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Some interesting articles to read:

Maureen Dowd says that the teleprompter is being pretty tough in Washington of late.

The Politico Whiteboard has a question today: Can Obama talk about anything other than AIG? I guess that depends on whoever is responsible for putting the words for Obama to say on the teleprompter.

With all this brouhaha in Washington right now over AIG bonuses, Chris Dodd is trying to undo the very executive compensation restrictions that he fought for in the economic stimulus bill.

Is Obama really going to yank the VA health benefits from our veterans? I guess if anyone would, this would be the guy.

A number of AIG executives are now resigning, thanks to the circus in Washington. They will be going to work for companies not under the thumb of Barney Frank.

What do companies like Intel and Lockheed Martin have to say about Barack Obama’s policies? Something to the effect of “are you freaking serious?”

What is the actual cost of Barack Obama’s plan to turn healthcare over to the government? Try $1.5 trillion over the next decade.

Reason Magazine explains how our government is stimulating us to death.

Remember when Barack Obama promised that his stimulus plan was going to save Caterpillar from laying off workers? Unfortunately that didn’t turn out as he planned.

Guess what Americans aren’t buying … hybrid cars. But guess what politicians are forcing the car companies to produce .. hybrid cars. This is not how supply and demand works.

The AFL-CIO has promised RINO Arlen Specter that if he votes for this card check bill, they would help him survive his re-election. Yeah, no kidding. Will Specter cave? Does a hog love slop?

Do you want your healthcare system to be described as “third world”? Well then take a look at what is happening with Britain’s National Health Service.

Here’s some more comforting news. Russia has decided that it is going to rearm itself. Are they doing this because they recognize weakness in our current president?

Did you hear that liberal bloggers, political reporters, magazine writers, and policy wonks have an off-the-record online meeting space called JournoList?

Sheriff Joe out there in Maricopa County, Arizona says that there is no way in hell he is going to testify before a congressional committee about his alleged immigration enforcement abuses.

Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida just has to be one of the most braindead people in Washington. Here’s her latest speech she gave on the House floor. I want to “gradulate?” “Okahoma?” “Coarch?” “Gusty play?” This is how they waste our time in Congress?

All articles were obtained from boortz.com

What do economists think of Barack Obama and Timothy Geithner so far? A majority are dissatisfied. Yeah, that’s a nice way to put it. Nothing like a willful tax cheat running the IRS.

Here’s what Newt Gingrich has to say about this card check legislation that was introduced into Congress this week. If this stuff becomes law it is going to destroy countless businesses in this country.

The U.N. Secretary-General says that the United States is a “deadbeat” donor. That’s fine. Then stop taking our money. See how you get along then. Really … it’s time to cut this insipid organization loose, but it certainly isn’t going to happen with Obama in office.

The British government says that it is “unbelievably hard” to deal with the Barack Obama administration. I’m trying to hide my astonishment.

The Republicans weren’t too happy about the idea of a second stimulus plan. The idea just sends little tingles down Nancy Pelosi legs however. Sorry .. didn’t mean to put that image into your mind.

Meanwhile, only 27% of Americans say that they support a second stimulus package. Doesn’t matter. There are votes out there to be bought.

Obama decided to downgrade the position of Drug Czar from a cabinet rank. That’s something I can agree with, but guess who didn’t agree with a move like this back in 1989? I’ll give you a hint, nobody messes with Joe.

Barney Frank says that the $787 billion stimulus bill could have been 20% larger. And he also has some choice words for those evil Republican, capitalist policies.

This should make you feel all warm and fuzzy … More than one out of every five dollars of the $126 million Massachusetts is receiving in earmarks from a $410 billion omnibus bill is going to help preserve the legacy of the Kennedys.

Florida wants to stimulate its economy by dismantling the agency that is in charge of managing growth. Does this mean that Florida wants to turn the private sector loose to do what it does so well?

A politician in Maine wants to make it mandatory to have a license in order to operate a canoe or kayak. If they don’t license politicians in Maine, they ought not license paddlers.

How many government employees and tax dollars, does it take to study disposable coffee cups. Here’s a program we really need.

Do you think that global warming is being hyped up by the mainstream media? An increased number of people seem to think so. People are starting to wise up.

How much tax revenue has Las Vegas has been lost thanks to comments by Barack Obama and other politicians critical of companies hosting business meetings or conventions in Vegas?

More and more people are lodging federal job discrimination complaints against private employers.

Florida Senator Mel Martinez is catching hell from the Barack Obama birth certificate crowd. They’re called “Birthers,” and their Internet headquarters can be found here.

Apparently New York Governor David Patterson has scrapped numerous tax hikes on consumer goods from the proposed state budget.

50% of Americans are just two paychecks away from having big financial problems.

First clue this guy is a moron? He leaves his door unlocked in San Francisco. More reasons in the article.

Hey, it’s never too early to start planning your Halloween costume. I think she’s missing 6 larger ones although I’m not sure there’s space to strap them on. Remember folks, it’s not a clown car.

All articles were obtained from boortz.com

Some interesting articles to read:

Doom and gloom .. Obama says that the financial crisis will turn into “a catastrophe” if the bill isn’t passed quickly. The quicker it passes, the less time you have to oppose it. Obama, of course, is afraid the American people are going to catch on to what’s really happening before he can sneak this bill through. Remember the “don’t let a crisis go to waste” line?

Well it’s official, folks. Obama signed the Children’s Health Insurance bill, which extends health insurance to millions of “low income” children, some of whom are in families earning over 300% of the poverty level. This is the camel’s nose.

Take a look at this clip of Harry Reid claiming that our income tax system in this country is voluntary.  What a dork!

Obama claims that this economic stimulus bill will create or save at least 3 million jobs. Where is he getting that figure from? His top economic advisors, who admits that the jobs estimate carries “considerable uncertainty.” Besides, what’s 3 million jobs when we’re losing 500 million a month?

Would someone please tell me how giving money to Filipino veterans who aren’t even US citizens is going to stimulate the US economy??

Nancy Pelosi “isn’t sure” whether or not we are inevitably going to need another bank bailout.

Charles Rangel is facing questions about why he failed to disclose any royalty income earned on his 2007 memoir. Another scandal for Rangel.

Bank of America has decided that it is going to sell its corporate jets. Barney Frank is slobbering in delight.

A judge in Brazil has ruled that a television is considered an “essential good.”

Saudi Arabia says that 11 men that were released from Guantanamo Bay are now on Saudi Arabia’s most-wanted list.

Obama has had a rough couple of days here .. as this article says, Welcome to the major leagues, President Obama. And this is coming from the San Francisco Examiner!

The biggest opponent of green energy projects included in the economic stimulus plan? The NIMBY crowd.

The DC City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that requires motorists to de-ice their cars before driving.

To close the budget gap in Florida, what is the logical thing to do? Increase the cost of speeding fines. What about slow drivers? Can we increase the fines on them too?

And for the big news of the day: Obama has not smoked at the White House. It’s been two weeks, folks.

Is this just a joke or is it racist? You decide.

Your “aww” moment for today: a hero dog saves another dog hit in the road. Don’t worry, there’s a happy ending!

All articles were obtained from boortz.com

On the eve of Obama’s inauguration, the rest of the world is beginning to be wary of Obamamania. And many Americans are preparing for an inevitable let down .. considering the enormous expectations placed on his presidency.

Who do you think were the top donors for Obama’s inauguration?

Obama is considering creating a government-run “aggregator bank” as a way to ease the financial crisis. More government the solution? What a surprise!!!

A Muslim scholar speaking at Obama’s inauguration is from an Islamic group that has been linked to Hamas. Wow! Another surprise!

Rev. Jeremiah Wright showed up to give a little sermon in Washington yesterday. And the surprises just keep on coming!

There is going to be a larger security force in Washington DC on Tuesday than there will be serving in Afghanistan.

Some are going to be disappointed, but they have made Washington DC a “prostitution-free zone” for the inauguration. Only the taxpayers get screwed.

According to Jim Hansen of the Goddard Institute of Space Studies, Obama only has four years to save the planet. Hansen is a moonbat.

Nancy Pelosi says that she is open to the idea of prosecuting officials of the Bush administration. Pelosi is a barking moonbat.

Nancy is also insistent on repealing the Bush tax cuts immediately .. aka. increasing taxes on the evil rich. Keep at it, hippie gal.

Hugo Chavez has some welcoming words for Obama .. saying that Obama has the “stench” of President Bush and runs the risk of “being killed if he tries to change the American ‘empire.’”

Larry Summers says that Obama will keep the unemployment rate under 10%. Bush did that as well.

California is having such budget problems that it is going to suspend tax refunds, welfare checks and student grants. Perhaps they need to raise taxes and spend more money!

More than 80% of the nation’s top 100 corporations have subsidiary tax havens in countries with lower or no taxes. Now imagine if we had the FairTax .. how many of those companies would return their money to the US?

Your government at work .. a Florida town paid $141,000 to count the number of trees on public property.

The law of unintended consequences .. a Consumer Product Safety law may force libraries to ban children until they get rid of any books containing traces of lead.

A government school teacher in Fort Pierce, Florida wants to rename streets in the black community after tulips, daffodils and birds in order to combat crime.

Many of you took the liberty of sending me this article .. why women have better sex with rich men. It’s news to me.

All articles were obtained from boortz.com

Osama bin Laden had a message for Barack Obama, calling for jihad against Israel amongst other things. Question .. why always audio tapes? Why no video?

Did you hear that Mexico bears the risk of a rapid and sudden collapse? Why? Drugs. And what would happen if we legalized those drugs?

As Barack Obama gets ready to enter the White House, people are still concerned about the color of reporters in the White House press corps. This is just the beginning folks.

Obama will soon have to decide the fate of the US space program, keeping in mind his economic challenges. I say we let Communist China go ahead with their program and militarize space.

Here’s a DRT story out of an Atlanta neighborhood. This criminal has tried to carjack his last car!

Here’s a no brainer: A majority of voters say their confidence in the federal government’s ability is falling. Actually, that’s a good thing. Are we ready to rely on ourselves again?

Russia stops supplying oil to the EU and guess who is blamed .. the United States. Yeah … we’re responsible for all of the world’s problems.

A small business owner in Florida has to cover up a mural on the side of his building because he didn’t apply for a permit to have the mural. Wait a minute! Do graffiti “artists” get permits?

The City Council in Houston wants to ban people from parking cars, boats, campers, etc. on their own lawns.

A bill has been proposed in Colorado that would allow cops to ticket anyone going under the speed limit and blocking traffic. ‘Bout time.

The city of Madison, Wisconsin is doing some re-zoning in the name of “climate change.”

When your government school sends home a flyer titled “Why I hate Black History month” .. someone is bound to say something.

City officials in the Indonesian town of South Jakarta must now ride their bicycles to work .. in order to battle global warming.

An ancient Scottish tradition may soon be a thing of the past because of “health and safety reasons.” Nanny government at work.

What do you think is the most caffeinated city in America?

All articles obtained from boortz.com

Do you know how Obama is trying to sell this stimulus plan to the public? The same way he won the election .. by using focus groups to change the language of what he really means. Well .. when you’re the winner of our nation’s first YouTube, American Idol, Entertainment Tonight presidential election, this comes naturally.

A recent survey found that reporters really dropped the ball when it came to this financial meltdown. Duhhhhhhh.

Small businesses are hurting right now. Big time. And remember that after the government, it is small businesses that employ the most people in this country.

During the election we heard a lot about ACORN. Well here is the latest on what is going on with their organization.

You want to talk about government schools? More than 20% of adults in Florida don’t have basic reading skills.

Alabama is going to allow the power company to cut off home air conditioners on the hottest weekdays of summer. People have to sign up for the program, so no big brother .. yet.

PETA wants to rename fish “sea kittens” because they think that will make seafood less appealing. This organization is such a joke.

What a bunch of horsesqueeze .. do you know how much the carbon industry is worth? You can thank Owl Gore for that one.

Speaking of global warming, did you know that the Minnesota sled dog race has been canceled? Yep. Too much snow.

For those of you who look to the government to solve all your problems .. it looks like you are in good company.

Take a look at what they are doing with parking meters in France? They send cops a text message when your time is expired.

US scientists think that they have discovered a way to levitate small objects!

All articles were obtained from boortz.com