8 Years Ago Who Would Have Guessed Iraq Would Be a Democracy Today?

It was a little over 8 years ago that the Clintons, Gores and leading democrats were threatening the Hussein Regime with tough words and another wrist slap.It was less than 8 years ago that Saddam Hussein was funding terrorism.Victims of the December 1, 2001 Zion Square terrorist bombing.

Media Labels Mainstream Christian Leader a "Radioactive" Pastor

Yahoo today reports on 5 things you need to watch for while watching the inauguration today including the “radioactive pastors.” Notice how Rick Warren is labeled a conservative evangelical but the first openly gay married bishop is left without a label:4.

Name That Party– First Openly Gay Mayor Had Sexual Relations With a Teen Intern

For some reason I doubt this will get as much attention as the Foley scandal…The first openly gay mayor from a major American city admitted this week that he had sexual relations with a teen.Democrat Sam Adams had been denying the rumors for over a year.He took over as mayor on January 1, 2009.The AP reported, via LGF Quick Links:PORTLAND, Ore.

Brrrr… "Shivering" Al Gore Gets Put on Ice

Some are praying for global warming.Others are chipping on ice.(The Newsminer)Fairbanks businessman Craig Compeau put a “shivering” Al Gore on a 5 ton block of ice.

Shoe-Chucking Gitmo-Garbed Nutjobs Give Bush Sendoff

The shoe-chuckers could not let Bush leave office without a demonstration.Jonn Lilyea was there to capture this final DC gathering of Bush deranged nuts.It’s a shame that despite all of their protests and effort, the War in Iraq was still won.Maybe these Marxists will have better luck losing a war with the next president.It would be nic to think that this is the last we’ll see of these loons but we all know better.Related…

Hollywood Hypocrites Finally Ready to Support Their President

After 8 years of bashing President Bush during wartime, the Far Left Hollywood hypocrites are finally ready to rally around the Commander in Chief.Their video starts by stating “They say that the job of President of the United States is one of the loneliest jobs in the world.”…For some reason this didn’t bother them when Bush was president.Here’s the outrageous call to service from the Hollywood patriots:”The Hollywood Presidential Pledge”It’s a cult.Andrew Breitbart reports on this sudden surge in Far Left patriotism at Big Hollywood:The conservatives, Republicans and sundry non-lefties I know in show business have had nothing to say but positive and helpful things about the coming Obama presidency.“We wish him well.” “He is our president now and he needs our help.”These are the types of things I keep hearing.And this is exactly the right attitude and exactly the right message.God bless, President Obama.

BREAKING: BUSH COMMUTES SENTENCES OF BORDER AGENTS

President Bush commutes the sentences of Ignacio Ramos and Jose Alonso Compean, convicted of shooting a Mexican drug runner in 2005.Their prison sentences will now expire on March 20, 2009.Two former Border Patrol agents, Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, were sentenced in 2006 to an extra decade in prison for firing their guns at a Mexican drug smuggler.

2 Burmese Men Survive 25 Days at Sea In Ice Cooler

This would make a good commercial.The two Burmese fisherman floated in an oversized cooler for 25 days.Cairns.com reported:TWO fishermen amazingly survived 25 days adrift in an Esky (ice cooler) after watching 18 of their crew sink with their ship in wild Torres Strait seas.The two men, believed to be from Burma, escaped to the large red industrial Esky as their 10m wooden fishing vessel sank on about December 23.But they were finally rescued only when they drifted to 60 nautical miles northwest of Horn Island, where they were spotted by an Australian Customs helicopter.Authorities last night could not explain how the men had survived their ordeal.”They are lucky to be alive,” media spokeswoman for Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Tracey Jiggins, said.

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2008

“Throughout African American History Month, we remember how individuals, African American leaders of all kinds helped bring our nation together.

Black Death… Al-Qaeda Catches Plague- 40 Dead

Apparently, rats must have infested their cave.40 Al-Qaeda rebels died after catching the plague in Algeria.The Sun reported:At least 40 al-Qaeda fanatics died horribly after being struck down with the disease that devastated Europe in the Middle Ages.

Dalai Lama Stuns Audience… Admits: "I Love George Bush"

He loves him.(Politiken)The Dalai Lama admits, “I love George Bush.”Beeqube and ROP reported:The Dalai Lama, a lifelong champion of non-violence on Saturday candidly stated that terrorism cannot be tackled by applying the principle of ahimsa because the minds of terrorists are closed.

Bomb Planted at Chabad House in Florence, Italy

A bomb was planted at the Florence, Italy Chabad Housse.It failed to go off after its fuse burned out.Israel National News and ROP reported: A paper fuse on an explosive device made from a small camping gas canister apparently was lit, but burned out before it could do any damage at the entrance of the Chabad House in Florence, Italy, over the weekend, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

Let's Be Real… Obama Is No Lincoln He's Just a Typical Copperhead

All of these Lincoln comparisons really need to stop.Cut-and-run Obama is no Abe Lincoln.He’s just your typical Copperhead like the democrats of 1864.Although the country’s sacrifice was much greater in 1864 when 625,000 Americans lost their lives than in Iraq where we’ve lost 4,227 Americans, the democratic party and their leader Barack Obama remain the same.Today’s democrats are much like the copperheads of 1864 who quit then, too.This image from a famous Thomas Nast illustration exposed the hypocrisy of the 1864 Democratic Platform…While totally undermining the Union Army, and what it was trying to do, the Copperhead Democrats at the time went on to allege their support for the individual soldiers and their families.

Germany OK's Hamas Flags at Rallies… Rips Down Israeli Flags

A German court approved Hamas flags at anti-Israel protests this week.The Jerusalem Post and ROP reported:A court in the German capital struck down an administrative ban on Hamas flags, clothing and banners on Friday, but left in place the ban on invoking Hamas Foreign Minister Mahmoud Zahar’s call to murder Israeli children worldwide.

Busted- Gaza Fauxtographer With a Footwear Fetish

Gaza Foot Fauxtographer Busted–Legal Insurrection noticed a startling photo today of a bombed out building in Gaza posted at The New York Times:The photo shows a colorful child’s shoe in a blackened, bombed out hallway.It is a disturbing image.But, surprisingly, that was not the first time Abid Katib has happened to come across colorful children’s shoes after an Israeli raid.Here’s a photo from after a different attack: (Getty)Here’s another photo from a supposed Israeli attack: (Google)It was later believed that this destruction was caused by a Palestinian bomb:Legal Insurrection found several more odd shoe photos by Abid Katib.These shoe shots are similar to a fauxtography phenomenon we witnessed during the Israeli-Hezbollah War in 2006 where the media published several artificial-seeming scenes that smacked of the photographers’ handiwork.Zombie pointed out this toy collection:The Passion of the Toys Using children’s toys, like using children’s shoes, is a very effective tool for the photographer turned propagandist.

Obama Supporters Desecrate US Flag

The official flag of The Obama States of America was on display today in Baltimore:Inside Charm City posted this on the US Flag Code: “The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.”Obama also announced his permanent campaign, Organizing for America, today to push his agenda on the country.

Terrorists Fire 8 Missiles Into Israel After Olmert Calls For Ceasefire

The terrorists in Gaza shot 8 missiles into southern Israel on Saturday.The Jerusalem Post reported:Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continue to fire rockets at the western Negev on Saturday evening, despite a cabinet decision that the IDF would halt their fire from 2 a.m.

Surprise… Dem Freshmen Campaigned Against TARP 1– Vote For TARP 2

Is anyone really surprised by this?The Weekly Standard Blog reported that of the 7 freshman Democratic senators 6 voted for releasing the second half ot the TARP funds yesterday although 5 of them campaigned against the original bailout bill.Oregon Democrat Jeff Merkley, even ran an ad on TARP funds against his opponent Gordon Smith:From the Democrat’s ad: “Merkley says no bailouts until CEO bonuses are cut and middle class tax payers are protected.

Confirmed: Media Misreported On Shoe-Chucker Al-Zeidi's Beatings

After his arrest the media said that shoe-chucker al-Zeidi suffered broken ribs, a broken arm and internal bleeding…Nope.Shoe-chucker Muntadar al-Zeidi loves Che, loves US enemy Al-Sadr, and assaulted Bush.No wonder he is so respected by the American Left.An American flag is burned during a protest for the release of Iraqi journalist Muntadar al-Zeidi who threw his shoes at President George W.

Obama's Nominee Geithner Would Not Qualify For Position With IRS Due to Tax Dodging Past

It is likely Barack Obama would not qualify for a national security clearance if he were not elected president due to his anti-American and extremist associates.Now we know that Barack Obama’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, would not qualify for a position at the IRS due to his failure to pay taxes.He would not pass the 10 Deadly Sins of the IRS test:But, it looks like Geithner will lead the organization anyway.Maybe that’s what “hope and change” is all about.Of course, The New York Times says Geithner’s error is a common mistake.

Blasphemy! Perino Mocks Obama on Gitmo

White House Press Secretary Dana Perino slammed the prophet Obama (PBOB) today at a breakfast in Washington hosted by the Christian Science Monitor.The Weekly Standard Blog reported: Perino criticized a few trends she’s noticed in media coverage of the presidency.

Pulitzer-Winning Economist Now Focusing On Bush & Torture

Now we know why Paul Krugman won the Pulitzer in “economics.”It’s for his extensive work covering the 43rd president.His award makes about as much sense as Al Gore’s “peace” prize….And we all can see how well Gore’s theory is working out.Today, the leading “economist” fantasized about putting Bush on trial for “torturing” terrorists…

Barack Obama Wins "Gun Salesman of the Year" Award

Barack Obama wins another prestigious honor…Due to unprecedented demand in firearms since the November election, Barack Obama was awarded the “Gun Salesman of the Year” by Outdoor Wire.

Italian Parliamentarians Rally For Israel

Around 100 Italian Parliament members rallied in Rome at the Piazza Montecitorio for Israel.A friend passed this on–Fiamma Nirenstein, a journalist and some-time resident of Jerusalem, is a new Memberof the Italian Parliament who is outspoken on Israel’s behalf.

Charting Michelle O's Salary

Doug Ross charted Michelle Obama’s lucrative salary history:And, what a coincidence that the hospital Michelle worked at would just happen to get a million dollar earmark from Barack Obama in 2006(?)It’s odd how things like that seem to keep happening in Illinois political circles.Chisum added this from the comments:Some roguish wags might speculate that a quid pro quo arrangement was in effect; pay-to-play as it were.

Next They Came For the Waterboards (Video)

First they came for the rendition flights….The terrorists deserved better travel arrangements.Then they came for the phone companies….The terrorists deserved private conversations.Then they came for Gitmo….The terrorists deserved to be let free.Then they came for the waterboards….The terrorists deserved to be comfortable.Then the terrorists came for America….But there was nothing to stop them from coming in.

Israeli Navy Turns Back S.S. Moonbat

The Israeli Navy threatened to open fire on the SS Moonbat today.Israeli naval vessels surrounded the “Spirit of Humanity” early Thursday off southern Lebanon and threatened to open fire if the boat of activists headed to Gaza did not turn back.The boat turned around.

Priceless… Geithner Took Tax Reimbursements For Taxes He Didn't Pay

** Remaining TARP Bailout Funds– $350 Billion Dollars** Unicorn Rider’s Bailout– $1 Trillion** National Deficit for years to come– Trillions** Nominating a guy for treasury secretary who doesn’t pay taxes and takes tax reimbursements anyway– PricelessBarack Obama with tax cheat and Treasury Secretary nominee Timothy Geithner.

SARAH PALIN Reacts to Dem's Latest Bill to Permanently Ban Drilling In ANWR

Back in July, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said she was not about to let the United States drill or develop our domestic energy reserves.Pelosi insisted: “Drilling is a hoax!”She wasn’t kidding.Democrats this week introduced a bill that would permanently ban drilling in ANWR.For decades, Democrats have blocked efforts to responsibly develop the energy resources our country possesses, transforming vast areas of opportunity into “The No Zone.”Over the past 30 years:Democrats have blocked the development of new sources of petroleum.Democrats have blocked drilling in ANWR.Democrats have blocked drilling off the coast of Florida.Democrats have blocked drilling off of the east coast.Democrats have blocked drilling off of the west coast.Democrats have blocked drilling off the Alaskan coast.Democrats have blocked building oil refineries.Democrats have blocked clean nuclear energy production.Democrats have blocked clean coal production.