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Could The Dead Be Skewing Election Results?

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:29:06 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Oh can it be? Could the after life be effecting our current political process? Hey it could happen especially since most elections are held shortly after Halloween when all the dead are supposed to be "crossing over" so to speak. I wonder how many of them are registered democrats?

Clip Source: news.newsmax.com

There's an easy explanation for low voter turnout in some areas of the country — more than 3.3 million voters on registration rolls are, in fact, dead.

And another 12.9 million voters remain on registration rolls in an area where they no longer live, according to an analysis by Aristotle International Inc., a Washington, D.C.-based company that provides voting data to political consultants and others.

That means that about 9 percent of all registered voters are "deadwood" voters — the term for voters no longer able to vote in a precinct.

The state with the highest percentage of deadwood voters is Massachusetts, where 116,483 registered voters are dead — 3.38 percent of the state's total — and 538,567 no longer live in the area where they are registered to vote.

"Deadwood on voter rolls complicates the electoral process and can cause problems like fraud," said Phillips, and it "always creates a perception of low voter turnout."

Tags: census, election results, elections, voter registration, voting

Facts About US Energy

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:49:27 GMT

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clipper's remarks: How long are we going to allow our government to prohibit us from accessing our OWN ENERGY? Heck all this talk about the economy and yet we let billions and billions of dollars sit in the ground while we ship our money to other countries to buy their resources that they are more than happy to sell.

WAKE UP AMERICA before we are all living in the DARK LITERALLY!

Clip Source: canadafreepress.com

The U.S. has 1,321 billion barrels of oil (or barrels of oil equivalent for other sources of energy) when combining its recoverable natural gas, oil and coal reserves. This is oil known to exist and oil estimates in fields as yet untapped. Between Alaska and the continental offshore potential, we could literally be self-sufficient.

Keep in mind, however, oil represents less than 40% of our energy use, nor do we import most of that from the Middle East. Two-thirds of our oil consumption comes from North America with Canada and Mexico being major providers. By expanding domestic production, we could reduce dependency on the Middle East even further.

When it comes to coal, the United States is the Saudi Arabia of coal with 28% of all the world’s coal reserves. Russian comes in second with 19%. Coal represents more than 50% of all the electricity produced in America and the Obama administration has declared war on it.

Tags: cap and trade, coal, electricity, energy, energy policy, natural gas, nuclear power, oil

Former Gitmo Detainee Killed by Saudi Forces

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:07:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Although declared innocent by liberals in America this one time terrorist was wrongly killed in the line of duty while attempting to blow himself up. Hmm seems to me he was determined to die one way or another.

Instead of releasing these terrorists why not just let them bow themselves up?

Clip Source: blog.american.com

On October 13, Yousef Mohammed al Shiri, one of the innocent young Muslims illegally detained at Guantanamo, was killed somewhere along the Saudi-Yemeni border by Saudi forces while he was preparing for a suicide bombing. I’ve lost count (and so has the Pentagon, apparently), but by January of this year, at least 61 former detainees had returned to jihad. Let’s add at least one to that number.

Just because these detainees want to kill people, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve to live in Michigan.

Congress voted to let these innocent men be tried in the United States, but hasn’t cleared the way for incarceration or liberation stateside. Apparently, that’s not enough for Amherst, Massachusetts selectman Gerry Weiss. He’s not too worried about terrorism: “I think they were wrongly imprisoned,” he told the Boston Globe. “I don’t believe they want revenge. I think they would be very grateful to any people that show them some kindness.

Or, better still, Massachusetts.

Tags: detainees, gitanomo bay, gitmo, jihadist, suicide bombers, terrorism

The National Felons League

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:18:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Yes once again hypocrisy reigns supreme in the halls of political correctness. We strain out gnats only to swallow camels. Whether you like Rush Limbaugh or not in America, as an American citizen, he has the right to engage in any legitimate free enterprise he so desires. Or are we no longer the land of the FREE and the home of the BRAVE?

Clip Source: townhall.com

Tags: michael vick, national football league, nfl, pacman jones, plaxico burress, rush limbaugh

Baptist Church to Burn Bibles

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:35:52 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This one certainly belongs in the LOONY BIN because of the bazaar reasoning of this apparently misguided congregation. I wish I could say that this is an isolated case but I know far too many "KING JAMES ONLY" adherents who would probably applaud this behavior.

In my post To King James or Not to King James I wrote at great length on this issue. There has been an ongoing controversy surrounding this issue, but the way this old bird sees things, the crazy antics of this Baptist church makes me wonder if reading the KING JAMES bible causes otherwise rational people to loose all reason.

This pastor and his 14 followers have certainly flown over the cuckoos nest. And that is how I see it! Eagle Out!

Clip Source: www.associatedcontent.com

The pastor of the Amazing Grace Baptist Church in Canton, North Carolina plans to celebrate Halloween by leading his fourteen member congregation by burning Bibles.

Amazing Grace Baptist Church believes that only the King James Version of the Bible is the true word of God

The idea that the true word of God is only pure when it is written in early 17^th Century English, with the thous and thees in a book compiled about 1600 years after the death of Jesus Christ is somewhat mind-boggling. The original books that make up the Bible were written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.

One also has to scratch ones head what is Christian, religious, or even sensible about burning Bibles and other books. Besides having the odor of Nazi era book burning, the idea of a Christian church burning Christian books smacks one as bizarre behavior. What the Amazing Grace Baptist Church proposes to do lends credence to the idea advanced by some secularists that people of faith have a tendency to do nutty things.

Tags: amazing grace baptist church, canton, king james bible, king james only, kjv, nc, southern baptist

The Congress that Keeps on Giving

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:16:21 GMT

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clipper's remarks: and giving and giving and giving themselves some more.

As the economy fails because of current congressional policies they have the audacity to vote themselves yet another budget busting spending increase.

Clip Source: blog.heritage.org

Congress Gives Itself A Raise

Congress is on the verge of giving itself a bump in its annual budget — even as local governments, families and businesses across the country are tightening their belts in the worst recession in decades.

Under a House-Senate conference measure, approved by the House last week and poised for passage in the Senate on Wednesday, spending for the legislative branch will increase 5.8 percent this year, boosting Capitol Hill’s annual budget to $4.7 billion.

Tags: congress, congressional compensation, federal budget, government spending

Postal Employees Paid to Do Nothing

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:10:15 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I do not know about where you work, but where I work when the company does not have any work for me I do not work and I do not get paid. Unless of course I happen to qualify for unemployment benefits which pays me about 1/3 of what I would make if I actually worked.

To add insult to injury, the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT is now going to BAIL OUT the post office and FORCE US TO PAY these idle workers OUT OF OUR HARD EARNED MONEY.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

And then we wonder why taxes continue to climb while those of us who actually make this country work continue to have to cut back and struggle to make ends meet.

Clip Source: www.onenewsnow.com

Many Americans may be outraged to find out that while the United States Postal Service is facing a $7 billion deficit this year and receiving a $4 billion bailout from Congress, the government agency is spending more than a million dollars each week to pay thousands of employees to sit in empty rooms and do nothing.

The Federal Times reports the Postal Service is paying out 45,000 hours of "standby time" every week -- the equivalent of having 1,125 full-time employees sitting idle, at a cost of more than $50 million a year. Postal union officials estimate that 15,000 employees have spent time this year holed up in so-called "resource rooms" where they read books, do word puzzles, or sleep -- and get paid for it.

"The Postal Service labor force is heavily unionized

the American Postal Workers Union, with government protection, is extracting excess wages, benefits, and privileges that other people in the country do not get.

Tags: federal employess union, fraud, government waste, labor relations, post office, unionized labor, usps, waste

China Cashing In on American Debt Liabilities?

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:43:29 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The one bright side to the Chinese Buy-Out of America is that one day we will be able to walk into a Walmart and find the MADE IN AMERICA label again. Of course by then America will be owned by CHINA.

Clip Source: www.americanthinker.com

The Empire State Building in New York City recently had a light display commemorating the 60th anniversary Communist Chinese revolution. This may be a sign of things to come in the rest of America.

As the US budget and trade deficits continue to free-fall, our financial system becomes increasingly dependent upon the good will of our creditors - one of the most important being the People's Republic of China. The Chinese are aware that their huge investment in America is vulnerable to 1) America's ability to repay, and 2) dollar inflation. China has and continues to search for currency alternatives to the US dollar, but no obvious solution exists at this time.

What happens when the bonds mature and China and Japan and Europe decide to cash in? With unfunded federal budget liabilities approaching the $100 trillion mark, the US Treasury will simply be unable to pay, at least in cash.

the Chinese could demand

The US government

sell off huge swaths of federal land

Tags: china, debt, empire state building, federal deficits, foreign debt, govenrment debt, made in china, new york

Obama Policy Causes Death of American Soldiers

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:50:06 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Once again the Obama administration has shown whose side he is on in our fight against terrorism around the world. No it is not the side of America or the American soldier but rather the side of those who wish us harm. Current Rules of Engagement in Afghanistan have hampered our efforts to rout out Taliban insurgents bent on killing American soldiers.

The sooner we rid our country of Islamic sympathizers the better off we will be in the end. Is it too soon to call for IMPEACHMENT of this present administration?

Clip Source: townhall.com

the deaths of four U.S. Marines seemingly by the new rules of engagement (ROE) in Afghanistan. They took place on Tuesday in an ambush against Afghan forces and their U.S. trainers around the village of Ganjgal. There, journalist Jonathan S. Landay of McClatchey Newspapers lived through the deadly firefight to write the following:

"U.S. commanders, citing new rules to avoid civilian casualties, rejected repeated calls to unleash artillery rounds at attackers dug into the slopes and tree lines -- despite being told repeatedly that they weren't near the village."

We've come a long way -- too long -- from George S. Patton's attributed words as spoken by George C. Scott in the movie "Patton": "I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor, dumb bastard die for his country."

Tags: afghanistan, obama, rules of engagement, war

It is Time to BAIL out of GOVERNMENT

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:39:45 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The out of control federal spending has spent us into bankruptcy. The lust for more and more power and control over the economy has left us with a bloated government operating without restraint or a moral compass. Our legislators have spent our children's future and their children's. IT IS TIME TO SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

Clip Source: www.americanthinker.com

By any rational means, we must consider the present condition of our Government's financial situation. An honest look at those finances would have a prudent person conclude that our government is tacitly bankrupt. Our unfunded liabilities far exceed our assets. Adding up all unfunded liabilities for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and Government sponsored pension funds gives us a figure slightly in excess of $100 TRILLION dollars.

Several other government programs over the years have proven to be equally underestimated in funding. Amtrak has a yearly budget shortfall of $1 billion dollars. The Postal Service, although deemed a private entity with its pension fund provided by the government, has a $3 billion dollar deficit. And the list goes on and on...

Our founders and many great leaders warned us of the dangers of unlimited government; let us be wise enough to heed their words now more than ever.

Tags: budget, federal debt, medicaid, medicare, national debt, social security, unfunded government mandates, welfare

Is It Time for a House Cleaning?

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:01:53 GMT

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clipper's remarks: We the people seem to say that it is high time for a house cleaning. Although a clear majority of the voting public would vote to replace the entire congress, in reality this hardly ever happens. This old bird has to wonder why this is so? Is it that these SEASONED politicians have so entrenched themselves in power it is virtually impossible to remove them? Well perhaps it is time we the people take back our government and restore the balance of power to the people. What say you?

Clip Source: restless-shadows.newsvine.com

Rasmussen Reports (August 30, 2009) – 57% Would Like to Replace Entire Congress:

59% now believe that members of Congress are overpaid. That's up 10 percentage points from last October. Just 5% think their Congress member is paid too little. 30% think the pay is about right.

Just 14% give Congress good or excellent review for their overall performance, while only 16% believe it's Very Likely that Congress will address the most important problems facing our nation. 75% say members of Congress are more interested in their own careers than they are in helping people.

Despite these reviews, more than 90% of Congress routinely gets reelected every two years.

When the Constitution was written, the nation's founders expected that there would be a 50% turnover in the House of Representatives every election cycle.

In the 20th century, turnover began to decline. As power and prestige flowed to Washington during the New Deal era, fewer and fewer members of Congress wanted to leave.

20/20 Investigates Health Care Costs

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:53:13 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Free is never free, and as long as someone else is paying the bill people have a tendency to overuse and abuse the program. Image if you will even more people getting someone else to pay their bills. Think about it the next time someone wants you to pay for someone else's EXPENSES.

Clip Source: www.independent.org

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Tags: health care, health care costs, health care reform, health insurance, single payer health care, universal health care

Government Owned and Operated AIG Failing

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:45:15 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Another example of what happens when government sticks its nose into private industry. FAILURE! AIG was failing before US taxpayers were forced to bail them out, and guess what they are still failing. How much more taxpayer money is going to be needed to continue to prop up this failed company?

And OBAMA wants to run our health care! GET REAL!

Clip Source: www.newsvine.com

NEW YORK — Wells Fargo Securities downgraded American International Group. Inc. to its lowest rating Friday, saying the insurer has "virtually no tangible book value at the moment" and the recent volatility in its shares, including a huge rally in August, is a mystery.

Hall said AIG's book value, or its net worth, is about $21.80 per common share. And taking out some of the "lower quality components," such as a line of credit with the Federal Reserve and Treasury, he said the company's "tangible book value" is presently nil — or even negative if one takes out goodwill.

The U.S. owns 80 percent of AIG. Hall calculates total government support at $192.4 billion. The government made huge investments in AIG to stop the company from failing amid fears it lacked the cash to make good on its insurance contracts. AIG insured complicated financial instruments, many of them tied to real estate, that were defaulting as the housing market crashed.

Tags: aig, bail out, bankruptcy, insurance

You Can Praise Him but DO NOT Oppose Him

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:53:44 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The one was on the air again last night giving yet another speech on his plans to socialize as much of America as possible. When one freshman congressman had about all he could stand he blurted out: "you lie" and the attacks came fast and furious.

No the attacks were not focused on the "LIAR" but on the one who outed him. Rep. Wilson who was sent to Washington D.C. to be the voice of his constituency back home was only saying what so many of us were yelling at the top of our lungs as well. "YOU LIE" in fact the whole speech was full of misleading and false statements. One thing was clear though, if you want to give his highness a STANDING OVATION you are more than welcome to interrupt him, but DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO not oppose 'the one' because that will not be tolerated in the hallowed halls of the joint house.

Rep. Wilson you need not apologize to anyone for me. In fact I want to stand and applaud you for standing up and saying what we back home hav

Clip Source: www.newsmax.com

Rep. Joe Wilson is apologizing for blurting out "You lie!" during President Obama's nationally televised address Wednesday night — but he's not backing down one bit about Obama being wrong in saying healthcare reform won't subsidize insurance for illegals.

"This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the healthcare bill," the South Carolina Republican said in a statement issued shortly after the president's speech to a joint session of Congress ended. "While I disagree with the President's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the president for this lack of civility."

Reaction to Wilson's outburst came fast and furious. Republicans distanced themselves from the breach of protocol — Sen. John McCain of Arizona decried it

and House Democrats actually called for Wilson to be censored.

Tags: health care speech, joint session of congress, obama, rep. wilson

Native Americans Have No Reservations about Government Run Health Care

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:05:27 GMT

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clipper's remarks: If you really want to know how Government run health care works out just ask a Native American. They could tell you a thing or two about government run health care.

Clip Source: action.afa.net

One of the striking things about the health care debate is that in all the left’s bloviation about the wonders of a government-run system, no one uses a current, U.S. based system as a model. Medicare is going bankrupt, states are worried about the unfunded mandates in Medicaid, and stories emerge every week about substandard care in the VA system.

As Terry Anderson writes in the Wall Street Journal, Native Americans have been on the receiving end of government-run health care for decades. The Indian Health Service (HIS) runs 48 hospitals and 230 clinics on various tribal reservations.

So how’s it all working?

Life expectancy is four years less among Native Americans than the population as a whole. Rural Indians fare even worse.

As a consequence, a number of tribes are moving away from the IHS system and doing tribal contracting,

They administer their own hospitals and clinics, and as a result wind up with better access and better quality care.

Tags: health care reform, ihs, indian health services, native american