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I'm sure my readers want to know what I thought about Obama's dog-and-pony-show jobs speech last night. So, after much thought and careful analysis, I have been able to sum up the speech for you with one word: YAWN!

A commentator on Fox said it this way, "Obama doubled-down on stupid." That pretty much says it all. The jobs plan may have had a few good ideas, but if the country can't pay for the programs, what's the point? Obama didn't say how he plans to pay for these things. Once again, he wants Congress to "pass the bill now" and pay for it later. Just like he did with the health-care bill.

This wasn't a speech on economics. This was a campaign speech. It was about Obama making more empty promises so he can get re-elected. The only job he cares about is his own! He doesn't care about the thousands of Americans who are without jobs and struggling in this economy. He just wants their votes, and he'll say anything to get them.

But the tide is turning against Obama. His approval rating gets lower every week. Maybe Americans are finally waking up and seeing the truth about him. His Socialist ideas won't work. That's why Obama will be a one-term president just like his pal Jimmy Carter!

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Sunday is the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks. There will be events this weekend in New York City to remember the victims and their families. But New York City's mayor is not allowing any clergy to speak at the event. It will instead focus simply on the families of the 9-11 victims.

This is sad. In the days after the attacks in 2001, people didn't turn to politicians; they turned to God for answers. The clergy was there to comfort families and help them deal with this tragedy. Ministers helped point people to God and were an important part of the recovery process.

Why would Mayor Bloomberg ban clergy from this important event? His critics say it shows a prejudice against religion in America.

I think it's another attempt to keep God out of our nation. Some of the country's leaders simply do not want God to be involved in any part of our society. That's a huge mistake. If we ever needed God, we need Him now.

We shouldn't just look to God in times of need. We should look to Him at all times. God is still in control whether we want to acknowledge Him or not. I hope people will come together to pray and seek God for our country this weekend. And then keep seeking Him long after this weekend's memorial events. God is the only hope for America.