Thursday, September 17, 2009

Analysis: Demise of U.S. shield may embolden Russia hawks

KYIV Post "Diplomats here say Moscow hardliners could read the shield backdown as a sign of Washington's weakness. Far from doing the bidding of the United States, they may instead press for further gains to shore up Russian power in the former Soviet bloc. Ukraine, Georgia and other Kremlin foes in the ex-Soviet Union may be the first to feel the consequences."

Obama Delays Afghanistan Troop Decision as Criticism Deepens

Bloomberg "President Barack Obama said he’ll hold off deciding whether to add more U.S. troops to the war in Afghanistan, as Democratic lawmakers raised concerns that he lacks a clear plan and measures of progress."

U.S. scraps missile defense shield plans

CNN "Vice President Joe Biden earlier refused to confirm to CNN that the George W. Bush-era plan was being shelved. But he did explain the logic of doing so, saying Iran -- a key concern for the United States -- was not a threat."

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Jon Stewart slams media for missing ACORN story: 'Where the hell were you!?'

Beltway Confidential "“Where were the real reporters on this story…Where the hell were you?" Stewart screamed into the camera, "You’re telling me that two kids from the cast of High School Musical 3 can break this story with a video camera and their grandmother’s chinchilla coat, and you’ve got nothin’?" ...

Liberal Lies on National Health Care: Joe Wilson Edition!

By Ann Coulter "Democrats keep voting down Republican amendments that would insert these restrictions -- just before dashing to a TV studio to denounce anyone who says the health care bill covers illegal aliens."

US: Islamists Cheer on Jimmy Carter's Obama-Haters are "Racists" Remarks....

Revolution.ansar "Posted by North Carolina's own Samir Khan (aka Inshallahshaheed)...." He also links to this anti-Israel article: Another reason to throw ‘em all into the Sea .

Bush on Obama: 'This guy has no clue'

CNN "Bush presumed Hillary Clinton would be the Democratic nominee, according to Latimer, and was extremely critical of Barack Obama. Latimer said Bush was "ticked off" after one of Obama's speeches and he said the future president wasn't "remotely qualified" for the challenges of the job. (Bush) came in one day to rehearse a speech, fuming. 'This is a dangerous world,' he said for no apparent reason, 'and this cat isn't remotely qualified to handle it. This guy has no clue, I promise you,'" Latimer said.

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Bruce, you ain't da boss of dis Garden Stater

By Jack Cashill From 2004 "The fact is that Bruce Springsteen has been posturing as the poet laureate of New Jersey’s working classes for the last thirty years with little knowledge of work, less understanding of class, and, most shockingly, no feel at all for the people of New Jersey."

Obama Overload? President to Do 'Full Ginsburg' Sunday

ABC News "I think the worry is it's gone beyond overexposure and now we have what I would call the 'Obama omnipresence.' You almost can't escape this president,"

Obamacare runs counter to GOP principles

Washington Examiner "The six Senate Republicans seeking a "bipartisan compromise" on President Obama's proposal for a government-run health care system are flirting with a provision - an individual mandate to buy government-approved health insurance - that runs counter to everything the GOP stands for. "

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