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Monday, December 21, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
RWU Alumnus KIA
Unfortunately, this did not come to my attention until now. I am saddened that the RWU community, including RWU alumni, were not officially made aware of this tragic story. This past August, US Army 2nd Lt. Joseph Fortin was KIA in Iraq. Fortin was a member of the RWU Class of 2008.
RWU Alumnus KIA
RWU Alumnus KIA
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Inconvenient Climategate Question
At least we have first amendment rights in the United States......I think. This reporter produced a great film I saw called "Mine Our Own Business." Eye opening film.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Forget the War on Terror, we're in a War on Jihadis
This was shared by Marina Peterson.
A Year of Jihad in America
By; Christopher Holton
www.StanduUpAmericaUS.com
There is mounting evidence that the global Jihadist insurgency is fully
entrenched in the United States After the Fort Hood massacre news services
seem divided between those hell-bent-for-leather on denying that the Fort
Hood massacre was a case of anything other than a persecuted loner
"snapping" and those who proclaimed it the first "terrorist" attack on US
soil since September 11th.
This focus is wrong. Fort Hood was an act of Jihad and that's really all
that matters: It is essential that we find out how extensive Nidal Malik
Hasan's ties to other Jihadists were. Of this there can be no doubt.
But we must refrain from entering into a debate on what amounts largely to
semantics about whether or not the Fort Hood massacre was an act of
"terrorism." We need to get away from focusing on the term "terrorism"
anyway. Some observers still don't consider the 1983 Beirut Barracks bombing
by Hezbollah, which killed 241 Marines, sailors and soldiers, an act of
"terrorism" because, by some widely recognized definitions, attacks on
combatants cannot be termed "terrorism."
The Fort Hood massacre and the attack on the Marine Barracks were acts of
Jihad. The Jihadis themselves don't refer to themselves as "terrorists." But
they most assuredly refer to themselves as "Jihadis." We should let them own
that title.
This was never a war on "terrorism." Jihad is being waged against us and we
have tied ourselves in knots to deny that reality. Moreover, Fort Hood was
hardly the first act of Jihad on US soil since September 11th. A few
examples come to mind:
* The Anthrax Attacks (Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I do NOT buy the
official line on these attacks, but that's a subject for another time and
place.)
* The DC "Sniper" Shootings (There is a great deal of evidence that John
Mohammed carried out these attacks in the name of Allah.)
* The LAX Shooting at the El Al Ticket Counter
Note that whether the perpetrators are members of a previously known
terrorist organization (such as Al Qaeda) or were lone actors, these were
still acts of Jihad.
It is difficult to combat a shadowy organization like Al Qaeda, but it is
far more difficult to prevent "lone wolf" actors from attacking. Al Qaeda
may be difficult to infiltrate and gather intelligence on, but how do we
"infiltrate" a lone Jihadist?
This is symptomatic of a revolutionary Jihadist subculture metastasizing
within the American Muslim community, especially within its mosques and
organizations. This revolutionary subculture has produced an atmosphere in
which Muslims are inspired to act violently. This is a very dangerous and
volatile situation.
Over the last 12 months alone, we have been provided with a stack of
evidence of the Jihadist insurgency inside America. Americans have largely
ignored this evidence, or at least failed to "connect the dots." Seemingly
completely unrelated cases do in fact have common threads: they are acts of
Jihad.
I decided to go back and research examples of Jihad in America over the
last 12 months, roughly 1 December 2008 to 1 December 2009. Here is a list
of incidents, cases, actions, statements and plots which point to a Jihadist
insurgency in our midst (Keep in mind that insurgencies are both
civilizational/political and violent/militant.).
The list is compiled in reverse chronological order, meaning that the most
recent items are listed first. We no doubt left out some cases. I believe
that all of these cases and incidents brought together on a single listing
will prompt most readers to conclude that the magnitude of the threat we
face inside the United States is greater than they previously believed.
NOVEMBER
* Ten Indicted in Philadelphia in Case Involving Material Support for
Jihadist Terrorist Group Hezbollah
* Terrorism Charges Unsealed in Minnesota Against 8 Somali Members of
Jihadist Terrorist Group al-Shabaab
* Feds in New York Move to Seize Assets of Iran-tied Alavi Foundation
* Nidal Malik Hasan Kills 13, Wounds 20 In Shooting Rampage at Fort Hood,
Texas
OCTOBER 2009
* US Jails Al Qaeda Sleeper Agent (Ali al-Marri was previously held in brig
at Charleston, SC Naval Station)
* Two Chicago Men Charged in Jihadist Terrorist Plot in Denmark
* Eleven Members of Jihadist Group Arrested in Detroit; Imam Killed in
Shootout with FBI (Luqman Ameen Abdullah Shot and Killed FBI Dog During
Arrest)
* Boston Muslim Charged in Plot to Kill Shoppers, Troops
* Three Ohio Residents Sentenced in Plot to Commit Terrorist Acts Against
Americans Overseas
* Massachusetts Man Charged With Conspiracy to Provide Material Support for
Terrorists
* University of California-Irvine Files Complaint with Feds that Muslim
Student Union Raised Money for Jihadist Terrorist organization HAMAS
SEPTEMBER 2009
* Najibullah Zazi of Colorado Indicted in New York for Conspiracy to Use
Explosives Against Persons or Property (Zazi had contact with Al Qaeda
leader in Afghanistan). (More here and here)
* Illinois Jihadist Arrested in Plot to Bomb Illinois Federal Building
* Jordanian Muslim Arrested After Placing Inactive Bomb in Dallas High-Rise
* Lebanese-born Swede Sentenced to Life in Prison for Oregon Terrorist
Training Camp Plot
* Three British Muslims Convicted In Plot to Bomb Airliners Bound for
America (Plot could have killed 10,000)
* Apostate from Islam, Rifqa Bary, Flees Family After Her Father Threatens
Her
AUGUST 2009
* Member of Prison Islamist Group Sentenced to 70 Months for Plot to Kill
Jews, Attack Military Bases
* Atlanta Muslim, Ehsanul Islam Sadequee, Convicted of Supporting Foreign
Terrorist Organization (Supported Lashkar-e-Tayyiba which carried out Mumbai
attack)
* German Jihadists Describe Hatred of US as Reason for Terror Plot
* Yemeni Sheikh Pleads Guilty to Aiding HAMAS in New York Court
JULY 2009
* "Shoe Bomber" Richard Reid Sues to Resume Jihad From Prison
* The Odyssey of a Jihadist: From Long Island to Pakistan. (More here and
here)
* Seven Charged in North Carolina for Terrorism (Plot to attack Marine
Corps Base Quantico) (More here)
* American Al Qaeda Jihadist Sentenced to Life for Bush Assassination Plot
* Hizb ut-Tahrir Jihadi Conference Held in Chicago
JUNE 2009
* New Jersey Muslim Convicted of Providing Material Support to Jihadist
Terrorist Group Hezbollah
> * Tennessee Muslim Convert Kills One Soldier, Wounds Another Outside
> Little Rock Recruiting Office
* Ex-Georgia Tech Student Convicted on Terrorism Charges
MAY 2009
* Texas Muslim Charity Officials Sentenced to 65 Years for Financing HAMAS
Jihadist Terrorist Organization
* New York Jihadist Plot to Target Synagogues Disrupted
* Canadian from Somalia Living in Minneapolis Pleads Guilty to Aiding Al
Qaeda
* Five Miami Jihadists Convicted in Sears Tower Bombing Plot
APRIL 2009
* Three New Jersey Jihadists Sentenced to Life in Fort Dix Terrorist Plot
MARCH 2009
* Somali-Americans Recruited for Al Qaeda-linked Group, Says FBI
FEBRUARY 2009
* Ohio Jihadist Sentenced to 20 Years in Terror Bomb Plot
* Muslim Television Channel Founder Charged With Beheading His Wife in
Honor Killing
* FBI Director Warns of Terror Attacks on US Cities
* Lashkar-e-Taiba Mumbai Attackers Had Worldwide List of 320 Targets
* Jailhouse Islam Convert Murders Philadelphia Police Officer
JANUARY 2009
* FBI Cuts Ties with Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR) Over
HAMAS Ties
* Terrorist Who Plotted to Bomb New York Targets in 1970s Released From
Prison, Deported to Sudan. (More here)
* Chicago Cousins Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to
Terrorism
DECEMBER 2008
* Staten Island Satellite TV Operator Pleads Guilty to Supporting Hezbollah
* Former University of South Florida Student Sentenced to 15 Years in
Terrorism Case
--------------------
A Year of Jihad in America
By; Christopher Holton
www.StanduUpAmericaUS.com
There is mounting evidence that the global Jihadist insurgency is fully
entrenched in the United States After the Fort Hood massacre news services
seem divided between those hell-bent-for-leather on denying that the Fort
Hood massacre was a case of anything other than a persecuted loner
"snapping" and those who proclaimed it the first "terrorist" attack on US
soil since September 11th.
This focus is wrong. Fort Hood was an act of Jihad and that's really all
that matters: It is essential that we find out how extensive Nidal Malik
Hasan's ties to other Jihadists were. Of this there can be no doubt.
But we must refrain from entering into a debate on what amounts largely to
semantics about whether or not the Fort Hood massacre was an act of
"terrorism." We need to get away from focusing on the term "terrorism"
anyway. Some observers still don't consider the 1983 Beirut Barracks bombing
by Hezbollah, which killed 241 Marines, sailors and soldiers, an act of
"terrorism" because, by some widely recognized definitions, attacks on
combatants cannot be termed "terrorism."
The Fort Hood massacre and the attack on the Marine Barracks were acts of
Jihad. The Jihadis themselves don't refer to themselves as "terrorists." But
they most assuredly refer to themselves as "Jihadis." We should let them own
that title.
This was never a war on "terrorism." Jihad is being waged against us and we
have tied ourselves in knots to deny that reality. Moreover, Fort Hood was
hardly the first act of Jihad on US soil since September 11th. A few
examples come to mind:
* The Anthrax Attacks (Call me a conspiracy theorist, but I do NOT buy the
official line on these attacks, but that's a subject for another time and
place.)
* The DC "Sniper" Shootings (There is a great deal of evidence that John
Mohammed carried out these attacks in the name of Allah.)
* The LAX Shooting at the El Al Ticket Counter
Note that whether the perpetrators are members of a previously known
terrorist organization (such as Al Qaeda) or were lone actors, these were
still acts of Jihad.
It is difficult to combat a shadowy organization like Al Qaeda, but it is
far more difficult to prevent "lone wolf" actors from attacking. Al Qaeda
may be difficult to infiltrate and gather intelligence on, but how do we
"infiltrate" a lone Jihadist?
This is symptomatic of a revolutionary Jihadist subculture metastasizing
within the American Muslim community, especially within its mosques and
organizations. This revolutionary subculture has produced an atmosphere in
which Muslims are inspired to act violently. This is a very dangerous and
volatile situation.
Over the last 12 months alone, we have been provided with a stack of
evidence of the Jihadist insurgency inside America. Americans have largely
ignored this evidence, or at least failed to "connect the dots." Seemingly
completely unrelated cases do in fact have common threads: they are acts of
Jihad.
I decided to go back and research examples of Jihad in America over the
last 12 months, roughly 1 December 2008 to 1 December 2009. Here is a list
of incidents, cases, actions, statements and plots which point to a Jihadist
insurgency in our midst (Keep in mind that insurgencies are both
civilizational/political and violent/militant.).
The list is compiled in reverse chronological order, meaning that the most
recent items are listed first. We no doubt left out some cases. I believe
that all of these cases and incidents brought together on a single listing
will prompt most readers to conclude that the magnitude of the threat we
face inside the United States is greater than they previously believed.
NOVEMBER
* Ten Indicted in Philadelphia in Case Involving Material Support for
Jihadist Terrorist Group Hezbollah
* Terrorism Charges Unsealed in Minnesota Against 8 Somali Members of
Jihadist Terrorist Group al-Shabaab
* Feds in New York Move to Seize Assets of Iran-tied Alavi Foundation
* Nidal Malik Hasan Kills 13, Wounds 20 In Shooting Rampage at Fort Hood,
Texas
OCTOBER 2009
* US Jails Al Qaeda Sleeper Agent (Ali al-Marri was previously held in brig
at Charleston, SC Naval Station)
* Two Chicago Men Charged in Jihadist Terrorist Plot in Denmark
* Eleven Members of Jihadist Group Arrested in Detroit; Imam Killed in
Shootout with FBI (Luqman Ameen Abdullah Shot and Killed FBI Dog During
Arrest)
* Boston Muslim Charged in Plot to Kill Shoppers, Troops
* Three Ohio Residents Sentenced in Plot to Commit Terrorist Acts Against
Americans Overseas
* Massachusetts Man Charged With Conspiracy to Provide Material Support for
Terrorists
* University of California-Irvine Files Complaint with Feds that Muslim
Student Union Raised Money for Jihadist Terrorist organization HAMAS
SEPTEMBER 2009
* Najibullah Zazi of Colorado Indicted in New York for Conspiracy to Use
Explosives Against Persons or Property (Zazi had contact with Al Qaeda
leader in Afghanistan). (More here and here)
* Illinois Jihadist Arrested in Plot to Bomb Illinois Federal Building
* Jordanian Muslim Arrested After Placing Inactive Bomb in Dallas High-Rise
* Lebanese-born Swede Sentenced to Life in Prison for Oregon Terrorist
Training Camp Plot
* Three British Muslims Convicted In Plot to Bomb Airliners Bound for
America (Plot could have killed 10,000)
* Apostate from Islam, Rifqa Bary, Flees Family After Her Father Threatens
Her
AUGUST 2009
* Member of Prison Islamist Group Sentenced to 70 Months for Plot to Kill
Jews, Attack Military Bases
* Atlanta Muslim, Ehsanul Islam Sadequee, Convicted of Supporting Foreign
Terrorist Organization (Supported Lashkar-e-Tayyiba which carried out Mumbai
attack)
* German Jihadists Describe Hatred of US as Reason for Terror Plot
* Yemeni Sheikh Pleads Guilty to Aiding HAMAS in New York Court
JULY 2009
* "Shoe Bomber" Richard Reid Sues to Resume Jihad From Prison
* The Odyssey of a Jihadist: From Long Island to Pakistan. (More here and
here)
* Seven Charged in North Carolina for Terrorism (Plot to attack Marine
Corps Base Quantico) (More here)
* American Al Qaeda Jihadist Sentenced to Life for Bush Assassination Plot
* Hizb ut-Tahrir Jihadi Conference Held in Chicago
JUNE 2009
* New Jersey Muslim Convicted of Providing Material Support to Jihadist
Terrorist Group Hezbollah
> * Tennessee Muslim Convert Kills One Soldier, Wounds Another Outside
> Little Rock Recruiting Office
* Ex-Georgia Tech Student Convicted on Terrorism Charges
MAY 2009
* Texas Muslim Charity Officials Sentenced to 65 Years for Financing HAMAS
Jihadist Terrorist Organization
* New York Jihadist Plot to Target Synagogues Disrupted
* Canadian from Somalia Living in Minneapolis Pleads Guilty to Aiding Al
Qaeda
* Five Miami Jihadists Convicted in Sears Tower Bombing Plot
APRIL 2009
* Three New Jersey Jihadists Sentenced to Life in Fort Dix Terrorist Plot
MARCH 2009
* Somali-Americans Recruited for Al Qaeda-linked Group, Says FBI
FEBRUARY 2009
* Ohio Jihadist Sentenced to 20 Years in Terror Bomb Plot
* Muslim Television Channel Founder Charged With Beheading His Wife in
Honor Killing
* FBI Director Warns of Terror Attacks on US Cities
* Lashkar-e-Taiba Mumbai Attackers Had Worldwide List of 320 Targets
* Jailhouse Islam Convert Murders Philadelphia Police Officer
JANUARY 2009
* FBI Cuts Ties with Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR) Over
HAMAS Ties
* Terrorist Who Plotted to Bomb New York Targets in 1970s Released From
Prison, Deported to Sudan. (More here)
* Chicago Cousins Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to
Terrorism
DECEMBER 2008
* Staten Island Satellite TV Operator Pleads Guilty to Supporting Hezbollah
* Former University of South Florida Student Sentenced to 15 Years in
Terrorism Case
--------------------
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Deficit Spending....Dems Worried???
Democrats are worried about deficit spending....now? Yes, but with selectivity. With the question of funding a probably troop surge in Afghanistan, Democrats are now voicing concerns about the federal deficit and paying for the war. How much did they spend on the stimulus? How much do they plan to spend on Cap and Trade and Obamacare? Seems to me like a "way out" for Democrats who don't support a unpopular war. But yes, not only are Democrats hypocrits when it comes to deficit spending. Congressional Republicans during the Bush years weren't the fiscal conservatives they were...especially when it came to funding both Iraq and Afghanistan. But when the issues turn to health care reform and others, the federal deficit becomes their biggest argument. Point being, I don't like hypocrits.
Afghanistan War Upends Deficit Spending Debate
Afghanistan War Upends Deficit Spending Debate
Sensible Commanders
While listening to Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace, something hit me. A democrat made a good point. While I forget as I type which Senior Democratic Senator made the comment, I can't help but completely agree. The Senator took grasp of a recent GOP talking point regarding the possible troop surge in Afghanistan. The talking point being, that Republicans - Congressmen, party leaders, and pundits alike - are all criticizing President Obama for "not listening to General McCrystal." They plead that the President should listen and obey the wishes of his commander on the ground, because "he's knows best." While in this particular case I agree, I only agree to a certain degree. The point that the Democratic Senator whose name I forget made, was that the Commander in Chief should follow the advice of his military commander on the ground WHEN SENSIBLE. Lest we forget, that General McCarther was Truman's "commander on the ground" during Korea and advised the president to march into China and attack with nuclear weapons. Lest we forget, the importance of history?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
New Polls Dim for Democrats
Some new polls released by Rasmussen on www.rasmussenreports.com show bleek figures for Democrats in Washington. The latest polls on health care reform reveal that only 38% of Americans now favor health care reform, while 56% oppose it. This is a new low.
The Rasmussen Presidential Tracking Poll also indicates that President Obama's approval rating is dismal. Having only been in office for almost 10 months, the new President is showing only a 46% total approval rating (only 26% strongly approve), and a 54% total disapproval rating (46% strongly disapprove). These new numbers could change as the Senate starts debate on healthcare reform and the President begins to tackle new policy issues such as Afghanistan and Climate Change.
Congressional Democrats seem to be sharing the sour moods of Americans in their poll numbers as well. Speaker Nancy Pelosi is polling only 33% favorable and 57% unfavorable, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is polling a meager 25% favorable and 47% unfavorable.
To review all of these polls and more, visit www.rasmussenreports.com.
CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS FAVORABILITY RATINGS
DAILY PRESIDENTIAL TRACKING POLL
HEALTH CARE POLL
The Rasmussen Presidential Tracking Poll also indicates that President Obama's approval rating is dismal. Having only been in office for almost 10 months, the new President is showing only a 46% total approval rating (only 26% strongly approve), and a 54% total disapproval rating (46% strongly disapprove). These new numbers could change as the Senate starts debate on healthcare reform and the President begins to tackle new policy issues such as Afghanistan and Climate Change.
Congressional Democrats seem to be sharing the sour moods of Americans in their poll numbers as well. Speaker Nancy Pelosi is polling only 33% favorable and 57% unfavorable, while Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is polling a meager 25% favorable and 47% unfavorable.
To review all of these polls and more, visit www.rasmussenreports.com.
CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS FAVORABILITY RATINGS
DAILY PRESIDENTIAL TRACKING POLL
HEALTH CARE POLL
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
New Bill Honors Cold War Veterans
Several Senators, including my Senator - Olympia Snowe, introduced a new bill that will honor Cold War Veterans for their service to our country and democracy.
COLD WAR SERVICE MEDALS ACT OF 2009
COLD WAR SERVICE MEDALS ACT OF 2009
MIKE PENCE FOR PRESIDENT!
Watch this guy. I've had the pleasure of seeing him speak and also wrote a research paper on him. Although I don't think his chances of a 2012 bid are all that good, keep an eye on him for the future. I think he we wants to seriously consider a run for president, he needs to put himself in a "leadership" role. Run for governor, run for senate, or take on a leadership role in the House. Don't quote me on this, but I don't believe that a Representative has ever been elected straight to the White House. Interesting fellow though.
Pence's Trips to Iowa, South Carolina, Spur White House Chatter
Pence's Trips to Iowa, South Carolina, Spur White House Chatter
Is China More Capitalistic than the US?
Easy answer. YES! Just look at the policies coming out of Washington. And here is a question for you...since when has New York City and the Empire State Building been so sympathetic of the human rights abusing Chinese communist dictatorship??????? Just look at the picture in this article. And, of course, read it if you have the time.
Marching to World Domination
Marching to World Domination
Monday, November 16, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
More Than a Two-Party System in the US?
This is an interesting article posted on TheHill.com. It goes on to explain the idea's behind a possible three party system amidst the political atmosphere in the United States today. This is a thought that has come up often in political discussion of the late 20th and early 21st century - mainly due to the rise in registered "Independent" or "Non-Affiliate" voters. Many discredit claims that there will ever be a multi-party system in the United States, due to the fact that our political environment and governing bodies don't allow more than a two party system...organizationally speaking. I believe this to be true.
However, what I believe hasn't been assessed strongly enough is the rise of other factions or caucuses within the Democratic and Republican parties that exist today. For example, the Tea Party movement has given way to increased in "conservative Republicans." In the recent congressional special election of New York's 23 district, the Republican party was forced to nominate the Conservative Party candidate. We've seen a division of the Democratic Party in congress the last 6 months or so, due mostly to the ideological differences of traditional liberal-Democrats and fiscally conservative "Blue Dogs." This past summer, talk show host and political pundit Rush Limbaugh stated, when speaking about the division of Democratic Party amongst the Blue Dogs and Liberals, "We will see the MOTHER of ALL political battles ahead of us." Forget an Independent Party. The better question is, will we see the introduction of a new "Conservative Democrat Party" or the re-introduction of a "Conservative Party?"
Likely the answer is no. The long established Republican and Democrat Parties are far to powerful to allow factions among them. It is not in their better interest, and their leaders will stress for unification. For example, this is quite possible what defined Ronald Reagan. He re-united the Republican Party by bringing together moderates and conservatives.
But who really knows? What do you think?
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/66489-the-big-question-will-we-see-more-third-party-candidates
However, what I believe hasn't been assessed strongly enough is the rise of other factions or caucuses within the Democratic and Republican parties that exist today. For example, the Tea Party movement has given way to increased in "conservative Republicans." In the recent congressional special election of New York's 23 district, the Republican party was forced to nominate the Conservative Party candidate. We've seen a division of the Democratic Party in congress the last 6 months or so, due mostly to the ideological differences of traditional liberal-Democrats and fiscally conservative "Blue Dogs." This past summer, talk show host and political pundit Rush Limbaugh stated, when speaking about the division of Democratic Party amongst the Blue Dogs and Liberals, "We will see the MOTHER of ALL political battles ahead of us." Forget an Independent Party. The better question is, will we see the introduction of a new "Conservative Democrat Party" or the re-introduction of a "Conservative Party?"
Likely the answer is no. The long established Republican and Democrat Parties are far to powerful to allow factions among them. It is not in their better interest, and their leaders will stress for unification. For example, this is quite possible what defined Ronald Reagan. He re-united the Republican Party by bringing together moderates and conservatives.
But who really knows? What do you think?
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/66489-the-big-question-will-we-see-more-third-party-candidates
Thursday, October 29, 2009
These People are Running America?!
While I'm not going to defend, nor deny, President Bush and his infamous "Bush-isms," but take a look at what our current leaders have to say:
"When the stock market crashed, Franklin Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the princes of greed, he said 'look, here's what happened.'" - Vice President Joe Biden
FDR was not President when the stock market crashed, and television had not yet been invented.
"It was also interesting to see that political interaction in Europe is not that different from the United States Senate. There's a lot of - I don't know what the term is in Austrian - wheeling and dealing..." - President Barack Obama
Austrian isn't a language, it is a country. Austrians speak German.
"If we do everything right, if we do it with absolute certainty, there's still a 30 percent chance we're going to get it wrong." - Vice President Joe Biden
"Every month that we do not have an economic recovery package, 500 million Americans lost their jobs." - Speaker Nancy Pelosi
At the of this comment, there were only 300 million Americans.
"Over the last 15 months, we've traveled to every corner of the United States. I've now been in 57 states? I think one left to go." - President Barack Obama
Need I say anything?
SOURCE - REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, GRASSROOTS QUARTERLY, FALL 2009
"When the stock market crashed, Franklin Roosevelt got on the television and didn't just talk about the princes of greed, he said 'look, here's what happened.'" - Vice President Joe Biden
FDR was not President when the stock market crashed, and television had not yet been invented.
"It was also interesting to see that political interaction in Europe is not that different from the United States Senate. There's a lot of - I don't know what the term is in Austrian - wheeling and dealing..." - President Barack Obama
Austrian isn't a language, it is a country. Austrians speak German.
"If we do everything right, if we do it with absolute certainty, there's still a 30 percent chance we're going to get it wrong." - Vice President Joe Biden
"Every month that we do not have an economic recovery package, 500 million Americans lost their jobs." - Speaker Nancy Pelosi
At the of this comment, there were only 300 million Americans.
"Over the last 15 months, we've traveled to every corner of the United States. I've now been in 57 states? I think one left to go." - President Barack Obama
Need I say anything?
SOURCE - REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, GRASSROOTS QUARTERLY, FALL 2009
IRONY
This is a quoted response from columnist/blogger Camille Paglia. Ms. Paglia is a self-described liberal and feminist, however often comments with the utmost utilization of common sense. This quote is a response to, among other things, a comment regarding the tea party movement and the liberal reaction:
"It is bizarre that liberals who celebrate the unruly demostrations of our youth would malign or impugn the motivation of today's protestors with opposing views."
SALON.com
"It is bizarre that liberals who celebrate the unruly demostrations of our youth would malign or impugn the motivation of today's protestors with opposing views."
SALON.com
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