USpolitical.com

Obama completely brushes off a farmer’s legitimate question about the government regulations he has heard are coming from agencies Obama himself oversees.  Obama comes across as very out of touch and condescending by delegitimizing a concern because it “hasn’t happened yet.”

I actually heard this question asked and answered on C-SPAN radio and was amazed at Obama’s callous dismissal of the farmer’s plea.

Turns out, the advice Obama gave the farmer to “directly contact USDA,” isn’t such great advice after all.

What was the stimulus for again?  I could have sworn I was promised massive investment in a new green economy.

Chu said the United States still concentrated on research in areas such as computers, defense and pharmaceuticals but that its funding for energy innovation was paltry.

…

“America still has the opportunity to lead in a world that will need essentially a new industrial revolution to give us the energy we want inexpensively but carbon-free,” Chu said.

“But I think time is running out,” said Chu, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20101130/sc_afp/unclimatewarminguschina

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/11/23/pistole.threat.delay/index.html

“Frankly it just came down to the fact there was not a presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed administrator in place until I was confirmed at the end of June to make a really significant decision like that, that would have impact on a number of people,” Pistole said. “That was a big part of it.”

TSA Director Pistole is basically telling us that the White House was so inept in responding to the threat of underwear bombers, that it took the actual confirmation of a TSA director over 7 months later to then begin the process of implementing the pat downs, which wouldn’t take effect until another 3 months later.

So this Christmas, if you’re flying, as we celebrate the 1 year anniversary foiling of the “Underwear Bomber,” we can also join hands in celebrating the 2 month anniversary of nationwide pat downs.

Obama seeks bipartisan support for infrastructure upgrade

What in the world was the stimulus for?  I thought we were pushing so many jobs out the door with that thing, our infrastructure was going to be sparkling by the end of Obama’s presidency.

Best part of the announcement?

Obama and LaHood said the cost of new investment would be paid for, rather than adding to the debt. However, LaHood stopped short of offering specific ways to do so, saying only that a number of options were being considered.

Sarkozy’s Anti-Crime initiatives sound common sensical, and yet are met with criticism and protest.

If only Obama was truly interested in American exceptionalism and integration, instead of political pandering and non-enforcement.

New video from Eric Cantor on deficit spending.

This isn’t the best video I’ve ever seen on the subject, but it is certainly a step in the right direction of providing informative content on budget deficits from democrats.

Valerie Plame Wilson must be involved in what I dub the “Unicorn Express,” borrowing from other sources.  A seemingly mystical and illogical quest for the complete elimination of nuclear weapons.  I first caught a glimpse of her on CNN.com and thought, “Was that Valerie Plame?”  Indeed.  Skip to 0:35 for her sound byte.

Then check out TED’s website about the session she opened where her name links to this group’s website.

I think my thoughts are pretty much in line with Bill Kristol’s back after Obama’s speech in Prague.

From Bill Kristol’s “A World Without Nukes — Just Like 1939″ April 7, 2009 Article  —-

Of course, we had a world without nuclear weapons not so long ago — say, in 1939. The war that began in that nuclear-free world led to a crash project to develop nuclear weapons. It ended with America’s use of them…

Yet to justify a world without nuclear weapons, what Obama would really have to envision is a world without war, or without threats of war.

As soon as we get rid of nuclear weapons though, we ought to get rid of unicorns.  They have a pointy horn.

Democrats seem to be ready to really show their true colors here, as always.  Instead of condemning racial impropriety, they once again fore go unbiased and equal treatment of their own.  Instead of harshly scolding Reid and threatening his position, they’ll do an about face when compared to their reaction to ambiguous (possibly racial) comments Trent Lott made several years ago.

First, Reid’s allies plan to distribute the NAACP vote ratings of Republican senators who have scolded him. The data will be made available to editorial boards, cable programs and the blogosphere — including votes on minimum wage, community-oriented policing, education funding and HIV/AIDS programs.

Separately, the Congressional Black Caucus plans to issue a new statement Monday, defending Reid and brushing back Republicans.

“Senator Reid’s record provides a stark contrast to actions of Republicans to block legislation that would benefit poor and minority communities — most recently reflected in Republican opposition to the health bill now under consideration,” CBC Chairwoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) said. “I look forward to Senator Reid continuing to serve as Majority Leader to guide this important agenda through the Senate.”

Classic.  Attack the messenger.

Ad Hominem:

–adjective :

attacking an opponent’s character rather than answering his argument.

If only Democrats could stay consistent on principle…

Great video about what $1.4 trillion can buy.

Sure,there were bailouts this year, but why is the deficit expected to remain the same next year?  Anyone realize how bizarre it is that Obama was championing a halving of the deficit by the end of his first term?

Hate tip: Ed Morrissey

A new organization started by Liz Cheney, someone I love seeing debate democrats on foreign policy and national defense.

Their “Rhetoric vs. Reality” video is excellent.