Charles Krauthammer has written an excellent column exposing the real Obama agenda, calling it “intellectually dishonest.”

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/03/a_dishonest_gimmicky_budget.html

A couple great excerpts: “The list is long. But the list of causes of the collapse of the financial system does not include the absence of universal health care, let alone of computerized medical records. Nor the absence of an industry-killing cap-and-trade carbon levy. Nor the lack of college graduates. Indeed, one could perversely make the case that, if anything, the proliferation of overeducated, Gucci-wearing, smart-ass MBAs inventing ever more sophisticated and opaque mathematical models and debt instruments helped get us into this credit catastrophe in the first place.”

“Health, education and energy — worthy and weighty as they may be — are not the cause of our financial collapse. And they are not the cure. The fraudulent claim that they are both cause and cure is the rhetorical device by which an ambitious president intends to enact the most radical agenda of social transformation seen in our lifetime. “

Will America respond to the truth before it’s too late?

America, you are about to be duped (if you haven’t already).  As Barack Obama takes the oath of office today, many will revel in the historic moment. While it is historical, the level of cult-like following surrounding our new president is unprecedented. Perhaps what’s most disturbing is the fact that no one pays attention to what he says, but how he says it.

During the campaign, Barack Obama pledged to give tax cuts to 95% of Americans. Sounds good, but dig a little deeper. What about the other 5%? Those 5% are the rich and wealthy. Those 5% are the job creators, the entrepreneurs, the achievers. He will increase their taxes, thus stifling economic growth. Additionally, a huge percentage of that 95% don’t even pay taxes! How can one cut taxes from someone who doesn’t pay taxes?! It’s essentially a welfare check given to people who don’t achieve and that money is taken from those who do achieve and make a good, honest living.

Yet, I’m supposed to just shut up and bask in the warm glow of the Obama inauguration. Ironically, the same people who are telling me to be quiet are the same people who called President Bush a war criminal and other nasty things during his eight-year tenure. Do I want Obama to succeed? If he’s calling for socialism, more government bailouts, universal health care, then NO! This country was founded upon the idea that the individual has the freedom to achieve his/her God-given potential without the blatant interference of a federal bureaucracy.

Having said all that, I will respect the office of the President. The Bible commands all Christians to pray for their leaders. I will do that, but I will not go along for the sake of merely getting along. Words mean things and the Founding Fathers didn’t put their lives on the line for this nation to abandon the Constitution and the freedom which they fought and died for.

Obama’s election and pre-inaugural love fest reminds me of Living Colour’s hit song “Cult of Personality”

I sell the things you need to be/I’m the smiling face on your TV/I’m the cult of personality/I exploit you, still you love me/I tell you one and one makes three/I’m the cult of personality

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said at one of his press conferences recently said, “Barack’s selling hope, and I’m buying.” Sorry, coach. I want the real thing:

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled and unfading.” (1Peter 1:3-4)

36 days after the Presidential election, the mainstream liberal media would now like you to know that the President-Elect has associated himself with some of the most corrupt political figures  in Illinois, including disgraced Democrat governor Rod Blagojevich.

The Associated Press has finally decided to report that Obama “has crossed paths with some notable figures who have drawn scorn and scrutiny”  including Bill Ayers, Jeremiah Wright, Tony Rezko, and Rashid Khalidi.

Rush Limbaugh is “shocked” to discover this revelation by AP

The AP, like the rest of these media hacks, are shameless.   

Of course, the media still won’t report Blago’s party affiliation (DEMOCRAT!).

This is Hope and Change? Obama may not give us Bush’s third term, but he’s on track to deliver Clinton’s third term and Carter’s second term.

The 2008 Presidential election will go down in history as providing the most uninformed electorate. The mainstream media, especially ABC, NBC, CBS, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, overwhelmingly slanted their coverage to present Obama in a positive light and downplay his connections to radical individuals and organizations such as Bill Ayers, Jeremiah Wright, Tony Rezko, ACORN, and Saul Alinsky.  To their credit, the Washington Post has admitted their bias.

Independent filmmaker John Ziegler has produced a new documentary and website entitled How Obama Got Elected. In addition to the short film, a Zogby poll was conducted. The results showed:

This is gross ignorance and irresponsibility on display. Couple that with a new study which shows kids have too much self-esteem, it’s logical to conclude that this nation is producing a bunch of uninformed, egotistical brats who aren’t thinking critically.

It is often said that one learns more through defeat than victory.  Barack Obama will be the next President of the United States. It seems that the majority of Americans have chosen style over substance, but ultimately God is in control and He is still sovereign over all things.

Republicans must now realize that being a moderate or liberal Republican will not resonate with most Americans or result in votes. Conservatism must be articulated and practiced for the 2010 election and beyond. Contrary to conventional wisdom, Sarah Palin was not a drag on the McCain-Palin ticket… McCain was. McCain ran a traditional campaign while Obama had the money and the foot soldiers on the ground and in cyberspace (Facebook, Myspace, etc.) to get voters to pull the lever for him.  While I admire Senator McCain’s service to our nation, his positions on global warming, immigration, and campaign finance reform irritated the GOP base and, despite Palin’s injection of enthusiasm, could not inspire most independent voters to cross the aisle for him. 

This country will change, but will it change for better or for worse?  That remains to be seen. Ultimately, politicians can’t make us happy and this, I fear, is the sad lesson of the 2008 election. While Obama’s words and lofty promises may have inspired millions of votes, it is his deeds that he will be judged by. May God have mercy on the United States of America.

Joe Biden can deny all he wants: Barack Obama is a socialist. He said it to Joe the Plumber in Ohio and now we know that he said it to a radio station in Chicago back in 2001. The Drudge Report broke the story on Sunday night about an interview with now-defunct WBEZ-FM where Obama laments that the Supreme Court “never ventured into the issues of redistribution of wealth.” Further proof that this man is not fit to lead this nation. He doesn’t want to preserve, protect, or defend the Constitution. He seeks to shred the Constitution.

NewsBusters posted an interview Sen. Joe Biden has with an Orlando, Florida anchor at WFTV Channel 9 recently. Barbara West asked straightforward questions to the Democratic VP candidate and even went so far as to quote Karl Marx in reference to Obama’s desire to “spread the wealth around.”

Biden is caught lying through his teeth about Obama’s connection to ACORN and even says Obama doesn’t want to spread the wealth around. Uh, Joe, that’s not what Obama told Joe the Plumber in Ohio:

As Election Day nears, it’s important to be reminded of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, two documents which our Founding Fathers brilliantly put forth as the foundations for our law and governance. Ronald Reagan said in his 1981 Inaugural Address that “we are a people that has a government, not the other way around.”  It’s no accident that the first three words of the U.S. Constitution are “We the People.” The beautiful words penned by Jefferson that “we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” must be treasured not just in a history book, but in our hearts as Americans.

The states followed suit before and after the  U.S. Constitution was drafted. Steve Camp wrote a post entitled “The Cross Waves Higher than the Flag.” He listed the first portions of each of the state’s constitutions. I think you’ll find that the states’ founders believed that our rights are derived from God, not from government. Unfortunately in today’s public schools, they’re being taught the opposite. As America votes on November 4, I pray that these profound lessons of history will not be forgotten.

 Alabama 1901, Preamble. We the people of the State of Alabama, invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution …

Alaska 1956, Preamble. We, the people of Alaska, grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land …

Arizona 1911, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arizona, grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution…

Arkansas 1874, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Arkansas, grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government…

California 1879, Preamble. We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom ..

Colorado 1876, Preamble. We, the people of Colorado, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe.

Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy. . .

Delaware 1897, Preamble. Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences …

Florida 1885, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Florida, grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty establish this Constitution…

Georgia 1777, Preamble. We, the people of Georgia, relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution…

Hawaii 1959, Preamble. We, the people of Hawaii, Grateful for Divine Guidance … establish this Constitution.

Idaho 1889, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Idaho, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings …

Illinois 1870, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.

Indiana 1851, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to chose our form of government.

Iowa 1857, Preamble. We, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings establish this Constitution

Kansas 1859, Preamble. We, the people of Kansas, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.

Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth of grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties…

Louisiana 1921, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.

Maine 1820, Preamble. We the People of Maine .. acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity … and imploring His aid and direction.

Maryland 1776, Preamble. We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty…

Massachusetts 1780, Preamble. We…the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe … in the course of His Providence, and opportunity .and devoutly imploring His direction …

Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom establish this Constitution…

Minnesota, 1857, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings

Mississippi 1890, Preamble. We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Almighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.

Missouri 1845, Preamble. We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness … establish this Constitution ..

Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty. establish this Constitution . .

Nebraska 1875, Preamble. We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom .. establish this Constitution .

Nevada 1864, Preamble. We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom establish this Constitution….

New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V. Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.

New Jersey 1844, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors ..

New Mexico 1911, Preamble. We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty ..

New York 1846, Preamble. We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.

North Carolina 1868, Preamble. We the people of the State North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, a acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those ..

North Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of North Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain…

Ohio 1852, Preamble. We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common …

Oklahoma 1907, Preamble. Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty … establish this ..

Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I. Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences..

Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble. We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance

Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing

South Carolina, 1778, Preamble. We, the people of the State of South Carolina. grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.

South Dakota 1889, Preamble. We, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties … establish this

Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience…

Texas 1845, Preamble. We the People of the Republic of Texas, acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.

Utah 1896, Preamble. Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution ..

Vermont 1777, Preamble. Whereas all government ought to.. enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man …

Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI … Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator … can be directed only by Reason … and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other …

Washington 1889, Preamble. We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution …

West Virginia 1872, Preamble. Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia . reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God …

Wisconsin 1848, Preamble. We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility…

Wyoming 1890, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Wyoming, grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties… establish this Constitution…

    VS.  

KENTUCKY at FLORIDA: On paper, this looks like a mismatch. I’m going with the paper. Kentucky is ravaged by injuries and an inept offense. Florida continues to impress and, after a midseason shock against Ole Miss, will continue their fresh winning streak at home in the Swamp.    FL  56     UK   17

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GEORGIA   at    LSU:  This could be renamed the Battle of the Best, But Struggling SEC Teams. Georgia, although putting up decent offensive numbers, have struggled with special teams. LSU’s strong defensive front will load the box to shut down Moreno and force Stafford to throw. This could work in Georgia’s favor with weapons such as A.J. Green and Massaquoi working against a depleted LSU secondary. LSU’s home field advantage in Tiger Stadium will be a factor, but the QB platoon system struggled against South Carolina. Fortunately for LSU, South Carolina’s running game was (and is) MIA. This will be a close game, but Georgia’s slight edge offensively will carry the Dawgs to a W:   UGA  24  LSU  20.

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ALABAMA at TENNESSEE:  If it’s the last weekend in October, it’s Alabama vs. Tennessee. The Tide have been the talk of the SEC this season and face a hostile crowd at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Bama passed its first road test with a convincing win ‘tween the hedges, but have yet to put together a solid second half. The Vols won their first SEC game last week vs. Miss. State with the defense carrying the Big Orange to victory; however, the offense continues to struggle and with a stout Tide defense rolling into town, not even Phil Fulmer could provide a barricade. The Tide will roll.       ALABAMA   38     UT    10

  VS.  THE BYE WEEK… The Bye Week will put up a fight, but Stephen Garcia will return the forearm shiver he sustained against LSU to pound TBW into submission. Gamecocks in a rout….

When you ask most Obama supporters why they are supporting him, they give the standard line that “he’s for change.” When you ask those supporters to define what changes Obama will bring, they can’t define it. Dr. Thomas Sowell, one of the most brilliant conservative thinkers and economists, breaks it down for those Obama supporters:

“The magic word “change” makes specifics unnecessary. If things are going bad, some think that what is needed is blank-check ‘change.’

But history shows any number of countries in crises worse than ours, where ‘change’ turned problems into catastrophes.

In czarist Russia, for example, the economy was worse than ours is today and the First World War was going far worse for the Russians than anything we have faced in Iraq. Moreover, Russians had nothing like the rights of Americans today. So they went for ‘change.’

That ‘change’ brought on a totalitarian regime that made the czars’ despotism look like child’s play. The Communists killed more people in one year than the czars killed in more than 90 years, not counting the millions who died in a government-created famine in the 1930s.

Other despotic regimes in China, Cuba, and Iran were similarly replaced by people who promised ‘change’ that turned out to be even worse than what went before.”

The most expensive commodity that this coutry exports is ignorance. If the media won’t vet Obama like they have Joe the Plumber, they are doing a great disservice to us. We the People must inform ourselves and realize that Obama is unfit to lead this great nation.