Eric Massa versus Dick Cheney

Rep. Eric Massa (D-N.Y.) has challenged former Vice President Dick Cheney to a debate. Massa’s challenge came as he complained about being sick of Cheney “kicking us in the shins,” and saying that he “suffers from a horrible case of political Tourette’s”. The most telling part of his rant came when he decided to present himself as Barack Obama’s political bodyguard:

“I don’t want the president being diverted from his mission on this, having to deal with Dick Cheney. I want Dick Cheney debate me, anywhere, anytime, anyhow. And let’s see how he stands up to the truth.”

He doesn’t want the President to be diverted by Dick Cheney. Does that mean that he’s afraid the President would some how be swayed by Cheney’s argument, or intimidated into doing the right thing? Well, if that’s the case, have no fear because Eric Massa is here! By the way, if Eric Massa thinks Barack Obama could be so easily “diverted” by the comments of a private citizen, then what does that say about his perceived leadership skills? » read more

Barack Obama: The new Neville Chamberlain

I recently had a discussion with someone about the Republican party. He told me that he had been a registered Republican for years, but left the party while George W. Bush was President. We both agreed that George W. Bush had strayed from various Republican principles, such as fiscal conservatism, and were generally unhappy with his performance. The propensity of the Bush Administration to run-up the deficit and the national debt were maddening, but with most things, there were accomplishments that were not fully appreciated.

George W. Bush’s greatest achievement was helping to keep the United States safe after 9/11. Critics like to take aim at Guantanamo Bay, the Patriot Act, and The War on Terror in general, but his success in keeping the country safe cannot be disputed. There were attempts to attack the U.S. since 9/11, which were thwarted, and I’m sure there were many more attempts which were stopped early on in the planning process. For that, we owe the Bush Administration our gratitude. » read more