December 2005

Boxer out of the Gate in Race for Impeachment

It seems that Barbara Boxer just can’t wait to bring articles of Impeachment. Read Boxer And John Dean Discuss Impeachment at Boxer Watch. Excerpt:

What’s more laughable, though, is that Boxer would discuss, on a serious level, legal issues with a convicted felon with a vendetta against authority figures, especially those of the Republican side. It strikes me that asking Dean about impeachment is a fool’s errand. Based on her record, I’d say that Sen. Boxer fits the bill for the right type of fool.

Indeed.

And where was Boxer when Bill Clinton‘s folks said that this kind of surveillance is within Presidential purview? Read Byron York on Bill Clinton & No-Warrant Searches on National Review Online.

This is just more of the same hysteria that Boxer engages in whenever she has the opportunity. For example, lying during the confirmation hearings for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and challenging the Presidential election certification by the congress. Boxer is a loose cannon, somewhat like Howard Dean.

Give Your Children to Us – Now

Attention California Taxpayers – Does Meathead have his hand in YOUR pocket? Worse yet, does he have plans for your kids?

From the Sacramento Bee:

State’s preschool ads play politics, critics say

[To] opponents of actor-director Rob Reiner’s pending $2.3 billion universal preschool initiative, the spots feel more like taxpayer-financed political advocacy that primes voters for the June election.

They criticize the fact that Reiner chairs the state commission paying for the ads and also leads the initiative campaign that may benefit by its message.

“It’s a matter of sheer common sense – this is an expenditure of taxpayer dollars promoting preschool,” said Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. “It’s clearly connected to the pending initiative, and as a matter of ethics it crosses the line. Whether it crosses the legal line remains to be seen.”

Just as Damsel and I thought: the preschool endorsement ads are a political ploy by the left. It seems that the socialist-inclined teaching profession wants our kids sooner in order to prevent parental contamination of their well-thought-out political indoctrination of your kids. We spotted this underlying theme in the ads when they began, and contend that the socialist attitude is “you birth ’em, we’ll take it from there.” This concept is working in China and other communist nations, where youth indoctrination is vital to the survival of tyrannical governments. They don’t want your parental guidance of morality, ethics and religion to interfere with their program.

As for Meathead’s political connections, he seems to have abundant ties to hollywood radicals and socialist-leaning Democrats, evident from the picture on the right.

Three Steps to Victory

The President’s three steps to victory in Iraq:

Security: “First, our coalition will remain on the offense, finding and clearing out the enemy, transferring control of more territory to Iraqi units and building up the Iraqi Security Forces so they can increasingly lead the fight. At this time last year, there were only a handful of Iraqi army and police battalions ready for combat. Now, there are more than 125 Iraqi combat battalions fighting the enemy, more than 50 are taking the lead and we have transferred more than a dozen military bases to Iraqi control.”

Democracy: “Second, we are helping the Iraqi government establish the institutions of a unified and lasting democracy, in which all of Iraq’s peoples are included and represented. Here also, the news is encouraging. Three days ago, more than 10 million Iraqis went to the polls, including many Sunni Iraqis who had boycotted national elections last January. Iraqis of every background are recognizing that democracy is the future of the country they love, and they want their voices heard.”

Reconstruction: “Third, after a number of setbacks, our coalition is moving forward with a reconstruction plan to revive Iraq’s economy and infrastructure and to give Iraqis confidence that a free life will be a better life. Today in Iraq, seven in 10 Iraqis say their lives are going well and nearly two-thirds expect things to improve even more in the year ahead. Despite the violence, Iraqis are optimistic and that optimism is justified.”

The President also noted that “To retreat before victory would be an act of recklessness and dishonor and I will not allow it.” He went on to say “We will see the Iraqi military gaining strength and confidence and the democratic process moving forward. As these achievements come, it should require fewer American troops to accomplish our mission. I will make decisions on troop levels based on the progress we see on the ground and the advice of our military leaders – not based on artificial timetables set by politicians in Washington.”

OK, Democrats, there’s your “exit strategy.”

Read the full transcript of the President’s speech at the Fox News website.

Cheney Talks to Troops in Iraq

Damsel and I are glad that this guy is second-in-command. He started out with the following remarks:

From FOX News: Cheney Talks to Troops in Iraq

Well, I’m not Jessica Simpson. But I’m glad to be here, and I thank you for that warm welcome; General Johnson, for the kind words. And I want to say good afternoon to all my fellow Americans. I happened to be in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d drop by.

We’re a long way from Washington, and I can’t imagine being in better company than I am right now. I’ve come with a message from home: Americans are grateful for your service; they support your mission; we’re proud of each and every one of you.

It’s a privilege to be here, to stand on the ground of the world’s newest democracy — to be with so many men and women who helped make this history. I wanted to pay this visit during the holidays to express appreciation to all of you and to every American serving in this part of the world. With Christmas and Hanukkah arriving next week, I know your thoughts naturally turn to home. And your fellow Americans are thinking of you more than ever. I’m pleased to bring you the good wishes of the entire country, and personal greetings from our Commander-in-Chief, President George W. Bush.

In this young century and a dangerous time for our country, we understand our duties. We have the resources, the strength, and the moral courage to overcome the danger and lay the foundation for a better world. This year the Marines added battle streamers marking the Afghanistan campaign, the Iraq campaign, and the global war on terror. Marines can forever take pride in the quality of the work that’s being accomplished here, and at the character of the men and women who are doing it.

The speech went on for a while, as the Veep underscored the importance of this mission, and extended support for the troops and for the Iraqis. The Vice President concluded with this:

You’re meeting every challenge with focus and great effectiveness, above all with honor. And I want you to know especially at Christmastime how much you mean to America. This is a season for counting our blessings. Americans realize how fortunate we are to have people like you wearing the uniform of our country.

Thank you once again for serving far from home at an hour of great need. You reflect immense credit on the uniform you wear and the cause you serve. And I want to thank you for what you’ve done for us. Semper Fi.

A.M.E.N to that, Mr. Vice President . . .