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April 30, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

The 100 Days Blog Posts.

April 24, 2009

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Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

April 2, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

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March 31, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

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March 26, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 2:55 PM |

March 24, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 3:16 PM |

March 19, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 2:36 PM |

March 18, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

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Krystle Weeks | 5:07 PM |

March 17, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz coming from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 2:38 PM |

March 11, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

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Krystle Weeks | 2:05 PM |

March 9, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

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Krystle Weeks | 5:19 PM |

March 6, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

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Krystle Weeks | 5:06 PM |

March 3, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

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March 2, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 1:52 PM |

February 25, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere.

February 24, 2009

Been in D.C. Too Long?

How do you know that you know way too much about Washington bureaucracies and how they "work"? Here's how. When you hear CNBC's Rick Santelli calling for a Chicago Tea Party tax protest this summer, you immediately start to wonder whether he'll need to get permits from some government entity like the Environmental Protection Agency. And then you wonder whether Illinois permits will be needed also. Well, I plead guilty to having had such thoughts last Thursday.

Fortunately, I am not alone and not nearly as bad off as Scott Ott of the D.C. Examiner appears to be. Ott has written a brilliant, hilarious piece entitled, "EPA Arrests Rick Santelli, 'Chicago Tea Party' Cancelled." (See Feb. 24, 2009 ed., p. 14.) The satirical article contains the following slam from President Obama's press secretary, Robert Gibbs, commenting on Santelli's arrest for threatening to pollute Lake Michigan: "I don't know where Mr. Santelli lives, but apparently, like most conservative critics, he has a callous disregard for the lives of the waterfowl, sturgeon and fresh-water mollusks that inhabit the Lake Michigan watershed."

That's funny, but I wouldn't be surprised if Santelli really could be arrested for dumping tea or "derivative securities" (paper) into the Great Lakes. Well done, Mr. Ott.

Andie Coller of The Politico observed today that Gibbs "dismissed [Santelli] as a know-nothing derivatives trader out of touch with Main Street." Coller then noted that "[a] Rasmussen poll released Monday found that 55 percent of those surveyed thought federal mortgage subsidies to those most at risk of losing their homes would be 'rewarding bad behavior.'" If I were the White House I would be very careful about trying to roll out a campaign of intimidation and bullying against journalists, in general, and a journalist, in particular, who is very much attuned to public sentiment, is an expert in the numerous cross-cutting markets traded in Chicago, and is the most popular figure on America's #1 financial news network.

Chris Gacek | 4:42 PM |

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 2:57 PM |

February 23, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 2:54 PM |

February 20, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

  • "Do you own a human embryo?," Rebecca Taylor, Mary Meets Dolly The New Mexico State Senate just passed a stem cell research bill that would allow scientists to destroy embryos left over from IVF Treatments, in addition to considering an embryo property.
  • "The Mandate Trap," Philip Klein, AmSpecBlog With the talk of health care reform being addressed shortly in Congress, this article is worth reading, especially since it discusses the ramifications of the possibilities of government ran health care.
  • "If It Moves, Tax It," Doug Mataconis, Below The Beltway With the recent passage of the Stimulus bill, you might wonder how much will be left in your pockets. Now, it seems that the Secretary of Transportation is considering adding a tax based on how much you drive. I guess the title of this post is true, "If It Moves, Tax It."
  • "The Omnibust is coming! The Omnibust is coming!," Tom McClusky, Kitchen Table Blog The Omnibus Bill is due to arrive next week in Congress, so beware of the pork and federal funding of research involving human embryos.
Krystle Weeks | 2:00 PM |

February 18, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere.

Krystle Weeks | 3:10 PM |

February 17, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

  • "Pelosis on the move," Fausta's Blog  Well, it appears that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be making a special trip to the Vatican to visit Pope Benedict XVI. I wish I could be a little fly on the wall to hear this discussion, especially after Pelosi shared her opinions on abortion.
  • "A Picture of Dysfunction," Pejman Yousefzadeh, RedState  The financial strategies that the Department of Treasury were about to implement were changed, because they were too complex and risky. I thought the new Secretary of Treasury was supposed to steer our economy in the right direction, evidently not.
  • "A Chicago-Style Census," Ken Blackwell, Townhall.com   The most disturbing fact is that the White House might soon resume control over the Census from the Department of Commerce. Does anyone smell scandal brewing?
Krystle Weeks | 2:18 PM |

February 16, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

  • "12 Year Old Speaks out on the Issue of Abortion," Monastic Moments This entry features a compelling pro-life message from a 12-year old girl.
  • "Right and Wrong and Religion," Gabriel Malor, Ace of Spades
  • "Education? MY Way, Or The Highway," An Ol' Broad's Ramblings Who would have guessed that a pro-marriage speech would have garnered such a nasty response from a Liberal Professor? Hmmm...
  • "Pastor faces jail," Jill Stanek, jillstanek.com An interesting account about a Pastor in Oakland, CA, possibly facing a jail sentence for holding a sign at an abortion clinic that said, "Jesus loves you and your baby. Can we help?." It's upsetting that the City of Oakland is violating this Pastor's freedom of speech, as well as others, with their "Bubble Law."
Krystle Weeks | 3:24 PM |

February 13, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some buzz from the blogosphere.

  • "An Alternative Stimulus," Marc Vander Maas, Acton's Power Blog Today, Congress is voting on the compromised Stimulus Bill, and the Acton Institute sent a staffer out to see if she could come up with a plan. Watch the video to find out more.
  • "Requiem for a Republic," Michael Reagan, Townhall.com Michael Reagan makes a strong point that his father would be rolling in his grave over the travesty of the Stimulus Bill. Throughout the article, Reagan makes such strong points about the excessive and wasteful government spending.
  • "Only a wicked, despicable monster would do this," Voices Carry

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Krystle Weeks | 4:11 PM |

February 12, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 2:35 PM |

February 11, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz from the blogosphere.

Krystle Weeks | 4:54 PM |

February 10, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some buzz from the blogosphere.

Krystle Weeks | 3:19 PM |

February 9, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of today's buzz from the blogosphere.

  • "So I Guess the FOCA Is Off The Table Then?," E.M. Zanotti, American Princess Blog Is FOCA dead after Barack Obama said, "We know there is no God who condones the killing of an innocent human being," during last week's prayer breakfast? I don't know, but Obama's actions might speak louder than words.
  • "Virginia senators Warner and Webb: Anti-religious bigots?," Kat, CatHouse Chat With all of this talk about the Stimulus legislation (which will be voted on at 5:30 p.m. tonight), it is a shame that these Senators (and others) did not step up and vote on behalf of religious liberty by supporting Sen. Jim DeMint's amendment, which would have granted students to meet anywhere on campus for prayer meetings.
  • "Christian Thinking Bad Thoughts," LaShawn Barber, LaShawn Barber's Corner Here is a really good response to the recent story in Miami about an abortion clinic throwing away a live baby.
Krystle Weeks | 3:26 PM |

February 6, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's a glimpse into the buzz within the blogosphere.

  • "Konichiwa," Matthew Continetti, The Weekly Standard Blog Let's take a look at Japan's situation after passing a stimulus, as an example of why we should not pass such a pork-laden piece of legislation.
  • "Jake Tapper Cleans Robert Gibbs' Clock," Caleb, RedState Great YouTube clip of ABC News Jake Tapper's exchange with Gibbs regarding the dodging of questions by the Obama Administration on issues involving the economy.
  • "A Liberal Scalia?," Peter Suderman, The American Scene What would happen if Obama appointed a liberal equal to Antonin Scalia? The answer would be frightening, so let's hope that never happens.
  • "UK 'Praying Nurse' Can Return To Work," SG, Sweetness & Light What's wrong with praying over a patient? There's nothing wrong. I admire this nurse for standing strong for her faith.
Krystle Weeks | 3:09 PM |

February 5, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here is a glimpse into what has been buzzing in the blogosphere today.

  • On the future of the GOP," Chuck Donovan, Kitchen Table Blog. Where is the GOP headed? Donovan provides a stunning response to Michael Barone's column on Townhall.com.
  • "When Divorce isn't an Option, Caroline Espinosa, Ladyblog. Has marriage as an institution disintegrated into resorting to an affair service? Apparently so, and read Espinosa's response to an appalling service that specializes in extramarital affairs.
Krystle Weeks | 2:14 PM |

February 4, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's what has been buzzing around the blogosphere today.

  • "Daschle is Out," Ace of Spaces HQ Tom Daschle is out, so is Nancy Killefer (the so-called "Chief Performing Officer" of the Obama Administration). We are left to wonder who will be the next appointee without tax evasion issues to head the Department of Health & Human Services.
  • "David W. Ogden: Pro-Abortion Extremist," Freedom Eden More buzz about David Ogden, nominee for Deputy Attorney General.
  • "That's a Lot of Americans," Jonah Goldberg, The Corner Nancy Pelosi says a lot of thought provoking...ahem, comical things. Watch this video and leave your thoughts in the comments section.
  • "College Democrats Deface Abortion Protest...Where's the Media?,"  Kitchen Table Blog The liberals at George Washington University have too much time on their hands, if they can break into a locked room to deface crosses.
Krystle Weeks | 1:57 PM |

February 2, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some interesting highlights from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 3:21 PM |

January 30, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's two blog posts from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 3:01 PM |

January 29, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Here's some of the buzz coming from the blogosphere today.

Krystle Weeks | 3:29 PM |

January 28, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Today's Blogosphere Buzz is focused on the stimulus legislation that Congress is going to be voting on this evening.

Krystle Weeks | 1:00 PM |

January 27, 2009

Blogosphere Buzz

Welcome to a new segment on the FRC Blog featuring posts from the web. Here's the two featured posts.

Krystle Weeks | 2:27 PM |

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