Top 10 Lowlights of 2011 - HUMAN EVENTS

Top 10 Lowlights of 2011 - HUMAN EVENTS: "Say goodbye and good riddance to 2011— another tough year for America. Before we move on to 2012, let us pause to reflect upon the year gone by. Here then, are the Top 10 Lowlights of 2011."

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PJ Media » Ten 2011 Examples of Major Media Malfeasance

PJ Media » Ten 2011 Examples of Major Media Malfeasance: "Those of us who follow the news closely often forget that probably 80% of the adult population (seen as 85% some time ago, but likely lower than that thanks to New Media and the Tea Party movement) is relatively disengaged. They are, at best, passive consumers of news who either legitimately don’t have the time to do their own independent research, or don’t care to."

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DHS' new excuse for no border fence: It threatens wildlife - National Law Enforcement | Examiner.com

DHS' new excuse for no border fence: It threatens wildlife - National Law Enforcement | Examiner.com: "Despite years of discussion and planning, there is still is no security fence at the U.S.-Mexico border, and if the Obama administration has run out of excuses for failing to secure the border, a group of government-paid scientists appear to have delivered a whopper for them to use, according to proponents of border security and immigration reform. "

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» Democrats Waging War Against Laws that ‘Target’ Illegal Immigrants - Big Government

» Democrats Waging War Against Laws that ‘Target’ Illegal Immigrants - Big Government: "Sobriety checkpoints have become big business for California law enforcement agencies over the last decade. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration paid for 2,553 checkpoints last year, resulting in hundreds of arrests for driving under the influence. Authorities say the checkpoints explain why deaths caused by drunken drivers have dropped to an all-time low in the golden state."

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Girl Scouts ‘MEdia’ Book Encourages Girls to Visit Media Matters’ Web Site | TheBlaze.com

Girl Scouts ‘MEdia’ Book Encourages Girls to Visit Media Matters’ Web Site | TheBlaze.com: "In 2010, the Girl Scouts of the USA published a book called “MEdia.” The publication, designed for girls in grades six through eight, is a guide that apparently offers insight into how young people should process and understand the media messages surrounding them."

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Another $845 Mil For Fraud-Infested Welfare Program | Judicial Watch

Another $845 Mil For Fraud-Infested Welfare Program | Judicial Watch: "The Obama Administration’s manic spending spree to help “low-income” populations isn’t taking a break for the holidays, this month allocating an additional $845 million to a fraud-infested welfare program that’s already received billions from U.S. taxpayers this year."

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Growing wealth gap between members of Congress and those they rule, survey reveals | Mail Online

Growing wealth gap between members of Congress and those they rule, survey reveals | Mail Online: "Median net worth of member of Congress rose from $280,000 to $725,000 between 1984 and 2009
Over same 25 years the wealth of the average U.S. family slipped from $20,500 from $20,600"

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The US has "more oil than all the Middle East put together" - Atlas Shrugs

The US has "more oil than all the Middle East put together" - Atlas Shrugs: "The government is, increasingly, the enemy. Imagine the jobs, the wealth, the independence, and cutting the jihad snake off at the head. There is no downside. We could easily extract that oil with minimum impact to the trees."

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Islamists Bomb Christmas Services Throughout Nigeria

Islamists Bomb Christmas Services Throughout Nigeria: "Five bombs exploded on Christmas Day at churches in Nigeria, one killing at least 27 people, raising fears that Islamist militant group Boko Haram – which claimed responsibility – is trying to ignite sectarian civil war."

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Lao Officials: Give Up Your Faith or Face Eviction

Lao Officials: Give Up Your Faith or Face Eviction:

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Champion of the Middle Class Heads Out for Sushi | The Blog on Obama: White House Dossier

Champion of the Middle Class Heads Out for Sushi | The Blog on Obama: White House Dossier: "President Barack Obama, fresh from his battle to save average Americans “$40 a paycheck” by preserving the payroll tax cut, landed in Hawaii last night and headed directly out for sushi at $5-$9 per piece."

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Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » Obama On His Multi-Million Dollar Hawaiian Vacation Urges Americans To “Help Those In Need”…

Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » Obama On His Multi-Million Dollar Hawaiian Vacation Urges Americans To “Help Those In Need”…: "Obama On His Multi-Million Dollar Hawaiian Vacation Urges Americans To “Help Those In Need”"

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Congress' Deal On Payroll Tax Is Really A Social Security Raid, Not A Tax Cut - Investors.com

Congress' Deal On Payroll Tax Is Really A Social Security Raid, Not A Tax Cut - Investors.com: "Browbeaten by the polls and a pro-Obama press, the House of Representatives Thursday caved in to the White House on the payroll tax "cut." Result: cash for pizza now — and smaller Social Security checks later."

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Justice Dept. rejects South Carolina voter ID law, calling it discriminatory - The Washington Post

Justice Dept. rejects South Carolina voter ID law, calling it discriminatory - The Washington Post: "The Justice Department on Friday entered the divisive national debate over new state voting laws, rejecting South Carolina’s measure requiring photo-identification at the polls as discriminatory against minority voters."

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Minnesota Commissioner on Property Rights: ‘Constitution an old document; Times have changed’ – Patriot Update

Minnesota Commissioner on Property Rights: ‘Constitution an old document; Times have changed’ – Patriot Update: "The landowners of Houston County, Minnesota, a small county in the southeast corner of the state, decided, over five years ago, that they were going to reclaim their property rights and their “pursuit of happiness.”"

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Did Obama’s Dog Return From Hawaii for Photo Op? – Patriot Update

Did Obama’s Dog Return From Hawaii for Photo Op? – Patriot Update: "According to Michelle Obama’s press office, the first dog was planning to go to Hawaii with the first lady and the Obama daughters. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that he in fact had gone there. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser quoted an eyewitness who said he had seen the Portuguese Water Dog having his walk."

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The Limbaugh Response to the Defensive WSJ Editorial on the House GOP - The Rush Limbaugh Show

The Limbaugh Response to the Defensive WSJ Editorial on the House GOP - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "RUSH: I, El Rushbo, am being blamed for the House Republican so-called intransigence in doing what the establishment Republicans and the establishment Democrats want done with this so-called two month tax cut on the payroll tax. It's not even really a tax cut when you get right down to it. "

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Despicable Yahoo Commenters Celebrate the Death of Wall Street Execs and Their Families in Plane Crash | Verum Serum

Despicable Yahoo Commenters Celebrate the Death of Wall Street Execs and Their Families in Plane Crash | Verum Serum: "Two New York City investment bankers are among the five dead in a small plane crash on one of the New York City area’s busiest highways."

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Want Answers About Fast and Furious? You're a Racist - Katie Pavlich

Want Answers About Fast and Furious? You're a Racist - Katie Pavlich: "When in doubt, pull the race card. Attorney General Eric Holder has been under a lot of pressure lately about his role in Operation Fast and Furious, the Department of Justice program that put 2000 high powered weapons into the hands of ruthless Mexican drug cartels"

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Alabama Immigration Reform | Jobless Rate | Unemployment | The Daily Caller

Alabama Immigration Reform | Jobless Rate | Unemployment | The Daily Caller: "Alabama’s unemployment rate fell at a record pace in November amid stepped-up efforts by President Barack Obama’s deputies to frustrate enforcement of the state’s popular new immigration reform."

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Tom Emmer Claims Hamline University Discriminated Against Him | Liberal Bias | TheBlaze.com

Tom Emmer Claims Hamline University Discriminated Against Him | Liberal Bias | TheBlaze.com: "For years, conservatives have alleged liberal bias at institutions of higher learning, with many schools distinguishing themselves as bastions for liberal thought."

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Islamic World Tells Clinton: Defamation of Islam Must be Prevented– in America

Islamic World Tells Clinton: Defamation of Islam Must be Prevented– in America: "As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton welcomes Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu to Washington this week, it is critical that Americans pay attention to what these two leaders intend to do.  From 12 to 14 December 2011, working teams from the Department of State (DoS) and the OIC are going to discuss implementation mechanisms that could impose limits on freedom of speech and expression."

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Aloha Big Spender !! | The Gateway Pundit

Aloha Big Spender !! | The Gateway Pundit: "The total cost for the 17-day vacation to Hawaii for the President, his family and staff has climbed to more than $4 million. Here’s why."

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Preparing for martial law

Preparing for martial law: "Was the timing merely serendipitous or is something else at play? Yesterday was the “birthday” of the United States Bill of Rights, which our forefathers ratified exactly 220 years ago."

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How Can We Replace Today’s Bloated and Inefficient Tax Code? - AskHeritage

How Can We Replace Today’s Bloated and Inefficient Tax Code? - AskHeritage: "Ready for a new year and another bout with the Internal Revenue Service, deductions, exemptions, pens and pencils, calculators, receipts, 1040s, W-2s, accountants, Quicken, TurboTax, and more?"

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Occupiers Keep Holiday Food From Hungry Poor | MRCTV

Occupiers Keep Holiday Food From Hungry Poor | MRCTV: "We hear how much the Occupiers love the "99%." But they're not going to let the 99%'s desire to eat get in the way of spreading their completely nonsensical message."

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Rush Limbaugh Interviewed By FOX News' Greta Van Susteren | RealClearPolitics

Rush Limbaugh Interviewed By FOX News' Greta Van Susteren

Rule of Law » Eric Holder Announces Opposition to Election Integrity Laws

Rule of Law » Eric Holder Announces Opposition to Election Integrity Laws: "On Tuesday night, I spoke in Austin, Texas, at a rally organized by True the Vote.  It took place on the grounds of the LBJ Library on the campus of the University of Texas.  The rally was in response to Eric Holder’s announcement at the same place two hours later of a concerted Justice Department effort to oppose virtually every electoral integrity measure promoted by Constitutional conservatives and Republicans."

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Taxpayers Get the Bill for Occupations: $22.2M (Updated 12/14) | Verum Serum

Taxpayers Get the Bill for Occupations: $22.2M (Updated 12/14) | Verum Serum: "This is a list of costs mentioned in the press. I’ve updated the totals as new figures have come in:"

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Christmas at the Obama White House is a highly-decorated affair. by Andrew Malcolm - Investors.com

Christmas at the Obama White House is a highly-decorated affair. by Andrew Malcolm - Investors.com: "The economy may be weak, unemployment strong and the first family soon to vacate the White House for another half-month of vacation in Hawaii."

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Freedom Is the Cure for U.S. Economic Woes

Freedom Is the Cure for U.S. Economic Woes: "President Obama recently lectured Americans on economics during a campaign stop in Osawatomie, Kansas. The New York Times congratulated President Obama’s speech as a potent blow against market economics. Cal-Berkeley professor Robert Reich called it the most important speech of his presidency. The Kansas City Star gushed over his good policy and good politics."

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State Dept. Aims to Denounce ‘Offensive Speech’ While Upholding Free Expression | CNSnews.com

State Dept. Aims to Denounce ‘Offensive Speech’ While Upholding Free Expression | CNSnews.com: "The State Department on Monday launched three days of closed-door talks with representatives of international organizations and several dozen countries with the stated aim of promoting religious freedom and tolerance while ensuring that freedom of expression is not harmed in the process."

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Food Stamp Fraud Costing Taxpayers Billions

Food Stamp Fraud Costing Taxpayers Billions: "The above table shows the inverse relationship between the number of food stamp recipients and the percentage of cases investigated for fraud in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. While the number of food stamp recipients has significantly increased (now up to a total of 45 million Americans) the percentage of cases investigated for fraud has not increased or even remained constant. The result is that fraudsters are duping taxpayers of millions, even billions, of dollars."

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U.S. Proposes Unmanned Border Entry With Mexico | Fox News

U.S. Proposes Unmanned Border Entry With Mexico | Fox News: " The bloody drug war in Mexico shows no sign of relenting. Neither do calls for tighter border security amid rising fears of spillover violence."

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DNC Chair: Unemployment Didn't Go Up Under Obama! - DNC Chair - Fox Nation

DNC Chair: Unemployment Didn't Go Up Under Obama! - DNC Chair - Fox Nation: "Denial — it ain’t just a river in Egypt. Appearing on Fox News this morning, DNC chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz insisted that unemployment didn’t go up in Barack Obama’s term of office, a hilarious argument on several levels. Debbie Downer then lectures Gretchen Carlson that “your narrative doesn’t work any longer,” to which a bemused Carlson responds that she’s just relating the facts:"

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4 rockets fired at Israel; IAF strikes Gaza targets -

4 rockets fired at Israel; IAF strikes Gaza targets -: "Terrorists fired four rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel Saturday morning, Army Radio reported. Two rockets exploded in an open area of the Ashkelon Coast Regional Council after two earlier rockets were fired into the Eshkol Regional Council area ."

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Climate Conference Approves Landmark Deal

Climate Conference Approves Landmark Deal: "DURBAN, South Africa — The president of a U.N. climate conference has announced agreement on a program mapping out a new course by all nations to fight climate change over the coming decades."

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What On Earth?: The 50 Most Dangerous Liberals in America

What On Earth?: The 50 Most Dangerous Liberals in America: "After less than two years of watching a far-Left administration and Congress show their contempt for the citizenry and pursue a radical agenda that only hyper-liberal-progressive voters could support, the nation woke up and realized the disaster highlighted by the 2008 election of Barack Obama: Liberals had been given way too much power. "

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Obama Still Blames Bush For America’s Economic Woes - Daniel Doherty

Obama Still Blames Bush For America’s Economic Woes - Daniel Doherty: "In a less than candid interview, President Obama was asked what he would say to Americans, especially those in the African American community, who are still living in poverty and disillusioned with his administration."

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Wisconsin man admits to signing “about 80″ petitions to recall Scott Walker | The Right Scoop

Wisconsin man admits to signing “about 80″ petitions to recall Scott Walker | The Right Scoop: "The Democrats in Wisconsin are scrambling to collect 540,208 signatures in order to proceed with their effort to recall Governor Scott Walker."

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Breitbart.tv » White House Refuses To Approve Job Creating Pipeline

Breitbart.tv » White House Refuses To Approve Job Creating Pipeline:

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Federal Judge Hits Blogger with $2.5m Charge For “Not Being A Journalist” *UPDATED - Big Journalism

Federal Judge Hits Blogger with $2.5m Charge For “Not Being A Journalist” *UPDATED - Big Journalism: "In a case that’s sending a frightening message to the blogger community, a U.S. District Court judge ruled that a blogger must pay $2.5 million to an investment firm she wrote about — because she isn’t a real journalist."

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PATTERSON: Labor unions and communism - Washington Times

PATTERSON: Labor unions and communism - Washington Times: "L labor leader Andy Stern has seen the future. There’s no freedom there, but he’s OK with that. Mr. Stern, a former president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), recently returned from a trip to China, where he had the opportunity to meet with “high-ranking” government officials, who outlined for the former labor leader the authoritarian regime’s long-term economic plan."

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Occupy's 'nerve center' staffed by Soros activists

Occupy's 'nerve center' staffed by Soros activists: "The so-called leaderless Occupy movement has just been caught red-handed operating what appears to be a nerve center staffed by professional agitators deeply tied to groups funded by billionaire activist George Soros."

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Obama threatens veto if pipeline decision is added to payroll tax cut - The Hill's E2-Wire

Obama threatens veto if pipeline decision is added to payroll tax cut - The Hill's E2-Wire: "The battle between the White House and Republicans over the Keystone XL pipeline escalated Wednesday with a veto threat delivered personally by President Obama."

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President Obama's Osawatomie Speech was a Marxist Attack on America - The Rush Limbaugh Show

President Obama's Osawatomie Speech was a Marxist Attack on America - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "Ah, you know, you people are so lucky. All you have to do is listen to this. I have to be the one to actually do it. And that's okay. This is Wednesday. "

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RealClearPolitics - Ten Years to Greece

RealClearPolitics - Ten Years to Greece: "When Greece blew up, its government debt was 126 percent of gross domestic product. Ours is on track to exceed that in about 10 years."

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» Wife of Wisconsin State Employee Suggests Gov’s Wife, Sons be Raped - Big Government

» Wife of Wisconsin State Employee Suggests Gov’s Wife, Sons be Raped - Big Government: "On Sunday, the Green Bay Press-Gazette posted a link on its Facebook page to an Associated Press story detailing state aid cuts to organizations that help victims of sexual abuse. After that story was posted, a reader left a comment expressing outrage that the state would cut such aid, and asserted that perhaps Governor Scott Walker’s wife or children should become victims of sexual assault so the governor could see the how devastating the state aid cuts really are."

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Obama Gaffe? Greets Texas in Kansas Speech | Video | TheBlaze.com

Obama Gaffe? Greets Texas in Kansas Speech | Video | TheBlaze.com: "We’ve all seen spoofs of bands who greet their adoring fans by declaring how great it is to be in their city, only to make a mistake and name the wrong city. And if you haven’t, today President Obama gave an example while delivering his “class warfare” speech in Kansas. The question now is: Was it intentional?"

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There is More than One GOP Candidate Who Can Beat Obama - The Rush Limbaugh Show

There is More than One GOP Candidate Who Can Beat Obama - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "RUSH: We have been told throughout this process by the media, by the conservative media, by anybody that is considered to be part of the establishment that Perry, Bachmann, Cain, Newt, Mitt, Santorum, can't win."

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Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » Report: UN To Tax Americans To Pay For “Green Climate Fund”…

Weasel Zippers » Blog Archive » Report: UN To Tax Americans To Pay For “Green Climate Fund”…: "President Obama’s team of negotiators at the United Nations Climate Change Conference may agree to a tax on foreign currency transactions, designed to pay for a “Green Climate Fund,” that would fall disproportionately on American travellers and businesses, according to a group attending the conference that is skeptical of the UN position on global warming."

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Polls Show Obama in Trouble - The Rush Limbaugh Show

Polls Show Obama in Trouble - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "RUSH: A couple of stories here, one is from the Boston Globe by Megan Woodhouse and the other is from the New Republic. The headline of the Boston Globe piece: "Poll Finds Deepening Economic Pessimism." "

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25

25: "The House passed three more common-sense jobs bills last week, bringing the current number of jobs bills awaiting a vote in the Democratic-controlled Senate to 25. Each of these bills is focused on removing government barriers – excessive regulations, the threat of tax hikes, and ‘stimulus’ spending policies – that are hurting job growth, and many have bipartisan support."

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Former SEUI President Andy Stern Wants America To Follow The Chinese Model - Investors.com

Former SEUI President Andy Stern Wants America To Follow The Chinese Model - Investors.com: "Economic Systems: The former head of the Service Employees International Union says capitalism is on the ash heap of history and sees China as our role model. We have seen his future, however, and it doesn't work."

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315,000 People Giving Up Hope Of Finding A Job Isn't 'Improvement' | CNSnews.com

315,000 People Giving Up Hope Of Finding A Job Isn't 'Improvement' | CNSnews.com: "Imagine, if you will, that the entire population of the city of St. Louis decided to stop looking for a job and just gave up because the economy was so bad - and the government called it good news."

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Stem cells | Embryos | Geron Corp. | The Daily Caller

Stem cells | Embryos | Geron Corp. | The Daily Caller: "The Democrats’ decade-long strategy of hyping embryo stem cell research crashed into a hard fact on Nov.15. That’s when Geron Corp., the world’s leading embryo research company, announced it was closing down its much-touted stem cell program, despite the guarantee of more government aid from Democratic-affiliated sources."

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Everyone Must Sacrifice… Barack & Michelle Obama to Take 17 Day Holiday Vacation to Hawaii | The Gateway Pundit

Everyone Must Sacrifice… Barack & Michelle Obama to Take 17 Day Holiday Vacation to Hawaii | The Gateway Pundit: "The Obamas will enjoy a 17 day holiday vacation this year.
On Saturday, December 17th, 2011, the President will travel to Honolulu, Hawaii. He will return to Washington, DC on Monday, January 2nd, 2012… No public events are scheduled during the trip.
Happy Holidays."

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Fast and Furious: Justice Department Submitted Knowingly False Information to Congress - Katie Pavlich

Fast and Furious: Justice Department Submitted Knowingly False Information to Congress - Katie Pavlich: "n February 2011, Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny Breuer submitted a letter to Senator Charles Grassley claiming his department, which oversees the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) never knowingly allowed straw purchasers working for ruthless Mexican drug cartels to purchase thousands of guns and then openly traffic them into Mexico."

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Federal Immigration Law | Criminal Aliens | Deportations | The Daily Caller

Federal Immigration Law | Criminal Aliens | Deportations | The Daily Caller: "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has shared exclusively with The Daily Caller descriptions of three violent illegal immigrants recently released from custody in Cook County, Ill., instead of being forwarded to immigration jails and processed for deportation."

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Nobody's Watching The Oprah - The Rush Limbaugh Show

Nobody's Watching The Oprah - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "RUSH: As a fellow broadcaster, I probably shouldn't say this, but that just means I will say it. I have to note and call attention to something. Oprah -- and I will leave it to others to answer this, even though I have the answer. Oprah had, we were told, the highest-rated daytime television talk show ever, for a long time while until it leveled off and like all shows eventually (except this one) started to bleed a little audience."

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Newt Lights a Firestorm - The Rush Limbaugh Show

Newt Lights a Firestorm - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "RUSH: Newt Gingrich has lit a firestorm out there with his comments on poor kids and work. Yeah, he has. It's predictable, too, that it would happen. We've got the sound bites. Yeah. He said, we need to have kids getting up with a sense of purpose, get up, go to work, get paid; find out what this is like rather than"

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Regime Manipulates Numbers to Get Unemployment Headline Under 9% - The Rush Limbaugh Show

Regime Manipulates Numbers to Get Unemployment Headline Under 9% - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "RUSH: I don't want to be an I told you so, but I told you so, and I told you so five weeks ago. Gallup, every week, puts out their own unemployment numbers and Gallup has been signaling that this day unemployment below 9% was coming."

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Europe's Problem is Liberalism - The Rush Limbaugh Show

Europe's Problem is Liberalism - The Rush Limbaugh Show: "RUSH: The economic news is continually bad. Some of it's disheartening. (interruption) Well, I'm gonna get to... (interruption) Okay, Snerdley is saying, "How are we saving Europe?" Europe has kicked their problem down the road for in other ten days."

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GOP offers plan to extend payroll tax cut | Campaign 2012 | Washington Examiner

GOP offers plan to extend payroll tax cut | Campaign 2012 | Washington Examiner: "Republican senators have devised a plan that will allow them to vote to extend a payroll tax break touted as a boon for the middle class without also having to deal with a Democratic proposal that would tie the payroll tax cut to a tax increase for millionaires."

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Adam Carolla Talks About Occupy Wall Street | Video | TheBlaze.com

Adam Carolla Talks About Occupy Wall Street | Video | TheBlaze.com: "Some people have a way of breaking down an issue, laying it out in its simplest, most rudimentary form. Comic and podcaster Adam Carolla did just that recently when he unleashed what many conservatives will hail an acerbic yet painfully accurate debunking of the Occupy movement and its self-ascribed motivations."

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