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March 14, 2013

Marijuana: Another Gift of the Left to America's Youth By: Dennis Prager Denver television station CBS4 reports that Colorado has seen a sharp spike in marijuana use among teenagers since Colorado voters passed Amendment 64 last November legalizing recreational use of the drug. As described in The Economist, along with a Washington State measure also legalizing marijuana, Amendment 64 is "an electoral first not only for America but for the world." That means two American states are to the left of the Scandinavian countries, Holland, and every other liberal country regarding marijuana. CBS4 quotes a number of local high school students: New Obama taxes will torpedo senior health care By: 60 Plus Association Policy successes in Washington are few and far between these days, so more than ever we pray that our leaders follow the old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Sadly, that phrase has been all but banished from the White House. Unless seniors stop him, President Obama will destroy the one health care program that has proven extremely effective in controlling prescription drug costs, has near unanimous satisfaction among seniors and is currently coming in 45% under its projected budget. Oh, and it offers a model of reform that could save our nation from financial ruin. Bill Bennett Bill spoke with Rep. Paul Ryan on his new budget and entitlement reforms. Mike Gallagher Mike discusses the latest on Obama's rejection of Ryan's budget plan. Dennis Prager The Democrats and Republicans are living in parallel universes. So, what is the basis of compromise on a budget? Michael Medved President Obama rejects Rep. Ryan's budget plan Hugh Hewitt Hugh talks about the election of Pope Francis with Rocco Palmo and Al Mohler. Greg Clugston White House Correspondent SRN Correspondent Greg Clugston keeps you informed about all the news coming from the White House. Linda Kenyon Capitol Hill Correspondent (Senate) Reporting from Capitol Hill, Linda Kenyon has updates on what's going on in the Senate. Wally Hindes Capitol Hill Reporter SRN Correspondent Wally Hindes reports the latest events from Capitol Hill. The Washington Post Obama Loses Public Trust on Economy By: Jon Cohen and Karen Tumulty The afterglow of President Obama’s reelection and inauguration appears to have vanished as increasingly negative views among Americans about his stewardship of the economy have forced his public approval rating back down to the 50 percent mark, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. In December, just after he won a second term, Obama held an 18-percentage-point advantage over congressional Republicans on the question of whom the public trusted more to deal with the economy. Now, it’s a far more even split — 44 percent to 40 percent, with a slight edge for the president — but the share of those saying they have confidence in “neither” has ticked up into double digits. Real Clear Politics Frack to the Future By: John Stossel Celebrities are now upset about fracking, the injection of chemicals into the ground to crack rocks to release oil and gas. With everyone saying they want alternatives to foreign oil, I'd think celebrities would love fracking. I'd be wrong. Lady Gaga, Yoko Ono and their group, Artists Against Fracking, don't feel the love. Yoko sang, "Don't frack me!" on TV. Stopping fracking is the latest cause of the silly people. They succeeded in getting scientifically ignorant politicians to ban fracking in New York, Maryland and Vermont. City Journal To Speak of Woe That Is in Teen Pregnancy By: Heather Mac Donald New York mayor Michael Bloomberg has drawn the ire of the poverty-industrial complex for launching a gutsy ad campaign against teen pregnancy. Posters in thousands of bus shelters and subways show tiny tots bewailing the bad news about teen pregnancy. “Because you had me as a teen,” cries one, “I’m twice as likely not to graduate high school.” Other stressed-out toddlers warn of the financial burdens their unwed mothers will face and the near certainty that their fathers won’t stick around. One little sage identifies the simplest way to avoid poverty: graduate from high school, get a job, and wait until marriage before having a child. Stupid government spending A new pope has been elected Rise in fed workers not paying taxes Israel: Assad ready to use chemical weapons France ready to arm Syrian rebels Report: Iran test-fires short-range missiles Indian court demands Italy answer for marine flap 3rd day of protests for NYC teen shot by police