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The leftist tendencies of Hollywood and the socialist fruits of their labour are well known
to any student of film.  But how prepared are six year olds to understand what is being done to them in a new lavish, cutesy cartoon featuring an adorable hero?

Crude posters of Lenin and Trotsky adorn the threadbare walls of an office in a desolate part of town, and a group of outcast revolutionaries hatch a scheme to overthrow the ruling powers and bring equality and a classless society to mankind. The beginning of an Eisenstein film? Bunuel? Renoir?

Try ‘Astro Boy,’ the upcoming animated film featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage and Kristen Bell about a boy robot (Freddie Highmore) that leaves his scientist father after finding out he isn’t human. Ostensibly a film for children—with a fringe following of fanboys, thanks to its comic book series—the movie features very adult ideas of ownership and class structure that will most likely be future fodder for college philosophy classes around the country.

While it’s no secret that Hollywood films tend to skew left in general, ‘Astro Boy’ may be the first animated blockbuster to discuss, if not necessarily endorse, explicit Marxist ideologies (albeit in cute robot form, of course.) In the movie, the aforementioned outcasts, led by Robotsky, form the Robot Revolutionary Front, stenciling their logo on city walls and chanting “Viva La Robotolution” at anyone within earshot. On the whole, it’s played for laughs, but makes us ponder the question:

Have animated films gotten more leftist in recent years?

For the complete answer, read on…
http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2009/10/08/astro-boy-battle-for-terra-left-leaning-animated-films?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl2|link3|http%3A%2F%2Finsidemovies.moviefone.com%2F2009%2F10%2F08%2Fastro-boy-battle-for-terra-left-leaning-animated-films

Sen. John McCain, the top Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, today urged President Obama to move with “deliberate speed” on a decision to increase troops in Afghanistan as his generals have requested, saying that to disregard their advice would be an “error of historic proportions.”

McCain said on CNN’s State of the Union that Obama should back General Stanley McChrystal’s proposal for an increase of 40,000 troops and resist a “half measure” aimed at placating political opponents of deeper U.S. involvement. ” McChrystal, the top general in Afghanistan, warned last month that the conflict would likely end in failure without more troops.

“To disregard the requirements that have been laid out and agreed to by Gen. (David) Petraeus and Admiral (Mike) Mullen would be an error of historic proportions,” McCain said.

On CBS’ Face the Nation, Senate Minority Leader Mitchell McConnell echoed McCain’s view, saying “I think the smart thing to do here—and I hope this is what the president’s going to do, and if he does, I think he’ll have broad support—is to listen to General Petraeus and General McChrystal.”

Yet another reason why we would be so much better off if John McCain were president.  Of course there would be no Nobel Peace Prize… but there just might be actual peace.

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/10/11/mccain-warns-that-rejection-of-more-troops-would-be-historic-e/?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl1|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.politicsdaily.com%2F2009%2F10%2F11%2Fmccain-warns-that-rejection-of-more-troops-would-be-historic-e%2F

Money has always been the Mother’s Milk of liberal politics; particularly YOUR money. The process is a simple and very effective one: Identify a victim-group, funnel tax-dollars to them or their cause and - voila! - pick up a new voting bloc.

Thus, in one of those rare candid moments, a legislator in Maine has unwittingly revealed what the stakes really are in the public referendum on Question 1, the gay marriage issue.

On Nov. 3, Maine voters will become the first in any state with the chance to repeal or uphold a law, passed by their legislature and signed by their governor, legalizing same-sex marriage. The outcome is considered too close to call, and the race is galvanizing activists on both sides of the issue across the country.

The ballot measure, Question One, results from Maine’s provision for a “people’s veto” - any newly passed law can be subject to repeal by voters if enough valid signatures are obtained to trigger a referendum.

Among the lawmakers backing the marriage bill was state Sen. Larry Bliss, an openly gay Democrat who moved many colleagues with personal stories of raising a family as half of a same-sex couple. Initially, Mr. Bliss felt the bill was premature, but changed his mind when his longtime partner quit his job and needed to get on Mr. Bliss’s health insurance.

Understand, please, that getting Mr. Bliss’ unemployed partner on his health insurance means that all others in that healthcare plan will be paying for the partner’s care for as long as he lives… and the partner is potentially one among hundreds of thousands that we will pay for if homosexual marriage becomes the law of the land.

Given the unpleasant reality that many such partners are suffering from AIDS or AIDS-related illnesses, the cost for their care could be a staggering financial burden on the health industry and your wallets.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/10/stakes-high-for-maines-vote-on-marriage/?feat=home_headlines

I have broken out into a cold sweat.
Dino has snapped 6 pencils in his bipolar rage.
Ellinas can’t launch another pointless point.
Doug Leier has a new fish hook to report.
Hannitized isn’t… Hey!  Where IS hannitized??
Which means Proof has nothing to do....
RBB again thinks no one likes him.[no one does…]
108 can’t call anyone a lying moron.
RGRaves isn’t able to warn us about anyone…
Arbuckle is still commenting…
Move_Zig is anxious that he can’t warn anyone.
Carrick can’t lecture.
Hotel9 isn’t able to curse.
Neiman hasn’t saved a soul for hours.
Whistler can’t smack McCain.
ROB! DO SOMETHING! GET THE COMMENT FUNCTION UP!
WE’RE DYING OUT HERE… WE NEED AN SAB FIX!!
GAAHHHHHHHH…..

Embedded Comment from the Whistler

McCain is so old that Jurassic Park brought back childhood memories.

You're welcome.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. —  Herman Thomas had an enviable political record as a black Democrat elected and re-elected in a county overwhelmingly white and increasingly Republican. The respected circuit judge once was the Democratic Party’s choice to be the first black federal judge in south Alabama.

Then his career collapsed under allegations that he brought inmates to his office and spanked them with a paddle. Later, an indictment accused him of sexually abusing male inmates in exchange for leniency. The trial on charges of sodomy, kidnapping, sex abuse, extortion, assault and ethics violations is set to start Monday.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,559882,00.html?test=latestnews

The G-20 Summit has revealed a dark side to the Obama administration which few liberals and democrats will want to acknowledge. Had this photo been taken on George Bush’s watch, every left-wing commentator in the country would be howling about right-wing oppression.

But in this case, MSNBC gingerly refers to the violence against ‘boisterous’ protestors in Pittsburg as President Obama being ‘cautious’.

What the world is really seeing here is what liberals believe about freedom of speech and assembly, and the degree to which the MSM will go to white-wash the abuses of the current administration.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33017820/ns/us_news-life/

Left-wing radicals, historically infamous for their anti-American violence, have a new hero to praise…

WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - An Illinois man was ordered held on Thursday on charges he tried to blow up a federal building in the state capital, a case unrelated to the New York terrorism plot.

Michael Finton, also known as Talib Islam, was arrested in Springfield, Illinois, and charged with attempted murder of federal officers or employees and trying to use a weapon of mass destruction, charges that carry a life sentence.

“Fortunately, a coordinated undercover law enforcement effort was able to thwart his efforts and ensure no one was harmed,” David Kris, assistant Attorney General for National Security, said in a statement.

Finton was arrested on Wednesday in Springfield as he used a cell phone to try to detonate the bomb he believed was inside a van he had just parked outside the federal building.

Appearing in a courtroom on Thursday in the same building he is accused of targeting, Finton waived his right to a detention hearing.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Byron Cudmore appointed a public defender to represent Finton and ordered him held pending an indictment by a grand jury.

Finton said he worked part-time as a restaurant cook, according to the State Journal-Register newspaper.

The criminal complaint said Finton, 29, converted to Islam while in prison on other charges. It said he idolized an American who allied with the Taliban, John Walker Lindh, drawing the attention of law enforcement authorities.

After returning from a trip to Saudi Arabia in 2008, Finton told an individual, who turned out to be a law enforcement source, that he wanted to fight against Israelis in the Gaza Strip, according to the complaint.

Finton joins a long list of leftist radicals who have violently attacked the American people - John Walker Lindh and William Ayers among them.

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN2447383520090924

Over the last few months, a growing number of Americans have found themselves increasingly disturbed as President Obama is forced to placate the extreme left forces who helped him win the elelction and now demand payback. The Afghan war and the dismantling of our military power has become a focal-point of their radical demands.

Yesterday, Senator John McCain pointedly reacted to the President’s waffling on this critical issue.

McCain blasts ‘disconnect’ between WH and military leaders

Posted: September 22nd, 2009 06:27 PM ET
From CNN’s Emily Sherman and Francesca Johnson

Sen. John McCain said he has never seen such a ‘disconnect’ between the White House and U.S. military leaders.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Sen. John McCain questioned the Obama administration’s approach in Afghanistan Tuesday, saying he has never seen such a “disconnect” between the White House and leaders of the U.S. military.

“Apparently the administration does not want Gen. McCrystal’s recommendations on troop strengths,” McCain said at a Foreign Policy Initiative event in Washington. “If you don’t have a recommendation on the troop levels that will be necessary to implement a strategy, then how do you decide on the strategy? “

”…Every day that goes by if you are not pursuing a strategy for success and implementing it as quickly as possible it puts young Americans lives in more danger,” said McCain, the ranking Republican member on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

In a sign that President Obama may be facing growing skepticism within his own party on Afghanistan, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Tuesday joined the call made by several top Republicans on Capitol Hill, including McCain, for McChrystal to brief Congress on his recommendations for revising U.S military strategy.

Asked about speculation Gen. McCrystal is considering resignation, McCain said Tuesday the general doesn’t have many options.

”(Generals) really have two choices,” McCain said. “Carry out orders, or resign.”

”…(but) I don’t think that right now Gen. McCrystal is contemplating resignation or non-resignation…he’s got his hands full,” McCain said, repeating his calls for the general to return to Washington to testify before Congress.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/09/22/mccain-blasts-disconnect-between-wh-and-military-leaders/

Gotta hand it to that right-wing nut-job Glenn Beck… Van Jones, Yosi Sergant and now ACORN itself!

The Census Director has sent a letter to the National Headquarters of ACORN notifying the group that the Census Bureau is severing all ties with the community organizing group for all work having to do with the 2010 census.

“Over the last several months, through ongoing communication with our regional offices, it is clear that ACORN’s affiliation with the 2010 Census promotion has caused sufficient concern in the general public, has indeed become a distraction from our mission, and may even become a discouragement to public cooperation, negatively impacting 2010 Census efforts,” read a letter from Census Director Robert M. Groves to the president of ACORN.

“Unfortunately, we no longer have confidence that our national partnership agreement is being effectively managed through your many local offices. For the reasons stated, we therefore have decided to terminate the partnership,” the letter said.

The news follows the firing Friday of two more ACORN employees after new hidden-camera footage showed workers for the group advising a couple posing as a pimp and prostitute how to subvert the law.

Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) reacted to the news Friday night, applauding the decision by the Census Bureau.

“ACORN had no business working on the Census.  ACORN’s partisan election efforts and its involvement in criminal conduct rightly disqualified it from working on the non-partisan mission of the Census to accurately and honestly count the U.S. population,” Rep. Issa said.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/11/census-bureau-severs-ties-acorn/

S.C.‘s Wilson Rakes In $750,000 in Less Than 48 Hours; Opponent Tops $1 Million
Updated 7:50 p.m.
By Paul Kane

With a political arms race in full force, Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) has raised almost $750,000 in less than 48 hours since his shout of “You lie!” to President Obama during the Wednesday address to Congress, almost matching the Internet-fueled haul of his likely Democratic opponent.

A senior GOP official said Wilson, who apologized to White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel after the health-care speech but has since refused a more public apology, has turned his own previous sleepy campaign machine into an Web-friendly effort. Just as liberals have poured cash into the campaign of Rob Miller, who lost to Wilson by almost eight percentage points in 2008, conservatives are pouring contributions into Wilson’s campaign at an astonishing rate.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/09/scs_wilson_rakes_in_750000_in.html

   
(CNN)—Authorities have charged an Owosso, Michigan, man with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the Friday shooting deaths of an anti-abortion activist and another man, a prosecutor’s office said.

Activist Jim Pouillon was shot and killed Friday while protesting outside Owosso High School.

Authorities say the suspect, Harlan James Drake, was offended by anti-abortion material that the activist had displayed across from the school all week.

Drake, 33, is accused of shooting anti-abortion activist Jim Pouillon, 63, and Michael Fuoss, 61, who were killed in separate locations Friday morning, the prosecutor’s office in Shiawassee County said.

Authorities also have charged Drake with a felony firearm count and carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, the prosecutor’s office said.

Drake also is suspected of “attempting to locate a third victim without success,” the office said.

He was arraigned Friday and is being held without bail, the office said. It was not immediately known

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/11/michigan.shooting/index.html

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UNIONTOWN, Pa. —  A Pennsylvania history buff who recreates firearms from old wars accidentally fired a 2-pound cannonball through the wall of his neighbor’s home.

Fifty-four-year-old William Maser fired a cannonball Wednesday evening outside his home in Georges Township that ricocheted and hit a house 400 yards away.

The cannonball, about two inches in diameter, smashed through a window and a wall before landing in a closet. Authorities say nobody was hurt.

State police charged Maser with reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.

No one answered the phone Friday at Maser’s home. He tells WPXI-TV recreating 19th century cannons is a longtime hobby. He says he is sorry and he will stop shooting them on his property, about 35 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

From the NYT & FoxNews…

NEW YORK —  In a posthumous memoir, Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy writes of fear and remorse surrounding the fateful events on Chappaquiddick Island in 1969, when his car accident left a woman dead, and says he accepted the finding that a lone gunman assassinated his brother President John F. Kennedy.

The memoir, “True Compass,” is to be published Sept. 14 by Twelve, a division of the Hachette book group. The 532-page book was obtained early by The New York Times.

In it, Kennedy says his actions on Chappaquiddick on July 18, 1969, were “inexcusable.” He says he was afraid and “made terrible decisions” and had to live with the guilt for more than four decades.

Kennedy drove off a bridge into a pond. He swam to safety, leaving Mary Jo Kopechne in the car.

A rescue-diver on the scene would later testify that Miss Kopechne survived in a air-pocket for nearly an hour before asphyxiating from lack of oxygen while Kennedy slept off a drunk.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,546020,00.html

I clearly remember, from the Bush years, the media obsession with grieving mom/anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan whose droll, slack-face televised antics spoiled my dinner on a weekly, sometimes daily basis on every channel.



Not so much, anymore.

With the exception of a handful of lower-case mentions on some media, Sheehan’s recent visit to Martha’s Vineyard in protest of “Obama’s War” in Afghanistan went largely unnoticed.

From NBC’s Alicia Jennings

Cindy Sheehan and other antiwar activists held a press conference today at the Oak Bluffs School, where the White House press corps is working as its reports on President Obama during his vacation in Martha’s Vineyard

Sheehan said that she’s opposing Obama the same way she opposed George W. Bush. “The facade has changed but policies remain the same,” she told reporters. “Integrity in our movement means we have to do same for Obama as we did for Bush.”

“We’re here to make the wars unpopular again,” she added. “Because if we were right to oppose it under Bush, we’re right to oppose it under Obama.”

Sheehan continued, “While the Obamas are here on vacation, people are still dying. There’s no vacation from body bags. And the families of dead soldiers will never be able to truly enjoy a vacation again.

“Just because he’s better than Bush doesn’t sell me, because practically everybody in the world is better than Bush.”

No doubt Alicia Jenning’s miniscule post has more to do with the final paragraph’s gratuitous smear of Bush than Sheehan’s protest of Obama and clearly exposes the MSM’s - dare I say it? - bias against George Bush and for Barack Obama.