Archive | February, 2010
In Presence of IAEA Inspectors, Iran Ratchets Up Enrichment
In perhaps its most brazen snubbing of the west to date, the Islamic Republic of Iran ratcheted up its enrichment of uranium to 20%. Uranium enriched at the 3.5% level — the current enrichment level in Iran — can fuel nuclear plants. Iran claims it needs 20% enriched uranium for its nuclear research reactor, but [...]
Breaking: John Murtha Dies At 77
8. February 2010
Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) has died at the age of 77, with his friends and family by his side. Roll Call reports that Murtha passed away this afternoon. He had been in intensive care after a routine surgery to remove his gallbladder. May he rest in peace.
Dem Illionois Candidate Withdraws
7. February 2010
You know the guy. Scott Lee Cohen is was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor in Illinois. He was also arrested for domestic abuse, spent time with a prostitute, sued successfully by his own brother for $200k, had federal tax problems, and was the subject of a restraining order taken out by his ex-wife who [...]
Report: NYT’s Bombshell to Drop On Monday, Patterson To Resign
7. February 2010
We’ve been hearing rumors from major media outlets for several days now that the New York Times will soon be dropping a bombshell revelation involving New York Governor David Patterson (D). Supposedly the story will be in the Spitzer territory. Well, now Business Insider has a source in the governor’s office claiming that the story [...]
Revealed: The Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad
7. February 2010
This is it? This is what caused a firestorm of controversy? Oh, right, the controversy was caused by the pro-abortion crowd being haunted at the very thought of a commercial celebrating life. This is actually the first time anyone’s been able to actually see the ad in question. But I digress… You wouldn’t know this [...]
Major Blast At Power Plant in Connecticut
7. February 2010
No confirmation on the total number of people injured, but two are already confirmed dead and emergency services are labeling it a “mass casualty” event. CNN also reports that upwards of 100 emergency response vehicles are headed toward the scene. Locals describe the blast as feeling like an earthquake. Houses in the area were reportedly [...]
Senior Official: Amnesty International Allied With Taliban
7. February 2010
Wonder why Amnesty International has been doing everything possible to make the United States lose the war on terrorism? It’s been bad enough that some wonder if the organization actually wants the Taliban and its allies to win. Well, that might just be the case. A senior official for group has accused Amnesty International of [...]
Philosophical Breakdown of the States
6. February 2010
Gallup has this new, handy map dedicated to displaying the philosophical and political leanings of each state in the union. There are quite a few interesting results. For example: Pennsylvania Republican/ Republican Leaning: 38.2% Democrat/Democrat Leaning: 50.1% But, that said, here’s the ideological breakdown. Conservative: 38.8% Moderate: 38% Liberal: 20% Conservatism is the largest ideological [...]
Reports: Times About to Drop Scandal Story Involving NY Governor
5. February 2010
All rumors as of now, but the sources are important. The Huffington Post, Albany Times-Union, New York Magazine, NY Daily News, etc.. We’re not talking an obscure Daily Kos diary — or my site for that matter — here. The rumors appear to be coming from people in the know. The last few weeks have [...]
India Pulling Out of UN Climate Organization
5. February 2010
The United Nations’ organization on climate change is no longer reliable. That’s the determination of the second most populous nation on Earth after a slew of evidence came to light that the organization had made up data and knowingly pushed bogus claims. India, which has an estimated population of 1.15 billion, is forming its own [...]
9. February 2010
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