Festivus 2010

By: M.R. Newman (Diary)  |  December 23rd at 06:34 PM  | 

This time every year, we gather around the metal pole and celebrate Festivus – the made up holiday from Seinfeld discussing our grievances. As is tradition – I will air mine. I’m disappointed in all of the following people. Harry Reid / Nancy Pelosi – Despite leading their respective caucuses to historic loses in the House and Senate, the two of them acted as though | Read More »

Moderates Get In Line Too

By: M.R. Newman (Diary)  |  September 9th at 09:36 AM  | 

In 2004, conservative Congressman Pat Toomey (R) decided to challenge Republican US Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA). He ran an insurgent campaign on principles and ideas. It shocked many as Specter was a shoe-in to win reelection – but Toomey did it anyway. He eventually lost in the primary, but did the noble thing and endorsed his former opponent. As many conservative members of the party | Read More »