Category Archives: Current Affairs

Say, How’s The Legalization Of Marijuana Going?

I’ve long stated that legalization should be a state issue, rather than a federal issue. I’ve also said that I could care less if it is legalized. I don’t smoke it (I used to, but haven’t touched it in 20 years), I don’t plan on smoking it (I stopped finding it interesting), but, if someone […]

Palin Says Illegals Get Better Care Than Veterans, To Some Degree

Well, Team Obama and Democrats certainly works harder to make sure that illegals are treated better overall (video available at Mediaite) (Politico) Sarah Palin says illegal immigrants are getting better health care than the country’s vets. “In many respects, illegal aliens in our country today are receiving better health care, more benefits than our troops,” […]

A Head Honcho Is Held Accountable For Poor Care At Army Medical Facility

You don’t say (WNCN)  Two defense officials say the chief of an Army medical center has been relieved of his command because of problems with patient care. The officials say the commander was replaced Tuesday at Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and three deputies were suspended. One official says the discipline […]

What’s The Real Reason For The VA Scandal?

As the VA scandal rolls along, with much of the major media wanting to ignore it or bury the coverage deep in the website/newspaper, many are trying to use distraction-blame. Obviously, Democrats are trying to Blame Bush. He certainly does bare some blame. But, as the liberal talking point regarding 9/11 went, “who’s president now?”, […]

Bipartisan Lawmakers Call For Criminal Investigation Into VA Scandal

Will Eric Holder use his highly politicized Justice Department to investigate? (LA Times) The Justice Department should enter the investigation of whether Veterans Affairs employees have falsified records to cover up long waits at VA medical facilities, Democratic and Republican lawmakers said Sunday. “Only the Department of Justice and the FBI have the resources, the […]

Hooray! Obama To Warn Of Foreign Policy Over-reach In West Point Commencement Campaign Speech

So far, Mr. Obama’s foreign policy has been a mess. Yes, he does have a few successes. He ordered (after massive prodding) the attack that killed Bin Laden. Which ticks off Islamists, but, to hell with them. He got Anwar Al Awlaki (which has gotten him attacked by people on the left and right for […]

Obama Barely Mentions VA Scandal In Memorial Day Weekly Address

I don’t want to jump on the Bystander President too much, because he offers nice sentiments (video here) (White House) Hi, everybody.  It’s Memorial Day weekend – a chance for Americans to get together with family and friends, break out the grill, and kick off the unofficial start of summer.  More importantly, it’s a time […]

Miami VA Whistleblower Claims Drug Dealing, Physical Abuse Cover Up

Yet another problem at a VA hospital? Obama will be madder than hell, and get right on it (Fox News) A VA police officer says administrators at the hospital in Miami where he works are covering up crimes at the facility, including evidence of physical abuse of patients and drug dealing. Thomas Fiore, who still […]

Obama’s So Mad Over VA Scandal He’s Buckling Down To Work!!!!

And, by “down to work”, I mean he’s doing what he does best: fundraising and being the Tourist President. Here’s today’s schedule, via White House Dossier 10:00 am || Receives the Presidential Daily Briefing 10:45 am || Meets with travel and tourism executives; Roosevelt Room 1:05 pm || Departs White House 2:30 pm || Arrives […]

Palin Says Obama’s “Too Lazy” To Hold Anyone Accountable For VA Scandal

As many of you know, I’m not a big fan of Sarah Palin anymore, but she does make a good, cogent point about the World Of Obama (Mediaite) Sarah Palin joined Sean Hannity Wednesday night to take on everything from the VA to the war on women, but Palin was particularly fired up about slamming […]

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