Arkady's Thoughts

Courtesy of Clyde @ PatriotRoom I learned that Obama is considering attending Durban II. In case you are not familiar with Durban I, you should discover what Durban, South Africa means and it's impact on Israel and Jews worldwide. In a nutshell, this is a UN sponsored conference designed to battle worldwide racism. Unfortunately a conference sponsored and lead by the likes of Iran and Libya will typically only have one agenda. Demonize and vilify Israel and Jews. Canada and America wanted none of it and left this pathetic gathering in 2001, but with a new administration and liberalism aplenty change has come to town. A brief introduction: Durban I video. Learn more about Durban at Durban Watch . Mandatory Reading: Obama's policy on the upcoming Durban II. Spectator: America slides into the sewer.

In light of President's day I would like to entertain you with a slightly closer look at the comparisons being made between our current president and the much accomplished Abraham Lincoln.  I found the comparison to be extremely off-putting as I failed to see any comparison other than state origin and perceived "inexperience" in Congress.   For starters, Honest Abe got into politics at the tender age of 23.  In the next 17 or so years Abe served in the state legislature, taught himself law, passed the bar and according to most sources became a reputable lawyer.  Lincoln toured with Zachary Taylor supporting his presidency bid where he actively participated by giving speeches for crowds and learning about the process.  Not to be forgtten, he was also a captain of the Illinois militia although did not experience action. Obama on the other hand experienced drugs at Occidental College, ended up in Columbia where he apparently was not a very good student, his transcript was ne