Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
David Codrea alerts us to an urgent call from Larry Pratt of the GOA for a gun malfunction expert that could testify in a court case. Read it all.
Western Rifle Shooters Association has a vital must-read on the brief window of opportunity the statists have to subvert the Constitution in their current scheme to change America.
Mike Vanderboegh does a thorough job at exposing the dark, ominous Rahm Emanuel, Obama's chief advisor and mad mastermind of the 'revolution.'
Way Up North posts the latest news on 'Sheriff Joe'--the brave lawman in Arizona who battles the Feds in order to enforce clear federal and state laws on illegal aliens.
Standing By provides another must-read entitled, 'Obama's Thugs.'
Free in Idaho is 'scratching his head' over what he saw on TV this morning.
Billy Beck presents a little tidbit of info that should provide some balance to what we're hearing on TV news right now.
Tam provides another great post in her series of updates from 'gun school.'
Nicki has a good one on 'women and guns.'
The Wandering Minstrel introduces us to 'Miss Piggy.' It's a firearm. Go look.
Conservative Libertarian Outpost alerts us to a hoax concerning guns and the IRS.
Texas Fred notes that tasers are much more dangerous than most people realize.
Days of our Trailers highlights a statement from the Joyce Foundation that had him in stitches. Where do such idiots come from? And to make public statements like that?
Walls of the City says it was hard to remain calm when he read the story cited in this post.
Around O Town provides 3 videos that depict the toxic history of the 'politically correct' movement.
The Right Huff informs us of some highly interesting grassroots political activity in Colorado, including the tea party movement and the GOP.
Alphecca reports that CCW permits in California are soaring.
Ride Fast and Shoot Straight comments on the highly odd kidnapping case of Jaycee Dugard, who was just found this week after 18 years of captivity.
Sebastian points to a useful open-carry activism opportunity.
Say Uncle posts a link to info on a machine gun shoot that will benefit the Tennessee Tea Party.
And now, my friends, the moment you've all been waiting for--the best political cartoons on the Net, provided by The Ol' Broad. Enjoy your Friday afternoon...
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
DEMS LIE TO AMERICAN PEOPLE ON HEALTHCARE
Just yesterday we saw a graphic display of just how scandalous the House Democratic leadership can be when committee chair Henry Waxman threatened to move to a floor vote on the government takeover of healthcare that very same day.
Conservative 'blue dog' Democrats were outraged and stormed out of a special meeting with Waxman, stating that he had 'lied to them' that they were merely trying to 'save their Party.'
As if this were not enough, White House henchman Rahm Emanuel told reporters yesterday afternoon that in spite of announcing to the public that there would be no vote on the healthcare legislation until the Fall, the House Democratic leadership is, indeed, planning a vote next week--BEFORE the recess.
From NPR:
So much for open, honest, ethical, and transparent government...
Conservative 'blue dog' Democrats were outraged and stormed out of a special meeting with Waxman, stating that he had 'lied to them' that they were merely trying to 'save their Party.'
As if this were not enough, White House henchman Rahm Emanuel told reporters yesterday afternoon that in spite of announcing to the public that there would be no vote on the healthcare legislation until the Fall, the House Democratic leadership is, indeed, planning a vote next week--BEFORE the recess.
From NPR:
The House of Representatives does plan to vote on health legislation before leaving for its August recess, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel told NPR.
Emerging from several hours of meetings Thursday with House leaders, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Emanuel told NPR's Steve Inskeep that "their intention is to go next week and she is working toward that goal."
So much for open, honest, ethical, and transparent government...
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Obama Hit-Man Slam Dunks Israel
Obama's Chicago-trained 'hit-man' Rahm Emanuel disclosed to a PAC the Obama administration's new foreign policy initiative toward Israel--hold the Jewish state hostage to Iranian nukes unless it agrees to Palestinian demands in the quest for Middle East peace.
This explosive and unconscionable development is discussed in my column today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.
Don't let this one get past you. This is a highly dangerous development that signals the U.S. is now siding with the terrorists unless Israel 'does what it is told.'
This explosive and unconscionable development is discussed in my column today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.
Don't let this one get past you. This is a highly dangerous development that signals the U.S. is now siding with the terrorists unless Israel 'does what it is told.'
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Obama's Politburo Creates a 'Pravda'
In a scenario eerily reminiscent of the old Communist Party's official propaganda machine in the USSR, Barack Obama's 'politburo' has created a 'Pravda' of its own.
It seems that the Obama machine is in collusion with certain influential reporters in the mainstream media, so much so that daily phone conferences are held with 4 of the talking heads to coordinate their 'talking points' to make Obama look good.
Not surprisingly, on any given day, the members of Obama's Pravda all mouth the very same talking points on issues as they report from their home base, whether it be NBC or CNN, or others.
And you have to give them credit. It's working. The American public has been dumbed down so much they don't know the difference for the most part. But this is not the job of journalists!
When journalists engage in this type of coordinated effort to push the agenda of the political block in power, they have immediately ceased to function as journalists and have taken up the mantle of the purveyors of propaganda, just as the old Pravda did for the Commies.
This unconscionable tactic on the part of 'reporters' such as NBC's George Stephanopoulos, and CNN's Paul Begala and James Carville, is to be resoundingly condemned by any and all serious journalists.
And, of course, the coordinator for all of this under-the-table manipulation of the media is none other than Rahm Emanuel.
Read the entire nauseating report HERE.
It seems that the Obama machine is in collusion with certain influential reporters in the mainstream media, so much so that daily phone conferences are held with 4 of the talking heads to coordinate their 'talking points' to make Obama look good.
Not surprisingly, on any given day, the members of Obama's Pravda all mouth the very same talking points on issues as they report from their home base, whether it be NBC or CNN, or others.
And you have to give them credit. It's working. The American public has been dumbed down so much they don't know the difference for the most part. But this is not the job of journalists!
When journalists engage in this type of coordinated effort to push the agenda of the political block in power, they have immediately ceased to function as journalists and have taken up the mantle of the purveyors of propaganda, just as the old Pravda did for the Commies.
This unconscionable tactic on the part of 'reporters' such as NBC's George Stephanopoulos, and CNN's Paul Begala and James Carville, is to be resoundingly condemned by any and all serious journalists.
And, of course, the coordinator for all of this under-the-table manipulation of the media is none other than Rahm Emanuel.
Read the entire nauseating report HERE.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
'Lie Down with Dogs, Get Up with Fleas'
I have a guest blogger today who does a great job over at Kharma Futures. Here, Rev. Kharma examines the nature of the corrupt Chicago Political Machine and its tendency to infect everyone who touches it.
Lie Down with Dogs, Get Up with Fleas
Posted by revkharma on February 19, 2009
Let’s take a quick walk around the cesspool known as Chicago Style Politics. We don’t even need to go to the roots of the Daley machine. To get a feel of how things can become totally corrupted, we can look at just a couple of offices in the Illinois congressional delegation. Remember Dan Rostenkowski. a loud, pushy congressman from Illinois who was eventually indicted and convicted for fraud in relation to the House Post Office corruption scam. After he went to jail (incidentally keeping his deluxe House of Representatives pension) his seat was filled by a place holder then was filled by none other than Rod Blagojevich. Rod went back to the Land of Lincoln, where he tried to sell the US senate seat vacated by the Great and Powerful Obama. He eventually appointed Roland Burris. Now Burris is being investigated for perjury, as it appears he was less than candid when testifying before Blago’s impeachment committee. He somehow forgot that he had several conversations with the Gov’s brother about rounding up some cash for ‘campaign funds’. Seems his memory was refreshed when it looks as if the FBI has tapes of the conversations.
Loop back again.. Blagojevic was succeeded by Rahm Emanuel. He of the ‘ take advantage of a crisis’ fame. A fierce fighter, he is reputed to be a vicious bully witha long memory and longer reach for revenge.
Blago has long standing ties to Tony Rezko, A felon convicted on corruption charges. Rezko bundled millions of dollars of contributions for Blagojevich, and many of his associates later found jobs in state government. Rezko also has long standing ties to The Great and Powerful Obama. There has still never been any in depth look at the connection, but one look at the real estate deal that resulted to Obama owning the lot adjacent to Rezko will show just how easily corruption can be swept under the rug.
So, let’s look here, Rostenkowski, Burris, Blagojevich, Emanuel, Obama. All these dogs seem to lie in the same pen, and my guess is that all of them share the same fleas. I just want to know why no one seems willing to do something about the fleas jumping all about the Great and Powerful Obama.
He has surrounded himself for years with many corrupt people. One look at the fiasco that is his cabinet will clue anyone in. How many people either stepped down or withdrew nominations because of corrupt practices? Even his Treasury Secretary admitted to non payment of his taxes, but the Great O managed to slip him in anyway. Just how long will his dishonesty and outright corruption go unremarked in the media?
Keep the Faith
The Rev
Lie Down with Dogs, Get Up with Fleas
Posted by revkharma on February 19, 2009
Let’s take a quick walk around the cesspool known as Chicago Style Politics. We don’t even need to go to the roots of the Daley machine. To get a feel of how things can become totally corrupted, we can look at just a couple of offices in the Illinois congressional delegation. Remember Dan Rostenkowski. a loud, pushy congressman from Illinois who was eventually indicted and convicted for fraud in relation to the House Post Office corruption scam. After he went to jail (incidentally keeping his deluxe House of Representatives pension) his seat was filled by a place holder then was filled by none other than Rod Blagojevich. Rod went back to the Land of Lincoln, where he tried to sell the US senate seat vacated by the Great and Powerful Obama. He eventually appointed Roland Burris. Now Burris is being investigated for perjury, as it appears he was less than candid when testifying before Blago’s impeachment committee. He somehow forgot that he had several conversations with the Gov’s brother about rounding up some cash for ‘campaign funds’. Seems his memory was refreshed when it looks as if the FBI has tapes of the conversations.
Loop back again.. Blagojevic was succeeded by Rahm Emanuel. He of the ‘ take advantage of a crisis’ fame. A fierce fighter, he is reputed to be a vicious bully witha long memory and longer reach for revenge.
Blago has long standing ties to Tony Rezko, A felon convicted on corruption charges. Rezko bundled millions of dollars of contributions for Blagojevich, and many of his associates later found jobs in state government. Rezko also has long standing ties to The Great and Powerful Obama. There has still never been any in depth look at the connection, but one look at the real estate deal that resulted to Obama owning the lot adjacent to Rezko will show just how easily corruption can be swept under the rug.
So, let’s look here, Rostenkowski, Burris, Blagojevich, Emanuel, Obama. All these dogs seem to lie in the same pen, and my guess is that all of them share the same fleas. I just want to know why no one seems willing to do something about the fleas jumping all about the Great and Powerful Obama.
He has surrounded himself for years with many corrupt people. One look at the fiasco that is his cabinet will clue anyone in. How many people either stepped down or withdrew nominations because of corrupt practices? Even his Treasury Secretary admitted to non payment of his taxes, but the Great O managed to slip him in anyway. Just how long will his dishonesty and outright corruption go unremarked in the media?
Keep the Faith
The Rev
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Second Amendment News Roundup for 2/17/09
Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
Via Matt Drudge, the big news today is that apparently the stock market is not impressed with the massive Obama 'stimulus' bill as stocks took a steep nosedive.
Tam is apparently thoroughly 'stimulated' by this news, but not in a positive way, of course. Did I just formulate a 'triple-entendre?'
Gateway Pundit reports on the Denver citizen protest of the trillion dollar pork package Obama will sign today...complete with a roasted pig provided by Michelle Malkin.
Atlas points to a story in the New York Post today concerning the continually growing scandals surrounding Rahm Emanuel, Obama's White House Chief of Staff. The circle of corruption is beginning to narrow in on the great Barry-O himself.
Mike McCarville presents his periodic 'Gadfly on the Wall' column, this time focusing on the gun grabbers that have crawled out of the woodwork now that Obama is in the White House.
Texas Fred has an interesting take on Senator Gillibrand's statement that she and her husband 'keep two guns under the bed.'
Rev. Kharma also weighs in on the Gillibrand story.
Days of our Trailers reports that while denouncing the salaries, bonuses, and retreats in plush resorts on the part of corporate execs, the members of Congress seemed to forget about their own questionable activity in the midst of economic hard times. Read it all.
Walls of the City says there seems to be a serious disconnect in the mind of Obama concerning the nation's financial matters. In psychiatric circles they call that 'schizophrenia.'
The Rustmeister does some more fisking of the Commercial Appeal--the newspaper that published the names of concealed carry licensees.
Insight on Freedom has an important update on the move by government to silence conservatives on the radio.
Conservative Libertarian Outpost is going section by section through the stimulus bill and says that it is a socialist manifesto from top to bottom, locking in socialism for generations to come.
Western Rifle Shooters Association has two MUST-reads here and here on what is apparently shaping up to be an economic and social collapse within the United States.
Say Uncle reports magnificent news out of Montana. Their House of Representatives passed a bill snubbing federal gun controls. Good for them!
Breda says that tonight is ladies' night on Gun Nuts Radio. Click on the link for details and then listen in!
Sebastian has the response of the Department of Justice to the Brady lawsuit concerning guns in the national parks.
Nicki provides an important read on nationalized healthcare that the Congress-bastards stuck into the stimulus bill.
Ride Fast and Shoot Straight posts 'Never Forget.' You absolutely must see it.
Being one of William F. Buckley Jr.'s original footsoldiers in the Reagan Revolution, I was particularly struck by this post at Pax Parabellum entitled, 'The Difference Between Reagan and Obama.' Take a look!
The Wandering Minstrel has a great read entitled, 'Understanding the Second Amendment.'
Roberta X comments on a rather interesting exchange that took place on TV between 3 of our illustrious Congress-beasties.
21 Guns Salute blogs on the Examiners (thank-you, sir), and then has a vital post about gun legislation in Arizona.
John Jacob H posts a video interview with Yuri Bezmenov. Be sure to watch it!
Armed and Safe has an important update on ammo shortages.
Kurt Hofmann's St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner column focuses on incorporating the Second Amendment. Read it to find out why this is important.
David Codrea reports that something has gotten Alaskan gun owners stirred up about protecting their gun rights. Take a look!
Codrea's Gun Rights Examiner column focuses on the NRA Director candidate questionnaire.
Mike Vanderboegh will be taking a short break from blogging in order to finish his novel, Absolved. I'm looking forward to the finished product. It is destined to be a classic.
Via Matt Drudge, the big news today is that apparently the stock market is not impressed with the massive Obama 'stimulus' bill as stocks took a steep nosedive.
Tam is apparently thoroughly 'stimulated' by this news, but not in a positive way, of course. Did I just formulate a 'triple-entendre?'
Gateway Pundit reports on the Denver citizen protest of the trillion dollar pork package Obama will sign today...complete with a roasted pig provided by Michelle Malkin.
Atlas points to a story in the New York Post today concerning the continually growing scandals surrounding Rahm Emanuel, Obama's White House Chief of Staff. The circle of corruption is beginning to narrow in on the great Barry-O himself.
Mike McCarville presents his periodic 'Gadfly on the Wall' column, this time focusing on the gun grabbers that have crawled out of the woodwork now that Obama is in the White House.
Texas Fred has an interesting take on Senator Gillibrand's statement that she and her husband 'keep two guns under the bed.'
Rev. Kharma also weighs in on the Gillibrand story.
Days of our Trailers reports that while denouncing the salaries, bonuses, and retreats in plush resorts on the part of corporate execs, the members of Congress seemed to forget about their own questionable activity in the midst of economic hard times. Read it all.
Walls of the City says there seems to be a serious disconnect in the mind of Obama concerning the nation's financial matters. In psychiatric circles they call that 'schizophrenia.'
The Rustmeister does some more fisking of the Commercial Appeal--the newspaper that published the names of concealed carry licensees.
Insight on Freedom has an important update on the move by government to silence conservatives on the radio.
Conservative Libertarian Outpost is going section by section through the stimulus bill and says that it is a socialist manifesto from top to bottom, locking in socialism for generations to come.
Western Rifle Shooters Association has two MUST-reads here and here on what is apparently shaping up to be an economic and social collapse within the United States.
Say Uncle reports magnificent news out of Montana. Their House of Representatives passed a bill snubbing federal gun controls. Good for them!
Breda says that tonight is ladies' night on Gun Nuts Radio. Click on the link for details and then listen in!
Sebastian has the response of the Department of Justice to the Brady lawsuit concerning guns in the national parks.
Nicki provides an important read on nationalized healthcare that the Congress-bastards stuck into the stimulus bill.
Ride Fast and Shoot Straight posts 'Never Forget.' You absolutely must see it.
Being one of William F. Buckley Jr.'s original footsoldiers in the Reagan Revolution, I was particularly struck by this post at Pax Parabellum entitled, 'The Difference Between Reagan and Obama.' Take a look!
The Wandering Minstrel has a great read entitled, 'Understanding the Second Amendment.'
Roberta X comments on a rather interesting exchange that took place on TV between 3 of our illustrious Congress-beasties.
21 Guns Salute blogs on the Examiners (thank-you, sir), and then has a vital post about gun legislation in Arizona.
John Jacob H posts a video interview with Yuri Bezmenov. Be sure to watch it!
Armed and Safe has an important update on ammo shortages.
Kurt Hofmann's St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner column focuses on incorporating the Second Amendment. Read it to find out why this is important.
David Codrea reports that something has gotten Alaskan gun owners stirred up about protecting their gun rights. Take a look!
Codrea's Gun Rights Examiner column focuses on the NRA Director candidate questionnaire.
Mike Vanderboegh will be taking a short break from blogging in order to finish his novel, Absolved. I'm looking forward to the finished product. It is destined to be a classic.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Latest Political Buzz from Inside the Beltway
Rumors are flying all over Washington, DC about possible tax problems for none other than Rahm Emanuel, Obama's White House Chief of Staff.
It is also rumored that ABC News correspondent George Stephanopolis, a friend of Emanuel's, is fully aware of the tax problems but refuses to report it.
If the allegations are true, this would be yet another embarrassing episode for the Obama administration that has been riddled, battered, and shamed by a string of Cabinet nominees with serious personal tax issues.
It would also be another example of a media that covers for the mistakes and ethical lapses of Obama and his administration.
It is also rumored that ABC News correspondent George Stephanopolis, a friend of Emanuel's, is fully aware of the tax problems but refuses to report it.
If the allegations are true, this would be yet another embarrassing episode for the Obama administration that has been riddled, battered, and shamed by a string of Cabinet nominees with serious personal tax issues.
It would also be another example of a media that covers for the mistakes and ethical lapses of Obama and his administration.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Geller: Dems Sacrificed Blago Because 'He Knows Too Much'
Suppose the entire scenario of the Rod Blagojevich impeachment case in Illinois is an attempt by some very powerful people to silence the former Governor.
This is precisely what Pamela Geller asserts.
We know already that Blago had extensive contact with Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel over the vacant Senate seat. We know that Obama's top aides have been called as witnesses.
Let's say that Blago knows too much...that he is fully aware of who shot Joe and where Joe is buried. And let's say that this knowledge implicates some people at the very top in government.
It is not very far-fetched to postulate a theory that one of the reasons Blago was quickly thrown under the bus, in spite of deep corruption on the part of others in government, was to discredit him and therefore, shut him up, or at least make his words less trustworthy.
A very telling feature of the entire fiasco was the fact that Blago, in making his rounds to the various TV outlets prior to his removal from office, repeatedly called for the testimony of Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett, and others in the Obama administration and in Illinois government.
I have a hunch that the powers-that-be are scared to death of what Blago knows. I simply want to know what, exactly, they don't want to be disclosed to the public.
And if I were Blago, I would hire me an extra body-guard or two...
This is precisely what Pamela Geller asserts.
We know already that Blago had extensive contact with Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel over the vacant Senate seat. We know that Obama's top aides have been called as witnesses.
Let's say that Blago knows too much...that he is fully aware of who shot Joe and where Joe is buried. And let's say that this knowledge implicates some people at the very top in government.
It is not very far-fetched to postulate a theory that one of the reasons Blago was quickly thrown under the bus, in spite of deep corruption on the part of others in government, was to discredit him and therefore, shut him up, or at least make his words less trustworthy.
A very telling feature of the entire fiasco was the fact that Blago, in making his rounds to the various TV outlets prior to his removal from office, repeatedly called for the testimony of Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett, and others in the Obama administration and in Illinois government.
I have a hunch that the powers-that-be are scared to death of what Blago knows. I simply want to know what, exactly, they don't want to be disclosed to the public.
And if I were Blago, I would hire me an extra body-guard or two...
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Landmines Within the Nuggets of Truth
While Obama was vacationing in Hawaii, while Congress was on Christmas recess, and while Rahm Emanuel was on his way out of the country, the long-awaited internal report on contacts between the Obama team and corrupt Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was released.
It is no coincidence that the report was released at just the right time for it to receive minimal attention from the American public and little reaction from politicians.
Under normal conditions this would be a major indication that something was in the report that is embarrassing and/or damaging to Obama and company.
As it turns out there are numerous potential landmines in the report that could spell deep trouble ahead for the President-elect, although the report claims that no inappropriate contact took place.
We must remember that this was an internal review conducted by the Obama team's legal counsel. The report is not an official investigative analysis conducted by the federal prosecutor.
Thus, in essence, the report is nothing more than the Obama team exonerating itself.
Yet the report had to contain enough factual information that can be corroborated by the federal prosecutor so as not to appear too eager to claim innocence in the midst of enormous guilt and so as not to lead to charges of perjury.
And there are plenty of nuggets of truth in the report to suggest that something is terribly amiss within the Obama camp.
For example:
...Obama and several aids were interviewed by the federal prosecutor concerning possible connections between the Obama camp and the scandal involving Rod Blagojevich...
...Obama claimed that he had no contact at all with Blago concerning his vacant Senate seat, and in fact stated that he would take a 'hands off' approach to his replacement in the Senate. Yet the report admits that Obama authorized Rahm Emanuel to suggest the names of his preferred replacements to Blago and/or his staff...
...Federal prosecutors played for Emanuel a segment of their surveillance tapes of conversations between Emanuel and Blagojevich, suggesting that the Feds needed to remind Emanuel that they had significant evidence...
...Although the report states that Emanuel had 'one or two' conservations with Blago and 4 more conversations with Blago's aids, earlier reports from the Feds suggest that Emanuel actually had 21 separate conservations with Blago and his staff.
The transcripts of those taped conversations have not been made public, nor do we know for sure if they will ever be. It would be assumed that once a formal indictment is issued against Blagojevich the transcripts of the tapes could then be made available.
But once again it has become abundantly clear that until we see the full transcripts of the tapes and are made aware of all of the evidence the federal prosecutor has amassed, we are no closer to finding out the real truth than we were prior to the release of the report.
In fact, each time the Obama team issues a report or makes comments about the entire matter, we are left with nothing but more questions.
It is no coincidence that the report was released at just the right time for it to receive minimal attention from the American public and little reaction from politicians.
Under normal conditions this would be a major indication that something was in the report that is embarrassing and/or damaging to Obama and company.
As it turns out there are numerous potential landmines in the report that could spell deep trouble ahead for the President-elect, although the report claims that no inappropriate contact took place.
We must remember that this was an internal review conducted by the Obama team's legal counsel. The report is not an official investigative analysis conducted by the federal prosecutor.
Thus, in essence, the report is nothing more than the Obama team exonerating itself.
Yet the report had to contain enough factual information that can be corroborated by the federal prosecutor so as not to appear too eager to claim innocence in the midst of enormous guilt and so as not to lead to charges of perjury.
And there are plenty of nuggets of truth in the report to suggest that something is terribly amiss within the Obama camp.
For example:
...Obama and several aids were interviewed by the federal prosecutor concerning possible connections between the Obama camp and the scandal involving Rod Blagojevich...
...Obama claimed that he had no contact at all with Blago concerning his vacant Senate seat, and in fact stated that he would take a 'hands off' approach to his replacement in the Senate. Yet the report admits that Obama authorized Rahm Emanuel to suggest the names of his preferred replacements to Blago and/or his staff...
...Federal prosecutors played for Emanuel a segment of their surveillance tapes of conversations between Emanuel and Blagojevich, suggesting that the Feds needed to remind Emanuel that they had significant evidence...
...Although the report states that Emanuel had 'one or two' conservations with Blago and 4 more conversations with Blago's aids, earlier reports from the Feds suggest that Emanuel actually had 21 separate conservations with Blago and his staff.
The transcripts of those taped conversations have not been made public, nor do we know for sure if they will ever be. It would be assumed that once a formal indictment is issued against Blagojevich the transcripts of the tapes could then be made available.
But once again it has become abundantly clear that until we see the full transcripts of the tapes and are made aware of all of the evidence the federal prosecutor has amassed, we are no closer to finding out the real truth than we were prior to the release of the report.
In fact, each time the Obama team issues a report or makes comments about the entire matter, we are left with nothing but more questions.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
BREAKING: Report Released, Admits Rahm Had Contact
An internal review prepared for President-elect Barack Obama says his incoming chief of staff had multiple conversations with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's office, but no one close to Obama suspected that the governor might be trying to sell Obama's Senate seat as prosecutors allege.
The report on inappropriate contacts between the Obama camp and the office of corrupt Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has finally been released this afternoon at 4:30 PM ET.
Within the report prepared for Obama is an admission that Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel had multiple contacts with Blagojevich.
Fox News provides the details.
UPDATE: At first glance the report appears to contradict what the Obama camp and VP Joe Biden have been saying as late as this morning, that at the most Rahm Emanuel may have had one conversation with Blago, but not concerning the vacant Senate seat.
The Feds still have not released the content of surveillance tapes of some 21 different conversations Rahm had with Blagojevich.
UPDATE 2: The Washington Times has released its story on the report. More contradictory statements to the effect that Obama had no contact with the Governor at all and that Emanuel spoke with Blago only 3 or 4 times, including calls to Blago's staff. Still more questions raised concerning earlier reports from the Feds.
UPDATE 3: Fox News contributor Mary Katharine Ham provides insightful commentary at The Weekly Standard.
UPDATE 4: The report says that Obama authorized Rahm Emanuel to pass along to Governor Rod Blagojevich the names of persons Obama preferred for his vacant Senate seat. So, where the heck is Obama's supposed 'hands off' approach to filling the vacant seat???
Rahm, What's the Frequency?
Shortly after Dan Rather took over for the retiring Walter Cronkite at CBS News in the early 1980s, Rather was accosted by an assailant near his home in New York City.
Rather reported that as he neared his Manhattan home, a man approached him and asked, 'Kenneth, what's the frequency?,' upon which the man proceeded to beat Rather to a pulp.
The CBS anchorman sustained some minor injuries from the encounter, as I recall.
The Barack Obama team has been sitting on a special report into alleged improper contacts between the Obama camp and the beleaguered Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Supposedly at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, the Obama team has delayed the release of the report until just prior to Christmas--at the very time when Obama himself is out of Washington on holiday in Hawaii and the D.C. political establishment has vacated the premises for Christmas.
It is widely expected that the report, scheduled for release today, will receive the Obama spin, claiming no improper contact between the 2 camps. But the devil will be in the details.
The Wall Street Journal speculates that the report will raise more questions than it answers, sending reporters scattering off to chase down dozens of tangents.
In the end, however, someone is gonna get slammed.
At present my tendency is to believe that Rahm Emanuel will be thrown under the bus when this entire mess is finally unraveled.
It is entirely unrealistic to believe that Obama's staff had no contact with Blagojevich's office concerning Obama's vacated Senate seat, which Blago had placed for sale to the highest bidder. These are all Chicago political establishment pros. And we all know the scoop on the nature of the Chicago political machine.
Obama is not about to take any responsibility for any improper contact with Blago as the Governor faces an uphill battle in the corruption probe that surrounds him.
Thus, the next logical choice is Rahm Emanuel, Obama's chief of staff and Chicago political insider.
Whether Rahm realizes it or not, he may be very very close to being politically pulverized. The next voice he hears may well be, 'Hey, bub, what's the frequency?'
Rather reported that as he neared his Manhattan home, a man approached him and asked, 'Kenneth, what's the frequency?,' upon which the man proceeded to beat Rather to a pulp.
The CBS anchorman sustained some minor injuries from the encounter, as I recall.
The Barack Obama team has been sitting on a special report into alleged improper contacts between the Obama camp and the beleaguered Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Supposedly at the request of the U.S. Justice Department, the Obama team has delayed the release of the report until just prior to Christmas--at the very time when Obama himself is out of Washington on holiday in Hawaii and the D.C. political establishment has vacated the premises for Christmas.
It is widely expected that the report, scheduled for release today, will receive the Obama spin, claiming no improper contact between the 2 camps. But the devil will be in the details.
The Wall Street Journal speculates that the report will raise more questions than it answers, sending reporters scattering off to chase down dozens of tangents.
In the end, however, someone is gonna get slammed.
At present my tendency is to believe that Rahm Emanuel will be thrown under the bus when this entire mess is finally unraveled.
It is entirely unrealistic to believe that Obama's staff had no contact with Blagojevich's office concerning Obama's vacated Senate seat, which Blago had placed for sale to the highest bidder. These are all Chicago political establishment pros. And we all know the scoop on the nature of the Chicago political machine.
Obama is not about to take any responsibility for any improper contact with Blago as the Governor faces an uphill battle in the corruption probe that surrounds him.
Thus, the next logical choice is Rahm Emanuel, Obama's chief of staff and Chicago political insider.
Whether Rahm realizes it or not, he may be very very close to being politically pulverized. The next voice he hears may well be, 'Hey, bub, what's the frequency?'
Monday, December 22, 2008
He Said, He Said, They Said
I notice that a report at ABC News claims that Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel supposedly made only one call to corrupt Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, and even then the call had nothing to do with Obama's vacant Senate seat.
Blago, on the other hand, claims through his aids that he regularly took calls from Emanuel.
Looks like a clear case of he said, he said.
Except for one small consideration.
They said, that is, the FBI, that surveillance tapes reveal at least 21 conversations between the 2 concerning the vacant Senate seat and other political matters.
If these tapes do, in fact, exist, then perhaps the only thing that will matter is the content of the tapes. This will determine if a clear connection can be established between Blago's attempt to sell the Senate seat and the Obama team.
Blago, on the other hand, claims through his aids that he regularly took calls from Emanuel.
Looks like a clear case of he said, he said.
Except for one small consideration.
They said, that is, the FBI, that surveillance tapes reveal at least 21 conversations between the 2 concerning the vacant Senate seat and other political matters.
If these tapes do, in fact, exist, then perhaps the only thing that will matter is the content of the tapes. This will determine if a clear connection can be established between Blago's attempt to sell the Senate seat and the Obama team.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/19/08
Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
From Codrea's War on Guns:
*More on using military for police-force at home
*An Important Question
*2 More Important Questions
*High Anxiety
Gun Rights Examiner has Codrea's article for today entitled, 'Champion of Gun Control.'
Western Rifle Shooters Association points to an important 5-part essay in the Brussels Journal on Obama and the future of western civilization.
Roberta X blogs on the true nature of anarchy.
Blogonomicon reports that the Israelis are working on a roadway that will generate enough electricity to power 12 small cars. Neat! Recharging while you drive.
Free in Idaho opines on how long it will take Amazon to deliver your copy of The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms.'
Syd points to Joe Huffman's coverage of the gun battle raging in Seattle.
Gun Pundit says he is hold up inside because of the snow in Michigan.
Pax Parabellum reports that Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is sinking even deeper into the Blago-scandal.
Sebastian says that the federal government has sued Delaware County in Pennsylvania over its refusal to return guns to their owners after gun-seizures.
Breda muses that it's going to a LONG 4 years under Obama.
Nicki Fellenzer provides a heartwarming word of encouragement for which this blogger is deeply appreciative!
The Wandering Minstrel posts an NRA-alert concerning gun owners' fear of what Obama will do with regard to gun rights.
Traction Control has the story of a man having a smoke on his patio at an apartment building when suddenly, a naked woman lands in front of him from an upper floor...a lucky son of a gun.
Pamela Geller at Atlas Shrugs provides an update on her continuing struggles with Google's ban on her blog.
Gateway Pundit gives us a lesson on how to steal an election. Just keep recounting until you get enough votes from 'somewhere,' per Al Franken in Minnesota. What a travesty.
Alphecca reports via Brent Littlefield that the liberals' intent to silence conservatives is close to being a reality.
Wow. Texas Fred says that Somalian immigrants living in Minnesota are leaving the state to join the Jihad.
Walls of the City shares with us what he wrote to officials in Tennessee concerning changes
made to require handgun serial numbers for those who have handgun permits.
Days of Our Trailers has some news on Caroline Kennedy and the 2nd Amendment.
The Rustmeister muses on the realities of blogging these days. And yes, I was pissed yesterday (not at Rusty), but not today. Once I get it out of my system, I'm fine.
ARRA News Service shows us 22 pounds' worth of reasons the 'Big 3' automakers are in deep doo-doo. This is a MUST-read!
Dr. Walter E. Williams, my favorite intellectual, provides excellent reading entitled, 'Counterfeiting versus Monetary Policy.'
An Ol' Broad's Ramblings has the latest edition of 'Obamarama.' Take a look for a good chuckle.
Our prayers go out for Michelle Malkin who is down with a nasty bug that sent her to the ER.
From Codrea's War on Guns:
*More on using military for police-force at home
*An Important Question
*2 More Important Questions
*High Anxiety
Gun Rights Examiner has Codrea's article for today entitled, 'Champion of Gun Control.'
Western Rifle Shooters Association points to an important 5-part essay in the Brussels Journal on Obama and the future of western civilization.
Roberta X blogs on the true nature of anarchy.
Blogonomicon reports that the Israelis are working on a roadway that will generate enough electricity to power 12 small cars. Neat! Recharging while you drive.
Free in Idaho opines on how long it will take Amazon to deliver your copy of The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms.'
Syd points to Joe Huffman's coverage of the gun battle raging in Seattle.
Gun Pundit says he is hold up inside because of the snow in Michigan.
Pax Parabellum reports that Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel is sinking even deeper into the Blago-scandal.
Sebastian says that the federal government has sued Delaware County in Pennsylvania over its refusal to return guns to their owners after gun-seizures.
Breda muses that it's going to a LONG 4 years under Obama.
Nicki Fellenzer provides a heartwarming word of encouragement for which this blogger is deeply appreciative!
The Wandering Minstrel posts an NRA-alert concerning gun owners' fear of what Obama will do with regard to gun rights.
Traction Control has the story of a man having a smoke on his patio at an apartment building when suddenly, a naked woman lands in front of him from an upper floor...a lucky son of a gun.
Pamela Geller at Atlas Shrugs provides an update on her continuing struggles with Google's ban on her blog.
Gateway Pundit gives us a lesson on how to steal an election. Just keep recounting until you get enough votes from 'somewhere,' per Al Franken in Minnesota. What a travesty.
Alphecca reports via Brent Littlefield that the liberals' intent to silence conservatives is close to being a reality.
Wow. Texas Fred says that Somalian immigrants living in Minnesota are leaving the state to join the Jihad.
Walls of the City shares with us what he wrote to officials in Tennessee concerning changes
made to require handgun serial numbers for those who have handgun permits.
Days of Our Trailers has some news on Caroline Kennedy and the 2nd Amendment.
The Rustmeister muses on the realities of blogging these days. And yes, I was pissed yesterday (not at Rusty), but not today. Once I get it out of my system, I'm fine.
ARRA News Service shows us 22 pounds' worth of reasons the 'Big 3' automakers are in deep doo-doo. This is a MUST-read!
Dr. Walter E. Williams, my favorite intellectual, provides excellent reading entitled, 'Counterfeiting versus Monetary Policy.'
An Ol' Broad's Ramblings has the latest edition of 'Obamarama.' Take a look for a good chuckle.
Our prayers go out for Michelle Malkin who is down with a nasty bug that sent her to the ER.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Obama Cuts Off Reporter, Lies About Senate Seat
In a rare moment of true journalism in today's world, a reporter asked Barack Obama a question that gets to the heart of the issue of the vacant Senate seat-Blagojevich-Emanual scandal: Obama's lies.
Obama stated early on that he was going to take a 'hands off' approach to the choice of his replacement in the Senate, yet proceeded to talk directly to Blagojevich about the choice, and then word came today that his chief of staff Rahm Emanuel talked to Blago 21 times about the seat.
Somebody, obviously, in addition Blagojevich is not being truthful here.
The truth must hurt. The video below shows Obama cutting off the reporter's question, lecturing him about 'not wasting his question.' Obama is clearly irked.
Take a look at a video clip from that news conference here.
Obama stated early on that he was going to take a 'hands off' approach to the choice of his replacement in the Senate, yet proceeded to talk directly to Blagojevich about the choice, and then word came today that his chief of staff Rahm Emanuel talked to Blago 21 times about the seat.
Somebody, obviously, in addition Blagojevich is not being truthful here.
The truth must hurt. The video below shows Obama cutting off the reporter's question, lecturing him about 'not wasting his question.' Obama is clearly irked.
Take a look at a video clip from that news conference here.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/16/08
Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
Via Matt Drudge:
*Outrage! Democrats allow corrupt Blago to retain power to appoint Senator
*Rush Limbaugh responds to Colin Powell's criticism
Sebastian says that the Second Amendment Book Bomb has been a success so far.
Nicki comments on a new rule regarding firearms at a military base. Somebody goofed here bigtime!
Ahab posts the info on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio.
JR says that at least one journalist who supported Obama is now having a case of 'buyer's remorse.'
Alphecca provides info and commentary on Pittsburgh's new gun law.
Syd reports an interesting bit of news about the Madoff Ponzi scheme on Wall Street. Guess who got skinned? None other than our old 'friend' Frank Lautenberg!
Dustin's Gun Blog points to a numbskull who says the Bill of Rights is outdated. Read it all.
Mindful Musings provides good reading on the Battle of the Bulge.
From Codrea's War on Guns:
*ATF agents reenact Sherman's march looking for ammo and explosives
*Newspaper refers to Obama as 'Burka Abeam' yet again
*Dial 911 and Die--another example of need to be armed
Gun Rights Examiner has Codrea's question concerning a lesson to be learned. David wants your response to the question, and you can post it at the Examiner.
Say Uncle wonders if VP Dick Cheney will be pleased with the expansion of executive power once Obama takes office. A good read!
John Lott reports that the disputed Minnesota Senate race is now going to court.
Mike McCarville alerts us to a move in the Oklahoma legislature that would permanently remove sales taxes from firearms and ammo purchases.
Texas Fred has the latest news on the deepening recession and the Feds' move to slash interest rates.
Walls of the City posts some news on a firearm he's buying. Lots of links provided, too.
Days of our Trailers points to a story that perfectly shows why I am just sick about what the state of North Carolina has become.
Bloviating Zeppelin gives us a chuckle on the global warming issue. Given that the glaciers in the Arctic region are increasing drastically, I would naturally attribute it to 'global warming.'
From An Ol' Broad's Ramblings:
*Today's edition of 'Obamarama.'
*Stalin's Legacy--a MUST-read!
Gateway Pundit reports the explosive news that the Feds have captured on tape Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel having at least 21 different conversations with corrupt Governor Blago concerning Obama's Senate seat. But of course, Obama stated his internal 'investigation' revealed 'nothing improper' on the part of his staff.
Via Matt Drudge:
*Outrage! Democrats allow corrupt Blago to retain power to appoint Senator
*Rush Limbaugh responds to Colin Powell's criticism
Sebastian says that the Second Amendment Book Bomb has been a success so far.
Nicki comments on a new rule regarding firearms at a military base. Somebody goofed here bigtime!
Ahab posts the info on tonight's edition of Gun Nuts Radio.
JR says that at least one journalist who supported Obama is now having a case of 'buyer's remorse.'
Alphecca provides info and commentary on Pittsburgh's new gun law.
Syd reports an interesting bit of news about the Madoff Ponzi scheme on Wall Street. Guess who got skinned? None other than our old 'friend' Frank Lautenberg!
Dustin's Gun Blog points to a numbskull who says the Bill of Rights is outdated. Read it all.
Mindful Musings provides good reading on the Battle of the Bulge.
From Codrea's War on Guns:
*ATF agents reenact Sherman's march looking for ammo and explosives
*Newspaper refers to Obama as 'Burka Abeam' yet again
*Dial 911 and Die--another example of need to be armed
Gun Rights Examiner has Codrea's question concerning a lesson to be learned. David wants your response to the question, and you can post it at the Examiner.
Say Uncle wonders if VP Dick Cheney will be pleased with the expansion of executive power once Obama takes office. A good read!
John Lott reports that the disputed Minnesota Senate race is now going to court.
Mike McCarville alerts us to a move in the Oklahoma legislature that would permanently remove sales taxes from firearms and ammo purchases.
Texas Fred has the latest news on the deepening recession and the Feds' move to slash interest rates.
Walls of the City posts some news on a firearm he's buying. Lots of links provided, too.
Days of our Trailers points to a story that perfectly shows why I am just sick about what the state of North Carolina has become.
Bloviating Zeppelin gives us a chuckle on the global warming issue. Given that the glaciers in the Arctic region are increasing drastically, I would naturally attribute it to 'global warming.'
From An Ol' Broad's Ramblings:
*Today's edition of 'Obamarama.'
*Stalin's Legacy--a MUST-read!
Gateway Pundit reports the explosive news that the Feds have captured on tape Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel having at least 21 different conversations with corrupt Governor Blago concerning Obama's Senate seat. But of course, Obama stated his internal 'investigation' revealed 'nothing improper' on the part of his staff.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Blago-Scandal May 'Ruin Obama's Inauguration'
Like the gradual creep of a sinkhole that just keeps engulfing more and more homes and vehicles as it goes along, the scandal involving Illinois Governor Rod Blaogjevich inches along, now threatening to engulf Obama along with it.
Word has come today that the Feds have secret surveillance tapes directly implicating Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.
We know now that Obama lied when he claimed neither he nor his staff had anything to do with his replacement in the U.S. Senate.
Meanwhile, in Chicago, the reason the Illinois Attorney-General moved to strip Blogojevich of his powers is in order to avoid a public impeachment process, during which even more names could surface who are involved in the scandal--including the Attorney-General herself, who was a possible candidate for Obama's Senate seat!
One reporter stated that this still-developing story of the unraveling of Chicago political corruption would eventually 'ruin Obama's inauguration.'
Two reports are of utmost importance:
Obama's Credibility is Now Sunk
The Madigan Factor--More Corruption in Chicago
Word has come today that the Feds have secret surveillance tapes directly implicating Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel.
We know now that Obama lied when he claimed neither he nor his staff had anything to do with his replacement in the U.S. Senate.
Meanwhile, in Chicago, the reason the Illinois Attorney-General moved to strip Blogojevich of his powers is in order to avoid a public impeachment process, during which even more names could surface who are involved in the scandal--including the Attorney-General herself, who was a possible candidate for Obama's Senate seat!
One reporter stated that this still-developing story of the unraveling of Chicago political corruption would eventually 'ruin Obama's inauguration.'
Two reports are of utmost importance:
Obama's Credibility is Now Sunk
The Madigan Factor--More Corruption in Chicago
Friday, December 12, 2008
Second Amendment News Roundup for 12/12/08
Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
Via Matt Drudge:
*Czech President and incoming EU President slams new global warming initiative in EU
*Federal Reserve refuses to name recipients of 2 TRILLION dollars in bailout funds
*The Big 3 automakers may get a bailout in spite of the Senate's rejection of the bill
Michelle Malkin has info on yet another crook Obama has appointed to his team.
From Gateway Pundit:
*Jessie Jackson Jr. sought $1 million for Blagojevich--wanted Senate seat
*Obama chief Rahm Emanual spoke with Blago several times about Senate seat
*Top Dem Donor busted in largest scandal ever!
Mike McCarville reports on legislation in Oklahoma that would ban Obama's gun question on his application form for prospective administration employees.
21 Guns Salute has a couple of brief book reports that are worth reading.
Blogstitution comments on Obama's view of America's place in the world.
Cap'n Bob and the Damsel blog on 'algore's' climate fanaticism.
Mindful Musings points to an article that cites civil libertarians' worries about the direction the U.S. is headed.
From Codrea's War on Guns:
*An update on the Olofson case
*A MUST-READ ON CONGRESSIONAL IDIOTS CALLING FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION!
*Getting our gun rights message to those outside gun rights circles--excellent reading!
Nicki provides excellent reading on free speech, free expression, and book banning.
Joe Huffman puts in a request for ideas for civil disobedience.
Days of Our Trailers posts an interesting take on the Blago-scandal from Amendment II Democrats.
The Rustmeister has the latest update on the NFL and guns.
Conservative Libertarian Outpost gives us an urgent update from the GOA concerning Border Patrol agents Ramos and Compean, who were the victims of one of the worst miscarriages of justice in U.S. history.
The title says it all--'If Gov't Doesn't Obey the Constitution, then What's Treason?' And it can be found at Western Rifle Shooters Association.
From Sipsey Street Irregulars:
*A great read on advancing technology in the military arsenal and citizens' response
*Columbus Dispatch unintentionally endorses armed citizen resistance!
Say Uncle points to the latest gun issues discussed at The Volokh Conspiracy.
Sebastian has an important post entitled, 'Fire a Gun, Go to Jail.'
Robb Allen offers to help bloggers who want to create business cards for their blogs.
And now, for some great comic relief, here is today's edition of 'Obamarama' from An Ol' Broad's Ramblings. Enjoy.
Via Matt Drudge:
*Czech President and incoming EU President slams new global warming initiative in EU
*Federal Reserve refuses to name recipients of 2 TRILLION dollars in bailout funds
*The Big 3 automakers may get a bailout in spite of the Senate's rejection of the bill
Michelle Malkin has info on yet another crook Obama has appointed to his team.
From Gateway Pundit:
*Jessie Jackson Jr. sought $1 million for Blagojevich--wanted Senate seat
*Obama chief Rahm Emanual spoke with Blago several times about Senate seat
*Top Dem Donor busted in largest scandal ever!
Mike McCarville reports on legislation in Oklahoma that would ban Obama's gun question on his application form for prospective administration employees.
21 Guns Salute has a couple of brief book reports that are worth reading.
Blogstitution comments on Obama's view of America's place in the world.
Cap'n Bob and the Damsel blog on 'algore's' climate fanaticism.
Mindful Musings points to an article that cites civil libertarians' worries about the direction the U.S. is headed.
From Codrea's War on Guns:
*An update on the Olofson case
*A MUST-READ ON CONGRESSIONAL IDIOTS CALLING FOR CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION!
*Getting our gun rights message to those outside gun rights circles--excellent reading!
Nicki provides excellent reading on free speech, free expression, and book banning.
Joe Huffman puts in a request for ideas for civil disobedience.
Days of Our Trailers posts an interesting take on the Blago-scandal from Amendment II Democrats.
The Rustmeister has the latest update on the NFL and guns.
Conservative Libertarian Outpost gives us an urgent update from the GOA concerning Border Patrol agents Ramos and Compean, who were the victims of one of the worst miscarriages of justice in U.S. history.
The title says it all--'If Gov't Doesn't Obey the Constitution, then What's Treason?' And it can be found at Western Rifle Shooters Association.
From Sipsey Street Irregulars:
*A great read on advancing technology in the military arsenal and citizens' response
*Columbus Dispatch unintentionally endorses armed citizen resistance!
Say Uncle points to the latest gun issues discussed at The Volokh Conspiracy.
Sebastian has an important post entitled, 'Fire a Gun, Go to Jail.'
Robb Allen offers to help bloggers who want to create business cards for their blogs.
And now, for some great comic relief, here is today's edition of 'Obamarama' from An Ol' Broad's Ramblings. Enjoy.
A Bad Case of Lockjaw
In refusing to answer reporters' questions concerning the Blago-scandal in Illinois, Obama chief of staff Rahm Emanuel epitomized the tactic the Obama team will use in the midst of this mess--a bad case of lockjaw.
'Stonewalling' is what they called it during the Nixon Watergate scandal back in the early 70s.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times:
Although there is no evidence as of yet implicating Obama or any member of his team in the scandal, the discrepancies in the stories provided by the Obama team, along with increasing suspicions concerning Emanuel's possible involvement, are creating new questions every day.
'Stonewalling' is what they called it during the Nixon Watergate scandal back in the early 70s.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times:
President-elect Barack Obama’s chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, refused to take questions from reporters this morning about whether he was the Obama “advisor” named in the criminal complaint against Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
The complaint states Blagojevich wanted a promise of a high-level appointment or some other reward for Blagojevich in exchange for Blagojevich naming Obama’s friend Valerie Jarrett to replace him in the U.S. Senate.
Emanuel was uncharacteristically absent from Obama’s news conference this morning.
Although there is no evidence as of yet implicating Obama or any member of his team in the scandal, the discrepancies in the stories provided by the Obama team, along with increasing suspicions concerning Emanuel's possible involvement, are creating new questions every day.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Obama's True Colors Lie Beneath Radar Screen
Over the past few days I have been literally sickened by the the chorus of supposedly 'conservative' voices lauding Barack Obama for his 'moderate' Cabinet choices.
Larry Kudlow of National Review is pleased. Peggy Noonan is pleased. George Will is pleased.
And to add insult to injury, the 'Beltway Boys' on Fox News, Fred Barnes and Mort Kandracke, actually stated with a straight face Saturday afternoon that Obama was 'moving to the right.'
I hate to rain on your parade, boys, but balderdash. I see Murdoch and Ailes have gotten to you as well with his 'lay off of Obama' directive.
Obama is clearly NOT moving to the center or the right, despite how things appear with some of his Cabinet choices. There are more than enough wild-eyed Leftwing ideologues around to more than make up for the so-called 'centrists' in the Cabinet.
Obama's true colors are shining through in his under-the-radar screen selections of personnel who will form his White House Staff and political advisers.
He has chosen a hatchet man of the Left, Rahm Emanuel, for his Chief of Staff, and ultra-liberal gun-grabber Eric Holder as his Attorney-General.
But perhaps one of the most telling and disturbing actions of all on the part of Obama is the recent re-hiring of rabid anti-Israel demagogue Samantha Power.
Power had resigned from the Obama campaign after she referred to Hillary Clinton as a 'mobster.'
She has also called for the U.S. to invade Israel to force a settlement with the Palestinians.
Darkblog has much more on the thinking of Power and her boss, Barack Obama, HERE.
Needless to say, the Leftist radicalism inherent in the Barack Obama phenomenon is flying beneath the radar screen, but it is still there. While the media and the public focus on the 'centrist' and supposedly 'brilliant' Cabinet choices, behind the scenes Obama is loading up his White House staff and political advisory positions with the extremists who have defined his Leftist political ideology the entirety of his career.
Larry Kudlow of National Review is pleased. Peggy Noonan is pleased. George Will is pleased.
And to add insult to injury, the 'Beltway Boys' on Fox News, Fred Barnes and Mort Kandracke, actually stated with a straight face Saturday afternoon that Obama was 'moving to the right.'
I hate to rain on your parade, boys, but balderdash. I see Murdoch and Ailes have gotten to you as well with his 'lay off of Obama' directive.
Obama is clearly NOT moving to the center or the right, despite how things appear with some of his Cabinet choices. There are more than enough wild-eyed Leftwing ideologues around to more than make up for the so-called 'centrists' in the Cabinet.
Obama's true colors are shining through in his under-the-radar screen selections of personnel who will form his White House Staff and political advisers.
He has chosen a hatchet man of the Left, Rahm Emanuel, for his Chief of Staff, and ultra-liberal gun-grabber Eric Holder as his Attorney-General.
But perhaps one of the most telling and disturbing actions of all on the part of Obama is the recent re-hiring of rabid anti-Israel demagogue Samantha Power.
Power had resigned from the Obama campaign after she referred to Hillary Clinton as a 'mobster.'
She has also called for the U.S. to invade Israel to force a settlement with the Palestinians.
Darkblog has much more on the thinking of Power and her boss, Barack Obama, HERE.
Needless to say, the Leftist radicalism inherent in the Barack Obama phenomenon is flying beneath the radar screen, but it is still there. While the media and the public focus on the 'centrist' and supposedly 'brilliant' Cabinet choices, behind the scenes Obama is loading up his White House staff and political advisory positions with the extremists who have defined his Leftist political ideology the entirety of his career.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Obama Warns of Loss of Millions of Jobs
'The Chairman' announced yesterday that the U.S. could see the loss of millions of jobs in the coming months.
And I was led to believe by Obama, the Democrats, and President Bush that this was the very scenario the gargantuan government bailout of Wall Street was supposed to prevent.
As it turns out, investors are not particularly impressed with government meddling after all.
But we can fully expect government meddling to continue under Obama. This is the very scenario that allows Leftists such as The Chairman to come swooping in to 'save the day' after convincing Americans that only the government can solve the problems in the economy.
Uninformed citizens the world over always fall for Leftist propaganda when nations face hard economic times. The most oppressive and dangerous governments ever to exist on earth were precipitated by deep economic upheaval.
Russia prior to the Bolshevik Revolution, Cuba before the Castro takeover, and Germany before Hitler and the Nazis all stand as modern examples of this phenomenon. The country sinks into dire economic and social upheaval. A silvery-tongued orator arises that promises hope and change and better days.
The people follow blindly, only to find that once such silvery-tongue orators are firmly ensconced in power, their true colors emerge.
Thus, in Russia 25 million citizens are slaughtered by the new Communist regime. In Cuba, Castro uses Che Guevara to systematically murder thousands of Cubans who resist the new Communist dictatorship. And in Germany, Hitler and the Nazis arrest, imprison, and murder 6 million Jews and 5 million political dissidents.
Obama has come to power midst the most troubled economic times since Jimmy Carter. But even then the government did not react by seizing partial ownership of banks, bailing out large corporations, or considering ownership in U.S. automakers, which even then were plagued by poor quality products and heavy competition from Japan.
Even FDR didn't try to do these things in the midst of the Great Depression.
But, The Chairman is dependent on crisis to consolidate power. Thus, the 'crisis' is made to sound worse than it is, courtesy of his new Pravda--the mainstream media. Dire warnings must be issued of the loss of 'millions of jobs' unless big government comes to the rescue.
And to those who may think I am engaging in more Obama-phobia or hysteria, I would remind you that The Chairman's own new Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, candidly stated several months ago that it would be silly to allow a golden opportunity like an economic nosedive to slip by them.
Such dire financials straits, said Emanuel, are the perfect opportunity for Leftists, or 'progressives' as they are now called, to seize more government power and vastly expand the role of government in our daily lives.
In short, the present economic downturn is coldly viewed in purely political terms and is nothing more than an excuse for statists to seize more control of the country and limit more of our liberties.
And I was led to believe by Obama, the Democrats, and President Bush that this was the very scenario the gargantuan government bailout of Wall Street was supposed to prevent.
As it turns out, investors are not particularly impressed with government meddling after all.
But we can fully expect government meddling to continue under Obama. This is the very scenario that allows Leftists such as The Chairman to come swooping in to 'save the day' after convincing Americans that only the government can solve the problems in the economy.
Uninformed citizens the world over always fall for Leftist propaganda when nations face hard economic times. The most oppressive and dangerous governments ever to exist on earth were precipitated by deep economic upheaval.
Russia prior to the Bolshevik Revolution, Cuba before the Castro takeover, and Germany before Hitler and the Nazis all stand as modern examples of this phenomenon. The country sinks into dire economic and social upheaval. A silvery-tongued orator arises that promises hope and change and better days.
The people follow blindly, only to find that once such silvery-tongue orators are firmly ensconced in power, their true colors emerge.
Thus, in Russia 25 million citizens are slaughtered by the new Communist regime. In Cuba, Castro uses Che Guevara to systematically murder thousands of Cubans who resist the new Communist dictatorship. And in Germany, Hitler and the Nazis arrest, imprison, and murder 6 million Jews and 5 million political dissidents.
Obama has come to power midst the most troubled economic times since Jimmy Carter. But even then the government did not react by seizing partial ownership of banks, bailing out large corporations, or considering ownership in U.S. automakers, which even then were plagued by poor quality products and heavy competition from Japan.
Even FDR didn't try to do these things in the midst of the Great Depression.
But, The Chairman is dependent on crisis to consolidate power. Thus, the 'crisis' is made to sound worse than it is, courtesy of his new Pravda--the mainstream media. Dire warnings must be issued of the loss of 'millions of jobs' unless big government comes to the rescue.
And to those who may think I am engaging in more Obama-phobia or hysteria, I would remind you that The Chairman's own new Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel, candidly stated several months ago that it would be silly to allow a golden opportunity like an economic nosedive to slip by them.
Such dire financials straits, said Emanuel, are the perfect opportunity for Leftists, or 'progressives' as they are now called, to seize more government power and vastly expand the role of government in our daily lives.
In short, the present economic downturn is coldly viewed in purely political terms and is nothing more than an excuse for statists to seize more control of the country and limit more of our liberties.
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