Update: Spitzer sorry, then runs away.

The Charlie Sheen of New York Politics, Governor Eliot Spitzer, has come out with the following statement about his little hooker problem:  (the statement came from here)

“Good afternoon.

“For the past nine years, eight years as attorney general, and one as governor, I have tried to uphold a vision of progressive politics that would rebuild New York and create opportunity for all. We sought to bring real change to New York and that will continue.

“Today I want to briefly address a private matter. I have acted in a way that violates my obligations to my family and violates my, or any, sense of right and wrong. I apologize first and most importantly to my family. I apologize to the public, whom I promised better.

“I do not believe that politics in the long run is about individuals. It is about ideas, the public good, and doing what is best for the state of New York. But I have disappointed and failed to live up to the standard I expected of myself. I must now dedicate some time to regain the trust of my family.

“I will not be taking questions. Thank you very much. I will report back to you in short order. Thank you very much.”

You can see the video of the press conference here.

What a complete jackass!  You broke the law, Governor!  You know, the law you swore an oath to uphold!  Resign!

There is no amount of explanation that will ever explain what goes through the mind of a political wife who stands beside her husband, in front of the world, at events like this.  The only thing that comes close is that they are all about the politics, too. 

What a disgrace to this nation, his state and his family.  Eliot Spitzer should resign or be removed from office. 

Indoctrinate U: finally you can see the movie…in your own home.

Since Hollywood seemingly has no interest in distributing movies that disagree with a left-wing agenda, even though all of their anti-war (and some, not all, anti-military) movies have been flops, conservative documentaries (yes, they do exist) have gotten the shaft.  Unless it start obese socialists (Sicko) and isn’t about them (Manufacturing Dissent), the Left-Coast film distributors aren’t going to allow the audience to decide.

The tale of Indoctrinate U is just such a story.  No need to recount it here, just Google it for yourself. 

Needless to say, getting this film to a mass audience has been nearly impossible, at least in the traditional way.  But, thanks to the non-traditional way, the world can now see it and download it for yourself!  It’s important to spread the word of this movie.  While an argument could be made that the stories told in the movie are isolated events, that should not lower any freedom loving person’s outrage at those stories.  And simple research will show you that they are not isolated nearly enough.

You can view and download the movie for free here.  And the trail is below.  Check it out.

Obama – Inexperienced with HVAC Issues?

 

Many political pundits have credited Sen. Clinton’s 3AM campaign ad with her success last week in Texas and Ohio.  Saturday Night Live did a very funny spoof on the ad on last weeks show.  Take a look.

Liberals Stand up for Fraud, Again.

Liberals who hate Halliburton and Blackwater frequently attack the two companies for their “no-bid contracts”.  In a pure, amazing, terrific coincidence, Halliburton and Blackwater happened to have been headed, or are run by Republican leaning white men.  Nancy Pelosi, and Harry “I live in the Ritz Carlton” Reid shrieked about the Republican culture of corruption on the Senate floor time and time again.The Republican Party has chosen John McCain as it’s nominee for the 2008 presidential election.  Yet to be formally nominated, it appears that the nomination will be his later this year.  So what is one thing John McCain has done?  He blocked a no-bid deal with Pentagon Officials and the Boeing company that would have socked the tax payer for $6.2 billion

What happened next?   The Boeing Company was fined $615 million, Boeing’s CEO resigned, and the Chief Financial Officer went to jail.  One more time, John McCain’s actions led to the U.S. Treasury saving $6.2 billion, and sent criminals to jail.

What do the liberals think about this?  You think they would be happy that someone finally shed some light on these government contracts.  Let their words speak for themselves…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA., echoing the thoughts of many congressional Democrats, sees McCain’s role in a less positive light. She said the earlier tanker deal was “on course for Boeing” before McCain started railing against it

“I hope the voters of this state remember what John McCain has done to them and their jobs,” said Rep. Norm Dicks, D-WA.

“We are sending the jobs overseas, all because John McCain demanded it.” – Rep. Rahm Emmanuel

It shows the air-wafer thickness of the democrat’s economic policy: they need to defraud the American tax payer to subsidize new jobs.

John McCain – Man in the Arena Ad

Conservatives of all walks of life have their concerns about John McCain and they haven’t been shy about publicly expressing them.  Many of us who consider ourselves to be conservatives find ourselves in a struggle over how to vote in the November election.  Is it better for the movement to have a President Clinton or Obama?  Is the damage a President Clinton or Obama would cause the country too costly to endure?  Would a President McCain govern as a conservative or would he govern as a liberal?  These and many others are legitimate questions that we must answer in the coming months.  For many of us, questions regarding how the candidates will handle national security will be at the top of our list.  There is little question that Senator McCain has the most impressive national security resume of the three remaining contenders.  There is no question that Senator McCain is an American Hero and his is a life of service to his country is a story that should even make Michelle Obama proud of her country.  Senator McCain has recently released a new ad on his website that speaks directly to national security.  This is one of the best political ads I’ve ever seen – take a look and judge for yourself. 

Eliot Spitzer and hookers: Wall Street is going to love this!

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer is in a bit of hot water, and we don’t mean a hot tub (well, maybe).  Seems he’s connected to a prostitution ring and has been for some time.   Oops.

He’ll hold a press conference shortly and do a mia culpa, proclaim his love of his family and, if the latest trends continue, enter rehab for something or other. 

Since he’s a Democrat, expect liberals to rally around him.

One thing is for sure, this could be a good week for you if you own stock.  Wall Street hates this guy because of his Holier than Thou crusade against the business community while he was NY AG. 

Sure, it’s only Monday, so we’re going to hold off on calling it, but someone is going to have to something HUGE to beat out Eliot for Douchebag of the Week.

Update: Fox News is reporting that Spitzer will resign as Governor of New York.  Of all the corruption investigations happening regarding his administration who would’ve guessed it was the prostitutes that would bring him down.  Then again, politicians rarely resign for what the public is told they are resigning for…

Questions:  If you’re this kind of scum, why wouldn’t you just have an affair?  Why hookers?  Better yet, why not get divorced?  Why even run for public office?  Are people really that power hungry and arrogant that they think they can get away with this sort of crap?  Seems like it. 

What a complete jackass!

Expect the Left-wing blogs to bring up noted Republican hooker-lover David Vitter.  That would fall under the category of “Well, this guy did it, too!” that they are so fond of.  Difference being Vitter isn’t facing charges.  Louisiana residents are free to vote against Vitter, who was found out after the statute of limitations passed, and he should be challenged in the primary.  But that does not change the facts of the Spitzer did.  No amount of distraction will change the facts of what Spitzer did, but that won’t stop the Left from trying…

The Dow: Oddly enough, it did rebound around 2:15 (when the story broke), but has since reverted to the realities of business, not this jackass going down…politically, that is.

Obama smacks Hillary Clinton with her own attack.

In a move that would make Wrestlemania look like a walk in the park, Barack Obama today body-slammed Hillary Clinton by turning her latest attack around on her in a way that makes her look like a fool.  While looking like a fool is nothing new to a Clinton, doing so rarely came along with a complete slap in the face.

Hillary has been running around claiming she is the only candidate Democrats have who has enough experience to stand up to John McCain and be ready to be President on day one.  Yet, at the same time as making that (potentially valid) argument, she has her flying monkeys out there saying Obama would make a great VP.  Even Bill, the king flying monkey, has been paroting this latest attempt by the Clintons to make voters think a ticket with Obama on the bottom of it would be better for the party.

The only problem is, it’s really tough to negotiate from a position of weakness, and right now, Senator Clinton is weak.

While there is no doubt that Obama would take the second slot if he didn’t have a choke hold on the top of the ticket, Obama countered the attacks by Hillary with this question:

“I don’t understand. If I am not ready, why do you think I would be such a great vice president?”

That is a perfectly valid question to ask of the Clinton campaign. 

We, on the other hand, don’t think you are ready to be vice president OR president.  There’s something to be said for consistency…

State Politicians Want Rich People to Leave New York.

In a rather self-destructive move, Democrats in the New York State Assembly are proposing a huge increase in the income tax rate on the state’s most productive and valuable people. A column in the New York Post correctly warns that this will drive entrepreneurs and investors to other states.

The State Assembly Majority announced yesterday that it’s considering a dramatic increase in state personal-income taxes that will come down hardest on New York City residents and the key industries that are the engine for economic growth across the state. …the measure would hike personal-income taxes 1 percent on households earning more than $250,000, 2 percent for those over $500,000 and 3 percent for those over $1 million. This translates into a combined city-state income tax of 11.5 percent to 13.5 percent. Add in federal taxes, and the burden approaches 50 percent. Taxes in New York City already are nearly 50 percent more than in any other US city. …This approach is also a money-loser for the state. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last week said that half of California’s $14 billion deficit is due to people and business leaving the Golden State because of high taxes. If the Assembly measure passes, many of the city’s highest earners and biggest taxpayers — who all enjoy global mobility — are likely to pack up and leave. It’s a great economic development strategy — for New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and London.

States such as Maryland and California already have demonstrated the damage caused by high state tax rates, but New York politicians apparently are oblivious to the real-world impact of such policies or they put class-warfare politics above every other relevant consideration.

Senator Hatch Warns Against European-Style Labor Regulations.

Senator Hatch Warns Against European-Style Labor Regulations. Writing for Investor’s Business Daily, Senator Hatch of Utah explains how excessive government intervention translates into higher levels of unemployment and longer spells of unemployment.

Here’s are some excerpts:

Even a cursory look at comparative economic indicators shows that the adoption of a French- or German-style labor regime reduces workers’ job options and diminishes wages while bogging down economies and discouraging enterprise. In labor productivity, the United States has not only been the most productive country in the world, but has also grown in productivity at a greater rate than other developed nations. In 2006, U.S. productivity per employed person was nearly $65,000 compared to $49,000 for France and $43,000 in Germany. Regarding unemployment, the United State’s highest rate – 6.1% in 1994 – doesn’t come close to the lowest unemployment rate for France, which was 8.4% in 2001. For the past 15 years, the U.S. average unemployment rate was 5.1% while France’s was double that at 10%. In the U.S., workers stand a better chance of getting another job and sooner. Less than 20% of those unemployed have been looking for a job for six months or longer and only about 10% were looking for more than a year. In France in recent years, nearly 70% of the unemployed have been out of work for more than six months and nearly 45% for more than a year.

Read the whole thing.

Thank Al Gore and his global warming zealots for high food prices: the ethanol scam.

The story in today’s Boston Globe is something every left-wing fanatic, true believer in the Church of Global Warming should be happy about; food prices are skyrocketing.  What’s the tie between Pope Goreus the VI and high food prices?  It’s the massive amount of edible goods that are being shipped away from the market for human and animal consumption to the gas pump, and the fact that ethanol is a complete scam. 

Don’t look to Gore and his faithful to admit these truths, that’s not their game, their game is to continue to get filthy rich while living the lifestyle they seek to deny everyone else.