With the 'Climate-gate' scandal now unfolding, this video - made before the damning emails and computer codes were released - puts "global warming" in perspective. It's long (about 90 minutes) but well worth watching.
Hattip: Maggie's Farm.
30 November 2009
An Interesting Statistic.
Here's why Team Hopenchange doesn't trust the private sector: Few of them have actually been in it.
29 November 2009
Making Jimmy Carter Look Good. (UPDATED AND CORRECTED)
UPDATE: OK, when I get taken in, I admit it. This seems to be one of those times, as the the image linked to above appears to be a very professionally done fake of this image.
27 November 2009
The Elite Man's Burden.
Michale Barone suggests that Team Hopenchange's ultimate goal is to remake America into a European social democracy, ah la, France. An ironic return to the old country.
I think Barone's right. If you look below the surface, Europe still works on the ancient social organization model that our ancestors fled - that of benevolent lord / grateful vassal - though they have replaced the divine right of kings with the divine right of elites. But the vassals though - that's you and me - are still seen as just that - great ignorant masses that need to be pacified and ruled; to be controlled for our own good. I believe the ultimate goal of this Congress and the Obama administration is to get that control, and their party, locked in place before they loose the opportunity.
They no longer see us, the People, as their masters - but their vassals. Why else would they be so tin-eared to our opinions?
I think Barone's right. If you look below the surface, Europe still works on the ancient social organization model that our ancestors fled - that of benevolent lord / grateful vassal - though they have replaced the divine right of kings with the divine right of elites. But the vassals though - that's you and me - are still seen as just that - great ignorant masses that need to be pacified and ruled; to be controlled for our own good. I believe the ultimate goal of this Congress and the Obama administration is to get that control, and their party, locked in place before they loose the opportunity.
They no longer see us, the People, as their masters - but their vassals. Why else would they be so tin-eared to our opinions?
Our Health Care Future.
Here is yet another example of why we do not want Team Hopenchange, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Mary Landrieu calling the shots on our health care.
Government-run health care has never worked - anywhere - and some of us will be reminding Mary Landrieu and Harry Reid that we do not want it here.
Government-run health care has never worked - anywhere - and some of us will be reminding Mary Landrieu and Harry Reid that we do not want it here.
26 November 2009
Something To Be Thankful For.
Don Surber reminds us that Thanksgiving gave us the greatest line, from the greatest episode, in TV sitcom history.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Turkey Day.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Turkey Day.
25 November 2009
My New Second Favorite Lady.
Move over Sandra Bullock, you've been replaced. Seems her dad is rubbing off on her.
(My favorite lady is still the one who put a ring on my finger 22 years ago. So second-favorite is the best you can do, Angie. Sorry.)
(My favorite lady is still the one who put a ring on my finger 22 years ago. So second-favorite is the best you can do, Angie. Sorry.)
24 November 2009
If That News Thing Doesn't Work Out, There's Always 'Dancing With The Stars'...
Or in Katic Couric's case, it appears a spot in the next Sir Mix-a-Lot video would be in order.
Hattip: Midwest Conservative Journal .
Hattip: Midwest Conservative Journal .
23 November 2009
It's Monday.
Busy day at work, so not much posting.
Dwight Hudson, the legislative action chair for our intrepid group of issue-oriented partiers, will be on Neil Cavuto tonight on Fox. More on health care and our Senator Mary "But I'm Not Cheap" Landrieu.
Our BRTP President, Jenifer Madsen, was on Cavuto last Friday. I guess everybody loves a winner.
UPDADE: D'Oh! Dwight was already on. Make sure to catch the repeat tonight.
Dwight Hudson, the legislative action chair for our intrepid group of issue-oriented partiers, will be on Neil Cavuto tonight on Fox. More on health care and our Senator Mary "But I'm Not Cheap" Landrieu.
Our BRTP President, Jenifer Madsen, was on Cavuto last Friday. I guess everybody loves a winner.
UPDADE: D'Oh! Dwight was already on. Make sure to catch the repeat tonight.
21 November 2009
Mary "Cheap Date" Landrieu Explains Her Vote.
A profile in statesmanship: “I will correct something. It’s not $100 million, it’s $300 million, and I’m proud of it and will keep fighting for it.”
You do that. I'd also recommend you stop by a Washington McDonald's concerning a job. Come January 2015, you're gonna need one.
Hattip: Vodkapundit.
You do that. I'd also recommend you stop by a Washington McDonald's concerning a job. Come January 2015, you're gonna need one.
Hattip: Vodkapundit.
20 November 2009
Climate Zealots Lied; Science Died.
It turns out ManBearPig is bullshit after all. Apparently academics knew it, and tried to hide that from the public. (More here.)
Read. It. All.
Hattip: Christopher at Midwest Conservative Journal.
Read. It. All.
Hattip: Christopher at Midwest Conservative Journal.
19 November 2009
We've Established What You Are; Now We're Just Haggling Over Price. (UPDATED)
And it ain't much, as it appears Mary Landrieu is selling out for a lousy $100 million. In Medicaid benefits. Like that'll help us working stiffs...
UPDATE 20NOV09: Drudge is calling it the 'Louisiana Purchase'.
UPDATE 20NOV09: Is this a pointer toward Mary's true allegiance: She will be hosting a fund-raiser for Harry Reid in New Orleans next month. I'm beginning to think all that fence-sitting talk was just that - talk - and she was just holding out for a better deal. M'thinks we been had, folks.
The vote hasn't happened yet - there is still a chance to get Mary to change her stance from representing Harry Reid back to representing the people of Louisiana. So, dear readers, get on the phone - or fax, or e-mail - and let Mary know what you think about all this. Especially you Louisiana readers.
UPDATE 20NOV09: Here's the YouTube of BRTP President Jennifer Madsen on Fox, responding to Mary's apparent sale:
UPDATE 20NOV09: Drudge is calling it the 'Louisiana Purchase'.
UPDATE 20NOV09: Is this a pointer toward Mary's true allegiance: She will be hosting a fund-raiser for Harry Reid in New Orleans next month. I'm beginning to think all that fence-sitting talk was just that - talk - and she was just holding out for a better deal. M'thinks we been had, folks.
The vote hasn't happened yet - there is still a chance to get Mary to change her stance from representing Harry Reid back to representing the people of Louisiana. So, dear readers, get on the phone - or fax, or e-mail - and let Mary know what you think about all this. Especially you Louisiana readers.
UPDATE 20NOV09: Here's the YouTube of BRTP President Jennifer Madsen on Fox, responding to Mary's apparent sale:
All Politics Is Local. (UPDATED)
Remember this little election drubbing we helped hand our Mayor the other day? Well, it got noticed.
The Tea Party movement is no longer a flash in the pan. And we proved it.
UPDATE 20NOV09: More notice. My buddy Jen, the President of the Baton Rouge Tea Party, will be on Neil Cavuto's show today on Fox. Make sure to watch.
The Tea Party movement is no longer a flash in the pan. And we proved it.
UPDATE 20NOV09: More notice. My buddy Jen, the President of the Baton Rouge Tea Party, will be on Neil Cavuto's show today on Fox. Make sure to watch.
18 November 2009
I'm Not A Betting Man, But...
...Which do you think will happen first? Gold topping $1,500 an ounce, or Obama finally deciding what to do in Afghanistan?
UPDATE: Obama ponders Afghanistan; a waffle shortage erupts. Coincidence?...
UPDATE: Obama ponders Afghanistan; a waffle shortage erupts. Coincidence?...
Hat In The Ring. (UPDATED)
(Holy sheep-dip! An Instalauhche! Welcome Instapundit readers!)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clifford, proprietor and author of the blog Red Stick Rant, announced today that he is a candidate for Louisiana's 12th Congressional District in 2010. "In a district where the average salary is over $900,000.00," said Clifford, "a robust, growing economy is critical to maintain our prosperity."
Clifford said his priorities in Congress will be controlling government growth, returning government to Constitutional principals, and protecting jobs in the district.
For more information, contact Clifford at redstickrant@gmail.com. Until the campaign committee is fully operational, contributions can be made through the 'DONATE' button over on the right.
VOTE CLIFFORD! The Big Red Dog Republican.
UPDATE 19NOV09:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clifford, author and big cheese of the blog Red Stick Rant, is indefinitely suspending his campaign to represent Louisiana's 12th Congressional District, since the 12th District no longer exists.
"It was a good campaign while it lasted," said Clifford, "and I hope both constituents in the 12th District know I was fighting hard for them."
While disappointed that he will not have the to opportunity to promote mainstream conservative values in Congress - such as government accountability, individual freedom, and the recognition by the USDA of chocolate and bacon as separate and distinct food groups - Clifford will continue to fight for those in Congress who do support such values.
(For those not in on the joke, Team Hopenchange's Recovery.gov initially listed $1.8 million in stimulus dollars being funneled into Louisiana's 12th congressional district, saving 2 (count 'em, 2) jobs. Alas, Louisiana only has 7 congressional districts.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clifford, proprietor and author of the blog Red Stick Rant, announced today that he is a candidate for Louisiana's 12th Congressional District in 2010. "In a district where the average salary is over $900,000.00," said Clifford, "a robust, growing economy is critical to maintain our prosperity."
Clifford said his priorities in Congress will be controlling government growth, returning government to Constitutional principals, and protecting jobs in the district.
For more information, contact Clifford at redstickrant@gmail.com. Until the campaign committee is fully operational, contributions can be made through the 'DONATE' button over on the right.
VOTE CLIFFORD! The Big Red Dog Republican.
UPDATE 19NOV09:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clifford, author and big cheese of the blog Red Stick Rant, is indefinitely suspending his campaign to represent Louisiana's 12th Congressional District, since the 12th District no longer exists.
"It was a good campaign while it lasted," said Clifford, "and I hope both constituents in the 12th District know I was fighting hard for them."
While disappointed that he will not have the to opportunity to promote mainstream conservative values in Congress - such as government accountability, individual freedom, and the recognition by the USDA of chocolate and bacon as separate and distinct food groups - Clifford will continue to fight for those in Congress who do support such values.
(For those not in on the joke, Team Hopenchange's Recovery.gov initially listed $1.8 million in stimulus dollars being funneled into Louisiana's 12th congressional district, saving 2 (count 'em, 2) jobs. Alas, Louisiana only has 7 congressional districts.)
15 November 2009
Yes, You Can Beat City Hall.
We did. And pretty soundly, at that.
Now, it helped that City Hall and their establishment financial backers were pushing something that the voters had already rejected a year before, and they answered the many criticisms and unanswered questions about the ALIVE scheme with, at best, condescension. Those who opposed ALIVE were dismissed either too ignorant, too narrow-minded, or simply lacked vision. Not a way to win votes.
While I hated to push back much needed infrastructure improvements by defeating the all-in-one bond proposal, I would rather do that than saddle Baton Rouge taxpayers with paying $225 million for the ALIVE project. To paraphrase Cornelius Ryan, The Mayor and Metro Council went a project too far.
I hope the Mayor and the Metro Council listen to their employers - the voters - and go back to the drawing board to re-craft a funding proposal for those improvements the voters can support. We all want to make Baton Rouge America's next great city.
Now, it helped that City Hall and their establishment financial backers were pushing something that the voters had already rejected a year before, and they answered the many criticisms and unanswered questions about the ALIVE scheme with, at best, condescension. Those who opposed ALIVE were dismissed either too ignorant, too narrow-minded, or simply lacked vision. Not a way to win votes.
While I hated to push back much needed infrastructure improvements by defeating the all-in-one bond proposal, I would rather do that than saddle Baton Rouge taxpayers with paying $225 million for the ALIVE project. To paraphrase Cornelius Ryan, The Mayor and Metro Council went a project too far.
I hope the Mayor and the Metro Council listen to their employers - the voters - and go back to the drawing board to re-craft a funding proposal for those improvements the voters can support. We all want to make Baton Rouge America's next great city.
11 November 2009
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