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Commercial Real Estate Next Big ‘Shoe to Drop’

October 16th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Describing it as a developing story, Fox News Channel’s Bret Baier just reported that President Barack Obama was briefed today about “the next big financial shoe to drop” — commercial real estate.  It dovetails perfectly with what I reported nine months ago in a post, Trendwatcher: ‘Crash of ‘09? Will Be Worst Ever, and portends [...]

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Seven More Awards Due President Barack Obama (Update)

October 9th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Citizens of the world awoke to find President Barack Obama had won both the Nobel Peace Prize and two Cy Young Awards.  Because no one likes surprises, I’ve combed the internet to uncover news about seven more awards (below) our nation’s 44th president will receive this year: 7.  World Series MVP — By way of [...]

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Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Member Steve Chapman Newest Resident in ‘State of Denial’

October 8th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Steve Chapman, a member of the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, has established residency in the State of Denial, one of the seven mystery states then-presidential candidate Barack Obama said he had visited while on the campaign trail May 9, 2008. In an editorial published today, Chapman writes: Obama, it’s true, has done things that involve [...]

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Tim Hawkins Nails Parody of Government

August 28th, 2009 · 7 Comments

Delivered to the tune of “The Candy Man,” Tim Hawkins‘ video below is one of the most-accurate parodies ever produced about the government of the United States.

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What Has ‘Brown’ Done for You Lately?

August 27th, 2009 · 6 Comments

Police officer: “Can you describe the suspect, ma’m?” Victim: “He was wearing a brown uniform and drove a big brown truck.” “What has ‘Brown’ done for you lately?” If UPS officials get their way with Congress, your answer might soon be: “They left me feeling as if I’ve been robbed.” No, you won’t be robbed [...]

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DeMint Calls GM Debacle ‘Political Bankruptcy’

June 10th, 2009 · 2 Comments

In a letter e-mailed to friends and supporters today, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) issued a scathing retort about the bankruptcy filing by General Motors.  The text of that letter/e-mail appears below: Dear Friend, The bankruptcy filing of General Motors last week didn’t have to be this way. GM could have – and as many of [...]

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‘Young Conservatives’ Share Views in Rap Video

May 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments

I’m not a fan of rap, but I like the content of the message being delivered by “Stiltz” and “Serious C” in the music video above by the Young Conservatives. A dynamic duo of conservatism, the rappers describe themselves as having a devout mission aimed at spreading the love and logic surrounding true conservatism.  The [...]

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