Obama’s Hispanic and Black Caucus Problem

When you pander to special interest identity groups, you have to either pay up for their support (as Obama has so graciously done with unions/teachers), or risk their wrath.

Which is where Obama finds himself today.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Turns on Obama

After promising the moon to Hispanic voters regarding immigration reform and delivering nada, Obama finds his health care reform beign held up by the Hispanic Caucus because it doesn’t give Federally funded universally free health care to illegal immigrants.

Jesus H. Christ on a Popsicle — why don’t we just give them subsidized housing, free educations in our public schools, and in-state tuition at our best universities while we’re at it. What? Wait…you mean they already get those things here in the US of A?

WTF?

Congressional Black Caucus Turns on Obama

After promising even more entitlement programs and a “bigger piece of the pie” (which can only be done by taking away some pie from somebody else who has earned their piece of the pie) to African Americans who voted for Obama along strictly racial lines — and finding themselves in the same place (taken for granted) that they find themselves with all Democrat politicians — Obama is now facing opposition from the Congressional Black Caucus.

The problem with lying to everybody in order to get elected, is that eventually some of them are going to wise up to your shell-game and start to call you on it. They’re going to demand their ounce of gold that you promised them during your campaign. And when you can’t (or won’t) pay up, they’ll turn sour on you faster than a $5.99 Indian lunch buffet.

Congressional White Caucus

So far, the Congressional White Caucus has been suspiciously quiet on their support of Obama out of fear of being branded “racists” for opposing anything President Obama says or does.

Harry Reid Making More Promises He Won’t Be Able to Keep

The Huffing & Puffing-ton Post asks, “What’s your reaction?” to the following:

WHAT’S YOUR REACTION? — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) pledged on Wednesday to take a serious look at revising the filibuster rules at the beginning of the next Congress, calling the current level of obstruction in the Senate unacceptable.

My reaction?

Harry Reid will no longer be the Senate Marority Leader because 1) he is going to lose his re-election bid by a landslide, and 2) the Dems will no longer be the majority party in the House when the next Congress is convened.

In which case, the Dems will be thankful to have the filibuster at their disposal to fight the evil Majority GOP.

The best comment form the loonies at H&P:

Next Congress?

Harry, next Congress will see you dealing blackjack and selling corn dogs at Big Jake’s Casino

Man Stabbed in Neck at Movie Theater with a Meat Thermometer

I knew before I got to the end of this article that the thug assailants were going to belong to a certain ethnic group — one with, shall we say, a reputation for bad and rude behavior in the movie theater:

A woman talking on a cell phone during a movie didn’t take to [sic] kindly to being ’shushed’ by another moviegoer. Or at least her boyfriend didn’t.

In a drama that turned more lively than the one on screen, the boyfriend allegedly attacked and stabbed the ’shusher’ in the neck.

With a meat thermometer.

That’ll teach that man to disrespect this gangster’s bitch/baby mama in a movie theater by shushing at her. The nerve of some people…

The stabbing victim is expected to survive and is recovering at a local hospital. Two others who tried to help the victim were also injured, according to KTLA.

According to Sheriff’s officials, the suspects were described as black males. One man was wearing an orange hat with an orange jersey and the other man was dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt.

There was no word on why the man had a meat thermometer in a movie theater.

I wouldn’t be surprised if on their way out of the theater the thugs demanded a refund from the theater manager…

119 Words You Must NEVER Use on WGN-AM (720)

Tribune Company CEO Randy Michaels has issued a bizarre edict to his company’s reporters, prohibiting them from using certain phrases and words on the air:

Michaels took time out of his real job this week to issue a list of words and phrases — 119 of them, to be exact — that must never, ever be uttered by anchors or reporters on WGN-AM (720), the news/talk radio station located five floors below his office in Tribune Tower.

Amongst the words whose name they dare not speak:

• Authorities
• Bare naked
• Behind bars
• Behind closed doors
• Clash with police
• Close proximity
• Killing spree
• Manhunt
• Mute point. (It’s moot point, but don’t say that either)
• Shower activity
• Sketchy details

No using bare naked, close proximity, manhunt, or shower activity? I guess WGN reporters won’t be reporting on the Rahm Emanuel vs. Rep. Eric Massa MSNBC’s Lock Up moment in the Congressional Locker Room…

Cop-Killer Joshua Maxwell’s Date with a Gurney

Raise your hands if your guility of murdering innocent people...

UPDATE: He’s dead.

Powerful words from the family of one of Maxwell’s victims:

After Maxwell was pronounced dead, Shirley Bott, whose son was the first murder victim, turned to a state official accompanying her and showed a heart-shaped locket she wore on a chain around her neck.

“I have my son’s ashes in here,” she said. “I wanted him to be here.”

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10-years ago, Joshua Maxwell and his stripper girlfriend Tessie McFarland went on a cross-country, Natural Born Killers -style crime spree, which included murdering 40-year old Rudy Lopes, a sergeant with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department, and ended with their apprehension after a running gun battle and high speed chase with police in downtown San Francisco, California.

On Thursday, March 11, shortly after 6:00 p.m. Huntsville, Texas Time (HTT), Joshua Maxwell (described by the loonies at Prisontalk as “he looks just like someone’s little boy”) will pay for his crimes with his own life.

Unfortunately, McFarland, 30, plead guilty and received a life sentence  for her part in the Capital Murder of Lopes. Unfortunate, because she should have received death for her part in the crimes.

How the hell does a dude on Death Row have a MySpace page? Doesn’t he know that MySpace is so 2005 — he should seriously consider upgrading to Facebook…oh…wait…never mind.

Murder in Indiana

Over the course of three days in September of 2000, Maxwell and McFarland abducted Robby Bott, burglarized his Indiana home, and then shot him in the face and strangled him until he was dead. They then put him in the trunk of his own car and set it on fire.

Maxwell and McFarland then fled to California. After their arrest in California, Maxwell confessed to murdering Bott. Twice.

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Next on the list is Hank Skinner, who will die on March 24th. Hank is a precious rockstar amongst the anti-nutjobs at Prisontalk, where he has quite a few women pining for him. The crocodile tears will be flowing like a broken pipe around there this month.

We Simply Have Too Much Government Intrusion at All Levels of our Life Now

The Problem

Too much government intruding in our lives, on our bodies, in our homes, and in our pursuit of liberty and happiness:

The notion of private property ownership is a myth in our society:

In October, the city’s 311 nonemergency number started getting a flood of calls complaining about homes in South Austin’s Fairview neighborhood. Over several days, the anonymous caller or callers gave the city 35 different tips about houses with possible code violations. After city inspectors followed up, they issued violation notices to 76 homeowners in the neighborhood, telling them they must apply for permits for improvements such as garage conversions and carports.

Those who fail to correct the problem could be criminally charged and fined up to $2,000 per day or have their utilities disconnected, according to recent letters sent to homeowners that gave them a March 26 deadline to comply.

The homeowners say they’re upset by the violation letters and want more time to figure out how to negotiate the city bureaucracy to get into compliance.

“I’m worried about the fines,” said John Anguiano, 77, who lives on Heartwood Drive, and got a violation notice for a garage conversion he did about 1975. “I’m old, retired and sick, and it’s a pain to deal with this.”

First of all — to the anonymous caller(s) who called to rat out their neighbors: I hope your home burns to the ground while you’re away protesting at what ever movement an uptight asswipe like you is out protesting today.

Secondly — are you freak’n kidding me? Why do we let our government get away with robbing us like this? From the smallest HOAs to City Councils, from state legislatures to the Federal government — WHY DO WE LET THEM GET AWAY WITH THIS?

The Answer:

Vote them all out, and demand smaller and less government from those with whom we replace them.

Obama’s Losing Battle to Win Over the Public on Health Care Reform

Good  post this morning from the Wall Street Journal on why Obama and his Crew of Chicago Thugs can’t move the numbers on health care:

One of the more amazing aspects of the health-care debate is how steady public opinion has remained.  Despite repeated and intense sales efforts by the president…

That’s because — much to the chagrin of our “betters” in D.C. — we’re actually smarter than they are, and would prefer to actually read the health care bill first BEFORE we vote on it (cough, cough, ahem…yeah, I’m staring at you Ms. Nancy “blinky blinky” Pelosi).

Are you freak’n kidding me? “We have to pass the bill so you can find out what’s in it?”

How about you look down the barrel of a loaded shotgun, pull the trigger and see what’s in it…

Time to VOTE THEM ALL OUT.

Congress: Dumber than Your Average Person

The American Prospect has an article today with this headline:

Consider the Possibility that Congress Isn’t Very Smart

Oh, believe me…I consider that every single day.

In fact, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not just a possibility — it’s a fact. And every time I hear somebody like Maxine Waters (Moron-CA) open her piehole and start rambling in barely articulate mumblings, or hear Rep. Charles Rangel D-NY) blather on about something that he knows nothing about…I can only shake my head in disbelief that these people are leading our country.

I agree with the American Prospect’s assertion that, “all 535 of them [are], well, dirty crooks.”

An alternative theory of Congress: They’re not crooks, they’re idiots! So many members of Congress — too many of them — outsource their thinking, and voting, on all but the matters most central to their own affairs, to the think tanks and lobbyists who are paid, well, to produce articulate and generally verifiable (though, naturally, quite biased) talking points, background memoranda, and opening statements on whichever topics matter most to their interests. I think Lessig’s approach, in the early going, has flaws too. But the weak spot seems to be in not devoting enough attention to how information flows through Congress — not in its failure to paint legislatures evilly enough.

Google “who is the dumbest person in Congress?” to see just how many of us believe there are some absolute morons in Congress. Though, now that Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) and Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) are no longer in Congress, there is much more competition for the vaunted title of “Dumbest Person in Congress.”

I honestly believe that you could gather a stack of phone books from around the country, open them up to a random page and point to any name on that page — and the group assembled from this random selection would be better able to lead and guide this country than the crooks, cheats, and morons who are currently sitting on the Hill.

One of my favorite sayings is, “Consider how dumb the average person is. Then realize that half of the population is even dumber than that.” I happen to believe the entirety of Congress are denizens of that bottom 50%.

Majority of Americans Say US Less Respected Now Than Two Years Ago

Do you have buyers remorse yet? If not, you should (or eventually will)…

A new poll shows that a majority of Americans say the US is less respected in the world than it was two years ago and think President Obama and other Democrats fall short of Republicans on the issue of national security.

Perhaps if Obama wasn’t constantly trying to piss off all or our allies while bowing down to dictators and extending olive branches to our enemies…

As John at PowerLine notes, “Obama’s Apology tour and terrorists rights are a losing combination.”

More-and-More Schools Consider a 4-Day School Week

Teachers already aren’t teaching our kids anything 5 days a week, so what’s the harm in them not teaching our kids anything on one fewer day?

Hey, while we’re at it…why don’t we just eliminate an entire year of teaching them nothing…

Of course the teachers unions will demand that their union members be paid the same (or more) for doing less…

The problem with America’s public education system isn’t lack of money. God knows the Liberal answer to EVERY THING wrong with education is the same answer Liberals have for every problem — throw more (of other people’s) money at it. The problem with our education system in this country isn’t the lack of money being thrown at the problem — it is the Liberals who have been running it (into the ground) and the teachers Unions who are stealing our money.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) Pretends He Has Honor

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is sticking with his endorsement of Charlie Crist, despite the fact that Conservatives are lined up against him in favor of an actual Conservative, Marco Rubio:

NRSC chair John Cornyn sounds less than enthusiastic about his once-ringing endorsement of FL Gov. Charlie Crist (R).

Meeting with reporters today, Cornyn said he is “honor-bound” to leave his endorsement as it is. Crist faces a tough primary against ex-state House Speaker Marco Rubio, a darling of the conservative right. Cornyn is not going to lift a finger against the insurgent Rubio.

Cornyn explained that he made the call before the primary became a race, when he “selfishly” went looking for the most popular politician who could raise the most money — hardly a vociferous defense of the candidate Cornyn has long touted as a virtual shoo-in for the seat.

“I looked around to see who was the most popular Republican in the state and somebody who was a good fundraiser, and that was Charlie Crist. And selfishly, given the limited resources we have and the national scope of our responsibilities here, I didn’t want to spend any money in Florida if we didn’t have to to help. So Charlie Crist seemed like the ideal candidate. This had nothing to do with Marco Rubio, who I subsequently met and have a lot of respect for,” Cornyn told reporters this morning.

“So I think our posture here is I endorsed Gov. Crist early on, really before this became a real contest. I’m not going to do anything to change that. I think I’m honor-bound to leave it as it is, but it doesn’t mean that we’re going to be spending any money in the primary,” Cornyn added.

Uhmmm…bullshit.

The “honorable” thing to do would be to quit endorsing RINOs and traitors like Crist and Arlen Specter (D-PA) because it’s politically “easier” for you and does nothing more than helps ensure your own continued seat of power.

Sen. Cornyn has become every thing I despise most — a typical inside-the-Beltway politician.

I have no more use for him.

I won’t ever vote for him again, and will vote for, donate to, and support anybody who runs against him in a primary. You know..’cause I’m honor-bound to stand by my convictions, which includes not supporting a single Congressional incumbant, regardless of party affiliation.

Obama Only Plays a Legal Scholar on TV

Maetenloch at Ace of Spades HQ asks, Is Obama a Legal Phony?

Well he has never released his law school transcripts, he was Editor of the Harvard Law review yet never published any papers, and after graduating he seems to have never tried a case. And now it turns out that his vaunted Professor of Constitution Law gig was really a patronage sham and he was nothing but a politically appointed part-time lecturer.

Sounds like Maetenlock has made his case and answered his own question. I’d love to see someone on the Left argue how Obama is a legal-whiz other than with, “Because Obama said so…”

So given his recent public mistakes about Constitutional law, you start to wonder how much does he really knows about the law and whether his entire career has been a successful con. The only objective evidence of his competence is that he passed the bar in 1991, but given that it was in Illinois I’m not sure I’d bet the farm on it being completely above board. Also why did both he and Michelle both give up their law licenses (his in 2008, hers in a voluntary surrender in 1993)?

Only because I’m too busy indifferent lazy to look it up myself….why did Barack and Michelle give up their law licenses? Bill Clinton didn’t (until it was suspended for 5 years while he was President of the US of A) give his up voluntarily…

If only we had an organization in this country of inquisitive investigators who had the resources and the interest to vet and report on these types of issues before the election…we could call them something like “The Main Stream Media”…if only we had something like that in this country, but alas…

Chelsea’s Wedding: A U.N. Nightmare

It has been reported since Nov 09 that Chelsea Clinton was to be married. What hasn’t been widely reported is much information about the groom and what type of wedding will be held.

The PC inclined refer to it as an “interfaith” marriage. However, it is being reported (quietly) that it is to be a Jewish marriage, and that Chelsea has been shopping for a Rabbi to perform the ceremony, while also shopping for a dress.

From the Examiner:

The bride and groom announced their wedding in November 2009. Numerous Jewish Community Centers are looking forward to having a member of President Bill Clinton’s family join their Community. Media gossip is asking whether Chelea has been looking for a Jewish rabbi to perform the ceremony in a Jewish wedding? Clinton is marrying Marc Mexvinsky.

Can you imagine the frantic and frenetic conversations among the anti-Jewish/anti-Zionist multitudes in the U.N., as well as in our own State Department? I would give one hundred million quatloos to hear what they are all saying about this event.

What will Hillary say when asked by Hamas’ leadership, or Fatah’s Mahmoud Abbas Abu Mazen about the Clinton family now being bound to a Jewish family by marriage? How will the royal family of the Magic Kingdom respond to this diplomatic slight?

Stay tuned on this issue, it is the gift of irony we have come to expect from the Clintoons, and it just never ends.

Smithville Honors Fallen Soldiers and Marine

I just found out about this special benefit that was held today at Riverbend Park in Smithville to honor two of the small town’s fallen Soldiers and a Marine: PFC Tina Priest, SPC Joshua Farris, and Lance Cpl. Cody Stanley.

The money raised will go to a scholarship fund in their memory.

If I’d known about this earlier, I definitely would have attended, as I rode with the PGR to honor all three of these American heroes and each of them holds a very special place in my memories.

PFC Priest’s funeral was the very first PGR mission that I rode, and I still go visit Tina’s grave site every time I go to or through Smithville (about 45 miles east of Austin):

Organizers hope to give out the first scholarship this year at graduation.

“Smithville is just awesome,” said Watkins. “They come together in times of need. They come together in good times. They just come together all the time.”

Austin Teenager Drives Car into Bus Stop, Killing Two

A tragic accident occurred here in Austin when Erick Nuncio-Moreno, 19, lost control of his car and plowed into a bus stop around 7:30 a.m. yesterday morning. Sadly, two women were killed while waiting on their bus.

Investigators are trying to figure out how Erick Nuncio-Moreno, 19,  could suddenly lose control of the car he was driving.

Nuncio-Moreno is charged with two counts of manslaughter and is being held on $100,000 bond.

“A single vehicle was traveling northbound on South First and for unknown reasons lost control, skidded off the roadway and struck the bus stop,” said Lt. Carpenter.

Before charges are filed, they might want to test the brakes and gas pedal on his 2001 Toyota Celica… (apparently Toyota’s have been having a little issue with sticking gas pedals and faulty brakes lately)

However, one of the witnesses said the Nuncio-Moreno was speeding around that corner…he said he thought the Celica could have been moving as fast as 90 mph — in a 35 mph zone.

Not surprisingly, Nuncio-Moreno is a young man who loves to drive fast. He is an active member of the Texas Spokes Sports Car Club, competing as recently as February 7 of this year in a race at the San Antonio Raceway, where he came in 98th out of 122 drivers — which lends credence to the account that he was driving faster than his questionable driving skills (and the law and road conditions) permitted.

(So far, no other media outlet is reporting Erick’s racing history)

Sadly, this young man’s stupidity and immaturity just cost two people their lives and ruined his own.

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UPDATE: According to the Austin American-Statesman, racing was the cause of the accident:

Austin police say a 19-year-old man was attempting to race another vehicle in South Austin on Saturday morning, causing his car to careen out of control and strike a bus stop killing two women there.

According to his arrest affidavit, Nuncio-Moreno pulled up to the stop light at South First Street and Stassney Lane in his Toyota Celica sport coupe around 7:30 a.m. Saturday. He revved his engine at another driver, as if to initiate a street race, but that driver told police he heard the Celica’s engine and “knew it had something under the hood” and did not want to race, the affidavit said. When the light turned green, Nuncio-Moreno sped off, spinning the tires and heading northbound on South First Street, the affidavit said.

SNL Actors: Now And Then

This one, “The Now”, is from last night, 6 Mar 10:

The “Then” character, Victoria Jackson, was posted 1 Mar 10.

Considering the “Now” characters are still employed by NBC and taking shots is slightly remarkable, NBC having demonstrated such a fondness for the Obamessiah, and the characters are young in a liberal industry.

Ms. Jackson’s skit is refreshingly against the grain of Hollywood, and her prospects for future work there is very much in doubt. For some reason I don’t think that troubles her.

The hearts and minds of Hollywood aren’t lost, but it is an uphill battle to convert the liberal mindset there to one of embracing and supporting the foundational principles of this country.