FOO FOO: Friends of Obama, Friends of Osama

"Barack Obama and Osama Bin Laden both have friends who bombed the Pentagon."
Rush Limbaugh

Offense ensued when the Drive-by media was presented with the story that RPV Chairman Jeff Frederick repeated Rush's joke to campaign volunteers in a Republican campaign office.

The general outrage seems to come from using Obama and Osama in the same sentence, due to concern that voters might confuse the Arabic names and think the two men are somehow connected. Presumably, it is befuddled Independent voters that need careful shielding from any un-PC thought lest they decide not to vote for "The One" who has been proclaimed the "Messiah" by hate-monger Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam leader.

The Obama media is bending over backwards to refute Rush's factual observation. After all, Barack Obama's bud of about 20 years, William Ayers (a '60s version of Okalahoma bomber Timothy McVeigh), was involved in bombing the Pentagon and, undoubtedly, the terrorists who bombed the Pentagon with a plane would consider Osama Bin Laden a friend.

Too bad the Drive-by media doesn't get as upset over the lies, ugly remarks, and hate speech emanating from the left. But then again, neither does the object of their drooling affection, Barack Hussein Obama who also now claims he has only had a fleeting association with the corrupt ACORN, a Democrat voter fraud organization.

Perhaps due to media cut-backs, nowadays the Drive-bys seem to forego their own slanted investigative reporting and increasingly rely on factcheck.org, an outfit which has been noted for appearing to willingingly accept Obama's word as gospel and readily offer a snarky defense when needed.

Enviro-Wacko proposal will harm wildlife populations in Ntl. Forest

The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) needs hunters to get involved with the new forest plan for the GWNF. In typical liberal fashion, the unintended consequences of the proposed land grab with the wilderness designation will harm wildlife.

VIRGINIA: 130,000 Additional Acres of Wilderness Proposed for the George Washington National Forest (GWNF): The Forest Service is in the process of writing a new forest plan for the GWNF. Public workshops are being held and public comments are being accepted while the plan is being developed. The plan will be released down the road for formal public comment. Of importance is a proposal to designate 130,000 acres of forestlands as wilderness. This is in addition to 42,000 acres of existing wilderness and thousands of other acres under limited management. Wilderness designation severely limits the management, restoration, and improvement of wildlife habitat. Under wilderness designation, these lands will lose their habitat value over time. Loss of habitat leads to loss of wildlife diversity and shrinking populations. That "perfect storm" translates into lost hunting opportunities. Public roads that access designated "wilderness" areas will be closed to mechanized or motorized vehicles and equipment.

If you hunt in the GWNF, it is critical that you communicate with the Forest Service about what you want, or don't want, changed from the way the GWNF is currently managed. Comments should be addressed to: George Washington Plan Revision, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, 5162 Valleypointe Parkway, Roanoke, VA 24019. Information about the planning process can be found at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj.

Quote of the Day: Creating A Culture Of Life

"Over the weekend, Governor Sarah Palin challenged Barack Obama on his radical pro-abortion views. Speaking in Pennsylvania, she told an audience, “As defenders of the culture of life, John McCain and I believe in the goodness and potential of every innocent life. I believe the truest measure of any society is how it treats those who are least able to defend and speak for themselves. And who is more vulnerable, or more innocent, than a child?”

Yes, America is experiencing some challenging economic times. But America is more than just the sum of its Gross Domestic Product. Our virtue deficit is just as important as our budget deficit to the survival of this nation. Campaign for Working Families just sent out checks totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars to help elect conservative candidates who are pro-life.

When it comes to values issues, the McCains and the Palins have “walked the talk.” John and Cindy McCain are adoptive parents, and Cindy has devoted much of her life to philanthropic work helping children in need. And the Palins, through their son, Trig, have been a tremendous inspiration to many parents across America who have children with special needs.

I’d like to share with you an article by Daniel Allott, published this weekend in the Washington Times, about the “Trig Palin Effect.” With John McCain and Sarah Palin in the White House, men and women of faith and families across the country will have two advocates for traditional values, who will work with us to make America a “shining city upon a hill.”

Gary Bauer
Campaign for Working Families

Liberal elitist Mark Warner shows his true colors

Before Obama there was Mark Warner, disparaging those average Americans whom they look down their liberal noses upon.

MARK WARNER FINALLY ADMITS TO DEMEANING REMARKS ATTACKING
PEOPLE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, PRO-LIFERS, HOME SCHOOLERS AND THE NRA

Gilmore Campaign Demands Warner Apologize for the Remarks and for Lying About Them
Alexandria - The Jim Gilmore for Senate Campaign released a statement today after Mark Warner admitted this weekend that he made disparaging remarks about people of Christian faith, pro-lifers, home schoolers and NRA members -- calling them "threatening" to "what it means to be an American":

"After repeatedly denying for years that he made these intolerant statements, Mark Warner this weekend finally owned up to the hurtful remarks after an audio recording of him making these demeaning comments was made public, " said Ana Gamonal, the Gilmore Campaign Communications Director.

"What is even sadder than his admitting that he had lied, after of years of denial, is the best Mark Warner could offer was that his comments were perhaps "over the top" and that he had "learned a lot" since then, with no offer of an apology to the people he attacked by inferring they were un-American," Gamonal said.[1]

"Mark Warner owes Virginians several apologies. One, for making these statements in the first place; Second, for repeatedly "angrily" denying he did so and calling those who were confronting him on it, "disrespectful", when in fact he was the one being disrespectful.[2]And third, for his lack of sincerity throughout this entire Senate campaign, where he has attempted to paint himself as a "centrist", while at the same time attesting to the sentiments expressed in these statements, by affirming he would not support Supreme Court justices like of Justice Scalia or Justice Thomas, calling them "out of the mainstream," Gamonal declared.[3]

"Now, Virginians will be able to hear first hand and in his own words, how Mark Warner really feels about so many of the values Virginians hold dear."

Click here to hear the audio recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpicD6UIq8A

"One of the things you are going to see is a coalition that is just about completely taken over the Republican Party in this state and if they have their way it's going to take over state government. It is made up of the Christian Coalition, but not just them. It is made up of the right-to-lifers, but not just them. It's made up of the NRA, but not just them. It is made up of the home schoolers, but not just them. It's made up of a whole coalition of people that have all sorts of differing views that I think most of us in this room would find threatening to what it means to be an American."

Mark Warner, May 1994

[1] Quotes taken from the Northern Virginia Daily 10/11/08
[2] Quotes taken from the Richmond Times-Dispatch 10/31/2001
[3] Quote taken from the Virginian Pilot 10/4/08
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Racial Hate-mongering from the left -- again

This statement from the National Black Republican Association shows the real racists in the party... the Democrat Party that is.

OBAMA'S RACIAL FIREBOMB

With Obama supporter black Democrat Congressman John Lewis leading the charge—comparing Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin to the 1960's racist Democrat George Wallace—the Obama camp has tossed a racial firebomb into the election, a blatant attempt to intimidate average Americans into voting for Sen. Barack Obama who is a far left-wing radical socialist, or risk being called a racist.

Lewis, A Lazy Media, And Their Race Cards By Bob Parks shows just how predictable the Democrats are in playing the race card when he wrote: "The only question I have for Congressman John Lewis is, ‘What took you so long?""

In reality, it is the Democrats who have a 150-year history of racism.

WSJ - The Democrats' Missing History By Jeffery Lord

WSJ - Whitewash - The racist history the Democratic Party wants you to forget by Bruce Bartlett

The claim that all of the racist Democrats became Republicans is false. The racist Democrats that Republican Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was fighting died as Democrats.

Democrats refuse to apologize to blacks By Frances Rice

Today, Democrats continue to practice vile racism against black Republicans. Our "Open Letter to Obama from Black Republicans" calls upon Sen. Obama to apologize for his party's past and present racism.

Will Republicans Wimp Out On Race? By Clarence V. McKee challenges Republican leaders to stand up to this predictable, election year race baiting by Democrats.

Visit the National Black Republican Association at: www.NBRA.Info

Vote for John McCain in the Townhall poll

John McCain is ahead by a huge margin at the Townhall poll.
Click on the link below to add your vote for John McCain.

http://townhall.com/

Tell CBS -- Americans want to know the candidate's views on social issues

Put the pressure on CBS. So far we have had two debates that deliberately avoided mention of any issues that might make Obama. Is every social issue above his "pay grade"? Sign the Family Research Council Action (FRC Action) petition and let Wednesday's moderator know that Americans want some answers on important social issues. Below the info from FRC Action's Tony Perkins.

"Unless you act immediately by contacting CBS's Bob Schieffer, the moderator in Wednesday's final presidential debate, it's likely that the final meeting of the candidates will not contain any questions on marriage or abortion.

Last Friday, Connecticut's Supreme Court overturned that State's marriage law and mandated that every citizen recognize homosexual "marriage." Voters have the right to hear the candidates answer these timely questions:

• Do you believe that the U.S. Constitution contains a right for homosexuals to marry?
• Would you change the traditional definition of marriage contained in the federal Defense of Marriage Act?
• Do you support the Defense of Marriage Act's provision allowing states not to recognize same-sex marriages from other states?
• Have you ever opposed any ballot initiative seeking to define marriage as a relationship between one man and one woman?

No issue our nation faces is more important than the protection of innocent unborn life, so Mr. Schieffer should also question the candidates as follows:

• Do you agree or disagree with the Supreme Court's decision allowing the government to ban abortions that kill a partially born baby?
• Have you ever supported or opposed any law designed to protect the lives of babies that have survived an attempted abortion?

If you believe, as I do, that it's important for these questions to be asked at the upcoming presidential debate, please sign our petition to Bob Schieffer at CBS News.

When you have done so, please forward this message to your friends and ask them to do the same. There is no time to lose. Thank you for taking action now, and may God bless you."

Sign the Petition to Bob Schieffer, host of CBS Face the Nation and moderator of the Third and Final Presidential Debate, Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Sincerely,

Tony Perkins
President

Family Research Council Action

Vote Yes for Sarah Palin in the PBS poll

PBS must stand for the Pushing 'Bama Station. It would be more meaningful if PBS were to ask if Barack Obama is qualified to be Vice President. Thanks to Larry and Norma for forwarding this info. Now, go vote YES! for Sarah.

PBS has an online poll posted asking if Sarah Palin is qualified. Apparently the left wing knew about this in advance and are flooding the voting with NO votes.

The poll will be reported on PBS and picked up by mainstream media. It can influence undecided voters in swing states.

1) Click on link and vote YES!

Here's the link:

http://www.pbs.org/now/polls/poll-435.html

Obama: Just killing black babies

To be fair, Obama thinks it's okay to kill white babies too, and brown babies, and every other color under the sun. If these children are slated to die in an abortion mill, then by golly, they will die if Obama has his way. Click on the headline below to read the article, and follow the link within the story to the video. Just another Democrat backing up to take kickbacks from the tax payer funded abortionists...

Abortion stance continues to haunt Obama

An influential conservative group in Washington has released a new video warning voters that Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama wants to make partial-birth abortion legal again in the United States.

Obama: An End to Freedom of Speech?

Bobby Eberle at GOPUSA reports on a sheriff that is being investigated by the FBI for using Barack Hussein Obama's full name during a pre-rally speech in Florida on Monday.

Click here to read the article

Barack Hussein Obama, Barack Hussein Obama, Barack Hussein Obama, Barack Hussein Obama -- be careful where you say his name lest anyone think that you are referring to Barack Hussein Obama's Muslim roots, or the government may come for you next. Such thoughts are no longer permitted.

The left has spent almost 8 years vilifying President Bush as "Hitler" and then they give us Barack Hussein Obama, Barack Hussein Obama, Barack Hussein Obama, Barack Hussein Obama. Who says they don't have a sense of humor?

Click here to read Thomas Sowell's article

Anne Coulter on Hanninty and Colmes, Obama = Hitler

Hitler - Obama '08

Michael Barone's article: The Coming Obama Thugocracy

Rally for McCain-Palin and read about Barack the Executioner

McCain-Palin Virginia Victory Outreach Director Travis Smith had some news of interest to pass on...

1. Due to popular demand, the Richmond rally has been moved to the Richmond International Raceway!!

See Virginia.johnmccain.com

2. Read Douglas Johnson’s great piece at NRO on “Obama’s faith based try vs. his positions” entitled Unholy Messaging.

Quote of the Day: More ACORN Fraud

"Well, it’s a new day and there are new reports of fraud by the radical leftwing, pro-Obama group ACORN. (For the record, Obama once served as an ACORN lawyer and trainer, and the group formally endorsed his candidacy in February. Oh, his campaign also paid $800,000 to an ACORN subsidiary for get-out-the-vote work this year.)

Last night, a federal judge ruled that the Ohio Secretary of State, a Democrat, was in violation of federal law and was not doing enough to prevent voter fraud. What would give the judge that idea? The New York Post reports today that one Cleveland man admits to being given cash and cigarettes by ACORN activists for registering to vote – 72 times! The judge has ordered the Secretary of State’s office to verify newly registered voters with Social Security and Motor Vehicle databases. Stay tuned…

Meanwhile, there is a disturbing report out of Harris County, Texas, where more than 4,000 dead people were found to be on voter registration rolls. Some of the deceased apparently cast ballots in the March primary! Talk about “absentee voting.” Remember, friends, just over 500 votes in Florida decided the 2000 election. This is why it is so important for men and women of faith to be engaged in the political arena. The radical Left will stop at nothing to win – even registering one man 72 times.

Here’s some good news. Earlier this week, we demanded that ACORN be investigated and that it be cut off from taxpayer money. I’m pleased to report that at a campaign rally in Wisconsin yesterday, Senator John McCain demanded an investigation of ACORN, and congressional Republicans have sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency demanding that it “cut off any funding that could wind up in ACORN’s coffers.”

Senator John Ensign of Nevada, whose state raided ACORN offices this week, said, “We’re wasting way too much money in Washington, D.C., and this is just a perfect example of taxpayers’ monies that are being flushed down the toilet and actually doing harm to our democracy.”

Gary Bauer
Campaign for Working Families

Demand truth from the corrupt Drive-by Media

Send a message to those network and newspaper "activists" doing PR work for Obama and passing it off as news. Enough is enough, already!

Sign Media Research Center’s Citizen Petition

To Expose Election Media Bias

The liberal media have continued in their aggressive pattern of biased reporting that threatens the objectivity of this year’s elections.

The Media Research Center -- America’s Media Watchdog -- has carefully documented the liberal media’s lack of objectivity in reporting on the events surrounding this year’s election. To offset this media bias, MRC has launched an unprecedented effort to rally grassroots activists who are demanding that the media “Tell The Truth” this election cycle.

Unless citizens stand up, the liberal media could well sway the 2008 Election. Take a stand with tens of thousands who are demanding that the media “Tell The Truth” in this election.

The Petition States:

I am outraged that the mainstream media have engaged in a pattern of biased reporting on the 2008 election that is blatant liberal advocacy. I am joining thousands of citizens across this country who demand that the networks be accountable for their biased actions.

Journalists should uphold the standards for ethical reporting endorsed by the Society for Professional Journalists.

These include:
1) Provide a “fair and comprehensive account of events and issues
2) Support the open exchange of views, even views they oppose
3) Admit their mistakes in coverage and “correct them promptly”
I am also calling on the media to make a “No Bias” pledge to citizens and consumers during the 2008 election cycle and adopt internal procedures and protocols to monitor its own coverage.

Click here to sign the petition

Obama's best bud: An American terrorist

What's the difference between Timothy McVeigh and Bill Ayers? Ayers wasn't able to kill as many people and, instead of a lethal injection, he got off scott free on a technicality. Definitely professor material. Travis R. Smith of the McCain-Palin Virginia Victory 2008 sent this link:

Team Obama continues to defend ties to Bill Ayers…

McCain camp releases web ad

“Ayers”

A phone call from Obama's campaign can change your life

This afternoon, a lady called in to the Sean Hannity show with a chilling story. She said that she had received a call from Obama's campaign and told the caller that she would not vote for Obama because he supported leaving babies who survive abortion to die on the cold floor.

The next day she said the Secret Service showed up at her door and wanted to know about the "death threat" that she had made against Obama. The campaign worker with whom she had talked, had reported to the Secret Service that she had threatened that Obama would be left to die on the cold floor.

The woman's young children had heard what she said, and could corroborate her conversation. She wants this campaign worker charged with filing false charges.

Unfortunately, the woman said that she was told by the Secret Service that, regardless of the outcome, this accusation would follow her around for the rest of her life.

Sean Hannity was more sympathetic to the safety of candidates. He said he has had death threats and they must be taken seriously -- the Secret Service was just doing their job.

That's true but this woman's story needs to be taken seriously as well, and investigated.

Lies, Intimidation and trumped up charges. The Obama campaign's policy appears to be to silence anyone who does not support his Marxist rhetoric and Socialist agenda. Obama's Troopergate scandal is just the tip of the barrel.

It was bad enough when Bill Clinton abused his power to have citizens (mainly Republicans) on his and Hillary's "enemies list" targeted by the IRS to be audited, some repeatedly. It should make Americans very uneasy to imagine the potential abuse of power by Obama and his minions if he wins this election.

Should you think twice about what you say if you answer a phone call from the Obama campaign?

Your Heart Is In Your Hands

Join Lt. Governor in improving your health. Take the challenge.

Bolling Announces

The Lieutenant Governor's Challenge:

Your Heart Is In Your Hands Program

Dear Friends:

I am writing to invite you to join me in an exciting new health improvement program – The Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge: Your Heart Is In Your Hands.

Did you know that heart and cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America? One in three people have cardiovascular disease, and in Virginia nearly 20,000 people die from heart related illness everyone year. That is more than cancer, HIV/AIDS and accidents combined!

In large part, this is because 60% of Virginia’s adults are overweight or obese. People considered overweight are 32% more likely to have heart disease. That number jumps to 81% for those considered obese.

But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. Healthier living, increased exercise and a better diet can reduce the risk of heart related illness by as much as 82%.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge is an initiative sponsored by the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association and modeled after a Delaware campaign that was designed to reduce the danger of heart disease through education on risk factors, increased physical fitness and improved nutrition.

The Challenge is an incentive based exercise and nutrition program where Virginians set personal physical activity and diet goals to promote healthier living and increase their own heart health.

The risk of heart and cardiovascular disease can be significantly reduced through simple, attainable lifestyle changes. By setting aside 30 minutes or more each day for walking, gardening, playing tennis or a host of other things, Virginians can take significant steps toward losing weight and lowering their risk of heart disease.

The Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge is a 12 week program where participating Virginians receive points for completing simple, everyday physical activities. For example, walking for 30 minutes is 4 points, raking leaves for 30 minutes is 4 points and so on.

There is also a nutritional challenge where you earn points for eating healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables which help lower cholesterol and caloric intake which reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease.

At the end of the 12 week Challenge each individual who attains a specified number of points for the physical challenge, the nutritional challenge or both will receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal, depending on their results. And after they finish the first 12 week Challenge they can set a new goal and start again.

If you are concerned about your heart health, I invite you to join us in this effort by visiting our website at www.ltgovernorschallenge.us. The website will provide you with your own individual log in page to record your daily activities and points. The website also gives a list of activities and foods with corresponding point values and ideas and opportunities for how you can become more fit.

I will also personally participate in the Challenge. I have chosen to seek the Gold medal and have set a personal goal of losing an additional 20 pounds as a result of this 12 week Challenge.

Over the weeks to come we will be publicizing this program in a number of ways:

• Working with our partners, we will be distributing brochures, postcards and information across the Commonwealth to help educate Virginians on the importance of a healthy heart.

• I will be the special guest and award presenter at the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk in Richmond on October 25^th.

• My wife, Jean Ann, who is an Ambassador for the Wear Red for Women campaign in Virginia, will be visiting schools to discuss the importance of cardiovascular health and preventing childhood obesity. She will also be visiting with various women’s groups to encourage them to participate in the Challenge.

• Various media outlets in Virginia will be running PSAs to promote the Your Heart Is In Your Hands campaign.

• And this fall I will sponsor a Heart Health Summit, which will bring together elected officials, appropriate federal, state and local agencies and various private and public sector stakeholders to discuss heart and cardiovascular health issues.

Let me close by once again encouraging everyone who is concerned about their heart health to join us in this effort by visiting our web site at www.ltgovernorschallenge.us.

Together, we will begin the process of eating healthier, getting more exercise, losing weight, shaping up and living happier, healthier and longer!

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling

P.S. - I also want to thank the following organizations who have agreed to partner with me to promote The Lieutenant Governor’s Challenge, including the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Lung Association, Bon Secours Health System, YMCA of Virginia, The Alliance for Healthy Virginians, the School Nutrition Association of Virginia, VCU Medical Center and AstraZeneca.