But If He's Republican, Is He Really "Black?"

Former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele has been elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

I think this is great news.

But will Liberal America actually accept him as "truly black?"

Recall that 8 years ago, when Colin Powell was selected to be President Bush's Secretary of State, he was chided as "not really black." But why not? Powell's ancestry traces back to Jamaica, not to American slaves, and that was supposedly why he wasn't regarded as "truly black."

But more realistically, Powell was serving in a Repubplican Administration, and he himself (at the time anyway) was a Republican. And "real black" Americans can't be Republicans, right?

And when it was Condoleeza Rice's turn to be Secretary of State, she got the same treatment. A black person who is a Republican, just isn't "really black."

So what is to come of Michael Steele?

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Are You On The Side Of The Republican Party, Or On The Side Of Rush Limbaugh?

Politico Dot Com broke a story late this afternoon indicating that a Republican Congressman, Phil Gingrey of Georgia, has told Rush Limbaugh to "back off."


Over the past two days, Limbaugh has responded to President Obama telling Republican congressional leaders to "stop listening" to his show. Limbaugh has surmised that Obama MAY BE more threatened by himself, than by the Republican leadership in the Congress - - and that doesn't speak well of the Republican congressional leadership.

Limbaugh has also surmised that, in any event, Obama is talking about him, so as to distract people's attention from the real issue - - his huge, "stimulus" spending legislation.

NOW, however, Republican Congressman Gingrey has told Limbaugh to "back off," and claims that Limbaugh, Hannity and "the rest of them" (all us talk show hosts, I guess) don't understand what it is to exhibit leadership in the Congress.

Is he right?

And whose side are you on?

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Is It Time For America To Become A Weaker Country?

President Obama campaigned on a pledge to reduce weaponry in space. Today, Reuters reports that on the President's website, there is a pledge to rid the universe of "weapons" in space....a nice goal, perhaps, but it is difficult to determine what a "weapon" is in space, given that even a weather tracking satellite can be used as a "weapon." If Obama enters into an international agreement, and commits the U.S. to not deploying "weaponry" in space, this would weaken the U.S.

Additionally, President Obama announced plans to allow individual states the freedom to set individual auto emissions standards...which makes it more difficult for an ailing car industry to manufacture cars tailored to more, individualized specifications...which makes the cost of the care rise....

In short, this will weaken the automobile industry.

And of course, last week President Obama ordered the closure of the Guantanamo Bay prision facility.

We seem to be headed on a path of a weaker America, weaker economically, militarily, and otherwise. Could this, perhaps, be the goal?

Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright once lamented that America was during the Clinton years (and still is) the world's only remaining "superpower."

Could this lament now be permeating the Obama Administration?

And is it time for us to be "weaker" - - just to make it more fair for the rest of the world?

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A Better World For Terrorists...

On his second full-day in office, President Obama has ordered the closure of the Gitmo detention center.

On the surface this looks like America is "lightening up" and "going easier" on combatting terror. . How else should the world's terrorists think of America, knowing that one of our new President's top priorities is to close down a prison facility where some of our best interrogation work is done?

But beneath the surface, a serious political problem could be brewing for President Obama. What do we do with the approximately 245 terrorists that remain at Gitmo, chief among them, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed?

Talk is underway to place some of these thugs in the Fort Leavenworth "Disciplinary Barracks." Located in Kansas, Fort Leavenworth is the only maximum disciplinary facility in the entire Department of Defense.

But why should the smalltown community surrounding Fort Leavenworth be forced to deal with the threat of dangerous enemy combatants in its own community? Their town would immediately become a terrorist target in a far greater way than they are now.

We'll talk about this big news, tonight on The Austin Hill Show.

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Does President Obama Get A "Pass" Because He's Black???

You might think that's a "racist" sort of question. But no less than Juan Williams, Fox News commentator, probes this question today in the Wall Street Journal. Williams says we ned to judge Obama on his "performance," and NOT on his racial status.

But will we judge Obama that way?

We'll talk about that tonight.

Also....earlier today at the National Cathedral, the Obamas, the Bidens, and the Clintons attended a prayer service.

Not big news, in and of itself, but as the National Anthem was being played...only Obama and Hillary placed their "hand over their heart."

Tacky? Bad taste? A problem?

Bill Clinton, to his credit, was singing his heart out. But the former Prez, and the Vice President and his wife, did nothing.

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Can America REALLY Be Friends With "All Nations?"

President Obama said in his inaugural address today that, in essence, America is now, once again, a friend to all nations.

Is that true?

Have we ever been friends to "all nations?"

And is that a realistic, or even desirable objective, today?

Let's talk about it tonight.

Also....how long will President Obama remain the "teflon President?" How long can he continue to blame President Bush for a declining stock market, rising unemployment, or even a terrorist attack?

I suspect that because he is the "First Black President," he may remain immune from just about all potential presidential criticisms for most of the next 4 years.

We'll talk about these, and other items, today, on a special "inaugural addition" of "The Austin Hill Show."

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It's All About Bush, And His "Farewell..."

Tonight, we'll be broadcasting President George W. Bush's "Farewell Address To The Nation," beginning at 8pm Eastern Time.

Bush is typically a man of relatively few words, and we are told that his nationwide address will only last ten to fifteen minutes.

However, I'm prepared for it to go a bit longer, given the historical nature of this moment.

But no matter how long it does or does not last, we'll talk about it on The Austin Hill Show, afterwards.

What is Bush's true legacy?

Has his impact on the world been primarily good, or primarily bad?

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So, What Really Is His Legacy???

President George W Bush held his final press conference at the White House today. He reflected on his presidency briefly, defending himself on some issues, lamenting the outcome of others, and casting his vision for the future.

But how would YOU rate this President?

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Also on the show tonight.........is it time to legally "ban" mobile phone use while driving a car, in D.C.?

And a report in the Los Angeles Times indicates that Obama's first decision, after he becomes President, will be to close Guantanamo Bay Prison by executive order.

Good thing or not?

We'll talk about it, tonight...

Is It Worse When Republicans Do It???

"Do what?" you ask....I mean, is it worse when Republicans advance the "cause" of big, wasteful government, or is it worse when Democrats do it?

One would expect "big government" from Democrats. But in his final days in office, Republican President George W. Bush seems determined to be as wasteful as possible.

What do you make of it?

We'll talk about this, and more, tonight on The Austin Hill Show.

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Breaking: Obama To Negotiate With Hamas

Not much time for me to post here tonight. But a British journal reports that Obama is going to "open up discussions" with Hamas, to negotiate for "peace."

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Also on tap for tonight....

What can we expect from Obama on illegal immigration? As tough a stance as President Bill Clinton offered?

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Cutting Back On Social Security? How Dare He???

Today President-elect Obama hinted at the need to 'regin-in" spending on Social Security (read the story HERE).

This is interesting coming from a Democrat. In previous years when Republicans proposed NOT to cut back on Social Security spending, but rather to modestly allow for "private" investing of one's Social Security withholdings, Democrats went NUTTS, claiming that Republicans are going to destroy the retirement plans of All Americans.

But now it's okay for Obama to propose cutting back on benefits?

WOW!

Let's talk about this tonight, on The Austin Hill Show.

Also.......the "Adult Entertainment" industry is seriously petitioning the U.S. Federal Government for a corporate bailout.

Is there any end in sight to who will shamelessly beg for government handouts?

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Is It Time To Be "Friends" With Our "Enemies?"

Bloomberg News is reporting that Obama may make good on his pledge to befriend America's enemies, by meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez first. It indicates that Obama might like to "negotiate" with the Communist Dictator of Venezuela, on issues of "mutual interest between the nations" - - like poverty, drug control, and so forth.

Is it time? Is this the "change" in U.S. policy that you were hoping for?

We'll talk about it tonight on The Austin Hill Show. www.TheAustinHillShow.Com for streaming audio.

Also.........Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that Senator John McCain is "ready to work with Democrats" to enact Comprehensive Immigration Reform again.

Sounds like McCain's best attempt to "stick it in the eye" of the Senate Republicans.

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Is It Time To Be "Friends" With Our "Enemies?"

Obama Prepared To Be "Friends" With "Enemies?"

Obama Prepared To Be "Friends" With "Enemies?"

What Is Worse?

Last week, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, facing criminal charges, announced that he WAS INDEED going to appoint a successor to fulfill Barack Obama's Senate term, despite Obama, and most of the U.S. Senate, calling on him to resign and let "the next Governor" make the appointment.

When that happened, Congressman Bobby Rush of Illinois made the point that Blago's selection, Roland Burris, would be the ONLY black person in the U.S. Senate. He then insinuated that it would be wrong to "block" the appointment of America's only would-be black Senator.

Today, Roland Burris has declared that "the Lord has ordained" that he become a Senator.

So.........which is worse? Playing the race card, or playing the "religion card?"

We'll talk about it tonight, on The Austin Hill Show. Visit www.TheAustinHillShow.Com for streaming audio.

Also........Barack Obama has declared that if HIS economic stimulus plan is not implemented immediately, unemployment in the U.S. could rise to 10%.

Why is he insisting on using threatening and manipulative language to move his agenda forward? Why must he instill fear, to show leadership?

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