tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30068041635003462612024-03-13T08:38:20.667-07:00The Unrepentant McCain Supporterkmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-63972041612321636662012-03-19T09:31:00.002-07:002014-04-23T21:37:21.776-07:00Technology and WashingtonMashable's interview <a href="http://mashable.com/2012/03/18/darrell-issa-interview/">5 Questions For Rep. Darrell Issa, SOPA Opponent and ‘Internet Defender’</a> provides an interesting look, not only at what stopped the SOPA legislation, but also how Washington deals with technology. Essentially they're behind the times, and for the few legislators who do have a grasp on current (or emerging) technologies political party is of little consequence.<br /><br /><blockquote>When the technology community rallied together in opposition of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), Rep. Issa was at the front lines of Congress fighting to kill the bill. And as a former electronics company CEO, he’s one of the few Congressman who seem to “get it” when it comes to technology (Fun fact: Rep. Issa lent his voice to the alarm system for the ultra-sleek Dodge Viper).<br /><hr><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The debate around SOPA and other technology bills doesn’t divide neatly along party lines. Do you think technology issues are, in a way, bipartisan?</span><br /><br />“Intellectual property and how we deal with that is always bipartisan … Sen. Wyden (D-Ore.) was particularly helpful in this entire debate, he brought his own version [of an intellectual property bill] to the Senate floor. [Rep. Jared] Polis [D-Colo.] was great to have as somebody else who knew the Internet and what it could do.”<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">You put the draft version of the OPEN Act online for the public to read and comment upon. Do you think that kind of transparency is the future of politics and technology?</span><br /><br />“I do believe it is the future. Congress has to be willing to fund it. The Madison project had to be done at an external site because that kind of interactive exchange isn’t allowed under the House’s firewall rule, so we went to an outside storage facility.<br /><br />“We don’t like to call the people who make the rules in the House and the Senate “Luddites,” but they’re pretty close. They’re very ultra-conservative on what (new technologies) they’re willing to adopt. Congress only went to Outlook Web a year ago — and it was still only a belt-and-suspenders type of access … our whole infrastructure is built around not getting hacked rather than getting access. <br /><br />“The technology systems in the House are quite archaic, and if you’re dealing with members that have been around for a long time, it’s harder to adopt new platforms than if you’re in the private sector and more comfortable with new platforms. A big part of the House’s bandwidth is actually used for an off-site redundancy, which duplicates every one of our sites for Outlook and all of our servers. We use so much bandwidth for that, I’m still fighting to get (Voice over IP) telephones installed in the House.”<br /></blockquote><hr><font size="-1"><br /> <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">NH Web Development</a> - <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com">Maine Toolmaker</a> - <a href="http://www.kanu.com">Kanu Shampoo</a> - <a href="http://morepols.blogspot.com/">More Pols</a></font>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-87138581793989248932012-03-06T10:46:00.002-08:002012-03-06T10:46:46.643-08:00Following Super Tuesday ResultsSuper Tuesday is here. There is sure to be plenty of delegate counting tonight. The New York Times has put together a sharp and handy delegate counter that visually shows where the race and the candidates are when it comes to delegates. 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A reformed Leftist, he made a conscious decision to devote his life to fighting his former ideological brethren with every ounce of his being -- and never looked back. Throughout his lamentably truncated career as a professional political provocateur, his targets came to loathe him with a rage rarely seen, even in today's polarized climate. As I explained in my introduction of him at last year's CPAC gathering, Andrew had attained near-hero status among many conservatives simply for amassing such an impressive roster of enemies. He targeted Planned Parenthood for their noxious criminality, brought down ACORN over similar transgressions, and last year took out a sitting Congressman, almost single-handedly. Andrew's impromptu hijacking of Rep. Anthony Weiner's New York press conference remains one of the most surreal media events in memory. <br /> <br />He delighted in rattling liberals' cages. He relished attacking their sacred cows. And he never once shied away from a fight. In his CPAC speech just last month, Andrew claimed to have obtained old footage of Barack Obama that could impact the upcoming presidential election. So even in death, Andrew Breitbart will continue to torment the Left -- at least for a few more months. He wouldn't have had it any other way. What a loss. Rest in peace."<br /><br />----<br /><br />From the Huffington Post <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/01/andrew-breitbart-dead-blogger-dies_n_1312944.html">Andrew Breitbart Dead: Conservative Blogger Dies Suddenly At 43 </a><br /><br />"Breitbart came to be well-known for his work with the Drudge Report (he also played an early role with The Huffington Post), and would go on to found the Big Journalism, Big Hollywood and Breitbart.com websites. He was also an author, columnist and ubiquitous commentator in the media.<br /><br />People from all sides of the political spectrum paid tribute to Breitbart. <br /><br />Shirley Sherrod, the USDA employee who was fired from her job after Breitbart released an incomplete video of her appearing to say she intentionally discriminated against white farmers —she was actually describing how she overcame such prejudices — sent her condolences.<br /><br />"The news of Mr. Breitbart's death came as a surprise to me when I was informed of it this morning," she said. "My prayers go out to Mr. Breitbart's family as they cope through this very difficult time."<br /><br />----<br /><br />Big Government Andrew Brietbart's own site remembered him with a quote from his book. <a href="http://biggovernment.com/lsolov/2012/03/01/draft/">In Memoriam: Andrew Brietbart (1969-2012)</a><br /><br />"Andrew recently wrote a new conclusion to his book, Righteous Indignation:<br /> <br />I love my job. I love fighting for what I believe in. I love having fun while doing it. I love reporting stories that the Complex refuses to report. I love fighting back, I love finding allies, and—famously—I enjoy making enemies.<br /> <br />Three years ago, I was mostly a behind-the-scenes guy who linked to stuff on a very popular website. I always wondered what it would be like to enter the public realm to fight for what I believe in. I’ve lost friends, perhaps dozens. But I’ve gained hundreds, thousands—who knows?—of allies. At the end of the day, I can look at myself in the mirror, and I sleep very well at night."<br /><br /><hr><br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com">Dr. Dog Cat and Dog Health Care</a> - <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com"> </a> - <a href="http://www.hotspottreatment.com">Dog Hot Spot Treatment</a> - <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">NH Web Development</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-50171028848518244262012-02-28T09:35:00.001-08:002012-03-01T16:55:26.605-08:00Votes are Being Counted in MichiganMichigan proving too close too call...<br /><br />From CNN - <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/28/election/2012/primaries/index.html?hpt=hp_t2">Tough talk testament to high stakes in Michigan primary</a><br /><br />"The tough talk is indicative of the high stakes in Michigan. Romney has led nationwide polls off and on over the course of the campaign but hasn't been able to seal the deal. Santorum is the latest of Romney's rivals to challenge him for front-runner status by playing on conservatives' reservations about the former Massachusetts governor.<br /><br />Santorum's hat trick earlier this month propelled him to a lead in national polls and a double-digit lead in Michigan two weeks ago. 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I strongly recommend looking for another registrar like Network Solutions or NameCheap, because GoDaddy misleads its customers and bleeds money from them through their dubious practices. The most recent example I encountered is of a client who purchased a domain and email service believing they had also signed up for a hosting account. Technically they could 'host' their domain at GoDaddy, but it was a severely limited plan that only allowed for a canned page to be 'hosted' at Godaddy, which left them without the actual service they needed..."<br /><br />Read more - <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com/Ditch-GoDaddy_b_6.html">Ditch GoDaddy</a> at <a href="http://www.BroadSideofthebarn.com">NH Web Development</a> site, Broad Side of the Barn<br /><hr><font size="2"><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/R7M-Ear-Mite-Treatment_p_912.html">Ear Mite Treatment</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Shed-Control-Shampoo-for-Dogs_p_965.html">Dog Shed Control</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Cat-Dog-Ear-Wash-Anti-Itch-Cleaner_p_235.html">Pet Ear Clearer</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/drdognewsletter/mange.html">Dog Mange</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Cosequin-for-Cats_p_295.html">Cat Cosequin</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/HP-Mugz-Nylon-Muzzle_p_542.html">Nylon Muzzle</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/KittyVite-Senior-Cat-Supplement-with-Glucosamine_p_632.html">Cat Glucosamine</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Protecta-Paw-Pad-Elbow-Cream_p_865.html">Paw Cream</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Rubber-Dog-Tug_p_935.html">Rubber Dog Tug</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Pet-Breath-Spray_p_791.html">Pet Breath Spray</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com">Dog Health Care</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/U-Clip-Pet-Clipper-Set_p_1115.html">Pet Clipper Set</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Halti-Headcollar_p_546.html">Halti Headcollar</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Snuggie-for-Dogs_p_991.html">Snuggie for Dogs</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Eye-Clear-for-Dogs-and-Cats_p_444.html">Cat Eye Clear</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Homeopathic-Bladder-Control-Oral-Spray-for-Pets_p_576.html">Pet Bladder Control</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/-Dr-Dog-Skin-Care-for-Dogs--Dog-Itch-Lotion-Hot-Spot-Treatment_p_101.html">Dog Hot Spot Lotion</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Pupsters-Disposable-Dog-Diaper_p_889.html">Disposable Dog Diapers</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Overhead-Dog-Trolley-Exerciser_p_772.html">Dog Trolley</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Pet-Pectillin-Pet-Diarrhea_p_809.html">Pet Diarrhea</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Puppy-Potty-Training-Aid_p_879.html">Puppy Potty Training Aid</a> <a href="http://www.kanu.com/">Kanu Cosmetics</a> <a href="http://broadsideofthebarn.com/ecommerce.html">NH E-commerce</a> <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com/die.htm">Maine Die Maker</a> <a href="http://broadsideofthebarn.com/webdev.htm">NH Web Development</a> <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com/">Maine Toolmaker</a> <hr><a href="http://nh4mccain.blogspot.com/">In New Hampshire</a> <a href="http://broadstore.blogspot.com/">Broad Store</a> <a href="http://themccainsupporter.blogspot.com/">Supporter</a> <a href="http://bluecollarvoters.blogspot.com/">Blue Collar</a> <a href="http://whodoivotefor.blogspot.com/">Who Do I Vote For</a> <a href="http://mccainbloggerresources.blogspot.com/">Blogger Resource</a> <a href="http://morepols.blogspot.com/">More Pols</a> <a href="http://usindependent.blogspot.com/">US Independent</a> <a href="http://round-four.blogspot.com/">Round Four</a> <a href="http://circletheweb.blogspot.com/">Circle Web</a> <a href="http://linkedtheweb.blogspot.com/">Linked Web</a> <a href="http://ramblingweb.blogspot.com/">Rambling Web</a> <a href="http://mccainstates.blogspot.com/">McCain States</a> <a href="http://scienceless.blogspot.com/">Science Less</a> <a href="http://theonlinevolunteer.blogspot.com/">Online Volunteer</a> <a href="http://webinquiry.blogspot.com/">Web Inquiry</a> <a href="http://broadsideofthebarn.blogspot.com/">Broad Blog</a> <a href="http://battlegroundstates08.blogspot.com/">Battle Ground</a> <a href="http://purplepeoplevote.blogspot.com/">Purple People</a> <a href="http://indie-site.blogspot.com/">Indie Site</a> <a href="http://obamaindependents.blogspot.com/">Obama Independents</a> <a href="http://mccainindependents.blogspot.com/">American Independent</a> <a href="http://mccainindependent.blogspot.com/">Independent Blogger</a> <a href="http://changecandidate.blogspot.com/">Change Candidate</a> <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com/blog.asp">NH Web Blog</a></font>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-76558661807259857312012-02-26T07:21:00.001-08:002012-02-26T07:21:59.280-08:00HTML5From Wikipedia - 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It includes detailed processing models to encourage more interoperable implementations; it extends, improves and rationalises the markup available for documents, and introduces markup and application programming interfaces (APIs) for complex web applications.[3] For the same reasons, HTML5 is also a potential candidate for cross-platform mobile applications. Many features of HTML5 have been built with the consideration of being able to run on low-powered devices such as smartphones and tablets. In December 2011 research firm Strategy Analytics forecast sales of HTML5 compatible phones will top 1 billion in 2013.<br /><hr><font size="-1"><br /><a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com">NH Web</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/-Dr-Dog-Skin-Care-for-Dogs--Dog-Itch-Hot-Spot-Treatment_p_101.html">Dog Lotion</a> - <a href="http://www.kanu.com">Kanu Cosmetics</a> - <a href="http://www.beerdocent.com">Beer Docent</a> - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/doctordogdotcom">Dr. Dog</a> - <a href="http://greenum.info/">Greenum</a> - <a href="http://hotspottreatment.info/">Hot Spot Treatment</a> - <a href="http://broadsideofthebarn.com/whatwedo.html">Morrison Sites</a> - <a href="http://www.maine-toolroom.com/">Maine Tool Maker</a> - <br /><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Oatmeal-Protein-Dog-Conditioner_p_757.html">Dog Conditioner</a> - <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/Dog-Vehicle-Safety-Harness_p_382.html">Dog Safety Harness</a> - <a href="http://maine-toolroom.com/oboegouge.htm">Oboe Machine</a><br><br /></font>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-43644739853722026582010-10-25T12:56:00.001-07:002010-10-25T12:56:58.972-07:00Links for the MonthThe web is full of sites and pages worthy of viewing of those intended for pets, people, pols, and more. These featured sites are worth a click.<br /><br /><a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com">Independent Thinker</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/productInfo.aspx?productid=DDSCFD">hot spots dogs</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/arthritis.html">canine arthtitis</a> <a href="http://www.bioscriptives.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=BC-REP">Stop Acne Breakouts</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=MC-SRU1">stool repel um</a> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-052155">dog gas</a> <a href="http://www.dogpawcare.info/cracked.html">cracked paw pads</a><br><br /> <a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B-676578">catnip mice</a><a href="http://www.doctordog.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=B3-635">puppy treat</a> <a href="http://www.mccainsupporter.com">McCain supporter</a> <a href="http://localrepublicans.blogspot.com/">Local Republicans</a> <a href="http://circletheweb.blogspot.com/">Circle web</a> <a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com/2010/09/26/purple-shift/">purple shift</a> <a href="http://www.broadsideofthebarn.com/">Broad Side</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Independent-Call-New-Hampshire/dp/0578016184">New Hampshire Independent</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-26494354450388309772010-04-01T09:59:00.000-07:002010-04-01T10:00:20.153-07:00Matthew Falls Flat in Pidgeonholing the Right<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/C3ftFZygiUQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/C3ftFZygiUQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video unreliable, also available at Newsbusters -> <a href="http://newsbusters.org/people/dana-loesch">http://newsbusters.org/people/dana-loesch</a><br /><br />Finally, someone succinctly makes the point that both sides of the political spectrum have their crazies, and that pigeonholing all the people that have problems with the health care legislation as radical or racist is intellectually dishonest. Best moment of the interview is when Chris Matthews mutters under his breath "this isn't working."<br /><br /><hr /><a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com/2010/03/31/dana-loesch-owns-chris-matthews-in-debate-about-tea-party-protests/">Dana Loesch Owns Chris Matthews in Debate About Tea Party Protests</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-21659701750226654582010-03-29T08:34:00.000-07:002010-03-29T08:37:34.871-07:00Letter From Senator McCainMy Friend,<br /><br />This weekend, I was honored to have Governor Sarah Palin join me on the campaign trail in Arizona for rallies in Tucson and Mesa. The crowds and energy were tremendous and I'm thankful Governor Palin was able to take time out of her busy schedule to support my reelection campaign.<br /><br />Since President Obama's signing the health care takeover bill into law, I have continued to serve as a vocal opponent of the President, Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi's flawed legislation. Governor Palin and I both support a repeal of the bill, and I know that we are not alone. Millions of citizens are angry at the Democrats for ramming through a government took over of health care.<br /><br />I assure you that I am fighting each and every day to repeal this bill in order to get our country back on the right course. This is why it is more vital than ever that I continue my service to the people of Arizona and our country in the U.S. Senate. But I write to you today with an urgent request because my service to our country could be in jeopardy.<br /><br />As I have told you, I am facing a tough reelection battle. My opponent has set out to raise $1 million in the month of March to defeat me. He launched his campaign with a tirade of false accusations in an attempt to distort my record of conservative action. And he's used these to raise funds to launch even more attacks.<br /><br />I need your immediate support to communicate my conservative voting record to the people of Arizona. <a href="https://secure.campaignsolutions.com/fojm/donation/?initiativekey=UCU3NTDRHPDK" target="blank">Please follow this link to make a donation of $25, $50, $100, $250 or more to my campaign</a>.<br /><br />My friend, this is a vicious cycle and the only way to stop it is to win reelection. I am fighting back against these attacks, and friends like Governor Palin are helping me, but I also need your support.<br /><br />We have a fundraising deadline approaching on March 31st so any amount you can give in the final 72 hours is appreciated. An <a href="https://secure.campaignsolutions.com/fojm/donation/?initiativekey=UCU3NTDRHPDK" target="blank">immediate online donation</a> is the best way to ensure the money we raise is deposited before Wednesday at midnight, so please give right away.<br /><br />I appreciate your support and pledge to continue fighting for a repeal of this disastrous health care law.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />John McCain<br /><br />P.S. In the wake of the Democrats' passage of their health care overhaul, I have recommitted my work in the U.S. Senate to our shared values. But this work is in jeopardy as I am in the middle of the toughest reelection campaign I have ever faced. I am thankful for friends like Governor Palin who have pledged their support to me. Today, I ask you to join her and <a href="https://secure.campaignsolutions.com/fojm/donation/?initiativekey=UCU3NTDRHPDK" target="blank">make a donation of $25 or more</a> in advance of our March 31st deadline. Your immediate support is greatly appreciated.kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-83449335170321757972010-03-26T07:23:00.000-07:002010-03-26T07:24:52.862-07:00Brown Discusses Health Care and Need to Fix the Bill<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/r9H1PPl34aE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/r9H1PPl34aE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-64699107386759070012010-03-25T10:20:00.001-07:002010-03-27T08:25:55.618-07:00CBS Poll Says American Unhappy with Health Reform<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20001117-503544.html"><img title="CBS Health Care Poll" src="http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim//2010/03/24/image6330002.gif" alt="" width="445" /></a><br /><br />While CBS's <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20001117-503544.html">Poll: Most Want GOP to Keep Fighting on Health Bill</a> speaks for itself, seems pertinent to point out that there is a significant number of Democrats that want the Republicans to keep fighting this bill. It seems the only thing bipartisan about this bill is the opposition to it.<br /><hr><br /><a href="http://purplepeoplevote.com/2010/03/25/cbs-poll-dems-health-care-reforms-unwanted-by-american-people/">CBS Poll: Dem’s Health Care Reforms Unwanted by American People</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-10651256585110671842010-03-25T07:52:00.001-07:002010-03-25T07:53:21.601-07:00McCain Discusses Terrible Health Bill on Hannity<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uCjRomw_Vvo&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uCjRomw_Vvo&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-78742474222287914132010-03-18T18:23:00.001-07:002010-03-18T18:49:11.642-07:00A Courageous Up or Down Vote: Nah Just KiddingThere are so many major problems with health care bill that it's a challenge to list them all. There's the budgetary gimmick of paying for health care for four years prior to bill taking effect. There is the myriad of state specific deals added in order to gain votes. However, the craziest and most brazen example of political double talk was when President Obama at a town hall meeting proclaimed that Representatives should have courage and vote ones conscience in a straight forward up or down vote. This was almost immediately followed by the Democratic leadership calling for 'deem and pass.' A vote that would allow Congressmen to officially not go on record with a health care vote, while still passing the bill. This basically allows someone to vote 'present' on health care reform. While the method is controversial and angers many, what's crazy about it is that it is the exact opposite of what President Obama had just passionately requested just hours prior - courage and transparency. This left Secretary Gibbs in the unenviable position of trying to answer questions about this blatant hypocrisy...<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hui8-f-bAIw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hui8-f-bAIw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-13629876131659879622010-03-18T11:25:00.001-07:002010-03-18T11:30:32.909-07:00McCain Urges People to Contact Their Representatives To Oppose Health CareIn a letter to supporters Senator McCain urges supporters to call their representatives in a last minute push to defeat the health care bill that he describes as a "disastrous piece of legislation." <br /><br /><blockquote>My Friend,<br /><br />This morning, the Congressional Budget Office released their final numbers on the Democrats' health care bill. They estimate this unprecedented takeover of our health care system will cost taxpayers $940 billion. This bill is full of kickbacks and back room deals, and exceeds the $900 billion ceiling President Obama set last September.<br /><br />We must do everything in our power to defeat this bill from becoming law. The work we do in the final hours before the vote will make all the difference. Speaker Pelosi wants the House to vote for this bill on Sunday - less than 72 hours from the time I write this email. We have very little time to act.<br /><br />I urge you to immediately call your Member of Congress to tell him or her to vote "No" on this disastrous piece of legislation. You can find your representative's office phone number at <a href="http://www.house.gov" target="blank">House.gov</a> or by calling the House of Representatives main switchboard at (202) 224-3121.<br /><br />The telephone lines in many Washington, DC offices are being flooded with calls from people like you who oppose this bill. If you are unable to get through to the Washington office, please call your representative's district office or contact them through the email contact form on their website.<br /><br />Each poll that has been conducted shows an overwhelming majority of Americans are against the Obama Administration's attempt to impose government-run health care. Yet the Obama Administration and Congressional Democrats are doing everything trying to ram this bill through Congress this weekend.<br /><br />Your representative in Congress needs to know you oppose this bill, so once again, I ask that you take a few minutes right now to call your representative and ask them to vote "No" on government-run health care.<br /><br />After making the call, I ask that you consider making a donation to my reelection campaign. As you may have heard, I am facing a tough reelection battle and your support is needed so that I may continue my service on your behalf and fight for the things that you and I believe in.<br /><br />I thank you for your time and generosity. Your involvement will make all the difference.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />John McCain</blockquote>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-11253943423082625752010-03-13T18:44:00.000-08:002010-03-13T19:43:24.873-08:00McCain Stumps for Ayotte - Health Care and Spending are Hot TopicsSenator McCain came to New Hampshire this weekend to co-host a town hall meeting with Kelly Ayotte the former New Hampshire AG. Senator McCain is supporting Ayotte's bid to fill the empty Senate seat being vacated by Senate Republican Judd Gregg. The first question was to Kelly Ayotte about her recent trip to the VA. Ayotte, whose husband is an Iraq war veteran, voiced her support for a VA hospital in New Hampshire. The second question was to Senator McCain asking if the current health care bill was passed could it be repealed. While Senator McCain said that the passage of the bill would trigger a nationwide movement to repeal the bill, he also stated that defeating the current bill was far better option. He urged people speak up and speak out against the bill as strong opposition by the American people (our representatives constituents) is now what is most likely to influence the House and Senate. The questions that followed were in large part about the either health care, the huge amount of government spending, the skyrocketting national deficit, or some combination of these issues.<br /><br />Some of the points made by Ayotte and McCain included:<br /><ul><br /><li>The health care bill will collect money from tax payers for four years before offering any benefits in a rather blatant budgetary gimmick.<br /><li>The huge amount of government spending is an act of generational theft, leaving future generations with a massive debt to pay off.<br /><li>Cuts in payroll and corporate tax rates would be far more effective in stimulating economic growth than government spending.<br /><li>The process involved in formulating the health care bill has revealed the broken promises of the Obama adminstration in terms of transparency, bipartisanship, and backroom political dealings i.e. Cornhusker Kickback, Louisiana Purchase, Gator Aid, etc.</ul><br />Senator McCain was back in his element hosting a town hall in New Hampshire, and Kelly Ayotte had a solid performance too stating that she would regularly conduct town hall meetings as a NH Senator. Representative Hodes, her likely Democratic competitor, has been highly reluctant to hold town hall meetings. For another take on the McCain Ayotte town hall NECN filed the report, <a href="http://www.necn.com/03/13/10/McCain-Ayotte-the-next-generation-of-lea/landing_politics.html?blockID=196973&feedID=4212" target="blank">McCain: Ayotte the 'next generation' of leadership</a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-12307106104323391602010-03-07T06:38:00.000-08:002010-03-07T06:39:14.340-08:00McCain and Ayotte NH Town HallFrom <a href="http://www.ayotteforsenate.com/index.cfm?p=blog&ContentRecord_id=5e2b06e1-5ddc-4602-8fa4-7c82b26e06a0&ContentT" target="blank">AyotteforSenate.com</a>, an invitation to a joint town hall with Kelly Ayotte and John McCain.<br /><br /><blockquote>Please join<br /> <br />Senator John McCain<br />and<br />Former New Hampshire Attorney General<br /> <br />Kelly Ayotte<br /> <br /><br />For a Town Hall Meeting<br /> <br />Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010<br />Time: 10:00 AM<br /> <br />Location: Pennichuck Middle School<br />207 Manchester Street<br />Nashua, NH 03064-8112<br />Room – Cafeteria<br /> <br />Please RSVP by Friday March 12th<br />RSVP@AyotteForSenate.com<br /> <br />Additional Information: For questions please call (603)-232-1162.<br />We welcome you to invite friends and family to this exciting event.<br /></blockquote>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-62414616070177010862010-03-01T20:52:00.000-08:002010-03-01T20:54:20.901-08:00McCain Obama Helath Care Exchange MisrepresentedIn the following CSPAN clip Senator McCain addresses the numerous back room deals and political favors included in the Health Care Bill. He goes on to explain that during the campaign both he and President Obama agreed to change the way things were done in Washington. That clearly there was no 'change' in the 'politics as usual' style that resulted in this bill with its numerous goodies for particular Senators and their respective states.<br /><br />President Obama's response was to chastise Senator McCain for being in campaign mode. In reality, Senator McCain simply did what the main stream media has refused to do over the last year and a half. He called him out on blantantly breaking a campaign promise. Now the CSPAN clip below, is not the clip you likely saw on the news, as the media still refuses to show criticism of President Obama. What the media presented was President Obama's rebuke with out any of that pesky critique. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JU3VCdSOxbc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JU3VCdSOxbc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />However, if one actually looks at the President's record and his statement, it is one of the most blatantly hypocritical remarks made in ages. President Obama is the consumate campaigner; neither side question's ability to campaign or make a speech. Campaigning is President Obama's 'go to' move. Real Clear Politics breaks down just how politically motivated the president's travel is, as one example of the Obama White House's perpetual campaign mode. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/politics_nation/2010/03/presidential_travel_favors_blu.html#more">Presidential Travel Favors Blue, Purple States</a><br /><br /><blockquote>President Obama's trip to Georgia tomorrow will be his first as president. According to data shared by the indispensable Mark Knoller of CBS News, it will mark the 31st state the president has traveled to since taking office last January. <br /><br />Looking more closely at those numbers, a pattern emerges that is hard to ignore. Obama has visited 23 of the 28 states he carried in November 2008, but only six of the 22 states carried by Republican John McCain. Broken into three broad categories:<br /><br />Obama has made 47 stops in the 19 states he carried by more than 10 points (including 16 in neighboring Maryland). <br />Obama has made 44 stops in the 16 states where the final result was within 10 points (including 19 in neighboring Virginia). <br />Obama has made 4 stops in the 15 states that McCain carried by more than 10 points. </blockquote><hr><br /><a href="http://purplepeoplevote.blogspot.com/2010/03/obamas-hypocritical-were-not.html">Obama's Hypocritical 'We're not Campaigning Anymore' Statement </a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-74101910098718342632010-03-01T07:16:00.000-08:002010-03-01T07:21:12.548-08:00LA Times Reports on Resurgence on Moderate RepublicansSenator McCain's <a href="http://www.countryfirstpac.com/" target="blank">Country First Pac</a> has supported three of the moderate Republicans discussed in the LA Times article <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-na-gop-moderates1-2010mar01,0,929163.story" target="blank"><br />GOP moderates poised to gain ground in Congress</a><br /><br /><blockquote>Reporting from Washington - With healthcare legislation mired in partisanship, "tea party" activists on the march and GOP leadership dominated by conservatives, Capitol Hill looks like a parched landscape for the withered moderate wing of the Republican Party.<br /><br />But green shoots are sprouting in Washington and on the campaign trail. A small band of Republican moderates in the Senate broke a logjam on jobs legislation. They added to their ranks with the arrival of another New England Republican, Scott Brown. And several moderate Republicans are in a good position to win Senate seats in November.<br /><br />Rep. Michael N. Castle, one of the most liberal Republicans in the House, is heavily favored to win an open Senate seat in Delaware.<br /><br />Rep. Mark Steven Kirk, the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois, handily won the party's primary despite opposition from conservatives.</blockquote>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-40573269146526238232010-02-23T12:38:00.000-08:002010-02-23T12:44:02.423-08:00Romney Endorses McCain Making for A Potentially Powerful Duo<br>Governor Romney endorsed Senator McCain's bid for re-election today. While it may have ticked off some disgruntled radio personalities, it also opens the door to what could potentially be a powerful dynamic duo...<br /><br />From Time <a href="http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/thegaggle/archive/2010/02/23/the-romney-mccain-lovefest-everybody-wins.aspx" target="blank">The Romney McCain Lovefest: Everybody Wins!</a> <br /><br /><blockquote>Times have changed. After gracefully exiting the primary, Romney became a cheerful warrior for McCain, He logged countless hours fundraising for his one-time opponent and appeared on the Senator’s behalf almost anywhere the campaign asked, including at the Democratic National Convention. His competence and dedication won him begrudging fans in McCain’s senior staff, who later freely admitted they’d misjudged him. McCain himself was deeply appreciative of Romney’s work, and was won over personally after spending time with Romney and his gracious wife Ann at the Senator’s Sedona ranch. Romney ended up in serious contention for McCain’s VP slot, and as the financial crisis took over the agenda, he became one of McCain's valued go-to sources of advice and perspective on economic issues.<br /><br />So perhaps the news of Romney’s endorsement isn’t all that surprising. It's good for McCain to have someone with Romney's financial expertise and centrist appeal come out in his favor. It also helps McCain to appear connected with someone considered part the GOP's future. The question for Romney, who’s emerging as the GOP’s most serious contender for 2012, is what’s in it for him? For starters, a friendship with McCain has lots of benefits. McCain is still an excellent drawcard for fundraisers, and although Romney has vast personal wealth, having a name like McCain on board makes a big difference. McCain could also lend a Romney candidacy some foreign policy and national security credibility, particularly with Republican voters. Romney lacks it, McCain has it in spades. And McCain has always been popular in New Hampshire, a critical early state.</blockquote>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-9492995652948926672010-02-23T11:29:00.000-08:002010-02-23T11:30:44.788-08:00Moderate Brown Helps Pass Jobs BillRepublican Scott Brown of Massachusetts is an interesting phenomenon. First, he's a Republican in a very 'blue' state. His election drew support from some unlikely allies such as Governor Romney, Senator McCain, and the tea party supporters. Yet what Brown ran on was relatively simple; kill the current health bill, reduce government spending, no NYC trial for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and a pledge to not behave in a highly partisan manner. Brown is already making good on two of these promises. The health care bill was denied (at least for a time) due to his election breaking the filibuster proof majority of the Democrats. Now Brown has shown that he is willing to work across the aisle as he has voted along with a handful of other moderate Republicans to support the new scaled-back jobs bill.<br /><br />From Yahoo <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_congress_jobs_analysis" target="blank">Brown revives GOP moderates' pivot role</a><br /><br /><blockquote>"I came to Washington to be an independent voice, to put politics aside and to do everything in my power to help create jobs for Massachusetts families," said Brown, whose election last month gave Republicans the 41st vote that could sustain filibusters. "This Senate jobs bill is not perfect ... but I voted for it because it contains measures that will help put people back to work."<br /><br />Monday's vote cleared the decks for a far larger favorable vote when the jobs legislation faces an up-or-down final tally Wednesday.<br /><br />The bill features four provisions, including a $13 billion measure exempting businesses hiring the unemployed from the 6.2 percent Social Security payroll tax through December and giving them another $1,000 credit if new workers stay on the job a full year.<br /><br />It's undeniably modest, especially in comparison with the $862 billion economic stimulus bill enacted a year ago. It's also significantly smaller than a rival bipartisan bill unveiled earlier this month by two senior senators.<br /><br />The measure is centered on tax breaks for businesses that hire new workers this year and a renewal of highway programs through Dec. 31. Both ideas have wide support in both parties. Mark Zandi, an economist with Moody's Economy.com, estimates the tax credit could spur about 250,000 new jobs.</blockquote><hr><br /><br /><a href="http://obamaindependents.blogspot.com/2010/02/brown-and-other-moderate-republicans.html">Brown and other Moderate Republicans Vote For Jobs Bill<br /></a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-67626007931271647542010-02-21T10:08:00.000-08:002010-02-21T10:32:05.860-08:00Common Sense Evaluations of Health Care and Stimulus Bills<br>Senator McCain makes several important points about the health care bill and the stimulus bill. First on the health care bill, the Obama campaign promise of transparency has clearly been broken. This has lead to some infamous deals to gain votes particularly in Louisiana, Nebraska, and Florida. THIS is what 'change we can believe in' was supposed to illiminate, yet this is the highest order of sleezy political dealings. On the stimulus bill, as Senator McCain correctly indicates that by the Obama administrations own projections this is a failed bill. The administration stated that passing the stimulus bill would keep unemployment from exceeding 8%. We've been hovering around 10% unemployment for months. Greta Van Sustren makes important points too about the cost of the 'jobs created.' As she notes in Arizona the cost of the 'jobs created' is over $400,000 per job. The math behind the stimulus bill is not adding up, and the administration's attempts to sell it as a success are looking silly to anyone who passed math class in elementary school. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zgh4EylXWCI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zgh4EylXWCI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-12828577905354729282010-02-20T18:05:00.000-08:002010-02-20T18:27:18.144-08:00Senator McCain Wins Endorsement of Police<br>From Phoenix Business Journal <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2010/02/15/daily78.html?ana=from_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29"target="blank">Fraternal Order of Police Backs McCain</a><br /><br /><blockquote>“Senator John McCain has a clear record of support for the men and women who put their lives on the line every day,” said Lou Manganiello, President of Phoenix Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 2.</blockquote><br />Senator McCain has picked up another endorsement of a Arizona police organization continuing his trend of picking up endorsements from from a variety of prominent groups and individuals.<br>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-91543389279651054272010-02-18T08:15:00.001-08:002010-02-18T08:21:58.556-08:00Carly Fiorina Finds Solid Support with Business PeopleCarly Fiorina in her run for Senate in California is finding support among business people. With a message of fiscal responsibility - less spending, lower taxes, and a pro-growth message many Californians are finding Fiorina well suited for a state that is facing serious fiscal problems...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14297970?nclick_check=1" target="blank">Fiorina talks to businesspeople</a><br /><br /><blockquote>PLEASANTON — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina was halfway around the conference table, greeting and shaking hands with local business owners Friday, when she reached Ross Blackburn.<br /><br />"I sure hope you get in there and do something, throw all the bums out," Blackburn, owner of Lafayette-based Lenox Homes, told Fiorina as he shook her hand.<br /><br />The former Hewlett-Packard CEO grinned and said, "Hold that thought."<br /><br />That exchange set the tone of her 90-minute campaign event with businesspeople, hosted by high-tech marketing and public relations firm Trainer Communications. Spending most of the time answering questions from about 50 invited attendees, Fiorina pitched a classic Republican pro-business platform: lower and simpler taxes, fewer and more streamlined regulations, less government spending and immigration and environmental policies that favor business growth.</blockquote><br /><br /><a href="http://carlyforcalifornia.com/" target="blank">Carly for California</a>, Fiorina's campaign website.kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-86340393994358149282010-02-17T19:27:00.001-08:002010-02-17T19:27:23.851-08:00Everyone Loves Betty White<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Betty-White-to-Host-SNL-please/266442514828?ref=search&sid=2401404.2740612173..1">Betty White to Host SNL (please?)!</a> is a fast growing grass roots campaign to get Saturday Night Live to ask Betty White to host. Betty White has stated that she would host if asked. What the people are finding out through this campaign that everyone loves Betty White. Odds are excellent that you like Betty White, that your dog likes Betty White, and fast approaching 400,000 people on Facebook also adore Betty White. <br /><br />If you too are a Betty White fan and on Facebook here's where to go to join the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Betty-White-to-Host-SNL-please/266442514828?ref=search&sid=2401404.2740612173..1">Betty White to Host SNL (please?)!</a> movement.<br /><br />Mashable also addressed this phenomenon in the article <a href="http://mashable.com/2010/02/16/betty-white-snl-facebook-group/">340,000 Facebook Fans Want Betty White to Host SNL</a><hr><a href="http://ramblingweb.blogspot.com/2010/02/facebook-movement-for-betty-white-to.html">Facebook Movement for Betty White to Host SNL </a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3006804163500346261.post-49503375660531437252010-02-17T11:19:00.000-08:002010-02-17T11:35:30.474-08:00Conservative Leader Sides with McCain as he rips HayworthDick Army head of Freedom works and former House leader is clearly unimpressed by McCain challenger Hayworth, as he cites Hayworth's political record as undistibguished. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/azdc/73175">Armey: Hayworth had 'undistinguished' House career</a><br /><br /><blockquote>As former Rep. J.D. Hayworth prepares to officially enter the Republican primary race against incumbent Sen. John McCain, he probably had better not count on any support from FreedomWorks, the national conservative group closely associated with the Tea Party movement.<br /><br />In a telephone interview with The Arizona Republic, former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, FreedomWorks' chairman, delivered a surprisingly harsh assessment of Hayworth, with whom he served on Capitol Hill:<br /><br />"We're a small organization with a limited budget. There's an awful lot of places where our presence would be needed and can really make a difference. We don't see this Arizona race as one where we need to be actively involved. It's hard for us to believe that J.D. Hayworth could mount a credible challenge to John McCain<br />. Obviously, we'll watch the race. But J.D. had a fairly short, undistinguished congressional career with virtually no initiative on his part. I just don't see any reason why we should be concerned about that race."<br /></blockquote><br /><br />Hayworth has other problems too as Little Green Footballs points out in their article <a href="http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/35798_McCain_Primary_Opponent_Hayworth-_a_Birther_with_a_Twist#rss">McCain Primary Opponent Hayworth: a Birther with a Twist<br /></a>kmorrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902467449040313159noreply@blogger.com0