Archives for August 2009

As the U.S. commander in Afghanistan says we need a major strategy revision if we’re going to win the war there, what exactly is the mission for U.S. forces?  Why hasn’t President Obama articulated that?  How confused are the American forces and Afghans about our mission?  How is the war on terror compromised by the public probe of the CIA?  And what is the fallout of an apparent quid pro quo for the release of the Lockerbie bomber?  We ask former Regan, Ford and Nixon administration official K.T. McFarland.

Listen here for the interview and share your thoughts.

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Terrorism expert Walid Phares of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies says the release of the Lockerbie bomber in order to facilitate a multi-billion dollar oil deal for the British in Libya sends a message of great weakness to radical Islamist enemies.  He also says it’s a good bet that President Obama approved of Britain’s release of the terrorist.  Listen here to find out why and share your thoughts.

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Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Dore Gold highlights his new book detailing the threat posed to Israel and others by the radical regime in Iran?  How close is Iran to a deployable nuclear weapon?  What is the best possible deterrent?  How is the radical Islamist threatgetting closer and closer to the U.S.?  And how have the Iranians used diplomatic efforts from the West to accelerate their nuclear program?

Listen here to the interview with Ambassador Gold and share your thoughts.

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The Capitol Steps – Washington’s best political parody troupe – examines the woes of of the domestic auto industry.

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Right now, the IRS and Social Security Administration are forbidden by law from sharing your tax and other financial data with other government agencies.  But that would change drastically, according to the House bill currently driving the passionate health care debate.  So why does the bill allow for our private financial information to be shared much more freely?  How concerned should we be about this?  What could bureaucrats do with that information?  We ask Tom Giovanetti, president of the Institute for Policy Innovation.

Listen here to the interview and respond.

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John Goodman, president of the National Center for Policy Analysis, is leading an online petition drive to convince Congress the American people want nothing to do with Obamacare.  How many signatures does he have so far?  How can you participate?  What troubles him so much about the Democratic health plan?

Listen to the interview here and share your thoughts.

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Ryan Ellis of Americans for Tax Reform explains how President Obama’s pledge not to raise taxes on the middle class is completely false.  In what areas would poor and middle class Americans be forced to pay more – in some cases much more – in taxes?

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John Gizzi of Human Events reflects upon the life and legacy of the late Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy.  He also takes a look at who might replace him in the U.S. Senate and explains why he thinks government-run health care will not get a resurgence from the Kennedy tributes.

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Economist Guy Sormon of the Manhattan Institute says France is a good example of what will happen in the United States if the public option is permitted as part of health care reform.  Why?  Why does he say a public option will lead to government takeover of health care?  Why does he say free health care in France is actually very expensive and responsible for a perpetually high unemployment rate?  And how are you actually paying for the high cost of the French system?

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Late Tuesday night, Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy died after a 15 month battle with brain cancer.  He was 77.  Kennedy’s U.S. Senate career spanned more than 46 years.  Click here for our look back at Kennedy’s public life.

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