The Blue Dogs Are Getting Restless

Finally, it appears that the Blue Dog Democrats in the Congress are getting worried.  I’m truly surprised that it took this long, but I don’t know why. 

These are Democrats which Pelosi and her gang managed to get elected in districts that are fairly to extremely conservative.  The Blue Dogs got elected, because they managed to convince their constituents that they were not that different from their Republican counterparts and that they would act moderately, as opposed to some of the spending-crazed Republicans of the recent past.

But when the Blue Dogs came to Washington, they just lined up to march behind Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.  Oh, there are a few votes where Nancy allowed them to vote against her bills, but only when the votes weren’t needed.  All in all, they have signed up for the Liberal agenda.

But now we have seen Democrats getting hammered in districts which aren’t known for being at all conservative–New Jersey, Virginia and now, of all places, the very blue Massachusetts.  And so the Blue Dogs are apparently worried that they might not fare so well next time when they try to convince their votes that they are Moderates.

A case in point is Senator, Evan Bayh (D-Indiana), a longtime Moderate who, like all the Blue Dogs, has jumped whenever Harry Reid has asked him to do so.  He is now calling for President Obama to announce a freeze of all discretionary spending in the State of the Union address and to veto all spending which violates this pledge. 

See:  http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/77651-bayh-calls-for-freeze-in-discretionary-spending-

There is not a chance in hell that Obama will listen to Evan Bayh, but they have never been political partners.  In fact, Obama is in the process of trying to propose another spending bill, a so-called “Jobs Bill” which no doubt will just throw money at “green” technologies that have no jobs or at efforts to save another species of tree frog.

Nevertheless, it is about time that Evan, and other supposed Moderates,  decided to speak out.  He must really be worried about his re-election.

Thanks again, Massachusetts!

Dems Still Considering Reconciliation to Jam Health Care Through

According to Paul Ryan, Representative from Wisconsin, the Democrats are still considering using the Reconciliation process to try to ram through the Health Care bill without allowing a fillibuster to prevent it. 

See:  http://www.lifenews.com/nat5909.html

Supposedly, a number of Democrats are meeting this weekend to strategize and have, in now way, given up on their Bill. 

Our only hope is that some Blue Dog Democrats vote no due to the abortion funding provisions.  We’ll have to watch and see.

Obama May Visit Hiroshima – Why?

Obama has apparently indicated willingness to Japanese leaders to visit Hiroshima during an upcoming visit.  See:

http://home.kyodo.co.jp/modules/fstStory/index.php?storyid=481682

So why would an American President agree to visit Hiroshima?  It could be that Obama, like any Liberal, simply can’t turn down a chance to apologize for America, which he will certainly do. 

But I have a different theory.  For Obama to agree to go to Hiroshima now (especially after the Tuesday defeat for Democrats) is to certainly stir up a pot.  It is like having a dinner party and then announcing half-way through the evening that guests will be retiring to the living room to discuss abortion.  A party killer.

So my cynical self believes that Obama is going to do it to try to stir up the Right into getting upset about an issue that he knows is very devisive.  And then he can point to all the kooks (as he will perceive them) defending the dropping of the bombs to remind people how extreme the Republicans really are.  In this way, he will try to pull more young people and Independents back into his fold, since many of them have surely left. 

For whatever reason, Obama is going to Hiroshima, it is sure to cause a lot of consternation.  I think it will backfire on him.

A Video For Those Who Have Had Enough

Here is a fantastic video called, “American Rising:  An Open Letter to Democratic Politicians.” 

If you are angry and fed up, this video is for you, especially if you were conned into voting for Obama.  I would also add that this video should also be addressed to any Republicans who vote for the nonsense as well.

I have no knowledge of the organization that made this video, so I can’t warrant their motives or anything else that they might produce but the message is right on.

Breaking News: Supreme Court Overturns Part of Campaign Finance Bill

The Supreme Court has overturned provisions of McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance bill that required disclosures by corporate donors.

I will be reading the case and getting back with the specifics.  I don’t trust the media to give legal analysis.

Pelosi Admits That House Won’t Adopt Senate Health Bill

According to the Washington Post this morning, Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, has revealed that the House will not be adopting the Senate version of the Health Care bill because she doesn’t have the needed votes. 

This revelation means that we are one step closer to killing this “reform” legislation.  Maybe now we can get down to real reform like portability, allowing interstate insurance sales and setting up a fund for those who can truly not get insurance coverage. 

It’s going to be up to Conservatives to show the other side that they do really want reform.  No lip service!

52 to 47% – Coakley Just Conceded

52 to 47 percent win for Scott Brown in Massachusetts (as reported by Fox News)!  According to the Drudge Report, Martha Coakley just conceded. 

The Democrats have a fillibuster-proof majority no more.  Pull out the champagne!

No we can all sit back and watch the Liberal media spin this one.  Ought to be great fun.

What Options Do We Have But To Kick The Bums Out?

According to the Associated Press, David Axelrod said that he, “doesn’t believe the Republican Party is the right option for people frustrated with the economy and a host of other issues, including the Washington power culture.”

Funny, if the Democrats are going to ignore poll after poll that says that the American people don’t agree with Washington on the Health Care Bill, immigration amnesty, trying terrorists in civilian courts, single sex marriage and constant tax increases, what else should the People do, David, but vote out those who are ignoring them? 

I’m just curious, David.  Do tell.

See:

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9DAVF3O2&show_article=1

Do It For All of Us Massachusetts!

I have to admit to a special love for Massachusetts.  Although I was raised in California and now make my home in the Great State of Nevada, my mother grew up in a little town called Marblehead, Mass.  And her entire family has lived there since 1630, when they crossed the oceans with John Winthrop to land in what would soon be called the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

So it is with great anticipation that I awake this Tuesday morning, hoping and praying that every citizen of Massachusetts goes to the polls today and votes for Scott Brown.  That each one of them rejects what the Obama Administration is trying to do and sends a message that they are soon all going to be thrown out.    And, most importantly, Scott Brown can try to impede the Democrats rush to pass the destructive Health Care Bill and the future immigration and tax bills to come.

If Scott Brown wins today, the Democrats will be panicked.  Oh, they will try to spin it.  Try to blame it on Rush Limbaugh or on Martha Coakley’s pathetic campaign, but truly this election is a referendum on what the power grabbers in Congress are trying to do to our country. 

No matter how the Democrats or Chris Matthews tries to spin it, Massachusetts’ citizens are fiercely Democratic.  They loved Ted Kennedy.  So, if they vote to put a Republican in place of their beloved Liberal Ted, it can only be because they are fed up with Democratic leaders in D.C.

The time has come.  Massachusetts tell Obama, Reid and Pelosi, “NO!” 

We’re all behind you!

Pelosi Vows to Get Healthcare Bill Even Without 60 Votes

Nancy Pelosi has vowed to get her health care bill passed, even if the Democrats lose their 60th Senate vote in Massachusetts on Tuesday.  Through a special procedure, the House can vote to adopt the Senate version of the Bill without having to go back to the Senate and get the cloture with 60 votes.  Of course, that would mean that the abortion provisions would be included in the Bill, because only the House version made sure that abortions would not be funded.  The Senate Bill did not.

Despite the overwhelming disike for the provisions of the Health Care bill by the public, the Democrats are set on getting their Bill. 

Read about Nancy:

http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2010/01/18/pelosi/index.html?source=rss&aim=/politics/war_room