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February 22nd, 2008 at 17:06
Obama: Be Careful What You Proclaim About The Troops
Obama made the following statement in last nights debate:
OBAMA: You know, I’ve heard from an Army captain who was the head of a rifle platoon — supposed to have 39 men in a rifle platoon. Ended up being sent to Afghanistan with 24 because 15 of …
February 22nd, 2008 at 18:04
Iran Continues Nuclear Program, and more
The IAEA confirms that Iran is testing technology that could give it the means to enrich uranium much faster in defiance of international demands that Tehran halt all sensitive nuclear activity or be hit with broader UN sanctions. The report
February 22nd, 2008 at 18:25
Breaking: Iraqis Held In Mexico On Their Way To U.S.
Build the damn fence now!Two more Iraqis with false Bulgarian passports were detained by Mexican officials in Monterrey bringing the total to four this month.Following questioning, the pair admitted t…
February 22nd, 2008 at 18:43
Westcoast Baby Kimono Wrap Giveaway
Westcoast Baby Giveaway
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February 22nd, 2008 at 19:26
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February 22nd, 2008 at 19:41
Now Reading: Liberal Fascism
http://www.amazon.com/Liberal-Fascism-American-Mussolini-Politics/dp/0385511841” class=”nwindow”>The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning by Jonah Goldberg. A…
February 22nd, 2008 at 23:38
Taking a look at the Obama weapon story: What it says about him…
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February 23rd, 2008 at 04:45
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February 23rd, 2008 at 17:15
A Different Kind of Diplomacy for Condi Rice in Gh
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, who is accompanying President Bush, not pictured, is embraced by Emmanuel Oti Boateng, a tribal leader, after being briefed on the USAID West Africa Trade Hub, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at the International…
February 23rd, 2008 at 19:20
John McCain’s Memory Problems
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Podcast Show Notes
John McCain has been contradicted on a part of the New York Times Story by not only the person he said he didn’t meet with, but his own deposition. While, the story has no legs, this is the first of …
February 23rd, 2008 at 20:16
New York Times Executive Editor Bill Keller Had Af
I’m sure everyone has heard about the Old Grey Lady’s hit piece on John McCain. If you haven’t heard about it you haven’t been on the internet or turned on your television today. It certainly got Michelle Obama’s lack of pride in her country off the …
February 23rd, 2008 at 20:19
John McCain is a Supporter of Israel
John McCain is a supporter of Israel. He has consistently been a supporter of Israel.
WASHINGTON – A little while after the outbreak of the Second Lebanon War, a group of Israelis visited Senator John McCain in his office, armed with maps. Amo…
February 23rd, 2008 at 20:36
Obama Exposes His Ignorance of the Military
I cringed when I heard the clip of Obama trying to sound like he knew something about the military. I think that anyone who does know anything about the military was probably equally appalled … or laughing.
February 23rd, 2008 at 23:18
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February 24th, 2008 at 01:40
Drew Carey’s Reason TV
Just an example of what you’ll see over there. Cool stuff.
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February 24th, 2008 at 09:52
Will NYT Hit Piece Help McCain?
The New York Times put out a hit piece on John McCain that its own ombudsman criticized because it made accusations about a sexual relationship without providing any evidence. As the ombudsman pointed out, there is a pretty good story if all the sex r…
February 24th, 2008 at 10:47
02/24/08: Kate Beckinsale
The most important thing about a female is not her looks or her brains, but whether or not she can beat the crap out of somebody….
February 24th, 2008 at 17:27
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February 24th, 2008 at 17:31
Godly Wisdom — February 22, 2008
Love Overlooks Inadvertant Errors
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February 24th, 2008 at 19:08
The FEC Is Not Legally Able To Process Your Request At This Time Mr. Dean
MyDD is having kittens about McCain and the financing of his campaign. They seem to think because a member of the FEC sent a letter to McCain, action will be taken. Howard Dean intends to file a complaint tomorrow. Here’s the deal, at the mom…