Yes, ladies and gentlemen, that’s White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs descending the steps of Air Force One, reading material in hand. 

If you zoom in closely, you’ll see that he’s carrying “Star Wars – A Pop Up Guide To The Galaxy.”

In times like these, it’s good to know that Gibbs has a weighty tome of military history with him. This particular volume chronicles, in a papery three-dimensional format, both the Clone Wars and the Rebellion against the Empire.  Since we know Obama is never going to approve Reagan’s version of Star Wars, we can only assume the administration wants to know how to turn a Republic into an Empire, and then learn how to defend it against an eventual Rebellion.

It’s all about the exhaust ports, Mr. Gibbs.

On the bright side, at least we’ll be prepared if we find out Bin Laden’s desert cave is on Tatooine.

- Robert Laurie

There’s been another act of wanton violence perpetrated by crazy, religioned-up, right wingers.  I ask you, when will the madness end?

This time, Cincinnati Democrat Rep. Steve Driehaus, is claiming that someone threw a rock rock through his office window.  The only problem is that Driehaus’s office is on the 30th floor.

Seriously, Dems, if you’re going to make this crap up, at least, y’know, try a little harder.

Police are currently searching for the man with the miracle arm, hoping to give him a slap on the wrist and a Reds contract.

- Robert Laurie

For those of you asking for proof,  here’s a link to the Seattle Times article quoting Driehaus’ spokesman regarding the claim.

Protesters have been demonstrating at Driehaus’ Ohio home, said Tim Mulvey, a spokesman for the anti-abortion Democrat who joined Stupak in voting for the health bill. A rock was thrown through the window of Driehaus’ Cincinnati office Sunday, and a death threat was phoned in to his Washington office a day later, Mulvey said.

“It’s getting out of hand,” Mulvey said.

Oh, and to the whiners who are emailing me, claiming that’s not an actual photo of Driehaus’ building?   You’re right.  My jokey photo with added text is a specious lie.  Just like the claims of your Representative.

If you’re anything like me, the idea of being enslaved to an insurance company is less than thrilling. 

For my complete thoughts on last night’s health care vote, please head on over to The Daily Caller.

When you’re done with my piece, you’ll find more good stuff at HOTAIR and at  MichelleMalkin.com

- Robert Laurie

As the President rams health care down our throats, his approval rating continues to plummet.

According to Rasmussen only 43% of those polled approve of Barack Obama’s job performance.

To put that in perspective, George Bush didn’t sink that low until the end of 2006 - that was AFTER
committing the US to an unpopular war, the WMD fiasco, and costing Republicans control of Congress.

Furthermore, Obama’s disapproval now sits at 56% – a number Bush also achieved in the last quarter of 2006.

So congratulations to the Democrats. 

Obama has done  in just 13 months what it took George Bush six years to accomplish!

- Robert Laurie

Not content to simply alienate our allies, we’ve now decided to kill their mothers.

Wednesday night, during the White House St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Joe Biden was tasked with introducing Irish Prime Minister, Brian Cowen.  Unable to let the opportunity to say something stupid pass him by, Biden asked God to bless the soul of Cowen’s dear, departed mother.

It might have been a sweet moment, had she actually been deceased.

As it is, Mrs. Cowen is very much alive.

Seriously.  Aren’t there people who are supposed to brief Biden on these things?  If they’re not going to do that, at least hire someone to put a muzzle on him.  That mouth of his is getting ridiculous.

- Robert Laurie