Now It's All About Women

Michelle Obama came out of hiding to delve into politics once again, this time giving a speech claiming that government-run healthcare is a 'women's issue.'

Have you ever noticed that each time Progressives wish to get the upper hand on an issue they claim 'women are being shortchanged,' and therefore government must do something to fix it?

At the present time in America women are probably getting better care than any of the identified 'minority' groups. Most hospitals have special programs just for women, such as birthing centers, mammogram programs, reproductive health, and the like. I don't notice these facilities providing 'men's health centers.'

I don't have a problem with any of this. I'm just saying that Michelle is creating a crisis where there clearly isn't one.

Is She or Isn't She?

Today Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will put on a display in Washington that is supposed to symbolize 'party unity' and the burying of the hatchets. Some speculate that she will be Barack's choice for running mate. I say no.

What do you think? Is she or isn't she?

I maintain that the so-called 'dream ticket' has far too much inherent baggage to work. Who in their right mind would want a former President hanging around, making a nuisance of himself, and more than likely embarrassing your administration with his penchant for popping off at the mouth?

And make no mistake about it, if Hillary is on the ticket, Bill will dominate the campaign, and if they are elected, he will dominate Barack's administration.

But the main reason I believe Barack will not make this decision is his wife. Michelle hates Hillary with a passion. And, at the end of the day, Michelle is the one Barack has to live with.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 6/4/08

Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Gateway Pundit has essential reading today, including information on Clinton supporters calling McCain to offer help, and Jimmy Carter telling Obama NOT to ask Hillary to be on the ticket:
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2008/06/bubba-blues.html

Born Again Redneck has the explosive news (reported on FOX) that Barack Obama has orchestrated 15 million dollars in earmarks for his CHURCH through the years. FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLARS--TAXPAYERS' MONEY--GOING TO THE TRINITY CHURCH!:
http://bornagainredneck.blogspot.com/2008/06/obama-earmarked-15-million-for-church.html

John Lott reports that the NRA has succeeded in getting the Philadelphia anti-gun law struck down:
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2008/06/nra-gets-philly-gun-laws-struck-down.html

Dr. Lott also drops a name in the hat for McCain's running mate--Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Click on the link he provides for info. She would be an excellent choice:
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2008/06/someone-who-i-hope-mccain-chooses-as.html

The War on Guns provides informational commentary on Snuffy Pfleger's ouster by his Bishop and what he had to say about it:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2008/06/snuffy-you-know-vs-one-you-dont.html

As always, Nicki provides riveting commentary, this time on the Bastard and his claim of victory over a Georgia gun store owner:
http://libertyzone.blogspot.com/2008/06/this-is-what-he-calls-victory.html

Barack Obama represents Jimmy Carter's 2nd term of office. Gunservatively has more:
http://gunservatively.blogspot.com/2008/06/mcgovern-dukakis-kerry-carter-candidate.html

Freedom Sight says there is a rumor going about that Rebecca Peters has called for drug testing of all gun owners:
http://freedomsight.net/?p=2547

Dustin has a video of an RNC ad that lists some of Obama's votes against gun owners:
http://dustinsgunblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/rnc-add-listing-obamas-votes-against.html

JR has some vital facts about Senator Cornyn of Texas and how important it is that he be re-elected:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2008/06/senator-cornyn-at-double-d-ranch.html

Roberta X has a link to info on the squid-brain (Michelle Obama) delivering a scathing 'blame whitey' attack at the Trinity church:
http://twowheeledmadwoman.blogspot.com/2008/06/and-under-this-rock.html

Hillary Ponders Exit Plan

With Barack 'A New Gaffe Per Day' Obama having all but wrapped up the Democratic nomination for President, and with Bill Clinton touting daughter Chelsea as Presidential material for 2016, Hillary Clinton has begun pondering an exit plan.

Although she claims she is determined to take the fight for the nomination to the Convention floor, which is not the 'deep dark and ominous' scenario that the mainstream media and their darlings of the Democratic Party make it out to be, Hillary is under increasing pressure to drop out of the race in June.

It is clear that the big wigs of the Democratic Party have bet the farm on Obama, in spite of his lack of appeal to working class white voters, Hispanics, and Jews.

In addition, Obama has a penchant for uttering blatant untruths and gaffes that make Dan Quayle look like Winston Churchill.

Still, the Democrats have not only embraced a terribly flawed candidate simply because he has 'star quality' appeal, but they are obviously willing to take the chance that Americans are dumb enough to ignore his extremist views and fall down at his feet in Messiah-like worship like the rest of the sheeple who have orgasms each time he utters the word 'change.'

Thus, Hillary ponders her exit strategy, having been thrown under the bus by those within her own Party who have been longtime friends and allies.

The best-case scenario for a Hillary exit, short of pulling off an Obama-Clinton ticket, is for Obama to 'offer' her the position of running mate, which she will graciously decline. If she says 'yes' then Obama has big problems, not with the voters but with fact that Hillary will drag Bill back to the White House (assuming they win), and wifey-pooh Michelle Obama will be a terribly unhappy camper, having to contend with a Vice-President whom she hates with a passion.

In spite of the fact that many Democrats and those within the mainstream media believe an Obama-Clinton ticket will be the surefire ticket to the White House, the team will most assuredly hit some brick walls on the campaign trail.

Both of these candidates are seriously flawed and will provide ample fodder for the Republicans to remind voters of the corruption of the Clintons, not to mention the extremism of Obama.

Realistically speaking, I don't believe the 'dream ticket' will happen, though I could be wrong. Too many problems stand in the way of this scenario for it to work successfully, not the least of which is a former President of the United States lingering around who has a penchant for popping off at the mouth, much to the chagrin of most who have known him for years.

Apparently Hillary has caught 'Bill's Disease' as well, given her latest gaffe in which she brought up the assassination of Bobby Kennedy in June of the Presidential race in 1967.

How badly do Barack and Michelle want or need these two? We shall see.

Second Amendment News Roundup for 5/20/08

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Did you know that tax dollars are now being used to fund Muslim schools in this country, although it is against the law to do that for a Christian school or any other religious school? A news crew was attacked at one such Muslim school, and Michelle Malkin has the story:
http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/19/tv-news-crew-attacked-at-minneapolis-tax-funded-muslim-school/

Malkin also reports that U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tennessee, has told the Tennessee GOP to 'shut up' its criticism of Michelle Obama's anti-American hate speech. Senator Corker, YOU shut up!:
http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/20/tennessee-gop-sen-corker-tells-tennessee-gop-to-shut-up/

Now go and read THIS from Say Uncle, in defense of the Tennessee GOP:
http://www.saysuncle.com/archives/2008/05/20/in-defense-of-tn-gop/

Sebastian has some good news on firearms rights for adults:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/20/firearms-rights-for-adults/

Sebastian also posts an alternative point of view on the Olofson case. Interesting!:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/20/the-olofson-thing/

Speaking of the Olofson case, David Codrea has Part 5 of 'Down the Rabbit Hole':
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2008/05/down-rabbit-hole-part-v.html

Wow, Breda is on a roll. The Buckeye Firearms Association has reprinted another of her blog posts, this time complete with photos. Congrats, Breda! Read all about it here:
http://thebredafallacy.blogspot.com/2008/05/yay-me-part-2.html

Bitter Bitch has a very informative post entitled, 'Facts from the NRA Convention':
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=8222

Congrats are in order to Robb Allen as his blog, Sharp as a Marble, turns 4 years old:
http://blog.robballen.com/archive/2008/05/20/Im-getting-so-old-I-forgot-my-own-birthday.aspx

Tam comments on Google's attempt to get our health records. When it comes to Google, why am I not surprised? These are the people who agreed to squelch free speech so they could do bi'niz in Communist China:
http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2008/05/pushing-frontiers.html

Appalling! Note how the Secret Service is treating the men and women of the 82nd Airborne Division in getting them ready for a Presidential visit. Heartless Libertarian has the story (h/t to FreedomSight):
http://heartlesslibertarian.blogspot.com/2008_05_18_archive.html#6663628062576625797

Dustin has a complete update on gun legislation in Arizona:
http://dustinsgunblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/az-legislative-update-from-azcdl_20.html

JR has the MUST-read of the day, and he presents a detailed and accurate assessment of so many aspects of the NRA Convention. Read it all:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2008/05/nra-celebration-of-american-values.html

Born Again Redneck has SPLENDID news! An Oregon county has declared itself a 'U.N.-free zone!' This is a good idea for the whole country:
http://bornagainredneck.blogspot.com/2008/05/oregon-county-declares-itself-un-free.html

John Lott takes to the woodshed the so-called 'scientists' who believe in man-made global warming over their attempt at a 'sleight of hand' technique to explain why the earth will COOL over the next 10 to 15 years:
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2008/05/more-on-decade-or-so-pause-in-global.html

Eugene Volokh alerts us to a new law in Missouri that puts chilling restrictions on free speech:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2008_05_18-2008_05_24.shtml#1211313040

Mike McCarville reports that lots of folks in Oklahoma are laughing about a Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee staffer who was sent to Oklahoma from Washington to support Democrat Andrew Rice for the U.S. Senate. It seems the blogger made colossal errors that won't be helping Rice at all:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2008/05/dscc-blogger-blows-rice-assignment.html

Second Amendment News Roundup for 5/12/08

Focusing on guns and politics, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:

Dr. John Lott discusses open carry in Virginia restaurants:
http://johnrlott.blogspot.com/2008/05/open-gun-carrying-in-virginia.html

The Buckeye Firearms Association reports that the Lautenberg travesty is going to the U.S. Supreme Court:
http://www.buckeyefirearms.org/node/5660

Mike McCarville reports more bad news for Hillary Clinton:
http://wwwtmrcom.blogspot.com/2008/05/another-superdelegate-endorses-obama.html

JR was setting up his account for the 2nd Amendment Blog Bash and found THIS:
http://akeyboardanda45.blogspot.com/2008/05/things-you-can-find-on-youtube.html

Robb Allen has more on the Bash here:
http://blog.robballen.com/archive/2008/05/12/Times-getting-short.aspx

Alphecca comments on the new talking points for the Left and Barack Obama--if you don't like Obama's policies, you're automatically a racist:
http://www.alphecca.com/?p=759

Tam has the MUST-read of the day:
http://booksbikesboomsticks.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-can-people-be-this-dumb.html

David Codrea has a vital interview today with David E. Young, one of the foremost historians and gun activists in the nation today:
http://waronguns.blogspot.com/2008/05/david-e-young-interview.html

Armed and Safe reports on the next step of the Illinois gun-grabbers:
http://armedandsafe.blogspot.com/2008/05/illinois-gun-prohibitionists-next.html

All American Blogger has a feature story on the racist origin of 'La Raza':
http://www.allamericanblogger.com/2767/the-racist-origin-of-la-raza/

Dustin says that this is 'gun week' on Glenn Beck's TV and radio programs:
http://dustinsgunblog.blogspot.com/2008/05/glenn-beck-gun-week.html

FreedomSight reports that Pennsylvania police demanded 'gun papers' and confiscated the weapon from the citizen in question. Sieg Heil!:
http://freedomsight.net/?p=2490

Ryan Horsley at Red's Trading Post has found a way to get around the anti-gun bias of PayPal/eBay, etc.:
http://redstradingpost.blogspot.com/2008/05/dilemma-bias-and-finally-answer.html

Traction Control says the courts question police credibility on gun searches:
http://tractioncontrol.well-regulatedmilitia.org/?p=1066

Breda has a video of Barack Obama and says 'the lights are on but nobody's home':
http://thebredafallacy.blogspot.com/2008/05/lights-are-on.html

The Bitch Girls comment on the hostility of Michelle Obama and her veto of Hillary Clinton on the Democratic ticket:
http://www.thebitchgirls.us/?p=8202

Here are the consequences of the slippery slope regarding gun control. Sebastian says Canada is pursuing charges against a man for defending his son against a grizzly bear attack:
http://www.snowflakesinhell.com/2008/05/12/a-self-defense-no-no/

Ever wonder what academia really thinks about conservatives? The Volokh Conspiracy has a quote that is VERY telling!:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2008_05_11-2008_05_17.shtml#1210602688

Born Again Redneck blows the lid on Obama's connection to corrupt Chicago politics and his ultra-liberal voting record in the Illinois legislature (and let's not forget he is being bankrolled by atheist-Commie Democratic activist billionaire George Soros):
http://bornagainredneck.blogspot.com/2008/05/oh-boy-obama.html

Go have a look at 'Personal Protection Rounds' at Cap'n Bob and the Damsel:
http://capnbob.us/blog/2008/05/11/personal-protection-rounds/

Pay Attention to the Spouses

It's true that Michelle Obama, Cindy McCain, and Bill Clinton are not running for President. But it's a big mistake to assume that spouses of candidates do not wield significant influence over their husbands/wives.

In Michelle Obama's case, that influence may be more significant than any other political spouse outside of Bill Clinton.

Sources close to the Obama campaign insist that Michelle Obama has vetoed any talk of the possibility that Hillary Clinton could be her husband's running mate and potential Vice-President.

In fact, inside sources, according to 'Real Clear Politics,' state that Michelle's hostility toward Hillary goes far beyond a mere objection to her name being on the Democratic ticket. Michelle has been open sniping at Hillary for many months now, and those behind the scenes say that the hostility often erupts into outright rage.

The rage of Michelle Obama has already been the subject of numerous news reports, particularly with regard to her country. Apparently that rage is sometimes directed at individuals as well.

Pay close attention to the spouses of candidates.

One less-than-stellar pundit on CNN had the audacity to suggest over the weekend that voters should totally forget about political spouses, given that the candidates themselves are the ones being elected.

True enough, at least with regard to the latter part of that statement.

But one must also weigh and consider the views, temperament, and style of the political spouse. Such a consideration will often reveal significant facts about the candidates themselves.

For example, with Bill Clinton's love for politics and his daily tirades out on the campaign trail, does anyone actually believe that he will not be a major player in a Hillary Clinton administration? Similarly, with Michelle Obama's penchant for opening mouth and inserting foot, revealing her deep and abiding hatred for America, does anyone realistically expect Barack Obama to ignore the powerful manner in which she presents her desires and points of view?

It is quickly becoming clear that Michelle Obama is every bit as much the loose cannon as Teresa Hines Kerry.

And this is not a gender issue. On the campaign trail there are certain things that best remain unspoken. And this goes for the candidates, as well as their spouses.