Category: Politics
Obama Tougher Than He Looks but Jury Still Out
Like the men on the scene, President Obama deserves kudos for the successful military operation that resulted in the rescue of kidnapped America Captain Richard Phillips. His guys kicked some ass getting Phillips back and the guy in the big chair in D.C. deserves credit for it.
But President Obama has a long way to go before he can claim the kind of steadfast resolve that characterized President Bush’s commitment to the peace in Iraq. But we can’t assume that one small operation, no matter how successful, indicates he will continue to demonstrate such leadership.
Arizona State Right to Diss Obama
Arizona State University is not planning to award Barack Obama an honorary doctorate degree in exchange for giving the commencement address at the school – and rightly so. At this point Mr. Obama’s resume is paper-thin, too much so for the office he already holds.
A Picture Worth 1000 Words
President Obama’s bow to Saudi royalty wasn’t befitting of the President of the United States. It was, however, an acknowledgement of reality. The U.S. operates on their oil, a fact that we need to change sooner rather than later.
Barney Frank: Antonin Scalia is a Homophobe
Modern politicians are often cagey speakers, carefully measuring their assertions so as to allow for maximum wiggle room later if needed. Not so much with …
The Brokest Generation
Mark Steyn tries, probably in vain, to point out to Gen Y’ers exactly what their support for Barack Obama’s big-spending ways will mean to them …
Quote of the Day – re Union Card Check Rules
Teamsters chief Jimmy Hoffa Jr.: “Since when is the secret ballot a basic tenet of democracy?” Uhhm, since forever is my immediate response. That’s not …
You Say You Want a Revolution?
First a $700+B spending spree and now a budget with a $1.2+T deficit? There’s more and Doug Ross has it all. To quote the Beatles: …
Thwarting Barack Obama
Michelle Bachmann, she of we-should-investigate-anti-American-members-of-Congress infamy, said today that Republicans must do whatever they can to keep Democrats from consolidating power during Barack Obama’s time …
Mandatory Retirement for Judges
Sarah Palin just appointed 47-year-old Morgan Christen to Alaska’s Supreme Court. Christen will have the opportunity to serve up to 23 years in her new …