The State of the Union
The Providence Journal (and RI Media): Not “Providen” Enough
From the Providence JournalThe Fourth Estate is in a bad estate in Rhode Island.Just look at the above picture. The copy could not identify the base location for the report without making a mistake. The newspaper industry is already hitting harder times, with online…
Muratsuchi’s “Endorsements” for 2016
Muratsuchi and MoonbeamFormer Torrance Unified School Board member Al Muratsuchi is running for state assembly, District 66 in 2016.He already lost once. Does the South Bay really want him back? Well, the following people do, but they do not live in the South Bay,…
Cher on Twitter?: Don’t Believe!
otherwise known as Cher, of mixed Armenian-Native American heritage, from Malibu by way of El Centro California, broke the mold in modern rock, as well as movies (Moonstruck, in which she won the Oscar for Best Actress). A celebrated part of the Television-Radio-Music…
Conservative Action Fund Still Wants to “Draft Condi For US Senate”
California liberals are tearing themselves apart over the wide-open Senate race in 2016…… and Conservatives like you and me must strike while the iron’s hot! State Attorney General Kamala Harris and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez — both…
If SCOTUS Says “Yes” to Gay Marriage. . .
United States Supreme CourtA few days ago, I spoke with an ardent advocate for faith and family in New England, where securalism, pluralism, and academic conformity have replaced the fundamental values on which this country is based.I had asked him his thoughts about…
Maryland’s Larry Hogan: Unsung Republican Hero
So frustratedwere law-abiding, taxpaying citizens, Western Maryland petitioned to secedefrom the state and set up their own Commonwealth. Who could blame them? Thestate government became so onerous, that allowing kids to play by themselves isnow a crime, as well as…
Update on “Run, Chafee, Run!”
“Are You Kidding Me?” Common Sense RI released a three minute mock fest of former Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee following his announcement of intent for the 2016 Presidential nomination.You can view the video clip here.Some of the more disturbing as…
The CTA Agenda — Where’s the Education?
On the CTA website, any cursory review will find a list of legislative proposals and initiatives opposed or promoted by the union. Their politicized opposition to certain bills, plus their partisan pandering to other pieces of legislation, beg the…
Assmb. Hadley’s Education Proposals
his March 4th Press Release:SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman David Hadley, R-Torrance, announced at a press conference today that he will be supporting a legislative package to expand local control of South Bay schools, ensure students are better prepared for the workforce,…
“Right On Daily” was Right on the Social Issues
Aaron F. Park (aka “The RINO”)Why did the 2014 Wave Miss California? Hint, it WAS those Damn Social Issues (Again)Click on the link above to get the whole scoop. I will add a few points here.I submit that there are no mere social issues, but all political…
Cicilline’s Silence on Netanyahu Victory
David Cicilline on MSNBC (Truth Revolt)On Truth Revolt, the Providence based Congressman defended the Jewishagainst attacks of racial bias from left-wingMSNBC journalist Joy Reid:I think there’s a recognition that our two countries share values andthat we…
Seattle’s Minimum Wage Fail
forced minimum wage hike to $15 an hour.How is that working for everybody in the wet, damp Northwestern Metropolis? A self-righteous, self-promoting socialist sits on the Seattle City Council, and she led the drive with her city colleagues to force the minimum…
The California Democratic Party’s Other Candidate: Marcus Hardie
The Huffington Post, and the agenda he presses should alarm anyone, even the most ardent of liberal activists:Gay People Are Gods: Protecting LGBT Communities Is a Divine Right’Wow! So, where would Harvey Milk fit in this rainbow pantheon? A martyr to the cause,…
With Fox Out, Who’s Next?
Speaker Gordon Fox tumbled: Who’s Next? Unconfirmed reports are swirling around Rhode Island thatwith following former Speaker Fox’s fallout, another domino will fall. Who’s next on the corruption chopping block? RI Governor Gina Raimondo?…
California’s US Senate Race: Update
Condoleezza RiceCondoleezza RiceA black conservative movement is petitioning for Condoleezza Rice to reconsider and run for US Senate.She is not running. I hate admitting it, but I have learned to treat serious statesmen (and women) with utmost respect, and take their…
Boxer’s Distorted Remarks on DHS and Immigration
US Senator Barbara Boxer“A baby’s a baby when the baby is born.”“I thank God these people were not in charge of Congress when I was growing up or else they might have deported my mother” — US Senator Barbara BoxerAn inconsequential…
Walker’s Act Ten for the UW a Win-Win
Walker Reforms UW SystemIn his 2015-2017 budget, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker offers more autonomy to the University of Wisconsin system, in exchange for less funding from the state. Reminding critics that the state systems receives federal and other government…
MoveOn.org Has Moved on from Hillary – “Run, Lizzie, Run!”
Dear MoveOn member, The effort to convince Elizabeth Warren to run for president is gaining steam. Last weekend people gathered in over 220 house parties to talk about how they can further the effort locally. And the media have begun to recognize this campaign as a…
RI’s Cicilline and the Pricey LGBT Caucus
David Cicilline (D-RI)Congressman David Cicilline (D-Rhode Island) is no stranger to big spending in politics. The state capital and largest city, Providence, Rhode Island, struggled under massive structural debt and deficits during the greater part of his tenure as…
Rhode Islander Eaten Alive on “Shark Tank”
BedJet display (Mark Aramli on the Left (from BedJet. com)Of the few TV shows I still take time to watch, ABC’s “Shark Tank” is the most informative and grueling. In the weekly high stakes drama, real people put themselves and their best ideas on the…
Elections Have Consequences, Ma’am!
when she took over the US Senate Environment and Public Works Committee from conservative Republican James Inhofe. CNN reported that the hearing was a “heated exchange” over former US Senator Al Gore’s statements on global warming. Senator…
Assm. Hadley’s First Column
Gov. Brown’s fourth inaugural address shows promise, peril: Guest commentary By David Hadley Posted: 01/07/15, 8:39 AM PST | 3 Comments As a newly elected assemblyman representing the South Bay, I had the opportunity on Monday to attend Gov. Jerry Brown’s…
Senator Boxer’s Broken Twitter Feed
@FrankLautenberg He’s also dead. He passed away in 2013. What is it with Senator Boxer and dead people?@MarkUdall The former US Senator from Colorado, just defeated last year by Republican Congressman Cory Gardner. Not very impressive. No wonder Boxer is…
McLaughlin: Another Bush? Zuckerman Says “Yes”
John McLaughlinIn the January 9th, 2015 episode of the McLaughlin Group, host John McLaughlin speculated on Jeb Bush’s chances of winning the President in 2016. MCLAUGHLIN (voice-over): Jeb Bush has formed a presidential exploratory committee and he’s…
Feinstein’s Untenable Opposition to Keystone
US Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)First of all, I am glad that Tea Party supporters (including myself) are not calling Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his caucus sellouts or failures because they are working with Democrats. Why should anyone shame them? They are…