There is legislation in front of the New York State legislature that would ban the use of salt in New York restaurants.

Here is partial text of the bill:

“No owner or operator of a restaurant in this state shall use salt in any form in the preparation of any food for consumption by customers of such restaurant, including food prepared to be consumed on the premises of such restaurant or off of such premises.”

The bill was introduced by Felix Ortiz (D- Brooklyn).  He was just on FoxNews and he said that this legislation will increase consumer choice…

He also said that the consumer would have the right to ask how much sodium is used.

I’ve read the bill…I don’t think so…

And, I’m not quite sure how more government control on my food intake will increase my choice…

Check out the full text of the bill after the jump…

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Nancy Pelosi seems to have completely changed her ways.  She claimed that the Democrats and the Tea Party movement share some of the views in an interview on ABC News’ Elizabeth Vargas.  This is quite astonishing, to say the least. After she called the Tea Party movement “astroturf” and claimed that it was not a legitimate movement, she claims that the Democrats do, in fact, have some agreements with them.  Not only that, but the issue that they agree on is that special interests have too much power and too much influence in Washington?  How odd.  It may never be known what is going through the head of the Speaker of the House.  But watch the interview and try to decide for yourself.

ABC News Interview (Part 1)

ABC News Interview (Part 2)

Also, see FOX News’ Megyn Kelly and Monica Crowley weigh in on the Speaker’s statements on America Live.

Barack Obama, in a stunning example of his frustration with the Bipartisan health care summit, said that he didn’t count his time because he’s the President.

Check out the video here.

The Man-Child is so frustrated with the whole thing.  This has backfired the most stunning of ways.

He accused Eric Cantor of using props and theatrics by using the text of the bill.

Obama is so frustrated, he has had to resort to calling the very subject of the summit a prop.

How much do you want to bet Bami finds some way to worm his way out of continuing the dog and pony show?

Former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson is back as a financial consultant.

His schedule is to die for:

He works 20 hours a month.

He makes $59,090 a month.

That equals about $3,000 an hour!

So why was he ousted again?

Read–CNN Money

Despite massive government spending bills, promises, and CNN babes saying “the recession is over,” layoffs of over 50 people at one time increased to 1,761.

Last month, 182,261 people were laid off last month from these mass layoffs.

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Remember, these people will become abusive…

Harry Reid, in his infinite wisdom, said,

“I met with some people while I was home dealing with domestic abuse. It has gotten out of hand.  Why? Men don’t have jobs.”

He went on to say,

“Women don’t have jobs either, but women aren’t abusive, most of the time.”

Well, I don’t really know what to say.

I can only imagine that he’s trying to drum up support for his $15 billion jobs bill.

Rush just made an interesting point.  Democrats and Progressive-Democrat policies have caused massive lay-offs.  So, by Harry Reid’s logic.  It’s his fault.

Read–The Hill

The AP is reporting that Mitt Romney has endorsed John McCain in his reelection bid for his Senate seat.

Romney said,

“It’s hard to imagine the U.S. Senate without John McCain.”

Let’s face it, McCain has supported big government policies, big government spending, and progressive politics.

It makes sense for Sarah Palin to endorse McCain.  If she didn’t, the State Run Media would be falling all over themselves to attack her.

Palin’s endorsement makes sense, Romney’s doesn’t.

What Romney is showing me is that he’s willing to ignore politicians’ progressive policies.  Sounds like a stunt that backfired…

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Scott Brown added his name to the rolls of those who will vote for cloture on the Democrat’s $15 billion jobs bill.

Reportedly, Scott Brown will release the following statement following the vote:

“I came to Washington to be an independent voice, to put politics aside, and to do everything in my power to help create jobs for Massachusetts families. This Senate jobs bill is not perfect. I wish the tax cuts were deeper and broader, but I will vote for it because it contains measures that will help put people back to work.I was disappointed with the continuation of politics-as-usual in the drafting of this bill, as it was crafted behind closed doors, without transparency and accountability. I hope for improvements in that process going forward. All of us, Republicans and Democrats, have to work together to get our economy back on track. I hope my vote today is a strong step toward restoring bipartisanship in Washington.”

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The Bill still requires one more Republican vote in order to pass due to the absence of another senator.

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I really don’t know what to think about this.  Did his hotness go down a few notches?  No.  Do I think that he made a mistake?  Yes.

Do I hate him for it?  No.  Was this a dumb decision?  Yes.

We can safely assume that Olympia Snowe will vote for the bill.

Does Scott Brown really want to be in that same realm?

Drudge is reporting Obama’s healthcare plan:

BACKDOOR FIX: ‘Funds will be transferred to the Social Security Trust’ if necessary…
PRESIDENT’S ‘HEALTHCARE’ PROPOSAL SUMMARY USES WORD ‘TAX’ 35 TIMES…
‘Increase in Fees on Brand Name Pharmaceuticals’…
Broaden ‘Tax Base for High-Income Taxpayers’…
Orders ‘Comprehensive Database’ On Health Claims…
FORCED: ‘Raises percent of income assessment that individuals pay if they choose not to become insured’…

This, as the Daily tracking poll was just released…

Approval Index: -19

Strongly Approve: 22%

Strongly Disapprove: 41%

Total Approval: 45%

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And, as you can imagine, the CPAC straw poll had Obama’s approval rating at 2%.

The problem with Obama’s plan is that the Americans don’t want it.  Sure, he’s having a sham-sit-down with the Republicans, but in order for it to be truely bi-partisan, they essentially have to start over.  Will that happen?  I don’t think so.

The Weekly Standard holds a similar opinion,

“It is now clear that the “summit” the president has called for February 25 is not intended to consider different approaches to health care financing, but rather to create an illusion of momentum that might just lull disoriented congressional Democrats into ramming the health care bill through the budget reconciliation process.”

Obama, Pelosi, and Reid are so entrenched in the current bill.  Those agents of government greed cannot save face with the American people.  It’s too late for them.

Reid said, “We’re going to have that done in the next 60 days.”

UPDATE:  The White House said that if the GOP doesn’t cooperate with their sham bipartisan meeting, they’ll go nuclear.

The nuclear option would allow the bill to be passed with just 51 votes.

The bipartisan option is a total sham to get the GOP to become the fall guy when the American people go nuclear.

The White House is looking for someone to blame when the American people throw everyone and everything under the bus in November.

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UPDATE:  Does Obama endorse the Louisiana Purchase?  It seems so.  From the Hill:

“Obama’s bill, however, does not specifically remove $300 million of Medicaid funds pegged for disaster relief for which Louisiana is the only state eligible.”

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The Sun (UK) is reporting that Sir Elton John said–in a yet-to-be-released interview:

“I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems.”

“Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don’t know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East – you’re as good as dead.”

Uhh…That’s the wrongest thing I’ve ever heard…

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