"One seriously hesitates to draw the conclusion that Barack Obama is a fool, no matter how strongly the evidence may
point in that direction. But what are we to make of a man who is ignorant of history; who is ignorant of economics; who
despises his own country; and who appears to believe that awareness of his own wonderfulness is enough to guide him?
To put it charitably, he has a great deal to learn, and not much time to learn it."

  — John Hinderaker, Powerline, November 15, 2009


"The [Recovery] plan was divided into three parts. One-third of the money has gone to tax relief
for families and small businesses. ... Another third of the money in the Recovery Act has been for emergency
relief that is helping folks who've borne the brunt of this recession. ... So that's the second half.
First half, tax relief. Second half, support for individuals, small businesses, and states that had fallen on hard times.
The last third of the Recovery Act—and that's what we're going to talk about here today—is for investments."

  — Acting President Obama, August 5, 2009, Elkhart, IN

[21 Nov 09] The Miracle of ObamaCare
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV): "Today we vote whether to even discuss one of the greatest issues of our generation - indeed,
one of the greatest issues this body has ever face [sic]: whether this nation will finally guarantee its people the right to live free
from the fear of illness and death, which can be prevented by decent health care for all."
[10 Nov 09] VDH & Robert Baer: Chaosistan, a 50/50 chance by March 2009
moderator Peter Robinson: "a cheerless note on which to end"
[9 Nov 09] Paul Rahe: Obama's Gestures
"This president has ample time to do damage to [America], a country that, there is reason to suspect, he deeply hates."
[10 Nov 09] Postscript 1. Postscript 2.
[8 Nov 09] Cassandra at Villainous Company: Obama doesn't give a rat's ass about the Military he commands
"Life is full of mysteries, but chief among them in this Marine wife's mind at the moment is, 'Just how stupid does this White House think we are?' If the events of the past few months have shown us anything, it's that Barack Obama has little enthusiasm for - nor interest in - one of the most important duties of an American President: his role as Commander in Chief of the nation's armed forces."
[7 Nov 09] Toby Harnden: Americans "wistful for Bush"? The "Bloodless Obama"
[19 Oct 09] Krauthammer: Decline is a Choice: The End of American Ascendancy
"Renunciation of primacy abroad provides the added resources for more social goods at home. To put it in the language of the 1990s, the [current] expanded domestic agenda is fed by a peace dividend—except that in the absence of peace, it is a retreat dividend. And there's the rub. For the Europeans there really is a peace dividend, because we provide the peace. They can afford social democracy without the capacity to defend themselves because they can always depend on the United States. So why not us as well? Because what for Europe is decadence—decline, in both comfort and relative safety—is for us mere denial. Europe can eat, drink, and be merry for America protects her. But for America it's different. If we choose the life of ease, who stands guard for us?"
[8 Oct 09] Do the Watusi: Art, imitation, and the Obamas
Comment: "Obama also owns a painting called Canines Playing Canasta"
[5 Nov 09] Update: Never mind. "It didn't fit the space right."
[30 Sep 09] Obama's Wrecking Crew
Paul Rahe: "At some point, if these [economic advisors] have any self-respect, they will have
to separate themselves from the current administration."
[9 Sep 09] Obama bloviates to a joint session of congress
John Hinderaker: "This was not, to put it kindly, a speech that was directed at thinking people."
[7 Sep 09] "When I'm president, I will go line by line to make sure that we are not spending money unwisely"   — Obama, 9/26/2008
[12 Aug 09] Surgeons dissect Obama: "Uninformed, ill-informed, incorrect, alarming, dangerous, and wrong"
Whole Foods offers a tangy recipe for health care
Priorities: No American Should Have to Choose Between Health Insurance and Getting Drunk
[7 Aug 09] Opposing "health insurance reform" with Brooks Brothers suits and swastikas
Jonah Goldberg: "The world's most famous community organizer is whining about community organizing"
Picky, picky: No Treats From Obama
[5 Aug 09] Know Your Town Hall Mob Agitators!
Well-dressed! Desperate! Heartless! Health-hating! Plutocratic! Fishy!
bonus: NYT Nobel-winning economist proves the popularity of Canadian healthcare
[30 Jul 09] Joe Biden Said That: a gaffe clearinghouse
Dan Quayle was derided as an "idiot" because he misspelled "potato." Anything else?
[19 Jul 09] "We know that you are a great civilization, and your accomplishments have earned the respect of the United States and the world."
  — President Obama, March 20, 2009
     Videotaped remarks to the Islamic Republic of Iran in Celebration of Nowruz
[9 Jul 09] Tigerhawk: The thirty-five percent solution
[27 Jun 09] "Universal coverage": We're from the government and we're here to help!
[10 Jun 09] The $787 Billion Mistake
"schlock economics"
[7 Jun 09] The Grand Unification Theory of Sucking
Our economy as managed by Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, and Dr. Howard
[26 May 09] TOUGH TALK!
The US is "prepared to use adverbs" if necessary
[25 May 09] "Trust me: I'm lying!"
[21 May 09] Cheneyku
[16 May 09] Transcript of BHO's WHCD speech from an alternate universe
in which he makes fun of himself instead of taking thinly veiled shots at his detractors
[12 Apr 09] Obama's Teleprompter's Blog
Reflections from the Hard Drive of the Machine that Enables the Voice of the Leader of the Free World
[10 Apr 09] Bad Paintings of Barack Obama
NOTE: Proprietor periodically experiences bouts of remorse and takes site offline.
My guess is he really admires BHO, but resents that people who don't continually link to his site.
Victor Davis Hanson
[12 Apr 09] President of the World: Adulation and admiration--then hell to pay
[14 May 09] Cracks in the Facade
[4 Apr 09] Obama's military procurement upgrades
President Girlyman's strategy to remake US defense
[3 Apr 09] World's Greatest Orator
Does anybody understand what this guy is talking about?
[3 Apr 09] Is this a set-up?
If so, what's the punchline?
[6 Mar 09] Meltdown
[27 Feb 09] Commandante Obama
[21 Jan 09] Building a Religion
Merch for the Age of the New Messiah

launched: 21 January 2009
last update: 22 November 2009