STEVE MARTIN ON BANJO WITH EARL SCRUGGS, WHOODA THUNK !

Posted on June 12, 2011 | 1 comment

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IT’S ONLY NATURAL

Posted on June 10, 2011 | Leave a comment

When you think of socialism you think of Russia. Nowhere else is it so pure; nowhere else is it so complete, nowhere else is it so grand. A true socialist feels a measure of brotherhood with Russia even though his primary allegiance may lie elsewhere. And a true socialist has greater faith in his fellow socialists than non-socialists do.

President Obama wants to give sensitive defense information to Russia as a measure of good will in exchange for a closer friendship. He threatened to veto our nations Defense Spending Budget bill if it contained limitations on how much missile defense information the President can give to the Russians. Former CIA Director James Woolsey had this to say in Foreign Policy magazine.

This is the sort of information that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, in his earlier days, would have assigned his spies to steal. Through its single-minded pursuit of “resetting” relations with Russia, the Obama administration may simply be willing to hand over this information and, in doing so, weaken U.S. national security.

Now why would Barack Obama want to do that? The answer may be on page 300 of Stanley Kurtz’s book Radical in Chief, Barack Obama and the Untold Story of American Socialism. “In sum, the fears of Obama’s harshest critics are justified. The President of the United States is a socialist.” In the prior 299 pages he provides the justification for his conclusion.

Congress passed the Defense bill, with the restrictions intact, by a veto-proof majority of 322 to 96. We are thankful to those Democrats who sacrificed the will of their party leader for the sake of the country.

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THE SPITZER – WEINER REPORT

Posted on June 9, 2011 | Leave a comment

After Gen. Douglas MacArthur was fired by President Truman, MacArthur famously said “Old soldiers never die.  They just fade away.”  That may be the case with old generals, but what do discarded politicians do?

They become talk show hosts.  Scott Johnson has a suggestion for CNN; they could take Andrew Weiner on as a co-host and call it the Spitzer-Weiner Report.  There is a risk.  The congressman’s style is even nastier than that of Keith Olbermann or Ed Schulz.  But if he succumbs to an undisciplined mouth they way those two did, there is always John Edwards.  It would still be an all Democrat, all star show.  Although, as Scott pointed out, Edwards may not be aailable immediately.

Just imagine.  It could be the Next Generation in cable news, a program centered on excuses for corruption and stories of great right wing conspiracies and conservative hackers concocting tales of sexual escapades as though they were real.  With no pretense of truthfulness, no claim to fairness in broadcasting it would be the ultimate Political Reality show.

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MATTHEWS EXPRESSES HOPE THAT WEINER RIDES IT OUT

Posted on June 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

Chris Matthews said Weiner should stay on because “he still has a roll to play” for the American people.  On Matthews’ Hardball program there is less talk about condemnation and more talk on how Weiner should have dealt with the issue once the story first broke out.  To the folks at MSNBC the real shame is not Weiner’s actions. The real shame is that Democrats stand to lose a strong voice in Congress if Weiner loses his post.  Even Harry Reid didn’t stoop that low.

Reid said “I know Representative Weiner.  I wish I could defend him, but I can’t”.  Chalk one up on the good side for Harry.

Watch this video of Weiner defending himself on ABC. Please excuse the brief ad. Watch it all, then ask yourself what kind of person it would take to defend this man as fit to represent the American people.

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BREITBART RESPONDS TO WEINER’S ADMISSION OF GUILT

Posted on June 7, 2011 | Leave a comment

Rep. Anthony Weiner (D NY) says he’s sorry.  Of course he is.  He was caught.

“I take full responsibility”, he said repeatedly.  He also said he would not resign.  He made no apologies for slandering Andrew Breitbart and he gave short shrift to the grief he brought on his wife.  To Anthony Weiner, “full responsibility” is just a phrase you must repeat in the hope it will save your job.

Watching the Congressman’s public confessional indeed was a sad sight to behold on many fronts.  First there is the obvious hurt caused to family and friends.  Then there is the embarrassment that must have been felt by his staff and by the people who voted for him.  And finally, here is a disturbing thought; Rep. Weiner was the Democratic Party’s hopeful to win the seat of Mayor of New York City, and the office of Mayor of NYC is an entry point leading to a presidential candidacy for your party.

It was easy to feel sorry for the man as he fought the tears in that press conference.  But we have seen how vicious this man actually is.  Save your sympathy.  Weiner doesn’t deserve one bit of it.

Here is a video of Andrew Breitbart’s appearance on CBS this morning, Tuesday June 7, 2011.

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THE KLAVAN PLAN TO BRING FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY TO THE MID-EAST

Posted on June 5, 2011 | Leave a comment

 Once in a while someone proposes an utterly absurd idea that is not utterly absurd at all.  The incomparable and highly entertaining Andrew Klavan has come up with just such an idea.  He calls it the “One State Solution” to the Mid-East problem.  In a twist on the debating technique known as reductio ad absurdum Klavan makes some cogent points by recommending a solution to a thousand year old problem that is at the same time perfectly logical and totally impossible.

It is a fun video that makes a serious point.

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WHO IS LT. COLONEL ALLEN WEST ?

Posted on June 4, 2011 | 1 comment

Col. West was stripped of his Command and forced to resign from the U.S. Army for the tactic he used to save the lives of a battle unit of American soldiers in Iraq by scaring an enemy combatant into revealing the information the Colonel needed to effect the rescue of his men.  He didn’t use torture.  He didn’t injure the enemy.

The enemy was sitting in a chair.  According to one report, Col. West took out his service revolver, aimed it in close range at the man’s genitals and demanded an answer to his question.  The combatant refused.  Col. West pulled the trigger.  But he intentionally missed.  The bullet went harmlessly into the floor.  The Colonel then aimed his revolver in a similar manner as before. He asked the question again.  This time he got the information he needed.  His gun went back into the holster.  The other version differs only in that the pistol was held closely to his head (the one on his shoulders).

He may be the next thing to a criminal to some, but he is a hero in my book.  On the battlefield an enemy can be shot and killed.  But in an interrogation room the same enemy cannot even be frightened?  Since when is it more acceptable to allow some of your own brothers and sisters to risk being killed than it is scare a person who tried to kill them and would would try again if given the chance?

In the wake of the incident, Col. West received more than 2,000 letters of support from many quarters, including a letter signed by 95 members of Congress.  Enemy ambushes in his are of responsibility ceased. They resumed again when he was relieved of that command.

Col. West is now Rep. West, having been elected to Congress in 2010 by the people of Florida’s District 22, which includes Broward County.  The man is impressive.  Click the video to see him at work.

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LIMOUSINE LIBERALS EXPAND THE FEDERAL FLEET

Posted on June 2, 2011 | Leave a comment

Some hack once said, “Vegetables are not food.  Vegetables are what food eats.”  Undoubtedly, the hack was a redneck conservative with a decided distaste for liberal food.  I would have liked him.

Now it seems, with the advent of the Socialist regime, scratch that, the Barack Obama regime, we have a new wave of limousines for our liberal leaders.  My immediate thought on hearing this was “Limousines are not for the poor.  Limousines are for liberals who feed off the poor.”  Without the poor to save from poverty the liberals would have no constituency to put them in office.  Liberal politicians have the psychologist’s dilemma.  The better you do your job of solving the patient’s problem the faster you lose your customers.

Weasel Zippers (howz that for a blog name) is just one of many to report that the Socialist regime, scratch that, the Obama Administration has increased the limousine fleet by 73%.  Imagine that, 73%.  Of course there is no good reason why a political hero should have to ride in the back of a Chevrolet like.., well,…like the poor people, the masses.

We understand some, like Hillary, prefer very lightly tinted glass so they can be seen and photographed by the press while going about their hero work.  Others prefer the opaque look with strictly one way glass, Congressman Weiner for instance.  Still others don’t care as long as it has a bar.

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NETANYAHU PRAISES WHAT OBAMA DEPLORES – AMERICA

Posted on May 31, 2011 | Leave a comment

When Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke before a joint session of Congress he received numerous standing ovations.  This is what he had to say about America.  He opened his speech with:

Israel has no better friend than America.  And America has no better friend than Israel.  We stand together to defend democracy.  We stand together to advance peace.  We stand together to fight terrorism.  Congratulations America, Congratulations, Mr. President.  You got bin Laden.  Good riddance.

And he closed with these sincere remarks:

 My friends, the momentous trials of the last century, and the unfolding events of this century, attest to the decisive role of the United States in advancing peace and defending freedom. Providence entrusted the United States to be the guardian of liberty. All peoples who cherish freedom owe a profound debt of gratitude to your great nation. Among the most grateful nations is my nation, the people of Israel, who have fought for their liberty and survival against impossible odds, in ancient and modern times alike.

I speak on behalf of the Jewish people and the Jewish state when I say to you, representatives of America, Thank you. Thank you for your unwavering support for Israel. Thank you for ensuring that the flame of freedom burns bright throughout the world. May God bless all of you. And may God forever bless the United States of America.

There was a time when America had presidents who appreciated their homeland like that. There was a time when our presidents knew America was a force for good in the world. That time will be back. We made a mistake. We were led astray. We elected a man most of us did not know. We are wiser now. When the leader of a foreign nation like Israel has not lost faith in the American people, by what measure should we?

Every nation has had its failings. A leader’s responsibility is to see those failings are not repeated; it is not his place to air them before the rest of the world. Caroline Glick had this to say about Obama in the Jerusalem Post:

Since he assumed office, Obama has been traveling the world apologizing for America’s world leadership. He has been lecturing the American people about the need to subordinate America’s national interests to global organizations like the United Nations that are controlled by dictatorships which despise [America].

Suddenly, here was an allied leader reminding them of why America is a great nation that leads the world by right, not by historical coincidence.

And Netanyahu showed real pride in his own people.

In an unstable Middle East, Israel is the one anchor of stability. In a region of shifting alliances, Israel is America’s unwavering ally. Israel has always been pro-American. Israel will always be pro-American.

My friends, you don’t need to do nation building in Israel. We’re already built. You don’t need to export democracy to Israel. We’ve already got it. You don’t need to send American troops to defend Israel. We defend ourselves.

The comparison between the two leaders is saddening. In fact it is painful.

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Posted on May 30, 2011 | Leave a comment

PALIN THE BIKER, TODD THE HUSBAND, AND A VET

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