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GOP's conundrum: Bush's role at convention

TechnologyExpert — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:16:19 EDT

What if your family was planning a big end-of-summer bash (a Grand Old Party, you might call it) but preferred that you not be seen - or heard? That is the question hanging over President Bush, with eight weeks to go until Republicans gather in Minneapolis-St. Paul to nominate Arizona Sen. John McCain as his successor.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 Presidential Race Obama Clinton McCain Bush

Jesse Helms: American Garbage

Radiofreeeuropa — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:54:47 EDT

What does it say about modern American politics that a proponent of racism and repression at home, and defender of fascist and military dictatorship abroad, should play such a major role? Like scum on a stagnant pond, the rottenest elements in American society rose to the top of the political system during the last quarter of the twentieth century.

Channel: Politics Tags: Jesse Helms Racism Dead Bigot Pond Scum

Accounting Plan Would Allow Use of Foreign Rules

JohnQPublic — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:23:59 EDT

Federal officials say they are preparing to propose a series of regulatory changes to enhance American competitiveness overseas, attract foreign investment and give American investors a broader selection of foreign stocks. But critics say the changes appear to be a last-ditch push by appointees of President Bush to dilute securities rules

Channel: Money Tags: Bush Securitues abd Exchange Commission Wall Street Corruption

Fourth of July Special: The Year in Grilling

Radiofreeeuropa — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:55:02 EDT

What does all this grilling have to do with the 232nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence? Absolutely nothing. Americans just enjoy any excuse to stuff their faces with the charred carcasses of animals not cute enough to be house pets. This piece reviews a different kind of grilling.

Channel: Politics Tags: Grilling Raking Over The Coals Butt Whipping

EDITORIAL: No 'disposable heroes'

bubba2 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:23:52 EDT

John McCain seems to be studiously ignoring the VA drug-testing scandal. By comparison, the McCain camp found time this week for 16 press releases to shadowbox with retired Gen. Wesley Clark. Amid the veteran-themed political theatrics, why can't Mr. McCain simply pledge to get to the bottom of a scandal harming veterans?

Channel: Politics Tags: John McCain veterans drug testing scandal VA military medical care Pfizer PTSD CBS news Chantix suicide

Paraguay joins shift to the left in Latin America

AnteUp — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:53:32 EDT

Paraguay has become the latest Latin American country to throw out a rightwing president.... of current and past history of our neighbors and how the USA has conducted foreign relations........

Channel: News Tags: paraguay elections usa fernando lugo ex bishop

In Congress, July 4, 1776

bruhaha — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:07:14 EDT

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America

Channel: News Tags: Declaration of Independence July 4 4th of July Independence Day Founding Fathers

Carl Linder Funds Terrorist Group and John McCain

langm120 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:27:57 EDT

Carl H. Lindner Jr.,the Cincinnati billionaire businessman and former CEO of Chiquita Brands International who co-hosted of a recent top-dollar fundraiser for Sen. John McCain, oversaw the payment of roughly $1.7 million to a Colombian paramilitary group that is today designated a terrorist organization by

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FOX News Doctors NY Times Photos

TimALoftis — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:25:05 EDT

Fox News has sunk to a new low. On Wednesday, the network displayed photos that its editors had doctored of two New York Times employees--reporter Jacques Steinberg, and editor Steven Radcliffe. The before and after photos can be seen here.

Channel: Television Tags: fox news fox and friends

Higher prices may cause some to scale back on fireworks

ecotourusa — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:35:09 EDT

Fireworks go up in smoke...

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 4th of july fireworks independence day fuel prices

July 4th, 2008 - Proclamation of Independence

Spadecaller — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:27:57 EDT

To commemorate July 4, 2008, this Spadecaller video features excerpts from John F. Kennedy reciting the Declaration of Independence to the accompaniment of Hans Zimmer's "Born Free," the theme song from "Madagascar." The video poses a haunting question: what will you be celebrating tomorrow?

Channel: Art & Design Tags: Independence Day Born Free July 4th Hans Zimmer Madagascar

FBI might use profiling in terror investigations

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:45:57 EDT

The Justice Department is considering letting the FBI investigate Americans without any evidence of wrongdoing, relying instead on a terrorist profile that could single out Muslims, Arabs or other racial and ethnic groups.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush FBI Justice Department

Unfair and unbalanced: Fox News' coverage of Obama tops the bias scale

ybdogsct — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:51:21 EDT

Fox News, whose slogan is "Fair and Balanced," seems to have gone above and beyond in its anti-Obama rhetoric. Fox News seems to be the willing source of many of the smears and have displayed an unhealthy willingness to pass on as fact any unsourced or unfounded allegation that will put the Obamas in the worst light possible.

Channel: Television Tags: Fox News Barack Obama Michelle Obama

10 Reasons to Shave With a Straight Razor

miguelstil — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:31:03 EDT

Shave with a straight razor? What is this, 1850? here'I admit I was skeptical the first time I tried it too. But once I saw Johnny Depp wield the infamous blade in Sweeney Todd, I was convinced I needed to give it a shot. And you know what? It didn't take long before I was hooked.

Channel: Men Tags: shaving razors johnny depp style skincare men

Grandma says "Former Marine "Shouldn't have Shot" her Criminal grandson

cptnkrk — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:17:13 EDT

Here's an idea lady: maybe your grandson shouldn't have tried armed robbery.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: good citizen shot criminal Subway florida

High gas prices threaten to shut down rural towns

STONERS — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:32:57 EDT

This community may be an extreme example of how rising gas prices are hitting rural Americans particularly hard, but people in small towns from Maine to Alaska are in a similar bind as those here.

Channel: Money Tags: High Gas Prices Threaten Shut Down Rural Towns

McCain Fundraiser Oversaw Payments To Terrorist Group

Aidenag — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:11:54 EDT

The co-host of a recent top-dollar fundraiser for Sen. John McCain oversaw the payment of roughly $1.7 million to a Colombian paramilitary group that is designated a terrorist organization by the United States.

Channel: Politics Tags: John McCain Carl H. Lindner Jr. Terrorism Chiquita Columbia AUC United Self Defense Forces of Colombia

Military Personnel Giving More To Obama

Aidenag — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:39:08 EDT

Among people who have donated at least $200 to a presidential campaign this election cycle, Obama has collected more than $327,000 from those identifying themselves as military personnel, while McCain has collected $224,000, according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission data by The Associated Press.

Channel: Politics Tags: Military Troops Barack Obama John McCain 2008 election Politics

Military service: A diminished campaign asset?

TechnologyExpert — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:26:35 EDT

For McCain, getting shot down and enduring as a POW has been a political asset. Now Clark was suggesting that the "getting shot down" part was an irrelevant--at least as far as being a credential for the White House.

Channel: Politics Tags: Clinton Obama 2008 Presidential Race McCain

Americans Worry McCain Would Be Too Similar to Bush

Aidenag — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:21:14 EDT

A recent USA Today/Gallup poll finds about two in three Americans concerned that John McCain would pursue policies as president that are too similar to what George W. Bush has pursued. Nearly half -- 49% -- say they are "very concerned" about this.

Channel: Politics Tags: John McCain McBush Bush 2008 election Politics

Google Shutting down Anti-Obama Websites?

pc25 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:46:04 EDT

Sure looks that way although the fault may lie with an organized attempt by Obama activists to silence blogs that disagree with their candidate. The key to the shutdowns is found in the corner of every Google "Blogspot"..........

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: 2008 elections barack obama google dissent free speech

Medicare proposes changes for imaging, tests

STONERS — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:48:11 EDT

The U.S. government on Monday proposed payment changes in the Medicare health insurance program that could affect use of medical imaging and diagnostic testing services, among other health services.

Channel: News Tags: Medicare Proposes Change For Imaging Tests

Preacher Arrested at Wichita Gay Pride Fest

david_nwpa — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:51:12 EDT

An outspoken opponent of gay rights was arrested Sunday as he led a protest against a gay pride festival in Wichita.

Channel: Gay & Lesbian Tags: Kansas Wichita Gay Pride Pride Festival

Democrats don't need to "move to the center."

Wil — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:31:18 EDT

Democrats are no longer the party that is disorganized or on the sidelines. The Republicans are imploding and the country has turned its desperate eyes their way. So why are we still hearing so much about how the Democrats have to "move to the center?" It seems as though the country's center has moved to the Democrats.

Channel: Politics Tags: Democrats Analysis Election Republicans United States

Lack of funds hobbling the 'Republican attack machine'

bubba2 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:04:38 EDT

Democrats and the media have used the term so much that it's almost an article of faith. But the so-called 'Republican attack machine' waiting with piles of unregulated cash to chew up Barack Obama is anything but. Many former backers don't seem willing to pony up cash to finance the harsh attacks made famous in previous elections.

Channel: Politics Tags: Republican attack machine big doners Barack Obama negative campaigning 2008 Presidential election

The baseless, and failed, "Move to the Center" cliche

ameliog — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:33:01 EDT

This "move-to-the-center" cliche ignores the political climate prevailing in this country, in which more than 8 out of 10 Americans believe the Government is fundamentally on the wrong track and the current President is one of the most unpopular in American history, if not the most unpopular.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 presidential election bush democrats republicans elections

Wesley Clark Hammers McCain's Experience

capj71 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:32:29 EDT

Wesley Clark was on Face the Nation today, and he took aim at the idea that McCain's Vietnam War experience makes him more qualified to be president. "I don't think getting in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to become president. With one swoop, Clark attacked the entire basis for the McCain presidential campaign.

Channel: Politics Tags: 2008 election wesley clark john mccain barack obama face the nation

Lieberman: U.S. May Be Attacked In 2009

TimALoftis — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:07:15 EDT

In describing the reasons he believes the Republicans' presumptive nominee for president would be better prepared than the Democrats' to lead the nation next January, Sen. Joe Lieberman said that history shows the United States would likely face a terrorist attack in 2009.

Channel: Politics Tags: lieberman 2008 election john mccain barack obama

Getting Your Plane Shot Down Does Not Make You Qualified Ã;â;;Ã;Â« iNPLACENEWS

inplacenews. — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:30:20 EDT

"I don't think getting in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to become president." General Wesley Clark about John McCain

Channel: Politics Tags: wesley clark john mccain military service military record presidential race presidential election foreign policy

McCain Says He Doesn't Know Price of Gas - Out of Touch Or Was He Lying?

ameliog — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:05:37 EDT

In an interview with the Orange County Register during his swing through California this week, John McCain was asked, "When was the last time you pumped your own gas and how much did it cost?" "Oh, I don't remember," McCain answered.

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Climb Aboard The Bush Bus!

Radiofreeeuropa — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:55:33 EDT

The "Bush Legacy Bus", an enormous bio-fuel-powered mobile museum is set to tour the country for the next several months and showcase an exhibit on the missteps and abuses of the Bush administration.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bush Buffoonery Republican failures The Tragic Bus Bush Legacy

Bill Kristol: 'Republicans are much more open to strong women.'

bubba2 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:41:55 EDT

On Sunday, Bill Kristol sarcastically decried the horrible sexism and misogyny that the Democratic primary voters demonstrated towards Hillary Clinton. "It never would have happened in the Republican party. Republicans are much more open to strong women." Kristol's sarcastic claim is ironic given the sexism he himself directed at Clinton

Channel: Politics Tags: FOX News Bill Kristol Hillary Clinton sexism misogyny hypocrisy

8 Signs the Economy Is Slumping

engineer — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:35:55 EDT

This post compiles eight signs which shows that the economy is going DOWN.

Channel: Money Tags: economy down recession slump signs

Rising Bank Fees Squeeze Consumers

engineer — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:30:47 EDT

Banks charge consumers more in fees every year. Last year, banks collected $38.6 billion in service charges, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Channel: Money Tags: Banks fees consumers FDIC sevice charges ATMs overdraft over limit

UN official: Afghan civilian deaths up 60 percent

STONERS — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:54:14 EDT

A senior U.N. official says the number of civilians killed in fighting in Afghanistan has soared by nearly two-thirds.

Channel: News Tags: UN Official Afghan Civilian Deaths Up Sixty Percent

Truck Bomb Kills 7 People In Iraq

TimALoftis — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:15:02 EDT

A truck bomb detonated by remote control killed seven people on Sunday, including six policemen and a member of a local group of Sunni volunteers who turned against the insurgents, police said.

Channel: News Tags: iraq iraq war truck bomb civil war

A silver bullet for Obama

gamahuche — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:23:23 EDT

The Supreme Court justices have just made it safer for gun owners to vote Democratic. McCain cheered the court's ruling, but Obama may prove the biggest winner of all.

Channel: Politics Tags: Supreme Court Obama McCain gun ownership gun control election

McCains Defaulted On Home Taxes For Last Four Years, Newsweek Reports

TheVisionary — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:41:06 EDT

Newsweek is set to publish a highly embarrassing report on Sen. John McCain, revealing that the McCains have failed to pay taxes on their beach-front condo in La Jolla, California, for the last four years and are currently in default, The Huffington Post has learned.

Channel: Politics Tags: john mccain republicans taxes tax breaks

Jindal: Intelligent Design "The Very Best Science"

Aidenag — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:57:25 EDT

Bobby Jindal, Louisiana Governor, exorcist, and potential McCain running mate, was interviewed on CBS's Face The Nation on Father's Day. Among the topics covered, Jindal was asked about his opinions on the debate over intelligent design's place in the public school curriculum.

Channel: Politics Tags: Bobby Jindal Creationism Intelligent Design John McCain 2008 election Politics

Pentagon: Taliban regrouped and 'resilient' in Afghanistan

ybdogsct — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:52:08 EDT

The Taliban have regrouped and have formed a "resilient insurgency," according to a new Pentagon report. The report predicted that the Taliban would be back in 2008. Opium production increased "substantially" in 2007. There are about 150,000 U.S. troops in Iraq, but only 32,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

Channel: News Tags: Taliban Afghanistan Pentagon