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Posted in Americanism, Deficit, Economics, Energy, Entitlements on Jan 4th, 2010
America is at a point of decision. Some say that we are a power in decline just like Rome of old. The case for decline pretty strong. We have gone from surplus to huge deficits in a decade. We have gone from almost of a third of the world’s GDP to less than a quarter. We have [...]
Posted in Deficit, Economics, Entitlements, Spending on Oct 6th, 2009
How would you like to get $500 just for being born? That is what ASPIRE or the “America Saving for Personal Investment, Retirement, and Education” act would do if enacted. It would provide every person born in America with a $500 savings account. Sounds great right? How about when you stack that $500 up next [...]
Posted in Entitlements on Sep 21st, 2009
While I have noted that in posts and comments sometimes the sensational corruption in recent years and radical political agenda of the National ACORN supersedes the attention that should go to the good work of some local affiliates. Our own Delaware affiliate deserves a shout out for passing its sting. Thank you Steve for pointing [...]
Posted in Change, Entitlements, Ethics, Healthcare, Liberal Media, Looney Left, National Dems, Obama on Jul 31st, 2009
According to a report in The Hill, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is blaming the media for setting the August deadline to pass healthcare legislation: Reid said reporters created a fictitious deadline of a successful vote by the August recess, and downplayed the fact that the chamber won’t meet that mark. “That is a deadline [...]
Posted in Delaware Blogs, Delaware Democrats, Entitlements, Hate Speech, Jack Markell, State Senate on Jul 27th, 2009
The Sussex Countian is reporting that Polly Adams has decided to participate in the Sussex League of Women Voter’s forum on July 30th at the County Council Chambers on the circle in Georgetown: Democratic State Senate candidate Polly Adams Mervine confirmed on Monday that she will take part in a Thursday candidate’s forum sponsored by [...]
Posted in Delaware Democrats, Election 2009, Entitlements, Jack Markell, Sarah Palin, State Senate, Stuff, economy on Jul 20th, 2009
It appears that the plot may be thickening when it comes to the alleged candidacy of Polly Adams Mervine Polly Mervine Adams. When we last left the alleged candidate, she apparently tried to get Senator Bob Venables to stand in for her at tonight’s forum at Crossroads Community Church in her hometown of Bridgeville, got [...]
Posted in Delaware Blogs, Delaware Democrats, Entitlements, Sarah Palin, State Senate on Jul 20th, 2009
I’ve heard from multiple sources that Polly Adams Mervine, a faux painter (that’s someone who paints stuff with sponges or stencils) who’s vying for her deceased father’s state senate seat on a platform of blatant nepotism, wanted to have Senator Bob Venables stand in for her at a debate in her hometown of Bridgeville. Yeah, [...]
Posted in Alternative Fuel, Armed Forces, Change, Deficit, Entitlements, Environment, Ethics, Global Warming, Iraq, National Dems, Stuff, US Congress on Mar 10th, 2009
According to Judicial Watch, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her “extended family” are enjoying the benefits of travel via Gulfstream jet on the taxpayer’s dime. Here’s a little preview: The documents also detail correspondence from intermediaries for Speaker Pelosi issuing demands for certain aircraft and expressing outrage when requested military planes were not available. “It [...]
Posted in Conservatism, Economics, Entitlements, Liberalism on Jul 19th, 2008
…At least we stopped paying for this year. Cost of Government day came this week. “Cost of Government Day (COGD) is the date of the calendar year on which the average American worker has earned enough gross income to pay off his or her share of spending and regulatory burdens imposed by government on the [...]
Posted in 'Prevailing' Wage, Budget, Deficit, Entitlements on Mar 27th, 2008
Our leaders in state government are grappling for ways to keep government afloat. I think the revenue shortfall will not be as bad as now projected any more than it was as good as projected 3 months ago. Nonetheless, they are the best numbers we have and we have to make tough decisions. Our leaders [...]
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