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Big Government : In Memoriam: Andrew Breitbart (1969-2012)

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 16:56:02 +0000

What a sad story to lead the day with. RIP Andrew, you were a great warrior! Someone said the other day that he looked stressed and needed to take care of himself. I have to wonder why? Maybe the day will bring some answers, this is so sad. Condolences to all his family and friends, the conservative movement lost a great leader, and the free press lost an innovator, However will we replace him?

HillBuzz.org : How Hard Is It To Get A Photo ID In Your State?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:32:36 +0000

Kevin, so true! Every single person I know who had an abortion did it purely for convenience. The two babies I know of that were conceived because of rape were not killed by their mothers. One was in our church, and was reared with the help of her mother's family, in a home full of love and joy. The other was James Robison. http://www.amazon.com/Thank-God-Im-Free-Robison/d...

HillBuzz.org : The Best Reason to Do Your Taxes This Week: File Before Your State Runs Out of Refund Money

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:21:39 +0000

It's funny, I've been a computer geek since the Atari 400, but never wanted to use Turbo Tax. I tried Turbo Tax last year and couldn't figure it out, went back to doing it with a Big Chief Tablet and stubby pencil. To Elinor, don't be so concerned those IRS agents are nice guys and gals :-) I was audited for 2006, the year I retired, it was a tough filing year, and I did screw up. It all worked out eventually, I paid a small fine and they acknowledge their own mistakes in the process, refunding me some money when it was all said and done. (they wanted $3500, I agreed to and paid $350, then they sent me back like $20) I did have to get the consumer advocates through my senator involved though.

HillBuzz.org : The Best Reason to Do Your Taxes This Week: File Before Your State Runs Out of Refund Money

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:31:04 +0000

I have always done my own tax filing. I also try to have as little as possible in a refund, or perhaps owe a little. I want my money drawing interest for me, not the government. I work my taxes as soon as I have all the paperwork, if I owe I hold it until April 15th, if I am due a refund I send it in, always before the end of Feb, but usually in the beginning of Feb. This year I filed on Feb 4th. Having been in Texas and Florida there was no state income tax, now living in Arkansas there is, so have to file that also, and AR won't due funds transfer they write actual checks, go figure. I just checked for the fed refund deposit and NOT YET.

Big Government : The Internet Bureau of Over-Regulation and Crony Socialism

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:14:19 +0000

Only because you didn't understand the article, might have something to do with Obama generally doesn't respect property rights...

Big Government : For the GOP, Moderate Is the New Conservative

Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:49:47 +0000

Well said KJ.

Big Government : For the GOP, Moderate Is the New Conservative

Sun, 5 Feb 2012 19:46:52 +0000

I think the correct way to work this is through the States. 2010 saw a significant change in state politics here in Arkansas (went from 2 D Senators, 4 D HRs to 1 D Senator, 1 D HR) and in many other states. This also resulted in a lot more R Governors, Attorneys General, and State Treasurers. And I don't mean RINOs, these are at least half-way decent conservatives. Note the States lined up to sue over ObamaCare, Immigration issues, etc. It is, IMHO, up to the States to DEMAND their 10th Amendment rights! We all need to be pushing and working within our States.

Big Government : Federal Court Forces EPA to Enforce Rules Agency Believes Are Faulty

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 21:16:56 +0000

... and shot.

Big Government : Saturday Open Thread: Challenger Edition

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:21:18 +0000

I worked for a shuttle supplier, then and for many years after, my experience is similar to yours, you gave me the same goose bumps and eventually tears from the remembrance... "The cloud left by the explosion hung in that blue sky for what seemed like hours..." Tragedies seem to sear a hole in your conscience.

Big Government : Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Says 'Racist Prep Schools,' Not Teachers' Unions, Hold Back Blac

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:16:00 +0000

But that is what it has become.

Big Government : Will The Supreme Court End New York's Rent Control Laws?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:19:59 +0000

That down south, I'm up north in the Ozarks. I know about those other lifetimes though, spent one down in San Antonio, TX...

Big Government : Will The Supreme Court End New York's Rent Control Laws?

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:40:25 +0000

Can I add Jane Fonda to the list, I'd love to put a 9mm between her eyes.

Big Government : Michigan Teacher Finds It’s Not So Easy, or Cheap, to Become a Former Member of a Teachers Union

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:54:05 +0000

Not sure what happened to it.Haven't been in Arlington since 1980, the year a graduated from UT Arlington.It was just south of I-30 east of town.

Big Government : Michigan Teacher Finds It’s Not So Easy, or Cheap, to Become a Former Member of a Teachers Union

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:06:20 +0000

I too left Michigan (in 1976) because I couldn't find work after military service. First day in Texas I had two jobs to chose from, never looked back. Go back now and then to visit the folks... now I'm retired in Arkansas, loving the Ozarks.

Big Government : Michigan Teacher Finds It’s Not So Easy, or Cheap, to Become a Former Member of a Teachers Union

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:58:10 +0000

In the 1970s GM had a plant in Arlington TX, I know people who worked there.

Big Government : CA Gov. Brown Shuts Down 'Recovery' Website as State Faces $21 Billion Budget Deficit, 129 Companies

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:19:36 +0000

One can only hope he does something so dumb, sure would throw the election to the GOP.

Big Government : Mitt Romney Sharpens Attack on "Crony Capitalism"

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 21:44:13 +0000

I generally open about 15-20 tabs first thing when I log on, then work my way through them. I hate to have to find a screamer, and just shut down that tab when I do. Sites that do that soon leave my RSS feed, never to return, I'd hate to loose the "BIG"s...

Big Government : Mitt Romney Sharpens Attack on "Crony Capitalism"

Sun, 8 Jan 2012 22:53:01 +0000

Hear, Hear. I hate trying to find the screaming tab...

Big Government : Former AG Meese: Obama's 'Recess' Appointments Are a 'Constitutional Abuse of a High Order'

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 19:42:56 +0000

This was NOT a recess appointment, congress was NOT in recess. Open your eyes, your missing everything!

Big Government : Former AG Meese: Obama's 'Recess' Appointments Are a 'Constitutional Abuse of a High Order'

Sat, 7 Jan 2012 19:29:37 +0000

I am counting on numerous issues (FastnFurious, Solyndra, Lightsquared, etc) being front and center this summer and the LSM not being able to keep them off the air. The average Joe needs to understand who this Oblamer truly is, talk about unelectable, if only people knew who he was.