Dumbo University

Nov 21, 2009 - by  Patrick J. Buchanan   11/20/2009     As George W. Bush famously asked, "Is our children learning?" - 17 Comments

First hard stimulus data finds 30,000 jobs saved or created

Oct 15, 2009 - First hard stimulus data finds 30,000 jobs saved or created By Walter Alarkon The first direct stimulus reports showed that stimulus contracts saved or created just 30,083 jobs, prompting more Republican criticism of the $787 billion package. The data posted Thursday was the result of the government's initial attempt at counting actual stimulus jobs. Obama administration officials stressed that data was partial -- it represented just $16 billion out of the $339 billion awarded -- but they said it exceeded their projections. - 0 Comments

The Going Rogue Index

Nov 18, 2009 - Sarah Palin didn't put an index in her book. So we made one for her.     By Christopher Beam Posted Tuesday, Nov. - 13 Comments

dazed and confused

Nov 18, 2009 - I'm a 39 y.o. woman who has been "seeing" a 47 y.o. man.  He's a musician in my community and I developed an instant attraction that seems to go far beyond the initial sexy appeal of his guitar playing skills.  Simply put, I'm smitten.  I pursued him pretty heavy in the beginning and have definitely been the person putting the effort in making contact and arranging our activities.  I hate the way this sounds but I am well above average in physical appearance so I'm used to getting the person I pursue.  Anyway, we've been spending time together for a couple of months and it's been magical!  He's romantic, extremely affectionate, sensitive and sweet as hell.  He's introduced me to a couple of friends and he seems proud when he does so.   I walk on a cloud when I'm with him and for the next day or two after.  Trouble is, he doesn't call me....even after several days have gone by.  In his defense, he works a full-time job in addition to the gigs he plays a couple evenings a week.   He also bought a house (his first ever) about 3 weeks ago and he is heavily involved in remodeling it.   Last weekend I asked him to come out to listen to a visiting band at a local pub.  He agreed but at the last minute changed his mind, but failed to tell me this.  I confronted him about his rudeness and told him I didn't think he was that in to me and that he should just acknowlege that fact so that I could move on.  He asked me if I wanted to talk and offered to pick me up for breakfast.  He refused to agree with my assumption and acknowleged his rudeness with an apology.  This confrontation was three days ago and I haven't heard from him since.  I have a lump in my throat and I feel nauseous.  I need some direction here as the agony is just too much! - 11 Comments

The American People Return to Personal Responsibility and Honesty

Nov 18, 2009 - by Newt Gingrich Posted 11/18/2009   As the Senate prepares to take up health reform, senators should take note of the tremendous shift underway in the thinking of the American people.Historians may record that the Obama Administration and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi were the wake-up call which led Americans to recommit themselves to the core values of American civilization. The net result of the Obama presidential campaign and a ten month campaign for government control of health care has been a decisive shift away from reliance on government and toward personal responsibility. A Stunning 22-Point Shift Away From Government Responsibilty for Health Care Polling data released last week by Gallup show a startling shift in public opinion:  President Obama and Speaker Pelosi are actually convincing the country to rethink their attitudes and move toward the right and away from government solutions in health care (the same seems to be happening on spending, taxes, and how to create jobs, but that will be a future newsletter). - 3 Comments

Insurance Company: No arm for 12-year-old Boy

Nov 17, 2009 - Benjamin French was born with his right arm missing below the elbow. In his 12 years, he has been fitted with seven prostheses. His most recent replacement will cost nearly $30,000 and his doctor says he will soon grow out of it. - 224 Comments