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Spy Chief Reveals Classified Details

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Speaks for itself
WASHINGTON — National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell pulled the curtain back on previously classified details of government surveillance and of a secretive court whose recent rulings created new hurdles for the Bush administration as it tries to prevent terrorism.
McConnell’s comments _ made in an interview with the El Paso Times last week and [...]

Posted in C.I.A. | 5 Comments »

President Putin Revealed

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

I think they should have had a caption contest for this picture.
Here’s a snippet from the accompanying article.
When he flexes Russia’s diplomatic and military muscle, Vladimir Putin always makes headlines.
But few could have predicted the squall of gossip and speculation that erupted after the president stripped off his shirt for the cameras while vacationing [...]

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Should you Stand Up or Downwind When Meeting a Moose?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Guss has done all the heavy lifting today so I thought I’d search for things on the lighter side.
Via Instapundit we find another take on global warming.
Bacteria in a moose’s stomach create methane gas which is considered even more destructive to the environment than carbon dioxide gas. Cows pose the same problem (more…;).
It’s nice to [...]

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An Australian Senator, A Host and Some Humor

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

I don’t know much about the construction of oil tankers but this video at Real Clear Politics certainly explains materials which would be taboo.
Take a look..it’s just plain fun.

Posted in Funny | 2 Comments »

Wal-Mart: Tests find melamine in dog treats

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

If Wal-Mart stops selling products from the it will go out of business. My family no longer shops at Wal-Mart because everything they sell is made in China.

Updated: 9:00 a.m. ET Aug 22, 2007
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. - Tests of two Chinese brands of dog treats sold at Wal-Mart stores found traces of melamine, [...]

Posted in China, Wal-Mart | 1 Comment »

Embattled Bush Official Resigns Justice Post.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Why would a man resign if he did nothing wrong?
Facing multiple investigations, a senior Justice Department appointee has resigned his post.
Bradley Schlozman stepped down from his position as a counsel in the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys, a branch of the Department of Justice, last week, a Justice spokesman confirmed Wednesday.
Schlozman, a key figure in [...]

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Did changes in Crandall Canyon mining plan boost cave-in risks?

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

If this is true and he did change the plans then he needs to be punished.
Robert Murray insists that his company did not change the mining plan at Crandall Canyon after purchasing a joint interest in the mine last August.
But documents obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune clearly contradict Murray’s assertion, [...]

Posted in Outrage | 1 Comment »

Preview of President’s Iraq Speeches.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Montebello, Canada)
___________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release August 21, 2007
STATEMENT BY THE COUNSELOR TO THE PRESIDENT, EDWARD GILLESPIE, AND SPEECH EXCERPTS, AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY
In a few weeks General David [...]

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Iraqi PM Lashes Out at U.S. Critics.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Getting a little touchy are we?
DAMASCUS, Syria — Iraq’s prime minister lashed out Wednesday at U.S. criticism, saying no one has the right to impose timetables on his elected government and that his country “can find friends elsewhere.”
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki blamed the U.S. presidential campaign for the recent tough words about his government, from [...]

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A Blood Sport Exposed.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

I’ve got a simple solution. Put the so-called people that are doing this in a ring and force them to fight for their lives. At least by doing this, we could cut the amount of dirt bags in half.
If I sound a little extreme it’s because this really ticks me off.
It’s a disturbing narrative, the [...]

Posted in Outrage | 4 Comments »

NY Times’ Zeleny blogged that VFW greeted Clinton with “standing ovation,” but that fact was missing from print article

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Damn liberal publication.
In an August 21 New York Times article, reporter Jeff Zeleny characterized the “reception” for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) national convention as “respectful yet tepid,” making no mention of the “standing ovation” that Clinton received, which he reported the day before on the New York [...]

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CIA blew chances to spot 9/11 threat, says report.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Must be talking about some of that actionable intelligence that candidates keep talking about needing before going to war. This is just plain crazy.
As many as 60 people within the CIA read a cable referring to two of the 19 hijackers involved in the attacks on America on September 11 2001 before the event, yet [...]

Posted in Al Qaeda, C.I.A. | 5 Comments »

Thompson Targets Giuliani on Guns.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Go get him Fred.
Former Senator Fred D. Thompson is not only testing the waters for a run for president – he’s stirring the pot. He took a not-very-veiled swipe at the Republican frontrunner, Rudolph W. Giuliani, for supporting gun control.
Mr. Thompson, who starred in “Law & Order,” wrote on his Web site today: “When I [...]

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NY Times, Chicago Sun-Times reports left out key part of quote to suggest Michelle Obama was on the attack

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

What happened to the rest of the Quote?
In an August 17 New York Times article about how presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (IL) is “increasingly drawing sharp contrasts with his rivals” for the Democratic nomination, reporter Jeff Zeleny wrote: “Even Michelle Obama presented a contrast [during a campaign event] on Thursday as she introduced her [...]

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Message of New Ads: Hold That Line.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

I’m not a conservative but I respect anyone that has the fortitude to stick to his or her guns, in this day and age.
A new group of prominent conservatives plans to begin a $15 million advertising campaign Wednesday urging members of Congress who may be wavering in their support for the war in Iraq [...]

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MSNBC, NY Post, Drudge falsely claimed Clinton said “surge” is “working”

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

And what does that make them?
In articles on Sen. Hillary Clinton’s speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, several media outlets reported that Clinton said the Bush administration’s so-called “surge” policy is “working.” Clinton actually said: “We’ve begun to change tactics in Iraq, and in some areas — particularly in Al Anbar Province — it’s [...]

Posted in Disgraceful | 3 Comments »

GOP congressman pays price for opposing war.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Speaks for itself.
NEW BERN, N.C - Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.) is a household name in this military-friendly district represented in Congress by his family - first by his late father, a Democrat, and now by him - for most of the last 40 years. Jones’ folksy demeanor, commitment to constituent service and deeply Christian values [...]

Posted in Congressional Elections | 2 Comments »

White House Fights Disclosure.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

The truth shall set you free.
The Justice Department said Tuesday that records about missing White House e-mails are not subject to public disclosure, the latest effort by the Bush administration to expand the boundaries of government secrecy.
Administration lawyers detailed the legal position in a lawsuit trying to force the White House Office of Administration [...]

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Conservatives want slogans.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

This should make the hair stand up on the back of your neck.
WASHINGTON - Liberals read more books than conservatives. The head of the book publishing industry’s trade group says she knows why — and there’s little flattering about conservative readers in her explanation.
The Karl Roves of the world have built a generation that [...]

Posted in Conservatives, Liberals | 3 Comments »

Democrats Pursue Agenda With Inquiries.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Here is a run down of the investigations going on in congress. I’ve got a ring side seat and I am going to enjoy.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats are using subpoenas and other investigatory powers to expose Bush administration missteps and push for policy changes even as they struggle at times to enact legislation.
Backed by [...]

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Papa Duck

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Isn’t this one of the cutest things you’ve ever seen? Scroll to view.

Here’s the story:
Mike Underwood, boating enthusiast and animal lover, didn’t expect to hatch an egg in retirement. But in his new role as mama duck, he’s having a blast.
Chipper — the duckling Underwood hatched from an abandoned egg three weeks ago — [...]

Posted in Animals, Cute, Human Interest Story, Kindness | 2 Comments »

Prescribing Surfboards for Peace.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

This is a good read that speaks for itself.
The noted American surfer, Dr. Dorian Paskowitz, has high hopes for Gaza, and like the waves, he will not let anything stop him trying to see them through.
On Tuesday, Dr. Paskowitz, 86, a retired Jewish physician from Hawaii popularly known as Doc, personally delivered 15 [...]

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Dirty Politics, Louisiana Style

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Louisiana, the state known for political corruption, has come up with something I thought would be below even them.

Posted in Dirty Politics | 1 Comment »

Dig Casts New Light On Indian Culture.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Another nail goes in the ignorant savage coffin.
When archaeologists began digging in a cornfield one steamy summer day on the banks of the York River, they were pretty sure they would find remnants of Werowo comoco, the legendary capital city chosen by Powhatan, the Algonquian paramount chief who once had the power to decide whether [...]

Posted in Native Americans | 1 Comment »

U.S. Uncovers Iraq Bribe Case.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

Remember he is innocent until proven guilty but it sure isn’t looking good.
U.S. officials call it the largest bribery case to come out of the Iraq war. But where did the $9.6 million go?
Prosecutors say an Army major from Texas who worked as a contracting officer took bribes from military contractors, having his wife and [...]

Posted in Corruption, Iraq | 1 Comment »

Rove’s Raving Clinton Obsession

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

And I suppose that he is looking to get revenge for 06.
I think that anything that is attached to Rove or Bush is going to be a rallying cry for the Democrats in 08. Just going by what I feel myself.
I think the press needs to get over itself.
Mr. Rove’s style Politics is caput for [...]

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 1 Comment »

Iran frees US ’spy’ on bail after three months. Academic accused of fomenting ’soft revolution’

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

What the hell is a soft revolution? Must be something like Cindy Sheehan is doing. If it is, keep her in jail. I’m just kidding.

An American-Iranian academic detained for the past three months on charges of “espionage” and plotting to topple Iran’s Islamic regime was released yesterday after her family paid £160,000 bail.
Haleh Esfandiari, Middle [...]

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