Don't burden yourself with Obama's State of Disunion speech tonight. Levin briefly mentioned the lies you'll hear uttered by this president and explained precisely how Obama's simply proposing more government with his latest tax-the-rich banter. Why bother listening to more Marxist redistributive clap-trap?
But perhaps more importantly, where's the opposition on this? To this?
TRS: In an excellent opening segment, Mark Levin responded to Obama’s tax increase proposal of the so-called ‘rich’, asking first whether conservatives and Republicans are even capable of exposing Obama’s welfare state and defending Capitalism, private property rights and the greatest economy on the face of the earth. That’s the question, and then he responds by doing just that.
Listen:
Here's a refresher course for the opposition (fyi, that should be the GOP):
"I want you to know what it's like to have a real conservative as president. I want you to know what it's like for an economy, for families, for individuals, where success is not only appreciated, it's encouraged! Where capitalism is encouraged, where economic growth is encouraged, rather than the misery and the bleakness that surrounds this country with this man as president..."
Related link: Reaganomics Vs. Obamanomics: Facts And Figures
Just DO IT, Ted!
Brietbart: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) tells Breitbart News that he’s “very, very seriously” considering launching a presidential candidacy for 2016. Cruz adds that he thinks a bold conservative needs to win the GOP nomination next time around, or else he fears Democrats are likely to win the White House as they did in 2008 and 2012.
“God bless South Carolina. South Carolina has historically played a critical role in helping select Republican presidential nominees,” Cruz said in an interview here at the state’s Tea Party Coalition Convention:
South Carolina’s central role has been ensuring that we nominate a strong conservative. And when Republicans nominate a strong conservative with a positive, optimistic vision, we win. It’s the pathway to victory. So I’m thrilled to be here in South Carolina. You asked about 2016? It’s something I’m looking at very, very seriously. I got to tell you, the encouragement, the expressions of support that we’ve been receiving have been breathtaking. I’ve spent the day just meeting with grassroots activists, sitting here at roundtables with Republican women, with Tea Party leaders, with small business owners, with young people—answering their questions, listening to their concerns. The support we’re seeing at the grassroots but also at the financial level, the support we’re seeing from donors who recognize what we’re doing isn’t working and we’ve got to change paths. Really it’s been humbling and it’s been overwhelming.
When asked if politicians from Washington—both the Republican establishment and the Democrats, including Obama—missed the point of the midterm elections, Cruz replied simply “yes.”
You can guarantee this music to conservative ears has sounded the collective Washington Ruling Class' alarm (Democrats and Republicans alike) to launch their own campaign against this agent of liberty, for the principles that this statesman stands on threaten to overturn Big Government's tyrannical power trip.
I say, 'BRING IT!' It's past time for this fight.
ADDENDUM: Ted Cruz gave an EXCELLENT speech at the South Carolina Tea Party Convention on Sunday. Forget Obama's State of Disunion speech Tuesday evening, here's one well worth listening to...
Related link: Here We Go: Ted Cruz Revs 2016 Engine
Will the Legislative Branch ever surpass the talk and regain it's constitutional authority?
On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, Congress is supposed to have legislative authority, but they've unconstitutionally delegated their powers to the Executive branch. John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Steve Scalise and the GOP should take up the cause of reconstituting Congress. The executive 'super branch' has to be fixed before we become a centralized authoritarian government. Over $2 trillion a year is spent on programs passed through the Executive branch; not by Congress. Instead of talking about funding the Department of Homeland Security, Boehner should be proposing amendments to restore Congress' power. Also, our massive regulatory state is destroying free enterprise in America. The economy will never recover unless we reverse the birth/death rate of small businesses. Without a growing entrepreneurial economy, there are no new jobs.
Take the 'play acting' of our bought-and-paid-for Speaker, for example...
TRS: Mark Levin says Boehner, bought and paid for by the Chamber of Commerce, is play acting in the House right now as he rails against Obama’s illegal amnesty because he thinks you’re stupid. Levin points out Boehner is talking out of both sides of his mouth because he has already admitted that he’s going to fully fund DHS in a ‘clean bill’ which will including everything immigration because they control it.
Listen:
And, yes, it IS 'about damn time' the House use the Power of the Purse, Mr. Gowdy. Unfortunately, I fear this is more 'play acting'...
Sorry, I want to believe he's genuine, but like TRS commentor Justin Henry says, "As much as I like Gowdy, he´s Boehner's boy. Where has he been for 6 years? He's in the Benghazi committee, IRS and gun-walking to Mexico. Nobody is in jail over what the Marxist in Chief has done. He talks a great game, that's about it."
He's not the only one to call out for play acting, though. Just look at what the Texas Legislature did a week after the U.S. House: they reelected their own Boeher!
EmpowerTexans: The Texas House gaveled the 84th Legislature into session Tuesday afternoon and the election of a Speaker headlined the agenda.
Conservative and Tea Party Republicans, frustrated with a moderate to outright liberal Speaker with a proven track record of killing conservative legislation, had been leading the charge for more conservative leadership in the House. They rallied around State Rep. Scott Turner (R-Frisco) who campaigned on a conservative agenda of honesty in spending and limited government.
Despite enjoying the support of the grassroots who spent months calling their representatives and descending on the Capitol in droves Monday and Tuesday to meet with them in person, the activists were not successful. Scott Turner fell short in his campaign for the Speaker’s gavel by a vote of 127-19.
Retaining power is Joe Straus, a moderate who first came to power thanks to the “Gang of 11” Republicans empowered by the support of 64 Democrats. With actions such as killing concealed carry on campus, delaying border security measures, wanting to bring Obamacare to Texas, and other matters, it’s no wonder that his allies include so many liberal Democrats. ...
It’s not known what is next for the Texas House, Speaker Straus, or Rep. Turner, but one thing is clear: The voters of Texas are demanding conservative results. They will lift up their champions to higher office, and vote out those who go on the record against them. And they are watching.
Nice hair, the both of them...but no backbone. And that's not gonna save our republic or restore legislative authority to its proper place, GOP.
The answer lies in what you deny, and that's the principles of conservatism. I know it's so much easier to be liberal or progressive these days, but forget the media and your bundlers for a moment, and just try genuinely standing up for principle, just once. You'll find a multitude of Americans backing you. And you might just find the courage to regain your authority prescribed by the Framers.
Related link: Mark Levin: Republicans need to take back the power of the purse
Imagine that...not in the spotlight? Well, it wasn't about him, so why show? And don't bother checking the busy White House schedule that shows 'no public schedule' throughout the weekend. Don't mistake this intentional slight...
NYDailyNews: The U.S. attorney general, in Paris for a terrorism summit with French President Francois Hollande, did not join world leaders such as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister David Cameron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the march and rally that drew a million people days after 12 were shot at satirical paper Charlie Hebdo. Others such as Obama and Vice President Biden were also not in attendance.
More than 40 heads of state came together in Paris to denounce a wave of terrorism that defiled the City of Light last week — yet there was one glaring exception: The U.S. sent only a low-level official.
French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister David Cameron and dozens of other world leaders all took part in the powerful denunciation of last week’s terror attacks that left 17 innocents dead.
Even Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas set aside their differences to march together on Boulevard Voltaire.
But the nation that stands as the symbolic face of the war on terror was nowhere in sight.
Neither President Obama nor Vice President Biden showed up — and in fact, America’s only representative was its relatively unknown and low-profile ambassador to France.
Obama and Biden had empty public schedules Sunday, but the White House declined to comment on why they didn’t go.
The natural choice — Secretary of State Kerry, a Francophile who speaks the language — was in India for a longstanding engagement with the prime minister, White House officials said.
Eh, the playoffs were more important, don't ya know. And besides, Obama's busy shutting down GITMO. How would that look to stand against all the 'freedom fighters' of the world? The guy's got a legacy to uphold for Pete's sake.
America, what the hell were you thinking putting these children in charge?
Related link: America snubs historic Paris rally: Holder was there but skipped out early, Kerry was in India, Obama and Biden just stayed home
ADDENDUM: via Levin:
On Monday's Mark Levin Show: A unity march in Paris over the weekend was attended by world leaders against terrorism; the same people that have voted against defending the world against Islamo-nazis and voted for the destruction of the state of Israel. President Obama wasn't in attendance, but there's more important things to worry about with him, like his withdrawing of armed forces in the Middle East, paving the way for ISIS to fill the void. Obama and Eric Holder won't stereotype Islamonazis as Muslim terrorists yet they're quick to stereotype cops as racists.
Related links: List of leaders who attended Paris rally
PMO confirms France opposed Netanyahu’s attendance at Paris rally
Eric Holder Refuses To Say The US Is At War With Radical Islam After Paris Attack
Holder Refuses To Say US At War With Radical Islam
Earnest: "We Should Have Sent Someone With A Higher Profile" To France
WH: No Idea What Obama Was Doing Sunday During Paris March
Reporter: Biden Was Sitting Home All Weekend, Could Have Gone To Paris; Earnest: "So Was The President"
...including Nancy Pelosi!
TRS: Mark Levin was on with Hannity tonight and slammed Boehner, saying his legacy of the last four years will be that he’s been the biggest spending, biggest borrowing, most profligate speaker in American history.
He said the Republican Party is no longer a conservative party and that it’s currently weaker than he’s ever seen it going into a presidential election year.
He said these aren’t serious people and if they keep doing these clown car elections so that we keep getting more of the same, it’s gonna backfire on them one day.
The only question I've got is what's it gonna take for Mark and multitudes of other constitutional conservatives, particularly the handful of honorable statesmen holding political office, to say, 'We're done!' and start a new political party revolution?! Elections won't matter if it's with these quislings. In light of the progressive lurch of the GOP, in essence coalescing with the Democratic statists, the opportunity for viable options grows by the day.
ADDENDUM: Once again, Levin nails another hypocrite...
Here are the only 25 Representatives who dared to vote against Boehner's establishment reign and his incessant Obama lapdogery:
Justin Amash (MI)
Rod Blum (IA)
Dave Brat (VA)
Jim Bridenstine (OK)
Curt Clawson (FL)
Scott DesJarlais (TN)
Jeff Duncan (SC)
Chris Gibson (NY)
Louie Gohmert (TX)
Paul Gosar (AZ)
Scott Garrett (NJ)
Tim Huelskamp (KS)
Walter Jones (NC)
Steve King (IA)
Thomas Massie (KY)
Mark Meadows (NC)
Richard Nugent (FL)
Gary Palmer (AL)
Bill Posey (FL)
Scott Rigel (VA)
Marlin Stutzman (IN)
Randy Weber (TX)
Daniel Webster (FL)
Ted Yoho (FL)
Brian Babin (TX) (voted present)
And for that mere expression of conviction as a freely elected official on behalf of their constituency, the Establishment immediately retaliates...
TheHill: Multiple House Republicans are facing apparent retribution for declining to support John Boehner's (R-Ohio) reelection as Speaker.
Florida Republican Reps. Dan Webster and Richard Nugent have lost their spots on the House Rules Committee. A spokesman for the panel confirmed Webster and Nugent’s departures but didn’t elaborate on the circumstances.
The powerful committee controls how legislation is considered on the floor, with members appointed by the Speaker. ...
One of the defectors was Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas), who says he’s already suffering retribution.
Weber, who voted for Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) for Speaker, was originally slated to be the sponsor of a noncontroversial Science, Space and Technology Committee bill that reached the House floor this week. The measure establishes a Department of Energy research program on low-dose radiation.
Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Ill.) is now the sponsor of the bill, which was introduced Tuesday.
“The congressman was supposed to introduce the Low-Dose Radiation Research Act,” Weber spokeswoman Courtney Weaver said in an email.
Only those in lockstep with the Progressive Republicans need apply to party positions and legislative sponsorship. All others can sit in the corner and await expulsion come reelection time. This is your new Republican Party? If so, then we need a new one.
Related links: Boehner Already Retaliating Against Dissenters?
Boehner KICKS dissenters off Rules Committee; Gohmert promises NASTY FIGHT in response
ADDENDUM: From Levin, first on Tuesday:
25 true Conservatives dared to stand up and encourage their colleagues to deny John Boehner a first round positive vote for Speaker of the House. Dozens of other conservatives didn't have the guts to stand up. Boehner is now more angry at those who voted against him than angry at President Obama for his unconstitutional acts. Hours after Boehner was elected his allies were already out for revenge, ousting some from their committee posts. The system is badly broken; this is why people are rejecting both parties. The lack of leadership in Congress has allowed Democrats to destroy healthcare by funding Obamacare, and Americans are now paying for it. Also, there are now 21,000 regulations so far under Obama and nobody in Washington will do anything about this disaster. This is the exact reason we need Article V.
Related links: Boehner takes revenge
Boehner ‘Elated’ By Amnesty Deal, Says Politico
Will Speaker Boehner Punish Dissidents?
Under Obama: Federal Debt Up $84,266 Per Full-Time Private-Sector Worker
Tax dollars at work: 87% of new Obamacare users given federal aid
Dilemma over deductibles: Costs crippling middle class
Obamacare: The Real Pain Starts This Year
After Being Reëlected as Speaker, Boehner Will Need More Cigarettes
Report: 21,000 regulations so far under Obama, 2,375 set for 2015
Then continuing on Wednesday:
John Boehner is one of the worst speakers in American history, yet Rep. Mick Mulvaney and other Boehner supporters are slamming the conservatives who voted against Boehner. Mulvaney calls it a coup attempt and a mutiny despite 60% of Republicans wanting a different speaker. He's afraid people will think he sold out his conservative ideals by voting for Boehner - because he did. Mulvaney claimed that he voted with the group of conservatives two years ago to prevent Boehner from being Speaker, but he never voted at all. Mr. Mulvaney, you have a lot of explaining to do.
Related links: Mark Levin RESPONDS to Rep. Mick Mulvaney’s Facebook post defending vote for Boehner
House Republican slams anti-Boehner movement hard. Like, really hard.
Mulvaney Claims To Vote Against Boehner in 2014 But Doesn't Vote At All. That's unequivocal...
Boehner retribution roils the Right
Into a new year, cowardice prevails within the GOP...
It makes absolutely no sense why the GOP would reward this man with another term for being arguably the worst Republican Speaker ever! His inability to unite his party under any inkling of principle is perpetually on display with his insistence on propping up a Democratic president while incessantly berating his conservative colleagues. The guy's reforming Bob Michel's reputation for crying out loud! What the hell does it say about a party who'd keep this loser in leadership?
And for all of that, nothing makes the media (and Democrats, but I repeat myself) happier. Onward into oblivion, Republicans...
ADDENDUM: And can we say OUT OF TOUCH? I think so...
PJMedia: A national poll of GOP voters supervised by Caddell Associates, Pat Caddell’s outfit, presented the following findings Sunday regarding today’s full House vote for the speaker position:
Only a quarter of GOP voters think [John] Boehner and [Mitch] McConnell should remain Speaker and Majority Leader. Three-fifths want someone new rather than Speaker Boehner and almost half want someone new rather than Leader McConnell.
The Daily Signal and Drudge mentioned it. Levin caught it last night. Otherwise, it received scant media attention. Shocker.
Meanwhile, most of the Republicans who were elected by those 75% IGNORED their constituents wishes and reelected Boehner to the speakership anyway.
"Let me ask you folks a question: Is that what you want with the Republican Party facing tyranny? To work with the person who's unleashing the tyranny? To meet him halfway? Is that what you want? Well, that's what you've got."
A new year should mean new leadership in the GOP, right? Right?!
TRS: Mark Levin made the case tonight for why ‘Johnny Boehner’ shouldn’t be re-elected as Speaker of the House. Levin gave many reasons, including that he’s lied multiple times about serving one term or about how much time he’d allow before a bill is voted upon. But the one reason that sums it up quite well for me is that Speaker ‘Johnny’ runs the House much like his predecessor, Nancy Pelosi.
Levin explains below:
Too many have 'get-something-done' syndrome instead of doing not just what's right for the party, but what's right for America and its citizenry. At some point, that's gotta change...and this is a perfect opportunity to start with new leadership, Republicans.
John Boehner is feckless and will continue to be ineffective. The same can be said of Mitch McConnell. They will continue working with statist Democrats and against conservative Republicans. There's absolutely no reason to continue appointing these guys into leadership positions when they're only leading the party into nonexistence!
Related links: Mark Levin - 1/5/15
Mark Levin’s opening segment for 2015: Steve Scalise “must resign from House leadership”
John Boehner: The Indefensible Man
Boehner 'no' votes pile up
From an ebb and flow to you...HAPPY NEW YEAR!
