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I'm on the radio in 30 minutes

I'm filling in for Herman Cain in 30 minutes. From 7pm to 10pm ET, you can listen live on 95.5 FM in Atlanta or 750 AM (you can probably pick that up in about 30 states with it being 50,000 watts and all).

If you're dying to call in, you can call in at 404-872-0750 in the Atlanta area and 1-800-WSB-TALK nationwide.

You can listen live at http://wsbradio.com.

Otherwise consider this an open thread.

Actually it looks like the Democrats will be the ones destroying social security

A headline at CNN back on August 13th proclaimed "Democrats to use Social Security against GOP this fall".

There is just one problem.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that it is Barack Obama's own debt commission that intends to destroy social security as we know it.

In addition to raising the retirement age, which is now set to reach age 67 in 2027, specific cuts under consideration include lowering benefits for wealthier retires and trimming annual cost-of-living increases, perhaps only...

Obama Blames Democrats For Economic Stall

Andrew Malcolm notes that prior to King Louis Mr. Obama heading off on his ninth vacation he blamed Congressional Democrats for the economic stall.

The jobs bill that is stalled in Congress would completely eliminate taxes on key investments in small businesses. It would allow small business owners to write off more expenses. And it would make it easier for community banks to do more lending to small businesses, while allowing small firms to take out larger SBA loans with fewer fees, which...

Democrats Told To Stop Campaigning On Obamacare

The Politico headline is actually New Dem message: 'Improve' health care, don't talk cost , but that is not wholly what is going on. What is going on is a recognition from the Democrats that after a year of trying to sell Obamacare as a panacea of right thinking and improvement, the voters headed to the polls in November disagree and are angry.

Consequently, the Politico notes that Democrats are abandoning all pretenses of selling Obamacare to the public and have cut and run back to "if you d...

On a Personal Note

On a personal note, as I mentioned the other day, tonight I will be guest hosting for Herman Cain on WSB radio out of Atlanta from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET. The station can be heard on 750 AM and 95.5 FM in Georgia. Both get tremendous range across the southeast.

Likewise, if you'd like, you can listen live here. Just say a prayer that I have wisdom and tongue control please. It should be fun. And thanks to Herman and WSB for allowing me to fill in.

Note to Sean Hannity: I'm coming in...

Morning Briefing for August 20, 2010

RedState Morning Briefing

For August 20, 2010

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1. Democrats Told To Stop Campaigning On Obamacare

2. Obama, Islam, And Subservient Media

3. Obama Appoints Maria del Carmen Aponte as Ambassador to El Salvador

4. Distracting Republicans with the Ridiculous and Absurd

5. War on Food McEscalating

6. The Associated Press Takes Sides Again

7. On a Personal Note

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1. Democrats...

BREAKING: Obama Appoints Maria del Carmen Aponte as Ambassador to El Salvador

This is huge news coming on the heels of Barack Obama's support for the Ground Zero Mosque.

He has appointed Maria del Carmen Aponte to be Ambassador to El Salvador.

Three United States Senators have a hold on her nomination. Why? Because she had a longterm relationship with a top Cuban spy. She withdrew as a Clinton appointee back in the 90's because of it.

Senators questioned whether or not Aponte knew about her lover's spying on the United States and had other serious concerns related to ...

The Associated Press Takes Sides Again

Consistent with the operations of the 29% fringe political elites who have no problem with the Ground Zero mosque, the Associated Press has ordered a full stop on usage of "Ground Zero Mosque."

We should continue to avoid the phrase "ground zero mosque" or "mosque at ground zero" on all platforms. (We've very rarely used this wording, except in slugs, though we sometimes see other news sources using the term.) The site of the proposed Islamic center and mosque is not at ground zero, but two...

Flaming Hypocrisy and the Convenient Constitutionalists of the Fringe Political Elite

For weeks on end the political elite in this country and their sycophants have told us we must support the Ground Zero Mosque because our founding principles demand it. This fringe group, no larger than the birthers or 9/11 Truthers and smaller than the mainstream group called the "tea party movement" the fringe political elite has labeled fringe, are not afraid to tell you that you are filled with hate and prejudice if you disagree with them.

The people who want to build the mosque, after...

Last Chance

We have a very special RedState Gathering planned in Austin, TX from September 17th to September 19th.

If you want to get a discounted hotel room, this is it. Go here and reserve now. Internet is included as are meals.

Remember, at the RedState Gathering all the politicians in attendance agree to pay their own way and spend time with you on the floor, not high on a distant stage.

And at this year's RedState Gathering you'll be able to see Governors Rick Perry and Chris Christie, Congressman...