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Intellectual Dishonesty At MediaMatters

By Trenton Hansen

Caught in a lie.
That’s essentially how Republicans and Conservative talkers have been described by MediaMatters.org and other liberal bloggers.
But a quick Google search revealed that MediaMatters is being dishonest in its portrayal of Conservatives and Republicans as trying to “falsely accuse Dems of hypocrisy.” In fact, MediaMatters actually expose their own complicity in the promotion [...]

How Reconciliation Violates Senate Rules

By Trenton Hansen

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich gives an excellent explanation of the Reconciliation process being tossed about in the Legislature as a way of circumventing a Republican filibuster and passing ObamaCare with a simple majority.
Harry Reid flat-out lied when he said “nobody is talking about reconciliation” as a way to pass the health care [...]

Hypocrisy, Thy Name Is Democrat

By Trenton Hansen

Harry Reid has strongly criticized Republicans who object to the methods being brought to bear to get Barack Obama’s health care reform package passed into law. “…realistically, they should stop crying about this. It’s been done 21 times before,” he said.
Reid is correct that it has been done before, but never has it been [...]

…But Don’t Question Their Patriotism

By Trenton Hansen

If this is how Democrats show their respect for America, they should keep silence when we point out their lack of Patriotism.

ACORN Internal Memo Exposes Fraud

By Trenton Hansen

The good folks at Hot Air blog offer this delicious little tidbit: ACORN internal memo blows cover off its “non-partisan” claims.
Thus, the exposure of ACORNs fraud is now complete. Not only have its fraudulent activities been widely reported by credible sources, but now an internal memo has surfaced that exposes plans to benefit “Progressives in [...]

Another Anti-War Fake Marine

By Trenton Hansen

Michelle Malkin has more on her site.
Are the Democrats so blinded by their hatred of Conservatives and the GOP they cannot tell a phony when they see one?
So, let’s see…voter fraud, tax cheats, imposters, liars…can anyone find me an honest Democrat?

More Bank Bailouts Equals More Kickbacks To Congress

By Trenton Hansen

The AP is carrying a story that would have been merely annoying had I not just watched the “Big Lie” video presentation from the good folks at iCaucus.org. The Independence Caucus has unveiled part of their research into the financial backroom dealing that keeps incumbents elected, wreaks havoc on our electoral system, and completely skirts [...]

The Independence Caucus Research Reveal Tomorrow

By Trenton Hansen

The Independence Caucus will be releasing the findings of their research into the TARP Funds money trail. This from Monte Bateman of iCaucus:
The Independence Caucus has been engaged for some time in a research effort to show the connection between ALL of the Senators and Congressmen who voted in favor of the bailout AND the [...]

Liberal Media Misses The Point…Again

By Trenton Hansen

Hello!? Is anyone home in Media-land?
You’d think that the Move-on Media would have figured out the dynamics of the American political landscape by now. And you’d be wrong. Despite years of reporting on current events and the critical issues of the day, the Liberal Media has yet to fully comprehend the American People. This come [...]

Arlen Specter Defects to Democratic Party

By Trenton Hansen

CNN.com reports just a few minutes ago that Arlen Specter has switched his party affiliation, and registered as a Democrat. Specter, a long-time Senator from Pennsylvania, has been criticized by Conservatives as being Republican in name only, supporting far more liberal causes than most of his Republican colleagues. Frankly, it wasn’t really a question whether, [...]

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  • Toyota troubles put spotlight on US safety agency March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Auto safety officals are telling Congress the government may require automakers to include brake systems that can override the gas pedal in response to Toyota's massive recalls.... […]
  • House votes to impeach US judge from Louisiana March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House voted unanimously Thursday to impeach a U.S. district judge from Louisiana, who lawmakers said avoided likely criminal charges related to payoffs charges in part because the statute of limitations expired.... […]
  • Dodd to offer his own financial regulation bill March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON AP) (AP) -- Unable to muster bipartisan agreement on key banking provisions, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said Thursday he will offer his own version of a sweeping overhaul of financial regulations without Republican support.... […]
  • Rep. Patrick Kennedy rips media in Afghan speech March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy is blasting the news media as "despicable," accusing it of ignoring the war in Afghanistan even as troops continue to die there.... […]
  • GOP wants Massa ethics probe reopened March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Minority Leader John Boehner said Thursday he wants the ethics panel probe of former Rep. Eric Massa reopened to find out what Democratic leaders and their staff knew about the allegations.... […]
  • Obama pushes trade initiative as jobs helper March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama sought Thursday to put some detail behind his lofty drive to double U.S. exports over the next five years, calling the effort imperative to putting people back to work. But doubts remain about how many net jobs his trade agenda will create - and how he will get it done.... […]
  • Democrats, White House close in on health bill March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democratic leaders on Thursday worked to rally their rank-and-file members around last-minute agreements on insurance taxes and prescription drug coverage that could move President Barack Obama's overhaul of the nation's health care system a step closer to reality.... […]
  • Author assumes guise of 10-year-old to punk famous March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Over the years, "Little Billy" learned much from the country's top minds.... […]
  • Highway deaths drop to lowest levels since 1950s March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. highway deaths have fallen to their lowest levels since the 1950s, as more motorists bought into buckling up and embraced safety innovations. A sour economy that dampened traveling instincts also was a contributor.... […]
  • Success of lone gunmen may shift al-Qaida strategy March 11, 2010
    WASHINGTON (AP) -- On Christmas Day, a passenger on a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit tried to blow up the plane with plastic explosives in his underwear. He failed, yet the very attempt shook the U.S. government, set federal agencies against each other and triggered months of political second-guessing.... […]