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Dear Friends, The Congress is continuing its work to try to get healthcare reform legislation, and I believe the prospects are reasonably good that we will produce a bill. I hope that the bill will have the public option - and a robust public option. We will have a cloture vote tonight and I believe that we should be able to get 60 Senators at least to agree to start the debate. Click below to hear my take on healthcare reform: http://www.youtube.com/user/SenatorArlenSpecter#p/u/0/_cjXqFbdAeg It would be my hope that my colleagues would not draw lines in the sand or stay in...

Words mean things. Activists, radio hosts, bloggers, talking heads, authors and emailers should refrain from referencing this assault on our economy as "The Health Care 'Reform' Bill." The word "reform" brings to mind things like "easier;" "streamlined;" "uncluttered," and "up-to-date." The results of this legislation will be the opposite of those words, as most of us are aware. Therefore, the use of the word "reform" is cooperation with the delusions that the RATs have attempted to foist upon the complacent TV addicts of our nation. I beg you to call it what it is: It is a Health Care Demolition...

Mary Landrieu needs to be harassed for every day for the rest of her term about this. They ought to try to recall her if it's possible in Louisiana to do so. For the whole series of Zero-Themed artwork, go here: " Flickr Archive of Zero-Themed Artwork"

THIS outrageous footage shows Miss Gay Brazil being attacked by a jealous rival. The competition winner was being interviewed by TV crews when a losing contestant ran up behind her and pulled her wig clean off. She then storms off - quickly pursued by the competition winner's angry entourage.

This is from a direct-mail fundraising piece from "StateDepartmentWatch.org". They say that the current congress "will decide the fate of eight strategically and economically vital islands in Alaska...and the U.S. will get nothing in return." This is the first that I've heard this claim and I don't know if it's valid.

Assuming that there is some kind of healthcare law in place by 2010 and assuming that the GOP can win back Congress. We may not have enough votes where a repeal can withstand a veto. That said, can't the GOP simply kill it by ending any funding?

Obama provides his people a link to contact media to support healthcare bill! We can take advantage of it! We can use this same link to OPPOSE it. Dick Morris says we have to get 8% points in disapproval ratings to defeat it! Please follow this link, send your letter of opposition. (and continue to fax): Barack Obamas " Organizing for America " has put the call out for people to Email their local papers and write a letter to the editor. They have created a VERY easy and fast way to write all your local papers with just a...

Dear Potential Tyrant: We arrive at a crucial point in determining the future of this nation: Preserve our republic, or commit national suicide by implementing wholesale socialism. Americans are angry. We are angry with the career politicians who push unconstitutional legislation down our throats, despite our letters, faxes, e-mails and peaceful protests. We are angry that even our health care is not safe from these ravenous wolves in sheep’s clothing. We are angry that the only logical incentive for such grossly onerous attacks on our freedoms is the control gained through total subjugation of the American people. If those in...

On yet another surreally beautiful November day in South Bend, the Notre Dame sliding Irish completed the hard-to-believe scene by falling to yet another inferior opponent at home, losing to Connecticut by the final score of 33-30. For although Senior Day had the senior captains coming out of the tunnel with arms interlocked with Charlie Weis' to show their unwavering support for their embattled coach, this embarrassing performance most certainly buried Charlie, and assured he would be exiting the campus with them, if not before. Still, if Saturday's loss meant Charlie would no longer be roaming the sidelines, it also...

Just like in Columbus, Rochester NY fans waiting all night for Sarah Palin found out there were only 500 wristbands avaiable, instead of the 1000 promised.

This is three days in a row now that guests and the hosts on FoxNews have said her future does not lie in politics, but Television, even now talking about her as a replacement for Oprah. This really ticks me off. These people are so condecending of Sarah, and therefore me. Have you guys been noticing this. FoxNews is continually telling everyone she is not fit to be president, I say BS ...

“Delta Smelt, What’s that (Dead) Flower You Have On…” By justinwashingtontheblogger “Could it be a Faded Rose from Days Gone By?” Lyrics (Polluted) by Justin Washington and Tribute to Tanya Tucker As the plaintiff song wafts in the air, so goes California’s golden dream — because of a small, silver fish resembling a minow with small, beady eyes (somewhat similiar in appearance to US Senate Leader Harry Reid). The EPA, as the teeth behind the Endangered Species Act, has turned off the water spigot to the agricultural Central Valley of California which has been likened to the “bread basket of...

Looking for evidence of Obama's past, Fox News contacted 400 Columbia University students from the period when Obama claims to have been there, but none remembered him. Wayne Allyn Root was, like Obama, a political science major at Columbia who also graduated in 1983. In 2008, Root says of Obama, "I don't know a single person at Columbia that knew him, and they all know me. I don't have a classmate who ever knew Barack Obama at Columbia. Ever! Nobody recalls him. I'm not exaggerating, I'm not kidding." Root adds that he was also, like Obama, "Class of '83 political...

I'm usually adept at catching the embedded politics, in tv and movies, and I usually change the station or turn it off when I do. Tonight was the first time, and I was taken aback by it, that I discerned such tactics in the series "Bones"

Three interviews with a pee-wee football coach. Hilarious.

Lynne Stewart was sent to prison today. People throughout the United States and around the world recognize this as a great miscarriage of justice. Her indictment was an outrage. So too was her conviction. The fact that this seventy year old veteran civil rights attorney has been sent to prison is a crime itself. She is serving a 28 month sentence although the Court of Appeals has remanded her case back to the original trial court with the hope that her sentence will be lengthened. The Bush Justice Department had sought a 30 year sentence. “Lynne Stewart should be set...

The democrats in the Congress are not worried about losing their seats in 2010 because of healthcare.

The Secret Bowow doesn't want anyone to see or figure out about the War in Afghanistan is the Poppy fields.... The Mob gets a tremendous amount of "free" money from the drug trade and Afghanistan is now the largest source of that poppy crop....they are getting shut down around the world, so much so that they are fighting for thier lives to keep the poppy fields in Afghanistan functional Bowow is the mob's man in DC, and with the coordination of the Chicago American Mafia and their boys at SEIU, they are preventing the Army from cleaning up and shutting...

Sorry if this is considered to be a "duplicate post", but this is outrageous enough to have its own thread. The AP article at myway.com is titled "Thousands cheer Palin in Mich. for book tour".Essentially the same AP article is hosted at google news with the headline "Hundreds cheer Palin in Mich. for book tour".Screen shots to preserve it in case it gets mysteriously "corrected":

What with the Left's obsession with "tea-bagger" references and calling Sarah Palin a "MILF" or "TWILF," perhaps it is time for the DNC to dump the Donkey symbol and go with this symbol. They giggle uncontrollably when someone says something that they consider to be dirty. Beyond swear words and sexual innuendo, their vocabularies are very, very limited. They live in their own little world where they and only they are smart while at the same time worshiping MTV and mindless pop culture. They view everyone who does not live in their little world to be losers and worse. Beavis...

Before yesterday I didn't know much about David Frum. I've seen his name here and there on FR, and that's about it. Yesterday he was on the Laura Ingraham show, and I've got to say I don't much care for him. He is suppose to be a conservative, but to me he sounded more like a RINO. What is the deal with this guy?

After nearly 1,000 submissions, 20 amazing finalists, and more than 3 million views, we have the winner of the Organizing for America Health Reform Video Challenge. The winning video shows that our supporters' creativity and passion is more than a match for the slick ads and partisan spin doctors on the other side. In the next few days, we'll be using this video as the basis for a new television ad that will air across the country -- and you can help, by ensuring we have the resources to make the biggest impact. Check out the winning video now. http://my.barackobama.com/WinningVideo...

Sorry for this vanity but I was sitting here reading through all the postive Sarah Palin threads, her million fan Facebook page, her book tour, the Rassmusen poll having her polling higher than Obama and it hit me. She just might become the president. The very first thing that crossed my mind was the utterly thrilling exiting of watching her give State of the Union addresses. I'm telling you it would be like nothing you have even seen surpassing even Ronald Reagan I think due to folksy, real world charm and character. You know what, I really do feel Hope...

Dear Mrs. ####### Thank you for contacting me and sharing your thoughts on this issue. Your views are important to me as they play a key role in helping me determine the best direction for our nation and for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. As you may know, H.R. 3962, America’s Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, was recently passed by the House of Representatives by a vote 220-215. I, along with 38 other Democrats, opposed this legislation. While this bill took some positive steps forward, such as increasing coverage and reforming insurance regulations, I felt that it did not do...

Isn't it great that the libs are confused? They are scrambling to spin the rise of conservatism, the tea parties, American mom's, and anything conservative as an anomaly. Us stupid people just don't get it. They're attacking women, men, boys and girls. Everyone who doesn't adhere to the left or right coast's definition of America are hicks, gun toting, bible thumping people clinging to their guns and religion. America is protesting. We've had enough of the liberal elites. To their peril, the liberals are going to loose big time. God doesn't give us easy challenges, but Americans are finally rising...

"Today I am resigning from the Governorship of Alaska to run for the Presidency of the United States, a position in which I believe I can do much more good for the American people." Walk away, nothing more.

Okay you red-blooded Americans...let's see how you do on this test... 24 out of 30 is considered a passing grade. Supposedly 96% of all high school Seniors FAILED this test. AND if that's not bad enough, 50% + of all individuals over 50 did too!! Take the test and be surprised at what we don't know. http://games.toast.net/independence I found a fun QUIZ on introductory level United States History. Don't take it too seriously. It contains 30 multiple choice questions with 4 choices for each one. If you are as old as I am (Born in 1948)or older , went to...

LA MARQUE, Texas - Police say a low-flying pelican distracted a driver in Texas, causing him to veer off a road and drive his million-dollar sports car into a salt marsh - La Marque police Lt. Greg Gilchrist does not know if the car can be salvaged but conceded that "salt water isn't good for anything." - Click for photo

Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown and teammates will face the San Diego Chargers today, but Brown said NFL Players Association chief DeMaurice Smith recently told players that there is a "95 percent chance of a lockout" by the owners for the 2011 season.

The tactics of the Left are predictable and to date, they win the battle of the media more often than common sense. Recently, offering up Ms. Pregean as a target has provided the Left with no end of lively entertainment. It sounds a little like this; Ms. Prejean has publicly said “no” to homosexual marriage yet there seems to be pictures and film, from her past, that makes her a hypocrite. Conservatives either bow their head as though they lost another round or ignore the “tempest in a teapot” as it offers little interest to them. Isn’t everyone a little...

In light of the Holder KSM move. You know showing the world how wonderful this administration is and how this administration uses due process. I was wondering why Obama/Holder thinks that the bombing of a sovereign country (Pakistan) is ok? What legal right does he think we are legally operating under? Or for that matter why the Attorney General doesn't shut this down. Shouldn't we be using diplomtic due process with Pakistan instead of this cowboy diplomacy? It seems to me if you were the uber-liberal your head would be exploding over this. I think it's probably the correct thing...

Gracie the Golden Retriver when her "daddy" comes home from war from Atlanta radio station WGST. video at link.

I was thinking about the warning shots fired by Napolitano to say the border was more secure despite thousands of gang, drug and human trafficking deaths in both the US and Mexico and then began to ponder Lou Dobbs' sudden resignation. Dobbs made his announcement to the chagrin of the Open Borders crowd (LULAC, MeCHA, Hispanic Congressional Caucus, La Raza, et al) but in less than 24 hours after his announcement, Janet Napolitano announced that Amnesty for illegals was back on the President's agenda. Dobbs was one of the most outspoken media voices against the runaway fiscal, cultural and criminal...

How about it, you guys...? Wasn't Ramsi Yousef a poufter? I don't get it at all. Sure, we've heard plenty about him, but have you noticed what we're NOT hearing? I'm thinking this guy might have been gay. I know that DC is full of gay pervs, maybe he was jilted, or he had some hot bro in Texas he didn't want to leave? Sorry to bring up this twisted stuff, but I just gotta ask.

*Twas the month before Christmas* *When all through our land,* *Not a Christian was praying* *Nor taking a stand.* *See the PC Police had taken away,* *The reason for Christmas - no one could say.* *The children were told by their schools not to sing,* *About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.* *It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say* * December 25th is just a ' Holiday '.* *Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit* *Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!* *CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*...

Today in a stroke of brillance, Congress has passed a law under the scope of the Commerce Clause to require all citizens to buy a GM car. It has done so to afford all a clean and economically efficient (determined by Congress) mode of transportation. To the cry baby conservatives who cry unconstitutionality, Congress invoked the precendence of "it might effect interstate commerce if some wise guy did not buy a GM car and then it caught on and others did not too." "But it is not fair!" the liberals whined. Who said it had to be fair? Do we...

Welcome to the..... Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Welcome to the Sprint Cup Race #9 at..... Arizona Senator John McCain will act as the Grand Marshal for the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 Presented by Pennzoil NASCAR Sprint Cup Series...(but don't hold that against us):) **NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: News & Notes - Phoenix International Raceway** (Click on the Pics, Graphics, & Links for related news & info.) Current Cup driver standings Phoenix International Raceway Hits A Grand Slam For Nascar Fans Music recording artist and 16-time Grammy nominee Brian McKnight will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" prior to the...

3 organizations working tirelessly to address needs of returning combat vets: www.ncire.org - www.va.gov - www.warriorcare.mil Important to remember: the entirety of our troops aren't either "over there" or "home." The fact is that thousands of troops have already returned. There will be no one defining day when the ships sail into port... Many of these men and women are looking for employment, and some of them are injured. Some of them have tattoos honoring the fallen...It's going to be essential in the coming months that we embrace our returning vets not only through posters and handshakes.....but with employment. And...

What the heck was that Shakira wannabe act by Taylor Swift?

When Notre Dame Head Football Coach Charlie Weis showed up for his first day on his new job under the Golden Dome, there was a short letter waiting for him in the middle of his desk. It was from Charlie's predecessor, Ty Willingham. The letter read as follows: Dear Coach Weis, Congratulations on being named as Notre Dame's football coach. It is truly an honor and a privilege to represent this University and coach these outstanding young men. You have a wealth of experience that has prepared you for the challenges you will face, but I suspect that you may...

If the standard, boring, 1001bhp, open-top Veyron Grand Sport is just too commonplace for your exacting standards, how about a one-off Grand Sport Sang Bleu? Bugatti unveiled this special edition convertible Veyron at Pebble Beach over the weekend. As the Sang Noir special edition Veyron featured a black-on-black livery, so the Sang Bleu – yep, it means ‘blue blood’ in French – is decked out in blue carbon fibre and polished aluminium. Mechanically, the Sang Bleu identical to the standard Veyron Grand Sport – though it’s tough to argue with a thousand-bhp 8.0-litre W16 engine and a 0-60mph time...

A Democrat, and independent liberal have won the last two elections at U4prez. This time a Republican is ahead. The voting goes all week and you have to register with a valid email to vote. This is quite a change as this is the first "virtual candidate for president" to possibly win this yearly contest.

Hiya Goatsters, Okay, so last week's email was too technical in nature and I hear that many of you found it boring. Missus Goat couldn't get past the first paragraph and Junior Goat told me it was transparent and that I am a fascist. It's politics that make me that way. Do you know that there are 30 million Americans without Pub-Care? So they should put a program in immediately: If your income is over a million you should get hit with a $50,000 annual surcharge. The money raised this way will go into a pool and be used to...

It was an eerily warm November morning when I arrived in South Bend yesterday with my son, Gary, to attend the Notre Dame-Navy battle. "What a beautiful day for a game!" I exclaimed to my son as we listened unsuspectingly to the band's pre-game rendition of the Notre Dame Victory March. Little did we know that we were not about to witness a football game, but a funeral. For not only did the Naval Academy's efficient yet stunning 23-21 victory, their second in three years against the Irish after Notre Dame had defeated them 43 years in a row,...

NEW YORK — Maryland and South Carolina will wear uniforms with camouflage designs during their games Nov. 14 to honor military veterans and promote the Wounded Warrior Project. The black with tan camouflage uniforms, designed by Under Armour, will have a Wounded Warrior logo on them. Instead of players' names, the backs of the jerseys will have words such as courage, loyalty, integrity and service. "Ooooh," South Carolina defensive tackle Ladi Ajiboye said Tuesday after seeing the camouflage cleats the Gamecocks will wear. "I could wear these the whole season." The Wounded Warrior Project acts as an advocate for injured...

Federal Judge Disregards Eleven Years of Material Facts In Bob Dylan Inringement Suit http://jamesdamiano.yolasite.com/ The James Damiano Story

President Barack Hussein Obama (mmm, mmm, mmm) calls in a hack computer guy with marginal Photoshop skills to help him design the New American Flag. They sit in the Oval Office. Obama: “How do you use that thing? I don’t see a teleprompter?” Hack: “It’s a laptop, Mr. President. The screen’s sort of like a teleprompter.” Obama: “I see. Hum. I like it. Now, I was thinking we should start with the current flag and see how I can improve it. ” Hack: “No problem sir…” Obama : “That’s Mr. President.” Hack: Oh, sorry Mr. President. Okay, here’s the U.S....

Game 2 is tonight. Philly starting pitcher Pedro Martinez will be hearing the boo-birds big time tonight at Yankee Stadium. PEDRO ON VIDEO