• Barack Obama,  Iraq,  Iraq War,  John McCain

    Damn Obama, Make Up Your Fraking Mind About the Iraq War Surge

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    Damn. Talk about triangulation, or “hide the ball.”

    Here is John McCain on the Iraq War Surge (interview with CBS’s Katie Couric):

    Couric: Senator McCain, Senator Obama says, while the increased number of US troops contributed to increased security in Iraq, he also credits the Sunni awakening and the Shiite government going after militias. And says that there might have been improved security even without the surge. What’s your response to that? McCain: I don’t know how you respond to something that is as– such a false depiction of what actually happened. Colonel McFarlane [phonetic] was contacted by one of the major Sunni sheiks. Because of the surge we were able to go out and protect that sheik and others. And it began the Anbar awakening. I mean, that’s just a matter of history. Thanks to General Petraeus, our leadership, and the sacrifice of brave young Americans. I mean, to deny that their sacrifice didn’t make possible the success of the surge in Iraq, I think, does a great disservice to young men and women who are serving and have sacrificed.

    They were out there. They were protecting these sheiks. We had the Anbar awakening. We now have a government that’s effective. We have a legal system that’s working, although poorly. And we have progress on all fronts. Including– an incredible measure of security for the people of Iraq. There will still be attacks. Al Qaeda’s not defeated. But the progress has been immense. And to not recognize that, and why it happened, and how it happened, I think is– is really quite a commentary.

    Couric: A commentary on what?

    McCain: That Senator Obama does not understand the challenges we face. And … not understand the need for the surge. And– and the fact that he did not understand that, and still denies that it has succeeded, I think the American people will make their judgment. And I think that they will agree with me, that at enormous sacrifice, after four years, nearly four years of failed strategy, we have succeeded. And our troops will come home with honor. And we won’t be defeated. And there won’t be chaos in the region. There won’t be increased Iranian influence in the region. And it will have a bearing on what happens in Afghanistan, as well as the entire region of the world. And I’m proud of what they’ve done. And to deny their success– I think is a fundamental misunderstanding of what happened. The American people will make a judgment.

    Here is Obama (as interviewed by Katie Couric):

    Couric: But talking microcosmically, did the surge, the addition of 30,000 additional troops … help the situation in Iraq?

    Obama: Katie, as … you’ve asked me three different times, and I have said repeatedly that there is no doubt that our troops helped to reduce violence. There’s no doubt.

    Couric: But yet you’re saying … given what you know now, you still wouldn’t support it … so I’m just trying to understand this.

    Obama: Because … it’s pretty straightforward. By us putting $10 billion to $12 billion a month, $200 billion, that’s money that could have gone into Afghanistan. Those additional troops could have gone into Afghanistan. That money also could have been used to shore up a declining economic situation in the United States. That money could have been applied to having a serious energy security plan so that we were reducing our demand on oil, which is helping to fund the insurgents in many countries. So those are all factors that would be taken into consideration in my decision– to deal with a specific tactic or strategy inside of Iraq.

    Couric: And I really don’t mean to belabor this, Senator, because I’m really, I’m trying … to figure out your position. Do you think the level of security in Iraq …

    Obama: Yes.

    Couric … would exist today without the surge?

    Obama: Katie, I have no idea what would have happened had we applied my approach, which was to put more pressure on the Iraqis to arrive at a political reconciliation. So this is all hypotheticals. What I can say is that there’s no doubt that our U.S. troops have contributed to a reduction of violence in Iraq. I said that– not just today, not just yesterday, but I’ve said that– previously. What that doesn’t change is that we’ve got to have a different strategic approach if we’re going to make America as safe as possible.

    Flap continues to be amazed that this “ROOKIE” will be allowed to triangulate or fail to make a position statement on “THE SURGE.”

    Suppose it comes from Obama’s days when he was allowed to vote PRESENT in the Illinois Legislature.

    Damn Obama. Man up and take a position. Take a stand.


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  • Dentistry,  Roy Shelburne

    The Case of Dr. Roy S. Shelburne – Convicted and Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison But U.S. Attorney Wants More

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    Dentist Dr. Roy S. Shelburne, D.D.S. of Virginia

    The federal prosecutors are NOT satisfied sending Virginia dentist, Dr. Roy S. Shelburne, D.D.S. to the POKIE for two years.

    A U.S. attorney is appealing a federal district court judge’s decision to vacate a dentist’s convictions for money laundering, setting up a legal battle over a federal statute that was recently interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

    A notice of appeal has been filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The appeal from Acting U.S. Attorney Julia C. Dudley indicates the government is pushing back against an ambiguous Supreme Court decision that in some money laundering cases holds prosecutors to a higher burden of proof.

    Let’s see:

    • Dr. Shelburne will be sent to federal prison for two years and/or a fraction thereof.
    • Dr. Shelburne has lost his dental license, his dental practice and his livelihood.
    • Dr. Shelburne more than likely has forfeited alot of his assets in legal fees fighting the government.

    Yet, the federal prosecutors want more.

    The question to ask at this point is why?

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    The Case of Dr. Roy S. Shelburne – Convicted and Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison

    The Case of Dr. Roy S. Shelburne – 7 of 10 Counts Thrown Out of Court – Part Two

    The Case of Dr. Roy S. Shelburne – 7 of 10 Counts Thrown Out of Court

    The Case of Dentist Dr. Roy S. Shelburne – Sentencing Postponed


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  • Barack Obama,  John McCain

    John McCain Watch: The Staff Problem

    Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., smiles as he listens to an audience member’s question a she during a campaign stop at the Rochester Opera House in Rochester, N.H., Tuesday, July 22, 2008

    The complaints abound about Team McCain’s competency but McCain is continuing to deny Barack Obama the poll advantage enjoyed by John Kerry against President Bush at this stage of the Presidential campaign.

    Does this indicate a base of support? Or Obama innate weakness?


  • Barack Obama,  John McCain,  Media,  Media Bias,  NBC

    Barack Obama Watch: You Are Just Too Good to Be True

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    Ohio is not showing the love to Obama in this just released Ohio poll.

    John McCain has opened a modest lead over Barack Obama in the key swing state of Ohio. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the Buckeye State shows McCain attracting 46% of the vote while Obama earns 40%. Last month and the month before McCain held a insignificant one-point lead over Obama.

    The MSM, including the major television networks are in the tank, you say?

    NBC News is unwatchable and the other networks are not much better.

    Gad………


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  • Democrats,  Hannah-Beth Jackson,  Tony Strickland

    Democrats for Tony Strickland Goes Live

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    A new website Democrats for Tony Strickland, California State Senate, District 19

    Looks like former GOP Assemblyman Tony Strickland and candidate for California State Senate is obtaining bipartisan support in his campaign.

    A new website of DEMOCRATS for Tony Strickland is now on the net.

    This does NOT surprise Flap since Strickland’s opponent Hannah-Beth Jackson is from the FAR-LEFT wing of the Democrat Party.

    And, while you are at it. How about heading over to Tony Strickland’s regular site and contributing a few bucks?

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  • John McCain,  Mitt Romney

    John McCain Watch: The Michigan Battleground

    Workers protest an invitation only town hall for John McCain in Warren, Michigan near Detroit

    The latest polling from Michigan has Barack Obama and John McCain locked in a tight battle.

    Obama has the support of 43 percent of likely Michigan voters, to 41 percent for McCain, according to the survey conducted for The News and WXYZ by Lansing’s EPIC-MRA. That’s well within the survey’s 4 percentage point error margin. A potentially decisive 12 percent say they’re still undecided, and 5 percent chose third-party candidates Bob Barr or Ralph Nader.

    Key graphs:

    • Obama, buoyed by near-universal support from African-Americans, is well ahead in Detroit. He holds a big lead with young voters, and a smaller edge among those who name the economy as their primary concern, and gets better marks as the candidate most likely to bring change.
    • McCain leads among white voters, but not by a large enough margin to counter Obama’s lead with African-Americans. He is ahead across the state outside of Metro Detroit, especially in northern and western Michigan. McCain gets higher marks as a candidate voters trust, and to handle terrorism and homeland security.

    Could this be the primary reason why rumors have been swirling around Mitt Romney, who beat John McCain in the Michigan GOP primary election and a native son (Romney was raised in the state where his father was Governor) to be named as McCain’s Vice President?

    In a close race, it might provide the edge to win.

    By the way, tell one of the morons in the video above that she could not vote for Bush again anyway.


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  • Bobby Jindal,  John McCain,  Mitt Romney

    John McCain Watch: Vice President to be Named This Week – Is it Bobby Jindal?

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    Senator John McCain and Lousiana Governor Bobby Jindal

    Yesterday evening Flap posted a piece after DC journalist extraordinaire, Robert Novak, quoted sources close to Team McCain that John McCain would reveal the name of his Vice Presidential selection this week.

    Although Flap opines that an early announcement portends well for Mitt Romney, others say NAY. Now, comes speculation that Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is McCain’s Vice President choice.

    John McCain is set to meet with Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Wednesday, a move that is certain to increase speculation the Arizona senator is seriously considering the 37-year-old Republican for his running mate.

    News of the meeting, first reported by the Washington Post, comes amid reports the McCain campaign has mulled the possibility of naming the vice presidential candidate later this week in an effort to steal the medial spotlight from Barack Obama’s trip overseas. Sources close to the Republican presidential candidate have indicated that scenario is one of several possibilities that have been recently discussed.

    Flap admits Bobby Jindal would be a good choice. But, the best choice?

    The timing is important and both Mitt Romney and Cindy McCain are out of the country. So, this rumour and speculation may be a Team McCain feint in order to dilute news of Obama’s foreign adventures.

    A Thursday Vice President announcement or a “LEAK” today, however, would spin the weekend talk away from Obama and force his hand to name his choice for Vice President.

    Stay tuned……..

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  • Barack Obama,  Day By Day

    Day By Day by Chris Muir July 22, 2008

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    Day By Day by Chris Muir

    Sam is definitely a “HERO.” As are all women who raise our children.

    Flap has noticed a MARKED rollback of Obamania. News events of yesterday of Obama in Iraq were more subdued than anticipated and while the video footage of Obama is present, the narrative is subdued.

    “The ONE’s” tour is not the lead story on many morning newscasts.

    Interesting that the MSM relents on their adoration of Obama when other media draw attention to them or when polls show voters perceive BIAS.

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