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Today Arlen Specter switched to the Democrat party giving them a filibuster proof senate. It is clear that Mr. Specter switched parties just to remain in the Senate. Pat Toomey had already announced his intention to run for the Senate and the polls out of Pennsylvania show that he would defeat Sen. Specter in the primary.

In order to avoid losing his seat, Arlen has done what politicians do best. Took care of himself. One wonders what Harry Reid has promised the turncoat to make the switch as a month ago he told The Hill he absolutely would not switch parties:

[Democrats] are trying very hard for the 60th vote. Got to give them credit for trying. But the answer is no.

I’m not going to discuss private talks I had with other people who may or may not be considered influential. But since those three people are in the public domain, I think it is appropriative to respond to those questions.

I am staying a Republican because I think I have an important role, a more important role, to play there. The United States very desperately needs a two-party system. That’s the basis of politics in America. I’m afraid we are becoming a one-party system, with Republicans becoming just a regional party with so little representation of the northeast or in the middle atlantic. I think as a governmental matter, it is very important to have a check and balance. That’s a very important principle in the operation of our government. In the constitution on Separation of powers.

It’s too bad he didn’t do the honorable thing as Phil Graham of Texas did in the House. Upon his announcing his switch to the Republican Party, Sen. Graham resigned his seat and ran for election as a Republican. If Specter is so sure of his success as a Democrat, he should face the electorate and let them judge.

In all, Sen. Specter was never a vote for the Republicans, as evidenced by his vote for the so called stimulus package earlier this year. It was one of a long line of votes that got him the RINO label. Hopefully Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins follow suit so we can clear out the Republican party.

Well this is great. The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires is sponsoring two readings of a new book that explains the enduring iconic power of Ernesto ”Che” Guevara. You know “Che”, the hero of liberals who killed over 180 in Cuba alone.

Now U.S. taxpayers are funding the discussion at the Buenos Aires 35th International Book Fair of the Argentine revolutionary who dedicated his life to armed struggle against capitalism and imperialism. For one day at least, photos of Guevara shared space with the Stars and Stripes.

So this is how President Obama wants to warm up to South American leaders? Promoting a murderer like “Che” is not the way to do it. This is much worse than shaking hands with Hugo Chávez or wanting to end travel restrictions to Cuba.

I wonder how “Che” would feel about capitalism making what he is today: a brand.

1. When BO becomes president what will happen in Iraq?
2. When BO becomes president what will happen with the homosexual agenda?
3. When BO becomes president what will happen with the 30 million illegal aliens in America?
4. When BO becomes president what will happen with the right to own guns?
5. When BO becomes president what will happen to your freedom of speech?
6. When BO becomes president what will happen with abortion laws?
7. When BO becomes president what will happen with flag burning?
8. When BO becomes president what will happen to freedom of religion?
9. When BO becomes president what will happen with the jihadist cells already operational in America?