May 28, 2007 – 7:58 am
Will remain at the top as a Sticky Post for the Day. Today is Memorial Day. A day to remember all those who died in the service of our special country ARLINGTON, Va. – Just a few years ago, Lance Cpl. Steven Szwydek was a classmate of students at a high school in the mountains […]
May 24, 2007 – 8:16 am
If only someone could say Edwards was drunk NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S.-led war on terrorism is "a bumper sticker, not a plan" that has weakened Washington’s global standing, Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said on Wednesday as he unveiled his defense policy plans. In an address to the Council on Foreign Relations, Edwards […]
May 22, 2007 – 7:18 am
Good Tuesday morning! Joe Biden has inserted himself into the Darfur talks yet again UNITED NATIONS (AP)–Sen. Joseph Biden, a contender for the Democratic nomination for U.S. president, said Monday that he would send U.S. troops to end the four-year conflict in Darfur if he could, saying countries that engage in " genocide" should forfeit […]
May 21, 2007 – 8:10 am
And a good Monday to all! Demotivation Monday had to be replaced for the moment Yes, raise a stein to this (Washington Time) Fewer than 20 senators are publicly committed to supporting the immigration deal that hits the Senate floor today while nearly 40 are already opposed or have serious concerns, underscoring how difficult it […]
May 17, 2007 – 6:59 am
It seems that Congress is having a wee bit of trouble: PRINCETON, NJ — A new Gallup Poll finds continued low levels of public support for both Congress and President George W. Bush. Twenty-nine percent of Americans approve of Congress, down slightly from last month’s reading (33%) and this year’s high point of 37%, while […]
May 15, 2007 – 8:18 am
See, it would really be unfair to say they have no agenda or plan, as they do. And the primary part of said agenda, now that the whole "we are going to be the most ethical Congress ever" idea is dead, is leaving Iraq ASAP, regardless of the situation on the ground. But, hey, we all know […]
May 10, 2007 – 8:09 am
Apparently, for withhold her daily Prozac pills (from the Hill) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is threatening to take President Bush to court if he issues a signing statement as a way of sidestepping a carefully crafted compromise Iraq war spending bill. Pelosi recently told a group of liberal bloggers, “We can take the president […]
May 8, 2007 – 8:13 am
Seriously, where are the Congressional investigations? Where are any? Who is looking in to Diane Feinstein and her military contracts? Congress is all hot and bothered over the justice department lawyers WASHINGTON (CNN) — Congressional investigators are looking into new allegations a top official at the Justice Department illegally hired career lawyers based on their […]
May 3, 2007 – 8:57 am
And a good Thursday morning to all. I have mentioned previously the "Hate Crimes" bill the Defeatocrats want to pass, and now, get this (CNSNews.com) – Leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives have scheduled a vote on a "hate crimes" bill for Thursday, which is also the National Day of Prayer. One conservative group […]
May 1, 2007 – 7:32 am
Hey, look, more "do as I say and not as I do" global warming nuts BANGKOK, Thailand – Delegates at a major climate meeting debated Monday how to rein in rising greenhouse gas emissions that could threaten hundreds of millions with hunger and disease in the coming decades. For the rest of the week, hundreds […]