The November 2nd election results caused in Democrats several strains of mental illness – bouts of depression, delusion, deep-seated rage and others were all exhibited in various Donkey quarters. But going forward, the Obama Administration will exhibit a strategic psychosis
by Seton Motley27 Dec 2010, 1:04 PM PST0
[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets122710.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed Today Coffee and Markets is proud to be joined by Senator-elect Rand Paul of Kentucky. The new year will bring with it a new House and Senate, one populated with several
by The New Ledger27 Dec 2010, 11:03 AM PST0
Last week’s rushed vote on New START in the lame-duck session of the Senate represented that body’s abandonment of its constitutional obligations to provide to “advise and consent” on treaties, despite the best efforts Sen. Jon Kyl and some of
by Ben Lerner27 Dec 2010, 8:04 AM PST0
ABC News talking head Cokie Roberts was shilling for the Obama administration once again on Good Morning America during an interview with former Clinton operative George Stephanopoulos. She wasn’t just shilling for Obama but tying to mold the news and
by Warner Todd Huston25 Dec 2010, 4:58 AM PST0
In its Thursday edition, the Washington Times framed its report on the Senate’s ratification of the New START Treaty with two photos. The first was of President Obama doing what he does best – talking – at his press conference
by Frank J. Gaffney, Jr.24 Dec 2010, 5:32 PM PST0
It was a press conference pep rally: Barack Obama held a press conference the other afternoon after Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was repealed and the liberal Senate passed START Treaty and the 9-11 Emergency Responder’s Bill. The first reporter Caren
by Jim Hoft24 Dec 2010, 12:00 PM PST0
From the Associated Press: Stymied in Congress, the Obama administration is moving unilaterally to clamp down on power plant and oil refinery greenhouse emissions, announcing plans for developing new standards over the next year. In a statement posted on the
by Publius24 Dec 2010, 11:33 AM PST0
From the Associated Press: The Alaska Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court decision in the disputed U.S. Senate race, saying the state correctly counted write-in votes for Sen. Lisa Murkowski. It is now up to Republican Joe Miller
by Publius22 Dec 2010, 4:39 PM PST0
[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets122210.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh to discus Haley Barbour’s recent comments, the START Treaty and more. We’re brought to you as always
by The New Ledger22 Dec 2010, 9:37 AM PST0
Democrats and their media lapdogs and busy exploiting first responders in the Zadroga bill in whatever way possible to gain political advantage. Despite President Obama telling the NY delegation that he opposed funding the legislation earlier this year and waffling
by Dana Loesch22 Dec 2010, 4:58 AM PST0
The National Journal reports on the vote: Members of both parties said the White House now has enough GOP support to ensure ratification. All 58 Democrats appear set to back the agreement. “The question is not if it passes, but
by Sun Tzu22 Dec 2010, 3:02 AM PST0
As the last nails are being hammered into the coffin of the lame duck 111th Congress, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have voted in favor of repealing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy. After losing 63
by David Bossie21 Dec 2010, 5:19 AM PST0
On a snowy Thursday in the nation’s capital – with little more than a week to go until Christmas – the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Bank decided once again to play Santa to a select group of
by John Berlau20 Dec 2010, 1:08 PM PST0
In case you’re filled with too much holiday cheer this Christmas season, the latest edition of Sen. Tom Coburn’s “Wastebook”, chronicling wasteful federal spending, is now available. You might just want to put an extra shot in the egg nog
by Publius20 Dec 2010, 12:03 PM PST0
In case you’re filled with too much holiday cheer this Christmas season, the latest edition of Sen. Tom Coburn’s “Wastebook”, chronicling wasteful federal spending, is now available. You might just want to put an extra shot in the egg nog
by Publius20 Dec 2010, 11:31 AM PST0
In case you’re filled with too much holiday cheer this Christmas season, the latest edition of Sen. Tom Coburn’s “Wastebook”, chronicling wasteful federal spending, is now available. You might just want to spike the egg nog and take a look.
by Publius20 Dec 2010, 11:01 AM PST0
The Washington Post reports that the administration has once again strongly asserted that the new START treaty, under consideration by the US Senate, does not limit “our” missile defense plans as they are currently being proposed by the United States.
by Peter R. Huessy20 Dec 2010, 10:52 AM PST0
In case you’re filled with too much holiday cheer this Christmas season, the latest edition of Sen. Tom Coburn’s “Wastebook”, chronicling wasteful federal spending, is now available. You might just want to spike the egg nog and take a look.
by Publius20 Dec 2010, 10:29 AM PST0
In case you’re filled with too much holiday cheer this Christmas season, the latest edition of Sen. Tom Coburn’s “Wastebook”, chronicling wasteful federal spending, is now available. You might just want to spike the egg nog and take a look.
by Publius20 Dec 2010, 9:59 AM PST0
On Saturday the United States Senate voted for legislation that will impose heavy, unnecessary burdens on the backs of military men and women. They are the ones who will pay a very high price for Congress’ reckless decision to help
by Elaine Donnelly19 Dec 2010, 3:59 PM PST0
From Michael Barone’s in the Washington Examiner: It is a source of continuing fascination for me to watch the interaction between public opinion, as measured in polls and election results, and the actions of members of Congress, elected in one
by Publius19 Dec 2010, 11:09 AM PST0
Freedom Federation, which represents organizations with a combined membership of 40 million issued the following statement: Mathew Staver, on behalf the Freedom Federation, made the following statement in response to the Senate’s vote to repeal Section 654, Title 10, U.S.C.
by Sun Tzu19 Dec 2010, 9:59 AM PST0
On CNN this morning, the Senate’s Republican Leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell, announced his opposition to the so-called New START arms control treaty currently being debated by his chamber. According to a rush transcript by Politico , Sen. McConnell told “State
by Frank J. Gaffney, Jr.19 Dec 2010, 8:29 AM PST0
The Old Media is up to its old tricks again, this time making the GOP the fall guy for the failure of the latest immigration bill. Nearly every news outlet is reporting that the Republicans have blocked the DREAM Act,
by Warner Todd Huston19 Dec 2010, 4:58 AM PST0
The United States Senate under Majority Leader Harry Reid has ceased to deserve its historic reputation as “the world’s greatest deliberative body.” By cynically manipulating parliamentary procedures during a lame-duck session so as to preclude filibusters and amendments, Sen. Reid
by Frank J. Gaffney, Jr.18 Dec 2010, 6:10 PM PST0