KRISTOL: Don't Wince. Fight! Dick Cheney, Most Valuable Republican

aux.link.: Don't Wince. Fight!

" "As Cheney Seizes Spotlight, Many Republicans Wince," was the front-page headline in Thursday's Washington Post. Two Republican "strategists" spoke "on the condition of anonymity in order to be candid." Profiles in courage! One of them opined that Cheney is "entirely unhelpful." The other elaborated, "Even if he's right, he's absolutely the wrong messenger.  .  .  .  We want Bush to be a distant memory in the next election."

To have such a juvenile understanding of political dynamics, you'd have to be a prominent "Republican strategist." You might actually have both the Dole and McCain campaigns under your belt. Or perhaps you were one of those who encouraged the Bush White House to assume a fetal position on most issues in its second term and not fight back against slanders or defend their people, because to do so would spotlight the "wrong" issues or people."

On World Stage, Obama Uses Podium To Express Regret

aux.link.: On World Stage, Obama Uses Podium to Express Regret - FOXNews.com

My turn this term: What an embarassment our President is! Unacceptable. Stand up for us! Be proud of America's accomplishments! The world's sole superpower, greatest supporter of charity, freedom and democracy - which has risen from nothing in less than 250 years - and whose President is seen as the leader of the free world, should not be bowing down and apologizing for any mistakes we've made along the way.

Blah blah blah? You're right- because that's common sense. Most others around the world even accept and understand this with at least some degree of respect. Our own POTUS does not. Other heads of state can't believe his remarks and are laughing on the inside at him, and us for being foolish enough to have elected such a noob. Going forward, it's all about Obama 'repairing our image' and 'remaking America'. We as citizens shudder at the thought. Except the Obamabots still lusting after his image, still too incompetent to realize they've been tricked into bad policies for America by a smooth talker with a teleprompter.

So Help Us God... WTF Was That?

aux.link.: Obama, Chief Justice Roberts Stumble in Recitation of Presidential Oath

The swearing in began simply enough as Roberts started reciting the oath Obama was to repeat, a few words at a time.

"I, Barack Hussein Obama," began Roberts.

"I, Barack," said Obama, and before he could continue, Roberts said, "do solemnly swear."

Obama: "I, Barack Hussein Obama, do solemnly swear"

Roberts: "That I will execute the office of president to the United States faithfully..."

Obama: "that I will execute..."

Roberts: "faithfully execute the office of president of the United States..."

Obama: "The office of president of the United States faithfully..."

At that point, Roberts got back on course, leading as Obama followed with "and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

"So help you God?" asked Roberts.

"So help me God."

1/20: Bankrupting, Senseless Socialism Arrives

aux.link.: Early Risers Try to Get a Jump-Start on Celebration

WASHPOST observation: "Skip work! Skip work!" people chanted, followed by shouts of "Obama! Obama!"

Mickey Rourke: Smartest Actor In Hollywood

aux.link.: Daily Express Showbiz :: Rourke: 'Bush was in the wrong place at the wrong time'

Must read. Welcome back, Mickey.

Obama: Let's Wait For Iran To Nuke Israel First

aux.link.: Report: Obama to Offer Israel 'Nuclear Umbrella' Against Iran - FOXNews.com Transition Tracker

This... is scary as hell. Israelies have good reason to question the true support of the USA starting next year. This, coupled with the tripling of Iranian long-range missiles and thousands of centrifuges coming online outside Tehran, only means one thing clearly to me. Israel has no choice but to bomb Iran before January 20th, 2009. That's little more than one month away. Get on it.

BIG D: Bushes Purchase North Dallas Home

aux.link.: Bushes confirm purchase of Dallas home in Preston Hollow

I drove by and checked the new digs out for myself this afternoon. Local media with a rare and actually interesting story on their hands along with several curious onlookers and neighbors have the end of the cul-de-sac saturated. As confirmed from Google Earth, while just hundreds of feet away from the Dallas North Tollway, this is a very fortifiable enclave and backs up to a friend with more land for helicopter access possibilities. Just a few miles away from SMU, where the library will be built as well. Excellent area, excellent choice- modest looks, but a large and very nice pad. Funded by a Midland bank!

Cheaper: Obama Drops O&NG Company Tax

aux.link.: Obama shelves oil company tax after price fall: aide Reuters

"Welllll... I guess they're not that bad afterall."

Bailout Lure: Big Business Backed Obama

aux.link.: Big Business transfers its loyalty, money to the Democrats - The Boston Globe

What they don't say- it was companies running scared away from bankruptcy and toward the chance of government bailout money that got CEOs leaning Socialist-blue this year. What other explanation is there for Democrats being the 'party of Big Business' for the first time in 75 years (article)?

Bush Wants History To Show Him As A Liberator

aux.link.: Bush wants history to see him as a liberator of millions

"George W. Bush hopes history will see him as a president who liberated millions of Iraqis and Afghans, who worked towards peace and who never sold his soul for political ends.

"I'd like to be a president (known) as somebody who liberated 50 million people and helped achieve peace," Bush said in excerpts of a recent interview released by the White House Friday. "I would like to be a person remembered as a person who, first and foremost, did not sell his soul in order to accommodate the political process. I came to Washington with a set of values, and I'm leaving with the same set of values." "

Team Obama Silent After Mumbai Attacks

Make that 96+ hours silent. Could 'The Office Of The President-Elect' be scared shitless and not know how to respond to such real evil and threats abroad? What about the two Americans killed at least? Are they shocked that the War On Terror actually meant something, and that terrorism in general is still the greatest threat to all societies? Time will tell, but silence is not something that's going to comfort Americans who are now wondering how 'The One' is planning to address, handle and save the situation...

SC Priest: No Communion For Obama Voters

aux.link.: SC priest: No communion for Obama supporters

Republicans In Manhattan- Fact Or Fiction?

aux.link.: YouTube - Liberal Outrage: A Pro-McCain March In Manhattan

Biden Jinxes The Catholic Vote For Obama

aux.link.: Joe Biden loses Barack Obama the Catholic vote :: Gerald Warner

Excellent article. Joe Biden is a real turd sandwich and protestant masquerading as a Catholic, which is part of the reason why I have been cheering his selection for the Veep slot by Obama.

Qaddafi Says Barack Obama Is A Muslim

aux.link.: Qaddafi Says Barack Obama Is A Muslim Sweetness & Light

I wasn't one of the uninformed masses forwarding E-mails to 11 other people last year relating something similar here, but I wasn't totally convinced otherwise either. I'll give him a pass on his interview slip last weekend, even. "Once a muslim, always a muslim," said an intelligent and wise Indian co-worker of mine recently... good point I believe.

There is one thing we know for sure, however- 'Black Liberation Theology' sure as hell is not the same as Christianity. I'm curious as to why nobody has ever made that challenge. And to compound things after Wright, this guy really isn't helping his case either...

SLAM DUNK: Sarah Palin YHPS-Approved

Damn. McCain has all but locked up the election now with this move- sheer brilliance. The conservative base is jumping, and I am finally stoked. I may even get a bumpersticker. One doesn't really comprehend the virtue in this selection fully until they read her background and see all the required tick-marks they can check off, and then watch the introductory speech she gave in Ohio last Friday which gave me goosebumps.

This 'Hail Mary pass', that some are referring to the pick as, looks to be one that will be catchable with many voters, and attractive enough for most to shut down the socialistic arrogance/mouthy ticket of Obama/Biden. The selection of right(eous)-babe Gov. Sarah Palin was just the thing to finally energize hesitant Republicans and swing voters, as well as a good chunk of change out of my and my wife's bank account to the McCain campaign this evening finally. She's just what they (and we) needed.

Archbishops Smack Down Biden, Pelosi

aux.link.: Washington Times - Archbishop scolds pro-choice Biden
aux.link.: Washington archbishop rips Pelosi on abortion - TheHill.com
aux.link.: Pelosi gets unwanted lesson in Catholic theology

Alongside John Kerry, mark these masquerading Catholics for excommunication! Meanwhile, over at the AllInAHuff-ington Post, a severely out-of-touch Scott Swenson is calling groups of pro-life Catholics against the pick of Biden, 'extremist social conservative Catholic organizations'. What?

Extremists, as we all know, are at the fringe of a group- they don't make up the whole core of it. So if I decided to go out and bomb an abortion clinic overnight (why only pray/protest outside of one, when a few cases of strategically-placed C4 could eradicate a devil's paradise in seconds, whilst helping city council pave the way for a new mall?), what would my reference be noted as? Scotty here is an idiot who knows nothing about one of the bedrock foundations of the Church. Quality piece, Ariana.

COVERUP: 60% Of Americans Conservative- Poll

aux.link.: American Thinker: The Biggest Missing Story in Politics

Brooke Hogan Smarter Than Paris, Most Citizens

aux.link.: FOXNews.com - Brooke Hogan Takes Dig at Paris Hilton

" In a posting this week, Brooke wrote that most people only vote because "it’s cool" and (like herself) have no real idea what’s going on in and around the White House.

And John McCain wasn’t the only one to take a dig at Paris Hilton; Hogan shared her thoughts on the party princess’s attempts to encourage voters.

"Only 54 percent of eligible american voters cast their ballots!!!!!! Half of them are only voting cause its 'cool' to vote for so and so...they aren't even up to date on information," Brooke wrote. "I'M personally not up to date on the facts, so I don't wanna make a stupid choice for our country. I WANT to vote but only when I know exactly whats going on. More ppl should think like that. Paris Hilton said 'yaaaay go vote cause its cool and hott!!!!' ...SHE WASN'T EVEN REGISTERED." "

Obama's Elephant In The Room For Catholics

aux.link.: A Catholic Case Against Barack - HUMAN EVENTS

DNC Going Bonkers Over 'Greening' Convention

aux.link.: The Greenest Show on Earth: Democrats Gear Up for Denver - WSJ.com

"Democrats say the point is to build habits that will endure long after the convention. To that end, the city has staged "greening workshops" attended by hundreds of caterers, restaurant owners and hotel managers. "It's the new patriotism," Mayor Hickenlooper says."

Denver is a great city, but I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth.

Shock Video: Obama's Plan To Pussify America

aux.link: YouTube - Obama-Caucus4Priorities (UPDATE: now Shit Listed!)

Appeasement: Bush's Speech Of The Year In Israel

aux.link: Obama says Bush falsely accuses him of appeasement

Excellence- well done, Mr. President. These are some of the defining words that will mark your legacy.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama accused President Bush on Thursday of launching a "false political attack" with a comment about appeasing terrorists and radicals. The Illinois senator interpreted the remark as a slam against him but the White House denied that Bush's words were in any way directed at Obama, who has said as president he would be willing to personally meet with Iran's leaders and those of other regimes the United States has deemed rogue.

In a speech to Israel's Knesset, Bush said: "Some seem to believe that we should negotiate with the terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along. "We have heard this foolish delusion before. As Nazi tanks crossed into Poland in 1939, an American senator declared: 'Lord, if I could only have talked to Hitler, all this might have been avoided.' We have an obligation to call this what it is—the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history."

Also see this follow-up article from The Wall Street Journal.

New Conservatism Continues Spread In Europe

aux.link: BBC NEWS Johnson wins London mayoral race

Berlusconi... Merkel... Sarkozy... Why does it seem Europe is leaning more to the right, and the U.S. to the left? Because the U.S. hasn't come to its senses yet on government spending, immigration, and their impact on the future. And that's just for starters.

Outstanding John Edwards Parody Video

aux.link: Mysterious Traveler Entrances Town With Utopian Vision Of The Future

McCain's Support From Cisco, eBay, HP Bosses

aux.link: John McCain 2008 - John McCain for President

"WASHINGTON -- A pair of high-profile former Silicon Valley executives have signed on to help John McCain's presidential campaign, offering a boost to the presumptive Republican nominee's economic credentials and fund-raising abilities.

Meg Whitman, the retirement-bound chief executive of eBay Inc., joined the McCain team Friday as a national co-chairwoman. She made the move after more than a year as an adviser to Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts who ran a tough campaign against Sen. McCain. Ms. Whitman joins Carly Fiorina, the former head of Hewlett-Packard Co., who was named the Republican National Committee's "Victory" chair earlier this month.

He already has the help of longtime supporter John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems Inc., as both a fund-raiser and an adviser."

Solid news for the backing of educated and well-paid IT professionals in America, a 12-million-strong voting block of which I am a member, who donate and are politically-active according to CompTIA. I'm proud to patronize services and wares from all three of these companies already.

I Smell A Cult: Obama's First Coming

aux.link: Obama's first coming The Australian

"...the danger remains for Obama in managing the cult-like fervour. Obviously, he's no messiah and lofty expectations of his supporters is something that Obama is also acutely aware of. In stockmarket parlance, Obama's share price is soaring on expected future earnings. Clinton, 20 years in the public eye, is like the industrial conglomerate: steady share price and reliable dividends. Think of Obama as Google and Clinton as General Electric."

Support Cheney In 2008! Oh Wait...

aux.link: Busted Tees - Funny T-Shirts

This shirt is the closest I'll get to my dream candidate for office this year.

McCain's New Ad: 'Man In The Arena'

edit: So it's official- I'm a registered McCain supporter now. This is from a 'good enough' and 'best chance' standpoint. Like the saying goes, if you can't beat 'em...

Romney, We Were Just Getting To Know Thee

aux.link: Transcript of Romney’s Speech Withdrawing From the Race - The Page - by Mark Halperin - TIME

At the time of this post, I haven't watched the video of this epic announcement, but the transcript is spot-on. Outstanding speech, and the reason for conceeding is a monumental one, and right. I hope that in particular gets some notice. Here's hoping for 2012?

Seven Reasons To Support The GOP Nominee

aux.link: Seven Reasons To Support The GOP's Nominee - Townhall.com::Blog

"There are seven reasons for anyone to support the eventual nominee no matter who it is: The war and six Supreme Court justices over the age of 68."

"The GOP as well is the party committed to victory in Iraq and the wider war. A four year time-out would be a disaster, a period of time in which al Qaeda and its jihadist off-shoots would regroup in some places and continue to spread in others. Iran, even if punished in the months before November, would certainly continue and accelerate its plans under the soft pleadings of a President Obama or Clinton 2.0."

"But it is very possible to play full contact politics without the threat of going home if your team loses. The stakes in the fall are far too high for that."

Indeed- take heed.

Uncertain About Prez Candidates Just Like You

edit: I had some worthless, long, drawn-out schpiel written here for the last few days about the current standing of the situation, but it's truly pointless until the polling statistics of a nominee pass the point of no return next month or shortly thereafter. Cindy McCain might make for the hottest First Lady ever, but I'm still bitter about the lack of belly fire from Thompson. At this point, I'm questioning whether I'm even going to bother voting. But I know I will in the end. ****.

Shakeup In The GOP Race

I'm afraid after this weekend, it's all over for Fred Thompson (and poor Duncan Hunter hasn't a clue about marketing and is completely off the radar). Fred was the candidate of choice for the conservative base of America, but they never rallied around him completely (re: $) because there was never that 'fire in the belly'. Fred wanted to be president, just not as badly as we wanted him to be.

While unfortunate, I'm now all but sold on McCain after his surprising speech this evening after winning South Carolina. He understands the threat of radical Islamic facists and terrorism probably moreso than Guiliani does, so I'll give him a pass on his momentary lapse of reason regarding global warming. His border security plan is acceptable, though it would be nice if he came out and said he wished he could make some changes in retrospect to voting with Sen. Kennedy on the subject recently. But he still has some issues to prove to the GOP base that he's willing to work alongside, but not get too buddy-buddy with, some questionable Democrats.

Another case in point... better first lady: Cindy McCain or Bill Clinton?

Hillary And Tyra Schmooze About Lewinsky Tryst

aux.link: Hillary Clinton reveals personal anguish over Lewinsky saga

"I really had to dig down deep and think hard about what was right for me, what
was right for my family," Clinton said on the Tyra Banks talk show on Fox
television.

Or in other words, "it's not personal, it's just business" obviously. She did it for the political advantage, which is amazing in of itself since Slick Willy still has any reputation after that- confusing. Americans need to sit down and think if they really want the Clintons back in The White House again.

FNC Anchor Nails Guy Blocking Camera Shot

And no, I'm not talking about O'Reilly... it was Major Garrett covering the NH primary and I can't find a YouTube clip or Google mention of this anywhere!



Story goes... NYC anchor cuts to live feed of Major Garrett a little too early, cueing up for the shot. He is a couple seconds from going on what he thought was live television when a random passerby strolls past between him and the cameraman. He spontaneously combusts. "DOWN! GET DOWN!" he yells and shoves the man toward the ground as he then-quickly tries to escape the shot! Totally attacked the guy physically. One second later, Major is back upright and his famous, toothy grin is in action as he starts his segment. It's times like this where I kick myself for not having a DVR yet. Am I really the only one on the blogosphere who caught this?

RNC Raising An Average Of $227,000 A Day

aux.link: Republicans Out-Raised Democrats for National Commitees

Serious financial firepower awaits the chosen Republican candidate for the RNC this year- likely to be Huckabee or Romney. We'll find out soon as we start that journey today in Iowa.

Limbaugh Denounces Huck As Conservative

aux.link: Rush: Huck 'not a conservative' - Jonathan Martin's Blog - Politico.com

My first post for 2008- delving into the caucus mud. But Rush is right as usual. How long will it take Fred Thompson to be discovered? Let's hope for a third place podium finish tomorrow to start that. As platforms are investigated in the next 11 months, Huck will be... well...

Bushes Plan Post White House Years In Dallas

Yes, I live in Dallas. And coincidentally, I did some growing up in Midland too where Dubya did the same. So I'm pretty stoked at the idea of the world's most powerful dude retiring in the same spot I live now as well. The upscale communities of Highland Park and Park Cities north of downtown are abuzz with rumors of where the couple will spend the next stage of their lives starting in 2009- these developments will be interesting to watch over the next several months.

Maybe I can get in on this 'Freedom Institute' in some role that he wants to start...

Bushes plan to move to Dallas

Americans 'Willing To Sacrifice' SUVs?

Crap article from some local outlet likely run by community college dropouts, but point nonetheless.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards told a labor group he would ask Americans to make a big sacrifice: their sport utility vehicles.

The former North Carolina senator told a forum by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, yesterday he thinks Americans are willing to sacrifice.

Edwards says Americans should be asked to drive more fuel efficient vehicles. He says he would ask them to give up SUVs.

Well... okay. Is there a collection center already setup where we can drop these off, John? That's where you're on your way to in yours below, right?

Edwards: Americans should sacrifice their SUVs

Fred Thompson Interview Collection

Parts one and two from Hannity & Colmes, and the latest one from Breitbart.tv at the bottom. Watch. Absorb. Support.





"I've never casually run for anything" BREITBART.TV

Fred's Window Of Opportunity Closing?

Good article by Dick Morris on the current situation of presidential GOP contenders for 2008. Could a Yuppie Horror Picture Show of Support for Thompson be around the corner? I'm thinking about it.

Run Fred, Run ... Now!

Return Of Reagan - Our Savior For 2008?

Until I heard about this fellow, I was all but ready last month to write off my intents on voting for any presidential nominee currently playing the field. But ever since Fred Thompson started making the rounds - and himself known - outside of his quiet Tennessee representative demeanor, and D.A. character on Law & Order, things have changed. Discontented Republicans everywhere forced to look through moderate eyeglasses in the near future are seeing a glimpse of clarity once again. Including myself.



I'm holding off on making an official Yuppie Horror Picture Show of support while I do some more research on this cat, but I think I may have just found my candidate. Is Fred the next Ronald Reagan? Is this who we've been waiting for? For a start, find out more below.

Fred Thompson Gears Up
Frank Facts About Fred Thompson, Chuck Norris-style.

Bank Race: RNC $60M, DNC $12M

There is talk of emptying the coffers over at the RNC within the next month and a half to help insure a November congressional victory in both the House and Senate. Will this spurn Soros & Co. to unload their own accounts to match the Republican's massive goldmine?

Two things are for sure- it's going to be harder for the Dems to do so in this little time, and we're going to see a lot more marketing intrusion in the form of big-budget campaigning between now and November.

Mehlman to spend $60M, five times Dean's $12M

Incompetency Runs Amok

The Commie News Network is losing whatever edge it has had lately. After losing Rudi Bakhtiar to FNC, what's left that is worth anything? But more importantly, who's running the video feeds over at CNN during Presidential addresses? Duke Lacrosse players who can't get a job anywhere else now?

CNN AIRS FALSE-START LIVE