Scott R. Sullivan

April 17th, 2008 by Scott

I am extremely disappointed in Obama’s statements yesterday in a speech. It is consistent with his previous remarks, which is all the more troubling.

First, he gives the standard boilerplate, “must not negotiate with terrorists groups intent on Israel’s destruction” statement.

I agree with this statement, and this is the Bush Doctrine, too.

But then he states his desire to sit down with Iran for diplomatic talks! Just to get ourselves up to speed. Here’s what Iran’s president has said at various times.

President Ahmadi-Nejad

“As the Imam said, Israel must be wiped off the map.” - October 8, 2005

“If this year you [Isreal] repeat the same mistake of the last year, the ocean of nations of the region will get angry and will cut the root of the Zionist regime from its stem.” - May 25, 2007

So should we negotiate with someone like this? Someone who just recently claimed that 3,000 never died on September 11 and said the government never released the names.

“An event was created in the name of the attack against the twin towers. It was said that 3,000 people were killed. But the names of the 3,000 people were never published and nobody was able to respond to the main question, which is how is it possible that with the best radar systems and intelligence networks the planes could crash undetected into the towers. “(Source)

Did he forget to watch the all day coverage of the September 11 memorial services where family members READ ALOUD EACH NAME?

But I digress. Listen to the first part of Obama’s speech:

Barack Obama

“We must not negotiate with a terrorist group intent on Israel’s destruction. We should only sit down with Hamas if they renounce terrorism, recognize Israel’s right to exist, and abide by past agreements.”

- Barack Obama, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 (Source)

Now read a direct contradiction in the same speech. And keep in mind the comments of Ahmadi-Nejad in the back of your head as you read this:

“My approach to Iran will be based upon aggressive diplomacy.”

- Barack Obama, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 (In the SAME speech as above!)

Wow. That’s the problem with many on the left. They want to talk to people and make them like us. I’m sorry, but some people will never like us.

It is a hard truth, but many people hate the freedom we represent. They hate that we give women an equal standing as men (even letting women learn to read, unlike some middle east countries).

But we see now, Obama would rather negotiate with these people. Which is the same as Democratic Jimmy Carter:

Former President Carter is meeting with a Hamas delegation from Gaza, part of a series of talks with the Islamic militant group that has drawn sharp criticism from U.S. and Israeli officials.

(Source)

April 16th, 2008 by Scott

Obama’s been basing his campaign on the fact that he is “change” and isn’t the “typical” politician in Washington.

But listen to the progression of his statements, beginning with Saturday’s blunder when he spoke about small town Americans in Pennsylvania:

Saturday - First spoke the words

“You go into these small towns in Pennsylvania and, like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing’s replaced them. And it’s not surprising, then, they get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.“

Monday - Twist meaning of word (ala what the definition of “is” is?)

“People may be bitter about their leaders and the state of our politics. That’s why they leave their homes…and travel—sometimes for miles, sometimes in the bitter cold—to attend a rally or a town hall meeting held by Senator Clinton, or Senator McCain, or myself.”

Tuesday - Bad word, but not backing down

“Now it may be that I chose my words badly. It wasn’t the first time and it won’t be the last. But when I hear my opponents, both of whom have spent decades in Washington, saying I’m out of touch, it’s time to cut through their rhetoric and look at the reality.”

Wednesday - DISTRACT by claiming your opponent is doing the distracting!

“When we get past the politics of division and distraction and we start actually focusing on what we have in common, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish.

He isn’t the new ‘change’ everyone wants. He is just a politician, just like Clinton, twisting words, distracting and blaming others. Republican and Conservative beliefs are based on personal responsibility. You make a mistake, you admit to it and work to make amends. That is also part of being a Christian.

You acknowledge your sins. You acknowledge that you are imperfect and pray for forgiveness. We don’t try and rewrite the past and pretend it never happened.

This might be why so many people are in love with Obama and Clinton. They don’t worry about taking responsibility for your actions, which seems a trend with many liberals today. Ignore morals and just do what “feels” good at the time.

Doing what is right and what is easy are never the same thing.

You don’t just pretend it didn’t happen, change the facts or blame the world for your mistake.

How very presidential, Obama.

April 16th, 2008 by Scott

So, according to Obama, all us Pennsylvania’uns is nuthin’ but a bunch o’ gun totin’, bible thumpin’ bigots who haven’t had a job fur 25 years.

He must have got that from his pastor.

UPDATE: Meanwhile, here in Philadelphia, a few days ago, Democratic Mayor Nutter (his REAL name!!!) signed several laws restricting the Right to Bear Arms, against the will of our capitol, Harrisburg (Source: KYW Radio)

Of course, without us redneck, Gun Totin’ folk, we’d all still be RedCoats paying taxes on our tea.

I’ve got to say that these Dems keep this election interesting. Keep it up guys!

April 16th, 2008 by Scott

Remember late last year before the election got into full swing (dare I say, back in more innocent times?). Back then, all the Democratics were so thrilled about Obama and Mrs. Bill Clinton. They would get either a woman OR an African American. “How Cool” they were saying. Or even better…. a Clinton/Obama ticket.

Fast forward to today. This Democratic battle has become so bitter (to use the media’s word of the day thanks to Obama and Clinton).

In fact, look at the numbers. According to Rasmussen Reports, 22% of Democrats Want Clinton to Drop Out; 22% Say Obama Should Withdraw (source: Rasmussen Reports).

And even more proof of the anger within their party: If McCain vs. Obama, 28% of Clinton Backers Go for McCain (Source: Gallup)

Source: Gallup

So the Dems don’t want to even support another Democratic candidate. They’d rather vote for MCCAIN instead!!! I just don’t see either one selecting the other for Veep because of this bitter anger.

I’m looking forward to seeing these two in tonight’s debate in Philly. They were even funnier trying to prove how they were each the more religious person at Messiah College in Harrisburg the other day.

I’ll more than likely have some analysis of the debate after it airs tonight.

Meanwhile, as the Democrats claw at each other and tell each other how bitter they are, McCain is the only one describing IN DETAIL, specific ideas for our country, like getting rid of the Federal Gas Tax to help with gas prices.

Love it!

April 14th, 2008 by Scott

So, John McCain says he believes we are in a recession. I’ve now hear this from several people. I’m sad he’s joined the bandwagon.

Nevermind that a recession is defined by two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth. Nevermind that the last quarter had positive growth. Nevermind definitions.

As is the trend with the left (and now, McCain), whatever they “feel” at the moment becomes truth. It doesn’t matter that we are not, technically, in a recession. It ‘feels’ like we are so, we are.

This is similar to the charges made against many Republicans a few years ago by the Dems. There was NO evidence to back up their false charges, but their repeated quotes were, “It’s the SERIOUSNESS of the charge that matters.”

So facts don’t really matter to the left, as you can see. It is the SERIOUSNESS of the charge. So by saying we are in a recession (though we are not), people start thinking we ARE in one.

Mark my words… this trend of making charges while ignoring facts is going to creep into the “global warming” ecosystem.

It has been proven that there has been NO rise in global temperature for almost a decade. BUT… we will begin to hear, “It’s the SERIOUSNESS of the possibility of global warming.”

We won’t need PROOF. We just need to CLAIM it. Mark my words.

April 14th, 2008 by Scott

You just can’t make this stuff up. According to several news reports, Obama’s pastor is at it again. The Rev. Wright made a few comments at a funeral that are in lockstep with his previous remarks. Speaking about the pastor who passed on:

[He] was not the jingoistic, chauvinistic ‘you’re either with us or against us’ demonizing kind of faith.

That was just the beginning of what seemed like a pep rally. Brings back memories of the other Democratic funeral/pep rally for the late Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone, who died in 2002. Remember the applause, the cheering and the inflammatory remarks at that funeral by all the Democrat speakers and attendees?

Deja vu.

“FOX News can’t understand that,” Wright said to rousing cheers and applause.

Here we go again! This week is going to be all about the funeral / pep rally. Add to the mix Hillary’s comments this past weekend about support for shooting guns.

I’m going to have to buy more popcorn. This is turning into a double-feature!

April 4th, 2008 by Scott

For all those who think that coffee is bad for you, for all those who think coffee takes years off your life, I’ve got a bit of news. According to researchers:

Coffee may cut the risk of dementia by blocking the damage cholesterol can inflict on the body, research suggests.
The drink has already been linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, and a study by a US team for the Journal of Neuroinflammation may explain why.
A vital barrier between the brain and the main blood supply of rabbits fed a fat-rich diet was protected in those given a caffeine supplement.

Source: BBC News

Gotta run. Me coffee’s brewin!