In his address to the nation on Thursday in which he outlined his administration's latest approach to terrorism, President Obama said, "Instead of giving into cynicism and division, let's move forward with the confidence and optimism and unity that defines us as a people. For now is not a time for partisanship, it's a time for citizenship. A time to come together and work together." Setting aside the hypocrisy of those words being spoken by one of the harshest and most partisan critics of the Bush administration's prosecution of the War on Terror, let's look at the difference between the left's "cynicism and division" and the right's.

Read more »

Eighty-nine documentary films were eligible for Oscar consideration this year including Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story a film which centers on the recent financial crisis and the transition from the Bush administration to the Obama administration with regard to the economy. This week 15 of those 89 eligible films were selected for a short list of potential nominees and Moore's was not among them. (source) Could the ultra-liberal, America-bashing filmmaker be falling out of favor with far-left Hollywood?

Read more »

Several years ago the Democratic party was united in demanding that then-president George W. Bush provide an exit strategy for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But now that they control the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives they can't even agree on a strategy to fight the war, let alone end it.

Read more »

The festivities surrounding Major League Baseball's All-Star Game this Tuesday will include President Barack Obama throwing out the first pitch and participating in the actual broadcast during an inning or two. He'll join announcers Joe Buck and Tim McCarver for some light and probably uncomfortable banter. I'll probably use my mute button during that portion of the game but I have no problem with the plan. Presidents and other dignitaries have often used major sports events to up their profile and try to look like regular folks. In times of national crisis, a president at such an event can even be inspiring to the fans. (Remember President Bush throwing that ceremonial World Series pitch right after September 11?) But at this week's game there will be something more.

Read more »

As we watch the people of Iran protest against their ruthless and often lethal government, I'm thinking about two statements by two US presidents:

"All who live in tyranny and hopelessness can know: the United States will not ignore your oppression, or excuse your oppressors. When you stand for your liberty, we will stand with you." President George W. Bush, January 2005 (source)

Read more »