Gore: U.S. Climate Bill Will Help Bring About ‘Global Governance’

by Rossputin | 6:12 pm, July 10, 2009

Al Gore let the truth slip out while in England: He wants “cap and trade” to lead to “global governance.” I’m sure he believes global governance will be very good for the “green” investments he made, as he hopes a world government will give him your tax dollars.

See this important article at ClimateDepot.com:
http://www.climatedepot.com/a/1893/Gore-US-Climate-Bill-Will-Help-Bring-About-Global-Governance

Let’s put these people in charge of health care, too.

by David K. Williams, Jr. | 6:12 pm, July 10, 2009

“Contrariwise, if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn’t, it ain’t. That’s logic.” – Lewis Carroll

In the Denver Post article “Governor gave no-bid deal to former partners,” we find a Lewis Carroll-worthy absurdity from our state government:

Ritter has also used the federal funds to hire five employees for a total of $349,000 to help Don Elliman oversee stimulus money. Elliman, with the new title of chief operating officer, makes $146,034 a year.

State workers are facing furlough days and are amid freezes in hiring and pay, but Myung Oak Kim, spokeswoman for the governor’s economic recovery group, said the hires don’t violate the spirit or the letter of that policy. Federal taxpayers — not state taxpayers — are signing their checks.

That clears that up. As long as it is federal taxpayers paying for the state’s excess, everything is good. But if state taxpayers pay for the state’s excess, then that is bad.

For that to even begin to make sense, state taxpayers and federal taxpayers would have to be completely different people. Unfortunately for our state intellectuals, they are not. Unbeknownst to the governor’s office, Colorado residents also pay federal taxes.

“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. “ -Lewis Carroll.

Making a Case for Limited Government: Long-Term Fiscal Stability Commission

by Ben DeGrow | 5:24 pm, July 10, 2009

A Thursday afternoon hearing of something known as Colorado’s “Long-Term Fiscal Stability Commission” doesn’t sound like a spectator event for which you might grill a few steaks or even pop up some popcorn. In most cases you’d be right.
But yesterday brought an alternatively cutting, humorous and genial showdown between the intellectual heft and fiscally sound [...]

Friday Funnies – Dogs trump unjust justices on eminent domain

by CTBC Director | 12:45 pm, July 10, 2009

It is rare to see such wisdom expressed in the old-school dinosaur media at all, much less in the comics section, but today’s “Dog Eat Doug” cartoon was right on target.
In this cartoon, the baby represents government (Ronald Reagan’s quote is apposite: “Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at [...]

Ritter report card – how is he doing?

by Mr. Bob | 11:35 am, July 10, 2009

#redco #tcot #ritter
Face the State has a good report on the ever growing Ritter administration’s “Colorado Promise”. Hat tip to Complete Colorado

A few highlights (or low lights)

During the state’s hiring freeze, in effect from October 2008 through April, the state realized a net gain of 511 employees. Senate Republicans estimate at least 2,500 employees have been added to the state payroll under Ritter’s watch. Recently, the governor came under harsh criticism for hiring Don Elliman as the state’s first Chief Operating Officer, as well as bringing on a minority outreach coordinator, an $80,0000 position for which the funding source is “unclear.”

The Colorado Promise states Ritter would “Institut[e] state government performance and financial reviews that have generated savings of as much as 6 percent in other states.” In the 2009 legislative session, Ritter worked with lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 228, a repeal of the 6 percent growth cap on general state spending. After signing the bill, which was opposed by budget hawks who said it would grow the size of government, Ritter said it was key to giving Colorado lawmakers more flexibility to manage the budget and to make “wiser investments with existing resources.”

Ritter led fellow Democrat lawmakers and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission on the creation and implementation of strict oil and gas regulations that faced bipartisan opposition. Rural legislators are especially critical of the new rules, saying they are likely to cause increased utility rates and decreased oil and gas production across the state.

Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Grand Junction. “If this is his idea of promoting alternative energy, he has done it by throwing the baby out with the bathwater by making the state so unfriendly to the oil and gas industry.”

Last November, Ritter backed a ballot initiative, Amendment 58, that would increase the state’s severance tax, raising the cost of energy for both producers and consumers. It was rejected by nearly 58 percent of voters.

Read the rest

NEA chairman in a brief moment of honesty as to why the union exists

by Mr. Bob | 11:18 am, July 10, 2009

#tcot #education

I could not think of a better reason to send my children to a non-union parent run school. The Union exists soley to give the employees power over the districts (and the taxpayers) they are supposed to serve…it has nothing to do with caring about children, or providing a good education, yet the NEA controls virtually all politics in the area of public schools, and curriculum.

Bill Ritter Not Alone in Credibility Taking a Hit over Stimulus No-Bid Story

by Ben DeGrow | 8:45 am, July 10, 2009

Under the headline “Governor gave no-bid deal to former partners”, the Denver Post’s Karen Crummy reports today:

As the first stimulus money flowed into Colorado, it was doled out to shovel-ready transportation projects — and some of Gov. Bill Ritter’s former law partners.
Ritter hired the politically connected firm of Hogan & Hartson three months ago to [...]

Pickens learns wind farms are just hot air

by Rossputin | 12:48 am, July 10, 2009

In my favorite story of the week so far…anybody wanna buy a wind turbine?

Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens has “delayed” his plans for a massive wind farm after ordering over 600 wind turbines from GE at a total cost of over $2 billion.

Pickens claimed that the primary source of his failure was that the electric infrastructure, aka “the grid” just wasn’t ready. But the real reason is clearly his inability to raise the $2 billion in funding he was looking for.

Private investors care about profits. Government doesn’t, because they can spend an infinite amount of your money. So what does it mean when an extremely successful energy investor fails to convince others to fund a project but the House of Representatives passes a bill to fund that same type of project with your money?

You know what it means. It means Al Gore has invested in that project. It means that environmental radicals are threatening not to support Democrats unless the draconian anti-economy bill passes. It means your cost of electricity and your tax bill are both going to increase to make Al Gore and the environmentalists happy.

My bet is that this “delay” turns into a permanent cancellation unless the Waxman-Markey cap-and-tax bill passes the Senate (which I believe it won’t.) Even then, Pickens won’t get private funding unless you are subsidizing wind with your tax dollars because wind is about the least efficient form of energy out there.

Pickens tried to sell this, including in pathetic TV ads, as a way to break free of independence on foreign oil. That’s like saying you are going to get independence from your furnace through heating your home by lighting dollar bills on fire in your living room. If we want independence from foreign oil, there are two things we need to do: Drill for more of our own and build two or three dozen nuclear power plants.

I want Pickens to fail almost as much as I want Obama and Algore to fail. They are all vampires out to fool the public into cutting our own economic throats so they and their friends can drink our economic life-blood.

Make Your Opinions Known, Help Reveal Colorado’s Political Temperature

by Ben DeGrow | 9:37 pm, July 9, 2009

It’s the middle of the summer. The limelight surrounding Colorado politics is hazy. Blogs like this one experience a yawn in their already modest traffic. It’s time for something new to talk about. And if you can’t report the news or comment the news, it’s time to make a little news. And time to take [...]

Churchill Billed For Legal Expenses, May Top $50K

by elpresidente | 2:48 pm, July 9, 2009

Heh–may be as high as $50K.

Pravda takes up Churchill’s cause.

Big post-decision link roundup at PirateBallerina.

One on One with Dave Kopel

by Jon Caldara | 4:17 am, July 9, 2009

On the next Independent Thinking, Second Amendment expert David Kopel is in with me for a one-on-one interview to discuss a whole host of second amendment issues. We will talk about HR 45 — a bill to require gun registration with the federal government, guns in national parks, a new Montana law to challenge [...]

Ross on the radio this afternoon (July 9)

by Rossputin | 2:39 am, July 9, 2009

This afternoon (Thursday, July 9th), I will be guest-hosting the Luke Shiltz Program on 1310 KFKA in Greeley, Colorado from 4 PM to 6 PM Mountain Time. Please listen in if you can…you can listen online at http://1310kfka.com/ and you can join the conversation at (877) 353-1310.

A proud moment

by Rossputin | 2:09 am, July 9, 2009

I’m extremely proud today.

Last night for the first time ever, I made Keith Olbermann’s “Worst person in the world” list. I came in 3rd. Damn. I’ll have to do better. But still a really proud moment.

I will elaborate on this more, hopefully after having the opportunity to interview Mr. Armey, but Mr. Armey does NOT, contrary to the lies of Keith Olbermann, lobby for GM or AIG.

Also, for the record, I am NOT an employee or contractor of FreedomWorks and I receive no compensation or instructions from them; Dick Armey is NOT my boss (though I’m sure he’d be a decent boss if he were…)

Rossputin Makes Olbermann’s “Worst Person in the World” List

by T.L. James | 10:50 pm, July 8, 2009

Congratulations to People’s Press Collective contributor Ross Kaminsky for making tonight’s “Worst Person in the World” list on MSNBC’s “Countdown with Keith Olbermann”. Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy   While he only got the “Worse” rating, that’s still like winning a bronze. And who knows – now that [...]

If Palin’s Family Is “Fair Game”, What About Obama’s Daughters?

by T.L. James | 9:34 pm, July 8, 2009

The rationalization goes something like this: because Sarah Palin showed her Down’s baby Trig onstage during the GOP convention, and displayed her family at various campaign appearances, she “politicized” them and thereby made her children fair game for all manner of cruel treatment by commentators, pundits, comedians, and bloggers. Does the same standard apply to Obama’s children [...]

Sen. Inhofe On Cap And Trade: Meaningless WIthout China And India On Board

by elpresidente | 4:14 pm, July 8, 2009

Cap-and-Tax Cap-and-Trade dead in the water without support from China and India, who have vowed not to imperil their economies and lower standards of living:

“It’s no surprise that during today’s G8 meeting, China, India and other developing nations refused to accept mandatory emissions controls on their economies,” Senator Inhofe said. “Without participation from China and India, anything we do here at home would impose burdensome costs on consumers in the form of higher electricity, gas, and food prices, all for no climate gain. Unless supporters of cap-and-trade legislation can develop a plan to convince China and India to make meaningful emissions reductions on par with the United States, no such bill will pass the U.S. Senate.”

EPA Administrator Jackson appeared before the EPW Committee on Tuesday and confirmed an EPA analysis showing that unilateral U.S. action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would have no effect on climate. “I believe the central parts of the [EPA] chart are that U.S. action alone will not impact world CO2 levels,” Administrator Jackson said.

Question of the decade – Where are the Feminists on Islam?

by Mr. Bob | 2:44 pm, July 8, 2009

#islam #torture #feminist #tcot
Their silence is deafening.

Where is Obama on torture of Iranian prisoners? The silence is also deafening.

What Next for CO Auto Dealers?

by Jon Caldara | 11:46 am, July 8, 2009

SS GOP: New Captain, not Jump Ship

by Ben DeGrow | 8:59 am, July 8, 2009

Let me be the first to welcome Michael at Best Destiny back to the blogosphere following his hiatus. It seems he is rather despondent about the Grand Old Party, and not without good reason. As a result of the lack of national leadership, he writes:

The Republican Party is dead. It must either be reborn in [...]

Ward Churchill jury verdict vacated by judge

by Rossputin | 7:57 am, July 8, 2009

In a remarkable victory for justice and common sense, Denver District Court Judge Larry Naves overturned the April jury verdict in favor of former “professor” Ward Churchill. You can read more about the judge’s decision in my article today for Human Events by clicking on the article title below:

Ward Churchill Verdict Vacated by Trial Judge

Too much being made of Palin’s resignation

by Rossputin | 2:28 am, July 8, 2009

You may have heard: Sarah Palin resigned. (Assuming you follow a news source that isn’t Michael Jackson 24/7.)

My response: Big deal.

It’s true that Palin reinvigorated a moribund McCain campaign, but at the end of the day she probably didn’t make an enormous difference. Yes, she’s new and different and young, but her selection also eliminated John McCain’s ability to attack Obama on his weakest point: His utter lack of experience in anything relevant to the real world.

Palin was not ready for prime time. While I’ve said that I thought she had the potential to learn enough to be ready, I don’t think she ever showed particular interest in doing so.

Lots of people have lots of theories about why she quit. To me, it’s obvious. She didn’t want any more legal bills…and who can blame her?

While it would not surprise me to see Sarah Palin run for Congress or Senate (I’d love to see her boot Don White out of office), I doubt she will ever run for President or VP again. It takes a certain kind of person to go through what it takes to get that job – a person with a much bigger ego and much more driving ambition than Palin seems to have.

The only important thing about Palin’s resignation is that, combined with the pathetic antics of John Ensign and especially Mark Sanford, it makes the GOP look like a place from which any decent person would like to depart.

The only mitigating factor is that these events are happening so far from the next election. (That’s why you MUST resign, Governor Sanford.)

I’m extremely cynical about politicians, but I basically take Governor Palin at her word. She believes the current situation in which her administration’s time was being taken up by defending purely political and frivolous ethics charges and responding to open records requests was bad for the state, not to mention very expensive and no fun for Palin.

She’s a mother who, it’s nice to see, recognizes that she only lives once and that elected office isn’t everything. At least now she can get speaking engagements to earn the money to pay off those attorneys’ fees.

I’m neither particularly happy nor sad about Palin’s resignation. If I had to choose one, I’d say I’m glad that a politician has not been drawn into a whirlpool of life-wasting politics by the siren song of titles, drivers, and sycophants. I wish her the best of luck and I hope that she will use her accumulated popularity in the service of liberty and the principles of our nation’s founding.

Al Gore is almost right about “climate change” and Nazis

by Rossputin | 2:03 am, July 8, 2009

Of course, Al Gore’s statements comparing the “fight over climate change” to the fight against Nazis is ridiculous.

But in a way, it might not be as ridiculous as it sounds as long as you understand that it is Al Gore and his anti-capitalist climate-rent-seekers who are the Nazis in the analogy.

The Nazis (and the Italian fascists) believed in forcing private industry to behave “in the interest of greater good” (which was truly anything but that). They believed in the big lie…the bigger, the better. Hitler’s Nazi party had an extreme environmentalist wing; Hitler himself was apparently as obsessed as Algore with “alternative energy.” Hitler and Himmler were both proselytizing vegetarians and “animal rights” supporters.

An interesting article by Peter Staudenmaier, “Fascist Ecology: The “Green Wing” of the Nazi Party and its Historical Antecedents” argues that environmental radicals (like Al Gore) are critical to the eventual actions of the Third Reich:

No aspect of the Nazi project can be properly understood without examining its implication in the holocaust. Here, too, ecological arguments played a crucially malevolent role. Not only did the “green wing” refurbish the sanguine antisemitism of traditional reactionary ecology; it catalyzed a whole new outburst of lurid racist fantasies of organic inviolability and political revenge. The confluence of anti-humanist dogma with a fetishization of natural ‘purity’ provided not merely a rationale but an incentive for the Third Reich’s most heinous crimes. Its insidious appeal unleashed murderous energies previously untapped. Finally, the displacement of any social analysis of environmental destruction in favor of mystical ecology served as an integral component in the preparation of the final solution…

So, upon further reflection, Al Gore is right. The fight over climate change is indeed similar to the fight against the Nazis, and in today’s battle, Al Gore is playing Hitler.

Waiting 19 hours for emergency care in Canada

by Brian Schwartz | 1:30 am, July 8, 2009

From Unfinished business, Report Card on Wait Times in Canada, published by the Wait Time Alliance:
the median wait time for patients requiring an inpatient bed-that is, from the time the patient presented at the ED [emergency department] to the time they were admitted to an inpatient bed-was 19 hours (average is 23.5 hours or nearly [...]

Hunting for all the “stimulus jobs”

by Mr. Bob | 3:40 pm, July 7, 2009

#stimulus #ppc #tcot

Churchill finally gone for good from CU

by Mr. Bob | 1:06 pm, July 7, 2009

#redco #hhrs #tcot

Breaking–Ward Churchill Denied Reinstatement

by elpresidente | 12:51 pm, July 7, 2009

**Update 6–Ross Kaminsky provides an excellent detailed breakdown of Judge Larry Naves’ decision in the Churchill lawsuit; more reactions on Churchill’s failed lawsuit at Drunkablog, including a roundup of links; comprehensive followups at PirateBallerina (Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5), including CU billing Churchill for legal expenses; ACTA’s take on the decision

**Update 5–CU Boulder Chancellor Phil DiStefano and CU attorney Pat O’Rourke:

**Update 4–The fat lady isn’t singing–Churchill’s attorney, David Lane, is planning to file an appeal:

When asked if there would be an appeal, Churchill’s attorney David Lane said in an afternoon press conference, “Absolutely.”

“It sends a message to the public, which is: ‘Oh jury verdicts, who cares?’ You know?” Lane said. “I’ve said, you know the Constitution is only as strong as those charged with protecting it, and unfortunately it’s not being protected.”

The next step is the Colorado Court of Appeals, and Churchill and Lane have 45 days to file the appeal.

CU attorney Patrick O’Rourke believes CU will win the appeal.

“[The ruling is] factually strong and it’s legally strong. I think that this case could get resolved at the Court of Appeals level and the higher courts could say, ‘We have no reason to review it further,’” O’Rourke said.

Churchill himself had nothing to say:

Churchill did not have any comment on Tuesday.

School administrators say the ruling gives them vindication.

“This is an issue about research misconduct. I said back in 2005 and again in 2006 that Professor Churchill’s speech is protected. However, there were numerous allegations of research misconduct that needed to be investigated,” CU Chancellor Phil DiStefano said.

“This is a huge win for the University of Colorado because the jury found against the university and the judge throwing the verdict out now can only be considered a major judicial upset,” 9NEWS Legal Analyst Scott Robinson said.

But all sides agree that the case’s journey through the courts is not over.

“This case will 100 percent be appealed and it’s anyone’s guess how it will be resolved in appeal,” Robinson said. “This is a groundbreaking decision in an area of law that has not been visited very often in the past.”

**Update 3–CU and Board of Regents granted immunity:

On Tuesday Chief Denver District Court Judge Larry Naves denied Churchill’s motion for reinstatement of employment as well as any “front” pay. It was part of a decision where Naves granted CU and the Board of Regents immunity from being sued, which vacates the jury verdict from April of this year.
. . .
Naves ruled “because quasi-judicial immunity was a ‘defense that would have been applicable to any of its officials or employees’ it is a defense available to the University and the Board of Regents. In this case, it is clear that the Board of Regents performed a quasi-judicial function and acted in a quasi-judicial capacity when it heard Professor Churchill’s case and terminated his employment.”

“Based on the foregoing, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants are GRANTED quasi-judicial immunity as a matter of law from Professor Churchill’s second claim for relief. As a result, the jury’s verdict in this matter is hereby VACATED, and judgment is hereby entered in favor of Defendants on Professor Churchill’s Second Claim for Relief.”

Naves went on write: “If I granted reinstatement I believe there is a substantial likelihood that there would be future disputes about the propriety of Professor Churchill’s academic conduct… Under these circumstances and recognizing that the University’s faculty must have the ability to define the standards of scholarship, I am persuaded that reinstatement is not an appropriate remedy in this case… The same ‘sharply conflicting evidence’ about Professor Churchill’s job performance and the fundamental disagreements between the parties lead me to conclude that ‘an absence of mutual trust’ makes reinstatement unfeasible.”

**Update 2–CU President Bruce Benson:

“We believe the judge appropriately applied the law to recognize the Board of Regents’ role as a quasi-judicial body. This ruling recognizes that the regents have to make important and difficult decisions. The threat of litigation should not be used to influence those decisions.”

From the ruling:

In a 42-page decision issued today, Naves agreed with the university that Churchill’s presence on the Boulder campus would suggest that the university tolerated academic misconduct.

“The evidence was credible that Professor Churchill will not only be the most visible member of the Department of Ethnic Studies if reinstated, but that reinstatement will create the perception in the broader academic community that the Department of Ethnic Studies tolerates research misconduct,” Naves wrote.

“In addition, this negative perception has great potential to hinder students graduating from the Department of Ethnic Studies in their efforts to obtain placement in graduate programs,” he wrote.

**Update–full text of Judge Naves’ ruling (pdf), and a mini-recap of the arguments presented after Churchill’s April “victory,” in which he was awarded damages of $1:

In April, a Denver jury agreed with Churchill’s premise that he was illegally fired, but it stopped far short of awarding Churchill a high dollar figure. Instead it awarded Churchill $1.

Last week, Lane and Churchill were back in Judge Naves’ courtroom arguing that their legal victory in April was enough for the judge to order reinstatement. Calling CU leaders, “constitutional law violators,” Lane told Naves he had essentially no other choice but to reinstate the embattled professor.

CU’s lead attorney Patrick O’Rourke argued that the $1 judgement in April should, in essence, speak for itself. O’Rourke suggested that reinstating Churchill would further damage the university’s reputation.

–extensive SP Churchill archives

–more at PirateBallerina

Perhaps the final chapter in the Ward Churchill saga:

The University of Colorado doesn’t have to give fired ethnic studies Prof. Ward Churchill his job back, a Denver District Court judge ruled today.

“I conclude that reinstating Professor Churchill would entangle the judiciary excessively in matters that are more appropriate for academic professionals. In making this decision, I give considerable weight to the United States Supreme Court’s recognition that ‘considerations of profound importance counsel restrained judicial review of the substance of academic decisions,’ ” Denver District Court Judge Larry J. Naves, said in his 42-page decision.

Naves went on to say that trial courts may deny reinstatement when, as ” practical matter, a productive and amicable working relationship would be impossible” or “the employer-employee relationship has been irreparably damaged by animosity caused by the lawsuit.”

A jury in April found that the university illegally fired Churchill after he was accused of research misconduct.

More from Channel 7:

Boulder learning will go on without Ward Churchill.

On Tuesday Judge Larry Naves granted CU’s and the Board of Regent’s motion for judgement as a matter of law that the Board of Regents is immune from being sued and vacates the jury verdict from April of this year.

Naves also denied Churchill’s motion for reinstatement of employment as well as any “front” pay.

Josh Penry to announce gubernatorial plans Saturday

by RMR | 12:30 pm, July 7, 2009

From Josh Penry’s office:

Dear Friends and Fellow Coloradans,

As many of you know, Jamie and I have spent the better part of the last several weeks weighing a decision to run for Governor of the State of Colorado. To even have the opportunity to seriously consider a bid for this important job during this critical hour has been a high honor. I mean that with the greatest sincerity – we have been humbled by the entire experience.

As we’ve thought through all the dimensions of the decision privately, we have received an incredible amount of encouragement from so many of you – and so many others across this State. That’s because you know it and we do to:  the State of Colorado deserves better. We can do better.

And with a little leadership and a whole lot of hard work from us all, we can get this State of ours moving again.

And that’s the reason I am writing. On Saturday, July 11, at 9:00a.m., Jamie, the kids and I will be making our decision public out in front of the Courthouse in our hometown of Grand Junction. We’ve made up our minds and we want to share the news with you.

It’s an important day for us, and we hope you will be part of it.

Most Sincerely,
Josh Penry

 

Missed the Nanny Panel Event?

by Jon Caldara | 11:22 am, July 7, 2009

No worries my friend.  My minions have taped, edit, and posted all the nanny panel speakers on our MySpace Video page. Also included is Andrew Breitbart’s keynote dinner address. This was easily our best panel event we’ve ever hosted.  Take a minute or 10 and watch your favorite columnists, pundits, and experts destroy the efficacy [...]

Expensive Phone Bill? Excess 911 Fees Stack Up

by elpresidente | 11:13 am, July 7, 2009

The Independence Institute’s Todd Shepherd uncovers the excessive fee revenues generated by 911 tariffs that form a large portion of your costly monthly phone bill:

Suppose you choose a monthly cell phone plan that will charge you $59.99 every month. So how in the world does your final bill end up being closer to $70? 911 tariffs account for a portion of that final increase.

But 911 taxing authorities in Colorado appear to be consistently collecting anywhere from 20 to 50 percent or more in excess revenues annually, and these excess revenues are never returned to the public, and the tariffs are rarely lowered.
. . .
“It would appear that most of these 911 agencies have already bankrolled the capital they need for the changes and upgrades that they have on the horizon,” said Jon Caldara, President of the Independence Institute. “And given their track-record of over-collecting, it would seem that these taxes could still be lowered, without hampering their future projects or without threatening their reserves needed to deal with contingencies.

A detailed comparison of the various counties’ revenues and expenditures can be found in the report.

Stop the Stampeding! A modest legislative proposal

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 9:55 am, July 7, 2009

Coming fast on the heels of the rush for a vote on the “Cap and Trade” (more accurately, “Cap and Tax” – the “largest tax increase in history“), the government takeover of GM, the $787 “emergency” passage of the “Stimulus” (er, Porkulus) bill, etc. etc. ad nauseum, the current unseemly haste to pass “Comprehensive Healthcare” and confirm [...]

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