Archive for April, 2008
[Scott’s Morning Brew] Funny Kerry Video from NRSC
Posted by Scott in April 30th 2008 under: Democrats, Funny, John Kerry, Politics, aggregated, worthless
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[Scott’s Morning Brew] Pelosi out of touch with reality…
Posted by Scott in April 30th 2008 under: Democrats, Moonbats, Pelosi, Politics, Reality Check, aggregated
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It would be funny if it wasn’t so frequent, but a big backhand to Tom Holden of the Pilot.
Somehow, key facts were missing in his story about the recent CNU Poll on transportation.
The things not reported are right in the first paragraph of CNU’s press release about the poll. So, either they were purposefully […]
[Virginia Virtucon] Corey Stewart Sets The Record Straight
Posted by Riley in April 30th 2008 under: Corey Stewart, Prince William County Politics, aggregated, immigration
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As we noted before, PWC actually enhanced its crackdown on illegal aliens last night. Now, PWC Chairman Corey Stewart has issued the following email statement:
As reported in today’s edition of the Washington Times, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted unanimously last night to strengthen and expand its crackdown on illegal immigration. See the […]
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He told all Operation Chaos personnel (including in North Carolina) to vote for Clinton (Politico).
If she wins North Carolina, this may very well have won her the nomination.
Yes, you read that right; be ready.
[The right-wing liberal] This is an abomination
Posted by rightwingliberal in April 30th 2008 under: Economics, International Affairs, U.S. politics, aggregated
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Did you know the Pentagon (and everyone else in government) can’t use Albertan oil?
It’s true (Arab News, via The Corner):
In an interesting tussle, a virtually unnoticed clause was added almost at the least moment to a US energy bill that bars the government, in particular the Department of Defense, from using Alberta crude because it […]
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The new numbers for Gross Domestic Product (econ-speak for “the economy”) are out, and it turns out the recession that supposedly descended upon us over the last six months actually didn’t happen (Associated Press via Yahoo, h/t Shaun Kenney):
The bruised economy limped through the first quarter, growing at just a 0.6 percent pace as housing […]
The U.S. economy grew by .6 percent last quarter, as it did in the previous quarter, without the benefit of those silly stimulus checks. This means that the country is not sufferring a recession, which occurs when the economy shrinks for two consecuti…
The U.S. economy grew by .6 percent last quarter, as it did in the previous quarter, without the benefit of those silly stimulus checks. This means that the country is not sufferring a recession, which occurs when the economy shrinks for two consecuti…
[The right-wing liberal] Two different papers, two different Prince Williams?
Posted by rightwingliberal in April 30th 2008 under: Local Government, Media, Virginia politics, aggregated
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Thanks to Riley at Virginia Virtucon for catching this dichotomy in the newspapers that serve the nation’s capital.
Here’s the Washington Post:
Pr. William Softens Policy on Immigration Status Checks
The Prince William County supervisors abolished a key part of the county’s illegal-immigration policy last night by directing police officers to question criminal suspects about their immigration status […]
[Virginia Virtucon] Tom Davis, Alberta, and Saudi Arabia
Posted by Light Horse in April 30th 2008 under: Congress, Energy, International Politics, aggregated
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Congressman Tom Davis (VA-11) has added a clause to the energy bill Congress is currently considering. This clause would prevent the US from importing oil from the Alberta oil sands. Instead, oil will have to come from other, less friendly, countries.
Original article:
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=6§ion=0&article=108556&d=4&m=4&y=2008
Hat tip to Instapundit
http://instapundit.com/archives2/018595.php
and National Review
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZmI4ODhiNDc4ODg4MjM0NTliZjMxOWQwZTM4MGEwN2M=
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Attorney General Bob McDonnell and Lt. Governor Bill Bolling appear to have next year’s big race well in hand. Check out this post at Bearing Drift, complete with a podcast of AG McDonnell. Virginia’s Republican congressional delegation, Virginia’s party leadership, etc. have all strongly endorsed McDonnell for Governor and Bill Bolling for Lt. Governor.
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[The right-wing liberal] Mr. McDonnell, please do not succumb to Kilgorism
Posted by rightwingliberal in April 30th 2008 under: American History, On the Blogosphere, Republican Party, U.S. History, U.S. politics, Virginia politics, aggregated
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Today is a good day for Bob McDonnell and Bill Bolling - no doubt of that. They won the endorsement of nearly every well-known Republican in the state for 2009 (Bearing Drift, Scott’s Morning Brew, and Virginia Virtucon). Still, as soon as I saw it, a cold shiver went down my spine, and nothing in […]
Looks like you won’t have to.
FOX will air a 2-hour “24″ telemovie set in Africa this fall. And then there is the online spin-off of “24,” “The Rookie.“ Check out what CNN has to say about it.
[Scott’s Morning Brew] Company owner sentenced to JAIL and fined for hiring illegal aliens
Posted by Scott in April 30th 2008 under: Conservatives, Crime, Illegal Immigration, Politics, aggregated, illegal aliens, immigration
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The illegal immigration fiasco is a matter of supply and demand. If we make the "demand" so costly to employers, the required supply will go down.
NORFOLK - The vice president of a Newport News fishing company was sentenced today to 90 days in prison on top of nearly $7 million in fines and forfeitures […]
[Virginia Virtucon] Justice Souter Disappoints…Again
Posted by VA Patriot in April 30th 2008 under: 2008 Elections, Liberals, National Politics, aggregated, regulation
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On Monday, the Supreme Court ok’d state laws requiring a photo id at the polling booth by a 6-3 decision. For most of America, this is a no-brainer. But, not for Justice Souter.
Justices Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and David Souter dissented. Indiana’s voter ID law ‘‘threatens to impose nontrivial burdens on the voting rights […]
[Scott’s Morning Brew] Memo to Rev. Wright: Do Souls Have Colors?
Posted by Scott in April 30th 2008 under: 2008 Presidential Race, Barack Hussein Obama, Church, Democrats, Faith, Jeremiah Wright Jr., Obama, Opinion, Politics, Trinity United Church of Christ, aggregated
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Great opinion piece by John Moody of Fox News:
Let’s be clear: Reverend Wright has the right to say what he wants; that is the beauty of this country that he believes has so wronged him. His remarks are protected, even if they offend me, which they do. I, too, have rights, including the right to […]
[ShaunKenney.com] GDP? Up by 0.6%
Posted by Shaun Kenney in April 30th 2008 under: aggregated
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The American economy grew ever so slightly during 1st Qtr 2008, which is moderately good news. The skies aren’t so grey after all.
There has been discussion in various places over what the changes the Prince William BOCS made to their anti-illegal immigration policy really mean, most spurred by the incorrect headline in today’s WashPo.
Well, here’s a brief run down:
Before — only after probable cause was established could someone who was arrested be questioned on their immigration status.
Now […]
[Virginia Virtucon] WashPo Gets It Wrong on PWC Anti-Illegal Immigration Changes
Posted by Riley in April 30th 2008 under: Media, Prince William County Politics, aggregated, immigration
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After reading the WashPo’s coverage this morning of changes in the Prince William County anti-illegal immigration policy, I was ready to blow a gasket. Their headline, “Pr. William Softens Policy on Immigration Status Checks” and ensuing spin:
The Prince William County supervisors abolished a key part of the county’s illegal-immigration policy last night by directing police officers […]
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Amazon has The Coen Brothers Movie Collection for a mere $20! That’s Fargo, Miller’s Crossing (one of the best movies ever), Barton Fink, Raising Arizona and Blood Simple for $4 a pop. Go get some!
[Scott’s Morning Brew] Bobby Jindal - The GOP Boilerplate
Posted by Scott in April 30th 2008 under: Bobby Jindal, Conservative, Conservatives, GOP, Louisiana, Politics, Republican, Republican Part, aggregated
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Boilerplate is any text that is or can be reused in new contexts or applications without being changed much from the original. Many computer programmers often use the term boilerplate code. A legal boilerplate is a standard provision in a contract.
Too Conservative had a post up this morning about this video and wonders if this […]
[Scott’s Morning Brew] Virginia Republicans Unite
Posted by Scott in April 30th 2008 under: 2009 Virginia Elections, Bill Bolling, Bob McDonnell, Jeffersoniads, Politics, Virginia, aggregated
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The podcast at Bearing Drift is UP! Go listen!
Virginia Republicans Unite in Support of "McDonnell-Bolling" 2009
GOP Congressional Delegation, All District Chairs, GOP Leadership in General Assembly, Other Leaders Sign Letter Supporting Ticket-
Richmond- In an unprecedented display of party unity, every Republican member of Congress from Virginia, every Republican District Chair in Virginia, the entire […]
[Bearing Drift] VPOD w/McDonnell after he and Bolling receive, effectively, the Republican nomination
Posted by J.R. in April 30th 2008 under: Attorney General, Bill Bolling, Bob McDonnell, Campaigns and Elections, Lieutenant Governor, RPV, Republicans, aggregated, podcasts
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This morning, a letter was released from every Republican member of Congress from Virginia, every Republican District Chair in Virginia, the entire General Assembly GOP leadership team, the leadership of the State Central Committee, and a host of other prominent and involved Republican leaders voicing their strong support of Bob McDonnell for Governor, and Bill […]
[Virginia Virtucon] Beavis Invites You To Butt-Head’s Campaign Kickoff
Posted by Riley in April 30th 2008 under: 2008 Elections, Marky Mark, Sen. Thinskin Gump (D-WashPo), Virginia politics, aggregated
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Join Mark Warner
as he officially kicks off his campaign for the U.S. Senate!
On May 4-6, Mark Warner will be making stops in 9 cities around the Commonwealth to officially launch his campaign for the U.S. Senate. You may wish to attend an event in one of the following cities:
Abingdon - May 4 at 5pm (E. […]
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