Editor's Note: The charge made by this journalist is a little strong considering not all of the evidence is in yet. I suspect that a whole lot more whistleblowers are going to come out and through the administration under the bus. Not everyone is going to "take one for the team."
"The chorus of comparisons between President Obama and the only president to resign in disgrace is growing by the day, as the administration’s scandals appear to pile up."
"Whether the comparisons are fair or not, columnist George Will perhaps led the charge -- after citing the Article of Impeachment against President Nixon in an opinion piece this week.
"Will recalled the line: 'He has, acting personally and through his subordinates and agents, endeavored to cause, in violation of the constitutional rights of citizens, income tax audits or other income tax investigations to be initiated or conducted in a discriminatory manner.'"
"Scores of websites and blogs have since invoked the Nixon comparison, as did Sen. Orrin Hatch, who speaking to reporters about the IRS scandal said Tuesday, 'I've never seen anything quite like this, except in the past during the Nixon years.'"
"The Boston Herald's front page on Tuesday was also emblazoned with the headline, 'I Know Nothing,' with a sub-headline reading: 'coincidentally, that's what Nixon said.)'"
"The president is dealing with several scandals at once, including the fallout from the Benghazi terror attack, the Justice Department’s seizing of phone records from the Associated Press and the IRS’ program of singling out Tea Party and other groups for scrutiny."
The rest of the article is here.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Who is in charge? Where does the buck finally stop?
"The first question for White House spokesman Jay Carney at Tuesday's press briefing went right to the heart of the growing crisis facing President Obama:"
"In the matters of the Benghazi terror attack, the IRS targeting conservative groups, the Justice Department going after AP phone records, '...doesn’t responsibility for setting tone, setting direction ultimately rest with the president?”'"
"That question of 'where the buck stops' harkens back to another Democrat who occupied the Oval Office some 60 years ago, 'Give ‘em Hell' Harry Truman but the answer is as relevant today."
The rest of the article is here.
This article was written by Douglas E. Schoen who served as a pollster for President Bill Clinton and is currently working with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Once Obama loses credibility as an honest leader, he becomes a lame-duck. Time to take some personal responsibiity, Mr. President of the United States.
"In the matters of the Benghazi terror attack, the IRS targeting conservative groups, the Justice Department going after AP phone records, '...doesn’t responsibility for setting tone, setting direction ultimately rest with the president?”'"
"That question of 'where the buck stops' harkens back to another Democrat who occupied the Oval Office some 60 years ago, 'Give ‘em Hell' Harry Truman but the answer is as relevant today."
The rest of the article is here.
This article was written by Douglas E. Schoen who served as a pollster for President Bill Clinton and is currently working with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Once Obama loses credibility as an honest leader, he becomes a lame-duck. Time to take some personal responsibiity, Mr. President of the United States.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Mainstream Media Finally Catching onto Obama
In reading news articles of late and watching the Sunday morning talk shows, a common theme is developing among the mainstream media. The Obama administration has been caught in a bunch of misrepresentations and downright lies to the mainstream media - and they do not like it.
First, it was the Benghazi story. Obama and his team asserted that the attack on the embassy was the result of an anti-Islam video. Truth be told, the Obama and his team knew it was an Al-Qaeda attack all along, but because it occurred during the election, they lied.
Second, the IRS started profiling applicants for 501(c)(4) status. If they were conservative, the IRS often requested information which it is not allowed to request. Such wrongful requests were also sent to our local Tea Party.
Now, the Justice Department "secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a 'massive and unprecedented intrusion' into how news organizations gather the news."
The entire story is here.
The subpoenas are unprecedented. "The May 7, 2012, AP story that disclosed details of the CIA operation in Yemen to stop an airliner bomb plot occurred around the one-year anniversary of the May 2, 2011, killing of Osama bin Laden."
"The plot was significant both because of its seriousness and also because the White House previously had told the public it had 'no credible information that terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda, are plotting attacks in the U.S. to coincide with the (May 2) anniversary of bin Laden's death.'"
What we are seeing from pillar to post is every attempt possible to stop speech which is critical of the Obama administration.
The mainstream media is now being challenged by the Obama administration. Further, the Obama administration wants whistleblowers to know that his administration will go after them too. The Obama administration is doing everything it can to stifle speech in the media and crackdown on whistleblowers. This summer and fall should prove to be very interesting between the mainstream media and Obama.
First, it was the Benghazi story. Obama and his team asserted that the attack on the embassy was the result of an anti-Islam video. Truth be told, the Obama and his team knew it was an Al-Qaeda attack all along, but because it occurred during the election, they lied.
Second, the IRS started profiling applicants for 501(c)(4) status. If they were conservative, the IRS often requested information which it is not allowed to request. Such wrongful requests were also sent to our local Tea Party.
Now, the Justice Department "secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and editors for The Associated Press in what the news cooperative's top executive called a 'massive and unprecedented intrusion' into how news organizations gather the news."
The entire story is here.
The subpoenas are unprecedented. "The May 7, 2012, AP story that disclosed details of the CIA operation in Yemen to stop an airliner bomb plot occurred around the one-year anniversary of the May 2, 2011, killing of Osama bin Laden."
"The plot was significant both because of its seriousness and also because the White House previously had told the public it had 'no credible information that terrorist organizations, including Al Qaeda, are plotting attacks in the U.S. to coincide with the (May 2) anniversary of bin Laden's death.'"
What we are seeing from pillar to post is every attempt possible to stop speech which is critical of the Obama administration.
The mainstream media is now being challenged by the Obama administration. Further, the Obama administration wants whistleblowers to know that his administration will go after them too. The Obama administration is doing everything it can to stifle speech in the media and crackdown on whistleblowers. This summer and fall should prove to be very interesting between the mainstream media and Obama.
Friday, April 12, 2013
Softball Season in Nevada County Has Arrived
One of the wonderful things about this community is the incredible softball culture. Having lived all over the United States, each year I am struck by the extraordinary amount of talent in Nevada County. Teams from here regularly compete at and win tournaments in Sacramento, Reno, and Las Vegas. Any night, you can go to Western Gateway Park, Litton Field, and Memorial Park and watch high quality games. In fact, watching from the balcony at Goomba's while eating a great pizza and having a cocktail while watching a game (while not the same as from a rooftop at Wrigley Field) is a quite pleasant way to spend an evening.
In any event, the new seasons would not be complete without a quality clip from the movie "Field of Dreams". Enjoy.
In any event, the new seasons would not be complete without a quality clip from the movie "Field of Dreams". Enjoy.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Western Gateway Park Events (Updated)
In addition to today being opening day at Gateway Park for the Ken Harper Masters Softball League, please find below an updated calendar of events.
4/14/13 Daffodil Run 13 – Buttermaker’s Cottage area of park & on to Penn Valley Drive. Info: www.daffodilrun.com. Online registration at Active.com.
5/4/13 Lunch at the Crossroads – Picnic Areas 1&2. Walk it! Raise it! Walk & lunch; Event is part of the lunch program at United Methodist Church. www.lunch-at-the-crossroads.com.
5/18/13 Rodeo Parade Staging – Upper area of park. 1p-5p., Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce, 432-1802.
5/26/13 Concert – West Area – Late afternoon/evening, 2 bands, vendors. Info/tickets available soon.
6/8/13 Animal Save Wag ‘N’ Walk – Picnic Areas 1 & 2.10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Costumed dog parade; canine good citizen; agility; obedience; food; games, etc.Info: Carolyn, 530/271-7071X201 or www.animalsave.org.
7/27/13 Sacramento Law Enforcement Memorial Motorcycle Run – West area of park. Food, music, etc. Info later.
8/24/13 Welcome Home Vets, Motorcycle Run – Picnic Areas 1 & 2. Info later.
8/31/13 Praise in the Mountains – West area. Food, music, etc. Info later.
9/14/13 Italian Festival – West area of park. Food, other vendors, music, bocce tournament, Italian Cultural Center. www.nevadacountyitalianfestival.com.
9/15/13 Italian Festival – West area of park. Food, other vendors, music, bocce tournament, Italian Cultural Center. www.nevadacountyitalianfestival.com.
10/5/13 Rotary Fall Festival – Center grass area of park. Food, drink & other vendors. Penn valley Rotary Club.Info later.
4/14/13 Daffodil Run 13 – Buttermaker’s Cottage area of park & on to Penn Valley Drive. Info: www.daffodilrun.com. Online registration at Active.com.
5/4/13 Lunch at the Crossroads – Picnic Areas 1&2. Walk it! Raise it! Walk & lunch; Event is part of the lunch program at United Methodist Church. www.lunch-at-the-crossroads.com.
5/18/13 Rodeo Parade Staging – Upper area of park. 1p-5p., Penn Valley Chamber of Commerce, 432-1802.
5/26/13 Concert – West Area – Late afternoon/evening, 2 bands, vendors. Info/tickets available soon.
6/8/13 Animal Save Wag ‘N’ Walk – Picnic Areas 1 & 2.10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Costumed dog parade; canine good citizen; agility; obedience; food; games, etc.Info: Carolyn, 530/271-7071X201 or www.animalsave.org.
7/27/13 Sacramento Law Enforcement Memorial Motorcycle Run – West area of park. Food, music, etc. Info later.
8/24/13 Welcome Home Vets, Motorcycle Run – Picnic Areas 1 & 2. Info later.
8/31/13 Praise in the Mountains – West area. Food, music, etc. Info later.
9/14/13 Italian Festival – West area of park. Food, other vendors, music, bocce tournament, Italian Cultural Center. www.nevadacountyitalianfestival.com.
9/15/13 Italian Festival – West area of park. Food, other vendors, music, bocce tournament, Italian Cultural Center. www.nevadacountyitalianfestival.com.
10/5/13 Rotary Fall Festival – Center grass area of park. Food, drink & other vendors. Penn valley Rotary Club.Info later.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Baseball Season - Spring is Officially Here!
Western Nevada County Adult Softball starts this week. Little League started yesterday all around Nevada County. The Majors started on Monday. The Giants get their rings today, and Carlos Marmol of the Cubs blew is second save in three appearances. Ahhh...Spring is here!
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