Carter 'Racism' Claim Draws Widespread Criticism: PHOTO
Sept. 15: Former President Jimmy Carter is flanked by his wife Rosalynn in Atlanta. (AP) Related Stories Former President Jimmy Carter drew widespread criticism Wednesday for claiming that Rep. Joe Wilson's infamous outburst last week was "based on racism" and that an "overwhelming portion" of similar demonstrations against President Obama are rooted in bigotry.  Obama's supporters have attributed racist motives to opponents of his Health Care plan for weeks, but Carter is the...

Jimmy Carter Says Obama is a Victim of Racism (VIDEO)
Last night former President Jimmy Carter told Brian Williams that Joe Wilson's You Lie! outburst at President Obama last week was based on Racism. He feels that Wilson's shocking remark is part of a disturbing trend directed at the president that has included demonstrators equating Obama to Nazi leaders.

Obama pushing tort reform - Gibbs previews Obama address
White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told CNN's "American Morning" that President Barack Obama would ......  ...... tackle the subject of medical liability reform in his speech to Congress Wednesday night. "That costs our system billions and billions of dollars every year," Gibbs said. While he wouldn't tease any further details of the president's thoughts on malpractice reform, Gibbs assured host John Roberts: "I will tell you and your viewers: He will...

Unreal. Obama Administration Recognizes Ahmadinejad as "Elected Leader": PHOTO
Neda . Change . The Obama Administration today announced that they will recognize Ahmadinejad as the "elected president" of Iran. Hundreds of Iranians have been killed by the regime since the stolen presidential election. The AP reported: White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is "the elected leader" of the Islamic republic. Gibbs was asked Tuesday if The White House recognized Ahmadinejad as the country's legitimate president. "He's the elected leader,"...

White House says cant confirm death of Pak Taliban chief
Washington, Aug 7 - ANI: The Obama Administration said on Friday that it could not confirm that Pakistan Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud, who has a 5 million dollars US bounty on his head, had been killed in a missile attack two days ago. Weve seen reports that Baitullah Mehsud has been killed. We cannot confirm whether he is dead, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters. There seems to be a growing consensus among credible observers that he is indeed dead, he said. - ANI

Does Official Silence on Carter Remark Hurts U.S.? [Race]
Yet again the nation's embroiled in a race debate. That's not surprising. There was that black-on-white violence that Drudge enjoyed so much. And then silly Jimmy Carter called "Racism" on Obama's Health Care opponents. The only people not talking race?

Carter Racism Charge Triggers Next U.S. Race Debate
Christian Science Monitor : In asserting that some Obama foes are prejudiced, the ex-president rekindles a difficult discussion. The right sees it as a way to squelch legitimate opposition to administration policies. Former President Jimmy Carter's assertion that Racism is behind much of the political opposition to President Obama marks a stunning moment in America's centuries-old racial drama. Read the whole story: Christian Science Monitor

Israelis On Obama: PHOTO
A mixed bag in this new report from al-Jazeera. The Racism among some Israeli Jews is pretty striking. The way they speak contemptuously of "the Arabs" is not the equivalent of some of the vilest anti-Semitism among their neighbors. But it is disturbing nonetheless.

The White Racist Meme: PHOTO
(x-posted at Social Science Lite ) It would be an understatement to argue that the mass media has taken on racial analysis with unprecedented zeal since the election of Barack Obama. Unfortunately, in attempts to present fair and balanced news coverage, cable news programs have typically included panels with representatives from both sides of the Left-Right ideological spectrum. The problem with this method, of course, is that subsequent analyses usually follow the same tired pattern: “That...

Barack Obama's Exclusive Interview with Men's Health: PHOTO
President Obama, who appears on the cover of Mens Health for a second time, turned to the publication to speak directly to the 12 million Mens Health readers at a critical juncture in the Health Care debate. The President, himself a prototypical Mens Health guy, explains how Health Care changes will affect American men and their families. President Obama previously appeared on the cover of the November 2008 issue of Mens Health, which was on newsstands when he was elected. Picture of Barack...

'Marsha Blackburn, Definitely'
You'll be happy to learn that Rep. Joe Wilson, the South Carolina Republican who became instantly famous last night for shouting "You lie!" at President Obama, is very fond of one of his colleagues from Tennessee. In a June 2007 profile of him in The Hill newspaper, Wilson was asked, "If you were struck on a deserted island, which member of Congress would you want to be stuck with?" His answer? "Marsha Blackburn, definitely." It's time for Wilson to realize his dream, isn't it? We should find a...

Reporter Sneezes the Wrong Way in Front of Secy Sebelius
At a briefing just now, NBC's Chuck Todd just sneezed into his hand, rather than his arm, prompting the joking disapproval of Health Secretary Sebelius and press secretary Robert Gibbs.

Obama marks 9/11 with memorial, call to service
Washington -- On his first 9/11 anniversary as president, Barack Obama urged Americans to come together in service just as they united after the terrorist attacks eight years ago. "We can summon once more that ordinary goodness of America, to serve our communities, to strengthen our country and to better our world," Obama said at a memorial at the Pentagon. Obama on Thursday declared the anniversary of the attacks a national day of remembrance and service. And he and first lady Michelle Obama...

Paterson: Obama Making his Troubles Mine: PHOTO
David Paterson isn't exactly trying to bury the hatchet after President Obama reportedly tried to coax the unpopular New York governor out of running to keep his seat.

Chancellor Angela Merkel Invented The Obama Womb Of Life Symbol: PHOTO
IN this collection of images, Chancellor Angela Merkel reveals that it was she who invented the Obama Womb Of Life symbol , the Big O… Like Obama’s unchanging smile ( the video ), the lady’s not change…

What's with all the public outbursts?
So maybe it's not Swine Flu, but the nation seems to have come down with a serious case of impulse control disorder. Symptoms include (but are not limited to) Kanye West snatching Taylor Swift's moment at MTV's Video Music Awards, Serena Williams threatening, with expletives, to cram her ball down a lineswoman's throat at the U.S. Open, and Rep. Joe Wilson's inability to contain the urge to denigrate President Obama while the president was in the middle of addressing the nation on a topic of...

Freak Of The Week: Who Had The Biggest Freak Out This Week?: VIDEO
There are no freaks this week, just freak-outs. This month has been full of bizarre and inappropriate outbursts from celebrities, ranging from music, to sports, to politics. Which freak out was the best of them all? Here are the contenders: 1. U.S. Rep Joe Wilson , who really wasn’t a celebrity until he shouted “YOU LIE!” during President Obama’s Health Care speech. 2. Serena Willams who shouted profane words at a judge in the U.S. Open semi-finals, leading to...

Joe Wilson and our misguided anger: PHOTO
Joe Wilson

Area Votes in Congress
WASHINGTON - Here is how Philadelphia-area members of Congress were recorded on major roll-call votes last week: House Joe Wilson reprimand. Voting 240-179, the House expressed "disapproval" of Rep. Joe Wilson's outburst during President Obama's Sept. 9 speech to Congress. The South Carolina Republican shouted "You lie" when the president said his Health-care proposals would not benefit illegal immigrants. Wilson apologized to The White House chief of staff, and Obama...

Joe Wilson Gets His Own Action Figure
OH, SWEET. Look who got an action figure! South Carolina Representative Joe Wilson, that's who ! Thanks to the good people at HeroBuilder.com, if you are looking to part with a cool $39.95 on a needless Recession-era purchase, you can now be the proud owner of a mini-fig that ably chronicles that time in American History where a guy yelled at the President during a speech to a joint session of Congress. While the figure is so cheaply made that it sort of looks like a repurposed Howard...

Have We Become a Nation of Narcissists?
What rapper Kanye West, tennis star Serena Williams, and Congressman Joe Wilson have in Common.

The 'Racism' Canard -- By: Victor Davis Hanson
In the wake of Joe Wilson's crude outburst, many network commentators (and Jimmy Carter, of course) are weighing in on the new Racism that supposedly explains 1) rising opposition to Obamacare and 2) the president's sinking polls. I think this is a disastrous political move to save a Health-care plan that simply has not appealed to a majority of Americans. I suspect it will result in another 5-point poll slide. To prove their charge, those who allege Racism would have to show empirically that...

SNL Mocks Joe Wilson
The cast Saturday Night Live returned Thursday night for the first time in four months and they zeroed in on Rep. Joe Wilson and his “you lie” outburst during President Barack Obama’s joint session of Congress. Their take on his stunt is pretty hilarious! They also make fun of Madonna’s self-serving tribute speech to Michael Jackson and, of course, Kanye West’s outburst during Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the VMA’s.

Daily Gut: The Man Who Cried: PHOTO
Now, you know a word has lost all meaning when Jimmy Carter finally gets around to saying it. America’s angriest has-been JUST HAD to weigh in on the Joe Wilson affair, linking it to inherent Racism – following in the wispy footsteps of every other lefty blogger. Check it out, check it outers: ( roll tape ) Carter, who I’m now convinced is really Maureen Dowd in a fright mask, seems to ignore the fact that even The White House doesn’t see the Racism he sees. This is what...

Which Was the Worst Celebrity Meltdown?
September has been a wild month for bizarre, inappropriate outbursts and YouTube Hall of Fame moments, ranging from music to sports and even politics. Which was the worst meltdown of them all? Let's review the contenders: None of the above are likely to live down these infamous tirades anytime soon. But which was the most inappropriate? Vote in THG's survey below ... Whose outburst was the most inappropriate? Joe Wilson Serena Williams Kanye West View Results