Its to bad that all the republican party can do but constantly cut up our president since day one, thats not very patriotic. When he was made the democratic nominee you shifted gears from hilary clinton to barrack obama,calling him a socialist,nazi,terroist supporter, and anything that came to your derogatory minds, in the beginning in your words "you never thought that nigger would get in,well guess what, he did, and live with it, give the guy a chance, and back him rather than cutting him down, i dont agree with all his policys, and we can all disagree,but let the guy speak without criticisom,and be a true patriot,remember, the people voted him in.. thank you, arthur wood..

So let me see if I understand this, Arthur: if a conservative online journal is critical of the president's policies -- on principle -- that's being racist? Do I have that right?

Amazing.

How about trying to argue on the merits next time, and include actual quotes, as opposed those you decide to make up and attribute to "the republican party."

If Beau Biden is staying home to oversee a child abuse case he should pick up Coakley from MA who has vast experience creating and nurturing child abouse cases. This would keep both of them busy railroading individuals rather than whole states.

WELL! How about that?

Mr. Obama got elected didn't he?????

I did not hear any thing funny in the presidents speech.the republicans had 8 years and they did nothing to help,working class,but they sure help there buddies,is it not curious the timing of the money troubles,just as bush was leaving,and then every body blames the new guy,this 2 party system,reminds me of a bunch of children playing in a sand box,thats all they are grown men acting like kids,they better grow up and start working together or we will all suffer,my word to the people in washington wake up before it is to late to help.

Scott Brown needs to write a book or at least put his name to a book written by a ghost. Then start making ridiculous promises about chang and hope .... no wait that's been done hasn't it. Isn't it nice of Jhonathan Edwards to provide us with a tort reform poster child?

Scott Brown probably has more experience than Barack Obama and he got elected.

All the popularity that Republicans are experiencing could evaporate when We The People realize that these are the same folks who aided and abetted the Dems for the last 10 years or so.

The best answer is Someone Else. The Tea-Baggers (my term of respect)could be the roots of a new political party. To become so requires more outreach to solidify their base.

How about this? If I know the Constitution, amendments do not rest solely in the purview of Congress. If a majority of states ask for specific change, they can accomplish it.

To that end, Tea-Baggers can establish themselves and do the required legwork that endears them to actual voters by carrying petitions to/from their neighborhoods and presenting them to their respective state legislature who have the power to enact or to place it on the statewide ballot for voter approval.

I would favor that tactic over trusting failed political whores who sell themselves to the highest campaign donor.

Obama seems determined to make Jimma Carter look decisive

Re. Mrs. McCain's No8 position. I am surprised you would criticize Mrs. McCain's effort to get equal rights for ALL Americans!!! Proposition 8 was a popular referendum to take away rights of a minority. A popular vote to take rights from a minority is CLEARLY unconstitutional, as is the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act which, among other things provides that only a married heterosexual can sponsor a foreigner for immigration.

My Spanish partner and I have been in a 100% monogamous relationship for 9 years; two years ago, Tomas applied for a US visa with me as his sponsor. The US Consulate spent less than 2 minutes scanning the 3 inch stack of documents, looked up and said "Application denied. US Immigration does NOT recognize domestic partnerships. Next in line."

We were SHOCKED!!! Tomas holds a BS degree in Computer Science (Cal State); he is in the top 1% of his profession as a Software Architect, in perfect health, has high integrity & untarnished character. In order to have a pursuit of happiness, I abandoned my two grown kids/grandchild, gave up Medicare coverage, closed a thriving business, sold my home & moved to Spain. I had to learn two new languages, but it was worth it to keep our relationship.

Tomas couldn't get a visa because of the homophobic immigration laws that prohibit gays from sponsoring their foreign partners for a Visa. Yet, DOMA allows Americans to marry foreign prostitutes and get him/her a green card!!! Does this make any sense?

There are 1100+ rights that come with marriage that gay couples like ourselves cannot get, unless gay marriage is approved not only in California but in other states; only then will Federal laws begin to change and provide everyone with equal rights, as now occurs in Canada, Spain, So. Africa, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the UK.

That is why Mrs. McCain supports No8. It is an equal rights issue. I am very disappointed that you do not support equal rights for all.

Arthur, were you writing letters such as this when your party was constantly bashing Bush for anything including something as ridiculous as mispronouncing a word? No sir, I doubt that you were. In fact I can almost be assured that you were one of the most vocal of the bashers. How do I know? You still have the kool-aide stains on your mouth.

Unfortunately Arthur you also really don't understand that we should criticize those who lead, especially when they are totally off base as is Obama in his constant overstepping the bounds of the Constitution of the US. Need examples-- how about seizure of auto manufacturing , banks, health care reform (which is nothing more than ridding the country of insurance companies so that the government can control more of our lives and the economy)and the cap and trade (crap and tax) fiasco.

Sorry Arthur but your comments about being a patriot ring hollow since evidently only those who kowtow to the empty-suited, George Soros sock puppet currently occupying the WH would qualify in your opinion.(and seemingly the opinion of the administration as well)

Robert Hodell,

Who is this "everybody" that is blaming Obama for the money crisis? When GW came to office they claimed the recession started in February, just days after his inauguration, and it was his fault. This economy has been going down for quite some time and yes Bush played a part...all of Washington played a part.The thing that "everybody" is blaming Obama for is sinking us deeper and faster than any man alive has ever done...giving us an even more impossible debt to overcome with his ridiculous spending that does no one any good...unless you are one of his cronies. Blame Obama? 95% of the media sure doesn't. Give him a chance? We are and all he can put forth is socialistic programs that other countries have proven they don't work.

Gee, It's too bad all the Democratic party did for eight years with G.W. Bush was critique his every move with a short break after Sep 11th. As a conservative, I don't care what color his skin is and would fully support a president along the lines of J.C Watts or Walter Williams. What I do care about is the rule of law, our constitution and the idea of individual liberty all things for which our current president seems to have a overwhelming amount of disdain for.

A question for our Democratic / liberal friends. Name one thing that the current Democratic power structure has done to help even those who disagree with them and is supported by the constitution. I'll wait...

PANTS ON THE GROUND FANS-- the old guy that performed that on AI was wearing a red button on the left side of his shirt that said "Free Troy Davis". Troy Davis is on Death Row in Georgia for murdering a Savannah Ga. Police Officer. Lets keep Officer Mark MacPhail's family in our prayers and find another ring tone or favorite annoying song.

Just at thought! In my opinion and I often wonder if the housing market collapse was not planned, executed and timed by the National Democratic power brokers who insisted that everyone is entitled to a purchased home, and; quietly pressured the financial market to make bad loans, timing the event to collapse at a time when the Republicans could be blamed. Were Dodd and Franks and others that smart? (Yet smart enought to protect the financial instituatins they were harming?) If so they sure did it well and it seems to be backfiring on them. You reap what you sow. Just wondering!

I would vote for a Palin / Brown team. Either one is better equiped than what we have.

Those who want SBrown to run for president (though he has little experience) are looking at the example of Obama who won the presidency though he had even less experience than Brown! There are people with little sense in the GOP as well as in the other.

I am tired of hearing that the country's money trouble began as Bush was leaving. Unemployment was low and the GNP was high. I was making and able to keep more of the money that I made. Once the Democrats took over the Senate during his final 2 years, everything started falling apart from high gas prices to the stock market crash.

So, Aaron, why don't YOU go to TOMAS's country?

I was shocked to learn that MgySgy Peter Proietto

(United States Marine Corp) only received a Bronze Star with combat V for his bravery. Are you kidding

me, the Bronze Star in no way rewards this Marine

for that kind of bravery. What is the Corp saving

the Silver Star and Medal of honor for?

Ya'll need to check the facts: Obumbler's legislative achievements in Senate-ZERO, he served 150 days of his first term before running for Pres. His legislative achievement in Illinois-ZERO. But as a U.S. Senator he VOTED FOR EVERY SPENDING BILL that helped create the 4 Billion debt we had after Bush's term and Democorrupt Party has CONTROLLED HOUSE and SENATE since Jan '07! OUR BUDGET DEBT THIS YEAR IS OVER A TRILLION-ALMOST THREE TIMES BUSH'S DEBT! With all due respect to the Pres. he promised: no lobbyists in cabinet and there's at least 30, no more earmarks-his omnibus budget had 8,730 earmarks when he signed it, promised most transparent govt.-healthcare on CSAN- we got one hour of a 2300 page bill that took over three months of debate and backroom, secret bribes, no Repub. input and refusal to acknowledge the opposition of 60% of Americans. He still refuses to accept Brown's win in Mass. as a vote against his big spending, govt. takeover of our economy!

isn't it all too obvious that the democrat party should change its name to the 'hypocrat' party-at least that would be closer to full disclosure of what that party stands for-hypocrisy in all its manifestations. think about it! cb

Re: poll comparing Scott Brown to Barack Obama... My guess is that those polled think that Sen. Brown's credentials are at least as credible as Obama's. Especially in the area of qualifications to serve as President.

Taranto must not be watching Fox News as he oblivious as to Obama's lack of governing skills and the wide gap in what he says and what he does. His State Address solidified the fact that he is an incompetent liar. It worked to get him into office, but he is obviously not interested in governing traditionally and according to our Constituional guidelines. As people become educated about Obama's radical history they are wakening to perpetual, Socialist agenda. We all need to keep educating so we can get these whackos out of office.

Halie

At the end of WWII President Truman gave tax incentives to employers to encourage them to hire 16 million returning GIs. This policy carried on thru the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and was all fine and dandy. Then along came President Ronald Reagan. Suddenly the policy became "corporate welfare," and came to a screeching halt, all under a Democrat controlled Congress. Now President Obama, with Congress again controlled by Democrats, is instituing a progrem of tax incentives to employers. Does this make "corporate welfare" an acceptable policy again?

Perhaps Brown did some "community organizing" that qualifies him. Forget Brown with the Boston brogue. FORREST GUMP for president! He might not be "smart" like the current genius in the White House, but at least Gump is honest (loyal, brave, courteous, kind, reverent and all the other Boy Scout adjectives). We can ---and HAVE--- done a lot worse.

In response to Aaron-

If it weren't for a minority within your minority, I'd have no problem with Same Sex marriage. The problem is that a small portion of Gay rights activists aren't about marriage in equality. I percieve them to be out for marriage as an advantage and/or attack against Religions that don't approve of your lifestyle. It's a very sticky situation. One that I feel cannot be solved by awarding a religion owned priviledge to those living outside the cannons of that religion.

If there was a hugh surplus at the end of Clinton's term, why did he not use it to pay down the National Debt? Also,, what should have been done, after the 9-11 tragedy? Should President Bush just have said "shame on you people for killing 3,000+ of our citizens", and then went back to "business as usual"? If he had declared war on anyone else, wouldn"t he have needed the funds to pay for it? I wonder what the Whiners would have done! They don't offer any sugestions, they just WHINE! And now with a Democrat Controlled Congress, and all that, they STILL try to convince the people that IT IS ALL BUSH'S FAULT! ! Apparently G. W. was a very powerful man! No one could stop him!

There is no hope. The government has been overthrown. We have an ex-senator from MA voting to increase the deficit, and the opposition party does nothing because they also want it increased. There is no one to turn to.

Just a thought! In my opinion, it is possible that the Democratic National power brokers conceived, planned and executed the housing market to collapse causing the financial market trauma to occur at a time when the Republican party could be blamed and potentially hurt the most? Were Senators Dobb and Frank and others that conniving?

(If so, it seems now that their scheme is backfiring.......did the Democrats really believe everyone should own a home and subtly pressure the financial markets to loan money that could not be repaid, and; then to assure Wall Street the protection of a bailout?)

Scott Brown became a Senator on the day he was elected. According to Senate precedent. So how does the Senate pass bills, claiming sixty 'aye' votes, when Senator Brown (R-MA)was not in chamber? The fill-in to the seat held by the former Senator, Kennedy, had no voice. He was no longer a Senator as of the moment Brown was affirmed victor. The President should ignore the bill. It is automatically null and void. Or should be.Is it possible for enough Democrats to be replaced, that we could impeach POTUS? In early 2011?

Scott Brown is more qualified to be president than the one we have now!! Barack is an empty suit who hasn't ever managed anything!! He did vote "present" 123 times in the senate.

Barack stands up there looking down his nose at all of us and can't speak without a teleprompter!

Aaron Ashcraft: Since WHEN do the "rights" of a MINORITY behaving in a manner that the MAJORITY the population consider unacceptable, if not depraved? Also, how are the voters taking a "right" away that is NOT theirs to begin with? If you mean through the right of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", you are WAY off. A LICENSE (as in marriage)is a formal authorization granted to do something specific. Do NOT confuse that with what most homosexual practioners do which is to use either of the OTHER definitions of the word- particularly the "freedom" to deviate from strict conduct, rule or practice. Or additionally, an excessive, undisciplined freedom constituting an abuse of liberty.

The MAJORITY of the voters have, for over 225 years, determined what shall be the law of the land. This has been accomplished through their elected officials except when those officials pass laws NOT acceptable to the majority they are supposed to represent. In California the people have TWICE shown that homosexual couples are NOT to be granted the "right" of marriage, preferring to leave that for couples of opposite sexes. If you don't like California law, move where the laws suit you. But don't be surprised when any given state chooses to disregard your "marriage" license. You are obligated to follow the laws of the jurisdiction you find yourself in. And I do not believe that violating the law of a Soverign state can be superseded by another law NOT granted to it Constitutionally. And MARRIAGE is a "right" reserved to be licensed by the State.

Homosexuality is an anomaly. The practice does not persist in nature, and sould not exist except for recruitment into the practice. People are NOT "born" homosexual, they aquire the tendency to practice it.

I would be less likely to oppose the issuance of a "marriage" license if it were incorporated into law that those issued same were prohibited from having children by any means. That would include adoption, in-vitro fertilization, or retaining those conceived in heterosexual relationships, but not be limited to these. This would prevent the indoctrination of children into the practice of homosexuality through its presentation as "normal", which it most certainly is not.

You may rant, rave, and deny all you wish, but you can't argue with biology like you do with behavioral "science". Come back when you can (non-surgically) reproduce homosexually or asexually and I'll reconsider my opposition.

Prs. Truman also deported millions of illegal aliens; the deportation of the illegals allowed jobs to become available for CITIZENS. The deportation of illegals has been done by every sitting administration, after a war. This admininstration will be historically absent from that grand list, I'm sure.

In response to Mr. Wood, I have the following thought. If my memory is correct, I believe, President Lincoln made a comment during a speech, suggesting that no negro or person of mixed race should hold public office. Lincoln is America's favorite president. I've heard commentators refer to President Obama as the second Lincoln.....hmmm, very interesting.

Which is exactly what we want-no political experience. No succoming to "politics as usual".

Fresh ideas and a knowlege of the US Constitution are all that's needed. No more carrying on politics as usual because all that does is get us deeper in debt and less protection of our God given rights.

There were no job requirements written to guide us in selection of our officials oher than age, citizenship, and length of term.

I laughed outloud at the comment that Scott Brown would not be experienced enough to run for President in the next election.

Long before BO was elected I said many times that BO did not have enough experience to run a lemonade stand and it has proven to be true! Scott Brown has been in various positions of government for a number of years and has done quite well and above all he is HONEST

and highly intelligent!

Re: Hope and change? How many jobs?

When will the fed ever begin to get it?

It is not the purview of any government to CREATE jobs!!!!

But it's the DUTY of government to create an environment conducive to the proliferation of opportunity, which will stimulate the GROWTH of jobs! Time to stop catering to the corporate mentality that seems to be saying, "We can move all our production overseas, bring our manufactured products back from China (or wherever), and sell them at the same old price!"

An exercise for thought?:

If people in THIS country aren't working, who's going to buy these goods?

The government(s) are going broke!

An idea for new revenue?:

Tax ALL moneys going overseas at a rate of 99%! This includes profits going to foreign corporate headquarters.

Now THERE'S a "stimulus program" that could reopen domestic plants and put people back to work!

The point?:

Even in the age of the global economy, we have to think of our own welfare FIRST!

I think that the SOTU was a liberal attempt to hypnotize the American public into a trance-like state. Between "Bobble-head Biden", "Ants-in-the-pants Nancy", and "Little-drummer-boy Obama" I found it difficult to concentrate on the speach. Someone should market a Bobble-head of Biden, give Nancy something for her posterior rash, and if you want a real SOTU address, tie Obama's hands together so he can't say anything. Keep up the good work and God Bless.

he will have the same amount or more experience than obama -soooo

The democrates have been in power for 3 years - not the republicans

Globally speaking, white folks represent a minority. Can't we po' white folks get special consideration from the UN? since the US primarily funds the UN can't I get some of those funds due to my global minority status? I'm feeling oppressed already, all you global majorities are taking away my white manhood.

JEEEEZZZZZ, seriously, you so-called self-proclaimed "minorities" need to get over yourselves. Pitch in to make things better for all not just for your anointed subgroup. Sesame street LIED to you. you are not special. nobody is.

Interesting - your comments on Democratic's spending .. As I remember when Republican's were in control and did the spending. Either side of the ile seems to do whatever they can to profit themselves. We are supposed to be a "government of and by the People" which has become a government for and by the 'Elite of Washington' and the people are in reality forgotten. We now have 'professional politians' that seem to serve their own interest alone.

While Mr. Brown achieved a remarkable victory in Massachusetts, we need someone with greater experience to head for the Presidency in 2012. I think Indiana Congressman/soon-to-be-Senator? Mike Pence has both the experience by that time and the established conservative record upon which to stand in heading for that office and being solidly pro-life he can count on my support in that endevor 100% - we need another such experienced Reaganite Republican in the Oval Office!

Amen to James Taranto's piece about Scott Brown's chances to be President. If I recall correctly, there was a similar situation just last election, where a supposedly nonody named OBAMA did just that??!! It COULD happen again!!

Seems Browns win in Mass is strike 3 for oboma, VA. and N.J. were 1 and 2, he will be a lame duck President after the first year in office rather than his last year.

"Is this messaging faux pas a sign of trouble in the Obama ranks?" Quite the contrary. This disharmony of minor details is crafted to get us arguing about which one be might be accurate in the face of the invalid assumption that job creation is a function of government.

Liberal Democrats, Sodomites, I reckon you can post on here, but you will stand the scrutiny and you deserve it.

I thought JTC's suggestion to the Sodomite was a good one. Just try somewhere else with all your papers and documents.

This is a Christian nation as stated in the 1892 Supreme Court decision because of our Foundations, established on God and the Bible.

The Bible condemns Sodomy, have you ever heard of Sodom and Gomorrah????? Gen. 18:20 "And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous" and you can look at Chapter 19 to see what the Lord did to these people who did this. Forever this sin will be a reproach because the Lord cursed it. End of subject.

When the Lord pronounces the Judgment, it is Finished.

For God & Country

Ruth Ann Wilson

Although I look forward to, and enjoy "The Digest", I am appalled to find you of all people referring to one of the two Massachusetts U.S. Senate seats as "The Ted Kennedy Seat"!! Is Scott Brown just borrowing it from the Kennedy's? For your information, it belongs to the People of Massachusetts, as convincingly proved in a recent election!

Scott Brown is more qualified than the current occupier of the White House. His record in the Massachusetts election speaks for itself. The record of the democrats is very dismal indeed. I wouldn't be too sure about any jobs created by the Democrats of any ilk, except job created in their individual or collective minds.

It is quite clear that those supporters of Obama are an uneducated lot on the principles of freedom and God given rights, they are just plain stupid when it comes to understanding the type of limited government a truly free society must have. My opinion of Obama is this; he is like a thief in the night trying to steal our Liberty, I for one am not willing to give a thief a chance to prove he is really not robbing me blind. I will never be a supporter of that pretender who is doing all he can to abscond with my birth right that was paid for with my fathers blood.

Again, to Aaron Ashcraft: Incidentally, Mr. Ashcraft, the last time I looked, most of the countries you mentioned were essentially Socialist societies or second-tier. Needless to say, but apparently your were not aware of it, but NONE of the countries you named have the Constitution that we do. The Canadian Charter of Rights is constantly under fire for the disparities it presents when people express their views, let alone the Commission they have that silences the voices of its various religious persons when they voice their OPINION that homosexuality is a perversion. Thank God that opinions can still be expressed in the US (thanks to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights which deals with fundamental rights, not those of which you seek to force on the majority).

As for the other countries, they are of little import unless you wish to shack up, do a bit of drugs, get aborted, let the government support you at the expense of others, or visit a (legal) prostitute. Or any combination of the above.

As for Canada, I visit it frequently- and long- enough to tell you that it is slipping further and further from the country it once was. It is now a series of enclaves, thanks to their push for "diversity", that have no intention of assimilating and becoming "Canadian"..or learning either French or English.. that once predominated. Go into one of their hospitals and look at the card on the reception desk.. You will find that they now HAVE to have translators for every one of their main cultural groups.. I believe it is now twenty.

Thank God we only have to tolerate the inconvenience of Spanish. And I think (hope) Spanish will be legislated out (of official use) so those who come seeking OUR beneficience and freedoms to BECOME American citizens communicate in the language of the land. Which is certainly not unlike what YOU had to do when you chose to live in another country.

C'mon! A rabbit who has spent its entire life in the burrow would have more experience and smarts than the current pretender to POTUS.

Obama said that starting next year, he would start

to put a halt to "some" spending. Why not start now? In the mean time, he will be on a spending

spree. To give $8 billion to Florida for a high speed rail is out of the question. Why should the taxpayers pay for a high speed rail that they will never use.

Regarding Brown's [in]experience relative to a White House run...

...R-I-I-I-i-i-i-g-h-t.

It's not like no one else has ever had the hubris to attempt such a run.

The only good solution we have to the mess we find ourselves in (primarily greedy congressional people)is term limits. This will never be voted on by the lawyers in D.C., but we do have an alternate solution: the Vote.

If we all 'conspire' to vote out ALL of the representatives and 1/3 of the senators, then in 2 years another 1/3 of the senators, to be repeated again in another 2 years, then in 4 years, 10 months from now, we will have no old timers in office.

Then, maybe we can get some preventative measures passed, such as all Congress to be on Social Security; no more private health care for Congress, and no more life-time sinecures for their 'service', and term limits (good ones can be voted back in after a 2 year lapse).

This would in effect, be the revolution that the Tea Party hopes for, and one that would have the same result that T. Jefferson promoted over 200 years ago.

How about it people? Or are you all enamored with your own reps and senators for the personal gain of YOUR state, instead of the good of the Country?

An American Patriot

Reagan is dead haven't you noticed?

"by the time of the next presidential election, he will have served less than a full term in the U.S. Senate. What could possibly give anyone the idea that he's experienced enough to go to the White House?"

Are you comparing the experience of Obama when you ask this question? I don't mean the length of time he was LABELLED as a senator, but the length of time that he actually served the people before announcing and participating in his presidential election campaign.

He continually blames his predecessor for inheriting "the worst economy since the Great Depression", but the dirty little secret is that when he did serve as a senator, he voted for EVERY red-ink bill that was presented while he was there. He lambasts the very problem that he helped to create.

Wake up America. If Obama's lips are moving, he is either lying, trying to decieve you, or is mistaken. As RR once said, "The more that government expands, the more Liberty contracts."

Let Freedom Reign.

All he has to do is vote "present" on any pivotal issues and He's IN!

It's great to see the income taxes in Oregon increase so much. I'm sure this will secure the future of that state, as businesses close their doors and leave. What I mean to say is, the same type of fiscal strategy has thus far worked wonders in California.

For centuries this county has recognized marriage as a relationship which exists between a man and a woman. This is not a capricious requirement, but one that has been religiously and culturally based on sound tenets. It is put forth, by some, that on the basis of equality our laws should not deny this recognition to same sex couples who proclaim their love for one another. In recognizing this disordered affection by extending the recognition of marriage, we have no basis, then, for denying marriage to any willing individuals (or for that matter, species) between whom love is declared. So, if I love my wife and three other women, I should be allowed to marry them. If I love my sister, or my cousin, I should be allowed to marry them. In fact, if I love my dog, my cat, or my neighbor's ass, I should not be denied the right to marry them. The majority of individuals in this country overwhelmingly support monogamous, heterosexual marriage as the only marriage worthy of recognition. To dilute the meaning of marriage is to dilute its value, You are welcome to criticize and belittle my religious beliefs, and I will forgive your intolerance, but in claiming minority status because you are afflicted by disordered desires is not one which gains sympathy with the majority of Americans. Your civil rights are guaranteed and protected by our governing documents. The right to a have a disordered lifestyle recognized by law is not one of them. Proposition 8 is a proclamation of that by the citizens of California and should not be overturned.

As a lifelong Delawarean I have to advise you that Rep. Mike Castle is an EXACT replica of Joe Biden. As a matter of fact, he is so far left he could qualify for the Socialist Party or CPUSA. His winning this Senate seat vacated by Biden and currently filled by the appointment of Ted Kauffman would extend the far left tradition of that seat. Not since Caleb Boggs and Bill Roth has there been a true conservative represent Delaware in DC. Be careful what you wish for as he is anti Second Amendment, pro big government and taxes, supports Cap and Tax, supports abortion and embryonic stem cell reasearch, etc. Any questions???

"In Baghdad, Vice President Joe Biden met with Iraqi leaders to discuss their plans to ban candidates suspected of being a part of Saddam Hussein's regime. The administration believes that any candidate bans could undermine the credibility of the election results..."

So what does he think about Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution, which permanently bars from government service anyone "who,having previously taken an oath ... to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof"? Oh, wait a minute, he's actually being consistent! His fellow Democrats in Congress and the White House ARE in rebellion against the Constitution.

The comment about Biden being a bobblehead, reminded me that, to me, he reminds me more of the ventrilloquists dummy, you know ,,the old grouch,,,! His mouth is turned down at the corners in a perminent scowl! I cant remember his name, but I have to laugh at the resembilance!

The claim that Proposition 8 discriminates against homosexuals is completely false. So far as I know, a homosexual man has the same right to marry a woman as any other man. His opinion that he doesn't want to is his problem, not everyone else's!

Re: Chris Matthews comment. I don't care what color Obama is. I just wish I could forget that he is president. Obama gives us so much to worry about, I don't see how anyone has time to worry about something like what color he is. The color I worry about is green and how little of it we will have in our wallets when he is finished.

Scott Brown is as qualified as Obama, Clinton, or any other candidate. He also has something that many don't have and that is "Common sense". If the American people "don't get it.". How can this administration claim to "get it", if they continue down the same road that got us to this point in the first place....spending money you don't have.

I'm shocked, shocked, to hear that my fellow Americans would consider voting for a candidate who has not even served a full term in the US Senate and was merely a state senator. What will we find out next? That he was a community organizer?? (Oh, yeah, Scott Brown was a Lt.Colonel in the US Army,which ranks below community organizer and would disqualify him in leftist circles)

Thanks for that great post today. As usual, you are right on the money. Every citizen should be reading your posts. It's good to get the real news, and with such succinctness. Thanks again.

HUH! How long must one serve in the senate before he is qualified to become the president? Can you spell Obama?

READ FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND LOVED IT ALL. THANKS.

how about a Palin / Brown ticket. What washington needs is fewer "experienced" politicians with no real life experience.

I give Ford all the credit in the world for persevering and getting back to profitibility without federal aid. However, I disagree with you about Chrysler. Having had literally decades of good past experience with Chrysler products, I think it would be a crime if Chrysler were to fail. The main reason they are in their current situation is when Mercedes owned them, they took Chrysler's profits and cash reserves and put nearly all of it into Mercedes R & D, leaving Chrysler to pretty much fend for themselves with a limited budget. Also, don't forget, the government has less than a 10% stake in Chrysler, and they fully indent to pay back the money they got from the government.

Guys, we need to thoroughly read and re-read John Thisell's post concerning Mike Castle's run for the Senate seat from Delaware. This is the first I have seen about Castle's leftist-leanings.

The only small issue I take with your writing is that you insist on calling the so-called Democrat Party by that name any longer. With the so-called leadership they have had over the last 12 years and their evolution further and further away from anything resembling democracy or democratic, surely you must rightly (or leftly) start using the proper term for the insane gaggle running loose in the US Congress and US Senate majority parties as what they have become....they are more properly the Commucratic Party. Go Tea Party!!!

Just someone with comman senese would be better than what we have.

On James o'Keefe's arreast, I read the attached article. It stated "Hhe waas interfering with a telephone system operated and controlled by the United States Of America." When did Obama take over these and private industry lose control?

this is for the AARON hey dude if you dont like the big old USA of GO BACK THE WHERE EVER YOU CAME FROM..THAT SYMPLE OK!!

We would be able to save NASA if they painted a Ares I-X it like AF-1 and told Obum, Palosi, Reed and Joe B they were going for a free lunch and send them back to what ever Planet they came from.

Sir,

Are auto buyers rewarding Ford for not taking a government bailout, thus, as stated in your column,

making a profit?

Could it be that Ford has produced a better auto than in the past? Could their prices and marketing strategy have improved? Was Ford's stand good for

business or solely taken to live the American way?

A person giving a large amount of money for a product, to a large corporation, due to a principled stand does not fit into one's acting in their own interest. Every consumer should purchase products only where they get the best deal for their dollar. That is an element of the competitive market place.

Michael F. Misczuk

Re: McCain and Hayworth in Arizona

Please be advised that there is a conservative in the Arizona Senate race, and his support appears to be increasing. I am talking about Chris Simcox, the Founder and Ex-president of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps.

For the record, yes, I'm a Minuteman and Simcox supporter, and retired Police Sergeant and a Veteran, so I'm sure that Janet Napolitano will be looking for me.

Re: Arizona Senate Race

Will somebody ask Sarah Palin why she is coming to Arizona to campaign for McCain's re-election.

I like her, thought she was a conservative and believed her when she said she's against the "Good Ol Boys". So why would she campaign for one of the oldest and goodest boys. Look at McCain's legislative record and tell me he is even in the same ZIP Code as a conservative.

Scott Brown for President?

"What could possibly give anyone the idea that he's experienced enough to go to the White House?"

WELL, some got the idea that Obama had enough experience to do it!

I'm not saying he should. In fact, I have a hard time believing any U.S. Senator should be in the mix. State Governor's, who you would think have a better understanding of what the Constitution says about State rights, would make better candidates. While this is not a certainty, I think we should look for someone that will bring the Constitutional conservative with him to Washington and wisely lead this country back to Ronald Reagan's vision (or more appropriately, the Founder's vision)!

To Ed and others:

It is always interesting to read comments that dehumanize homosexuals. You obviously do not have any gay friends/family members or you would not have such strong aversion to equal rights. But think how you would feel if your son, daughter or grandchild told you he/she was gay? Would you still want them to be forced to live in the shadows without equal rights? Things become much different when it affects your family. Such was the case with Mrs. McCain.

The USA is not a theocracy. You are free to harbor religious beliefs as you may, BUT you do NOT have the right to IMPOSE your beliefs on other American citizens. The government must remain secular-separate church from state.

For the record, it was illegal for a black person to marry a white person in the USA, until the Supreme Court decided otherwise. If the topic had been put to a popular vote AFTER the Supreme Court decision, I am certain they would still not have that right. So it is with gays in CA. The CA Supreme Court decided marriage should not be withheld from gays. Many thousands of gays were married - but then Prop 8 was put to a popular vote and TOOK AWAY that right. This is CLEARLY unconstitutional.

Prop 8 is only a small part of the unequal rights situation in the US. The 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) signed into law by Clinton, was originally suggested by Jerry Falwell supported by evangelicals, Council of Catholic Bishops and other religious groups. DOMA is a very toxic mix of religious beliefs and Federal Statutes!!!

Among other things, DOMA specifically provides that ONLY a heterosexual married American can sponsor his/her spouse for a green card. It also provides that Federal employees can enroll only their spouse in Federal health insurance. DOMA specifically defines marriage as being between a man and a woman. DOMA is clearly unconstitutional and will eventually be overturned by the US Supreme Court.

There are over 1100 benefits given to married couples that are not available to gays: joint tax returns, tax free inheritance, social security survivor rights, immigration rights, just to name the most glaring. In some states, gays cannot even visit their partners in hospital intensive care!!!

An example: Our good friends, Fred & Ernie, have been in a 100% monogamous relationship for more than 50 years; they are legally registered domestic partners in CA. Ernie very recently died of lung cancer; Fred is in his 80's, not in great health, but is likely to be forced to sell the home they purchased together 30 years ago, in order to pay the inheritance tax on Ernie's estate.

A married heterosexual surviving spouse inherits all the assets of the deceased, tax free - but IRS code treats gay couples as if they are complete strangers - forcing Fred to sell their home is completely ridiculous!!!!

For the record, Tomas and I have been in a 100% monogamous relationship for 9 years, and it obviously is not all about sex: we work together, mow the lawn, wash the car, shop for groceries, laugh and cry together like any other old married couple. The fact that we love, respect, care for and are fully committed to each other is what matters; it would be refreshing to see more traditional marriages where joint commitments are equal to those we share. BUT, it is not right that we were forced to move to Spain in order to maintain our relationship after Tomas' student visa ran out.

The closing words of the Pledge of Allegiance:

"One nation, under GOD, with liberty and justice for ALL" are NOT true. The USA is NOT the leader of the free world - that leadership now resides elsewhere.

Depending on how long b-4 he is seated, Mr. Brown should be guaranteed he will have more days in the Senate than Mr. Obama had when he was elected!

If the people lead, sooner or later, the leaders will follow!

I agree that the Republicans currently in office are complicit in our sad state of affairs. I am for throwing at least 1/3 of both sides of the legislature with every election. I am looking at local candidates, and if they've been in office more that 2 terms, I vote for their opposition, no matter what party they are. We have to take our government back. Maybe make it a part time job, like they do in Texas. We need to kick this bunch of knotheads to the curb, before they rob us of every freedom we have!

To Figen Deveci:

For the record, I am a direct descendant of John Ashcrofte who settled in Connecticut in 1657. John fled from England in order to have religious freedom. I was born in Colorado almost 70 years ago, so I guess if I take your advice, I will move from Spain back to the good old USA.

Not that you care, but I am NOT going to return to the USA, except for the occasional visit with family and friends. Having justice, liberty, freedom and equal rights and being able to spend my life with Tomas is more important to me. I have all those things in Spain; they were not available to me in the USA. Shame shame shame on the USA.

In the January 29th Digest you quoted James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal as follows: "C'mon, Scott Brown? His victory last week was undoubtedly impressive, but let's put things in perspective. Brown is merely a state senator, and by the time of the next presidential election, he will have served less than a full term in the U.S. Senate. What could possibly give anyone the idea that he's experienced enough to go to the White House?"

Mr. Taranto must have had his tongue firmly in his cheek. In 2011 Scott Brown will have exactly the same experience our current president had when he was elected. But as a liberal Mr. Obama must be "more equal" than a conservative. (My apologies to Geo. Orwell.)

To quote Bugs Bunny, "What a maroon!" Apparently this columnist has yet again gotten to close to the punchbowl. It is sad that so many are so deceived. At least Mr. Brown is not afraid to state where he was born let alone any "requirements" to fulfill his position. Did we mention any indications of character and integrity?