Ted Cruz's Epic Filibuster Against ObamaCare Ends

Ted Cruz's Obamacare ended his extended  oratory after twenty-one hours.  Shortly thereafter John McCain ripped into him insisting that the people had spoken and we shouldn't try to be closing down the government.

Perhaps McCain didn't read the legislation sent by the House which seeks to defund Obamacare while at the same time keeps open the government and allows it to continue running.

I for one am proud of my Senator from Texas because he has demonstrated that he has the cajones to stand up to the entrenched bureaucracy of elitists on both sides of the aisle. Cruz refused to be bullied by Harry Reid, John McCain, Mitch McConnell, or Lindsey Graham.  

I stand with CRUZ.  He's absolutely correct when he states that Congress needs to do a better job at listening to the people of America.  

Make DC Listen

Ted Cruz, Republican from Texas, began his filibuster at 2.40pm  ET today.  Cruz has vowed to speak as long as possible to stop the “cloture” vote in hopes of putting the brakes on Obamacare.

While Cruz acknowledges that his efforts will do little to block Obamacare funding, he makes clear that he is echoing the voices of his constituents that have been pleading to "make DC listen".

Cruz dressed down his fellow Senators by letting them know that  the American people are frustrated because their elected officials do not listen.

"Most Americans could not give a flying flip about a bunch of politicians in Washington.  Almost all of us are in cheap suits with bad chair cuts."

Polls tend to show that a pluality of voters disapprove of Obamacare and do NOT trust the government to run their healthcare because it was sold to us on fairy dust and lies.  Many Americans understand Obamacare is too intrusive on our privacy and they do NOT wish to have the government deciding their family's healthcare.  Many Americans have already had their insurance rates raised and seen the quality of the medical care reduced.

There are many polls that show that Americans don't trust the government to run their healthcare; Because it was sold to us on lies; Because it's too intrusive on our privacy; Because its not even implemented yet, and it has already raised insurance rates and reduced the quality of my medical care; Because Americans don't want the government deciding my family's healthcare; Because it is a threat to jobs and our economy

Ted Cruz can't hold the floor for more than 15 hours according to Senate rules

Democrats, who control the Senate, said they plan to move ahead with a bill that would fund the health care program--and the rest of the federal government--through December 15th.  If the GOP-controlled House which voted to cut Obamacare funding balks, the federal government will shut down October 1st.

Americans for Whatever Barack Obama Wants

Who doesn't love the smell of Kool-aid in the morning?  Let's get that money rolling in Comrades!

Baby Levon Body Removed From Mohawk River

A container with what appears to be an infant’s remains inside  was recovered from the Mohawk River in North Utica police said.

Police Chief Mark Williams did not reveal too many details during a news conference outside the Utica Police Station, . He declined to say what type of container the remains were in, where they were found in the water and whether anything had been done to keep the container submerged.

Police are awaiting an autopsy to confirm whether the body is Levon who has been missing since May 29.

Hannah Anderson Has Been Rescued

Finally good news in the case for missing fifteen year old Hannah Anderson.  Hannah Anderson was successfully rescued and "appears to be in good shape," according to San Diego Sheriff Bill Gore.

She and her kidnapper, James Lee DiMaggio were located in a remote area near the town of Cascade known as the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.  This area is a steep and mountainous terrain and is the largest roadless area in the lower 48 states.

According to reports DiMaggio was killed by an FBI tactical agent.

Burned Body Identified As Missing Girl's Brother

Sheriff's officials say the child's body found in a burning house in Southern California is that of 8-year-old Ethan Anderson, whose mother was killed and whose sister is believed to have been abducted by a family friend.

The body was found Sunday along with the body of the boy's mother Christina Anderson, who investigators say was murdered.

Ethan's 16-year-old sister Hannah Anderson remains missing, and the search for her and her alleged kidnapper is focused on Idaho.

CELEBRATE NASA’S CURIOSITY ROVER’S ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON MARS AT THE ADLER PLANETARIUM

NASA’s Curiosity Rover, a car-sized, six-wheeled rover, landed on the surface of Mars on August 6, 2012. One year later, Curiosity is halfway through its planned 2-year mission, learning more about the Martian environment as it makes its way toward Mount Sharp.  The Adler Planetarium's celebration will feature  NASA's full-size model of Curiosity, a life-sized balloon sculpture, workshops with astronomers and more.

WHAT:   “Discover Your Curiosity” Celebration!

WHO:     Dr. Mark Hammergren, Astronomer

WHEN:   Tuesday, August 6, 2013
        9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

                *All activities are included in paid admission

Welcome to Mars: ?Fly through Valles Marinires and see Mars through the eyes of Curiosity like never before using the technology of Microsoft's World Wide Telescope in the Clark Family Welcome Gallery.

Roving Rovers: ?Get up close and personal with a full-size model of Curiosity, and learn about all the revolutionary equipment and tools the rover is using to explore the red planet.

Where is the Water?: Curiosity has found evidence that mars had a watery past. Find out how we know there was water on Mars in this hands-on family workshop perfect for all ages!

Seven Seconds of Terror: ?How hard is it to land a one-ton rover on Mars? Find out at this activity by building your own parachute to deliver a miniature model of the Curiosity rover to the Earth's surface!

Curiosity Balloon Installation: What better way to celebrate Curiosity's one-year anniversary than with a life-sized balloon sculpture? Check out Chicago's award-winning balloon artist Smarty Pants as he builds a giant rover assembled entirely out of balloons right in front of your eyes! Balloon model construction will start early morning ending early afternoon.

Space Visualization Laboratory (SVL): Join astronomers in the SVL to look at some high-resolution images of Mars taken by Curiosity and learn about the science being done on and around mars.