President Lincoln Speaks


A word for today from 1861

Monday, March 4, 1861. President Abraham Lincoln makes his First Inaugural Address

With civil war on the horizon, Lincoln addresses a divided nation. He tries to reassure the population and invokes the wisdom of the Almighty in the determination of whether the North or the South will prevail. He speaks of the rights of the states and of the people to hold the federal government in check, assuring the people that, in the brief period of four years, little significant damage can be done.

President Lincoln said:

“By the frame of the Government under which we live this same people have wisely given their public servants but little power for mischief, and have with equal wisdom provided for the return of that little to their own hands at very short intervals. While the people retain their virtue and vigilance no Administration by any extreme of wickedness or folly can very seriously injure the Government in the short space of four years.”

Perhaps politics moved much more slowly then. Maybe, lacking the influence of Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann, the people made wiser, more measured decisions. Regardless, I only hope that Lincoln’s words hold promise for today. That the Almighty will, in the end, decide the issues that divide us, and that the control of the government will remain, as it must, with the people.


Eating Our Young Is Not The Answer


" If we do not hang together, we will most certainly hang separately". Ben Franklin

Now come the calls from the Republican faithful to “clean house”. Well, my conservative colleagues, I think that just happened. Now starts the finger pointing. McCain stinks! Palin is an idiot! The campaign staffers are disloyal louts! Blah-blah-blah. McCain is a great American. Palin may be the future of the party. Campaign staffers are just temporary employees, and McCain’s are currently out of a job. Of course, there is great disappointment, regret and second guessing. None of which is truly helpful. A good, honest, unbiased assessment of lessons learned is absolutely required, if we are to benefit at all from the errors of this campaign.

Let’s review. In the past two elections, Republicans were upset with their own party for being too “democrat” in their policies. We said, “too much spending”; “Bush hasn’t vetoed anything”; “there are signs of corruption within the party”. All true. What did we do about it? We campaigned against incumbents and lost the Congressional majority. Wow – we really showed ‘em, didn’t we! Did we? As a nation, we have had two years of Democrat rule in Congress and absolutely NOTHING has been accomplished. Oh, yes, the financial economic house of cards collapsed and the MSM laid the entire mess at the feet of the Republican President. And too, we have given away the White House.

So, for the past two days, what do I see on the conservative blogs? We need to “clean house”. Throw the bums out! We need all new Republicans, this is a bad batch. How soon we forget. We tried this before and look where it’s gotten us. As conservatives, we need to do a few things to get back this country. First, we need to unite and support the Republicans that remain in office. Write them, email them, tell them what you think and show your support. Secondly, pray that Obama is so overcome with the awesome responsibility he now has, that he at least acts “presidential”. Third, rebuild. Find real, solid, conservative organizations like; Judicial Watch, The Heritage Foundation and even the NRA. They often provide easy ways to be involved in conservative causes. Get involved, stay involved and don’t loose heart. The people of America still have the power. Over 55-million of us voted for the Republican presidential ticket. Now, we need to unite, more than ever, to preserve the freedoms we so profoundly fear losing.

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The Strategy of Defeatism


'till the fat lady sings

All day long I have listened to Fox News and their “analysts” bemoaning the latest polls and what they mean, state by state, and, in some cases, county by county. Having examined the methodologies of the major pollsters, I must say I greet their numbers with skepticism. Why? First, the pollsters do not just ask the potential voter for whom they plan to vote. There are a series of questions which may lead or bias the voter. Then, there is the split. It is not often that you see an equal number of democrats and republicans responding to a poll. In every case I have seen, democrats outnumber republicans. One reason given was that republicans are more likely to hang-up when then realize they are being polled. Then, you need to see how the pollsters “adjust” the raw numbers. They make assumptions about the probability of certain demographics to actually go vote, they apply weights to factors such as age, gender, race, etc. These can easily skew the results, especially if the raw numbers are close. Finally, they do not factor in the possibility that some of the electorate are just fibbing to them. We have all heard about the “Bradley” effect by now. In fact, the Obama campaign insiders have suggested that they are “worried” about any state in which their lead is less than 10 points. This is to be sure they cover the Bradley effect. The point of all of this is simply, that we should not hang too much on these polls. The only numbers that matter are the ones that are counted on Tuesday night. I happen to be optimistic, that McCain will pull it out. I won’t bore you with why, but it is more than just a gut feeling.

The media factor has a tremendous influence on the overall tone of the campaign. The fact that the press has so blatantly supported Obama has led to the republican faithful getting depressed. Surely, if you keep hammering negatives, those within earshot will get down about it. The Obama campaign has, in fact, employed this as a strategy. Notice that the democrat pundits on the boob-tube are claiming victory, yet Obama, himself, is still pounding the campaign trail, as if he was desperately behind. Why? The pundits are implementing the “strategy of defeatism”. Tell them that they are defeated, tell them enough times, and they will believe it (ever heard of Tokyo Rose?). So, the dems tell the reps that they have lost, and the reps, eventually, start to believe it. Meanwhile, the candidate, himself, is out fighting for his political life. Fortunately for Obama, it would seem that most of the electorate are too stupid to notice the duplicity of this approach. It is this same stronghold of ignorance that has allowed the media to demonize G.W. Bush, paint Palin as a bimbo and let Obama get away with some really big whopper lies. Even the fact check website is on a Koolaid diet. I have found errors in their analysis of several Obama/Biden assertions. It is truly amazing that McCain is still within striking distance. This actually, gives me hope.

So, RedStaters, keep a stiff upper. There are surprises yet to come and still time. A little prayer sure won’t hurt.

PS: The Democrats have been trying to hedge against the “Bradley” effect by employing the “ACORN” effect. This will NOT be a fair election, no matter the result.

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Is Fox News Going Lib?


The Beltway Boobs Do It Again!

As if they weren’t biased enough the night of the last Presidential debate, Juan Williams is waxing poetic on FNC Sunday night, singing the praises of his favorite candidate, B.O. Is it becuase Juan is a person “of color”? Maybe, maybe not. But all day, this Sunday, Fox has had much more coverage of the Dem side, with no dissenting opinion from the Rep. side. Don’t worry, I have let FNC know about it. (as if they cared). They are obsessed with what is wrong in and with the McCain campaign. They keep asking, “is Palin more of a drag” on McCain than a benefit”. What’s up with this? They are not asking if Biden is a drag on Obama. I think we need to face the facts. Over 80% of journalists claim to be liberals. Well, all of the conservatives can not be on Fox. The Fox ditz with the runaway mouth, Julie Bandaras made a statement today that the reported (West) who had Biden on the ropes asking about Obama’s Marxist leanings, was “unprofessional”. Why? For finally asking a pertinent, pointed question? Biden couldn’t take it. He went crying like a baby to his campaign. Geraldo Rivera, Saturday night, was going all coy about his choice for President. He is an obvious lib and a joke as a journalist. He should go back to being a community activist. Bill Kristol actually defended Sarah Palin tonight, saying that she was not responsible for the high-dollar wardrobe. Well, this is a crucial issue, is it not? Britt Hume, well, he really let the cat out of the bag, stating that “the news media tends to support Democrats”. Really, Britt? What a revelation. I am so happy we have these learned, unbiased professionals feeding us the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help us God. So, help us God, please.

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Obama Ads Bogus: Big Surprise!


McCain has NO designs on medicare and social security

“Fast Eddie Rendell”, PA’s leading Democrat, is “warning” voters about John McCain’s economics plans, which include reducing Medicare and SS benefits. The Obama campaign is running ads touting the same McCain assault on these popular entitlements. Problem is, this allegations are false. FactCheck.Org asserts that there is nothing to these ads. By the by, FactCheck is hardly unbiased. They lean to the left, just enough to show. In fact, Obama wants to rebate “payroll taxes”, aka Social Security taxes, which means he will accelerate the depletion of funds available to pay seniors their monthly SS benefit. It is Obama’s plan that will finally sink Social Security.

So, in PA, where Obama “supposedly” enjoys a double-digit lead, is Rendell making false statements about McCain’s economic plan? Why has Rendell asked Obama to return to PA for more rallies, if BO is so far in the lead? It would seem that Democrat internal polls has shown that PA is much closer than the national pollsters believe. So, in typical Democrat fashion, if you can not attack with the facts, just make it up.

This attack on McCain is insidious, not just for the fallacy of it, but because it is aimed squarely at the elderly. These are people who not only deserve to hear the truth about both candidates, but are the most vulnerable, physically and emotionally. It is really sickening that the liberals (uber-compassionate as they are)have no problem scaring and upsetting seniors, for no reason.

The end of this campaign season can come none too soon. This past few months has brought out the worst in the natures of Americans. I salute those of who (blogger maniacs) who have managed to maintain the high road in the face of the liberal assault. It has not been easy. You will be rewarded for your grace. If not in this life, then certainly, in the next.

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Choose Life


Clear Differences

As the presidential campaign rolls to a conclusion, one of the issues that has traditionally divided America is abortion. Catholic Bishops are entreating their flocks to carefully consider the pro-life, pro-choice position of ALL candidates, whether president or down-ticket. Catholics are not alone in this concern, as most traditional, Christian denominations have taken a firm pro-life stance. At least, at the presidential limit, the choice is clear.

Denver Roman Catholic Archbishop Charles Chaput labeled Barack Obama the “most committed” abortion-rights candidate from a major party in 35 years while accusing a Catholic Obama ally and other Democratic-friendly Catholic groups of doing a “disservice to the church.”

Chaput, one of America’s most politically outspoken Catholic prelates, delivered the remarks Friday night at a dinner of a Catholic women’s group.

His comments were among the sharpest in a debate over abortion and Catholic political responsibility in a campaign in which Catholics represent a key swing vote

While not a catholic, I am a staunch pro-life Christian, who has seen this crucial, moral issue trumped by the recent economic downturn. Please take a few minutes to view this video. If you know anyone who is “on the fence”, and abortion is an issue for them, direct them here.

Credit Fox News for the Archbishop Chaput material.

America’s Choice Video

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A Tax and “Spin” Policy


Chuckie Schumer Holds Forth....Again

It is remarkable that the Dems, who are deeply buried at the root of the housing market/mortgage fiasco, take the high-ground on the economy and taxes. Since 1977, the Democrat administrations, Carter and Slick-Willy, have supported (forced) legislation that required financial institutions (that’s “bank” for you libs out there) to provide loans to borrowers who would not qualify under even the most lenient of standards. ACORN, certainly not a branch of the Republican party, had the audacity to harass bankers who hedged against making these loans. Can you say “extortion”. Obama has a plan to give a tax rebate to 95% of working Americans, even though 38% have no tax liability at all. So, you pay no income tax, get a check, I call that “welfare”. “Welfare” seems to be a favorite word of libs who stand (sit or lay) around with their palms upturned. I suppose when you get your political education from “The View”, you would think welfare is a good thing. Anyway, Obama opens his mouth and for once, the truth escapes. He wants to “spread the wealth around”. This is socialism, pure and simple. They try to spin the inexplicable tax rebate to non-taxed workers as “refund of their payroll taxes”. OK, so we are going to take money out of the already busted Social Security fund to give back to the “middle class”. And, I would expect, when these folks retire, the will demand a full share from SS”. See how sick this is? There is no reasonable explanation for this spread-the-wealth policy. It has to be part of your moral and ethical fabric to be amenable to blatant confiscation from one group to provide a hand-out to another. Oh yea, you libs are grinning ear-to-ear over this prospect. You can continue to consume valuable oxygen, exhale lots of greenhouse gas, topple the “wealthy” and get paid for it. Look in the mirror. Be proud.

CNS News Video

Note: Be sure to hit the “back” button on your browser after the video, otherwise you may get logged out of RS.

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Obama Supported Forced March From Christian To Muslim Society


How Much Evidence Is Needed?

Reproduced here is a copy of the agreement between Kenyan opposition candidate Raila Odinga and leaders of his nation’s Muslim minority. The Islamic leaders promised to strong-arm the country’s Muslims into voting for Odinga in return for his transforming the mostly Christian nation into an Islamic state under the strict Islamic Shariah legal system.

During WND senior reporter Jerome Corsi’s recent trip to Kenya, the document below was authenticated by Christian former members of Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement who fled the party when they discovered Odinga’s plan to impose Islam on their country:!

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If nothing else, this casts more doubt about Obama’s judgement. He has a long list of associations with unsavory characters, and always has some “explanation” for it. Usually, understating the true relationships, Obama has been anything but honest about his dealings with thugs, terrorists, genocidal maniacs, and felons. This is the guy the liberals want to be their president. I just don’t get it.

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Anyone Else Sick of Geraldo Rivera?


I Sure Am!

I am listening to Geraldo Rivera on Fox News.

Geraldo

Is this guy a socialist, or what? He is defending Obama regarding the “spread the wealth” comment. He calls it a “slip of the tongue”. Hey, Geraldo, Obama, for once, told the truth. He was off the teleprompter, off the script, and spoke his mind for once. Obama does not need Geraldo to defend him. And isn’t Geraldo the guy who broke into a very empty Al Capone’s vault. Isn’t Geraldo the guy who staged a post Tora Bora in-depth report, with full video coverage, problem being, he was NOT at Tora Bora? How is this guy still in the news business. He has NO credibility. I, for one, do not care to hear his opinion, and I certainly do not trust anything he says as truth. It is about time that Fox News jettisons this character, as he brings down the entire Fox News organization. Geraldo used to be a community organizer attorney. Maybe he has empathy for Barry O. Fine, but get out of the “news” business.

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Radio Host Scolded Over Obama Coverage


The Storm Troopers Are At Your Door - Don't Answer It!

Kevin Miller

Host

WND Full Article

*A talk-radio host was reprimanded on air by his executive producer
Wednesday after he received complaints about his coverage of Sen. Barack Obama
.

KDKA-AM 1020 host Kevin Miller was silenced when executive producer P.J. Kumanchik read a CBS statement accusing Miller of being unfairly biased against Obama*
.

**Say goodbye to Rush, Sean, Mark, et al.

We Can Not Let This Happen!**

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This is for the Libs Who Darken Our Door. Mr. Hope and Change My %$$^@#


Reps. - Good Material For Combating The Libs

Hey, Libs! Look who Mr. hope and change is looking to for his cabinet.

Times Article

Sounds like the Clinton administration all over again. That’s too bad :(

“A host of well-known figures, including some Republicans, have indicated they would be willing to serve in some capacity as Obama begins to acquire a winner’s glow. From Senator John Kerry, the 2004 presidential candidate with hopes of becoming secretary of state, to Larry Summers, a former US Treasury secretary under President Bill Clinton, and Chuck Hagel, the Republican senator who has been tipped as defence secretary, there are plenty who have signaled their availability.

An editorial in The Wall Street Journal last week warned of a coming “liberal super-majority”. It is possible Democrats could win a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority in the Senate, enabling them to pass whatever legislation they wanted, from higher taxes to greater union rights.

“Though we doubt most Americans realise it, this would be one of the most profound political and ideological shifts in US history. Liberals would dominate the entire government in a way they haven’t since 1965 or 1933,” the newspaper commented.

William Galston, a former White House policy adviser under Bill Clinton, said: “I don’t think Obama is going to give Republicans much on substance, so he would be well advised to give them some satisfaction on personnel.”

Some leading supporters, such as Kerry, may end up disappointed, even though he launched the then unknown Illinois politician’s career at the 2004 Democratic national convention. “Frankly, how many senators do you want in the cabinet?” wondered one Obama adviser. If he wins the presidency, Obama has to beware of countering his message of “change” on the campaign stump by appointing too many Washington insiders.”

Excerpted from the Sunday London Times, 10/19/2008

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African Press Int’l. Claims Ready to Release Michelle Obama Rant Tape


But, Will Anyone But Redstaters Care?

API Website

What do you think? Do they have something?

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Obama Call for National Police Force


The US "SS"

How scary is this?

Obama Calls For National Police Force

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Who and Why Will They Vote For NoBama


Your Suggestions Welcome

Who wants to speculate about WHO will vote for The One and WHY? Please join in.

  1. Black Americans: Because they have been looking forward to this opportunity since The Emancipation Proclamation was signed. I just wish they had a candidate who did not have so many, serious clouds hanging over his head. I know they are not unanimous about Obama, but they are polling in the high 90%.

  2. Americans with no health insurance. Surely, the promise of free health care is enticing. Unfortunately, the kind of care we should expect would mirror that of the UK and Canada…in other words….terrible. The BIG question is, how will the government pay for this? TBD (to be determined).

  3. Union Members: Obviously, not every union member will vote BO. However, the Dems had traditionally received the endorsement of the largest labor unions in the US, and they put lots of pressure on their members to support the Dems. They also spread a lot of baloney around to convince their members that this is the smart move.

  4. Teachers: Perhaps because of reason #3, but maybe because they have never had a life outside of academia and enjoy that “counter-culture” feeling. Otherwise, I have not excuse for them. I do wish, however, that they would keep their idiotic political opinions out of the classroom.

  5. People Who Would Like A New Car: Obama is going to give tax credits to everyone who buys a fuel efficient car. Again, where are the $$$ coming from?

  6. Criminals: Obama will take away our 2nd amendment rights, thus giving criminals free reign. They will, of couse, get guns, just like junkies can get illegal drugs.

  7. American Haters: See Rev. Wright and Wm. Ayers

  8. Kenyan Thugs: See Raila Odinga (he may not be able to vote, unless he has registered in Ohio).

  9. Xenophobe: In particular, those who hate Jews. Obama is their man.

  10. Unemployed: They think Obama will take care of them forever, by confiscating from the wealthy and “spreading” it their way.

  11. Employees of CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC and Air America: Obama and Pelosi will shut down conservative media, so the lib MSM will have no competition.

  12. Abortionists: The reason is obvious.

  13. Oprah: Because she said she will.

  14. Whoopie: Any surprise? She is named after a “fart” pillow.

  15. Everyone who wants something for nothing. Freeloaders All.

  16. Environmentalists Wackos: These people worship the creation over the creator. In other words, they have very screwed-up priorities.

  17. Lazy People, jealous of the success of others.

  18. Liquor dealers: Their business is bound to boom after an Obama win.

Please comment with your suggestions.

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Barack’s Followers: A Pictorial Study


Disgusting!

Obama is her messiahMore of the sameSupporting the troops

‘nuf said.

*photo credits michellemalkin.com

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An Open Letter to Barack Obama: Who Speaks for “Joe”?


Save Joe The Plumber

Sen. Obama: (aka Senator Government)

I hope you are felling very proud of yourself tonight. A decent, hard-working, citizen of our country respectfully asked you a policy question and his life is being destroyed. Oh no, he did nothing to deserve this. It was YOU, Senator. Please, please, don’t tell us that “you” didn’t do it. Just the way you blame Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin for what may have been said at their rallies, YOU are as culpable in the slaughter of Joe the Plumber as the media and your campaign staff. How blind are you? Do you not see that Joe is the “everyman” of America? You made some comments today at a rally that were nothing but condescending and offensive. You mocked Sen. McCain for “defending a PLUMBER”. Followed by cheers and laughter from your audience. This is despicable, Senator. Joe may as well be an electrician, truck driver, contractor, builder, landscaper, etc., etc. etc. The backbone of America, and you mock him. You, sir, are NO CHRISTIAN. You are a cold, calculating, evil individual. You are a Communist. WE know about you, sir. We know about ACORN, Ayers and Odinga. We doubt you even have a valid US birth certificate. But, you have defenders. The entirety of the mainstream media covers for you. I wonder if you will tolerate THEM, should you be elected, and face their criticism. I doubt it.

You want to “spread the wealth” around, do you. How noble. How much did your wife’s double-lobster and caviar dinner at the Waldorf cost, Senator? I’ve been to the Waldorf, and seen the $30 burger on the menu. You could have probably fed an entire soup kitchen for weeks on what she spent. But, hey. You ARE a Democrat. These rules of sacrificial living only apply to the serfdom (that would be us) and not the royalty (that would be you).

You are a legend in your own mind, Senator. Look behind you. Sen. McCain is right there. Like the tortoise about to overtake the hare. We have heard you and we know you. The bloom is off the rose and it ain’t pretty. You can stop the attacks on Joe the Plumber. If you have any humanity left in you, please do so. He is an innocent bystander.

We, “real” Christians will pray for you, sir. Not for you to win this election, but for you to come to the light and be saved. The “real” Messiah is loving and forgiving. Try it. Save Joe.

Respectfully,
RevRenzo

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Jerome Corsi’s Press Conf. Statement – He Didn’t Get To Make in Kenya


The Obama Odinga Connection Documented

The full article appears on WND.

WND Full Article

Prepared Remarks
Jerome R. Corsi, Ph.D.
WorldNetDaily
Senior Staff Reporter

For the past week, I have been in Nairobi, Kenya, investigating
the ties between Sen. Barack Obama and Kenyan Prime Minister
Raila Odinga, as first presented in my New York Times
No. 1 best-selling book, “The Obama Nation: Leftist
Politics and the Cult of Personality.”

Chapter 4 of my book was devoted to Kenya.

As a result of the investigative journalism I have done
in Kenya this past week, I can now verify the following:

* Senator Barack Obama and Prime Minister Raila Odinga

have been in direct contact since Senator Obama’s visit to
Kenya in 2006.

* Senator Obama has advised Raila Odinga on campaign

strategy and helped Raila Odinga raise money in the
United States for Raila Odinga’s presidential campaign in Kenya.

* The memorandum of understanding Raila Odinga, representing

the Orange Democratic Movement, or ODM, and Sheikh Abdullahi Abdi,
the chairman of the National Muslim Leaders Forum, or NAMLEF,
signed on Aug. 27, 2007, is now verified as a genuine document
in the original long form Abdi produced for Kenyan television.

* An eight-page document drafted for Raila Odinga as an

executive summary of his campaign strategy, entitled
“Positioning and Marketing of the Orange Democratic
Movement and the People’s President – Hon. Raila A. Odinga,”
that was allegedly prepared by the party’s core strategy team
has also been verified as a valid document.

* Odinga's 2007 presidential campaign strategy called

for exploiting anti-Kikuyu sentiments, claiming victory and
charging voter fraud even if the campaign knew the election
had been legitimately lost and being willing to fan the flames
of ethnic tribal tensions and use violence as a last resort
by calling for mass action which led to the destruction of
properties, injuries, loss of life and the displacement of
over 500,000 Kenyans. This was to create a situation forcing
the Electoral Commission of Kenya to declare Odinga the winner
or having him declare himself, by force, “The People’s President”
at a rally in Uhuru Park.

* Even though Odinga has not fulfilled his promises to

the Muslims who voted for him, he continues to cause concern
among Kenyan Christians, because he has not declared his
position on Shariah law and the Kadhi’s Court in Kenya.

* Sen. Obama remained in active phone contact with Odinga,

through the New Hampshire Democratic Party primary in January,
continuing to support Odinga, turning a blind eye to the
memorandum of understanding signed with Muslims and the
post-election violence instigated as part of the ODM campaign
strategy.

Until the U.S. presidential election in November, I will
be substantiating these charges on WorldNetDaily, where
I am a senior staff investigative reporter.

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Who Would Believe – Mr. Obama, Mr. Odinga, and Now Michelle Joins In


This Story Really Needs Telling

WorldNet Daily reports that Michelle Obama was taped during a call to the African Press International office, complaining about their coverage of the Jeromi Corsi story regarding her hubby, Barack and Kenyan PM, Raila Odinga. Michelle is concerned because this story could literally kill the Obama campaign. Fortunately for Obama (and not surprisingly), the MSM will not touch the story. API plans to release the tape as soon as their lawyers clear it for publication. This could be the big bang.

Michelle Obama vs. API


Socialized Medicine Obama Style – The Canadian Experience


Don't Call Us....

If anyone thinks that a socialized medical plan, such as that in Canada, is the answer to US health care issues, read this: It will shock you.

The Ugly Truth About Canadian Health Care

Barack Obama, Saul Alinsky student and ardent socialist, will impose this style of health care on us all. McCain’s plan, in contrast, leaves health care choices and decision to us and our doctors. A proposal that I much prefer. What say you?

The conclusions of this rather long, be compelling article:

“And if we measure a health-care system by how well it serves its sick citizens, American medicine excels. Five-year cancer survival rates bear this out. For leukemia, the American survival rate is almost 50 percent; the European rate is just 35 percent. Esophageal carcinoma: 12 percent in the United States, 6 percent in Europe. The survival rate for prostate cancer is 81.2 percent here, yet 61.7 percent in France and down to 44.3 percent in England—a striking variation.

Like many critics of American health care, though, Krugman argues that the costs are just too high: “In 2002 . . . the United States spent $5,267 on health care for each man, woman, and child.” Health-care spending in Canada and Britain, he notes, is a small fraction of that. Again, the picture isn’t quite as clear as he suggests; because the U.S. is so much wealthier than other countries, it isn’t unreasonable for it to spend more on health care. Take America’s high spending on research and development. M. D. Anderson in Texas, a prominent cancer center, spends more on research than Canada does.

That said, American health care is expensive. And Americans aren’t always getting a good deal. In the coming years, with health expenses spiraling up, it will be easy for some—like the zealous legislators in California—to give in to the temptation of socialized medicine. In Washington, there are plenty of old pieces of legislation that like-minded politicians could take off the shelf, dust off, and promote: expanding Medicare to Americans 55 and older, say, or covering all children in Medicaid.

But such initiatives would push the United States further down the path to a government-run system and make things much, much worse. True, government bureaucrats would be able to cut costs—but only by shrinking access to health care, as in Canada, and engendering a Canadian-style nightmare of overflowing emergency rooms and yearlong waits for treatment. America is right to seek a model for delivering good health care at good prices, but we should be looking not to Canada, but close to home—in the other four-fifths or so of our economy. From telecommunications to retail, deregulation and market competition have driven prices down and quality and productivity up. Health care is long overdue for the same prescription.” (emphasis mine)

Credit to author of this article, David Gratzer


Are We ALL Racists?


Jack And The Magic Beans

OK! McCain kicked booty last night, so we can move on to other news. Rep. Jack Murtha calls his own constituents of Western Pennsylvania, racists. Well, Jackie boy is up for reelection this year and the people of Western PA can prove him wrong….and vote against the old white guy. Obama has been playing the race card since the primaries. Don’t believe me, just ask Slick Willy Clinton. McCain and Palin have been called racists. So, since Obama decided he would be black, considering he did have a choice NOT to claim a particular racial identity, he has everyone on PC eggshells. So, all of us who support Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin must be screaming racists. Sorry, “O”, but I will not be “shamed” into voting for you. You are a Marxist and a liar. Be proud. How do I know you are lying? Easy, your lips are moving.

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