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• What Effects Would ObamaCare Have on Medical Advancements?

  H/T ReasonTV This is a question that some Senators and the American people should consider, especially since health care reform legislation is being debated in the U.S. Senate. Recently, we are fortunate to be in a country that has led with medical advancements, whether it is utilizing adult stem cells to [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 7:14am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Blogs United: 2010 Congressional Candidates

  Earlier this morning, we heard from Rep. Rob Wittman, who will be running for re-election, but Blogs United 2009 allowed us the opportunity to hear from the other 1st Congressional District challengers, Scott Robinson and Krystal Ball, along with the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th District. Col. Robinson is a Northumberland [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 1:59pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Blogs United 2009

  Today, I am attending Blogs United 2009 at Christopher Newport University. The agenda of the conference definitely looks intriguing, and it is good to be able to meet with bloggers throughout the Commonwealth. The Northern Virginia bloggers are here, including Greg of BVBL and Joe of NOVA Townhall. We just heard [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 12:49pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Carpetbagger Alert: Del. Dave Marsden Declares Candidacy for VA-37

  Well, well, well…it has only been a matter of time before I would have to write about another carpetbagging candidate in our midst. In my home State Senate district (VA-37), Del. Dave Marsden, who does not live in the 37th has declared his candidacy for the open State Senate seat. [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 12:06pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Giuliani Rumored to be Considering Senate Run

  Fox News reports that former New York mayor and one time Presidential candidate, Rudy Giuliani, is considering a run for U.S. Senate in New York. This does not surprise me, but I think Giuliani would be better suited to challenge current N.Y. Governor, David Paterson. The Governor’s race in New [...]
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 10:23am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Make A Caption

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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 2:02pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• “Hit the Bitch” Misses the Mark

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  A controversial internet-based, anti-domestic violence campaign entitled, “Hit the Bitch,” was launched in Denmark.  The campaign has generated so much traffic, access is currently limited to Danish visitors.  The interactive site looks and proceeds as depicted by the following images where the Danish-speaking girl (judging by her tone) proceeds to berate [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 10:50am EST
  by 200 Grande

• A Transparent Federal Reserve is a Start

  This morning, I was reading the Wall Street Journal, when I came across an op-ed written by Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) and Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) that I found particularly interesting. You see, I have been quite outspoken about my desire to see the Federal Reserve eliminated (hopefully, in my [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 7:07am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Another Beer Summit

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  This idea has been floating out there. Besides the disgraceful “shout-out’s” attached to Obama’s remarks on Nidal Malik Hasan’s act of radical Islamist terrorism in perpetrating the Ft. Hood masacre.  Another statement was also interesting: We don’t know all the answers yet, and I would caution against jumping to conclusions until [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 5:45pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• It’s Official…Crystal Clear Conservative is Running for Congress!

  Dear Friends, After much thought and consideration (especially after looking at the direction of our country…thanks Recovery.gov for confirming my suspicions), I have decided to run for Congress here in the hypothetical 51st District. The residents of the 51st District need a voice, who will be a thorn in Nancy Pelosi’s [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 11:09pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Sarah Palin & Dick Envey

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  Since this week is the Palin media extravaganza, let’s have at it… Recently, former GOP pooba, Dick Armey expressed his envy of Sarah Palin: So she’s kind having to dig herself out of a hole if she wants to regain standing for consideration for a future nomination. And by all accounts, it [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 4:05pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• Way to Stay Classy, Governor Kaine

  It appears that Governor Tim Kaine’s idea of staying classy is insulting members of the General Assembly.   So much for going out with dignity in tact. H/T The Contemporary Conservative [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:38pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• A Threatening Population Trend & A Call To Action

  Guest Post by al Shaitan: This is a sobering video on the impending direction of the world’s population and culture: A Call to Action: Infect the women of the Islamic culture with good-old fashioned Western feminism (or the plain female entitlement mentality rife among so-called “conservative” women). Watch Muslim women become obsessed with shoes, [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 11:52am EST
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• Check out Keith Fimian’s New Website

  Keith Fimian has released a new website, and I must admit that I like the clean simplicity of the site. I am definitely excited to see Fimian’s new media efforts over the course of the next year. [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 12:07pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• So…How’s the Stimulus Working for America?

  Lately, with unemployment numbers soaring and many Americans are now losing jobs due to a weakened economy that continues to worsen by the minute, one has to ask how President Obama’s stimulus plan is impacting Americans. A recent Reuters article indicates that unemployment will be rising to 12-13 percent. What [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 12:46am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 3:30pm EST
  by 200 Grande

• Is it possible to balance the budget?

  Currently, President Obama’s spending is turning out to be costly for America, and with the plans to make government run health care reality, it will eventually drive us to the path of bankruptcy. It will also become more difficult to balance the budget. However, we can do our part to [...]
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 10:57am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Thank You, Veterans!

  A special thank you to my father and uncles, who served during Vietnam, and my late grandfather, who served during World War II. [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 1:03pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Save the Date: The Senate will be Debating Health Care

  The Hill reports that Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has put the House health care bill (H.R. 3962) on the Senate calendar for debate and a possible vote. This comes after former President Bill Clinton met with Democratic senators yesterday during their caucus lunch. So, you know what that means… FLOOD your Senators’ [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 7:01am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• John Allen Muhammed Executed

  At 9:11 p.m. last night, the man notorious for the D.C. Area sniper attacks in 2002 that paralyzed the D.C. Metro region and killed 10 innocent people was executed in Virginia. John Allen Muhammed received the lethal injection for the murder of Dean Harold Meyers. Justice has been delivered. [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 6:45am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Sesame Street Turns 40

  Today is Sesame Street’s 40th Birthday! While it may seem out of character for me to commemorate one of my favorite childhood shows, I just feel like pop culture would not be complete without the gang from Sesame Street. After all, how do you think that most of Generations X [...]
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 11:35am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Rep. Wittman Shares the Concerns of Constituents on Health Care

  During the health care debate last Saturday, Rep. Rob Wittman spoke on the House floor to share the fears and concerns of his constituents about H.R. 3962, which is now being debated in the Senate. In fact, the House bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate. [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 6:36am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Fimian Calls Connolly Out on his support of “Pelosi Care”

  On Saturday, Keith Fimian held a press conference to talk about the Congress health care bill (H.R. 3962) outside of Congressman Gerry Connolly’s office in Annandale. Fimian will be challenging Connolly in 2010, and he is already out there speaking against the health care issue and other issues. Fimian is [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:21am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Congress Passes Pelosi Care

  Congress passes Pelosi Care (H.R. 3962) and one Republican voted for it! Guess who? Congressman Anh “Joseph” Cao of Louisiana. If I were the Republican Party of Louisiana, I would find a challenger to ensure he does not get re-elected. For Cao to vote for this bill, he is for [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 12:48am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Another Nasty Encounter on the Hill

  With health care being voted on today in the House of Representatives, there is no doubt that many constituents have been visiting or calling their Congressmen urging them not to support Nancy Pelosi’s health care plan. However, we are starting to see a nasty side of some members of Congress. [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 1:13pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Fimian to hold Press Conference Tomorrow Morning

  Things are beginning to heat up in the 11th Congressional District race already. Tomorrow morning, Keith Fimian will be holding a press conference to discuss the current health care bill before the House of Representatives. The press conference will be taking place at 10 a.m. outside of Rep. Gerry Connolly’s [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:47pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Update: “I have to Waffle” is out of the 37th District Senate Race

  The Washington Post’s Virginia Politics Blog has confirmed that Janet “I have to waffle” Oleszek will not be running in the 37th District Senate race. David Bulova also stated in the same article that he will not be running either. Right now, it appears that the only interested Democrat at this [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:49pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Another Reason Gerry Connolly Should Not Be Re-Elected

  Aside from crappy constituent letters (in the past, I have received one letter that was a fill-in-the-blank), Rep. Gerry Connolly has slipped to a new low…assaulting a constituent. Black Velvet Bruce Li has the scoop about what happened. Apparently, a woman who was standing in line reached out and touched [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:03am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Rumor Has It: Janet Oleszek is Running for State Senate

  Perhaps, this should bring back memories.  In 2007, Janet Oleszek ran against Ken Cuccinelli for the State Senate seat in the 37th District. She made many miscues, including the infamous response during one debate of “I have to waffle.” Even The Washington Post said at the time she was “embarrassingly [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 9:42pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• 27 World Series Championships Later…

  and they’re still DYNAMITE to me!! NEW YORK YANKEES ARE THE 2009 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!! [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 6:24am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Recap from Last Night’s Victory

  Last night, I reported live from the Richmond Victory Party for Bearing Drift. However, I wanted to provide a glimpse into my thoughts on the Republican victories in Virginia and New Jersey. The victories of both Bob McDonnell and Chris Christie have definitely been a blow to President Obama, and [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:25pm EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Auto Bailouts and Ford Motor Company

  Ford Motor Company has not been directly impacted by the auto bailouts given to those at Chrysler and GM, and in fact, it has turned a profit recently. According to U.S. News and World Report, the auto manufacturer has cut costs, experiencing the gains from purchases on the new Taurus [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 9:46am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Election Day is Finally Here!

  Well, the day we have been waiting for is finally here: Election Day. I will be providing some coverage throughout the day at Bearing Drift, but there will be some highlights here at CCC. Here’s a voter’s guide for you based on some of my posts, yet it shouldn’t surprise some [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 12:55am EST
  by crystalclearconservative

• Goodbye Dede!

  Good news coming from NY-23, as Dede Scozzafava dropped out of the race on Saturday afternoon. This is a victory for conservative Republicans, as they have effectively forced a beneficiary of ACORN and a liberal Republican out of contention. The Politico reported that Scozzafava was trailing both the Democrat, Bill [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 12:08am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Happy Halloween!

  Yay! My least favorite holiday actually turned out to be a great day visiting Lancaster, PA,  and in less than ten minutes, it will be over for this year.  Also, this year’s Halloween turned out to be more sweeter (not due to candy, rather baseball)… Go Yankees!! [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 11:49pm EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Distortions and Deceit a la Kaye Kory

  The Democratic Party of Virginia recently sent out a misleading, deceitful mailer on behalf of Kaye Kory, who is running against Danny Smith in the 38th District. Smith’s campaign has called on Kory to denounce the mailer sent out by the DPVA that said Smith stated support for cutting a [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 11:46pm EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Stevens Miller Fumbles Tele-townhall

  What in the world was he thinking? Stevens Miller, who is running against Tom Rust in the 86th District held a tele-townhall meeting tonight. This is one of the most important sports watching nights of the year (outside of the Super Bowl): the World Series game 2 (where the Yankees [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 10:06pm EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Words can come back to haunt you…

  Words can come back to haunt you, especially when you are placed on the record for supporting bringing the Redskins Hall of Fame to Loudoun County. The Hall of Fame would have made Loudoun County, the corporate headquarters of the Redskins franchise and would have provided over $100,000 to promote [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 6:58am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Poll Numbers Showing GOP Victory

  Yesterday, both Survey USA and Public Policy Polling released polls showing Bob McDonnell, Bill Bolling, and Ken Cuccinelli all leading their opponents in double digit margins. McDonnell leads Democrat Creigh Deeds, 58-41% (Survey USA) and 55-40% (PPP). Bolling leads Democrat Jody Wagner, 56-42% (Survey USA) and 50-38% (PPP). Cuccinelli leads Democrat Steve Shannon, [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 7:09am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Are you a Hybrid Owner? Beware!

  If you are a hybrid owner and live in Virginia’s 86th District, there could be another tax on your car shortly. Stevens Miller, who is running against Tom Rust, has proposed wanting to raise taxes on hybrid vehicles and aircraft. Just last year, when the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 6:58am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Distortions = Signs of Desperation

  Jody Wagner still can’t get the facts right, as she continues to attack Bill Bolling for being a health insurance executive and on the meeting attendance issue. These attacks are nothing but desperation from Wagner in the days up to the election and need to be dispelled. Enter the truth [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 7:11am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• The Health Insurance Mandate Troublesome to Families

  With health care becoming a controversial and debated topic in Congress, there is definitely curiosity among small business owners and families throughout America about how the health insurance mandates, which are included in the House version of this bill, will impact their well being.  This weekend, in the New York [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 7:10am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Guess who will be facing the Phillies in the World Series…

  That’s right…the NEW YORK YANKEES!!!! AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!! Now, it’s time to have some fun at the Phillies expense! [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 12:11am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• The Washington Post Endorses Eric Brescia, Aaron Ringel, and Tom Rust

  The Washington Post released their endorsements of the House candidates starting on Friday. I’ll have more criticisms of their list in tomorrow’s edition regarding the candidates they should have endorsed, but in the meantime, I will praise their efforts for today’s endorsements. As you have read several times on this blog, [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 9:13pm EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Richmond Times-Dispatch Endorses Bob McDonnell

  Richmond Times-Dispatch endorsed Bob McDonnell in an editorial today. This endorsement joins other endorsements from the following newspapers: The Washington Examiner Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star Waynesboro News-Virginian The Culpeper Star Exponent Bristol Herald Courier The Daily Press The Culpeper Times The Loudoun Times-Mirror News and Messenger The Winchester Star Harrisonburg Daily News Record Northern Virginia Sun-Gazette Richmond Times-Dispatch said in their editorial that McDonnell [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 8:52pm EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• The Washington Post and Fairfax Times Endorse Danny Smith

  In the 38th District, Danny Smith has been working hard to get elected by sharing his vision for improving Fairfax County’s outlook on education, transportation, and the economy. From my first interview with Smith back in May, I knew that he stood a strong chance of winning this seat, especially [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 7:20am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• What’s Steve Shannon’s Costume for Halloween?

  Halloween is right around the corner, and yes, after much consideration, I am going as a campaign zombie partly due to the fact that I have tons of t-shirts at my disposal. Aside from this small worthless disclosure, this poses a good question for Steve Shannon: what will you be [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 7:50pm EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Go and Vote for the Best Web 2.0 Campaigns of 2009

  Bearing Drift is accepting nominations for the best use of new media this election cycle. Stop by and nominate who you thought had the best overall new media campaign, best campaign blog, best use of social networking and the top video. [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 9:22am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Forget the Public Option?

  It seems like Creigh Deeds continues the flip flop trend.  From last night’s debate, when Deeds was pressed on whether or not he favored public option, Deeds did not seem to know what he favored. [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 4:30am EDT
  by crystalclearconservative

• Live Blog of the McDonnell-Deeds Debate

  I am a little late to the game tonight, and I have missed the opening statements of the debate.  Right now, the debate format is allowing an open discussion about transportation.  Deeds is not being clear on the tax increases, yet he came back to the fact that he does [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 8:08pm EDT
  by crystalclearconservative