Saturday, April 14, 2012
Quote of the Day
If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.
Mark Twain
Mark Twain
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Military ensnared in Colombia Secret Service scandal
By CARRIE BUDOFF BROWN and JOSH GERSTEIN | 4/14/12 5:00 PM EDT
CARTAGENA, Colombia — Five U.S. military members have been ordered confined to quarters over possible involvement in inappropriate conduct at the same hotel here as the 11 Secret Service agents sent home in an unfolding scandal involving local prostitutes.
Making the announcement Saturday, United States Southern Command commander Gen. Douglas Fraser said he is “disappointed by the entire incident and that this behavior is not in keeping with the professional standards expected of members of the United States military.”
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0412/75134.html#ixzz1s4D8apoH
Great article: A PRIMER ON SUPER PACS WHAT THEY DO, HOW THEY OPERATE AND SOME OF THE ISSUES THEY ARE CONFRONTING IN 2012
Reading this very informative article written by attorneys from the Covington & Burling Law Firm in Washington DC. Covington & Burling LLP, an international law firm, provides corporate, litigation and regulatory expertise to enable clients to achieve their goals.
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Brief Summary:
Super PACs have dominated the 2012 presidential election press coverage, and are increasingly dominating the air waves in primary and caucus states. While the emphasis so far has been on the role Super PACs play in the presidential race, we anticipate Super PACs will also have an important role in House and Senate races, as well as gubernatorial, state legislative and judicial contests in 2012 and beyond. This advisory is a high level review of the legal basis for Super PACs, how they operate and some of the legal issues Super PACs are confronting.
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Brief Summary:
Super PACs have dominated the 2012 presidential election press coverage, and are increasingly dominating the air waves in primary and caucus states. While the emphasis so far has been on the role Super PACs play in the presidential race, we anticipate Super PACs will also have an important role in House and Senate races, as well as gubernatorial, state legislative and judicial contests in 2012 and beyond. This advisory is a high level review of the legal basis for Super PACs, how they operate and some of the legal issues Super PACs are confronting.
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‘Brother Ain’t Shooting No Blanks’: Farrakhan Tells Blacks — Breeding With Whites Is the ‘End of Your Race’
This nutjob is the most hateful, rascist, and reprehensible human being since Adolf Hitler.
A 1798 “Federal Law Requiring the Seamen to Buy Hospital Insurance for Themselves”?
Eugene Volokh • April 13, 2012 8:00 pm
I don’t have a lot to add to the exchange between Einer Elhauge and Randy Barnett on the 1790s laws that Prof. Elhauge identifies as “mandates” that are sufficiently akin to the individual health insurance mandate. But I did want to say something about a particular example Prof. Elhauge gives,
[I]n 1798, Congress addressed the problem that the employer mandate to buy medical insurance for seamen covered drugs and physician services but not hospital stays. And you know what this Congress, with five framers serving in it, did? It enacted a federal law requiring the seamen to buy hospital insurance for themselves. That’s right, Congress enacted an individual mandate requiring the purchase of health insurance. And this act was signed by another founder, President John Adams
As David Kopel noted two years ago, this law (which I quote below) actually looks a lot like a payroll tax, earmarked for health care, not a mandate to buy health insurance. Ship owners were required to pay a flat sum to the government for each sailor, which they could deduct from the sailor’s wages, and the money would go to fund a local hospital for injured and disabled sailors. But nothing in the statute suggested — as would be the case with a requirement to buy insurance — that the sailor must present some proof of payment when he shows up at a hospital, or that the sailor would be penalized for refusing to pay. (A ship owner could be fined for refusing to pay the money, but that sounds like a normal fine for nonpayment of a tax.)
Read the rest of the Story:
Read the text of the law Here
I don’t have a lot to add to the exchange between Einer Elhauge and Randy Barnett on the 1790s laws that Prof. Elhauge identifies as “mandates” that are sufficiently akin to the individual health insurance mandate. But I did want to say something about a particular example Prof. Elhauge gives,
[I]n 1798, Congress addressed the problem that the employer mandate to buy medical insurance for seamen covered drugs and physician services but not hospital stays. And you know what this Congress, with five framers serving in it, did? It enacted a federal law requiring the seamen to buy hospital insurance for themselves. That’s right, Congress enacted an individual mandate requiring the purchase of health insurance. And this act was signed by another founder, President John Adams
As David Kopel noted two years ago, this law (which I quote below) actually looks a lot like a payroll tax, earmarked for health care, not a mandate to buy health insurance. Ship owners were required to pay a flat sum to the government for each sailor, which they could deduct from the sailor’s wages, and the money would go to fund a local hospital for injured and disabled sailors. But nothing in the statute suggested — as would be the case with a requirement to buy insurance — that the sailor must present some proof of payment when he shows up at a hospital, or that the sailor would be penalized for refusing to pay. (A ship owner could be fined for refusing to pay the money, but that sounds like a normal fine for nonpayment of a tax.)
Read the rest of the Story:
Read the text of the law Here
Friday, April 13, 2012
Quote of the day
How can you live in America and not own a gun? That’s like living in France and not owning stinky cheese.
-Frank J. Fleming
-Frank J. Fleming
Twitter War: @BarackObama vs. @MittRomney
The primary is finally over, and the general election war has begun. Below you can see all tweets between @BarackObama and @MittRomney mentioning one another since their accounts were created. Check out some of our discoveries below, then tweet us yours. Use the calendar to the right to see tweets from a certain day.
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American Nazi Party registers a lobbyist in Washington D.C.
Do the Current nazi's realize they were defeated in WWII? And wiped from existence? WTF? These clowns are no better than the leftist poverty pimps, and terrorists. You are no longer wanted in this world scumbags.
In a filing this week, the American Nazi Party registered one John Bowles as their official lobbyist in Washington, D.C.
Bowles was the National Socialist Order of America’s candidate for the presidency in 2008, running on a platform of white racial supremacy and opposition to ethnic minorities, who he said should be sent back to their nations or origin.
READ MORE VIA THE RAW STORY
In a filing this week, the American Nazi Party registered one John Bowles as their official lobbyist in Washington, D.C.
Bowles was the National Socialist Order of America’s candidate for the presidency in 2008, running on a platform of white racial supremacy and opposition to ethnic minorities, who he said should be sent back to their nations or origin.
READ MORE VIA THE RAW STORY
Hot video and stats: Women Driving Guns Sales Up
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOX) – As St. Louis prepares to welcome tens of thousands of gun enthusiasts, you might be surprised who the NRA says is their largest growing demographic.
It’s women. And a recent survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation found 61 percent of retailers saw an increase of female customers from 2009 to 2010.
Karl Schoenbeck owns On Target, a gun shop and shooting range in Valley Park, Mo. He says part of the increase is due to women who are learning to defend themselves with fire arms.
“We’re running concealed carry classes to teach women how to carry on the street,” said Schoenbeck.
Starting May 1st, On Target is offering woman’s only night at the range.
The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau says that with more than 60,000 people are expected to attend the NRA convention this weekend. No doubt nearly half will be women.
8 Free* Tools for New Political Campaigns
You’ve filed your papers and it’s official, you’re running for office. While a campaign can be overwhelming, there have never been better tools available online.
1. Document Sharing – Google Docs
There isn’t a better way to collaborate on documents and lists than through Google Docs. Manage permissions to sensitive files, update donation records on the go, and collaborate on speeches and policy positions – all in one place.
2. Email Marketing – Mailchimp
While social networks are increasingly popular, email is still king when it comes to communication and fundraising. Mailchimp lets you manage contact lists, design eye-catching emails, and track the results of your solicitations.
3. Painless Website – Voters Act
(Disclaimer: founded by the author) Voters Act offers a free campaign website and donation platform. There are also fundraising pages for your supporters to share the campaign with their friends and track the results of their advocacy.
4. Social Media Outreach – Hootsuite
Keeping up with a bevy of accounts can be challenging. Hootsuite saves you the trouble of checking multiple sites by giving you the data in one place. Even better, you can monitor reactions, schedule posts, and see analytics simultaneously.
5. Event Donations – Square
Have a campaign specific bank account? Perfect. Link it with Square and they’ll mail you a free credit card reader. Download an app for your phone or tablet and you’re ready to accept credit card donations or event fees on the go.
6. Candidate Scheduling – Tungle
Schedules change rapidly, and there are frequent demands on your time. Let your team see your availabilty and suggest meetings for you here. Keep up with your commitments on the go. This way, you won’t miss a meeting again.
7. Project Management – Asana
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*So 5ivepoints isn’t free, but it’s one of the biggest changes for local campaigns. Their app offers an unprecedented level of sophistication and outreach to campaign volunteers. If you have volunteers, manage them here.
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1. Document Sharing – Google Docs
There isn’t a better way to collaborate on documents and lists than through Google Docs. Manage permissions to sensitive files, update donation records on the go, and collaborate on speeches and policy positions – all in one place.
2. Email Marketing – Mailchimp
While social networks are increasingly popular, email is still king when it comes to communication and fundraising. Mailchimp lets you manage contact lists, design eye-catching emails, and track the results of your solicitations.
3. Painless Website – Voters Act
(Disclaimer: founded by the author) Voters Act offers a free campaign website and donation platform. There are also fundraising pages for your supporters to share the campaign with their friends and track the results of their advocacy.
4. Social Media Outreach – Hootsuite
Keeping up with a bevy of accounts can be challenging. Hootsuite saves you the trouble of checking multiple sites by giving you the data in one place. Even better, you can monitor reactions, schedule posts, and see analytics simultaneously.
5. Event Donations – Square
Have a campaign specific bank account? Perfect. Link it with Square and they’ll mail you a free credit card reader. Download an app for your phone or tablet and you’re ready to accept credit card donations or event fees on the go.
6. Candidate Scheduling – Tungle
Schedules change rapidly, and there are frequent demands on your time. Let your team see your availabilty and suggest meetings for you here. Keep up with your commitments on the go. This way, you won’t miss a meeting again.
7. Project Management – Asana
It’s important to make sure your team stays on the same page. Consistent communication, clear responsibilities, and live project tracking can make the difference for a winning campaign. Here, you get it all for free.
8. Empower Your Supporters – 5ivepoints
*So 5ivepoints isn’t free, but it’s one of the biggest changes for local campaigns. Their app offers an unprecedented level of sophistication and outreach to campaign volunteers. If you have volunteers, manage them here.
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Zimmerman Bail Hearing April 20, Case May Be Thrown Out Before Trial
Excerpted from ABC News: George Zimmerman’s attorney has begun what could be a lengthy legal battle to free his client from the second-degree murder charge filed in the case.
The first step for Zimmerman attorney Mark O’Mara will be to try to get his client out of jail while the legal process continues. A hearing for the 28-year-old probably will be held on April 20 to determine if he will be allowed to post bail and leave jail, O’Mara said late Thursday.
Earlier Thursday, Zimmerman stood straight and held his shaved head high during a four-minute hearing at a jailhouse courtroom while prosecutors briefly outlined their murder case in court papers.
O’Mara said his client’s appearance and demeanor belies what he is going through.
“He is tired. He has gone through some tribulations,” said O’Mara after the court appearance. “He is facing second-degree murder charges now. He is frightened. That would frighten any of us.”
Zimmerman did not enter a plea during the hearing, although O’Mara previously said his client ultimately will plead not guilty. Zimmerman will be able to enter a plea during his May 29 arraignment.
At some point soon, O’Mara also is expected to ask the judge for a hearing on Florida’s “stand your ground” self-defense law, which gives people a broad right to use deadly force without having to retreat from a fight.
“It is going to be a facet of this defense, I’m sure,” he said in an interview. “That statute has some troublesome portions to it, and we’re now going to have some conversations and discussions about it as a state. But right now it is the law of Florida and it is the law that is going to have an impact on this case.”
For all the relief among civil rights activists over the arrest, legal experts warned there is a real chance the case could get thrown out before it ever goes to trial because of the “stand your ground” law.
At a pretrial hearing, Zimmerman’s lawyers would only have to prove by a preponderance of evidence — a relatively low legal standard — that he acted in self-defense in order to get a judge to toss out the second-murder charges. And if that fails and the case does go to trial, the defense can raise the argument all over again.
There’s a “high likelihood it could be dismissed by the judge even before the jury gets to hear the case,” Florida defense attorney Richard Hornsby said. Karin Moore, an assistant professor of law at Florida A&M University, said the law “puts a tremendous burden on the state to prove that it wasn’t self-defense.”
To prove second-degree murder, prosecutors must show Zimmerman committed an “imminently dangerous” act that showed a “depraved” lack of regard for human life. The charge carries a mandatory sentence of 25 years in prison and a maximum of life.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Liberal Debris of the week #3
You started this you disgraceful, behemoth. Liberal debris will run for the hills when confronted. Apology not accepted. This will not be forgotten and Obama this prepuce is directly tied to you, the kind of debris you hire and consult.
Allen West thinks that up to 80 members of the House are communists
By by Conservative Byte – Rep. Allen West’s remark that up to 80 members of the House are communists was a reference to the membership of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which was founded by a U.S. socialist group, the Democratic Socialists of America.
Some Caucus members still demonstrate a close working relationship with the socialist group. West’s spokesman, Tim Edson, clarified in a statement today that West was referring to the Congressional Progressive Caucus in his talk with voters last night in Palm City, Fla. Edson declared that the Florida Republican “stands by his words.”
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Moms drive the economy
If you're a stay-at-home mom, the Democrats have a message for you: you've never worked a day in your life.
That's exactly what Obama adviser Hilary Rosen said about Ann Romney last night.
Ann Romney represents the best of what happens inside the American home every day. Family. Something to be cherished, not mocked.
Her choice was to stay at home and raise her five sons. That is no easy task for any mother -- especially a woman who battled through breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.
As a mother and a former Chief of Staff to Governor Romney, I can say first-hand that raising my kids was the toughest job I've ever had.
We stand with Mitt and Ann in saying that all women play an important role in our country. America deserves a president who will bring us together -- not pit us against each other.
Donate $6 to get your Moms Drive the Economy bumper sticker and send a message to President Obama today.
That's exactly what Obama adviser Hilary Rosen said about Ann Romney last night.
Ann Romney represents the best of what happens inside the American home every day. Family. Something to be cherished, not mocked.
Her choice was to stay at home and raise her five sons. That is no easy task for any mother -- especially a woman who battled through breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.
As a mother and a former Chief of Staff to Governor Romney, I can say first-hand that raising my kids was the toughest job I've ever had.
We stand with Mitt and Ann in saying that all women play an important role in our country. America deserves a president who will bring us together -- not pit us against each other.
Donate $6 to get your Moms Drive the Economy bumper sticker and send a message to President Obama today.
Democrat Campaign message: Being a mother is not work.
So I am confused. A left-wing Repulsive consultant rebuked Ann Romney for never working a day in her life. So the message I take from this is that raising children is not difficult work. I guess my own mother never worked a day in her life as well also raising 5 boys. Mom you are now considered a lazy woman. So I am assuming that the War on Women is now coming from the Left since being a mother is not considered hard work by Lesbian Rosen.
I'm wondering what would happen in the media if George W. Bush had said this or perhaps if Karl Rove said this. We would never hear the end of it from the media. Again the crickets are chirping.
My wife just gave birth to our new baby girl Shera, and I commend her as a first time mommy, it is difficult work and extremely important. yes I bring home the bacon but what she is doing is much more important.
Likewise, I love my mom and she did a great job raising us and YES IT WAS HARD WORK!!! Rosen you repulsive slob, get a real job.
I'm wondering what would happen in the media if George W. Bush had said this or perhaps if Karl Rove said this. We would never hear the end of it from the media. Again the crickets are chirping.
My wife just gave birth to our new baby girl Shera, and I commend her as a first time mommy, it is difficult work and extremely important. yes I bring home the bacon but what she is doing is much more important.
Likewise, I love my mom and she did a great job raising us and YES IT WAS HARD WORK!!! Rosen you repulsive slob, get a real job.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
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Breaking News: Zimmerman in Custody, Charged with 2nd degree murder
DEVELOPING: Official tells AP: Trayvon Martin's killer to be charged with 2nd-degree murder; is in custody.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/11/zimmerman-to-be-charged-by-florida-special-prosecutor-report-says/#ixzz1rm8xegcv
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/11/zimmerman-to-be-charged-by-florida-special-prosecutor-report-says/#ixzz1rm8xegcv
Quote of the Day
“The duty of a patriot is to protect his country from its government.” - Thomas Paine
Confessions of an Oppo Researcher: Hostile Workplace: Obama White House pays women l... http://ping.fm/PwZY7
Hostile Workplace: Obama White House pays women less than men, records show
Female employees in the Obama White House make considerably less than their male colleagues, records show.
According to the 2011 annual report on White House staff, female employees earned a median annual salary of $60,000, which was about 18 percent less than the median salary for male employees ($71,000).
Calculating the median salary for each gender required some assumptions to be made based on the employee names. When unclear, every effort was taken to determine the appropriate gender.
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Charges expected in Zimmerman case
I knew this was coming. Can't wait to see how this is handled. As if this guy will ever get a fair trial. All this means is that we are succumbing to the feelings of a bunch of poverty pimp crybabies all in an effort to line their own pockets. Good luck in court morons.
Via ABC News:
A decision on whether to charge Florida neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman with the shooting death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin has been made, sources told ABC News.
The decision by Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey is expected to be announced at a 6 p.m. news conference in Jacksonville, Fla.
It will be interesting if substantial new information is released. Until I hear more about what the prosecutor has, I’ll not speculate.
Via ABC News:
A decision on whether to charge Florida neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman with the shooting death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin has been made, sources told ABC News.
The decision by Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey is expected to be announced at a 6 p.m. news conference in Jacksonville, Fla.
It will be interesting if substantial new information is released. Until I hear more about what the prosecutor has, I’ll not speculate.
Rep. Cleaver faces Bank of America suit, but could be bailed out by taxpayers - The Hill's Floor Action
Are you Kidding Me???????? Typical liberal mentality. These vermin can’t even run their own businesses properly. They rip on the rich all day long, cry all day and yet can’t even balance their own books. And My tax dollars have to pay this off! No way!! Since the SBA backed part of the loan we have to eat it. That's how these Black caucus, poverty pimps operate. They blame everyone else for their problems, yet live the lifestyle, get $1.3 million loans, and then expect everyone else to bail them out when they screw up. Who's Cleaver blaming on this one? His manager? And where's the media on this? You haven't heard the last of me Cleaver.
Leave it to Cleaver
Rep. Cleaver faces Bank of America suit, but could be bailed out by taxpayers - The Hill's Floor Action
Leave it to Cleaver
Rep. Cleaver faces Bank of America suit, but could be bailed out by taxpayers - The Hill's Floor Action
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
#BREAKING State Attorney Angela Corey is preparing to release new information in the #TrayvonMartin Case
SANFORD, Fla. -
State Attorney Angela Corey announced to the media Tuesday night that she will hold a press conference sometime within the next three days.
In a memo from her office, Corey said she will release new information regarding the Trayvon Martin shooting death investigation.
The media will be notified three hours in advance of the news conference, as to when and where it will be held. It will be in either Jacksonville or Sanford.
State Attorney Angela Corey announced to the media Tuesday night that she will hold a press conference sometime within the next three days.
In a memo from her office, Corey said she will release new information regarding the Trayvon Martin shooting death investigation.
The media will be notified three hours in advance of the news conference, as to when and where it will be held. It will be in either Jacksonville or Sanford.
Rev. Jeremiah Wright Poverty pimp extraordinare.
The ranting from Jeremiah Wright lately is in direct contradiction with the life style he actually leads. After retiring in 2008 Wright and his family moved into a brand-new million-dollar home located near a golf course and made of stone with a recessed doorway surrounded by pillars. It's the only house on a cul-de-sac. Records show it was sold by Trinity United Church to a company called ATG Trust and paid for in cash. This is one of the loan agreements that Trinity United Church used to purchase the home for Rev. Wright. In addition to a $1.6 million mortgage, the agreement also attached a $10 million line-of-credit. As a non-profit entity, Trinity United did not have to report any of these financial dealings to the IRS, according to an April 2008 Fox News report. He attacks wealthy whites and great individuals of our nation, but look at the neighborhood he lives in.
This is his neighbors home. Nice!
This is Jeremiah Wright's home equipped with An elevator. Rough life for the man who preaches to his congregation that all of their problems stem from rich white people. Recently on The Michael savage show a caller who lives near the home says most of his neighbors in this gated community are WHITE!!! I will have to verify this. Absolute perfect example of a poverty pimp. You sure are enjoying your lifestyle!!
And we won't forget Obama was a devout member of this church for 20 years. It would not surprise me that Wright's teachings and hatred run rampant with a certain individual occupying the White House.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/white_folk_done_took_this_country_hWlQbwxvMbnYdkYwVZwSWJ#ixzz1rghfQo9T
This is his neighbors home. Nice!
This is Jeremiah Wright's home equipped with An elevator. Rough life for the man who preaches to his congregation that all of their problems stem from rich white people. Recently on The Michael savage show a caller who lives near the home says most of his neighbors in this gated community are WHITE!!! I will have to verify this. Absolute perfect example of a poverty pimp. You sure are enjoying your lifestyle!!
And we won't forget Obama was a devout member of this church for 20 years. It would not surprise me that Wright's teachings and hatred run rampant with a certain individual occupying the White House.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/white_folk_done_took_this_country_hWlQbwxvMbnYdkYwVZwSWJ#ixzz1rghfQo9T
American Spectator: "Holder Covers for New Black Panther Criminal Thugs"
Link is here. " . . .Maybe that explains why DoJ won't do anything to combat the bounty-offering Panthers, and won't even comment on the matter. . . "
The Left, the Media and Plans to Destroy Scott Walker
Posted by Drew Ryun (Diary)
Tuesday, April 10th at 4:39PM EDT
Labor union bosses, trial lawyers and the Wisconsin Democrats have been out to end the political career of Governor Scott Walker since the moment he took office. His move to reform government employee union collective bargaining rights was a public relations spark that ignited a partisan heap of half-truths and electoral grudges. To date, Scott Walker and his reforms are still standing (and working!) in Wisconsin much to the chagrin of the Left.
Leading up to the June recall election in which Walker will defend his governorship, Democrats and Big Labor aren’t talking about collective bargaining reforms. According to an internal Democrat Party of Wisconsin memo reported on by Mother Jones magazine, Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to oust Walker by in part focusing heavily on what is known as the John Doe investigation.
In Wisconsin, prosecutors may launch secretive probes (hence the name “John Doe”) into criminal activities. John Chisholm, the Democrat District Attorney for Milwaukee County, has for 2 years now been running a John Doe investigation into former county government employees who held jobs while Walker was Milwaukee County Executive.
Interestingly enough, it was Walker who called for the probe to out suspected fraud.
After Walker took office as governor, Democrats began hinting that the John Doe would morph into a probe of Walker, and thus Walker could become Wisconsin’s own version of Richard Nixon. The first Democrat Party of Wisconsin television ad of the gubernatorial recall explicitly made the Walker-Nixon comparison.
Uncanny leaks about the activities of investigators have found their way onto the front page of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The paper, struggling to stay afloat financially, has prided itself on being skeptical of Walker and on having exclusive access to a string of insider information about the John Doe probe. It appears as if the integrity of the probe, led by a Democrat District Attorney, is compromised by the partisan nature of the leaks.
Wisconsin state law prohibits individuals with knowledge of a John Doe investigation from talking about it to anyone, including the media.
Just how partisan the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office is was revealed on Monday when Media Trackers confirmed that no less than 43 attorneys and staff members in the prosecutor’s office signed Walker recall petitions. More officials in the office may have signed, and the total number of matching names from the staff roster and names on recall petitions reaches as high as 70, though full confirmation of that number is still underway.
The partisanship reached to the highest levels, with one Lovell Johnson, Jr. a Deputy District Attorney who reports directly to elected Democrat DA John Chisholm.
Perhaps most interesting of all is the signature of Janet Oelstrom. Oelstrom is not an attorney, but she does work as a secretary in the tightly controlled and elite Public Integrity Unit, which oversees all John Doe investigations into public officials. As secretary, Oelstrom has access to a tremendous amount of information (all of it valuable to political opponents) including the John Doe probe into Walker’s county executive staff.
The presence of such a partisan individual handling sensitive information that could be used to inaccurately disparage a political opponent is troubling to say the least. That between 15% – 25% of the staff of the office running a probe speculated by Democrats to be aimed at Walker have such a partisan view of him calls into question their ability to professionally handle this case.
Oddly, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which normally holds itself up as a watchdog against abuse of government office, has chosen to bury this story and ignore it as much as possible. Could it be that the liberal reporters and editors at the newspaper are providing cover for what increasingly looks like a politically motivated investigation into a conservative governor?
Let’s get this straight: Democrats in Wisconsin want to take Walker out by relying on the information they glean from this supposed-to-be-secret investigation. A Democrat District Attorney is leading this investigation and a tremendous number of his staff signed petitions to remove Governor Walker from office. The newspaper that gets all the well-placed leaks and tends to spin the story to favor liberals and Democrats is silent about this expose of partisanship and bias.
This looks like a classic case of a liberal media establishment, a far-left political party, and a highly partisan set of public officials trying to get away with destroying a conservative political opponent. If this is what it is, let’s hope it fails and kudos to the guys at Media Trackers who discovered the bias, partisanship, and horrible conflict of interest.
For full disclosure, I launched Media Trackers in Wisconsin and we’re currently expanding into other states.
Tuesday, April 10th at 4:39PM EDT
Labor union bosses, trial lawyers and the Wisconsin Democrats have been out to end the political career of Governor Scott Walker since the moment he took office. His move to reform government employee union collective bargaining rights was a public relations spark that ignited a partisan heap of half-truths and electoral grudges. To date, Scott Walker and his reforms are still standing (and working!) in Wisconsin much to the chagrin of the Left.
Leading up to the June recall election in which Walker will defend his governorship, Democrats and Big Labor aren’t talking about collective bargaining reforms. According to an internal Democrat Party of Wisconsin memo reported on by Mother Jones magazine, Wisconsin Democrats are hoping to oust Walker by in part focusing heavily on what is known as the John Doe investigation.
In Wisconsin, prosecutors may launch secretive probes (hence the name “John Doe”) into criminal activities. John Chisholm, the Democrat District Attorney for Milwaukee County, has for 2 years now been running a John Doe investigation into former county government employees who held jobs while Walker was Milwaukee County Executive.
Interestingly enough, it was Walker who called for the probe to out suspected fraud.
After Walker took office as governor, Democrats began hinting that the John Doe would morph into a probe of Walker, and thus Walker could become Wisconsin’s own version of Richard Nixon. The first Democrat Party of Wisconsin television ad of the gubernatorial recall explicitly made the Walker-Nixon comparison.
Uncanny leaks about the activities of investigators have found their way onto the front page of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The paper, struggling to stay afloat financially, has prided itself on being skeptical of Walker and on having exclusive access to a string of insider information about the John Doe probe. It appears as if the integrity of the probe, led by a Democrat District Attorney, is compromised by the partisan nature of the leaks.
Wisconsin state law prohibits individuals with knowledge of a John Doe investigation from talking about it to anyone, including the media.
Just how partisan the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office is was revealed on Monday when Media Trackers confirmed that no less than 43 attorneys and staff members in the prosecutor’s office signed Walker recall petitions. More officials in the office may have signed, and the total number of matching names from the staff roster and names on recall petitions reaches as high as 70, though full confirmation of that number is still underway.
The partisanship reached to the highest levels, with one Lovell Johnson, Jr. a Deputy District Attorney who reports directly to elected Democrat DA John Chisholm.
Perhaps most interesting of all is the signature of Janet Oelstrom. Oelstrom is not an attorney, but she does work as a secretary in the tightly controlled and elite Public Integrity Unit, which oversees all John Doe investigations into public officials. As secretary, Oelstrom has access to a tremendous amount of information (all of it valuable to political opponents) including the John Doe probe into Walker’s county executive staff.
The presence of such a partisan individual handling sensitive information that could be used to inaccurately disparage a political opponent is troubling to say the least. That between 15% – 25% of the staff of the office running a probe speculated by Democrats to be aimed at Walker have such a partisan view of him calls into question their ability to professionally handle this case.
Oddly, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which normally holds itself up as a watchdog against abuse of government office, has chosen to bury this story and ignore it as much as possible. Could it be that the liberal reporters and editors at the newspaper are providing cover for what increasingly looks like a politically motivated investigation into a conservative governor?
Let’s get this straight: Democrats in Wisconsin want to take Walker out by relying on the information they glean from this supposed-to-be-secret investigation. A Democrat District Attorney is leading this investigation and a tremendous number of his staff signed petitions to remove Governor Walker from office. The newspaper that gets all the well-placed leaks and tends to spin the story to favor liberals and Democrats is silent about this expose of partisanship and bias.
This looks like a classic case of a liberal media establishment, a far-left political party, and a highly partisan set of public officials trying to get away with destroying a conservative political opponent. If this is what it is, let’s hope it fails and kudos to the guys at Media Trackers who discovered the bias, partisanship, and horrible conflict of interest.
For full disclosure, I launched Media Trackers in Wisconsin and we’re currently expanding into other states.
Obama’s Campaign Strategy: Isolate and Attack “Priveleged” Straight White Males
It’s time to take the white man down.
We’re getting a better picture of the left’s campaign strategy this year. We all know that Team Obama can’t run on his disastrous record and failed policies. Instead the former community organizer will use Alinsky tactics, something he taught to college students, to isolate and attack “priveleged” straight white males.
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We’re getting a better picture of the left’s campaign strategy this year. We all know that Team Obama can’t run on his disastrous record and failed policies. Instead the former community organizer will use Alinsky tactics, something he taught to college students, to isolate and attack “priveleged” straight white males.
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"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."~Thomas Jefferson
Adam Hasner on President Obama’s South Florida Visit
Adam Hasner released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s visit to Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
“I welcome President Obama to Palm Beach and Broward Counties. His visit can help shine a national light on the challenges the people of Southeast Florida face during this sluggish recovery. For instance, unemployment in Palm Beach County remains well above the national average, and has been above 8 percent since December of 2008. It’s my sincere hope that during his time here, he will get a firsthand look at the challenges facing our community, and listen to our neighbors who are suffering under Washington’s failed economic policies.
“I also hope the President will listen to the small businessmen and women, families, and seniors in our area who are already at the breaking point and cannot survive another tax hike. Instead of targeting arbitrary groups of Americans for selective tax hikes to fund more government, we need fundamental reform of our tax code, an elimination of all the special interest tax breaks and giveaways, and an across the board flattening of tax rates. While partisan discussion of class warfare using tax increases as a primary weapon has been the recent banter, Americans want real action that will spur economic growth and job creation. Americans want real action that will lower gasoline prices, and Americans want real action that will get our economy moving forward.
“A balanced approach that makes our tax code flatter, simpler, and fairer, and gets rid of the big business giveaways and loopholes, is an important step in kick-starting our economic recovery and putting more of our neighbors back to work. So welcome to Palm Beach and Broward, President Obama. Please take the time to visit with people who need your real action, not just those who are fortunate enough to write a big check for your re-election.”
More media distortion in Miami. Michael Miller? Your Fired!!
Miami New Times doubles down on Sanford (FL) neo-Nazi patrol story
Michael Miller, The Miami New Times reporter who kicked off an internet firestorm a few days ago with a report of armed groups of neo-Nazis patrolling Sanford, Florida, is at it again, After Trayvon Martin, Neo-Nazis Say They’re Armed and Patrolling Sanford.
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In my business as an oppo Rule number one: never distort your story. Always verify with documented facts. Actually go to the courthouse. If not, you will look like an imbecile and probably be out of a job.
Michael Miller, The Miami New Times reporter who kicked off an internet firestorm a few days ago with a report of armed groups of neo-Nazis patrolling Sanford, Florida, is at it again, After Trayvon Martin, Neo-Nazis Say They’re Armed and Patrolling Sanford.
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In my business as an oppo Rule number one: never distort your story. Always verify with documented facts. Actually go to the courthouse. If not, you will look like an imbecile and probably be out of a job.
More money wasted on a worthless, VINDICTIVE agency
Great more money and power to an absolutely worthless agency. If the IRS is so great why do we have so many tax problems in the US? Why are so many people upset with them?
White House has diverted $500M to IRS to implement healthcare law
The Obama administration is quietly diverting roughly $500 million to the IRS to help implement the president’s healthcare law.
The money is only part of the IRS’s total implementation spending, and it is being provided outside the normal appropriations process. The tax agency is responsible for several key provisions of the new law, including the unpopular individual mandate.
Republican lawmakers have tried to cut off funding to implement the healthcare law, at least until after the Supreme Court decides whether to strike it down. That ruling is expected by June, and oral arguments last week indicated the justices might well overturn at least the individual mandate, if not the whole law.
“While President Obama and his Senate allies continue to spend more tax dollars implementing an unpopular and unworkable law that may very well be struck down as unconstitutional in a matter of months, I’ll continue to stand with the American people who want to repeal this law and replace it with something that will actually address the cost of healthcare,” said Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), who chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee for healthcare and is in a closely contested Senate race this year.
The Obama administration has plowed ahead despite the legal and political challenges.
It has moved aggressively to get important policies in place. And, according to a review of budget documents and figures provided by congressional staff, the administration is also burning through implementation funding provided in the healthcare law.
White House has diverted $500M to IRS to implement healthcare law
The Obama administration is quietly diverting roughly $500 million to the IRS to help implement the president’s healthcare law.
The money is only part of the IRS’s total implementation spending, and it is being provided outside the normal appropriations process. The tax agency is responsible for several key provisions of the new law, including the unpopular individual mandate.
Republican lawmakers have tried to cut off funding to implement the healthcare law, at least until after the Supreme Court decides whether to strike it down. That ruling is expected by June, and oral arguments last week indicated the justices might well overturn at least the individual mandate, if not the whole law.
“While President Obama and his Senate allies continue to spend more tax dollars implementing an unpopular and unworkable law that may very well be struck down as unconstitutional in a matter of months, I’ll continue to stand with the American people who want to repeal this law and replace it with something that will actually address the cost of healthcare,” said Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.), who chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee for healthcare and is in a closely contested Senate race this year.
The Obama administration has plowed ahead despite the legal and political challenges.
It has moved aggressively to get important policies in place. And, according to a review of budget documents and figures provided by congressional staff, the administration is also burning through implementation funding provided in the healthcare law.
Zimmerman family challenges Holder on New Black Panthers, says no arrests ‘based solely on your race’
In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday, obtained exclusively by The Daily Caller, a family member of George Zimmerman asked the nation’s top law enforcement officer why he has chosen to not arrest members of the New Black Panther Party for their rhetoric — some of which may fit the federal government’s definition of a hate crime — throughout the Trayvon Martin case.
The family member believes the reason Holder hasn’t made those arrests is because he, like the members of the New Black Panther Party, is black.
“I am writing you to ask you why, when the law of the land is crystal clear, is your office not arresting the New Black Panthers for hate crimes?” the family member wrote to Holder.
Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2012/04/09/zimmerman-family-challenges-holder-on-new-black-panthers-says-no-arrests-based-solely-on-your-race/#ixzz1regvUA82
READ THE LETTER HERE
Obligatory Question of Day – How many “Eric Holders” can you fit in a voting booth?
Not only don’t you need to show an i.d. to vote, apparently you don’t even need to verify you are the voter, you just need to ask for the voter’s ballot, then play dumb.
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