An Unfortunate Outburst of Intense Patriotism

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Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Congressman Betrays his Country, Refuses to Recognize 9/11 and its Victims

Yesterday, we had the spectacle of Misrepresentative Tom Lantos (D-California) doing his damndest to shame, disgrace and humiliate General David Petraeus. Now get a load of what Senator Barbara Boxershorts (D-California) had to say to General Petraeus today: “Please, General, I ask you, please,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Democrats Demonstrate Support for Troops at Petraeus Testimony

The liberal Democrats in Congress love to strut and preen and boast of how much they support the troops. In the highest and truest form of patriotism, so pure that it must never be questioned, they totally, completely and absolutely are committed to our Armed Forces. So committed are they to the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Success in Iraq, but No Thanks to Our Incompetent Troops – Senator Schumer

Senator Chuck Schumer (D – what else? – New York) made the following astounding statement yesterday concerning the successes in the Iraq war: “ Let me be clear. The violence in Anbar has gone down despite the surge, not because of the surge. The inability of American soldiers to protect these tribes... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

SUV Owner John Edwards Wants Us to Surrender Our SUVs

Democrat presidential wanna-be Pretty Boy John Edwards just gets better and better. Not in terms of having any credibility, although just about anything would be an improvement over his admitting that he has no clue whether or not Cuba’s health care system is run by the state. Rather, in terms of... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 1, 2007

The Corruption Goes On: Katrina Relief Rife with Waste and Abuse

Misrepresentative and Republican presidential wannabe Tom Tancredo (R-Colorado) has blasted the federal relief for Hurricane Katrina damage and victims. But not in the politically correct way of claiming not enough has been done. From a story at... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 31, 2007

So which party deserve to be in power?

The concurrent scandals involving two Senators, and their respective party's responses thereto, raise a very important question: Which party deserves to be in power? Consider the contrast. To judge by the Larry Craig case, Republicans may espouse moral and ethical standards, then do not follow them.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Congressional Audit Says Iraq Government is Failing to Meet Goals

From a story at http://www.newsmax.com/headlines/iraq_progress_report/2007/08/30/28630.html: WASHINGTON -- Stung by the bleak findings of a congressional audit of progress in Iraq, the Pentagon has asked that some of the negative assessments be revised. Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

The Culture of Corruption Rises Again in New Political Fundraising Scandal!

Here we go again, yet another scandal involving Washington politicians, power and cash. Good grief, you think, which Republican member of the culture of corruption is it this time? None. Nope – not a Republican. A Democrat, and a big one: Shrillary herself. From a story at... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, August 27, 2007

My Favorite Democrat Reactions to Resignation of Attorney General Gonzales

From http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/gonzales_reactions/2007/08/27/27650.html: ''Alberto Gonzales was never the right man for this job. He lacked independence, he lacked judgment, and he lacked the spine to say no to Karl Rove. This resignation is not the end of the story. Congress must get to the... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Is a Boycott of Chinese Goods Called For?

I'm not normally one to advocate boycotts, but the wave of recalls of unsafe toys and other products of Communist Chinese manufacture really has me rethinking that. The subject came up over the weekend during conversation with my older son and his family, including boys one and two years old. As... Sign in to see full entry.

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