1or2thoughts

I have moved!

2008-03-20T08:17:00.000-07:00

Please find me at my new address!

2008-03-02T11:09:00.001-07:00

Please find me at my new address and change your links. Thank you and I am sorry for the inconvenience. Yes, I have caved to the incredible pressure put on me by thousands, well hundreds. OK, it was really one or two, but change I did.

Great day for a drive.

2008-03-01T19:37:00.000-07:00

Warm sunny day; snow covered mountains to the west; beautiful wife beside me; Rockies on the radio.

Thank you sweetheart, I enjoyed the day!

The Official Site of The Colorado Rockies: News: Holliday blasts first spring home run

Don't threaten US!

2008-02-24T17:51:00.000-07:00

“The Air Force stated on page one of the KC-X solicitation that this was to be a Capabilities Based acquisition,” said Randy Belote, a vice president of communications for Northrop. “The KC-30 is far superior to its competitor in every area of capability and meets or exceeds the key requirements established for future warfighters by today's Combatant Commanders. The Combatant Commanders and the Air Force have made it clear that they want a new and versatile Tanker capable of performing its mission in new ways, not an old Tanker employing yesterday’s methods.”

That sounds like a threat to me. $500M fine to the Northurp/Airbus for laying the groundwork for a protest.

HeraldNet: Aerospace Blog

25% of US Bomber Fleet Grounded

2008-02-24T08:57:00.000-07:00

So the US lost 1 bomber, what is the big deal you might think? Well that 1 bomber is about 1% of our total strategic bomber inventory and now with the rest of the B-2 fleet grounded that means we have about 75 B-52 (fifty years old) and B-1 (25 years old) ready to fly combat missions.

Shockingly this is only the tip of the iceberg; the entire USAF fleet averages about 25 years old; our most significant air denfence fighter fleet, the F-15, has recently been grounded with the little known effect of us having to ask Canada to fly air defence missions over Alaska for us; the size of the USAF is now lower than at the start of WW2.

Crazy!

Slashdot | Military Grounds Stealth Bomber Fleet

I am so excited!

2008-02-23T11:26:00.000-07:00

Yes it is that time of year and as always I am so excited! Some say it is early to think about baseball. Some people just don't get it.

Notes: Hurdle re-evaluating lineup

Thank you President Carter, Democrat

2008-02-21T20:37:00.000-07:00

There was a time when the US Embassy was considered sovereign soil and the world knew that if violated, the entire might of the US military would come crashing down on them.

Then the US elected a "progressive" Democrat President. Thank you President Carter. Thank you Democrat voters.

Let's not make that mistake again. Yes, that is what puts me on the McCain train.

Protesters burn U.S. Embassy in Serbia - Europe- msnbc.com

Give up? No. Unite? If we have to, yes.

2008-02-06T18:23:00.000-07:00

I have no intention of giving up my desire for a true conservative Republican nominee. However, as there are no clear convervatives running this year (what is wrong with our party?) and it appears McCain may wind up the nominee, I agree completely with Hugh Hewitt who say's:

"There are seven reasons for anyone to support the eventual nominee no matter who it is: The war and six Supreme Court justices over the age of 68."

While McCain is not my kind of Republican he comes closer to it than anyone in the Democratic party. If, and I hold out hope against it, if McCain wins the nomination he wins my full support and my vote in November. I hope it does not come to that, but if it does so be it.

Any Republican over any Democrat, any day!

Rudy: Gut it out, we need you now.

2008-01-29T19:17:00.000-07:00

So I blew it with my request for Fred to stay in the race and hold out for a brokered convention. Now it appears to be up to Rudy. We need you Mr. Mayor. We need you to stick this out, fight to the end, and take this decision to the stage at the Republican convention.

I'm not asking for much, just to get this decision out of the hands of the media and the uninformed. Give Republicans the opportunity to hear real discussion of the issues and pick the candidate that best represents our party.

Thank you Hugh Hewitt for the scorecard.

Fred: Go for brokered!

2008-01-22T06:56:00.000-07:00

Over at The Corner on National Review Online they are asking "who to vote for if you don't think Fred can pull it out, and you wish to stop McCain."

Don't do it Fred and those who want a conservative president. Don't give up. Stay in this to the convention. It is time to ignore all the naysayers and GO FOR BROKERED!

At the convention in a room full of concerned Republicans, where the media is on the sidelines, a conservative voice will stand out. It will generate excitement. It will motivate the base. That conservative voice will go on to attract those who care about the security, economic and sovereign, of this country. That conservative voice will be Fred Thompson.

Go for brokered Fred!

Wow!

2008-01-10T21:11:00.000-07:00

Now for Church completely different!

Heartbreak and Energy Focusing

2008-01-10T20:29:00.000-07:00

Pictures of innocence like this have to cause your heart to break a little and bring an energy focusing pause to your busy routine.

As much as your mind may spin over work needs; the frustrations of primary, soundbite, politics; and anger that we dance around with thug regimes, the reality is none of that matters. The frustration it is that those are all just, perhaps necessary, distractions from what is important:

This family needs our prayers. This little girl needs the healing touch of God.

I think I will set that other, suddenly not so important, stuff aside for a few minutes now, and again later, and focus on something real. What do you think?

No more "evasive maneuvering."

2008-01-08T20:34:00.000-07:00

"U.S. Navy ships USS Port Royal (CG 73), USS Hopper (DDG 70) and USS Ingraham (FFG 61) were steaming in formation at approximately 8 a.m. as they finished a routine Strait of Hormuz transit when five boats, suspected to be from the Islamic Republic of Iran Revolutionary Guard Navy (IRGCN), maneuvered aggressively in close proximity of the Hopper. Following standard procedure, Hopper issued warnings, attempted to establish communications with the small boats and conducted evasive maneuvering."

1or2thoughts:

First: The US Navy should never exercise "evasive maneuvering." The only maneuvering should be into a better firing position.

Second: The US Navy should not act diplomatically with the enemies of the United States. The only thing these people understand is the aggressive use of force. Exercise it!

Third: If the Rules of Engagement were followed, they need to be changed.

Last: Next time this better include the line "and all five hostile boats were promptly sunk by naval gunfire."

Three U.S. Navy Ships Approached by Iranian Boats

So now we are hoping for a brokered convention?

2008-01-05T10:12:00.000-07:00

I am not sure what to think reading Duane Patterson's post. As one looking for a conservative presidential nominee am I supposed to now hope for a brokered convention? What has happened that the hope of conservatives is for Fred Thompson to have enough money to hang in until something good happens for him; or that no one gains a lead and out of right field Newt Gingrich is (just possibly) going to show up to save the day.

I cannot remember being more disallusioned, but now seeing a glimmer of hope, during the primaries before. Is it ok to now be hoping for a brokered convention?

Thank you Hugh Hewitt for Duane's post.

Ha, Sean said "ubiquitous!"

2007-12-30T23:31:00.000-07:00

When "ubiquitous" and "Suzapalooza" show up at the same place someone has to get double or triple comment points.

These would of course be like "Whose Line is it Anyway" points because they don't count and you can have as many as you want, but still, "ubiquitous" and "Suzapalooza?" Go figure!

Can you short sell a college football program?

2007-12-29T17:29:00.000-07:00

Can you short sell a college football program? If so I am all in, or is that all out?

Anyone who knows me is aware I am no Colorado football fan. Having said that; how can any school in the country think hiring someone with the record of Neuheisel is a good idea?

I hope Mr. Neuheisel has reformed. I hope for UCLA (and I am less fond of any California school than CU) that the evidence proves contraindicated and Mr. Neuheisel brings honor both on field and off, but come on. Neuheisel? This is like putting Bill Clinton in charge of improving the morality of your intern program!

Proof that "higher education" doesn't mean much I guess.

Very curious to know what you think, let me know will you please?

Fastest sugar crash recipe!

2007-12-28T21:28:00.000-07:00

Start with 2 pieces of pumpkin roll.
Savor the cream cheese filling.
Steal a piece of pumpkin roll off Josh's plate while he is busy doing something un-important.
Act innocent, then surprised when confronted.
Finish the stolen piece of pumpkin roll.
Act indignant when the accusations continue.
Steal the other piece of pumpkin roll from Josh's plate while he is busy with baseless accusations and is being overly dramatic.
Finish the stolen piece of pumpkin roll.
Wait about 4 minutes.
Major sugar crash.
Enjoy coffee and the sugar crash. Just go along with it. Totally worth it.

So what do we do with this?

2007-12-25T08:07:00.000-07:00

1or2thoughts on this Gallup survey:

First, assuming this is correct how does the church engage the 82% and get them involved, meet their needs, and demonstrate God's relevance in their lives?

Second, how do we get that 82% reaching out to the 11% here and the rest of the unknowing around the world.

Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas break because it is time to get busy!

Thank you The Corner.

Things you don't expect to find on a golf course.

2007-12-08T08:39:00.000-07:00

Enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee this morning (thank you sweetheart) and the Golf Channel is on but I'm not really watching when in the background I see elephants. This gets my attention so I turn up the volume and hear "he's hit dangerously close to the Crocodile River and that's a place you don't want to be." Goes without saying.

It is the Alfred Dunhil Championship in South Africa. Beautiful course but I think I will stick with geese, coyotes, and the occasional deer and leave animals that may kill me to others. Guess I don't enjoy golf enough.

China: Add psychological warfare to the list

2007-11-26T12:05:00.000-07:00

China has been waging economic warfare, engaging in espionage, and now you can add psychological warfare to the list. China is not friendly and we need to gear up now before the warfare becomes open.

DefenseNews.com - China’s Delay in Allowing U.S. Ship Into Port Befuddles Officials - 11/22/07 11:41

What's bigger than global warming?

2007-11-13T18:42:00.000-07:00

What's bigger than global warming? You guessed it, drunken pachyderms!

"The elephants get drunk all the time. It is becoming really dangerous. We need to stop making alcohol available to them" says Paris Hilton, future Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

MSN TV News.

UPDATE: AP has now retracted the story. I am leaving it as a idea for anyone seeking next years Nobel!

Currently Quoting:

2007-11-12T18:28:00.000-07:00

“Having people think you are inefficient is generally better than having them realize you are incompetent.”

The quote is mine, the currently quoting section is at Josh Brage. You have to scroll down or search for the section but it has good stuff in it.

Beware the Blog Police!

2007-11-10T20:18:00.000-07:00

Back from Blog World Expo and I think I lost the Blog Police somewhere between the Las Vegas Convention center and Denver.

The Blog Police you ask? Yes the Blog Police. They are real, they are everywhere and they are watching even now! Apparently, I may be guilty of the following violations:

1) I have advertising on my site.
2) I did not live blog Blog World Expo.
3) I do not blog hourly.
4) I do not blog daily.
5) I seem to agree with BlogWorld Expo - The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly point 7.
6) I use spell check occasionally (the rest of the time I leave things mispleled.)
7) I thought blogging was simply another way of communicating with people not a near mystical and sacred art.

Overall an interesting show where I learned a few things,met some very good people such as Jeremiah Owyang, Avinash Kaushik,
Chris Brogan and Scott Allen and most importantly I am satisfied this is a valuable means of communication.

Thank you Seeds of Growth for a post that seemed to summarize much of my experience as well.

Relevance is determined by the receiver.

2007-11-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

Whatever the message, one should always remember that relevance is determined by the receiver. This may not be your church but it is certainly meeting these kids where they are in life and speaking their language.

Get Rocked. | Denver In Translation

It is always about having the will!

2007-11-02T16:57:00.000-07:00

Thank you Hugh for The Bridge and The Fence where you point out the difference between something where people or governments have the will to do something, the I35 bridge and where that will is lacking as in border control. I have long held that it is a lack of will that keeps us from doing hard things and that lack of will, or more importantly, those who have that lack which must be confronted and defeated.

Other examples are those of oil shortages and high gas prices; our lack of will to aggressively drill where oil exist such as Alaska or off the coast of several states and our restrictions on refining contribute to these shortages and resulting prices. The oil is there, but our lack of will to go get it causes our inconvenience. The lack of will to succeed would, if allowed, lead to our defeat in Iraq. We have the capacity to prosecute this or any war successfully and only a lack of will can prevent that.

When choosing a leader or when you are the leader, always remember; it is always about having the will!

Now for something completely different!

2007-11-01T05:41:00.000-07:00

Tough day? Do something completely different and go to a youth service at church with a pumpkin chuck, skateboard competitions (with helmets of course,) a DJ and an awesome rocking worship band.

Doesn't sound like your thing? Not mine either, other than the rocking worship band, but it does get you thinking different and is fun to watch.

One of those days...

2007-10-31T17:15:00.000-07:00

It was one of those days today, after yesterday and looking forward to tomorrow.

Thank you Despair.com for the fun.

...and I say I should pay less!

2007-10-31T11:46:00.000-07:00

Warren Buffett says "I should pay pay more tax" and I say I should pay less. What is the difference? Mr. Buffett has the freedom to pay more at his leisure however there are laws preventing me from paying less.

What is not said in the story is that Mr. Buffett pays his employees more than he pays himself therefore they are taxed at a higher percentage of their income. It is called an Income Tax for a reason.

By the way; it was originally going to be called the "Confiscation of Your Money to Pay for Things You Would Never Pay for On Your Own Tax" but that was considered to long so they shortened it to Income Tax.

Thanks Drudge Report for the link to I should pay more tax, says US billionaire Warren Buffett | | Guardian Unlimited Business.

Yemen releases mastermind behind attack on USS Cole

2007-10-29T10:42:00.000-07:00

The only logical interpretation is that Yemen as issued us a hunting license so let's go get the SOB!

World Tribune — U.S. angered by release of mastermind behind attack on USS Cole

BlogWorld and New Media Expo

2007-10-26T18:46:00.000-07:00

I am looking forward to this experience!

What not to do: Rice taps Clinton, Carter for Middle East advice

2007-10-26T14:46:00.000-07:00

Secretary of State Rice is looking to former Presidents Clinton and Carter for Middle East advice, presumably to learn what not to do. Like consulting the French on war strategy, there are certainly good lessons to learn. Listen closely, examine the records, then do the opposite and perhaps we will get somewhere positive.

Rice taps Clinton, Carter for Middle East advice | Reuters

Rockies vs Red Sox

2007-10-22T10:12:00.000-07:00

Several important comments:

In real baseball pitchers bat.

Haircuts are available in Denver so the Red Sox should allow a little extra time when they arrive.

Go Rockies!

Colorado Rockies News

Sabotage in Wartime: Treason!

2007-10-16T08:41:00.000-07:00

"It is hard to avoid the conclusion that this resolution is just the latest in a series of Congressional efforts to sabotage the conduct of that war." Thomas Sowell should have specified these are Democrat Congressional efforts at sabotage. It is frightening to think that we all have neighbors and family members who support, by voting for Democrats, those who are treasonous in their actions and words.

Is it enough to hold only the elected Democrats in contempt or must our outrage extend to those who support them? Friend, co-worker, and neighbor are all culpable in what during time of war can only be considered treason.

Is it enough to stop at contempt for today's Democrats or must action be taken? Obviously there must be political action to remove these, not just irresponsible, but dangerous politicians from power but that is not enough. With National Security at risk there should be legal and emergency actions taken against those who actively support our enemies! Free political speech is one thing, but treasonous action is another and should not be tolerated.

RealClearPolitics - Articles - Sabotage in Wartime:

4 Wins left!

2007-10-16T06:21:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Rockies! What a fun team to watch, last night, last week, in April and spring training. As Todd Helton says "We kept battling. Now we’re celebrating." Even when the results were not there early in the season this was a team that played like they loved the game.

4 wins left, go Rockies!

Navy SEAL to be awarded Medal of Honor

2007-10-12T10:33:00.000-07:00

Another American hero will be awarded the Medal of Honor.

Navy SEAL to be awarded Medal of Honor

Eight wins to go!

2007-10-06T22:32:00.000-07:00

Rockies to the League Championship Series. Eight wins to go!

Taiwan

2007-09-08T09:04:00.000-07:00

If it looks like a country and acts like a country it is a country. Just because it is more successful, and a better world partner, than it's larger neighbor Taiwan should not be denied recognition any longer. Indeed, if "China" keeps throwing a fit it should be argued that Taiwan and not "China" is the legitimate country. This should have happened long ago but it didn't and it is over time to correct this wrong.

China warns Taiwan of 'danger' - - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper

Barry Bonds' Home Run Machine

2007-08-06T12:18:00.000-07:00

I completely agree, and have for a long time, that a batter with armor has an unfair advantage. Now to see that there is a mechanical aspect to this as well is yet another reason MLB should be ashamed of how they have handled this.

The same, though less directly, can be said for pitchers in the American League. Not having to face a reprisal from the other team after plunking or pitching inside to a batter has o have extended many games and careers for AL pitchers. Add to this not having to bat and run bases and their advantage over NL pitchers is even more outrageous.

EXCLUSIVE: Barry Bonds' Home Run Record Tainted by Mechanical Device

Check the Husker schedule first!

2007-07-18T09:48:00.000-07:00

"Don't do it on a college football Saturday."

Reality is if you are a Husker fan, have family members who are Husker fans, or are getting married in Husker land, you need to understand the game will get watched. I have heard of a wedding where the groom, mother of the bride, and most of the rest of the wedding party crashed the bar next door to watch the end of a Husker game while the reception was going on.

Great wedding. Great reception. The only way to improve it on game day? Provide big screen tv's for everything except the "I do's."

College football games override possible wedding dates:

Christian Blogs

2007-07-17T14:03:00.000-07:00

Might be good to get the flavor of contemporary Christian thinking.

the evangelical outpost: The EO 100

Sanity returns!

2007-07-11T07:19:00.001-07:00

Watch the trailer.

Choose Well The Next President

2007-06-29T07:22:00.000-07:00

"The next president of the United States is going to have to face an immense heap of unsolved problems. We keep putting them off because they’re too painful to easily solve, and because we’re too divided to figure out what we want anyway. Yet sooner or later the piper is going to be paid."

So say's Stanley Kurtz at The Corner on National Review Online and the problems he list here make the previous Cold War and the Depression of the thirties seem simple.

Betrayed and abandoned!

2007-05-17T12:10:00.000-07:00

The conservative activist Kate O'Beirne talked with is right, the base does and will continue to feel betrayed and abandoned.

When Republicans win elections, with the help of the conservative base, they promptly roll over, wet themselves, and are unable to stand on principle. When Republicans lose, which happens when the base is un-motivated, those Republicans remaining talk a good talk but are limited but ineffective.

How the Republicans can be so incompetent to let such a cut and dry issue, and what should be a non-political one at that, get so far out of control is unbelievable.

Is there no competent, principled conservative left to lead us?

Base Betrayed [Kate O'Beirne] The Corner on National Review Online

Go big red!

2007-05-16T11:49:00.000-07:00

Nebraska may be getting it's first 5 star recruit!

Blaine Gabbert - Football Recruiting

What makes a great President.

2007-05-14T18:48:00.000-07:00

"But what made Roosevelt a great President is that he knew just how far to lead the American people: Not any further then they would tolerate, but ultimately far enough to free a continent and save a civilization."

Why Pearl Harbor Is Still Relevant -- Now More Than Ever by Newt Gingrich is a good, concise read from a man who knows how to communicate what he is thinking.

Environmental Alarmists Have It Backwards

2007-04-25T05:36:00.000-07:00

"'The environmental alarmists have it backwards. If anything imperils the earth it is ignorant obstruction of science and progress. ... "

RealClearPolitics - Articles - Environmental Alarmists Have It Backwards: has this from John Stossel.

A serious problem in the Democrat Party!

2007-04-14T08:04:00.000-07:00

"Rarely in history has an elected branch of government engaged in so pointless an exercise as Congress is now doing. And yet the exercise continues. Three days ago the President invited the Democratic leaders to meet with him next week to discuss the supplemental. The majority leader, Senator Harry Reid, at first declined to do so. When Nancy Pelosi flies nearly 6,000 miles to meet with the president of Syria, but Harry Reid hesitates to drive a mile and half to meet with the President of the United States, there's a serious problem in the leadership of the Democratic Party."

Thank you Vice President Cheney for letting the American people know of the danger posed by the Democrat Party and thank you RealClearPolitics - Articles - The War & the Irresponsible Democrats for linking it.

Anbar has turned the corner: Pelosi better hurry to secure defeat

2007-04-11T12:25:00.000-07:00

"“I was guardedly optimistic in December,” before Bush ordered an extra 21,500 American combat troops to Iraq, including 4,000 Marines to Anbar province, Conway said. Four months later he said he sees a decisively improved situation in Anbar, adding, “That’s not too optimistic or too much ‘happy talk.’ ” “I was guardedly optimistic in December,” before Bush ordered an extra 21,500 American combat troops to Iraq, including 4,000 Marines to Anbar province, Conway said. Four months later he said he sees a decisively improved situation in Anbar, adding, “That’s not too optimistic or too much ‘happy talk.’ ” "

Pelosi, Hillary and the rest of the Democrats better hurry, defeat is slipping from their grasp!

Commandant: Anbar has turned the corner - Military News, Marine Corps News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Marine Corps Times: courtesy of The Center for Security Policy

The sweet sound of conservatism!

2007-04-10T08:07:00.000-07:00

"I think this is one of the things that people are finding attractive about Fred Thompson — he sounds conservative, like a movement kinda guy."

The sweet sound of conservatism! You know it when you hear it. It does not come from an explanation or a justification. It never includes "but on the really important things I'm conservative" or "but I'm more conservative than..."

In particular it never includes "would you rather have Hillary?"

If you don't remember what it sounds like, which is understandable with today's Republican leadership, take a fresh listen to Rush Limbaugh. Get nostalgic and listen to Reagan. Listen to the way you and your conservative friends talk between yourselves.

The sweet sound of conservatism! You will know it when you hear it and it is not from the front running Republicans.

Thank you Kathryn Jean Lopez at The Corner on National Review Online for the post.

Plenty of time to find a conservative candidate!

2007-04-09T11:58:00.000-07:00

"how much time does Fred have to enter the race? Plenty."

Good to know that Dean Barnett does not share Hugh's fatalism that there is no time for a conservative to enter the race. It is hard to imagine how a Rebublican who has to work at proving their conservatism can energize the base enough to win and I cannot get behind a CINO (conservative in name only) until, and God help us, unless one wins the nomination.

Dean Barnett at Hugh Hewitt.com

Pelosi: Felon and Traitor

2007-04-06T07:07:00.000-07:00

"The "Logan Act" makes it a felony and provides for a prison sentence of up to three years for any American, "without authority of the United States,"."

While a good place to start I do not think a felony is strong enough when treason, or at least sedition, has clearly occurred. Pelolsi should not be allowed to return to the United States until after her citizenship status, which she appears to have forfeited by her actions, have been determined and she has been appropriately tried.

WSJ.com - Login linked from Drudge Report.

Democrats: Fire or Treason?

2007-04-03T07:40:00.000-07:00

"Once it becomes accepted that it is all right to violate both the laws and the traditions of this nation, and to undermine the ability of the United States to speak to other nations of the world with one voice, we will have taken another fateful step downward into the degeneration of this society."

RealClearPolitics - Articles - Democrats Playing With Fire:

The insurgency at home!

2007-04-01T13:30:00.000-07:00

"What we need is an administration that’s going to deal with the counterinsurgency at home, which is taking root in the Democratic Congress."

Transcript from Professor Arthur Herman on the Hugh Hewitt radio show.

President Bush as we need him every day!

2007-03-24T08:36:00.000-07:00

"Here in Washington, members of both parties recognize that our most solemn responsibility is to support our troops in the war on terror. Yet, today, a narrow majority in the House of Representatives abdicated its responsibility by passing a war spending bill that has no chance of becoming law, and brings us no closer to getting our troops the resources they need to do their job."

This is President Bush as we need him every day. Straight talk, hard hitting and focused on the key issues.

President Bush Discusses Iraq War Emergency Supplemental

Big Surprise? North Korea Nuclear Talks Break Down

2007-03-22T11:26:00.000-07:00

Why is this reported as a surprise or even news? Of course the stall and extort tactics of North Korea are going to continue until North Korea is freed from it's lunatic, and dangerous, dictator.

North Korea Nuclear Talks Break Down courtesy of Drudge Report.

Bring Back the Constitution?

2007-03-21T07:18:00.001-07:00

Charles R. Kesler of the Claremont Review of Books has a crazy notion for the 2008 presidential campaign, bring back the Constitution. In a brief commentary, Mr. Kesler illustrates the sad state of our nation by pointing out that the ONLY ISSUE specifically mandated by the Constitution for the federal government to manage and fund, national defence, is less than 20% of the annual budget.

Thank you Mr. Kesler. If only, as you point out, those who take an oath to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States" respected it as you apparently do.

RealClearPolitics - Articles - Bring Back the Constitution

Newt keeps things interesting.

2007-03-10T16:46:00.000-07:00

Take your time Newt and get in when the timing is right. The right is waiting and ready to get energized, but it will take you to make it happen.

Scenes from the Gingrich Campaign

"THE MOST FINANCIALLY IRRESPONSIBLE LAW IN 40 YEARS"

2007-03-01T14:18:00.000-07:00

Not a surprise to the realist in the world. The only ones who will disagree or act surprised are the irresponsible politicians who enacted this, and yes that includes the Republicans and President Bush. Oh for a strong conservative leader!

DRUDGE REPORT FLASH 2007®

Double Down on Boeing

2007-02-26T16:44:00.000-07:00

RealClearPolitics has the details on the internal politics of Airbus. Read between the lines and it sounds like time to double down on your Boeing stock options. Not much is going well at Airbus and the damage of socialism in Germany and France seems to be the primary culprit.

WMD being used by militants in Iraq

2007-02-21T14:05:00.000-07:00

Where did these WMD come from? If from within Iraq, there goes the "Iraq had no WMD" anti-war theory out the window. If from without, it is time for bombs to start falling on the source and the leadership of the source country to be taken out immediately.

Militants Using Chemical Bombs in Iraq - New York Times was found at The Corner.

Conservative hope.

2007-02-14T08:49:00.000-07:00

Hope springs eternal in the conservative heart, and Dick Morris's article from The Hill is the first indication that perhaps, if only perhaps, Republicans will have a choice who does not have to try to convince the base they are conservative.

Thank you Real Clear Politics for linking to Here comes Newt.

Distrust but verify!

2007-02-12T13:22:00.000-07:00

I am sure that the hand-wringers in the State Department have complete trust that North Korea will, for the first time in 60 years, keep it's word. Hopefully there is a realist in the administration who will recommend a strong dose of "distrust but verify."

BREITBART.COM - Tentative Deal in N. Korea Nuclear Talks found at the Drudge Report.

Victory!

2007-02-12T13:14:00.000-07:00

The Victory Caucus site is now up and running.

While no organization is likely, nor is it necessary, to have total unity on all subjects, for success it is critical that there be unity on the major issues. Thank you Hugh Hewitt and all for being a strong voice of reason that holds representatives accountable to the major issues of the Republican party.

Searching for courage in the GOP.

2007-02-11T19:57:00.000-07:00

Thank you William Kristol for saying so well what so many concerned conservatives have been saying poorly; Republicans must stand strong. The way to win back control of the house and senate, win the White House in '08 and most importantly, win in the Iraq theatre of operations in the ongoing war against Islamic militants and terrorist, is to stand strong now for victory. There really should be no other goal or consideration, it is victory that matters.

The GOP's Moment of Truth

Choose right or "let us have done with you."

2007-02-04T09:32:00.000-07:00

Hugh Hewitt summarizes the critical decision facing Republican Senators, Congressmen and, most importantly, Republican Leadership this week. The decision is clear cut, the stakes are urgent, and weakness if chosen will cause elation in our political and most importantly our actively engaged enemies who we are at war with around the world. Weakness over the war however, after the leadership debacle over judges last year, will be met with complete rejection by the party base. Incumbents and would-be leaders beware; choose right or "let us have done with you."

It is up to the conservative base.

2007-02-02T10:59:00.000-07:00

According to Kathryn Jean Lopez, Newt Gingrich just told conservative House members "you have to be the mouthpiece and conscious of this conference. Do not wait for leadership to do it, it's clear that they won't."

This from The Corner on National Review Online.

Beware the slippery slope of taxation.

2007-01-30T18:29:00.000-07:00

This would be funnier if it wasn't already so close to the truth.

Thank you Iain Murray for linking this at The Corner.

"Moving to a more conservative America"

2007-01-28T15:46:00.000-07:00

"The history of the conservative movement offers us a clear way forward today: To renew, revitalize and relaunch the movement of Goldwater, Reagan and the Contract with America, we must concentrate our energies on all 511,000 elected offices in America, not just the presidency and Washington. We need a movement far beyond Washington. The oval office by itself is incapable of moving to a more conservative America."

Thank you Newt for bringing vision and strength to a wavering, weak group of politicians; today's Republicans.

Beyond the Presidency: Renewing, Revitalizing and Relaunching Conservative America

If you have to try to convince people you are conservative...

2007-01-28T14:32:00.000-07:00

...you are not what we are looking for. Hopefully the NRI Conservative Summit produces the strong conservative candidate who can stand on principal, move the party securely back to the right, and take a message of strength into the campaign.

I suggest reading all the post from the summit.

The Corner on National Review Online

The NRSC Pledge

2007-01-28T10:14:00.000-07:00

Not My Republican party.

My Republican party does not join with the draft dodging, anti-American, dope smoking, Commie Pinko Democrat party to harm America and make her weak!

Do not let YOUR Republican party slide back to the left.

The NRSC Pledge

The end of sovereignty.

2007-01-14T14:47:00.000-07:00

It is sad when a proud and just nation loses it's sense of sovereignty, and an important lesson for those who would remain great.

Real Clear Politics links THE STRANGE DEATH OF THE ROYAL NAVY By ARTHUR HERMAN.

Nancy and Harry are not going to like this.

2007-01-03T07:03:00.000-07:00

Thank you Mr. President for laying down the facts, and throwing down the gauntlet, before Nancy and Harry have the chance to start their spin. I think we can assume they will find little in the President's remarks to agree with.

Newt's on O'Reilly Tonight.

2006-12-28T09:31:00.000-07:00

Newt's on The O'Reilly Factor Tonight!
Fox News Network
December 28th, 2006
8-9 PM Eastern Time

I am impressed with Newt's new-media efforts. It appears that he gets it.

Newt Gingrich - Winning the Future

Snow, Snow, Snow!

2006-12-21T14:27:00.000-07:00

No that is not a VW Bug. That is what happens when 26" or more of snow falls on your grill.

It finally stopped snowing. The drifts are waist deep in the open and of course much higher in areas. There is no going anywhere today. Hopefully a plow will come by overnight and we can start digging out tomorrow.

WMD is WMD after all.

2006-12-19T07:59:00.000-07:00

I have been surprised at the lack of concern over the use of WMD in the assassination of Alexander Litvinenko. Peter Zimmerman writing in the New York Times is also concerned that what has traced from London to Germany and points to Russian complicity should be a wake up call to the dangers we face.

For more readThe Smoky Bomb Threat, courtesy of Real Clear Politics.

Cause for Alarm: French financial interest threatened!

2006-12-16T10:59:00.000-07:00

“China is indeed a new player on the African continent, a player that is today Africa’s second largest trade partner, after France,”

The French are apparently concerned about the expanding influence of China in Africa. As you read this one cannot help get the impression that the concern is more about the loss of revenue to France than any concern for the oppressed in Africa.

Thanks to The Center for Security Policy for linking this from DefenseNews.com.

Run Newt, Run!

2006-12-11T20:59:00.000-07:00

If he runs he gets my support and vote. Newt is the only potential Conservative that has a strong, consistent message and knows how to convey it.

Newt Gingrich

From Assassination to WMD attack!

2006-12-11T12:29:00.000-07:00

At what point is the line from assassination to an attack with WMD crossed? Once this line is crossed what is the proper response and does the United States have a treaty and moral obligation to respond?

So many questions and now it appears Germany has also been attacked which I found at the Drudge Report.

See also my earlier post and The Corner on National Review Online.

At least there are a few serious people left.

2006-12-10T09:49:00.000-07:00

It was so encouraging to see evidence at Hugh Hewitt this morning that there are at least a few serious people left. After the delusional remarks by Mr. Gates who appears poised to be our Defense Secretary, and the "if not for the Jews, those who are pledged to kill us could clear all this up" fantasy of the ISO report I was fearful that pacifism at any cost had become epidemic.

A glimmer of hope returned this morning when I read the letter from James Woolsey and Senator Jon Kyl which includes:

"In particular, members of our Council on both sides of the aisle strongly disagree with what is, arguably, the Baker-Hamilton commission's most strategically portentous recommendation:

"The United States should immediately launch a New Diplomatic Offensive to build an international consensus for stability in Iraq and the region...Iraq's neighbors and key states in and outside the region should form a support group to reinforce security and national reconciliation within Iraq, neither of which Iraq can achieve on its own. Given the ability of Iran and Syria to influence events within Iraq and their interest in avoiding chaos in Iraq, the United States should try to engage them constructively."

As the ISG's own report documents, far from being proponents of stability, the Islamic Republic of Iran and its de facto colony, Syria, have gone to great lengths to destabilize the Middle East and, in particular, to prevent Iraq from becoming a free, democratic and peaceful nation."

Thank you Senator Kyl and former Director Woolsey for taking issue with the ISG and standing up for the security of our nation.

Thanks go out to The Center for Security Policy and Frank Gaffney for thinking critically about the security and defense of our country.

Who will write the definitive biography of Donald Rumsfeld?

2006-12-09T10:54:00.000-07:00

Who will be the great biographer to rise to the standards set by the writers below and give a great figure his historical legacy? Not the "hard-hitting" or "inside story" best seller today and gone tomorrow tripe so frequent in today's market, but instead a studied biography that captures the greatness and historical context of Mr. Rumsfeld. I think of definitive work such as the following and wonder if there is a writer out there who can provide similar brilliance for another great historical figure?

NYT loses in SCOTUS again

2006-12-06T07:31:00.000-07:00

I heard nothing of this ruling, so am pleased that the way is clear to prosecute the NYT and it's reporters for treason, espionage, obstruction of justice and interfering with a law enforcement officer in the execution of their duty. Unforunately they will probably not be prosecuted at all, but they certainly should be.

In fact this case is much worse than had been understood before. Not only did Philip Shenon and Judith Miller and the NYT commit treason in publishing secret information, they went further and "on the eve of each of the government's actions, called each foundation for comment on the upcoming government freeze and/or searches." It is criminal to publish secret information, while inexcusably rarely prosecuted, but this is clearly an example of providing information to our enemies directly.

Now that SCOTUS has affirmed the governments right to prosecute it is time for Attorney General Gonzales to act.

Thanks to Okie on the LAM for linking this from BeldarBlog.

Pull the Gates Nomination!

2006-12-05T17:56:00.000-07:00

Robert Gates when asked by Senator KKK Byrd if the President of the United States has the authority to attack Syria or Iran said "no." It is critical that President Bush immediately "counsels" Mr. Gates on the President's constitutional authority and responsibility and then they make a joint statement clearing up this misunderstanding or President Bush will have to rescind the Gates nomination.

The President clearly, both Constitutionally and under Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq which includes the following authorization:

"Whereas the President and Congress are determined to continue to take all appropriate actions against international terrorists and terrorist organizations, including those nations, organizations or persons who planned, authorized, committed or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such persons or organizations;

Whereas the President has authority under the Constitution to take action in order to deter and prevent acts of international terrorism against the United States, as Congress recognized in the joint resolution on Authorization for Use of Military Force (Public Law 107-40); and

Whereas it is in the national security of the United States to restore international peace and security to the Persian Gulf region;

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,"

If Mr. Gates cannot understand these facts he has no business holding any position in government employment let alone a cabinet position.

Hugh Hewitt I am sure will have more soon.

UPDATE:

Hugh has posted about this abomination as has The Hedgehog Blog.

The blogosphere needs to pressure the White House like they did on the Miers nomination and we need this nomination pulled.

Leave UN Ambassador position unfilled!

2006-12-05T07:06:00.000-07:00

Kathryn Jean Lopez suggest, in jest, that we let Harry Reid choose an ambassador to the UN. I prefer to see President Bush tell the Senate:
"My choice has been and is John Bolton and until he is given the vote he deserves the work at the UN cannot go forward. I am not going to nominate or appoint another UN ambassador because my last nominee has still not been acted on by the Senate. Until Mr. Bolton has been confirmed or rejected by the Senate I will not, indeed cannot, nominate another."

The Corner on National Review Online has the inside information.

Let recess appointments continue if there is no confirmation vote.

2006-12-04T07:41:00.000-07:00

Failing an up or down vote in the Senate it seems appropriate for the recess appointment of John Bolton to continue. The President should simply tell the Senate that his recess appointment is valid until Senators live meet their obligation to confirm or deny his nominee.

Bolton to leave as U.S. ambassador to U.N. was linked from DrudgeReport.com.

What would happen if the Generals fought the war?

2006-12-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

"How much should we then blame Gen. Casey for the Battle of Baghdad when his civilian leadership has no stomach for dealing with the enemy behind the Battle of Baghdad?"

Andy McCarthy nails it.

One wonders how often our professional military leaders, the ones trained and experienced in fighting wars, are asked "without limitations what would you do to win the war in Iraq?" How about the bigger question of "how would you win the war on terror?"

Thanks Dean Barnett for the post at Hugh Hewitt.

Democrats Reject Campaign Pledge

2006-11-30T07:28:00.000-07:00

How can you tell a Democrat is lying?

If they are campaigning.

Democrats Reject Key 9/11 Panel Suggestion

The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund

2006-11-29T19:32:00.000-07:00

Hard to drive when Hugh Hewitt has injured Marines talking about their recovery and the support The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund has given their families.

Thank you for promoting this Hugh!

Has London been subjected to WMD attack?

2006-11-27T17:05:00.000-07:00

Wikipedia describes WMD at "a term used to describe munitions with the capacity to indiscriminately kill large numbers of human beings" which leads to the question "Has London been subjected to WMD attack?"

Now that "indications of radiation had been found at "several other premises" in addition to Alexander Litvinenko's home and at a hotel and restaurant he visited on November 1" one has to conclude, if this radiation has the potential to kill others besides Alexander Litvinenko, that someone has perpetrated a WMD attack. This should immediately put the free world at war with the country or group that initiated this attack and that war should be prosecuted fully.

Radiation found at more London sites

Is there the will to win?

2006-11-27T12:28:00.000-07:00

"Suspected al-Qaeda terrorist Khaled al-Masri has been issued a waiver from the US Department of Homeland Security and awarded a visa by the State Department to enter America."

Apparently the US State Department, like those who voted for Democrats in November, has no idea that we are at war. I am confident of our ability to prevail in this conflict, even to do so quickly, but I question if we as a nation have the will to do so. The concept of "limited" or "something short of war" is to blame which I will post more about soon.

ThreatsWatch.Org has the rest of this astonishing story.

More Chinese espionage

2006-11-23T09:05:00.000-07:00

"China obtained secret stealth technology used on B-2 bomber engines from a Hawaii-based spy ring in a compromise U.S. officials say will allow Beijing to copy or counter a key weapon in the Pentagon's new strategy against China."

Is it not your imagination, Cold War II is here, it is real, and we now have a more capable China to worry about in addition to a resurgent Russia.

China bought bomber secrets was found at The Center for Security Policy.

He slipped on a bar of soap!

2006-11-20T07:35:00.000-07:00

When asked about how a former Russian spy got a black eye, in addition to heavy metal poisoning, a senior Kremlin official said "He slipped on a bar of soap."

According to the senior Kremlin official "I said, Frank, I mean comrade, watch out for that bar of soap. Watch out for that bar of soap comrade." The senior Kremlin official added "he must have hit his eye on my fist when I tried to catch him."

There was no comment on the heavy metal poisoning. And you thought the cold war was over.

Condition of Poisoned Russian Ex-Spy Worsens.

McCain has the chance to go out on top!

2006-11-19T18:27:00.000-07:00

Judicial confirmations are perhaps the most significant duty of the US Senate and Senator McCain, in subverting the constitutional process, has evidenced his inclination towards John McCain over Constitution and country. His participation in the Gang of 14 is reason enough for his friends and family to let candidate McCain know that his time has passed, his ambitions are ended, and his continued political capital can best be used supporting the party and it's aspiring conservative candidates.

Senator McCain, end your candidacy, become the party champion, and go out on top!

Thanks for the great post Hugh.

Cold War II

2006-11-13T11:58:00.000-07:00

China is a very real and mortal threat.

China sub stalked U.S. fleet - Nation/Politics - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper

North Korean ship detained

2006-11-10T08:50:00.000-07:00

When detained in Indian waters the ship was empty, but what cargo did it carry when it left North Korea and what happened to that cargo?

Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan

Additional information at Threatswatch.

Seventy years ago the world slept.

2006-11-10T07:11:00.000-07:00

Seventy years ago the world slept as another evil festered throughout the west leading to the horror of World War II.

Thanks Hugh Hewitt for the link.

This just does not add up...

2006-08-22T13:42:00.000-07:00

Has anyone heard of the Monroe Doctrine?

2006-07-28T06:19:00.000-07:00

Last time I looked, Venezuela was still in the Western Hemisphere. Get ready the Letters of Marque Mr. President, it is time for a blockade.

Russia Ignores U.S. Calls to Halt Sale of Aircraft

When did "Exit Strategy" become a part of war?

2006-07-19T06:41:00.000-07:00

Robert Tracinski in RealClearPolitics seems to be on the same page as my previous post as does Charles Krauthammer here. Perhaps the best course of action would be to tell the professional military commanders what we want done, terrorist defeated around the world, and give them free reign to do it.

There are no "little league" wars.

2006-07-18T18:56:00.000-07:00

Time limits and limits to the amount of damage that can be done may have a place in little league baseball but they have no place in the Major Leagues or in war. Perhaps we would have fewer, if more decisive, wars we stopped worrying about "collateral damage" and keeping conflict short. Instead we should play by the age old rules of warfare where you play until someone wins. No apologies. No returning to pre-victory boundaries. No neat and pretty surgical strikes. If it takes extra innings you keep playing. Ugly? Yes. That is what makes it something to avoid.

I think history will look back at these "little league" wars as unhealthy aberrations, which resolved nothing. War is as Major League as it gets. Play it to win.

Drudge has the story from the Guardian Unlimited.

"We should be openly calling for regime change"

2006-07-15T08:05:00.000-07:00

Michael Ledeen at The Corner on National Review Online has perhaps the most concise summary of what the United States, and indeed the free world, should be seeking as Israel again fights for her survival:

"In another week or so the 'international community' (the appeasers and 'stability' mavens) will force Israel to stop. At that moment, we should want Hizbollah destroyed in both Lebanon and Syria, Assad under attack from his own people for playing this awful game, and Khamenei humiliated as the artefice of a failed operation. We should be openly calling for regime change in Damascus and Tehran, on the grounds that the civilized world cannot any longer tolerate tyrannical murderers"