Gen. David Petraeus, who may be the most respected man in the military, announced his resignation as head of the CIA, today, Nov. 9, citing an extra-marital affair.
GOP Still Rules Pa In 2012
GOP Still Rules Pa In 2012 — Despite the disaster of Tuesday, the Republicans will still control the State House possibly even picking up a seat.
GOP Still Rules Pa In 2012
7 Million Fewer Whites Voted In ’12
RealClearPolitics.com has a fascinating article indicating that after all the votes are counted 7 million fewer white voters will have voted than four years ago.
Cryptowit
By William W. Lawrence Sr
Boeing Shrugs
Boeing announced, yesterday, Nov. 7, massive layoffs in its defense divisions.
Law Implements LIHEAP Fraud Detection
Gov. Tom Corbett recently signed into law a bill to implement fraud detection and prevention mechanisms for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Assistance Program reports State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129).
Act 164 of 2012 strengthens fraud reporting measures, expands whistleblower protections, and requires the use of the Income Eligibility Verification System to determine the eligibility of LIHEAP applicants. In addition, the new law requires periodic performance audits by the Pennsylvania Auditor General.
Jack Wagner, Pennsylvania’s current auditor general, uncovered a LIHEAP fraud ring in Philadelphia in which 16 people, including several state employees, were charged with stealing more than $500,000 worth of LIHEAP funds. His audits also uncovered cases of recipients receiving benefits by using the Social Security numbers of deceased individuals.
Our Country Has Spoken
Passed on by Cathy Craddock
Well – we heard from our friends, neighbors and fellow countrymen yesterday. Their choice (by a squeaker), Obama and his big-government, socialist-style vision. Given the damage he’s done over the last 4 years, I’m concerned that we’ll even recognize our country at the end of his second term. The market is heading down, price of gold is up and the value of the dollar has dropped relative to the Euro. Pretty certain that today will be a big day for gun sales. Get ‘em before you can’t (like in NJ). ObamaCare and Dodd-Frank are now firmly secured. The EPA’s plan to shut down 200 more (of our remaining 400) coal-fired electricity plants will go ahead as planned. Harvesting our energy resources will continue to be prevented and our foreign relations house is in shambles. It is a new day in America but it looks a lot like yesterday.
I think we’re in for a long four years. On the positive side, Obama has more “flexibility” to deal with our Russian friends. And we can finally move forward with the investigations on “Fast & Furious” and Libya.
How could this have happened? Conditions were set to create the proper mood: 8 million added to Social Security Disability rolls, 42% increase in food stamp recipients, 23 million unemployed and skyrocketing food and gas prices caused insecurity for those who are still working. Once people are “set up” in this way, it’s easy to herd them. Obama put on the most negative, petty and mean campaign we’ve seen. Once people are fearful and insecure, all that’s needed is the further threat (Paul Ryan is going to throw grandma off the cliff, Romney is going to take away your welfare benefits, etc) of insecurity. Based on lies and twisted truths, Obama won the day by appealing to the fear and insecurity that he helped create. He appealed to the basest fears and worst part of human nature to re-acquire the once-venerated office. Fearful people don’t usually act their best or make good decisions. The Obama campaign counted on this.
Those who were not financially insecure, simply seemed to vote of ideology. By what measure is it possible that thinking people could argue that the incumbent has done a good job? I’d be interested in seeing someone try without reverting to blaming Bush or claiming that “things could be worse”. Can’t be done.
The electorate rejected a man (Romney) who, by all counts, is a decent, thoughtful man with actual business and management experience. What does this say about our country? What, exactly, about decency and talent did they reject?
Does this signal the “tipping point” of the republic? Are there finally more who are riding in the wagon than pulling it? What will our friends and neighbors vote for next?
We are still in the financial morass that started 5 years ago now. We’ve “adapted” to higher costs for basic necessities and lower incomes (in both real and inflation-adjusted terms). Where is the rational explanation for expecting anything different in a second Obama term than the first? A second term finds any president liberated from the need cater to any constituency for re-election. We are sure to get more and bigger this time.
I have no country to fight for; my country is the earth, and I am a citizen of the world.
Cryptowit
By William W. Lawrence Sr
Thank You Gov. Romney, Mr. Smith
From the Independence Hall Tea Party Association:
Dear Governor & Mrs. Romney,
The Independence Hall Tea Party PAC Board of Delegates thanks you, from the depths of our being, for sacrificing the last six years of your lives in a noble quest to restore greatness to our once prosperous nation.
We also thank you for nominating the brilliant Congressman Paul Ryan to be Vice President of the United States.
Endorsing the Romney candidacy was our PAC’s finest moment. Although we did not achieve our goal of winning the White House, Team Romney provided the
American people with a distinct choice–between a government woud that promote
self-reliance and reward hard work–and one that woud advocate dependency and
stifle free enterprise.
We are not sure what is in store for nation’s future, but we do know that it would
have been much brighter under a Romney/Ryan Administration.
God Bless you and your wonderful family,
Don Adams, President
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Tom Smith,
The Independence Hall Tea Party PAC Board of Delegates thanks you, from the depths
of our being, for your year-long heroic campaign to unseat US Senator Bob Casey.
Your willingness to use family resources to achieve this worthy goal was remarkable. Partially due to your generosity, you were able to turn an impossible race into a competitive one.
As you very well know, we share your principles and would have liked nothing more than see you win on Election day.
We were proud to endorse your campaign in the primary. And prouder, still, to witness your campaign’s amazing growth.
We look forward to our continued friendship.
May God bless you and your wonderful family,
Don Adams, President
FEMA Closed Due To Weather
FEMA Closed Due To Weather — A sign seen taped 10:30 a.m., today, Nov. 7, at the FEMA Center at 6581 Hylan Blvd. on Staten Island. One presidential candidate thought FEMA needed major reforms and possible replacement. One thought it was just peachy. Well, you know which one won so you know what we are stuck with.