In certain circles, vandalizing a place of worship by spray-painting slogans that are antagonistic to the religion practiced there and destroying or defacing religious artifacts would be considered a hate crime. Not if that place of worship happens to be a Catholic parish in Levittown, though.
Obama Votes for FISA Bill He Promised to Filibuster

If you didn’t think the loony left could get more unhinged, take a look around some left-wing blogs tonight (check your logic at the door). These are the folks that want to “take the government back” this year, and they are losing it. Worse than when the Supreme Court “selected” President Bush. Worse than when President Bush “started the illegal war” in Iraq.
Hannity: Jesse Jackson Slams Obama on Tape
Radio host Sean Hannity revealed shortly after 4PM ET that FOX News is in possession of an exclusive tape of Reverend Jesse Jackson, recorded after a recent interview when he thought the microphone was off, slamming presumptive Democrat Presidential nominee Barack Obama for “talking down black people on matters of faith” (Hannity also has said it as “talking down to black people on matters of faith”) among other issues.
McCain’s Poll Performance Matches Nixon, Clinton
When it comes to Presidential polling, it seems being 4 or 5 points behind in July is a good sign for your chances at victory in November in competitive elections. According to renowned polling company Gallup, the candidate who was behind in July has won 6 of 9 such elections.

Shameless Obama Trots Out Kids on Access Hollywood
The Barack Hussein Obama campaign has taken a turn toward callous, as the candidate has trotted out his 7 and 10-year old daughters for an Access Hollywood interview.
Drugged Out Gun Toting 7-11 Robbers? Must Be the Gas Price!
Back when gas was $2 a gallon no one carried firearms with intent to commit crimes, robbed convenience stores, or slept off “a marijuna-induced buzz” (sic) in their cars. Back in February, when the price was $3.18, well you just had to rob. Now that the price is upwards of $4 a gallon, look out. All hell is going to break loose.
Under the headline “High gas prices=Armed robbery,” Bucks County Courier-Times reporter Laurie Mason tells the tale of Michael S. Ragland and Deshawn K. James, 19-year old victims of high gas prices that hail from Florida.
Letter Writer Assails Patrick Murphy’s Incoherent Iraq Stance
Tony Phyrillas points to a strong Letter to the Editor published in Pottstown’s The Mercury. Letter writer Mark Furlong of North Coventry takes Iraq defeatist Patrick Murphy, among others, to task for pre-Iraq War surge comments that would be comedic if they weren’t nearly seditious and didn’t embolden the terrorists we’re supposed to be trying to defeat.
Congressional Conclusion Far From Foregone

Have you heard? Regardless of what happens in the Presidential election, Democrats are so loved by the people that they will certainly increase their majorities in both Houses of Congress. Americans hate President Bush and see the Democrat majority in the Congress as their champion and savior.
What? Whoops. Not so much. Only 9% of Americans give the Democrat Congress a positive rating. It’s the first time in history that a Congressional approval rating has fallen to single digits. President Bush’s approval is currently at a comparatively sky-high 32%.
PA Government Grows Again: Board of Coal Mine Safety
Our runaway Pennsylvania state government just got a little bit bigger. This time, it’s a Board of Coal Mine Safety.
Jim Webb Says “No” To VP Slot

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Not that anyone was asking, but first-term Virginia Senator Jim Webb stated in unequivocal terms that he does not wish to be considered as Barack Hussein Obama’s Vice Presidential running mate.
“Yeah, right. Me as VP? Like a first-term Senator should be anywhere near the White House! You don’t want someone with so little experience running the country, believe me.
Ah, I wish that was the quote. Here’s what Mr. Pompadour really said in a written statement.
Under no circumstances will I be a candidate for vice president…Last week I communicated to Sen. Obama and his presidential campaign my firm intention to remain in the United States Senate, where I believe I am best equipped to serve the people of Virginia and this country.