By Shane Vander Hart
The Des Moines Register looked at the Tea Party movement in their latest Iowa Poll should make its critics take note. The first is that a third of Iowans surveyed support the movement. Considering how relatively new the movement is it’s current level of support is impressive. Forty-five percent say they do [...]
By Shane Vander Hart
More health care reform links before we have a Harry, Harry Christmas.
Cato @ Liberty: Death Panels? Sarah Palin was Right by Alan Reynolds
Sarah Palin: Midnight Votes, Backroom Deals, and a Death Panel
The Iowa Republican: Congress and White House Exempted Itself from New Healthcare Law
CNS News: Rep. Stupak: White House Pressuring Me to Keep [...]
By Shane Vander Hart
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) addressing the crowd at a townhall meeting in Adel, IA. Source: The Des Moines Register
The Senate Finance Committee decided to exclude Section 1233 of HR 3200 which would authorize end-of-life consultations. You know the never existing “death panels?” Townhall meetings and tons of [...]
By Shane Vander Hart
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) at health care town hall in Des Moines meets with constituents who are less than pleased with the current health care plan.
My friend Todd shared video, which I believe he took, of the same event where an outburst did occur.
I [...]
By Shane Vander Hart
This ad cracked me up.
Be sure to do your patriotic duty and report this to the White House! And be sure to let your Senator or Representative know at a townhall meeting near you, as well as, melt their phones or emails.
HT: Hawkeye Review
Update: For those of [...]
By Shane Vander Hart
Picture HT: Cheat Seeking Missles
I’ve not posted on the Cap and Trade bill that was just passed by the House yesterday 219 to 212. Forty Democrats voted against this bill, and eight GOP turncoats (see above) voted for allowing this piece of crap bill to pass (unfortunately Congressman Leonard Boswell wasn’t [...]
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Space Shuttle Endeavor 7/16/09 Lift-off From REUTERS/Scott Audette
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