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Seven Warning Signs for Obama

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Glenn Thrush from Politico.com has noted the Seven Warning Signs for Barack Obama, as he wrote on the blog and discussed on a recent Dennis Miller Show.
In a nutshell (please read the entire article), Mr. Thrush lists as topics:
1. Race
2. State of Virginia
3. State of Michigan
4. Bad times could be good for McCain
5. The “independent” or Barr Factor
6. The Legacy of LBJ, Jimmy and Bubba.
7. Americans may want divided government
As many have already observed, as I did some time ago, Barack Hussein Obama is quite accomplished in front of a TelePrompTer but lacks much extemporaneous facility. He has a miniscule amount of experience (how sad is it when Texas Demorat Senator Kirk Watson couldn’t even name ONE of Obama’s senatorial “accomplishments” when interviewed by Chris Matthews on Hardball?). He is already way over his head on the campaign trail, much less introducing his slender gluteals into the leather chair of the Oval Office.
Most of all, his Left leaning manner is a guarantee of a national crash. He is in fact, most dangerous. And naive. And ignorant.
An Obama presidency is not, despite every effort from the DEM/MSM, a “given.”
I still go back to Mr. Helms, my high school PoliSci teacher’s comment: “Democrats don’t win elections; Republicans lose them.”
BZ
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Russia

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The Russian Bear has stopped — temporarily.

The Russian onslaught, accompanied by relentless Russian air raids on Georgian territory, angered the West, bringing the toughest words yet from U.S. President George W. Bush.

Georgia, which sits on a strategic oil pipeline carrying Caspian crude to Western markets bypassing Russia, has long been a source of contention between the West and a resurgent Russia, which is seeking to strengthen its role as the dominant energy supplier to the continent.

Saakashvili endorsed an EU plan calling for an immediate cease-fire, in talks Monday with French and Finnish foreign ministers. Sarkozy was to negotiate the plan in Moscow, and the presidents of Poland and the former Soviet states of Ukraine, Lithuania and Estonia were headed to Georgia on Tuesday.

Bush had demanded Monday that Russia end a “dramatic and brutal escalation” of violence in Georgia, agree to an immediate cease-fire and accept international mediation.

“Russia has invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people. Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century,” Bush said in a televised statement from the White House.

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) – Russia ordered a halt to military action in Georgia on Tuesday, after five days of air and land attacks sent Georgia’s army into headlong retreat and left towns and military bases destroyed.

Georgian officials insisted that Russia has continued the bombings despite the pledge, but Russia denied that.

Hours before the Russian announcement, Russian forces bombed the crossroads city of Gori and launched an offensive in the part of separatist Abkhazia still under Georgian control, sending in 135 military vehicles – including tanks – and tightening the assault on the beleaguered nation.

We know what happened. But is it that clear and obvious? What is the primary motivating factor?

And what to do?

Take on the entire Russian Bear? Because against Russia, who would take an obvious side with the United States?

Anyone? Bueller?

BZ
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The World And Brett Favre

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Boy; go away for a while and the world turns upside down. War with Russian and Georgia. John Edwards’ Love Child. And oh-so-much-more.

Then there’s Brett Favre, now quarterback for the New York Jets. The Jets??

Some people believe the entire Brett Favre thing was a matter of massive arrogance on his part. Me? I think he simply made a mistake and retired too early — particularly in light of his performance last season with the Packers. It was damned good.

I believe he realized his mistake, and the only thing he could think of was to return. From there, the situation became complicated and troubling. I can understand Green Bay wanting to be able to predict and plan for its future in terms of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. On the other hand, I can understand Brett wanting to come back. Rarely have I seen someone actually enjoy playing the game of football like he enjoys playing the game of football.

I don’t credit Brett Favre with being a nuclear physicist; I credit him with being a legendary quarterback who had a great season last year, retired prematurely, couldn’t go back to Green Bay (still, very sad) but still wanted to — and still can — play great pro football.

On one hand, I’m irate at the Packers; on the other, I can understand their position.

But this won’t surprise you: I’ll not be watching as many Packers games as I used to. Looks like some Jets games are in my future. Hmm: Brett The Jet.

BZ
P.S.
Things on the family front are still tumultuous. I want to thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and kind wishes.
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