End Of Day Report 06 12 09

Friday, June 12, 2009

To: Friends & Supporters

From: Gary L. Bauer


Iran’s Vote

Iranians are voting in massive numbers today, but don’t be fooled by the appearance of democracy. As my friend and former Deputy National Security Advisor Elliot Abrams points out in a New York Times op-ed, the election isn’t real. All the candidates were pre-selected by the Islamofascists who run the country. Sure it would be nice to see Ahmadinejad voted out, but the office of president is not where the real power resides.

The “supreme leader” of Iran is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He has at his disposal the thugs in the Revolutionary Guards and a variety of paramilitary groups that brutally suppress any effort to overcome the rule of the mullahs. In fact, the election presents a very real risk: The appearance of moderation will make it more likely that Europe and the Obama Administration will appease Iran as it marches toward obtaining a nuclear arsenal.


Obama’s “Moral Imperative”

Any time conservatives have suggested that the moral position on abortion is to safeguard the unborn child or that the moral thing is to support marriage as the union of one man and one woman, the Left always responds with “How dare you attempt to impose your values on the rest of us!” Yesterday, President Obama tried to assert that it is “a moral imperative” to impose a tremendous debt burden on you, your children and future generations to create a government-run, socialized health care scheme that will inevitably end up rationing the care you receive. And the reaction from the media and the Left ranged from a yawn to wild applause.

But when it comes to nationalized health care, not everyone agrees with the president’s “moral imperative” claim. The American Medical Association yesterday announced its opposition to the president’s plan. If the nation’s doctors don’t want it, that should give us all second thoughts. Moreover, recent Rasmussen polls find that overwhelming majorities of the American people are strongly opposed to key elements of Obama’s plan.

For example, 61% of likely voters oppose the idea of a health insurance mandate that requires everyone to buy some form of health insurance. And 80% of likely voters are opposed to providing government coverage to illegal aliens, who, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, account for nearly a quarter of the 46 million uninsured you hear so much about. Remember that the next time you hear it.


Obama Surrender?

Many of you have responded recently to my End of Day reports discouraged by the perceived lack of resistance to the radical policies of Obama and the Congress. Today, I have some good news to share with you.

The Washington Post reports that the Obama Administration has abandoned its plans to allow Guantanamo Bay detainees who have been cleared for release to live in the United States. The story notes that the plan was met with bi-partisan opposition as well as staunch public disapproval. Please keep talking with friends, family and church members. Our values can prevail in the public arena when people are informed. We won’t win every battle, but we can win some if we speak up.

While this news is encouraging, the Washington Times released a story today that is alarming. The Times reports that military intelligence officials have told Congress they are opposed to transferring 25 of the 60 GITMO terror suspects who have been declared eligible for relocation by the White House. Officials stated that at least five of them should be considered highly dangerous and likely to harm Americans around the world upon their release.


Palin vs. Letterman

I’m sure you know about David Letterman’s disgusting statutory rape joke aimed at Governor Sarah Palin’s 14 year-old daughter. The governor and her husband have reacted the way any parent would – with outrage. Gov. Palin went on NBC this morning with Matt Lauer and she punched back when Lauer tried to down play the episode. Today, the National Organization for Women finally found its voice and issued a statement condemning Letterman’s sad attempt at humor. Governor Palin is winning this battle, and she is demonstrating tremendous toughness in fighting the liberal media.


The Enemy Within

The horrifying news of an American soldier gunned down at a Little Rock Army recruitment center has left many asking why. The answer may be shocking to some: “The prison made me do it.” In a piece today on WorldNetDaily, I discuss the spread of radical Islam in our prisons, and propose some ways to combat it. You can read my piece here.

I would also like to refer you to my response to Paul Krugman’s outrageous column today attempting to blame Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck and Fox News for the Tiller murder and James Von Brunn. You can read my reaction on Politico’s Arena blog.


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