Tag Archives: Harry Reid

Free Forum Friday July 15th Edition

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Debt ceiling showdown heated up as Eric Cantor tried to push through a stop gap deal without tax increases. President Obama shut him down declaring that it may put his presidency in jeopardy but he wasn’t going to budge on … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown Averted

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Mr. Universe

In an 11th hour sprint (literally), a budget deal has been reached to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year. The EPA and Planned Parenthood cuts are off the table. We will keep you up to date … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Enero

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Mr. Universe

America Held Hostage: Day 704. Hostage Release in Sight? Everyone is familiar with Cinco de Mayo, the day Mexico thwarted an attempt of a French occupation against seemingly insurmountable odds. It has become an excuse for Americans to drink a … Continue reading →

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The Best and the Worst

Posted on December 29, 2010 by filistro

As we enter a shiny New Year, let us not forget the charms of the one that’s passing. 2010 was a memorable year. Economic depression, massive job losses, riots around the world, scandals, disasters, epic crimes and conspiracies. To top … Continue reading →

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Christmas Jeers

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Mr. Universe

(Ed Note: we continue to host guest editorials from time to time. This guest op-ed is from Max Holland. Max, aka Birdpilot, is a retired former business owner who also spent a number of years in the corporate and academic … Continue reading →

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America Held Hostage: Day 685

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Mr. Universe

Playing the Hand You Were Dealt Breaking news update: Tax cut deal close to being done. It will be a two year extension of all tax cuts. Democrats in return for giving in on this got a 13 month extension on … Continue reading →

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None of the Above

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Mr. Universe

by Mr. Universe Harry Reid is not a popular guy these days. The economy is really bad. People aren’t spending money to come and blow in Vegas (isn’t that funny; a town that relies on people sacrificing their livelihoods for … Continue reading →

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There’s Always More Room for Jell-O™

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Monotreme

The election picture is starting to firm up, like Jell-O™ made using the special quick-set instructions. In CO-SEN, Scotty Rasmussen moves from “driving the narrative” mode into “telling the truth” mode , and magically, the race is getting tighter. It … Continue reading →

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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, No Sale

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Mr. Universe

Well, it finally happened. Republicans blocked the defense authorization bill from moving to the Senate floor. This will effectively stall consideration of the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Full disclosure: I’m neither gay nor in the military. So while … Continue reading →

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