tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18254976541838040892024-03-05T05:18:04.137-06:00The Conservative CornerConservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-14587938704763208722010-02-23T12:23:00.003-06:002010-02-23T12:43:23.149-06:00Tea Party v. McCainCriticize them if you choose but there is no denying the enormous influence of the Tea Party movement. This protest of big government and bureaucracy gridlock is sweeping through the nation like a brush fire and has every moderate, Republican and Democrat, wondering if he ought to upload his resume onto monster.com.<br /><br />It seems as though no one can escape the wrath of the tea baggers as John McCain, the face of the Party less than two years ago, is engaged in political warfare fending off J.D. Hayworth in a heated primary challenge.<br /><br />Hayworth claims to be fighting for the conservatives in the GOP in his bid to defeat the Maverick. The tea baggers tempers' appear to be hotter than the deserts in Arizona but if they are not careful, the repercussions could be harmful to their cause.<br /><br />As we witnessed in New York a short while ago, tea baggers split the Republican vote between a moderate and a conservative, thereby handing the seat to the Democrat challenger.<br /><br />McCain is admittedly moderate but this mood of "die hard conservatism" must be put on the back-burner. Ronald Reagan said that Republicans represented a "big tent" Party; one in which all are welcome to join.<br /><br />Many people still believe in the big tent theory, as prominent conservatives Mitt Romney and Sarah Palin have already endorsed McCain in the race.<br /><br />It is refreshing to witness conservative activism on the rise once again but the movement needs to be preaching messages of tolerance and acceptance. <br /><br />The Tea Party movement ought to remember this:<br /><br />There is a reason ours is called the Grand Old Party.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-90432134286833021192009-11-16T18:03:00.001-06:002009-11-16T18:05:58.163-06:00The Palin PredicamentSarah Palin's autobiography, aptly entitled <span style="font-style:italic;">Going Rogue</span> is on the store shelves and its sales numbers are leaving Dan Brown and Stephen King in the dust.<br /><br />As one of the most anticipated books in recent years, Palin attempts to settle the score with her Democrat critics, the liberal media, and even disgruntled former aides within the McCain-Palin campaign.<br /><br />Palin's appearance on Oprah today seemed to play well with audiences. The ratings are not yet in but the show is likely to see a significant boost in viewership given the former Governor's celebrity at the moment.<br /><br />All seems to be going well for Palin. But things are rarely what they seem...<br /><br />This "Hockey Mom" is not being taken seriously as a professional and national political figure. The public is hungry for the latest gossip about her or her family. <br /><br />The interview is the perfect example and highlights why producers want her on the show. <br /><br />How can Sarah Palin appear presidential when the interviewer asks no policy questions?<br /><br />Did Oprah ask Palin her position on health care? Was the Governor asked if she agreed with Obama's (mis)handling of the economic situation? What does she think of education in America?<br /><br />We will have to wait for these answers because Oprah did not pose these questions. She went on, at great length, to discuss that fame-starved blockhead Levi Johnston. Oprah was very eager to hear what went wrong with the campaign despite the election being held over a year ago. And Ms. Winfrey was puzzled as to how Palin could be in elected office as a mother of five.<br /><br />It can be argued that this was not the proper forum in which to discuss political ideology but it underscores Palin's predicament: many in the public and the liberal media are obsessed with the former Governor: what she reads, where she buys her clothes and how much they cost, is her marriage failing, etc. but could care less about her policy positions.<br /><br />Her résumé is not respected, her accomplishments go largely unnoticed and she seems uneducated to the left because her alma mater is the University of Idaho and not one of the Ivy League elites. <br /><br />She has work to do before she can be wholly accepted as a viable contender for the White House in 2012. Crafting a message and then delivering it to the masses while promoting her book would be a sufficient start. <br /><br />Palin must speak to the issues, offering real solutions and innovative ideas, if she hopes to turn this celebrity book tour into a national political campaign.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-72309244817268695902009-11-04T14:53:00.001-06:002009-11-04T14:58:23.114-06:00The Grand Old PartyLast night was a colossal victory for conservatism in America; a mere twelve months after the Democrats and the media declared it lifeless.<br /><br />To their dismay, the voters came out in droves for the conservative movement yesterday, showing the same passion and vigor they had in August at the town hall meetings. <br /><br />A blowout win in Virginia and an upset in liberal New Jersey, which had gone to Obama by some fifteen points a year ago, has laid the foundation for which conservatives can bring this country back to the right.<br /><br />Bob McDonnell's campaign in Virginia largely resembled Chris Christie's own fight in New Jersey. They attracted independents and moderate Democrats by utilizing two principle themes: low taxes and job creation.<br /><br />Their campaign strategy ought to be taught to every potential GOP candidate in 2010. They did not delve into social issues the way Mike Huckaphony likes to campaign to the evangelical fringe of the right. These men spoke to the voters and asked them directly if <span style="font-style:italic;">bigger</span> government was the solution or if they might prosper being released from its iron-fisted grasp.<br /><br />The Democrat Party is already busily spinning the election in their favor and downplaying its significance (Obama claiming he didn't watch, Pelosi exclaiming the left won) but do not be fooled. Theirs is a party running scared at the moment and every moderate elected official is contemplating his level of job security right now.<br /><br />In the coming days and weeks, we will hear Democrats boast on the outcome in New York's 23rd congressional district. Bill Owens, a <span style="font-style:italic;">very</span> moderate Democrat, defeated the Conservative Party's Doug Hoffman. Dede Scozzafava, an ultraliberal Republican, had picked up the nomination from the local party. Upon closer examination of her record, it turned out Owens was actually more conservative than she was. Hoffman entered the race to give the voters a real conservative choice.<br /><br />Although Mr. Hoffman will not be going to Washington this year, it was a big victory for the conservative movement. 30 days ago Hoffman was an unknown, polling at 2-3%. When the residents in NY-23 started to learn more about him they gravitated towards his campaign in swarms. The shift was so powerful that Scozzafava dropped out of the race Saturday. On Monday, she held true to her roots as a Republican-in-name-only, and in the ultimate act of political pettiness, endorsed the Democrat. <br /><br />Owens went on to win but this election made it clear that this is no longer the Party of John McCain, Colin Powell, and Arlen Specter. This GOP is made up of red-blooded Reaganites believing in American prosperity through lower taxes, more jobs and less government.<br /><br />Do not be fooled by the likes of Pelosi, Reid, and Obama. There is panic en masse at the DNC today. The leadership in the Democrat Party knows there is no way they can push through radically liberal legislation with Bill Owens as its newest member of Congress. <br /><br />Independents and moderate Dems make ours a Grand Old Party.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-56194250150856531722009-10-13T23:59:00.003-05:002009-10-14T00:10:18.982-05:00SNL Fact CheckCNN's Wolf Blitzer has never denied his liberal leanings, nor has anyone at that network. But never before has the public seen such blatant liberalism in protecting their prodigal son as Wolf's recent program.<br /><br />Over the weekend, Fred Armisen portrayed Obama and took issue with his non-deliverance on any campaign pledge. The SNL Obama appeared in the Oval Office sighting each issue and his failure to deliver on every campaign pledge. From health care reform to Gitmo, the comedian Armisen, acting as the left's Messiah, proclaimed "I did nothing".<br /><br />While I was stunned to see such a skit on a GE owned network, nothing could prepare me for Wolf Blitzer and his liberal cronies "fact-checking" the particular skit.<br /><br />Blitzer devoted a sizable amount of his mediocre program towards discrediting the comedic performance. <br /><br />I ask you all, has any news organization ever engaged in dissecting a scenario solely based on comedy?<br /><br />Did Fox News ever discredit Tina Fey's portrayal of Sarah Palin? Or Will Ferrell's George W. Bush?<br /><br />The answer is an emphatic "no".<br /><br />The fact that CNN, which claims to be the world wide leader in news, would challenge a comedic performance of Obama only proves that the left can endure no criticism of their Messiah.<br /><br />SNL has never been subject to "fact checking" until the show took aim at the left's golden boy.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-67420582015322742792009-09-17T15:21:00.000-05:002009-09-17T15:21:42.425-05:00An Open Letter to the Minnesota 4th CongressionalCongresswoman Betty McCollum has represented Minnesota's 4th Congressional District for more than eight years.<br /><br />During her tenure, the former high school teacher has found herself casting a number of controversial votes; including her vote today to defend criminally corrupt ACORN. (She was one of only 75 nay votes in the House)<br /><br />In February, 2007 she voted against the surge in Iraq which was overwhelmingly successful and is now widely considered to be the turning point of the conflict.<br /><br />In May of that very year she again expressed her disdain and contempt for the military by voting against funding American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, calling instead for a complete withdrawal of the troops.<br /><br />She has consistently voted for tax increases and supports grossly expanding the size of the federal government, including socialized health care.<br /><br />She voted against the Bush tax cuts which spurred 33 months of consecutive GDP growth. Voted against protecting the border from illegal aliens. Against the Central American Free Trade Agreement. Against a ban on the desecration of the American flag. And in 2005 she voted against a resolution instituting House ethics reform.<br /><br />This "independent" and "strong willed" woman has sided with her colleagues on the left for a whopping 98.3% of her votes cast.<br /><br />Betty McCollum: Against economic growth, against national security, against public ethics reform. <br /><br />Her campaign war chest is routinely bankrolled by the AFL-CIO and she is customarily well below the national average for fund raising due to the lack of a plausible GOP or independent candidate.<br /><br />As a resident of the 4th Congressional District I know we desperately need to elect an individual who is not ruled by Speaker Pelosi, supports our military and possesses a sincere desire to achieve American prosperity.<br /><br />The 4th has been held by a Democrat since 1949.<br /><br />60 years is enough.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-50576648621688699132009-09-10T10:26:00.004-05:002009-09-10T10:49:32.600-05:00The Speech of DissidencePresident Obama addressed a joint session of Congress last night to campaign for health care reform. <br /><br />The speech was a verbose and pompous one; filled with partisan attacks, vague generalities and paradoxical subject matter.<br /><br />One of his most ambivalent "facts" was the sheer number of uninsured individuals in this country. Last night he set it at 30 million; a mere three weeks ago at one of his town hall meetings it was more than 46 million.<br /><br />Obama delivered more of the same empty rhetoric that the public has become accustomed to these past nine months, playing the typical GOP blame game and talking up all the problems he inherited from his predecessor.<br /><br />The President acknowledged his plan has "...some details to be ironed out". This provided one of the most amusing moments of the night when it was followed by roaring laughter from Republicans.<br /><br />Throughout Obama's act, it was blatantly obvious that he was angry and bitter at his falling poll numbers. He looked on with scorn and animosity when he addressed the right side of the aisle and engaged in petty, campaign warfare tactics.<br /><br />The contradictions ran aplenty last night. The truth is Obama has neither the facts nor the record to support his absurd socialized health care.<br /><br />This prompted Rep. Joe Wilson to exclaim "you lie!" when Obama said illegal immigrants would not receive health benefits. Mr. Wilson now finds himself in the spotlight as a rallying point for on-the-fence Dems. Any liberal who doubted Obama's plan up until last night will now support it out of spite for Mr. Wilson and the GOP.<br /><br />The Kennedy eulogy was blasphemous and unethical, as was having Teddy's widow seated beside Mrs. Obama while her husband's body has hardly been returned to the ground. <br /><br />The shot of Biden holding back water works was a nice touch. Pelosi tried her best to force a cry but unfortunately due to her numerous face lifts and excessive botox injections her tear ducts are now at her elbows.<br /><br />This address did nothing to "recenter" the debate as was its intention. The details were not revealed and people's fears were not put to rest.<br /><br />This was a speech that did not require a joint session of Congress. It was so hateful and divisive that it could have been given to the Democrat Caucus alone.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-84413510410900480732009-09-09T09:40:00.001-05:002009-09-09T10:46:21.351-05:00WaterlooPresident Obama will address a joint session of Congress tonight in what is shaping up to be a raucous and untamed affair; like the State of the Union address with a two drink minimum.<br /><br />Critics see the speech as a desperate attempt to repair the damage done by a summer of discontent for liberals while proponents of Obamacare believe the President will seal the deal tonight to socializing the health care industry.<br /><br />The Republican Response will be delivered by Louisiana Congressman Charles Boustany, thoracic surgeon for more than twenty years. Boustany knows the immense pressure he is under to steal Obama's thunder, particularly after the last Republican Response from Louisiana was an awkward and uncomfortable one by Governor Bobby Jindal.<br /><br />The stakes are high for both sides tonight, a possible climax to a battle that has raged on since January. <br /><br />Which side will emerge victorious?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-86788066168182769812009-07-29T09:57:00.005-05:002009-07-29T10:23:24.486-05:00Obama PresserGreetings all,<br />Let me begin by apologizing for my absence from the blogosphere recently. My computer was stricken with an unfortunate virus that prevented me from accessing the internet. But fear not loyal readers for I am back and my resolve is stronger than ever.<br /><br />Last Wednesday at Obama's press conference on socialized health care in America, the President found himself in yet another controversy.<br /><br />The final question of the evening was with regards to a white police officer arresting a black Harvard professor. The President admitted to not possessing all the facts but that did not prevent him from saying the police "acted stupidly".<br /><br />This answer overshadowed any discussion on health care and Obama found himself at the center of contentious racial debate.<br /><br />White House advisors, gauging the public backlash, attempted to downplay the President's comments on Thursday, claiming it was an off-the-cuff remark from the Commander in Chief.<br /><br />The public remained unsatisfied and Obama was forced to personally phone the two parties involved and invite them to the White House for a beer. The invitation was accepted and the men will sit down Thursday afternoon to enjoy a cold one.<br /><br />Obama and Company feel the issue has been resolved and that they have removed a significant roadblock on their path to American socialism. The liberal media is praising the Messiah's "peace-making" skills. Everyone is content right?<br /><br />Not so fast Mr. President...<br /><br />Press conferences at any level in government (local, state or federal) are heavily rehearsed. Each journalist is meticulously vetted and their questions must be approved by the politician who is to answer them. <br /><br />There is rarely any authenticity to a Presidential press conference anymore: spontaneity has been replaced by formula and hard hitting questions replaced with administration approved talking points.<br /><br />Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Obama made an "off the cuff" remark but the President knew the question was going to be asked. He knew when it was coming and according to insiders, wanted to weigh in on the issue.<br /><br />President Obama had hours to craft a diplomatic response, one that would question the official protocol of Gates' arrest but that would also firmly support law enforcement.<br /><br />And the best he could come up with was to say the police "acted stupidly".<br /><br />I guess one can not sit in a pew listening to the racist, wrong Reverend Wright in Chicago for twenty years without some of him rubbing off.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-15100932271243675542009-07-14T11:36:00.002-05:002009-07-14T11:55:48.807-05:00Sotomayor StalemateSonia Sotomayor's Senate hearings have begun this week and the process has been quite civil.<br /><br />Several GOP senators have gone on the record to express their belief that Sotomayor will indeed receive confirmation and that no last minute filibuster is in the works.<br /><br />While the conservative wing of the party, currently fueled by the outraged likes of Rush and Sean Hannity, implore Senators to stand against Sotomayor, such an action would surely cripple a party desperately fighting to regain prominence.<br /><br />There are more qualified and certainly less controversial judges who could have been selected but Sotomayor is largely a symbolic selection: the first Latina on the Supreme Court, nominated by the first African American President.<br /><br />We live in largely aesthetic times and this move was an acknowledgment of that.<br /><br />The underlying point here is that Sotomayor's confirmation will not alter the composition of the court. Justice Souter, though expected to be a conservative voice on the court, heavily sided with the liberal element. Sotomayor will assume his role without dramatically shifting the Court towards the left.<br /><br />Conservatives have four "Aces in the hole" with regards to Justices Thomas, Alito, and Scalia, in addition to Chief Justice John Roberts. <br /><br />The left cringed during the previous confirmation process of Justice Alito, a man who embodies conservative judicial philosophy. <br /><br />The GOP can ill afford to waste the little political capital it has in a losing battle against Sotomayor. Not to mention that such a campaign against the nation's first Latina Supreme Court nominee would result in alienating the Hispanic population, an increasingly important voting bloc. <br /><br />This round goes to the Democrats.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-20910874260240256472009-07-07T11:40:00.002-05:002009-07-07T11:51:16.537-05:00JackoMichael Jackson's life came to a sudden end June 25th at the age of 50. His contribution to the music industry is undeniable and he was an entertainment icon.<br /><br />But since his death, television coverage of every detail leading up through today's memorial service has been meticulously reported. He has been eulogized for two weeks now and it is resulting in a false portrait of the man.<br /><br />Congressman Peter King, a popular Republican from New York, made a short videotaped statement over the weekend condemning the media for its incessant reporting on Jackson.<br /><br />King goes on to label Jacko a "pervert", "lowlife" and "pedophile". <br /><br />While the Congressman's choice of vocabulary may have been controversial many individuals, especially the Casanova, agree with his overall sentiment.<br /><br />This past weekend was among the deadliest in recent years for American troops in Afghanistan and yet these fallen heroes received a fraction of the time as Jackson.<br /><br />The only time it seems CNN can ever beat Fox News in the ratings war is when a famous person dies. Liberals have been glued to their television sets and have been falsely eulogizing the singer since his demise.<br /><br />The individuals who feel this story is worthy of the hundreds of hours of airtime it has received are severely out of touch with reality. <br /><br />Men and women in our Armed Forces are dying in service to this nation; people are losing their jobs, pensions and health care; social security is drying up; education is failing and we are fighting an increasingly dangerous war on terror.<br /><br />Liberals choose not recognize these problems, they have more exciting things to do than learn about these issues.<br /><br />But when a celebrity drops dead rest assured they sit and gaze into that screen for hours. <br /><br />This is not to say I did not enjoy some of Jackson's music; admittedly I own an album or two.<br /><br />But I will not deny or forget the many, many accusations leveled towards him over the years.<br /><br />I simply choose to separate the art from the artist.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-8538034740238456022009-07-06T10:41:00.000-05:002009-07-06T10:41:13.954-05:00These Heels Were Made For WalkingGovernor Palin's shocking announcement Friday afternoon that she will be stepping down as the chief executive of Alaska on July 26th made headlines across the world.<br /><br />A Google search for "Palin" over the weekend yielded thousands of news articles about the breaking story. Love her or hate her, Sarah Palin's influence is undeniable. <br /><br />At first glance this decision seems ill-advised. The liberal operatives within the Democrat Party wasted no time issuing an attack on Palin, calling her behavior reckless and bizarre.<br /><br />Her resignation also causes some friction within the GOP itself; with moderate Republicans (RINOs for all intents and purposes) taking issue while conservatives laud her boldness.<br /><br />This woman has been relentlessly attacked since September; from the media, the Democrat Party, feminists, liberal academic elites and celebrities, the Colin Powell Republicans and bitter former employees of the McCain campaign. <br /><br />Every aspect of her life has been shamefully smeared on television and the internet. Nothing has been off limits to a media thirsty for conservative blood, including her infant son's battle with Down's Syndrome. <br /><br />Despite all this the incredible Hockey Mom is leaving her office in Alaska to pursue a "higher calling". <br /><br />Her resignation was essential in order to wage an uphill, national campaign against President Obama in 2012.<br /><br />Running for president has expanded to a full time task. It is next to impossible for a sitting Governor to perform her state obligations while on the campaign trail. Additionally, Palin could not compete in a national campaign without being in the lower 48. <br /><br />After coming to this realization she decided to put Alaska's interest ahead of her own personal ambitions and relinquish her post. <br /><br />It is an extraordinary rarity in politics to have Palin practice what she preaches. She is tired with "politics as usual" and has spent her life fighting against a broken political system. What better way to attempt fixing the system than to remove yourself from it for awhile in order to gain a fresh perspective?<br /><br />Palin has lived up to her campaign mantra of 2008 and has put "Country First".<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-4591972888370897292009-06-30T11:25:00.002-05:002009-06-30T11:46:31.841-05:00Carter ReincarnateJimmy Carter's presidency was disastrous due in large part to two factors: foreign policy and the energy crisis at home.<br /><br />Carter paraded around the world apologizing to foreign dignitaries for the numerous shortcomings of the United States. He believed America was to blame for much of the world's problems. Carter was a weak and wobbly diplomat.<br /><br />Domestically he faced a severe energy crisis. With decreasing popularity and weakening political capital, he delivered a "Crisis of Confidence" speech asking the American people to trust in his administration again and all would be fine. <br /><br />To combat energy shortcomings Carter professed that Americans could no longer keep our thermostats at any level we wish and we must conserve to the best of our ability.<br /><br />Is this pattern familiar to any modern day politician?<br /><br />President Obama held a press conference yesterday to announce new lighting standards. Using inflated projections and phony promises, he projected savings of over $4 billion annually from 2012-2042. Any legitimate expert will concur these figures are nothing but pie-in-the-sky hopes.<br /><br />Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell got it right when he said "Conservation is only half the equation. Even as we use less energy, we need to produce more of our own".<br /><br />Democrats are not interested in an actual energy debate. As shown recently with the reprehensible "Cap and Trade" legislation, they care more about the climate change myth than they do everyday Americans.<br /><br />Real people are losing their jobs, their homes, their health care everyday. We have a crisis situation in Iran and a nuclear North Korea. <br /><br />These are serious issues. And what does our esteemed President do?<br /><br />He holds a press conference telling us to change our lightbulbs.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-10560759923509765892009-06-30T11:15:00.002-05:002009-06-30T11:24:45.924-05:00Cut The LossesSenator Norm Coleman and the comedian Al Franken have been in a heated legal battle over the Senate seat from Minnesota since November. <br /><br />The court decisions have all ruled in Franken's favor and over the weekend Governor Pawlenty admitted he was ready to declare Al Franken the winner of last year's election.<br /><br />The Minnesota State Supreme Court is also expected to make a ruling at any time with regards to the contested election results.<br /><br />To date, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has contributed over $1 million to help defray Coleman's legal expenses.<br /><br />The GOP will face major challenges in 2010 and if they wish to capitalize on the Democrat Party's numerous blunders they will need every penny in their warchest. <br /><br />It is gravely unfortunate but the time has come for Senator Coleman to concede the election. The GOP is unable to move forward with their agenda while simultaneously defending Coleman.<br /><br />Governor Pawlenty has decided not to seek another term in office, thereby presenting a great opportunity in the future for Coleman.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-59687285086987618282009-06-08T22:04:00.003-05:002009-06-08T22:15:10.081-05:00Tiny TimMinnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced last week that he will not be seeking a third term in office. The news came as a bit of a shock to some but many in the political arena had been secretly anticipating this move.<br /><br />Pawlenty has enjoyed immense popularity across a state that has become increasingly blue with each election. In a grim 2006 for the GOP, Pawlenty was able to fight off an aggressive challenge from former Attorney General Mike Hatch.<br /><br />The Governor was on John McCain's shortlist for the VP slot last year and is considered a viable primary candidate in 2012. <br /><br />Running for president has become a full time job and Pawlenty will take some time following his term's expiration in 2010 to assemble a competitive team of professionals.<br /><br />While he does not yet have the national recognition of Governors Palin or Romney, he possesses youth and vitality that may be appealing to Republicans. <br /><br />With Pawlenty becoming a lame duck governor of sorts, look for him to endorse legislation that will be attractive to conservatives while being unpopular with many Minnesotans as he moves more to the right.<br /><br />Also watch for former Senator Norm Coleman to drop his challenge to the comedian Al Franken and throw his hat in the ring for governor.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-65644444517353551002009-06-08T19:19:00.001-05:002009-06-08T19:21:05.943-05:00Dr. KillerGeorge Tiller committed countless thousands of late term abortions during his 35 years specializing in the deplorable practice. <br /><br />He rightfully earned the nickname "Dr. Killer" from anti abortion activists who put his numbers at approximately 70,000 abortions.<br /><br />As has been heavily reported, Tiller was gunned down in a Wichita church this past Sunday and the crime has fueled an already contentious abortion debate.<br /><br />We do not resolve our ideological differences in this country with violence; we are more evolved than that. Tiller's murder is unacceptable in America; his assassin must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. <br /><br />But let us not forget that this was a man whose specialty was the same as his undoing: murder.<br /><br />Over the past week I have read articles from the left honoring and emulating this morally depraved man. Some view him as a martyr, anointing him as a champion of women's rights. <br /><br />Taking a life is the prerogative of our Creator; not of an ultra liberal abortion doctor from Kansas.<br /><br />His murder, like all others, was shameful. Our society must not resolve our differences in such a manner.<br /><br />But to think for one minute that I am going to lose a wink of sleep tonight over this man, or sympathize with his cause, is ludicrous.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-74512573984008181462009-06-08T13:28:00.001-05:002009-06-08T13:29:48.807-05:00Sarah Palin on FNC TonightMy apologies to the loyal readers for being a bit laxed in my editorial duties. I have been heavily engaged in my work at the University but it will be ending soon and I promise then the updates will become more regular.<br /><br />Governor Palin, often regarded as one of the early frontrunners in 2012, has been rather inconspicuous since Obama's inauguration. She has largely avoided the media and has not taken a trip to "the lower 48" for some time.<br /><br />That will all change tonight in what will be a heavily watched (and scrutinized) interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News. <br /><br />Early transcripts obtained by several media outlets show that Palin will not be pulling any punches at the Messiah tonight. Matt Drudge has even taken the liberty of calling it the "Told Ya So" interview.<br /><br />Governor Palin, utilizing her charming and plain spoken disposition, says of the increased government spending "You gotta quit digging that hole!"<br /><br />It is this "hockey mom" persona that endeared her to millions of Americans, reenergized a depleted base searching for a real conservative, and nearly brought her a heartbeat away from the presidency.<br /><br />Governor Palin faces an uphill battle in trying to remain relevant over the next four years. Elitists admonish her, the media trivializes her political career, and the left paints her as a gun-toting radical.<br /><br />Only time will tell if the Governor can overcome these odds. But one must give the woman a lot of credit for trying.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-44656113875970952232009-06-01T12:45:00.004-05:002009-06-01T14:37:44.198-05:00The Presidential BondDick Cheney has been anything but subtle in his criticism of the Obama administration since the former vice president left elected office.<br /><br />He has charged the President with making the country less safe by declassifying once secret documents and his plan to close Gitmo. He said he fears for the future of this nation under the Obama presidency.<br /><br />As a contrast to Cheney's sharp tongued accusations, President George W. Bush has been noticeably quiet. He has stayed out of the public spotlight and steered clear from criticizing his successor.<br /><br />Former presidents, upon vacating 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, are generally respectful towards future commanders in chief. Reagan, Bush 41, and even Bill Clinton did not engage in partisan bickering with the new President. The notable exception to this is Jimmy Carter whose unfounded attacks against George W. Bush were classless and asinine. <br /><br />There is an inexplicable bond among the men who serve as America's chief executive. <br /><br />Candidate Obama verbally scourged W at every opportunity. <br /><br />However when the transition process started in November, President-elect Obama had nothing but praise for the man.<br /><br />When Obama witnessed firsthand the stresses that had plagued President Bush on a daily basis, he was not so quick to judge him anymore.<br /><br />Serving as President is an awesome responsibility that the general population can never fully understand or appreciate.<br /><br />Those who have been there, seated behind the desk in that oval shaped room, comprise the most exclusive club in the world.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-70182009841782345462009-05-26T20:22:00.003-05:002009-05-26T20:25:59.067-05:00The Sotomayor ComplexA firestorm of controversy has erupted today following President Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court.<br /><br />Sotomayor's record has now been opened and her history seems to contradict the President's claim that she possesses a moderate voice and is a fair jurist.<br /><br />Perhaps the most troubling statement she made was this:<br /><br />"...The Court of Appeals is where policy is made."<br /><br />I can not underestimate the danger of confirming to the highest court in the land, a woman who completely rejects the legislative and executive branches.<br /><br />This kind of sentiment epitomizes liberal judicial activism and represents a growing threat within this country. These judges refuse to acknowledge the presence of any governing body in America, excluding of course, the court system.<br /><br />This startling revelation is more than enough cause to demand Sotomayor's immediate withdrawal as a nominee. <br /><br />But the debate took an unexpected turn today...<br /><br />Based on prior court decisions and documented speeches, accusations have been made today that Judge Sotomayor is a racist.<br /><br />This conversation has no place in the debate.<br /><br />As I wrote earlier today Republicans must keep this debate as civil and professional as possible. If the GOP launches a prodigious assault on this woman they will only be playing into the charges hurled by the disgraced General Colin Powell that the Republicans are a "small tent" party. <br /><br />With the plethora of Ms. Sotomayor's professional shortcomings, surely the GOP can conjure up enough evidence to force the President to withdraw this absurd nominee.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-17063304462380528392009-05-26T15:15:00.005-05:002009-05-26T16:14:01.704-05:00SCOTUS & SotomayorWell I have certainly chosen an eventful day to return from vacation.<br /><br />This morning President Obama nominated federal appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States.<br /><br />He praised her as a woman with vast judicial experience, compassion and intellect.<br /><br />If confirmed Sotomayor would become the nation's first Hispanic Justice and the third woman in history.<br /><br />While she will certainly not change the balance of the court as her replacement, Justice Souter, sided with liberals, she does have a considerable age advantage over her potential predecessor. At 54, Sotomayor would become one of the younger faces on the Court. <br /><br />The media has already began their sensationalist reporting and propagandizing. The following is an actual excerpt from the Associated Press:<br /><br />"It was a striking picture of diversity: a black president, a white vice president and a Hispanic nominee to the nation's highest court."<br /><br />It is lunacy to believe this woman will be a competent Justice of the Supreme Court because she is of a certain color.<br /><br />The woman has spent seventeen years on the federal bench, amassing her fair share of controversial rulings.<br /><br />Her past will be meticulously dissected by the Senate in the coming months. The media and the Democrat Party will spin it as "GOP filibustering" when in reality it is an important process when one is being appointed to a lifetime position of power.<br /><br />It is not a decision to be taken lightly and the road to confirmation should be a lengthy one.<br /><br />Regardless of her prior history of rulings, Judge Sotomayor now stands at the precipice of history. <br /><br />As Hispanics have been shifting in droves towards the left, the GOP must remain well-mannered towards this woman. She is widely respected as a jurist and her story is a tale of American success.<br /><br />If party members can treat her fairly during the confirmation proceedings, focusing their arguments on issues and supporting them with tangible evidence, we will see the beauty of democracy at work.<br /><br />Democrats would have you believe this is an historic opportunity for the left but it has the potential to be just as much one for the right.<br /><br />Republicans will present all the evidence in an objective manner during the hearings. Their questions will be inquisitive in nature and the nominee will not face the barrage of attacks Justice Alito and Chief Justice Roberts had to endure. <br /><br />The modus operandi will be to determine if Ms. Sotomayor is a viable candidate for confirmation and to be certain she will protect the Constitution of the United States. <br /><br />When the process is complete, the American electorate will be grateful to GOP senators for upholding their Constitutional oath to carry out a fair confirmation.<br /><br />If this hearing is handled correctly, in the professional demeanor described above, we will then witness a resurgence of Republican support abroad.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-43436210248713653912009-05-11T22:52:00.004-05:002009-05-12T13:09:14.385-05:00California CrazyI have always wished California shared the same Constitutional right as Texas to secede from the Union. I, along with most mainstream Americans, would not miss its' presence for a second.<br /><br />To further my argument, the California state legislature is attempting to pass a bill creating a "Harvey Milk Day".<br /><br />The state Senate has passed legislation creating such a holiday and I do not expect the RINO Governor Schwarzenegger to veto the bill.<br /><br />These left wing lunatics want our school children to honor a radical, openly gay San Francisco politician and subscribe to his beliefs.<br /><br />Californian politicians are severely out of touch with mainstream America and ought to be called out on their hatred of a Christian union.<br /><br />There is no "Ronald Reagan Day" in California because he was not the radical that they would like to honor.<br /><br />Reagan saw America as a "Shining city on a hill" and did not fit the modus operandi of the fringe groups in the Golden State. <br /><br />They would instead honor a liberal who disavowed America as a Christian nation.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-18056993172425599842009-05-11T13:14:00.003-05:002009-05-11T13:31:05.604-05:00Nothing Funny HereThe White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner was held Saturday evening. Journalists, celebrities and politicians came together to honor a tradition stemming back to the days of President Calvin Coolidge. <br /><br />As is tradition, the President tells a few jokes and makes a couple tongue in cheek remarks at his opponents. <br /><br />President Obama's skit was entertaining and even possessed some nuggets of truth, such as when he told the room filled with the media and celebrities "I know you all voted for me".<br /><br />The night was seemingly flawless, not even Joe Biden could ruin the atmosphere with an off the cuff remark.<br /><br />Then came comedian Wanda Sykes.<br /><br />Her bit started out tame enough poking fun at Obama's basketball skills but then took an ugly turn when she set Rush Limbaugh in her sights.<br /><br />After incorrectly quoting Limbaugh as saying he hopes this country fails (this has been erroneously reported by all media outlets, his actual quote revolves around socialism failing) Wanda went on to say: “I think Rush Limbaugh was the 20th hijacker, but he was just so strung out on Oxycontin he missed his flight.” <br /><br />President Obama was noticeably grinning from ear to ear.<br /><br />She continued, wishing death upon the talk radio behemoth by saying "Limbaugh hopes the country fails. I hope his kidneys fail."<br /><br />Once again, the President succumb to laughter.<br /><br />The administration has since taken steps to distance itself from Sykes.<br /><br />Earlier today at a press conference, White House puppet Robert Gibbs said “I think there are a lot of topics that are better left for serious reflection rather than comedy. I think there's no doubt 9/11 is part of that."<br /><br />Notice how Gibbs never mentioned Obama having a problem with Sykes' wishing Limbaugh dead.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-42446525753752481712009-05-09T10:04:00.003-05:002009-05-09T10:15:27.723-05:00An ObservationDuring the campaign season Senator McCain was grilled by the Democrat Party and especially candidate Obama for labeling the "wealthy" as anyone earning more than $5 million annually.<br /><br />Under Obama's new tax plan, "wealthy" is now anyone making more than $250,000 per year.<br /><br />The media has not covered this new designation of "wealthy" and the Republicans are surprisingly silent.<br /><br />If there is nobody holding this President accountable then there is no limit to his agenda. <br /><br />Reckless spending and tax hikes will continue until someone steps up to challenge Obama.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-34205870836361783622009-05-06T12:11:00.002-05:002009-05-06T12:21:49.384-05:00Specter Part IISenator Specter's defection to the Democrat Party has come at a high price as he has lost his seniority on all Senate committees.<br /><br />Last night, the Senate passed a resolution declaring Specter as the most junior Democrat on the committees to which he was assigned.<br /><br />Harry Reid's office said the issue of Specter's seniority would be taken up again following the 2010 elections. <br /><br />The Democrats must not have too much faith at the moment in their newest member's electability come next year. They did not want to risk elevating him only to lose the seat in 2010.<br /><br />Specter would have played a crucial role as the ranking Republican on the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee as it prepares for hearings on the next Supreme court nominee.<br /><br />Republicans could never rely on this renegade and now it appears, through his many demotions, that the Democrats do not trust him either.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-31914291153607578482009-04-30T13:52:00.003-05:002009-04-30T14:05:14.675-05:00Fair And BalancedI was worried I may have come down a little harshly on Mr. Biden so in the interests of fairness and in honoring the Messiah's first 100 days in office, I would like to share with you a few of his oratorical gems.<br /><br />-"I've been in 57 states"<br /><br />-"On this Memorial Day, as our nation honors its unbroken line of fallen heroes -- and I see many of them in the audience here today"<br /><br />-"Israel is a strong friend of Israel's"<br /><br />-"Its always a bad practice to say 'always' or 'never'" <br /><br />-(On bowling) "I sort of fall into the Special Olympics category"<br /><br />-"Okay, move it up" (Talking to his teleprompter Tuesday during a televised speech)<br /><br />It appears as though President Obama is a flawed mortal like the rest of us.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825497654183804089.post-320270772847498482009-04-30T10:00:00.000-05:002009-04-30T10:28:30.166-05:00There You Go Again JoePresident Obama's press conference last night is being credited as a success. How could it not be when a question from <span style="font-style:italic;">The New York Times</span> asked what "enchanted" him most about the presidency and his country.<br /><br />Was this a presidential news conference or the Miss America pageant?<br /><br />Regardless, Obama displayed his master showmanship skills and the media ate it all up.<br /><br />That was yesterday. <br /><br />Any sense of calm and restraint Obama might have projected to Americans with regards to the swine flu outbreak was undone in a single interview by his number two man.<br /><br />Vice President Biden has once again left the American people asking:<br /><br />What the hell did he just say?<br /><br />In an interview on NBC, Biden told Americans not to travel anywhere in confined spaces right now. <br /><br />"It’s not that it’s going to Mexico. It’s [that] you’re in a confined aircraft. When one person sneezes, it goes all the way through the aircraft. That’s me." <br /><br />He went on to recommend against using the subway systems as well; a source of transportation millions of people depend upon daily.<br /><br />So in addition to crippling the airline industry and shutting down subways, Joe has also managed to spread unfounded mass panic.<br /><br />Just another day at the office for Vice President Biden.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://gopcorner.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/btn-fave2.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>Conservative Casanovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05225952849652970143noreply@blogger.com1