LOVING FIDEL

LA Congressperson Diane Watson loves what Castro is doing with health care in Cuba.

THIS SHOULD CREEP YOU OUT...

...and inspire even the biggest fans of the Prez to wonder what's really going on here. A new Senate bill could give Mr. Obama "emergency control"... over the internet: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10320096-38.html
BTW: The Chinese have led the way on curbs-of-the-web: http://www.dnaindia.com/opinion/column_bye-bye-china_1285820
The White House appears to be reaching out in too many directions, looking for ways to muzzle opponents. Also this week, the new FCC "Diversity Czar" thinks Hugo Chavez is doing a wonderful job: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/seton-motley/2009/08/28/video-fcc-diversity-czar-chavezs-venezuela-incredible-democratic-revol
This is the same Chavez who's recently revoked licenses of over 200 radio stations because they don't cover him properly.

THE SYSTEM ISN'T WORKING

Parole officers must have had blinders on when it came to these sex offenders:http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/08/27/BA0Q19EMR7.DTL&tsp=1

WANT HEALTH CARE? TAX INFO PLEASE

Another sneaky provision: IRS info would need to be given to health czars and czarinas:
cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/08/26/taking_liberties/entry5268079.shtml

NASTY CIA

Now we hear they grilled a terror suspect by... blowing smoke in his face. Oooooh: http://www.cnsnews.com/commentary/article/53088 The CIA still doesn't behead people, though. Hmmm.

TED KENNEDY, RIP

Another milestone as the era of "Camelot" passes, too. Here's Bill Bennett's take on the Senator's legacy... and controversies: http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZjU4YzJiOGQyMDA3ZjRhYTkwZDk0YTE4NWIyMWE4NWU

BUY GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE OR ELSE

As I predicted months ago, the swine flu threat will be used to lull Americans into submission on Uncle Sam Healthcare. Watch the news for increased scary news like this: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,542083,00.html?test=latestnews

At the same time, the government can't even provide a crash program to make enough vaccine for all Americans in time. Imagine how difficult it would be to do this if Obamacare was already law. In the meantime the Prez is on vacation while his staff throws out numerous distracting stories, all geared to make you think we've moved beyond the healthcare caper. Well, we haven't.

IS THE SWINE FLU (H1N1) THREAT REAL? Or is something else going on here? Cast your vote in the latest LARSON POLL... click the poll link to the right.

CRITICIZE OBAMA? YOU'RE A RACIST

So says Fidel Castro today: http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSB30869920090825
ABC's John Stossel is also commenting on the racial critics and Administration spin:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/johnstossel/2009/08/every-critic-a-racist.html
Stossel joins me on 1170AM KCBQ tomorrow, 7-9AM Pacific time (and www.kcbq.com)

THE LATEST FROM THE WAR ZONE

Hear our latest broadcasts from the Middle East by clicking on "Larson on Demand" in the right-side column, then go to PODCASTS. Listen to any show, anytime at your convenience. On today's program, guests include Rear Admiral Scott Hebner, Commander of the Stike Group Seven and the Reagan's XO. We also talk exclusively with the chief Intelligence Officer, who shares her insights regarding the election in Afghanistan... and the increased violence there during the past 24-48 hours.

RE-SUPPLYING USS REAGAN AT SEA

As we're covering this morning on today's radio show (7-9AM Pacific) on 1170AM KCBQ and http://www.kcbq.com/, every seven days or so the Reagan is replenished with everything from food to parts to a MILLION gallons of jet fuel. And with today's air operations supporting our Marines nearby in Afghanistan, the fuel's at a premium in importance. It's impressive to see how the supply ship (USS Rainier) comes along side, with both vessels keeping pace while underway (about 15+ knots or so) as supplies are shuttled across by cable, fuel line and helicopter.

ALSO ON THURSDAY'S RADIO SHOW: The sound of freedom as F/A 18 Hornets are launched into Afghanistan, plus special newsmaker interviews and the voices of many sailors serving our country. Hear the daily podcasts/instant audio by clicking "Larson on Demand" in the rightside column.

ON LOCATION IN THE GULF

ONBOARD USS RONALD REAGAN: Greetings from the most powerful ship on the face of the earth. We're in the Gulf of Oman, just off Pakistan, directly south from Afghanistan. With the election underway there this week, tensions are high and the Taliban are increasingly nasty. They're threatening to "cut off the fingers" of those Afghans who try to participate in this, only their second free election in history. Taliban forces are also saying they'll blow up polling places. Yet locals will bravely cast ballots (Karzai expected to win reelection), putting to shame so many Americans who barely get off the coach to vote in our elections. Should give us something to think about.

Every day for hours, Carrier Airwing 14 launches an endless stream of F/A 18's heading out to support our Marines on the ground, especially in Helmand Province and Kandahar, Afghanistan. This ship and its Strike Group are essential in what they're doing, and these actions put these people right in the midst of current news. God bless them, and Godspeed. Afghanistan and this region are very hot this week (and not just the temperature). Of course, we're in the center of the action... and you are, too, via our special on-scene programs.

LISTEN TO DIRECT, EXCLUSIVE BROADCASTS: Mornings 7-9AM Pacific on 1170AM KCBQ and everywhere on www.kcbq.com Presented by the San Diego Air & Space Museum Technology Center (www.airandspacetechnologycenter.com).

OFF TO THE MIDDLE EAST

I'll be heading to the USS Ronald Reagan (somewhere in the Middle East area of operations) for special broadcasts the week of August 17. Presented by the San Diego Air & Space Museum's Technology Center, Museum President/CEO Jim Kidrick and I will provide special exclusive shows weekdays 7-9AM Pacific (August 18-24) from onboard the San Diego-based ship. The 6,000 members of Reagan Strike Group (and Carrier Airwing 14) are currently supporting our Marines who are fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan. That country is also set to have its presidential election while we're over there, so things could get very interesting. Don't miss our special direct broadcasts on 1170AM KCBQ in San Diego and www.kcbq.com Daily programs will also be posted on the podcasts, available by clicking "Larson on Demand" in the rightside menu. We're honored to have this opportunity to support our troops and encourage their loved ones back at home. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers while we're away.

Explore reports and photos from my first trip to the region on USS Ronald Reagan's maiden deployment and on the ground in Afghanistan: Just go to the archives on LarsonBlog, com, scrolling down to MARCH 2006. You can also see updates from my earlier trip, covering Iraq and the Persian Gulf in the SEPTEMBER 2005 section.

GIVING TO THE CHINESE?

President Obama's NASA panel says American can't get back to the moon until at least 2028:
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation/story/1185467.html

THE BOTTOM LINE

Why Obamacare can't be sustained without restrictions: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2009/08/14/what-media-wont-tell-you-about-obamacare-it-will-hurt-seniors

SO ABOUT THE STIMULUS...

Nothing stimulating in today's job and retail numbers: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Retail-sales-dip-unexpectedly-apf-1948834182.html?x=0 Maybe the White House should research Reagan's historic tax cut, on this day in 1981: www.yaf.org

NO, WE DON'T

Trust them? Politicians of any party? Sen. McCaskill should know better.

WHO'S BEHIND THE "HITLER" POSTERS?

Not conservatives or talk radio. Here's the full scoop: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/seton-motley/2009/08/12/nbc-cnn-msnbc-all-assign-communist-larouches-obama-hitler-poster-conse

REP. SUSAN DAVIS HEALTH CARE SURVEY

Let your voice be heard on this important issue prior to her August 29th Town Hall meeting in Spring Valley: http://www.house.gov/susandavis/iss_health.shtml

I KNEW IT

Bill Clinton's big win and international show over the release of Al Gore's reporters made Mrs. Clinton a tad cranky.

WHAT THE LEFT IS AGITATING VS. THE RIGHT

As the health "reform" battles heat up, here's what they're up to on the LEFT: http://healthcareforamericanow.org/site/fight

OUT OF TOUCH

Pelosi and company say opposition to their healthcare takeover is "un-American":http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/washingtondc/la-naw-pelosi-hoyer-health11-2009aug11,0,4079175.story

WHY THEY SHOW UP

The "mobs" being demonized by the White House are showing up at town hall meetings because they've had enough of the health "reform" deceptions. Here's Peggy's Noonan's latest column revealing what's really going on: online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405297020490
8604574334623330098540.html

OOPS

Job numbers are out, a tad more positive than expected but still rough:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/US-economy-sheds-
fewer-jobs-rb-2889844679.html?x=0&.v=3

ALL I WANTED...

...for my birthday today was around 1,000 new "followers" on Twitter and Facebook. But then a hacker spoils the party:http://finance.yahoo.com/news/
Twitter-outage-clamps-tweets-apf-349574516.html?x=0&.v=3

HAVEN'T WE BEEN HERE BEFORE?

Bill Clinton springs the Al Gore journalists, but rumors are rampant about deals with North Korea: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/
la-fg-north-korea-tictoc5-2009aug05,0,2496220.story Didn't we go through this during the Clinton-Gore years? Deals with Kim Jong Il that Mr. Kim eventually ignored?

DISSING ROBERT GIBBS

What does the President's glance toward Press Sec. Gibbs really show? You be the judge:http://govne.ws/item/P060909PS-0108

SENATOR ARROGANCE

Dick Durbin does it against, revealing how he really feels about everyday Americans who dare fight elected officials on issues. Watch the video then sign on for real reform: www.freeourhealthcarenow.com

TRUST HIM?

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says the President really DOESN'T plan on raising taxes for the middle class... despite two leading advisors (including the Treasury Secretary) suggesting just that: http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE5724EH20090803
Who's buying that spin from Mr. Gibbs?

THEY'RE NOT HAPPY

The crowd revolts when Arlen Spector and Kathleen Sebelius try to wow 'em on health care.

ELIMINATING PRIVATE INSURANCE?

That's the ultimate goal, despite the rhetoric. Watch Mr. Obama, in his own words: http://wwwwakeupamericans-spree.blogspot.com/2009/08/obama-in-his-own-words-his-healthcare.html

TAKING YOUR MONEY, TOO

Despite election promises not to tax the "middle class", the Obama administration is changing course: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/2-Obama-officials-No-apf-2491158742.html?x=0&.v=7