We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:22:24 Z Movable Type 4.12 en Copyright 2010 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification [Kat] In the midst of many discussions about the messianic pull of Obama, I thought it was time to actually look at some of his proposed policies and, what is in many cases, half formed proposals that simply "hope" it will have the desired effect without any negative outcomes. The Powerline Blog notes Michelle Obama's speech at USC where she talks about "saving American's Soul". Based on what I've read so far, Obama appears to believe that American's are incapable of making good decisions for themselves and require the government to do it for them. Even if it means, as... http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:11 -0600 Heh. Most of the brains behind the terrorists are the same brains that are usually behind terrorism... college educated middle/upper class brains. Education is a tool, not an answer. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69914 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69914 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:11:36 -0600 http://www.commentarymagazine.com/blogs/index.php/greenwald/2522 One shouldn’t make too much of politicians’ spouses (unless said spouses are also politicians), but if Barack Obama can find any points of agreement with his wife Michelle on the issue of terrorism, then there’s cause for alarm. Here’s Michelle Obama speaking with Katie Couric about the nature of an Obama foreign policy: "…instead of protecting ourselves against terrorists, that we’re building diplomatic relationships and we’re investing in education abroad so that we’re making sure that kids are learning how to read as opposed to …fight us." Your average Islamist has memorized all 77,701 words of the Koran. If there’s one thing worth admiring in the madrassa curriculum it’s the emphasis on literacy. And if there’s one thing that should never be uttered by anyone involved with a presidential candidate it’s describing what will be done “instead of protecting ourselves from terrorists.” ]]> http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69906 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69906 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:41:42 -0600 No sour grapes at all. I cast my vote and my guy is still in the running. The convention should be interesting. I was merely wondering why the arguments placed against Dr. Paul would not now also be valid for the Obamanation? Double standard methinks? If you recall the uproar against that 'true conservative' McCains amnesty bill, McCain-Kennedy, the hollering against giving up our dollars to the UN would be even more overwhelming. And, as a side note, I can easily visualize BOTH McCain and Obama as Captains of the Titanic. Most apt, because it's obvious that neither of them have a clue how to right the ship of state. To continue your sea-going disaster example, My guy would be more in line with Lieutenant-Colonel Seton of the British 74th Regiment of Foot. Look up the Birkenhead Drill and see just what 'er Majesties finest were capable of. "To stand and be still to the Birken’ead Drill is a damn tough bullet to chew." Rudyard Kipling http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69891 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69891 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:46:41 -0600 As I recall Che Guevara did a lot of killing but little “soul” saving. Between Dr. Guevara and Michelle Obama, I would prefer to have my soul undisturbed thank you. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69886 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69886 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:41:18 -0600 Kev. Sounds like sour grapes. The difference here is that Paul would have had no alliances in congress due to the lack of true libertarians. He also had several fatal flaws which you choose to ignore. One being that he opposed Iraq and, in case you haven't figured it out, while many are tired of war and unhappy with the way it went, the actual invasion wasn't unpopular neither is the idea of "winning" unpopular among the right. As for Obama, he obviously has a number of political allies in congress and particularly agreeable to some of his ideas. The only one he may have difficulty with is the NHC program. Otherwise, there are plenty of interventionalists in congress. Paul was unelectable, period. He couldn't have brought in any centrists and would have alienated many more. He certainly would not have been able to pull in "blue dog" democrats, the few that they are, to help win enough votes in the popular and electors. The continuing discussion of Paul sounds like the crew arguing about how they could have saved the Titanic as it was breaking up and sinking instead of helping the passengers get to the life boats. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69883 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69883 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:48:25 -0600 Obama will do this, McCain will do that.... it's all BS folks... To turn the discussion around and to use some of the arguments posted on this blog to discredit my chosen candidate... (ahem, Ron Paul). The President can do very little unless Congress and the Senate agree. After all, the Houses hold the purse strings and are the ones who actually enact legislation, not the Presidency. Abuses of Executive Orders aside... (Bill Clinton Staffer; "Stroke of the pen, rule of the land. Pretty Cool huh?") Folks here stated that the only true, honest, traditional and Constitutionally minded candidate in the race would NOT be able accomplish any of his stated platforms proposals without the consent of Congress. That his proposals to return our Federal Government to it's specifically enumerated powers would be rendered dead on arrival due to the powers delegated to Congress and that Congress would never agree to such legislation. So, why all the brouhaha NOW over the Socialists, er, Progressives.... proposals? After all, you DO trust Congress, the 'peoples representatives' to do the right thing don't you? BTW.. as Obama is basically proposing to tax the United States and turn our funds over to the United Nations... who is the single candidate who would remove the United States from the UN and the UN from the United States? Hmmmmmm? Thought so.... Reap what you sow folks and this crop is looking to be blighted beyond redemption. And "NO" Maggie, McCain is NOT acceptable. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69882 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69882 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:24:22 -0600 There is not much material on Obama's website about his stance on issues except that he wants to feel warm and fuzzy about everything he says, no real outlines of any specific plans, however if you have the spare time to waste and want to view his "stance" on the issues, you CAN access his website without registering and haveing your name and e-mail attatched to his campaign. There is a button lower on the page to skip the registration and still view the site, it is not as prominate, and you may have to scroll down to find it. But like I said before, there is not much of any real value to be found, unless you are simply looking for a good laugh. http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69878 http://www.thedonovan.com/archives/2008/02/the_obamanation.html#comment-69878 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:40:42 -0600