From The Onion's "News in Brief"...Jury Selection Proving Difficult In Trial Of "The Jury Killer." Phoenix: "Defense attorneys for Thomas David Skrepnak, accused in 1999 of fatally stabbing all 12 members of the jury hearing his armed-robbery trial, are having trouble finding unbiased jurors for his upcoming murder trial. 'It's difficult to find a jury that won't be at least somewhat prejudiced against Thomas,' said lead attorney Patricia Wynne...'"
- I know. I know. Some readers, perhaps many, would be asking me what the hell do you mean by your question, does Pres. Obama even care about our nation? Even I have to admit, I don't know if I would have asked that question if it weren't for one fact (although I know many Americans are asking that same question but for other reasons): According to a report in Politico {"Fundraising: Obama's Real Priority"}, Pres. Obama will hold his 100th fundraiser since declaring reelection (Bush had 49 in the same period). Obama's had 33 since January 1 of this year. So the author of the Politico piece asked some good questions: What could Obama have done with the time he's been hobnobbing with wealthy donors (I might add with the countless hours spent on the golf course and the 16 vacations)? She said he could have "crafted a responsible budget." Or he could have met with congressional Republicans "to find common ground on legislation." (note: the president always blames Republicans for being obstructionist yet he rarely meets with them). She also points out he could have worked with the Senate to "help pass the 28 bipartisan jobs bills that House Republicans have sent him." The author leaves us with this: "...The president is more dedicated to saving his job than doing his job. He loves the thrill of the campaign but avoids the difficulties of governing." So I leave you with another question to my initial question: was the question really that out of line? (I think Socrates would really like me).
- This might go under the file---"Like, We Didn't Know This Already?" Unfortunately, most of the media don't report on this. But I have to give kudos to CBS Money Watch for reporting that the real inflation rate is actually 8%. The American Institute for Economic Research reports if you take out big-ticket items like appliances, cars, computers, etc. but only focus on "daily purchases," it's quite a sticker shock to most Americans. As I and others have been reporting for some time: look at the street level. The economy still sucks big time there. One example, did you know now students at many college campuses are relying on food pantries because they too are struggling to get enough food and supplies? In addition, as I've written about in the past, several small towns I've visited over the last month or two throughout NJ and PA have more than half of their small retail establishment vacant. USA TODAY
- Allow me to give the Birthers some advice---take it or leave it. Get off this birth certificate controversy. It's a loser. All it does is help Obama because the media frames birthers on the fringe. There are literally countless other issues that this administration can be taken to task. Stick with targeting many of the disturbing policies generated by this administration. Let me put it this way. Birthers have been on the issue for over 3 years now and where has it gotten them: nowhere. Whether Obama's birth certificate is genuine or not will not take this administration down, but his lousy policies can. Don't waste your time.
Some sad news. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is reportedly in good condition after major surgery...Leno
- It should surprise no reasonable thinking American that the Left would ambush "Act of Valor." And it didn't take long either. The Huffington Post, a left wing piece of garbage, hammered the film in their review last week. Criticism of any film is expected. But the writer, Jordan Zakarin, went above and beyond being an asshole critic. For example, in his piece, he writes "there are no corrupt officers, no damaged heroes, no queasy doubts about the value of the mission or the virtue of the cause." You can tell by that quote; this knucklehead has watched too many movies almost always depicting the military or cops as corrupt. And it pains him that most "real" warriors are far from that image that Hollywood likes to portray. Next time you hear anyone on the left say they support the troops but not the war---don't believe a word of it. They've always hated the military and always will.
- And if slamming the Navy SEALs and "Act of Valor" is not enough, the media is going ape-sh!t of the NYPD's monitoring Muslim students and activities. The usual cries of "Islamophobia" have been proclaimed in response to NYPD surveillance activities (all legal by the way). Yet these are the very same critics who would be bashing the NYPD if another 9/11 or similar event took place. After all, most of the 9/11 terrorists---were students. But, as Dr. Qanta Ahmed, an American Muslim points out in her piece today, Muslims are freer in America than in any Muslim country in the world. In fact, she even writes that Muslims are freer to practice their religion here than in any Muslim country. She ends her piece with this: "If you choose to smear the NYPD for its work to protect us and our society, so too you choose to smear me, a pluralistic patriotic Muslim in America, for demanding honest discourse." Let me tell you something, this women has balls. She knows writing this stuff puts her life in danger. God be with her. New York Post
- As I predicted several weeks ago, the media and the Obama administration are waging a Holy War against the Catholic Church and faith in general. I don't support everything Santorum says but I have to give him credit for being courageous in the face of the onslaught upon his faith. Where are The Templar's when we need them?
During Vice President's speech in North Carolina, a man on stage kept falling asleep. The worst part? It was actually Joe Biden...Fallon
- A number of publications today are reporting that the Obama administration plans on disarming airline pilots. Almost half of the budget forThe Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (FFDO) in the president's 2013 budget is targeted for reduction from the current $25 million to about $12 million (although the number of armed pilots is classified, USA TODAY in 2008 reported that 1 in about 10 pilots are armed). This proposal begs several questions. First of all, $25 million is a dime in the scheme of things. Cutting this trillion dollar budget by $12 million is like cutting off a piece of crumb from a 12 inch crumb cake. So what's the real reason for slashing a program that is vital for air security? Has the Obama administration already forgotten about 9/11? Moreover, this program has proven to be both effective and efficient (about 28-30% of current airline pilots are former military pilots). In addition, it's relatively cheap (perhaps that's the answer. This government prefers to spend millions and billions on programs that don't work. I think the stimulus bailout comes to mind). The Obama administration is justifying the cuts because they believe the "hardening" of the cockpit doors is sufficient (I guess they don't know a hardened cockpit door can be blown open. And we already know from past experience, Islamist thugs have been able to get explosives on board of some aircraft. There is no such thing as a door that cannot be penetrated). The fact is armed pilots, behind hardened cockpit doors, are in the best tactical position to protect the aircraft from being hijacked. If a terrorist can't get to the flight controls, he can't fly the plane into a building or target. In fact, prior to 1987, many airline pilots were armed with no problems. In addition, prior to the arming of pilots, those in opposition said there would be accidental shootings on board aircraft. Never occurred. To paraphrase Tracy Price, a former airline pilot, "How can government officials...deny those passengers the final line of defense that could save their lives...armed pilots."
- Perhaps this story is more telling. House Democrats in Iowa left the capitol yesterday in protest of the legislature planning on expanding gun rights and a proposed re-write of the law on "reasonable force." If you recall, Wisconsin Democrats left the state last year in order to stall the vote on their budget. These Dems are cowards. When they can't take the heat, they just leave the kitchen.
- If you've noticed, with all of the upheaval in the Middle East and North Africa, Jodan has been relatively stable. But that might change. The Islamic Action Front and The Muslim Brotherhood are starting to cause some problems for the current Jordanian regime (a monarchy). USA TODAY
President Obama said he understands that rising fuel prices are making people worried and fearful. Especially in his reelection campaign, they are really fearful...Leno
- Last week, after Pres. Obama and others from his administration apologized and bowed to the Afghans for the Koran burnings, I was one of the first to say it was the wrong thing to do (check it out. I was ahead of almost every pundit and even Newt. I swear on my dog's life). Now many others agree: apologizing to our enemy is wrong, and it's a sign of weakness. Almost immediately after the president apologized, those homicidal ideologues murdered four of our military personnel. Suicide bombers are now murdering innocent people all over the country. As one commentator remarked, someone may have been clumsy in the handling of the Korans, but it's no excuse for murder.
