Obama Might Close Guantanamo

Barack Obama might, within his first week or even his first day, issue an executive order to close Guantanamo Bay.  What happens to Islamic terrorists who were caught on the battlefield then?  Will they be released like 61 other ex-Gitmo inmates who returned to fighting against American troops?

 

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford does not want "stimulus" money from the federal government.  Democrat Rep. James Clyburn is the Majority Whip, and he's from South Carolina.  He also happens to be black.  So what does Clyburn do in response to Sanford's refusal to accept "stimulus" money?  He plays the race and class cards (together!) against Gov. Sanford.  This really is getting old.

 

It keeps getting bigger:  the "stimulus" package now might include giving an increase in government benefits to old folks.

 

Speaking of playing the class card, Barney Frank wants to force any company that receives federal bailout money to give up their corporate jets.  On the other hand, he wants to get rid of regulations on labor unions that were part of the auto bailout when they come back for more money (just like I told you they would!).

 

After President Bush asked for the second $350 billion from the TARP fund, Republicans are already lining up to oppose giving the Treasury Department more money.  The Fox Business Network is already suing the Treasury Department over their lack of transparency on the bailout money, and now they're also suing the Federal Reserve for the same reason.  It's time that these bureaucrats were held accountable.

 

The Washington Post has a hit piece out on the Bush Administration, saying that they used ideology to hire people at the Justice Department.  How is it any different from any of Obama's Cabinet appointments (minus Robert Gates)?

 

I told you yesterday that President Bush's legacy would likely be judged (by conservatives) based on his growth of government over the last 8 years.  The Cato Institute's Michael Tanner itemizes the biggest increases in the size of government.

 

Democrat Senator Herb Kohl wants to place OPEC under American antitrust regulations.  I like the idea, but it's impossible to accomplish.

 

Here's a brilliant column on the root cause of American problems:  people having inherent faith in government.

 

The Messiah is not allowing journalists to ask him questions in press conferences unless they are pre-picked.

 

On the ridiculous side, the "Father of Potty Parity" wants more port-a-potties for Obama's inauguration.

 

Despite the budget shortfalls, Governor Perdue wants to spend more money on government education.

 

In addition to the budget as a whole, keep an eye on the transportation situation.

 

I like this idea:  State Rep. James Mills (R-Chestnut Mountain) has introduced a bill forcing anybody to bring a birth certificate to register to vote.

 

State Sen. Cecil Staton wants the state to spend $60 million on improving the trauma care network.  Why can't a private health care group do that?

 

The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Alabama and Florida on the water wars.

 

Eddie Wiggins is officially out of business.