Monthly Archives: April 2009

Typical: On budget deficits, President Obama says ‘that wasn’t me’

Posted on April 30, 2009 by

  “FACT CHECK: Obama disowns deficit he helped shape” by Calvin Woodward. H/T Memeorandum WASHINGTON – “That wasn’t me,” President Barack Obama said on his 100th day in office, disclaiming responsibility for the huge budget deficit waiting for him on Day One. It actually … Continue reading →

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Professor Douglas on radical secularism

Posted on April 30, 2009 by

I read this and instantly knew I had to post it. Great work Professor! From the professor’s site, American Power “You’re a Professor, Really?“ Without a doubt, the most frequent left-wing attack on me and my writing is some variation … Continue reading →

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Britain ending combat operations in Iraq

Posted on April 30, 2009 by

Is this a shocker or all part of the phased withdraw? In other words, as more troops from the the coalition peel off will that make it easier for U.S. troops to do the same? This may be a strong … Continue reading →

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Oh brother. Carter says U.S. and Syria diplomatic ties certain

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

Some people do not know what it means to retire. Even if he had an ounce of foreign policy credibility — any credibility as a visionary and leader for that matter — it would still seem very unlikely. And even … Continue reading →

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Specter’s abandonment of the GOP reshapes the Senate

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

This was an obvious political move. A very shrewd and calculated one at that. He had no chance at winning reelection in the GOP primary fight against Pat Toomey. This is after Specter came to the Senate as a Republican during … Continue reading →

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North Korea plans another launch in retaliation to U.N.

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

As if the recent report that the North Korea regime will start is uranium enrichment program wasn’t staggering enough, the communist regime plans to launch another long range rocket soon. The reclusive communist regime just announced that the launch will … Continue reading →

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How serious is this ‘pig flu?” Was President Obama exposed?

Posted on April 28, 2009 by

Folks, I won’t be offering much commentary on this subject in particular. Mainly because I don’t know enough about pandemics, outbreaks, or diseases. I know that the flu makes you sick and miserable. I also know you can get medicines … Continue reading →

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Was Thomas Jefferson a Deist?

Posted on April 26, 2009 by

A great essay for Sunday reading — or anytime for that matter.  From the Apologetics Press, written by Dave Miller. (The essay has been pulled from the site in its entirety, including the list of references.) “Was Thomas Jefferson a Deist?“  … Continue reading →

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Playing politics with our nation’s security and reputation

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

I don’t imagine I will be posting much today with it being NFL draft day. But, I found a few very good articles on the CIA interrogation debate that is raging.    That Washington Post “Security Before Politics” – by J. … Continue reading →

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Defining Marriage between Dennis Prager and Perez Hilton

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

Perez was obviously a little out of his league in this. In all fairness, though, Mr. Prager is an author, a bit of an intellectual and philosopher. Perez on the other hand is a celebrity blogger and gay activist. Still, … Continue reading →

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China’s expansions towards the ‘distant horizons’

Posted on April 24, 2009 by

China is starting to take shape this century in a similar way the U.S. did last century. Like China now, America then was experiencing growth economically and found that it was outgrowing its older suits. It began expanding in many … Continue reading →

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Oh this is getting heavy; Pelosi was briefed on Waterboarding

Posted on April 24, 2009 by

It appears more worms are crawling out of the can. These investigations, enquires, and tough questions could become very interesting if not amusing. A picture is starting to take shape with these CIA interrogations, and that is that the whole … Continue reading →

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How close is Pakistan to collapsing to the Taliban?

Posted on April 24, 2009 by

  The Obama administration will be watching very intently as the Taliban advances in Pakistan and threatens the government and the stability of the country. This could cause some strategical problems for American interests in the region and global alarmism … Continue reading →

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Obama administration will punish Iran with “crippling” sanctions if diplomacy fails

Posted on April 23, 2009 by

Times Online Hillary Clinton today vigorously defended President Obama’s recent overtures to Iran, insisting that the US would be in a better position to organise “crippling” international sanctions should diplomacy fail. Giving her first congressional testimony on US foreign policy … Continue reading →

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