Switcheroo

Old Arlen Specter has switched.

A RINO for years, Specter is now in his natural habitat. He can now roam free with seniority attached. Kind of convenient that the Democrats gained a veto proof margin in time for a vote on the budget and healthcare reform.

The Real War in Afghanistan

Germans Worry Over Taliban Advance

It seems the real war on terror is in Pakistan and not Afghanistan. You have to understand Pashtun tribal boundaries to see why it is hard to win in Afghanistan

Third Bailout is a Charm

Obama Bailouts

Obama wants clear language from credit card companies while they hammer consumers with new credit card rates.


I smell a bailout....

Ahmadinejad

Iran..Iran so far ahead

Not three years ago, the Iranians were denying they have a nuclear program, now they don't even care to hide it.

O well, it's not like they are going to use it for nefarious purposes.

Government Motor Corporation

Private Industry Disappears

Rick Wagoner was removed as CEO of GM. Granted he has done a dismal job at GM, it wasn' the shareholders that removed him. It was the federal government that did it.

Yes, you read that correctly. For anyone who thinks government intervention is a good thing this video will be enlightening.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mKE16Exh9k

BIllion..No Trillion Dollar Budgets

First Obama has a budget. Now the Republicans are at it.

AIG Bonus Bonanza

AIG Fun

The politicians were up in arms and now not so much.

Madoff is Done

Madoff pleads guilty

Bernie is going to jail for a long, long time. Not sure how long he will last on the inside.

$634 billion reasons to love Obama

Barack Obama continues to buy his way into the heart of Americans. The latest addition to this money train is a $634 billion fund to insure 46 million Americans who currently have no insurance.

How does he plan to pay for the gravy train? By getting rid of itemized tax deductions for those evil wealthy people.


What Obama does not realize is by getting rid of these deductions, which in essence is a tax hike for these people will affect the uninsured.

The wealthy may not be able to spend as much in their busienss, hire that new employee, or provide health insurance.

This is yet another example of good intentions that are quickly paving our road to hell

Give a Mouse A Cookie

US Automakers In Need Again

Just like the kids who spend their allowances as soon as they get it, the automakers are back for more bailout money. In case you haven't realized yet, this isn't the first time they have come groveling in their jets to Congress. If you give a mouse a cookie....

What's My Number, Joe

Joe Biden made a technology gaffe today. After looking at it, I realized Joe the Hacker is smarter than he looks.

He was merely referring to the IP address of the website. He surfs the web by typing in the ip address for each website he wants to go to. So he was right in asking for the number. Why is he Vice President when he should be CIO of the USA.

Here are some of my favorite website numbers

My favorite search engine 74.125.45.100

Favorite news source 66.28.209.219

I'll Be Back

The governator is eager to sign the new California budget.

Hey Judd

Citing irresolvable differences Judd Gregg decided he's not the guy to oversee the commerce in the US.

I wonder if it has anything to do with the inexpensive bailout that Congress passed...nah

Down We Go

Dow Loses 382 Points

On another banner day for the Dow it tanked 382 points. The bungee cord economy is not likely to improve soon. The bailout announcement certainly does not help. More tomorrow on why bailouts do not work.

Don't despair...puppies

And Back to Our Broadcast

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And Back to Our Regularly Scheduled Broadcast

In Congress's infinite wisdom, it decided the US should stay in the 20th century. Rather than go ahead with the scheduled switchover to digital TV in mid February, it is pushing it back four months. I guess I will continue to watch Matlock in glorious analog.

Daschle Is Done

Photo Courtesy of AP

Na Na Na Na... Hey Hey Goodbye



Daschle is Done

Former Majority leader and super lobbyist Tommy Daschle withdrew from consideration for HHD secretary.

South Dakota's favorite chaueffered son will have to find out work. I am sure K Street is hiring.

1040 What?

1040 What?

It's that time of year again: tax time! Don't get too excited, unless you are Tom Daschle. Special delivery for Tom: back taxes and interests payments on the taxes you forgot to pay(o we all forgot about our nice chauffeured cars).

I think the Obama administration needs to have a Taxes 101 course with appointees. Or better yet, implement the flat tax and we wouldn't have to worry about any of this!

The Right to Vote

Photo Courtesy of What After Iraq

Iraqis voted in a pivotal election today as they seek to reshape their government. With violence down and participation in the elections up, the democracy experiment is looking to turn a corner.

Steeling the Show

Chairman Michael Steele

The Republican Party finally has a new face: Michael Steele. The former Lt. Governor of Maryland brings conservatism back to the RNC Chairmanship. Hope is not lost after all..

Blago Last Gasp

Photo Courtesy of CLTV

Rod is looking for a new job

O Rod Blagojevich! What would CNN have to talk about without your antics? Continuing his ill-fated PR tour today on the floor of the Illinois Senate did him no good.

The Illinois State Senate decided the circus stops there. Despite his hair's best effort to defend itself, it could not prevent his removal from office.

Now that Rod is no longer governor, what other job can he possibly hold?

After a cursory search on Monster, here are the winning candidates

1. Loan Specialist- Because you can count on your local banker, Rod, to provide a loan that's right for you.
2. Attorneys-Running from the Law- I couldn't have picked a better name for this job.
3. Mechanic- "I had nothing to do with your engine falling out of your car"

Better get your resume in order Rod, you start looking on Monday.