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The Heritage Foundry : Morning Bell: 3 Things You Should Know About the Supreme Court and Voter ID

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:13:36 +0000

The Federal gov't essentially requires none. In fact, the federal form doesn't even ask for citizenship status while the state form does. SCOTUS ruled that Arizona could not require more information than the Federal form asked for - and this is the important part - when the registrant is using the Federal form. When the registrant uses the AZ state form, AZ can require proof of citizenship. SCOTUS was saying AZ can simply put the Fed forms in a back room to gather dust and use only their state voter registration form. Nevertheless, Ted Cruz introduced legislation today to include citizenship status on the Federal form also.

Commentary Magazine : The Strange, but Revealing, Budget Process

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:52:15 +0000

The same poller shows voters approving the Ryan Budget while disapproving of Ryan himself. Also, voters approve of Obama while disapproving of his policies. We've come to a point in American politics in which we can favor the message without favoring the message and vice versa.

The Heritage Foundry : Unemployment Rate Drop Due to Workers Leaving Labor Force

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 21:46:57 +0000

I lost my job at the end of May 2009 and I knew I'd be laid off with the election of Obama the previous November. My employer and I had talked about what was most likely to occur and it did. I used my 99 weeks of UI while looking for employment. What I learned in my job search was that with the coming Obamacare, I was potentially too costly to hire because of the disability. I applied for and was granted Fed disability because I had been born crippled. After many corrective surgeries as a child, I managed to work for most of 26 years as an adult before Obama, but at the same time, my disability was getting more difficult to manage. I hear from disabled friends that they have heard the same reservations from employers. Two of the worst things that have ever happened to the disabled community is the ADA and ACA. Without those programs, I'd probably still have a job paying well enough to buy my own medical insurance. Government and the love Liberals have for the less fortunate have essentially destroyed my life and put me in poverty.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : White House Throwing Hillary Clinton Under the Bush Over Lack of Security in Libya

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:34:39 +0000

There's a small sign on The Obama's Oval Office desk - The Bus Stops Here.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Obama, Retreating from Acccountability for HIS Record, Tries to Shift Focus Onto Romney

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 05:35:39 +0000

The Obama found his voice when he reunited with TOTUS today.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : In Michigan, Hundreds Turn Up for Gas at Pre Obama Price

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:25:11 +0000

I think that I would have lined up for cheap gas if even Obama had personally lowered the price at a gas station near me. The immediate purchase of gas, I think, had nothing to do with politics and everything with cheap gas for sale.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : In Michigan, Hundreds Turn Up for Gas at Pre Obama Price

Tue, 2 Oct 2012 20:21:05 +0000

That's true - in raw numbers. However, as a percentage of the total White and Black population, a larger portion of Blacks withing the Black population receive gov't assistance than the portion of Whites within the White population receive gov't assistance. Even as a percentage of the total population, a larger percentage of Blacks than Whites receive gov't assistance... keeping in mind there are three kinds of lies - lies, damned lies, and statistics.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Obama\'s Polling Bounce: What Goes Up Comes Down!

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:40:48 +0000

Poll sample groups should begin with 33.3% Democrats; the Republican sample size should be about 37%. If the Republican sample size isn't 4 points higher or the Democrat sample is greater than Republican, the poll is invalid.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Egypt: Demonstrators Tear U.S. Flag from Embassy and Replace with Black Flag of Islam

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:35:06 +0000

In the meantime, Obama refuses a meeting request from Israeli PM Netanyahu and sends a video message to the Arab Forum for Asset Recovery in Qatar, then plays a round of golf.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Democrats in Disarray After Vote to Reject Godless Platrform

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 03:50:14 +0000

Yeah, that appears to be the situation.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Democrats in Disarray After Vote to Reject Godless Platrform

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 00:40:03 +0000

CBS reporter Nancy Cordesman said tonight the change was made specifically because of Republican criticism.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Democrats in Disarray After Vote to Reject Godless Platrform

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 00:35:10 +0000

DNC returned God to the platform and declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel. But, the Committee had to lie to overrule the thrice nay voted motion from the floor. The claim was that Obama supported the motion for reaffirmation because his Christian belief was strong rather than the ridicule & bad press from outside the party.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : God Speed Neil Armstrong (1930-2012)

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 01:35:57 +0000

Actually, NASA didn't build any of the space program apparatus. All of the ground and space equipment was built by private firms contracted by the government.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : New Film Highlights the Stories of Obama 2008 Voters Who Have Had Enough!

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:29:22 +0000

Could be that fewer people are drinking Obama's Kool Aid because Michelle won't let any fattening evil sugar to be added.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : A Vice President We Can Be Proud Of?

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:20:03 +0000

Ryan will not only be the better VP now, but he will be a better President in 8 yrs. (Ryan/Rubio?)

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Happy 4th of July!

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 18:45:17 +0000

Happy Independence Day, Mike! I'm surprised in today's Apple world the day hasn't become iDay.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Massacre of Children in Syria the Consequence of Obama\'s Morally Bankrupt Foreign Policy

Wed, 30 May 2012 01:38:37 +0000

Unfortunately, Liberals insisted that we should do nothing in Rwanda as we had no vital American interests there. it's also easier and cheaper to say 'sorry' than actually do something.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Massacre of Children in Syria the Consequence of Obama\'s Morally Bankrupt Foreign Policy

Wed, 30 May 2012 01:35:14 +0000

That should be, "... at best wrong-headed and at WORST symptomatic of an immoral character." Sorry if that sounds too grammar police-like, but you didn't use English correctly. Now then, as an Atheist, Islam wants me dead; as a cultural Christian, Islam wants me dead; as an American, Islam wants me dead; as a Westerner, Islam wants me dead; as a supporter of human rights, equality of women and homosexuals, Islam wants me dead; as a consumer of pork, Islam wants me dead; as an artist who depicts the human form, Islam wants me dead; as a fan of music, Islam wants me dead; as an individual who believes Mohammad was a thieving, murdering pedophile, Islam wants me dead. I have yet to meet a Christian, Jew, Buddhist, Hindu, or Pagan who wants me dead for any reason. Why should I give a damn that Muslims are killing each other. I have written and said this many times, including here at Mike's, 'before 9/11, I didn't give a damn how Muslims lived; after 9/11, I don't give a damn how Muslims die.' Sorry if that sounds strong, but I'm obviously an immoral character. But, I'd rather be an immoral character who knows right and wrong, good and evil, than a fool who can't tell the difference.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Massacre of Children in Syria the Consequence of Obama\'s Morally Bankrupt Foreign Policy

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:11:13 +0000

Actually, I call myself by my name. As far as my religious affiliation, I'm an Atheist.

http://mikesamerica.blogspot.com/ : Massacre of Children in Syria the Consequence of Obama\'s Morally Bankrupt Foreign Policy

Tue, 29 May 2012 01:37:22 +0000

Obama's chance to do anything in Syria has long passed. Diplomatically, he has squandered any respect and goodwill the US could bring and military involvement would be suicide. Iran admitted today they have troops on the ground in Syria fighting for Assad - http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4234608... - and the Muslim Brotherhood with al Qaida have effectively taken control of the opposition as the Free Syrian Army leadership has all but disintegrated - http://jcpa.org/article/alqaeda-jihadists-join-ba.... The situation no longer allows American involvement beyond hollow threats and angry words while direct military involvement is an invitation to a killing field. If it weren't for the remaining Christians in Syria, I really don't care that Muslims are killing Muslims.