In the age of Obama, the media formerly known as mainstream can remind one of 19th century British literature. Pride and Prejudice sometimes, of course, but more often a favorite Sherlock Holmes story, Silver Blaze. In it, the famous sleuth...

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It is often said that California is a window onto America's future. Well, with a heavy tax and regulatory burden, a new greenhouse gas emissions law, and rapidly growing welfare rolls, perhaps America should...

http://bullypulpit.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1034...

SACRAMENTO – Sen. George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) released the following statements regarding the passage of the Democrats’ prison bill, Senate Bill 18xxx, this evening:

“California inmates are the only winners with the passage of this bill because now they will receive ‘good time’ credits just for showing up to prison instead of actually earning the early release credits through either work or education.

“Here’s an example of how the standard proposed in SB 18xxx works: The drug pushing felon with the firearm would be rewarded with one day of early release credit for every day of ‘continuous incarceration.’

“This is an early release gimmick cloaked in bureaucratic machinations. Why won’t the Democrats be honest about the intent of this bill and just cut sentences in half? Because ultimately, that’s what this bill will do.”

Senate Republicans rejected a Democrat plan which would release dangerous criminals back into California neighborhoods to ease overcrowding, stating that no one should be given early release because of the state’s inability to manage its prison system.

The Democrat proposal would facilitate the early release of thousands of so-called “non-violent” criminals from state prisons. GOP lawmakers pointed to the fact that criminals convicted of a myriad of troubling crimes would qualify as “non-violent” criminals eligible for early release under the Democrat plan, including such crimes as human trafficking, stalking, solicitation to commit murder, identity theft and elder abuse.

Senate Republicans also noted that under the majority party’s legislation, a convict need only be present to automatically be awarded credits for every day served discipline free – even if the inmate refuses to participate in any education, work, or rehabilitation program. There would no longer be any motivation for a prisoner to take steps to improve his/her ability to survive crime free on the outside.

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Three years ago, Norwell High School social studies teacher Julie Fox commemorated 9/11 by asking her students to write journal entries recounting where they were when the planes hit and how they felt at that moment. But now, Fox tells

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Senator George Runner
Serving the 17th District which incorporates portions of the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Ventura and Kern counties.

It is a day when inconceivable violence, chaos and evil were brought to the shores of our great country.

But the American people did not crumble; nor did we fold as our enemy had hoped. Instead we were fortified, built stronger. As we have done in other critical periods in our young country’s history, we came together as one people – particularly New Yorkers who selflessly helped one another from the rubble of the two towers brought down by rogue terrorists.

September 11 is a day we should forever reflect on as a moment in time that brought Americans strength and courage as countrymen – yes, indeed we are united people in the United States. No enemy large or small has the power or ability to bring us down or destroy the most free and finest country in mankind’s history.

Firemen raise the flag at Ground ZeroI salute the brave men and women who put their lives on the line on that fated day. They are true American heroes.

My heart and prayers go out to the families who continue to suffer from the losses of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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Exactly the same reason I don't watch these channels either...they only report what the left wants you to know...
The reason I don't watch them either......This is a perfect example why I refrain from watching the news on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN or NSNBC. Today (20 August 2009) on a segment of the "Glen Beck Show" which I DO WATCH...on FCN (Fox Cable News) was the following:

"Today even though President Obama is against off shore drilling for oil for this country. He signed an executive order to loan 2 Billion of our taxpayers dollars to a Brazilian Oil Exploration Company (which is the 8th largest company in the entire world) to drill for oil off the coast of Brazil. The oil that comes from this operation is for the sole purpose and use of China and not the USA. The Chinese government is under contract to purchase all the oil that this oil field will produce, which is hundreds of millions of barrels of oil". We have absolutely no gain from this transaction whatsoever.

Wait it gets more interesting. Guess who is the largest individual stockholder of this Brazilian Oil Company and who would benefit most from this? It is American Billionaire, George Soros, Liberal businessman who is a radical left wing supporter, finances MoveOn.org as well as other liberal programs and was President Obama's largest and most generous supporter during his campaign. If you are able to connect the dots and follow the money, you are probably as upset as I am. Not a word of this transaction was on any of the other news networks.

Nancy Ayers

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Nancy L. Ayers to a judgeship in the Ventura County Superior Court.

Ayers, 51, of Hanford, has served as a deputy district attorney for the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office since 2007. From 1984 to 2007, she served as a senior deputy district attorney for the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Prior to that, Ayers was a law clerk and associate for Kahn, Soares and Conway from 1983 to 1984. She earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of the Pacific. She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Arturo Gutierrez. Ayers is a Republican.

The compensation for this position is $178,789.

Just in case you hadn’t already heard, President Barack Obama will deliver what the media is describing as a “make or break” health care speech tonight. But don’t feel bad if you have to miss it. According to the Wall Street Journal, President Obama has already given 27 speeches entirely devoted to health care...

http://blog.heritage.org/2009/09/09/morning-bell-step-back-and-start-ove...

The U.S. Post Service was established in 1775 - they've had 234 years to get it right; it is broke, and even though heavily subsidized, it can't compete with private sector FedEx and UPS services.

Social Security was established in 1935 - they've had 74 years to get it right; it is broke.

Fannie Mae was established in 1938 - they've had 71 years to get it right; it is broke.

Freddie Mac was established in 1970 - they've had 39 years to get it right; it is broke. Together Fannie and Freddie have now led the entire world into the worst economic collapse in 80 years.

The War on Poverty was started in 1964 - they've had 45 years to get it right; $1 trillion of our hard earned money is confiscated each year and transferred to "the poor"; it hasn't worked.

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City of Fillmore

FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
6:30 P.M.

FILLMORE CITY HALL
CENTRAL PARK PLAZA
250 CENTRAL AVENUE
FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA 93015-1907

AGENDA
ITEM REFERENCE

1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Oral

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Oral

3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Oral

4. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR (6:40p)
4A. Warrant List for September 8, 2009. 9/3/09
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During one of Sen. Arlen Specter’s (D-PA) early health care townhalls in Lebanon, Pennsylvania; mother of two Katy Abram told the audience: “I don’t believe this is just about...

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Let's all TRY to remember this as the elections of 2010 are drawing near. And for sure in 2012!

Not long ago I read a joke... It said all the politicians running for president are promising change to the American people. We send them billions and billions of tax dollars and they send us the change.

Funny? Not really; there is too much truth in it to be funny.

But that got me to thinking... They all promise change.

A restoration that would take us back in time to a place where things ran better, smoother and life was more

enjoyable.

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By Charles Krauthammer
Washington Post Op-Ed Columnist
Friday, September 4, 2009; 1:30 PM

"What happened to President Obama? His wax wings having melted, he is the man who fell to earth. What happened to bring his popularity down further than that of any new president in...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2009/09/04/DI200...

Energy Policy: Ignoring peak-oil Cassandras, BP has made another giant oil find in the Gulf of Mexico. We're not running out of oil. Our government just doesn't...

http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=336869598898259

When President Barack Obama sold his $787 billion stimulus package to the American people, he set one metric for success: jobs. Specifically, President Obama promised the American people he would create 4.1 million jobs by the end of 2010. According to the President’s plan, the stimulus should...

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Special Alert: I will be appearing on the Glenn Beck Show today (Friday 9/4/09) at 5pm ET/2pm PT on Fox News Channel discussing the very topics of this email. Forgive me for re-sending this, but I wanted you to be alerted of today's program and the urgency of this material. In less than a week, our online community has raised nearly $40,000 for this effort and we are extremely grateful! Please tune in to the show today and if you are able to contribute to our efforts, please do so by using any of the links below.

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Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 10:54 AM
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Please read, even if you are an Obama fan. It is legitimate, written by respected, Lou Prichett, formerly of Proctor and Gamble. Lou Pritchett is one of corporate America ’s true living legends- an acclaimed author, dynamic teacher and one of the world’s highest rated speakers. Successful corporate executives everywhere recognize him as the foremost leader in change management. Lou changed the way America does business by creating an audacious concept that came to be known as “partnering.” Pritchett rose from soap salesman to Vice-President, Sales and Customer Development for Procter and Gamble and over the course of 36 years, made corporate history.

AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA

Dear President Obama:

You are the thirteenth President under whom I have lived and unlike any of the others, you truly scare me.

You scare me because after months of exposure, I know nothing about you.

You scare me because I do not know how you paid for your expensive Ivy League education and your upscale lifestyle and CONTINUED »