As if in wasn't a train wreck before.
Ramallah, 14 June (AKI) - Islamist Hamas fighters who have occupied the Gaza headquarters of the Palestinian Authority's Fatah-linked security services, plan to convert the building into a mosque. Top Hamas official Niizar al-Rayyan made the announcement during an inteview with Hamas' Al-Aqsa television station on Thursday. Friday prayers would be led from the Muntada, which houses the PA's security forces command in the territory, al-Rayyan said.
"It is just a question of hours now before the end of secularism in Gaza. They (Fatah) who used to beat up the men for wearing beard and who ripped off women's headscarves will be left with nothing", al-Rayyan said.
How there are still people who think we can realistically negotiate with these wackjobs is beyond me. Can we now consider them our enemy and deal with them as such?
Thursday, June 14, 2007
'Mighty' Hypocrite Angelina Jolie Bans FOX and Others From Premiere
The unabashed hypocrisy coming from the left these days is nothing short of breathtaking...
Angelina Jolie's true colors came out yesterday as she promoted a film about freedom of the press and then tried to censor all her interviews.
Jolie is touting freedom of the press these days, playing the widow of murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in a new movie called "A Mighty Heart."
But Jolie turns out to be a mighty hypocrite when it comes to her own freedom of the press. Her lawyer required all journalists to sign a contract before talking to her and Jolie instructed publicists at first to ban FOX News from the red carpet of her premiere.
Angelina Jolie's true colors came out yesterday as she promoted a film about freedom of the press and then tried to censor all her interviews.
Jolie is touting freedom of the press these days, playing the widow of murdered Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in a new movie called "A Mighty Heart."
But Jolie turns out to be a mighty hypocrite when it comes to her own freedom of the press. Her lawyer required all journalists to sign a contract before talking to her and Jolie instructed publicists at first to ban FOX News from the red carpet of her premiere.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Immigration Reform Indigestion
From Rasmussen
Just 20% of American voters want Congress try and pass the immigration reform bill that failed in the Senate last week. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 51% would like their legislators to “take smaller steps towards reform” while 16% believe they should wait until next year.
Should Senate Try and Pass the Same Immigration Bill Again?
Try and Pass Same Bill Again
20%
Take Smaller Steps Towards Reform
51%
Wait Until Next Year
16%
Just 20% of American voters want Congress try and pass the immigration reform bill that failed in the Senate last week. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 51% would like their legislators to “take smaller steps towards reform” while 16% believe they should wait until next year.
Should Senate Try and Pass the Same Immigration Bill Again?
Try and Pass Same Bill Again
20%
Take Smaller Steps Towards Reform
51%
Wait Until Next Year
16%
U.S.: NATO has intercepted Iranian arms
Just how much more of this are we going to take?
PARIS - NATO has intercepted Iranian weapons shipments to Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents, providing evidence Iran is violating international law to aid a group it once considered a bitter enemy, a senior U.S. diplomat said Wednesday.
"There's irrefutable evidence the Iranians are now doing this," Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns said on CNN. "It's certainly coming from the government of Iran. It's coming from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard corps command, which is a basic unit of the Iranian government."
Speaking separately to The Associated Press, Burns said NATO must act to stop the shipments. The Iran-Afghanistan frontier is "a very long border. But the Iranians need to know that we are there and that we're going to oppose this."
"It's a very serious question," he said, adding that Iran is in "outright violation" of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
PARIS - NATO has intercepted Iranian weapons shipments to Afghanistan's Taliban insurgents, providing evidence Iran is violating international law to aid a group it once considered a bitter enemy, a senior U.S. diplomat said Wednesday.
"There's irrefutable evidence the Iranians are now doing this," Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns said on CNN. "It's certainly coming from the government of Iran. It's coming from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard corps command, which is a basic unit of the Iranian government."
Speaking separately to The Associated Press, Burns said NATO must act to stop the shipments. The Iran-Afghanistan frontier is "a very long border. But the Iranians need to know that we are there and that we're going to oppose this."
"It's a very serious question," he said, adding that Iran is in "outright violation" of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Mired Mitt
In the estimation of this blog the two most attractive Republican candidates are Fred Thompson and Mitt Romney. While Thompson has experienced a meteoric rise in the last 4 weeks, Romney has been stuck at 11% for months and that after spending millions on TV and radio advertizing. The erosion in numbers from Guiliani and McCain has gone exclusively over to Thompson with Romney picking up nothing.....Weird.
Romney
Rasmussen 10%
LA Times/Bloomberg 11%
FOX News 10%
AP-Ipsos 10%
USA Today/Gallup 11%
ABC News/Wash Post 11%
RCP Average 10.3%
If anyone has this figured out I'd love to know their reasoning.
Romney
Rasmussen 10%
LA Times/Bloomberg 11%
FOX News 10%
AP-Ipsos 10%
USA Today/Gallup 11%
ABC News/Wash Post 11%
RCP Average 10.3%
If anyone has this figured out I'd love to know their reasoning.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Rasmussen Poll It's Guiliani and Thompson
TIED! We have predicting this since April, the only real surprise is that it actually transpired PRIOR to his formal announcement.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has to share his spot atop the field of Republican Presidential hopefuls this week. The newest face in the race, former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson, is now tied with Giuliani. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds each man earning support from 24% of likely Republican Primary voters. A week ago, Giuliani had a six percentage point lead over Thompson, 23% to 17%.
It is not unusual for a candidate to gain ground in the polls when they first announce their intentions. However, Thompson’s rise has been meteoric. It remains to be seen whether the reality of his candidacy can measure up to its allure as an alternative for those dissatisfied with the other candidates in the field. At the moment, 59% of Republicans have a favorable opinion of their newest candidate. Just 14% hold an unfavorable opinion of Thompson while 27% are not sure.
Giuliani 24%
Thompson 24%
Romney 11%
McCain 11%
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has to share his spot atop the field of Republican Presidential hopefuls this week. The newest face in the race, former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson, is now tied with Giuliani. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds each man earning support from 24% of likely Republican Primary voters. A week ago, Giuliani had a six percentage point lead over Thompson, 23% to 17%.
It is not unusual for a candidate to gain ground in the polls when they first announce their intentions. However, Thompson’s rise has been meteoric. It remains to be seen whether the reality of his candidacy can measure up to its allure as an alternative for those dissatisfied with the other candidates in the field. At the moment, 59% of Republicans have a favorable opinion of their newest candidate. Just 14% hold an unfavorable opinion of Thompson while 27% are not sure.
Giuliani 24%
Thompson 24%
Romney 11%
McCain 11%
Monday, June 11, 2007
Marshalltown Police: Woman Stole Toilet Paper From Courthouse
Toooo easy....Marshalltown police said one of the employees caught Suzanne Marie Butts, of Marshalltown, taking the two-ply from the women's bathroom and called police.
"I've heard they call it the toilet paper caper," said parking lot attendant Gene Seim. she was hiding the toilet paper in her shirt.
Hilton says she'll no longer `act dumb'
Drop her only redeeming quality? I think not.
The reality TV star and relentless publicity-seeker spoke with Barbara Walters by phone Sunday, a day after releasing a statement saying she hoped the media would focus on "more important things" than her 45-day jail sentence, according to ABC News' Web site.
"I used to act dumb. ... That act is no longer cute," ABC quoted Hilton as saying.
The reality TV star and relentless publicity-seeker spoke with Barbara Walters by phone Sunday, a day after releasing a statement saying she hoped the media would focus on "more important things" than her 45-day jail sentence, according to ABC News' Web site.
"I used to act dumb. ... That act is no longer cute," ABC quoted Hilton as saying.
Studies: Death Penalty Discourages Crime
Indeed and it also substantially reduces the recidivism rate.
Anti-death penalty forces have gained momentum in the past few years, with a moratorium in Illinois, court disputes over lethal injection in more than a half-dozen states and progress toward outright abolishment in New Jersey.
The steady drumbeat of DNA exonerations — pointing out flaws in the justice system — has weighed against capital punishment. The moral opposition is loud, too, echoed in Europe and the rest of the industrialized world, where all but a few countries banned executions years ago.
What gets little notice, however, is a series of academic studies over the last half-dozen years that claim to settle a once hotly debated argument — whether the death penalty acts as a deterrent to murder. The analyses say yes. They count between three and 18 lives that would be saved by the execution of each convicted killer.
Anti-death penalty forces have gained momentum in the past few years, with a moratorium in Illinois, court disputes over lethal injection in more than a half-dozen states and progress toward outright abolishment in New Jersey.
The steady drumbeat of DNA exonerations — pointing out flaws in the justice system — has weighed against capital punishment. The moral opposition is loud, too, echoed in Europe and the rest of the industrialized world, where all but a few countries banned executions years ago.
What gets little notice, however, is a series of academic studies over the last half-dozen years that claim to settle a once hotly debated argument — whether the death penalty acts as a deterrent to murder. The analyses say yes. They count between three and 18 lives that would be saved by the execution of each convicted killer.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Cyclists peel off clothes to push pedaling, protest pump
Can anyone explain to me why the left seems to believe that the solution to all the worlds problems is simply to get nakee?
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Hundreds of naked cyclists, some sporting strategically-placed body paint, toured the streets of London and other cities around the world Saturday to protest oil dependency and the car culture.
Traffic came to a standstill and onlookers gaped or took photographs as the bare cyclists streamed past London's landmarks, blowing whistles and waving flags saying "Rights for Bikes".
Cyclists in Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; and Vancouver, British Columbia, among other cities, joined in what was the fourth annual world naked bike ride.
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Hundreds of naked cyclists, some sporting strategically-placed body paint, toured the streets of London and other cities around the world Saturday to protest oil dependency and the car culture.
Traffic came to a standstill and onlookers gaped or took photographs as the bare cyclists streamed past London's landmarks, blowing whistles and waving flags saying "Rights for Bikes".
Cyclists in Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; and Vancouver, British Columbia, among other cities, joined in what was the fourth annual world naked bike ride.
Trade deficit drops in April as exports climb to all-time high
No easy feat considering $65 oil....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The trade deficit dropped sharply in April as strong overseas demand pushed American exports to an all-time high.
While the Bush administration hailed the unexpectedly large improvement as a sign that an export boom was continuing, critics noted the imbalance with China rose in April, underscoring what they said was an urgent need for Congress to take action to punish China for unfair trade practices.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the gap between what America sells abroad and what it imports totaled $58.5 billion in April, a 6.2 percent decline from the March deficit.
Exports edged up 0.2 percent to a record $129.5 billion, reflecting strong sales of soybeans and other farm products, commercial aircraft and industrial machinery. Imports fell 1.9 percent to $188 billion, reflecting big declines in imports of foreign cars, televisions and clothing and a small dip in America's foreign oil bill.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The trade deficit dropped sharply in April as strong overseas demand pushed American exports to an all-time high.
While the Bush administration hailed the unexpectedly large improvement as a sign that an export boom was continuing, critics noted the imbalance with China rose in April, underscoring what they said was an urgent need for Congress to take action to punish China for unfair trade practices.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the gap between what America sells abroad and what it imports totaled $58.5 billion in April, a 6.2 percent decline from the March deficit.
Exports edged up 0.2 percent to a record $129.5 billion, reflecting strong sales of soybeans and other farm products, commercial aircraft and industrial machinery. Imports fell 1.9 percent to $188 billion, reflecting big declines in imports of foreign cars, televisions and clothing and a small dip in America's foreign oil bill.
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Harry Reid’s Favorables Fall to 19%
OUCH!
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is now viewed favorably by 19% of American voters and unfavorably by 45%. Just 3% have a Very Favorable opinion while 22% hold a Very Unfavorable views.
Reid has been very visible over the past week in the furor over immigration reform. The effort to pass a bill that was more popular in Congress than among voters may have hurt public perceptions of the Democratic leader. His ratings are down from a month ago when 26% had a favorable opinion of the Democratic Senator. Reid’s highest ratings were 30% favorable in February.
John Edwards
52% Fav
38% Unfav
+14 Net
Fred Thompson
45%
31%
+14
Barack Obama
50%
44%
+6
Robert Gates
36%
34%
+2
Dick Cheney
38%
58%
-20
John Boehner
14%
36%
-22
Harry Reid
19%
45%
-26
Scooter Libby
19%
58%
-39
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is now viewed favorably by 19% of American voters and unfavorably by 45%. Just 3% have a Very Favorable opinion while 22% hold a Very Unfavorable views.
Reid has been very visible over the past week in the furor over immigration reform. The effort to pass a bill that was more popular in Congress than among voters may have hurt public perceptions of the Democratic leader. His ratings are down from a month ago when 26% had a favorable opinion of the Democratic Senator. Reid’s highest ratings were 30% favorable in February.
John Edwards
52% Fav
38% Unfav
+14 Net
Fred Thompson
45%
31%
+14
Barack Obama
50%
44%
+6
Robert Gates
36%
34%
+2
Dick Cheney
38%
58%
-20
John Boehner
14%
36%
-22
Harry Reid
19%
45%
-26
Scooter Libby
19%
58%
-39
About Half of "FBI Most Wanted Murderers" are Illegal Aliens
A crack bit of detective work by Travis McGee at FR.
With the amnesty bill a major news story this summer, I thought it might be interesting to see how many violent felons and murderers are among the "immigrants" who might soon be getting automatic Z-visas under assumed names.
(For a precedent, the nineteen 9-11 hijackers had more than 60 valid driver's licenses among them.)
A quick trip to the FBI's Most Wanted "VIOLENT CRIMES - MURDERS" web page reveals that out of 73 wanted killers, about 38 appear to be illegal aliens, primarily Mexicans.
With the amnesty bill a major news story this summer, I thought it might be interesting to see how many violent felons and murderers are among the "immigrants" who might soon be getting automatic Z-visas under assumed names.
(For a precedent, the nineteen 9-11 hijackers had more than 60 valid driver's licenses among them.)
A quick trip to the FBI's Most Wanted "VIOLENT CRIMES - MURDERS" web page reveals that out of 73 wanted killers, about 38 appear to be illegal aliens, primarily Mexicans.
Routh workers approve new contract
This is not a huge story but it is significant in that it's a microcosm for what's happening in the manufacturing areas all across the country.
Routh Packing Co is a small family owned packing plant located in Sandusky Ohio. They kill and process approximately 7000 hogs per day and are but 1 of 2 such family owned operations yet in existence. They pay the highest wages and benefits of any packer in the US.
There contract had expired and the management having great difficulty competing with the low wages of behemouths like Smithfield and Tyson sought to freeze wages for a time and also ask for a small($7 to $17/wk) co-payment for health insurance. The employees repeatedly voted it down and were prepared for a strike to commence today. Fortunately for all involved some 11th hour negotiating by management led to a final acceptance of a new contract yesterday. Had the employees gone on strike Routh, who having been unprofitable for the last 3 of 4 years, would have very likely shut the doors for good.
Sandusky is located halfway between Toledo and Cleveland in one of the most densely concentrated manufacturing belts in the country. Heavily unionized this area has been extremely hard hit by plant closures over the last decade. Athol International, Scott Paper, American Crayon, Chrysler, Lyman Boats, Rubbermaid and several automtive suppliers have all closed recently.
One wonders what could possibly be going through the minds of the employees and their union representatives. Are they so self involved and insulated from economic reality that they don't realize how rare and valuable a job paying higher than predominate wages and benefits has become? Do they have the faintest clue how difficult it would be to find a comparable situation should they lose their job? They came within an eyelash of throwing it all away because they were asked to contribute a meager $17/wk for the health insurance policy that I'm paying $798/mon to maintain.
It's all about profitability. A company that loses money because they are forced to pay inflated wages due to union extortion cannot compete and will fail. Either unions begin paying attention to the overall financial viability of the companies they are negotiating with and mediate their demands based on that criteria or most definately they will take the companies down and the employees they represent right along with them.
Stories here.
Routh Packing Co is a small family owned packing plant located in Sandusky Ohio. They kill and process approximately 7000 hogs per day and are but 1 of 2 such family owned operations yet in existence. They pay the highest wages and benefits of any packer in the US.
There contract had expired and the management having great difficulty competing with the low wages of behemouths like Smithfield and Tyson sought to freeze wages for a time and also ask for a small($7 to $17/wk) co-payment for health insurance. The employees repeatedly voted it down and were prepared for a strike to commence today. Fortunately for all involved some 11th hour negotiating by management led to a final acceptance of a new contract yesterday. Had the employees gone on strike Routh, who having been unprofitable for the last 3 of 4 years, would have very likely shut the doors for good.
Sandusky is located halfway between Toledo and Cleveland in one of the most densely concentrated manufacturing belts in the country. Heavily unionized this area has been extremely hard hit by plant closures over the last decade. Athol International, Scott Paper, American Crayon, Chrysler, Lyman Boats, Rubbermaid and several automtive suppliers have all closed recently.
One wonders what could possibly be going through the minds of the employees and their union representatives. Are they so self involved and insulated from economic reality that they don't realize how rare and valuable a job paying higher than predominate wages and benefits has become? Do they have the faintest clue how difficult it would be to find a comparable situation should they lose their job? They came within an eyelash of throwing it all away because they were asked to contribute a meager $17/wk for the health insurance policy that I'm paying $798/mon to maintain.
It's all about profitability. A company that loses money because they are forced to pay inflated wages due to union extortion cannot compete and will fail. Either unions begin paying attention to the overall financial viability of the companies they are negotiating with and mediate their demands based on that criteria or most definately they will take the companies down and the employees they represent right along with them.
Stories here.
Friday, June 08, 2007
Report: Clinton National Security Adviser Berger Disbarred Over Archives Theft
And Scooter gets 3 years, what a crock.
WASHINGTON — Sandy Berger, who served as national security adviser during the Clinton administration, has given up his license to practice law in the District of Columbia, two years after admitting he illegally sneaked classified documents out of the National Archives.
Berger, now an international business consultant, said in a statement last month that he "decided to voluntarily relinquish my license" as a result of pleading guilty to unauthorized removal and retention of classified material, a misdemeanor.
"I realized then that my law license would be affected," Berger said in the statement, obtained Thursday and issued through his lawyer, Lanny Breuer.
WASHINGTON — Sandy Berger, who served as national security adviser during the Clinton administration, has given up his license to practice law in the District of Columbia, two years after admitting he illegally sneaked classified documents out of the National Archives.
Berger, now an international business consultant, said in a statement last month that he "decided to voluntarily relinquish my license" as a result of pleading guilty to unauthorized removal and retention of classified material, a misdemeanor.
"I realized then that my law license would be affected," Berger said in the statement, obtained Thursday and issued through his lawyer, Lanny Breuer.
Man Who Lied About Actions in Iraq Admits Faking Forms
Jesse MacBeth stoked opposition to the Iraq war in 2006 when he spoke out about atrocities he committed as a U.S. Army Ranger serving as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. MacBeth, 23, of Tacoma, claimed to have killed more than 200 people, many at close range, some as they prayed in a mosque. He spoke at an anti-war rally in Tacoma and appeared in a 20-minute anti-war video that circulated widely on the Internet.
Trouble is, none of MacBeth's claims was true. He made it through only six weeks of Army basic training, was never a Ranger and never set foot in Iraq.
The maximum penalty for making false statements to the government is five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He should get it all.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Quote of the Day
Fred Thompson in addressing candidates ambition concerning the Presidency; "It all depends on whether you want to do something or be something"
Dragon Skin Backers Hammered on Hill
Just another example of the MSM jiggering the facts and the "experts" to perpetrate a fraud. In other words business as usual.
The technical expert solicited by a major news network to certify its tests of Dragon Skin body armor admitted Wednesday that the controversial vests weren't "ready for prime time."
In an investigative report broadcast by NBC May 20, the network used the expert opinion of Dr. Phillip Coyle - the former director of test and evaluation at the Pentagon during the Clinton administration - to certify results of side-by-side tests conducted at NBC's expense in Germany.
In testimony submitted to the House Armed Services Committee during a June 6 hearing in the issue, Coyle stated Dragon Skin - manufactured by Fresno, Calif.-based Pinnacle Armor - was "better … against multiple rounds and in reducing blunt force trauma" than the Army's current rifle-resistant Interceptor armor.
But after being confronted with conflicting information by lawmakers who questioned the NBC test results and provided Army-supplied data of vest failures from a May 2006 test, Coyle backed away from his staunch defense of Dragon Skin.
The technical expert solicited by a major news network to certify its tests of Dragon Skin body armor admitted Wednesday that the controversial vests weren't "ready for prime time."
In an investigative report broadcast by NBC May 20, the network used the expert opinion of Dr. Phillip Coyle - the former director of test and evaluation at the Pentagon during the Clinton administration - to certify results of side-by-side tests conducted at NBC's expense in Germany.
In testimony submitted to the House Armed Services Committee during a June 6 hearing in the issue, Coyle stated Dragon Skin - manufactured by Fresno, Calif.-based Pinnacle Armor - was "better … against multiple rounds and in reducing blunt force trauma" than the Army's current rifle-resistant Interceptor armor.
But after being confronted with conflicting information by lawmakers who questioned the NBC test results and provided Army-supplied data of vest failures from a May 2006 test, Coyle backed away from his staunch defense of Dragon Skin.
Immigration bill in doubt after vote
Are we hearing death knells for this abomination? Let's hope so.
WASHINGTON -- A fragile compromise that would legalize millions of unlawful immigrants risks coming unraveled after the Senate voted early Thursday to place a five-year limit on a program meant to provide U.S. employers with 200,000 temporary foreign workers annually.
The 49-48 vote came two weeks after the Senate, also by a one-vote margin, rejected the same amendment by Sen. Byron Dorgan. The North Dakota Democrat says immigrants take many jobs Americans could fill.
The reversal dismayed backers of the immigration bill, which is supported by President Bush but loathed by many conservatives. Business interests and their congressional allies were already angry that the temporary worker program had been cut in half from its original 400,000-person-a-year target.
WASHINGTON -- A fragile compromise that would legalize millions of unlawful immigrants risks coming unraveled after the Senate voted early Thursday to place a five-year limit on a program meant to provide U.S. employers with 200,000 temporary foreign workers annually.
The 49-48 vote came two weeks after the Senate, also by a one-vote margin, rejected the same amendment by Sen. Byron Dorgan. The North Dakota Democrat says immigrants take many jobs Americans could fill.
The reversal dismayed backers of the immigration bill, which is supported by President Bush but loathed by many conservatives. Business interests and their congressional allies were already angry that the temporary worker program had been cut in half from its original 400,000-person-a-year target.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Republican Debate #3
Another snoozer for sure. Again Fred Thompson wins by not being there and getting an uninterrupted 20 minutes on Hannity and Colmes to promote his brand.
P.S. Memo to Michelle Malkin......Your terrific at exposing all things under the radar and your clear thinking analysis is generally spot on but don't quit your day job to pursue a career in political consulting. Thompson's brilliant strategy vaulting him to the number 2 position in several polls may make you queezy but it's effectiveness is undeniable.
Update: From Hewitt.... Sources close to the Thompson campaign have passed along the following first-day results for ImWithFred.com:
Averaged close to 1,500 people per hour signing up as friends
Averaged $12,000 per hour in contributions
Raised more than $220,000 dollars via the website
Seen just under half of the Friends send a message to others asking them to sign up or give.
We'll see what traffic measuring services like Alexa say in a day or so, but this has to be considered a powerful shot across the bow.
P.S. Memo to Michelle Malkin......Your terrific at exposing all things under the radar and your clear thinking analysis is generally spot on but don't quit your day job to pursue a career in political consulting. Thompson's brilliant strategy vaulting him to the number 2 position in several polls may make you queezy but it's effectiveness is undeniable.
Update: From Hewitt.... Sources close to the Thompson campaign have passed along the following first-day results for ImWithFred.com:
Averaged close to 1,500 people per hour signing up as friends
Averaged $12,000 per hour in contributions
Raised more than $220,000 dollars via the website
Seen just under half of the Friends send a message to others asking them to sign up or give.
We'll see what traffic measuring services like Alexa say in a day or so, but this has to be considered a powerful shot across the bow.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Edwards' Wife Likens Husband to Helms
BWAAAAAAHAHAHA
The wife of Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards on Tuesday compared him to another North Carolina politician known for his blunt candor — conservative icon Jesse Helms.
Elizabeth Edwards, speaking to reporters before a giving speech in Savannah, Gal., invoked the name of Republican Helms when asked if her husband could appeal to conservative Southern voters.
"I remember one-time somebody saying, 'That John Edwards reminds me of Jesse Helms,'" she said. "They didn't agree on a single policy, I don't think. But here's what they agreed on — that people should know where they stood."
The wife of Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards on Tuesday compared him to another North Carolina politician known for his blunt candor — conservative icon Jesse Helms.
Elizabeth Edwards, speaking to reporters before a giving speech in Savannah, Gal., invoked the name of Republican Helms when asked if her husband could appeal to conservative Southern voters.
"I remember one-time somebody saying, 'That John Edwards reminds me of Jesse Helms,'" she said. "They didn't agree on a single policy, I don't think. But here's what they agreed on — that people should know where they stood."
Thompson Targets Florida
My favorite House Republican and one of the real shining stars in the Republican party has come out for Thompson.THE THIRD-RANKING REPUBLICAN in the House of Representatives will support Fred Thompson for president. Adam Putnam, who represents Floridians in the suburbs and exurbs of Tampa and is a key player among conservatives in the House, will join the growing Thompson operation in a leadership position in Florida. Putnam's precise role in the coming campaign is still being worked out, but Thompson advisers expect him to help guide their effort in a state that has become increasingly important since Governor Charlie Crist signed legislation to move its primary up to January 29, 2008.
In recent weeks, several other House Republicans have indicated their support for the coming "Thompson for President" campaign. Tennessee Representative Marsha Blackburn, who had been a co-chair of Women for Romney, announced last week that she was switching her support to Thompson.
ABC Poll: Democrats have lost their edge
Expected this, just not so fast...
The Democrats in Congress have lost much of the leadership edge they carried out of the 2006 midterm election, with the lack of progress in Iraq being the leading cause. Their only solace: President Bush and the Republicans aren't doing any better.
Six weeks ago the Democrats held a 24-point lead over Bush as the stronger leadership force in Washington; today that's collapsed to a dead heat. The Democrats' overall job approval rating likewise has dropped, from a 54 percent majority to 44 percent now -- with the decline occurring almost exclusively among strong opponents of the Iraq War.
Related Stories Bush Losing GOP Base on ImmigrationDems Battle Over War, Security Yet the Democrats' losses have not produced much in the way of gains for Bush or his party. The president's approval rating remains a weak 35 percent, unchanged from mid-April at two points from his career low in ABC News/Washington Post polls. The Republicans in Congress do about as badly, with just 36 percent approval.
The Democrats in Congress have lost much of the leadership edge they carried out of the 2006 midterm election, with the lack of progress in Iraq being the leading cause. Their only solace: President Bush and the Republicans aren't doing any better.
Six weeks ago the Democrats held a 24-point lead over Bush as the stronger leadership force in Washington; today that's collapsed to a dead heat. The Democrats' overall job approval rating likewise has dropped, from a 54 percent majority to 44 percent now -- with the decline occurring almost exclusively among strong opponents of the Iraq War.
Related Stories Bush Losing GOP Base on ImmigrationDems Battle Over War, Security Yet the Democrats' losses have not produced much in the way of gains for Bush or his party. The president's approval rating remains a weak 35 percent, unchanged from mid-April at two points from his career low in ABC News/Washington Post polls. The Republicans in Congress do about as badly, with just 36 percent approval.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Congressman Jefferson Indicted on Bribery Charges
Bout time.WASHINGTON — Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., was indicted Monday on 16 counts related to a long-running bribery investigation on counts including racketeering, obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
The indictment was handed up in U.S. District Court in Alexandria. A press conference is scheduled for for later Monday in Washington to discuss the case.
The 94-page indictment is more than an inch thick, and Jefferson could face a maximum prison term of more than 230 years.
So much for draining the swamp eh Ms. Pelosi.
Thompson's First Test: Raising Funds Fast
When we began reporting on the Fred Thompson phenomenon back in March the nattering nimrods were already pontificating that it was late, maybe too late for him to realistically compete with Rudy McRomney and their money making machines. Steaming cowpie we said. If Fred gets in he may very well set records for the greatest amount of money collected in the shortest period of time. Nothing being reported so far would disuade me from that position.
Signs suggest that he [Fred] won't have trouble in the early going. In a conference call Tuesday with more than 100 supporters, Mr. Thompson flogged each to raise a quick $46,000 by early this week to become "First Day Founders," participants said. Each can presumably meet his or her goal by tapping 20 friends to make a maximum $2,300 individual donation. If they do, Mr. Thompson will start his campaign with a quick display of fund-raising prowess and about $5 million on hand.
"I see the indecision and noncommitted people on the Republican side who are yearning for a conservative," said Mack Mattingly, a former Georgia senator who was on the conference call and committed to raising the cash. "I don't see raising money as a big problem. Even bad candidates are raising money."
Jawa reports on Fredheads and CQ discusses what classless RINO punk Joe Scarborough has to say about Jeri Thompson.
Signs suggest that he [Fred] won't have trouble in the early going. In a conference call Tuesday with more than 100 supporters, Mr. Thompson flogged each to raise a quick $46,000 by early this week to become "First Day Founders," participants said. Each can presumably meet his or her goal by tapping 20 friends to make a maximum $2,300 individual donation. If they do, Mr. Thompson will start his campaign with a quick display of fund-raising prowess and about $5 million on hand.
"I see the indecision and noncommitted people on the Republican side who are yearning for a conservative," said Mack Mattingly, a former Georgia senator who was on the conference call and committed to raising the cash. "I don't see raising money as a big problem. Even bad candidates are raising money."
Jawa reports on Fredheads and CQ discusses what classless RINO punk Joe Scarborough has to say about Jeri Thompson.
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Residents protest U.S. policies on illegal immigrants-Painesville, Ohio
The New Herald headline reads: Anti-immigration rally.THAT'S A LIE!!! These people have absolutely nothing against legal immigration they are protesting ILLEGAL immigration and the Herald damn well knows it.
Saturday, June 02, 2007
4 Charged In Plot To Blow Up Jet Fuel At JFK
Southern baptists at it again?
NEW YORK -- According to NewsChannel4's Jonathan Dienst, sources said federal investigators have made arrests in an alleged terror plot on Kennedy Airport.
Four people have been charged. One is in custody in New York.
Sources said the plot involved a plan to blow up a jet-fuel pipeline at JFK setting off a potential massive explosion.
More to follow.
Update: Three Arrested, 1 Sought in Terror Plot on New York City's JFK Airport
At a news conference, U.S. Attorney Roslynn R. Mauskopf called it "one of the most chilling plots imaginable."
"The devastation that would be caused had this plot succeeded is just unthinkable," she said.
Authorities arrested Russell Defreitas, 63, a U.S. citizen native to Guyana and former JFK employee. He was in custody in Brooklyn and was expected to be arraigned Saturday afternoon.
Two other men, Abdul Kadir of Guyana and Kareem Ibrahim of Trinidad, are in custody in Trinidad. A fourth man, Abdel Nur of Guyana, was still being sought.
NEW YORK -- According to NewsChannel4's Jonathan Dienst, sources said federal investigators have made arrests in an alleged terror plot on Kennedy Airport.
Four people have been charged. One is in custody in New York.
Sources said the plot involved a plan to blow up a jet-fuel pipeline at JFK setting off a potential massive explosion.
More to follow.
Update: Three Arrested, 1 Sought in Terror Plot on New York City's JFK Airport
At a news conference, U.S. Attorney Roslynn R. Mauskopf called it "one of the most chilling plots imaginable."
"The devastation that would be caused had this plot succeeded is just unthinkable," she said.
Authorities arrested Russell Defreitas, 63, a U.S. citizen native to Guyana and former JFK employee. He was in custody in Brooklyn and was expected to be arraigned Saturday afternoon.
Two other men, Abdul Kadir of Guyana and Kareem Ibrahim of Trinidad, are in custody in Trinidad. A fourth man, Abdel Nur of Guyana, was still being sought.
Gunmen kill Al-Qaeda leader in Fallujah
Appears that many Iraqi's have realized who the real enemy is and begun to take their country back.
BAGHDAD (AFP) - Unidentified gunmen shot dead the Al-Qaeda militant group's leader in the western Iraq city of Fallujah on Saturday, police said, as fighting between rival Sunni factions continued.
Colonel Tareq al-Dulaimi, a senior police intelligence officer with close ties to Anbar Province's pro-US tribal coalition, confirmed reports that Muwaffaq al-Jugheifi had been killed but did not identify the attackers.
Dulaimi described the slain Al-Qaeda leader as an Iraqi from Fallujah
And this bit of good news: Boat sinks crossing Afghan river; 60 die (Taliban)
BAGHDAD (AFP) - Unidentified gunmen shot dead the Al-Qaeda militant group's leader in the western Iraq city of Fallujah on Saturday, police said, as fighting between rival Sunni factions continued.
Colonel Tareq al-Dulaimi, a senior police intelligence officer with close ties to Anbar Province's pro-US tribal coalition, confirmed reports that Muwaffaq al-Jugheifi had been killed but did not identify the attackers.
Dulaimi described the slain Al-Qaeda leader as an Iraqi from Fallujah
And this bit of good news: Boat sinks crossing Afghan river; 60 die (Taliban)
Friday, June 01, 2007
Nifong Says He Won't Resign
Disbarment or a prison term could alter those plans....
DURHAM) - Despite recent calls for his resignation, Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong tells Eyewitness News Reporter Tamara Gibbs he has no plans to step down.
After the Duke Lacrosse case was dismissed, some politicians and legal experts called for Nifong's resignation, suggesting his upcoming ethics trial could effect his performance as DA.
A Durham citizen has filed a formal complaint suggesting Nifong should be removed from office. Nifong's attorney David Freedman tells Eyewitness News his client is focused on his upcoming ethics trial that begins June 12.
DURHAM) - Despite recent calls for his resignation, Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong tells Eyewitness News Reporter Tamara Gibbs he has no plans to step down.
After the Duke Lacrosse case was dismissed, some politicians and legal experts called for Nifong's resignation, suggesting his upcoming ethics trial could effect his performance as DA.
A Durham citizen has filed a formal complaint suggesting Nifong should be removed from office. Nifong's attorney David Freedman tells Eyewitness News his client is focused on his upcoming ethics trial that begins June 12.
Pic of the Day
Young Iraqi seeks refuge behind a GI following a suicide bombing.Thanks to Bluto via Gateway Pundit.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Just 16% Believe Senate Bill Will Reduce Illegal Immigration
Sometimes the American people can be damn perceptive.
There’s a simple reason the immigration bill being debated by the U.S. Senate is unpopular with voters—the general public doesn’t believe it will reduce illegal immigration. And, in the minds of most voters, that’s what immigration reform is all about.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 16% of American voters believe illegal immigration will decline if the Senate bill is passed. Seventy-four percent (74%) disagree. That figure includes 41% who believe the Senate bill will actually lead to an increase in illegal immigration.
Other times, not so much.
There’s a simple reason the immigration bill being debated by the U.S. Senate is unpopular with voters—the general public doesn’t believe it will reduce illegal immigration. And, in the minds of most voters, that’s what immigration reform is all about.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 16% of American voters believe illegal immigration will decline if the Senate bill is passed. Seventy-four percent (74%) disagree. That figure includes 41% who believe the Senate bill will actually lead to an increase in illegal immigration.
Other times, not so much.
Joint Military Effort To Bring Down So-Called "Islamic State of Iraq" (Diyala)
One of the last major pieces to the Iraq puzzle is controlling Diyala province.
A joint military effort by 4000 Iraqi forces supported by armed men from 100 tribes have mounted a joint effort in the Anbar Province in western Iraq to bring down the so-called "Islamic State of Iraq" (ISI).
The ISI, declared by Iraqi and foreign terrorists, has killed thousands of people and destroyed mosques, schools, and anything that has come their way.
They have made life unbearable for the major cities of the province, particularly the provincial capital of Ba'quba.
And then there's this: Iraq residents rise up against al-Qaida
A joint military effort by 4000 Iraqi forces supported by armed men from 100 tribes have mounted a joint effort in the Anbar Province in western Iraq to bring down the so-called "Islamic State of Iraq" (ISI).
The ISI, declared by Iraqi and foreign terrorists, has killed thousands of people and destroyed mosques, schools, and anything that has come their way.
They have made life unbearable for the major cities of the province, particularly the provincial capital of Ba'quba.
And then there's this: Iraq residents rise up against al-Qaida
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
US in TB flight infection warning
US health officials have quarantined a man who may have exposed passengers on board two trans-Atlantic flights to a dangerous form of tuberculosis.
Officials say crew and passengers on the same flights, from Atlanta to Paris and from Prague to Montreal this month, should be checked for the infection.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified the illness as "extensively drug-resistant TB".
As it turns out this man was on an American no fly list and went through some amazing contortions to evade authorites. All this was an effort to avoid treatment in Europe and obtain it in the US. Hmmmm, wonder why.
Officials say crew and passengers on the same flights, from Atlanta to Paris and from Prague to Montreal this month, should be checked for the infection.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified the illness as "extensively drug-resistant TB".
As it turns out this man was on an American no fly list and went through some amazing contortions to evade authorites. All this was an effort to avoid treatment in Europe and obtain it in the US. Hmmmm, wonder why.
Fred Thompson running for president
We have been saying this since he publicly revealed his Lymphoma....
Fred Dalton Thompson is planning to enter the presidential race over the Fourth of July holiday, announcing that week that he has already raised several million dollars and is being backed by insiders from the past three Republican administrations, Thompson advisers told The Politico.
Thompson, the "Law and Order" star and former U.S. senator from Tennessee, has been publicly coy, even as people close to him have been furiously preparing for a late entry into the wide-open contest. But the advisers said Thompson dropped all pretenses on Tuesday afternoon during a conference call with more than 100 potential donors, each of whom was urged to raise about $50,000.
Update: Intrade has him highest ever...
Guliani 25.6 -1.1
Romney 23 no change
Thompson 26.9 +4.9
McCain 18.5 -1.4
Fred Dalton Thompson is planning to enter the presidential race over the Fourth of July holiday, announcing that week that he has already raised several million dollars and is being backed by insiders from the past three Republican administrations, Thompson advisers told The Politico.
Thompson, the "Law and Order" star and former U.S. senator from Tennessee, has been publicly coy, even as people close to him have been furiously preparing for a late entry into the wide-open contest. But the advisers said Thompson dropped all pretenses on Tuesday afternoon during a conference call with more than 100 potential donors, each of whom was urged to raise about $50,000.
Update: Intrade has him highest ever...
Guliani 25.6 -1.1
Romney 23 no change
Thompson 26.9 +4.9
McCain 18.5 -1.4
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Syanara Sheehan
Captains Quarters says it best...Cindy Sheehan Says Adios
Once the "darling" of the Left, a woman to whom crowds flocked, Cindy Sheehan has discovered that she has worn out her welcome by attacking everyone. In a missive she sent to the Democratic caucuses in Congress, Sheehan has renounced her membership in the party, claiming to have been as abused by the Left as she was by the Right.
More here.
University of Colorado President Recommends Firing Ward Churchill
How many months/years has this been going on now with no action? I think I've finally found a bureaucracy that is slower and more ineffective than the Federal government.
DENVER — The president of the University of Colorado has recommended that a professor who likened some Sept. 11 victims to a Nazi should be fired, according to the professor and the school.
Ward Churchill, a tenured professor of ethnic studies, has denied the allegations and threatened a lawsuit if he is dismissed.
CU President Hank Brown made the recommendation in a 10-page letter sent to the chair of the committee that handles tenure issues. University spokeswoman Michele McKinney confirmed published reports about the recommendation Monday but said the school would not make the letter public.
DENVER — The president of the University of Colorado has recommended that a professor who likened some Sept. 11 victims to a Nazi should be fired, according to the professor and the school.
Ward Churchill, a tenured professor of ethnic studies, has denied the allegations and threatened a lawsuit if he is dismissed.
CU President Hank Brown made the recommendation in a 10-page letter sent to the chair of the committee that handles tenure issues. University spokeswoman Michele McKinney confirmed published reports about the recommendation Monday but said the school would not make the letter public.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Three detainees suspected of terror links to Iran
Just more proof of Iran's "proxy" war. It's ultimatum time.
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqi and coalition forces on Sunday seized a "suspected terrorist" with links to Iran's weapons and training network during a raid in Baghdad, the U.S. military said.
The arrest in Baghdad's Sadr City neighborhood was the third target captured in the past three days.
The detainees are suspected of having ties to a network the military says brings powerful bombs used in roadside attacks from Iran into Iraq and trains terrorists.
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Iraqi and coalition forces on Sunday seized a "suspected terrorist" with links to Iran's weapons and training network during a raid in Baghdad, the U.S. military said.
The arrest in Baghdad's Sadr City neighborhood was the third target captured in the past three days.
The detainees are suspected of having ties to a network the military says brings powerful bombs used in roadside attacks from Iran into Iraq and trains terrorists.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
She's Deface Of Rosie Revenge
Another perfect illustration of the juvenile pettiness of the left....
Yesterday, Rosie's chief writer, Janette Barber, was allegedly escorted from the building after she was caught drawing moustaches on photographs of Hasselbeck that hang in the "View" studios.
The Post's Adam Buckman reports ABC confirmed in a statement only that "photographs at 'The View's' offices were defaced. Rosie O'Donnell was not in the building. ABC Legal and Human Resources are investigating the matter." Barber is an old friend of O'Donnell who worked with her years ago on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show."
There were also rumors O'Donnell was so angry after her argument with Hasselbeck that she trashed her dressing room, although ABC denied the tantrum.
As for O'Donnell, she's been posting comments on her personal Web site, rosie.com, fueling speculation she might not return to "The View" ever again. Her scheduled last day is Wednesday, June 20.
Yesterday, Rosie's chief writer, Janette Barber, was allegedly escorted from the building after she was caught drawing moustaches on photographs of Hasselbeck that hang in the "View" studios.
The Post's Adam Buckman reports ABC confirmed in a statement only that "photographs at 'The View's' offices were defaced. Rosie O'Donnell was not in the building. ABC Legal and Human Resources are investigating the matter." Barber is an old friend of O'Donnell who worked with her years ago on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show."
There were also rumors O'Donnell was so angry after her argument with Hasselbeck that she trashed her dressing room, although ABC denied the tantrum.
As for O'Donnell, she's been posting comments on her personal Web site, rosie.com, fueling speculation she might not return to "The View" ever again. Her scheduled last day is Wednesday, June 20.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Blackburn defects to Thompson
And the Thompson juggernaut continues....
Would-be candidate Fred Thompson has stolen his first major backer away from one of the already-announced contenders.
After endorsing Mitt Romney in January, third-term Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN) said in a statement today that she will get behind Thompson if he gets in he race. Romney had dubbed Blackburn a "senior adviser" when he announced her support.
In a statement released by the Draft effort, Blackburn made no mention of Romney but instead praised Thompson. She said she and her husband have known the former senator for 30 years and that he "literally lived two doors down from" them.
Blackburn joins the rest of Tennessee's GOP delegation in getting behind the Thompson effort.
Significant endorsement as Blackburn is superb.
Would-be candidate Fred Thompson has stolen his first major backer away from one of the already-announced contenders.
After endorsing Mitt Romney in January, third-term Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN) said in a statement today that she will get behind Thompson if he gets in he race. Romney had dubbed Blackburn a "senior adviser" when he announced her support.
In a statement released by the Draft effort, Blackburn made no mention of Romney but instead praised Thompson. She said she and her husband have known the former senator for 30 years and that he "literally lived two doors down from" them.
Blackburn joins the rest of Tennessee's GOP delegation in getting behind the Thompson effort.
Significant endorsement as Blackburn is superb.
Head of Al Sadr's Army Killed in Engagement with Brits
Fox news Alert, more to follow....
Update: BAGHDAD — The leader of the Shiite Mahdi Army militia in the southern Iraqi city of Basra was killed Friday in a gunbattle with British soldiers, Iraqi police said.
Wissam al-Waili, 23, also known as Abu Qadir, was shot and killed along with his brother and two aides during the battle Friday afternoon, police said.
The Mahdi Army of radical Shiite Muqtada al-Sadr is fiercely opposed to the presence of U.S. and British troops in Iraq. However, the militia has lowered its profile since U.S.-led forces began a security crackdown in Baghdad in February.
Update: BAGHDAD — The leader of the Shiite Mahdi Army militia in the southern Iraqi city of Basra was killed Friday in a gunbattle with British soldiers, Iraqi police said.
Wissam al-Waili, 23, also known as Abu Qadir, was shot and killed along with his brother and two aides during the battle Friday afternoon, police said.
The Mahdi Army of radical Shiite Muqtada al-Sadr is fiercely opposed to the presence of U.S. and British troops in Iraq. However, the militia has lowered its profile since U.S.-led forces began a security crackdown in Baghdad in February.
Suspect Scared After 91-Year-Old's Beating
Even felons have Grandpas and the thought of this scumbag kicking the crap out of one ain't gonna fly in the big house.DETROIT -- A 22-year-old man was ordered Wednesday to stand trial on charges that he beat and carjacked a 91-year-old Army veteran.
Bradley appeared in court Wednesday for his preliminary examination. Bradley's attorney asked the judge to provide protection for Bradley, who said he fears for his safety inside the Wayne County Jail. Eric Goze wants his client isolated because he has allegedly been threatened while in custody.[snip]
Sims' wife was asked about Bradley's request for protection.
"No, no, no. Let the prisoners have him. Let him see what it's like to be hit 21 times, and his friends stood by and watched and did nothing," Nora Sims said.
Sims described the attack frame by frame in a Wayne County courtroom.
More: Leonard Sims Invited to Washington, D.C.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
New Florida Poll
Now this is interesting....
Datamar released a new Florida poll today. Edwards leads Clinton for Democrats and Fred Thompson is five points behind Rudy Giuliani among Republicans.
Republicans
Giuliani 27%
Thompson 22%
Romney 18%
McCain 12%
Datamar released a new Florida poll today. Edwards leads Clinton for Democrats and Fred Thompson is five points behind Rudy Giuliani among Republicans.
Republicans
Giuliani 27%
Thompson 22%
Romney 18%
McCain 12%
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Just 26% Favor Senate Immigration Plan
That's 74% of the American people that know the score.
Initial public reaction to the immigration proposal being debated in the Senate is decidedly negative.
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey conducted Monday and Tuesday night shows that just 26% of American voters favor passage of the legislation. Forty-eight percent (48%) are opposed while 26% are not sure. The bi-partisan agreement among influential Senators and the White House has been met with bi-partisan opposition among the public. The measure is opposed by 47% of Republicans, 51% of Democrats, and 46% of those not affiliated with either major party
Initial public reaction to the immigration proposal being debated in the Senate is decidedly negative.
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey conducted Monday and Tuesday night shows that just 26% of American voters favor passage of the legislation. Forty-eight percent (48%) are opposed while 26% are not sure. The bi-partisan agreement among influential Senators and the White House has been met with bi-partisan opposition among the public. The measure is opposed by 47% of Republicans, 51% of Democrats, and 46% of those not affiliated with either major party
Global Warming Straight Talk
I saw this article yesterday and never got around to posting it. Fortunately Nuke Gingrich nabbed it and reports....
Professor Reid Bryson, was the 30th PhD in Meteorology granted in the history of American education, and he is on the U.N.’s Global 500 honor roll. He has also written five books and more than two hundred scientific publications, among many, many accomplishments, and contributions, in his 86 years of living.
A few quotes from an article on him:
“All this argument is the temperature going up or not, it’s absurd,” Bryson continues. “Of course it’s going up. It has gone up since the early 1800s, before the Industrial Revolution, because we’re coming out of the Little Ice Age, not because we’re putting more carbon dioxide into the air.”
Bryson mentions the retreat of Alpine glaciers, common grist for current headlines. “What do they find when the ice sheets retreat, in the Alps?”(snip)
“
A silver mine! The guys had stacked up their tools because they were going to be back the next spring to mine more silver, only the snow never went,” he says. “There used to be less ice than now. It’s just getting back to normal.”
Well Dr. Ms. Heide Cullen, should this eminently qualified and distinguished scientist be defrocked as well?
Professor Reid Bryson, was the 30th PhD in Meteorology granted in the history of American education, and he is on the U.N.’s Global 500 honor roll. He has also written five books and more than two hundred scientific publications, among many, many accomplishments, and contributions, in his 86 years of living.
A few quotes from an article on him:
“All this argument is the temperature going up or not, it’s absurd,” Bryson continues. “Of course it’s going up. It has gone up since the early 1800s, before the Industrial Revolution, because we’re coming out of the Little Ice Age, not because we’re putting more carbon dioxide into the air.”
Bryson mentions the retreat of Alpine glaciers, common grist for current headlines. “What do they find when the ice sheets retreat, in the Alps?”(snip)
“
A silver mine! The guys had stacked up their tools because they were going to be back the next spring to mine more silver, only the snow never went,” he says. “There used to be less ice than now. It’s just getting back to normal.”
Well Dr. Ms. Heide Cullen, should this eminently qualified and distinguished scientist be defrocked as well?
Report: 70 Percent of Insurgents in Iraq Come From Gulf States Via Syria
Civil war my a$$!
KUWAIT CITY — Seventy percent of insurgents fighting in Iraq come from Gulf countries via Syria where they are provided with forged passports, an Iraqi intelligence officer alleged in a published report Wednesday.
"They, according to their own confessions, gather in mosques in the said (Gulf) states to travel to Syria using their passports, taking with them phone numbers of individuals waiting for them there," Brig. Gen. Rashid Fleih, the assistant undersecretary for intelligence of Iraq's Interior Ministry, told Kuwait's Al-Qabas daily in an interview.
Fleih did not provide more specific details about the alleged insurgents or which countries they come from. But he said once in Syria, the alleged insurgents are transported to the al-Qaim border area. Individuals provide the men them with new passports after destroying the old ones, Fleih alleged in an interview from Baghdad.
KUWAIT CITY — Seventy percent of insurgents fighting in Iraq come from Gulf countries via Syria where they are provided with forged passports, an Iraqi intelligence officer alleged in a published report Wednesday.
"They, according to their own confessions, gather in mosques in the said (Gulf) states to travel to Syria using their passports, taking with them phone numbers of individuals waiting for them there," Brig. Gen. Rashid Fleih, the assistant undersecretary for intelligence of Iraq's Interior Ministry, told Kuwait's Al-Qabas daily in an interview.
Fleih did not provide more specific details about the alleged insurgents or which countries they come from. But he said once in Syria, the alleged insurgents are transported to the al-Qaim border area. Individuals provide the men them with new passports after destroying the old ones, Fleih alleged in an interview from Baghdad.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Streisand criticized for high tix prices
$1200 bucks to hear this haggard old crone bellow? I think not. ROME - Italian consumer groups want authorities to cancel Barbra Streisand's concert in Rome next month because of excessive ticket prices.
The Adusbef and Codacons groups urged the city of Rome and the Italian Olympic Committee to deny permission for Streisand to perform at the Stadio Flaminio on June 15. It is the 65-year-old singer's first-ever concert in Italy and the start of her European tour.
The ticket prices, which range from just under $200 to more than $1,200, are "absurd and shameful," the groups said in a statement Monday.
City told to pay lawyer $962,673 in cross case
Judicial subsidation of the ACLU, it's that simple.A federal judge said yesterday that the city of San Diego must pay more than $900,000 in legal fees to the attorney for Philip Paulson, the atheist who sued over the presence of the Mount Soledad cross on city land. U.S. District Judge Gordon Thompson Jr. ordered that the city pay lawyer James McElroy $962,673.28 for his work on the case over the past four years.
Thompson is the same judge who ruled in 1991 that the cross on city land violated the state constitution's ban on government preference for religions – a ruling that touched off an epic legal battle that continues today.
City Attorney Michael Aguirre immediately said Thompson's ruling would be appealed.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Danish statue veiled by Guess Who
Uh Oh, knees and ankle still showing.
As the debate for the veil shows up again in Denmark, the "little Mermaid", a famous statue of Copenhagen, has been veiled during the night of Saturday to Sunday. The mermaid was found dessed up with a chador.
A walker found her Sunday morning at 5h30.
Intrade Shocker
Intrade markets on 2008 Republican Pres nominee:
Rudy Giuliani to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 28.2 29.1 28.5 85279 +0.4
John McCain to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 20.1 20.2 20.2 84197 -2.3
Gov Mitt Romney to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 19.0 20.4 20.5 66569 -0.1
Fred Thompson to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 20.1 21.0 23.8 18387 +6.
McCain has dropped behind Romney and Thompson likely due to his stance on immigration legislation. Guiliani continues to slide.
Rudy Giuliani to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 28.2 29.1 28.5 85279 +0.4
John McCain to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 20.1 20.2 20.2 84197 -2.3
Gov Mitt Romney to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 19.0 20.4 20.5 66569 -0.1
Fred Thompson to be the Republican Presidential Nominee in 2008 20.1 21.0 23.8 18387 +6.
McCain has dropped behind Romney and Thompson likely due to his stance on immigration legislation. Guiliani continues to slide.
80 Years Ago... Lindbergh Plane Departs for Paris
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- It was 80 years ago Monday that Charles Lindbergh left Roosevelt Field on Long Island for the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.It was a misty, drizzly morning, and there was not a big crowd as Lindbergh climbed into the plane, revved the engine and headed east from what now is The Source mall on Old Country Road.
The plane took off about 7:50 a.m. down the grassy field headed to Paris
Hard to fathom the aeroautical improvements we've made in the short span of 80 years.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Former U.S. president calls Britain's support for Iraq war a 'major tragedy'
Speaking of major tragedies....LONDON (AP) - Britain's support for the war in Iraq was a "major tragedy" for the world, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said Saturday, as he criticized Tony Blair's unwavering support for George W. Bush.
Asked how he would judge the British prime minister's support of Bush, Carter said: "Abominable. Loyal. Blind. Apparently subservient."
"And I think the almost undeviating support by Great Britain for the ill-advised policies of President Bush in Iraq have been a major tragedy for the world," Carter told British Broadcasting Corp. radio.
And then there's this: Former President Carter Blasts Bush's Administration as 'Worst in History'
Friday, May 18, 2007
Shamnesty deja vu
Of the top tier candidates for the Republican nomination only two oppose the latest perfumed turd being offered up by the Senate, can you guess which two?
Hint their intials are FDT and MR.
No matter how much lipstick Washington tries to slap onto this legislative pig, it’s not going to win any beauty contests. In fact, given Congress’s track record, the bill will probably get a lot uglier — at least from the public’s point of view. And agreeing to policies before actually seeing what the policies are is a heck of a way to do business.
We should scrap this “comprehensive” immigration bill and the whole debate until the government can show the American people that we have secured the borders — or at least made great headway. That would give proponents of the bill a chance to explain why putting illegals in a more favorable position than those who play by the rules is not really amnesty. FDT
Any legislation that allows illegal immigrants to stay in the country indefinitely, as the new 'Z-Visa' does, is a form of amnesty,that is unfair to the millions of people who have applied to legally immigrate to the U.S."
"[The] Senate agreement falls short of the actions needed to both solve our country's illegal immigration problem and also strengthen our legal immigration system," Romney said. "Border security and a reliable employment verification system must be our first priority . . .
"I strongly oppose today's bill . . . It is the wrong approach." MR
Hint their intials are FDT and MR.
No matter how much lipstick Washington tries to slap onto this legislative pig, it’s not going to win any beauty contests. In fact, given Congress’s track record, the bill will probably get a lot uglier — at least from the public’s point of view. And agreeing to policies before actually seeing what the policies are is a heck of a way to do business.
We should scrap this “comprehensive” immigration bill and the whole debate until the government can show the American people that we have secured the borders — or at least made great headway. That would give proponents of the bill a chance to explain why putting illegals in a more favorable position than those who play by the rules is not really amnesty. FDT
Any legislation that allows illegal immigrants to stay in the country indefinitely, as the new 'Z-Visa' does, is a form of amnesty,that is unfair to the millions of people who have applied to legally immigrate to the U.S."
"[The] Senate agreement falls short of the actions needed to both solve our country's illegal immigration problem and also strengthen our legal immigration system," Romney said. "Border security and a reliable employment verification system must be our first priority . . .
"I strongly oppose today's bill . . . It is the wrong approach." MR
Cute Cartoon Character Causes Controversy
Don't the dimwits at PBS do the most rudimnentary research before going to air?(CBS) MIAMI A popular penguin, watched on television by children worldwide, is now at the center of a cartoon controversy.
A South Florida mother is up in arms over the cartoon, which her daughter loves to watch on PBS Sprout, not because of its content but because of the penguin’s name.
“Pingu” is about the adventures of a young penguin and his daily experiences in his snowy surroundings but Maida Rodriguez, mother of a 4-year old girl, says there’s a problem with this cute cartoon character that has her reaching for the remote.
Rodriguez says the name “Pingu” is considered a not so nice word by some Hispanics. “Basically, the word ‘pingu’ stands for male genitalia,” said Rodriguez
Here's what Urban dictionary has on the subject:
1) Pingu comes fron the spanish word pinga "Penis" "d!ck" it's refer as someone with a big d!ck or someone who is brave/courageous.
Pepe es tremendo pingu!
2) A racial slur used to describe people of mulatto( mixed with black and white) decent. The word is taken from the word penguin, because penguins are black and white.
“ Tanisha your man done went wit a white girl and they got them pingu baby”
Where's Al?
State Department praises Abbas for doing everything he can, warns Israel of defence consequences
This is one of the few times you'll see me agree with State but they're right on this one. Israel entering the fray will just serve to galvanize Palestinian opinion against them. Let Hamas and Fatah kick the crap outta each other. As the old adage goes “When your enemy is self destructing, stay out of the way”
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Porn Star Jenna Jameson supporting Hillary
Too bad boobs aren't brains.Jenna Jameson, who's been called the world's most famous porn star and is the author of the New York Times bestseller "How To Make Love Like a Porn Star," talked about Hillary Clinton in an interview with PR.com....May 17, 2007...
PR.com: "Who's your favorite Democratic front runner for 2008? Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton or John Edwards?"
Jenna Jameson: "I love Hillary. I think that in some ways she's pretty conservative for a Democrat, but I would love to have a woman in office. I think that it would be a step in the right direction for our country, and there would be less focus on war and more focus on bettering society."
Rasmussen: Clinton Leads Both Thompson and Romney by Three Points
Considering that Fred Thompson has not campaigned day one and the Hildebeast has been campaigning for months, I find this very encouraging. In addition, almost a third of people don't even know who Thompson is. Combine that with his low negatives and he has nowhere to move but up.
Senator and Former First Lady Hillary Clinton (D) leads actor and former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R) by three percentage points in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Clinton attracts 47% while Thompson earns support from 44% (see crosstabs).
That’s a four-point improvement for Clinton from a month ago. In our April survey of this match-up, the gruff-voiced star of "Law and Order" had a one-point edge, 44% to 43%.
Clinton also enjoys a three-point lead over former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (47% to 44%). That's an improvement for Romney who trailed Clinton by nine in March. Romney has proven to be a surprisingly effective fundraiser and is getting better known to voters these days. But only 37% view him favorably, while 38% view him unfavorably.
Senator and Former First Lady Hillary Clinton (D) leads actor and former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R) by three percentage points in the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. Clinton attracts 47% while Thompson earns support from 44% (see crosstabs).
That’s a four-point improvement for Clinton from a month ago. In our April survey of this match-up, the gruff-voiced star of "Law and Order" had a one-point edge, 44% to 43%.
Clinton also enjoys a three-point lead over former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (47% to 44%). That's an improvement for Romney who trailed Clinton by nine in March. Romney has proven to be a surprisingly effective fundraiser and is getting better known to voters these days. But only 37% view him favorably, while 38% view him unfavorably.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Keith Richards To Become An Action Figure
Just pull the backstring and it shoots up, guzzles hard liquor, smokes incessantly, staggers, pukes on self and falls out of tree’s.....great fun.
Keith Richards is rolling into the action figure world for the first time -- as one of the "Pirates of the Caribbean."
According to Randy Falk, director of product development for the National Entertainment Collectibles Association, the company has secured the exclusive rights to produce an action figure of Richards' character, Captain Teague Sparrow, from the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End."
Keith Richards is rolling into the action figure world for the first time -- as one of the "Pirates of the Caribbean."
According to Randy Falk, director of product development for the National Entertainment Collectibles Association, the company has secured the exclusive rights to produce an action figure of Richards' character, Captain Teague Sparrow, from the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End."
Hamas kills five of its own in ambush
I just love a happy ending....
Hamas gunmen killed five of their own combatants in an ambush on a Fatah vehicle that had been carrying Hamas detainees, Fatah officials said Wednesday.
Also killed were two members of the Fatah-affiliated Preventive Security force that had been guarding the detained Hamas members, the officials said.
The exact circumstances of the incident were not immediately clear. Hamas radio reported that a Hamas man was killed in another clash.
Hamas gunmen killed five of their own combatants in an ambush on a Fatah vehicle that had been carrying Hamas detainees, Fatah officials said Wednesday.
Also killed were two members of the Fatah-affiliated Preventive Security force that had been guarding the detained Hamas members, the officials said.
The exact circumstances of the incident were not immediately clear. Hamas radio reported that a Hamas man was killed in another clash.
Report Card # 2
Other than the Fox format was 1000% better and more serious than that MSNBC piece of crap, nothing really momentous occurred at the second Republican debate.
Romney B
Guiliani B-
McCain B
Paul I (idiot)
Rest: who cares.
Biggest winner: Fred Thompson for skipping the debate and capturing more momentum in a 36 second spot on Breitbart than the other candidates combined.
Romney B
Guiliani B-
McCain B
Paul I (idiot)
Rest: who cares.
Biggest winner: Fred Thompson for skipping the debate and capturing more momentum in a 36 second spot on Breitbart than the other candidates combined.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
IBD/TIPP Poll: War Is Not Lost, And Victory Is Important
Contrary to the assessment of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, most Americans surveyed in the latest IBD/TIPP Poll do not believe the U.S. has lost the war in Iraq.
A majority (54%) of the 903 adults surveyed last week disagree with Reid's assessment that the war is lost, with 30% disagreeing "strongly." Meanwhile, 78% say Iraq should be stabilized before troops are withdrawn. Fully 48% believe this is "very important."
In short, the idea of stabilizing Iraq before withdrawing troops has universal appeal, and the idea could potentially unify support behind the president.
Amazing how the truth is evidenced when the questions are asked correctly and not "push polled".
Kurtz Says John McCain Told Him 99% Of Reporters Are 'Fair'
If this doesn't prove that John McCain isn't playing with a full deck, nothing will.
NEW YORK At his online chat today at www.washingtonpost.com, media reporter Howard Kurtz responded to a number of questions about the political leanings of the press, from Rupert Murdoch on down.
But one particular question drew a revelation about a recent talk he had with candidate for president Sen. John McCain. Kurtz said that McCain had told him that 99% of reporters actually do a "fair" and "objective" job.
The only other option is he's lying.
NEW YORK At his online chat today at www.washingtonpost.com, media reporter Howard Kurtz responded to a number of questions about the political leanings of the press, from Rupert Murdoch on down.
But one particular question drew a revelation about a recent talk he had with candidate for president Sen. John McCain. Kurtz said that McCain had told him that 99% of reporters actually do a "fair" and "objective" job.
The only other option is he's lying.
MICHAEL MOORE CHALLENGES FRED THOMPSON TO DEBATE
From Drudge.
Like that will ever happen. Thompson is certainly well aware that debating a fool is ridiculous and futile.
Like that will ever happen. Thompson is certainly well aware that debating a fool is ridiculous and futile.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Rove push on vote fraud key to firings
And there's something wrong with this why?
Nearly half the U.S. attorneys slated for removal by the administration last year were targets of Republican complaints that they were lax on voter fraud, including efforts by presidential adviser Karl Rove to encourage more prosecutions of election law violations, according to new documents and interviews.
Of the 12 U.S. attorneys known to have been dismissed or considered for removal last year, five were identified by Rove or other administration officials as working in districts that were trouble spots for voter fraud -- Kansas City, Mo., Milwaukee, New Mexico, Nevada and Washington state. Four of the five prosecutors in those districts were dismissed.
Nearly half the U.S. attorneys slated for removal by the administration last year were targets of Republican complaints that they were lax on voter fraud, including efforts by presidential adviser Karl Rove to encourage more prosecutions of election law violations, according to new documents and interviews.
Of the 12 U.S. attorneys known to have been dismissed or considered for removal last year, five were identified by Rove or other administration officials as working in districts that were trouble spots for voter fraud -- Kansas City, Mo., Milwaukee, New Mexico, Nevada and Washington state. Four of the five prosecutors in those districts were dismissed.
Report: Pakistani officer shoots dead 2 GIs
This is a really strange report. If accurate it's an illustration of how very tenuous the US/Afghan/Pakistan relationship truly is.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A shooting Monday involving American soldiers near the Afghan frontier has locked Afghan and Pakistani officials into a war of words.
An Afghan government spokesman claimed a Pakistani officer shot dead two U.S. soldiers during a meeting. A Pakistani army spokesman disputed that assertion and said instead that unidentified militants opened fire on a convoy, wounding at least three U.S. soldiers and three Pakistani soldiers.
Pakistani Maj. Gen. Waheed Arshad said that unidentified "miscreants" fired at the convoy carrying military officials who attended the meeting in Teri Mangal, in the Kurram tribal agency.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A shooting Monday involving American soldiers near the Afghan frontier has locked Afghan and Pakistani officials into a war of words.
An Afghan government spokesman claimed a Pakistani officer shot dead two U.S. soldiers during a meeting. A Pakistani army spokesman disputed that assertion and said instead that unidentified militants opened fire on a convoy, wounding at least three U.S. soldiers and three Pakistani soldiers.
Pakistani Maj. Gen. Waheed Arshad said that unidentified "miscreants" fired at the convoy carrying military officials who attended the meeting in Teri Mangal, in the Kurram tribal agency.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Iraqi PM agrees to bigger Sunni role
Another significant event that Reid, Pelosi and the rest of the leadership on the left can ignore...
BAGHDAD - Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki agreed to give Sunnis a bigger role in security operations in their areas, lawmakers said Sunday, in a deal that staves off a threatened Sunni walkout that could have toppled the Shiite leader's embattled government.
The deal reached with Iraq's Sunni vice president could help assuage long-standing Sunni complaints that Shiite-dominated security forces unfairly target Sunni areas but avoid cracking down on Shiite militias linked to influential politicians.
The Bush administration has been pushing al-Maliki for months to reach out more to the once-dominant Sunni Arab minority, giving them a genuine role in the running of the country as part of a wider drive toward national unity that officials hope will reduce the country's rampant violence.
BAGHDAD - Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki agreed to give Sunnis a bigger role in security operations in their areas, lawmakers said Sunday, in a deal that staves off a threatened Sunni walkout that could have toppled the Shiite leader's embattled government.
The deal reached with Iraq's Sunni vice president could help assuage long-standing Sunni complaints that Shiite-dominated security forces unfairly target Sunni areas but avoid cracking down on Shiite militias linked to influential politicians.
The Bush administration has been pushing al-Maliki for months to reach out more to the once-dominant Sunni Arab minority, giving them a genuine role in the running of the country as part of a wider drive toward national unity that officials hope will reduce the country's rampant violence.
Top Taliban Commander Killed in Fighting (Dirt Nap for Dadullah)
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - The Taliban's most prominent military commander, a one-legged fighter who orchestrated an ethnic massacre and a rash of beheadings, was killed in a U.S.-led military operation in southern Afghanistan, officials said Sunday.Mullah Dadullah, a top lieutenant of Taliban leader Mullah Omar, was killed Saturday in the southern province of Helmand, said Said Ansari, the spokesman for Afghanistan's intelligence service. NATO confirmed his death, calling it "a serious blow" to the insurgency.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Cuba Decry's Journalistic Censorship
In what has to be consideredone of the most monumnetal instances of the pot calling the kettle black, Cuba defends Michael Moore and chastizes the US for censorship.
The Communist Party daily Granma called the 45-year-old U.S. travel and trade sanctions "a criminal action that has cost lives and grave consequences for the inhabitants of the island," as well as Americans.
"Any resemblance to McCarthyism is no coincidence," the newspaper opined, referring to the political witch hunt that U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy carried out against suspected American communists in the 1950s.
The U.S. government's targeting of Moore "confirms the imperial philosophy of censorship" by American officials, it added.
Michelle Malkin has the unadulterated poop.
The Communist Party daily Granma called the 45-year-old U.S. travel and trade sanctions "a criminal action that has cost lives and grave consequences for the inhabitants of the island," as well as Americans.
"Any resemblance to McCarthyism is no coincidence," the newspaper opined, referring to the political witch hunt that U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy carried out against suspected American communists in the 1950s.
The U.S. government's targeting of Moore "confirms the imperial philosophy of censorship" by American officials, it added.
Michelle Malkin has the unadulterated poop.
Friday, May 11, 2007
U.S. Actress Drew Barrymore Named World Food Program Ambassador Against Hunger
An advocate of such immense gravitas.... a starring role in Charlies Angels and the author of this unforgettable statement: "I took a poo in the woods hunched over like an animal; It was awesome."
WASHINGTON -- American actress Drew Barrymore was named a World Food Program ambassador against hunger, the United Nations agency announced Wednesday.
Barrymore just returned from a trip to Kenya, where she toured WFP-supported school meal projects, the agency said in a statement. She plans to spend the week in Washington to advocate legislation in the U.S. Congress to increase money for school meals from $100 million per year to about $300 million per year over the next five years.
Yep the UN sure knows how to pick em.
WASHINGTON -- American actress Drew Barrymore was named a World Food Program ambassador against hunger, the United Nations agency announced Wednesday.
Barrymore just returned from a trip to Kenya, where she toured WFP-supported school meal projects, the agency said in a statement. She plans to spend the week in Washington to advocate legislation in the U.S. Congress to increase money for school meals from $100 million per year to about $300 million per year over the next five years.
Yep the UN sure knows how to pick em.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Tribal leaders in Diyala announce alliance against al-Qaeda
We've said for months, this is how the war is going to be won.
Arab tribesmen in Baquba have said they will form a tribal alliance to cleanse the Diyala province of foreign fighters and those of the al-Qaeda terrorist network in Iraq, pan- Arab al-Hayat newspaper reported Thursday.
Tribesman Sheikh Wameed al-Jabouri told al-Hayat that a number of tribes had signed a cooperation agreement to undertake this mission and to bring the city back to how "it used to be." The agreement could be considered "a national charter" that proves their rejection of the actions of the terrorist groups, al-Jabouri said.
The Arab tribes in Baquba called on US forces in Iraq not to interfere with their plans. Deputy governor of Diyala province Sheikh Dari Fahd al-Assadi said "the US forces committed fatal mistakes in handling the security situation in Baquba."
Arab tribesmen in Baquba have said they will form a tribal alliance to cleanse the Diyala province of foreign fighters and those of the al-Qaeda terrorist network in Iraq, pan- Arab al-Hayat newspaper reported Thursday.
Tribesman Sheikh Wameed al-Jabouri told al-Hayat that a number of tribes had signed a cooperation agreement to undertake this mission and to bring the city back to how "it used to be." The agreement could be considered "a national charter" that proves their rejection of the actions of the terrorist groups, al-Jabouri said.
The Arab tribes in Baquba called on US forces in Iraq not to interfere with their plans. Deputy governor of Diyala province Sheikh Dari Fahd al-Assadi said "the US forces committed fatal mistakes in handling the security situation in Baquba."
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Greensburg Victim Rips Kansas Gov. For Comments
Thank goodness there are still people out there that can recognize gross political expedience and rank exploitation of a human tradegy when they see it.
(CBS) GREENSBURG, Kan. While Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and the Bush administration jaw back-and-forth over the relief efforts for Greensburg, Kan., the town devastated by Friday night's F-5 tornado, town residents have chimed in and say they couldn't be any happier with the response from the government and other rescue units.
"The poor response thing is just political BS," Greensburg resident Mike Swigart, 47, who lost his house and four vehicles from the storm, told WCBSTV.com in an exclusive interview. "I saw her on television and I'm disappointed in that because she doesn't know what she's talking about."
Swigart said there was an almost immediate response from other towns, people who had lined up to try and provide rescue efforts. He said Sebelius' comment about the lack of Humvees was unfounded.
Let's not forget that Obama Hussein and Harry Reid also jumped on this bogus bandwagon.
(CBS) GREENSBURG, Kan. While Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and the Bush administration jaw back-and-forth over the relief efforts for Greensburg, Kan., the town devastated by Friday night's F-5 tornado, town residents have chimed in and say they couldn't be any happier with the response from the government and other rescue units.
"The poor response thing is just political BS," Greensburg resident Mike Swigart, 47, who lost his house and four vehicles from the storm, told WCBSTV.com in an exclusive interview. "I saw her on television and I'm disappointed in that because she doesn't know what she's talking about."
Swigart said there was an almost immediate response from other towns, people who had lined up to try and provide rescue efforts. He said Sebelius' comment about the lack of Humvees was unfounded.
Let's not forget that Obama Hussein and Harry Reid also jumped on this bogus bandwagon.
Majic Negro's Monstrous Misstatement.
Ridiculously inaccurate, but articulate.....
RICHMOND, Va. — Barack Obama, caught up in the fervor of a campaign speech Tuesday, drastically overstated the Kansas tornadoes death toll, saying 10,000 had died.
The death toll was 12.
"In case you missed it, this week, there was a tragedy in Kansas. Ten thousand people died — an entire town destroyed," the Democratic presidential candidate said in a speech to 500 people packed into a sweltering Richmond art studio for a fundraiser.
RICHMOND, Va. — Barack Obama, caught up in the fervor of a campaign speech Tuesday, drastically overstated the Kansas tornadoes death toll, saying 10,000 had died.
The death toll was 12.
"In case you missed it, this week, there was a tragedy in Kansas. Ten thousand people died — an entire town destroyed," the Democratic presidential candidate said in a speech to 500 people packed into a sweltering Richmond art studio for a fundraiser.
Iran willing to help US develop Iraq 'exit strategy': Deputy FM
So are sworn enemy is willing to help us surrender, how considerate.
LONDON (AFP) -Iran is willing to help its foe the United States develop an "exit strategy" from
Iraq the country's deputy foreign minister said in an interview published Wednesday.
Abbas Araghchi, speaking to the Financial Times business daily, also dismissed US allegations that Iran was supplying Iraqi insurgents with weapons, and added that no amount of pressure would convince Iran to give up its contested nuclear programme.
"Their invasion was a disaster -- let there not be a disastrous withdrawal," Aragchi told the paper
LONDON (AFP) -Iran is willing to help its foe the United States develop an "exit strategy" from
Iraq the country's deputy foreign minister said in an interview published Wednesday.
Abbas Araghchi, speaking to the Financial Times business daily, also dismissed US allegations that Iran was supplying Iraqi insurgents with weapons, and added that no amount of pressure would convince Iran to give up its contested nuclear programme.
"Their invasion was a disaster -- let there not be a disastrous withdrawal," Aragchi told the paper
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
CBS Evening News Records Its Lowest Viewership In At Least 20 Years
The perky one continues to tank....Last week's CBS Evening News viewership was the lowest it has been since at least 1987, which is as far back as Nielsen records date.
It's accurate to call it the smallest audience for the Evening News in decades.
Last week's average total viewership was 6,050,000. Katie Couric's previous low of 6,157,000 came in March.
Guliani's Lead Continues to Wane
Giuliani 25% McCain 17% Thompson 16%The race for the Republican Presidential nomination is getting closer. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani remains on top, but his lead has fallen to single digits.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows Giuliani at 25%, eight points more than Arizona Senator John McCain’s 17%. Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson has not entered the race, but is just a single point behind McCain. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is at 12%, the only other candidate in double digits. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich remains in fifth place with 8% support.
Terror Arrests in Fort Dix Plot - New Jersey
Just how much of the credit for this goes to the Patriot Act? We may never know.
Six ethnic Albanians have been arrested in a plot to storm the Fort Dix installation in Burlington County.
Five of the suspects were arrested in Cherry Hill. They will be arraigned later today in federal court. Officials say it will happen in either in Camden or Newark.
Investigators say the suspects planned to use automatic weapons to storm the base and kill solders. The men were lured into a secret meeting to purchase AK-47s from an arms dealer, who was secretly cooperating with the FBI.
Officials say the suspects worked on a number of targets, including the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, Fort Monmouth in Eatontown, and several Coast Guard stations.
And since the article didn't deem itimportant tell you in the first four paragraphs I will....Yes they were Muslims, several illegal.
Dritan Duka (illegal alien)
Eliver Duka (illegal alien)
Shain Duka (illegal alien)
Serdar Tatar
Mohamad Shnewer
Agron Abdullahu
Six ethnic Albanians have been arrested in a plot to storm the Fort Dix installation in Burlington County.
Five of the suspects were arrested in Cherry Hill. They will be arraigned later today in federal court. Officials say it will happen in either in Camden or Newark.
Investigators say the suspects planned to use automatic weapons to storm the base and kill solders. The men were lured into a secret meeting to purchase AK-47s from an arms dealer, who was secretly cooperating with the FBI.
Officials say the suspects worked on a number of targets, including the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, Fort Monmouth in Eatontown, and several Coast Guard stations.
And since the article didn't deem itimportant tell you in the first four paragraphs I will....Yes they were Muslims, several illegal.
Dritan Duka (illegal alien)
Eliver Duka (illegal alien)
Shain Duka (illegal alien)
Serdar Tatar
Mohamad Shnewer
Agron Abdullahu
Monday, May 07, 2007
Rasmussen Shocker
The latest Rasmussen Reports data shows Fred Thompson the ONLY potential Republican nominee to beat Hillary.
Thompson (44%) Clinton (43%)
Thompson (44%) Clinton (43%)
Buratha News will publish a document proving al-Zawahiri, Zarqawi links to Saddam
Iraqi based Buratha News has obtained a document they say "proves" a tactical relationship between al-Zawahiri, Zarqawi and the Saadam regime. Forums not the least of which Fallujah Forums is mobliizing to refute the claims.
More as it becomes avaialble.
Update: The paper will publish the document(s) on Wennesday. jvertas comments: (Document shows) Saddam regime relation with Aymen Al Zawahiri, Al Zarqawi and other Al Qaeda terrorists. The article is saying that the Saddam document also shows that Al Zawahiri was assigned an agent number in Saddam intelligence. Saddam Intelligence Service rarely used the names of their members and agents but they assigned numbers to them.
More as it becomes avaialble.
Update: The paper will publish the document(s) on Wennesday. jvertas comments: (Document shows) Saddam regime relation with Aymen Al Zawahiri, Al Zarqawi and other Al Qaeda terrorists. The article is saying that the Saddam document also shows that Al Zawahiri was assigned an agent number in Saddam intelligence. Saddam Intelligence Service rarely used the names of their members and agents but they assigned numbers to them.
Sunday, May 06, 2007
Sacre bleu Sarkozy Wins
Like Mexico, the left cannot abide by a legitimate election if their man (or women) loses so expect the riots to commence.
Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy has won the hotly-contested French presidential election, according to early results.
The final count gave Mr Sarkozy 53.06%, compared with 46.94% for socialist Segolene Royal, with turnout at 85%.
Mr Sarkozy, 52, the son of a Hungarian immigrant, takes over from the 74-year-old Jacques Chirac.
That didn't take long...Riots, violence greet new French Prez Sarkozy
Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy has won the hotly-contested French presidential election, according to early results.
The final count gave Mr Sarkozy 53.06%, compared with 46.94% for socialist Segolene Royal, with turnout at 85%.
Mr Sarkozy, 52, the son of a Hungarian immigrant, takes over from the 74-year-old Jacques Chirac.
That didn't take long...Riots, violence greet new French Prez Sarkozy
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Thompson Speaks at Lincoln Club Dinner
If there was doubt in anyones mind that Fred Thompson is running for President, fahgetaboutit. Last nights 30 minute oratory was a stump speech plain and simple.
He hit all the high notes when speaking to a conservative Republican audience. Lower taxes, smaller government, Islamic extremism, Iraq, secure borders, Federalism you name it he covered it in his inimitable plain spoken Will Rogerian style. Humerous at times, somber and thoughtful others he delivered a solid expose of his positions an the importance of those positions to our countries survival and prosperity.
The one aspect of Fred Thompson that seems to pervade all his presentations whether they be written or verbal is that of a strong sense of grounded honesty. Agree or disagree with him this guys a straight shooter who calls em as he sees em. No nuance, no couching of positions he tells you the way he sees things and then works to help you understand why he believes as he does. No pander bear this one.
Much of this speech was ad libbed from notes and several long quotes were done from memory. One of the great side benefits of being an actor with the ability to learn litanies of dialogue for the camera. Overall I give this speech an 8 out of 10 with 2 points being deducted for a few of instances of rambling. Best line of the night: “I’m not interested in being the tallest midget in the room.”
Fred realizes as Reagan did that there is no "getting along" with the Dems. The only way to accomplish your objectives is to go directly to the American people and convince them of the validity of your positions. Thompson is a bonafide conservative with the skills to persuade. The most important question we must ask ourselves... is there anyone else presently in the Republican field that can make the same claim?
He hit all the high notes when speaking to a conservative Republican audience. Lower taxes, smaller government, Islamic extremism, Iraq, secure borders, Federalism you name it he covered it in his inimitable plain spoken Will Rogerian style. Humerous at times, somber and thoughtful others he delivered a solid expose of his positions an the importance of those positions to our countries survival and prosperity.
The one aspect of Fred Thompson that seems to pervade all his presentations whether they be written or verbal is that of a strong sense of grounded honesty. Agree or disagree with him this guys a straight shooter who calls em as he sees em. No nuance, no couching of positions he tells you the way he sees things and then works to help you understand why he believes as he does. No pander bear this one.
Much of this speech was ad libbed from notes and several long quotes were done from memory. One of the great side benefits of being an actor with the ability to learn litanies of dialogue for the camera. Overall I give this speech an 8 out of 10 with 2 points being deducted for a few of instances of rambling. Best line of the night: “I’m not interested in being the tallest midget in the room.”
Fred realizes as Reagan did that there is no "getting along" with the Dems. The only way to accomplish your objectives is to go directly to the American people and convince them of the validity of your positions. Thompson is a bonafide conservative with the skills to persuade. The most important question we must ask ourselves... is there anyone else presently in the Republican field that can make the same claim?
Friday, May 04, 2007
Hagel is History
This is one RINO that better be polishing up his resume'
The Hotline has published the results of a new Myers Research and Strategic Services poll, conducted on behalf of the Nebraska Democratic Party, that shows only 42% of voters approve of Sen. Chuck Hagel's job performance, while 50% disapprove. Meanwhile, 40% approve of Attorney General Jon Bruning's job performance, and 37% disapprove.
The most surprising result is that Hagel's disapproval rating is highest among independents at 58%. Among Democrats, 53% approve of his job performance and 42%, while among Republicans, 36% approve and 47% disapprove.
The Hotline has published the results of a new Myers Research and Strategic Services poll, conducted on behalf of the Nebraska Democratic Party, that shows only 42% of voters approve of Sen. Chuck Hagel's job performance, while 50% disapprove. Meanwhile, 40% approve of Attorney General Jon Bruning's job performance, and 37% disapprove.
The most surprising result is that Hagel's disapproval rating is highest among independents at 58%. Among Democrats, 53% approve of his job performance and 42%, while among Republicans, 36% approve and 47% disapprove.
Republican Debate
For those that couldn't or wouldn't watch the Republican debate, here's how they did in a nutshell.
John McCain B
Rudy Guiliani C- (that's being generous)
Mitt Romney A-
Tom Tancredo, Ron Paul, Tommy Thompson, Jim Gilmore, Duncan Hunter etc, who cares.
Ed Morrissey comments: * What about Fred? -- Fred helped himself tremendously by staying out of this debate. His absence will make GOP hearts grow much fonder, much faster. At this rate, if Fred stays out of these debates until the primary season begins, he might be the consensus nominee.
John McCain B
Rudy Guiliani C- (that's being generous)
Mitt Romney A-
Tom Tancredo, Ron Paul, Tommy Thompson, Jim Gilmore, Duncan Hunter etc, who cares.
Ed Morrissey comments: * What about Fred? -- Fred helped himself tremendously by staying out of this debate. His absence will make GOP hearts grow much fonder, much faster. At this rate, if Fred stays out of these debates until the primary season begins, he might be the consensus nominee.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Nathans 2nd Post
I'm in 2nd grade. In my school we have something called AR (accelerated reading) and every Friday we get to go to the AR store. My goal has been getting 100 points if you get 100 points you can eat lunch with the principle! Two days ago I got 107 points. There is a test (Stars) that said I read like a 6th grader. I have also read an 401 page book.
Congrats Nathan, Dad is proud.
Update: Folks, this is the American left today:
Cool! How may points do you get if you learn how to spell "principal"? rotwang 05.03.07 - 7:11 pm
Congrats Nathan, Dad is proud.
Update: Folks, this is the American left today:
Cool! How may points do you get if you learn how to spell "principal"? rotwang 05.03.07 - 7:11 pm
Q-Poll: Giuliani Tumbles, Thompson Explodes, McCain Tastes Hope
Rooty the invincible is proving to be anything but...
Ahead of tonight's first Republican primary debate, the Quinnipiac Poll out this morning has bad news for Rudy Giuliani (and Mitt Romney), good news for Fred Thompson, and mixed news for John McCain.
Quinnipiac polled 1,166 American voters between April 25 and May 1.
Compared to Quinnipiac's last national poll in February, Mr. Giuliani fell to 27% from 40% — a huge tumble. Mr. Romney barely budged, going to 8% from 7%. Mr. McCain also barely budged, going to 19% from 18%. And Mr. Thompson burst onto the scene, coming in at 14%, having not been included in the last poll (and, as usual, stealing third place from Mr. Romney, despite not having lifted a finger).
Ahead of tonight's first Republican primary debate, the Quinnipiac Poll out this morning has bad news for Rudy Giuliani (and Mitt Romney), good news for Fred Thompson, and mixed news for John McCain.
Quinnipiac polled 1,166 American voters between April 25 and May 1.
Compared to Quinnipiac's last national poll in February, Mr. Giuliani fell to 27% from 40% — a huge tumble. Mr. Romney barely budged, going to 8% from 7%. Mr. McCain also barely budged, going to 19% from 18%. And Mr. Thompson burst onto the scene, coming in at 14%, having not been included in the last poll (and, as usual, stealing third place from Mr. Romney, despite not having lifted a finger).
Abu Omar al-Baghdadi Killed
When Harry Reid was reached for comment he said "We must STOP the slaughter!""
BAGHDAD, May 3 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iraqi forces have killed the head of the self-styled Islamic State in Iraq, an al Qaeda-led militant group that has claimed many major attacks in the country, Iraq's deputy interior minister said on Thursday.
Hussein Kamal said Abu Omar al-Baghdadi had been killed in a battle north of Baghdad. He declined to say when but said authorities had recovered Baghdadi's body.
"Abu Omar al-Baghdadi was killed north of Baghdad by Iraqi and American forces. He died as a result of wounds sustained in clashes. The Interior Ministry has his body to carry out further checks," Kamal told Reuters by telephone.
Update: Body said to be Iraqi Qaeda leader shown on TV
Update II: US and Iraqi forces have killed a senior al-Qaeda leader believed to have been behind the kidnapping of the American journalist Jill Carroll and the murder of an American peace activist.
There was a swirl of confusion surrounding the killing of Muhared Adbul Latif al-Jebouri in an ultra-violent area of Baghdad, with Iraqi officials initially identifying him as Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, the head of the Islamic State of Iraq, a coalition of extremist Sunni militant groups that has declared a Caliphate in the lawless areas north of Baghdad.
BAGHDAD, May 3 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iraqi forces have killed the head of the self-styled Islamic State in Iraq, an al Qaeda-led militant group that has claimed many major attacks in the country, Iraq's deputy interior minister said on Thursday.
Hussein Kamal said Abu Omar al-Baghdadi had been killed in a battle north of Baghdad. He declined to say when but said authorities had recovered Baghdadi's body.
"Abu Omar al-Baghdadi was killed north of Baghdad by Iraqi and American forces. He died as a result of wounds sustained in clashes. The Interior Ministry has his body to carry out further checks," Kamal told Reuters by telephone.
Update: Body said to be Iraqi Qaeda leader shown on TV
Update II: US and Iraqi forces have killed a senior al-Qaeda leader believed to have been behind the kidnapping of the American journalist Jill Carroll and the murder of an American peace activist.
There was a swirl of confusion surrounding the killing of Muhared Adbul Latif al-Jebouri in an ultra-violent area of Baghdad, with Iraqi officials initially identifying him as Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, the head of the Islamic State of Iraq, a coalition of extremist Sunni militant groups that has declared a Caliphate in the lawless areas north of Baghdad.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Iranian President Under Fire for Kissing, Embracing Old Woman in Public
Live by psycho religiofascist fanaticism die by pyscho religiofascist fanaticism.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of the ultra-conservative Islamic country that last week rounded up hundreds of women for not properly covering up, is accused of indecency for publicly embracing and kissing the hand of a former schoolteacher.
Ahmadinejad was photographed and filmed bowing to kiss the elderly woman's gloved hand and hugging her at a ceremony Tuesday ahead of Iran's teacher's day, prompting charges of indecency by the influential and hard-line Islamic newspaper Hezbollah.
Unfortunately for Ahmadinejad scoring with "old women" is the best he can expect.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president of the ultra-conservative Islamic country that last week rounded up hundreds of women for not properly covering up, is accused of indecency for publicly embracing and kissing the hand of a former schoolteacher.
Ahmadinejad was photographed and filmed bowing to kiss the elderly woman's gloved hand and hugging her at a ceremony Tuesday ahead of Iran's teacher's day, prompting charges of indecency by the influential and hard-line Islamic newspaper Hezbollah.
Unfortunately for Ahmadinejad scoring with "old women" is the best he can expect.
Joan Baez Unwelcome At Concert For Troops
Like anyone at Walter Reed wants to hear Joan Baez anyway.
When rocker John Mellencamp performed for the recovering soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Friday night, a couple of things were missing. He squelched his typically blistering rhetoric against the war in Iraq. Also MIA, as it turned out, was folkie and antiwar activist Joan Baez, who says she was disinvited from the event by Army officials.
In a letter that appears today in The Washington Post, Baez says Mellencamp had wanted her to perform with him and that she had accepted his invitation.
First question that comes to mind....who invited her in the first place?
When rocker John Mellencamp performed for the recovering soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Friday night, a couple of things were missing. He squelched his typically blistering rhetoric against the war in Iraq. Also MIA, as it turned out, was folkie and antiwar activist Joan Baez, who says she was disinvited from the event by Army officials.
In a letter that appears today in The Washington Post, Baez says Mellencamp had wanted her to perform with him and that she had accepted his invitation.
First question that comes to mind....who invited her in the first place?
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Bush Vetoes Troop Withdrawal Bill
Back to square one with our troops caught in the middle.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush vetoed legislation to pull U.S. troops out of Iraq Tuesday night in a historic showdown with Congress over whether the unpopular and costly war should end or escalate.
In only the second veto of his presidency, Bush rejected legislation that would require the first U.S. combat troops to be withdrawn from Iraq by Oct. 1 with a goal of a complete pullout six months later.
He vetoed the bill immediately upon his return to the White House from a visit to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., the headquarters of U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, including Iraq.
Update: House fails to override veto
Mission accomplished.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush vetoed legislation to pull U.S. troops out of Iraq Tuesday night in a historic showdown with Congress over whether the unpopular and costly war should end or escalate.
In only the second veto of his presidency, Bush rejected legislation that would require the first U.S. combat troops to be withdrawn from Iraq by Oct. 1 with a goal of a complete pullout six months later.
He vetoed the bill immediately upon his return to the White House from a visit to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., the headquarters of U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, including Iraq.
Update: House fails to override veto
Mission accomplished.
5/1: The Frontrunner Isn't Even Running
For the first time since its inception, a GOPer built on a previous month's lead in the GOP Bloggers straw poll. Non-candidate Fred Thompson gained 14 points, currently taking in 52% of first-place votes cast in the 4/07 poll. Rudy Giuliani's numbers didn't budge (16%-15%), while Newt Gingrich's numbers tumbled from 14% to 6% (the Blogometer guesses Newt's 4/10 Global Warming debate performance is the cause of the fall). Disheartened Gingrich fans seemed to flock to Thompson as Mitt Romney moved into third place without gaining any support. If Thompson finally does run, we'll see whether or not GOPers' love for Thompson is genuine, or just another case of not wanting what you've already got.
It's the former.
It's the former.
Terror Chief 'Killed In Internal Battle'
We'll hold off on the happy dance untill the US confirms but this looks pretty solid.The leader of al Qaeda in Iraq has been killed, Iraq's Interior Ministry has said.
Abbu Ayyub al Masri was killed in an "internal battle", according to the ministry.
However, there is no independent confirmation of the report.
Brigadier-General Abdul Kareem Khalaf told the Reuters news agency: "We have definite intelligence reports that al Masri was killed today."
Another source in the ministry also said al Masri had been killed, Reuters said.
Update: Body transfered to US custody for identification. Meanwhile from the left... Reid: Bush Must Halt Slaying of Terrorist Leaders
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