The Audacity of a Phony

Twenty years of listening to racist and hateful sermons wasn't enough to drive Barack Obama to leave his church, but the heat of the Presidential campaign is. What a phony.

Remember our Heroes

On Memorial Day in 1984, President Ronald Reagan gave a speech to commemorate the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. While the tomb, like President Reagan's speech, were focused on those who served and were lost in Vietnam, I think much of it applies today.

Memorial Day is a day of ceremonies and speeches. Throughout America today, we honor the dead of our wars. We recall their valor and their sacrifices. We remember they gave their lives so that others might live.

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When he spoke at a ceremony at Gettysburg in 1863, President Lincoln reminded us that through their deeds, the dead had spoken more eloquently for themselves than any of the living ever could, and that we living could only honor them by rededicating ourselves to the cause for which they so willingly gave a last full measure of devotion.

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The Unknown Soldier who is returned to us today and whom we lay to rest is symbolic of all our missing sons, and we will present him with the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration that we can bestow.

About him we may well wonder, as others have: As a child, did he play on some street in a great American city? Or did he work beside his father on a farm out in America's heartland? Did he marry? Did he have children? Did he look expectantly to return to a bride?

We'll never know the answers to these questions about his life. We do know, though, why he died. He saw the horrors of war but bravely faced them, certain his own cause and his country's cause was a noble one; that he was fighting for human dignity, for free men everywhere. Today we pause to embrace him and all who served us so well in a war whose end offered no parades, no flags, and so little thanks. We can be worthy of the values and ideals for which our sons sacrificed--worthy of their courage in the face of a fear that few of us will ever experience--by honoring their commitment and devotion to duty and country.

Many veterans of Vietnam still serve in the Armed Forces, work in our offices, on our farms, and in our factories. Most have kept their experiences private, but most have been strengthened by their call to duty. A grateful nation opens her heart today in gratitude for their sacrifice, for their courage, and for their noble service. Let us, if we must, debate the lessons learned at some other time. Today, we simply say with pride, "Thank you, dear son. May God cradle you in His loving arms."

May God continue to bless this country and all of the real heroes who have sacrificed so we may all remain free. This truly is the greatest country in the world... that wouldn't be possible without their courage or sacrifice.

Cry Baby Barack

Don't talk about the comments of my pastor for 20 years! Waaaahhhh! Don't talk about the anti-American comments made by my wife! Waaaahhhh! Don't talk about my policies towards the terrorist state of Iran! Waaaahhhh! Don't talk about my voting record (or lack thereof)! Waaaaahhhhh! It seems like all Barack Obama is doing lately is crying. Crying about this, crying about that, calling people "low class" or "bitter" for questioning him and his campaign. If you can't handle the heat of the primaries, you certainly can't handle the White House or the job of Commander-in-Chief.

If you want your wife to be First Lady, then her comments are fair game. Cry Baby Barack, get a tissue and get off the stage. For someone from Chicago, you sure are a wimp.

Obama to Tennessee GOP: Lay Off My Wife

Note to Obama: No one is attacking your wife, but when you put her out on the campaign trail to stump for you, what she says is fair game. This is an issue and this is NOT low class. Get over it, Cry Baby Barack.

I'm Proud of My Country

Thanks, Tennessee GOP.

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My Wife Is Always Proud of America
and our latest... Cry Baby Barack

Appeasement University (i.e. The Democratic Party)

Funny how President Bush mentioned "people" in his speech yesterday who want to appease terrorists and terrorist regimes, and the entire Democratic Party was (and still is) up in arms. Most thought he was referring to Barack Obama. I'm certain Barack is like the rest of the Elitist Leftists who think the world revolves around them... but someone who places such emphasis on oratory should know that "people" does not equal "one person" and thus President Bush couldn't have been talking exclusively about Barack Obama. And he wasn't. He was talking about those people who regurgitate the idea that we must sit down with evil regimes and terrorist states and hold their hands, talking softly to them to find out why they don't like us. Certainly if we talk to them, we can come to a solution and find common ground. YOU DON'T NEGOTIATE WITH TERRORISTS AND YOU CAN'T FIND COMMON GROUND WITH EVIL DICTATORS OR SOCIOPATHS. But that doesn't matter to the "Blame America First" crowd who think the answers to the world's ills is to sit around a camp fire and sing Cumbayah.

The facts in the matter are two fold. First, President Bush was right. Second, he wasn't talking about Barack Obama. He was talking about Barack Obama (his stated policies), Nancy Pelosi (Syria trip), and Jimmy Carter (Hamas traitor) along with John Kerry, Most of the Democratic Party, a few RINOs, the United Nations General Assembly, some countries prior to the Iraq War (cough... France), Nevel Chamberlain, et all. Quite a few people fit that mold actually, and the President was referring to all of them. So you can quit crying so loudly Barack, it wasn't just you that George was picking on.

Funny, how when President Bush mentioned "people" he didn't make any remarks to infer he was talking about Obama... yet Obama was one of the first to whine that the President was attacking him and refute that he wouldn't talk with terrorists. But if the policy didn't fit you Barack, how did you know President Bush was referring to you? Ahhh... maybe the shoe fits afterall??

Mike Huckabee said there is a saying in Arkansas that goes something like this... "if you throw a stone over a fence, the dog that whines is the one that got hit." I'll put it a simpler way... "the one that smelt it dealt it" and Barack Obama, you stink.

For Barack and the rest of his party, we've created a special t-shirt just for you...

It Will Be Back [Updated]

Last Night's Latest "Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day" was uncerimoniously axed by the folks at CafePress today. Of course it has nothing to do with it being against Obama (who they salivate over daily and longing dream for at night). No, they killed it because you might think Obama's campaign actually created it themselves. Nevermind the countless other designs that use items more similar to the Obama Campaign's actual intellectual property (obviously were not talking about the candidate himself). The problem is its similar to the Obama Campaign's designs AND its Anti-Obama. Of course the hypocrisy with CafePress is not at all surprising. Any other campaign and their designs are fair game by the CafePowersThatBe, but Anti-Obama designs consistantly strike a nerve with them. I guess, like their candidate, they are just too hyper-sensitive about criticism.

By the way, why is it that Bush's comments were just directed at Obama? What about Pelosi's trip to Syria a while back, or Jimmy Carter's traitorous visits with Hamas? Yes it could be applied to Barack Obama, but it could also apply to THE REST of the Democratic Party of Appeasement. Truth Hurts doesn't it?

Back to the T-Shirt... When I get back to the "drawing board" I'll make it a little less similar to Obama Schwag and you can once again order the shirt. Until them, let's not forget that free speech, caricatures, editorials/editorial cartoons, and the speech latitude normally given when you are dealing with political campaigns only apply when you are leftist making a leftist argument... but when you are attacking Barack Obama... well, you're just a racist or worse. And so goes speech from now through November.

UPDATE: It is back. A few e-mails back and forth and yesterday's Anti-Obama shirt is once again for sale. Get yours now before they're gone again.

PHONEY. Fake. Insincere. Hypocrite. -- The Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day.

Here is the second Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day as promised. PHONY. Fake. Insincere. Hypocrite. Obama 08.

The Kentucky Brochure and the suspect timing of the John Edwards Announcement only add fuel to the fire that many of us have been feeling about Obama for a long time. This "hope" and promise of "change" and a "new candidacy" is all a fraud, just like everything else related to Obama. America deserves better, and he's not it.

Flags over Faith?

Barack Obama's stance against wearing an American Flag lapel pin is pretty well known. It's not that he doesn't support America he says, but he doesn't want to use the flag for political gain or as a substitute for patriotism or the war. Symbols don't equate to actions, or so his theory goes, and it seems the flag means more than just wearing it on your lapel to make a statement.

So while he won't use the American Flag to advance his political career, he doesn't mind using the Cross, a symbol of Jesus and the Crucification to Christians. And that appalls me.


So basically, its ok to use Christ for political gain, but not the American flag? To all those people who gave Huckabee flack for the political ad with the supposed subliminal cross in the background... where are you now on this?

To me its pretty simple. Its ok to use the cross for political gain but not the flag if you are Barack Obama. Thus the cross is less important (or sacred) to Barack Obama than the flag, and we all know how little he likely feels about the flag (based on his wife's and pastor's comments). Just another example of political opportunism, hypocrisy and lies from Candidate Obama. So much for change.

West Virginia Doesn't Like Obama Either

The first of two Anti-Obama designs today, "West Virginia Doesn't Like Obama Either". I've never been more proud of my friends in West Virginia, who seemed much smarter than North Carolinians yesterday.

Stay Tuned...

Due to some technical issues, I wasn't able to post the "Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day."  But don't fear... after Hillary's decisive victory in West Virginia, I'll have two Anti-Obama designs to post tomorrow.   I hope Hillary keeps fighting until the votes have been counted in all 57 states.

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: Obama08 - Accomplish Nothing

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: Barack Obama - Accomplish Nothing.

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: No Obama

It's one of the first Anti-Obama designs we ever did. It's simple, and it gets the point across pretty quickly. It is still one of our most popular. Surprisingly, we've sold a few dozen Infant Body Suits and Infant/Toddler T-Shirts.

NO SOCIALISM: Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day

NO Socialism - Stop Barack Obama T-Shirts & Bumper Stickers.

Empty Suit : Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day

Our newest t-shirt design, Barack Obama: Empty Suit. I think that pretty much says it all. Rather fitting too, considering the latest postering regarding the Gas Tax. I would save about $90-$100 if we had a gas tax holiday over the summer. My brother would save close to $140. Would that make a difference in our households... absolutely. I'm not suggesting the oil companies pay the gas tax though. I say the government goes without it for a while. Millions of Americans across the country are having to tighten their belts and cut back because prices are going up while incomes are staying stagnant or going down. Why can't our government do the same thing?

Oh yeah... its not their money they are playing with. Its ours. And the more they take from us, the more they get. Meanwhile, the rest of us have to learn to live on less and less as we struggle to live up to our obligations and balance our household budgets. But that's ok... that $90-$100 I would save this summer is just a pander, so I really don't want it. Yeah Right.

My Wife Is Always Proud of America - Anti Obama T-Shirt of the Day

Michelle Obama has never in her adult life been proud of her country, until now. Really? Then why are you trying so hard to be the first lady? Why are you trying so hard to move into the White House? Why bother spending your time and energy trying to get your husband elected to the Presidency of something you are not proud to be a part of?

It makes me sick. If you aren't proud of this country, then pack your bags and move somewhere else. I'm sure France would love to have you. You can have your disagreements with the government and policy, you can be worried about our direction, you can be concerned with the future or the past... but still you should be proud to be an American, because with all its flaws, it is still the best and freest country on the planet.

Apparently, Michelle didn't see it that way. That's fine. As far as I am concerned you, your husband, and your Pastor can all take your America-Hating selves somewhere else. You've got a bit of money in the campaign chest, buy a plane ticket.

For the rest of us who still get choked up at the National Anthem and find a lump in our throats at the rising of the flag... we'll be just fine without you. Let's save our nation's house and the Presidency for someone who has always been proud to be a part of it.

My Wife Has Always Been Proud of Our Country. I have the t-shirt to prove it, and I don't think we would have been married otherwise.

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: iVote Present

While all the Lemmings are basking in the Obama victory in North Carolina yesterday, I want to remind everyone of this "inspirational leader's" actual record on leadership. THERE ISN'T ONE.

Of course this criticism, like all of the many criticisms against Barack Obama don't seem to stick because he's the darling of the liberal media and gets a free pass on everything. And all the little lemmings continue to walk off the cliff.

Proud at the Primary

As a North Carolinian, my voice will finally be heard. Its been a long time since the Presidential race began... too long in fact, but today the race finally came to North Carolina. North Carolina doesn't have an open primary, if your voter registration lists a party affiliation, you can only vote in that party's primary. Since I didn't switch my affiliation last month, I couldn't vote against Barack Obama today... but I got to vote my conscience nonetheless.

Ideally I could have voted for Fred Thompson today, but North Carolina doesn't let you write in a candidate, your only option is "No Preference". Well, that wouldn't be accurate, because I do have a preference, and voting "No Preference" would be as much of a lie as voting for John McCain, something I can't do as long as another conservative is in the field even though I'll have to do it this fall. I should have known what my other options were, but honestly other than knowing McCain and Ron Paul would be on the ballot (and Fred would not) I had no idea what other Republican candidates would be listed. So I was presently surprised, almost gleeful when I saw Alan Keyes' name next to a bubble on my sheet. And with the circle of a pen, I was more proud of this vote than any other primary vote I've ever cast. I didn't have to hold my nose and vote for the lessor of evils like I will in the Fall. Alan Keyes is a true Conservative who believes in our Constitution as it was written not as some liberal judge interprets it, and he's a Christian whose not afraid of the values and Christian foundation in which our country was founded. Mike Huckabee (another option on my ballot) hits one of those three points, Ron Paul might hit two, I couldn't even tell you how many John McCain gets in that test, but Alan Keyes gets all three.

My vote won't change anything, John McCain will still win the state and the nomination... but I hope there are a number of other Conservatives out there today who took a stand and made a statement. There was a Conservative on the ballot today and I was proud to have voted for him.

I find it ironic that as I type this the news media is talking about the state getting to vote for an African American candidate today. Of course they are talking about Obama, but there is another African American candidate on the ballot in North Carolina, one who actually stands for something and would be good for this country. That man is Alan Keyes, and whether he gets 100 votes or 10,000 today, I hope John McCain counts every one of them. Those votes could have gone to McCain, but instead we voted our beliefs and our conscience.

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: Lemmings For Obama

More than a computer game from the early 90s, Lemmings are little rodents said to blindly follow each other off a cliff to their death because they don't know how to think on their own. One dictionary even defines the word "lemming" as "following the crowd into an investment that will inevitably head for disaster". Sounds a lot like Obama supporters, doesn't it?

Have you ever actually asked an Obama supporter what his plans for the country are? I bet they can't tell you. They'll spit out some anti-war or anti-oil company rhetoric or tell you how he inspires them when he talks. Great... but what are his plans? Questioned again, they tell you something about a mythical tax cut or how everyone will have health care. Great... but what are his plans? What are the details? How is he going to accomplish this? Pushed, they will then either A. call you a racist or B. tell you again how inspiring his speeches are.

I don't want to down play the inspirational part of his speeches, but peel away the vague promises and platitudes and you are left with little more than a socialist agenda. Reverend Wright was certainly inspiring to some of his parishioners too... but it doesn't mean he deserves to be President.

But the Lemmings can't hear, or don't choose to listen. They are blindly following him off the cliff. Unfortunately they are taking our country with them.

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: STOP OBAMA - Not The Change We Need.

Barack Obama keeps promising change. What kind of change? Listen to his stump speech and you'll get some idea... and while he's short on actual plans he's big on liberal platitudes and bad ideas.

Change promised by Obama includes:

• Losing the War on Terror
• Socialized Medicine
• Destroying Self-Employment
• Increasing Taxes
• Redistribution of Wealth
• Activist Judges who support Abortion
  
• The Continual Erosion of Personal Responsibility
• Larger Government
• Increased Gun Control
• And More.

The biggest thing Barack Obama promises is the continued movement away from the federalist ideals this country was founded upon in exchange for a liberal agenda and greater dependence on a power-hungry federal government. Our children deserve better and so does our country. Stop Barack Obama - He's not the change we need.

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: The Obama Monster

It's crossing our lands trying to destroy our country. It's eating the minds of our young people, turning them into hapless sheep who have no clue about history, economics, or values. Its destroying the very threads of self-reliance and personal responsibility that are woven through the fabric of our nation and replacing them with socialist policies and empty promises while it stirs racial tensions, class envy and a societal divide. It makes countless attacks while claiming to be above reproach. But don't point out its flaws or you will be deemed a divisive racist or worse before it tries to destroy you. It is the worst homegrown enemy our democratic and capitalist society has ever seen and it is about to take total control. It is the ObamaMonster... and you should be afraid.


We must stop the Obama Monster before it is too late.

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: Change We Can Not Afford.

Barack Obama keeps talking about change. What change? I want things to change too, but have you ever heard Obama's ideas of change? Increased taxes. Increased government interference. Socialized medicine. No personal responsibility. Redistribution of Wealth. Class warfare. Cutting and running in the War on Terror. Penalties on profits. Ending 1099 Independent Contractor Status. And More. All the while his wife has never been proud to be an American and his "spiritual adviser" of 20 years defames our country and supports Anti-Semites."

Barack Obama proposes change all right, but its certainly not the kind of change America needs.

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: Reverened Wright & Candidate WRONG

Reverend Wright & Candidate WRONG.

Jeremiah Wright has said, among other things, G-D America, that the United States created the AIDS virus, that the United States wants to keep Africans and other poverty-stricken people down in order to maintain our superiority, that racism is how this country was founded and how it is still run, we only value black women for their bodies, that white Americans believe in black inferiority more than we believe in God. Immediately following September 11th, Rev. Wright sounded thankful saying the chickens had come home to roost. Reverend Wright has also praised anti-Semite and hate-monger Louis Farrakhan for his "lifetime of achievement".

And in case you were not aware, Reverend Wright was Barack Obama's "spiritual adviser" for nearly 20 years. Wright presided over Barack Obama's wedding. Wright baptized their children. Wright was Obama's "sounding board". The title of Barack Obama's book, "The Audacity of Hope" came from one of Reverend Wright's sermons. Barack Obama publicly thanked Reverend Wright when he was elected to the Senate and has often sought his advice and counsel during his political campaigns. Barack Obama and his wife are members of Reverend Wright's church and have been for two decades.

Barack Obama's long-time "sounding board" and "spiritual adviser" make him too extreme for my state or our country. Reverend Wright was not just a casual associate of Barack Obama, he was a close personal adviser and confidant. His views are not the views of the United States of America and don't belong anywhere near our White House.

I don't care if Obama has tried to distance himself from Reverend Wright now because it is politically advantageous. After 20 years of being a "sounding board" and "spiritual adviser" and a member of Wright's church, its too late.

If my minister preached like that, I would get up and leave, and find another church. And if a friend preached hatred, anti-American sentiment, and racism while applauding antisemitism, they would not be my friend for long and certainly not my "spiritual adviser."

Would anyone consider a white candidate who was a member of the KKK or had a 20 year relationship with the Grand Wizard? Of course not. So why should Barack Obama or Reverend Wright be any different?

Reverend Wright means Barack Obama is Candidate WRONG. Vote for America and against the hype. Vote against Barack Obama. He's too extreme for America.

Reverend Wright & Candidate WRONG.

Anti-Obama T-Shirt of the Day: OVERRATED. No Hope, Just Hype

OBAMA: No Hope, Just Hype