Not that it matters much, the oil companies aren’t about to start any new drilling operations at this point. They see the writing on the wall and some are already starting to move their rigs elsewhere. That’s going to leave…
economy, government incompetence, politics
Obama’s Home Energy Policy a No Go for Freddie and Fannie
by Lonely Conservative •
Anyone with any economic sense would have known Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s participation in Obama’s PACE program was a bad idea. The taxpayers are in enough peril with those two GSEs as it is. Throwing in a “green jobs”…
2010 election, politics
Quote of the Day
by Lonely Conservative •
Sarah Palin: “There is a light at the end of the tunnel and I can see it from my house. It’s called the mid-term elections.” Heh! Via Town Hall
2010 election, new york, politics, sports
Here’s Your Chance to Play Golf With Ann Marie Buerkle
by Lonely Conservative •
I received an email from the Ann Marie Buerkle campaign announcing a golf tournament and a chance to golf with Ann Marie. As for upcoming opportunities, join Ann Marie next month for the “Buerkle Brigade Golf Tournament.” A number of…
stupid liberals, welfare
Stupid Lib Ed Schultz: Without More Welfare We’ll Turn Into a Thirld World Country
by Lonely Conservative •
Does he honestly believe the crap he emits? If so, he should feel free to donate 90% of his salary to charity. Via Eyeblast TV
communism, environment, politics, science, socialism
Obama’s Science Czar Advocated Cap and Tax As Way to Spread Wealth From North to South
by Lonely Conservative •
Another day, another uncovered “spread the wealth around” quote from a member of the Obama administration. Obama’s Science Czar, John Holdren, advocated using cap and tax as a way to spread the wealth around. Gee, what a shock. CNS News:…
economy, national debt, politics, taxes
Another Obama Milestone: Third Largest Single Day Debt Increase Ever!
by Lonely Conservative •
Here’s another milestone our Dear Leader has achieved – the United States debt (that’s our debt by the way, not “the government’s) has now seen its third largest single day increase in the history of the republic. It jumped so…
Big Brother, politics
Dems Slipped Racial and Gender Quotas into Wall Street Bill
by Lonely Conservative •
I guess it wouldn’t be “comprehensive” financial reform without gender and racial quotas, now would it? Oh, and it also expands the federal government by adding new “Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion.” It sounds like something straight out of…
health care, politics, socialism
Robert Gibbs Spars With Reporter Rather Than Answer Berwick Question
by Lonely Conservative •
A CNS News reporter asked Robert Gibbs whether President Obama agrees with comments made by Donald Berwick about health care and redistribution. The quote the reporter brought up was this one: “Excellent health care is by definition redistributional.” That’s a…
immigration, politics
Robert Gibbs Stumped By Reporter on Sanctuary City Question
by Lonely Conservative •
At yesterday’s White House press briefing, Robert Gibbs was asked a perfectly legitimate question by a reporter. She wanted to know why the administration is going after the State of Arizona and not sanctuary cities that are skirting federal immigration…
2010 election, politics, socialism
Why is Obama Acting Like a Maniac?
by Lonely Conservative •
There’s an interesting post up at The Weekly Standard about President Obama’s odd (to say the least) behavior. The theory is that he’s trying to rev up his base so the Democrats avoid electoral disaster in November. But the president’s…
2010 election, politics
Last Chance to Vote in This Week’s Ten Buck Friday Poll
by Lonely Conservative •
Hey folks! The Ten Buck Friday poll for this week closes sometime Thursday evening. If your candidate isn’t listed, please consider voting for Ann Marie Buerkle. (See below) Ten Buck Fridays: Who needs our help?survey software I’m voting for Ann…
Big Brother, Internet, politics
What’s With This New ‘Perfect Citizen’ Surveillance Program
by Lonely Conservative •
Just the name is creepy, or as Right From Left put it, Orwellian. I’m all for protecting our infrastructure. But what’s with the sensors and spying on citizens? Where’s the ACLU? The Wall Street Journal: The federal government is launching…
politics, racism
Chairman of New Black Panthers Bashes Fox News and GOP for ‘Trying to Bring Us Down”
by Lonely Conservative •
I don’t know if this Malik Zabu Shabazz is related to King Samir Shabazz, who was caught on video calling for blacks to kill white babies. Not that it matters, they’re two peas in a pod. Malik Zhabazz is the…
government incompetence
Census Director: We May Have Counted Some Homeless People Twice
by Lonely Conservative •
Hmmm. Do homeless people hang out in Democrat districts? Hey, they could have been counted once at the soup kitchen and then again at the underpass. Via Breitbart
health care, politics, socialism
Obama Lies Again, This Time About the Recess Appointment of Berwick
by Lonely Conservative •
It would be a lot easier to keep a count of Obama’s truthful statements than it is keeping up with his lies. Heck, someone could turn tracking Obama’s lies into a full time job. The latest – his accusation that…
Big Brother, politics
Now ‘Controversial Opinion’ is OK with the TSA
by Lonely Conservative •
I have to wonder what the people at the TSA were thinking when they first issued a directive to employees that they could not view websites containing “controversial opinion.” Did they not believe it would generate some controversy? It did,…
entertainment, politics, stupid liberals
Jimmy Buffett Should Stick to Singing
by Lonely Conservative •
I used to listen to Jimmy Buffett all the time. Then I found out he’s just another left wing loon and I kind of lost my enthusiasm. This doesn’t do anything to help. News Busters: The Obama-supporting musician told the…
media bias, politics
Tingles: The Media Will Try to Destroy Sarah Palin
by Lonely Conservative •
Chris Matthews admitted that the media will try to destroy Sarah Palin if she gets the Republican nomination. He even added “of course.” It’s just a given. They aren’t even trying to hide it anymore. H/T Hot Air
health care, politics, socialism
Nancy Pelosi Encourages House Dems to Run on Obamacare
by Lonely Conservative •
Seriously, she did. I suppose they need to talk about something during their campaigns. The economy’s out. With the disaster in the Gulf, the environment is out. The war in Afghanistan isn’t going well and a general just had to…