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The current crop of presidential candidates on the left leaves much to be desired. They can’t help being Democrats but ignoring that even Democrats are not too fired up about them. So, a Harvard Harris Poll added some new players to take the voter’s temperature.
Heh! Over at The Corner was this: Would You Vote for a Sociopath over a Socialist? MSNBC commentator Steve Schmidt says, “In America, a sociopath will beat a socialist seven days a week and twice on Sunday.” Like most patriots, I’d probably support a high-functioning law-abiding sociopath over a socialist, as well. After all, only one … Read more
Joe Walsh, a former congressman, and Conservative radio talker has jumped into the Republican Presidential Primary. He formally announced his candidacy today.
Yesterday, the US 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on a suit over whether states have the authority to force their electors to vote for the winner of the popular vote. It turns out, according to the opinion, the states do not have that authority under the Constitution. At least in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, where the 10th Circuit has jurisdiction. But, did this actually change how we vote for President? Not really.
With all due respect to Allahpundit who wrote the HotAir headline before I could claim it, Planned Parenthood has dismissed “President” Dr. Leana Wen after only 8-months.
The 603 Alliance: Four years ago the 603 Alliance in New Hampshire began plans to hold an Iowa style caucus of NH voters in October of 2015. We were concerned with the large Republican field of candidates that the vote would be so split that a moderate could become the nominee. The 603 Alliance caucus … Read more
For those who did not listen to the President about the need for a southern border wall here’s a synopsis in my words. The full text is available here. Introduction America has a tradition of proudly welcoming millions of lawful immigrants. They enrich our society and contribute to our nation. But currently, our customs and … Read more
By Marc Abear
With Election Day near we should be aware of the Left’s priorities most especially when it is supported by action. Their priorities added to their basic lack of understanding of the separation of powers help us see useful facts when making Election Day decisions. In trying to help the Left on Election Day, Eliot Engel, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, a Democrat from New York has taken a stand on illegal immigration.
The president said he would cut off foreign aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras if they aided or failed to curtail the caravan of illegal immigrants headed north. Engel believes the President lacks the authority to make that decision. The Washington Examiner reports Engel said, “Trump lacks the authority to make those decisions unilaterally due to a law called the Impoundment Control Act… Fortunately, Congress — not the president — has the power of the purse, and my colleagues and I will not stand idly by as this administration ignores congressional intent.”
“The job of the President is to make Americans’ lives better.”
Note: this was supposed to be a Quick Thought. Once again, it didn’t turn out that way.
Really? That’s the main purpose of being President? That line, by the way, was from US Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on ” This week with Georgie Steaphanopoulos” back on March 16, 2018
Hmmm. Now I realize that I’m not bonafide Constitutional scholar but I do read it, I bet, much more often than most. I am confused, however, as I’ve never read that in the US Constitution. He’s a sitting Senator (been there so long I can’t understand why he hasn’t already calcified in place), and he and I (both of us being elected officials) swore oaths of allegiance to protect said Constitution – wouldn’t that ALSO mean knowing what it says and doing nothing that would violate its precepts.
So what does the Constitution actually say about his duties?
Angelo Codevilla called it back in 2010 when he said there is a large unrepresented portion of the electorate and for good or bad they will demand to be heard- in 2016, by the looks of it. We also talk about the dangers of following Obama’s imperial presidency, with a quick foray in to the … Read more
It’s the Clinton Coffees and the Lincoln Bedroom writ large but with a bit more daylight. (Who says history doth not repeat?) OFA, Organizing For A**H***s, is stating right up front that you can buy access to the President. Just give them a big bucket of cash and they can get you in touch with the people who run … Read more
What do American Presidents and Vice-Presidents, their wives and children, foreign Heads of State, many Governors, big city Mayors, large Company CEOs, prominent directors, actors, singers, and other entertainers, and the children of many wealthy people in Washington, DC, and other wealthy “elites” have in common?
They carry guns or have armed guards to keep them from becoming victims of criminals, even when they are in countries, states and cities with some of the most restrictive gun laws in the world.
Almost all these elites who are also Democrats have something else in common; they don’t want you to have a gun with which to defend yourself, your family, or other law abiding Americans.
On Thanksgiving the Muslim Brotherhoods Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi (Morsy) declared himself immune to judicial oversight (See also King, Dictator, Tyrant). In the name of protecting the revolution no judge may overturn, edit, retract, modify, overrule, or otherwise act in any manner to alter any edict the new King of Egypt utters…until the (cough cough) people’s assembly has been elected and a new constitution has been written….
So none of that overturning executive orders nonsense, judges can’t stop them, and any lawsuits directed at the folks at the top of the power pyramid are hereby vacated.
Some “animals” are again more equal than others.
From Michael Patrick Leahy at Breitbart.com The Golfer in Chief has passed 100 rounds, and in one week managed 21 campaign events. He has attended 163 fundraisers in his re-election campaign, according to Lehay, and then some. So he’s busy. Too busy to do his job? Consider this evidence: He’s not received an economic briefing … Read more
I’m on the email list for “Obama for something” so when I received my very own personalized email (Hey, they know me as “Friend”) talking about Father’s Day from Caroline Kennedy, I just had to take notice:
Friend —
I grew up in the White House. I remember as a small child visiting my father in the Oval Office while he worked. But really, we could have been growing up in any American home. We were just children, happy to see our dad — even if he was stepping out of a helicopter that had landed on our front lawn. That’s why, on Father’s Day, I’m thinking of Michelle Obama and the girls, and the time they’ll get to spend with the President as a family. I can appreciate how long the days can be — and how wonderful it feels to know that, no matter how full your father’s plate is, you’re the best part of his day and the most important part of his life. So I’m joining Michelle and others all around the country to wish the President a happy Father’s Day. As you acknowledge a special father figure in your own life, I hope you’ll join me by adding your name to tell Barack how much he means to all of us:
Riiiight. So I, as a Father, should now get all warm, fuzzy, and looney, to think that I need to send Obama a Father’s Day Card because he’s the President? Or because he’s taking such a beating during this campaign that my simple gesture would make him feel better?
But then I saw this a week later:
I have my doubts.
Romney is not a conservative, and has no core conservative convictions so far as anyone can see…. So herewith, an exchange on the subject between me and a worried libertarian friend: