Afghan war debate endangers U.S. troops: veterans

Yahoo News ""The extremists are sensing weakness and indecision within the U.S. government, which plays into their hands," said Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., a Vietnam veteran and head of VFW. That was "evidenced by the increased attacks in Afghanistan as well as Pakistan," he said."

HuffPo Retracts False Limbaugh Quotes; When Will CNN & ThinkProgress?

The Weekly Standard "The Huffington Post has retracted two quotes author Jack Huberman falsely attributed to Rush Limbaugh. Huberman wrote on the liberal website in 2006 that Limbaugh said James Earl Ray "deserves a posthumous Medal of Honor" and that Limbaugh praised slavery because "streets were safer after dark" back then."

Straw Man Watch

By Karl Rove "The Straw Man fallacy involves the attribution or assumption of a position, which is then attacked or dismissed, The problem is that the position dismissed by the argument is not the real 'man' or 'person', but a caricature of the real position held."—Christopher W. Tindale, Fallacies and Argument Appraisal, January 2007" Rove discusses the latest of these arguments by this administration.

So Much for the Post-Racial America

By Andy McCarthy= "But everytime one of these stories comes up, which is all too often, I can't help but think it says a lot more about us than whoever happens to be in the cross-hairs. Why do Sharpton and Jackson have careers? Why aren't they shown the door for serial racism and dishonesty? Why does anyone give a damn what they say? Why does the press treat them like they matter when they're a walking, talking parodies?"

"Who thinks Al Sharpton is a racist pig ?"

Yahoo Answers "Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:" "I don't think he's a pig, but he is definitely a bigot and a racist."...."If Sharpton were a white skinhead, he would be a political leper, spurned everywhere but the fringe. But democrats embrace him." Documents three of Sharpton's most egregious acts.

They didn't lynch just Limbaugh

By Lloyd Marcus "So, I ask you. How can we fight back? Do we need a Pale Rider Clint Eastwood type to lead the way? I think we have one. His name is Rush Limbaugh. While the liberal media found Rush guilty of racism without evidence, his real crime is being a Conservative. I am a black man inspired by Rush to verbally confront liberals, "Do you feel lucky today, punk...well, do ya?" Lloyd Marcus, (black) Unhyphenated American!"

Was Rush set up?

By Thomas Lifson "So the question has to be asked: was Rush lured into a manufactured controversy? Now, he has to devote time and energy to defend himself from widely reported slanders and outdated photo ridicule. Meanwhile, his political enemies on the left get that much less scrutiny from the nation's most prominent conservative analyst."

Rush Limbaugh: The Search for the Wikipedia Libelist

American Thinker "The quotes were added by a user with the IP address of 69.64.213.146. This address has been used mostly to make changes to the article about Rush, but also Karl Rove, Sean Hannity,.. James Dobson and Sara Palin from 2005 until earlier this year. "While others have noted this in various forums, no one seems to have made the connection that this IP address is used as a gateway by the law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP ..."

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An Open Question to Osama Bin Laden — or Any Other Islamist

by Raymond Ibrahim "This threefold choice, then — conversion, subjugation, or the sword — is the ultimate source of problems. All Islamist talk of jihad being a product of U.S. foreign policy is, therefore, false. When bin Laden asserted in this last message that it is the “neocons” who “impose the wars upon you — not the mujahideen [i.e., jihadis],” he lied. Islamic law, as he himself delineated, imposed war between Muslims and non-Muslims well over a millennium before the “neocons” — let alone the state of Israel — came into being."

Group Bidding to Buy St. Louis Rams Drops 'Distraction' Limbaugh

WaPo "ESPN reported later that a spokesperson for Limbaugh indicated that Limbaugh had no immediate comment about the announcement by Checketts. The developments came one day after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed wariness about Limbaugh's bid. " This article will be obsolete in a matter of minutes when Rush comes on the air.

The Media’s War Against Liz Cheney

By Ron Radosh "Actually, as anyone who has met Ms. Cheney knows, she is a knowledgeable and serious advocate of a tough foreign policy that she believes needs to be articulated and fought for. One can disagree with her, but to date, the critics have not done this. You can’t win with liberal supporters of a weak dovish foreign policy, especially if you are a woman."

Why Bin Laden Really Turned to Terrorism

By Phyllis Chesler, feminist writer: "But what was it that sent Osama totally over the edge? What compelled him to plan the mass murders of civilians on every continent? Omar tells us. When Osama saw American female troops on Middle Eastern Arab soil, he cried out. “ Women! Defending Saudi men!” That was the ultimate shame, the only shame that mattered, greater than the shame of having no mother, no father, the shame of being known as the “son of the slave.” "

Italian bribes to Taliban gets 10 French soldiers killed

By Rick Moran "Because the Italians had suffered only one combat death the previous year, the French assumed the area was relatively peaceful and quiet. They sent a patrol of 60 men into the hills, lightly armed and without adequate air cover or communications. About 150 Taliban fighters ambushed them, and it was only sheer luck that a couple of American special forces happened by and were able to call in air support. Otherwise, all 60 would have been lost and their bodies mutilated - just as their unfortunate comrades were."

Zogby poll of Mexicans raises concerns over Mexican immigration

American Thinker "A clear majority of people in Mexico, 56 percent, thought giving legal status to illegal immigrants in the United States would make it more likely that people they know would go to the United States illegally."...."An overwhelming majority (69 percent) of people in Mexico thought that the primary loyalty of Mexican-Americans (Mexico- and U.S.-born) should be to Mexico. Just 20 percent said it should be to the United States. The rest were unsure."...."Also, 69 percent of people in Mexico felt that the Mexican government should represent the interests of Mexican-Americans (Mexico- and U.S.-born) in the United States."

Backlash to Limbaugh smear campaign?

By Thomas Lifson "There is at least a chance that a backlash to this libel will build. Rush has the resources to pursue those who have libeled and slandered him in court. Yes, a public figure has little protection, and must prove actual malice. However, CNN and other media sources compete with Rush, so he may be able to prove malice."

California appears poised to be first to ban power-guzzling big-screen TVs

LA Times "California's estimated 35 million TVs and related electronic devices account for about 10% of all household electricity consumption, the Energy Commission staff reported. But manufacturers quickly are coming up with new technologies that are making even 50-inch-screen models much more economical to operate."

ESPN Guest: 'Racist' Rush Would Never Hire Black Coach

Newsbusters "When it comes to slurring Rush Limbaugh in his quest to obtain an interest in the NFL's St. Louis Rams, someone's going to have to work hard to top Adrian Wojnarowski."

Is Obama A Fool?

Powerline "I'm not giving up hope yet. Maybe Obama didn't really give away the store for nothing. So far, though, there is no evidence that he got anything from Russia in exchange for his abandonment of European missile defense. Could Obama possibly be that inept a negotiator? Time will tell. UPDATE: More evidence of Obama's foolishness here."

Europe: Obama Is Just Not That Into You

By Victor Davis Hanson= "Europe was said to have hated George W. Bush. But in President Bush’s second term, friendly governments in Britain, France, Germany, and Italy could count on American support in any crisis that might threaten the wealthy but defenseless European Union. Now, with Obama’s real interests unclear, these countries are, like spurned teenage lovers, acting out their worries in neurotic fashion."

Endangering People to Protect Fish

American Thinker "A paragon of conservation and modern irrigation technology, California agriculture - comprised of many small and family-owned and operated farms - is almost completely dependent on irrigation for its water needs.".... "Yet, this vibrant industry and major food supplier to the nation and the world faces threats from recent, accelerated efforts by Left wing politicians, government agencies, and extremist environmental groups who seek to limit the Central Valley farmland water supply."

Mark Davis: Another embarrassing Obama appointee

By Mark Davis, Dallas Morning News: "Jennings must go, not because of what he is, but because of what he thinks. It is an intolerable mockery for this man to have a job that involves the interests of children. And maybe with this exit, the president might actually bother to issue a quote that indicates he gets it." Related: Acorn's Ally at the NLRB : "Obama appoints an SEIU man with ties to Blago"

The Rush Limbaugh media lynch mob

UK Telegraph "As Mark Steyn points out, in this instance it’s for Limbaugh to prove the negative – an impossible task. And Dan Calebrese asks why if Limbaugh really is a racist then it takes bogus quotes to “prove” that he is? What’s the term for those who are setting about “racist” Rush Limbaugh right now? Ironically, it seems to be “lynch mob”."

"1,000,000 Iraqis Died As a Result of Clinton's Policies... 85,000 Died During "Bush's War" (Horrifying Video) "

Gateway Pundit "In 1996 Secretary of State Madeleine Albright admitted that Bill Clinton's policy that resulted in 500,000 dead Iraqi children was worth it.In a much forgotten exchange between Lesley Stahl and Madeleine Albright on "60 Minutes" back on May 12, 1996..."