Is America’s AAA Rating in Trouble?

Heritage "A downgrade in America’s credit risk would mean paying higher interest on additional borrowing, thus making borrowing much more expensive. Just as importantly, it would signify a change in perception of quality about the American economy and by extension of the world economy."

Repeal; A one-word agenda for Republicans.

William Kristol "Of course that can’t be the whole message in 2010 and 2012. Of course there will be other important issues. And even on this issue, the message will have to be not just repeal but also replace--replace Obamacare with sensible reforms. What’s more, working out exactly how to repeal and replace the parts of the legislation that will already be in effect is an important task, one to which I know Paul Ryan has already given some thought."

Steps You Can Take Ahead of Changes in Coverage, Taxes

WSJ "Do your homework. This legislation will almost certainly affect your wallet and your health coverage, so you need to understand it. The Kaiser Family Foundation's site, kff.org, has a side-by-side bill comparison tool featured on the main page, and you can choose the Senate and reconciliation bills, selecting only the parts you care about." Here are ten benefits which come online within six months of the President's signature on the health care bill: Remember that entitlements are addictive.

OBAMA VOTERS: YOU KNEW WHAT YOU VOTED FOR

Neal Boortz "You took a man with no executive experience - a man with an expressed dislike for the free enterprise system - a man with a clear radical background - a man who gravitated toward Marxist mentors throughout his life --- and you made him president of The United States. Happy? Hope so. Your ancestors will curse your name for what you have done." I'm sure Mr. Boortz means that in a nice way.

Billboard of the Day

From Warning Signs by Alan Caruba.

US Communist Party paper: Health Care Is A Giant First Step

Sweetness&Light "As we have noted several times previously, the people behind Health Care for America NOW are the same people who fought the ‘surge’ in Iraq and tried to force our immediate withdraw[al] from Afghanistan and Iraq. They, the CPUSA, the unions and so many of the elements who rammed through ‘healthcare reform’ hate this country. So what does that tell you about ‘healthcare reform’? Emphasis added.

Clinton Pal Orders Release Of Terrorist

Sweetness&Light “...of the cases I had seen, [Slahi] was the one with the most blood on his hands.” And isn’t it odd how the Associated Press neglected to mention that? Indeed, the AP also somehow managed to omit any background on the judge who issued this preposterous and dangerous order. For the record, Judge James Robertson was appointed a United States District Judge by Bill Clinton in 1994, and he made an early career out of protecting the Clintons." Its good to have friends in high places.

Bibi Responds

Commentary "Bibi Netanyahu’s speech to AIPAC last night was in a very real way a refutation of the Obama policies and rhetoric. While thanking the Obama administration for its aid and opposition to the Goldstone Report and reaffirming the bonds and common foes of the two nations, Netanyahu’s messages were unmistakable: take care of Iran or Israel will act, and we are not to be bullied on Jerusalem. But he said it much more elegantly than that." ...."But the speech, I think, will be most remembered for the bold refutation of what has passed as the Obami Middle East policy. One question remains: how will the U.S.-Israel relationship weather the Obama administration, given the differences in outlook and approach? That’s far from clear." Jennifer Rubin Barack Obama won’t allow any photos taken of him with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. " So, will he make him leave out the backdoor by the garbage, too?"

Indiana Dem Senatorial Candidate Down 18 Points After Voting For Obamacare

Gateway Pundit "Rep. Brad Ellsworth (D-IN) finds himself down 18 points in the Indiana Senatorial race to replace Senator Bayh after supporting Obamacare on Sunday. 63% of Hoosiers oppose Obamacare. 35% approve of the legislation."

Stupak Hits Historic Low

Infidel Bloggers Alliance "There have been few more disgraceful, even pathetic, moments in politics than the speech by Rep. Bart Stupak (D.-Mich.) on the floor of the House of Representatives last night in which he called a Republican motion to recommit "disingenuous". "

Happy Hour Roundup

WhoRunsGov "* Uh oh. Senate parliamentarian declines to rule for now for on GOP’s first stab at killing reconciliation. Dems and GOPers alike tell me they aren’t sure when he’ll weigh in, and any delay suggests he may be taking the GOP’s complaint seriously." More points as well.

Issues of the Day

Victor Davis Hanson "Whether Israel and the Palestinians, or the British again in the Falklands, or the Columbians, or the Hondurans, or the Poles and Czechs, there is no particular advantage in being a pro-American democratic ally; attention and outreach instead come from being our antithesis."