Monthly Archives: January 2009

Posted by Tina ** TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Students Society invited Bolivian President Juan Evo Morales and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to Tehran to attend the feast of victory of the Palestinian resistance, the official IRNA news agency reported Sunday. … Continue reading →

Posted by Tina ** A top aide says Barack Obama’s inauguration address will call on Americans to embrace a new era of responsible behavior – in government and in business. *** Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s choice for chief of staff, says … Continue reading →

** Barack Obama has only four years to save the world. That is the stark assessment of Nasa scientist and leading climate expert Jim Hansen who last week warned only urgent action by the new president could halt the devastating … Continue reading →

Posted by Tina “‘Erroneous’ Western democracy not for China says official” – Reuters ** BEIJING (Reuters) – China must build defences against “erroneous” ideas involving Western-style democracy, a top government official said in comments published on Sunday, shooting down recent … Continue reading →

Posted by Tina Heres a quirky little postscript to the hero pilot story in the news. It involves a bit of Congressional pork from 2004: Did an Earmark Bring Down the US Airways Flight, by Greg Pollowitz Planet Gore, NRO … Continue reading →

Posted by Tina Strange Days on Capitol Hill – Republicans for Obama, Democrats unsure, by Stephen F. Hayes – Weekly Standard ** “I just can’t tell you how shocked I am at what we’re seeing. It’s clear that they’re moving … Continue reading →

Posted by Tina Intel director backs harsh methods – McConnell says Army manual lacking, by Barbara Slavin and Eli Lake The Washington Times ** National Intelligence Director Michael McConnell warned Friday that interrogation techniques listed as permitted in the U.S. … Continue reading →

Answers To Fridays Quiz 1. SEALS is plural for more than one SEAL. SEAL stands for Sea Air Land 2. A left-handed salute is NEVER permissible in the Navy.

When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace expensive…. So, I took her to a gas station….. then the fight started!

by Mike Re: Gun Sales (Part 2) How can the 2nd Amendment be honored if the people of the country cannot have the same advantages of the government, in order to keep the government in check? This is the beginning … Continue reading →