Old Jarhead's Political
SitRep for October 29, 2012
Worth Sharing: TokenLibertarianGirl: Your First Time
Parody http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAkdHzpXXo0
Worth Reading : Liberal Des
Moines
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Journalism/2012/10/27/IOWA-SHOCKER-Liberal-Des-Moines-Register-Endorses-Romney-First-Republican-Endorsement-In-30-YearsExcerpt:
The Des Moines Register, the left-of-center and most influential newspaper
in Iowa that
endorsed President Barack Obama in 2008, endorsed Mitt Romney on
Saturday. … The endorsement caught most in the political world --
including the Obama campaign -- by surprise. The Obama campaign's
Iowa communications
director Erin Seidler on Saturday had confidently and prematurely tweeted it
would be "hard to imagine" the Register endorsing Romney. Four
minutes after Seidler's tweet, the Register published its endorsement
of Romney.
Tweet from Rory Cooper @rorycooper
Des Moines Register endorsed Carter twice. Mondale. Dukakis.
Gore. But couldn't endorse another four years of Obama. Wow.
Worth Reading : Benghazi
Excerpt:
United States military operational forces, positioned globally - land and sea,
are trained to react quickly to unexpected scenarios. It's what they do, what
they train for, and one reason we have the most capable, most lethal force(s)
on the planet. This Benghazi
Book Recommendation: The Lotus Eaters. By Tom Kratman
I think of Kratman's Military Science Fiction and
near-future military adventure novels as a chance to escape from a focus on
politics. I continue to be amazed at his attention to detail and knowledge of
the training and logistics that go into a successful military operation. But
they really aren't. Woven through the well-constructed plots and gripping
details are thoughts on the philosophy of war and governance that far exceed
what you can get at today's university for intellectually stimulation. But
readers so inclined can ignore them and concentrate on the story. In "The
Lotus Eaters," Kratman starts most chapters from a book that, alas, I
don't think exists, because I want to read it. It is "Historia Filosofia
Moral" published in 466 on Terra Nova, the world Kratman has created to
refight Earth's battles. Chapter 22 starts with this quote from this book:
"Neither reason nor emotion can be taken in excess. Reason, in itself and
standing alone, is a totally inadequate basis for maintaining a society. This
is, indeed, the great flaw of the intellectual--far more so than his obsession
with sex, his arrogance, and his selfishness--and why he is as much a danger to
society as an asset and an ornament. Reason cannot tell the typical voter why
he should not grant himself X largesse from the fisc when the penalty will not
be paid until generation Y, a century down the road. That necessary restraint
comes from an emotional commitment to future generations, and to the culture,
values and traditions of the society of which the voter is a part. Indeed, once
the practice of robbing the fisc is well established, reason must lead the
voter to "get mine, before it's all gone.".... These excerpts are
alone worth the price of the book, but do yourself a favor and start with the
first volume of this series, "A Desert Called Peace." ~Bob
Worth Reading : (FL) Times-Union endorsement: Romney's turnaround
skills are right for America
Excerpt: What this nation needs is a turnaround expert. We
need someone who knows how to deal with a balance sheet drowning in red ink. We
need someone who has that American strain of pragmatism in an era of toxic
partisan politics.
Breitbart:
Obama Watched Benghazi Attack from Situation Room
http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-TV/2012/10/28/Report-Obama-Watched-Benghazi-Attack-From-Situation-Room
Excerpt: Lt. Col. Tony Schafer told Fox News that sources were telling him that the President was watching the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya in real-time. Schafer told Fox that "only the President" could have ordered backup for the Americans who were under siege by terrorists so the President was most certainly informed of the situation as it was unfolding. (When the 3 am call came fromBenghazi , Obama wet the
bed. ~Bob.)
http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-TV/2012/10/28/Report-Obama-Watched-Benghazi-Attack-From-Situation-Room
Excerpt: Lt. Col. Tony Schafer told Fox News that sources were telling him that the President was watching the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya in real-time. Schafer told Fox that "only the President" could have ordered backup for the Americans who were under siege by terrorists so the President was most certainly informed of the situation as it was unfolding. (When the 3 am call came from
VIDEO: Pat Caddell's
blistering, emotional, anti-media attack
Excerpt: Last night on Jeanine Pirro's Fox News show, long
time Democrat pollster and consultant, Pat Caddell, called out the American
media for its willingness to help Obama sell his Benghazi fairy tales. As usual, Caddell's
analysis is spot on. He went on to suggest that any President prior to this
administration "would have been crucified" for such dereliction of
duty. ... It's always nice to see a lifelong Democrat who has such a high level
of integrity.
Has General Ham Been
Fired? By Mike Johnson
Excerpt: Has General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, been
fired for defying Leon Panetta on Benghazi ?
Glenn Reynolds, the Instapundit, ran a piece Saturday afternoon titled "Interesting Rumor
Concerning General Carter Ham and Stand Down Order." This piece is
presented as a rumor. It suggests that General Ham was told to stand down from
sending aid to Benghazi ,
that General Ham on his own decided to proceed, and that he was then relieved
of his command. Remember, all rumor at this point. (OK, just to beat it to
death, this is all about UNCONFIRMED information that the general was going to
go ahead to bring help to Benghazi
in defiance of his orders to stand down, and that caused his being
relieved of command. In a way, I hope it's true, because I hope we still have
generals who will know when the time has come to defy orders and do the right
thing. This is still churning, and maybe in the next week we'll find out if
it's true or just made up by somebody. Ham has four years to go to retirement,
he may feel that he cannot comment on this. If he can't comment, then it's more
likely true that he was relieved, if he does come out and say it's nonsense,
then we can believe him. --I look forward to hearing more about this. --Del )
The Mosaic of lies,
deceits and state-sponsored terrorism: The hidden real truth about Benghazi
Excerpt: Most people know that
we’ve been lied to about the attacks in Benghazi , but few realize the extent of those
lies or the hidden secrets they cover. After all, the lie is different at every
level. Thanks to a well placed source with extensive knowledge about the
attack, the disturbing truth is slowly beginning to emerge and is lining up
with information contained in my previous articles published here weeks ago (Here, Here and Here). (Not
published in US….but makes the pieces fit together….God help us. --Barb)
Worth Reading : The Benghazi
Excerpt: We still don’t know exactly what happened between
the Pentagon, the State Department, the CIA and the White House as Americans in
Libya
requested support for Ambassador Stevens and his team in their final hours, and
we almost certainly won’t before the election. But that doesn’t do the
administration much good. As various departments and officials leak to save
their careers and retaliate against rivals, grenades keep getting lobbed and
emails and memos keep getting leaked.
Leaks, Lies, Libya
Excerpt: Here is a link to a YouTube video prepared by
a large group of assorted Special Ops retirees, with a damning indictment of
the current Administration and its leader. These guys are not all dyed in the
wool Republicans, but they are all deeply upset and concerned about the damage
this nation has suffered under this Administration and its many flaws. They
have the right and they believe the duty to stand up for what they see as
danger to the nation. They deserve a good listen and a lot of consideration. --Del
North Korean army
minister 'executed with mortar round'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/northkorea/9630509/North-Korean-army-minister-executed-with-mortar-round.html
Excerpt: A North Korean army minister was executed with a mortar round for reportedly drinking and carousing during the official mourning period after Kim Jong-il's death. On the orders of Kim Jong-un to leave "no trace of him behind, down to his hair," according to South Korean media, Kim Chol was forced to stand on a spot that had been zeroed in for a mortar round and "obliterated." (It is good to see someone is upholding the traditions of Oriental Despotism. --TH)
Excerpt: A North Korean army minister was executed with a mortar round for reportedly drinking and carousing during the official mourning period after Kim Jong-il's death. On the orders of Kim Jong-un to leave "no trace of him behind, down to his hair," according to South Korean media, Kim Chol was forced to stand on a spot that had been zeroed in for a mortar round and "obliterated." (It is good to see someone is upholding the traditions of Oriental Despotism. --TH)
Worth Reading
Excerpt: My suggestion for those who are confronted with
charges of "politicizing" Benghazi ?
I don't need to be lectured by the likes of you -- who made "Valerie
Plame" a household term -- when a U.S. ambassador and three other personnel
are dead, when the president lied for days about how they were killed, and when
we can't find out why they were refused help, because the man ostensibly in
charge refuses to take serious interviews and the
White House Briefing Room has been closed for more than two weeks.
Romney Sweeps
Endorsements Of Iowa
Excerpt: There appears to be immense “lost faith” between
six major Iowa
newspapers and President Obama in the final days before the 2012 election. On
Sunday The Des Moines Register, Cedar Rapids Gazette, and Quad City Times
and the Sioux City Journal all endorsed the Republican candidate.
How
Obama's Tactics Repel Women. John O'Sullivan
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/331862/how-obamas-tactics-repel-women-voters-john-o-sullivan#
Excerpt: In fact that has already happened in a way that illustrates Jim Bennett’s recent insight that the new social media have changed the way that election campaigns work. A video parodying Ms. Dunham’s ad was put out yesterday and has already gone viral. It was No. 5 on one list of most-watched videos. However hip-and-edgy Obama’s campaign workers are, there will always be someone hipper and edgier out there in flyoverAmerica
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/331862/how-obamas-tactics-repel-women-voters-john-o-sullivan#
Excerpt: In fact that has already happened in a way that illustrates Jim Bennett’s recent insight that the new social media have changed the way that election campaigns work. A video parodying Ms. Dunham’s ad was put out yesterday and has already gone viral. It was No. 5 on one list of most-watched videos. However hip-and-edgy Obama’s campaign workers are, there will always be someone hipper and edgier out there in flyover
Excerpt: Hurricane Sandy isn’t
the only storm approaching Washington . …. Disarray,
criminality on tape, and retreat. Frankly, there hasn’t been a bigger
disintegration the last few weeks of a campaign in my lifetime. The Obama
campaign hasn’t been on offense since the disaster of the first presidential
debate.
Pro-Obama Ad Has
Children Singing About An America
Excerpt: The founders of the ad agency behind the iconic
“Got Milk?” ad campaign and some of the other most well-known advertisements in
the country have a new message: re-elect President Barack Obama, or your
children will live in an America
where “sick people just die” and “oil fills the sea.” (Got BS sick for kids?
~Bob.)
Woes put agents at
risk on the border: 'Dead spots' may have played role in shooting
Excerpt: Despite years of complaints from U.S. Border Patrol
agents, the federal government has failed to eliminate radio "dead
spots" where agents suddenly lose contact with each other. That loss of
communication can create a dangerous situation and most often occurs in remote
mountainous areas similar to the area where Agent Nicholas Ivie was killed by
friendly fire this month.
Excerpt: US
drones killed four al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula fighters in the first
strike recorded against the terror group in northern Yemen . A local al Qaeda commander
was targeted, and two Saudis are thought to be among those killed. The unmanned
Predators or Reapers fired several missiles at two compounds in the Abu Jabara
area of Saad.
Too Funny: Obama Supporters Slam ‘Romney’
Policies…Then Find Out They’re Actually Obama’s
Excerpt: Romney was quickly called “crazy,” “his” policies
deemed “unconstitutional” and “immoral.” The crowd seemed particularly
disturbed by the expansion of the Patriot Act, the National Defense
Authorization Act (which allows U.S.
citizens to be detained without trial), and the proposed “Kill List.” So what happened when Rudkowski had to tell
the group that the policies they just eviscerated
were actually being supported by their presidential pick?
A hero of Vietnam
People forget the brave Vietnamese who fought long and hard
and suffered much at the end. This man's story is just one of so many. --Del
Excerpt: Last weekend, it was
the Orlando Sentinel reversing
its 2008 course by endorsing Mitt Romney for president. Now the South Florida Sun-Sentinel is
turning heads by following suit: Brush away all the rhetoric, all the
vitriol, all the divisiveness from the presidential campaign. To most
Americans, only one thing matters — the economy. (Will we even have newspapers
four years from now? Kate)
We now have Hillary being told by Bill to
resign. They have hired legal council pending fraud charge
Strikes me as doubtful rumor mongering. ~Bob. Excerpt: In
what is rapidly becoming the biggest cover-up in US
history, reports have surfaced that former President Clinton as well as
her legal team have advised Secretary of State Hilary Clinton to resign over
the recent Benghazi
attacks.
Obama Cabinet Flunks
Disclosure Test With 19 in 20 Ignoring Law
Excerpt: On his first full day in
office, President Barack Obama ordered
federal officials to “usher in a new era of open government” and “act promptly”
to make information public. As Obama nears the end of his term, his
administration hasn’t met those goals, failing to follow the requirements of
the Freedom of Information Act, according to an analysis of open-government requests filed by Bloomberg News.
This
is a Warning: North Korea Issues War Alert
Excerpt:
The Pyongyang
Kyle Smith on his
lack of a second-term agenda
Excerpt: The worst-kept secret in Washington is that President Obama doesn’t
have a second-term agenda. But actually that’s not quite true. He has a stated
agenda, and it’s to increase partisanship, dial up the volume on the bickering
and further divide us on ethnic lines.
Current Ohio
And if you'd like some really cheerful news... check this. Rather remarkable data analysis that
points out there has been a major loss in registered Dem and Ind voters in this important county since
the 08 election concurrent with a large gain in registered Rep voters, none of
which is reflected in any current polling data. Suggests Romney likely to carry
the state by a wide margin. The firm that runs the analysis is OH-based which
would lead me to believe they are an authoritative source on statistical
nuances of things like this in the state. --Del.
Kasich Predicts Romney Win in Ohio
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Kasich-Romney-win-Ohio/2012/10/28/id/461760?s=al&promo_code=1084D-1
http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/Kasich-Romney-win-Ohio/2012/10/28/id/461760?s=al&promo_code=1084D-1
His lops to God's ears. ~Bob. Excerpt: Ohio Gov. John
Kasich told "Meet the Press" Sunday that for the first time he
is now predicting a Romney win in Ohio .
Kasich said internal polls show Romney leading as independents move to the GOP.
Excerpt: Liberals have been campaigning against inequality
for a century. For a time that campaign was necessary. Then, the federal
government implemented preferential racial quotas for free education and
employment hiring, expanded social welfare programs, established a coddling
educational system that says it's okay not to study in class, or do homework,
or seek a skill that might provide a living wage. Big government then altered
the tax code to directly encourage irresponsible breeding. Not only are
breeders supported by food stamps and welfare but are given tax deductions and
child tax credits as reward for a hyper active and irresponsible sex
life.
American publishers
shocked! shocked! to find hatred of Jews and Christians taught in Saudi
textbooks
Excerpt: These American publishers rightly excoriate the
hatred of Jews and Christians and Islamic supremacism in Saudi textbooks, but
they shouldn't be surprised by it: it is simply Qur'anic Islam, although I am
sure these men have been so filled with Religion of Peace nonsense by
politically correct propagandists that they have no idea of that.
Didn't get the memo. ~Bob. Excerpt: Indonesia ’s anti-terror squad arrested 11 people
suspected of planning a range of attacks on domestic and foreign targets
including the U.S.
and Australian embassies, police said Saturday.
Bus bomb kills Shiite
pilgrims in Iraq
More Muslim victims of Allahmurder from those who didn't get
the memo. ~Bob. Excerpt: Several Shiite pilgrims near Baghdad have been killed during an attack during
one of Islam's most important holidays. Meanwhile, shootings in northern Iraq have cast
a shadow over Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Al-Shabaab order
woman stoned to death for sex offence
Excerpt: A young woman was stoned
to death Thursday in Somalia
after being convicted of engaging in out-of-marriage sex, reports say.
‘Democrat
of the Year’ Convicted for Stealing from Blind, Wheelchair-Bound Elderly Woman…
Excerpt: The woman named
“Democrat of The Year” this year by the Jefferson County Democratic Party has
been convicted of felony theft by a Jefferson
County
Stunningly clear. Please send to everyone you know so that
millions can see this before Nov. 6!!! It would help if we could get it to some
of those (incomprehensibly) 'undecideds.' Hat tip to Tom. -- Dave H.
Catholic
Bishops' Meeting in the Vatican Centers Around Stopping the Spread of Islam
http://weaselzippers.us/2012/10/28/catholic-bishops-meeting-in-the-vatican-centers-around-stopping-spread-of-islam/
Excerpt: “It only takes one day to become Muslim but it is impossible to renounce this religion later,” he said. By contrast, he added, it takes at least three years of study for an adult to become a Catholic, and the baptized can leave at will.
http://weaselzippers.us/2012/10/28/catholic-bishops-meeting-in-the-vatican-centers-around-stopping-spread-of-islam/
Excerpt: “It only takes one day to become Muslim but it is impossible to renounce this religion later,” he said. By contrast, he added, it takes at least three years of study for an adult to become a Catholic, and the baptized can leave at will.
A
Fundamental Threat to American Democracy and Enemies of the American People.
Moonbattery.com
http://moonbattery.com/?p=19959
Excerpt: Not all Democrats are treasonous reprobates. But those who aren’t are starting to bail on a party that under Obama has degenerated into an obscenity. For example, Pat Caddell looks about ready to choke on his disgust while discussing Obama’s disgraceful bungling of the terror attack inBenghazi
http://moonbattery.com/?p=19959
Excerpt: Not all Democrats are treasonous reprobates. But those who aren’t are starting to bail on a party that under Obama has degenerated into an obscenity. For example, Pat Caddell looks about ready to choke on his disgust while discussing Obama’s disgraceful bungling of the terror attack in
Tweet from Cpl. Beddoe,
USMC'81 @usmc81
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after. ~Slovenian
Proverb
Is America
Excerpt: For a long time now, to speak personally, I have
taken my stand with the young [Henry] Adams, to whom America was exceptionally good,
against his embittered older self, to whom it had become exceptionally bad. In
my own younger days, I was on the Left, and from the utopian vantage point to
which leftism invariably transports its adherents, it was the flaws in American
society—the radical 1960s trinity of war, racism, and poverty—that stood out
most vividly. It rarely occurred to me or my fellow leftists to ask a simple
question: Compared to what is America
so bad?
The
Innocence of Obama. Daniel Greenfield
http://sultanknish.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-innocence-of-obama.html
Excerpt: Mark Basseley Youssef is not the first filmmaker sent to prison by a Democrat in the White House for making the wrong kind of movie and interfering with his foreign policy. That would be Robert Goldstein who made The Spirit of '76, a movie about the American Revolution, at a time when Woodrow Wilson was trying to get Americans deeper into World War I. Wilson's Justice Department directed Chicago Police Deputy Superintendent Metellus Lucullus Cicero Funkhouser to confiscate The Spirit of '76 and Goldstein spent three years in prison and eventually died in a Nazi concentration camp.
http://sultanknish.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-innocence-of-obama.html
Excerpt: Mark Basseley Youssef is not the first filmmaker sent to prison by a Democrat in the White House for making the wrong kind of movie and interfering with his foreign policy. That would be Robert Goldstein who made The Spirit of '76, a movie about the American Revolution, at a time when Woodrow Wilson was trying to get Americans deeper into World War I. Wilson's Justice Department directed Chicago Police Deputy Superintendent Metellus Lucullus Cicero Funkhouser to confiscate The Spirit of '76 and Goldstein spent three years in prison and eventually died in a Nazi concentration camp.
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Wear 'Re-Elect Obama' Pin, Be A 'Journalist'
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