Only ten terrorists:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/29/asia/30mumbai.php

Death toll nearing 300:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3536220/Mumbai-siege-300-feared-dead-as-full-horror-of-the-terrorist-attacks-emerges.html

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/30/mumbai-terror-attacks-india3

Mumbai doctors say Israeli victims were tortured:
http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/195200.php

Obama set to violate the constitution:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/29/obama-nominate-clinton-secretary-state-monday/
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/30/obama-to-nominate-hillary-as-secretary-of-sta/

Senator Bill Clinton?
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/26/clinton-line-hillarys-senate-seat/

Biden set to be most insignificant VP in history:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/30/joe-who/

Chavez seeks to eliminate his term limits:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,459303,00.html

Al Franken is a sore loser:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081127/D94N91600.html

Bush pardons bald eagle killer:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,459288,00.html

Supreme court won't hear cases on emotional "victim impact" videos as evidence:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/28/AR2008112802454.html?nav=rss_nation

UFO enthusiasts may have a new friend in the White House:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/3536229/UFO-enthusiasts-call-on-Obama-to-release-X-Files.html

More parallels between Obama's and Ayer's writing:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/11/the_odd_story_of_romance_in_dr.html

It's finally quiet in Mumbai:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94OC1U00&show_article=1

Death toll at 195:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,459004,00.html

Indian authorities claim two British citizens among the terrorists:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/3533075/Mumbai-attack-British-men-among-the-terrorists-Bombay-India.html

Franken loses absentee ballot decision:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/27/after_absentee_ballot_loss,_franken_eyes_options

Obama now being compared to Reagan:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/171127

Obama at odds with his top Economy advisor on employer health care mandates:
http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2008/11/28/larry-summers-on-employer-mandates/

Obama sets new record for pre-inauguration press conferences...takes 0 questions for Fox News:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/11/obama-fox.html

Man dies in WalMart stampede:
http://wcbstv.com/local/walmart.worker.trampled.2.875747.html

Bush's hopes for his legacy..."I never sold my soul":
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081128185323.mpq7bsa8&show_article=1

Iraq whining about price of oil:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081128210731.c9t7wc9j&show_article=1

Medvedev meets Castro:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081128/wl_nm/us_cuba_russia

Zogby's got Palin on top for 2012:
http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.cfm?ID=1644

Chris Matthews now staffing for PA senate run:
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/11/chris-matthews-running-for-pennsylvania.html

U.S. soldiers kill cross-dressing Taliban commander:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,459025,00.html

119 dead in two days in India:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081127/D94NI81G0.html

"Still not under control"
http://www.reuters.com/article/vcCandidateFeed2/idUSLR648031?sp=true

Students of terror:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/28/mumbai-terror-attacks-india

Pakistan says "don't point fingers":
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27943544/

New Al Qaida video doesn't mention Mubai:
http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/11/new_alqaida_video_from_dr_ayma.php

Russia to help Venezuela's nuclear develop:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94NBROO0&show_article=1

Russia to finish building Iran's nuclear plant:
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-36735220081127

Obamamania in full swing:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/27/AR2008112702319.html?nav=rss_politics

Where the heck is Joe?
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/16039.html

Obama's thanksgiving video references Lincoln and goes straight to bleak economic outlook.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XblF3z-ST0Y

That doesn't sound like Christianity, Mr. Obama:
http://blogs.wsj.com/politicalperceptions/2008/11/25/is-obama-a-christian-the-sequel/

Thanksgiving according to Benjamin Franklin:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29678

Christian Science Monitor weighs on on Obama's citizenship:
http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2008/11/26/a-last-electoral-hurdle-for-obama/

Appointing Clinton a clear violation of the constitution.  Will it matter?  Probably not:
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/11/25/1688640.aspx

Just for your reference:

US Constitution, Article 1, Section 6
"No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time"

MN still finding new ballots to count:
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=228663

Hope but not Change...Gates to stay:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081126/D94M96R80.html

Pennsylvania Democrat says "who cares" about the US Constitution:
http://www.stoptheaclu.com/archives/2008/11/25/penn-democrat-who-really-cares-about-the-constitution/

Palin to meet Obama in Pennsylvania:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/254/story/56484.html

Happy Thanksgiving from Newt:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29638

NY to play musical chairs with its leadership:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/25/the-empire-state-shuffle/

So much for Hopenchange...Obama doesn't even mention a balanced budget:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15993.html

Grumblings from labor unions:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15972.html

California lawyer prepares to sue Obama repeatedly over birth certificate:
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=82033

University cancels cystic fibrosis fund raiser because the disease "has been recently revealed to only affect white people, and primarily men."
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=992946

Governor Palin is set to stump for Saxby Chambliss on the eve of the runoff:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/25/georgia.senate/

Fox News points out Obama's "props":
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/25/despite-bells-whistles-office-president-elect-holds-authority/

Bill Clinton paid millions for speeches by failing banks:
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=39902

Cracks in the supermajority:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15953.html

UN Chief calls for destruction of Israel:
http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/2008/11/un-general-assembly-chief-calls-for.html

Russian warships too close for comfort:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081124184807.xmj0nkq0&show_article=1

Russian analyst predicts death of United States:
http://drudgereport.com/flashrur.htm

Rev. Wright to Obama: "I'm coming after you."
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/25/uncle-wackadoodle-sends-a-warning/

Just when we need a hero, Batman to die soon:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/3517456/Batman-to-be-killed-off-after-70-years.html

Elton John has surprisingly good solution to Prop 8:
http://michaelmedved.townhall.com/blog/g/bf1c9989-4f8a-4def-ae64-60928e4072e1

Not to promote conspiracy theory, but...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDIVEfVGLBQ

Franken's workers are now counting ballots!
http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=94355

Hope: Saxby up by 3
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15957.html

Hope: Sen. Susan Collins (R, Maine) looking less likely to vote with Dems.
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/for-collins-forgiveness-may-be-tough-2008-11-24.html

Deputy Press Secretary declines to comment about Obama's birth certificate:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/11/20081124-1.html

If you doubt the threat of "fairness," consider the fate of eHarmony:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29608

Terrorist funding raisers convicted and shut down:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/112508dnmetholylandverdicts.1e5022504.html

Marine kicks insurgent butt in Afghanistan:
http://www.military.com/news/article/marine-corps-news/marine-makes-insurgents-pay-the-price.html

Merry Christmas!  Gitmo detainees get Game Boys!
http://www.weaselzippers.net/blog/2008/11/us-giving-gitmo-detainees-game-boys-art-classes-movie-nights-to-distract-them-from-global-jihad.html

Bush to continue talks with Isreal's prime minister after departure:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081125045703.bmbt4bnf&show_article=1&catnum=0

Bush pardons 14:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081124/D94LJF9G0.html

White House says preemptive pardons not necessary for terrorist interrogators:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122756675347954409.html

Biden's aide to take his spot in Senate:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/24/new-senator-named-replace-biden/

Dems accuse Biden of clearing the path for his son Beau:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15959.html

Palin's turkey farmer speaks out:
http://insideedition.com/news.aspx?storyId=2373

Zogby research shows most believe web to be most reliable source for news:
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/webnewser/most_consider_the_web_most_reliable_source_of_news_101463.asp

Psychiatrist says patients actually believe they live in the Truman show:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/wireStory?id=6323907

Citigroup bailout poses new risks for taxpayers:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a3KdFQhav1Q8&refer=news

It's not Monopoly money! Stop toying with the dollar!
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aDkWLPPOXdxs&refer=news

Obama wants big new economic stimulus:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122753584294452995.html

Hey Obama, what was that about "restoring fiscal discipline"?
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obama-plan-for-restoring-fiscal-discipline

GOBAL WARMING ALERT!!
Sudden temperature rise "hockey stick" chart broken up:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2008/11/warmist_hockey_stick_smashed_u.html

Tennessee looking good for pro-life legislation:
http://www.lifenews.com/state3661.html

Possible excommunication for supporters of Freedom of Choice Act:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4598.html

Political support for auto bailout dwindling:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122757489209755093.html

I think I might like this guy...to-be president of EU is Czech Republic's free-market, Gore criticizing, outspoken Vaclav Klaus:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/25/world/europe/25klaus.html

What one nuclear missile could do:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122748923919852015.html?mod=rss_opinion_main

Russian president sees Obama as weak on missile defense:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081123232556.v960f0yu&show_article=1&catnum=3

Nuclear Iran beefing up missile tech:
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=3833837&c=FEA&s=COM

Bush meeting with Israel prime minister one last time to discuss Iran's nuclear capability:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5201621.ece


In Other News:

Treasury Department announces Citi bailout:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/24/business/24citibank.php

Wall Street Journal dubs new Treasury Secretary "Secretary of Bailouts":
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122748729883451891.html?mod=rss_opinion_main

Key election in Venezuela may solidify or dramatically weaken Chavez power:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081123/D94KT4G01.html

Bush to start Freedom Institute:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i5eViWITiSr1JCFF4r2OHdpMQ4aQ

Red State clears up confusion on Palin's oil policies:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/raven/2008/nov/16/on-alaska-and-oil/

Once shunned by Oprah, now EVERYBODY wants Palin:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iQ6mzZ4_GHxu-nRBQzapi0zy4aKAD94K1N500

Sitting duck Senator Stevens weighs pardon option:
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/tundra-talk/1-talk-of-the-tundra/330-will-ted-stevens-take-a-pardon-or-fight-on-with-appeal.html

A libertarian defense of social conservatism:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/11/a_libertarian_defense_of_socia.html

Obama may delay tax increase on wealthy...he'd be crazy not to:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/23/palin-remains-a-red-hot-number/

Obama picks executive director of pro-abortion group as communications director:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15886.html

Obama skips church again...goes to gym instead:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15902.html

Schumer's talking about a new $700b stimulus package:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/1108/Schumer_stimulus_package_500700_billion.html

Dems want to put new stimulus bill on Obama's desk on day 1:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aB6h8oowkQto&refer=news

Dick Morris: "Hillary appointment would be an Obamanation"
http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/2008/11/23/hillary-nomination-would-be-an-obama-nation/

Pro-life statesmen face uphill battle on embryonic stem cell fight:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081123/D94KOSMG0.html

LA Times gets capitalism right (in kids section):
http://www.latimes.com/features/kids/readingroom/la-et-story23-2008nov23,0,7094177.story

The unsung hero who blew the whistle on Joe the Plumber's snoops:
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tom-blumer/2008/11/23/joe-plumber-data-dive-whistleblower-nearly-invisible

Bush looking forward to being back in Texas:
http://townhall.com/columnists/SalenaZito/2008/11/23/w,_its_complicated?page=1

Say it ain't so!  Newt's little sis a big lib:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/candace-gingrich/a-letter-to-my-brother-ne_b_145739.html

Honorable Bush works to improve Russian relations ahead of Obama administration:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081123035739.nw3zjpfw&show_article=1&catnum=3

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT!!
Carbon footprint: Obama's official limo a giant gas guzzler. 
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5213322.ece

Contested ballots in MN might be un-contested:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/22/minn_senate_campaigns_reconsidering_challenges

Obamamania: South Florida town to name street after Obama:
http://www.local10.com/news/18039672/detail.html

Far left already angry with Obama:
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2008/11/22/2008-11-22_barack_obama_doesnt_fear_the_enraged_imp.html?print=1&page=all

Time Magazine writer: "It was extreme bias, extreme pro-Obama coverage."
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15885.html

Obama's aides already badmouthing Hillary:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3502456/Barack-Obamas-aides-believe-he-has-made-a-mistake-in-hiring-Hillary-Clinton.html

O'Rielly on bailouts: "Just say no."
http://townhall.com/columnists/BillOReilly/2008/11/22/just_say_no

Finally! Vatican forgives Lennon for "bigger than Jesus" comment:
http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE4AL2E220081122?feedType=RSS&feedName=entertainmentNews

Bush's last scheduled international trip as President....tells APEC nations to avoid economic protectionism:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=aU4.kFlOvs9c&refer=news

Bush cements alliance with Japan over stripping North Korea's nuclear capabilities:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94K6TA00&show_article=1&catnum=2

Bush working to tap U.S. oil shale:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15874.html

Takes farewell photos with staffers and their families:
http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2008/11/daenas_departur.html#more

Meanwhile, New York Times prints garbage:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/22/opinion/22collins.html?_r=3&partner=rss&emc=rss

Jindal not running for President in 2012, seeking reelection in Louisiana instead:
http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwljindal.1d5cc3f7e.html

Obama's weekly address paints bleak economic picture:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m17pz0R_qZo

Promises Pork:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/22/obama-billions-for-pork-barrel-earmarks/

Speaking of bipartisanship, Obama records radio ad for GA senate runoff:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/20/obama_records_radio_ad_for_martin_in_senate_runoff

Romney stumps for Saxby:
http://www.ajc.com/henry/content/metro/stories/2008/11/21/romney_chambliss_senate_runoff.html

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT!!
Over 200 whales trapped....IN ICE!
http://news.smh.com.au/world/over-200-whales-trapped-in-canadian-ice-20081122-6eas.html

Disputed ballots to decide MN race:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/21/disputed_senate_ballots_hold_key_to_minn_win

Obama's new aid has represented parties at odds with U.S.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15871.html

Death of the private sector:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/846dywma.asp

Russian president spreads defiant message to Latin America:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081121215256.a69fm6ft&show_article=1

Gallup poll: Palin is GOP's top pick for 2012:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/112252/GOP-Faithful-Like-Palin-Romney-Huckabee-2012.aspx

Liberal fiscal policies at work in California:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-fi-caljobs22-2008nov22,0,2153451.story

NYC churches ordered to stop sheltering the homeless:
http://wcbstv.com/topstories/church.homeless.shelter.2.871184.html

CBS refuses to air pro-secret ballot ad:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/21/cbs-to-viewers-youre-not-smart-enough-to-di/

Obama to soon find out what Gitmo is really all about:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/845xcgce.asp

More of Joe's snoops suspended:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/21/4_more_punished_over_joe_the_plumber_searches

Disputed ballots to decided MN race:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/21/disputed_senate_ballots_hold_key_to_minn_win

Attorney General writes letter to attendees of dinner where he collapsed:
http://michellemalkin.com/2008/11/22/who-heckled-attorney-general-michael-mukasey/

President Bush's Thanksgiving Proclamation:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=prnw.20081121.EX48124&show_article=1&catnum=3

Witness in Senator Ted Stevens case admits he lied:
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/21/witness-ted-stevens-lied-stand/

Unearthed 2007 Obama interview in which he says he'll have his new AG investigate Bush:
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/kerry-picket/2008/11/21/obama-2007-radio-interview-my-attorney-general-will-investigate-bush-e

GM changes mind...considers bankruptcy:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94JO2G80&show_article=1&catnum=0

Time for more bailouts!
Citigroup?
E*Trade?

Obama finally picks Secretary of the Treasury:
http://curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com/2008/11/21/geithner-gets-treasury/?xid=rss-topstories

Einstein was right.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081120/sc_afp/sciencephysicseinstein_081120235605

Americans fail civics:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=YWYzYjI2YWM2MWRkZjQxOWExNWVmZjk0ZGI0NGIzZDQ=

Take the quiz here:
http://www.americancivicliteracy.org

Prosecutor in case against Cheney yells at judge:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081122/D94JL0N80.html

Seattle's mayor disregards 2nd Amendment/state law:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=prnw.20081121.DC48145&show_article=1&catnum=3

Less than 1% of election coverage included abortion:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4596.html

1932 - New York: Bread Line



2008 - New York: Blackberry Storm Line

Labels: blackberry storm, bread line, economic crisis, great depression, Poor Richards Originals

Another reason to be concerned about your 2nd Amendment right:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15835.html

Attorney General recovering well after collapse during speech last night:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/mukasey_collapses

Rahm "welcomes" Republican's ideas:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/1108/Emanuel_on_GOP_We_welcome_their_ideas.html

Clinton "on track" for Secretary of State:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15843.html

Obama's transition team explores "prepack bankruptcy" for automakers:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aRfqFMhlj5lk&refer=news

New head of environmental committee bad for business:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&sid=aSo6f7wKZO7Y&refer=politics

Obama looking to avoid Bill's "don't ask don't tell" pitfall:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/21/obama-to-delay-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell/

US reportedly borrowing big money from Middle East:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081120/bs_afp/financeeconomyusgulf_081120072928

Sadness...Fred not seeking GOP chair:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/nov/20/thompson-wont-seek-republican-chairman-post/?partner=RSS

Huge cyber attack on Pentagon; tech lockdown:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/20/pentagon-cyber-siege-unprecedented-attack/

Not enough votes...auto bailout delayed. 
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94IV2SO0&show_article=1&catnum=0

Wall Street in free fall:
http://www.marketwatch.com/quotes/indu

So does the price  of oil.  Yay!
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081120180512.r6c3y9hp&show_article=1

People who voted for us probably aren't as smart:
http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2008/11/19/4728/lights_camera_senate_recount_national_and_local_media_brighten_minneapolis_vote-tabulation_scene

Contested votes...you decide:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2008/11/19_challenged_ballots/

"Local" is the new "fair":
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29566

Obama to declare war on carbon...bad news for economy:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a2RHIj_6hvV0&refer=home

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT!!
Global warming predictions "overestimated"
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov08/SoilBlackCarbon.kr.html

Senate extends jobless benefits:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081120214707.lbnljkdg&show_article=1&catnum=3

Newt: Let's have a real middle-class tax cut:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122714465532443171.html

Fannie and Freddie suspend foreclosures until January:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aF7wDyLQ9xx0&refer=worldwide

Catholic Cardinal has strong words for Obama...calls him "apocalyptic":
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php.14355.html?n=14355

US Intel says use of nuclear weapons increasingly likely:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081120204528.o4uqjcdk&show_article=1&catnum=3

Joe the Plumber's snoop suspended for one month:
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/11/20/joe.html?sid=101

Go to church; you're less likely to die if you do:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081119174230.htm

"Team of Rivals" not necessarily a good idea:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/opinion/20oakes.html?_r=1

Obama names pro-abortion lawyer, ex-NARAL staffer to judicial team:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4590.html

Obama picks pro-abortion AZ gov as head of Homeland Security, leaving PRO-LIFE Secretary of State the new AZ Governor:
http://www.lifenews.com/state3657.html

McCain advisor admits supporting bailout "a blunder":
http://www.businessandmedia.org/articles/2008/20081120093001.aspx

Senator Session's letter to President Bush:
http://michellemalkin.com/2008/11/18/sen-sessions-letter-to-president-bush-wake-up/

Judge orders release of 5 Gitmo inmates:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,455364,00.html

Obama citizenship cases being looked at by Supreme Court:
http://www.americasright.com/2008/11/us-supreme-court-decisions-on-berg.html

Beau Biden won't accept dad's senate seat:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081119/D94I36BG3.html

NY Times is reporting that Iran now has enough nuclear material to produce one bomb. 
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/world/middleeast/20nuke.html?_r=2

Chuck Norris:  "Obama, now that you work for me..."
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29447&s=rcmp

Rep. Virginia Foxx proposes pulling the plug in the bailout:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29565

Senate: no vote on auto bailout.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94IAPNG0&show_article=1

Ridiculous labor costs in big three:
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Economy/wm2135.cfm

Barney Frank says 25 billion not enough:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/19/barney-frank-big-3-will-need-lots-more-money/

Obama pursues expensive reduction in carbon emissions amid ailing economy:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/18/MNBE146VPK.DTL&type=politics

Dow closes below 8000:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94I822O0&show_article=1

Rahm's got big ties to special interest:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29552

Rahm tells CEOs "we're going to have to do big, serious things."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122706319966040053.html

Obama's new spiritual advisor, gay priest Gene Robinson:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article5100064.ece

Dana Perino uses the V-word:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoFFmL8yyVo

CA Supreme Court hears cases to overturn Prop 8:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081119/D94I8U1G3.html

Iran increases stockpile of Uranium:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4eeacd78-b663-11dd-89dd-0000779fd18c.html

Israel: "We're ready to deal with Iran."
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404771120&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Realtors seek special visa for foreign retirees seeking permanent home in US:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/search/content/shared/news/stories/2008/06/SILVER_VISA22_PBP.html

Village Idiot...Al Franken:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/19/cautiously-optimistic-really-al/

He's challenging this ballot:

http://www.spectator.org/blog/2008/11/19/al-franken-is-challenging-this

Tom Daschle, Obama's new Health Secretary:
Pro-Abortion
Pro Universal Health Care

Hillary weighing her options:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081119/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_clinton

Bill being cooperative:
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/ap/20081119/twl-clinton-secretary-of-state-1be00ca.html

Perks for Hillary....campaign debt baliout?
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15759.html

Obama's economics advisor's stock plunges:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=ayIRzsMlT.6k&refer=worldwide

Hurray!  McCain wins Missouri:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/19/ap-newsalert/

Duh...Chris Matthews admits he's "partial to Obama"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/19/chris-matthews-admits-im_n_144971.html

Ron Paul weighing another run:
http://skepticians.com/?p=232

Gates might keep his job:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15807.html

Weird: Hollywood realizes it can't "shove messages about global warming down audiences' throats."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g4FVV9GpAgL1EPc7IlLVZ7J8LU2QD94I1FCO1

AAARRGG! Pirates again!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/africa/article5192674.ece

The case against early voting:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZDA0NWUyYzcwNjdlODI5YjdkYjJjOGQyZjFiMzM2ZDE=

Is Bin Laden already dead?
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1859354,00.html

Al Quaida insults Obama with racial epithet in new video:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94I3RCG0&show_article=1

Russia warns reporters over economic crisis reporting:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94I553O2&show_article=1

Fidel gets a visit from China's President Hu Jintao:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081118235814.8vcppc3a&show_article=1

Hugo gets a visit from Raul Castro:
http://in.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idINN1828282920081118

Hugo elimitates competition:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081119/D94HPA200.html

U.N. inspectors find ""significant" traces of uranium at Syrian complex bombed by Israel:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081119/ts_nm/us_nuclear_iaea_syria

Iran keeps its citizens uninformed:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081119173359.0m09kn48&show_article=1

 

It's official, Ted Stevens has lost his US Senate seat in Alaska.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081119/D94HN27O1.html

October 26, 1964
from his televised address on behalf of Barry Goldwater, "A Time for Choosing"



"A government cannot control the economy without controlling people."
~Ronald Reagan

Texas court indicts Vice President Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on charges related to the alleged abuse of prisoners in Willacy County's federal detention centers:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6119394.html

Coal bankruptcy looms:
http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2008/11/18/obama-the-green-revolution-will-start-with-cap-and-trade-scheme/

Indictment not yet signed by judge:
http://www.newschannel5.tv/2008/11/18/1001429/Willacy-County-Grand-Jury-Indicts-Vice-President

Hillary may reject Secretary of State offer:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15738.html

Another Clintonista in Obama's cabinet....AG Eric Holder:
http://townhall.com/blog/g/ce8a5950-9830-413d-98bb-e169ba420d25?comments=true&commentsSortDirection=Descending

Coleman officially leads Franken...onto the recount:
http://www.startribune.com/politics/34701314.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUX

Senator Stevens likely to lose seat in Senate:
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE4AH8VN20081118

Just in case you doubted the popularity of Palin:
http://www.2012draftsarahcommittee.com/

Forbes: "we believe the economy will stabilize in the first quarter of 2009, grow at a 2% annual rate in Q2 and then expand at a 3% rate in the second half of next year."
http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/11/17/velocity-recession-growth-oped-cx_bw_rs_1118wesburystein.html

Bush may soon issue rules protecting medical professionals who oppose abortion:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4582.html

Lieberman keep chairmanship of Homeland Security and Govt Affairs Committee, loses chair of Environmental and Public Works Subcommittee:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111703217.html?hpid=sec-politics

Secret Ballot Hypocrisy:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/18/democrats-give-lieberman-a-slap-on-the-wrist/

The difference between victory and surrender:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/18/there-was-no-reversal/

McCain returns to Senate; welcomed by Kerry:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94HKT3O0&show_article=1&catnum=0

Republican senate recruitment for 2010:
http://www.thenextright.com/patrick-ruffini/2010-senate-recruitment-project

UPDATE:  Nebraska issues 30-day age limit for safe haven while lawmakers discuss child abandonment:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94HKE801&show_article=1&catnum=0

Fred: "we should admit that we didn't do a good enough job of holding our elected officials accountable"
http://blog.fredpac.com/blog/2008/time-to-look-ahead/

Newt:  "Economic power in the hands of politicians breeds corruption."
http://newt.org/tabid/102/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3868/Default.aspx

Huckabee gets warm welcome on The View...Joy says "you're our favorite Republican":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-29_JLpB_A4

Chuck Norris weighs in on Prop 8:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29534

Arg!  Ye pirates be attackin' ships all o'er the seven seas!  Look thar in ye news!

Danish Oil ship!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081118/ap_on_bi_ge/piracy_denmark_ship_1

Hong Kong grain ship!
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/T332831.htm

Saudi supertanker!
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e10892ba-b4a8-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html

I've been following the news, and lately it seems like everybody (except Hannity, Glenn, and Rush) believes Obama is a centrist and is going to govern accordingly. Personally, I can only hope he governs as a centrist, but there is no question that leaving out his scripted, centrist rhetoric throughout the election (save the occasional unscripted goof) Barack Obama is a liberal through and through.

Allow me to offer up a reminder via a survey Obama filled out when he ran for Illinois senate. It is more or less a written expose on liberalism.

Highlights:

• Do you favor adding sexual orientation to the Human Rights Act? Do you favor domestic partnership legislation?
• I favor both proposals
• Do you support Medicaid funding Abortions?
• Yes
• Do you support parental consent/notification of minors seeking abortions?
• No
• Do you support any other restrictions on abortions?
• No
• Do you support capital punishment?
• No
• Do you support state legislation to ban the manufature, sale, and posession of handguns?
• Yes
• Do you support state legislation to ban the manufature, sale, and posession of automatic weapons?
• Yes

Watch out for the ironies, including bits about campaign finance, Trinity United, Chicago Annenburg Challenge, Woods Fund, Project Vote!, etc..


PPM41_obama_questionaire_1a.pdf

PPM41_obama_ivi_questionaire_1_part_2.pdf

Labels: liberal, Obama, Poor Richards Originals, questionaire

"Fairness" looms:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/11/obama_declares_war_on_conserva.html
http://townhall.com/news/religion/2008/11/14/the_fairness_doctrine_makes_a_comeback

Putin keeps Russians in the dark about their own crumbling economy:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/3469652/Russias-crumbling-economy-provides-stiffest-test-yet-for-autocratic-leader.html

Obama appoints to council lawayer who represented Reagan's would-be assassin:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/17/obama-picks-presidential-assassins-lawyer-as-white-house-counsel/

Illegal aliens demand help from Obama:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/15/AR2008111502436.html?nav%3Drss_print/asection%E2%8A%82=AR

Taliban rejects Afgan offer for peace talks;
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1086482/Taliban-leader-rejects-Afghan-Presidents-peace-talk-offer.html?ITO=1490

Iran to hold conference to discuss implications of Obama presidency:
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=75582&sectionid=351020101

Pakistan agrees to turn a blind eye on U.S. raids on terrorists:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/15/AR2008111502656.html?nav=rss_politics

Secretary of State Clinton:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/17/hillary-clinton-secretary-of-state

Amish sue US government for "mark of the beast"...on their COWS:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/3473461/Amish-sue-US-government-for-mark-of-the-Beast-on-their-cows.html

Al Sharpton owes US $500,000
No $25b bailout for auto industry.  Lawmakers seek to squeeze bailout into other legislation:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081117/D94GUIK80.html

GM looks to Germany for cash:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/17/america/gm.php

Awkward!  Barack and John...together at last!
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE4AG5MW20081117?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&rpc=22&sp=true

California still on fire:
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/SoCal-Fire-Roundup.html

Withdrawal from Iraq would take at least two years:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111702327.html?nav=rss_world

 Shock!  ACLU now supports Joe the Plumber:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/17/shocker-aclu-actually-supports-joe-the-plumber-now/

Lieberman likely to keep chairmanship:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15712.html

Ron Paul points out that the Freedom of Choice Act will actually hurt our health system:
http://www.ronpaul.com/2008-11-17/abortion-and-the-centralization-of-power/

Perfect:
http://howobamagotelected.com/

Obama already turning his back on Israel?
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article5162537.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093

Financial rewards for backing Obama?  MSNBC parent company gets big government bucks:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=a4JmrNtu4Fpw

Pro-life community questions Michael Steele:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4574.html

Web site urges doctors to pledge against assisted suicide:
http://www.take-the-pledge.com/

One of the problems with Palin has been that she hasn't been perceived as an intellectual.  Obama's multiple memoirs definitely boosted his intellectual appeal, and now Palin looks poised to close that gap.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24661296-2,00.html?from=public_rss

Changing of the guard; food at the white house:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2008388038_apfirstfamilyfood.html
http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2008/11/whos_going_to_be_obamas_white_house_chef.php

WaPo admits liberal bias, shrinking readership; says they need more conservatives in the newsroom:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/14/AR2008111403057.html

Diocese backs up S.C. priest letter scolding his parish on voting pro-abortion:
http://www.thestate.com/local/story/589290.html

When is a tax cut not a tax cut?   Read the fine print:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/16/rangels-other-shoes/

Iraqi cabinet's approval of U.S. security pact near-unanimous:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/17/world/middleeast/17iraq.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Russian twoface:
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/President44/wireStory?id=6262970

Boston globe says talk radio rising to "rrelevance."  I guess that's why we keep hearing about the fairness doctrine:
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2008/11/08/the_rising_irrelevance_of_talk_radio/

Speaking of fairness, good news:
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/kyle-drennen/2008/11/15/nyt-fairness-doctrine-advocate-removed-obama-fcc-transition-team

Questions just won't go away.

http://www.politickerca.com/benvandermeer/3211/alan-keyes-files-suit-over-obama-citizenship-question

Questions for a tech-savvy president:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/us/politics/16blackberry.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Get ready to call your congressman...Pelosi has auto-aid package on the table:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081115/ap_on_go_co/auto_bailout

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT
Coldest Warmest October on Record...huh?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/11/16/do1610.xml

OPEC tries to fix prices...again:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aOPLpIWyxhR4&refer=worldwide

Strong words for Russia:
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE4AC3CP20081113?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&rpc=22&sp=true

Prop 8 protests country-wide:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081115/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage

Rove counts the ways to get back on top:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/169173/output/print

Change?  What Change?
Torture
lobbyists
insiders
hillary


Bad Economy?  What Bad Economy?
Spam
walmart
video games
guns

Bloviating congressman asks Kashkari if he's a "chump":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqDS5B69s9w

State law in Nebraska allows kids to be abandoned:
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1859405,00.html?xid=rss-topstories

Lungren v Boeher for house minority leader:
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/lungren-will-challenge-boehner-for-top-gop-spot-2008-11-14.html

Six state agencies investigated Joe the Plumber:
http://www.ohio.com/news/34453464.html

Palin....FISCAL conservative:
http://townhall.com/blog/g/0dec7ac9-3af7-460c-9780-e70109ce9b42?comments=true&commentsSortDirection=Descending

California Burns:
http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/0,4644,5673,00.html#1_0

The office of the President's foremost responsibility is to uphold the Constitution of the United States. So, isn't it ironic that we have elected a man who shows so much disdain for it? After all, Obama's senate voting records show that he supports unconstitutional concepts such as infanticide, the "fairness" doctrine and even forced servitude. Further still, he said in a radio interview that judges "hadn't gone far enough" to push a socialistic agenda. Which leads me to the logical question, how far is "far enough"? It's obvious that when he takes his oath of office in January, he'll either be lying or doing a complete 180. So what's it gonna be? Something tells me it will be the former.

If he won't stop at free speech or freedom of the press or the right to own property or the right to life, what makes me or anyone think that he will stop at the right to bear a firearm? Nothing. Don't believe me? Read this. This dreadful thought instilled in me a strong desire to purchase a gun and since I had heard from various sources that gun sales were up across the country since the election, I knew I wasn't alone.

Gun Show

As luck would have it, the gun show was in town the following Saturday and my father and brother-in-law decided to go with me. As one might expect, the crowds at the gun show following this horrifying election were unprecedented. After waiting in line for half and hour just to buy tickets, we were finally ready to…wait in line again just to get inside. While inside, I reminded myself of my youngest niece on Christmas morning when she is brought to tears upon the sight of all that goodness under the tree. Though I didn't make a purchase that day, I was encouraged that there were thousands of like minded citizens as concerned about their 2nd amendment right as I.

Gun Store

My next stop was the gun store. And while it can be intimidating walking into a place like that (especially for those of us who only have a moderate knowledge of firearms), it was a great experience. However, because demand was so high, so were the prices. I just couldn't bring myself to spend what they were asking.

Online

I just knew that I would be able to find a great deal on a gun somewhere on the internet so I went to Ebay. Did a search for "shotgun" and was very encouraged to see all the very inexpensive shotgun parts listed. But after the third page of nothing but scopes, stocks and bee bee guns, I became suspicious. Sure enough, no weapon sales. Dang. So I went to Craigslist. Surely they'll allow weapon sales there, right? Nope. I couldn't believe it. After continuing to search I did find several sites that had fairly low prices but the entire time I spent searching, I was subconsciously convincing myself that I wanted to purchase one from a real person at a store.

Wal-Mart

For some reason, what should have been my first stop ending up being my last. Wal-Mart. Duh. Though I had purchased ammo many times from Wal-Mart, I had never purchased a gun. Furthermore, I knew that none of the Wal-Marts near me carried guns and I wasn't even sure if any of them did. After doing a little research and calling about 10 Wal-Marts in my area, I finally found one that sold firearms. It's a little less intimidating when buying from Wal-Mart because if they ask you a question that you don't know, you can always pretend that you were just buying some detergent and accidentally wandered into the gun section—a luxury one does not have at a gun store. In any case, the employees were very knowledgeable and friendly and the best part, they had low prices. After weighing my options, I decided to go with a Mossberg 500 12 gauge and boy I'm glad I did. This thing is awesome.

Well, that's the long, boring saga of my shotgun purchase. Whew. I feel like a real American again. I hope this helps any law-abiding citizen in their quest to feel the same way.

Labels: 2nd amendment, gun sales, Obama, Poor Richards Originals, shotgun

This is the the questionnaire you have to fill out if you want to be one of the 7000 or so employees of the new Obama administration. Note the many ironies.
obamaquestionnaire.pdf

Franken sues to include rejected absentee ballots:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081113/D94E8FJ80.html

Franken is an idiot:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/13/franken-team-suggests-foul-play-gotten-votes-obama/

Putin wants to "hang Georgian president by the balls."
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article5147422.ece

Want to work for Obama? Spill your guts!
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/13/transition.questionnaire/index.html

Internal cabinet considerations obtained:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/13/the-potential-obama-adminstration/

Dems seek to prosecute Bush:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/13/cafferty-should-dems-begin-investigations-of-bush-admin/

Secretary of State Clinton?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/13/hillary-clintons-name-mentioned-as-possible-secretary-of-state/

Lots of Fannie ties in transition team:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15569.html

Palin calls for Republican governors to be check and balance on democratic washington:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/13/palin_urges_gop_governors_to_keep_democrats_honest

Finally! Hate filled radio host fired for calling for Joe the Plumber's death:
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2008/11/11/radio-host-gets-the-hook-for-joe-the-plumber-comments/

Bush warns too much government in markets...make up your mind:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aMXzD7tQQGdY&refer=worldwide

Palin joins criticism of bailout:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/13/palin.rga/index.html

Leading democrat sees little support for GM bailout....good:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122660438304425269.html

McCain back on campaign trail for GA runoff race:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/13/mccain-campaigns-georgia-senator-ahead-runoff/

Awkward! Biden meets with Cheney:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/12/cheney-biden-meet-thursday/

Huckabee backs former campaign manager for RNC chair:
http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/11/11/huckabee-backing-former-campaign-manager-for-rnc-chair/

Thank God! Gore won't serve in Obama cabinet:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/13/gore-wont-serve-in-an-obama-white-house/

Rahm: mandatory civil service will help people understand what it means to be an american:
http://www.eyeblast.tv/public/checker.aspx?v=e4qG6UIr8z

Just a reminder:

Amendment XIII

Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Catholic bishops issue strong objection to Freedom of Choice Act. Serious questions about whether they will be able to keep hospitals open without providing abortions:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/12/catholic-bishops-fight-foca/trackback/

Palin's "Africa" comment a complete hoax:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/13/arts/television/13hoax.html?_r=2&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Anybody want bailout money? Apply now!
http://www.ustreas.gov/press/releases/reports/applicationguidelines.pdf

These guys want in on the action:
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081112/american_express_mover.html?.v=1
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081112/ap_on_go_co/auto_bailout
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a59q5TXyQY8E&refer=worldwide

Obama oiling up the propaganda machine:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/12/obama_to_pioneer_web_outreach_as_president

Begich leads Stevens in AK vote count by 3 votes:
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/586989.html

Voter registration in Afghanistan going well (so far):
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/12/afghan-voter-registration-going-suspiciously-well/



Fred for GOP chair?
http://www.dnj.com/article/20081112/NEWS05/81112009/1002/rss

Couric consulted with Obama's advisor to prep for interviewing Palin:
http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20081112/katie-couric-i-got-help-before-my-sarah-palin-interviews/
http://www.weaselzippers.net/blog/2008/11/couric-prepped-for-palin-interview-by-consulting-with-obamas-informal-chief-adviser.html

RNC sues to overturn McCain campaign finance law:
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/13/gop-files-suit-to-undo-mccain-rules/

Palin still wary of Obama's ties to Ayers but ready to be supportive of her new president-elect:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/12/palin-im-ready-to-help-obama-even-though-he-is-in-fact-friendly-with-a-domestic-terrorist/

Her wildlife management program is working:
http://www.adn.com/wildlife/story/586116.html

Cure for AIDS?
http://iphone.foxnews.com/story/0/451091-Bone-Marrow-Transplant-May-Have-Cured-AIDS-Patient.html

Forget Mario:
http://www.superobamaworld.com/

















Ted Nugent says "open season on RINOs":
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29458

Bush suspended all deportations for Aunt Zeituni?
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NjNhODBlY2QzNmZiNTQwODE5ZDZmMGU4MTk0ZDM1ZTI=

FEC to investigate McCain campaign funds...but not Obama's
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/11/surprise-fec-plans-to-audit-mccains-campaign-funds-but-probably-not-obamas/trackback/

MN governor suspicious of Franken/Coleman situation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH64Ss8xXS0

Bobby Jindal talks about the future of the GOP:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/27668486#27668486

Laura Ingram talks about the future of the GOP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGOwjx-mvqc

Michael Steele running for GOP chairmanship....seeking Newt's endorsement:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/11/report_steele_running_for_rnc_1.asp

Palin talks to Matt Lauer:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/11/video-palin-on-three-reasons-why-mccain-lost/trackback/

Greta and Palin talked about feminism and abortion...
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,449884,00.html

No "change" in Obama's advisors:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&sid=aNCFKvAMUQ6w&refer

No "change" in intelligence policy either:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122636726473415991.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Pelosi calls for 'emergency' aid to automakers. Where does it stop?  Do I get to bail out my news website?
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aT78uzonQ2P0&refer=worldwide

Dems begin pushing Obama for universal health care plan:
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/NewsStory.aspx?cpath=20081111\ACQRTT200811111643RTTRADERUSEQUITY_1145.htm&&mypage=newsheadlines&title=Sen.%20Baucus%20To%20Release%20Call%20For%20Health%20Care%20Reform

Salon writer:  Obama questions still linger... "I still like Sarah Palin"
http://www.salon.com/opinion/paglia/2008/11/12/palin/

CNN poll says racial divide still exists in spite of Obama victory....duh!
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/11/poll-racial-divides-persist-after-obamas-historic-win/

Nerds join obamamania cult:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/barackobama/3442934/A-microscopic-look-at-Barack-Obama.html

Much has been speculated about the Republican run for the presidency in 2012. The possible contenders have largely remained quiet on the issue, saying things like "that's so far in the future," but the reality of the situation is that the GOP began discussing their options even before McCain lost the election. PoorRichardsNews.com breaks down the most visible figures who may be weighing their options behind closed doors.



Sarah Palin:
Even after loosing the VP spot in the election with John McCain, Sarah Palin may be the front runner for the 2012 candidacy. With astronomical approval ratings among Republicans, Palin is arguably the main reason McCain did as well as he did. The media morons certainly seem to think she's a permanent national figure; otherwise, they wouldn't bother running so many smear stories. Palin herself hasn't ruled out a run in 2012, and even as recently as this evening Fox News aired a Greta segment in which she stated that she's in prayer about what doors God may be opening for her.




Mike Huckabee:
Huckabee was the last major contender to drop out of the '08 primary, and some think he may have started regrouping for 2012 as soon as he finished his concession speech. Huckabee seems to be unabashedly following Ronald Reagan's lead after he lost to Ford in 1976, taking the next four years to build up his support among the GOP's underrepresented coalitions. Part of Huckabee's struggle during the primary was his newness. The American people didn't know enough about him, and the media's coverage of his campaign didn't exaclty do him any favors in the introduction. Since then, however, he's began hosting his own show on Fox News, allowing America to get aquainted with this common-sense, compassionate, conservative communicator.




Mitt Romney:
While he hasn't been as visible has Huckabee since the primary, Romney came the closest to winning the '08 nomination over McCain, winning a total of 10 states. However, Romney trailed both Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee in Rasmussen's exit poll concerning likely 2012 candidates. Always the thoughtful man, Romney is said to be waiting to see what direction the party takes, and some close to him are doubting that he'll make another run.




Bobby Jindal:
Louisiana Governor, and former US Congressman, Piyush "Bobby" Jindal has been heralded in recent months as a new Republican hero. After the misery of Katrina, Jindal took office of governor in Louisiana and oversaw the largest evacuation in U.S. history under the threat of hurricane Gustav. Rush Limbagh first mentioned Jindal as a possible VP nominee for McCain but it seems Jindal may not have even wanted the spot. Although he's the youngest governor in the country at 37 (which makes him BARELY eligable for the presidency), the rest of his resume makes him an intriguing name in the candidate hat. Jindal is a conservative and expert on healthcare, the son of Indian imigrants to the U.S., a graduate from Brown, and an Oxford Rhodes Scholar. However, Jindal would likely run up against some of the same trouble that Huckabee did this go-around as nobody really knows much about him yet.




Newt Gingrich:
The former Speaker of the House has began popping up in conversations this week about a possible run in 2012. As early as 1996, he mentioned interest in running for president but didn't end up doing so. And again in 2008. Gingrich has in recent days been all over Fox News, contributing to stories about the '08 election as well as touting his book Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less, and he's also been vying for GOP chairmanship. Newt would undoubtedly be able to run an impresive campain, as he is the one who masterminded the Contract With America and the GOP's rise to congressional power in the 90s.



So here's the good news. All of the above-mentioned potential candidates are conservatives. The Republican party, in spite of the mainstream media, and fueled by exit polls and talk radio, seems to be leaning away from political center and back to the right. Riding the centrist train did John McCain little good in his presidential bid, and the lesson should be learned that the Republian base is conservative at heart and won't turn out for a candidate who isn't.

The success of any Republican candidate in 2012 depends largely on the success or failure of Barack Obama, but Obama seems to have the odds stacked against him. With worldwide expectiations at unrealistic highs, any Obama failure will seem huge (unless it's compeltely glossed over by media morons). If Obama lurches leftward in his governing, conservative America will push back hard in 2012. If the economy takes poorly to his plans of tax hikes and wealth redistribution, citizens of Hopenchange will be disillusioned. If there is another attack on U.S. soil, or he fails any number of possible international tests concerning Russia, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Syria, Palestine, Afganistan, Iraq, etc., Americans will begin to wonder if the security of a Bush administration was really all that bad.

Don't get me wrong, I hope that in 4 years, I'll be able to rejoice that Obama has kept America safe, converted to capitalism and saved our economy, and protected the sanctity of life both unborn and aged. But what are the chances of that happening? Obama scored 95% in the National Journal's ratings of senate liberalism. So, I guess I'll give him the difference and say 5%.

Labels: 2012, bobby jindal, mike huckabee, mitt romney, newt gingrich, Poor Richards Originals, presidential candidate, republican, sarah palin

This guy is about to get wasted by the media.  Too bad, because I think he's onto something:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iRxZox4GFoIweckPDP1oRhKBlHOwD94CCDU00

"We elected a Marxist to be president of the United States"
http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/110808/met_482679.shtml

Chicago Cardinal:  "Abortion undermines common good"
http://townhall.com/news/us/2008/11/10/cardinal_abortion_undermines_common_good

Obama lies about Fannie Mae advisers:
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obamas-lies-about-fannie-mae-advisor

Obama scrubs agenda from his "change" website:
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/wt-realizes-agenda-has-disappeared-by-obama

Somebody needs to tell Obama's spokesperson that American leaders don't "rule":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Nlq80DVpo

Warnings of MN voter fraud:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,449334,00.html

Obama skips church...goes to the gym:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/09/as_us_churches_mark_election,_obama_skips_services

Greta: Carl Cameron told me on the Palin Smears "I messed up on this one."
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/10/greta-on-the-palin-smears-carl-cameron-told-me-i-messed-up-on-this-one/

GOP needs to excommunicate its heretics:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=YjRmYmIzZTk3NTU1M2VjYWY3N2E3YmY1ZmY3MzI0Mzk=

If you repeat a lie often enough....
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/10/score-another-one-for-the-palin-critics/

Iraq PM claims credit for Obama election:
http://www.weaselzippers.net/blog/2008/11/iraqi-pm-maliki-says-he-helped-obama-win-the-presidency-by-taking-the-iraq-issue-off-the-table.html

Runoff Election:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/10/video-it-all-comes-down-to-georgia/

Ohio official used her government email to help promote Obama event...still under investigation for invading Joe the Plumber's records:
http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/11/08/ddn110808joneskelleyside.html?cxtype=rss&cxsvc=7&cxcat=16

Chris Matthews calls Africa a "country."  Is he an idiot too?
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/mark-finkelstein/2008/11/10/chris-matthews-calls-africa-country

Global Warming Watch
As earth cools, Gore claims we need "emergency rescue of human civilization from the imminent and rapidly growing threat posed by the climate crisis." 
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/opinion/09gore.html?_r=3&hp=&pagewanted=all&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Rahm Emmanuel says economy won't stop Obama's massive spending:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081109/pl_nm/us_usa_politics_stimulus;_ylt=Ah0ka8BAzLimbwUHyQVDt8Ks0NUE

Rahm: "you don't ever want a crisis to go to waste"
http://liberalfascism.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTQ1NjA2MzRjYTRkYTI1YmVlYTIyMWJiY2QwY2EyOWI=

U.S. budget deficit may double:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3496c848-ae91-11dd-b621-000077b07658.html

Big Bang social and economic reform?
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3496c848-ae91-11dd-b621-000077b07658.html

Possible Obama cabinet members:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/07/names_surface_for_top_obama_administration_jobs

What are they thinking??!  UK Telegraph publishes info from leaked top secret Mi5 security report. 
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/3406107/Report-identifies-UK-terrorist-enclaves.html

Bill O'rielly expects Obama to be "extremely liberal":
http://townhall.com/columnists/BillOReilly/2008/11/08/the_culture_war_and_barack_obama

Newt says he's up for GOP chairmanship job:
http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/shared-blogs/ajc/politicalinsider/entries/2008/11/09/gingrich_says_hed_serve_as_gop.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab

Up for presidential run in 2012?
http://townhall.com/columnists/RobertDNovak/2008/11/08/newt_in_one-two

Obama's buddy Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathoway down 79%:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aheAqHgL2mhg&refer=worldwide

Palin: "it's amazing that we did as well as we did." 
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/55562.html

Good for them....some Washington health providers want nothing to do w/ assisted suicide:
http://www.theolympian.com/southsound/story/655689.html

Interview with Piper: Her cabinet to include Hannah Montanan
http://www.bobandmark.com/node/2449

Republicans shrug off election:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/09/no-boosted-turnout-in-this-election/

Obama already looking to overturn Bush's executive order:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/09/obamas-transition-chief-bushs-executive-orders-review/

Abortion high on priority list:
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NmJmYmUwNjY2NjNkODY5M2E3NDFkNTQzNDJiMmY4NTc=

Bush and Obama meet tomorrow, bad memories from first meeting:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/09/bush-obama-meeting-hard-feelings-hand-sanitier/

Obama crazies want national Obama holiday (reminder....he's not the president yet):
http://cjonline.com/stories/110908/loc_353922770.shtml

Tax hike in '09 would be "suicidal":
http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NTIxNTIxMzNlZTBlNTgyODE3Y2Q3YjY1OTBiNzRlN2Q=

GOP gearing up for 2012:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15451.html

MN Dems look to steal election for Franken:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/09/mn-sen-coleman-count-the-ballots-cast/

How did I miss this?  Obama wants to DIG us out of our hole. Funny stuff:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/09/when-in-a-hole/

Communist Party delights in Obama victory:
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/communist-party-usa-hail-obama-victory

Obama's Aunt still breaking the law:
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obamas-aunt-is-still-breaking-the-law

Hamas invites Obama to peace talks:
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/iran-hamas-invites-obama-to-peace-talks

Uh oh!  this doesn't sound like our form of government...i'm getting worried:
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/president-obama-to-bring-back-slavery

A Decent Man - George W. Bush will be missed:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122611181065310615.html?mod=rss_opinion_main

Moron:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GIFmlzXVUU

Something fishy going on with the Franken/Coleman recount:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/07/minnesota-recount-getting-around-the-safeguards/

Romney's advice to President-elect Obama:
http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/05/news/newsmakers/romney.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008110709

Spread the wealth:
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obamas-will-enlarge-earned-income-credit

Obama's foreign policy = educate the terrorists:
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obama-give-terrorists-2-billion-for-education

Pro-lifers: what do we do now?  Jill Stanek has ideas:
http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2008/11/weekend_questio_69.html

Rev. Wright Returns:
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_110708/content/01125114.guest.html

Barack Obama called Nancy Reagan today after joking about séances with her in his press conference:

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1108/Obama_apologizes_to_Nancy_Reagan.html

Takes shot at Nancy Reagan:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1108/Obama_has_spoken_only_to_living_presidents.html

New puppy won't be "mutt like me"
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94AA9GG0&show_article=1

No questions from Fox News:
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/television/who_got_to_ask_questions_at_the_obama_presser_100032.asp

Will extend unemployment benefits:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94AAOBO0&show_article=1



In other News:

Joe the Plumber pays off his taxes:
http://www.nbc24.com/news/story.aspx?id=218641

McCain's first post-election interview will be with Leno:
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/politics/the_first_postelection_interview_with_john_mccain_goes_to_100047.asp?c=rss

Palin's will be with Greta:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/07/fox-news-greta-van-susteren-scores-post-election-palin-interview/

Mount Obama:
http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2008/11/07/antigua-and-barbuda-to-rename-peak-mount-obama/

"moderates never beat conservatives"
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/07/conservatives.election/

No such thing as "office of the president elect"
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2008/11/changegov_that_you_can_believe.html

School superintendent says "appropriate action" to be taken on McCain bashing teacher:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/07/superintendent-appropriate-action-will-be-taken-against-teacher-who-lectured-servicemans-daughter/

McCain still loves Palin:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/07/senior-advisor-mccain-and-i-talked-about-the-palin-smears-yesterday/

Palin has 95% approval rating w/ Republicans:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_2012/69_of_gop_voters_say_palin_helped_mccain

GOP offers Lieberman position in caucus:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/07/gop-invites-longtime-democrat-lieberman-fold/

Islamists push Obama for end to war on terror:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,448904,00.html

Billy Graham won't advise Obama...cites age and Obama's abortion stance:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4556.html

Voter turnout roughly same as '04:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29393

I wonder how many classrooms this happened in all over the country?

Michelle Obama has written her first op-ed since becoming the new First Lady.  Now, what newspaper would you suppose she chose for this first word?  The Chicago Tribune?  The New York Times?  LA Times?   Wall Street Journal? 

Wrong!   Our new First Lady picked the LONDON TIMES!!!!  Does she know what country she lives in? 
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article5101829.ece

To make matters worse, the article is wrought with british spellings of words like "honour" and "centre."  I submit that the new first family is more interested in looking cool to Europe and the UK than reaching out to the people of the United States. 

Reminder: this comes from the lady who hasn't been proud of her country in 26 years...
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/18/michelle-obama-hasnt-been-proud-of-america-in-at-least-26-years

Welcome to the big leagues:

From the celebration in front of the White House
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Sou5TQUZA

Hannity's Top 10 Items of Conservatism

1) To be the Candidate of National security:
a) Victory in Iraq
b) Fully support NSA, Patriot act, tough interrogations, keeping Gitmo open
c) A Candidate that pledges to NOT demean our military while they are fighting for their Country. eg Harry Reid: "the surge has failed", "the war is lost"
d) Candidate that promises to ensure that our veterans can live out their lives in dignity.

2) The Candidate who pledges to oppose Appeasement:
a) The Candidate will oppose any and all efforts to negotiate with dictators of the world in places like Iran, Syria, N.Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela without "pre-conditions"

3) The Candidate Pledges to support Tax CUTS, and fiscal responsibility:
a) The American people are NOT under taxed, Government Spends too much
b) The Candidate who Pledges to ELIMINATE and VOTE AGAINST ALL Earmarks
c) The Candidate pledges to BALANCE the budget

4) The Candidate Pledges to be a supporter of "Energy Independence"
a) supports Immediate drilling in Anwar and the 48 states
b) Building new refineries
c) Begin building and using Nuclear Facilities
d) expand coal mining
e) realistic steward of the environment
While simultaneously working with private industry to develop the new energy technologies for the future, with the goal being that America becomes completely energy independent within the next 15 years.

5) The Candidate pledges to secure our borders completely within 12 months:
a) build all necessary fences
b) use all available technology to help and support agents at the border
c) train and hire agents as needed

6) Healthcare:
The Candidate will look for Free-Market solutions to the problems facing the Healthcare industry, and will vigorously oppose any efforts to "nationalize healthcare".
a) The Candidate will fight for Individual health savings accounts, that includes "catastrophic insurance" for every American, so people can control their own healthcare choices.

7) Education:
a) The Candidate pledges to "save" American children from the failing educational system
b) The Candidate will fight to break the unholy alliance of the Democratic party and teachers unions, which at best has institutionalized mediocrity, and has failed children across the country
c) fight for "CHOICE" in education and let parents decide
d) fight for vouchers for parents

8) Social Security and Medicare:
a) The Candidate will "save" social security and medicare from bankruptcy.
b) Options will include "private retirement" funds so people can "control" their own destiny.

9) Judges
a) The Candidate vows to support ONLY judges who recognize that their job is to interpret the Constitution, and NOT legislate from the bench.

10) American Dream:
The Candidate accepts as their duty and responsibility to educate, inform, and remind people that with the blessings of Freedom comes a Great responsibility. That Government's primary goal is to preserve, protect and defend our God given gift of freedom.

That Government's do not have the ability to solve all of our problems, and to take away all of our fears and concerns. We need their pledge that we will be the candidate that promotes Individual liberty, Capitalism, a strong national defense and will support policies that encourage such...

It is our fundamental belief that limited Government, and Greater individual responsibility will insure the continued prosperity and success for future generations.

We the people who believe in the words of Ronald Reagan, that we are "the best last hope for man on this earth," "a shining city on a hill," and that our best days are before us if our Government will simply trust the American people.

Bored with producing judo videos and wrestling tigers, Putin wants his old job back:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081106/wl_nm/us_russia_medvedev_putin

Israeli foreign minister to give Obama a piece of her mind...unhappy with possibility of US negotiations with Iran:
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=060dd72c-c876-4e0d-b39f-c835c26b256c

Ahmadinejad congratulates Obama...wants Obama on his side:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/06/ahmadinejad-offers-obama-landmark-congratulations/

Obama Workers furious over unpaid wages...chump change we can believe in:
http://www.wthr.com/global/story.asp?s=9299280

Obama's first cabinet choice makes "Non-partisanship" look like a joke:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2006/10/02/8387515/index.htm

Robert Gibbs makes Obama's second appointment as press secretary:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15364.html

Lieberman's Chairmanship might be yanked by Harry Reid...partisanship in full swing:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/05/liebermans-chairmanship-senate-threatened-democratic-successes/
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/06/harry-reid-plays-it-smart/

Stock market continues to slide...welcome to Washington, Obama:
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081106/wall_street.html

Comedians already writing their Obama jokes:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081106160412.tqkzzxov&show_article=1

English language has success on ballot:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=YzQ0NjczNTUzMGQwZGJmMjc4YjlkMjJjOTgyNWRiMGU=

Swing state voters don't want big government:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122593328956303419.html

Chris Matthews thinks his job is to make Obama a success:
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/mark-finkelstein/2008/11/06/odd-job-matthews-says-his-role-make-obama-presidency-success

GLOBAL WARMING WATCH
British scientist banned from BBC for denying climate change:
http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/69623

Dried mushrooms slow global warming:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081103084045.htm

Comfort from Regan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-p-Nuu8hYQ

Silver lining:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29360

Rays of hope from California:
http://elections.cbslocal.com/cbs/kpix/20081104/race1008.shtml
http://elections.cbslocal.com/cbs/kpix/20081104/race1011.shtml
http://elections.cbslocal.com/cbs/kpix/20081104/race1009.shtml
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/05/shock-san-fran-measure-to-name-sewage-plant-after-bush-fails-miserably/


Wall Street rolls out the red carpet for President Obama
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aj_ayFUP0riQ&refer=worldwide

How other president-elects fared:
http://in.reuters.com/article/usMktRpt/idINN0531971420081105

Coleman/Franken race going to recount in mid-November:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081105/D9491RP80.html

Operation Leper:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/erick/2008/nov/05/operation-leper/

Joe the Activist:
http://secureourdream.com

From CNN's exit polls...

Voter Ideology:

Liberal: 22%
Moderate: 44%
Conservative: 34%

Well guys, this has been a rough day.  Although there are a few bright spots (many of them coming out of California, oddly enough), yesterday was for conservatives what President Bush calls a "thumpin'."   All this today was magnified by unnamed McCain staffers circling the firing squad over Governor Palin,  media morons heralding the death of conservatism, and the slobbering love fest over President-elect Obama.  My emotional pendulum has been swinging wildly over how to feel about our new president, and I've decided that is the right and American thing to do to get behind our President and pray for his success. 

Looking back on the last eight years, there have been thousands of idiots sinking their claws into President Bush, undermining his leadership at every turn.   I'm making a decision to respect the office of the President, and support him where I can.  Now, just as it is right and American to support my President, it is just as much my duty to hold him accountable for his decisions, and I will be the first to voice my opposition on issues.  It is our duty to stand by our values, stand by our President wherever we can, and pray that he heeds God's direction in leading our country. 

The Messiah Flips McCain the Bird
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_110308/content/01125107.guest.html

Thanks for the heads up, Joe.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article5090077.ece


http://www.reuters.com/article/homepageCrisis/idUSL5595506._CH_.2400

6 months?  How about 6 hours...

Every year, 1.6 million abortions happen in the United States. Every year, we could populate my home city of Nashville twice over with the number of children lost to this national tragedy. It is sadly ironic that hundreds of thousands of Americans went to the polls yesterday to voice their opposition to the war in Iraq but turned a blind eye on the genocide that happens in our own country every day. Don't get me wrong, the deaths of our brave soldiers are tragic. But when you compare the numbers, the 4,190 volunteer solders who have died since 2003 just don't add up to the millions upon millions of voiceless lives who have no say in their future, no say in their death.

Over the last couple of months, as the election drew nearer, I heard many of my Christian friends voice the opinion that the abortion issue is a losing battle. They said that just couldn't vote based on that issue alone. But now that the election is over and we have clarity through taking the other issues off the table, I challenge those of you who share this mindset to rethink their ideas. Consider the lives that are never given a chance. Consider numbers: they are simply overwhelming.

It simply doesn't matter whether or not opposing abortion is a losing issue. It remains the largest issue. Even if it is a losing battle, it is the right battle to fight. We have two years before the next congressional election. I hope you will join with me making a promise to never again vote for a candidate that promotes this awful practice.


Let's hope Obama doesn't live up to all of his promises:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4542.html

South Dakota abortion ban fails:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/04/south-dakota-abortion-ban-fails/

Colorado abortion ban fails:
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ghIYOJvKP-srWJTaFNwfvwnEeqPAD948J8B80

California poised to defeat parental notification bill:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/politics/cal/la-2008election-california-results,0,1293859.htmlstory?view=4&tab=0&fnum=0

Washington state approves assisted suicide bill:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008352565_apwaassistedsuicide2ndldwritethru.html

Michigan approves destruction of human embryos:
http://www.freep.com/article/20081105/NEWS15/811050448

Labels: abortion, election 2008, Obama, Poor Richards Originals, pro life

Granted, I'm not very good at fantasy football, but here goes nothing....

In spite of what a lot of people are putting out there, I don't think this will be a landslide by any means. I honestly believe McCain and Obama feel the same way. Both of them have been campaigning like mad this last week, and just today they skipped across the entire country at an unbelievable rate. Why bother putting all that time and energy in if it weren't close?

Before I start, I'll clue you in on some assumptions I'm making to help me get my predictions.

• 3 Day Rolling Averages: Almost every poll is done on a three day rolling average, and these polls have been showing an enormous amount of flux. The majority of them have indicated some level of momentum on McCain's part.
• The Coal Factor: The tape of Obama's intent to bankrupt the coal industry didn't really hit the news circuit until this morning. Mike Carey's response to the tape didn't hit the Wall Street Journal until after 10am Monday. Basically, none of the polls have had time to gauge the response of voters in swing states. The media has mentioned PA, OH, and WV as coal states, but has forgotten to include CO, IN, MT, NM, ND, and VA, all of which are large producers of coal.
• The Early Vote: voters have turned out in record numbers to vote early, and in spite of Obama's enormous push for early voting, according to Dick Morris on Hannity and Colmbs tonight, the exit polls so far are showing roughly the same spreads of Republican and Democrat turnout as in 2004 with Democrat turnout only leading by 1 point over all.
• Fear vs Excitement: I strongly believe that conservative's fear of an Obama presidency outweights the excitement Obama's supporters seem to be showing. Democrats talk about avoiding "four more years," but Republicans contend that this election is the crossroads for the future of our country well into the next generation. The Republican base turn out for issues, and there are some BIG issues on the line. Don't get me wrong, it's not just fear as much as a knowledge of issue and an understanding of the consequences. The genuine concern on the part of conservatives makes them more likely to get out of bed, stand in line, tolerate the weather, and actually pull the lever.
  
• Poll Inacuracy: this has been talked about a lot. Whether its the Bradley effect, the riduculous starting spreads that new polling models are using, that Democrats seem to consistenly poll higher than their actual votes, or something else, many have speculated that the polls are overblown in favor of Obama. The range goes anywhere between 4 and 10 points. I'm a little conservative when it comes to applying a blanket boost or deduction, but I will say that the margin of error is there for a reason. And usually the error favors Republicans.
• Undecideds: amazingly, there are a huge number of undecideds left, especially in swing states. The number of undecideds ranges from 4-9% according to the Mason Dixon polls. Now, there are plenty of folks that see undecideds leaning towards McCain. Dick Morris is leading the charge here. Now, I tend to think that Morris is right that Obama won't likely pick up very many of these voters, but I also doubt McCain will pick all of them. I tend to think that McCain will take about half the undecideds, and the other half will be divided among people who fail to show up to the polls or vote third party, with a few trickling over to Obama.
  

All that said Let's dig in:

North Carolina: I lived in NC for four years, and my gut tells me that there's no way Obama can pull out a victory. The current polls back me up...even Real Clear Politics (with its averages lagging consistently a day or two behind poll trends)has McCain up by a razor thin .6%. I say McCain wins 53-47.

Georgia: RCP has McCain up by 4 already. Chalk up to McCain by 7 points.

Florida: This one is close. It's well within the margin of error by practically every poll, but Rasmussen is showing McCain up by 1, and though Mason Dixon has Obama up by 2, they show 7% still undecided. Prepare to revisit the year 2000. McCain wins by a max of 3%.

Arizona: Obama's recent campaigning in Arizona had him searching for a knockout blow to McCain, but I think it will backfire. The turnout for McCain will be even greater than the 3.5% RCP gives him

Montana: McCain's already in the lead by 3.8%. I say he win by 6%.

North Dakota: McCain holds onto his solid lead and wins by 7% or more.

Virginia: This one is tricky. Rasmussen has Obama up 51-47, but Mason-Dixon says 47-44 with 9% undecided. I think this one will go down to the wire. However, Obama has been campaigning hard in Virginia and may very well hold onto the lead he has. If so, it'll be extremely narrow. Then again, there's a 60% chance of rain tomorrow which doesn't bode well for Obama. 1 point victory for Obama.

Indiana: McCain wins by 5.

Missouri: RCP has McCain up by a squeeky .5%, Rasmussen has it dead even at 49, and Mason-Dixon has McCain by 1 but with 5% undecided. I think McCain will hold onto his lead, and pick up a significant number of those undecideds. McCain wins by 2.

Iowa: Now here's one I don't understand. Iowa seems to me like a conservative state, but the RCP average predicts a 15 point blowout for Obama. Rasmussen has Obama up by 8. Obama wins by 5.

West Virginia: Are you kidding me? This is COAL COUNTRY! McCain builds on his large lead and wins by 12.

Ohio: this is a big one. RCP has Obama by 3.2, but this is where I think their delay comes in. Rasmussen has it at a tie at 48-48. Mason-Dixon has McCain up 47-45 with 6% undecided. Now, lets factor in Mike Carey and the Ohio Coal Association today. McCain is going to win 52-48.

Minnessota: There has been some optimism about Minnessota by the McCain camp, but I'm not buying it. Obama is too far in the lead for McCain to make up the ground. Unless a miracle happens, Obama wins by 5 points.

Nevada: Rasmussen has Nevada up by 4 points, with Obama crossing over the 50% threshold. RCP says Obama's up by 4. The only interesting thing to look at here is the Mason-Dixon poll. It's got Obama up 47-43 and 8% still undecided! Ok, now, Rasmussen also asks other interesting questions along the way and one of them is about whether or not they think Bush is doing a good job. This week Bush's approval in Nevada was up 7% from where it was 2 weeks ago (which doesn't bode well for the Obama campaign, which has basically run on the "I Hate Bush" platform). I think McCain will see that 7% reflected in the undecideds. McCain wins by 1 point.

Colorado: Rasmussen has Obama by 4, RCP has Obama by 5.5, Mason-Dixon has Obama by 4. Obama will win 51-49

New Mexico: The story here is much the same as Colorado, if not worse. McCain won't be able to overcome his lag in the polls. Obama wins by 5.

And last but not least.....Pennsylvania: Here we go. RCP has Obama by 7.6, and Rasmussen has Obama by 6. However, Mason-Dixon has Obama by 4 but with 9% undecided! 9% is huge! So, let's start with Mason-Dixon, take half of the undecideds and give them to McCain. Then, let's split the other half of undecideds into 3 parts: independents, no-shows, and Obama voters. I think this will make it Obama 49-McCain 48. Now, let's factor in the number of extra Republicans that show up because Murtha is an idiot and they want him gone. McCain tied 49-49. Now let's factor in Obama's comment about "clinging to guns and religion." McCain up 49.5-49. Now let's factor in todays news about coal. This will go on perhaps until well into Wednesday, but McCain wins. 51-49



FINAL TALLY: McCain 273; Obama 265
Popuar Vote: McCain 49.4%; Obama 50.6%

Labels: election 2008, election prediction, john mccain, Obama, Poor Richards Originals

We're getting down to the wire, and I will keep the updates coming for every important thing I see in the news tonight.  Remember to get out and vote tomorrow if you haven't already done so.  Be in prayer for our nation as we approach this crossroads. 


First, uproar over Obama's desire to bankrupt plants. The Ohio Coal Association issued a scathing response:

"Senator Obama has revealed himself to be nothing more than a short- sighted, inexperienced politician willing to say anything to get a vote. But today, the nation's coal industry and those who support it have a better understanding of his true mission, to 'bankrupt' our industry, put tens of thousands out of work and cause unprecedented increases in electricity prices. "

http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Ohio-Coal-Association-Says-Obama/story.aspx?guid=%7BDFD1EBEB-73EC-4661-B8BA-40D8EBD7D93D%7D

Bob Krumm has a fascinating (and detailed) prediction for tomorrow's election:
http://www.bobkrumm.com/blog/?p=2067

Independent voter Vox Popoli also predicts a McCain victory:
http://voxday.blogspot.com/2008/11/presidential-prediction-mccain-wins.html

These are a little bit more scientific than our NY Jets prediction, but they're still guesswork. Personally, I'm extremely hesitant to be optimistic because it'll be that much more painful come election night if things go the other way. Wes, on the other hand, is still hanging on to optimism. I hope he's right.

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Video of the coal comments:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMwBbl6RoIs

Battle Ground Polls: CLOSE!
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/03/final-mason-dixon-battleground-numbers-dead-heat/

A McCain upset in Minnesota?
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/03/could-mccain-win-minnesota/

"What We're Fighting For" by John McCain
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122567508079392051.html?mod=todays_us_opinion

Dem Congressman: "Let 'em invade Georgia. It's right next to them."
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/11/dem_congressman_let_russia_inv.asp

Dem. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY, 8th): "Obama didn't have the political courage to make a statement and walk out." [of Reverend Wright's racist church]
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2008/11/gerald-nadler-c.html

AME bishop calls Obama "Moses."
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/toby_harnden/blog/2008/11/03/barack_obama_described_as_prophet_moses_by_bishop

U.S. deaths at record low in Iraq during October:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081031/D945OKQO0.html

For Obama, a taxpayer's extra $9000 is "chump change." 
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/03/well-someones-a-chump/

Obama's brother lives in UK govt housing...what was that about being your brother's keeper?:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/the_real_american_idol/article1472877.ece

6 reasons Obama will cost the U.S. jobs:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/opinion/s_596337.html

Jen the security guard:
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/11/03/spellman.jen.the.security.guard.cnn

Wes's unscientific election prediction: John McCain will win the election because...

1960 - Jets record: 4-5; Party elected: Democrats

1964 - Jets record: 4-2-1; Party elected: Democrats

1968 - Jets record: 6-2; Party elected: Republicans

1972 - Jets record: 5-3; Party elected: Republicans

1976 - Jets record: 2-6; Party elected: Democrats

1980 - Jets record: 2-7; Party elected: Republicans

1984 - Jets record: 6-4; Party elected: Republicans

1988 - Jets record: 5-4-1; Party elected: Republicans

1992 - Jets record: 2-6; Party elected: Democrats

1996 - Jets record: 1-8; Party elected: Republicans

2000 - Jets record: 6-3; Party elected: Republicans

2004 - Jets record: 6-1; Party elected: Republicans

Whenever the Jets win five or more games before election day, the republicans win. Do you know what happened today? The Jets defeated the Bills 26-17.

IBD poll: McCain gaining...within margin of error:
http://ibdeditorials.com/Polls.aspx?id=310496941909729

Palin already talking about the coal tape:
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/11/02/politics/fromtheroad/entry4564043.shtml

McCain does too....and so do the robocalls:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/11/02/mccain_in_pennsylvania_im_a_co.html

Obama says he'll not only bankrupt coal, he'll make energy prices "skyrocket"
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/02/obama-ill-make-energy-prices-skyrocket/

Flashback: Coal isn't the only industry Obama takes issue with...what about farming?
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/02/obama-wants-to-reshape-the-agriculture-indust/

Nobel Prize winning economist says Obama's tax plan to help the poor is an illusion:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122541237504586451.html

RNC is running a hard-hitting ad on in the Incredible Shrinking Tax Cut:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBIISfcqXO0

They're also running robocalls featuring Hillary's criticism of Obama:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/02/republican-committee-uses-hillary-criticism-obama-latest-robocall/

Clinton signed almost all the deregulatory bills Obama criticizes McCain for supporting:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NzE0ZGZhZjg0ZjE0OGRjYjVjZTI0ZjZjNWZiNGVmNzU=

Obama says he will not answer reporters questions until the election is over:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1108/Obama_will_answer_questions_Wednesday.html?showall

Michelle Obama introduces Barack:  "He thinks he can do anything." 
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/1108/Michelle_on_Obamas_confidence.html

Palin to Tina Fey: " We want her to make sure that shes holding on to that Sarah outfit because shes gonna need it in the next four years."
http://www.foxnews.com/urgent_queue/index.html#46047ccd,2008-11-02

Liberal talk radio host says he wants "mother !@#$%^& Joe the Plumber dead."  And Joy Bahar thinks Rush is a terrorist?
http://radioequalizer.blogspot.com/2008/11/obama-supporter-kgo-libtalker-calls-for.html

In January of this year, Obama told a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle that he intends to bankrupt the coal industry. Newsbusters.org published a story today revealing that the SF Chronicle covered it up and did not include Senator Obama's comments in their story. Obama's comments came admist a discussion of environmental policy. While discussing alternative fuels, he said this:

Let me sort of describe my overall policy.

What I've said is that we would put a cap and trade system in place that is as aggressive, if not more aggressive, than anybody else's out there.

I was the first to call for a 100% auction on the cap and trade system, which means that every unit of carbon or greenhouse gases emitted would be charged to the polluter. That will create a market in which whatever technologies are out there that are being presented, whatever power plants that are being built, that they would have to meet the rigors of that market and the ratcheted down caps that are being placed, imposed every year.

So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can; it's just that it will bankrupt them because they're going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that's being emitted.

That will also generate billions of dollars that we can invest in solar, wind, biodiesel and other alternative energy approaches.

The only thing I've said with respect to coal, I haven't been some coal booster. What I have said is that for us to take coal off the table as a (sic) ideological matter as opposed to saying if technology allows us to use coal in a clean way, we should pursue it.

So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can.

It's just that it will bankrupt them.

According to U.S. Energy Information Administration, which supplies the official data for electricity production and consumption, in 2006 the coal industry supplied 49% of U.S. net power.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/epa/figes1.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1O9xTLTBc8

So, Thursday Zogby releases a poll that has McCain ahead by a point, but today he's back down by 10?  Something smells...  My suspicions are further heightened upon reading Zogby's near-gloating analysis:

"Remember, as I said yesterday, one day does not make a trend. This is a three-day rolling average and no changes have been tectonic. A special note to blogger friends: calm it down. Lay off the cable television noise and look at your baseball cards in your spare time. It is better for your (and everyone else's) health."
http://www.zogby.com/main.htm

Why would a pollster who's supposed to be presenting numbers and analysis make an off handed comment about bloggers (I assume he means drudge)?  Sounds like a little ideology seeping through.

But, then again, all of the polls looked bad today....Reuters, AP, Gallup.  What gives?  Is it really over?  I think the answer came from another poll.  IBD poll also showed a gain for Obama, but the analysis is interesting:

"Obama's lead firmed heading into the final weekend as he drew even with men, made inroads down South and added to his new lead in the suburbs. But this may have been due to parents out with trick-or-treating kids."
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/series13.aspx?src=POLLTOPN

Bingo!  Logic tells me that the IBD analysis is right on the money, and the McCain/Palin supporters were out gathering candy with their kiddos.  Only the coming days will determine if I'm right.  I hope that I am. 

In the mean time, according to Dick Morris, the weekend might show significant shifting in swing states as the National Republican Trust is spending between $6 and 7 million (more than both the campaigns combined) airing ads like this in key swing states:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3IAjphhw6E

Although McCain has removed himself from the Rev. Wright debate, it nearly cost Obama the primary (and would have had he not defeated Hillary on a technicality over primary dates).  Morris is convinced people will continue to respond with renewed caution of Obama after hearing his pastor of 20+ years scream "God !@#$ America!"  

No gains for Obama among evangelicals:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15165.html

Massive shift in younger voters: Fox News Poll has voters under 45 split 45% Obama and 46%McCain
http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/2008/10/31/mccain-surges-among-young-voters/#more-476

Obama links nations health issues with farming?
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081031/BUSINESS01/810310403/-1/ENT05

Obama says he's "going to change the world," but he's never accomplished anything.
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/11/ego_and_mouth.html

Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger: "I think (Obama) is a charlatan."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNJXD4_8Hno

The preemptive race card strikes again:
http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/11/01/no-republican-tricks-at-polls-mccain-camp/

New York Times has both Palin and Obama's resume's up. Guess who's is longer...
http://getdrunkandvote4mccain.com/archive/nyt-oh-that-inexperienced-sarah-palin

Huckabee breaks down The Incredible Shrinking Tax Cut:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc1hfP7px7s

Scientifically speaking, life begins at conception:
http://www.westchesterinstitute.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=351:white-paper&catid=64:white-papers&Itemid=113

Catholic Church split on abortion issue:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/15128.html

Pat Buchanan: "If Barack Obama is not a socialist, he's the best imitation of one I've ever seen."
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29302

Al Franken says Ronald Regan and anybody who served in his administration "a racist and a sexist."
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Al-Franken-Called-Upon-Apologize/story.aspx?guid={20C3DCD3-6EC0-47E7-8813-43C2A0BBD954}

Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann's (MN-06) democratic challenger: "I'm delighted there are lobbyists in Washington."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W4R4L3i010

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New voter fraud allegations. Obama campaign workers from California and Texas are registering and requesting absentee ballots to vote in New Mexico. NM's Secretary of State "very concerned."
http://www.palestra.net/blogs/read/18025

Europe love Obama but fears his presidency:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11012008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/how_europe_loves_o_136285.htm?&page=1

The incredible shrinking tax cut! Just when you thought it couln't get smaller, Obama in 2003 tops middle class income at $70k:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzHhmhba8qA

Obama wouldn't qualify to be a cop or soldier:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/rdcook/2008/nov/01/obama-could-not-be-a-cop-or-soldier/

Media Bias? What media bias?
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003886047

Obama's faith in America "vindicated" by Iowa primary win. McCain: "My country has never had to prove anything to me...I've always had faith in it and I've been humbled and honored to serve it."
http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/11/01/mccain-to-obama-my-country-has-never-had-to-prove-anything-to-me/

Obamarama infomercial garnered low ratings/bad reviews:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/10/31/obamamercial-a-flop-with-critics-ratings/

Biden on his friendship with McCain: "I hope it's intact."
http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/10/31/biden-tells-reporters-mccain-wont-give-up/

Evangelicals moving left? Not as much as the press makes it seem:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/765gfeot.asp?pg=1

Auntie Zeituni's illegal contribution of $265 is to be returned to her by the Obama campaign.

Democrats claim dirty tricks are the motivation for the story being reported this close to the election, but the McCain campaign hasn't done so much as even mention the issue.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15161.html

Rush had a few things to say about it yesterday:
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_103108/content/01125108.guest.html

Obama (from his book Dreams From My Father): If Jane or Zeituni ever felt ill, if their companies ever closed or laid them off, there was no government safety net. There was only family, next of kin, people burdened by similar hardship. Now I was family, I reminded myself. Now I had responsibilities.

RUSH: Well, you haven't met 'em, old buddy, old pal. There's no safety net for Aunt Zeituni? I think there is a safety net. It's called a Boston slum! "Slum, Sweet Slum." She's lived here for a whole bumbling of years; she's lived here for five years. Your aunt, Obama, has been living in a slum for five years. Your brother is living in a hut in Kenya, and he says, "I am my brother's keeper. I am my sister's keeper." This kind of stuff matters to me because there's so many people in this country who think Obama is going to take care of them.

Wall Street Journal:
"Democratic Sen. Barack Obama has said lobbyists won't run his White House. But senior campaign officials are crafting a policy that would clear the way for lobbyists to nonetheless hold important government roles."

Obama Team Plans for Hiring Lobbyists

Zogby: McCain Pulls ahead 48%-47% on Halloween Day poll.  Three day poll inches closer at Obama +5
http://www.zogby.com/main.htm

Al Franken Joked in '04 about helping al-Qaeda kill President Bush:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loVTU-ASWZA

Rupert Murdoch: Obama win is bad for the economy, "a real setback for globalization," "Forty percent (of the US population) don't pay taxes, so how can he give them a tax cut? But you can give them a welfare cheque which he has promised -- a grant of 500 dollars -- which will disappear very fast. It's not going to turn the economy around at all."
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081101041202.azy6f08j&show_article=1

Obama: "John McCain and Sarah Palin they call this socialistic.  You know, I don't know when, when they decided they wanted to make a virtue out of selfishness."
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/10/obamas-new-atta.html

Obama Aunt whose living in the slum is in the U.S. illegally.  Apparently also donated money to the Obama campaign. 
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D945TEE01&show_article=1
http://fundrace.huffingtonpost.com/neighbors.php?type=name&lname=Onyango&fname=Zeituni&search=Search

Ohio Secretary of State linked to ACORN
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29304

Ohio state employee says she was told to run checks on Joe the Plumber:
http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/10/31/joe.html?sid=101

Governator: "The next Arnold's Classic (Body Building Tournament), I want to invite Senator Obama because he needs to do something about those skinny legs."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxSW9nK3kI8

GLOBAL WARMING WATCH: Anchorage AK has 8th coldest temps on record:
http://planetgore.nationalreview.com/

Obama citizenship case tossed out of Ohio court:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081031/NEWS0106/810310417/1055/NEWS

Hawaii state officials: "there is no doubt Barack Obama was born in Hawaii." 
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20081031/BREAKING01/81031064/0/BREAKING04

The Washington Times, N.Y. Post and Dallas Morning News all kicked off Obama's plane.  All papers endorsed McCain.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/oct/31/washington-times-kicked-obama-plane-finale/
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1008/15141.html

Funny stuff: "One dabte is enough"
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/10/31/video-why-one-presidential-debate-is-more-than-enough/