Almost Six in Ten Americans Give President Obama Negative Job Rating

A personal trainer flown in every month at taxpayer expense to keep the Obamas fit? And they say there's no place to cut federal spending.

Obama's jetset fitness trainer helps shed pounds, adds to global warming | J.P. Freire | Beltway Confidential | Washington Examiner

Will Liberal Civil Rights Leaders Show Up to Debate Allegations of Past Tea Party Racism?

Voters blame Democrats possible government shutdown | Poll: More voters would blame Democrats for government shutdown | The Daily Caller

Liberal media ignores hate-speech by union protesters.

Wisconsin protests media coverage | negative signs chants | unions | The Daily Caller

Republicans see their best chance in nearly 40 years to win a Pennsylvania Senate seat held by Democrats.

That's why the state's top Republican will be in Berks County Thursday to stump for Republican Larry Medaglia in his bid to win a special election in the 11th Senate District.

Corbett to visit Berks to support Medaglia for O'Pake's seat - pottsmerc.com

Pennsylvania is No. 1 in the nation - when it comes to teacher strikes.

Teachers in a Montgomery County school district will walk off the job next week. Read more about it in The Mercury.

Perk Valley announces teachers strike for March 1 - pottsmerc.com

Find out more about why Pennsylvania is the "teacher strike capital" of the United States at the Stop Teacher Strikes in Pennsylvania website.

From Bill O'Reilly's new column on the terrible lesson Wisconsin teachers are sending to students by walking off their jobs:

Here's a lesson that is both ironic and sad at the same time. According to the U.S. Department of Education, two-thirds of the eight graders in Wisconsin cannot read proficiently. But assuming the kids are skilled enough to watch TV, they can now see their teachers demonstrating to keep their generous union benefits. So, while things do not seem to be going well in the classroom, any thought of holding teachers somewhat responsible is cause for a protest march.

Read the full column at the link below:

Bill O'Reilly: Bill's Column - Getting Schooled In Wisconsin

In case you missed it, The Mercury has earned national recognition.

The Mercury named to E&P Top 10 papers that 'do it right' - pottsmerc.com

Forget the taxpayers. Forget consumers. For Democrats, it's all about protecting union jobs so the unions can fund the Democratic Party.

Pa. Dems resist push to privatize liquor, wine sales - pottsmerc.com

Analysis: Most Seniors Will See Decreasing Social Security Benefits Through 2013

We could solve the funding problem for public education if we used union dues to help schools instead of supporting the lavish lifestyles of union bosses.

How Public Unions Spend Your Money - HUMAN EVENTS

I was driving along Memorial Highway (Route 662) in Oley earlier today when I noticed an odd sign in front of an office building. It read "State Representative David Kessler."

The problem with the sign is that Kessler lost his bid for re-election last November and is no longer representing the 130th State House District.

The new state rep for the 130th is Republican David Maloney, who has district offices in Douglassville and Boyertown, the two most populous parts of his district.

Democrat Kessler moved his offices to Oley, where he lives, for his convenience, while he served four years in the Legislature.

I've heard Kessler took the defeat pretty hard, but it's time to move on. There's no need to confuse residents of the 130th District about who their state rep is.

Citizen Kessler should take down his office signs.

It's not like the signs are etched in marble. A screwdriver is all that's needed to remove Kessler's signs.

Maybe Rep. Maloney, who was a contractor before winning a seat in the Legislature, could help Kessler take down the signs.

Video: Medaglia's Opening Salvo

Interesting how the Obama Administration has decided not to enforce a law it disagrees with at the same time it is forcing states to comply with Obamacare, a law most states oppose.

FRC Condemns Obama Justice Department for Abandoning DOMA, Urges Congress to Intervene

CCRKBA Launches Counter-Attack to Bloomberg's Anti-Gun Campaign

FRC to Host Screening of Award Winning Documentary 'Eggsploitation'

Who is looking out for taxpayers against greedy Big Labor?

From Investor's Business Daily:

If unions were formed to protect workers from employer abuse, right-to-work laws were created to protect taxpayers and workers from union abuse. States with such laws enjoy higher growth and purchasing power.

Read the full editorial at the link below:

Unions And The Right To Work - Investors.com

Michelle Malkin on the runaway Democrats in the Midwest:

Faced with stifling debt, bloated pensions and intractable government unions, liberal Midwestern legislators have fled those states -- paralyzing Republican fiscal reform efforts. Like Monty Python's Brave Sir Robin and his band of quivering knights, these elected officials have only one plan when confronted with political hardship or economic peril: Run away, run away, run away.

Read the full column at the link below:

Fleebaggers: The New Cut-and-Run Democrats - HUMAN EVENTS

GALLUP: Obama's Approval Ratings Decline in Every State - HUMAN EVENTS

Fire Wisconsin teachers | Scott Walker | The Daily Caller

The Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce and Industry has endorsed Republican Larry Medaglia for the vacant 11th Senatorial District.

Medaglia is running in a special election March 15 to fill the remaining two years of the Senate term of the late Sen. Mike O'Pake, who died in December.

Chamber officials made the endorsement announcement at an afternoon press conference at the Chamber headquarters in the Gateway building in Reading.

"I'm honored the Chamber recognizes my commitment to business growth and a strong local economy," Medaglia said in a written statement. "As a State Senator, I will work tirelessly to champion business-friendly initiatives to keep our community vibrant and strong."

Today's announcement follows earlier endorsements received by Medgalia from Citizens Against Higher Taxes and Pennsylvanians for Effective Government. Berks County Commissioners Mark C. Scott and Christian Leinbach have also endorsed Medaglia.

Medaglia currently serves as the Berks County Register of Wills/Clerk of Orphans' Court.

For more information about Medaglia, visit his campaign website at www.larrymedagliaforsenate.com

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Releases Report on Alcohol Misuse Among Youth, Young Adults

From Investor's Business Daily:

Last month the president called for civility in politics. Yet now he supports the Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin who unlawfully refuse to do their elected jobs — and the union mobs backing them.

Lawless Alliance - Investors.com

The headline on the latest Associated Press story on the Wisconsin budget debate: "Wisconsin lawmakers take up bill to cripple unions"

Notice a hint of editorializing by AP editors?

Why not a headline that is more accurate: "Wisconsin lawmakers take up bill to spare taxpayers" or "Wisconsin lawmakers take up bill to bring state from brink of bankruptcy?

It's clear that AP is joined the Obama/Big Labor cabal against the American taxpayer.

There's a big difference between the words Democrat and Democracy.

Congressional Democrats are pushing a bill that would give Barack Obama authority to pull the "kill switch" on the Internet.

If that sounds anti-Democratic or anti-American, perhaps you should find out where your Congressional representative stands on shutting down the free flow of communication and information.

Read more about the latest move toward fascism by the far left here.

NJ Gov. Chris Christie keeps saying he won't run for president in 2012, so how about vice president on a ticket with Mitch Daniels?

Columnist Michael Barone writes about the growing influence of Daniels and Christie on public policy in his latest column.

Daniels and Christie Light Fuse Under GOP Lawmakers - HUMAN EVENTS

Number of Solidly Democratic States Cut in Half From '08 to '10

A York County official endorses Republican Larry Medaglia in the 11th Senate District special election on March 15.

Letter: Larry Medaglia is a 'servant leader' - Opinion - Berks-Mont News

Ronald Wilson Reagan topped a new Gallup poll asking Americans to name the greatest president. Reagan bested Lincoln, Washington, Kennedy and even media darling Bill Clinton.

Americans Say Reagan Is the Greatest U.S. President

Registered voters are evenly split about backing Barack Obama for re-election in 2012 (45%) or "the Republican Party's candidate" (45%), according Gallup.

Nameless Republican Ties Obama in 2012 Election Preferences

FRC Condemns Obama Administration's Weakening of Conscience Protections for Medical Professionals

A new Harris Poll shows American voters have pretty much figured out that all the "hope and change" hoopla was just empty promises from a politician only interested in promoting his far-left agenda.

Changing Opinions About President Obama

With the City of Reading, with its large Hispanic population in the heart of the 11th Senatorial District, Republican Larry Medaglia has made a smart move releasing a political ad targetting Latino voters.

Video: ¡Es Larry Madaglia! PA Senate District 11's First Spanish Language Ad

There really are two Americas.

On one side you have Barack Obama and Big Labor.

On the other side, you have the beleaguered taxpayers.

The War On Taxpayers - HUMAN EVENTS

Did you notice the difference in the way the liberal media has been covering the union mobs in Wisconsin compared to the Tea Party rallies?

Mob Mentality, Mob Rules, We All Lose - HUMAN EVENTS

Top 10 Greatest Conservative Presidents - HUMAN EVENTS

I'm making another appearance on this edition of "Journalists Roundtable" on the Pennsylvania Cable Network.

The one-hour program, hosted by Kat Prickett, airs Sunday at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. and on Monday at 10 a.m. on PCN.

Topics discussed on this week's program are the way Gov. Tom Corbett handled the abortion clinic scandal in Philadelphia, the state's deteriorating infrastructure, education funding and school vouchers, perks for Pennsylvania lawmakers and the special election to replace the late Sen. Mike O'Pake in Berks County.

PCN is Comcast Channel 98 in Berks County, Service Electric Cable Channel 23 in Berks and Lehigh counties and Comcast Channel 186 in the Pottstown area.

Consult your cable guide for the Pennsylvania Cable Network channel in your area or check the PCN website.

Americans for Prosperity has launched www.StandwithWalker.com, a website where Americans across the country can show their support for Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in his battle with Big Labor to prevent Wisconsin from going bankrupt.

The governor has proposed common-sense reforms to end union collective bargaining and tackle the state's nearly $4 billion deficit, but Democratic state lawmakers have fled the state capitol in an effort to prevent a vote from taking place.

Click on the link below to find out more:

Stand With Scott Walker

American Legion Calls for Wiser Spending in VA Budget

Gary Bauer Says Obama Administration Demonstrating 'Weakness and Appeasement' at the United Nations

The election is still two years away, but at this rate, will there be any incumbent Democrats left in the U.S. Senate by 2012? Another high-profile Democrat has announced he will not seek re-election.

Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) joins Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), Jim Webb (D-Va.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) in announcing they will not face voters in 2012, which will be a tougher year for Democrats than 2010 ... and we know how well that went for the Dems.

Sen. Bingaman to retire - The Hill's Ballot Box

Ouch! I guess Ahmadinejad is off the Obama Christmas list.

Ahmadinejad: Obama can't spell his own name, or control his emotions - The Daily Caller

Governor Corbett Appoints Regional Office Directors

NIA Projects Multi-Trillion Dollar U.S. Budget Deficits

FRC Praises House of Representatives for Removing Federal Funding from Scandal-Plagued Planned Parenthood

Three ways to file your taxes for free

Clarus Poll: 64% of Voters Oppose Government Employee Unions

Senate Approves Boxer-Snowe Airline Passenger Bill of Rights

Tony Blankley: It's the Deficits That Are Draconian, Not Their Cuts

MRC.org - Media Research Center: Stimulus Two Years Later, Networks Ignore Obama's Failed Job Promise

This week's edition of "Journalists Roundtable," the popular political commentary program on the Pennsylvania Cable Network, will include Tony Phyrillas on the panel.

The one-hour program airs Thursdays at 8 PM and re-airs Sundays at 5 PM and 11 PM as well as Mondays at 10 AM.

This week's host will be Kat Prickett.

The panel will include Tony Phyrillas, city editor/political columnist for The Mercury; Heather Long, of The Harrisburg Patriot-News; and Scott Detrow, of PA Public Radio.

PCN is shown on Comcast Channel 98 in Berks County, Service Electric Cable Channel 23 in Berks/Lehigh counties and Comcast Channel 186 in the Pottstown area.

Consult your cable guide for the Pennsylvania Cable Network channel in your area or check the PCN website.

Has Bill O'Reilly solved the federal deficit problem?

Smoke and mirrors in Obama's budget? Five examples of creative accounting.

The U.S. has been running in the red for years ... but keeps spending. Why not shut down the federal government?

Republicans take a $100 billion whack at Obama budget

Ryan Costello will be sworn in as Chester County newest commissioner on Thursday, February 17, in Courtroom 1 of the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W. Market Street, West Chester.

The oath will be administered at 9:15 a.m. by Chester County Common Pleas President Judge James P. MacElree II.

Costello was appointed to serve the remaining term vacated by Carol Aichele, who was named Secretary of the Commonwealth earlier this year.

Costello is currently the Chester County Recorder of Deeds and has served three years of a four year term. Costello previously served as an East Vincent Township Supervisor from 2002 until 2007.

Costello is also a candidate for a full four-year term on the Chester County Board of Supervisors.

Obama Budget | Deficit Highest Since 1945 | The Daily Caller

The Berks County Patriots, along with UNITED PA-912 and RePatriot Radio, is sponsoring a forum on immigration Saturday, Feb. 19, at noon at the Leesport Farmers Market.

Nationally known speakers and local elected officials will take part in the discussion of various immigration issues.

Among those scheduled to take part in the forum are U.S. Congressman Lou Barletta, PA State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, Berks County Commissioner Mark C. Scott, Berks County Sheriff Eric Weaknecht, Ted Hayes of American Black Shield, Anna Gaines of American Citizens United, and a representative of Numbers USA.

The moderator for the forum will be former PA State Rep. Sam Rohrer.

The event is open to the public.

For more information about Berks County Patriots, visit the group's website at http://www.berkscountypatriots.org/

Obama Drilling Moratorium | Gulf Oil Drilling Company Bankrupt | The Daily Caller

Governor Corbett Announces Changes in Departments of Health, State to Improve Monitoring of Abortion Clinics in Pennsylvania

Nat Hentoff is as liberal as you get, but when it comes to abortion, he joins conservatives in denouncing the killing of unborn children.

The fact that Barack Obama is the most pro-abortion president in U.S. history is the main reason Hentoff did not vote for Obama in 2008 and has already called for his defeat in 2012.

Hentoff sees hope for the unborn in a new tactic states are using to protect children.

It began in Nebraska, where Gov. Dave Heineman recently signed into law the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.

From a recent column Hentoff:

For the first time in any state legislature, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: "Prohibits abortion after 20 weeks gestation except when the mother has a condition which so complicates her medical condition as to necessitate the abortion of her pregnancy to avert death or to avert serious risk of substantial or irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function."

This year, as versions of the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act are introduced in a number of state legislatures, there will obviously be fierce opposition from local, state and national pro-choice organizations and political figures, as well as President Obama. I expect, however, that this Nebraska breakthrough for pro-lifers may well become law in certain states.

Read the full column at the link below:

Pro-lifers herald a breakthrough - pottsmerc.com

Nancy Pelosi Green Capitol initiative ended by Republican House | The Daily Caller

The best documentary of 2010 comes to DVD on Tuesday, Feb. 15.

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Jim Cawley Announces Reappointment of Edward A. Mann as State Fire Commissioner

NPRA Says Obama Oil Tax Increase Would Hurt Consumers

Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) today expressed disappointment with President Obama's latest deficit budget proposal for fiscal year 2012.

From Toomey's office:

"As families across America are cutting back to live within their means, President Obama's budget falls well short in the area of belt tightening. The president's proposed budget for fiscal year 2012 puts taxpayers on the hook for an astonishing $3.73 trillion in spending, increasing the debt by $1.1 trillion on top of a record breaking $1.6 trillion deficit for fiscal year 2011.

"The federal government is suffering from a spending addiction, and if our leaders don’t deal with this problem soon, we all will pay the price. The president's five-year non-security, discretionary spending freeze is too little too late. After a 25% increase in spending since 2008, the president has to offer much more aggressive reductions if we are ever going to get our spending under control.

"To make matters worse, the president's budget increases taxes and completely ignores the drivers of the country's deficit problem — the entitlement programs. As we approach the statutory federal debt limit, it's unfortunate that the president wants Congress to increase it without any budget reforms. Instead, his proposed budget kicks the can down the road while piling higher deficits on our already exploding federal debt.

"We cannot borrow, spend and tax our way to prosperity. The best thing we can do for job creation is keep taxes low and return fiscal responsibility to our government. I had hoped that the president would have taken the steps necessary to put our government on a sustainable fiscal trajectory. Unfortunately, the president's budget represents a failure of leadership at a time when leadership is desperately needed."

Bad news for atheists. The majority of Americans want to see a return of prayer in public schools.

A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 65% of American Adults favor prayer in public schools. Twenty-four percent (24%) are opposed, while 11% are not sure. These findings show little change from late April of last year.

Read the full poll results at Rasmussen Reports.

Lights Out for the Middle East’s Christians? - Rich Lowry - National Review Online

Federal spending has increased more than 84% under Barack Obama, who has added $3.5 trillion to the national debt.

A bid difference in the race for the 11th State Senate District: Republican Larry Medaglia will not vote for a tax increase; Democrat Judy Schwank voted for a 34% property tax increase while a Berks County commissioner.

Medaglia signs pledge, promises not to raise taxes - Hamburg Area Item - Berks-Mont News

ParentalRights.org: Planned Parenthood Attacks the Parental Rights Amendment

Landmark 'Do Not Track Me' Bill to Block Unwanted Spying on the Internet, Says Consumer Watchdog

Americans Aware of Changes to Social Security, Tax and Benefits Programs

$100 billion in cuts when this year's federal budget deficit is projected at $1.5 trillion? We can do better than that.

John Boehner | Boehner Spending Cuts Commitment | The Daily Caller

The Media's Selective Race Outrage

Airline On-Time Performance Improves in 2010

Game Commission Delivers Annual Report to Legislature

CBO Director Says Obamacare Would Reduce Employment by 800,000 Workers | The Weekly Standard

Chester County Recorder of Deeds Ryan Costello got a promotion today.

Costello is the newest member of the Chester County Board of Commissioners, picked from 7 finalists who were interviewed for the post by the county's judges.

Costello, a Republican, will fill the unexpired term of Carol Aichele, who recently joined Gov. Tom Corbett's cabinet.

"I am honored to have earned the confidence and unanimous support of the board of judges to serve as interim Commissioner," Costello told The Mercury shortly after the announcement was made Thursday evening.

Aichele's term runs until the end of the year. Costello is a candidate for a full four-year term on the three-member commissioners' board.

The other two commissioners, Republican Terence Farrell and Democrat Kathi Cozzone, have also announced plans to seek re-election.

Each political party will nominate two candidates in the May primary and the top three vote-getters in the November general election will win seats on the Board of Commissioners.

Republicans have always held the majority on the commissioners' board and a Farrell-Costello team would have the advantage going into November.

Read more about Costello's appointment in a story by reporter Evan Brandt at the link below:

Costello tapped as new Chesco commissioner - pottsmerc.com

Creating jobs isn't as hard as Obama makes it out to be ... if you know what you're doing.

Arthur B. Laffer writing in The Wall Street Journal:

From December 1982 to June 1990, Reaganomics created over 21 million jobs. The right policies can do it again.

Read the full column, "Reaganomics: What We Learned," at the newspaper's website.

MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan does his best Keith Olbermann foaming-at-the-mouth imitation.

Isn't it amazing that liberals can't get worked up over the $3.5 trillion in new debt Barack Obama has added over the past three years, but they're running naked through the streets screaming when some Republicans want to cut $50 billion in spending instead of $100 billion.

Last time I checked, $3 trillion is bigger than $50 billion.

Ratigan Unhinged: GOP's 'Moronically Small' Cuts 'Truly a Flea on a Dog's Ass'

Incumbent Commissioner Bruce L. Castor and newcomer Jenny Brown are the endorsed Republican candidates for Montgomery County Commissioner.

Lame-duck Jim Matthews, who betrayed the GOP four years ago by turning over control of county government to Democrat Joe Hoeffel, is cleaning out his desk.

Brown, Castor endorsed by GOP for Montco commissioner (video) - pottsmerc.com

Six in Ten Employers Hope Health Care Reform Will Be Repealed

How's this for hope and change in Obama's America?

From Stateline.org:

Nationwide, one in seven Americans currently receives help from the government to put food on the table. All but 14 states saw double-digit spikes in the number of people getting food stamps over the one-year period that ended in November 2010. But Idaho had the largest one-year increase in the country: 28 percent, according to the latest government figures.

Read the full report at the link below:

Food stamp rolls reach historic levels

From Investor's Business Daily:

Memo to the White House and Congress — a new IBD/TIPP Poll says the vast majority of Americans want you to be fiscally responsible. The depth of feeling is so great, in fact, that your jobs may depend on it.

As a debate heats up over whether to raise the federal debt ceiling to $14.3 trillion, Americans have already made up their minds: Don't even think about it.

In a survey of 915 adults taken from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, the IBD/TIPP Poll shows an overwhelming 70% agree that "Congress should not increase the debt limit." That's a stunning number, when you think about it.

Read more poll results at the link below:

Nyet On Debt - Investors.com

Gov. Tom Corbett signed his first two execution warrants today but don't get too excited if you are an advocate for the death penalty.

Gov. Ed Rendell signed 119 execution warrants during his eight years as Pennsylvania governor and not a single inmate on the state's death row was executed. The problem is the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which has rendered the state's death penalty meaningless.

Corbett signs his first death warrants - pottsmerc.com

Global warming skeptics send letter to Congress urging members not give into climate 'alarmists' « The Daily Caller

Ratings of Leaders in Washington, While Still Mostly Negative Improve Slightly

If Republicans want to take back the White House in 2012, they need some fresh faces to emerge as presidential candidates, not the losers from 2008.

When Asked Who Should Run, Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney Lead the Pack Among Republicans for the 2012 Republican Nomination

Keith Olbermann and Al Gore deserve each other. So Olbermann leaves the lowest-rated cable news network for something called Current TV, which has no ratings at all. Good move, Keith.

Keith Olbermann to Host Major New Nightly Primetime News and Commentary Show on Current TV

Governor Corbett Nominates Linda L. Kelly as Attorney General

Gas prices continue to rise thanks to Obama's failed energy policies.

From a new editorial in Investor's Business Daily:

An administration that has no respect for Congress, the courts or the Constitution has been found in contempt for reissuing a drilling moratorium that a U.S. district judge found overly broad.

White House's Contemptible Drilling Ban - Investors.com

John Hayward: Reagan's Faith In America - HUMAN EVENTS

Civility advocates bash the late Ronald Reagan on his birthday « The Daily Caller

The Winter of Al Gore's Discontent - HUMAN EVENTS

Top 10 Reagan Achievements - HUMAN EVENTS

Top 10 Interesting Facts About Ronald Reagan - HUMAN EVENTS

Reagan: 'We the People'

Sit back and enjoy one liberal icon tear another one apart.

Jon Stewart Rips Keith Olbermann and MSNBC to Pieces

Top 10 Good Things About Obama's Presidency - HUMAN EVENTS

Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) delivers the Weekly Republican Address, calling on President Obama to end the out-of-control government spending and massive debt that is hurting our economy. Rep. Hensarling also outlines actions taken by House Republicans to cut government spending.

Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, sees many similarities between Barack Obama's failure to grasp the urgency of the Egyptian turmoil and Jimmy Carter's dealings with Iran in 1979.

Obama's 1979 - Victor Davis Hanson - National Review Online

Lowman Henry has an interesting column about the far left's latest attempt to stifle free speech.

Civility: Left's code word of the day - pottsmerc.com

Reagan's Newspaper - HUMAN EVENTS

Is Sarah Palin the next Ronald Reagan?

The Mama Grizzly and the Gipper - HUMAN EVENTS

Abortions are on the rise as Barack Obama pumps millions of tax dollars into the abortion-on-demand industry.

Obama Administration Covering Up Abortion Data - HUMAN EVENTS

Sunday is the 100th anniversary of the birth of President Ronald Reagan.

Reagan Reclaimed - Steven F. Hayward - National Review Online

Keep your opinions to yourself if they have something negative to say about The New York Times.

NY Times letters to the editor can't say the the paper is 'wrong' | The Daily Caller

Three more Planned Parenthood videos released seemingly show staff aiding Pimp's underage prostitutes | The Daily Caller

MRC.org - Media Research Center Study: How the Media Have Worked to Distort, Dismantle and Destroy Reagan's Legacy

NASA Releasing First Views of the Entire Sun on Super SUN-Day

Sen. Barack Obama was very concerned about debt a few years ago.

President Obama has piled on the debt so high, he's endangered the future of the United States.

Liberal hypocrisy at its finest.

Obama Was Right About Debt In 2006 - Investors.com

Mideast Dominoes At Tipping Point - Investors.com

American Legion Renews Fight for Veterans 'Penalized for Their Wounds'

From Investor's Business Daily:

As the nation digs itself out, the grand wizard of global warming comes out of hiding and blames it all on that SUV stuck in your driveway. A blizzard is a terrible thing to waste.

Gore's Unending Blizzard Of Lies - Investors.com

Egypt: Preview of America in 2015, Says NIA

Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati has made the leap into social networking, announcing he has set up Twitter and Facebook accounts.

A top Republican leader in the state Senate, Scarnati said in a press release he will use the new mediums to "better inform not only the citizens of the 25th District, but the rest of the Commonwealth as well."

"Clearly it is important for voters to have information readily available to them and gain a better understanding of what is taking place in Harrisburg, as well as around the district," Scarnati said. "This is just another means to better notify the public of current actions."

Scarnati said his Twitter account will allow him to better communicate with voters in real time, while his Facebook page gives constituents the ability to view current photos, videos and audio files.

I don't think anyone has kept a tally, but I suspect there are still at least 100 current state lawmakers who are not using Facebook or Twitter. I'm not sure what they're waiting for.

Scarnati's Twitter page can be found at www.twitter.com/senatorscarnati

His Facebook page is www.facebook.com/senatorscarnati

NATIONAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FORGOTTEN VICTIMS OF TEEN DRIVER CRASHES: "NATIONAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS FORGOTTEN VICTIMS OF TEEN DRIVER CRASHES

Nearly 30 percent who die in these crashes were not in teen's car

A new survey by the Congressional Research Service finds some disturbing news for older Americans:

Among unemployed adults over age 65, one out of eight (12.15%) had faced 99 weeks or more of unemployment, sometimes called very long-term unemployment. For unemployed adults ages 55 and over, 11.51% had spent almost the last two years looking for work, considerably higher than the figure of 6% among unemployed workers under age 35.

Older Workers Most Likely to Experience Very Long-Term Unemployment

FRC Commends Gov. Chris Christie's Refusal to Underwrite Planned Parenthood

Check out the editorial in today's edition of The Mercury about embattled Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Hoeffel.

Hoeffel's bowing out sets stage for needed change in Montco - pottsmerc.com

Why is the Obama Administration importing foreign workers when so many Americans are looking for work?

A Government Program That Insults Americans - HUMAN EVENTS

Congressman Joe Pitts: President Obama's 'Sputnik' moment - pottsmerc.com

I hope nobody watches MSNBC for news.

MSNBC's Maddow Reports Internet Spoof Story as Fact

Oops! NPR Mangles Planned Parenthood Sting Story, Is Forced to Correct

Undercover Video Shows Planned Parenthood Assisting with Underage Sex Trafficking - HUMAN EVENTS

The global warming hoax continues. How's that frozen Kool-Aid taste these days?

Climate Change Claims Melt Away - Investors.com

FRC Praises Florida Judge for Striking Down Entire Health Care Law

Pawlenty: Obama "Chicken To Address The Real Issues"

Revere America Applauds Florida Judge's Ruling Against Mandated Insurance

American workers continue to suffer under Obama's job-killing policies.

Economic Policy Institute Publishes State of Working America

Republican Larry Medaglia Jr. has launched a website in support of his campaign for Pennsylvania's 11th state Senate District, which covers most of Berks County.

The special election to fill the unexpired term of the late Sen. Mike O'Pake is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15.

Medaglia's campaign theme is: "The People's Choice for State Senate."

The current Berks County Register of Wills and former Berks Republican Party chairman, Medaglia is pushing four major issues: 1) Property Tax Elimination 2) Economic Growth and Job Creation 3) Reforming State Government and 4) Improving Basic Education

"This campaign is about the future of our community - a future where government leaders must be willing to make difficult choices and truly serve the community by lowering the tax burden and focusing resources on creating economic opportunities for everyone," Medaglia states on the website.

Medaglia's opponent is former Berks County Commissioner Judy Schwank, who voted to raise property taxes by 34% before leaving office four years ago.

Although Democrats enjoy a voter-registration advantage because the City of Reading is part of the 11th Senatorial District, Medaglia has a good chance of winning the election because he has waged successful countywide campaigns and the Democratic Party is split in its support of Schwank.

Many party loyalists wanted state Rep. Dante Santoni Jr., an 18-year veteran of Harrisburg, to be the candidate. Santoni's 126th House District is part of the 11th Senate District and Santoni is used to running campaigns and winning.

Schwank hasn't run for political office in more than eight years.

A party insider tells me Santoni and his supporters are very bitter at the way the party leaders picked a candidate and support for Schwank among active party workers is weak.

Visit Medaglia's website here.