Jeffrey A. Setaro

Political & Cultural Commentary from a Constitutional Conservative.

Archives for 2009

Ashley Judd: Idiot

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There was a time when I was an Ashley Judd fan but then she started saying things like this (emphasis mine): Among the millions of people who are excited by the election of President Obama is Ashley Judd, as she demonstrated at the 40th birthday luncheon for NARAL Pro-Choice America at the Hilton Washington Tuesday. […]

Prayers for Hannah

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Last month I blogged about 4 year old Hannah Garman. I know many of joined in helping fulfill Hannah’s Christmas wish of getting as many Christmas cards as possible. Hannah was diagnosed with a rare, incurable brain tumor in October 2008. A few days ago Michelle Malkin posted an update on Hannah’s condition: Reader Greg, […]

House Republican Tells Limbaugh to Back Off

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Congressman Phil Gingrey of Georgia demonstrates again why Republicans have lost two straight elections in an interview with the Politico: Responding to President Obama’s recommendation to Republican congressional leaders last week that they not follow Limbaugh’s lead, the conservative talkmeister said on his show that Obama is “obviously more frightened of me than he is […]

House Republicans Ready to Walk Away From Stimulus Negotiations?

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The Politico is reporting that House Republicans Leader John Boehner and Whip Eric Cantor are urging caucus members to oppose the Democrats pork laden economic stimulus bill when it comes to the floor on Wednesday. President Barack Obama is coming to the Capitol this afternoon to curry favor with congressional Republicans. But it appears GOP […]

The Bush Legacy

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I was flipping through the worthless rag that passes for our local paper this morning when I came across this joyous little piece of hate in the Letters to the Editor: A Reign of Error has finally ended It has been said by others that “the highest patriotism is love of one’s country deep enough […]

LAT: Reagan Wouldn’t Recognize This GOP

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Former congressman Mickey Edwards wrote provocative Op Ed titled “Reagan wouldn’t recognize this GOP” in the Los Angeles Times a couple of days… It’s worth reading. I agree with Edwards’ central point which point which is that the contemporary Republican party has lost its way. Where Edwards loses me is here: The Republican Party that […]

Puppy Sitting

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The last couple of weeks have been a blur of hospital visits, doctors, nurses and restless nights… A member of my family was admitted to the hospital on January 9th the short version is their prognosis isn’t good. One of the few bright spots has been puppy sitting for my niece and nephew’s new dog… […]

Plane Crashes in the Hudson River

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US Airways flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson river at approximately 3:30 p.m. this afternoon… All of the roughly 150 passengers and crew survived. Media reports indicate the Airbus A320 struck a flock of geese shortly after take off from LaGuardia Airport. Serious Bravo Zulus and Sierra Hotels to the flight crew… […]

WSJ: The Minnesota Recount Was Unconstitutional

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There’s an interesting Op Ed by Michael Stokes Paulsen, a professor of law at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis in today’s Wall Street Journal. Prof. Paulsen examines the recount procedures being used by Minnesota officials in the senate contest between Norm Coleman and Al Franken. His conclusion? “Isn’t just embarrassing. It is unconstitutional.” […]

New Jersey Authorities Remove Boy Named Adolf Hitler From Parents Home

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I mentioned the story of 3 year old Adolf Hitler Campbell about a month ago… In an odd twist New Jersey authorities have apparently removed Adolf and his sisters JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell from the home of their parents, Heath and Deborah Campbell. No word on why the children were […]