SARAH HEATH, BARRY SOETERO: TWO DIFFERENT JOURNEYS

In his column at American Thinker, Jack Cashill chronicles the lives of Obama and Palin. In it, he starts at the beginning of their lives and describes how both got to where they are today. And, with the help of the fringe media, we know just about everything about Palin. Obama, not so much:

In the spring of 1964, Sarah Heath, then just three months old, flew into backwater Skagway, Alaska (population 650) aboard a 1930s-era Grunman Goose to start a new life with her parents, brother, and sister.

At that same time, in America's other new outlier state, Hawaii, two-year-old Barry Obama was just getting used to a fatherless existence in the otherwise-comfortable world his white grandparents and occasionally his mother would make for him. --continue reading.

More from Jack Cashill at his site.

Rick at Wizbang provides a shocking Obama stat. Words fail me.

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VETERANS DAY 2009--THANK YOU

The history of Veterans Day indicates that the day has gone through more than one change over the years. At one time there was even confusion over when it was to be observed. However, our willingness and desire to thank all who have served our great nation has never changed. And it never will. Without our veterans, life today would be quite different. To all who have served, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

This year I'd like to shine the light on one particular veteran. This vet goes by the name of Lockness. Truly a rare breed, a pioneer for sure. Come February, Lockness will turn 100. What do you get for a 100-year-old vet, anyway? Well, Lockness has a very simple, practical gift in mind, and in February I'm sure it will be enjoyed to the fullest. Thank you for your service, Lockness.

***Andrea Shea King: America's Forgotten Heroes***

***Mary Lou Wade: Salute to our Veterans***

***John Ruberry's Marathon Pundit***

***Steve Schippert: Stolen Honor Reclaimed***

***Mrs. Greyhawk: Veterans Day Dawn Patrol***

***Lorie Byrd at Wizbang***

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