Obama's Economic Dilemma: To Spend or Not to Spend
time.com — Obama and his advisers know their hands are tied. Polls show that voters either don't understand— or don't buy —the long-established economic theory of John Maynard Keynes, which calls for more government spending (even if it means running up deficits) to help the economy through hard times. (Submitted by Blinker1315) More…
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Study Finds Conservatives Hate to Be Told to Conserve Energy
greenbiz.com — Utilities hoping to nudge customers to conserve energy by telling them how much they and their neighbors consume may want to consider customers' political leanings first: that tactic tends to backfire with conservatives, a recent study suggests. Democrats were more likely to lower their energy use, while conservatives actually increased theirs. (Submitted by hbyrne) More…
9 states support Arizona's immigration law
news.yahoo.com — States have the authority to enforce immigration laws and protect their borders, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox said Wednesday in a legal brief on behalf of nine states supporting Arizona's immigration law. Arizona is joined by Alabama, Florida, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Virginia. (Submitted by ChronicColonic) More…
GOP Senators, 9 States, Back Arizona Law Over Feds
cbsnews.com — The Justice Department's lawsuit against Arizona's controversial new immigration law is coming up against new resistance from some Republican senators, as well as attorneys general from a handful of states. GOP Sens. Jim DeMint of South Carolina and David Vitter of Louisiana announced yesterday they are introducing an amendment to.... (Submitted by bettverboten) More…
Cheney Recuperating From Heart Implant Operation
usatoday.com — Former vice president Dick Cheney, 69, announced Wednesday that doctors implanted a small pump in his chest last week to support his failing heart. Cheney, who has suffered five heart attacks since the age of 37, says doctors at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute in Northern Virginia implanted the pump to remedy his "increasing congestive heart... (Submitted by growvideos) More…
GOP Victories Would be Change at a Cost
observer.com — The headline for the latest poll says that public confidence in President Obama has sunk to a new low, with a majority of Americans saying they don't trust him to make the best policy choices, especially on the ailing economy. (Submitted by Blinker1315) More…
Cops Set Up Marijuana Doctors in Anti-Pot Colorado Town
blogs.westword.com — Colorado may be on the leading edge of medical marijuana use -- but that's not the case in the suburb of Aurora, where cops fake illnesses, seek out pot-prescribing doctors and try to catch them in the act of writing a prescription. Pro-pot advocates call it a huge waste of taxpayer dollars. The PD chief is coy: "I have no comment." (Submitted by SonnySays) More…
Even Former Top Cops, Judge Sign up for CA Pot Legalization
tokeofthetown.com — A retired Los Angeles Police Department deputy chief, a previous San Jose chief of police and a former superior court judge from Orange County have all signed the official ballot argument in favor of Prop 19, California's statewide measure to legalize, tax and control marijuana. (Submitted by jboitnott) More…
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List of 1000+ Illegal aliens released in Utah spreads panic!
guanabee.com — A list with 1300 names of illegal aliens in Utah was released to the media, The House, and The Senate. The list contains SS#, birth dates, contact and workplace info., their children's names, and even the due dates of pregnant woman. Even Arizona officials have condemned the release of the list. (Submitted by RachelJTM) More…