For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Will N. Korea or won't N. Korea?
U.S. missile defenses are prepared to try to knock down the last stage of a Taepodong-2 missile that North Korea is expected soon to launch if sensors detect the weapon threatens U.S. territory, the commander of the U.S. Northern Command told The Washington Times. "The nation has a very, very credible ballistic-missile defense capability. Our ground-based interceptors in Alaska and California, I'm very comfortable, give me a capability that if we really are threatened by a long-range ICBM that I've got high confidence that I could interdict that flight before it caused huge damage to any U.S. territory," said Air Force Gen. Victor E. "Gene" Renuart, Northcom commander.
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Wow
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:25 ET by shawn228These are very scary times indeed. I hope Obama is up to the challenge.
He had my vote
Wow indeed.
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:32 ET by BlondeI never thought I'd say this, but I would really rather have Hillary in the big chair this weekend than O.
Of course, I seriously doubt the whackjob in North Korea would be pulling this tantrum of his with McCain in the White House.
I hope he fails, too.
Re Hillary
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:28 ET by slickwillie2001I've thought of Hillary as well. In so many areas she would be better for our country than this idiot, especially foreign policy. We already know she wasn't comfortable with his appeasement policy on Iran. I ecpect she is also horrified with his stance in support of Chavez and Zelaya re Honduras. If she intends to have any kind of a career beyond SoS, I expect there will be more leaks that signal her disapproval of his nutty positions.
Interesting
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:45 ET by BlondeWe always suspected Hillary would jump ship....perhaps she'll do it earlier rather than later. Obama's foreign policy (or lack thereof) has been abysmal to date.
All it will take is for Bamster to make a really stupid error, and Hillary will position herself to run at him in the primaries. In fact, I think she is really a prime indicator of how "well" Obama is doing amongst democrats, if she even sniffs an opportunity, she'll bolt. The proverbial canary in a coal mine.
It will be interesting to see if Dick Morris weighs in on this. He knows the Clinton's so well. Oh, and I failed to mention old Bill as well...it's got to grate on him to be boxed up, and not able to rake in the cake bucks with HRC as SecState.
I hope he fails, too.
I'd have to agree...Hillary
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 12:12 ET by taterI'd have to agree...Hillary would at least have more stones than this lightweight.
Heck if it did come down to Hillary vs. McCain...I may of had the old Ann Coulter thinking too.
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"There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we can not resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary." -Sister Lucia
wtb bomb shelter?
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:33 ET by katainkentHeh.
I read this yesterday in Reuters. I couldn't find it this morning but I found the same article at SFGATE.
Definately got my attention.
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Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past - George Orwell - 1984
Thank God for that
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:49 ET by ThisnThatThank God for that information [San Fran, Seattle]. I was worried at first that the missile could reach a vital part of the United States; glad to see that it's effects could actually be of benefit to us -- especially if Nancy is home.
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Liberals constantly demand that we accept a glaring falsehood as truth; Obama's elimination of the word "terror" will make terrorist acts less terrifying
hey!
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:54 ET by katainkentI live in Seattle (well, seattle suburb technically) :P
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Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past - George Orwell - 1984
Uh-oh -- well, say
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:24 ET by ThisnThatUh-oh -- well, say goodby.... :-)
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San Fran...huh? Who would
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:54 ET by taterSan Fran...huh?
Who would of thought N. Korea could be capable of turning that place into a modern Sodom.
www.theholyrosary.org
"There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we can not resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary." -Sister Lucia
I have just two words for the General
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:43 ET by ParagrouperDon't miss.
"If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking." - General George Patton Jr
I hope this isn't the
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:44 ET by taterI hope this isn't the crisis that Biden predicted would happen in Obama's first 6 months.
www.theholyrosary.org
"There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we can not resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary." -Sister Lucia
I think the crisis that
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:50 ET by ThisnThatI think the crisis that Biden was referring to is the fact that Obama is still in office.
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A little off topic
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:53 ET by shawn228....but since this is the open thread. What the Hell is this? It reminds me of the pods from Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Are they here in the form of liberals?
He had my vote
they're tubeworms (tubifex)
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:56 ET by katainkentpretty gross!
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nwahs
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:39 ET by larry on LIit's a liberals remains!
Ummm IL no yrral?
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:43 ET by shawn228I am not nwahs
He had my vote
It'd be hard to confuse you
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:48 ET by NL207It'd be hard to confuse you with nwahs if he bothered to read yopur posts.
How's this for a Bribe?
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:54 ET by BlondeA mere $3.5 billion for a Cap & Trade vote.
These democrats are pathetic.
I hope he fails, too.
Why is Barney Frank allowed
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 10:57 ET by ThisnThatWhy is Barney Frank allowed to screw taxpayers? Why is he still out of control? And why does Massachussetts continue to re-elect this type of power-hungry thief? Now he is trying to divert paid-back TARP funds to his pet projects, in violation of the law. Frank continues to believe that people who want to leech off of others are deserving of others' money; and that people like myself are required to fund these freeloaders. He and the rest of the congressional democrats are lawbreakers, every single one of them. They all need to be arrested and thrown in jail.
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TnT
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:14 ET by well99Because the corruption in DC is taken for granted.People have become apathetic to it.
North Korea will do nothing!
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:04 ET by jefflebowskiKim Jong Il....he's so ronery...isn't going to do anything except run his little pie-hole! He knows we aren't going to do anything to him and China has his back with the UN so he can rub Hussein Hopenchange's nose in it all he wants without any fear of reprisal!
Angry White Dude
www.angrywhitedude.com
Forgive me but I see the upside of KORCOM missle launches.
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:33 ET by CTCould be the best thing that could happen is for the KORCOM Lunatics to launch their biggest and baddest missile toward our left coast. It might be a good thing for our Lunatic 'peace because we say so' Left to experience life in the gun site of a mad man. Just might get their attention, an epiphany if you will.
July 4th -- Remember our Troops
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:41 ET by ThisnThatI'm thinking about our troops in the Middle East today, expecially the Marines who have finally been brought in to do the job that NATO and the Brits couldn't do in Afghanistan.
I am also awaiting the apologies and recognition that the Left still owes us. Obama, for example, instead of taking credit for Iraq, needs to apologize to President Bush for ever doubting him. President Bush stood up to everyone, including his own party, to make the surge work.
Harry Reid needs to apologize for his disgusting "the war is lost" comment.
Murtha -- when is he going to apologize for declaring our Marines "murderers"?
Has Hillary Clinton apologized yet to Gen Patraeus for her "you have to suspend disbelief" remark during the Senate hearings? I doubt it.
And the entire MSM needs to apoligize to all of us for supporting the likes of Cincy Shaheen for her pathetic attempt to have our military fly the white flag.
I'm going to tune in to CBS tonight -- or maybe MSNBC -- so I can catch all their apologies. I'm sure I won't have to wait long, you think?
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This
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:48 ET by ricklailFour soldiers from this area were the ones killed by a roadside bomb In Irag. The 4 serviced with the 1/120 Infantry of the NC National Guard.
KICK SOME ASS YOU DEVIL DOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Semper suprene nitens
For some odd reason I just
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:42 ET by ricklailFor some odd reason I just don't feel much like celebrating this weekend. Under Chairman Maobama this country has gone downhill further in 5 months that in any other 5 months in its glorious history.
With a Congress that does not bother to read the bills they pass tells me that the sacrifices of founders means absoulety nothing to them.
Folks a "czar" that tells corporate executives what they can make has gone way to far. Any "czar" that is not accountable to we the people is wrong.
Yes I do live in the freest country in the world but we will be able to brag about that come Independence Day 2010?
Semper suprene nitens
Americans on the 4th at Wimbledon
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 11:54 ET by BlondeWe'll definitely have an American crowned as the ladies champ tomorrow....always a treat on the 4th of July....as the Williams sisters are playing each other, for the 8th time, in a grand slam final. I'm pulling for Venus.....solidarity for my fellow big sister.
We'll see which Andy (ours or theirs, Roddick or Murray) reaches the final...we'll know in the next few hours. I'm kind of hoping theirs, as Roger Federer is always my pick, and it would be hard for me to want Roddick to beat him on Sunday.
Great tennis, all the way around, though.
I hope he fails, too.
Marco Rubio
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:25 ET by ricklailI just listened to a half hour interview that Andrew Wilkow did with Marco Rubio. As far as I have heard Crist is being endorsed by about all the Reps in the Senate. Jim Demint of SC is the only one so far to endorse Rubio.
I used to think politics in this state were screwed up until I heard him taking about the politics in the panhandle. Well, he has a long uphil climb to beat RINO Charlie. Seem to be that he is the conservative in the race. By the way they talked some Gator stuff. I think he said he graduated in 93 from UF and Andrew in '97.
Semper suprene nitens
Rubio
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:30 ET by BlondeHe definitely has the support of the conservatives...in a straw poll on the west coast a few weeks ago, he beat Crist by about 73 - 4.
I was furious that Cornyn endorsed Crist on the day he announced...these bloody RINO's need to keep their noses out of state politics. As soon as Rubio ramps up his campaign, I'm going to get actively into it....presuming I'm still living here, that is.
I'm not surprised they talked Gators.....we all bleed orange and blue, the same way you're a Tarheel 'til the day you die. I can't wait for football season to start, woo hoo. That's my happy thought for the day, Bamster is just too depressing.
I hope he fails, too.
Open Thread
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 12:00 ET by black47211.."a fire shower of nuclear retaliation"...
Hmmm. Okay then, thanks for letting us know where you stand you freakshow socially-maladjusted paranoid dwarf.
No missile on the 4th
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 12:00 ET by slickwillie2001There's little evidence of a missile launch planned for the 4th. The Nork's missiles are liquid fueled, they require a large gantry and we know where those are, they take days to transport, stack up and then fuel up, etc. That process is not underway. If the little runt wants an extravaganza for the 4th, it will be another nuclear test. If he really wants to get the world's attention, it will be a surface test, vs underground. That's the big enchilada, imho.
If in fact the rocket is a Russian one it's a solid fueled unit
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:09 ET by upcountrywaterRussian ICBM parts
Using
data and imagery from North Korea's April 4 launch, Postol and Wright
calculated that the second stage of the North Korean rocket had the
external dimensions, engine power and key features of an SS-N 6, a
Soviet submarine-launched ballistic missile first deployed in 1968.
So they will still need to load the first stage with propellant, If they hurry it just may blow up..
If the dear leader wants to piss off the King of Czars, maybe he can march the 2 JAILED American Reporters around Pyongyang.
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King of the Czars
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:11 ET by BlondeI like that.
I hope he fails, too.
B,I prefer Lord of the flies, However in keeping with the ONE's
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:46 ET by upcountrywaterpersona; The ONE , The King of Kings,and the Lord of Lords...
The oaf is a self made messiah, Voila... King of the Czars.
When the air raid sirens start blaring in Hawaii , I'm hopping in my hot tub, just filled with heavy water, that will help to absorb the flying Gamma Rays.
Happy 4 th of July everyone..yeee haaa( NK sub titles)!
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Deuterium oxide
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:43 ET by CiampinoHeavy water slows down neutrons but does not absorb them. It has no effect on gamma rays unfortunately. You'll fry in the tub. Have a great Inedpendence Day anyway.
gee thanks, I really do not have a tub full of heavy water.
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:48 ET by upcountrywaterWill lead sun screen help; SPF 5,000,000?
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Honduras Blackout
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:26 ET by slickwillie2001The lack of accurate news reporting on Honduras is fast becoming a media bias story. Even Fox News doesn't cover this; why? Has the White House sent out blackout demands to the media? Protesters in Honduras are criticizing the Bamster directly. What little coverage Honduras gets is still pushing the 'military coup' nonsense. What's the real story here?
Honduran Democracy Protesters Bash Obama & CNN: http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com
A Coup in Honduras? Nonsense: http://www.csmonitor.com
"Sometimes, the whole world prefers a lie to the truth. The White House, the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and much of the media have condemned the ouster of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya this past weekend as a coup d'état. That is nonsense. In fact, what happened here is nothing short of the triumph of the rule of law."
Scary
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:32 ET by iveseenitallCan we really trust him? ....No, not KIM...Can we trust Barry O? I doubt it.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
An event that would shape a
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 13:47 ET by Roger the ShrubberAn event that would shape a young lieutenant colonel's character and teach him humility, and, thus, the birth of America, occured 255 years ago today.
21 years later to the day, this same man will take command of a continental army.
146 years ago, at 1pm, one fatal charge changed the history of the United States...
Palin stepping down as
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 15:44 ET by bigtimerPalin stepping down as Governor...
Hmmmm....deep thoughts.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
There go my hopes for her
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 15:51 ET by alwaysconThere go my hopes for her running for prez in 2012. Not sure what she's thinking. I'd prefer her over Romney because I don't think I could get behind a Mormon. The more I've read about them the wackier they seem. Sarah's a Christian through and through, as proven by her decision to have Trig.
"There go my hopes for her
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 15:55 ET by ckc1227"There go my hopes for her running for prez in 2012. Not sure what she's
thinking. I'd prefer her over Romney because I don't think I could get
behind a Mormon."
Congratulations.....that's the kind of ridiculous logic that gave us McCain as our candidate, and helped put Obama in the White House.
Well done.
Agreed, ckc...there's a
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:06 ET by motherbeltAgreed, ckc...there's a well-thought-out reason for not backing Romney. How on earth did Massachusetts not burst into a lake of fire when he was Governor?
Re Palin; the little article says "fueling speculation about a 2012 run..." but I think it's way too early for that. She would do better by staying in office and showing her smarts at being an executive.
Something else is going on, I think.
PS....Ridiculous logic????? LOL!
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Sorry if I take my faith
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:25 ET by alwaysconSorry if I take my faith seriously. It has shaped my life and views. It has set me on a path on which I've married an amazing man and raised a beautiful family. Christian faith is THE basis for the country we live in. Mormonism, if you are familiar with it, is a bastardization of Christianity. I'm STRONGLY Pro-life and Pro marriage. How strongly did Romney push for these things when he was Gov... BEFORE becoming a candidate for president? Strong faith makes for strong character. Coming from a flawed faith results in flawed character, as Romney is. Sarah is the real deal.
ac.... To each their
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:34 ET by bigtimerac....
To each their own...but I find your views sad about Romney and the Mormon religion...I remember another gal here awhile back that said the same as you just did.
Interesting how the world turns though.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
alwayscon...A piece of advice...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:35 ET by PrairieSkyNewsBusters is not the forum to air issues that one has with other's religions/faiths. Whatever your opinions are concerning Mitt Romney's faith, they are your opinions and you are entitled to them. But let's not use NB as a place to slam other's faiths, whatever they are.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Fine. I'm sure you'll say
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:07 ET by alwaysconFine. I'm sure you'll say the same should someone come along saying the Muslim faith is an aberration. Just saying, a Christian nation should be led by a true Christian.
always...I'm not going...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:29 ET by PrairieSkyto get into an argument/discussion with you about any religion...You obviously have your opinions about religion/faith, and so do I. But I also am of the opinion that it is not appropriate to denigrate or condemn other's faiths here at NB. As I said, this is not the forum for that. That's all.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Good one "A True Christian"
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:22 ET by upcountrywaterSoo you want a theocracy?
We don't have that here..yet.
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alwayscon, that is your
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:03 ET by motherbeltalwayscon, that is your opinion, and as I always say about my own opinion: it's free and worth every penny! ;-)
And we don't need to make this a religious argument; it's a Constitutional fact:
Article 6, Section 3 of the US Constitution states that:
......no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
so your theory about who should lead this country is irrelevant.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Yes, but THE PEOPLE have
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:44 ET by alwaysconYes, but THE PEOPLE have always chosen a Christian/Catholic. Is that just a coincidence? I just happen to think it's a tradition that should continue.
To change the subject, did Sarah seem anxious and nervous reading her speech? Almost as if it was written for her, like maybe she's being forced out by the party.
ac... Oh come on she has
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:56 ET by bigtimerac...
Oh come on she has bragged endlessly about taking on the 'big boys'...she isn't going to be run out of the party from any of that BS...she didn't get where she is by playing nice all the time...
Something else is going on.
The Sunday Poltical shows are going to be interesting.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
ac.... Something is going
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 15:56 ET by bigtimerac....
Something is going on behind the scenes...with time we will know.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
There goes Palin's
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 15:59 ET by ckc1227There goes Palin's presidential hopes, if she had any. And here come the critics. She just handed them a loaded gun and said "Shoot me".
Turn off the stove, this bird is done.
ckc... I
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:01 ET by bigtimerckc...
I agree.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Count me in on that....
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:07 ET by motherbeltI didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
Alaska
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:00 ET by JDWPalin steps down
JDW
DAILY WAVE
When people fear their government there is tyranny.
When government fears the people there is liberty.
Dummies
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:05 ET by cocodrieHow come we have an operational anti-missile system? If I recall correctly, the only ones who were dumb enough to want to protect the United States of America were Ronald Reagan, George Bush and his father.
Most research and development projects have been ----canned by Present Hussein. Guess in the future we'll just throw Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at them. We can't afford new bombers but the Wicked Witch of The West uses half of the Air Force inventory to carry her sorry --- back and forth to Witch's Mountain.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
Newsbusters must not want traffic. Where is the Palin post?
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:17 ET by Daniel Baker-------------------------------------------
Liberal judges are the high priests of redefined marriage. Good men want freedom, Evil men want license
DB... We're talking about
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:27 ET by bigtimerDB...
We're talking about it now aren't we?
I'm sure there will be one given time.
I also posted on one of Noel's blog posts above that was regarding Palin...quit yer bitchin'...after-all, it is a slow holiday week-end.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
WOW...Palin steps down...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:28 ET by PrairieSkyWow...Didn't see this one coming...I was just over on TeamSarah, and they are going nuts...
Where did this come from? I can't help but think that if she does run for higher office in the future, that this can't help but hurt her...She'll be seen as a quitter...That she can't take it...She isn't tough enough, or worse, that women aren't tough enough to play big league, hard-knuckle presidential politics.
I can't help but think that there must be something more going on here...this just doesn't sound right...If this is a political calculation, it is a huge gamble, and I just hope that it doesn't prove to be a miscalculation.
It is a mystery.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
If it's a political
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:06 ET by motherbeltIf it's a political "gamble" as you put it, Sky, I'd say she just folded and cashed in her chips.
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
mb... I agree...as you
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:13 ET by bigtimermb...
I agree...as you know most likely.
Something else is going on behind the scenes in my humble opinion.
Whatever the reason...it is so early yet before the next election, this may be a good thing in the end...no matter how it works out.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
bt...I can't help thinking...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:37 ET by PrairieSkythe same thing...That there must be something else going on behind the scenes...OR, it could be just as simple as she said today. Either way, this raises many, many questions that only time will likely answer.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Afternoon
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:44 ET by bigtimerAfternoon Sky...
Yep...time will tell...simple as that.
I think things are going on behind the scenes though, that we may not hear about for awhile yet...just my thoughts.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Howdy bt...You could be right...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 19:13 ET by PrairieSkyAnd time will likely tell.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
motherbelt...Me too...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:35 ET by PrairieSkyThe more I think about this, I just can't see how this could possibly be a good and wise move for her, if, and that appears to be a big "IF", she has plans for higher office. I just don't see it...
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Palin obviously resigned
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:31 ET by Roger the ShrubberPalin obviously resigned because she is pregnant with another retard baby and can't pass it off as her daughter's.
Wait a minute. Is this the Huffington Post?
No?
Whoops.
This is kind of a shocker
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:33 ET by shawn228It does not surprise me that she would want to leave politics because of the awful treatment from the msm and libs with their frivilous lawsuits, however I am very surprised she is not finishing up her full term as governor. I hope no one has some dirt on her, that is the last thing the GOP needs right now.
He had my vote
shawn...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:40 ET by PrairieSkyDitto...Crossed my mind, too.
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Re Palin
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:46 ET by slickwillie2001This is not a breaking news site, it's a media bias site. I suspect there will be several stories of media bias wrt the Palin resignation within minutes here as MSNBC and other far-left media begin their rabid speculation and rumor-mongering.
Possibilities: Running for US Senate 2010. Big media contract; she's been offered millions by the networks to do some kind of talk/politics show. Had enough of politics altogether and wants no more of it. Personal health problems. Go private and make money giving speeches a la Billy Clinton and pile up a war chest.
She has since tweeted that there is nothing bad here, and what she is doing is what's the best for her family.
Andrea Mitchell making the claim that she wants to leave politics. Claiming inside sources.
As if.....
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:16 ET by BlondeAndrea Mitchell would have any inside sources with the Palin camp (I can still see her peevishly slapping away baloons at the Republican convention). I expect the "inside" story will come to us via either John Zeigler or Greta van Susteren, who have been fair to Sarah Palin.
Regardless of what happens, I wish the Governor all the best. She's yet to exhibit one instance of the politician's propensity to spin everything, so I'm going to give her the respect she deserves, and take her explanation at face value.
And I just had a thought....wouldn't it be great if she were to lead the Republican party instead of Mike Steele?
I hope he fails, too.
Blonde...Well said...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:22 ET by PrairieSkyI agree...
And Michael Steele has been a disappointment...I wish he was tougher...
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Hey B...you used to be
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:24 ET by bigtimerHey B...you used to be behind Steele, when I was in the minority here on that...what happened?
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
His performance happened
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:49 ET by Blondethat's what.
I hope he fails, too.
But that was my point from
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 17:56 ET by bigtimerBut that was my point from the beginning when I posted about him and the reasons why I was against him leading...he didn't change his performance...people just finally started paying attention and going against him when they didn't like what he was saying, after they were for him....instead of listening to other opinions who had watched him beforehand for years...kind of like McC...and a few others politically.
Ah well...that's the way life works. ;-)
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
I disagree
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:11 ET by BlondeAthough I certainly see through your tactic.
Prior to accepting the leadership role of the Republican party, Steele was excellent at articulating and defending conservative positions on the numerous talk shows, etc. Furthermore, he had name recognition, and a higher national profile of any of the other candidates for the leadership role. I was willing to give him the opportunity to actually do some leading.
I believe he succumbed to the pressure of the RINO's, unfortunately, and he was none too deft in that little media created dust-up with Rush.
I hope he fails, too.
Oh please...My
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:24 ET by bigtimerOh please...My tactic?
You must think I enjoy being in the minority here for some reason B...seems to me you have learned plenty from me since you have been here politically, although you would never give me the credit, you and I both know better.
Steele was always a middle of the roader in a lot of ways politically speaking....it wasn't the RINOs.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
As if
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:26 ET by BlondeI try not to think about you at all, actually.
I hope he fails, too.
seems to me you have learned plenty from me since you have been
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 19:02 ET by shawn228".....seems to me you have learned plenty from me since you have been here"
I know when it comes to the art of answering questions with questions and using your tag line as a debating tactic, no one would be a better teacher than you.
He had my vote
~
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 19:13 ET by Free StinkerShawn: 1
bigtimer: 0
so I'm going to give her
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:08 ET by motherbeltso I'm going to give her the respect she deserves, and take her explanation at face value.
Me too, B....but did she give an explanation? Did I miss something? Or are you talking about when and if she gives an explanation?
I didn't think it was physically possible, but this both sucks and blows. -Bart Simpson
She did, kind of...in her own way
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:19 ET by BlondeThey just played a clip that got into the "thinking" a little bit more, although it certainly wasn't anything traditional, in the political sense of the word.
Personally, I think she's sick and tired of the lack of leadership and fire in the party, and she sees an opportunity to lend some of her superstar power to candidates and issues that interest her.
Being in Alaska has kind of ham-strung her in this regard, getting all kinds of criticism every time she stuck a toe in the Lower 48.
Further, I suspect she is going to attempt to become kind of a power broker. We know she is passionate about energy independence, and she might be able to get a little bit of movement on our side of the issue with the new super majority in Congress.
Time will tell, though.
I hope he fails, too.
Yeah...speaking of energy
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 18:29 ET by bigtimerYeah...speaking of energy independence she was for Cap and Trade too.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Re Romney
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 16:57 ET by slickwillie2001Perhaps the Republican Party needs a purity committee, that will vet anyone that claims to be a Republican, for Christian religious and moral purity. This will be modeled after Ayatollah Khameini's Revolutionary Council that refused 391 of 395 candidates in Iran's election. That's sure to win us some elections. But who will run the purity committee? What branch of Christianity shall we limit candidates to?
Party Like It Is 1773 !
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 19:27 ET by Free StinkerDon't forget to attend the Tea Party tomorrow in your neck of the woods.
All you Newsbusters from Northern New Jersey - I'll see you in on The Green in Morristown ! :-)
Transformers 2
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 21:30 ET by dmntd1******* SPOILER ALERT!!! *******
I finally saw the movie. In spite of Megan Fox being in it. There were a few parts that made me laugh out loud, while the others in the theater chuckled. I thought I'd share...
All in all, a good movie. Neither good enough to watch in the theater again, nor good enough to purchase. Those two parts, however, will stay with me for a long time to come!
WE THE PEOPLE of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare,
Reuters, objective news
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 22:48 ET by GregEReuters, objective news organization. Hmm, I wonder how often they'll print opposing global warming views, since they have a site like this........????
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/301529?m=719baf76
Happy 4th of July everybody!!!
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 22:42 ET by PrairieSkySigning off for tonight...
Have a happy and safe July 4th everyone!!
God bless America!!
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Talk about INSPIRATION!
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 22:48 ET by TailgunnerYou may be familiar with this passage, but I just read it for the first time:
"...The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable truth, that the mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few, booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the grace of God."
Thomas Jefferson
Nationalized Healthcare is a DEATH SENTENCE.
Tailgunner...I'm not...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 23:01 ET by PrairieSkyfamiliar with that passage actually...Thanks for posting it here...
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Happy Independence Day
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 22:48 ET by bigtimerHappy Independence Day Sky...
To you and yours....and all others here.
God Bless all in the military past and present from the beginning of our great country, up until this very day and all after...our gratitude is endless from this home.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Happy Independence Day, bt...
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 23:06 ET by PrairieSkyand to you and yours, too...
And ditto your comments about the military, past and present, who have made it possible for us to be celebrating in freedom the 233rd birthday of our wonderful country...As a country and a people, we are truly blessed...
God bless America!!
"The problem is not that people are taxed too little...the problem is that government spends too much." ~President Ronald Reagan
Powell on Ubama
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 22:44 ET by slickwillie2001Will the liberal media cover Colin Powell when he says something bad about The Messiah?
Powell Airs Doubts on Obama Agenda: http://www.washingtontimes.com
"Colin Powell, one of President Obama's most prominent Republican supporters, expressed concern Friday that the president's ambitious blitz of costly initiatives may be enlarging the size of government and the federal debt too much."
Lol slick... I heard Rush
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 22:52 ET by bigtimerLol slick...
I heard Rush report about this bit of news on his show yesterday....I think it was yesterday, could have been today too.
He got a kick out of it...so do I.
What a hypocrite, when convenient....and he knows the msm will say nothing...in fact, they will spin for him, as they always have.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
What's both amazing, and
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 22:52 ET by GregEWhat's both amazing, and scary, is the level of overreach, spending, etc of Obama and Congress that is it taking for any of his supporters (media included of course) to even BEGIN to question him. They should have questioned him LONG AGO. The fact that it takes this much of the crap just to get anyone on the Left and and other supporters to blink is a very sad commentary on America.
Only a city as mighty as
Fri, 07/03/2009 - 23:02 ET by Roger the ShrubberOnly a city as mighty as Pittsburgh would be able to host Furries AND Mensa conventions on the same weekend.
RINO Colin Powell now has some doubts about Obama.
Sat, 07/04/2009 - 01:54 ET by Rush FanDrudge has a link to a Washington Times article titled Powell airs doubts on Obama agenda that reads in part:
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"Powell's not a Republican. McCain's not a Republican. These guys are not even mavericks. They are Washingtonians. Washingtonians have their own culture and their own desires, and it is to matter. They don't care who's in power, they just want to be closely associated with whoever is. That's the name of the game and they want press adulation. They want to be loved and adored by the media, they want fawning treatment, they want to be thought of as something special, unique, dignified and so forth, and that's the Washington establishment." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Party Like It Is 1773 !
Sat, 07/04/2009 - 09:36 ET by Free StinkerParty Like It Is 1773 !
Happy Independance Day everyone!
McCain on Iran
Sat, 07/04/2009 - 12:04 ET by slickwillie2001Senator McCain delivered the Republican address for July 4th, and signaled his support for the Iranian people who are still fighting for freedom even though the US old media has moved on. He said what President Prissypants should be saying but for some reason is unwilling to.
Republicans Reach Out to Iranian People: http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com
"Today, we stand with the millions of Iranians who brave batons, imprisonment and gunfire to have their voices heard and their votes counted. They do not ask us to arm them or come to their assistance with anything other than public declarations of solidarity, and public denunciations of the tyrants who oppress them. We have a moral obligation to do so.
There are those among us who warn that a strong and unequivocal declaration of moral support for Iranians would be used by the cruel regime in power there to convince their subject people that the United States is behind the civil unrest they have attempted to hide from the world. But the regime will make that claim no matter what we say or do. Do they really believe Iranians don’t know why they’re protesting and who is oppressing them? Do they think Iranians whose votes were discarded, whose voices have been ignored, whose lives have been threatened by the regime they wish to be rid of will think America has put them in that position; that the CIA caused a brave and idealistic young woman to step out of her car to join their protest, only to be instantly murdered by the henchmen of the regime?"
To some extent McCain is obviously addressing the Bamster directly. Not that it will do much good with him, but we need to wake up Americans to the dangers of a weakling President.