fact, it has turned a profit recently. According to U.S. News and World Report, the auto manufacturer has cut costs, experiencing the gains from purchases on the new Taurus [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:46am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Election Day is Finally Here!

  Well, the day we have been waiting for is finally here: Election Day. I will be providing some coverage throughout the day at Bearing Drift, but there will be some highlights here at CCC. Here’s a voter’s guide for you based on some of my posts, yet it shouldn’t surprise some [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 12:55am EST
  by crystalclearconservative