Why Did Bank of America Pay ACORN?

Pajamas Media "In this sordid tale, the unsympathetic banks are more victims than villains. The Community Reinvestment Act gives groups like ACORN considerable power over the institutions. It can accuse them of economic discrimination against minorities, forcing them to defend their business practices and reputations against de facto charges of racism. The penalties can be hefty fines and even blocked mergers."

Federal Government Bans Religious Ornaments for 2009 Capitol Christmas Tree

Hat tip to Weasel Zippers "Guidelines for the ornaments include specifications for their size, weight, composition, and the directive that "Ornaments cannot reflect a religious or political theme… Instead share your interpretation of our theme 'Arizona's Gift, from the Grand Canyon State.'""

Hollywood Self-Implodes over Polanski

By Roger L Simon "While waiting I have been reading over the growing list of entertainment industry personalities who have risen to the defense of the director. The list is stomach-turning."

You're Shouting So Loud I Can't Hear You

By Chuck Colson- Ouch; the truth hurts.

Political Cartoons by Michael Ramirez

Townhall

ALAN GRAYSON ... HAAAAAARVARD TRIAL LAWYER

By Neal Boortz "Now I realize that Obama's media myrmidons won't give the Republicans any credit for their health reform plans, so maybe Grayson just missed these points. Wanting people to be able to buy their health insurance across state lines means you want them to die, right? Wanting people to be able to deduct the cost of their health insurance they way their employers do means you want them to die, right?"

“Political payback”: Michelle on Obama’s Chicago Olympics cronyism

Hot Air "A fine illustration of the answer she’s (Michelle Malkin) given to critics of her book: No, it’s not that Obama and his inner circle are any more corrupt than other political chieftains, merely that they’re not any less corrupt, contrary to what the Hopenchange mythos would have you believe.

Taliban to Germany: Leave Afghanistan or lose Oktoberfest

CS Monitor "The insurgents' threat to bomb the famous festival is apparently meant to weaken Germany's resolve for the fight in Afghanistan. It follows similar warnings issued by the Taliban and Al Qaeda ahead of Sunday's elections."

Keeping Your Doctor Under the Senate Finance Proposal

Joint Economic Committee/ Republicans Print out and laminate this chart because you may need it.

US names secret terror suspects

USS Neverdock ""Foreign fighters" in Iraq and Afghanistan? Now who might they be? Why would the Pentagon want to keep their names secret anyway? "The Pentagon has previously said that providing information about these detainees could jeopardize counter-terrorism efforts.""

Obama Can't Outsource Afghanistan

By Karl Rove "Mr. Obama's predecessor faced a similar situation: a war that was grinding on, pressure to withdraw troops, and conflicting advice—including from some who saw the war as unwinnable. But George W. Bush talked to generals on the ground every week or two, which gave him a window into what was happening and insights into how his commanders thought. That helped him judge their recommendations on strategy."

"...More Liberal Lies About National Healthcare! "

By Ann Coulter "The main causes of infant mortality -- aside from major birth defects -- are prematurity and low birth-weight. And the main causes of low birth-weight are: smoking, illegitimacy and teenage births. Americans lead most of the developed world in all three categories."