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June 1st, 2007 at 17:02
High Schools impose Graduation idiocy and teach kids the wrong lesson
Graduations are supposed to be a happy occasion. For High school kids it is the culmination of 13 years of public education, and a symbolic transition to adulthood.
As such you would think we would be ready to teach them the right lesso…
June 1st, 2007 at 18:43
Tashbih Sayyed R.I.P
This just came in from Obsession Highlights With great sorrow we inform you that Tashbih Sayyed, a courageous foe of the global jihad, passed away.
June 1st, 2007 at 21:11
The Knuckleheads of the Day award
Today’s winners are Andrew Speaker, The Center for Disease Control and Homeland Security.
June 1st, 2007 at 21:33
Border Agent lets TB infected man in despite Detain Warning…”He looked healthy to me”…
Just doing the job the President wants him to do……………
Border security has improved since the days when immigration officials at Ellis Island mostly looked at your teeth and checked your hair. My great grandpa spent a whole…
June 1st, 2007 at 22:24
Bush’s Border Blunder
Peggy Noonan sums up my feelings about Bush’s open border policy. But on immigration it has changed from Too bad to You’re bad.The president has taken to suggesting that opponents of his immigration bill are unpatriotic–they don’t want to do
June 1st, 2007 at 23:19
Long Weekend (Open) Must-Read List
The Best of Weekly Reading for Conservatives.
June 1st, 2007 at 23:37
Press 1 to Donate to your favorite Republican Candidate…Press 2 to tell us to Kiss Off
Republicans are learning illegal immigration is having an impact on jobs here at home…..
The Republican National Committee, hit by a grass-roots donors’ rebellion over President Bush’s immigration policy, has fired all 65 of its tele…
June 1st, 2007 at 23:51
The Eugenics Trap
Today on the Laura Ingraham show, Laura had Linda Chavez as a guest, for the purpose of discussing Ms. Chavez’s column Latino Fear and Loathing. I am, of course, not at all a male chauvinist, but the naked anger in…
June 2nd, 2007 at 00:18
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June 2nd, 2007 at 01:09
Jihad Children: Kindergarten Graduation Palestinia
Take a look at a recent Palestinian kindergarten graduation ceremony …
June 2nd, 2007 at 01:54
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June 2nd, 2007 at 02:28
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June 2nd, 2007 at 02:45
The Uncooperative Radio Show! May 01, 02 and 03, 2
Live, Independent, Conservative Talk Radio! We are rocking over on Talkshoe Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8pm to 10pm Eastern Time.
I will be talking about important issues facing this country, Some things you will not find anywhere else, even on my…
June 2nd, 2007 at 03:55
Fred Thompson on Iran, Israel and Arab Love Prior
“Too often, they garner sympathy and support from a gullible or anti-Semitic media in the international community.” – Fred Thompson
June 2nd, 2007 at 05:36
Romney’s Got Brains, But Where’s The Love?
To laughs, applause and not a few “oohs” at the naughtiness of the question
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June 2nd, 2007 at 06:25
Mendle and the Lebanese in Australia
Mendle said he was uncomfortable during the entire 14 hour flight. Interestingly the man said he was the Chief Justice under the Taliban in Afghanistan although he now lived in Florida.
June 2nd, 2007 at 06:41
Democrats Vote In Unison
Of course, the Washington Post terms it "Republicans run from partisan voting"
Fresh off winning election to the Senate in the fall of 2002, Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) entered the chamber as a staunch conservative, voting with a majority of his …
June 2nd, 2007 at 06:42
The Portuguese Reconquista and New Jersey Bookies
What I did not learn was the reason why the Portuguese were able to excel in exploration when Spain and Italy were larger and wealthier and more powerful than tiny Portugal. I suspect that today, with even more concern about not hurting the feelings …
June 2nd, 2007 at 07:34
1969
Who needs Luke Skywalker when you’ve got men like Neal Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins?
June 2nd, 2007 at 07:49
The Shot Heard Round The World…
The American Revolution started at Lexington Green, Massachusetts on April 19, 1785. To those on the left that say that war never accomplished anything good, I must remind you that the American Revolution bought us our freedom….
June 2nd, 2007 at 07:59
The Tuberculosis Saga of Andrew Speaker
Everyone has heard about the Atlanta attorney who traveled to Europe and back with a potentially lethal and contagious case of tuberculosis.
June 2nd, 2007 at 08:07
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June 2nd, 2007 at 10:31
ACLU Sues Over Terrorism Suspect Transfers
The ACLU is suing a Boeing subsidiary on behalf of three “terrorism suspects,” no lawsuit against Boeing or the U.S. government, and the subsidiary is unnamed. There’s plenty of information published about these three men. Sifting through it will li…
June 2nd, 2007 at 10:48
Rosie O Donnell Revealed – Photoshop Scandal
However, I felt that my readers needed to see Rosie stripped of all photoshopping and so here, for your viewing pleasure, is the pure, unadulterated Rosie O’Donnell, the real terrorist revealed:
June 2nd, 2007 at 18:44
Comrade Hillary round up
Hillary has had quite the newsworthy day, and I decided to roll it all into a giant Hillary Round Up.
First up is this protest that interrupted an appearance in California. The anti war crowd continues to make her life interesting as she con…
June 2nd, 2007 at 21:39
The Knucklehead of the Day award
Today’s winner is Bill Keller.
June 2nd, 2007 at 23:05
Kellie Lim again
The incredible UCLA medical student is back in the news again. Yesterday was the day of her graduation from college. In addition ABC News made Kellie person of the week. Kellie deserves all the kudos.
June 3rd, 2007 at 02:01
The Cost Of Carbon Offsets. And Nancy!
When I first noticed the headline "Pelosi makes carbon neutral Europe trip" at The Hill, I figured it would probably provide a good story on hypocrisy and global warming silliness
When House Speaker Nancy Pelosi jetted off last Saturday to E…
June 3rd, 2007 at 02:10
Would the following fit on a bumper sticker?
And so what if it did? That wouldn’t change the fact that we are at war with people who want to commit acts of terror against this country and others around the world …
June 3rd, 2007 at 05:56
Time to change the slip covers
What type of experience does one need to do a porn film? Hmm…….
June 3rd, 2007 at 08:34
The Gathering Storm, a book review
Over the life of Right Truth and prior to the inception of Right Truth Book Club, I have read, reviewed and recommended many books. I can say without reservation that The Gathering Storm by W.C. is a MUST READ for
June 3rd, 2007 at 15:27
Terror Threat at JFK Airport Foiled
My concern is that people will look at this as just another one of those groups that plan to blow something up. Many dont seem to take these foiled plots very seriously anymore.
June 3rd, 2007 at 15:35
The War on Terror is NOT a Bumper Sticker
The few times Ive heard the news today, Ive heard about the plot to blow up JFK Airport that was foiled today.
It is interesting listening to the medias take on the terrorists plot. Various experts are interviewed and various talking heads gi…
June 3rd, 2007 at 21:04
The Knuckleheads of the Day award
Today’s winners are Superintendent Gene Denisar, Galesburg High School Principal Tom Chiles and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Joel Estes.
June 3rd, 2007 at 23:58
Search and Destroy
Some news from Belgium. Like in the case of the Malaysian army, I doubt mortar and bazooka fire will be of any use. Other than for International peacekeeping duties, why does Belgium need an army? Are France, Germany or the Netherlands a serious thre…
June 4th, 2007 at 00:32
Novelty or Old News
As interesting as what Professor Gannon and former Congressman Gibbons are telling, it is actually very old news. The movie and the book, The Longest Day, depicted the use of these crickets. Why is this suddenly news 63 years after the war and 45 yea…
June 4th, 2007 at 00:53
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June 4th, 2007 at 11:33
Jobs Americans Will Not Do?
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June 4th, 2007 at 12:47
World at War: In Depth Part One
This is Part One of a multi-part consideration of the World at War. There’s a lot going on right now. The 2008 Presidential Campaign is already afoot, with candidates and potential candidates giving speeches and writing op-ed pieces right and…
August 10th, 2007 at 13:18
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August 18th, 2007 at 09:16
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