Every time government tries to make something more “affordable” for consumers, it makes it more unaffordable. Soaring college tuition is just the latest example. – IBD
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Like the Price of Gas? Just Wait! (He can’t wait)
Obama’s Green Regime has done everything it can to retard domestic fossil fuel production. … as the administration puts every road-block in the way of domestic fossil fuel product, it lavishes millions of taxpayer bucks on corrupt, inefficient “green energy” companies. … “you ain’t seen nothing yet!” – American Thinker
National GOP: Romney 40%, Santorum 24%, Gingrich 16%, Paul 12%
Mitt Romney, coming off his primary wins in Arizona and Michigan, has jumped to a 16-point lead over Rick Santorum in the battle for the Republican presidential nomination. – Rasmussen Reports
Incoherent foreign policy pretzel
The administration’s Syria policy represents a total collapse of the declared U.S. position that Assad has lost legitimacy and should leave power. – The Weekly Standard
Andrew Breitbart dead at 43
With a terrible feeling of pain and loss we announce the passing of Andrew Breitbart. – Breitbart.tv
Ten Indications That Obama Is Scared
Though there has been a slight shift upward in Obama’s poll numbers, Obama knows the real temperature of the American people. Here are 10 indicators as to why Obama will have sleepless nights leading up to the election of 2012:
Is this still America?
Our land of the free is under assault by control freaks, most of whom call themselves “pro-choice” but simply don’t trust you to choose your own light bulbs, salt intake or home thermostat settings. – Washington Times
The Other GM Bailout – hidden $18 billion bonus
“Treasury gave the firm (and its owners, including the UAW) $18 billion more in assets.” Thus a Democratic Administration gave “a massive tax benefit to one of the party’s biggest supporters.” – Wall Street Journal
Obama Loses His First Debate
Lying is not going to rebut Newt Gingrich’s compelling understanding of America’s energy policy and huge energy reserves. – American Spectator
Iran ‘to accept payment in gold for oil’
Crude oil is predominantly traded in US dollars, but Iran already accepts payment in other currencies. – BBC