McClellan Tells Congress What It Should Already Know

Former press secretary Scott McClellan testified before Congress that the Bush administration has been less than truthful on majors issues including Plame and the CIA leak case and the Iraq War, which he also details in his recent book "What Happened". Regardless of his reasons for coming out with this now, whether for book promotion or an attack of conscience, he's merely another voice confirming what we already know, that this a deceitful and inept administration. I doubt his testimony leads to any new developments in Congress' pursuit of the administration, but it is nice to have a former high-ranking Bush official lending more legitimacy to criticisms against Bush and Cheney. I'd like to think it helps quiet some of their supporters, but anyone still backing these bastards is blind, deaf, and completely dumb.

And Then There Were Two

Unfortunately, Hillary has dropped out of the race. Comically, she is calling for unity weeks after it was apparent she had no chance of beating Obama. I was really enjoying the beating Obama was taking - his dirty laundry being aired by a family adept at muddying someone's good, or not-so-good, name. Hillary's withdrawal also brings reality a little closer. McCain, an elderly candidate no matter how he spins it, is now squarely facing off against a sprightly black man who packs stadiums with people overcome with his eloquence. Hopefully McCain can succeed in keeping Obama's dirty laundry (Wright, Rezko, Ayers, etc.) right under the public's nose, along with the policy issues that Obama is so incredibly weak on, such as his anti-capitalist, populist economic agenda and total lack of foreign policy experience.

Obama Will Get the Nom

God help us. It's frightening looking at the throngs of mindless supporters at his rallies, so overcome with the thought of casting their votes for the first black president that you can practically feel the collective orgasm. Their blissful ignorance feeds itself. The guy is truly a great magician.

Obama's Wesleyan Speech

Obama took over for Ted Kennedy at the Wesleyan commencement ceremony this past weekend. He focused mainly on inspiring the graduates to pursue careers in public service and forget about "the big house and the nice suits and all the other things that our money culture says you should buy." Many on the right will try to vilify him for being hypocritical, just as they did with Gore and global warming. That's the easiest criticism and the one most likely to stick with people. He did a stint in public service, so I won't go there. The real discussion should address what he actually said.

The public sector is definitely in need of young, talented college graduates, but this country thrives on innovation from the private sector. You would never get that from an Obama speech, which is always laced with populist, anti-private sector rhetoric. Unlike some Democratic politicians, I think he actually believes in a populist agenda and that's scary. His economic policies are toally disconnected from reality. He talks about raising the capital gains tax to 28% from 15%. The last time this was done revenues declined. Interestingly, only a small fraction his portfolio is comprised of stocks. He has talked specifically about restricting entire industries. He wants to rein in big pharmaceuticals, the companies that account for our medicinal breakthroughs. He wants to impose a windfall tax on oil companies at a time when we need the oil companies to take those profits and invest heavily in infrastructure to increase production in order to meet rising demand from developing countries. I'm not a mathematical whiz, but I'm pretty sure that less incentives equals less innovation.

How can someone so smart be so stupid? It definitely speaks to his oratory skills that he can get so many people swallowing his "Yes We Can" bullshit without actually analyzing what he's saying. He's like a really great magician, one who can make you think about the mystery and not the science. This country is among the greatest innovators in the world. Under a president Obama that may change.

Lastly, Obama ended his speech with this gem, "At a time of inequality, we need you to work for opportunity." It sounds like Michelle got her hands on this. She likes to believe that racism is around every corner, but this is not the 60s and racism is not pervasive. After he told them "That's your task, Class of 2008" I'm sure everyone was ready to start chanting "Yes We Can" like a bunch of lemmings.

The Case for Gun Control

This headline is exactly why gun control is necessary...

"Florida Police Say 7-Year-Old Girl Accidentally Shoots Sleeping Mom Twice"

There are many incidents like this every year across the country. Obviously, some people are too stupid to take it upon themselves to ensure their own safety and that of thier kids. And while the small government side of me says to hell with the adults, we do have an obligation protect those too young to know better. The gun was on the nightstand for God sake. All the girl had to do was reach up and pull the trigger.

Petty Principal

South Carolina principal Eddie Walker quit rather than allow a gay-straight alliance club at Imro High School. This is ridiculously childish. God forbid gays and straights try to get along at a young age. Who knows, those immoral subhumans might try to recruit straight students to help achieve the "gay agenda".

Gay Marriage Ban

The California Supreme Court recently overturned a law banning same-sex marriages that had been approved by California voters. Opponents of the ruling, blinded by shear hatred of homosexuals, argue that the court had no right getting involved and overturning the will of the people. The simple counter is that by that logic the Supreme Court had no right ruling the way it did in Brown v Board of Education. After all, southern states had discrimination laws against blacks that were approved by voters. How are blacks any different than homosexuals? That may sound like an insult but seriously, they're all human beings and citizens of this country.

Why should two gay guys who have been in a committed, loving relationship for years be denied the same benefits as two straight people who have a terrible marriage and hate each other? What's more, why the hell is this an issue wasting tax payers' time and money? Don't we have at least a hundred issues more pressing? Some would say no. Some would say this is the beginning of the downfall of society, that the next steps are legalization of bestiality and pedophelia. Some are idiots.

There is no rational justification for the discrimination. People try to use religion to hide their personal bigotry but without success. Regardless, religion has no place in government. Admittedly, I have a slight bias against homosexuals. Seeing two guys kiss makes me cringe a little. But I'm capable of rationalizing that bias and understanding that it isn't reason enough to discrimante against them. This is a tide that can only be slowed, not reversed. It would be nice if more people realized this and moved on to more important issues.