Monthly Archives: July 2010

The Man Who Says NO

Two days ago Hastings voted NO on the extension of unemployment benefits. Either he lacks basic knowledge of macroeconomics or he is in lockstep with the Republican Policy Committee. The motive of the RPC is to cripple our nascent economic … Continue reading

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The Merchant of Smut strikes again with the help of the “media”

Andrew Brietbart, the self described journalist and enabler of the sleepy-dog press has assassinated yet another one of his targets, with the help of the White House and the organization created to protect the rights of the person involved. Our … Continue reading

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Hastings’ Vote Record

Last week the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act passed (329-90, 13 Not Voting) in the House of Representatives. The legislation reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through September 2015. The bill heads to the Senate next. Rep. Doc Hastings voted … Continue reading

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tough love?

When ICE arranged to audit Gebber Farms in Brewster earlier this summer, many employees were fired beforehand by the company. Upon reflection, it seems apparent that the Obama administration’s enforcement of immigration laws was kinder and more compassionate than the … Continue reading

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You Don’t Know Jack

Tomorrow night is the last showing of Casino Jack and the United States of Money. It slipped in eclipsed by two blockbusters and slips away on a concert night. Never mind that it won an award at Sundance in 2009. … Continue reading

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Hastings’ Vote Record

According to Megavote, a service of congress.org, with my added notes: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act – Vote Passed (237-192, 4 Not Voting) The House passed the final version of the financial regulation reform legislation. It now … Continue reading

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Kucinich Scores Again

June 28, 2010 Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today made the following statement on the floor of the House concerning and expected vote on a $33 billion supplemental war spending bill. “In a little more than a year, the United States … Continue reading

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Movie Review

http://www.jigsawprods.com/ Watch the trailer for Casino Jack and the United States of Money at this link. The movie is at local theaters now. It is an action thriller true story of a life far stranger than I realized. The film … Continue reading

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Steele’s Gaffe

President Obama owns the War in Afghanistan. If you had any doubt, it should have been dispelled by the words of the RNC Chairman. When Michael Steele called Afghanistan Obama’s war, he committed a serious gaffe. GOP spinmeisters and their … Continue reading

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