Month: March 2009

Obama Reaches Out to Iranian Regime… Iran Says Try Harder

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Barack Obama reached out to the regime in Iran yesterday with an internet message.Unfortunately for the Iranian people who are persecuted daily by the Khameneist thugs, President Obama is unable to differentiate between the people of Iran who want freedom and the murderous regime officials who control their lives.

Special Olympian Responds to Jokester Obama: "Bring It"

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Special Olympian Kolan McConiughey to Obama: “Bring it.”With a couple of 300 games to his credit, Kolan McConiughey does not appreciate the president’s bowling jokes at the expense of Special Olympians.During his first appearance on the Jay Leno Show on Thursday President Hopenchange sans Teleprompter slammed Special Olympians.Jake Tapper reported:The first appearance by a sitting president on “The Tonight Show” may well end up being the last.President Obama, in his taping with Jay Leno Thursday afternoon, attempted to yuk it up with the funnyman, and ended up insulting the disabled.Towards the end of his approximately 40-minute appearance, the president talked about how he’s gotten better at bowling and has been practicing in the White House bowling alley.He bowled a 129, the president said.“That’s very good, Mr.

Obama's New Low: AIG Is Like a Suicide Bomber

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This was a sad moment for the country.President Obama hit a disgusting new low in the politics of moral equivalence.He compared the violence and death of a suicide bombing to the AIG bonus scandal.Pretty sick.An Afghan doctor checks a boy wounded by a suicide car bomb in the southern province of Kandahar August 3, 2006.

My Day As a Camel Jockey In Morocco

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Today I took a ferry ride over to Morocco from southern Spain.We passed by Gibralter along the way and landed in Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the Moroccan coast.Here’s the poor camel that had to hoist me for a ride:It was a great trip and I’ll post more on it in a little bit.

Coach K Tells Obama: Focus On the Economy Not the Brackets

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Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski dissed Obama– “The economy is something that he should focus on, probably more than the brackets.”Obama spent time explaining his NCAA basketball picks to the media yesterday.CNN reported:Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski isn’t thrilled his team got snubbed by the leader of the free world.”Somebody said that we’re not in President Obama’s Final Four, and as much as I respect what he’s doing, really, the economy is something that he should focus on, probably more than the brackets,” Krzyzewski told a reporter from the Associated Press on Wednesday.The president filled out his NCAA bracket for ESPN on Tuesday, and the Blue Devils weren’t among his Final 4 picks.

Obama Administration Announces Some Gitmo Detainees May Be Released in US

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Allah Akbar!Team Obama’s Attorney General announced on Wednesday that some of the Gitmo detainees may be released inside the United States.Reuters reported, via LGF:Some of the Guantanamo Bay prisoners could be released into the United States while others could be put on trial in the American court system, Attorney General Eric Holder said on Wednesday.

House Dems Vote to Let AIG Executives Keep Bonuses

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Republican Whip Eric Cantor passed on this news–Earlier today on the House floor, Democrats did something truly remarkable – they voted to let AIG executives keep their taxpayer-financed bonuses.

Indiria Gandhi's Grandson Faces Charges For Hate Speech (Video)

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The grandson of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi faces hate crime charges for vowing to “cut the heads off Muslims” during a political speech.ANI reported on the scandal:The actual footage of his anti-Muslim remarks is here.Varum Gandhi also said that if you came across a Muslim at night, you would be scared.The Daily Times reported:The grandson of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi faced criminal charges on Tuesday for allegedly inciting violence against Muslims during a campaign for next month’s general elections.Varun Gandhi reportedly told a rally that his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would ‘cut the heads of Muslims’.

Unreal. ACORN Will Participate in Obama Census

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ACORN, the scandal-plagued organization with close ties to Barack Obama, will be assisting Obama and Democrats with the US census.Well, Obama did promise this corrupt bunch that they would help shape his administration: He wasn’t kidding.Hat Tip SqueakyThis radical group worked closely with the Obama campaign during the election although the community organizing group was not open about this.

EU Insanity: Officials Ban Sexist Words "Miss" and "Mrs"

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Does the European Union really expect to be taken seriously when they make such ridiculous decisions?EU officials ban “Miss” and “Mrs.” in their bid to create gender-neutral language.The Daily Mail reported, via LGF:Using ‘Miss’ and ‘Mrs’ has been banned by leaders of the European Union because they are not considered politically correct.Brussels bureaucrats have decided the words are sexist and issued new guidelines in its bid to create ‘gender-neutral’ language.The booklet warns European politicians they must avoid referring to a woman’s marital status.This also means Madame and Mademoiselle, Frau and Fraulein and Senora and Senorita are banned.

Figures. Obama Administration Snubs Mideast Allies

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While the Obama Administration has already held talks with the brutal Syrian Regime and extended a hand out to Iran and the Taliban, America’s allies in the region have gotten a cold shoulder from Team Obama.Amir Taheri at The New York Post reported:Well, if your enemies won’t talk to you, why not talk to your friends?

Obama Wants His Historic $3.6 Trillion Budget To Put America On Road to Prosperity

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Sorry, Barack.We’re not getting the connection.Hew exactly does blowing $3.6 billion put America on the road to prosperity again?FOX News reported:President Barack Obama on Tuesday accused critics of his $3.6 trillion budget proposal of taking a “just say no” approach to his plan and offering few ideas of their own.

American Legion Outraged That Team Obama Won't Budge to Help Veterans

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Jonn Lilyea reported last week on the new VA proposed system to force veterans to buy insurance to treat their service-connected injuries.Today The American Legion weighed in on the issue and is not pleased with what the Obama Administration is doing to this nation’s veterans, via This Ain’t Hell:The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization says he is “deeply disappointed and concerned” after a meeting with President Obama today to discuss a proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities and injuries.

Minister Beaten After Clash With Muslims On TV Show

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A British Minister was assaulted and threatened after he clashed with Muslims on his TV show.A group of “Asian” men slapped him, punched him, pulled his hair, and threatened him after the debate.The Daily Mail reported:A Christian minister who has had heated arguments with Muslims on his TV Gospel show has been brutally attacked by three men who ripped off his cross and warned: ‘If you go back to the studio, we’ll break your legs.’The Reverend Noble Samuel was driving to the studio when a car pulled over in front of him.

Thousands Show Up For Massive Tea Party Protest in Cincinnati

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There was a huge turnout at the Cincinnati tea party protest on Sunday:Glenn Reynolds has several photos from the protest where 4,000 to 6,000 people showed up to protest the historic spending and debt by the Obama Administration.The Virtuous Republic attended the protest and has a great roundup.Michelle Malkin has more on the Cincinnati protest.Here is more information on the Nationwide Tax Day Tea Party protests scheduled around the country on April 15th.Doug Ross– It’s tea party time, Obama.

Again… Cheney Says Obama Policies Will Raise Risk of Attack

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Former Vice President Dick Cheney said the Obama Administration is raising the risk of terrorist attack on America by overhauling several Bush Administration policies.This follows his warning from last month when Cheney said that Obama officials, “Are more concerned about reading the rights to an Al Qaeda terrorist than they are with protecting the United States.” FOX News reported:Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday that the Obama administration will “raise the risk” of a terrorist attack by overhauling his predecessor’s approach to the War on Terror.

Saudi Judge Sentences Pregnant Gang-Rape Victim to 100 Lashes

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A Saudi judge sentenced a pregnant gang-rape victim to 100 lashes.But he did show some mercy and will allow her to deliver her child before her flogging.The Daily Mail reported:Saudi judge has ordered a woman should be jailed for a year and receive 100 lashes after she was gang-raped, it was claimed last night.The 23-year-old woman, who became pregnant after her ordeal, was reportedly assaulted after accepting a lift from a man.

Good News!… Petraeus Planning 2010 Visit to Iowa

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This ought to shake things up.Look for the liberal media attacks on General Petraeus to begin any day now.It is being reported that General Petraeus is not impressed with the liberal president Obama’s war strategy.Of course, this makes perfect sense.

Iranian TV Show Scrapped After Child Calls Ahmadinejad a Monkey On the Air

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A children’s program in Iran was cancelled this week after a child called his toy monkey “Ahmadinejad” live on the air.The Telegraph reported:When the presenter of Amoo Pourang (Uncle Pourang), a programme watched by millions of Iranian children three times a week on state TV, asked the name of the toy the boy had been given as a reward for behaving himself, the child replied: “Well, my father calls him Ahmadinejad.”The father’s likely unease at his son’s honesty was matched by the programme makers after the state broadcaster, IRIB, immediately responded by removing the show from viewing schedules, The Guardian reported.The popular show has been running for a very successful seven years but is now due to screened for the final time next week, the paper added.Jahan News, a conservative website, said the decision was sparked by “the high financial and spiritual damage” caused by live broadcasts.Eluding to the naming of the monkey, the statement highlighted an incident in which “a child in a live telephone line compared its doll to one of the well-known authorities and managers”.

Tamil Tiger Suicide Bomber Caught On Tape Exploding At Muslim Parade

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The Tamil Tiger suicide bomber was caught on tape exploding at a Muslim parade in Sri Lanka:The suicide bomber killed 14 people in the blast.The Telegraph reported:The attack appeared to target six government ministers attending the community event, including the country’s oil and telecommunications ministers.

Obama's Approval Rating Starting to Slide Down to His Market Rating

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** The Obama stock market had its worst January in 113 years.** The stock market had its worst February since 1933.** The Dow has dropped faster under Obama than any other new president in 90 years.** Actually, the stock market has turned in its worst performance ever for a new president under Barack Obama.And, now Obama’s approval rating is starting to follow.Just like with Jimmy Carter, Obama’s approval rating is starting to slide down to his market rating.Public opinion is starting to catch up to the Obama market numbers.Rasmussen continues to show the Obama decline.The Wall Street Journal reported today that Barack Obama’s approval rating is dropping below where President Bush was at this time in 2001.It is simply wrong for commentators to continue to focus on President Barack Obama’s high levels of popularity, and to conclude that these are indicative of high levels of public confidence in the work of his administration.

Off To Spain

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The Puerta de Alcalá (“Alcalá Gate”) is a monument in the Plaza de la Independencia (“Independence Square”) in Madrid, Spain, very close to the city centre and several meters away from the main entrance to the Parque del Buen Retiro.

Ouch! Sen. Judd Gregg Tells Geithner His Budget Forecast Is a Lie

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Senator Judd Gregg told Treasury Secretary Geithner that his budget forecast was a lie today.Senator Judd Gregg withdrew his nomination as Obama’s Commerce Secretary last month because of “irresolvable conflicts” on issues including the economic stimulus package.Ouch.