DON'T SAY ILLEGAL

The Language Police are getting busy! Now they think "illegal alien" is too harsh: www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070227/NEWS01/70227062/1075

CREATING TERRORISTS

Today's suicide bombing at Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan (Taliban trying to hit VP Cheney) points out the continuing challenges in that country. It also brings to mind the issue of terrorists themselves. How are they trained to "sacrifice" themselves and innocent bystanders? How does the "radicalization process" work? Here's a report that sheds light on the subject: www.cnsnews.com/ViewCulture.asp?Page=/Culture/archive/200702/CUL20070227b.htmlBy the way: Today's bombing isn't likely the "spring offensive". That happens later in March when the snows melt. I was in Afghanistan as things ramped up last spring... read my blog entries and see photos by going to "search this blog" option above and typing in "Afghanistan".

FLAGS NEEDING UPDATES

The San Diego County flag looks too much like Mexico's. And the city flag isn't much better:
http://flagspot.net/flags/us-ca-se.html Maybe it's time to sell "product placement" to advertisers, ala stadium "naming rights"?

OVERDOING IT

CBS' 60 Minutes stretches the truth in its feature about disgruntled troops: http://newsbusters.org/node/11051

ON THE AIR TODAY: Back from our fact-finding junket (swanky cruise to the Mexican Riviera) with special guests including James Hirsen, with behind-the-scenes Academy Award info. Also Rowan Scarborough of the DC Examiner with the latest developments in the War on Terror. 12-3PM Pacific today on AM 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com

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"GREEN OSCARS" UPDATE: Here's National Review's funny take on the proceedings. http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=Zjg5ODk5NTkxYTczNmE1ZjgxZDExMzAwNmMxMWViN2I=

DUMBER THAN WE THOUGHT

Not only did the Hollywood community's Oscar telecast feature fawning praise of Gore's global warming views, but Cuba is also chiming in with kiss-up warmth toward the former VP: news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070225/media_nm/oscars_cuba_gore_dc_1
Icing on the cake: Jimmy Carter thinks Gore should run in 2008. Yikes.

APOLOGISTS FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

Here we go again. www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=6138771&nav=4QcS

LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT...

There's a war on and we have growing concern over border security... who-is-coming-in-with-what... and now we're going to allow Mexican trucking companies to go wherever they want in the USA: http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54411 Sounds dangerous, especially when considering how a majority of air cargo and ocean shipping isn't inspected fully as it is. So we're going to increase the problem of potential threats? Hello? Any leadership on this issue?

MEXICO'S UPSET

How dare the United States attempt to secure the borders! Here's another illustration of how crazy this situation has become: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6390291.stm

CREDIBILITY UPDATE: If Al Gore wins an Oscar, the Academy's really gone down the tubes. I have a feeling that anti-Bush jabs will be back in vogue on tonight's show.

LOSING OUR MORAL AUTHORITY: Madeline Albright says we've now lost it: http://newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/2/23/110529.shtml Seems to me we lost that when Clinton dropped his pants in the Oval office.

THE WAY IT SHOULD BE

Cheney says the USA keeps all options open in the War on Terrorism: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=2897919&page=1 Amen. Glad to hear this... and we should hear such things more often from the Bush administration. Iran often does a better job reminding people that they will do what's in their best interest, so we'd better articulate the same. Daily.

CRUISE UPDATE: We're headed back from our Mexican Riviera cruise with Young America's Foundation. A great week, stimulating speakers and discussion. And YAF is worthy of support from every American. They saved the Reagan Ranch and are doing wonderful work encouraging conservatism even in the wackiest left-wing univerities. Here's how to learn more: www.yaf.org

MORE ADVENTURES: Hope you can join us on the 3rd Annual KOGO News Cruise this August 18-25! We start in Rome and end in Venice, with stops in Malta, Greece, Dubrovnik and more. Get details now on www.larsoncruise.com

MEXICAN ADVENTURE

Some people have ask why we're on a cruise to Mexico of all places, especially considering the current tensions over illegal immigration. My friend Kirby Wilbur (also on this cruise in our Young America's Foundation group) says he sees it like this: "Spend our money here, help
them get jobs and stay here". Works for me. Spent Sunday in YAF conference sessions where a highlight was former Attorney General Ed Meese's message, "Is Conservatism Dead?" He was optimistic about being a conservative but not as upbeat about the state of the Republican party. Lots of work to do. (We're really enjoying spending some private time with the Meeses and other key members of this group.)

This is a fascinating group of supporters of YAF and the Reagan Ranch, and I'm honored to be one of the speakers. Quite a fine line-up of stars, too, such as longtime Reagan Secret Service agent John Barletta, Floyd and MaryBeth Brown, Ron Robinson, Michelle Easton and others. In between seeing the sights (like Cabo yesterday and Mazatlan today... Puerta Vallarta tomorrow) there are various seminar sessions providing an insider's view on current events. For more information on these speakers and the the numerous events and conferences sponsored by the organization year-round, visit www.yaf.org

Highlights in tourism-land today: Discovering that Mexico has way too many police forces... one for tourists, one for general security, the Federales (can't find anyone who trusts them) and a couple more different groups including one on anti-gang detail. They says there's not much of a problem with gangs here... meaning they're doing a fine job or, more likely, members have migrated northward. Mazatlan will close down for Mardi Gras-style decadence this evening, about the time we're fleeing and sailing southward. But great weather prevails and it's a wonderful time to refresh and re-energize for the big political challenges ahead.

Pulling My Hair Out, Dept: The only "news" available on the ship's TV system is CNN International.. bring just about as much joy to me as being forced to watch Al Jazeera.

AHOY!

We're off for the next week on the Young America's Foundation cruise to the Mexican Riviera, benefitting YAF and the Reagan Ranch. I'll be speaking on the cruise, as will luminaries such as former Reagan Attorney General Ed Meese and longtime RR Secret Service agent John Barletta. For info on the organization and the great work they're doing to drive the left crazy on college campuses, go to www.yaf.org I'll check in occasionally from the ship with Blog updates. Guest-hosting on the Larson radio show will be Mark Williams and Lou Pate, February 19-23 on Newsradio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com

THE HOUSE CHEERS THE ENEMY

A majority of Members of Congress voted for the "non-binding resolution" to "send a message to the President". Translation: They sent a message to the enemy and that is HANG ON..WE'RE OUTTA THERE SOON! Talk about aiding the terrorists. It's sickening. THe good news is that two Democrats had the guts to vote against the bill and only 17 Republicans strayed into appeasement-land. Here's the roll call so you'll know who's who: http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll099.xml

THE MUSLIM CONNECTION

Why are network newscasts ignoring the Muslim connection in the Utah mall shooting? More info: http://newsbusters.org/node/10842 While CBS has mentioned that the now-dead killer was a Bosnian immigrant, NBC only pointed out that people acquainted with the man said he was "a regular guy". Well, maybe so... until something or someone caused him to go over the edge. At least they've covered the actions of the heroic off-duty police officer (from outside Salt Lake jurisdiction) who kept the carnage from being worse.

TURNING UP THE HEAT

What pressure is the Mexican government trying to exercise in illegal immigration cases? One Congressman demands some answers: http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54268
Meanwhile, what (if anything) is the U.S. government doing to release the unfairly imprisoned Border Patrol agents? There were White House rumors yesterday that Ramos and Compean were having charges against them dismissed. Now that appears to be untrue. Or... was it a "trial balloon" being tested by the Bush administration?

NOW WE KNOW MORE

The NFL rejects a Border Patrol ad. This is crazy: http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20070213-115739-3816r.htm

BUSH SPEAKS

And see if you can find any significant answers about illegal immigration and imprisoned agents Ramos and Compean:www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/14/AR2007021400775.html

I WONDER IF...

...anyone will have the guts to ask the President about the Ramos/Compean issue: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17146548/ Don't hold your breath. The word from the White House yesterday was that the administration did not intend to review transcripts of the case, even though Press Secretary Tony Snow told me otherwise just a couple of weeks ago. Hmmm....

RAMOS AND COMPEAN UPDATE

The case stinks even more: http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54243

THREAT LEVEL...ZIP?

So says a new survey of adult Americans... the threat of "global warming" doesn't register.
www.cnsnews.com/ViewCulture.asp?Page=/Culture/archive/200702/CUL20070213c.html

SPEAKING OF GLOBAL WARMING: About those "retreating glaciers"... sorry Al:
http://newsbusters.org/node/10796

NBC CAMPAIGNS FOR DEFEAT IN IRAQ: The latest story contradicts their own positive story a couple of weeks ago (oops). http://www.mrc.org/cyberalerts/2007/cyb20070212.asp#1

TRUST BUT VERIFY: The oohs and ahs are everywhere in diplomacy land today. The State Dept. applauds the new deal with North Korea, with Kim Jong Il's buddies saying they'll dismantle their nuke program. Uh huh. Been there, tried that. They promised similar cooperation during the Clinton administration and we know how that ended up. Little wacko dictators can't be trusted. Here's the real story: http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZTJiOTE5NjkyYWFmNmE2YmE2NDUxMzNkOTY0YTlkOTQ=

THANKS FOR THE SUCCESS...

Now, you're outta here. So say the San Diego Chargers about winning coach Marty Schottenheimer: http://www.10news.com/sports/10993872/detail.html This a month after offering him a contract extension. The team says the situation between Marty and GM A.J. Smith was "dysfunctional". I don't think the dysfunctional element was the one pushed out the door. Gee, sports is soooo much like the world of broadcasting.

ANOTHER REASON I'VE GOTTA MOVE MY ACCOUNT: Bank of America is reportedly offering a new credit card to illegals. http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=domesticNews&storyid=2007-02-13T053517Z_01_N13447905_RTRUKOC_0_US-BOFA-CARD.xml&src=rss&rpc=22

NOW HERE'S MAHMOUD WITH THE WEATHER

Diane Sawyer scores an interview with Ahmadinejad... who apparently has spring fever:
http://newsbusters.org/node/10768

CHECK THE FINGERPRINTS

Iran's are all over mayhem in Iraq. Here's more evidence: www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-02-11-iraq-iran_x.htm?csp=34

LARSON WEEKEND UPDATE: Guests on today's show include Dore Gold, Israel's former Ambassador to the UN, who warns about what Islamic leaders are trying to do in Jerusalem (that's been a real flashpoint this week). We'll also check in with the Commander of the Air Wing on the USS Ronald Reagan, now surge-deployed in the Western Pacific. 4 to 5PM today on Newsradio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com

NOW ABOUT THAT BORDER FENCE...

Don't hold your breath: voiceofsandiego.org/articles/2007/02/10/news/01borderfence021007.txt

EVEN FEINSTEIN GETS INTO THE ACT

Now you know the story about the imprisoned Border Patrol agents is heating up:
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/02/10/MNGH6O292R1.DTL

WHAT'S IRAN UP TO?

More saber-rattling today: www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,9294,2-10-1462_2067017,00.html And Ahmadinejad promises "the world will know" something significant and new from Iran on Sunday. February 11 is the date when, in 1979, the clerics took over the country... which led to the taking of American hostages and more bumbling by Jimmy Carter. Ah, the memories!

ANNA NICOLE SMITH: Still deceased. But the plot thickens and gets more goofy today, including the claim by Zsa Zsa Gabor's husband that he's the father of Anna Nicole's baby! This might not be the end of the Daddy Parade. Do we know what Larry King's been up to? She was a guest on his show many times.

ANNA NICOLE SMITH, RIP

Sad story, yes: http://www.breitbart.com/news/2007/02/08/D8N5P46G2.html
But watch how disproportionate the national media coverage is... Hey, she's not a head-of-state. This shouldn't eclipse important news.

HELEN THOMAS, UNPLUGGED

OK, so she gets some kudos for covering every President since Millard Fillmore, but she's clearly lost it: http://newsbusters.org/node/10686

IT'S GETTING NASTY

No damning evidence from DHS, apparent government misrepresentation of the facts in the Ramos and Compean case. Now the base is really getting cranky: http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200702/NAT20070207d.html

BIG BROTHER, HERE TO "HELP"

It's getting out of control again: http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_037234835.html

ISN'T THIS UNCANNY?

American Idol just happened to open tonight with a piece featuring Frankie Laine's classic song "Rawhide". Of course the TV show was produced long before word came down late today about Laine's passing. He was a very talented class act, and a big part of our San Diego community for many years. I had the honor of working with him at some events over the years. He was a giant in the music business, and kept doing what he loved doing as long as he could. God bless him.

GOTTA LOVE THIS

China blames the West for climate change: www.ft.com/cms/s/e7301c1e-b5fc-11db-9eea-0000779e2340.html This from the country harboring some of the most polluted cities in the world.

PUT A CORK IN IT

Forget 2008 politics for a while and give the "surge" a chance to work. So says Victor Davis Hanson: http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NmFhZDRlYTE4NTcxOGRmMjZjNTY2NGEwY2VjMDAyMTM=

DESPITE WHITE HOUSE CLAIMS

It appears that the Texas Border Patrol agents are not being protected while in prison:
http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54110 We'll have more on this story during Tuesday's radio show. In the meantime, let's pray that they live through the long process of re-investigating the facts in the case. The President would have a hard time pardoning dead men.

MAYBE GAVIN AND MISS USA...

... can get together in rehab: www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,250412,00.html

ARNOLD'S STILL OK

The "leaked" tapes prove he's not a total Democrat yet: www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2007/02/05/BAGVBNUTG11.DTL&type=politics

SAN DIEGO COUNCIL DOESN'T GET IT

Slow learners, they are. The tainted Council grabs some power back from the Strong Mayor:
voiceofsandiego.org/articles/2007/02/06/news/02budget020607.txt

NASA SOAP OPERA

Now this is getting bizarre: www.orlandosentinel.com/news/space/orl-bk-nasaastronaut0507feb05,0,6104316.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

MORE KIDS IN THE WRONG PLACE

A new report notes that more children are seeing porn on the internet. And it's often not intentional: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,250247,00.html
For more information on how to keep your kids safe online, visit:
www.protectkids.com

UH OH

Iran may be stepping up the nuke program: www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3360816,00.html

ON TODAY'S AGENDA

Oh sure, there's some sort of game going on in between those important (and expensive) TV commercials, but you won't want to miss today's Larson Weekend Show! Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, a Muslim leader, defends the portrayal of Islamic terrorism on "24"; the Commanding Officer of the USS Ronald Reagan (now deployed to the Western Pacific) checks in with us; Congressman Dana Rohrabacher has the latest on the push for pardons in the case of the Texas Border Patrol Agents and the illegal alien drug smuggler. 4 to 5PM Pacific on Newsradio 600 KOGO and www.kogo.com

GO BEARS: It'll be Chicago by 3. (Or not... but that's my story and I'm stickin' to it)

BETTER THAN YOU KNOW

The economic naysayers can't refute the fact that job numbers are increasing. But of course the media would rather not tell you: http://newsbusters.org/node/10589

BUSH REACHES OUT TO THE DEMOCRATS: At their weekend retreat... do the President's "conciliatory" remarks equal more caving in? http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070203/D8N2BMBG0.html

BIDEN'S BEING BIDEN

"At War With His Mouth"... now that he's running for Prez it's much more important that he straighten out the problem: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16933246/site/newsweek/

ANOTHER SIGN OF THE END TIMES

Al Gore may be in line for the Nobel Peace prize: breitbart.com/news/2007/02/01/D8N0SUK80.html
That and an Oscar? Wow... we thought he was intolerable now.