Archive | June, 2009
Obama Silent on Recruitment Center Shooting
When Dr. George Tiller, the infamous late-term abortion doctor, was murdered by a man opposed to abortion, the White House was quick to issue a condemnation from President Obama. How long did it take our Commander-in-Chief to condemn the murder of a member of the Armed Forces by a man now charged not only with [...]
Breaking: Plane Debris Found Off Brazilian Coast
2. June 2009
An airplane seat, orange buoy, spill of fuel, and other plane debris has been located along the pathway of the missing Air France flight off the coast of Brazil. So far no signs of life have been spotted, though Brazil says that commercial ships in the area will join the search. A ship capable of [...]
Sources: Pawlenty Won’t Seek Third Term
2. June 2009
Minnesota Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty won’t seek a third term, GOP sources have told the Associated Press. The news fuels speculation that Pawlenty may seek the 2012 Republican nomination, as those close to him had said that he was choosing between seeking a third term or the presidential nomination. The officials, who spoke to The [...]
Dems Starting to Worry About Obama’s Stance on Israel
2. June 2009
There’s growing concern that he might be punishing the wrong party in the dispute, and that President Hopenchange may not be the greatest ally Israel has ever known. Bunch of geniuses we have up on Capitol Hill. “My concern is that we are applying pressure to the wrong party in this dispute,” said Rep. Shelley [...]
Obama: Iranian Nuke-Power Aspirations Legitimate
2. June 2009
With the caveat that they have to prove that their intention isn’t to produce nuclear weapons. President Barack Obama suggested that Iran may have some right to nuclear energy _ provided it proves by the end of the year that its aspirations are peaceful. In a BBC interview broadcast Tuesday, he also restated plans to [...]
Yonhap: DPRK Preparing To Launch Medium-Range Missile
2. June 2009
Yonhap reports that North Korea may be preparing to launch a medium-range missile off of its east coast, with preparations taking place at a missile base in Anbyeon, Gangwon Province. You’ll recall that the DPRK launched multiple short-range missiles following its recent nuclear test, and reports have indicated that Pyongyang was preparing to launch yet [...]
Oy: Hurricane Season Began Today
1. June 2009
It lasts from June 1st to November 30th, and is dreaded by just about everyone who’s ever been affected by a tropical cyclone. This year has sparked more concerns than usual, as planners are concerned that families suffering from the economic collapse will skimp on basic necessities. “Given the economic downturn, people who are on [...]
Robert Byrd Has Staph Infection
1. June 2009
Apparently he’s been hospitalized for two weeks, originally entering a Washington-area hospital for a different infection. Staph infections aren’t walks in the park when you’re young and healthy, much less when you’re a frail 91-year-old in a wheelchair. WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Robert C. Byrd, who has served in the Senate longer than anyone in [...]
Soldier Killer a Muslim Convert and Military Opponent
1. June 2009
The man believed responsible for the shooting outside an Arkansas military recruiting station was a convert to Islam and opposes the military, USA Today reports. A Muslim convert who said he was opposed to the U.S. military shot two soldiers outside an Arkansas recruiting station, killing one of the soldiers, police said Monday. “This individual [...]
Fortune: GM Might as Well Be “Government Motors”
1. June 2009
An old joke on the interwebs, but significant coming from Fortune magazine on CNN Money. Alex Taylor asks the relevant question: “What will the bankrupt company look like and how will it be different?” And then he provides a guess: At the outset, let’s establish one fact: Assuming an entity called “General Motors” does emerge [...]
2. June 2009
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