'Date Night' at the State of the Union

For tonight's State of the Union address, some Congressmen have said they would 'cross the aisle'  to show bi-partisanship, a move reputedly proposed by Mark Udall (D/CO).

I find it interesting that a particular political party is suddenly so interested in promoting a show of congressional cooperation (after two years of in-your-face non-cooperation).  

A different take on tonight's festivities has been put forth by the Opinionated Fool. He believes that with traditionally separate seating at State of the Union addresses, one can easily see party reaction to the POTUS' statements. But with a Date Night, when the Democrat / current POTUS makes a progressive statement, it will now appear to have a larger show of support.

Republicans just can't seem to see it coming.

Sign of the Times

Astronomer Parke Kunkle recently told the Star-Tribune  of Minnesota  that due to an "Earth wobble" created by the moon's gravitational pull, the age-old constellations corresponding to a person's birthday may be off by about a month ...  and astrologers are neglecting a 13th constellation, Ophiuchus (Ooh-FEE-yew-kus) "the Serpent Bearer", for those born from Nov. 30 to Dec. 17.

This is also known as "Serpentarius" ... which would make one a "Serpentariun"?

So the NEW zodiac would look like this:

Capricorn:     Jan. 20-Feb. 16. 

Aquarius:      Feb. 16-March 11.

Pisces:          March 11-April 18.

Aries:            April 18-May 13. 

Taurus:         May 13-June 21.

Gemini:         June 21-July 20.

Cancer:         July 20-Aug. 10.

Leo:              Aug. 10-Sept. 16.

Virgo:           Sept. 16-Oct. 30.  

Libra:            Oct. 30-Nov. 23. 

Scorpio:        Nov. 23-29.  

Ophiuchus:* Nov. 29-Dec. 17. 

Sagittarius:  Dec. 17-Jan. 20.

Well, until I can find out more about Ophiuchus/Serpentarius, I will maintain my Sagittarian affiliation, Earth wobble be damned.

 

NObama's 2010 Numbers

According to Mark Knoller:  The Political Hotsheet
America's inept and incompetent POTUS at work "Present":

Speeches, statements and remarks: 491
-Since taking office: 883

News conferences and press availabilities: 27
-Formal, solo White House Press Conferences: 6
-Since taking office: 69 total, 11 WH.

Town hall meetings: 17
-Since taking office: 40
-Backyard chats: 7

Domestic trips: 65 spanning 104 days
-Since taking office: 111 spanning 176 days

States visited for the first time: 9
-Since taking office: 38

Vacation trips: 6 (all or part of 32 days)
-Since taking office: 10 spanning 58 days

Foreign trips: 6 trips to 8 countries spanning 22 days.
-Since taking office: 16 trips to 25 countries spanning 70 days.

Flights on Air Force One: 172
-Since taking office: 328

Flights on Marine One: 196
-Since taking office: 386

Unemployment Rates:
-January 8 2010: 10 percent.
-December 3, 2010: 9.8 percent.

National Debt in 2010: Up $1.56-trillion
-January 1, 2010: $12.311-trillion
-December 28, 2010: $13.871-trillion

Bills signed in 2010: 203.
-Since taking office: 329.

Cabinet meetings: 6
-Since taking office: 12

Visits to Camp David:
-In 2010: 4 visits, 8 days.
-Since taking office: 15 visits: 35 days.

Recreation:
-Golf: 29 rounds in 2010
-Since taking office: 57 rounds.
-Basketball: 20 basketball outings.
-Since taking office: 28

Interviews: 107 in 2010
-Since taking office: 254

Meetings with foreign leaders: In 2010, President Obama had face-to-face meetings with 61 foreign leaders, 30 for the first time.

Days of no appearances: 24
-Since taking office: 45

Presidential pardons: 9
-President Obama granted the first and only pardons of his presidency on Dec 3, 2010.

I personally find it interesting and disturbing that this guy has had more basketball outings than Cabinet meetings.

Nancy Pelosi: Loser

Yes, indeed.

Ms. Pelosi has lost the Speakership of the House and now, apparently, her mind.

In a 'farewell' speech, Ms. Pelosi actually said, "Deficent reduction has been a priority for us."

Really? The current deficit is over $1,000,000,000,000 - that's one trillion -  and counting.

Some priority.

But wait. It gets better.

Ms. Pelosi declared that "Pay as you go" had been their mantra and "That will change".

Is she >insert whatever politically correct word you want to use to describe someone as "batshit crazy"< ?

No. But she thinks we are and no doubt some people will believe her incredible bullshit.

Big Sis Is Watching

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the use of full-body scanners and invasive pat-downs at airports around the country will not change for the "foreseeable future".

She also dismissed a news report about major airports failing secret tests designed to get guns and knives past security screeners.

And then:

Pilot Punished

The High LowLights:

An airline pilot is being disciplined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for posting video on YouTube pointing out what he believes are serious flaws in airport security.

The pilot has worked for the airline for more than a decade and was deputized by the TSA to carry a gun in the cockpit.

Three days after he posted a series of six video clips recorded with a cell phone camera at San Francisco International Airport, four federal air marshals and two sheriff's deputies arrived at his house to confiscate his federally-issued firearm.

At the same time as the federal marshals took the pilot's gun, a deputy sheriff asked him to surrender his state-issued permit to carry a concealed weapon.

A follow-up letter from the sheriff's department said the CCW permit would be reevaluated following the outcome of the federal investigation.

A letter from the TSA dated Dec. 6 informed the pilot that "an administrative review into your deputation status as a Federal Flight Deck Officer has been initiated."

The pilot's attorney said he believed the federal government sent six people to the house to send a message.

"And the message was you've angered us by telling the truth and by showing America that there are major security problems despite the fact that we've spent billions of dollars allegedly to improve airline safety," Werno said.

 Yes, Change has come to America. 

  H/T:  Weasel Zippers

Six Fallen Heroes

A suicide bomb attack killed six American soldiers in Afghanistan on December 12th.

The Soldiers were all Infantrymen assigned to Company B., 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division and were based at Fort Campbell, KY

The six killed were:

Cpl. Sean M. Collins, 25, Ewa Beach, HI

Collins’ awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; Valorous Unit Award; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Support Medal; Army Service Medal and the NATO Medal.

Cpl. Willie A. McLawhorn Jr., 23, of Conway, N.C.

McLawhorn’s awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon; Expert Infantry Badge; Parachutists Badge; and Air Assault Badge.



Spc. Patrick D. Deans, 22, Orlando FL

Deans’ awards and decorations include: Army Commendation Medal; Army Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Medal; and Overseas Service Ribbon.

Spc. Kenneth E. Necochea Jr., 21,San Diego, CA

Necochea’s awards and decorations include: the National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and Army Service Medal.

Spc. Derek T. Simonetta, 21,Redwood City CA

Simonetta’s awards and decorations include: National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and Army Service Ribbon.

Spc. Jorge E. Villacis, 24, of Sunrise, FL

Villacis’ awards and decorations include: Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Afghanistan Campaign Medal; Global War Terrorism Service Medal; Army Service Ribbon; and  Combat Infantry Badge.

Requietum en Pacem, Soldiers

This Nation Will Remain The Land Of The Free 

Only So Long As It Is The Home Of The Brave

  - Elmer Davis

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