Neglecting Allies and Appeasing Foes

Heritage "The problem with this approach is that the U.S. government has a responsibility to the people of America to act in its own and its allies’ best interests. Since World War II the United States has promoted security and liberty throughout the world by creating strong international institutions and alliances that promote self-governance, the rule of law, civil and political rights, property rights and economic opportunities. But partnerships will fall short of our expectations if the countries with which we align share neither our values nor our goals. Rewarding troublemakers while ignoring our allies only emboldens those who do not share our values and demoralizes those that do."

The economy

THE ECONOMY. TRUST REPUBLICANS OR DEMOCRATS? "Just in case one of the pollsters calls you to ask which party you trust with our economy, perhaps this handy guide might help.
Would you rather live and work in an economy that..."
.... "Again ... if you're not a government dependent, anyone with any love of freedom at all should have no difficulty figuring this one out." This and the following two articles by Neal Boortz

THE GENESIS OF OUR ECONOMIC PROBLEMS "Since we started off talking about the economy here ... once again it might be a good idea to remind you just what got us into this economic mess. As you know ... the entire economic crash was centered around a collapse in the U.S. real estate market. This collapse was cause by millions (tens of millions?) of homeowners suddenly finding themselves completely unable to make payments on their mortgage loans - payments that had increased due to adjustable rate mortgages." Then he quotes this excellent article by Thomas Sowell which ran in a previous Tunnel Wall.


TAX BREAKS FOR THE RICH "Re-read that segment. Look at the use of words like "fairness", "gift", and "distribution." These are the ravings of a leftist who believes that wealth is distributed, not earned; that it's not "fair" when someone earns more than another person; and that when you allow someone to keep more of the money they have earned it constitutes a "gift." If you're a Democrat .. this is your logic. Are you comfortable with it? "

Opinion: Obama Offers Stimulus Reruns "In announcing the transportation plan, Obama told an audience in Milwaukee that "This will not only create jobs immediately, it's also going to make our economy hum over the long haul."  But the stimulus bill from last year included an almost identical $48 billion in extra transportation spending, along with those same promises -- rebuild the nation's infrastructure for tomorrow, and create jobs today.

"So far, it hasn't exactly worked out that way."  Cartoon by Lisa Benson, Townhall

Obama Speech “BS” Bingo Card

First Patriots   "I used to avoid listening to his speeches. Now, I look forward to the next one.
Here is something to help make Obama’s speeches almost tolerable. Just print out this page, distribute it to friends, and listen …I used to avoid listening to his speeches.
" Now, I look forward to the next one."
One off color word in this, but it's great!
h/t to Neal Boortz

The Unstoppable Left?

Robin of Berkeley "But liberalism goes one step deeper. Through indoctrination in political correctness, millions of people don't even recognize evil when it is staring them in the face.

"The masses are so confused that they see good people (Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann) as bad and bad people as good. Consequently, radical Islam is viewed as a religion of peace. Liberals plaster "Coexist" bumper stickers on their bumpers and welcome "victory mosques" like New York's Cordoba House."

Feelgood image from Amazon.com

Abbas: No 'historic compromise' on Jerusalem, borders

Jerusalem Post "Abbas also reiterated his rejection of Netanyahu's demand that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state. "We're not talking about a Jewish state and we won't talk about one," Abbas said in an interview with the semi-official Al-Quds newspaper. "For us, there is the state of Israel and we won't recognize Israel as a Jewish state.""
Illustration from Infidel Bloggers Alliance

Minister wants Obama to become Ameer-ul-Momineen

Khilafah.com *"Durrani argued that Muslim World was in "dire need" of a Caliph and the distinguished slot of Caliphate would earn President Obama the exemplary titles of what he termed, "Mullah Barrack Hussain Obama" or "Allama Obama." "The time is approaching fast. Barrack Hussain Obama must act now. This is a golden opportunity, Muslims badly need it," he added, saying that the elevation of President Obama to Muslim's Caliphate would be the "key to success.""
*"The ‘Clash of Civilisations’ first discussed by Samuel Huntington is real and inevitable. We endorse the notion that there is a civilisational difference between Islam and the West and that the problem for the West is Islam and the problem for Islam is the West. By arguing this, we also maintain Islam, as a universal ideology, came for all of humankind, Muslim and Non-Muslims, and as such it is only Islam that serves as a Rahma (mercy) for all mankind. As the western ideology dominates the world today, the only challenge to it must come from Islam. "

Big Labor’s Stealth Card-Check Strategy

National Review "The harbinger of this new strategy is Obama’s appointment of Craig Becker to the powerful National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the federal agency that dictates the contours of American labor law. Becker, a former Big Labor lawyer, is a walking conflict of interest — despite a career spent crafting SEIU legal strategies, he has refused to recuse himself from several cases before the NLRB involving that union’s local affiliates.
"Becker has also suggested that card-check legislation could be implemented administratively, without congressional authorization. And from his new perch at the NLRB — an agency dominated by Big Labor–friendly appointees — Becker is in a position to do just that."

120 Days to Go Until the Largest Tax Hikes in History

Americans for Tax Reform  "They will hit families and small businesses in three great waves on January 1, 2011:
"First Wave: Expiration of 2001 and 2003 Tax Relief
"In 2001 and 2003, the GOP Congress enacted several tax cuts for investors, small business owners, and families. These will all expire on January 1, 2011:" Read more:...

Teen: Security Told Me To Remove U.S. Flags

Denver News ""She said I should take my flags down. She said this is a school that focuses on diversity and she doesn't want anyone to feel uncomfortable," Stoppel said. "How do you suppose anyone would feel uncomfortable in America with an American flag? That's where I'm confused.""  Via Nealz Nuze

When politicians use the word "investment", hang on to your wallet

Neal Boortz "Regardless of what Obama calls this ... it is simply another huge stimulus bill designed to benefit those who vote for and support Democrats. That would be unions. As this money is spent there are three things of which you can be drop-dead certain:
1.The money will be spent now necessarily where it is needed, but where it will benefit Democrat officeholders.
2.The contractors hired to complete these projects will be union contractors. If not, they will be forced to pay prevailing union wages.
3.Any attempt to use E-Verify .. the federal program designed to week out illegal aliens from employment, will be challenged and defeated by Democrats. Might as well do a bit of Hispandering while you're crawling into bed with union leaders."

The New Netanyahu?

Caroline Glick "When asked if they believed that Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas is serious about making peace with Israel, two-thirds of Israelis said no. Only 23 percent said he was serious and 17 percent said they didn't know.
"Moreover, most Israelis have had it with the peace paradigm based on Israeli concessions of land and national rights in exchange for Palestinian terror and political warfare. "

Thomas Sowell: Political Fables

Townhall "President Barack Obama boldly proclaims, "The buck stops here!" But, whenever his policies are criticized, he acts as if the buck stopped with George W. Bush.

"The party line that we are likely to be hearing from now until the November elections is that Obama "inherited" the big federal budget deficits and that he has to "clean up the mess" left in the economy by the Republicans. This may convince those who want to be convinced, but it will not stand up under scrutiny."