powerlineblog.com - 2/10/2009
—
Barack Obama gave a press conference tonight; the key topic, of course, was the Democrats' trillion-dollar pork bill. My guess is that the widely-televised event helped the Democrats' cause some. Those who weren't paying close attention probably thought Obama made a decent case.
...
smallwarsjournal.com - 2/10/2009
—
smallwarsjournal.com —
(This is an edited version of my statement
before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Afghanistan,...
chaired by Senator John F. Kerry, on 5th February 2009). Senator Joseph Lieberman made a timely and well-argued call, during his recent ...
(more)
Crunch Time in Afghanistan-Pakistan
cnas.org - 2/3/2009
—
cnas.org —
January 2009 - In 2009, the Obama administration
will attempt to deliver on campaign promises to change...
the Afghan war s trajectory. In April, the Strasbourg NATO summit will determine the alliance s role in shaping the future of the country and the ...
(more)
Tell Me Why We’re There? Enduring Interests in ...
pollingreport.com - 2/9/2009
—
pollingreport.com —
Thinking about some of the specific actions Barack
Obama has taken......
(more)
President Obama
Comments
Blog Reactions
Larwyn's Link Kerplosion: An Orgy of Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Doug Ross @ Journal —
... Clairvoyant Palin : Treacher FBI raids lobbying firm tied to Murtha : ABC Repeat after me: "Carter-era policies" : Hewitt Visual display of quantitative information : Corner Leahy "Truth Commission" to pursue Bush : CQ Environmentalists, in name only : NRO (Miller) Eighteen days of hope and change? : Hanson German economist: stimulus doomed to fail : ECO Barack Obama is a novice - and it shows : Telegraph (UK) Obama takes his case to the people : Power Line Savior holds first fear-mongering press ...
Obama presser: Does Obama pay attention?
Hot Air » Top Picks —
... because I don’t think that’s economically sound and I don’t think what — that’s what the American people expect, is for us to stand by and do nothing. Republicans in both the House and Senate have offered at least two alternative stimulus packages. None of them demanded that Obama “do nothing”. In fact, it was the Congressional Budget Office and not Republicans that suggested that doing nothing might have a better effect than the Obama/Pelosi/Reid stimulus bill, as our friends at Power Line point out. This lie is particularly egregious, as Nancy Pelosi locked Republicans ...
Did Reagan Ever Blame Carter . . .
GayPatriot —
... stimulus package, in terms of the debate and listening to some of what’s been said in Congress, is that there seems to be a set of folks who — I don’t doubt their sincerity — who just believe that we should do nothing.
Um, the Republicans have put forward alternative plans. Heck, I’m even working on my own, but doubt either of my Senators or even my representative would bother introducing it.
(H/t John Hinderaker who offers a more thorough analysis.)
Obama’s First Press Conference Report Round-Up
Right Soup —
... phrase confuses you, Obama.
Here is a round-up of reviews and commentary on Obama’s speech last night:
Michele Malkin: Savior holds first fear-mongering press conference
Legal Insurrection: The Press embarrasses itself - Really, WashPo? Your first question to the president is about A-Rod?
Gateway Pundit: Obama speaks to the sheeple
Power Line: Pay attention to Obama’s deceit
Hot Air: Helen Thomas stumps ...
Related Content
Obama "60 Minutes" Interview Transcript (VIDEO)
huffingtonpost.com 3/23/2009 — SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS
Here is the transcript of part one of President Obama's interview with "60 Minutes":
STEVE KROFT:
Were you surprised by the intensity of the reaction, and the hostility from the AIG bonus debacle?
BARACK OBAMA: I ...
Afghan War To Get More US Troops: Sources
huffingtonpost.com 3/26/2009 — WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to dispatch additional U.S. troops plus hundreds of civilian advisers in hopes of turning around a faltering war in Afghanistan and will recommend increasing aid to neighboring Pakistan so long as ...
Man Of The Year
patdollard.com 12/17/2008 —
Person of the Year 2008
Why History Can’t Wait
( Time )
You probably sat in a fancier conference room the last time you refinanced or heard a pitch about life insurance. There’s a table, some off-brand mesh office chairs, a bookcase that looks as if it had been put together ...
More Afghanistan
pajamasmedia.com 3/29/2009 — The limits of BHO’s efforts in Pakistan were emphasized during an interview given to the press.
WASHINGTON (AP) — As he carries out a retooled strategy in Afghanistan, President Barack Obama says he will consult with Pakistan’s leaders ...
Cole/ Marsh Debate on Obama's Bombing of Pakistan
juancole.com 1/27/2009 — My Democratic Party colleague Taylor Marsh took exception to my Salon piece on Obama's decision to bomb Pakistan during his first week in office. I always welcome vigorous debate and believe that arguing substance in public is essential to our ...
Analysis: US outlines new Afghanistan strategy
longwarjournal.org 3/27/2009 — The long-awaited new US strategy for Afghanistan was released this morning. In a press conference, President Barack Obama outlined the US goals in the region and the plan to stabilize Afghanistan and neighboring Pakistan.
The goal, Obama said, is ...
Follow BeltwayBlips on Twitter
