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Obama to allow 9-11 terrorists a trial in New York

Drew McKissick — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:56:51 -0500

Believe it or not, Barack Obama plans to allow 9/11 terrorist mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others to have a trial in New York...with the same full legal and civil rights that American citizens enjoy!

And you know what that means. High priced lawyers paid for with OUR tax dollars.

That means a media circus show-trial, and a high profile recruiting opportunity for terrorists.

It means the possibility that they might actually be acquitted because of liberal judges or jury members.

It means a public trial that could reveal national security secrets to our enemies - and harm national security.

And in the process, they will make New York a target for other terrorists!

Click here and contact your members of Congress and say NO!

Tell them you oppose bringing terrorists onto American soil and granting them access to our justice system.

Demand that they be kep in isolation in Guantanamo Bay and tried by a military tribunal as war criminals.

Tell them to DEMAND that Obama reverse this decision immediately!

Tell them NO civil rights for terrorists!

Click here and let them hear from you today.

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Political Correctness is Death

acmaurer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:41:00 -0500

There are four ideas coming from the left that spell death for liberty and democracy. The first of these is "political correctness."

Political correctness is an attempt to control speech and ultimately thought by making it unacceptable to use certain words and phrases while at the same time promoting acceptable words and phrases. It began as early as the first century AD when the Roman writer Tacitus famously followed the literary convention of the time and called a "spade" an implement for digging. More recently, it's been around since the 1980s when conservative commentators started calling the left on it. Lesson one: the true believers of the left never give up.

Recently it's gotten a whole lot worse. There is no longer a "war on terror;" instead acts of terrorism are "man-made disasters." Illegal aliens are simply undocumented. The examples are legion.

At the same time, it is apparently just fine to refer to Tea Party protesters as "tea baggers" after some (fortunately) undefined homosexual practice and to label protesters at town hall meetings as "right-wing extremists."

What does all this political correctness get us? The shooting at Ft Hood by a man identified as having terrorist connections and ambitions. Although he was shot while in the act of shooting his defenseless fellow soldiers, the media continue to refer to him as "the alleged gunman." His terrorist connections were first revealed in the British press; only three days later did the information begin to appear here. read more »

Book Review: Defeating the Totalitarian Lie

acmaurer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:26:34 -0500

Defeating the Totalitarian Lie by Hilmar von Campe, 2008. ISBN 978-0-9815091-9-8.

I had read about this book last fall when it was first released and, reading about it again recently, finally bought it and read it. I am certainly glad I did.

von Campe was forced to join the Hitler Jugend (Hitler Youth) as an adolescent. Not a Nazi, he nevertheless fought what he believed was a patriotic war for Germany. After the war he came to realize the enormity of the crimes perpetrated by the German people in the name of National Socialism--and how the National Socialist Party fooled the German people into going along with it.

He became--in his words--a true Christian and joined movements for peace and reconciliation. He worked for them for over twenty years before becoming an entrepreneur and factory owner in Mexico; now he lives in the United States. Reading his background, one could easily believe he became a "peacenik" or some kind of radical anti-war leftist of the Code Pink variety. Nothing could be further from the truth.

And truth is his main theme. He faced the brutal truth of his and his country's Nazi past. He understands the truth of Marxist socialism as well and tells us how it is simply a variety of the same totalitarianism that motivated the Nazis. The same for radical Islam. All are equivalent forms of totalitarianism: what Mark Levin has called "statism;" the elevation of the state over the individual.

He believes that America today is moving in the direction of totalitarianism and he shows us how and why. It is a sobering analysis. What can overcome this march toward socialism? According to von Campe: only truth, embodied in moral renewal, and our love of freedom. read more »

More Charges for Hasan?

cominius — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:52:51 -0500

Although Michelle Malkin makes an important case for 14 murder charges not 13 against Major Nidal Hasan, the Fort Hood jihadi murder suspect (shown in the accompanying UK Telegraph composite photo), there does appear to be at least one more charge that should be brought by his command against him.

Article 104 of the Uniform code of Military Justice defines the crime of Aiding the Enemy. This crime is committed by any person who, without proper authority, communicates or corresponds with the enemy, either directly or indirectly. Those who violate article 104 shall suffer death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct. (Complete text below)

The Authorization for Use of Military Force passed by the Congress on September 18, 2001 defines the authority to use military force against those nations, organizations, or persons determined to have planned, authorized, committed or aided the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001.

ABC News reports Thursday evening that Hasan "used multiple e-mail addresses and screen names as he contacted several jihadist web sites around the world." ABC News also reports, "In addition to his contacts with suspected al Qaeda recruiter Anwar al Awlaki in Yemen, authorities said there is evidence he contacted other radical sites and individuals, including some in Europe." read more »

Hasan Lawyer Considers Twinkie Defense, “American Panic Defense”

scottspiegel — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:47:13 -0500

The problem with hate crime legislation is that it creates special classes of minorities who receive greater protection from harassment via harsher penalties for their would-be assailants. One upshot of this approach is that groups perceived as chronically threatened because of their identity are given greater benefit of the doubt in bias-motivated crimes they commit against other groups.

If there were ever a group that U.S. law should consider shielding through hate crime legislation, it is: Americans. The U.S. should be uniquely interested in protecting its citizens against attacks for being residents of this country, in the same way it protects its citizens against foreign attacks and its soldiers against enemies on the battleground.

If there were ever a setting in which pro-American hate crime protections should be enforced, it is in the military. American soldiers, more than any other group, actively display dedication to pro-American ideals.

If there were ever a cultural group in modern times that has demonstrated persistent, widespread hostility toward and willingness to engage in violent attacks against Americans, especially Americans in the military, it is radical Islamists.

Naturally, army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, who adhered to extremist Islamist ideology, sought connections with Al Qaeda, and shouted “Allahu Akbar!” as he massacred 13 soldiers and wounded dozens at Fort Hood last week, is being portrayed by the mainstream media and the present administration as a guy who needs OSHA counseling.

Muslim apologists have been telling us to not jump to conclusions (except that the killings were caused by stress), that the murders weren’t related to Islam, that it’s “speculation” that the military ignored warning signs regarding Hasan. We get clueless gems like this from the New York Times on Monday: “It is unclear what might have motivated Major Hasan.” Wusses like Lindsey Graham don’t help by claiming that the murders were “not about his religion—the fact that this man was a Muslim.” (Wait—isn’t that a conclusion?) It takes a hawk like Joe Lieberman to initiate hearings into Hasan’s conduct and the military’s failure to eject him for anti-American actions in which he engaged for years. read more »

House Health Bill Has Nowhere to Go in Senate

Gary Gore — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:20 -0500

WASHINGTON -- Don't look for the Senate to quickly follow the House on health care overhaul.

A government health insurance plan included in the House bill is unacceptable to a few Democratic moderates who hold the balance of power in the Senate. They're locked in a battle with liberals, with the fate of President Obama's signature issue at stake.

If a government plan is part of the deal, "as a matter of conscience, I will not allow this bill to come to a final vote," said Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Connecticut independent whose vote Democrats need to overcome GOP filibusters...

Republican party favors less conservative canditate

Gary Gore — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:56:40 -0500

The Republican state lawmaker is running against former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina in California for a chance to square off against Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer in the general election. He says his GOP opponent embraces big government policies that involve "more borrowed money that our children can't repay."

California Republican U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina last week gained the endorsements of eight Republican Senators, including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Tom Coburn, Susan Collins, Lindsey Graham, Jon Kyl, John McCain, Lisa Murkowski and Olympia Snowe.

In doing so, the eight Senators looked past the more conservative candidate challenging Fiorina in the GOP primary - State Assemblyman Chuck Devore, who is a Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army Retired Reserve, and was a Reagan White House appointee in the Pentagon.

DeVore says Fiorina believes in a different scope of government than he does. He notes she has said good things about the Wall Street bailout and supported aspects of the stimulus package...

Will Religion Be Forced To Bow At Obama's Feet?

FMeekins — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:52:18 -0500

The White House has announced plans to expand its Office of Faith-Based Initiatives. In an address to the National Prayer Breakfast, President Barack Obama said the office would reach out to nonprofit organizations and "help them determine how to make a bigger impact...and learn their obligations under the law." From a number of things said in the speech and that have transpired in relation to the economic bailout, those who cherish both religious liberty and sound theology should be deeply concerned.

Under the Bush Administration, those not wanting to pollute the purity of their doctrine by accepting government funds were pretty much free to say "No thank you". However, under the Obama regime, will reluctant religious organizations be permitted to back out amicably? Don't be so sure.

In regards to the bailout of the nation's floundering financial institutions, it has been insinuated that Wells Fargo did not want the government's handout but had its arm twisted by Lurch Jr, Hank Paulson into accepting the funds. For in the glorious opening days of socialism, no organization or individual can be seen as better or sounder than any other without at least some kind of penalty being inflicted.

If an administration at one time as dedicated as that of George W. Bush to liberty and free market principles can begin to nationalize the economy on the turn of a dime, then how much quicker will an administration already dedicated to socialistic principles such as experts being able to order your life better than you jump at the opportunity to manage the minutest aspect of our lives.? read more »

10,000 Rally Against Obamacare

Drew McKissick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:46:40 -0500

U.S. CAPITOL WEST STEPS - Last Thursday a call went out from talk radio to conservatives to gather today, at noon, for a press conference on Obamacare.

Over 10,000 people have shown up so far to raise their concerns about the health care discussions currently under way. We are halfway in the middle of the crowd and can barely see podium with all the signs, people, and flags. ...

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House Democrats Push for Saturday Health Vot

Drew McKissick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:44:09 -0500

WASHINGTON -- House Democratic leaders are pushing for a Saturday vote on their sweeping health-care bill, but they are struggling to win over shaky rank-and-file members who could hold up its passage.

Democrats tacked new provisions onto the legislation late Tuesday, clearing one of the final hurdles for bringing the bill to the floor. One of the additions would raise $24 billion for the bill by eliminating a biofuels tax break for pulp and paper companies. Another would place tighter restrictions on insurance companies to prevent them from increasing consumers' premiums without cause.

But the changes didn't resolve sharp differences among Democrats over how the bill handles funding for abortion, with some saying they won't support the legislation until it addresses their concerns. Republican victories in two gubernatorial elections Tuesday night are also making some wavering members uneasy about voting for a $1.055 trillion bill. ...

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Quote of the week: Ann Coulter edition

Drew McKissick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:42:37 -0500

This from Coulter's latest column:

...voting for Obama a year ago was a fashion statement, much like it was once a fad to buy Beanie Babies, pet rocks and Cabbage Patch Kids. But instead of ending up with a ridiculous dust-collector at the bottom of your closet, the Obama fad leaves you with higher taxes, a reduced retirement fund, no job and a one-year wait for an MRI.

Hilarious.

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Obama Decision not to Campaign in Upstate New York Hands Unexpected Win to Democrat

scottspiegel — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:51:16 -0500

The surest sign that Obama’s presidency is going to turn out to like Bill Clinton’s is that he is already becoming a drag on the Democratic ticket, a state of affairs Clinton took a full six years to realize.

Obama followed around Democratic candidates Jon Corzine of New Jersey and Creigh Deeds of Virginia like a puppy for months during their gubernatorial campaigns. The President made two visits to Virginia to stump for Deeds and three to New Jersey to rally for Corzine, including stops in Newark and Camden two days before the election. On Sunday, Obama exhorted New Jersey crowds, “I want everybody in this auditorium to make a pledge that in these next 48 hours, you will work just as hard for Jon as you worked for me.”

In yesterday’s off-year elections, both candidates were soundly defeated.

In New Jersey, Obama beat McCain by a 16% margin in 2008; this year, the Republican beat the Democrat by 5%, for a 21-point reversal. This, despite the presence of a third-party candidate who took votes away from the Republican and a five-to-one Corzine-to-Christie spending ratio.

In Virginia, Obama beat McCain by 6% in 2008; this year, the Republican beat the Democrat by 18%, for a 24-point reversal. In both Virginia and New Jersey, independents—who voted heavily for Obama and other Democratic candidates in 2008—voted for the Republican candidate in 2009 by a 2-to-1 margin.

Meanwhile, Obama never showed his face in upstate New York’s 23rd congressional district, where Democratic candidate Bill Owens squeaked past Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman with a victory in Tuesday’s special election. Obama didn’t directly endorse liberal Republican Dede Scozzafava, but she received heavily publicized support from ACORN, Obama’s pet community organization, which helped solidify her lack of popularity and set in motion events that led to her withdrawal the weekend before the election. read more »

Election dissection: Be afraid, be very afraid

Drew McKissick — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:49 -0500

There are two groups of people that have reason to be scared over Tuesday's election results: moderate Democrats and Republican leadership.

Why any Democrat should be concerned is obvious. They're the current majority party and they're in control of Congress and the White House. Off year elections are normally bad for the party in the White House, but Tuesday's election results point to something big next year.

In Virginia, a state Obama carried by five percent, the Republican candidate for Governor wins by eighteen percent - a twenty-three point swing.

In deep blue New Jersey, a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans by two to one; where the Democrat incumbent outspent the Republican by three to one; where Obama himself won by fifteen points and made multiple campaign stops, the Republican wins by four points - a nineteen point swing.

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Democrats in Congress more representative of their party than Republicans?

Drew McKissick — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:22:17 -0500

The latest Rasmussen survey has an interesting analysis of the race up in Ny-23 and what it says about the GOP. The most interesting aspect of it was what it says about what the party base has to say about the Republican leadership - specifically those in Congress.

According to the survey, 73% of Republicans believe that the congressional GOP has lost touch with the party's base. Which just pins a number of what we've known and experienced for the last several years or more.

What's even more interesting, or perhaps revealing, is the way the folks on the other side of the aisle feel...

...while Republican voters say their congressional representatives are out of touch, a plurality (47%) of Democratic voters view their members of Congress as roughly in the same place they are ideologically. Just 27% say the average Democratic member of Congress is more liberal than the average Democrat, while 19% think the average Democrat in Congress is more conservative.

In other words, Democrats in Congress are more representative of their party's base than Republicans are. And when you consider that twice as many Americans self-identify themselves as conservatives, it better explains the level of anger and frustration that's bubbling up all across the country.

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