Obama May Visit Hiroshima – Why?

Obama has apparently indicated willingness to Japanese leaders to visit Hiroshima during an upcoming visit.  See:

http://home.kyodo.co.jp/modules/fstStory/index.php?storyid=481682

So why would an American President agree to visit Hiroshima?  It could be that Obama, like any Liberal, simply can’t turn down a chance to apologize for America, which he will certainly do. 

But I have a different theory.  For Obama to agree to go to Hiroshima now (especially after the Tuesday defeat for Democrats) is to certainly stir up a pot.  It is like having a dinner party and then announcing half-way through the evening that guests will be retiring to the living room to discuss abortion.  A party killer.

So my cynical self believes that Obama is going to do it to try to stir up the Right into getting upset about an issue that he knows is very devisive.  And then he can point to all the kooks (as he will perceive them) defending the dropping of the bombs to remind people how extreme the Republicans really are.  In this way, he will try to pull more young people and Independents back into his fold, since many of them have surely left. 

For whatever reason, Obama is going to Hiroshima, it is sure to cause a lot of consternation.  I think it will backfire on him.

A Video For Those Who Have Had Enough

Here is a fantastic video called, “American Rising:  An Open Letter to Democratic Politicians.” 

If you are angry and fed up, this video is for you, especially if you were conned into voting for Obama.  I would also add that this video should also be addressed to any Republicans who vote for the nonsense as well.

I have no knowledge of the organization that made this video, so I can’t warrant their motives or anything else that they might produce but the message is right on.

Breaking News: Supreme Court Overturns Part of Campaign Finance Bill

The Supreme Court has overturned provisions of McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance bill that required disclosures by corporate donors.

I will be reading the case and getting back with the specifics.  I don’t trust the media to give legal analysis.

Pelosi Admits That House Won’t Adopt Senate Health Bill

According to the Washington Post this morning, Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, has revealed that the House will not be adopting the Senate version of the Health Care bill because she doesn’t have the needed votes. 

This revelation means that we are one step closer to killing this “reform” legislation.  Maybe now we can get down to real reform like portability, allowing interstate insurance sales and setting up a fund for those who can truly not get insurance coverage. 

It’s going to be up to Conservatives to show the other side that they do really want reform.  No lip service!