Archive | May, 2009
Report: North Korea May Launch ICBM Soon
North Korea may test-fire a long-range ballistic missile capable of striking U.S. territory this month, reports from the region indicate.
SEOUL, May 30 (Xinhua) — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea(DPRK) appears to be preparing for a long-range missile test, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported on Saturday, citing an informed source.
The source, asking not to be [...]
Breaking: North Korea Fires Another Short-Range Missile
29. May 2009
Off of the DPRK’s east coast again, Yonhap reports.
Continue reading...Bloomberg Throws Tantrum Over Term Limits Question
28. May 2009
The rationale for extending term limits (a request that was denied for Giuliani after 9/11) was that Bloomberg’s financial prowess would be required to steer the city through this great recession. Yet now Bloomberg talks about how the economy is recovering and the crisis drawing to a close. Why, then, would Bloomberg be needed at [...]
Continue reading...Clinton’s SecDef: Don’t Cut Missile Defense Funding
28. May 2009
William Cohen, Secretary of Defense under President Clinton, isn’t thrilled about the idea of cutting missile defense spending while rogue nations are testing nukes and launching ballistic missiles. He thinks that might just be a bad maneuver.
Since words have no impact upon North Korea’s stratagems and actions, the U.S. should say little in response and [...]
Pelosi: “Every aspect of our lives must be subjected to an inventory”
28. May 2009
You know, this is a bit creepy coming from a liberal Democrat from San Francisco:
In answering a question from a student about how Pelosi was going to get Americans to cut back on their carbon emissions, the leading Democratic lawmaker said it was important to educate children on how to conserve energy and for citizens [...]
Surprise: IRS Revenues In Rapid Decline
27. May 2009
The month that usually brings in the most revenue for Uncle Sam, April, saw a major decline in cash flow for the Internal Revenue Service. That’s the revelation from a report issued by the American Institute for Economic Research today.
Federal tax revenue plunged $138 billion, or 34%, in April vs. a year ago — the [...]
Employer Forces Blue Star Mom to Remove American Flag; Hospital backs down
27. May 2009
Because forcing a mother whose daughter is serving his country to take down an American flag just screams class. Debbie McLucas, whose daughter is serving in Iraq, was forced to take down her American flag at the Kindred Hospital after co-workers complained. Why? Because they found the American flag…offensive.
When McLucas came to work Friday, her [...]
Judge Sonia Sotomayor: Racist
27. May 2009
Newt Gingrich is drawing attention for comments on his Twitter feed that Judge Sonia Sotomayor, Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Court, is a racist who should withdraw. His criticism focuses on her comments regarding the race of judges and the outcome of cases:
“I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her [...]
Huckabee to Endorse Marco Rubio for Senate
27. May 2009
Former Governor Mike Huckabee will endorse Marco Rubio over Governor Charlie Crist for the U.S. Senate seat from the state of Florida, CNN reports. Incumbent Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) will not seek re-election in 2010, having served just one term.
The endorsement could be quite a catch for Rubio, the conservative former Speaker of the Florida [...]
GM Bondholders Not So Receptive to Government Plan
27. May 2009
The bond holders would’ve had to give up 40% of the restructured automaker to the United Auto Workers, while they would’ve gotten just 10% for their risky investment. Who could’ve possibly predicted that they might balk at that offer? Oh right, any one with half a brain.
General Motors (GM) said Wednesday that not enough bondholders [...]
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