Obama

[nChrist]

He's taken over cars, banks, now tobacco.

He thinks he is "King of the World."

That quote from the movie Titanic, and we know how that story ended.

Hello Light2Light,

What he's doing is also illegal and Unconstitutional. The victims are all of us.

[Soldier4Christ]

Obama fires watchdog who barked at his crony
Rush Limbaugh calls action illegal, 'bigger' than Alberto Gonzales fray

Former Inspector General Gerald Walpin filed two reports exposing gross misappropriation of federal AmeriCorps funds by a prominent Barack Obama supporter and was shortly thereafter fired by the White House, circumstances he told WND are likely linked and others have called an outright illegal action by the administration.

"I think you have to look at the facts and the circumstances and reach your conclusions," Walpin said in a WND interview. "I will tell you that [my firing] came only after we had issued those two reports to Congress, and I don't think that's a coincidence."

Further, Walpin said, "I am convinced that I and my office are not guilty of any impropriety. In essence, I was fired for doing my job."

Independent, federal inspectors general are supposed to be granted special protection from political interference – thanks in part to a law co-sponsored by the then-Senator Barack Obama – to ensure that they are free to investigate waste and fraud uninfluenced by political cronyism.

But after Walpin dared to push for action against the St. HOPE Academy program – run by Obama supporter and former NBA star Kevin Johnson – which had misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal AmeriCorps funds, he nonetheless found himself fired by the White House under circumstances that have led some to wonder if Obama has violated his own co-sponsored law in retaliation.

"There are two big questions about the president's actions," writes Byron York, chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner. "One, why did he decide to fire Walpin? And two, did he abide by the law that he himself co-sponsored?"

Radio talk host Rush Limbaugh fired off an answer to York's questions on his program yesterday:

"Firing an inspector general is a big deal. If you'll remember, Alberto Gonzales as attorney general fired a couple of U.S. attorneys. He took hell for it. This is bigger. Inspectors general are supposed to be completely above politics," Limbaugh commented. "This is big. This is political cronyism, power and so forth. … I'm telling you, firing an I.G., because they're not political, it is a much bigger deal than replacing United States attorneys."

Furthermore, Limbaugh stated, the unusual circumstances surrounding the night before Walpin's dismissal constitutes a clear violation of the very law Obama helped to pass as a senator.

"The Obama administration did it overnight," Limbaugh stated. "[It] broke the law firing the AmeriCorps I.G."

According to the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008, co-sponsored by Obama, inspectors general do not serve at the president's pleasure and therefore cannot be fired without 30 days notice and written cause for the decision sent to Congress.

The firing of Walpin, however, took on a very different form.

Walpin confirmed to WND that on Wednesday evening earlier this week, he received a sudden and unexpected ultimatum from White House counsel Norman L. Eisen: Resign with the hour or suffer being fired.

Walpin refused to resign, replying in an email, "It would do a disservice to the independent scheme that Congress has mandated – and could potentially raise questions about my own integrity – if I were to render what would seem to many a very hasty response to your request."

The next day the administration nonetheless fired Walpin and sent a letter to Congress citing as its only reason for the dismissal, "It is vital that I have the fullest confidence in the appointees serving as inspectors general. That is no longer the case with regard to this inspector general."

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, who also co-sponsored the Inspector General Reform Act, immediately protested the White House's action.

"I was troubled to learn that last night your staff reportedly issued an ultimatum to the AmeriCorps Inspector General Gerald Walpin that he had one hour to resign or be terminated," Grassley stated in a letter to the president. "Inspectors General were designed to have a dual role reporting to both the President and Congress so that they would be free from undue political pressure. This independence is the hallmark of all inspectors general and is essential so they may operate independently, without political pressure or interference from agencies attempting to keep their failings from public scrutiny."

Grassley's letter reminded Obama of the statute requiring the president to submit 30-days notice to Congress of an inspector general's dismissal and stated, "No such notice was provided to Congress in this instance."

"We cannot afford to have inspector general independence threatened," Grassley concluded. "In light of the massive increases in federal spending of late, it is more critical than ever that we have an inspector general community that is vigorous, independent and active in rooting out waste, fraud and abuse. I urge you to review the Inspector General Reform Act you co-sponsored and to follow the letter of the law should you have cause to remove any inspector general."

The White House then clarified two issues, explaining that Walpin was not immediately fired, but suspended for 30 days of paid leave as a countdown to his official release, and that his dismissal, indeed, was related to the Johnson investigation.

In a written response to Sen. Grassley, White House counsel Gregory Craig cited an ethics complaint filed against Walpin by the acting U.S. attorney in Sacramento, Lawrence Brown.

Brown had had declined to file criminal charges against Johnson, who was elected in November as mayor of Sacramento, or the St. HOPE Academy, but did reach a settlement requiring the organization to pay back over $400,000 of $850,000 in grants it was given through the AmeriCorps program.

Both Grassley's letter and Walpin, however, pointed out that the inspector general has not been found guilty of any misconduct, and the charges are disputed.

"I have been performing – and my office has been performing – its work with the highest integrity, in the spirit of an independent office, calling the shots as it sees them," Walpin told WND. "The integrity committee will decide the merits of the complaint, but what troubles me is that the White House is apparently relying on the complaint. At this point, it is before an adjudicatory body, and if the White House felt it couldn't wait for that decision, it should have at least waited for me to come in and provide my factual response, so it could consider it. It did not."

And while Walpin has been guarded in responses to the media, refraining from commenting on his future plans or even accusing the president of firing him for political reasons, he did share with WND that he believes Obama has compromised the independent integrity of the office of inspector general.

"I am sorry for what I believe to be clear interference with the institution of the inspector general," Walpin said. "And I am sorry for the people in my office, who I respect. I took the position because I believed when the president called upon me, it was a great opportunity to give something back to this country. I have done what I believe is right, and I will go on."

[HisDaughter]

I had this one ready to post but I see you beat me to it.  Obama is a communist plain and simple.  Who IS this guy and what is his strong hold?  There is more at work here than humanly possible.

[Soldier4Christ]

Yes, there are things at work that cannot be seen. I am not saying that obama is the Anti-Christ but he is definitely making things ready for him and doing so quite quickly.

[Shammu]

He thinks he is "King of the World."

I've been biting my tongue trying not to say that.

This is just one more step to heading towards home. Our real home that is light2light, with Christ. 

[Shammu]

The Contradictions of our President
06/14/09
Sean McDowell

While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. For balance, I regularly read the HuffingtonPost.com (liberal) Townhall.com (conservative) and watch CNN and Fox News to try and get multiple sides of every issue. For the past couple weeks, I've decided to pay even closer attention to the words of President Obama. In doing so, I'm amazed at how many times he directly contradicts himself. Yet what's more amazing is that the mainstream media doesn't pick up on these. Consider a few…

President Obama: Can we emphasize your Muslim roots or not? During the presidential campaign you strongly downplayed your Islamic background (strong criticism was leveled at those who included your middle name "Hussein.") Yet in your recent speech in Cairo you emphasized your background and sympathy for Islam. In fact, you boasted of having "known Islam on three continents." Which is it? And how far does your sympathy for Islam go? Why did you speak out immediately against the killing of Dr. Tiller, but were very slow in response to the murder at the recruiting office by an American Muslim?

President Obama: Are you a Christian, or not? You have claimed to be a Christian, and I give you the benefit of the doubt (as I would anyone else). Something you said recently, however, raised some concern. In your Cairo speech you said you look forward to the day, "…when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to mingle peacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer." The term "peace be upon them" is used by Muslims to bless deceased holy men. According to Islam, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed are dead prophets. Yet, of course, to Christians Jesus is the living and immortal Son of God. You may think I am making too big of a deal about this, but remember, you have recently claimed to be deeply versed in Islam.

President Obama:  Will you step down from your presidency, since your race is being used as a recruiting tool for white supremacist groups? Last night CNN had a program about the recent barrage of "hate" crimes (the death of Dr. Tiller, the murder at the Holocaust museum, and the killing of the military recruiter by an American Muslim). A CNN expert pointed out that Barack Obama's presidency, since he is an African-American, is being used as a recruiting tool for white supremacist groups and that there will likely be a significant increase in such attacks. Given that your primary justification for shutting down Guantanamo is that it is being used as a recruiting tool for terrorists, will you step down as president for the sake of consistency? You seem like a team player, so why not take one for the team? I actually don't think you should step down. You won fairly and deserve the right to serve your term(s). But is consistency too much to ask?

President Obama: Are you against nations working unilaterally or not? In a recent speech to international leaders you said that no individual nation should work alone-it must work in partnership with other nations. However, you also recently told Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel needs to stop building settlements in the West Bank, as the U.S. would not tolerate such actions. Your Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, chimed in, calling for a "stop to settlements-not some settlements, not outposts, not natural growth exceptions" from Israel in the West Bank (The Week, June 12, 2009, p. 21).  In other words, Clinton is making unique demands that apply solely to Israel. Please clarify, for there seems to be a contradiction. If you are against nations making individual demands, then how can you level unilateral criticism at Israel? Are you reserving special condemnation for Israel that you won't extend to Muslim nations? Sure, many Islamic nations would support your criticism of Israel, but that was not your justification.

It's amazing to me that the mainstream media doesn't pick up on these contradictions (except Sean Hannity picked up on the first one). Why not? The only explanation I can think of is its liberal bias. If anyone has another explanation, I would love to hear it.

David Letterman recently said that he doesn't make jokes of Obama because he doesn't provide any good material. Is he serious? This is hard to believe, especially since Obama claimed there are 57 states and also made derogatory comments about the Special Olympics. The media love for Obama is absolutely astonishing. It was best summed up by Newsweek editor Evan Thomas in an interview on MSNBC: "I mean in a way Obama's standing above the country, above – above the world, he's sort of God."

I can't post the link because of advertisement.

[Shammu]

Obama 'excited' about Iranian election

By Jon Ward
Friday, June 12, 2009

President Obama on Friday lauded the overwhelming voter participation in Iran's national elections and said that he thinks the Iranian people have set the stage for improved relations with the U.S., no matter who emerges as the next president of the Islamic Republic.

"We are excited to see what appears to be a robust debate taking place in Iran," Mr. Obama said, referring to the thousands of Iranians who have poured into the streets in massive rallies for several days leading up to Friday's election.

Mr. Obama spoke to reporters in the Rose Garden after a short prepared statement on a legislation on Capitol Hill. After finishing his statement he was walking back into the Oval Office when a reporter asked about the Iranian elections.

Mr. Obama stopped, walked several steps back to the microphones, looking eager to address the issue.

He hinted that his speech in Egypt earlier this month laid the groundwork for his administration to "send a clear message that we think there is the possibility of change" in Iran.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was expected, as recently as a few weeks ago, to roll over the three opposition candidates who were approved by the committee of Islamic clerics who hold sway over Iranian politics and governance.

But Mir Hossein Mousavi, a former prime minister in the 1980s, captured the support of large numbers of Iranians, and has ridden a wave of popular momentum to become a real threat to the hardline Mr. Ahmadinejad.

"Ultimately the election is for the Iranians to decide, but just as has been true in Lebanon, what can be true in Iran as well is that you're seeing people looking at new possibilities," Mr. Obama said.

"Whoever ends up winning in Iran, the fact that there's been a robust debate hopefully will help advance our ability to engage them in new ways," said Mr. Obama, who has shifted U.S. policy away from the Bush administration's attempts to isolate Iran and toward an attempt to talk with Tehran.

Obama 'excited' about Iranian election

[Shammu]

One area, that I think Obama doesn't really grasp is religion. Obama thinks of religion as a means to an end. He uses religion and religious language to enhance his own political ambitions. What he fails to truly understand is that not everyone thinks like this.

To people like Khameini and Ahmadinejad religion is the end and everything else, including politics and war, are the means to the way. He may actually believe that Muslims want peace and prosperity, the same as other people in the world.

That is what the Muslims want is for the world to be Muslim............................ I think that one day he may understand this. Unfortunately, a lot of people may have to die first.

[2nd Timothy]

So, how do you guys feel about America's partnership with Islam?   

Amazing what a vote for change can do eh?   Speaking of change, anyone have 20 cents I can borrow (all my cash is gone)....

[Soldier4Christ]

What's 20 cents? The vote for change has pretty much left us all in that same situation. 

[2nd Timothy]

Sorry, just my poor attempt at making humor about those who voted for change...

20 cents / change  = pocket change?

...get it?       nm   

[Soldier4Christ]

Yep ... I got it good ... change = no change = empty pockets

[HisDaughter]

Have you seen this?  It came in an email......


Is Obama still a Muslim? 

Clues: His bowing and the religious shunning of Michele.

I was at Blockbusters on Saturday renting videos, and I was going along the wall and there was a video called "Obama".  I told the men next to me that I wouldn't waste my time.  We talked about Obama.  These guys were Arabs and I asked them why they thought Michele Obama headed home following her visit in France instead of traveling on to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iraq with her husband.  They said she couldn't go to Saudi Arabia , Turkey or Iraq.

I said, "Laura Bush went to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Dubai."

They said that Obama is a Muslim and by Muslim law he would not be allowed to bring his wife into the countries that accept Sharia Law.  Just thought it was interesting that the Arabs at Blockbusters accept the idea that we're being led by a Muslim who follows the Islamic creed.  They also said that's the reason he bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia.  It was a signal to the Muslim world.  Just thought you would find that perspective interesting. 

Sometimes, things are exactly as they appear!

[HisDaughter]

AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA

Dear President Obama:

You are the thirteenth President under whom I have lived and unlike any of the others, you truly scare me.

You scare me because after months of exposure, I know nothing about you.

You scare me because I do not know how you paid for your expensive Ivy League education and your upscale lifestyle and housing with no visible signs of support.

You scare me because you did not spend the formative years of youth growing up in America and culturally you are not an American.

You scare me because you have never run a company or met a payroll.

You scare me because you have never had military experience, thus don't understand it at its core..

You scare me because you lack humility and 'class', always blaming others.

You scare me because for over half your life you have aligned yourself with radical extremists who hate America and you refuse to publicly denounce these radicals who wish to see America fail.

You scare me because you are a cheerleader for the 'blame America ' crowd and deliver this message abroad.

You scare me because you want to change America to a European style country where the government sector dominates instead of the private sector.

You scare me because you want to replace our health care system with a government controlled one.

You scare me because you prefer 'wind mills' to responsibly capitalizing on our own vast oil, coal and shale reserves.

You scare me because you want to kill the American capitalist goose that lays the golden egg which provides the highest standard of living in the world.

You scare me because you have begun to use 'extortion' tactics against certain banks and corporations.

You scare me because your own political party shrinks from challenging you on your wild and irresponsible spending proposals.

You scare me because you will not openly listen to or even consider opposing points of view from intelligent people.

You scare me because you falsely believe that you are both omnipotent and omniscient.

You scare me because the media gives you a free pass on everything you do.

You scare me because you demonize and want to silence the Limbaughs, Hannitys, O'Relllys and Becks who offer opposing, conservative points of view.

You scare me because you prefer controlling over governing.

Finally, you scare me because if you serve a second term I will probably not feel safe in writing a similar letter in 8 years.

Lou Pritchett

Origins:  Lou Pritchett is a former vice president of Procter & Gamble whose career at that company spanned 36 years before his retirement in 1989, and he is the author of the 1995 business book,
Stop Paddling & Start Rocking the Boat.

Mr. Pritchett confirmed to us that he was indeed the author of the much-circulated "open letter" quoted above:

I did write the 'you scare me' letter. I sent it to the NY Times but they never acknowledged or published it. However, it hit the internet and according to the 'experts' has had over 500,000 hits.

[Soldier4Christ]

Have you seen this?  It came in an email......


Is Obama still a Muslim? 

Clues: His bowing and the religious shunning of Michele.

I was at Blockbusters on Saturday renting videos, and I was going along the wall and there was a video called "Obama".  I told the men next to me that I wouldn't waste my time.  We talked about Obama.  These guys were Arabs and I asked them why they thought Michele Obama headed home following her visit in France instead of traveling on to Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iraq with her husband.  They said she couldn't go to Saudi Arabia , Turkey or Iraq.

I said, "Laura Bush went to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Dubai."

They said that Obama is a Muslim and by Muslim law he would not be allowed to bring his wife into the countries that accept Sharia Law.  Just thought it was interesting that the Arabs at Blockbusters accept the idea that we're being led by a Muslim who follows the Islamic creed.  They also said that's the reason he bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia.  It was a signal to the Muslim world.  Just thought you would find that perspective interesting. 

Sometimes, things are exactly as they appear!

I have no doubt of it at all. Recent actions speak volumes.