Results for: state of the union

Democrat Senator: No Decision By Neil Gorsuch Should Carry Any Weight
https://redstate.com/streiff/2017/11/03/democrat-senator-no-decision-neil-gorsuch-carry-weight-n79270
– One of the longstanding fights conservatives have had with the progressive machine is over the issue of forced unionization. … is required to pay the union an “agency fee” as a condition of keeping his job. … The Democrats are not happy: “Here is the majority of the Court prepared to fight for exploitation on behalf of the 1 percent…
Nikki Haley Uses a Blowtorch on Barack Obama at the United Nations
https://redstate.com/streiff/2017/11/02/nikki-haley-uses-blowtorch-barack-obama-united-nations-n79197
of the world, we want the world of opportunities and ideas open to the people of Cuba. … The Cuban regime is sending the warped message to the world that the sad state of its economy, the oppression of its people, and the … that the future of the island lies in the hands of the Cuban people.”…
In Defense of John Kelly
https://redstate.com/patterico/2017/11/01/defense-john-kelly-n79109
– But the lack of an ability to compromise led to the Civil War, and men and women of good faith on both sides made their stand where … We’re at the point where we are ready to remove plaques to George Washington, the father of our country and one of the greatest Americans … And the compromises of the time would have. But not necessarily forever.…
For Once, Trump Should Flex His Strongman Muscles To Kill The Individual Mandate
https://redstate.com/jdrucker/2017/11/19/trump-flex-strongman-muscles-kill-individual-mandate-n80021
– s great,” Mulvaney said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” … No Republican, not even the swampiest of the RINOs, could look anyone in the eye and claim they’re part of the GOP if they hold up … cutting taxes for the sake of protecting the worst component of Obamacare.…
RedState's Water Cooler - November 19, 2017 - Open Thread - "Glory, Glory"
https://redstate.com/colonelflagg/2017/11/19/redstates-water-cooler-november-19-2017-open-thread-glory-glory-n80013
The words she wrote, of course, became “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” … John Brown was John the Baptist of the Christ we are to see, Christ who of the bondmen shall the Liberator be, And soon thruout the … In very short order, Howe’s composition became the anthem of the Union and one of the greatest national songs ever written.…
Eating Their Own: Celebs Turn on Al Franken Over Groping Revelation
https://redstate.com/sweetie15/2017/11/16/eating-celebs-turn-al-franken-groping-revelation-n79912
– Tweeden says that while rehearsing for a USO show for the troops in the Middle East, in December of 2006, Franken grabbed her head … He, of course, was petty and vindictive about it, which is pretty much the Al Franken we see in the Senate, and at some point, was … I’m hoping the weight of just now not funny that was is weighing heavy on him, now.…
RedState's Watercooler, 11/22 Open Thread: Thanksgiving Musings
https://redstate.com/diamondback/2017/11/22/redstates-watercooler-1122-open-thread-thanksgiving-musings-n80150
– Welcome back to another installment of the Watercooler, RedState’s daily Open Thread! … For me, in no particular order since all of these have been of great importance to the life I’ve lived and making me the man (or something … Holidays Around the World: Azerbaijan observes Day of Justice, Albania has Day of the Albanian Alphabet and Costa Rica celebrates Teacher…
The Politics of Outrage: Merry Christmas Edition
https://redstate.com/sweetie15/2017/12/10/politics-outrage-merry-christmas-edition-n81056
– I’ve discussed the matter of “Merry Christmas” before, and how insignificant it is, whether we say it or not, in the grand scheme of … Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and CNN “State of the Union” host Jake Tapper. … John Lewis’ decision not to attend the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, in protest of President Trump’s attendance,…
Nikki Haley Dismisses Jake Tapper's Pro-Palestinian Agitprop in the Most Amazing Way
https://redstate.com/streiff/2017/12/10/nikki-haley-dismisses-jake-tappers-pro-palestinian-agitprop-amazing-way-n81038
– UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and Jake Tapper tangled on CNN’s State of the Union today. … of Israel is a dangerous development that places the United States at a position of bias in favor of the occupation and the violation … It took away one of the bargaining tools of the Palestinian Authority.…
Trump Administration Is About to Gut Public Sector Labor Unions
https://redstate.com/streiff/2017/12/07/trump-administration-gut-public-sector-labor-unions-n80898
– is required to pay the union an “agency fee” as a condition of keeping his job. … of the union that represents them. … For the Trump administration, the court brief is the latest in a series of moves to roll back union power, including Trump’s appointment…
Water Cooler 12/7/17 Open Thread; The EU Making You Wonder Just Who Won WWII ?
https://redstate.com/joliphant/2017/12/07/water-cooler-12717-open-thread-eu-making-wonder-just-won-wwii-n80891
– to be in “serious breach” of their obligations under the Treaty on European Union (TEU). … This is what happens when you neither believe in the sanctity of human life, the value of human relationships, or anything larger than … Quote of the Day Experience has shown, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and…
Not Everyone (i.e. Iran) Loves Trump's Jerusalem Moves
https://redstate.com/slee/2017/12/06/not-everyone-i-e-iran-loves-trumps-jerusalem-moves-n80834
The proclamation issued Wednesday that formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, as well as the notice of intent to … The White House released a list of some of the leaders in the region that Trump phoned to discuss the Jerusalem issue — including Prime … Secretary of State descended into a thinly veiled exchange of rebukes, adding to signs of increased strain in the world’s most powerful…
There is a Very Good Chance Western Civilization Will Win The Masterpiece Cakeshop Case
https://redstate.com/streiff/2017/12/05/reading-tea-leaves-g…stern-civilization-will-win-masterpiece-cakeshop-case-n80763
of the state to impose RightThinkTM upon the citizenry. … “It seems to me the state has been neither tolerant or respectful” of the baker’s views, he said. … His skepticism of Colorado’s position is not good news for the state.…
Trump's FBI Tweets Revisited
https://redstate.com/streiff/2017/12/04/trumps-fbi-tweets-revisited-n80736
– Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 3, 2017 A lot of people set out to defend the FBI’s honor and integrity, specifically the union … When you look at the terror attacks in the United States, at least since 9-11, one of the common factors is that the perpetrator was … As head of the FBI’s counterintelligence apparatus, Strzok was involved in: Receiving and evaluating the veracity of the Trump dossier…
Medicaid Work Requirements Help People, Despite Liberal Scare Tactics
https://redstate.com/ameliahamilton/2017/12/04/medicaid-work…equirements-help-people-despite-liberal-scare-tactics-n80384
– “Believing that community engagement requirements do not support or promote the objectives of Medicaid is a tragic example of the soft … bigotry of low expectations consistently espoused by the prior administration. … If that were the case, California would be the most peaceful state in the union and Maine would be too horrific to imagine (spoiler…
Tim Scott Fact-Checks Democrats on Tax Reform Bill
https://redstate.com/joesquire/2017/12/04/tim-scott-fact-checks-democrats-tax-reform-bill-n80697
– I’m not going to say I read every single letter on every single page,” Scott told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.” … We have had the chance over the last three years, since I have been on the committee, to work on every aspect of the bill.” … Regular order in the Senate, sadly, is a thing of the past.…
Tillerson Speaks Out on Reports of His Potential Ouster: "Laughable"
https://redstate.com/slee/2017/12/01/breaking-tillerson-potential-ouster-laughable-n80570
The Associated Press is reporting that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was asked Friday morning about reports the president had plans … BREAKING: Secretary of State Tillerson on reports that White House is considering plan to oust him: "It's laughable" — The Associated … a position of dominance on the world stage.”…
AL Special Election Winner Doug Jones (D) Is Still Campaigning
https://redstate.com/kimberly_ross/2017/12/17/election-winner-jones-campaigning-n81479
– Though the margin of victory was greater than the percentage that requires an automatic recount, as of now Moore refuses to concede … “Of course I do,” Jones told CNN’s “State of the Union” when asked if he will have to weigh voting with Republicans due to his state … He’s the winner of a special election in a usually very red state. He should thank Moore for bringing him a win.…
Wow! Jake Tapper Asks Doug Jones If Trump Should Resign Over Sexual Harassment Allegations (VIDEO)
https://redstate.com/arbogast/2017/12/17/jake-tapper-asks-doug-jones-trump-resign-sexual-harassment-allegations-n81465
– Naturally, the moment they called for Franken to resign, some of those same Democrats said Donald Trump had to quit. … That’s what Jake Tapper asked Doug Jones on State of The Union coming off his victory over Roy Moore in Alabama: Tapper: Do you agree … Let’s get on with the real issues that are facing people of this country right now, and I don’t think that the President ought to resign…
Guess Who Really Doesn't Want the SALT Deduction Stripped from the U.S. Tax Code? The Country's Most Aggressive Teachers Union
https://redstate.com/rs_insider/2017/12/15/guess-really-does…ipped-u-s-tax-code-countrys-aggressive-teachers-union-n81407
the State and Local Tax deduction (SALT) in favor of allowing taxpayers to deduct $10,000 of state or property taxes. … State and local taxes are the primary source of funds for public sector labor unions, like the AFT, which function because of member … it), Weingarten is literally worried that the elimination of SALT could wipe out her union, claiming that 90 percent of public school…
CA Dem Party Official Accused of Rape at November 2016 Party Meeting
https://redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2017/12/14/ca-dem-party-official-accused-rape-november-2016-convention-n81297
The scan of the letter isn’t easy to read; here’s the meat of the allegations (emphasis added): We have received multiple reports … When you’re the party more or less in charge of a state where over 140 women who work in politics have signed a letter condemning the … In addition to his elected position with the Acalanes Union High School District Board of Trustees, Cheslog had been employed by Common…
Buckle Up: Erdogan and UN Islamic Member States Just Declared Jerusalem the Capital of Palestine
https://redstate.com/brandon_morse/2017/12/13/buckle-erdogan…mber-states-just-declared-jerusalem-capitol-palestine-n81279
– It urged the world to recognize East Jerusalem as the occupied capital of the Palestinian state and invited “all countries to recognize … the state of Palestine and East Jerusalem as its occupied capital.” … The European Union also believes that Jerusalem should be taken out of Israeli hands solely, and should be shared between the two states…
Slate's William Saletan: the dumbest man on the internet
https://redstate.com/streiff/2015/05/18/slates-william-saletan-dumbest-man-internet-n52849
– you, on the nature of Islam and the nature of the war we are fighting. … Following takfiri doctrine, the Islamic State is committed to purifying the world by killing vast numbers of people. … The problem in France was clearly not too much monitoring of Muslims as the slaughter of the staff of the satirical magazine Charlie…
A Showdown in the 'Show Me' State Over Right-to-Work Legislation
https://redstate.com/laborunionreport/2015/05/12/showdown-show-state-right-work-legislation-n52797
the firing of workers who refuse to pay union fees. … Some legislators in Missouri, however, want to tip the balance by making the “Show-Me” state the 26th Right-to-Work state. … Legislature during the last week of session.…
The Nation reverts to form
https://redstate.com/streiff/2015/05/11/nation-reverts-form-n52791
The period from June 6, 2014, to May 9, 2015, contained the 70th anniversaries of the “year of victories” that led to the defeat of … Russia was not a combatant in World War II The Soviet Union was a combatant and the Soviet Union, much to the chagrin of The Nation … Russia was merely a constituent state of the USSR.…
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