WE'RE NUMBER ONE!

Southern California is again America's #1 Smog Capital:www.breitbart.com/news/2006/09/29/060929195014.

A GREAT DAY FOR CALIFORNIA

Gov. Ahhnold does the right thing and not only vetoes the driver's licenses-for-illegals bill, but also says no to the "Triple Threat" bills from the Knucklehead Caucus. He deserves a big THANK YOU for boldly doing what needed to be done. Here's the scoop on what he did late yesterday, courtesy of Capitol Resource Institute:

Governor Schwarzenegger today vetoed AB 606 (Levine-D) and AB 1056 (Chu-D), the final two bills identified as the triple threat to California families. The governor vetoed SB 1437 (Kuehl-D) earlier this month. AB 606 would have required the State Board of Education to increase sensitivity to so- called discrimination. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction would have had unlimited discretion to withhold state funds from schools that did not comply with his interpretation of the law. AB 1056 would have integrated tolerance training into history and social science curriculum and started a pilot program that forced students to learn a "new definition" of tolerance. According to this new definition, students would be forced to not only accept, but advocate homosexuality by "conveying respect" for a lifestyle that violates their religious beliefs. "This is a victory for California families," stated Karen England, Executive Director of Capitol Resource Institute. "Due to the public outcry over these outrageous attacks on students with moral beliefs, the governor vetoed all three. This proves that when citizens who care about protecting their religious and moral beliefs speak out, we can make a huge difference."

HARSH WORDS? The networks and lefties (sometimes one-in-the-same ideology) pounced on Bush's "harsh words" about Democrats and terrorism. Harsh? The words just sounded truthful to me. And it certainly wasn't a windstorm ala Clinton or Howard Dean: http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/09/28/bush.ap/index.html

MURTHA ERUPTS ONCE MORE

Just how is his latest blathering helping the troops? Here's the story (and Murtha audio): http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewPolitics.asp?Page=/Politics/archive/200609/POL20060927c.html

JIMMY CARTER IS AT IT AGAIN

So glad he's an EX-President: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060928/ap_on_re_us/carter_nevada_1

FOX NEWS CHANNEL FIGHTS BACK

Roger Ailes vents about what Clinton's "purple rage" means to all journalists: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060927/ap_en_tv/tv_fox_clinton_1

SPEAKING OF VENTING: Ann Coulter chimes in on Clinton's rant: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=17265

WHAT CLINTON DIDN'T DO

Richard Miniter debunks Bubba's whoppers in today's Wall Street Journal Online: www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110009001

BUSH FIGHTS LEAKED INFO

He decides to release more details from the Iraq analysis report (what the New York Times didn't get ahold of): http://reuters.myway.com/article/20060926/2006-09-26T221142Z_01_N26341819_RTRIDST_0_NEWS-SECURITY-BUSH-DC.html

READ THE FULL RELEASED DECLASSFIED NIE REPORT:http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2006/images/09/26/nie.declass.pdf

CONDI RICE FIRES BACK AT BUBBA

Reacting to the Clinton eruption on Fox, the Secretary of State responds to his whoppers: www.nypost.com/seven/09252006/news/nationalnews/rice_boils_over In the meantime, on NBC's Today Show this morning, James Carville and Paul Begala were crowing about Clinton's appearance... Begala said "Dr. Clinton gave us a spine transplant". Carville was off in loopyville talking repeatedly about the "Disney movie" (The Path to 9/11, produced by Disney's Buena Vista division) being done by some Rush Limbaugh guy. Wow, are these guys scary to watch. Amusing, but scary considering the troops they lead.

MORE BAD NEWS FOR HOWARD DEAN

Consumer confidence is up again as gas prices are going down: www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=astkJM6N1lIQ&refer=worldwide_news

WE'VE ALL SEEN IT?

"It" being Clinton's hot mood swings? Not exactly. I've seen several left-of-center analysts today talking about the issue as if everyone knows about it. Americans don't. They haven't seen Mr. Charm blow up like he did with Chris Wallace. On NBC tonight, there was Brian Williams with David Gergen admitting that "we've seen this" and the flap with Chris Wallace was "only a 4 on a 10 scale". Yuck yuck. As if people just "know" Clinton is prone to this. Can you imagine how the media would be screaming if George W. Bush was wired the same way? Do you think the media would skip the story? Not a chance. This is very reminiscent of how "friendly" media gave JFK a regular pass on his illicit activities and worked hard to avoid showing FDR's infirmities. And the way they gave Clinton cover on his problems with women. None care call it a double-standard. But we do.

MORE ON CLINTON VS. WALLACE FLAP

Columnist Debra Saunders nails the real issue:www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2006/09/angry_white_man_

FLYING? DON'T TOUCH THAT LIQUID OR GEL...OR CAN YOU?

The TSA adjusts the rules again. My, isn't this confusing? The scoop: www.washingtontimes.com/national/20060925-012703-3140r.htm

DEBUNKING CLINTON'S WHOPPERS

Here are the facts: www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2006/09/bill_clinton_

IRAQ WAR STIRS UP TERRORISM?

So says a government report that was (oh-so-conveniently) leaked to the New York Times:
www.nytimes.com/2006/09/24/world/middleeast/24terror.html?ei=5065&en=f45c4cfbace58a03&ex=1159675200&partner One of the revelations: The jihadists are now using the INTERNET to recruit. No kidding. I reported on that fact ONE YEAR ago, after my first trip to the Middle East. This is not a mystery. Of course the bad guys get upset and fight harder, recruiting more fellow bad guys. It's war. It happens. Watch the Democrats pounce all over this, making it seem that the terrorists would have left us alone if only we'd ignored Saddam. What a bunch of bunk.

CHRIS WALLACE RESPONDS TO CLINTON

Regarding Bubba's "purple rage" interview on Fox News, Chris tells the FishbowlDC blog:
I was utterly surprised by the tidal wave of details--emotion--and political attacks that followed.
The President was clearly stung by any suggestion that he had not done everything he could to get bin Laden. He attacked right-wingers--accused me of a "conservative hit job"--and even spun a theory I still don't understand that somehow Fox was trying to cover up the fact that NewsCorp. chief Rupert Murdoch was supporting his Global Initiative. I still have no idea what set him off.Former President Clinton is a very big man. As he leaned forward--wagging his finger in my face--and then poking the notes I was holding--I felt as if a mountain was coming down in front of me.
The President said I had a smirk. Actually--it was sheer wonder at what I was witnessing.
I tried repeatedly to adhere to the ground rules--to move the President along--and back to the CGI. But he wanted to keep talking about his record fighting terror.
When it became clear he wanted to throw out the ground rules--then I just went with the flow of the interview. More with Chris Wallace on the Larson Show Monday on KOGO.

SEE CLINTON LOSE IT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYNI5RPOlp4

THE COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT OF THE INTERVIEW: www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2006/09/bill_clinton_

WE MIGHT HAVE TO KILL HIM AGAIN?

Osama Bin Ladin may be alive and well despite rumors (again) of his "death". If he is above-the-sod, he might try to do something to prove he's still around: http://reuters.myway.com/article/20060924/2006-09-24T045510Z_01_L23793153_RTRIDST_0_NEWS-SECURITY-BINLADEN-DC.html

SUNDAY SPECIAL

Today on the Mark Larson Sunday Show: Fox News and NPR analyst Juan Williams talks about his new book, "Enough" (not going to be a favorite of Jesse Jackson and other "leaders") and we revisit the amazing interview with National City, California mayor Nick Inzunza who wants to make his town a magnet for illegals... but he just can't bear to even say the word "illegal". Hear it all between 12 and 1PM Pacific on NewsRadio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com

CLINTON LOSES IT: And our friend Chris Wallace got him to do it. Here's the Man from Hope blowing a gasket on today's Fox News Sunday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYNI5RPOlp4 Read more in the FNS transcript: http://thinkprogress.org/clinton-interview

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, YES: But it would be a shame if typhoid already got Bin Ladin.
Here's the latest from the rumor mill:www.breitbart.com/news/2006/09/23/060923223935.9nhq6et8.html

WOULD NBC BE SO SENSITIVE...

....if it was all about a Muslim program? They're nervous about Christian messages in "Veggie Tales" though: http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52068

BARBRA STREISAND AS YOU'VE NEVER...

...uh... well, the photo isn't for the faint-of-heart. She's clearly lacking "foundation". And as far as her support for unions goes, she's likely a member of AFTRA--- but for SURE she's a member of SAG: www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/showbiz/showbiznews.html?in_article_id=406466&in_page_id=1773&ico=

TRAVEL WITH US IN FEBRUARY

Join me for a wonderful (and informative) cruise to the Mexican Rivera February 17-24 on Holland America from San Diego! Joining me will be special guests including former Attorney General Ed Meese and Reagan Secret Service agent John Barletta. It's all part of our very special Young America's Foundation trip, benefitting the Reagan Ranch. Get all the details by going to www.marklarson.com and clicking on the cruise banner (top of the index page). Hope to see you on the ship in February!

CHRISTIANS EXECUTED IN INDONESIA

And this leads to new street violence. But don't be confused. This isn't a case of Christians-gone-wild. They have suffered persecution (and death) under Islamic law for many years. More info: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=2476452

HOMELESS PLAN OPPOSED

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and Police Chief Bill Landsdowne are against City Attorney Mike Aguirre's plan for homeless "sleep zones" where no tickets are issued. Here's the story:
http://www.10news.com/news/9901931/detail.html Longtime homeless services provider Father Joe Carroll also disagrees with Aguirre, as he told me on yesterday's radio show. To hear the interview, go to www.kogo.com and click on KOGO ON DEMAND.

HUGO CHAVEZ' FAVORITE AUTHOR UNMASKED

Here's what you need to know about the real Noam Chomsky... and his affiliations:
http://discoverthenetwork.org/individualProfile.asp?indid=1232

THE REAL ISSUE WITH AHMADINEJAD

His call for the return of the "12th Imam"... part of his closing prayer in his United Nations speech. And most media missed the implications entirely: http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52071

WHAT ARE THEY SMOKING IN SACTO?

It's the New Fall Season in Sacramento! Attorney General Bill Lockyear declares war on the automakers over "greenhouse gasses"(oh, that will help them survive) and Phil Angelides wants more government control of health care. Are they already smoking the industrial hemp? Dan Weintraub explains it all: www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/insider/archives/2006_09_20.html

HOWARD DEAN WILL GO NUTS OVER THIS: Karl Rove is planning an "October Surprise". http://newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/9/20/141615.shtml?s=lh


















UN Update: Feel the love!

THIS ISN'T THE KIND OF "TORTURE" AMERICA DOES: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20450906-1702,00.html And everytime people who should know better refer to U.S. interrogation techniques as "torture" the world assume it's the kind of stuff noted in this article. America may keep prisoners up late, play annoying music, etc but it's nothing like the thugs are doing to their own people in Iraq. So: Jimmy Carter, et al: It's time to put a cork in it and stop encouraging the terrorists by using rhetoric that is purely for your political again... and puts our troops in jeopardy.

HUGO CHAVEZ UNLEASHED...

...spewing more anti-American hate at the U.N. He's a nut, yes. And a nut with plenty of cash to destabilize governments in our hemisphere. Here's the complete text of his remarks today:
http://newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/9/20/123752.shtml?s=lh

IDENTIFYING THE JIHAD ENABLERS

They're out there and Jonah Goldberg nails 'em in today's column: www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2006/09/jihad_enablers.html

BILL CLINTON, PSYCHOLOGIST: Dr. Clinton is "in", and analyzing G. W. Bush's brain... and then some: http://newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/9/19/174936.shtml?s=lh

IRAN'S PRESIDENT TAKES SHOTS AT U.S.

Ahmadinejad blasts America during his United Nations speech this evening. So, what else is new? Stand by for left-wing defense of him but new attacks on Bush.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14911603/

NBC'S BRIAN WILLIAMS GOT HIM TO SAY MORE: Here's the entire transcript of his revealing interview with Ahmadinejad today: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14912050/

MEANWHILE, TED TURNER CHIMES IN: And prove's he's still losing it, saying the Iraq war is one of history's "dumbest". The story:
http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=peopleNews&storyID=2006-09-19T233412Z_01_N19440176_RTRIDST_0_PEOPLE-TURNER-DC.XML

ALL THOSE YEARS OF MEDICAL SCHOOL...

..for this? Doctor steals a hand and gives it to his stripper friend. She names it "Freddy". Yuck.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,214550,00.html

IF WE COULD TALK TO THE TALIBAN...

...just imagine it! Ooooh, there would be peace and joy. Uh huh. What's the word for this? Oh yes: "Naive". Here's the Pollyanna-ish view: www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060919/news_lz1e19mills.html

DRIVING THE OTHER SIDE NUTS

Bush's approval rating is up again. Wish I could be the ol' fly-on-the-wall in Howard Dean's office. More info: http://reuters.myway.com/article/20060919/2006-09-19T054341Z_01_N19339744_RTRIDST_0_NEWS-BUSH-POLL-DC.html

SPEAKING OF THE POLLS: More of the inside scoop from Gallup today...including the GOP and the War on Terrorism:
http://www.galluppoll.com/content/?ci=24598

WHERE ARE THE PEACEFUL MUSLIMS?

Time to speak up! Something to think about: www.suntimes.com/output/laney/cst-edt-laney18.html

TIME TO SHUT UP, JIMMY CARTER: Here he goes again: http://newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/9/18/171826.shtml?s=ic















Sure, I'll go that way... whatever you say, Fidel!

MISSING CHARISMA DEPT.: John Kerry campaigns for Phil Angelides in LA. Just feel the electricity! Here's the scoop: www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=14&entry_id=8985

NEW WAKE UP CALL?

As Muslims are told to leave the U.S., concern grows over a possible threat smuggled through the Mexican border. The story: http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52018

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THE REST OF THE 9/11 FILM STORY

So Channel 10 finally aired the second and final part of "The Path to 9/11" over the weekend. It was a fascinating though occasionally flawed film, and quite accurate in its chain of events. So why were Clinton's buddies screaming, even before they saw the film? The screenwriter reveals the rest of the story in today's Wall Street Journal: www.opinionjournal.com/extra/?id=110008958

WAL-MART DEBATE

The San Diego City Council votes tomorrow whether to restrict Wal-Mart's "big box" stores. We'll see if they do the right thing. More on the story on the Larson Show Monday from 12-3pm Pacific on NewsRadio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com

WHAT THE WAL-MART FLAP IS REALLY ABOUT: signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060830/news_lz1e30samuels.html

HUGO GOES BI-POLAR

Hugo Chavez says "American imperialism" is declining and the world is going more "bi-polar". Oh. Maybe that explains his behavior... and that of many others attending the Havana summit.
Here's the story: http://newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/9/16/235333.shtml?s=lh

LET'S BE FAIR

In the wake of his blunt comments about the Muslim faith, the Pope issues his second apology in two days: www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aKbMHhuvCE6A&refer=worldwide_news Will this be enough? Time will tell. But let's consider the bigger question: Do leaders of faith groups have a right to be clear about what they believe? Of course. In the meantime some Christian churches have been attacked by Islamic radicals in protest of the Pope's words. When is the last time you recall Christians attacking a mosque? And the next time an Islamic leader lashes out at Christian Americans, for example, I guess there should be demands for a continuing apology, too. It's only fair.

SECURITY INCREASED AROUND THE POPE: www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3304614,00.html

KEEP AN EYE ON HAVANA

The weekend "non-aligned"summit continues in Cuba, starring the very-much-aligned Fidel's brother Raul, Iran's Ahmadinejad and Hugo Chavez. It's like a mini-UN with plenty of anti-American rhetoric. More info: www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,214131,00.html









MEANWHILE IN AFGHANISTAN: A new offensive is underway vs. the Taliban.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/5352080.stm

THE POPE "REGRETS" REMARKS IN LIGHT OF MUSLIM PROTESTS:
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14861689/

PROGRAM UPDATE: No usual Larson Sunday Show tomorrow due to the Chargers home game (Special KOGO Chargers programs you won't want to miss). We'll be back a week from Sunday from 12-1PM Pacific on NewsRadio 600 KOGO, and on our regular weekday show from 12-3PM. ON DEMAND AUDIO: Right now on www.kogo.com ... click on "KOGO On Demand" and get instant audio replays. You can also sign u p for our free PODCASTS!

SAN DIEGO REAL ESTATE OUTLOOK IS MUCH BETTER: By 2016. This will make you feel happier this weekend: http://voiceofsandiego.org/survival/

ISLAMOFACISM UPDATE

Frank Gaffney was on our show today with the latest on this issue, and the heat he's taking for his testimony on Capitol Hill. Here's his report: http://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/index.jsp?section=papers&code=06-D_45 And more about "CAIR": http://warfooting.com/Blog/newsID.563/news_detail.asp
More about the current flap: www.cnsnews.com/ViewSpecialReports.asp?Page=/SpecialReports/archive/200609/SPE20060915a.html

BUSH IS A LIABILITY IN CAMPAIGNS?

Democrat strategists are loving the anti-Bush mood but exploiting it might not work. So says Peggy Noonan in today's Wall Street Journal Online: www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/pnoonan/?id=110008942

CHAPLAIN FINED FOR WHAT?

Have we gotten to the point of over-sensitivity? Seems like it, in light of this outrageous fine:
http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51988

YOU WON'T SEE THIS...

... in the "Los Angelides Times" but here's a revealing photo of gubernatorial wanna-be Phil Angelides showing his American.. and Mexican (???)... patriotism:
www.saveourstate.org/forums/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=1894

OK, SO IT WAS HOT

But not enough to break heat records from 1936... when there weren't big SUV's. Al Gore goes back to the drawing board? Info: http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2006/s2700.htm

LARSON ON DEMAND: Hear our expanded coverage of National City, CA Mayor Nick Insunza's controversial plan to proclaim he's running a "sanctuary city" for illegal immigrants... and catch our full interview with Gov. Ahhhnold here: www.kogo.com (Click on "KOGO ON DEMAND" -- ful audio posted late Friday AM)

THE GOVERNATOR WITH LARSON TODAY

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger will join us live on the Larson show today. Be listening between 12Noon and 3PM Pacific on NewsRadio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com

Program notes: The Governor is scheduled for 2:20PM today. Coming up on tomorrow's show: Judge Ken Starr.

NEW POLL: Cast your vote now on today's question on www.LarsonPoll.com

UPDATED PHOTOS: From our 9/11 trip to New York City. Just scroll down to see the latest updates.

NOT A SHINING DAY FOR DEMS IN CALIFORNIA

The slimy tactics of the Phil Angelides campaign are exposed (as is the complicity of the Los Angeles Times). http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060912/D8K3J7K80.html

HEAR IT AGAIN: Our special 9/11 broadcast from Ground Zero and the "Meet Me In the Stairwell" dramatic tribute. It's all here: http://kogo.com/cc-common/podcast.html

MORE PHOTOS FROM OUR NEW YORK TRIP ON 9/11. Note: Click on individual photos for larger image. ON-AIR: You can hear the entire 9/11 Tribute program on www.kogo.com (click on "KOGO On Demand").




























September 10, 2006 on Madison Avenue in Manhattan.
Not a popular New York City parade.




























Not all attendees got the "unity" message.














Meanwhile, back at Ground Zero the protests continue.




























So much for being able to read.
































At this point I'd had enough of protest groups on this sacred ground.














































The only surviving stairway at Ground Zero...
where survivors escaped the NorthTower onto Vesey Street.










































































Visitors going through security screening prior to service attended by President Bush, St. Paul's Chapel, Sunday September 10, 2006.




























This fire station was destroyed when the Twin Towers fell, losing several firefighters. It has been rebuilt and its flag survived.. The President made a surprise visit here on Sunday.










































































View of the 9/11 ceremony from our Fox News studio in the Millenium Hilton hotel.


















In our Fox News/KOGO studio at Ground Zero on 9/11. The focus at this year's ceremony was on the sense of renewal, and bringing hope out of tragedy.

THEN THERE'S THIS

Was today's thwarted attack on the U.S. Embassy in Syria the next move by Al Qaeda, as promised in the most recent Zawahri tape (part of Al Jazeera's new fall TV season)? www.breitbart.com/news/2006/09/12/D8K3E0980.html
OR: WAS IT SOMETHING ELSE? Get a load of this accusation: http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51942

IN CASE ANYONE NEEDS A REFRESHER

President Bush laid it out very clearly in Monday night's speech (speaking deliberately so even left-wingers could understand it): www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,213396,00.html
Here's another example of why we fight... the latest Al Qaeda threats and goals: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060911/D8K2NDBO2.html It's going to be a long slog. We better get used to it. But there's no other alternative.














CONNECTING THE DOTS: We'll reveal Saddam's real connections with terrorism when Dr. Laurie Mylroie joins us on today's show. Also: Rowan Scarborough of the Washington Times and Col. Mike Harrison direct from Kabul, Afghanistan. Where are we going next in the War on Terrorism? Find out from 12Noon to 3PM Pacific on NewsRadio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com

9/11 TRIBUTES THROUGHOUT AMERICA

Here's the latest: http://newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/9/11/153523.shtml?s=lh

WE REMEMBER

On this day in 2001, America changed forever. Today we salute those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the 9/11 attacks, and the heroes who remain steadfast in our country's mission to fight terrorism. Listen throughout the day on KOGO for continuing coverage, fly your flag proudly and never forget what happened on this day in history. I'll be broadcasting from our exclusive Fox News/KOGO studio on location at Ground Zero from 12 Noon to 3PM Pacific (NewsRadio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com)

LIVE FROM NEW YORK 8:30AM Eastern: As I write this, I am looking down on the "pit" to the small pools of water that mark where the World Trade Center Towers once stood and near where preparations are being made to build the new Freedon Tower. The only remaining stairwell that was connected to the north tower to Vesey street stands as a monument to those who were able to use it for escape. Flags are lined up on the ramp leading into the area where, in the next few minutes, there will be moments of silence to mark when the hijacked planes hit the towers. Then the names of all of the victims will be read on this fifth anniversary of the attacks. Ceremonies will also be held at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, PA. Stay tuned for live updates throughout the day on KOGO.

THE PRESIDENT IN NEW YORK CITY

I was there at St. Paul's Chapel when the President arrived for the late afternoon 9/11 memorial service today. Security was extremely tight and a few anti-war protesters were also trying to be heard. "Bring the troops home now" balloons, chants and heckling and signs claiming Bush is responsible for 9/11 ("it was an inside job") were around, too. I know that it's the American way to have free speech, but seeing some of this nutjob behavior at Ground Zero was especially repulsive. Radical chants and shouts of conspiracy in a graveyard, essentially. And there was the man who raised his fist and gave Bush a middle finger salute...for several minutes... directed to him and the church, apparently. Here's more about the President's visit: www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-09-10-bush-sept-11_x.htm?csp=34














Muslim parade down Madison Avenue.




























I know life's getting back to "normal", but this is surreal to see near Ground Zero.














This is like dancing on graves in a cemetary.

NO MATTER WHAT CLINTON'S BUDDIES SAY

The ABC movie, "The Path to 9/11" is powerful stuff. Been watching the east coast broadcast here in New York. This is must-viewing. And here's the latest regarding some head-scratching at the network... execs puzzled about the last couple of days of Clintonista whining, especially since copies of the film were distributed in July: http://mediaweek.com/mw/news/networktv/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003118271&&&&&imw=Y But of course we know it's only Republicans who use anything 9/11-related for political purposes. Uh, yeah, sure. I'm sure what really bugs the Clinton buddies is the situations (not fiction dialogue) that are undeniable: Losing Bin Laden, not nailing terrorists fully when they were hitting American interests leading up to 9/11 and things like the insertion of Bubba's "I did not have sexual relations with that woman" speech in the midst of the movie timeline. Hey, it happened. One dramatic line I enjoyed (still based on truth) has then-CIA Director George Tenet arguing that a decision could be on his head, "like the with Janet Reno and Waco... the buck stops down the hall". And there's Clinton's lowkey wimpy statement about "doing everything" to find those who bombed US Embassies in Africa. Never enough. Terrorists knew America was weak-kneed then. The truth hurts, doesn't it Clintonistas?

LIVE FROM NEW YORK

I'll be at Ground Zero tomorrow for our exclusive broadcast at our Fox News Channel on-site studio...the only California radio talkshow given this opportunity. We'll have our most moving line-up of guests yet, including first-responders, family members and national figures... all who have been "through the fire" of the 9/11 attacks on America in New York City and Washington, DC. We'll also remember those who perished while fighting back on United flight 93. This is a program you won't want to miss. It's made possible by our friends at the Fox News Channel and Paramount Equity Mortgage.

DEMS DESPERATION: We knew they'd come to this... the first of the "Iraq was better under Saddam" angles. Good grief. http://wcbstv.com/topstories/topstories_story_252203351.html




















We will never forget.

WHERE THE WAR ON TERROR BEGAN: In Afghanistan Friday a suicide car bomber killed two Coalition soliders and numerous innocent Afghans. The incident hit me hard, as this happened right where I was last March, on location in Kabul (several days there, including visits to Kandahar and Helmand province). But the record is clear: The terrorists are notorious for cranking up mayhem around key dates and events (like elections, 9/11 anniversaries, etc). Still, there's a new concern about a "suicide cell" now operating in Kabul: http://breakingnews.nypost.com/dynamic/stories/A/AFGHAN_VIOLENCE?SITE=NYNYP&SECTION=HOME We'll have the latest on Afghanistan when I talk with Major General Robert Durbin, direct from Kabul tomorrow. He'll be among the many special guests on our 9/11 anniversary program live from Ground Zero in New York City.

LET'S LOOK AT THE RECORD: More post-9/11 victories than set-backs:
http://www.opinionjournal.com/weekend/hottopic/?id=110008920

NEW YORKERS PREPARE FOR 9/11 ANNIVERSARY:
http://newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/9/9/181546.shtml?s=lh















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IF ONLY CLINTON'S PEOPLE...

...had summoned this kind of passion and focused their energy on nailing Bin Laden:
http://electioncentral.tpmcafe.com/blog/electioncentral/2006/sep/09/

SATURDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE

I spent most of today roaming the streets of Manhattan, exploring neighborhoods and eavesdropping on the locals(in the tradition of the NSA, of course). The weather's been perfect, so everyone is taking to the streets. Everywhere you go there's talk of the 9/11 anniversary, plenty of Bush complaints (hey, this is a Blue State) and grousing about the Tuesday New York Primary election. There seems to be a disproportionate number of French tourists here, too... maybe diverted from service the UN expected in Lebanon. Oui?

On TV there's Hillary Clintion again, with a fresh commercial capitalizing on the news that workers from Ground Zero are facing serious health concerns, saying "On 9/11 they told us that the air was ok to breathe...well, they were wrong". Of course the Democrat spin is that only Republicans use 9/11 for political purposes. The hot race for NY Attorney General pits perennial candidate Mark Green vs. Andrew Cuomo. Both are running pictures of them smiling with the popular, outgoing AG Eliott Spitzer who is running for Governor. The theater district is bustling with plans for a Sunday free show in Times Square, featuring songs and stars from about every hit show. The streets are full of shoppers, families, tourists from foreign lands and occasional lunatic (they'll be running for office next election). The usual popular attractions are full of visitors (I especially enjoyed the Piermont Morgan Library and the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum).

At one point I was right in the middle of the annual Labor Parade today, too. I think the unions milk the Labor Day thing a few more days to not-so-subtly remind voters how to "properly" vote... or else. I walked a couple blocks from my hotel and there they were: Thousands of of union members shuffling down Fifth Avenue in solidarity. I've never seen so many different and even obscure unions (expected to see a Belly Button Lint Removers Local group). In the middle of the mix, there were some signs saying things like "Money for education, not war". In Hell's Kitchen a sign in a shop says "Make pottery not war". I think the '60s protesters are back in force, needing fresh material... and looking a little long in the tooth.

Still there's a feeling of "it could happen again any day" here, and that's what separates New York from the rest of America... why people here tell pollsters they fear another terrorist attack and the rest of America feels more secure. The police presence is very noticable everywhere... many more on the streets than when I was here earlier in the year. But life goes on, as it should: Living each day in hope but staying vigilant in moments of fear.

Our friend Peggy Noonan captures more of this mood in her Wall Street Journal column this weekend:
http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/pnoonan/

Tomorrow we'll be preparing for our Monday program from Ground Zero, with a jam-packed line-up of guests. You won't want to miss our exclusive broadcast from Noon to 3PM Pacific, live from Ground Zero on 9/11. Hear it on NewsRadio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com

THE MEDIA VS. THE WAR ON TERROR

All the facts are here in the Media Research Center's new report. Here's a preview look at the information to be officially released on Monday 9/11: www.mrc.org/SpecialReports/2006/sum/sum090806.asp

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CLINTON TEAM TRIES TO CONTROL ABC

As John Gibson from Fox News told me today on my show, "It's not a full court press, it's an assault". Clintonistas are terrified that their leader will be revealed to have been more interested in Monica than the nation's security. Lt. Col. (ret.) "Buzz" Patterson, the man who carried the "nuclear football" for Bubba says it is true that The Man from Hope missed opportunties to snag Bin Laden. Well, truth doesn't matter to the Clinton defenders. While ABC makes final edits, Bush may give ABC an easy out by scheduling his speech to the nation in prime time (central and eastern times), forcing the network into a scheduling problem. Here's the buzz from Buzz:
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51898




















Hey, America, trust me!

MORE FROM NEW YORK CITY: We're on location in Manhattan all weekend, preparing for our big 9/11 Anniversary broadcast on Monday, live from Ground Zero. You won't want to miss it.

FOR THOSE MYSTIFIED BY THE OBVIOUS...

...It's Fascism and It's Islamic: Victor Davis Hanson explains it so even lefties can understand this: www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2006/09/
its_fascism_and_its_islamic.html

On Larson Show today: Ben Stein, Michael Reagan and "JoJo" Esposito, who plays himself in the movie World Trade Center. He lost two family members and numerous fellow firefighters on 9/11. You won't want to miss his powerful story. He joins me at the top of the show, 12:05PM Pacific today on NewsRadio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com Later today: I'm on my way to New York City for our special live broadcasts tomorrow and Monday, commemorating the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America. God bless all who fight for freedom around the world.

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KUDOS TO ARNOLD: The Governator vetoed SB1437 (pro-gay curriculum) and SB 840 (universal healthcare and other surprises). He deserves a big thank you for doing the right thing. Hundreds more bills are in his inbox, awaiting his decisions. Wow, what a gig.

PRESIDENT INYOURFACE DOES IT AGAIN: Iran's crazy leader now says he wants to come to New York and spew at the United Nations. http://www.nysun.com/article/39231

AND THAT'S THE WAY IT IS

Katie Couric debuted on CBS to loads of hype and mixed reviews. After seeing the new format and the Perky One, my 22 year old daughter, a Katie fan, noted: "Dad, I miss old Bob". (See my earlier blog about missing "gravitas".) Trailblazing new ideas, like guest commentators? Been there, done that. Ask Cal Thomas who got bumped for Laura Ingraham on the CBS weekend news years ago. So much for that idea. Just loved Katie's "objective" analysis segment with the pet Lib of the New York Times, too. But remember: Couric's not biased... her VIEWERS are. So she said, on the record: www.mrc.org/cyberalerts/2006/cyb20060905.asp#1

ANSWERED PRAYER BEFUDDLES "EXPERTS"

Texas rains are an answer to "official" prayers.
http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51834

TOLD YOU SO

The GOP's caving in and doing nothing on illegal immgration. But better no bill than a bad bill.
nytimes.com/2006/09/05/us/05cong.html?ei=5065&en=3ccbb58ef1f8582b&ex=1158033600&partner=

WANT YOUR DEADLINES? HERE YOU GO...

Want deadlines in the war on terror? Here's one from Afghanistan regarding getting rid of the reinvigorated Taliban: Six months. www.usatoday.com/news/world/2006-09-04-taliban-deadline_x.htm?csp=34

THIS OUGHT TO SEAL IT FOR HILLARY

Now that Janet Jackson's endorsed her, the sky's the limit! Whew.
www.breitbart.com/news/2006/09/04/060904143932.q2uu51b2.html

UNIONS GET BAD NEWS

Just in time for Labor Day, a new survey notes Americans aren't thrilled with unions.
www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200609/NAT20060901b.html

HILLARY TO SKIP 2008 PREZ RUN?

Could be, says this newspaper account: www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2089-2340352,00.html

AL QAEDA WANNA-BE IS ONE

A Californian who has been on questionable terrorist tapes (some thought he was a "wanna be") now shows up in a video with Zawahiri... spewing words that could signal a coming attack. How any U.S. citizen could join up with these thugs boggles the mind.
www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/09/02/zawahiri.tape/index.html?section=cnn_world

MORE CHAOS IN MEXICO

Obrador's refusal to admit he lost the election is leading to increased anarchy (thanks Al Gore for setting the tone for losers). Last night's disruption of the Vicente Fox speech is just another example of where this is going:www.washingtontimes.com/world/20060901-112715-6490r.htm U.S. media still mostly ignore what's happening in Mexican politics... it's time to start paying attention. We better hope and pray that the situation is brought under control before it leads to establishment of a big, renegade socialist neighbor just across the border. That, of course, would not be helpful for many reasons, starting with chaos that leads to more illegal immigrants fleeing to the U.S. What happens in Mexico doesn't stay in Mexico.

KNUCKLEHEAD CAUCUS ON THE LOOSE

They've wrapped up their session in Sacramento with a bunch of bills that demonstrate one thing: We need a part-time legislature.
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/09/01/BAGKPKTJIT1.DTL

GRAVITAS TRANSPLANT, ANYONE?

It was a touching salute to departing anchor Bob Schieffer last night (even with his tendency to lean to the left) but the sneak preview of the Katie Couric era at CBS leaves a void. Something's missing.... hmmm? Just not used to this new world of journalism.
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/08/31/eveningnews/main1957258.shtml









From the people who brought you Edward R. Murrow.

KATIE'S LEGACY IN REVIEW: Here's a trip down Memory Lane... a review of some of her unbiased journalism. http://www.mrc.org/projects/couric/welcome.asp

BACK TO THE MOON

It's about time. NASA makes the decision.
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060831/ap_on_sc/moon_rocket_contract_9