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gawd - obama truly makes everything about him! »

By American Girl in Italy on Nov 11, 2009 in Arrogance, Current Affairs, Germany, Obamaisms, Race, Sara in Italy | 52 Comments

“Few would have seen on that day that… that their American ally would be led by a man of African descent.”

When “Change Means More Of The Same, Or Just Change »

By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Nov 1, 2009 in Campaign promises, Campaigns & Campaign Financing, Charitable Contributions, Current Affairs, FCC, Foreign Affairs, France, Fund Raising, Governance, Obama Administration, Obama's Broken Promises, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Susan Rice | 54 Comments

Most of us know that there are many positions, like being an ambassador to, say France and Monaco, is often a payback for the person giving tons of money to the candidate. Well, guess what? Not only is Obama doing just that, but the man who claimed to bring “change to Washington” has [...]

“What If Bush Had Done That?” »

By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Oct 30, 2009 in Afghanistan, Bamboozling, Bill Clinton, Campaign promises, Censorship, Current Affairs, Daily Kos, Dick Cheney, Europe, Foreign Affairs, Fox News, France, Freedom of Speech, George Bush, Germany, Hoodwinking, Huffington Post, Lobbyists, Louisiana, MSNBC, Media, Media Bias, Media Handling of Story, New York Times, Obama's Media Censorship, President Barack Obama, Public Finance, Republicans, TOTUS | 63 Comments

That is a question I have asked myself time and time again since Obama took office on a number of issues, including expanding the Faith Based Initiatives, or my fave, the incredibly unConstitutional “Prolonged Detention” of American Citizens, holding them in custody indefinitely without charges.
Turns out I am not the only one who [...]

Say It Ain’t So, Hillary, Say It Ain’t So! »

By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Oct 15, 2009 in Andrea Mitchell, Campaign promises, Current Affairs, DNC, Emperor's Clothing Syndrome, Europe, Flip Flopping, Foreign Policy, Hillary Clinton, Hoodwinking, MSNBC, Media Handling of Story, Pandering, President Barack Obama, Presidential Candidates, Russia, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton | 154 Comments

Okay, I admit it - I have tried to be in total denial about the following interview of Secretary of State Clinton and Ann Curry. My aunt sent me the pertinent quote earlier this week, and I just didn’t want to believe it. I still don’t want to believe it, to be honest. [...]

Sacre Bleu! A Lesson From The French »

By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Oct 3, 2009 in Current Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, France, G20, Hillary Clinton, Intelligence, Iran, New York Times, Nicolas Sarkozy, Nuclear weapons, Pennsylvania, President Barack Obama, Washington Post | 26 Comments

Wow, that Charles Krauthammer really knows how to turn a phrase. As does French President, Nicholas Sarkozy. Oh, yeah. Check out this article, Obama’s French Lesson:
“President Obama, I support the Americans’ outstretched hand. But what did the international community gain from these offers of dialogue? Nothing.”
– French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Sept. 24
When [...]

Go, Hillary, Go! Fighting for Women and Girls Worldwide »

By Ani on Sep 14, 2009 in Abuse, Feminism, Media Bias, Misogyny, PM Gordon Brown, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Sexism, State Department, Washington Post, Women, Women and Children | 44 Comments

Christian Science Monitor’s article today, The Potential In Hillary Clinton’s Global Campaign For Women tells us “no other Secretary of State has so focused on women’s rights. It’s a powerful shift.” The editorial board of CSM states:
When Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Africa last month, she visited war-racked eastern Congo to speak [...]

Well, Isn’t This A Nice Change? »

By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Aug 26, 2009 in Afghanistan, Africa, Americas: North-Central-South, Asia, Bill Clinton, China, Current Affairs, Europe, European Union, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, George Mitchell, India, Iran, Iraq, Media Bias, Media Handling of Story, Media, Print, New York Times, Obamaisms, President Barack Obama, Richard Holbrooke, Russia, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, State Department, Washington Post, Women and Children, World | 37 Comments

I have thought what I would write about after my post on my beloved Sweetie (and I have been out of town helping to get my mom’s new Assisted Living unit set up for her this weekend). Honestly, I didn’t want to go off on anything or anyone today. Fortunately, thanks to NQ [...]

“Swimmers Should Wear ‘Burkinis’” »

By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Aug 17, 2009 in Civil Liberties, Current Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Islam, Muslim, Religion, Sharia Law, United Kingdom, Women | 61 Comments

Let me say right up front that I have absolutely nothing against Islam or Muslims in general. I certainly do not agree with the more conservative Muslim views on women, though. Not only does this article focus on conservative Muslims, Swimmers Are Told To Wear Burkinis, but the impact they have on non-Muslim [...]

Hey Barack, Press Coverage Ain’t Respect »

By SusanUnPC on Apr 18, 2009 in Current Affairs, France, G20, Hugo Chavez, Nicolas Sarkozy, North Korea, Venezuela | 336 Comments

Aretha sang about it, but Barack can’t find it. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. On every continent, the flashbulbs pop and the ink runs, but President Barack Obama is getting schooled by the world’s leaders and tyrants alike–from Sarkozy to Lulu to Chavez to Kim Jong Il–who clearly neither respect nor fear him or our country. [...]

[Updated] Chávez Calls Obama an “Ignoramus” »

By Truthteller on Apr 17, 2009 in Andrew Sullivan, Barack Obama, British, Cuba, Current Affairs, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Gas Prices, Hugo Chavez, Iran, Middle East, National Debt, Obama Administration, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Terrorism, Venezuela | 201 Comments

Susan’s Notes: Well!!! It’s happened, after all the conjecture the past few days speculating if the two men would meet. Today, they shook hands. From the April 18, 2009 Times UK, “President Obama in historic handshake with Hugo Chavez of Venezuela“:

All the conjecture and today’s meeting reminded me of Truthteller’s excellent piece on [...]

Pirate Hostage Killed »

By John Batchelor on Apr 10, 2009 in Nicolas Sarkozy, Piracy, President Barack Obama, Terrorism | 39 Comments

Sarkozy Ordered Assault to Rescue French Family.  

The U.S. Navy awaits orders after the report that Maersk Alabama skipper Richard Phillips tried and failed to escape his captors in the lifeboat.   Will the Seals deploy?  Will POTUS discover the order that John Hay once received from TR in June 1904 and sent in [...]

sarkozy to obama: mind your own business (turkey) »

By American Girl in Italy on Apr 6, 2009 in Barack Obama, European Union, Turkey | 53 Comments

Speaking in Prague before his trip to Ankara, Obama pushed for Turkey’s membership into the EU. “The United States and Europe must approach Muslims as our friends, neighbors and partners in fighting injustice, intolerance and violence, forging a relationship based on mutual respect and mutual interests,” Obama told the summit.
“Moving forward toward Turkish membership in [...]

A Love Affair Across the Pond »

By pm317 on Apr 3, 2009 in Current Affairs, G20, PM Gordon Brown, President Barack Obama | 43 Comments

Yes, this is not new. It used to be Tony Blair and George Bush and now it is, Gordon Brown and Barack Obama. The perfect pair of a lapdog and its master.
Here are some fun excerpts and pictures that prove my point, all from an article in the Daily Mail:

Oh Gordon, your smile! The [...]

G-20: Commitments, Comments, Questions!! »

By Larry Doyle on Apr 2, 2009 in Banking Institutions, China, Economic Stimulus, Economy, Equity Markets, European Union, G20, Global Finance, International Monetary Fund | 31 Comments

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown just delivered a statement highlighting the results of the G-20 conference in London. There must have been a lot of work done behind the scenes over the last few months because it’s hard to imagine there was a lot of debate over issues within a 36 hour time frame [...]

The iPod: Part thoughtful, part narcissistic [Updates] »

By SusanUnPC on Apr 2, 2009 in G20, Michelle Obama, PM Gordon Brown, President Barack Obama | 110 Comments

This is a lovely exchange here, with everyone looking quite lovely as well. Although I wonder what is in the Queen’s purse. And do see what the UK media are tittering about, below the fold.

Embedded video from CNN Video

It’s always ABC’s Jake Tapper who gets the essential details (h/t B). Besides a great many [...]

CIA Expert Reviews Electronic Voting Machines »

By Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy on Mar 29, 2009 in Barack Obama, Georgia, Germany, Venezuela, Voter Fraud | 29 Comments

I came across this interesting story the other day, “Most Electronic Voting Isn’t Secure, CIA Expert Says.” Well, no freakin’ kidding - anyone who has paid the LEAST bit of attention to the issue of electronic voting machines knows that, right? Thank heavens, someone int he government is FINALLY addressing this issue! [...]

Must-Read Economic News for NoQuarter’s First Responders »

By LisaB on Mar 29, 2009 in American Consumers, Charitable Contributions, Depression, Economic Stimulus, Economy, European Union, International Monetary Fund, Judd Gregg, President Barack Obama, Tax stimulus package | 19 Comments

Below, from end-of-the-week economy must-reads: The U.S. Is Not Strong Enough (!) for E.U. Membership … Obama Spouts Pablum (Drivel) … The Atlantic and Real Clear Politics Write Exposés on the State of Our Economy, With the Naked Truth About Who Controls Our Country
1) At BriefingRoom.TheHill.com, Judd Gregg says the U.S. couldn’t even join [...]

Batchelor & Constable: Why Gordon Brown Can’t Get Respect »

By John Batchelor on Mar 28, 2009 in Global Finance, John Batchelor, PM Gordon Brown | 10 Comments

Batchelor & Constable Simon Constable and I speak with puzzlement of the apparent fact that the all-powerful Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the UK does not enjoy respect in Europe or in his home country.

[BONUS: Tim Geithner's China Foot-In-Mouth Moment] MEP: The devalued PM of a devalued Government »

By SusanUnPC on Mar 25, 2009 in Current Affairs, Governance, PM Gordon Brown, Patriotism, President Barack Obama, Tim Geithner | 46 Comments

BELOW THE FOLD: Tim Geithner’s astoundingly unAmerican and patently STUPID statement today sends shockwaves around the world, and among ALL Americans who have fought for this country!
Original: This is one of the HOTTEST VIDEOS out there! Enjoy (or become enraged!) … and perhaps you can think of another politician to whom such a [...]

Let’s Revisit Europe: The Weakest Link »

By Larry Doyle on Mar 17, 2009 in Banking Institutions, Credit Risk, Current Affairs, Economic Stimulus, Economy, Employment, European Union, Global Finance, Mortgage Crisis, Sense on Cents (Larry Doyle blog), Wall Street | 8 Comments

***Cross-posted from my blog, Sense on Cents. Come by and visit!
I thank our loyal reader in Michigan, Mr. Fiscal Liberal, for sharing with us a piece written by Simon Johnson, the former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and a senior fellow at the Peterson [...]

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