The Obama Watch
Obama’s Supreme Problem
One detail was missing from the President’s list of qualifications for his nominee to replace John Paul Stevens.
One detail was missing from President Obama’s list of qualifications for his nominee to replace John Paul Stevens on the Supreme Court: Any mention of the Constitution.
He just doesn’t get it.
At a time when Americans are furious over Obama’s headlong plunge into socialism, when his Democrat party is losing elections and hemorrhaging incumbents because voters reject their big-government “remaking America” agenda, the chameleon forgot to adapt.
The master wordsmith — who knows how to say what people want to hear — blew it.
He didn’t state the main qualification for any person who serves in government, the absence of which has lit a brushfire of discontent, fidelity to the Constitution.
He and his allies haven’t taken that first step to recovery — acknowledging their problem. It’s their utter disregard for the Constitution that is causing this big mess. The concept of a limited government, restrained in what it can and should do, is foreign to them, while for most Americans it’s in our DNA. This is what puts Obama at odds with so many Americans.
President Obama said his Supreme Court nominee will be someone who knows “that in a democracy, powerful interests must not be allowed to drown out the voices of ordinary citizens.”
Newsflash for the president! The most “powerful interest” in America today that is drowning out citizens’ voices is…. the government!
Citizens are trying all kinds of ways to be heard by their congressmen — phone calls, e-mails, rallies in districts, rallies in D.C., voting against the party in power.
In Obama’s mind, “ordinary citizens” are paid ACORN protesters but not unpaid Tea Partiers. His version of “Let them eat cake” is “they can’t get a job and their doctor quit, but they’ll have insurance.”
Anger at the cap-and-trade bill drove huge turnouts to town hall meetings. How did congressmen respond? They held town halls in gated communities or avoided meetings altogether. They denigrated their constituents, calling them “brown shirts” or “Astroturf.”
Remember the kerfuffle over James O’Keefe getting arrested in Sen. Mary Landrieu’s office? Overlooked in the story is why he was there. He was trying to find out why her constituents’ phone calls weren’t being answered. Was there a problem with the phone system, or was her staff ignoring the calls?
The best picture that captures this arrogance is Nancy Pelosi pounding an oversized gavel in her hand while marching with congressmen to vote for the health care bill — in defiance of the thousands of protesters surrounding the Capitol begging “kill the bill.”
One thing we can all agree on is that the Constitution is the foundation for our country, the main unifying element, what distinguishes us as America. It provides defined roles for the government, based on the profound recognition of the sinful tendency of mankind to abuse power.
So why do liberal politicians have a problem when people bring it up?
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Eddie Stair| 4.15.10 @ 7:33AM
Ms. Wright, kudos for one of the most pointed and direct hit articles I've read about this administration and the Liberal agenda in quite some time! The American people need to see the comments these people have made in one place and not scattered across newspaper backpages. You have accomplished massing them into a package that should outrage every American.
Forrest Meeks| 4.18.10 @ 2:39PM
Amen Ms Wright. It is absolute "tirrany" From A to Z this person certainly has brought "change" negative change at that.
Melvin| 4.15.10 @ 8:04AM
"President Obama has an opportunity to change course and show "empathy" with Americans."
This Zebra isn't going to change his stripes for anything nor anyone.
This man, wife and this supporters that surround him hate the very fiber of what binds Americans to this Country.
They have spent their entire adult lives attending institutions that filled their minds and developed their characters, "It's America's Fault."
They vowed to themselves and this President has made a blood pact with those Communists and Euro Style Socialists that if given the chance he would fundamentally change the United States of America to Socialist values that is a totally foreign concept to the American way of life.
The only thing that President Obama is going to change is us!
He'll accomplish this by dragging us kicking and screaming down a path that the 98% of Americans refuse to go down.
President Obama doesn't know us very well does he? I'm not being dragged by any man, women or entity. President Obama can't take his Euro style VAT tax, socialized medicine and shove it where the sun doesn't shine.
I will not compromise my principles as a citizen of the United States of America, the United States Constitution is very clear on that.
Melvin| 4.15.10 @ 8:47AM
Correct grammatical error: President Obama can't take his Euro style VAT tax, socialized medicine and shove it where the sun doesn't shine.
Please replace can't with can.
Purpleguy| 4.15.10 @ 9:17PM
Oh-oh, Zebra? Your racism is showing. And, you WILL do what the Government tells you to do, unless you plan on breaking the law - which is okay with me, since we won't have to worry about you anymore. Have a nice day!
Blackwatch| 4.15.10 @ 11:13PM
Purpletwerp--you forgot to accuse him of hating Jews. didn't you get the memo from Soros?
besides The Kenyan is the real "Zebra" in this equation. half-African half European. Nice wat to describe your ayatollah. So once again you are the racist scum here. Go fu*k yourself.
phil| 4.18.10 @ 10:20AM
The racist game is getting pretty worn out, the libs use it constantly because they have no other defense but it doesn't work any more.
Brian| 4.20.10 @ 6:22AM
The racist accusation never did work. Just another example of the Alinsky rules in play by the leftists.
Forrest | 4.18.10 @ 2:44PM
To Purpleguy, don't get your "panties in a wad" if you had a backbone you would look at it different too, are you receiving subsidy. Have a nice day&^$%#@$%^$^&. get the pic???????
Louis Jenkins| 4.15.10 @ 8:11AM
So were is the fault? We're being drug down the road against our will. We're tired of being forced to this, that, or the other, when it goes against the very nature of man. What is left? Think it over.
Tim*| 4.15.10 @ 8:18AM
Tea Party Tax Day Rallies Today , April 15th ,Across America !
Walk Our Talk !
Ret. Marine| 4.15.10 @ 8:37AM
The "feelings" factor is paramount to this usurper-n-theif, this is all he knows and he shows us his comtempt for our way of life (the Constitutional laws) on a daily basis. I wish someone, anyone would stand up and ask a straightforward question such as this "just who in the hell do you think authorized you to change anything" let alone our way of life?
This needs to be asked, maybe we might get an ahhh, ahum, urr, well I, I, I, but it will allow everyone in these United States the conformation of just how stupid he really is. He has no intention of Constitutionality of any sort, if he did he would realize he's just one peice of legislation away from impeachment, and more than likely jail for his lack of decency or legitimacy for the post he now occupies.
Meanwhile back at the farm, We the People have an Army Doctor by the name of LtCol. Larkin who is now in the begining stages of a court-martial for refusing orders to deploy for his third tour to Afghanistan because he believes this pretender-n-thief is not even qualified to be where he is and he is simply asking this pretender to prove he is an American citizen as stated in the Constitution as per Article 1 sect. 2 being a "natural born" status. And yet at the same time he openly ( the pretender) thinks somehow it is more importent to have an unqualified person sit on the highest court of this land who has feelings, please give me a fricken break, if this does not prove beyond any shadow of anyone's doubt he's an imposter, I don't quite frankly know what the hell would change an ignorant mind.
Please visit the site of SafeguardourConstitution.com and get informed as to the plight of a warrior with the credentials of a faithful American servicemember who is challanging this usurpers qualifications to hold the post of Commander-in-Cheif. This is a first step in letting this usurper know without a doubt We the People stand behind a principled man over one who fail's to even prove beyond a doubt he's qualified to assign a member to the highest Court of our Land let alone be given orders to a principled man in uniform.
Louis Jenkins| 4.15.10 @ 9:52AM
I've said it several times, Obama, where's the long form birth certificate?
Ken (Old Texican)| 4.15.10 @ 10:32AM
Guys,
I'm not a "birther".
On the other hand, I am furious at the "fourth estate" not taking a strong hand in vetting this disaster of a President.
I have been honored to be able to send a contribution to the Lt. Colonel's defense fund.
I hope Am spec can assign a commentator to attend the man's court martial and take thorough notes.
I hope FOX news does the same.
Let's make this a "show trial" to beat all show trials.
Thank you Colonel. I hope you force the President to produce some records in the process of putting you to hard labor.
God bless you sir.
The day is coming when we stand right beside you in the trenches.
Purpleguy| 4.15.10 @ 9:25PM
It's hilarious how you use the Constitution to argue against the very person the Constitution put in place to rule over you. The Constitution gives President Obama the very powers you would deny him. So the Constitution only works for you when you get your way? Way to be a patriot! The fact that your horse didn't win the race is no excuse for not supporting your President. In a time of war, it's not cool, if not illegal, dude.
Margie| 4.15.10 @ 9:36PM
I know you just had your lobotomy recently but those of us who do have a whole brain are aware that this President took an oath to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. Now if said President actually said before he got elected that he thinks the Constitution is obsolete, and then after he takes office behaves as a complete dictator, not a paid public servant, which he is, excuse us if we have a problem with that and you don't.
You really need to grow up and grow that little pea brain of yours back, asap.
Blackwatch| 4.15.10 @ 11:20PM
Anyone else notice that the "theme" from the trolls this week is the Obama won the election so he is Constitutional in charge.
Funny how the closer we get to the throne the shriller the argument that he IS constitutionally elected.
So if The Kenyan is actaully a natural born citizen and not a half-breed from a foreign land why the fuss and the secrecy? watcha hiding little Barry Sotero, us dumb racist Jew haters want too know. drool. slobber , slobber, burp, slobber drool. (did I get it right Purpledude? Drew?? Anon???)
Blackwatch| 4.15.10 @ 11:22PM
wow what a grammatically illiterate post! I was multi-tasking and forgot to read my post before I hit the enter key. My apologies.
but then I am a stupid conservative so where's the foul? or is the fowl?
Margie| 4.15.10 @ 11:39PM
I actually appreciate typos. I like them, but then I'm weerd, lol. Oops typo alert. In your case I didn't even notice because I only "saw" the spirit of your post. Typos are fun. I remember posting at Lucianne's years ago and we all had a blast making sure to allow typos. We wouldn't allow correcting. I have spell check so I'm "lucky."
To answer your question though, I didn't even notice the troll theme but I have noticed the theme of some of the authors here. Oops.
Interesting that the Purple people eater didn't respond to my above post. Have I "stumped the troll?" LOL.
Barry (Obama) and his birth certif.? well, Liberals and Leftists get away with everything. don't they? We have to do like Rush said and HOUND the Democrats out of office starting in November by voting for... yes... wait for it..... Republicans!!!!!!!!!!
Nytestriker| 4.16.10 @ 12:54AM
Wow, the constitution was written to define the way our country is run. I mentions nothing about supporting the president. In fact, if you read it, which you obviously haven't you would know is limits federal government quite a lot and then proceeds to protect the American people from what the government can do it unchecked. The American people have freedom of speech, even is that speech bothers you or me. It is patriotic to express your views and mine and allowed in every word of the constitution. You sir are a moron who knows nothing of what your are talking about.
Forrest| 4.18.10 @ 2:52PM
Purpleguy, wow I am not sure I would try and reprsent myself as a guy at all, are you brain dead, yep, I thought so
soljerblue| 4.19.10 @ 12:17AM
Perhaps Mr. Obama rules over you, Purplejerk, but he was not elected to "rule" over anyone. He was elected by the people to govern according to the Constitution, to protect it, to defend it, and he will eventually answer to the people for his refusal to do so. In your world of liberal/left progressives, the people are serfs and government is all. If you believe Americans will accept that condition without a fight, you are very much mistaken. The Tea Party people are proving how shaky your house of cards really is -- you and your fellow socialists are scared out of your minds about November. Else why the all-out lying, distorting, accusations of racism-ad-nauseum, the SEIU and ACORN thugs, and all the rest of it? Your tactics make clear the fear that underlies them.
Jim| 4.19.10 @ 8:39PM
Purplegal, you are a true idiot and an amature rabble rouser!
James| 4.19.10 @ 8:58PM
I'm sure you were at the ralley against the Iraq war and President Bush. Talk about illegal. There were at least 20 Dem senators and House Members who should have been tried for sedition and treason, including Obama. Bush was to nice not to do it.
Betty| 9.2.10 @ 11:49PM
Purpleguy....Read your constitution, no president is "put in place to rule over us" He works for us, as does all elected officials. Obama is not legally president of our country. Disproving all the accusations about birth could be done quite easily, the way all other candidates have done. Birth Certificate, school records, all should be a matter of public record when one runs for president. If he has nothing to hide , why does he NOT provide the proof? The main thing to remember , is that our constitution says all elected officials work for us. We are supposed to be their boss, not the other way around.
I am a life long democrat who DID NOT vote for Obama , as I believe that he is not qualified in any way for the office and he has done nothing to change my opinion. Plus the fact that he is a muslim which has become very obvious. If you doubt that.....check out the speech he made in Egypt in 2009. If you do not have a copy of the constitution, I have found a web site that does have one. patriotnews1.com. They have the constitution and all the amendments ...they also have all the bills that are pending in the house and in the senate. Some of those will shock you.
crookedwren| 4.15.10 @ 9:05AM
Please join your local Tea Party Protest today. We can't. We've got our new minimum-wage paying jobs to get to -- during the exact time the local group will be gathering.
And why do we have such jobs? Partially (I will only assess them a portion of the blame) it's the fault of all those who are getting paid to subvert not only the Constitution but also our economy.
Please, those of you who can, get out there to take our places. We'll be there in spirit, I can tell ya!
A. C. Santore| 4.15.10 @ 10:13AM
Perfect.
davelnaf| 4.15.10 @ 10:18AM
One has to suspect that too many members of Congress believe all the protest and anger will go away at some point. They may even be dismissive of predictions of political blood-letting to come. Whatever the case, many members of Congress will be turned out because by now most voters understand that the alternative is disaster.
George S| 4.15.10 @ 10:20AM
Lost in the Stevens excitement are the nominees for Appellate and District court judges. This does almost as much damage inasmuch as SCOTUS cannot hear every appeal.
Not only does Obama get two SCOTUS appointments in about a year, but he may have a third (Ginsberg). This is a unprecedented opportunity for the Leftists to get a strangle hold on this country for at least another generation. I wonder how many voters respected the repercussions of what they were doing back in '08?
Obama is laughing at us; here we are saying "...we must follow the Constitution!"As long as there is a large Democrat majority, Obama is, my guess, going to shoot for the moon in Steven's replacement. He wasn't much impressed with the health care protests, why would he change now?
Hopefully, we can use this as teachable moment -- should this country survive -- when the next generation of Americans decide to 'teach Republicans a lesson' by voting in Democrat majorities.
MTB| 4.15.10 @ 2:43PM
Great points, George. We oftentimes get so focused on the SCOTUS that we forget the damage done by the lower courts. Many cases don't even make it to the Supremes, so lower courts probably have as much or more influence than the Supreme Court does. I also agree with your analysis about Obama. He seems to relish in picking fights, creating conflict. If it's not pathological, it's very close to it.
George S| 4.16.10 @ 1:18AM
Not only that, MTB, but what I found infuriating was that the Democrat minority from 2001 to 2006 managed to stop Bush's appointments to the lower courts, including the critical 4th Circuit. Estrada and Brown come to mind. From a position of strength, Republicans caved in when the Gang of 14 struck a deal with the minority. Watch what happens if Republicans attempt to filibuster any of Obama's nominees. What a surprise McCain and Graham will discover when the dog they stroked turns around and bites them.
Purpleguy| 4.15.10 @ 9:27PM
I can't wait until one of the Supreme Court Conservablobs has to be replaced by Obama... that will be soooo enjoyable... I just hope y'all don't explode when that happens.
Blackwatch| 4.15.10 @ 11:26PM
It's ok Purpleguy. Little Barry's appointees aren't immortal and he'll be a lame duck soon enough.
You bench is looking Old and Not Very Wise at this point.
Nytestriker| 4.16.10 @ 12:59AM
Once again you express your ignorance. If the appointed judge does not support and interpret the constitution then there is no point in placing him or her. I don't want a conservative or liberal judge. A judge should be impartial serving to settle constitutional questions. Not setting a liberal or conservative agenda. Neither of those choices is fair to anyone.
forrest| 4.18.10 @ 2:56PM
For a purpleguy you are alive but very braindead, tell us does the Gov butter your bread and give you ice cream at our expense, tell me what it is that makes you so termunally ill but still try and have a "what you call" a sense of humor
Jim| 4.19.10 @ 8:49PM
Purplejerk, why don't you just go the f**k away and just hang out with your own brand of gene missing retards...
Wolverine | 4.15.10 @ 11:12AM
Wendy, thanks for the clear thinking. I look forward to reading you in the future.
Anthony| 4.15.10 @ 11:26AM
Obama could not very well say he was looking for a candidate with fidelity to the Living and Breathing Constitution, now could he?
Obama has told us what he thinks of the Constitution; it is outdated and does not speak to what the government CAN do for the people, as opposed to what is actually contained in the document, to wit, what the government CANNOT do to the people.
This situation is intolerable to Obama and the radical Leftists legal "scholars" who believe the Constitution, and the Court, should be devises for implimentation of Leftist "social justice".
Purpleguy| 4.15.10 @ 9:29PM
Today's Constitution and it's interpretation does not match your nostalgic yearning for the Constitution of the Founders ... and it's hard to admit it, isn't it?
Nytstriker| 4.16.10 @ 1:02AM
Today's constitution is yesterday's constitution. It is what protects your right to privacy, liberty, from illegal search and seizure, due process, and everything else that is American. What is hard to admit is that too often the Court rules from a political perspective rather than a constitutional perspective.
JP | 4.15.10 @ 11:57AM
What goes around comes around. It will only take a few more decades until the liberal project is complete. The Constitution will be seen by the vast majority of Americans as not a wall protecting Americans from tyranny, but as just another spoil system used by politicians. By then, the Constitution will have been deconstructed to mean almost anything to anyone. Right will be wrong, and wrong will be right. The niceties such as the Bill of Rights, and Due Process will have gone the way of the 8-track. And all of those factions and "minorities" who aided and abbetted the destruction of the Constitution will suddenly find themselves powerless. For most of these groups are in fact tiny minorities. Who knows what will become of gays, or religious minorities. For by then, America will not be a nation of laws. And all of those people who helped destroy the Constitution will suddenly see the legal giants who created the "Living Constitution" (Warren, Blackmon, O'Douglas, Brennen, Souter, Ginsberg, and Stevens) not as heroes but the petty tyrants they were. There are a few truisms in life; two of them are: Be careful for what you wish for, and What goes around comes around.
Purpleguy | 4.15.10 @ 9:30PM
Thanks for the fear mongering .. now move along.
Blackwatch| 4.15.10 @ 11:35PM
Hitting a little close to home for you is he?
But don't worry it won't come to that. America will soon default on her debts or ruinously hyper-inflate the currency supply. Either way the uber socialist utopia your side desires is doomed to failure. You see, you have run out of other peoples money. All you little blood sucking leeches are going to have to pay your own way when the government defaults. And when it does criminals like Pelosi, Reid, Obama will face a reckoning with the patriots who love and protect America. Scum like you won't be around--you'll be hiding in your little socialist workers camp somewhere in Canada. Wandering around in a Che Guevara t-shirt wondering what hell went wrong.
Nytestriker| 4.16.10 @ 1:04AM
You continue to show you lack of knowledge of the court, you just spout off weak comments and insults. Pure liberal tactics at every turn. To disagree or have a different opinion is fear mongering. By the way, have you noticed your taxes rising yet, or are you one of the 47% on a free ride. I have my suspicions...
Forrest| 4.18.10 @ 3:05PM
why don;t you trip off to your abode in Canada? People like you who don't understand as us "common folks do" you will need a hide out , go get it rover, I mean braindead, I mean purplgage, i mean ^$^&$^%#%&()_+
Denise| 4.15.10 @ 12:00PM
Great article Wendy!
Majito| 4.15.10 @ 12:19PM
Well you can't really fault Mr. Obama for not having the constitution in his dna...his father was another african boozer, how got the leftist progressives of this nation to bleed all over him dough for his ivy leauge education. While on his journey, he landed in the arms of another white leftist female with attraction to purple skinned men. he was left behind to grow up in indonesia y later in hawaii...execept for this last stint, he was never raised in the us, his home life probably included many hate-america dialogues while ignoring the advancement this ugly country was providing...so for him to show some american traits is strange...one of those is that bowing to all tyrants (he didn't bow to Queen?) and embracing the thugs that keep on killing political prisioners in jail while screaming that america is evil...the real culprit is the american electorate that put this gent in office with overwhelming support...to those who did the did I say...you ladies and gents are the real traitors, he is just being himself and doing what he said he was going to. Now that's refreshing in a politician. actually do what you said you would. put that in contrast with the latest rino senator from mass...now he doesn't even know what the tea party is...what a charade and let that be a lesson...
David| 4.15.10 @ 3:19PM
Hey Melvin, you said, "This Zebra isn't going to change his stripes for anything nor anyone."
Be careful buddy or some of the leftists are going to try to stick the big "R" label on you. Ha ha.
Pete| 4.15.10 @ 3:36PM
Zebra? More like Camel. Though he would likely self-identify as...panther.
Purpleguy| 4.15.10 @ 9:32PM
Why don't you try "bogeyman"?
Nytestriker| 4.16.10 @ 1:05AM
You just continue to make my point. Thank you for being so true to your ways.
Jim| 4.19.10 @ 8:51PM
Wouldn't it be better for all of us if we just ignored the purplejerk?
Jeff Perren | 4.15.10 @ 5:37PM
"So why do liberal politicians have a problem when people bring it up?"
I'm sure the author knows the answer - as does most of the readership - but I'll say it anyway: Because, if they did, it would not permit them to indulge their overwhelming lust for social engineering. They would have to persuade others to go along with them, not use the coercive power of the government to make others go along.
The desire to control the choices of others - for whatever they deem good - is the rock-bottom motive of every so-called liberal (and, let it be admitted honestly, some so-called conservatives).
Purpleguy| 4.15.10 @ 9:38PM
Hmmmm, your last line saved you because the following are Conservative power plays to make us all abide by their choices - "you can't have an abortion" , " you must be able to pray in schools" , "you can't marry who you want", " you can't serve in the military if you we don't like your lifestyle" --- and I'm sure a thousand more. Conservatives are even more guilty of this than Democrats - especially on social issues. Y'all just are bitchy 'cause they want your money - do any of you have any? Most Americans pay 4.4% income tax - the 2nd lowest rate in 50 years
Blackwatch| 4.15.10 @ 11:47PM
Purpleguy--let's hope your parents are in favor of postpartum abortion. You really qualify as a candidate.
We aren't bitchy, we are pissed off that people who are stupid as you are have figured a way to vote. Never fear when push comes to shove, we won't hesitate to fight back. I'm not expanding my business this year. And I know a few other business owners who won't be either. When The Kenyan turns into a lame duck in January 2011 we'll see who is bitchy then.
And since unemployment is close to 17% don't you think that that may have something to do with soooooo many Americans paying sooooo little in income tax? See if they can go a few more years without a job--then they can pay 0%. You are so fucking stupid dude.
Nytestriker| 4.16.10 @ 1:07AM
Purpleguy is a loser who spouts off incorrect statistics and probably doesn't work.
Nick in Ohio| 4.15.10 @ 8:05PM
for a different perspective on Obama's dilemma look at this article on roadtickle.com
Margie| 4.15.10 @ 9:25PM
That Alcee Hastings comment was horrible and disgusting. If you didn't know he actually held a prominent position in government, you'd think you were listening to a street gang thug leader, or Mafia lowlife. Hard to fathom that people actually elect these individuals but we have to fathom it each and every day.
Obama isn't going to change. Unless of course God decides to do the changing. No high hopes here. I just hope that there are enough awake citizens who are angry enough to vote Republican in order to change the face of the government. And please, no speeches about RINO's and Neo-cons. I'm so not in the mood.
Margie| 4.15.10 @ 9:27PM
Forgot to say~ Wendy, excellent article. Happy to see you writing at AmSpec and hope to see you here more often.
God bless.
Purpleguy| 4.15.10 @ 9:45PM
If you had listened to the Congressman when he said it, although it was a poor choice of words, he was answering an attack by a Republican who was stating the "rules" of the Healthcare voting ... but Alcee Hastings correctly said as a member of the House "Rules Committee" that they make up the rules - they do and they did. Period, end of story. Had he said "they make the rules" the issue would not appear. Soo, folks, don't be such suckers for arguments that simply prey on someone's poor choice of words, as if we are all so infallible.
Nick| 4.15.10 @ 11:35PM
Pay no attention to PurpleJackass folks.
He doesn't even know that Virginia governors don't run for re-election because they can only serve one term, then have to wait 4 years to run again.
He also likes to berate others for spelling "hypocrisy" wrong, and in the same post he wrote "hypocrit", like a moron.
So, he is no expert on the workings of congress.
He is not worthy of debate with grown-ups.
Nytestriker| 4.16.10 @ 1:09AM
The key phrase was " they make the rules " which is what they did giving no thought to what the rules really are so they could pass the bill. When conservatives are back in control, only a few months away now you will sing a different tune.
Marc Jeric| 4.16.10 @ 12:39AM
Our situation is much more serious: Abu Hussein from Kenya means business. He has done away with Israel; he is condoning nuclear arms for Iran and North Korea (well, one is muslim thugocracy and the other is a communist heaven); he has now over 50% of voters on the dole, and that ration will go up to 60% with the coming amnesty of illegal aliens; he is naming dedicated communists to the federal benches; and he is continuing his program of nationalizations (banks, indurance companies, mortgage companies, car companies, oil & gas companies, coal mines, electricity companies...). What we have is not a socialist but a dedicated marxist-leninist in this Community Organizer-in-Chief. His treatment of Netanyahu is an example of how a Muslim would treat him.
Nytestriker| 4.16.10 @ 1:12AM
Purpleguy and his friends are his party's undoing. We should celebrate then and their desire to be ruled, controlled and taken care of. There are still more of us that feel differently, thank God! By the way what is a purpleguy. Sounds like someone bruised him...
Yosemeti Sam| 4.16.10 @ 4:14AM
Everybody is Kung Fu keyboard fighting.
Love it!
LOL.
For a more measured - LOL - post:
May Republicans view any BHO SCOTUS Leftoid
nominee as - sushi material.
Sam| 4.17.10 @ 7:32AM
President Obama said his Supreme Court nominee will be someone who knows "that in a democracy, powerful interests must not be allowed to drown out the voices of ordinary citizens."
I thought the government in America was a republic, not a democracy. How BHO transformed this too?
http://www.lexrex.com/enlighte.....emrep.html
GENE HAUBER| 4.17.10 @ 5:26PM
i'm glad to see "purple haze" supports loyalty to a president in time of war..
WHAT WAS YOUR STANCE ON THAT SUBJECT FROM 2003-2008 DUDE?
p.s. you would be a big fish in a small pond at huffington or daily coz. here you are WAY out of your intellectual class
ampatriot| 4.18.10 @ 9:47AM
i just contributed toward Lt. Col. Terry Lakins defense fund. Godspeed Lt. And thank god for people like you who have a spine!
Andrew P| 4.18.10 @ 10:29AM
Losing elections? Really? The Dems lost a Senator and a couple of governors, but ALL 6 House special elections this term were won by the Democrats. That's right - all 6. Special elections are usually good harbingers of the main event. Taking back the House in November isn't the slam dunk so many of us think it is. We might actually have better prospects taking the Senate.
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"At a time when Americans are furious over Obama's headlong plunge into socialism, when his Democrat party is losing elections and hemorrhaging incumbents because voters reject their big-government "remaking America" agenda, the chameleon forgot to adapt. "
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Sunday Headlines : links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
valwayne| 4.18.10 @ 12:50PM
Obama and the arrogant left wing Elites controlling our nation see the Constitution as a quaint, but meaningless, piece of parchment. They are not going to let it get in the way of transforming our Government and society into their radical left wing version of what our nation should be!
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Obama’s Supreme Problem | NewsReal Blog links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
DB| 4.18.10 @ 3:55PM
I am not an Obama fan and I favor a moderate conservative for the court. I do take issue with your claim that ruling that all people have an equal right to marriage is somehow imposing homosexuality on us. When in reality it is the extreme right, the intolerant social conservatives who want to impose their religious views on everyone. This is a center right country, and the center part wants no part of social conservatism and Republicans embracing that agenda once again is probably the only way they can screw this up and not win back the congress.
lsmall| 4.18.10 @ 4:05PM
What I don't understand is why Obanination does not recognize his Kenyan brother -- a space. time history living brother. Any clue?
ZZMike | 4.18.10 @ 11:56PM
DB: "I do take issue with your claim that ruling that all people have an equal right to marriage is somehow imposing homosexuality on us."
Everyone - everyone - has exactly the same right: to marry anyone of the opposite sex who'll put up with them.
Anything else is some people stomping their feet and yelling "We want it NOW!! Or we'll pout!!!"
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AntiObamaBlog.com » Obama’s Supreme Problem links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
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Obama’s Supreme Problem | Impeach Obama Campaign links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
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Cheaply Apodictic » Blog Archive » Pretty Much links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
Richard Marshall| 4.22.10 @ 3:54AM
Well, Obama couldn't care less about the Constitution. We all know that. I just wish somebody, anybody, would bring this administration up on charges, including Congress!! Let's have a trial, and see how it all comes out in the end. Then, the American people will have a chance to get this country on the right track. We have nothing but a bunch of criminals running this country. They've overplayed their hand and the American people are waking up. I just hope it's not too late.
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Obama’s Supreme Problem : USACTION NEWS links to this page. Here’s an excerpt:
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