Told You So: Quid pro quo for Gift to Clinton Library
by TheTruthSquad
I hate to say “I told you so” but in an earlier post on this website, MFP raised the pretty apparent conflict of interest created by Bill Clinton for his wife Hillary Clinton. Gifts to the Clinton Foundation and Library are vetted by the West Wing, giving anyone overseas who wants the attention of Obama and his Secretary of State an opportunity: Give to the Foundation and get some attention. This dynamic is nothing new as revelations of what one donor received are coming to light
The Republicans in Washington can stop the hideous liberal agenda. The Legislative abomination that is FOCA needs to be stopped. With 41 Republicans in the Senate and with the chaos in the Democratic Caucus, a Republican should be able to mount a filibuster, and there should be enough Republicans to oppose a cloture motion. A filibuster would support the efforts of millions to pass significant abortion reform legislation nationwide.
There is chaos in the Democratic caucus in the United States Senate. There are controversies surrounding vacancies in the Dem-held seats in New York and Illinois. There is a controversy over the seat from Minnesota currently held by Senator Norm Coleman. On paper, there are 58 Democrats in the Senate. However, there are currently only 56 live Democrat bodies prepared to walk the halls of the United States Senate.
There are 41 Republicans in the United State Senate. Only 40 votes are required to sustain a filibuster. A successful filibuster can stop bad legislation dead in its tracks. There are a lot of awful proposals out there - Corporate bailouts, State government bailouts, economic “stimulus”, for example. There is an additional high-priority proposal that tops the list of Obama Administration priorities. That proposal is the Freedom of Choice Act, known commonly by its acronym “FOCA”. FOCA is a worthy target for a filibuster.
FOCA would obliterate nearly four decades of reform efforts in state legislatures, the Congress and in state referenda. Political choices have been made to pass legislation reforming abortion practice and procedure nationwide. At least 27 states and the federal government have passed Partial Birth Abortion Bans. At least 35 states have legislative requirements that parents of minors be informed and give consent before a teen can undergo an abortion. FOCA would wipe out all of those laws, and more.
FOCA’s name is an Orwellian deception because each of those laws represents a choice made by tens of millions of Americans. Each one of those laws was passed because of courageous legislative sponsors and co-sponsors, because of legislative leaders who posted the bills and because of legislators who voted for those bills. Each one of those laws passed because of pro-life advocacy groups that mounted effective public information and public relation campaigns nationwide. Each one of those laws passed because millions of voters support pro-life advocacy groups and tens of millions of Americans support pro-life candidates for public office.
The choices made by legislators, pro-life lobbyists and politicians across the land are supported by an American public that is pro-life. According to the most recent polling data, over seventy percent of Americans support significant limitations on abortion. Indeed, seventy per cent of Americans support a ban on abortion except in cases of rape or incest. Only three percent of abortions are for pregnancies that result from rape or incest. Therefore, seventy per cent of Americans support banning ninety-seven per cent of abortions.
The Obama Administration wants to pass and sign FOCA as soon as possible. FOCA would wipe out the choices made by tens of millions of Americans. We need a courageous Republican to stand up for the tens of millions of Americans who made the choice to ban partial-birth abortion and to require parental notification in cases where teens are subject to abortion.
MFP Bowl Prediction Update PLUS Orange Bowl Prediction
by TheTruthSquad
So far, MFP has won two games and lost one in New Years Day bowl predictions. We won with Georgia and Nebraska. We lost with South Carolina. Still pending: Penn State vs. USC in the Rose Bowl; Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech in the Orange. MFP has already taken Penn State to win. We now predict that the Cincinnati Bearcats, pride of the Big East, will beat the Hokies.
Congratulations to the Palin and Johnston Families!
by TheTruthSquad
America’s favorite Republican and the “First Dude” are young grandparents! Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston was born Sunday at 7 pounds, 4 ounces to Bristol Palin (pictured left) and Levi Johnston. Congratulations to the Palin and Johnston families.
Sarah is America’s Most Desirable Celebrity Neighbor
by TheTruthSquad
Congratulations to Sarah Palin, and condolences to the left: Sarah Palin is the most desirable celebrity neighbor, according to a poll conducted by Zillow.com. For the second time in a week, she out-polled Oprah in a public opinion poll. (The first was the “Most Admired Woman” survey) Maybe Oprah should have interviewed her after all. By the way, where is that post-election interview that Oprah promised?
Like the rest of the nation, the Palin family is in the holiday rush, trying to get their work done before spending quality time with family and friends for Christmas. On the lighter side, the Governor continued the annual reception at the Governor’s Mansion (pictured left). Despite the festive feel of the holiday season, the Gov. has been dealing with some very serious issues, both in her personal life and in her public life.
We need to send a strong message that law-abiding citizens have a right to own firearms, for personal protection, for hunting and for any other lawful purpose.
The Republicans in Washington can stop the hideous liberal agenda. The Legislative abomination that is FOCA needs to be stopped. With 41 Republicans in the Senate and with the chaos in the Democratic Caucus, a Republican should be able to mount a filibuster, and there should be enough Republicans to oppose a cloture motion. A filibuster would support the efforts of millions to pass significant abortion reform legislation nationwide.
So far, MFP has won two games and lost one in New Years Day bowl predictions. We won with Georgia and Nebraska. We lost with South Carolina. Still pending: Penn State vs. USC in the Rose Bowl; Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech in the Orange. MFP has already taken Penn State to win. We now predict that the Cincinnati Bearcats, pride of the Big East, will beat the Hokies.
America’s favorite Republican and the “First Dude” are young grandparents! Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston was born Sunday at 7 pounds, 4 ounces to Bristol Palin (pictured left) and Levi Johnston. Congratulations to the Palin and Johnston families.
Congratulations to Sarah Palin, and condolences to the left: Sarah Palin is the most desirable celebrity neighbor, according to a poll conducted by Zillow.com. For the second time in a week, she out-polled Oprah in a public opinion poll. (The first was the “Most Admired Woman” survey) Maybe Oprah should have interviewed her after all. By the way, where is that post-election interview that Oprah promised?
Like the rest of the nation, the Palin family is in the holiday rush, trying to get their work done before spending quality time with family and friends for Christmas. On the lighter side, the Governor continued the annual reception at the Governor’s Mansion (pictured left). Despite the festive feel of the holiday season, the Gov. has been dealing with some very serious issues, both in her personal life and in her public life.
