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This Is Not a Stimulus Bill

And Democrats Are Ramming All 1,073 Pages Down Our Throats

Feb. 13, 2009 | Michel van der Hoek

Socialism has arrived. Congress will vote on its official introduction into the United States this week or early next week. Unless Senate Republicans filibuster the so-called “Stimulus Bill” or use any other opportunity to stall its final passage, President Obama will be able to sign more than $1 trillion away that will never be recovered. Congress is throwing away tax money and inflicting enormous damage to the economy on top of it. [read more]

Obama Takes Office amidst More Vague Promises

Jan. 23, 2009 | Michel van der Hoek

The forty-forth president of the United States has taken office. On the whole, the nation and the world seems mesmerized by his Mr. Clean smile and his boyish good looks. Mr. Obama has certainly ushered in a new White House style but one wonders how much substance there is behind the dazzling veneer and the flawless choreography of the transition. [read more]

The Morning After

Whither Now Conservatives?

Nov. 5, 2008 | Michel van der Hoek

What many had feared has now happened: a scarily inexperienced senator with a wafer-thin resume has been elected president of the United States. That says something. It says something about the mood of the country. It certainly says something about the still simmering racial tensions in this country. It probably says something about the ignorance of the American voter. And it says something about the way the 21^st-century media work in our society. [read more]

Polls Show Obama Set to Win WH

Dem Takes Key Battleground States on Eve of VP Debate

Oct. 2, 2008 | Michel van der Hoek

Things are not looking up for John McCain. Most election polls in key battleground states show that Barack Obama is taking a comfortable lead. Obama has managed to be competitive in the important states of Virginia and Ohio and has a good chance to turn both states from red to blue. USPW is currently projecting that the Democratic senator has enough electoral votes to take the White House. Can McCain do anything to turn the tide? [read more]

Strong Debate Performance by Obama

McCain Holds His Own but Obama Wins Debate

Sept. 27, 2008 | Michel van der Hoek

Last night, presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain had their first face-to-face debate in Oxford, Mississippi. While there were no memorable moments or phrases and no overt slip-ups by either candidate, Barack Obama comes out as the clear winner of the debate by achieving parity with McCain on his own territory—foreign policy. [read more]

Palin under Attack

Sept. 16, 2008 | Michel van der Hoek

Sarah Palin’s record as mayor and governor, as well as her performance as McCain’s running mate has come under extreme scrutiny. And not just from the opposing camp. Conservatives, too, raise serious doubts about her fitness for office. [read more]