Monthly Archives: October 2013

Mitch McConnell, Majority Whip

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Designated2

From an interview Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell gave to Newsmax.com and The Hill, our annotations follow: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made it clear on Thursday that repealing Obamacare would never be used by Republicans again to bring … Continue reading →

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Tom DeLay – Texan With A Pair – QC Times – Pairless

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Designated2

And we are not referring to the boots DeLay wore on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ This Newsmax article highlights an interview with the former Republican leader in the House.  It was conducted by Steve Malzberg on his Newsmax TV show.  … Continue reading →

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The “Leader” Mislead About Obamacare?

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Designated2

Hmmm . . . who misled the President . . . this time? CHUCK TODD: Five days before the launch, the president said it’s a website where you can compare and purchase affordable health care plans, the same way you … Continue reading →

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The Conservative Vanguard, Tea Party Vindication, The Life of the Party, The Need to Fight

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Designated2

Ed Note: The following excerpts and references are to a set of articles that provide summations, political and legislative analysis, and philosophical motivations  justifying conservative Republican attempts the last few weeks to stop Obamacare and push establishment Republicans to do … Continue reading →

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The Press Endures Obama’s Unrequited Love — Alan Caruba

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Designated2

Saturday, October 19, 2013 Some years ago Bernard Goldberg wrote a book, “A Slobbering Love Affair With Obama”, about the way the press treated his 2008-9 campaign and election as President. The mainstream press continues to protect Obama, often rather … Continue reading →

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SAU Young Republican Event Adulterated

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Designated2

The St. Ambrose University Young Republicans event held Tuesday evening was attended by about 100 people. It was a commendable turnout.  We arrived late and were only able to hear the last several  speakers. The event we are told was … Continue reading →

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Branstad Executive Order Addresses Some Concerns About Common Core

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Designated2

Iowa Governor Branstad issued an executive order this week regarding Federal intrusion into education (see our earlier article regarding the “Common Core” educational standards here).  The full text of the Executive order can be read here.   Branstad’s effort has been … Continue reading →

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What Would King Solomon Say?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Designated2

Is it just me…a “wacko bird“ supporter of the Tea Party (per John McCain, one of the GOP’s  proudest moments in loser history), an admirer of the “shutdown caucus” (just one of the MSM’s favorite pejoratives), a nit wit inspired … Continue reading →

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Victory is Mine!

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Designated2

GOP Mitch McConnell CLAIMS MAJOR VICTORY IN BUDGET BATTLE! Republicans today found it difficult to contain their joy after achieving a major victory over President Obama and Congressional Democrats with the debt deal passed yesterday. Although the deal included a … Continue reading →

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The Lining To This Obamacare Cloud Is Not Silver . . .

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Designated2

But could it be gray?  Is the left ever “exposed” to their detriment? Will the young be “matured” in short order? . . .                             Gary Bauer … Continue reading →

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