American Glob

TIME Magazine Starting To Figure Out Obama’s Unpopularity

Michael Scherer of TIME Magazine published a lengthy piece about Obama today in which he acknowledges the growing buyer’s remorse over hope-n-change…

With the local unemployment rate above 12% and rising again this summer, about a third of the employer display tables stood empty. Julie Griffin, who voted for Obama in ’08, sat down at the room’s edge, well dressed and discouraged. After 23 years as a payroll administrator at a local RV plant, she got laid off 18 months ago. “Really, what has he been doing?” she said when I asked about Obama’s efforts to help people like her. “I guess I don’t know what he is doing.”

Ironically, back in December of 2008 when I switched American Glob over from a news aggregator site to true blog form, my very first post was about the absurd number of times TIME Magazine had featured Obama on their cover.

That was almost two years ago. God only knows how many more times they’ve had him on the cover since then.

Read more opinion on the Time article at Memeorandum.

You can also watch Scherer summarizing his article in the video below.

Fine Gold

Democrat Senator Russ Feingold is clinging by his fingernails to the land of rainbow shitting unicorns. The Hill Reports…

Sen. Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) decried what he said was a “systematic, conscious” effort by groups to “destroy” President Obama. Feingold, who’s facing a tough reelection effort this fall, blamed coordinated opposition to Obama and the Democratic agenda in Congress for some of the political and electoral woes facing his party this fall.

Puhhlleeeaaase…….

Hat tip to Jim Hoft of Gateway Pundit.

Schultz

Ed Schultz of MSNBC, that is…

Ed Schultz seems to think he could gather a crowd like Glenn Beck did last weekend. Uh huh. Sure you can Ed.

I bet you can fly too if you just shut your eyes and wish hard enough.

And by the way, I’m not suggesting Ed Schutlz is a nazi. I’m saying he’s a buffoon.

Live Blogging Obama’s Iraq Speech 8 pm

I’m live blogging Obama’s Iraq speech tonight.

7:55 – Here we go. Watching Bret Baier’s opening remarks on FOX.

7:57 – Foreign correspondent in Iraq.

7:58 - Steve Hayes, Juan Williams and KRAUTHAMMER are on the case. Juan Williams wants Obama to focus on Afghanistan. Shocker.

7:58 – Krauthammer says the world is watching. And listening…

8:01 – Heeeerrrre we go…

8:02 – Decade of war, recession, but this milestone is is a message to the world.

8:02 – First mention of Bush was neutral. Everyone drink!

8:04 – Obama compliments troops. Nice.

8:05 – I am announcing Iraq combat operations are over. MY pledge. MY promise to the American people…

8:06 – Saying everything Bush said about democracy in Iraq.

8:07 – OUR agreement with Iraq? Umm that was Bush’s agreenment, buddy.

8:07 – Great news! Biden is taking care of things in Iraq.

8:08 – Ending this war is in our best interests. It’s been really expensive… of course, not as expensive as the Stimulus or ObamaCare.

8:09 – Today I spoke to W. No one can doubt his commitment to our troops and country. Collect 15 points.

8:10 – Al Quaeda is still a threat. We will keep going after them. Good, good….

8:11 – Props to Petraeus.

8:12 – We’re going to start pulling out of Afghanistan in a year. Lose 5 points.

8:13 – America is the leader of the free world. Collect 10 points.

8:14 – Bush spent way more than me and screwed up our economy. Lose 30 points.

8:15 – Honor our troops by working for the American dream. That sounds nice.

8:16 – Here comes the green economy crap again…. Oh wait. Just new businesses. OK.

8:17 – I’m doing lots of stuff for the military. Unlike last year when I suggested they pay for their own benefits…

8:18 – A story about some soldiers I’ve never talked to or met….

8:19 – Quote of the night… “In an age without surrender ceremonies…”

8:20 – Better days are coming.

8:20 – God bless our troops. Bye.

8:21 – Krauthammer: Well that was flat.

8:22 – Dr. K says war is a “distraction” from what Obama really wants to do.

8:22 – Juan Williams: Hooray! Obama is made of awesome!

8:23 – Steve Hayes: Krauthammer is right. Obama opposed Iraq every step of the way as a candidate.

And now, the O’Reilly Factor.

Boy, that was quick.

Bigots

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Remember When Democrats Recently Said FOX News Should Come With A Disclaimer?

Back on August 19th, the Democratic Governors Association said FOX News should come with a disclaimer because their parent company gave one million dollars to the Republican Governors Association.

Based on their criteria I have to wonder if every other news outlet in America should also come with a disclaimer….

Senior executives, on-air personalities, producers, reporters, editors, writers and other self-identifying employees of ABC, CBS and NBC contributed more than $1 million to Democratic candidates and campaign committees in 2008, according to an analysis by The Examiner of data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics.

The Democratic total of $1,020,816 was given by 1,160 employees of the three major broadcast television networks, with an average contribution of $880.

By contrast, only 193 of the employees contributed to Republican candidates and campaign committees, for a total of $142,863. The average Republican contribution was $744.

Disclosure of the heavily Democratic contributions by influential employees of the three major broadcast networks follows on the heels of controversy last week when it was learned that media baron Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. contributed $1 million to the Republican Governors Association.

Read more opinion on this story at Memeorandum.

This is not funny…

And that’s kind of the point.

Can you tell I’ve been reading iOwntheWorld.com lately?

We’re Back

American Glob experienced some technical difficulties over the weekend but it looks as though the problem has been fixed. Thanks for your patience!

My Top 10 Favorite Political Bloggers (Men)

When I first started thinking about this, I wasn’t going to write different posts for men and women but I couldn’t narrow the list down to just 10 unless I listed the lads and ladies separately. So here’s Part 1 of my Top 10 Favorite Political Bloggers, the men.

10. Dan Riehl – Dan Riehl blogs at his site Riehl World View and he is an early pioneer of the conservative blogosphere. He is often all over a story before pretty much everyone else and his ability to analyze politics is unmatched.

9. ZIP – As the blogger in chief at Weasel Zippers, ZIP has built a great following of readers and co-bloggers through hard work and determination. By the time I open my blog dashboard on any given day, ZIP has already put up 10 to 15 posts, which is why I often end up hat tipping him for stories.

8. Moe Lane – Moe is one of the top bloggers at Red State and also writes at his eponymous blog. Very few writers can effectively use a computer keyboard like a knife when writing about politics. Moe Lane is one of them. I’ll never forget reading Moe’s post on the night of Scott Brown’s victory which was simply titled “NEXT.”

7. Ace – What can I say about Ace? He is an institution and for good reason. Ace of Spades HQ pretty much got me through the 2008 presidential election. Ace has a crack team of co-bloggers and his wit is hard to match. I also admire Ace’s unwillingness to censor himself. I think we could use more of that on the right side of the blogosphere.

6. Ed Morrissey – As one half of the Hot Air team, Ed Morrisey has the unique talent of being a walking talking Wikipedia of politics. Whenever a story pops up in the blogosphere that requires professional and accurate verification, Ed is your go-to guy. His earnest style and analytical talents have earned him props from Rush Limbaugh and others.