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The Democrats are disgustingly sneaky in their politics… In order to make the health care bill more acceptable to doctors and to appear more deficit neutral in CBO scoring, the Democrats have a plan to put back the “doc fix” later — after passage of the overall reform bill. Politico has obtained a memo exclusively and reasoned why the American Medical Association supports the reform:

“As most health staff knows, leadership and the White House are working with the AMA to rally physicians for a full SGR repeal later this spring. However, both health and communications staff should understand we do not want that policy discussion discussed at this time, lest (it) complicate the last critical push to pass health reform,” according to the memo.The memo helps explains why the American Medical Association has supported reform even though their top legislative priority, the doc fix, was left out. The group is working behind the scenes with Democratic leadership and the White House to fix the cuts later this year.

Clearly these Democrats will stop at nothing to institute their perverted version of health care reform.

Way to go, Mark Levin and the organization he heads! Getting ready for a legal battle:

(LEESBURG, VA, MARCH 17, 2010)…Mark R. Levin, president of Landmark Legal Foundation, today issued a warning to the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives about the possible use of the so-called “deem and pass,” “self-executing,” or “Slaughter Rule” to enact H.R. 3590, the legislative version of President Obama’s healthcare proposal that has been previously approved by the Senate. If this tactic is employed, Landmark will immediately sue the President, Attorney General Eric Holder and other relevant cabinet members to prevent them from instituting this unconstitutional contrivance.

Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) has led before and now leads a group of moderate Democrats to oppose the current health care reform bill unless there’s changes in the abortion related language. One can only imagine the pressure he’s getting from the White House and Democrat leaders. In essence, nobody would want to be in his shoes at this moment, and it’s taking a toll on his family as well:

The telephone lines in his Washington and district offices have been “jammed” and he’s gotten more than 1,500 faxes and countless e-mails — most of which he says don’t come from his constituents.

The fight has taken a toll on his wife, who has disconnected the phone in their home to avoid harassment.

“All the phones are unplugged at our house — tired of the obscene calls and threats. She won’t watch TV,” Stupak said during an hourlong interview with The Hill in his Rayburn office. “People saying they’re going to spit on you and all this. That’s just not fun.”

With Stupak and his coalition of moderate Democrats we can fairly say that ObamaCare faces bipartisan opposition. Thus far there is no Republican support whatsoever of the bill.

I applaud Rep. Stupak’s principled actions and hope he stays strong. He deserves some support and encouragement for his opposition to ObamaCare.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) doesn’t have the votes to pass the Senate health care bill in the House, so she’s instructed Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), chair of the House Rules Committee, to be creative to circumvent the legislative process we know very well — voting. Yes, the wuss Democrats are afraid of being accountable and actually taking a stand on the issue of ObamaCare. Last year members of Congress were criticized for not reading a bill before voting on it, but now they want to top that by not reading and not voting.

In a desperate move to abide by President Obama’s unrealistic deadline and totally ignore constituents, the Democrats are positioning to pass ObamaCare with the “self-executing rule”:

So at the Speaker’s command, New York Democrat Louise Slaughter, who chairs the House Rules Committee, may insert what’s known as a “self-executing rule,” also known as a “hereby rule.” Under this amazing procedural ruse, the House would then vote only once on the reconciliation corrections, but not on the underlying Senate bill. If those reconciliation corrections pass, the self-executing rule would say that the Senate bill is presumptively approved by the House—even without a formal up-or-down vote on the actual words of the Senate bill.

Democrats would thus send the Senate bill to President Obama for his signature even as they claimed to oppose the same Senate bill. They would be declaring themselves to be for and against the Senate bill in the same vote. Even John Kerry never went that far with his Iraq war machinations. As we went to press, the precise mechanics that Democrats will use remained unclear, though yesterday Mrs. Pelosi endorsed this “deem and pass” strategy in a meeting with left-wing bloggers.

The combined use of reconciliation and “deem and pass” is unprecedented. Don’t let anyone fool you:

Yes, self-executing rules have been used in the past, but as the Congressional Research Service put it in a 2006 paper, “Originally, this type of rule was used to expedite House action in disposing of Senate amendments to House-passed bills.” They’ve also been used for amendments such as to a 1998 bill that “would have permitted the CIA to offer employees an early-out retirement program”—but never before to elide a vote on the entire fundamental legislation.

Pelosi and her peers are clearly abusing their majority powers. What they are doing is exactly what our Founding Fathers were afraid of: mob rule. America wasn’t borne a democracy, America was established as a republic. Democracy means the majority takes charge no matter what, but a republic assures that the minority’s interests are considered. The Founding Fathers in determining our form of government took that into account and that’s why we have the Constitution, separation of powers, and balance and checks. The Democrats are attempting something that’ll have a detrimental effect in the legislature. If you think Congress’ approval rating is low right now, wait until the try this “deem and pass” maneuver.

The liberal fanatic elitists in Congress are close to pulling the trigger on the Nuclear Option, but will they be ready for the fallout?

Before the Democrats trigger their Nuclear option, they should review their college physics text books one last time and realize that at it’s essence the Nuclear option, like the bomb it is named after, is an uncontrollable chain reaction. This Nuclear option has all the makings of a Political Neutron Bomb for their party; a tactical nuclear weapon designed to eliminate people but leave buildings intact. The Democratic Leadership should take a deep cleansing breath, remove their ideological 3D health care shades and have a look around. Somehow in the mass confusion that has been characteristic of this torturous process of producing health care legislation they have overlooked the Bright red rings outlining the bulls eye that this monstrosity has imprinted on their political careers.

Americans don’t want to see that happen and are confounded as to why the Democrat leaders insist on passing this monstrosity without public support. Indeed the liberal Democrats are executing such an extreme political plan that defies all logic — a form of ideological fanaticism. It is unfortunate that we are witnessing in front of our eyes the corruption from power and perversion of our democracy.

Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) deserves credit for sticking to his pro-life principles and uniting a group — the “Stupak Dozen” — of pro-life Democrats to oppose the health care bill. I can only imagine the pressure he and his group are feeling coming from their constituents, their party leaders, the White House, the liberals, and anyone in-between. The Democrat leaders’ view on federally funded abortion ought to sicken you:

What are Democratic leaders saying? “If you pass the Stupak amendment, more children will be born, and therefore it will cost us millions more. That’s one of the arguments I’ve been hearing,” Stupak says. “Money is their hang-up. Is this how we now value life in America? If money is the issue — come on, we can find room in the budget. This is life we’re talking about.”

All signs point to the Democrats ramming this bill through without second thought. Brace yourselves, it’s going to be a bumpy ride next week!

The FBI and Justice Department investigated alleged ACORN voter fraud in 2008, but subsequently in March 2009 Justice decided to close the investigation, claiming ACORN did not violate any laws:

Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today that it has obtained documents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) detailing federal investigations into the alleged corrupt activities of Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). The documents reference serious allegations of corruption and voter registration fraud by ACORN as well as the Obama administration’s decision to shut down a criminal investigation without filing criminal charges.

Voter registration fraud runs rampant at ACORN, but obviously Obama’s top judicial chief refuses to dig deeper and implicate the community organization. Why? Could it be the close ties between Obama and ACORN, as well as a Holder’s own personal ideology in alignment with ACORN’s goals?

President Obama’s intimacy with ACORN is well documented — albeit under-reported by the mainstream media — even during his campaigning days. And even after Obama entered the Oval Office he still has (allegedly) high-profile visitors from ACORN.

As for Attorney General Eric Holder, his leftist ideology is well known and in alignment with ACORN’s mission. They may not be buddies, but they are definitely friends. Add into the mix Obama’s ties, and there’s no need to wonder why Holder won’t investigate ACORN to the fullest extent of the law.

Well, it’s going to happen. Sen. Hary Reid (D-NV) sent a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) with plans to move forward with the health care reform bill without any GOP support and without the backing of most Americans.

This is what our Congress is capable of these days. Remember this when November comes.

Colleen LaRose, aka “Jihad Jane” on the Internet, now indicted on terrorism charges. That’s what happens when you try to recruit jihadists and raise money for a murder plot!

Read the updates on the Jawa Report as well as the group of ordinary folks who volunteered their time to track such online terrorists. Well done, guys!

Do you want evidence of Nancy Pelosi’s crazy, progressive, elitist thought process? Here’s what she had to say during a speech to the National Association of Counties about the current health care bill the Democrats are trying to ram through Congress:

“You’ve heard about the controversies, the process about the bill…but I don’t know if you’ve heard that it is legislation for the future – not just about health care for America, but about a healthier America,” she told the National Association of Counties annual legislative conference, which has drawn about 2,000 local officials to Washington. “But we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it – away from the fog of the controversy.”

Excuse me? Something’s definitely not right with her view — pass a bill first then find out the details? I cannot believe this came out of the mouth of our speaker of the House!

Voters have demanded bills to be posted for public scrutiny before bringing it to the House floor, but the request has fallen on deaf Democrat ears. With a leader like Pelosi it’s no wonder…

The election drama in Massachusetts climaxed with Republican Scott Brown’s victory to fill the late Sen. Ted Kennedy’s seat, a first time in a long time since a Republican represented the Bay State in the Senate. Although Sen. Brown shares an exciting “dark horse” story against his opponent Martha Coakley, there’s an even more intriguing story in one of the Republican candidates campaigning in the congressional 5th district…

There is also history in the making in the Massachusetts 5th congressional district. Sam Meas is one of the Republican candidates hoping to win the primary then to challenge incumbent Rep. Niki Tsongas (D). Meas is the first Cambodian American to run for Congress. The district is home to 30,000 Cambodians, and they are energized about the possibility of somebody to better represent them in Washington:

“I am greatly excited to see a Cambodian running for an office here, especially up to the Congressional level because this will benefit Cambodian community here and those in Cambodia,” president of the Cambodian Association for Democracy and Human Rights, Yap Kimtung, told VOA Khmer after listening to Sam Meas’s presentation. “I would like to appeal to all Cambodian-American to register and vote for him.”

Massachusetts 5th congressional district (MA-05) is such a Democrat stronghold that in several elections no Republicans appeared to challenge the incumbent. The seat is currently held by Rep. Niki Tsongas (D), a typical New England liberal on all issues: expansion of federal government, bailouts of private companies, advocating green energy and jobs, support of citizenship for illegal aliens, etc. Even her official blog is hosted on the liberal Blue Mass Group website.

Sam Meas’ platform of tax cuts, accountable government spending, and responsible immigration reform is a breath of fresh air against Tsongas’ message. For three years as a teenager he spent life in a refugee camp after escaping the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge. The fact that he’s here today, as a productive citizen of the United States and running for office, speaks volumes of his gratefulness and love for America and its traditional values.

Life will be tough on the campaign trail to win the primary, but I’m sure it’s nothing compared to being alone as a teenage refugee then moving to a foreign land as a foster child. Sam Meas has an amazing story to tell and is an embodiment of the American dream.

I have spoken with Meas previously and found that he is an intelligent and sincere man. He’s absolutely committed to his decision to run for office but he needs our financial and volunteer support. He’s already made his mark as the first Cambodian American to run for Congress, but together we can write another page in the history books for him to be the first Republican in MA-05 since 1972.

Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) has a theory: his own party’s leaders are behind the ethics investigation to force his resignation. According to the embattled congressman, House leaders and the White House weren’t too happy about his nay votes on health care and cap and trade, and have figured that getting rid of him would be easier than earning his vote to pass bills:

“There’s a reason that this has all happened, frankly one that I had not realized,” Massa said on WKPQ radio on Sunday. “Mine is now the deciding vote on the health care bill, and this administration and this House leadership have said, quote unquote, they will stop at nothing to pass this health care bill. And now they’ve gotten rid of me and it’ll pass.”

An intriguing conspiracy theory indeed. The White House and Democrat leadership have made it quite clear publicly that they will stop at nothing to pass a health care reform bill. We’ve seen it happen already in the Senate with the “Louisiana Purchase” and “Cornhusker Kickback” last year before Christmas. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) was willing to bend the rules just to buy the votes to pass something.

This administration is not only a polarizing force among voters, but even among their own party members. Will others stand with Massa to send a strong message to the W.H. that they’ve had enough bullying? Will there be any sort of criticism of the strong handed tactics coming from the W.H.?

It’s ironic that when Barack Obama was elected, Pelosi and Reid both made public statements to affirm their leadership roles in Congress, and that they do not just follow the president’s instructions. Well, now that they’ve got a first-hand perspective on how Obama and his advisers run things, plus feeling the pressure mounting against the Democrats in an election year, Pelosi and Reid are singing a very different tune — no, the same tune — as the W.H. They are betting everything on President Obama and his far-left agenda.

And the scary thing is that they are willing to destroy a colleague’s reputation and career to get it done.

Edwards, caught in the act of an extramarital affair and asking his aide to be public daddy to his daughter out of wedlock.

Gore, recipient of the Nobel Peace prize for his work to bring awareness of man-made global warming, but after hackers exposed conspiring climate scientists we now know Gore was full of it.

Paterson, allegations of obstructing justice.

Rangel, found to be a tax cheat as he chaired the House Ways and Means Committee in charge of the nation’s tax code.

And today it’s Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) who goes from a retirement announcement to — get this — a resignation announcement! The reason? Sexual harassment allegations from his male staff members.

Pelosi’s House of Representatives now has 216 members. Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise as she needs one less vote to worry about.

The White House is close to making it official that putting Khalid Sheik Mohammed on trial in NYC isn’t such a good idea and that he should stand before a military tribunal. Opposition has come from both the left and the right and from major political figures inside and outside of New York. This will be a slap on the hand for A.G. Eric Holder.

However, the deal is still being negotiated by the Obama administration in hopes to receive some Republican support to close Gitmo, another unpopular Obama initiative which has stalled:

Top Obama advisers have been negotiating with Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) — a vocal critic of trying the Sept. 11 suspects in civilian court — in pursuit of a deal that would secure his help in closing Guantanamo. Graham has sought the creation a legal framework that would spell out how the government would detain and try future captives, but an administration official warned that a “grand bargain” is not likely in the immediate future. The official, also speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the talks with Graham have been mostly about “limited issues” involving the Mohammed trial and the future of Guantanamo.

How about we put KSM in front of a military tribunal and keep Gitmo running?

The current ObamaCare proposal does not satisfy some Democrats because of the abortion issue, and these members of Congress have publicly declared their opposition to the bill. Again, it is Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) leading the charge:

“Yes. We’re prepared to take responsibility,” Stupak said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” when asked if he and his 11 Democratic allies were willing to accept the consequences for bringing down healthcare reform over abortion.

“Let’s face it. I want to see healthcare. But we’re not going to bypass the principles of belief that we feel strongly about,” he said.

Wow — Democrats with principles. It’s about time we see it in action. Unless these Blue Dogs prefer the Lap Dogs moniker.

The Democrats are in sad disarray. Just look at them…

A president full of hope and change who accomplished nothing prior to office — and nothing since his inauguration. In fact, America is in worse shape since that fateful day.

A House majority under tyrannical leadership, unable to unite their own and unable to reach across the aisle. Not to mention unwillingness to be transparent.

A Senate majority quick to offer legislative bribes to put forth an illusion of “getting things done” even against the will of the constituents. And even upon losing a filibuster-proof majority continues to go down the path of self destruction.

Even their former chairman Howard Dean cannot believe his eyes and remains critical of the proposal:

“The plan, as it comes from the Senate, hangs out every Democrat who’s running for office to dry — including the president, in 2012, because it makes him defend a plan that isn’t in effect essentially yet,” Dean said during an appearance on the liberal Bill Press Radio Show.

Dean, who has clashed publicly with the White House over the healthcare proposals favored by the administration, said that by passing the bills under consideration, Democrats would essentially be conceding defeat to Republicans.

“It’s easy to campaign on repealing something if no one knows what the something is,” Dean said. “And fundamentally people don’t understand what the president’s healthcare plan is.”

“And if it passes next week and get’s signed into law the week after, we’re not going to be able to explain it to people over the din of Fox News and the Republicans,” the former Democratic party chairman added.

The truth is that Democrats, in a midterm election year, realize how empty-handed they are since 2008. They haven’t done a thing but to take the country deeper into debt with ineffective stimulus funds and numerous bailouts. They know that when they debate their Republican challengers on a podium in front of voters, they cannot offer anything of substance that’ll satisfy the audience. That is why they are doing anything they can to pass this awful health care reform bill. They want to be able to stand up and proclaim, “At least we tried to fix health care!” when in reality they are destroying one of the best health care systems in the world, which will result in hurting Americans.