California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher has some choice words for Libyan dictator Moammar Gaddafi as his rule appears to be ending soon. But he also says this mission is further proof that the U.S. cannot fight every battle – and we certainly can’t pay for them all.
The Amnesty ‘Betrayal’
Last week, President Obama went forward with new directives to immigration officials to suspend deportations for all illegal immigrants not connected with violent crime. Why does California Rep. Dana Rohrabacher call this ‘an incredible betrayal’ of our laws and of legal immigrants? Why does he see this as President Obama’s deliberate attempt to change America in a drastic way? What options does Congress have in response? We discuss it all with Rep. Rohrabacher.
Free Market Charity
For over a decade, Five Talents International has sought to alleviate poverty in some of the poorest nations on earth. But the help does not come through traditional aid. Instead the tools are business training and loans for people to create their own budding businesses. How does it work? What has been accomplished thus far? How does the group keep corrupt governments out of the process? We discuss it all with Craig Cole, executive director of Five Talents International.
Three Martini Lunch 8/22/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review cheer as Col. Gaddafi appears ready to fall in Libya. We also wonder which Republicans Jon Huntsman is trying to reach with his scolding of conservatives over evolution and global warming. And we marvel at President Obama’s unbridled hypocrisy as he accuses Republicans of putting party above country just three years after rebuking John McCain for allegedly doing the same.
Bolton Talks Syria, Israel, 2012
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton says the U.S. call for Syrian President Assad to step down is correct but comes far too late. Why does he say it’s the right move? Who would step in to replace Assad? How would this impact the standoff with Iran? Bolton addresses those questions, examines the role of an eroding relationship between Israel and Egypt in this week’s terrorist attacks and updates his consideration of joining the 2012 presidential campaign. Listen here for the full interview with John Bolton.
The Next Rubio?
Three Republicans are running for the chance to take on Democratic Florida Sen. Bill Nelson next year. Former Florida House Majority Leader Adam Hasner says it’s time for Nelson to go and adds that he is the conservative choice in the campaign. Why does Hasner believe Nelson’s time is up in Washington? What does his record in state politics suggest about what he would do in the U.S. Senate? Why does he believe voters should choose him over his two GOP rivals? And how does Hasner respond to allegations from one of his opponents that his record doesn’t match his rhetoric? We discuss it all with Florida GOP Senate hopeful Adam Hasner.
Why Al Gore’s All the Rage
A few days ago, former Vice President Al Gore unleashed an expletive-filled tirade against those he accuses of denying the impending damage triggered by human-caused climate change. So why is Gore lashing out like this? What does the empirical data actually show? And if climate change advocates actually got their wish on higher taxes and emission restrictions, what do they hope would be the result in 40 years? We discuss it all with geologist, author and climate expert Leighton Steward.
Bye, Bye Big Bird
In recent months, federal funding for PBS and renewed speculation over the sexual orientation of muppets Ernie and Bert has put ‘Sesame Street’ back in the political cross hairs. Our guest is Steps star and co-founder Elaina Newport.
Three Martini Lunch 8/19/11
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Dan Foster of National Review enjoy Nancy Pelosi being heckled by Democrats for not being liberal enough. We also excoriate New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg for saying “we need to eliminate the rich”. And we comment on the goodwill basketbrawl between Georgetown and a Chinese team.
Obama’s ‘Darth Vader Bus Tour’
Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert has plenty to say about the President Obama’s Midwest appearances this week. Why does he call it the ‘Darth Vader bus tour’? Why does he accuse Obama of whipping up hatred towards the wealthy? What choice comments does Gohmert have for the regulatory agenda of this administration? And what insight does he have as Texas Gov. Rick Perry enters the 2012 White House race? We discuss it all with Rep. Gohmert.