New Mosque Just Steps To Ground Zero?

Big Government "...wouldn’t you know it, a plan to build what would, at 15 stories, be the largest community center/mosque in New York City is being hotly debated at the moment. Why the debate? Because its location will be only two blocks from the World Trade Center Ground Zero site. Yes. You read that correctly. And just like in my hypothetical examples I set forth above, the obvious question arises: why there?" Brad Schaeffer.

Obama's Attack on Free Speech: SCOTUS

Atlas Shrugs "Kagan also asserts that government can restrict speech if it believes that speech might cause harm, either directly or by inciting others to do harm. So what does that mean to conservatives like Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Mark Levin and TEA Partiers who have been attacked by the media and liberals for allegedly fanning the flames of hatred?
Mark, it would certainly seem that Kagan would welcome a return of the "Un-Fairness" Doctrine to neutralize and even silence conservatives."

Emanuel to rabbis: US 'screwed up'

Jerusalem Post "“During the elections there were doubts about President Obama’s support for Israel, and now they have resurfaced,” Emanuel said, according to one of those who participated in the meeting. “But concerning policy, we have done everything that we can that is in Israel’s security – and long-range interests. Watch what the administration does.”" Meanwhile, waiting in the wings:
"The Islamic United States..." Kharrazi's comments were published Saturday in his newspaper, Hezbollah.
He said he envisioned a Greater Iran that would stretch from Afghanistan to Israel, bringing about the destruction of the Jewish state.He also said its formation would be a prelude to the reappearance of the Mahdi, a revered ninth-century saint known as the Hidden Imam, whom Muslims believe will reappear before judgment day to end tyranny and promote justice in the world.

The Pro-engagement Lobby and US Failure with Iran

Hassan Daioleslam "The United States' inability to develop, implement and sustain a cohesive, balanced and prudent policy toward Iran has been devastating. The cost of this confusion and inaction has been significant loss of credibility and influence in the region, loss of commerce, loss of the trust of the Iranian people, and last but not least loss of life of American men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan." 

Highland's Low Road

American Thinker "So if safeguarding Illinois teenagers from parental notification and unfriendly immigration law is the goal, then Highland Park school administrators are correct: Red China is a far better choice for a high school trip than Arizona."

D.C. Dems to Obama: Aim fire at GOP

Sweetness and Light "After all, what was the theme of Mr. Obama’s campaign for the Presidency and his mantra since he has taken office but: “It’s Bush’s fault!” But now the Democrats want him to start attacking the Republicans? Their dim prospects in November really seem to be driving them insane.
And it is an increasingly short drive."

Obama: “Trust, But Verify”

Patterico's Pontifications "Like Ronald Reagan before him, President Obama has a message for his enemies: “Trust, but verify.”
Unlike President Reagan, Obama’s enemies aren’t the Soviets or a hostile foreign country. They are America’s oil companies."

Politicizing Graduation

National Review "Some Marx-besotted students may continue their protests right through the graduation ceremonies. Others may actually listen to what Dimon and Pandit have to say. They might learn something useful: namely, that the money that paid for their college educations didn’t come from thin air, but rather from the astute decisions of the men and women who operate the private enterprises that create wealth. That includes the CEOs of banks, despite the mistakes made by some of them in recent years."

Holder's Got To Go

Investors.com "Competence: Stumbling from one gaffe to another and showing little appreciation for our Constitution, Attorney General Eric Holder has become a major embarrassment. Time to admit he's in over his head and let him go."

Governor Christie schools a reporter

American Thinker The following clip begins with Christie responding to a reporter, who asks, "Governor, do you think this sort of confrontational tone you're taking can increase your odds of getting this through the legislature?" "...Then the fun begins...

Major League Baseball Caught in the Middle

American Thinker "The masterminds orchestrating opposition to this bill do not truly think the legislation is racist. Their goal is simply to use the American fear of racism to demonize support of the bill, and to repeal it until such time that amnesty for illegal aliens can be examined at a federal level. Arizona and Major League Baseball have become victims this vile agenda, and men like Menendez have forced upon them the necessity to make a difficult choice. Arizona must either repeal their bill or enforce it, and baseball must either move the game or allow it to be played.
"Given the current pulse on this issue, I would wager that the silent majority would be content if both Arizona and Major League Baseball simply adopt and apply a well-known policy, and resolve to stand firm, stick to the schedule, and play ball."

The White House press office is behaving more and more like an independent media outlet.

Fox News "...bypassing traditional news avenues in favor of releasing its own "exclusive" video, voicing administration opinions on its official blog and blasting out updates via Twitter. The administration's use of its myriad new media platforms has raised questions among the press corps about whether the White House is looking to just tap its own resources to make major announcements."