For the second time this year the Democrats have voted against transparency and by voting against posting a bill online 72 hours before it the vote. Transparency was a huge theme in the last election, this administration claimed it would be the most transparent in history, and while this [...]
Whole Foods is facing a boycott because its CEO John Mackey wrote an Op-ed in the Wall Street Journal opposing government run health care. Mackey's thoughtful article gave eight ideas for health care reform, and is not anywhere near what most rationale people consider provocative or radical. On the contrary,' [...]
Excerpt from An Independent Call the story a New Hampshire Independent McCain Supporter
Finally, on a more upbeat note, one trait that Senator McCain shares with a good number of his fellow veterans is a wicked sense of humor. While I’d like to say that my rationale for [...]
Excerpt from An Independent Call the amusing story of a New Hampshire McCain supporter.
In the beginning I just thought I’d go see the different candidates at the campaign events in New Hampshire. Four years prior, not long after I moved to New Hampshire from Massachusetts, my [...]
Since much of today's media has such a blatant school-girl crush on President Obama, it is important to not only point out the shmoes who can't resist telling America that President Obama gives them a, 'thrill up their leg;' it is also important to point out those few journalists who [...]
All but three Senate Democrats voted against an amendment, "To increase transparency by requiring five days of public review of legislation before passage by the Senate." This simply states that bills that are rushed through the Senate would have to garner 60 votes only if they had not been posted [...]
There’s no denying that President Obama is one of the most eloquent politicians to come along in a long time. That was on display last night in his address to the joint session of Congress. The President put forth ideas that certainly show a shift in direction from the previous [...]
I started blogging this election cycle as a way to support Senator McCain for President. Now that race has ended, I'm interested in blogging at different sites for different purposes. I will continue my original site Broad Side of the Barn as a light hearted site with some useful' [...]
Having just recovered from the flu, thought I'd post a 'Do what I say not what I do' PSA; i.e the flu was miserable here's a way to avoid it. The American Lung Association sponsors the Flu Clinic Locator site, which tells you where you can get a flu [...]
Retirement funds, particularly 401K's, are at risk. As previously mentioned in the article Democrats Discuss Taking Over People's 401K's Democrats are looking to eliminate the tax break for 401K's and to subsidize a takeover of these savings plans. Investment New reports in their article House Democrats contemplate abolishing [...]
A 7-year-old radio interview in which Barack Obama discussed the failure of the Supreme Court to rule on redistributing wealth in its civil rights rulings has given fresh ammunition to critics who [...]
Investor's Business Daily's article Barack Obama's Stealth Socialism is definitely worth a read. An exerpt follows...
During his NAACP speech earlier this month, Sen. Obama repeated the term at least four times. "I've been working my entire adult life to help build an America where economic justice is being [...]
As the media tries to call this race over, it's worth noting that not only is this not the first time that the media has declared the McCain campaign dead. It is also worth noting that Senator McCain's underdog role is nothing new to him, and he has a penchant [...]
From Fox News - Obama, in 2001 Interview, Lamented Failure of Civil Rights Movement to Redistribute Wealth
A 7-year-old radio interview in which Barack Obama discussed the failure of the Supreme Court to rule on redistributing wealth in its civil rights rulings has given fresh ammunition to critics who [...]
![]() | During the last debate Senator McCain stuck up for his supporters who attend his rallies and town halls. It struck me as sweet, but unnecessary. If McCain supporters are discouraged by being talked down to, or called names by the media or others we'd all be [...]
John McCain Back in New Hampshire
John & Cindy McCain Return to New Hampshire!
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 ~ Road to Victory Rally ~ St. Anselm College Thomas F. Sullivan Arena 100 St. Anselm Dr. Manchester, NH 03102 Doors Open at 7:30AM ******************************************* Free tickets for [...] Biden Says Obama Will Be Tested With A ‘Major International Crisis’
Barack Obama will need help in a crisis, says Joe Biden from Times Online UK...
Joe Biden, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has told Americans to expect a “major international crisis” that will present an early test of a Barack Obama administration. Obama's Plan to Spread the WealthDespite the Obama campaign's and media's attempt to discredit 'Joe the Plumber', a fellow who simply asked Senator Obama a question at a campaign event, his question remains valid, and Obama's response proves insightful. Obama's $250,000 a year tax increase provides a barrier to success for the middle class, particularly [...] Volunteer for McCain/Palin SaturdaySUPER SATURDAY - OCTOBER 18th There are just 3 Saturdays left until Election Day. This Saturday, join us in any of our Victory offices across the state. Help McCain-Palin and our Republican candidates kick off the final few weeks of this election by helping us: Make Phone Calls to Voters Go [...] Heeeere's Johnny...
Who can make both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama roll with laughter? ...John McCain at the Albert E. Smith Dinner.
Video picks up at 2:38 Oh please, please, please, let this be a sign that McCain will be McCain in the last [...] You Don't Have to Love McCain
I'm obviously a big fan of Senator McCain; have been since fairly early in the primaries. At a closed door meeting for supporters in NH with no media in attendance Senator McCain, having just come off a Republican debate where the candidates had all taken a number of shots at [...]
Governor Palin in New HampshireGovernor Palin Campaigns in New Hampshire! Dover High School Gymnasium 25 Alumni Drive Dover, NH 03820 Doors Open @ 9:00AM Weirs Beach Lakeside Avenue Laconia, NH 03246 [...] Obama's Statement on the Black Church
According to the East St. Louis Action Research Project of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Barack Obama stated,
"Black church is a slumbering giant on political and economical landscape of a city, possessing tremendous financial resources, membership, and, most importantly values and biblical traditions that call for empowerment and liberation." [...] Obama Ayers Money TiesSome may wonder why bring up William Ayers now? Hasn't this already been addressed? No, it hasn't. Last week Stanley Kurtz of the National Review wrote an article entitled Obama's Challenge that details Senator Obama's connection to William Ayers as much more than a passing aquaintance. Obama was essentially [...] Obama, FactCheck.org, Ayers, and the Annenburg Foundation
There is a disturbing link between Barack Obama, FactCheck.org, and William Ayers. National Review reports that William Ayers and Barack Obama both served as co-chairs of the Chicago Annenburg Challenge. Obama called for an $3.5 million dollar earmark for the Annenburg Foundation that sponsors FactCheck.org. Several FactCheck articles have been [...]
Obama Funding Complaints
As mentioned in the previous post Reports of Obama Fundraising Fraud (below) there have been questions about the manner in which the Obama campaign has raised such large sums of money. Newsweek has also taken notice of the problems with small donors in its article Obama’s ‘Good Will’ [...]
Are You Purple?
The McCain campaign has focussed on Independents and Democrats with their Citizens for McCain group. They have even set up an online phone bank specifically for Independents and Democrats. If you are Independent or Democrat McCain supporter this is a great way to help the campaign. Phone calls are instrumental [...]
McCain Palin Door to Door in NHFORECAST FOR VICTORY! There are just 33 days until Election Day and we're expecting beautiful Fall weather all weekend. What better time to enjoy the outdoors and hit the pavement with the McCain-Palin Victory [...] Republicans Democrats Fannie Mae Freddie MacVolunteer for McCain Palin
It's coming down to the last weeks of the election. The best way to help the McCain/Palin ticket is to volunteer. Contact your local McCain Victory Office or make calls to battleground states from your home with the Online Phone Bank. This is the time that matters most. [...]
Economic and ACORN LinksObama's Ties To AcornMore Problems with ACORN and Obama's Ties to ACORN
Ken Blackwell the former Secretary of State of Ohio wrote an article for National Review entitled An ACORN Falls from the Tree. He addresses why ACORN is now garnering attention, as it was to be a recipient of 'Housing Trust Fund' money earmarked by Democrats in the first version [...]
The Bracelet Debate Update
ABC News looked into the controversy about whether the family of Sergeant Ryan David Jopek approved of Senator Obama wearing a bracelet with his name on it and whether they approved of him using his name publicly in the article Bracelet Wars. It appears there was some miscommunication between [...]
Family Upset Obama Wears Their Son's Bracelet
NewsBusters is reporting in their article Family Told Obama NOT To Wear Soldier Son's Bracelet... Where is Media? that the family of Sergeant Ryan David Jopek whose name is on the bracelet Senator Obama wears does not want him speaking about their son in public. The father Brian Jopek [...]
The Presidential Debate and the Bracelet Moment
Senator McCain talked, as he has previously, about Matthew Stanley and his family of Wolfboro, NH, and the bracelet Senator McCain wears in his honor.
Senator Obama reading the name off 'his bracelet' was tacky, and poorly done. The story of John McCain, Matthew Stanley, and [...] Acorn and the Economic Rescue Bill
The Hot Air article The Democratic ACORN bailout reports that a clause in the write-up for the Senator Chris Dodd's rescue bill allocated money for the Housing Trust Fund and consequently the controversial group Acorn.
"TRANSFER OF A PERCENTAGE OF PROFITS. Scheiffer: Paulson Pleaded for McCain to Return to Washington
NewsBusters reports Schieffer: Paulson Pleaded for McCain to Save Bailout (follow link for video).
Here was Schieffer speaking with the Early Show's Maggie Rodriguez at 7:05 AM EDT today: John McCain Bold Leadership
With the markets in turmoil and a bill and a bailout package up for debate in Congress, Senator McCain has suspended his campaign and returned to Washington to work on the bill. Last night prior to Senator McCain's decision to return to Washington ABC's George Stephanopoulos reported,
ABC News' [...] Speak Out Against Media Bias
The McCain Palin 2008 blog is sponsoring a petition protesting media bias with the support of groups/sites across the political spectrum. While many have witnessed a decisive pro-Obama slant in this news reporting during this election, this bias became glaringly apparent when Governor Palin was selected as the vice-presidential [...]
Union Leader - Obama in the mud: So much for honesty
Union Leader:Obama in the mud: So much for honesty - Excerpt
We wonder what those same voters think of Obama's sincerity now. In the past few weeks, Obama has thrown so many false accusations against John McCain that just keeping track of them has become difficult. And these [...] Positive Signs for the McCain Campaign
1. Base united and energized with Palin pick.
2. Strong support from both Independents and Democrats. 3. Obama's money advantage is shrinking. Party money combine with campaign money makes the money race extremely close. 4. During primaries Obama tended to poll better than he performed except [...] Increased Taxes Obama Biden Patriotic ActClinton Supporter for McCain - CNN MadVolunteer/Make Phone Calls for McCain/PalinFactCheck Sex-Ed Ad Response - Correction Still NeededFactCheck.org has followed up on emails rebuking their article on the McCain ad ‘Education’ with a statement that says in part,
Make CNN RetractIn last nights CNN broadcast Cambell Brown, Jeffery Toobin, and others called the McCain campaign’s ad about Senator Obama’s support for a bill for ‘comprehensive sex education for kindergarteners’ a lie. One problem, they’re wrong. The text of the bill states,
Where's Joe?
After all the media claims that Senator McCain was irresponsible to pick Governor Palin as his VP, and all the articles questioning whether Palin had been adequately vetted, the irony is not just that Palin is a big hit, it's that no one has heard from Senator Biden since the [...]
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