Charming Conservative

Obama-Karzai Agreement keeps US troops in Afghanistan until 2024

Seeded on Wed May 2, 2012 11:53 AM EDT ()

The remarks (Scroll down for the full text, as usual) were well-written, even with literary flourishes about a new dawn coming as the president spoke at 4 a.m. Afghan time. He wanted to avoid any sense of "Mission Accomplished." And at 11 minutes, blessedly brief for the Real G …

afghanistan, politics, president, barack-obama, afghanistan-war

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Obama Suffers From Early Onset Romney Derangement Syndrome

Seeded on Tue May 1, 2012 1:11 PM EDT (FOXNews.com)

Worse, making a nakedly partisan attack surrounding the best military moment in a long time looks grubby and un-presidential. It makes the other things Obama is doing to capitalize on the killing – nuzzling Brian Williams in the Situation Room, etc. – go from eyebro …

politics, president, mitt-romney, barack-obama, osama-bin-laden, 2012-election

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Chris Christie more popular than ever

Seeded on Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:39 PM EDT (TheHill.com)

Republican Gov. Chris Christie is more popular than ever in New Jersey, according to a new poll. Christie’s approval rating stands at 59 percent — the highest ever in the regular polls conducted by Quinnipiac University. Christie locks up the support of 92 percent o …

governor, new-jersey, chris-christie

Worthless Buffett Rule

Seeded on Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:06 AM EDT ()

Will the President’s tax hike at least tackle the country’s fiscal problems? No, it won’t.According to a recent analysis by the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation, the Buffett Rule would raise a mere $47 billion over ten years. Meanwhile, President Obam …

taxes, politics, president, barack-obama, warren-buffet, buffet-rule, joint-committe-on-taxation

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The Week Obama Jumped the Shark

Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 5:27 PM EDT (contentions)

In a press conference on Monday, President Obama said, “I’d just remind conservative commentators that for years, what we’ve heard is the biggest problem on the bench was judicial activism or the lack of judicial restraint, that an unelected group of people wo …

politics, president, supreme-court, barack-obama, aca, obamacare, affordable-care-act

Dems Helped Keep Santorum Close in Wisconsin

Seeded on Wed Apr 4, 2012 5:13 PM EDT (RealClearPolitics)

According to exit polls, Mitt Romney beat Rick Santorum among just about every demographic of Republican voter in the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday.In addition to his standard, large margin of victory among high-income, well-educated, and less-ideologically-driven Republicans, R …

politics, mitt-romney, rick-santorum, gop-primaries, wisconsin-primary, 2012-election

American Conservative Union Head Endorses Romney

Seeded on Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:24 PM EDT (TheHill.com)

The head of the influential American Conservative Union, Al Cardenas, endorsed Mitt Romney on Monday morning, adding his name to the list of prominent conservatives who've thrown their support behind the former Massachusetts governor in recent days.

politics, mitt-romney, american-conservative-union, gop-primaries, 2012-election, al-cardenas

Jeb Bush Backs Romney

Seeded on Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:16 AM EDT (The New York Times)

Former Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida said Wednesday that he was endorsing Mitt Romney’s bid for the Republican presidential nomination, and urged his party to bring the divisive primary to a close and coalesce behind Mr. Romney’s candidacy. “Now is the time for Rep …

mitt-romney, jeb-bush, gop-primaries, 2012-election

Phony War On Women Backfires On Obama

Seeded on Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:44 AM EDT ()

It's a bad day for optics in the White House, and a bad day for the administration's strategy of deflecting from these awful truths with an elaborately-staged press conference on contraception designed to divert attention away from a two-pronged failure: the attack on the free …

politics, president, barack-obama, religious-freedom, first-amendment, contraception, 2012-election

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Obama's Imaginary Compromise

Seeded on Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:37 AM EDT (National Review Online)

Can we all get one fact straight? As the president was announcing an “accommodation” in a press conference with Kathleen Sebelius on February 10 concerning the HHS contraceptive mandate, a rule was filed in the Federal Register that was unchanged (the word “un …

politics, president, barack-obama, catholic-church, contraception, usccb, religious-liberty, kathleen-sebelius, aca, obamacare

ESPN - Tournament Challenge - NEWSVINE- Group

Seeded on Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:48 PM EDT (ESPN.com)

Seeded by jfxgillis (Clipped by lisaed)

Join the Newsvine Group on ESPN's March Madness Brackets game! Republicans: Might be your only chance to beat Obama this year. Democrats: Might be the only time you want Obama to lose this year. Our motto: Get KeithSmarter Here Our inspiration: …

sports, obama, march-madness, brackets, espn-tournament-challenge

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The Shameless Obama Campaign

Seeded on Fri Mar 9, 2012 2:27 PM EST ()

There is no Democratic constituent group whom Obama hasn’t tried to buy off. The stimulus and auto policies were giveaways to labor. The alternative fuels loan program and his sacking of the Keystone XL pipeline were bait for the greens.

labor, president, barack-obama, green-energy, alternative-fuels, dream-act, 2012-election, auto-bailout, keystone-pipeline

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Alabama and Mississippi Governors Endorse Romney

Seeded on Fri Mar 9, 2012 10:59 AM EST (The Washington Post)

As the Alabama and Mississippi primaries approach, it is interesting to note that both Gov. Robert Bentley of Alabama and Gov. Phil Bryant from Mississippi have endorsed Mitt Romney.There is little chance that Romney will win either state.

politics, mississippi, alabama, mitt-romney, rick-santorum, newt-gingrich, gop-primaries, 2012-election, governor-bentley, governor-bryant

Romney Marches On

Seeded on Thu Mar 8, 2012 1:35 PM EST (Campaign Standard)

No doubt the mainstream media, which dislikes Romney and treats him as an undeserving frontrunner, will play up Rick Santorum as a stronger than ever challenger to Romney.

politics, mitt-romney, rick-santorum, newt-gingrich, super-tuesday, 2012-election, 2012-gop-primaries

Gingrich Off to a Bumpy Start in Nevada

Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 4:35 PM EST (The New York Times)

Mr. Gingrich has a light schedule of about one public event a day, far different from the barnstorming in previous states, which some aides thought wore him down.

politics

For Romney Race Unfolding Almost Precisely as Predicted

Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 1:05 PM EST ()

The months and months Romney devoted last year to raising money, the time he took going from fundraiser to fundraiser, the hours he spent on airplanes flying from one coast to another and back again in the space of a week were all designed to put him in position to run the kind …

florida, politics, nevada, mitt-romney, newt-gingrich, gop-primaries, 2012-election

The Conservative Case for Romney

Seeded on Fri Feb 3, 2012 11:41 AM EST (National Review Online)

Moreover, Romney is not a man of vision. He is a man of duty and purpose. He was told to “fix” health care in ways Massachusetts would like. He was told to fix the 2002 Olympics. He was told to create Bain Capital. He did it all. The man does his assignments.

conservatives, politics, mitt-romney, newt-gingrich, gop-primaries, 2012-election

My Letter to Red State's Erick Erickson: Stop Bashing Romney

Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:28 PM EST

Erick Erickson – I used to respect you. I used to respect Newt Gingrich (who is completely outside the state of South Carolina oh and perhaps say Mississippi and Alabama unfreaking electable).

Continue reading this entry ...

politics, mitt-romney, newt-gingrich, florida-primary, gop-primaries, south-carolina-primary, 2012-election, erick-erickson

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Newt Gingrich is No Reagan

Seeded on Thu Jan 26, 2012 10:14 AM EST (National Review Online)

In the increasingly rough Republican campaign, no candidate has wrapped himself in the mantle of Ronald Reagan more often than Newt Gingrich.

politics, ronald-reagan, soviet-union, communism, ussr, newt-gingrich

Rubio Rebuffs Gingrich

Seeded on Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:15 PM EST (The Washington Post)

Gingrich’s misstep — in essence, forcing Rubio to comment on the race, in which he pledged neutrality — is not unlike Gingrich’s suck-uppery regarding former U.N. ambassador John Bolton.

politics, john-bolton, mitt-romney, newt-gingrich, florida-primary, 2012-election, marco-rubio

William Jefferson Gingrich

Seeded on Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:29 PM EST (The New York Sun)

Now he has found his key for hustling conservative electorate. He is playing the liberal media card and saying he embodies conservative values. Like Bill with his credulous fans, Newt is hoping conservatives suffer amnesia. Possibly some do.

politics, bill-clinton, john-bolton, mitt-romney, monica-lewinsky, newt-gingrich, 2012-election, chris-christie

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Rubio Scolds Gingrich Camp

Seeded on Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:38 PM EST ()

Sen. Marco Rubio scolded Newt Gingrich’s presidential campaign over a Spanish-language radio ad that accuses rival Mitt Romney of being “anti-immigrant” “This kind of language is more than just unfortunate.

politics, mitt-romney, newt-gingrich, florida-primary, 2012-election, senator-marco-rubio

Pelosi Distances Party From Occupy Wall Street

Seeded on Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:25 PM EST (RealClearPolitics)

Nancy Pelosi likened the "Occupy movement" to the Tea Party while distancing herself from the activists. "My understanding, I don't -- we're not -- as opposed to the Tea Party which was practically a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Republican Party, we don't really have much of …

politics, nancy-pelosi, tea-party, occupy-wall-street

Romney Owes His Boost To Gingrich

Seeded on Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:04 PM EST (The Washington Post)

When they meet in the green room before Monday night’s debate in South Carolina, Mitt Romney should probably give Newt Gingrich a big thank you.

mitt-romney, south-carolina, rick-santorum, newt-gingrich, free-enterprise, ron-paul, bain-capital, gop-primaries, 2012-election

Four Pinoccios For Gingrich's Super PAC Anti-Romney Ad

Seeded on Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:22 PM EST ()

Let’s take a look at some of the claims in “King of Bain.” The video clip above is from a 60-second commercial aired by “Winning Our Future.” The full video can be found here.

politics, mitt-romney, south-carolina, washington-post, newt-gingrich, bain-capital, gop-primaries, fact-checker, 2012-election

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Comments & Feedback

Thanks again for fighting the good fight, day in and day out!
— coloradoan-1141358

I enjoy your post,your comments, and your currently uncommon common sense. Friend request sent.
— chad.cullum

I've just visited yet another fine seed from our Charming Conservative from the NYT Refugees. Half our adult population are women, but not all are ladies. You have a nose for news, a library of facts at your fingertips, and an uncanny knack for debating while at the same time penning words as only a lady can. As a gentleman of I think around your age (gentlemen don't inquire of a lady's age :-) I'm pleased as punch to have made your acquaintance.
— rickace

Thanks for accepting my friends request. I really enjoy reading your posts and agree with almost all of them.
— coloradoan-1141358

Okay, I was wrong - so maybe you're a little charming. Thanks for the friend request; I'll behave accordingly. Sincere regards, J
— Joanna Caroll

Dear Charming Conservative. Thank you for the friend request (accepted) and thank you for your comments on my article. It is appreciated as well. Talk to you soon. Be Well !
— B.L. Frazer (NYC)

Hi Lisaed,

Although we usually disagree politically, I have just written an article and wanted honest input from those who may be opposed as well. I have seen you display humor from some of your comments and thought you might like to chime in as well. The piece was written with humor and althought you might disagree, I would love for you to stop by and comment, if you get the opportunity.

Title: Say What you Want, Obama is a Fighter

Thank you for your consideration Lisaed. I'm sure we will meet around the Vine soon enough. Take care. (oh, and please take the poll too.)

Sincerely,
— B.L. Frazer (NYC)

I have enjoyed your post and comments while I have been active on the vine. You are truly charming.
— Mark-702026

November 3, 2009 - Congrats, your man won in NJ. I can't wait to watch you party; I'll be on the sidelines, but I'll watch. He better be good!
— Joanna Caroll

I enjoy your posts and comments.
— unafraid

Lisaed, thanks for the invite. Injecting sanity into the current political witches brew is getting more challenging by the day; keep up the good work!
— themman

Lisa, I may not agree with some of your seeds, but I respect your involvement in the 'process'.

Just keep it real, gurl! :)
— Michael Buie

You want facts re AARP? Go the www.healthactionnow.org
Of course their site probably wouldn't matter to you because that's not really what interests you. You just want to hear what you say and thank those who agree with you. What a riot you are. Charming? You? I don't think so. You are so into hyperbole! And the picture....as if!! LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
— Joanna Caroll

Thank you for accepting friendship.
— Oliver Shagnastey

Love your posts! Won't it be fun to sit back and laugh come December, when The One has been in office for a year and nothing has improved? Will they still bash Bush? OMG...who will they blame??!! ~chuckles~ See ya 'round the Vine
— GeminiGirl

lisaed- Thanks for the friend request. Your comments provide good reading.
angela593
— angela593

I enjoy your viewpoints and your charm. :)
— Simplistic Reality

Hello Sister-
While we remail ever so polarized in our politics this time of year, I will always be your biggest fan. May your next candidate possess half of your command of our fair language! Cheers.
-NYCDEMSIS
— NYCDEMSIS

OYEZ, OYEZ, OYEZ!!! YOU ARE CHARMING, FAIR AND GIVING THE DIVA A SCARE!
— fechancellor

I have to tell you just how much I enjoy reading your posts and checking out the latest seeds from Lisaed!

Fast becoming a 'must read' on the 'Vine
— DAWeb