Let’s Talk Astroturf

http://www.redstate.com/absentee/2009/08/09/lets-talk-astroturf/ "Turns out there are hundreds, if not thousands, of advertisements seeking “activists” who will be paid to support Obamacare. That’s right CNN. That’s right Olbermann. You want astroturf? It’s out there by the dozens. In support of, not in opposition to. I’m going to post a few screenshots from that horde below, but remember its only a sampling:"

And this isn’t “Astroturfing”?

http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/09/and-this-isnt-astroturfing/ "Supporters of President Obama formerly signed up as members of “Obama for America” received an email today from Mitch Stewart, the director of the group’s current incarnation, Organizing for America, to show up at town halls and congressional offices as a counter to the protestors against the president’s health care reform push."

A tale of two professors and Sarah Palin on Obama's 'death panels'

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/A-tale-of-two-professors-and-Sarah-Palin-on-Obamas-death-panels-52832687.html "If the critics, who hold themselves in the highest of intellectual esteem, had bothered to do something other than react, they would have realized that the approach to health care to which Palin was referring was none other than that espoused by key Obama health care adviser Dr. Ezekial Emanuel (brother of Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel).""

Transparency Groups Urge Obama To Involve Public In Executive Order Revisions

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/06/transparency-groups-urge_n_252901.html "Aftergood, while pleased with some of Obama's changes, still isn't happy with the status quo. So far, "the rule seems to be aggressive secrecy" with Obama, he said, referring to "state secrets privilege, or the names of visitors to the White House, and a whole host of other things.""

Blowback: Indiana's emerging wind farms whip up controversy

http://www.indystar.com/article/20090809/BUSINESS/908090380/Blowback++Indiana+s+emerging+wind+farms+whip+up+controversy "Wind is neither clean nor green," he said. "It's like something from the Emerald City of Oz. It's entirely political. Well-intentioned people are coming in and being ginned by promises of a better environment."

Geezers With Pitchforks Vs. The AARP

http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=334537436070333 "Fact is, AARP has long worked to accumulate power in the hands of the government, with the organization's hierarchy opening up its wallets to support Democrats and this administration in particular."

Are Americans Stupid?

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/are_americans_stupid/ "Bill Maher has a piece at HuffPo arguing that Americans are a bunch of idiots who should just shut up and let people who know what they’re talking about make decisions on tough issues like health care reform."

AMERICA ABSCONDS By AMIR TAHERI

http://www.nypost.com/php/pfriendly/print.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nypost.com%2Fseven%2F08082009%2Fpostopinion%2Fopedcolumnists%2Famerica_absconds_183474.htm ""Why are the Americans throwing away our common victory?" asks Iraqi journalist Maad Fayad. "It is absurd for [the Obama administration] to base its policy on Iraq on a weird desire to prove that Bush was wrong.""

Afghanistan Needs New Leadership : By ASHRAF GHANI

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204908604574334652292612012.html "Simultaneously, we must overcome the divisions and factions that have brought death and destruction. We appreciate the assistance of our international partners but never forget that we are responsible for our future. This election is our chance to chart that future. " "Mr. Ghani is a presidential candidate in Afghanistan."

A Town-Hall Protest in Maryland

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204908604574334310398020486.html "The first-term Democratic congressman had been told by aides that maybe two or three dozen residents would attend the “Congress in Your Corner” town-hall event in this Eastern Shore town of about 360 people. Instead, more than 250 people showed up. "

SEIU OBAMA-SUPPORTER SMASHES WOMAN TEA PARTY PROTESTER IN FACE (Video)

http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/08/seiu-obama-supporter-smashes-woman-tea.html "Outside the Russ Carnahan town hall meeting on Thursday August 6, 2009, a SEIU Carnahan supporter smashed a woman tea party protester in the face with her camera. The woman was filming the assault by SEIU members on black conservative Kenneth Gladney.Warning on violence:"

Criminal investigation into CIA treatment of detainees expected

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-cia-interrogate9-2009aug09,0,34626.story "But if they appoint a special prosecutor, it would ultimately be unsuccessful, and it would go on forever and cause enormous collateral damage on the way to getting that unsuccessful result."