Taliban to murder American soldier unless MIT-trained jihadist is released - Jihad Watch
Here's the latest from Robert Spencer.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Capital Is Crippled as Blizzard Continues - NYTimes.com
Capital Is Crippled as Blizzard Continues - NYTimes.com
The big freeze descends upon D.C. and Baltimore.
The big freeze descends upon D.C. and Baltimore.
Sarah Palin Is Vocal and Ready but for What? - NYTimes.com
Sarah Palin Is Vocal and Ready but for What? - NYTimes.com
To me it looks more and more as though former Governor Palin is not going to run for political office again.
To me it looks more and more as though former Governor Palin is not going to run for political office again.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Zack Exley: The New Right's Secret Sauce
Zack Exley: The New Right's Secret Sauce
This is a view from Zack in Kansas City. I will be interested hearing comments on this one.
This is a view from Zack in Kansas City. I will be interested hearing comments on this one.
Pressure grows on Scott Lee Cohen to drop out - chicagotribune.com
Pressure grows on Scott Lee Cohen to drop out - chicagotribune.com
Nominee for Lieutenant Governor asked to step aside due to credible allegations of spousel abuse, failure to pay child support and spending exorbitantly on extre-marital girlfriends.
Nominee for Lieutenant Governor asked to step aside due to credible allegations of spousel abuse, failure to pay child support and spending exorbitantly on extre-marital girlfriends.
As Marines Move In, the Taliban Fight a Shadowy War - NYTimes.com
As Marines Move In, the Taliban Fight a Shadowy War - NYTimes.com
The situation for American troops in Afghanistan is very tough right now.
The situation for American troops in Afghanistan is very tough right now.
Fiorina's 'demon sheep' creator speaks | PolitiCal | Los Angeles Times
Fiorina's 'demon sheep' creator speaks | PolitiCal | Los Angeles Times
The demon sheep is an advertisers creation to illustrate a claim that a rival (GOP primary) gubernatorial candidate is "a woolf in sheep'c clothing". The ads have drawn a lot of attention; more attention than their creator expected.
The demon sheep is an advertisers creation to illustrate a claim that a rival (GOP primary) gubernatorial candidate is "a woolf in sheep'c clothing". The ads have drawn a lot of attention; more attention than their creator expected.
China indignant on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan | Reuters
China indignant on U.S. arms sales to Taiwan | Reuters
China owns many billions of U.S. treasury bonds, so Washington will not want to displease Bejing.
China owns many billions of U.S. treasury bonds, so Washington will not want to displease Bejing.
National Journal Magazine - The Curse Of One-Party Government
National Journal Magazine - The Curse Of One-Party Government
This is an outstanding article on the political realities of one-party rule with our system of government.
This is an outstanding article on the political realities of one-party rule with our system of government.
National Journal Online - Five Ways It Could Fail
National Journal Online - Five Ways It Could Fail
The "it" referred to here is the "teaparty" movement. This is an interesting article and well-written.
The "it" referred to here is the "teaparty" movement. This is an interesting article and well-written.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Rahm Emanuel's latest gaffe points to larger issues - latimes.com
Rahm Emanuel's latest gaffe points to larger issues - latimes.com
Now it's not just about Rahm Emanuel using the "R" word. Among Democrats he is viewed as having been largely ineffective in moving the Obama legislative program. There are even Democrats saying Rahm is more concerned with seeing Democrats in Congress are re-elected than he is with seeing major legislation enacted.
Now it's not just about Rahm Emanuel using the "R" word. Among Democrats he is viewed as having been largely ineffective in moving the Obama legislative program. There are even Democrats saying Rahm is more concerned with seeing Democrats in Congress are re-elected than he is with seeing major legislation enacted.
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The Item below is from the Media Research Center (MRC) newsletter for 4 February 2010.
3. CNN's Acosta: Tea Partiers are 'Recession-Raging Conservatives'
CNN's Jim Acosta continued his network's bias against tea party protesters on Wednesday's American Morning by depicting them as "recession raging," and questioned one participant over her depiction of President Obama as the personification of death: "Do you think having the President dressed up as the Grim Reaper is a little over-the-top?" Acosta then asked, "You think it's appropriate?" The correspondent's report on Wednesday was the first in a series titled "Welcome to the Tea Party." During his presentation, which first aired 39 minutes into the 7 am hour, Acosta followed his network's model of focusing on the negative depictions of President Obama at tea party gatherings and painting the protests in a negative light. Over 5 months earlier, his colleague Jim Spellman followed the cross-country caravan of the Tea Party Express organization before the massive 9/12 rally in 2009, and zeroed-in on the protesters who labeled the President a Nazi, brought firearms to rallies, or held "outlandish conspiracy theories." He labeled all these "a dark undercurrent." Much more infamously, former CNN correspondent Susan Roesgen took personal offensive at a depiction of the chief executive with a Hitler mustache, while three years earlier, she thought a similar portrayal of President Bush was "comic."
3. CNN's Acosta: Tea Partiers are 'Recession-Raging Conservatives'
CNN's Jim Acosta continued his network's bias against tea party protesters on Wednesday's American Morning by depicting them as "recession raging," and questioned one participant over her depiction of President Obama as the personification of death: "Do you think having the President dressed up as the Grim Reaper is a little over-the-top?" Acosta then asked, "You think it's appropriate?" The correspondent's report on Wednesday was the first in a series titled "Welcome to the Tea Party." During his presentation, which first aired 39 minutes into the 7 am hour, Acosta followed his network's model of focusing on the negative depictions of President Obama at tea party gatherings and painting the protests in a negative light. Over 5 months earlier, his colleague Jim Spellman followed the cross-country caravan of the Tea Party Express organization before the massive 9/12 rally in 2009, and zeroed-in on the protesters who labeled the President a Nazi, brought firearms to rallies, or held "outlandish conspiracy theories." He labeled all these "a dark undercurrent." Much more infamously, former CNN correspondent Susan Roesgen took personal offensive at a depiction of the chief executive with a Hitler mustache, while three years earlier, she thought a similar portrayal of President Bush was "comic."
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Killer way to slay the Google beast!
Killer way to slay the Google beast!
This is an interesting article from WND about how to deal with intrusive aspects of Google.
This is an interesting article from WND about how to deal with intrusive aspects of Google.
The 82nd Annual Oscar Nominations - Carpetbagger Blog - NYTimes.com
The 82nd Annual Oscar Nominations - Carpetbagger Blog - NYTimes.com
Oscar nominations are here! They do them a month earlier than they used to (a change that started two years ago). A change that starts this year is TEN movies nominated for best picture, not the usual four or five.
Oscar nominations are here! They do them a month earlier than they used to (a change that started two years ago). A change that starts this year is TEN movies nominated for best picture, not the usual four or five.
Monday, February 1, 2010
In $3.8 Trillion Budget, Obama Pivots to Trim Future Deficits - NYTimes.com
In $3.8 Trillion Budget, Obama Pivots to Trim Future Deficits - NYTimes.com
Yes people, that is $3.8 trillion with a "T".
Yes people, that is $3.8 trillion with a "T".
Osama bin Laden enters global warming debate - Telegraph
Osama bin Laden enters global warming debate - Telegraph
Bin Laden voiced his dismay at recent international efforts to tackle global warming.
Bin Laden voiced his dismay at recent international efforts to tackle global warming.
"Discussing climate change is not an intellectual luxury, but a reality," he said. "All of the industrialised countries, especially the big ones, bear responsibility for the global warming crisis."
Obama's Bipartisanship Scam - HUMAN EVENTS
Obama's Bipartisanship Scam - HUMAN EVENTS
Thoughts from Mister Babbin on Friday's contretemps. "Obama’s bipartisanship scam is akin to the “legitimacy” scam that Kofi Annan ran when he was UN Secretary General. Annan insisted that international action -- especially military action -- couldn’t be legitimate unless the UN blessed it. Under Obama’s formulation, bipartisanship only exists when Republicans debate his ideas using his words and characterizations of the policies he prescribes. It’s Obama’s way of preparing the political battlefield so that only his statist ideas can be debated."
Thoughts from Mister Babbin on Friday's contretemps. "Obama’s bipartisanship scam is akin to the “legitimacy” scam that Kofi Annan ran when he was UN Secretary General. Annan insisted that international action -- especially military action -- couldn’t be legitimate unless the UN blessed it. Under Obama’s formulation, bipartisanship only exists when Republicans debate his ideas using his words and characterizations of the policies he prescribes. It’s Obama’s way of preparing the political battlefield so that only his statist ideas can be debated."
John Fund: Scott Brown: 'People Aren't Stupid' - WSJ.com
John Fund: Scott Brown: 'People Aren't Stupid' - WSJ.com
An article with insights on Scott Brown such as: "for all of the excitement Mr. Brown generated among conservatives, his actual legislative record reveals a man who rejects ideological rigidity on most issues."
An article with insights on Scott Brown such as: "for all of the excitement Mr. Brown generated among conservatives, his actual legislative record reveals a man who rejects ideological rigidity on most issues."
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Steve Jobs and the Economics of Elitism - NYTimes.com
Steve Jobs and the Economics of Elitism - NYTimes.com
“Real innovation in technology involves a leap ahead, anticipating needs that no one really knew they had and then delivering capabilities that redefine product categories,” said David B. Yoffie, a professor at the Harvard Business School. “That’s what Steve Jobs has done.”
“Real innovation in technology involves a leap ahead, anticipating needs that no one really knew they had and then delivering capabilities that redefine product categories,” said David B. Yoffie, a professor at the Harvard Business School. “That’s what Steve Jobs has done.”
Pakistani Taliban Leader Is Reported Dead - NYTimes.com
Pakistani Taliban Leader Is Reported Dead - NYTimes.com
Mehsud's true fate will not be known for several more days at the soonest.
Mehsud's true fate will not be known for several more days at the soonest.
Wondering Why You Can’t Pre-Order an iPad? It Isn’t Legal Yet | Epicenter | Wired.com
Wondering Why You Can’t Pre-Order an iPad? It Isn’t Legal Yet | Epicenter | Wired.com
There is currently no FCC approval for the iPad to operate and there will not be for at least three months!
There is currently no FCC approval for the iPad to operate and there will not be for at least three months!
Lines Drawn Between House GOP and Obama After Speech - HUMAN EVENTS
Lines Drawn Between House GOP and Obama After Speech - HUMAN EVENTS
A recap from John Gizzi of HE on where things stand.
A recap from John Gizzi of HE on where things stand.
Conservative Comedian Monologue on The State of the Union - HUMAN EVENTS
Conservative Comedian Monologue on The State of the Union - HUMAN EVENTS
Conservative humor: not always on oxymoron.
Conservative humor: not always on oxymoron.
Taliban reject peace talks - The Long War Journal
Taliban reject peace talks - The Long War Journal
Last week the Taliban flatly rejected peace overtures made to them by Afghanistan's government saying [t]they had no intentions of negotiating with the Afghan government, which they described as "traffickers of intoxications items, human rights violators, corrupt persons, national traitors and usurpers of people private properties." Instead, Mullah Omar, the Taliban's leader, seeks to reinstall the Islamic Emirate.
Last week the Taliban flatly rejected peace overtures made to them by Afghanistan's government saying [t]they had no intentions of negotiating with the Afghan government, which they described as "traffickers of intoxications items, human rights violators, corrupt persons, national traitors and usurpers of people private properties." Instead, Mullah Omar, the Taliban's leader, seeks to reinstall the Islamic Emirate.
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