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AP Photo/Susan Walsh10. Both sides of the aisle consistently reject it...and the more you push it, the more people turn against you (Obama's disapproval rating is now 56%). 9. You must deliberately stack the deck with slanted calculations and misleading budget gimmicks to manufacture the illusion that it is "deficit-neutral." ObamaCare will explode the deficit with 111 new federal bureaucracies. 8. While insisting that "reducing costs" is the central purpose, you refuse to do anything at all about the primary cause of skyrocketing costs--frivolous lawsuits (because trial lawyers are huge Democrat campaign donors). 7. Rather than reducing costs, as advertised,...

Note: 1 video and photos included. Home » News » Politics "After Covering Up Symbol for Jesus at Georgetown, White House Had Obama Speak in Front of Symbols for AMA, AARP and Human Rights Campaign" Thursday, December 17, 2009 By Nicholas Ballasy and Edwin Mora SNIPPET: "(CNSNews.com) – When President Barack Obama spoke at Gaston Hall at Georgetown University on April 14, the university complied with a White House request to cover up all signs and symbols on the wall of the stage behind where the president spoke. These included the monogram “IHS”-- a symbol for the name of Jesus--which...

Although federal health officials decline to use the word “peaked,” the current wave of swine flu appears to have done so in the United States. Flu activity is coming down in all regions of the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday, though it is still rising in Hawaii, Maine and some isolated areas. The World Health Organization said Friday that there were “early signs of a peak” in much of the United States. On Wednesday, the American College Health Association, which surveys over 250 colleges with more than three million students, said new cases of flu...

VATICAN CITY – E.T. phone Rome. Four hundred years after it locked up Galileo for challenging the view that the Earth was the center of the universe, the Vatican has called in experts to study the possibility of extraterrestrial alien life and its implication for the Catholic Church. "The questions of life's origins and of whether life exists elsewhere in the universe are very suitable and deserve serious consideration," said the Rev. Jose Gabriel Funes, an astronomer and director of the Vatican Observatory. Funes, a Jesuit priest, presented the results Tuesday of a five-day conference that gathered astronomers, physicists, biologists...

The sky isn't falling, exactly. America isn't on a fast track to irrelevance. Even in a state of total neglect, we could probably shamble along as a disheveled superpower for a few more decades. But all empires end, and the warning signs of American decline seem to be blinking more consistently. In the latest annual "prosperity index" published by the Legatum Institute, a London-based research firm, the United States ranks as the ninth most prosperous country in the world. That's five notches lower than last year, when America ranked No. 4. The drop might seem inconsequential, especially in the midst...

Calling it "the beginning of the end" of the nation's economic travails, President Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus spending bill into law Tuesday afternoon in Denver. Mr. Obama said he used 10 different pens to sign the bill -- essentially writing little more than one letter per pen. Pens used for major bills are keepsakes given to key aides and lawmakers involved in the process, and the high number of pens showed just how many people had a hand in delivering Mr. Obama's first major piece of legislation in his young administration. But passing the bill may have been...

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Thursday signed into law a $7.5 billion aid package for Pakistan that the U.S.-ally's military criticized as American meddling in its internal affairs. The measure provides $1.5 billion annually over five years for economic and social programs and comes as Pakistan faces a string of violent militant attacks and bombings as its military orchestrates an offensive into the Taliban heartland.

Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” In reading about the life of Stephen, I asked myself this question. How would I like to be full of faith and power, and do great wonders and signs among the people? (Acts 6:8) Do you know that this is possible, even today, especially today? I have some good news for you. Flowing in the power that Stephen did is available to us right now. To understand about the faith that Stephen operated in, listed are types of faith described in Scripture....

Should student-initiated religious messages be allowed at high school football games? Yes No

 Now days, being homeless is more competitive than ever. Only the most clever and creative signs are going to get people to let go of their precious spare change. This makes for some pretty awesome homeless dude signage.                                                  

There's a blog post that's making its way around facebook tonight. Full of leftist elitism, it should make you sick. Titled "The Illiteracy of Teabaggers and 9/12 Protesters," the blog pokes fun at a handful of people who make (gasp!) spelling errors on their signs that they carried at the protests. There is a not-too-subtle message there that, because 11 of the hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of protesters who attended these rallies misspelled a few words, it is clear evidence that conservatives are stupid. The fact that there was a wealth of thought-provoking and well-made signs at the...

SEIU Shows Softer Side With Lawn Signs in Sacramento Area By Jon Ortiz Sep. 19, 2009 California's biggest state employee union has tried the fist. Now it's extending the hand. Service Employees International Union Local 1000 has planted nearly 15,000 lawn signs in the Sacramento region aimed at building public support for the 95,000 state workers it represents. The campaign is a courteous counterpoint to the angry rallies, aggressive ad campaigns and strike threats the union has employed in the last few months as it unsuccessfully pushed Republican legislators and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to ratify the local's stalled labor contract....

On the Today Show a guest was complaining about racism in portrayals of Obama. At the 1:26 to 1:28 mark he mentions "Two eyes and a black box" Then we have Jimmy Carter claiming that signs at the Tea Party said bury Obama with Kennedy (1:18-1:24).

A great explosion of purity is about to come , But "not" as before(as Katrina) ,something straight from my kingdom , The heavenlies are about to applaud , I AM The Lord behold I alone am God ! Yet for my children of my rod and staff , They shall rest in my bossom of Zion and laugh , For the Joy of The Lord is their strength , And these are my children of victiory that have gone the full length , Obedience to me has become their rod , My staff is their com(fort) for I AM their...

THE HAGUE, Netherlands – The top commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan said Friday he sees no signs of a major al-Qaida presence in the country, but says the terror group still maintains close links to insurgents. Gen. Stanley McChrystal spoke on the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States by al-Qaida that prompted the 2001 U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan. The invasion quickly toppled the Taliban regime that had sheltered al-Qaida leaders who plotted the 9/11 attacks, but has since bogged down amid a deadly insurgency. "I do not see indications of a...

SEATTLE — At least 2,000 students at Washington State University have reported symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus, university and local health officials said, in what appeared to be one of the largest outbreaks of the virus on a college campus. “It’s real,” Sally Redman, a registered nurse who works in student health services at Washington State, said Saturday. “We’ve had a constant stream of people.” So far, the cases at the university have been relatively mild, although at least two people in the area who are not students were hospitalized. The university, based in Pullman, in eastern Washington near...

I am going to the 912 DC March on the Capital with a 100 Patriots from Knoxville, Tn. Can anyone lead me to info that the DC Police consider acceptable Protest Signs - no wording but size of signs with/without stick attached,etc? I have search the Internet and made phone calls to no avail.

CLICK ON EACH ONE OF THESE TO GET A FULL-SIZE PDF OF IT:..AND FIND MANY OTHER POSTERS HEREALSO -- Find links to the artwork to make 300dpi POSTERS at the bottom of that.

CLICK ON EACH ONE OF THESE TO GET A FULL-SIZE PDF OF IT: ..AND FIND MANY MORE POSTERS HERE

Here is video that will dispel any doubt people might have as to which side is grassroots and which is "organized" in the battle over ObamaCare. This great video is from Tuscon, Arizona and focuses on the signs, from both sides, protesters brought out for rallies in front of Democrat Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' office. . . . . (Watch Video)

okay fellow resistors, time to spread the word and post your Obama-Joker posters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVuUJx0rw84

CLICK ON EACH ONE OF THESE TO GET A FULL-SIZE PDF OF IT:FIND A LOT MORE POSTERS HERE.

KIRKUK — Since the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraqi cities, and in accordance with the Security Agreement, the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, has begun adding signs reading “Iraqi partnership provincial approved convoy. Thank you for your patience and support” to the sides of their vehicles. U.S. Forces serving in an advisory and assistance role continue to travel within the city to meet with their Iraqi counterparts or government officials. “These signs show that we are working with our partners and that we’re abiding by the Security Agreement,” explained Maj. Frazier Epperson, an Information Operations officer...

An ordinance will be brought before the Elkhart County Plan Commission Friday that looks to dim the lights and cut movement on electronic signs. The ordinance, proposed by county planners, would ban the construction of electronic message boards with flashing or strobing lights, lengthy animations or a bright output. It also limits electronic message boards from being placed in residential or agricultural zones unless they are approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. "This is forward thinking," said Robert Nemeth, an Elkhart County planner who drafted the ordinance. "Sign prices are dropping and we would like to preserve an Elkhart...

Establish An Area For Tea Party Graphics (Vanity)

Finally, a small victory in our battle against CNN, and their abuse of the DMCA take down procedures.Today we received the following message from YouTube: In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, we’ve completed processing your counter-notification regarding your video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd2tg8gxCDU . This content has been restored and your account will not be penalized.Sincerely,Harry The YouTube Team Below is the clip that CNN fraudulently forced YouTube to take down, in a vain attempt to silence us. Very big thanks goes out to our attorneys at EFF and David Adler! We also want to thank Ben Sheffner, Patterico, Michelle Malkin...

"The 'TEA Party' movement is an unhealthy mutation from public dissatisfaction with the Obama administration’s economic policies." — David Axelrod, Senior White House Adviser, April 2009 Since when is free speech, as personified by the TEA (Taxed Enough Already) Party grass-roots citizens movement, “unhealthy”? Since the leftward tilt of federal agencies accelerated during the first 100 days of the Barack Obama presidency. Consider, for instance, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has moved far to the left on the political spectrum in record time under Secretary Janet Napolitano. Consider also the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the U.S....

Gov. Bill Ritter today signed into law the historic Colorado Healthcare Affordability Act, which will provide health coverage to more than 100,000 uninsured Coloradans and reduce uncompensated care and cost shifting. House Bill 09-1293 is the most significant health reform legislation in Colorado in four decades. “At no increased cost to taxpayers, the Colorado Healthcare Affordability Act will allow us to provide critical health services to people who need those services the most,” Gov. Ritter said. “This historic legislation will significantly address the crisis of the uninsured while also reducing uncompensated care and cost-shifting in our healthcare system. By partnering...

DENVER -- Tens of thousands of uninsured patients could get hospital care under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Bill Ritter. The new law generates funds through hospital provider fees and federal matching dollars to cover the cost of caring for uninsured patients. Supporters said the measure will keep health care costs down and reduce the number of uninsured people seeking care in emergency rooms because they can go to their own doctor.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Seven-time Pro Bowl safety Brian Dawkins had a hard time not looking back Saturday after signing with the Denver Broncos following a 13-year run with the Philadelphia Eagles.

OK FreepeRs ... let's start getting those signs out.Photo shoppers, wordsmiths, clever people ... post your ideas here.

It began in late 2007 as a routine audit. Retail giant Wal-Mart noticed that some exit signs at the company's stores and warehouses had gone missing. As the audit spread across Wal-Mart's U.S. operations, the mystery thickened. Stores from Arkansas to Washington began reporting missing signs. They numbered in the hundreds at first, then the thousands. Last month Wal-Mart disclosed that about 15,800 of its exit signs – a stunning 20 per cent of its total inventory – are lost, missing, or otherwise unaccounted for at 4,500 facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Poor housekeeping, certainly, but what's...

They’ve been a source of utter confusion to school-children over the years. And it’s a brave adult who can be absolutely certain where to put the little beast. So to make things simpler, Birmingham City Council has decided road signs and place names should not have apostrophes. After years spent arguing the finer points of whether Kings Heath should be King’s Heath, or even Kings’ Heath, and if it would be better to call Acock’s Green Acocks Green, local authority leaders have concluded the safest thing is not to bother at all. All remaining apostrophes will disappear as signs are...

Even God needs a little bit of extra help sometimes. And with congregations in terminal decline, desperate churches are turning to increasingly imaginative means to draw in worshippers. Witty clergy around the country are now using tongue-in-cheek posters to try and lure in amused punters and boost their dwindling congregation. These hilarious signs outside churches have tickled believers and non-believers nationwide - they bring a whole new meaning to the phrase 'laughing in the aisles'.

'No More Aliens' message appeared on stolen signs just prior to election Elementary school district officials are angry over the act of a vandal or vandals who stole some of the district's Spanish-language signs and re-posted them on Shoreline Boulevard last month with the words "No More Aliens" spray-painted in red. Whether the act is technically a hate crime depends on whether there was hate in the mind of those who did it. Mountain View police say they are not sure, and have suspended an investigation into the case due to lack of evidence. The two-by-three-foot signs -- part of...

Nov. 4 is long gone, but signs staying put Monday, November 24, 2008 3:02 AM By Elizabeth Gibson THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Apparently, the election battle continues on Euclaire Avenue in Bexley as presidential yard signs remain on display more than two weeks after the polls closed. After several free-speech lawsuits, most central Ohio cities have no prohibition on how long the signs can stay up.Some supporters of President-elect Barack Obama don't want the victory party to end. After months knocking on doors, attending rallies and collecting buttons, they can't bring themselves to take down their yard signs. "We're just still...

The St. Olaf (Northfield, Minn.) professor who, in a well-read Huffington Post item, recounted tearing down McCain campaign signs has resigned. Per the Northfield News, it appears that Philip Busse was forced out. St. Olaf spokesman David Gonnerman issued the following statement Monday afternoon: "The St. Olaf College administration first learned of Phil Busse's self-admitted theft and destruction of campaign signs on the morning of Oct. 31 as a result of his posting on the Internet. "The St. Olaf administration immediately referred the matter to local law enforcement authorities and commenced an investigation of its own. "Mr. Busse has tendered...

CHAPEL HILL - After Shawn Turschak saw two sets of McCain-Palin signs disappear from his yard within hours of being planted, he took steps to protect the latest pair. On Monday, he ran wires from his house and hooked the signs into a power source for an electric pet fence. Then he mounted a surveillance camera in a nearby tree and wired it to a digital recorder. Tuesday afternoon, the camera saw this: A neighbor trotting up with an Obama-Biden sign, grabbing a handful of volts as he touched a McCain-Palin sign, then fleeing at top 9-year-old boy speed. A...

FULLERTON - Five people were arrested early today on suspicion of participating in a sign-stealing spree the suspects said originated in a downtown bar, Sgt. Mike MacDonald said. A police officer patrolling the area near Chapman and Pomona avenues at 1:30 a.m. saw a passenger jump from a car and place a campaign sign on the corner. When the officer approached the driver, she noticed three "No on Prop 8" signs in the vehicle. She also located 10 torn-up "Yes on 8" signs on the front floorboard with three McCain-Palin signs.

Some say a Warren restaurant's tempting offer is nothing but a dirty campaign trick. The local pizzeria is offering free pizza in exchange for some campaign signs.

Signs of liberty Why is the University of Mary Washington inhibiting free speech at today's Obama-Biden rally? Date published: 9/27/2008 NOT ALL COUNTRIES guarantee their citizens the right to virtually unbridled freedom of speech. The United States does. Would someone please tell the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama? And the dozing guardians of liberty at the University of Mary Washington? Mr. Obama, the Democratic nominee for president, is scheduled to speak at a rally at the university today. The public is invited to this forum, on property it, the public, owns. However, signs and banners will not be allowed, according...

  Virginia Truth Teams Canvass  Join us this weekend, September 20th and 21st, for our Truth Teams Canvass. Talking to your neighbors is the most powerful way you can spread Barack’s message and fight rumors. And if you bring a friend with you to canvass this weekend, you will be entered for a chance to meet Barack when he visits Virginia. Your name will be entered for each friend you bring -- so bring as many friends as you can! Virginia residents who knock on just 40 doors will also receive a free yard sign. Sign up to join...

What is the support for McCain or Obama that you see in your neighborhood, town, etc?(Vanity) Just curious to see if there is any difference from 2004. How much Obama or McCain support are y'all seeing? Let'a do our own hypothetical poll. Thanks

Normally, I dislike most vanities, and this is the first one, and probably the last one I will ever post. However, I just wanted to share with everyone the news that I just got from the John McCain Campaign Store. In my euphoria following McCain's selection as his running mate, I not only contributed to the campaign but visited the store to buy some new McCain-Palin yardsigns, campaign stickers, and buttons. The order has been late in arriving, and I just called the store to check on its status. The very nice lady I spoke with said that they had...

WASHINGTON (AFP) - \Barack Obama is trouncing John McCain in the race for the White House -- at least in sales of T-shirts, badges, baseball caps and other campaign merchandise. "Everyone is going for Obama," a sidewalk vendor whose stand was smothered in Obama and McCain T-shirts, along with garb for visitors to Washington, told AFP. "We sell about 70 percent Obama stuff -- way more than McCain," said the vendor, who asked not to be named. Obama-embroidered baseball caps sat in the center of the stand; the absence of a McCain equivalent was striking. "I don't think our wholesaler...

The league, concerned that some players might be celebrating by using the hand signals of street gangs, has hired experts to study game tapes. Hand signals captured on videotape are once again being scrutinized around the NFL. Only this time, it's not the New England Patriots studying them for a competitive advantage, but league officials in search of a more sinister message. The NFL, concerned that some players might celebrate by flashing the hand signals of street gangs, has hired experts to examine game tapes and identify the gestures.

Will Jesus Christ return to Earth in the year 2015? And can studying NASA's website provide evidence for such a scenario? A minister who promotes the Old Testament roots of Christianity suggests a rare string of lunar and solar eclipses said to fall on God's annual holy days seven years from now could herald what's come to be known as the "Second Coming" of Jesus. "God wants us to look at the biblical calendar," says Mark Biltz, pastor of El Shaddai Ministries in Bonney Lake, Wash. "The reason we need to be watching is [because] He will signal His appearance....

TALLAHASSEE — Employers and business owners can no longer bar workers and shoppers from bringing guns onto their property and leaving the weapons locked inside their vehicles under a bill signed into law today by Gov. Charlie Crist. The new law allows employees and visitors who have concealed weapons licenses to leave their weapons locked in or to vehicles. But concealed weapons license records are not available for public inspection so businesses would have no way of verifying if employees actually have the licenses. The business community objected to the bill, backed by the National Rifle Association, saying property owners...

BAGHDAD - Former Sunni insurgents are signing up to fight al-Qaida, Shiite militias have toned down attacks, commerce is reviving and monthly casualty counts are falling. But the failure of Iraq's leaders to strike power-sharing deals raises questions whether the progress can survive after America begins sending its troops home next year. Nearly a year after the U.S. gambled by pouring troops into Iraq's capital, there is finally cause for hope that the worst of the Iraq war may have passed, even if the endgame takes longer than Americans and Iraqis want. The political rivalries between Sunnis and Shiites that...

CRAWFORD, Texas - President Bush on Wednesday signed a $555 billion bill that funds the Iraq war well into next year and keeps government agencies running through next September. Bush's signature on the massive spending bill capped a long-running battle with the Democratic-run Congress as he left boarded Air Force One to fly from his Maryland mountaintop retreat and flew to his Texas ranch here to see in the new year. Bush had deep reservations about special "earmark" spending in the bill, but signed it into law nevertheless. "The omnibus (bill) funds the government at responsible levels that the president...