Thursday, February 14, 2008
House In Chaos: GOP Calls Vote During Lantos Memorial
House Republicans, upset that Democrats are voting on contempt citations for Harriet Miers and Josh Bolton are disrupted proceedings in the House by calling for "protest votes" that eat up 15 minutes of the day at a time. They called one such "protest vote" in the middle of recently-deceased Democratic Congressman Tom Lantos.
The Future Is For Who?
The future is the children. Not a war hero, not a great speaker, nor the wife of a former President.
The great wall of indifference - World Politics - Independen
Statements by major corporations: "Coca-Cola: "Not our role to give suggestions" Lenovo: "Not Lenovo's place to comment on politics" Adidas: "Governments have responsibility" McDonalds: "United Nations should drive solution" Panasonic: "Support for the Olympics is independent of local contingencies"
Swami Bengaluru - Karnataka State Govt to save 960 Cr
The state govt is thinking to cut short the working days to 5 days a week fro all its department employees, this could save the exchequer a whopping 960 crores/annum.
Kevin Sabet Responds
Kevin Sabet has asked me to share his response to my two previous posts discussing his participation in the Beyond 2008 forum in Vancouver. I've exercised my editor's prerogative by inserting my reactions within his statement. Sabet's remarks can be read without interruption here. Your posts have multiple half-truths and lies that beg
Charges filed in SoCal school shooting
Hate crime alleged in SoCal school shooting; fellow students say victim wore feminine attire
More Wasteful government Spending - Suburbia News
Jeb Hensarling shows us how yet another 100 million has been wasted on an outdated program.
Residents Rallying Around SWAT Raid Target Ryan Frederick
Recently we reported on a tragic case in Chesapeake, Virginia, in which a forced-entry (e.g. "SWAT") raid on an extremely low-level drug suspect (he had just a few joints as it turned) ended with the resident, Ryan Frederick, fatally shooting police officer Jarrod Shivers out of fear for his life. It later came out -- at least as claimed by Frederi
NYT Editors Love Apologies
The New York Times editorial board just loves it when Western leaders apologize for actions for which they had no responsibility: Removing the Stain on Australias Soul.
JANE FONDA'S DISGUSTING LIFE
ane Fonda has been an enemy of so many things in her life, most predominantly America. I do not believe I have to review the life of pro-communist, US Troops despising Jane Fonda.
The Real Obama
Now that Barack Obama steps to the front of the Democratic field, we need to stop talking about his race, and start talking about his policies and his politics.
Racism alive and well in the Utah legislature
I guess referring to a black baby as a "Dark and ugly thing" is no problem when you a white Mormon republican in Utah.
CDC Confirms FEMA Trailers are Toxic
The CDC confirmed at least 38,000 FEMA trailers in the Gulf Coast have toxic levels of formaldehyde gas.
More Pressure on China as Violence in Darfur Escalates
Steven Spielberg, who was an artistic consultant for the Olympics, decided to stop working on the Beijing Olympics as 12,000 Sudanese have sought refuge in Chad in the past few days after government forces, reportedly supported by Janhaweed milita conducted lethal ground and air attacks against Sirba, Sileah and Abu Suruj in West Darfur.
New Ron Paul Mass Media Announcement
An individual donor is stepping to the plate and committing to run $1 million per month of Ron Paul TV, Radio, Web, Infomercial, Print, Mail, Billboard and Vehicle Ads.
N.C. hospitals bill rape victims
Rape victims across the state are paying for their ill fortune in the most tangible of ways: a bill for the evidence kit needed to lock up the rapist.
Indian Health Bill Delayed
Tonight, the Senate effectively adjourned until next Monday (although they are technically in "recess" in order to prevent Presidential nominations without a vote). This means that the Indian Health Bill will once again be set aside until the Senate returns to business after the week-long recess for President's Day...
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