Daily Archives: March 12th, 2009 «

 

FYI … (OPEN THREAD)

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 8:17 pm » 13 Comments

My right shoulder’s been bothering me all day, which is why I’m not writing my standard lengthy posts I feel an annoying twinge everytime I type. I think I must have slept on it wrong because I don’t remember bumping into anything that caused me pain. Completely different topic: Anyone out there have any recommendations [...]

 

Don Surber

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 8:00 pm » Comments Off

52 days, 52 mistakes

 

Quote of the day

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 7:21 pm » 4 Comments

Another big difference between Obama and Jesus: “Obama is not Jesus. Jesus could actually build a cabinet.” – a Fark.com commenter. He’s got a point, all things considered. Don’t tell that to the “Obama is like Jesus” crowd, tho. Don’t want to spoil their dinner.

 

Capt. Ed

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 6:31 pm » 1 Comment

Obama VA: Let’s charge vets for care on service-related injuries

 

AP

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 6:27 pm » Comments Off

Pelosi dodges chance to end automatic pay raises

 

ABC News

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 6:15 pm » Comments Off

Third Top Treasury Pick Withdraws From Consideration

 

Fox News

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 6:12 pm » Comments Off

Rep. Maxine Waters Helped Steer Bailout Funds to Bank With Family Ties

 

You have NO room to talk, Rep. Clyburn (UPDATE: MATT YGLESIAS LIES)

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 6:03 pm » 6 Comments

Oh please – spare me the “outrage”: House Minority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) told me he thinks S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford’s quip comparing President Obama’s stimulus package to Zimbabwe’s economic policies are “beyond the pale” — and suggested they might carry a racial subtext. “For him to compare the president of this country to Mugabe. [...]

 

WTOP

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 12:18 pm » Comments Off

2 arrested in FBI raid at Obama [tech] appointee’s office

 

Nickname for Michael Steele: Zelig

Posted by: ST on March 12, 2009 at 12:15 pm » 12 Comments

I hate to say it, but this post on the shifting positions of Michael Steele is pretty much on the mark. Ed Morrissey follows up with some more pertinent thoughts on Steele here. Steele’s fall from grace is one of the most disappointing things I’ve seen in my political lifetime. God help our captainless ship. [...]