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More disrespect for the men and women in uniform, this time across the pond in Britain, as a hotel says "NO SOLDIERS ALLOWED" and forces an injured soldier to sleep in a car: [3]
Feminist Gloria Steinem declares that Sarah Palin "is Phyllis Schlafly, only younger."[4] Really?
Comments on Steinem's article thrash ... Steinem. Consider this one:
"NEWSFLASH GLORIA:
Not all modern women are atheists, pro-abortion and man-haters.
Funny you criticize Sarah Palin for killing animals (hunting) and at the same time condemn her for being against killing HUMAN BABIES. ..."[5]
Senator John McCain accepted his party's presidential nomination.
The address of the year was Thursday night, with John McCain imploring Americans to "stand up" for our country.
"Tonight, I have a privilege given few Americans -- the privilege of accepting our party’s nomination for President of the United States. And I accept it with gratitude, humility and confidence."
McCain talked at length about his military career, economic issues and foreign policy. His discussed his life of experience and "maverick" streak on Capitol hill.
"I've been called a maverick. Sometimes it's meant as a compliment and sometimes it's not. What it really means is I understand who I work for. I’ve fought corruption, and it didn’t matter if the culprits were Democrats or Republicans. They violated their public trust, and had to be held accountable. I’ve fought big spenders in both parties, who waste your money on things you neither need nor want, while you struggle to buy groceries, fill your gas tank and make your mortgage payment. I’ve fought to get million dollar checks out of our elections. I’ve fought lobbyists who stole from Indian tribes. I fought crooked deals in the Pentagon. I fought tobacco companies and trial lawyers, drug companies and union bosses."
"I don't work for a party. I don't work for a special interest. I don't work for myself. I work for you." [6] [7]
The candidate pretending to represent the working class, Barack Obama, is scheduled to attend a $30,800-ticket fundraiser at the home of the wealthy hard rocker "Jon Bon Jovi" on Friday.[8].
Sarah Palin: The GOP's Rising Star
24,029,000 watched Joe Biden's acceptance speech
37,244,000 watched Sarah Palin's acceptance speech
"The Sarah Palin speech generated 37.2 million viewers, just 1.1 million viewers short of Barack Obama’s record-breaking speech on Day 4 of the Democratic Convention. The Palin speech was carried on only six networks while the Obama speech was carried on ten." [9]
Did you know that the teleprompter broke during Sarah Palin's flawless speech Wednesday evening?
- "Halfway through Sarah Palin's speech tonight at the RNC, people following the speech noticed she was deviating from the prepared text. According to sources close to the McCain campaign, the teleprompter continued scrolling during applause breaks. As a result, half way through the speech, the speech had scrolled significantly from where Governor Palin was in the speech. The malfunction also occurred during Rudy Giuliani's speech, explaining his significant deviations from his speech. Unfazed, Governor Palin continued, from memory, to deliver her speech without the teleprompter cued to the appropriate point in her speech. Contrast this to Barack Obama who, when last his teleprompter malfunctioned, was left stuttering before a crowd unable to advance his speech until the problem was resolved."[10]
An Obama supporter shows her "respect" for a fallen soldier: [11]
Professor values: University of Tennessee Physics professor, J. Reece Roth has been found guilty of passing U.S. Air Force secrets to China and Iran. The jury concluded he was guilty on 18 counts of conspiracy, fraud and violating the Arms Export Control Act. [12]
Sarah Palin gives a stirring talk to the convention, receiving numerous standing ovations as she makes the case for McCain-Palin. McCain then makes an appearance himself with the microphone.
From Rudy Giuliani's keynote tonight: "'We the people' - the citizens of the United States - get to decide our next president...not the media, not Hollywood celebrities, not anyone else."[13]
RIP: Bill Melendez, the animator behind the much-beloved Peanuts animated specials, passed away Tuesday at the age of 91. [14]
Republicans Meet in Minnesota for Convention
Delegates met for day two of the Republican National Convention Tuesday night. Although there were some criticisms of Sen. Barack Obama, the night focused mostly on Sen. John McCain's biography. The night opened with Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN), who praised McCain, saying "he's never given in to adversity. He's never said no to a challenge." First Lady Laura Bush spoke, and would go on to introduce President George W. Bush via satellite from the White House. Former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-TN) spoke about McCain's service as a POW and record in the Senate, saying that "John McCain's character has been tested like no other presidential candidate in the history of this nation." Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) gave the final address where he praised McCain's bipartisan record and criticized Obama, "elegance is not a substitute for a record." the former Democratic Vice Presidential nominee said.
The text of the speeches can be found here.
"Liberal fairness": the New York Times falsely smeared Sarah Palin on page one of its newspaper, but would only run an admission of the error on a blog hidden from its readership.
Enrollment reaches 56 in the world's largest pre-college American History class, provided by Conservapedia. The in-person class starts Thursday, and a free online segment is available at American History Signup.
A phenomenal crowd of 22,000 people turned out to see the appearance by John McCain and Sarah Palin on Sunday in Missouri, as Palin's selection has galvanized the ticket.[15]
Likely Obama supporters attack a busload of Cub Scouts: "a busload of Cub Scouts were en route to the convention, where they were to present the colors to open the convention. A group of protesters--liberals, Obama supporters, or whatever--blocked the road, surrounded the bus, and attacked it, rocking the bus back and forth, denting and scratching the sides, and generally terrifying the children trapped inside."[16]
Anti-Republican rioters attack convention; [17] see Knuckleheads
While those in attendance at the Republican National Convention put politics on hold, instead focusing on aid to those displaced by Gustav, protesters saw no reason to do the same. The first day of the convention was marred by violence and attacks on delegates. Police arrested over 200 for violence.[18]
Why don't anti-Democrat protests ever turn violent? (It shows clearly which party respects human rights and free speech more.)
Clueless leftists claim that Sarah Palin "is an idiot"[19] because she said about the Pledge of Allegiance's "under God," "If it was good enough for the founding fathers, it's good enough for me ...."[20]
The phrase "under God" is from George Washington and, yes, he was a Founding Father.[21] But don't expect leftists to pay attention to history!
The Democrats' America vs. The Real Thing [22]
Things aren't as bad as the Democrats claim.
Evangelicals Energized by McCain-Palin Ticket [23]
Gary Bauer, one of McCain's most enthusiastic evangelical supporters, said the Arizona senator had hit a "grand slam home run" and that adding Palin to the GOP ticket is "guaranteed to energize values voters."
Another Cohort of Kids Failed by Government Schools [24]
Defending Against the First Attacks on Sarah Palin [25]
Liberal Deceit: Another Fake 'Lifelong Republican' Exposed [26]
NewsBusters exposes more covert liberal activists.
Why are liberals so gullible? [27]
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