President Obama has signed an executive order that will close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp (Gitmo) within one year.
245 suspected terrorists currently reside at the prison, and now the new administration will have two options: Bring them to facilities in America or release them.
Since 2001 this nation has been at war. Military tribunals and interrogating prisoners who may posses information which could save American lives are vital during such times.
President Obama believes the camp to be unconstitutional: but since when does the United States Constitution apply to enemy combatants?
I hardly believe James Madison had al-qaeda or the Taliban in mind when he was drawing up the Bill of Rights.
European powers have long been opposed to Gitmo's operating procedures. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been especially critical. President Obama has made it clear today that his allies in Europe are more important to him than securing the homeland.
I wonder if that Ivy League education of his included any world history classes. I doubt it was in the curriculum for if it had been, Obama should have known not to take the advice of a country who conducted appeasement with Adolf Hitler for three years.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
An Uncertain Tomorrow
President Obama's speech, hailed by the left as a pragmatic address, has finally come under scrutiny for some of the terminology used.
As I wrote yesterday, he offered up a bleak American future. Accompanying his ominous tone, he warned the American people of "sacrifices" and "unpleasant decisions ahead".
The Politico website is addressing this issue and have gathered the opinions of a wide variety of experts- ranging from liberal academics all the way to the über conservative president of Americans for Tax Reform.
I will paraphrase some of their analysis of just what "sacrifices" our new commander-in-chief had in mind.
Dr. Calabresi, a law professor at Northwestern University, has two ideas of sacrifice: Raising the age in which an individual becomes eligible for social security benefits and a tax increase to allow for public education to compete with the ever growing private institutions.
Ross Baker, a political scientist at Rutgers, believes now is the perfect time to increase federal tax on gasoline.
Joel Kotkin, an author, says the government must "...Extract much more from the super-affluent".
Gary Clyde Hufbauer, an economist at the Peterson Institution, believes the federal government should start regulating the pay of CEOs from the private sector. He is a fervent supporter of capping salaries at a number determined by the federal government.
Do you see a recurring theme folks?
The bottom line is that you will be taking home less money at the end of the week so the liberal Democrat Party can fund the most massive expansion of the federal government since FDR's New Deal.
But I will give the final word to Grover Norquist, president of the Americans for Tax Reform. I am currently reading his book which is a compelling read for any conservative, Leave Us Alone: Getting the Government's Hands Off Our Money, Our Guns, Our Lives.
Of the "sacrifices" and "unpleasant decisions" to which President Obama was referring, Mr. Norquist boldly counters:
"When Reid, Pelosi and Obama refer to 'sacrifice' they mean taxpayers and consumers are going to have to pay dearly in tribute to the new trial lawyer, union boss, big city machine ruling class."
As I wrote yesterday, he offered up a bleak American future. Accompanying his ominous tone, he warned the American people of "sacrifices" and "unpleasant decisions ahead".
The Politico website is addressing this issue and have gathered the opinions of a wide variety of experts- ranging from liberal academics all the way to the über conservative president of Americans for Tax Reform.
I will paraphrase some of their analysis of just what "sacrifices" our new commander-in-chief had in mind.
Dr. Calabresi, a law professor at Northwestern University, has two ideas of sacrifice: Raising the age in which an individual becomes eligible for social security benefits and a tax increase to allow for public education to compete with the ever growing private institutions.
Ross Baker, a political scientist at Rutgers, believes now is the perfect time to increase federal tax on gasoline.
Joel Kotkin, an author, says the government must "...Extract much more from the super-affluent".
Gary Clyde Hufbauer, an economist at the Peterson Institution, believes the federal government should start regulating the pay of CEOs from the private sector. He is a fervent supporter of capping salaries at a number determined by the federal government.
Do you see a recurring theme folks?
The bottom line is that you will be taking home less money at the end of the week so the liberal Democrat Party can fund the most massive expansion of the federal government since FDR's New Deal.
But I will give the final word to Grover Norquist, president of the Americans for Tax Reform. I am currently reading his book which is a compelling read for any conservative, Leave Us Alone: Getting the Government's Hands Off Our Money, Our Guns, Our Lives.
Of the "sacrifices" and "unpleasant decisions" to which President Obama was referring, Mr. Norquist boldly counters:
"When Reid, Pelosi and Obama refer to 'sacrifice' they mean taxpayers and consumers are going to have to pay dearly in tribute to the new trial lawyer, union boss, big city machine ruling class."
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Caution: Rough Road Ahead
At this time, President Obama and his wife are in the process of attending the plethora of inaugural balls listed on his schedule.
He has been the leader of the free world for more than eight hours now; but the ceremony is drawing mixed reviews from critics and supporters.
After botching his oath of office, (I told you folks: take the teleprompter away and not much remains) he proceeded to give a morose, dejected and somber address.
He painted an unflattering portrait of America, making numerous references to "raging storms" and "rough times ahead". He also bashed President Bush; seated a mere few feet away.
Where was this notion of "Hope" we heard so much about over the course of the last two years? Where was the bright-eyed optimism in American ingenuity and its people's pursuit of happiness?
Where was Ronald Reagan's "It's morning, again, in America"?
In addition to Obama's lackluster speech, the poet he selected was able to present yet another version of a bleak American future read in complete monotone and Joseph Lowery, chosen by Obama to deliver the convocation, managed to paint all whites as stubborn racists.
Indeed, the brightest moment of the day came from Ms. Aretha Franklin's rendition of "My Country Tis of Thee".
That kind of uplifting rhetoric seemed sorely out of place at today's ceremony.
If this day is any indication of what is to come from an Obama administration, the American people should brace themselves for a desolate future.
He has been the leader of the free world for more than eight hours now; but the ceremony is drawing mixed reviews from critics and supporters.
After botching his oath of office, (I told you folks: take the teleprompter away and not much remains) he proceeded to give a morose, dejected and somber address.
He painted an unflattering portrait of America, making numerous references to "raging storms" and "rough times ahead". He also bashed President Bush; seated a mere few feet away.
Where was this notion of "Hope" we heard so much about over the course of the last two years? Where was the bright-eyed optimism in American ingenuity and its people's pursuit of happiness?
Where was Ronald Reagan's "It's morning, again, in America"?
In addition to Obama's lackluster speech, the poet he selected was able to present yet another version of a bleak American future read in complete monotone and Joseph Lowery, chosen by Obama to deliver the convocation, managed to paint all whites as stubborn racists.
Indeed, the brightest moment of the day came from Ms. Aretha Franklin's rendition of "My Country Tis of Thee".
That kind of uplifting rhetoric seemed sorely out of place at today's ceremony.
If this day is any indication of what is to come from an Obama administration, the American people should brace themselves for a desolate future.
Job Well Done
In roughly twelve hours President-elect Obama will be sworn in as our nation's 44th commander-in-chief.
It will be a historic moment and we will witness a tradition that goes back to our nation's roots: the transition of power from one president to his successor.
Ideally, we should be putting politics aside tomorrow so we can savor the moment and marvel in the genius of American democracy. But rest assured, the Beltway will be as toxic as ever.
Fueled by the media's onslaught of attacks, President Bush's critics will not be granting him a reprieve in his final hours. His legacy will be challenged by his opponents and his record scrutinized until the last moment.
This country owes a debt of gratitude to President Bush; a man who stood up for freedom and democracy before the ash had even cooled at Ground Zero.
His initiatives on the African continent, which were drastically unreported in America, resulted in millions of saved lives and massive improvement in the overall quality of life for the people.
A tyrannical dictator who advocated segregation, hatred and even murder was removed from power. The corrupt and villainous Taliban was disbanded and women were granted new freedoms. And at this very minute, brave members of the Armed Forces continue to fight for the principles of liberty in an area of the world far too familiar with oppression.
When President Bush becomes citizen Bush, I hope he exits his former residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue knowing that there is a large presence in this country, what Nixon might call the "Silent Majority", who thank Mr. Bush for his service to this nation.
It will be a historic moment and we will witness a tradition that goes back to our nation's roots: the transition of power from one president to his successor.
Ideally, we should be putting politics aside tomorrow so we can savor the moment and marvel in the genius of American democracy. But rest assured, the Beltway will be as toxic as ever.
Fueled by the media's onslaught of attacks, President Bush's critics will not be granting him a reprieve in his final hours. His legacy will be challenged by his opponents and his record scrutinized until the last moment.
This country owes a debt of gratitude to President Bush; a man who stood up for freedom and democracy before the ash had even cooled at Ground Zero.
His initiatives on the African continent, which were drastically unreported in America, resulted in millions of saved lives and massive improvement in the overall quality of life for the people.
A tyrannical dictator who advocated segregation, hatred and even murder was removed from power. The corrupt and villainous Taliban was disbanded and women were granted new freedoms. And at this very minute, brave members of the Armed Forces continue to fight for the principles of liberty in an area of the world far too familiar with oppression.
When President Bush becomes citizen Bush, I hope he exits his former residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue knowing that there is a large presence in this country, what Nixon might call the "Silent Majority", who thank Mr. Bush for his service to this nation.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
A New Year
The break is over and now it is time to get back to the business of defending America from the impending liberal agenda being set forth by President-elect Obama.
At this moment, Senator Clinton is undergoing her confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, being chaired by the freshly botoxed John Kerry.
The proceedings have become laughable, with senators lobbing softball questions and continuously praising her husband's "Clinton Initiative". Virtually no hypothetical questions have been raised and arguably the most dangerous threat- a nuclear Iran- has rarely been mentioned.
Does anyone remember the hell that Secretary Rice was put through four years ago? Rice of course being a woman far more qualified for the position than Mrs. Bill Clinton.
Kerry must have recognized the absurdity of labeling this liberal lovefest as a legitimate "hearing", when he pointed out to members of the press that "...extensive questioning has already occurred in private session".
This is the liberal modus operandi: conduct as much business as possible behind closed doors, out of the public's eye.
Get used to this level of deceitfulness folks and do not expect members of the media to challenge the legality of such tactics.
At this moment, Senator Clinton is undergoing her confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, being chaired by the freshly botoxed John Kerry.
The proceedings have become laughable, with senators lobbing softball questions and continuously praising her husband's "Clinton Initiative". Virtually no hypothetical questions have been raised and arguably the most dangerous threat- a nuclear Iran- has rarely been mentioned.
Does anyone remember the hell that Secretary Rice was put through four years ago? Rice of course being a woman far more qualified for the position than Mrs. Bill Clinton.
Kerry must have recognized the absurdity of labeling this liberal lovefest as a legitimate "hearing", when he pointed out to members of the press that "...extensive questioning has already occurred in private session".
This is the liberal modus operandi: conduct as much business as possible behind closed doors, out of the public's eye.
Get used to this level of deceitfulness folks and do not expect members of the media to challenge the legality of such tactics.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Maverick
This word was everywhere six weeks ago. It was on the news, in the papers and plastered across the web.
But today it is gone.
And now I never want to hear it from the Republican Party again.
They built this entire persona of John McCain as a maverick and peppered it into every stump speech,ad buy, and piece of campaign literature.
The dictionary defines the term as "a lone dissenter, as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from his or her associates."
The party has set the bar so low that now merely by voting for a Democrat agenda, one can be labeled a maverick.
I said on November 5th that now is the time to think about tomorrow and it holds true to this very day. But we can not venture blindly into the future. We must take heed the lessons of the past.
And an important one is not to glorify an individual who votes with liberals while keeping the (R) after his name.
Maverick.
The sad truth is I can no longer enjoy Top Gun as I once did.
But today it is gone.
And now I never want to hear it from the Republican Party again.
They built this entire persona of John McCain as a maverick and peppered it into every stump speech,ad buy, and piece of campaign literature.
The dictionary defines the term as "a lone dissenter, as an intellectual, an artist, or a politician, who takes an independent stand apart from his or her associates."
The party has set the bar so low that now merely by voting for a Democrat agenda, one can be labeled a maverick.
I said on November 5th that now is the time to think about tomorrow and it holds true to this very day. But we can not venture blindly into the future. We must take heed the lessons of the past.
And an important one is not to glorify an individual who votes with liberals while keeping the (R) after his name.
Maverick.
The sad truth is I can no longer enjoy Top Gun as I once did.
Beating A Dead Elephant
I did not plan on addressing this issue again but the liberal media is keeping this story in the headlines. It continues to annoy me on an almost hourly basis and I will try to put it to rest here.
General Powell is angry at the GOP and over the weekend decided to attack conservatives, Evangelical Republicans, and particularly Rush Limbaugh.
He believes conservatives are out of touch with the issues; he blames Christians for trying to polarize the election and Rush Limbaugh, in Powell's view, is an extremist.
"Extremist" is nothing new. This is a term the left will hurl at conservatives who stick to principle and conservative philosophy. Even your humble Casanova, from time to time, has been labeled an "extremist".
Powell was livid when El Rushbo exposed the true reason for his endorsement of Barack Obama: Race.
The General suggests in 2012 the GOP finds moderate Republicans who are appealing to Democrats and independents.
General- did you sleep through 2008?
Did we not just nominate a moderate Republican with appeal to liberals?
This quintessentially proves El Rushbo's theory: Powell wanted John McCain to be the nominee. Initially he was a strong supporter. McCain ends up winning the nomination. Obama scores an upset over Mrs. Clinton. Powell endorses Obama based on race.
Powell says "I'm a fiscal conservative. I don't get into the social stuff."
'Stuff'? Are you referring to abortion General?
It seems as though he has yet another similarity with the president-elect: Those decisions are above his pay-grade.
I am not alone in thinking that a "moderate Republican" is a closet Democrat.
General Powell, and to a lesser extent Senator McCain, represent the people who have taken this party to the edge of disaster.
Nearly every Republican consultant, analyst, politico, etc. are advocating a return to conservative roots.
Conservatives the likes of Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, and Bobby Jindal are the new faces of this Grand Old Party.
General Powell, Senator McCain- Please exit to your left.
General Powell is angry at the GOP and over the weekend decided to attack conservatives, Evangelical Republicans, and particularly Rush Limbaugh.
He believes conservatives are out of touch with the issues; he blames Christians for trying to polarize the election and Rush Limbaugh, in Powell's view, is an extremist.
"Extremist" is nothing new. This is a term the left will hurl at conservatives who stick to principle and conservative philosophy. Even your humble Casanova, from time to time, has been labeled an "extremist".
Powell was livid when El Rushbo exposed the true reason for his endorsement of Barack Obama: Race.
The General suggests in 2012 the GOP finds moderate Republicans who are appealing to Democrats and independents.
General- did you sleep through 2008?
Did we not just nominate a moderate Republican with appeal to liberals?
This quintessentially proves El Rushbo's theory: Powell wanted John McCain to be the nominee. Initially he was a strong supporter. McCain ends up winning the nomination. Obama scores an upset over Mrs. Clinton. Powell endorses Obama based on race.
Powell says "I'm a fiscal conservative. I don't get into the social stuff."
'Stuff'? Are you referring to abortion General?
It seems as though he has yet another similarity with the president-elect: Those decisions are above his pay-grade.
I am not alone in thinking that a "moderate Republican" is a closet Democrat.
General Powell, and to a lesser extent Senator McCain, represent the people who have taken this party to the edge of disaster.
Nearly every Republican consultant, analyst, politico, etc. are advocating a return to conservative roots.
Conservatives the likes of Mitt Romney, Sarah Palin, and Bobby Jindal are the new faces of this Grand Old Party.
General Powell, Senator McCain- Please exit to your left.
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