A. There are at least three lessons that immediately jump out at me. The first is that the party must consistently do what it says. You can't be the party of fiscal discipline and tolerate the kind of spending that our party has accepted in the last several years, especially in Washington. Our actions have to match our rhetoric. If the Democrats had proposed many of the spending initiatives and projects that Republicans ended up approving, we would have been the first to criticize them. It isn't just earmarks. Look at some of the discretionary spending increases in Washington.

(The above is part of interview Cal Thomas did with the Gov. of Lousiana who is pictured below. Read more  below.)

We went to Washington to change Washington, but we became a captive of Washington. We were supposed to be the party of outsiders. We became what we were elected to change.

Q. How do you think President-elect Obama is doing so far?

A. The president deserves our support as Americans. In church, we pray for our president, whether we voted for him or not. I think we should look for opportunities to work across party lines with him. I also think as Americans we also have an obligation to stand on principle when we disagree. We should genuinely want him to succeed.

(We need not only more Republicans  like Gov. Jindal we need more Americans like him. Who will put nation ahead of party. Read the whole interview Cal Thomas did here .)
 

The startling pronouncement came during a Gibbs exchange with members of the public who sent in questions that were answered on YouTube.

"Thadeus of Lansing, Mich., asks, 'Is the new administration going to get rid of the "don't ask, don't tell policy?'" said Gibbs, looking into the camera. "Thadeus, you don't hear a politician give a one-word answer much. But it's, 'Yes.'" (  Obama to end 'don't ask, don't tell'... Developing...      )

(Besides this being the wrong thing which I pointed out in a posting I did last week, it also will hurt Obama far as the voters go, see  Obama era expected to end taboo on gays in military. If Obama cared about helping this nation. He would talk to those in the Arm Forces before he does anything.) 

Gupta is a practicing neurosurgeon and considered a media celebrity of sorts for his role in reporting on medical matters for the massive cable news network.

Although Gupta spends most of his time reporting rather than opining on the topics of the day, he appears to favor abortions.

Gupta has been accused of supporting abortions for disabled unborn children, opposing protections for pro-life medical professionals, and denying the risks associated with the dangerous RU 486 abortion drug.

In a December report for CNN, Gupta appeared to join abortion advocates in condemning the Bush administration for approving new regulations that offer more protections for doctors and medical centers not wanting to be involved in abortions.

It's the first time in the state's history that the Illinois House has voted to impeach its governor. The impeachment proceedings will now move to the Illinois Senate for trial. That trial is scheduled to begin on Jan. 26.

The one lawmaker voting against impeachment was Rep. Milton Patterson, a Chicago Demorcrat who represents the South Side. Rep Elga Jefferies, also a Chicago Democrat, voted present.

Before the vote, lawmakers lined up to denounce the governor. They expressed anger and embarrassment over his alleged behavior, which includes a criminal complaint that he attempted to sell President-elect Barack Obama's Senate seat.

(This was the right move but it took too long. The Gov. has his man in the Senate and most  legal minds I have heard believe his man will be able to stay in the Senate. What should have been done earlier is Democrat leaders should have called for a special election in ILL.  to replace President Obama in the Senate. It is too late for  that now. Oh well at least the Gov. is going to have an Impeachment trial.)

Under president Clinton, the policy that once saw homosexuals discharged from US military service evolved to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," allowing gays to remain in the military so long as they did not reveal their sexual orientation.

Obama has pledged to overhaul current law.

"The key test for military service should be patriotism, a sense of duty, and a willingness to serve. Discrimination should be prohibited," reads an entry on the president-elect's transition website.

Shortly after taking the oath of office in 1993, Clinton originally moved for an outright ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation in the military

(If Obama does this it will very much hurt him and  make it more  likely he will be a one term President. The purpose of the arm forces is to defend our great nation and  not encourage the ideas of the radical left. Why should a committed follower of Jesus who is in the arm forces  be forced to sleep next to  a man who might be gay. Read more on this story Obama era expected to end taboo on gays in military.)...

  IS YOUR HOPE IN A POLITICAL PARTY OR PRESIDENT?

PUT YOUR HOPE IN GOD. HE NEVER DISAPPOINTS. ONLY HE CAN FIX WHAT IS WRONG WITH US, WHICH ISN’T THE WRONG POLITICS, BUT THE WRONG GOD.

(The above is from the radio commentary Cal Thomas did. Cal is right if we put our hope in any human regardless of  what political party they belong to they will come up short of we need and what our nation needs. Read the rest of  what Cal wrote  right here  or listen to the audio.)

"Please don't allow the allegations against me to taint a good an honest man," the governor said, turning to the smiling 71-year-old standing by his side.

Burris said he discussed the appointment with Blagojevich Sunday night. "I was asked if he would appoint me, would I accept, and the answer is yes," Burris said.

Burris said he has no connection to the charges against Blagojevich, who was arrested earlier this month on charges that he tried to sell Obama's Senate seat to the highest bidder.

(So far I have heard on TV how Roland Burris has nothing to do with the problems that Gov. Rod is facing. However wouldn't it have said something to the voters if  Burris  had said I don't think it is right to accept this offer with all the charges against you Gov. Rod. Also now no matter what Burris  wants his name will be tide to the Gov. of Ill. )