Archive | January, 2011
Of Course: Global Warming Alarmists Now Blaming Egypt Violence on Climate Change
Wow. Global warming: Is there anything it can’t do? Seriously, there are many factors behind the violence. There’s high unemployment and extreme poverty (half of Egyptians live on less than $2 a day). And there’s the fact that Mubarak has been locking up opponents, making unfriendly media types disappear, and generally oppressing his people for [...]
U.S. Issues Travel Alert for United Kingdom
31. January 2011
Citing a high risk of terror attacks, the U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert for the United Kingdom. The alert advises American tourists to stay vigilant while traveling through England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is also suggested that Americans register with the United States embassy prior to or upon arrival in [...]
The States Which Sued — and Won
31. January 2011
No fewer than 26 states were responsible for the lawsuit that resulted in ObamaCare being stricken down today. They were: Alabama Alaska Arizona Colorado Florida Georgia Iowa Indiana Idaho Kansas Louisiana Maine Michigan Mississippi Nebraska Nevada North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Texas Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming While Virginia was not party to [...]
Federal Judge Invalidates Entire Health Care Law
31. January 2011
Federal Judge Roger Vinson of Florida has ruled that the entire health care reform law (ObamaCare) must be invalidated because the individual mandate is unconstitutional. Vinson said, “because the individual mandate is unconstitutional and not severable, the entire Act must be declared void.” Laws usually contain language that makes provisions “severable” — that is, if [...]
TSA Slams Door on Private-Sector Alternative
29. January 2011
Because apparently there’s no benefit to the federal government or its endless supply of bureaucrats. Never mind the passengers who would benefit from competition that would seek to accomplish a higher level of security with less of a hassle. Screw them. This is about TSA and its bureaucrats. Washington (CNN) — A program that allows [...]
New WH Press Secretary’s First Job: Winning Over the Media…Again
29. January 2011
Basically his job is to return the media’s love affair with Obama to 2008 levels. You know, whitewashing any news or revelation that makes Obama look bad. Acting as attack dog for the Obama campaign. Basically, making the media the communications office of the Obama team…again. And as Doug Powers says, that shouldn’t be too [...]
Spain’s Unemployment Rate Hits Whopping 20%
29. January 2011
Another kick to the groin for Europe’s already-flailing economy. Europe? Yep. Spain is part of the Eurozone. Its economy is linked to 16 other economies — including France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Greece, and the Netherlands. I’m glad to see that experiment is working out so wonderfully. MADRID (AFP) – Spain announced Friday its jobless rate [...]
Iranian Hardliners Pretty Darned Excited Over Potential Egypt Revolution
28. January 2011
Color me shocked that Islamic fundamentalists are excited over the prospect of a secular dictatorship being tossed out in favor of an inevitable power-grab by the Muslim Brotherhood. The New York Times: TEHRAN — Hopeful that the protests sweeping Arab lands may create an opening for hard-line Islamic forces, conservatives in Iran are taking deep [...]
Obama Speaks: Effectively Supports Mubarak Staying in Power for Now
28. January 2011
President Barack Obama addressed the nation regarding Egypt a short time ago. It was basically a reiteration of comments from the White House earlier today. Obama called for both protesters and police to show restraint, and he insisted that violence won’t bring about the reforms being sought. He says he spoke with Mubarak a short [...]
DEVELOPING: VIOLENCE IN EGYPT
28. January 2011
NBC News reports that three private jets have left Cairo airport under heavy security. The speaker of the lower house of parliament now says a major announcement will be made soon. Stand by… All times are in the U.S. eastern time zone. Update 4:49pm: Eyewitnesses report seeing multiple limos pull up to the airport prior [...]
31. January 2011
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