Sorry for not having catchy titles. That takes longer and I haven't had as much time the last couple days.
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YjMzOWEzMGExNjAzMjQzMDA0MTVjYmM4ZTQyODc1ZGI=
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122533149619882883.html
http://townhall.com/columnists/MichaelReagan/2008/10/29/you_cant_be_half-socialist?page=1
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122533132337982833.html
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MmVlOTk1MzkwYmM2YTQzZmIxOTRlMjY3ZjZkMTg0OTM=&w=MQ==
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122533169940482893.html
http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=310162844560933
http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=310173877357981
Wednesday, October 30, 2008
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122523819032678157.html
http://www.creators.com/opinion/tony-blankley.html
http://www.creators.com/opinion/debra-saunders/not-moderates-but-gop-wimps.html
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MDc0YzEzODIwOTVkMmE2ZDlkNjE1YjRjOWM5ODk5N2U=&w=MA==
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZWY3ZDkyNWJiMThmNjNlN2RjOTczYTc1MWI5ZmEzOWU=&w=MA==
http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=310084416596856
http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=310085872874876
http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=310086471898525
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122523858126178227.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122524355079278651.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122333901560909871.html
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/undecideds_should_break_for_mc.html
http://www.creators.com/opinion/tony-blankley.html
http://www.creators.com/opinion/debra-saunders/not-moderates-but-gop-wimps.html
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=MDc0YzEzODIwOTVkMmE2ZDlkNjE1YjRjOWM5ODk5N2U=&w=MA==
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZWY3ZDkyNWJiMThmNjNlN2RjOTczYTc1MWI5ZmEzOWU=&w=MA==
http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=310084416596856
http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=310085872874876
http://ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=310086471898525
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122523858126178227.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122524355079278651.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122333901560909871.html
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/10/undecideds_should_break_for_mc.html
Monday, October 27, 2008
Three reasons to be appalled
2001 Obama interview
Media's Presidental Bias and Decline
LA Times supresses incriminating video
The Europeanization of America
Obama's First 100 Days
Barney's Big Mouth
Two-Pronged Stategy for McCain
'The Obama Effect'
Obama and the Left
Voters Still Not Putting Full Faith Behind Mystery Candidate Obama
Obama's Dubious Donations
Benefits of McCain's Healthcare Plan
2001 Obama interview
Media's Presidental Bias and Decline
LA Times supresses incriminating video
The Europeanization of America
Obama's First 100 Days
Barney's Big Mouth
Two-Pronged Stategy for McCain
'The Obama Effect'
Obama and the Left
Voters Still Not Putting Full Faith Behind Mystery Candidate Obama
Obama's Dubious Donations
Benefits of McCain's Healthcare Plan
Saturday, October 25, 2008
If you are still having some trouble understanding the difference between McCain's and Obama's tax policy, read this article. It plainly spells it out.
A stark difference in tax policy
Also a great article...
Messianic Pretenstions
McCain v. The Juggernaut
One Tiny Vote for McCain
A Reality Check on Obama's Wish List
A stark difference in tax policy
Also a great article...
Messianic Pretenstions
McCain v. The Juggernaut
One Tiny Vote for McCain
A Reality Check on Obama's Wish List
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Are the Polls Accurate?
The most accurate poll of 2004 election: Obama 44.8%, McCain 43.7%, Undecided 11.6%
Tax Policy:
Obama's plans are giving voters pause
An Obamanomics Preview
Small Business Not Safe from Obama Tax
A New Welfare State
Hatin' Palin
The Dangers of Liberal Bias
Obama still begging for money
The most accurate poll of 2004 election: Obama 44.8%, McCain 43.7%, Undecided 11.6%
Tax Policy:
Obama's plans are giving voters pause
An Obamanomics Preview
Small Business Not Safe from Obama Tax
A New Welfare State
Hatin' Palin
The Dangers of Liberal Bias
Obama still begging for money
Thursday, October 15, 2008
Barack "Robin Hood" Obama
Tonight's Debate: McCain's Final Shot
Abortion:
Obama's Abortion Extremism
Obama's Infantide Lie
Oxymorons for Obama
Mission Impossible
Media Bias:
Media Help Obama Cover Suspect Past
The Rage That's Not on Your Front Page
Obama is Getting Off Easy
When Guilt by Association is Fair Game
Obama's Failed Education Plan
ACORN's Bad Seed
Wright's Afrocentrism and Anti-Americanism
Explaining the internals of the polls -- how many of them are skewed
Tonight's Debate: McCain's Final Shot
Abortion:
Obama's Abortion Extremism
Obama's Infantide Lie
Oxymorons for Obama
Mission Impossible
Media Bias:
Media Help Obama Cover Suspect Past
The Rage That's Not on Your Front Page
Obama is Getting Off Easy
When Guilt by Association is Fair Game
Obama's Failed Education Plan
ACORN's Bad Seed
Wright's Afrocentrism and Anti-Americanism
Explaining the internals of the polls -- how many of them are skewed
Monday, October 13, 2008
The Coming Liberal Thugocracy
Healthcare: McCain v. Obama
Fire the Campaign
Economics:
Obama's 95% Tax Cut Illusion
The Capitalist Manifesto
A Socialist Tsunami
The Truth about the Economy
Obama website lies about ACORN Ties
The Indefineable Barack Obama
Playing the Race Card
Obama didn't write "Dreams from My Fathers"
Bush's North Korea Surrender
Healthcare: McCain v. Obama
Fire the Campaign
Economics:
Obama's 95% Tax Cut Illusion
The Capitalist Manifesto
A Socialist Tsunami
The Truth about the Economy
Obama website lies about ACORN Ties
The Indefineable Barack Obama
Playing the Race Card
Obama didn't write "Dreams from My Fathers"
Bush's North Korea Surrender
Friday, October 10, 2008
Here is my list of recommended reading to start your weekend. I have included quite a few articles that focus on Obama's associations with Ayers and others. Although some of the articles overlap somewhat, I think it is important to understand reality and severity of this issue. Just because the economy is at the forefront of people's minds does not mean Obama's lack of integrity and judgment is any less important.
Obama Magic (great article)
Obama and his sketchy associations:
Obama and Friends: Judge Not?
Who is the Real Barack Obama?
Why Ayers Still Matters
Ayers Has Not Left Radicalism Behind
Putting a Face on Terror
Smells from the Shadows
ACORN
The Limits of Obamamania in Europe
Economic Issues:
Dodd and Countryside
Free Trade
The Coming Tax Bomb
About that Middle-class Tax Cut...
Don't forget about congressional elections
Obama Magic (great article)
Obama and his sketchy associations:
Obama and Friends: Judge Not?
Who is the Real Barack Obama?
Why Ayers Still Matters
Ayers Has Not Left Radicalism Behind
Putting a Face on Terror
Smells from the Shadows
ACORN
The Limits of Obamamania in Europe
Economic Issues:
Dodd and Countryside
Free Trade
The Coming Tax Bomb
About that Middle-class Tax Cut...
Don't forget about congressional elections
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Late Night Post-Debate Thoughts
McCain, unarguably, had to hit the ball out of the park tonight. Unfortunately, he did not and maybe that will cost him the election.
Economy:
The first 30 minutes of the debate focused on the poor state of the economy. The most important point that McCain needed to make tonight was to explain who was truly to blame for the country’s current economic problems. McCain did not do this adequately. He needed to show how Democrats in Congress and radical community groups forced lending agencies like Fannie Mac and Freddie Mae to extend bad housing loans to many who could not afford to be homeowners. Republicans are unjustly being blamed 2:1 for the current economic crisis. Not surprisingly, the mainstream media has completely failed to investigate/report this issue sufficiently and Democrats are blaming President Bush as always. McCain should have pegged this issue on Obama, who is linked to both of these groups: Dems in the House and Senate and the radical liberals at ACORN. McCain did mention that he and fellow Republicans warned of the potential for a sub-prime lending crisis a couple years back, which was entirely ignored by the democratic leadership in Congress. However, he did not drive this point home. It was not deregulation that caused this problem, as Obama continues to claim! It was just the opposite--government interference! McCain did touch on these points, but not to the degree that he needed to. I thought the gloves were coming off?
Tax Cuts:
Obama continued his campaign rhetoric that he will extend tax cuts to 95% of Americans. McCain should have jumped all over this! First of all, around 35% of American workers do not pay ANY income tax. How can Obama promise to cut taxes for people that do not pay anything to begin with? His “tax cuts” would literally be giving handouts to over 50% of the wage earners while at the same time raise taxes on the “rich.” This is nothing short of wealth redistribution. Gov. Palin called it such in the VP debate last week and McCain should have stressed this point as well.
I have made this point before but I will say it again, corporate taxes will hurt all Americans. Corporations must meet their profit margins. When their taxes are raised they will in turn raise the price of their product in order to ensure they continue making a profit. Raising the price of their product means the consumer (taxpayer) will have to pay more for necessary goods.
McCain pointed out that Obama had said he would consider not raising taxes if the economy was struggling. McCain went on to say that we need lower taxes across the board. I was glad McCain brought up this point but he did not deliver the knockout punch. By saying he would wait to raise taxes until the economy is healthy, Obama is essentially admitting that raising taxes is bad for the economy. McCain should have asked, “If you believe increasing taxes stimulates the economy, why not raise them during economic turmoil?”
Healthcare:
The most telling point during the discussion on healthcare was when the candidates were asked if healthcare is a privilege, right or responsibility. McCain said he thought it was a responsibility. Obama, on the other hand, thought healthcare was a right. I would expect no less from a Marxist like Obama. He thinks that every American has the right to healthcare and as president he would make sure the government provided it for you. Where does it say in the Constitution that as an American you have the right to healthcare? This is the same issue that caused the housing crisis—people thought they had a right to own their own home and, therefore, took out mortgages they could never afford to pay. This is a fundamental problem with liberal ideology; liberals believe they need what they want and are entitled to what they need.
Foreign relations:
Surprisingly, questions concerning foreign affairs took up nearly an hour of the debate. This was to McCain’s benefit, considering foreign affairs are his strong suit. Tonight, as usual, he spoke about this subject with great ease, due to his knowledge and experience. (I wish he had spoken of the economy in the same manner.) His answers were on message and succinct: “We will bring our troops home with victory” and “If you go in, you better not leave early.” When asked about the “Obama Doctrine,” Obama could only manage to reiterate his message that Bush was wrong and McCain would just be more of the same. Of course, Obama only spoke of “ending” the war in Iraq. Never does he or any other Democrat mention “winning” the war in Iraq. (I want to talk about this in length at a later time.) To his credit, McCain again pointed out that Obama said he would meet with the leader of Iran and other rogue nations “without precondition.”
The debate concluded with a rather ambiguous question: “What don’t you know and how will you learn it?” Predictably, Obama talked about how awful the last 8 years have been under McBush and how we need “change.” Equally predictable, McCain talked about putting the country first. He boasted of his experience and credentials, yet I thought he could have gone in a whole different direction with his response, especially considering he had the last word. McCain could have responded by saying that what he and the American people do not know is the true character of Obama. His dubious relations with Ayers, Rezko, Wright and others present many legitimate questions, which Obama has continually avoided. He purposefully conceals his radical liberalism by touting a shallow populist message. The only way to learn what we do not know about Obama is for him to be forthright and honest about his shameful associations and voting record. McCain could have concluded by saying that the American people can have confidence in knowing who John McCain is and that he can be trusted as our leader.
This debate failed to be McCain’s shining moment. Although he made some good points and held his own, he definitely did not take off the gloves as many were expecting. This was a prime opportunity to win by TKO and, unfortunately, anything short is likely to be viewed as an Obama victory.
Economy:
The first 30 minutes of the debate focused on the poor state of the economy. The most important point that McCain needed to make tonight was to explain who was truly to blame for the country’s current economic problems. McCain did not do this adequately. He needed to show how Democrats in Congress and radical community groups forced lending agencies like Fannie Mac and Freddie Mae to extend bad housing loans to many who could not afford to be homeowners. Republicans are unjustly being blamed 2:1 for the current economic crisis. Not surprisingly, the mainstream media has completely failed to investigate/report this issue sufficiently and Democrats are blaming President Bush as always. McCain should have pegged this issue on Obama, who is linked to both of these groups: Dems in the House and Senate and the radical liberals at ACORN. McCain did mention that he and fellow Republicans warned of the potential for a sub-prime lending crisis a couple years back, which was entirely ignored by the democratic leadership in Congress. However, he did not drive this point home. It was not deregulation that caused this problem, as Obama continues to claim! It was just the opposite--government interference! McCain did touch on these points, but not to the degree that he needed to. I thought the gloves were coming off?
Tax Cuts:
Obama continued his campaign rhetoric that he will extend tax cuts to 95% of Americans. McCain should have jumped all over this! First of all, around 35% of American workers do not pay ANY income tax. How can Obama promise to cut taxes for people that do not pay anything to begin with? His “tax cuts” would literally be giving handouts to over 50% of the wage earners while at the same time raise taxes on the “rich.” This is nothing short of wealth redistribution. Gov. Palin called it such in the VP debate last week and McCain should have stressed this point as well.
I have made this point before but I will say it again, corporate taxes will hurt all Americans. Corporations must meet their profit margins. When their taxes are raised they will in turn raise the price of their product in order to ensure they continue making a profit. Raising the price of their product means the consumer (taxpayer) will have to pay more for necessary goods.
McCain pointed out that Obama had said he would consider not raising taxes if the economy was struggling. McCain went on to say that we need lower taxes across the board. I was glad McCain brought up this point but he did not deliver the knockout punch. By saying he would wait to raise taxes until the economy is healthy, Obama is essentially admitting that raising taxes is bad for the economy. McCain should have asked, “If you believe increasing taxes stimulates the economy, why not raise them during economic turmoil?”
Healthcare:
The most telling point during the discussion on healthcare was when the candidates were asked if healthcare is a privilege, right or responsibility. McCain said he thought it was a responsibility. Obama, on the other hand, thought healthcare was a right. I would expect no less from a Marxist like Obama. He thinks that every American has the right to healthcare and as president he would make sure the government provided it for you. Where does it say in the Constitution that as an American you have the right to healthcare? This is the same issue that caused the housing crisis—people thought they had a right to own their own home and, therefore, took out mortgages they could never afford to pay. This is a fundamental problem with liberal ideology; liberals believe they need what they want and are entitled to what they need.
Foreign relations:
Surprisingly, questions concerning foreign affairs took up nearly an hour of the debate. This was to McCain’s benefit, considering foreign affairs are his strong suit. Tonight, as usual, he spoke about this subject with great ease, due to his knowledge and experience. (I wish he had spoken of the economy in the same manner.) His answers were on message and succinct: “We will bring our troops home with victory” and “If you go in, you better not leave early.” When asked about the “Obama Doctrine,” Obama could only manage to reiterate his message that Bush was wrong and McCain would just be more of the same. Of course, Obama only spoke of “ending” the war in Iraq. Never does he or any other Democrat mention “winning” the war in Iraq. (I want to talk about this in length at a later time.) To his credit, McCain again pointed out that Obama said he would meet with the leader of Iran and other rogue nations “without precondition.”
The debate concluded with a rather ambiguous question: “What don’t you know and how will you learn it?” Predictably, Obama talked about how awful the last 8 years have been under McBush and how we need “change.” Equally predictable, McCain talked about putting the country first. He boasted of his experience and credentials, yet I thought he could have gone in a whole different direction with his response, especially considering he had the last word. McCain could have responded by saying that what he and the American people do not know is the true character of Obama. His dubious relations with Ayers, Rezko, Wright and others present many legitimate questions, which Obama has continually avoided. He purposefully conceals his radical liberalism by touting a shallow populist message. The only way to learn what we do not know about Obama is for him to be forthright and honest about his shameful associations and voting record. McCain could have concluded by saying that the American people can have confidence in knowing who John McCain is and that he can be trusted as our leader.
This debate failed to be McCain’s shining moment. Although he made some good points and held his own, he definitely did not take off the gloves as many were expecting. This was a prime opportunity to win by TKO and, unfortunately, anything short is likely to be viewed as an Obama victory.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Happy American Energy Freedom Day!
First of all, watch this youtube video which shows Democrats in Congress defending the practices of Freddy Mac and Fannie Mae while Republicans warned of the problems that would result.
If you don't read any other article today, read this one...
A New Opportunity for McCain
Here are a couple good articles from one of my favorite journalists, Jonah Goldberg...
Accountability
(Karl Rove's comments that go along with this article.)
No One's Clean
A few more good ones on the economy...
The Conservative Case for Unlimited Deposit Insurance
How to Start the Healing Now
Why the Bailout is Bad for America
If Bailout Plan is too Socialistic, Just Wait for Obama Leviathan
Obama's Assault on the First Amendment
First of all, watch this youtube video which shows Democrats in Congress defending the practices of Freddy Mac and Fannie Mae while Republicans warned of the problems that would result.
If you don't read any other article today, read this one...
A New Opportunity for McCain
Here are a couple good articles from one of my favorite journalists, Jonah Goldberg...
Accountability
(Karl Rove's comments that go along with this article.)
No One's Clean
A few more good ones on the economy...
The Conservative Case for Unlimited Deposit Insurance
How to Start the Healing Now
Why the Bailout is Bad for America
If Bailout Plan is too Socialistic, Just Wait for Obama Leviathan
Obama's Assault on the First Amendment
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