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May 26th, 2007 at 08:37
Rep. John Murtha – and Pork
Wouldn’t it be nice if Representatives actually started removing every earmark from every bill, “now and forever”?
May 26th, 2007 at 08:39
John Edwards and Equestrian Anatomy …
There is little question that John Edwards is an intelligent man. He graduated from college with high honors and from law school with honors. He spent many years practicing law and later served in the US Senate. His widely reported, recent remarks a…
May 26th, 2007 at 09:00
David Copperfield and Immigration
President Nicolas Sarkozy made immigration a central issue of his campaign. Now, his new minister for immigration and national identity says its time to start paying immigrants to leave the country.
May 26th, 2007 at 09:17
Rosie ODonnell has Left The View With a Bang
Page 6 is reporting that Rosie has left The View with a Bang and not a whimper.
May 26th, 2007 at 10:25
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May 26th, 2007 at 13:09
A People Awakens: Towards the National Liberation of Iraq (RightTruth Exclusive)
A People Awakens: Towards the National Liberation of Iraq, (Part Two) By Albrecht Gero Muth A RIGHT TRUTH EXCLUSIVE. Kufa. IRAQ. 25 May 2007. For days, a hushed word here, a hushed word there, barely audible, yet holding forth the
May 26th, 2007 at 13:58
No, overeating will not make me feel better
I feel crappy.It started a few days ago . . . that familiar ache in my cheekbones, radiating up into my eye and down into my gums. Yesterday, I developed a very stuffy nose and scratchy throat. By last night, I was miser …
May 26th, 2007 at 22:46
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May 26th, 2007 at 22:47
Human rights abuse!
We have been accused!
May 26th, 2007 at 23:32
The Knucklehead of the Day award
Today’s winner is Florida A&M University basketball coach Mike Gillespie Sr.
May 27th, 2007 at 00:23
A Thank You on This Memorial Day Weekend
A special thanks to Greta and Silke of Hooah Wife for their help.To every man and woman who has served and is serving in the United States military, thank you for everything …
May 27th, 2007 at 03:04
Senate moves to expand detainee rights
If Habeas Corpus successfully weeds the innocent from the guilty, then go for it; if we have folks incarcerated simply for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, than we should send them home. But I don’t want to risk anymore US lives.
May 27th, 2007 at 03:09
US Attacks Sadr Stonghold
After hiding under the skirts of Iran, Al-Sadr returned to Iraq, to be told
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The United States on Friday urged radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr to play āa useful and positive roleā in Iraq after his dramatic return to frontline Ira…
May 27th, 2007 at 06:58
Sunday Scribblings #61: Simple
As the years roll by, what will sociologists make of us?
I find myself pondering that question sometimes when I think back to “the way life used to be” even in my lifetime. I find myself pondering that question today having spent some time reading…
May 27th, 2007 at 21:44
Happy Anniversary to me
The Florida Masochist is two years old. Pop the champagne.
May 27th, 2007 at 21:52
The Knucklehead of the Day award
Today’s winner is Menu Foods
May 28th, 2007 at 00:03
Personal Ambition Destroyed the Minutemen
Feuds and and personal ambition involving Chris Simcox, Jim Gilchrist and others destroyed the Minutemen. Conservatives should take note. Personal ambition is the enemy of political change. We need to focus on change to the country, not our own perso…
May 28th, 2007 at 01:58
The incredible Kellie Lim
This young woman’s story is amazing. A triple amputee at age 8, she is preparing to graduate UCLA medical school and then do her pediatric residency. Read the entire article below. It is truly inspiring. God bless Kellie Lim.
May 28th, 2007 at 04:48
Quotes Of Our Founding Fathers
As we remember those who bled and died for this great nation of ours, I want to list a few quotes from the founding fathers of America…
May 28th, 2007 at 05:58
Blog Your Blessings and Sunday Scribblings (Simple
Sunday Scribblings is “simple.” Consider Matthew 5:21-24:
You’re familiar with the command to the ancients, “Do not murder.” I’m telling you that anyone who is so much as angry with a brother or sister is guilty of murder. Carelessly call …
May 28th, 2007 at 06:27
John Cox at the South Carolina State GOP Convention
Have a great Memorial Day weekend and enjoy this new YouTube video with John Cox.
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May 28th, 2007 at 06:49
Rosie has Left the Building
Rosie O’Donnell has been a loud mouth anti American for a long time and when they hired her to squawk on “The View” it gave her a platform to spew her insane thoughts. I am all for open debate but if you ever listen to her she does n…
May 28th, 2007 at 12:18
Illegal immigration – Tell Congress what you think
The Bill in Congress will obviously create incredibly huge changes in our country, with much controversy over how much disaster or benefit will be the result. Yet, the original Senate intent was to vote this through in less than a week, …
May 28th, 2007 at 14:09
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May 28th, 2007 at 16:30
This Memorial Day
Thank you…
May 28th, 2007 at 16:54
Please do not wish me a “happy” Memorial Day (with video)
Sorry, but in my list of holidays, it is not a happy one any more.
A couple things occurred to me as I was thinking about what to write about.
First was a guy on a discussion list who wrote the whole wish and wished everyone a happy Memorial …
May 28th, 2007 at 17:56
Carnival of Family Life
Everybody likes to talk about their family, especially if you have kids. Sit down, have a cup of coffee and enjoy the informative, funny and inspiring stories, insights and observations offered by the many gifted writers participating in this week’s …