"In fact – as should have been apparent to President Bush and Sen. (John) McCain – the central front in the war on terror is not Iraq, and it never was. That's why the second goal of my new strategy will be taking the fight to al-Qaida in Afghanistan and Pakistan."
"It is unacceptable that almost seven years after nearly 3,000 Americans were killed on our soil, the terrorists who attacked us on 9/11 are still at large. Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahari are recording messages to their followers and plotting more terror. The Taliban controls parts of Afghanistan. Al-Qaida has an expanding base in Pakistan that is probably no farther from their old Afghan sanctuary than a train ride from Washington to Philadelphia. If another attack on our homeland comes, it will likely come from the same region where 9/11 was planned. And yet today, we have five times more troops in Iraq than Afghanistan."
"… as president, I will make the fight against al-Qaida and the Taliban the top priority that it should be. This is a war that we have to win."
"We need more troops, more helicopters, more satellites, more Predator drones in the Afghan border region. And we must make it clear that if Pakistan cannot or will not act, we will take out high-level terrorist targets like bin Laden if we have them in our sights."
So what happened between then and now?Well, Obama got his wish. He became president. He is now fully in command. He can divert any resources he wishes from Iraq to Afghanistan. He got to appoint a new commander for the Afghan campaign, Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal. And what did Gen. McChrystal advise?He told Obama he needs "more troops, more helicopters, more satellites, more Predator drones in the Afghan border region" – exactly the prescription Obama was calling for more than a year ago during the campaign. [CLICK HERE TO READ MORE]
By John KubicekI managed to only upload six videos to the TheREALjohnny2k channel this last week, thanks to having a down day last Tuesday with a flu-like stomach affliction. But, at any rate, this week's wide variety of video segments range from the frightening, to the inspirational and heartfelt encouragement, and finally to even a little humor.
There was something else that I learned during the course of this last week that could be of great value down the road. In my youtube channel account information and settings, there is a feature called "Insight." I discovered the awesome power of the what I could learn from the demographics of the people watching the videos on my channel. Being that I have had this channel for several years, and have uploaded over 300 videos, with over 2 million views, there is a very large data sample now, which adds to the power of the data that can be analyzed by age, gender, country, and even by state in the U.S. In fact, I can see which videos are the most popular by state! What I found out did not surprise me too much, as certain videos were much more popular in some areas of the country than in other areas.
And then it hit me. In last week's edition of this series, I mentioned how uploading the videos to my youtube channel was becoming more than a hobby. With what I just mentioned above, I realize now that there may be even more truth to that than I had imagined. I could be sitting on a "virtual gold mine!" There certainly has to be a great amount of value for this information to somebody out there, whether it is a marketing organization, a political candidate or even an investigative journalist. Yes, I need to get on that, it's at the top of my priorities for the coming weeks!
Okay, enough about my thoughts for the day. Let's get to it, there's six great video segments for you to see today. Get busy! Oh, and don't forget, WE are the MOB!October 04, 2009 - What are the options? How patient should we be?We have to wonder if negotiations alone can help us avoid a world war. We're on a tight rope. Trying to negotiate our way out of this mess may not work, as it could allow Iran time to build a nuclear weapon or more. And on the hand, a preemptive strike on Iran could mean having to engage either Russia or China or both. How long should we be patient? Should we believe anything that Iran tells us? October 05, 2009 - A Journey For Life, with a Big Surprise for AlaneBeing the son of a cancer survivor, this news segment meant a lot to me. It was very inspirational to see what Alane had completed, which was a 226 mile bike ride with a lot of big hills. And then, the good part, with a total surprise for Alane at the end of the segment.Uplifting video such as this will be added to this channel now and then. We need to keep in mind what the human spirit is capable of accomplishing. And it proves that not everything we see in the news has to be doom and gloom, death and destruction, or partisan politics as usual. It's awesome to see the courage that people have to overcome overwhelming obstacles in life. And it is wonderful seeing the rewards at the end of a difficult journey.October 07, 2009 - Glenn Beck's Realist View of America's SurvivalThis is a clip from Glenn Beck on 10/06/09, within his first segment. This is about "We the People." We must not ever give up. We must be realists, and then be optimists, that if we keep on fighting, we can win!October 08, 2009 - We can't afford the debt, and We the People say, "No more!"This segment is from October 7, 2009, and is the perfect sequel to the previous segment I uploaded here on youtube.com from Beck on Fox News Channel from the October 6th show.Glenn riled me up, and I'm sharing this video with you to rile you up, which only means that this is information to be taken seriously, but has nothing to do with taking any kind of violent actions.October 09, 2009 - Lanny Davis didn't even have a chanceHere is a great Fox & Friends segment from Thursday, Oct. 8, '09, where Michelle Malkin and Gretchen Carlson take on Lanny Davis, and poor Lanny didn't have a chance. Michelle and Gretch rock! It was a great example of true "social justice," but not in a progressive meaning. Lanny never had a chance. Lanny's teleprompter obviously failed him. Too bad it was only programmed to regurgitate left-wing talking points...I don't think that Lanny was very convincing when it came to showing what a solid decision maker Our Dear Leader is. In fact, for what Lanny Davis was able to spew, I wouldn't have believed him even if he told us that the President had once decided on the Happy Meal from a Micky-D's menu.October 10, 2009 - Pelosi's Eye Roll; the body language that spoke volumesHarry Reid succeeds at getting an expression on Nancy Pelosi's face. I do believe that qualifies as a miracle! That alone speaks volumes, but in the context of the scenario, Nancy could not go without making the far leftist statement we all know she would say if her lips moved.
"Each report of a committee on a public bill or public joint resolution shall contain the following: A statement citing the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the law proposed by the bill or joint resolution."
That's right. The rules of procedure in the House of Representatives already require that every bill or resolution cite the constitutional authority for the proposed legislation. This rule is routinely ignored.Why? Because Democrats control the Rules Committee and the entire House of Representatives, and they routinely "waive" or "suspend" this rule.Some people remember when Nancy Pelosi stood on her pedestal and proclaimed: "This leadership team will create the most honest, most open, and most ethical Congress in history" (November 16, 2006). Ignoring a House rule is a minor offense, compared to the corruption that Ms. Pelosi readily accepts when it affects her Democratic colleagues.How quickly did she and her colleagues invoke House rules to condemn Rep. Joe Wilson when he blurted out "you lie" during President Obama's sales pitch to Congress? But when Democrat Alan Grayson uses visual aids to claim that the Republican health-care plan calls on sick people to "Die Quickly," there's nothing at all offensive to Pelosi and her colleagues about the gross lie Grayson speaks. [CLICK HERE TO READ MORE]
Posted at 4:40 pm on October 8, 2009 by AllahpunditTo cleanse the palate, some light comedy from this morning’s F&F. I’m loath to knock him given his willingness to incur nutroots wrath by admitting he respects the boss, but who’s he trying to kid with his testament to The One’s support for the public option? Read the speech to Congress, he says. Okay, let’s read it:
Now, I have no interest in putting insurance companies out of business. They provide a legitimate service, and employ a lot of our friends and neighbors. I just want to hold them accountable. The insurance reforms that I’ve already mentioned would do just that. But an additional step we can take to keep insurance companies honest is by making a not-for-profit public option available in the insurance exchange. Let me be clear – it would only be an option for those who don’t have insurance. No one would be forced to choose it, and it would not impact those of you who already have insurance. In fact, based on Congressional Budget Office estimates, we believe that less than 5% of Americans would sign up…
It’s worth noting that a strong majority of Americans still favor a public insurance option of the sort I’ve proposed tonight. But its impact shouldn’t be exaggerated – by the left, the right, or the media. It is only one part of my plan, and should not be used as a handy excuse for the usual Washington ideological battles. To my progressive friends, I would remind you that for decades, the driving idea behind reform has been to end insurance company abuses and make coverage affordable for those without it. The public option is only a means to that end – and we should remain open to other ideas that accomplish our ultimate goal. And to my Republican friends, I say that rather than making wild claims about a government takeover of health care, we should work together to address any legitimate concerns you may have.
For example, some have suggested that that the public option go into effect only in those markets where insurance companies are not providing affordable policies. Others propose a co-op or another non-profit entity to administer the plan. These are all constructive ideas worth exploring. But I will not back down on the basic principle that if Americans can’t find affordable coverage, we will provide you with a choice.
You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.
– Obi Won Kenobi, "Star Wars"
No, Obi Won wasn't talking about the watering hole of the White House czars.He was describing the fictional Mos Eisley spaceport.He advised caution.And so do I – when it comes to the White House czars.As Henny Youngman might say: "Take John Holdren, the climate czar, please."Today he tells us the planet is heating up to the boiling point because of catastrophic levels of man-made carbon dioxide.But 40 years ago, he was proclaiming the dawn of a new ice age – with many of the same government prescriptions in mind.In the 1970s, Holdren said government would have to stop population growth to keep the planet habitable for those lucky enough to live through his plans. Fortunately, people were smarter in the 1970s. They didn't buy it. They kept having babies. They eventually elected Ronald Reagan when they got tired of Cassandra-like warnings about an imminent apocalypse caused by American capitalism and Christianity.Holdren's rhetoric 40 years ago about an impending ice age was just as dire as his more recent prognostications about global warming. In "Global Ecology," which he co-edited with Paul Ehrlich, he predicted the "destruction of all life on this planet" as one of the possible consequences of the cooling he foresaw. [CLICK HERE TO READ MORE]
I believe it's time for the heads of left-wing agitation groups [ACLU, National Lawyers Guild, and MoveOn.org] who are using the courts to impose their will on the sheeple to be prosecuted under the federal RICO statutes.
~ Michael Savage, "Liberalism is a Mental Disorder" (2005)
The theme of this picture is whether men ought to be ruled by God's law or whether they are to be ruled by the whims of a dictator.
~ Cecil B. DeMille, on his 1956 movie, "The Ten Commandments"
Prologue to a mental disorderIn 1615 the great scientist Galileo put his life on the line against the supreme political power in Italy and boldly told the Catholic Church that the earth was not the center of the universe (geocentrism), but that the earth and all the planets revolved around the sun (heliocentrism).Einstein tolled for years in obscurity as a lowly patent clerk while working on his experiments from 1895-1905. He was marginalized by his professors as a "dreamer" and a "C student," scorned by his fellow scientists as an oddity, yet his theory of relativity changed the world and ushered in the Nuclear Age.What did these men have in common? Both were intellectual giants who dwelt among the legions of mental midgets of their day, yet they ignored the cacophony of lesser men with duplicitous agendas and fulfilled the transcendent calling of their singular genius.Why blacklist Michael Savage?The great French philosopher Voltaire, one of the founding father's of classical liberalism, is credited with saying, I may not believe in what you say, but I will die for your right to do so – yet, where are these sentiments regarding the blacklisting of Michael Savage? Why has not one member of Congress, not one person in the Stalinist-controlled media complex, the ACLU, or free-speech activists of the academy willing to lay aside their own cowardice and indifference and defend this American patriot? Because liberalism is a mental disorder.On May 5, 2009, conservative intellectual and radio host Michael Savage was banned from entering Britain, his name blacklisted by a Western democracy for two reasons: 1) He was a Jew, and Britain, using egalitarianism (equality of results), wanted to balance their list of Muslim terrorists with other people who were not Muslim; and 2) For 15 years Michael Savage has been the most eloquent and vociferous voice in the media chronicling how liberalism has perverted America, Western Civilization and the world. Why would Britain (and America by de facto silence) stifle this man's freedom of speech, freedom of expression and freedom of movement? Because liberalism is a mental disorder. [CLICK HERE TO READ MORE]
Editor's note: This Cass Sunstein is one scary guy. But heck, he's just one of the Marxist radicals that Obama is surrounding himself with. Something you may want to remember in November 2012.
By Joseph Farah Posted: October 11, 2009 ~ 9:54 pm Eastern © 2009 I have a question for Barack Obama, the Nobel Appease Prize winner, and the man who told us during last year's presidential campaign that troops needed to be redeployed from Iraq to the "real" front in the war on terrorism – Afghanistan. In case your memory fails you, here's what he said in July 2008:
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