July 1, 2009
Just Shut Up (Armstrong Williams)
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R) confessed to more extramarital affairs yesterday during a live national press conference as new information came out pointing up more suspicious behavior. Could someone just please ask the governor to shut up and continue the business of governing his state?
By now one would think Sanford would want to move as fast and far away from the debacle brought about by incessant lying and contradictions. What betrayed wife would not be outraged if her husband went public and disclosed that their mistress remains his soul-mate? Are you kidding me? He continues that if death were to conquer him soon, he would have died knowing what love truly is. You can't make this stuff up, guys. Is this man having a mental breakdown, or have these media events become ongoing psychological therapy for the governor? > Read More
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What's This June 30, 2009
Is Iraq Ready for Total Autonomy? (Armstrong Williams)
Former Vice President Dick Cheney recently made clear his concerns with Iraq’s ability to remain stable after U.S. troops moved out of major Iraqi cities last week according to a concession orchestrated by the Bush Administration.
No one can deny the recent increase in sectarian violence — some assume it to be associated with the upcoming relocation of U.S. troops. Without a doubt, this is the time for insurgents to test Iraqi hearts. Iraqis knew this time was imminent and obviously a huge cost in human lives is always at stake. > Read More
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What's This Michael Jackson Gone Too Soon (Armstrong Williams)
Armstrong Williams remembers Michael Jackson as the cultural and musical icon he was, and says the world will remember him for his contributions to society and not the unstable behavior that Jackson had displayed in recent years.
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What's This June 26, 2009
Michael Jackson (Armstrong Williams)
Many of us grew up as huge fans and were consistently affected by his music and persona for much of our lives.
Hearing the news of his shocking death has quickly reminded us of our own mortality and imminent death. The world was absolutely crushed when the reality set in that he was gone too soon and would never return. This will deeply resonate within the now-seemingly hollow spot Michael Jackson left in the hearts of followers across the globe who grew up with the pop star-turned-tragic figure — one that even the masterful craftsmanship of Shakespeare couldn’t create. > Read More
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What's This June 25, 2009
Sanford’s Situation in One Picture (Armstrong Williams)
I’m not sure how even a casual newspaper reader could miss it, but if you haven’t already, go to the Washington Post website and pull up the photo of Gov. Sanford from yesterday’s press conference. (Or should I say “debacle”? Sanford spent the first half of his availability before even admitting why he was there. And I love how his staff repeatedly tried to pull the governor away to save him, but he kept wanting to throw himself on that sword.)
Back to the photo … > Read More
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What's This June 24, 2009
Declaration of War by North Korea (Armstrong Williams)
A little-noticed but significant global action took place on May 27, 2009, in North Korea.
The North Korean government announced that it was no longer bound by the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War. This agreement was not one of peace, but one to cease the arms conflict between the U.N. forces (principally the U.S. and South Korea) and North Korea in 1953. Does the rejection of the armistice mean we are technically at war with North Korea? > Read More
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What's This June 23, 2009
Pain at the Pump (Armstrong Williams)
Gas prices this summer continue to hover at abnormal highs, even as experts state the current election crisis in Tehran is having little impact.
What is the problem, then? Granted, we’re still a long ways from the $4 per gallon prices of this time last year, but Americans are still feeling pain at the pump, and the calls for alternative sources of energy renew once again. > Read More
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What's This June 22, 2009
Republican Ideas Worth Listening To (Armstrong Williams)
The national debt at the end of 2007 was 37 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), and at the end of June 2009 it is $11.7 trillion, or 83 percent of GDP.
Based on the President Obama’s 2010 budget, it is expected to increase to 97 percent of GDP at the end of 2010. Projections beyond that are particularly scary. The national debt in 2010 will be about $40,000 per American. To put this in perspective, the national debt for a family of four is almost as high as the average home value of $169,000 in 2009. Republicans should happily demur to be the party of “no” when it comes to these unfunded spending increases. > Read More
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What's This June 19, 2009
A Primetime President (Armstrong Williams)
I can’t get past the arrogance of this president. It’s one thing to joke about his hypnotic command of the mainstream media (he recently told the White House Correspondents Dinner, “Many of you have covered me, all of you voted for me … ”), but when you actually believe and expect that sort of kid-glove treatment from the Fourth Estate, you’ve overstepped your bounds.
Now President Obama feels so omnipotent that he’s been taking his all-star status to Hollywood. Never mind that he’s appeared on more covers of Ladies Home Journal, GQ and Rolling Stone this summer than Brad Pitt, but now he’s so arrogant he doesn’t see the need to appear on network giant Fox News. Sure, sometimes Neil Cavuto — the pre-eminent business/economics veejay for Fox — can get annoying, but he represents the most widely watched show in that time slot. Even a political moron could figure out you put your boss on that show if you want to look smart on financial issues. And Lord knows the White House needs to look smart on these issues. > Read More
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What's This June 18, 2009
No Health Reform by August (Armstrong Williams)
Say what you will about President Obama and his team, but they are an aggressive lot. In the midst of an economic crisis the likes of which the country hasn’t faced since the Great Depression, coupled with a brewing international pot of nastiness in North Korea, Iran and Russia (yes, Russia — just you wait), still the Obama White House pushes on. Even after borrowing 50 cents for every dollar it’s foolishly and recklessly pumping back into untold programs with unknown benefits, still the Obama White House pushes on. > Read More
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