President Apostate? - New York Times

President Apostate? - New York Times:

BARACK OBAMA has emerged as a classic example of charismatic leadership — a figure upon whom others project their own hopes and desires. The resulting emotional intensity adds greatly to the more conventional strengths of the well-organized Obama campaign, and it has certainly sufficed to overcome the formidable initial advantages of Senator Hillary Clinton.

One danger of such charisma, however, is that it can evoke unrealistic hopes of what a candidate could actually accomplish in office regardless of his own personal abilities. Case in point is the oft-made claim that an Obama presidency would be welcomed by the Muslim world.

This idea often goes hand in hand with the altogether more plausible argument that Mr. Obama’s election would raise America’s esteem in Africa — indeed, he already arouses much enthusiasm in his father’s native Kenya and to a degree elsewhere on the continent."

They won't build it! Hardhats vow not to work on controversial mosque near Ground Zero

They won't build it! Hardhats vow not to work on controversial mosque near Ground Zero:

A growing number of New York construction workers are vowing not to work on the mosque planned near Ground Zero.

'It's a very touchy thing because they want to do this on sacred ground,' said Dave Kaiser, 38, a blaster who is working to rebuild the World Trade Center site.

'I wouldn't work there, especially after I found out about what the imam said about U.S. policy being responsible for 9/11,' Kaiser said."

Obama had facts wrong about visit here | Columbus Dispatch Politics

Obama had facts wrong about visit here | Columbus Dispatch Politics:

A local project that President Barack Obama cited during a visit Wednesday to Columbus as an example of how the federal stimulus package has worked isn't actually being funded with stimulus dollars.

The president spoke at the North Side home of architect Joe Weithman, and both Obama's comments and information from the White House touted Weithman's work on a project that the president said was being at least partially funded by the $787 billion stimulus bill passed last year."

Karl Rove: Deconstructing Harry - WSJ.com

Karl Rove: Deconstructing Harry - WSJ.com:

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid can say the darndest things. He certainly did last week when he proclaimed: 'I don't know how anyone of Hispanic heritage could be a Republican.' That must have thrilled his son, Rory, who's trailing a Hispanic Republican, Judge Brian Sandoval, in the Nevada governor's race by 16 points in the most recent Mason-Dixon poll."

Mosque Developer Rejects Meeting With Paterson | NBC New York

Mosque Developer Rejects Meeting With Paterson | NBC New York:

The developers of an Islamic cultural center that would include a mosque near Ground Zero have rejected Gov. David Paterson's offer to help them find a different site.

Paterson said today the group is apparently committed to building in the proposed site. 'I think they would like to stay where they are, and I certainly respect that and I certainly respect them,' Paterson said."

U.S. may sue Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio for not cooperating in investigation

U.S. may sue Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio for not cooperating in investigation:

A federal investigation of a controversial Arizona sheriff known for tough immigration enforcement has intensified in recent days, escalating the conflict between the Obama administration and officials in the border state.

Justice Department officials in Washington have issued a rare threat to sue Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio if he does not cooperate with their investigation of whether he discriminates against Hispanics. The civil rights inquiry is one of two that target the man who calls himself 'America's toughest sheriff.' A federal grand jury in Phoenix is examining whether Arpaio has used his power to investigate and intimidate political opponents and whether his office misappropriated government money, sources said."

Rep. Issa: Stimulus website is 'propaganda' - The Hill's Hillicon Valley

Rep. Issa: Stimulus website is 'propaganda' - The Hill's Hillicon Valley:

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) on Monday accused the White House of using the stimulus tracking website Recovery.gov to disseminate propaganda.

Issa released a 37-page report documenting alleged misconduct by the Obama administration in several of its new-media projects. The report documents several instances in which government agencies allegedly promoted administration policies using federal resources."

AUDIO - Rep. Pelosi calls for investigation of WTC mosque opposition - Washington Times

AUDIO - Rep. Pelosi calls for investigation of WTC mosque opposition - Washington Times:

Calls to investigate the funding for those proposing the $100 million 'Cordoba House' have fallen on deaf ears, though, as New York's Mayor Mike Bloomberg has described such an investigation as 'un-American.'"

The American Spectator : Our One-Term President

The American Spectator : Our One-Term President:

The liberals as usual understood nothing. Ronald Reagan did understand what was going on, however, which is why he became a hero to the 'Reagan Democrats.' The Reagan tax cut, enacted within months of his becoming president, was one of the most important changes in tax law in the postwar era; it also inspired Margaret Thatcher to enact comparable tax reductions in Britain.

But the new U.S. law had this problem. It didn't take effect until 1983. The delay encouraged the postponement of earnings and economic decision-making until 1983, when the much more friendly tax rates took effect. Thus the slump of 1982."

American Thinker Blog: A Dim Bulb in the Oval Office?

American Thinker Blog: A Dim Bulb in the Oval Office?:

During his eight years in the White House, President George W. Bush was often described by liberals as being about halfway between an idiot and an imbecile. They told us he was so inarticulate -- so unable to express himself clearly -- that his very presence in the Oval Office was an embarrassment for the United States. Members of the White House press corps, spoofing a popular movie, called him the English Patient.

Yet no one, anywhere in the world, ever had trouble understanding what President Bush was saying."

Obama boasts of most 'progressive' political triumphs in decades - TheHill.com

Obama boasts of most 'progressive' political triumphs in decades - TheHill.com:

President Obama told a Hollywood fundraiser Monday night that he and congressional Democrats have passed the most progressive legislation in decades.

'We have been able to deliver the most progressive legislative agenda — one that helps working families — not just in one generation, maybe two, maybe three,' Obama said."

The Ecstasy of Empire

The Ecstasy of Empire:

The United States is running out of time to get its budget and trade deficits under control. Despite the urgency of the situation, 2010 has been wasted in hype about a non-existent recovery. As recently as August 2 Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner penned a New York Times column, “Welcome to the Recovery.”"

China targets U.S. troops with arms buildup - Washington Times

China targets U.S. troops with arms buildup - Washington Times:

China is aggressively building up military forces capable of striking U.S. forces in the western Pacific and elsewhere as part of what the Pentagon calls an array of high-tech 'anti-access' missiles, submarines and warplanes in its latest annual report."

L.A. fuming over Obama traffic, demands investigation | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times

L.A. fuming over Obama traffic, demands investigation | L.A. NOW | Los Angeles Times:

The massive traffic jam that resulted from President Obama's motorcade and speech Monday night in Hancock Park is prompting calls for an investigation from some residents, who say they were caught in traffic for hours.

Obama was only in L.A. for a few hours, but his presence caused numerous streets to be blocked off."

Don't look, birthers: Obama's passport - Josh Gerstein - POLITICO.com

Don't look, birthers: Obama's passport - Josh Gerstein - POLITICO.com:

Here's something new for the birthers to chew over: President Barack Obama's passport. Says he was born in Hawaii! But the White House has strategically fuzzed out certain data, so the mystery continues.

Now, it's his official passport, which means it's new, so the true believers will not be persuaded. Not that they ever would."

US breast cancer drug decision 'marks start of death panels' - Telegraph

US breast cancer drug decision 'marks start of death panels' - Telegraph:

America's health watchdog is considering revoking its approval of the drug Avastin for use on women with advanced breast cancer, leading to accusations that it will mark the start of 'death panel' drug rationing."

Obama: Man of the World - New York Times

Obama: Man of the World - New York Times:

The conventional wisdom about Barack Obama is that he’s smart and charismatic but so inexperienced that we should feel jittery about him in the Oval Office.

But that view is myopic. In some respects, Mr. Obama is far more experienced than other presidential candidates."