Archive | December, 2008
Can Reid Actually Block the Appointment of Burris?
Harry Reid is threatening to block any appointment by Gov. Rod Blagojevich — and the governor has now officially appointed Roland Burris — but can he legally do that? According to the Warren Court, no. Ironic. In 1969, the Supreme Court ruled that the House of Representatives could not refuse to seat Rep. Adam Clayton [...]
Obama Remains Silent on Gaza, Plays Golf Instead
30. December 2008
Amongst the many voices expressing opinions about the situation unfolding Gaza, one remains noticeably absent: That of President-elect Barack Obama. Obama has been silent on Israel’s offensive, instead electing to play golf and stick to his daily gym regimen. While most of the media is busy oogling over the President-elect’s glistening pecks and the sudden [...]
Breaking: Blago Appoints Roland Burris to Senate Seat; Update: Reid Rejects
30. December 2008
Despite the fact that he’s facing impeachment, looking at federal prison time, and has received warnings from Harry Reid not to make a selection, disgraced Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich has appointed former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to Barack Obama’s vacant Senate seat. Gov. Rod Blagojevich is expected today to name former Illinois Atty. Gen. [...]
JihadTube Pulls IDF Videos from Site
30. December 2008
YouTube, the video sharing site that happily hosted jihadist videos, apparently considers some IDF videos just too inappropriate for hosting. The Google-owned website deleted several videos from the Israeli military’s channel a short time ago, including one showing an Israeli Air Force jet taking out Hamas terrorists who were loading Katyusha rockets into a truck. [...]
So, How’s that Capitol Visitor Center?
30. December 2008
John J. Miller of National Review decided to check-in on that brand new $621 million Capitol Visitor Center that has become the center of so much controversy — some for its political correctness and even more for its ginormous price tag. Here’s what he found: So what does $621 million buy you? Apparently not paper [...]
Israel Gets Web 2.0
30. December 2008
Israel, recognizing the importance of prevailing in the area of public relations in the new media, has launched channels on both YouTube and Twitter. “The blogosphere and new media are another war zone,” said IDF Foreign Press Branch head Maj. Avital Leibovich. “We have to be relevant there.” One of the most remarkable videos currently [...]
McKinney Tries to Deliver Medical Supplies to Hamas
30. December 2008
Yeah, as in former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney of Georgia. You know, the one who assaulted a Capitol Hill police officer because he dared ask for her credentials when she wasn’t wearing her identifying pin. Apparently the loony sympathizes with the State Department-designated terrorist group. An Israel Navy ship clashed on Tuesday with a small boat [...]
Your Advertisement Innuendo of the Day
29. December 2008
From Bloomberg.com: Which jives with your headline of the day: “Obama taps California’s political talent” The latter via Fark.
Sarah Palin Becomes a Grandmother
29. December 2008
Sarah Palin’s daughter Bristol Palin gave birth to a little baby boy on Sunday, making the Alaska Governor a grandmother for the first time. Bristol Palin, the 18-year-old daughter of former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, gave birth on Sunday to a healthy 7 lb., 4 oz., baby boy in Palmer, Alaska. “We think it’s [...]
Report: Israel Hasn’t Dented Hamas’ Capabilities
29. December 2008
I don’t believe it for a second. Obviously Israel hasn’t completely dismantled Hamas’ capabilities, but not having dented them at all? The IAF’s blown the crap out of government buildings, countless missile launching pads, and even the Islamic University. The offensive has apprently become effective enough for Iran to feel the need to call in [...]
30. December 2008
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