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Iran is modernizing, having recently joined the nuclear age. And if you’re concerned that their atomic agenda could prove less than peaceful, take solace. Russia is on the scene, monitoring the program to ensure the Iranians play by the rules.

Of course, Russia’s presence may not quell the angst within the prudent Westerner’s soul. Cold warriors will remember Russia as the black heart of the defunct Evil Empire. The Soviet Union won no prizes for transparency and square dealing when it came to nuclear arms. So trust the “Russkies” if you like. But believing Russia will prevent Iran from going nuclear is akin to trusting Bill Clinton to safeguard both your girlfriend and your finest cigars.

Nuclear technology isn’t the only area where Iran is advancing. The ruling ayatollahs, mullahs and imams are instituting social reforms, too. Thanks to their foresight and open-mindedness, Iran will soon be only a millennium behind the civilized world, give or take a century.
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A guest submission from Steve Feinstein

The Global Warming debate rages on, hotter than ever. (Sorry.) Each side is deeply entrenched in its respective position, unyielding, more convinced than ever of the correctness of their argument.

Nonetheless, there remains enough real, substantial doubt about so-called “Global Warming” that no thinking, analytical individual should just automatically, unquestioningly accept it as ‘true.’

From the UK’s Express:

A high-level inquiry into the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change found there was “little evidence” for its claims about Global Warming.

It also said the panel had emphasised the negative impacts of climate change and made “substantive findings” based on little proof.

The review by the InterAcademy Council (IAC) was launched after the IPCC’s hugely embarrassing 2007 benchmark climate change report, which contained exaggerated and false claims that Himalayan glaciers could melt by 2035.

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I’ll preface this post with some most likely unimportant disclaimers, but given the ever increasing hysteria emanating from the left side of the political spectrum regarding Glen Beck’s “Restoring Honor” rally on the National Mall this past Saturday I feel the need to dispel some possible conspiracy theories about the event.

First off, I’m not what you could consider a “follower” of Glen Beck. I’ve never heard his radio show and only occasionally catch his television show. It’s not that I dislike the man – much to the contrary. I simply don’t have the time or inclination to follow another political talk show – or host for that matter. By the time I get home from work and/or grad school on any given day my brain is much better suited to an episode or two of NCIS. I’m sure in the minds of some people I’m a bad person. I’m ok with that.

All disclaimers aside, the Ravishing Mrs. Cordeiro found out about the 8/28 rally and decided the whole family should attend. As a general rule I avoid the National Mall when large – or small – events are planned there. I’m not a big crowd person. Never the less, bright and early on that Saturday morning we packed up the kids, a few camp chairs, and a cooler and joined the throngs of American headed for DC.
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After watching the “Restoring Honor Rally” this past Saturday and observing how the media portrayed the event, my conclusion is that they couldn’t be more wrong. There has probably not been a more respectful, peaceful and well-mannered crowd of that size assembled in Washington DC in quite a long time.

And for the President of the United States to imply any negative connotations to the event, or its organizers, is far and away the biggest insult to not only the hundreds of thousands of Americans who attended the event, but to every American who agreed with what the event stood for: faith, hope and charity.

When asked by Brian Williams about the 8/28 Rally, President Obama said, “It’s not surprising that somebody like a Mr. Beck is able to stir up a certain portion of the country.”
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Top ten things overheard today during the telephone call Obama placed to GWB:

10. “How do you spell “strategery”?”

9. “Would you mind if I blamed one more thing on you?”

8. “Do you have any ideas on how to shut Joe Biden up?”

7. “I’ve maxed out the government credit card. Any idea where you might have stashed a few extra hundred billion?”

6. “Thanks for the TARP bill. IT was cool taking over the auto industry and student loan biz.”

5. “How did it feel in the mornings not having the media as your bosom buddy?”

4. “Any ideas on how to get flyover country to like me again? What’s so funny?”

3. “Got any good places to go on vacation?”

2. “Know any good economists?”

1. “Would it be OK if I took all the credit for this war, even though I voted against every measure to make it succeed?”

In the current political climate, for me, the new Health Care law is a defining issue in this and the next election cycle. I recently spoke with a doctor who is in a highly specialized field of medicine, about the current health care law. One thing came out of the conversation that really surprised me. She said that she only paid off her medical school loans last year. This surprised me, because she has been in practice for no less than 18 years (the time that I have known her). Now, I do not wish to submit that she has lived in abject poverty during that time, but the length of time to pay the loans back was longer than one would expect. I wonder how much time it takes litigators, like John Edwards to pay back their student loans. Especially since they make so much of their money at the expense of doctors.

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Welcome to our latest contributor, Anthony W. Hager!

When it comes to pontificating on the contemporary political scene Chris Varano might make a pretty fair sports broadcaster. Sports broadcasting is, after all, the Dallas native and Texas Christian University sophomore’s major. As such, his next editorial for TCU’s online newspaper should touch on Brett Favre’s myriad retirements, leaving politics alone, lest he become another (God forbid) Keith Olbermann.

Varano believes opposition to the “ground zero mosque” is Islamophobia in the first-degree. And he quotes Al Franken–Minnesota’s dubiously elected, self-proclaimed expert on everything–to validate his claim. That Mr. Varano, is strike one. Citing Sen. Franken on serious matters is akin to heeding Terrell Owens’ advice on improving team chemistry.
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How does Sarah Palin, assuming she will pursue the GOP nomination for president, overcome the perception–or reality, depending on your point of view–that she isn’t qualified to be president?

According to the new survey from Vanity Fair and CBS News’ 60 Minutes, only 1 in 4 of all adults thinks Palin is qualified to be commander-in-chief while 60 percent say she is not.

By a narrow 47-40 percent margin however, Republicans do feel Palin has the right stuff to be president. But self identified conservatives – constituting the segment of the GOP largely thought to most favor the former Alaska governor – are essentially split 41-40 percent on her abilities to govern the country.

Consider again that data: Conservatives, ie. those most likely to vote in a primary or caucus, are split 41-40 on her abilities to govern the country. Can anyone make an argument this isn’t a huge problem for Palin?

Glenn Beck implied that there are forthcoming satellite photos that will be used to provide an accurate count of the crowd at the 8/12 Rally. Early estimates are from 100,000 up to 500,000.

In any case, given what was obviously an enormous turnout at the 8/12 Rally, two questions for the PD faithful:

1. What are the election implications this fall, if any?
2. What message does this rally send – to both parties?

Look for leftist “plants” this Saturday at the 8/28 “Rally to Restore Honor” at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. You will be able to identify them by the signs they hold and the hate speech they will be spewing. Oh, and you’ll also be able to identify them because they will be the only “participants” who get interviewed and shown on TV by the mainstream liberal media.

Aside from saying absolutely nothing positive about the rally, leaders such as Al Sharpton, along with a majority of liberal media talking heads, are trying to portray the event as nothing but a hate fest led by Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin.
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What’s all the fuss about? Check out Lazio.com for the details.

CPNYS Mosque Lazio Cuomo from Howard Lim, Jr. on Vimeo.

Given where we stood two years ago, this is nothing short of stunning.

Another guest submission from Whodat!

We have all had summers to remember…
We have all had summers to forget!
But, this summer fo our First Family is
Certainly their worst ever, I bet.

Like promising the kids Disneyworld
Then delivering the back yard only,
Barack promised us the “Summer of
Recovery”. Didn’t happen. Pure baloney!
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Tea Party candidate Joe Miller is ahead of incumbent Lisa Murkowski 51.5% to 48.6% as of the last count with about 85% of the precincts reporting. Miller was outspent 20-1 by Murkowski and was down about 12% in the final polls leading up to Tuesday’s election.

Endorsed by Sarah Palin, Miller’s win may just be the biggest upset to date by a Tea Party candidate, given the incumbency and big political name recognition of Lisa Murkowski.

Also, Republican voter turnout was again breaking records for primary elections. Could this be a preview of what’s ahead for November?

Brian Haner wrote this to express his opinion on the Arizona anti-illegal immigration bill.

Well isn’t this just delicious. Brad Pitt implies he’d consider the death penalty for those involved in the BP oil spill.

Brad Pitt: I’d Reconsider My Views on Death Penalty Due to BP Oil Spill
Published August 23, 2010

Brad Pitt has said that he would consider executing those responsible for the BP oil spill if he was in power. The “Fight Club” and “Ocean’s Eleven” actor, said he usually opposed capital punishment but would make an exception if he could.

Interesting… I wonder if he’d reconsider his views on the death penalty for having made the stinker Meet Joe Black.

We all know that a person’s words are one thing, but when those words are backed up with actions, a true picture of that person will always begin to emerge.

Those who supported Barack Obama for president were certain that his provocative rhetoric would soon subside into a more moderate tone once he settled into the office of president. Setting aside his campaign mode, bowing to the will of his party for the sake of power and control in Washington and governing the country as many presidents have done before him.

But to the surprise and sometimes dismay of both political parties and independents, something unexpected happened on Obama’s way to the oval office. The newly elected president not only made good on all of his provocative rhetoric, he proceeded to double, and even triple down on most of it – dragging the Democrat party along for what could turn out to be the wildest political ride of their lives.
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The web is buzzing this morning with the results of new TIME poll. It found that nearly 1 in 4 Americans think Obama is a Muslim.

Other interesting findings:

Twenty-eight percent of voters do not believe Muslims should be eligible to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. Nearly one third of the country thinks adherents of Islam should be barred from running for President — slightly higher than the 24% who mistakenly believe that the current occupant of the Oval Office is himself a Muslim. In all, just 47% of respondents believe Obama is a Christian; 24% declined to respond to the question or said they were unsure, and 5% believe he is neither Christian nor Muslim.

So how about you? Do you believe Barack Obama is a Muslim?

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