May 2011 - Granite Grok

May 2011

Doesn’t look like Obama and Timmy G ain’t gonna get to spend another $2 trillion of money we don’t have

US House votes down raising the debt ceiling 318-97 And 82 Democrats joined the Republican caucus for the vote.  Obama wanted a "clean" up and down vote on his ability to send us further into debt – NO spending cuts or promises attached. This is a TEA Party victory over those that would commit us …

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Gee, like we DIDN’T realize this for years?

Over at Big Hollywood, it is Ben Shapiro /PrimeTime Propaganda. And I’m not surprised.  I have pretty much stopped watching the big networks’ offerings.  After all, as a Conservative middle aged, white, Evangelical male who believes in traditional values, has never cheated on his wife for 30 years, don’t drink, don’t carouse, or do drugs, …

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Well, we can certainly see the CHANGE here!

Yes, we can say that the Great Recession was a cause of this.  However, that said, has TARP and the Stimulus (according to Cheerleader-in-Chief), and all of the subsequent Obama policies help? Looks like this Change has been rejected….for the Hope is gone…  (H/T: Greg Mankiw)

GrokTV-Special Interview: Herman Cain

Herman was kind enough to spend a few brief moments with GraniteGrok after the house event at which he spoke.  Three brief questions: TARP, The Federal Reserve, and Muslims in his cabinet (and Shariah Law):

GrokTV: Presidential Candidates: Herman Cain house event Part 1

Following the introductory ceremonies and the introduction by Jack Kimball (NH GOP Chair), Herman Cain took the stage and outlined his take on the current political events and why the assembled folks should support his candidacy: Part 1: Part 2: Coming Soon!

Another Whack at RGGI

..what I find particularity perverse is that “Republican” Senators in New Hampshire could be tying themselves to the Massachusetts compromise as the tipping point at which staying in RGGI would then no longer make sense.

GrokTV: Presidential Candidates: Herman Cain house event (intro)

Last night, GraniteGrok was invited to a house event held by TEA Party (and Republican) activist Diane Bitter for Herman Cain, an announced candidate for the Republican nomination for President.  Approximately 85-100 folks showed up to listen to Herman lay out his case as to why they should be supporting and voting for him in …

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