New McCain Ad is a Mistake

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHXYsw_ZDXg&eurl

The new ad produced by John McCain's campaign is supposed to portray Obama as a hollywood celebrity, not a Commander and Chief. It shows images of Britney Spears and Paris Hilton.

Unfortunately, it was poorly constructed. The images of fans in Europe chanting Obama's name are only going to help his image. When people see others chanting, they often learn to like that person as well.

It shows that Obama is popular in Europe, which to many people means increasing the "world standing" of the United States.

This ad is going to backfire.

This is very disappointing too because for the most part, I have liked John McCain's ads, especially "Man in the Arena."

Obama's brother is Muslim

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/the_real_american_idol/article1472877.ece

Obama Campaign Disrespects Military

Unless the cameras are allowed, Obama refuses to visit U.S. troops in Germany.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0708/DoD_spokesman_says_Obama_camp_was_reminded_of_political_rules.html

Rush Limbaugh points out that this reveals a lot about Barack's character. It shows that Obama doesn't truly care about the young men and women serving abroad.

All Barack cares about is the "photo shoot" and his self-aggrandizing campaign.

The Media Loves Me

Extremist Mosque in NYC

The Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood in New York City has many similarities with the Muslim Brotherhood that was founded in Egypt.

Check out their logos above. The first logo is the Muslim Brotherhood's. Notice the swords and the colors.

The second logo belongs to the Mosque of the Islamic Brotherhood. Please note the sword and the color.

Maybe Barack Obama Doesn't Have An Ego Problem

Maybe his press office staff does instead.

http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=6e9f4a42-9540-4d99-aba2-25adc276c25d

Since they have been spoiled with positive press coverage since the campaign started, they have found it's much harder to receive anything slightly negative.

Instead of taking it like mature adults, they act like 6th graders and shoot some angry e-mails off.

Adam Nagourney was the recipient of some of these because of an article he wrote in the New York Times entitled, "Poll Finds Obama Isn't Closing Divide on Race."

This could just be the beginning of Barack's divorce with the media. Love doesn't last forever in Barack Obama's world.

Coming to NYC soon...

The advertisements that Mayor Bloomberg and the MTA don't have the political courage to stop.

Islam in your face.

In 1,000 subway cars.

For 4 weeks.

During one of America's most solemn and sad days. 9/11.

Mayor Bloomberg has proven weak before. When Republicans were facing an unpopular political wind in 2006, Bloomberg bailed out and declared himself an "Independent." He is afraid to be criticized.

MAYOR BLOOMBERG, DO THE RIGHT THING AND BLOCK THESE ADS!

Mayor Bloomberg Supports Pro-Islam Ads

According to the New York Post, Mayor Michael Bloomberg finds no fault with the Pro-Islam ads.

"Mayor Bloomberg agreed that the ads should be permitted"

In the words of Bloomberg himself:

"If you were to advocate becoming a Muslim, I assume the First Amendment would protect you," he said. "If you were advocating the violent overthrow of the government or terrorism, the First Amendment would not."

MTA Fostering Islamist Message

(Picture of Sirhaj Wahhaj in the New York Post)

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,387701,00.html

In a propaganda campaign known as the "Subway Project," pro-Islam ads will be flooding around 1,000 New York City subway cars in September.

A Muslim group called the Islamic Circle of North America and a radical Brooklyn imam, named Siraj Wahhaj, payed $48,000 to run these ads.

The MTA apparently looked into the people behind these ads and found no objection.

Unfortunately, the MTA didn't look closely enough into the backgrounds, especially of Siraj Wahhaj.

Wahhaj was thought by many (although undicted and unconvicted) of helping the terrorists execute the 1993 WTC bombings. He was listed as an undicted co-conspirator by Mary Jo White, U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case.

He has testified in support of known terrorist, the "blind sheik" Omar Abdel-Rahman. Rahman is serving a life sentence for his role in masterminding the 1993 WTC plot.

He has referred to the FBI and CIA as the "real terrorists."

In a sermon he made the following remarks once:

"In time, this so-called democracy will crumble, and there will be nothing, and the only thing that will remain will be Islam."

This background should have concerned the MTA. They should have been especially sensitive to the fact that New Yorkers were victims of the biggest terrorist attack on American soil.

As concerned citizens we need to find out two things.

1) What's the going rate for subway ads on 1,000 subway cars? $48,000 by my calculations seems kind of cheap. Are there any readers with this kind of knowledge that can opine?

2) Does the Islamic Circle of North America or Siraj Wahhaj have any connections to the MTA? This wouldn't surprise me.

Here is the youtube video by the Islamic Circle explaining their new propaganda campaign.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWuXIO2v5xQ

Quote of the Week: Barack Obama's Stale Political Rhetoric

"Anyone with a long memory and the patience to listen knows that Obama is truly shameless in this regard. Sometimes his stump speeches sound like a Time-Life greatest-hits compilation of Unforgettable Classic Political Baloney from the '70s, '80s, and '90s, with one cant phrase after another lifted from speeches by Ronald Reagan, Al Gore, Bill Clinton, Elizabeth Dole, John Kerry, Ross Perot, George Bush--yes I said Elizabeth Dole-- Jesse Jackson, Howard Dean, Newt Gingrich, everybody."

(From Andrew Ferguson's "Self-Interest Is Bad?" as seen in the 7/21/2008 edition of the Weekly Standard)

Who is Erin Callan Part II

Here's the profile that the Wall Street Journal did in May.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121098034130400069.html

Who is Erin Callan?

(Photograph by Jeff Riedel as appeared in Conde Nast Portfolio)

As news broke today of the talented Erin Callan joining Credit Suisse, many people not familiar with Wall Street asked, "Who is Erin Callan?"

It's a fair question and a lot of Main Street Americans do not know who she is.

At the age of 42, she became the Chief Financial Officer of Lehman Brothers. Many considered her the face of a company greatly hurt by the credit crunch. She made frequent appearances on television and tried to calm down investors. She always came across as polished and intelligent.

Unfortunately, she was ousted from that position. For awhile, it was reported that she would remain at Lehman in another capacity.

Today it was reported that she was leaving Lehman for greener pastures: Credit Suisse, a company that has done much better in this bear market.

She comes from humble roots. Her father was a policeman in New York City. She worked hard in school and attended Harvard and NYU School of Law (Class of 90). After law school, she worked as a corporate tax associate at Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett.

We wish her the best. Credit Suisse is lucky to have her!

No Enthusiasm for McCain = More Reason to Pick Romney as VP

In the most recent edition of the Weekly Standard, Stephen Hayes cites a Washington Post/ABC News poll:

Nearly half of the liberals surveyed are enthusiastic about
supporting Barack Obama, while only 13 percent of conservatives are enthusiastic about McCain.

This may go without saying, but if conservatives aren't enthusiastic about a candidate, they are less likely to contribute money or volunteer their time. In some cases, this lack of passion might even result in conservatives NOT voting.

McCain, please pick Romney now!

Lehman Loses Talent

Erin Callan heads to Credit Suisse, in this high profile move.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/16/business/16lehman.html?hp

Difference in Humanity: Israel's Superiority Over Hezbollah

(From the AP)

Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a prisoner exchange--people taken hostage during the 2006 summer war.

Hezbollah gave Israel the remains of 2 individuals in black coffins.

Israel released 5 members of Hezbollah. These 5 are still alive.

No longer can liberals criticize Israel for human rights abuses. They always do their best to prevent unnecessary death.

Hezbollah, on the other hand, will always opt for killing over preserving life.

The difference in humanity is astounding.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,383441,00.html

Mitt Romney for VP

"For the American family right now, the economy is a problem"

-Mitt Romney

As the economy gets worse, the demand for a Vice President who is economically savvy will rise. What better choice than Mitt Romney, founder of Bain Capital and savior of the 2002 Olympic Games?

John McCain would be smart to pick Romney sooner, rather than later. Romney could immediately activate his base. His organization during the primaries was superb and I am sure a lot of it is still in place at a rudimentary level.

Let's not wait until the Dems pick a VP, let's pick Romney and energize this Republican ticket.

McCain lacks three big things.

1) Youth

2) Extensive economic experience

3) Fundraising and organization skills

Mitt Romney would be the perfect choice to compensate for McCain's 3 deficient traits.

Barack Sanitizes Website as his positions are refined

http://www.politico.com/blogs/jonathanmartin/0708/Surge_meets_purge.html

Once upon a time, Senator Barack Obama criticized the troop surge in Iraq. His negativity was well chronicled on his website.

Now that the surge has proven to be successful, Barack is afraid to say that he was wrong. (Admitting mistakes is a virtue by the way)

Instead of admitting his ignorance, Obama is sanitizing his website and erasing all his negative comments about the surge.

He thinks Americans are stupid and don't have a memory.

Islam and Barack Obama

You decide.

Schumer to blame for IndyMac downfall?

Did Senator Chuck Schumer from New York trigger the panic surrounding IndyMac?

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/laland/2008/07/feds-cite-schum.html

The Intolerance of the Democrats

(pic from New York Times)

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/07/14/america/lieberman.php

Since he arrived in the Senate in 1988, Joseph Lieberman has been a good Democrat. His voting record, for the most part, is in line with liberals. There is one issue though, which distinguishes him from other democrats: national defense. In the mold of hawkish Democrats like JFK and Harry Truman, Lieberman favors a strong military and an aggressive fight against terrorists. He is not afraid to criticize Barack Obama and will sit out the Democratic Convention in Denver. The Democratic Party can't handle this though and is threatening to take away his committee (Senate Committee on Homeland Security) chairmanship.

This speaks very poorly of the Democratic Party.

Barack Obama Liberalism

(Pic from the AP)

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080702/D91LJQN00.html

Gavin Newsom, the current mayor of San Francisco, is pondering a bid for governor in 2010. Like Barack, Newsom is flashy and rules on style rather than substance.