Jan
22
NY Times | Forced Placed Insurance ONE of the Richest and Most Secretive Sources of Profit
“There is a lot to love about force-placed insurance — if you sell it. The policies typically cost at least three times as much as ordinary property insurance. Some borrowers have been charged much more — up to 10 times the prevailing rate” ~ Hazard Insurance With Its Own Perils By GRETCHEN MORGENSON “Force-placed insurance … Read more
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Jan
17
Haley: No, I won’t be on the ticket this year
“I love being governor of South Carolina.”
Is it time yet to play the Running-Mate Game? I’m sure that our friend and colleague Patrick Ishmael will be tuning up his surveys on this point, but at least for the moment, Nikki Haley says to count her out of the equation. “I love being governor of South Carolina,” she tells CNS News, and [...]
Jan
10
Awww… romance blooms in squalid occupy camps
“You can’t spell ‘revolution’ without ‘love’ ”
While the occupiers may have completely failed to win over the hearts and minds of the nation with their crisp, well defined message of political and governmental reform, the whole exercise may not have been for naught. While the trash and urine covered encampments have not proved to be fertile ground for much in the [...]
Jan
09
Video: Mia Love, the next conservative superstar?
Wife, mother, mayor, runner.
She’s been compared with Marco Rubio and called “the next big thing in conservative politics.” Meet Mia Love, a wife, mother, mayor and runner who is, er, running for Congress in Utah’s newly-created fourth congressional district. Here, she introduces herself in a video that makes it easy to see why she’s attracted such positive attention [...]
Dec
26
Poll: Obamateurism of the Year, Flight 7
Feeling the love.
Did we all have a merry Christmas, and did Santa bring us all some lovely gifts? Then let’s return to the lovely gifts that our President has given us this year and select the next semifinalist for the Obamateurism of the Year. On Christmas Eve, voters selected Barack Obama’s declaration that “When I said, “change [...]
Dec
23
Politico: Ron Paul really has to explain these six statements
Love means you never have to say you're sorry.
No, this isn’t another post about the newsletters, which Politico to their credit has covered and does mention in this piece. Instead, Ginger Gibson identifies six political statements from Paul over the years that she believes Paul will need to explain to maintain his credibility in this race: The storyline dogging Ron Paul as his [...]
Dec
22
Quotes of the day
Scrutiny.
“After his speech, the Texas congressman took questions. The first was from a woman who immediately expressed her adoration. ‘I am actually a Democrat and I am in love with you,” Michelle Godez-Schilling told Paul to cheers from the crowd. “The candidate put his hands on his face as if he was embarrassed before Godez-Schilling [...]
Dec
15
Rick Perry: I want to be the Tim Tebow of the Iowa caucuses
Resurrection.
Via Breitbart TV, a clever wink at the social-con constituency he’s now counting on to put him over the top. And not only in Iowa, either: Given the Tebow love around here lately, I think this dude might have just locked up the next Hot Gas reader poll. Actually, I think Perry might be the [...]
Dec
13
WaPo critic oddly not in love with new NBC News correspondent
Unfair?
When NBC announced that it would hire Chelsea Clinton as a new correspondent for their Rock Center show with Brian Williams, I was critical of the decision — mainly because the 32-year-old daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton had hardly been cooperative with news media, even when in the form of a 9-year-old girl looking [...]
Dec
08
Perry, too, takes a pass on the Trump debate
Leaving ... Gingrich, Santorum and maybe Bachmann.
Well, this puts Newt Gingrich in a pickle, doesn’t it? Will the Newsmax Donald-Trump-moderated debate now be a head-to-head contest between the increasingly formidable frontrunner and substantive straggler Rick Santorum? Gingrich does love a good one-on-one debate, as his repeated invitations to President Obama to meet him at a Lincoln-Douglas-style event indicate … but how [...]
Dec
05
Romney sticking to his “I’ll outlast everybody else somehow” strategy
Tortoise and hare.
Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain and Rick Perry have all received a little love (and by “love,” I just mean attention) at HA this weekend, so I thought I’d remind everybody of another runner by the name of Mitt Romney. For much of this primary season, he’s been the erstwhile frontrunner of a race nobody wants [...]
Nov
18
Quotes of the day
Inevitable?
“Now that our campaign to rebuild the America we love is gaining momentum, those who want to see us fail are on the attack, digging through Newt’s past to try and stop us. “Newt, Callista and our campaign welcome the opportunity to tell the truth about Newt and set the record straight about Newt’s positions [...]
Nov
14
Video: For once, a feel-good family commercial
All you need is love.
Often, I wonder how disconnected advertisers must be to craft some of the commercials that appear on TV. I’ve been known to not buy products just because the commercials that advertise them annoy me so much. Call it reverse advertising. OK, so maybe I’m not the most rational consumer if I’ll willingly forgo a quality [...]
Nov
11
Matt Taibbi | How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the OWS Protests
How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the OWS Protests I have a confession to make. At first, I misunderstood Occupy Wall Street. The first few times I went down to Zuccotti Park, I came away with mixed feelings. I loved the energy and was amazed by the obvious organic appeal of the movement, … Read more
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Oct
19
Wall Street tells Dems not to expect any love this cycle
“They were livid.”
In 2008, Barack Obama and the Democrats won the Wall Street sweepstakes by a nose. In 2010, Republicans won it by a length. In 2012, Wall Street may not let Democrats into the gates at all. After the DCCC urged its e-mail lists to start signing petitions in support of Occupy Wall Street, the financial [...]
Oct
17
Yet another reason to be proud to be pro-life
No greater love.
Last week, a friend of mine who is a Missionary for Life updated her Facebook status with an encouraging post. “Every day I see more and more how the pro-life community is more than just a movement — it’s a family,” she wrote. “Abortion will end because my family is working on it and my family [...]
Oct
12
Olive Garden: Presence of the American flag disrupts the dining experience
Noodle-brained.
Confession: I’m writing this solely to prove to myself that I don’t let my personal prejudices keep me from writing about a glaring example of hyper-sensitivity, about a blatant missed opportunity to exhibit a patriotic spirit. I love Olive Garden. In fact, ever since college, my best friend and I have had a standing date [...]
Oct
09
Justice Scalia: “Learn to love the gridlock”
"The real key to the distinctiveness of America is the structure of our govenment."
It is a shame that Reuters was about the only media outlet to report on this part of this week’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing: Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Wednesday rejected concerns by Americans of a dysfunctional government because of disagreements and difficulty in getting legislation through Congress. Such complaints escalated earlier this year [...]
Oct
05
Breaking: Steve Jobs dead at 56
RIP.
We knew it was coming but that doesn’t make it easier. Horrendous. We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve. His greatest love was [...]
Oct
02
Video: Cain’s presser at TeaCon Midwest
Love fest.
I’m heading back home after spending the weekend at TeaCon Midwest 2011 in Chicago, staged by WIND 560 AM at the Renaissance Hotel (actually in the Chicago suburb of Schaumberg). Glenn Beck delivered the keynote speech last night, a passionate entreaty for Tea Party activists to go beyond politics and change the nation through examples [...]
Sep
22
Mortgage Bankers Association No Longer Trusts MERS with its Data Standards Initiative
According to Housingwire… MBA takes MISMO back from MERS “A lot of noise has been made about the new MERS CEO and the recent court wins for the company, but I find it rather interesting that the MBA no longer trusts the company with its data standards initiative,” the source said. Where has the love … Read more
Sep
18
Poll: What was the Obamateurism of the Week?
All about the love.
It’s time once again to show your love for Obama — or at least the biggest Obamateurism this week! We’ll only get one leader, which means we’ll have four trailers, but at least it beats gutters. In the end, we’ll just export the losers and let the winner take a bow in the finals, so [...]
Sep
16
Bob Turner pledges to only use his Twitter account fully clothed
Or, why I love Bob Turner.
The more I learn about this guy, the more I like him. He’s green, to be sure: Two days ago, after an interview with Megyn Kelly on “America Live,” he stood up so abruptly he blocked her camera shot and she had to call him out on it (in forceful, friendly, classic Kelly style). But [...]
Sep
16
Obamateurism of the Day
Bad relationships.
We can’t let the week go without adding this to the OOTD canon: Yes, it’s an ad-libbed response, but cheers of “We love you!” aren’t exactly unknown at Obama rallies. And it seems as though Obama was waiting for just this kind of outburst to tell the crowd, “I love you. But if you love [...]
Sep
13
Video: WH press corps laughs at Carney’s transparent spin
"This is a campaign."
More evidence that Obama’s jobs plan isn’t resonating as much more than a reelection effort. As Greg Hengler at Townhall.com asks, what do you do when even your fans laugh at you? I’d love to just see the video cut to repeat Carney’s quote, “The president is campaigning. The president is campaigning.” Here’s another fun [...]
Sep
08
Study: Couples who receive government assistance report less marital satisfaction
Handouts don't help.
Like Fanny Price’s mother in Mansfield Park, those who marry for love only to live in poverty might actually advise singles to seek out a marriage of money and convenience. Studies have repeatedly shown that low-income couples report less marital satisfaction and commitment. But, fortunately, through programs like Medicaid and food stamps, the government provides assistance [...]
Sep
02
Pfeiffer: People will love Obama when they get to know the GOP
Contrast
Pay no attention to those sagging poll numbers or the public’s rather dismal view of Barack Obama’s handling of the economy. In the view of the White House, this too shall pass. The cure for such political doldrums? Just wait until the public gets a load of these Republican clowns who want to replace him! [...]
Sep
01
Awww | Pam Bondi and Kathleen Passidomo are BFF
From the article titled Attorney General Pam Bondi Juggles Home life, Sudden Celebrity Status and Catering to The Banks During the legislative session, Bondi would occasionally have weeknight dinners with Young and Rep. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples. Both legislators are attorneys, and Passidomo and Bondi share a love for the Yankees. “That’s the good thing about … Read more
Sep
01
American Banker | Robo-Signing Redux: Servicers Still Fabricating Foreclosure Documents
“The banks argue that creating such documents is a routine business practice that simply “memorializes” actions that should have occurred years before.” ~ Love the “memorialize” excuse! I think I’ll fabricate myself an Ivy League diploma and transcript that “simply “memorializes” actions that should have occurred years before.” ~ Robo-Signing Redux: Servicers Still Fabricating Foreclosure … Read more
Aug
18
Perry: I love my country more than I care about Obama’s feelings
Plus, was Perry right about Fed policy?
Anyone expecting Rick Perry to ease up on the throttle a bit as a presidential contender will likely be disappointed with his remarks yesterday in New Hampshire — but Republicans will likely be delighted, even if they’re not on board with Perry. The Boston Herald followed Perry’s trip in New Hampshire, where the Texas governor [...]
