Freedom tries to make a comeback: The House today is poised to vote on a bill repealing the ill-conceived ban on standard incandescent light bulbs. H.R. 2417, introduced by Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) and supported by Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.), would eliminate the ban scheduled to begin taking effect on January 1, 2012. “The American people have voiced overwhelming opposition to the light bulb ban, and

Which is okay, so long as she’s not getting Jesus all over everything.

And for that we should be appreciative — though, when we’re being honest, we need to note that he’s simply done what we wanted him to do, and it’s rather a perverse commentary on our politics that these days we breathe a sigh of relief when our elected representatives actually represent our wishes; too, it’s worth pointing out that simply by engaging in these “negotiations,” the GOP has given Obama

Anybody ready for a third party yet? **** update: Boehner may have just saved himself, depending on what kind of “tax loopholes” get closed in any eventual deal. Incidentally, let me just mention to Mr Balz, whose article it seems is trying to cast the GOP as somehow villainous for not accepting the comprehensive budget plan under discussion, that if the President really wanted to reform entitlement programs, he wouldn’t

The current two-party ruling cabal is working just fine, thanks.

“From new roads to wise leadership, sound financials and five-year plans, Beijing has the winning approach.” And gulags. By why nitpick? (h/t dicentra)

Stephen Bannon, director of The Undefeated, introduces a few key clips at Heritage, early June. (h/t GeoffB)

“See that one cheerleader, the red head? I banged her.” ~ finis ~

I do not believe Jeff has decided who to support for the Republican nomination in 2012. I have not. While working on the FireFifty campaign in 2009/2010 I did commit to supporting that candidate for 2012 who did the most work in 2010 to take the House away from the socialists (imagine the Pelosi Progs still in charge). In my opinion that was clearly Palin, so at this point I

This is what establishment “conservatism” looks like. Followed by a pat on the head (ahem) and a round of drinks. Probably with cucumber slices in them.