Archive for November, 2009

Better Screwed than Rude

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Mark Steyn discusses what our media refuse to discuss: I believe it was Derb a few months after 9/11 who said that for this new struggle our watchword was “Better screwed than rude.” Major Hasan represents the institutionalization of that attitude. Thirteen people are dead, dozens more will live with their injuries for the rest [...]

But Limbaugh is the Racist

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Just file yet another story under hypocrisy: Last month liberal media members armed with false allegations of racism went into a full-court press to prevent Rush Limbaugh from becoming an owner of the St. Louis Rams. On Tuesday, the owner of basketball’s Los Angeles Clippers settled a multi-million dollar discrimination lawsuit wherein it was alleged [...]

I Agree

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Defending Cao: But again, ALL ALONG, for months, Cao had said his line in the sand was abortion financing, and openly said he would likely vote for a bill that blocked such financing. In short, he did the honorable thing by saying where he stood and sticking with it. No, of course I don’t like [...]

Same Standards Please

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Jeffrey Goldberg: Here’s a simple test: If Nidal Malik Hasan had been a devout Christian with pronounced anti-abortion views, and had he attacked, say, a Planned Parenthood office, would his religion have been considered relevant as we tried to understand the motivation and meaning of the attack? Of course. Elite opinion makers do not, as [...]

Shocked — Obama Blows Off 20th Berlin Wall Anniversary

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

But can make a trip to Copenhagen for Chicago!: President Obama squeezed in a trip to Copenhagen last month to lobby, unsuccessfully, for Chicago to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. He plans to travel to Oslo next month to accept the Nobel Peace Prize, an award that even Obama has said he does not deserve. [...]

Shameless

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Law Professor Ann Althouse wonders: His idea was: Soldiers make sacrifices for the good of the country, so congressional Democrats should put their concerns about the next election aside for the good of the country. “He was absolutely inspiring. In a very moving way, he reminded us what sacrifice really is,” said New Jersey Rep. [...]

Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Free Abortion Under DMV Health Care

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Vapid, yes: Stupid? Vapid? Thoughtless? I’m looking for the perfect combo of words to adequately explain the kind of female who cheerleads the enslavement of American medicine to the Federal Government then shrieks … “Bart Stupak Thinks He Knows What I Can Do With My Body. And Congress is voting to let him make that [...]

Eleven Eleven Campaign

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Raise $11 from 11 million Americans for our veterans: The objective of the campaign is simple: to get 11 million Americans to donate $11 to support America’s Veterans. We’ve made giving back to our Vets simple through a national Text to Give Campaign (simply text “VETS” to 85944 to contribute). Contributions are distributed directly to [...]

Is Obama a Clueless Commander in Chief?

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

One Marine wife says absolutely: Life is full of mysteries, but chief among them in this Marine wife’s mind at the moment is, “Just how stupid does this White House think we are?” If the events of the past few months have shown us anything, it’s that Barack Obama has little enthusiasm for – nor [...]