9th Circuit Court plans expensive retreat to Hawaii conference

Republican lawmakers blast poor choice, excessive spending, as “entire sectors of government behave in a fashion totally disconnected from the reality of our perilous financial state.” More >

Planned Parenthood Wishes You a “Happy Masturbation Month”…

Masturbation has its own month? More >

The Green Monster

A normally level-headed Panetta caved to a far-left agenda when he proposed to spend billions of dollars on climate change and green initiatives. Sen. James Inhofe won’t let that happen without a fight. More >

House approves $643 billion defense package

Bill would preserve C-130 Hercules, give troops a 1.7 percent raise and put Iran on notice. President Obama threatens veto; Senate takes up measure next week. More >

Jeremiah Wright: “Hillary Clinton Paid Black Preachers To Come After Me”

I don’t doubt it, behind those pastel colored pant suits is a ruthless politician. HT: JJ More >

‘Demonizing China’

Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Cartwright, who was President Obama’s initial candidate to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said in a speech this week that the Pentagons’ new battle concept is “demonizing China.” Cartwright also revealed that the recent $487 billion in defense cuts was planned long ago, and he said that at least [...]

House Republicans say emails link green energy loans to White House

Rep. Jim Jordan says Solyndra was tip of the iceberg in a sea of taxpayer risk — hardly the "one bad apple" as characterized by the Obama administration. More >

Europe is FUBAR

It’s no surprise that Europe is doing badly, but I don’t think most people really understand how badly Europe, especially the western and southern portions, are doing.  Take the industrial production statistics that came out yesterday which showed that Europe as a whole contracted by 0.4% on a monthly basis and fell 1.9% compared to [...]

Eduardo Saverin doesn’t owe us anything

If high taxation chases successful people out of the country, that’s the country’s fault. More >

Panetta puts limits on F-22 flights after reports of pilot dizziness

Symptoms of oxygen deficiency in Air Force pilots move Defense Secretary Panetta to limit 5th Generation fighter jet’s flight path. More >