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Is Obama Inciting Class Hatred to Keep Democrats in Power?

Last update November 25, 2017

And just as we condemn intolerance and extremism abroad, so will we stay true to our traditions here at home as a diverse and tolerant nation.

President Barack Obama, September 11, 2010 [1]

We have been subjected to a hell broth of sanctimony occasioned by an opportunistic New York imam and a publicity-grabbing Florida preacher who lost a gamble and found himself waiting for an audience on his target’s home turf.

Filed Under: Elections Tagged With: midterm elections

Feasting on Social Security’s Leftovers

Last update November 25, 2017

For 6 in 10 seniors, Social Security provides the majority of their income. Yet, the benefits are modest.  The average Social Security benefit for a retiree is just $14,000 a year.

Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Early Pomeroy, July 15, 2010 [1]

You should have the peace of mind of knowing that after meeting your responsibilities and paying into the system all your lives, you’ll get the benefits you deserve.

Filed Under: Elections Tagged With: midterm elections, Social Security

A Flash of Recognition From Iran?

Last update December 4, 2017

North Korea began developing nuclear weapons as an NPT party before announcing its withdrawal from the treaty. And Iran is flouting the rules, seeking to develop a nuclear weapons capability under the guise of a peaceful enrichment program.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton [1]

Well, what I’ve said consistently is, is that it is unacceptable for Iran to possess a nuclear weapon, that we’re going to do everything we can to prevent that from happening.

Filed Under: National Security and Foreign Affairs Tagged With: Iran

Harry Reid Does the Right Thing With 9/11 Mosque?

Last update September 10, 2016

Life is cruel. Harry Reid finally made a statement with which many of us agree, albeit through a hired mouthpiece, suggesting that the Ground Zero Mosque should be located somewhere other than Ground Zero. In return, the senator has been harangued with accusations that he is distancing himself from the president out of fear for his reelection campaign.

Filed Under: Homeland Security Tagged With: midterm elections

A Ground Zero Mosque? Where Else But Here.

Last update December 4, 2017

Americans are arrogant. Our country is young, and has played a decisive role in world events for a very brief period. U.S. economic power is already under fire from China, which has assumed a pivotal role in the world economy, purchased enormous amounts of our debt, and stands ready to bury our manufacturing sector.

Filed Under: National Security and Foreign Affairs

No Money for Teachers and First Responders? Fire Them.

Last update September 2, 2015

Today’s report shows our teachers, police officers, firefighters, and nurses are still feeling the worst of the Bush recession — while Republican leaders demean them as ‘special interests’ and try to block legislation that will grow our economy.

Nancy Pelosi, Pelosi Statement on July Jobs Report, August 6, 2010

July’s abysmal employment report confirmed the stalled recovery and fed fears of a second recession.

Filed Under: Public Employees Tagged With: jobs

Who Is Better At Killing Jobs, Democrats or Republicans?

Last update November 26, 2017

July’s jobs numbers reflect, in part, expected losses related to the census winding down. But the fact is, we’ve now added private sector jobs every month this year, instead of losing them, as we did for the first seven months of last year. 

Filed Under: Economy Tagged With: jobs, recession

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