Today's starter is a special announcement: Tonight is the big MRC 20th anniversary party set around our usual "DisHonors" awards. To make sure everyone gets a chance to celebrate, for the first time ever, we're going to have a live webcast of the event along with an IRC discussion like we had during the '05 election.
Comments Policy
I am getting to the point tha
March 29, 2007 - 09:48 ET by newstalkmachineAmericans Don't Care About Anything But Themselves
March 29, 2007 - 11:00 ET by emjem24Newstalkmachine...
Your striking words caught my attention. I lost two college classmates on 9/11 and their deaths have stayed with me. I'm now a military spouse and see an American public, once caught up in the hype of war that they can play on a video game, now disinterested in whether we win in Iraq or leave in defeat, redeployed, or defunded out of there.
Unfortunately, for the few of us that still give a damn, Americans just don't care about anything but themselves. They've voted in liberals/dems who aren't the most selfless folks themselves. Some of these newbies are even former military members and used that to get voted in. They've now turned against their own kind for promises of withdrawal and bringing the troops home. Americans themelves have sold out their principles (if they even know what the word means) for promises of "universal health care," social entitlement renewal, increased taxes, illegal amnesty, and wasting more money on failing public schools. Most Americans don't do their research and get stuck with incompetent, imbecilic politicians. But then, there are many in our country who think if we weren't more like Europe, everything would be okay, right, Hilary Clinton?
Yeah, I feel confident about this country's future, don't you?
The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer. Air Force Motto
emjem says: When your brain's stuck on liberalism it self-destructs.
emjem24, I agree, and I know
March 29, 2007 - 11:27 ET by newstalkmachineThe Troops
March 29, 2007 - 09:49 ET by seejayAs many of out elected leaders unite to throw them under the bus, I offer this short
video as a tribute to US troops.
I made it in '05 but it's as valid today as it was then.
http://www.youtube.c...
(Can I get some "orange" on the link please?)
Like this?There is no sense i
March 29, 2007 - 10:25 ET by FastEdLike this?
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
open thread
March 29, 2007 - 15:07 ET by seejayHow'd you do that?
Really. I've been puzzled. But Thanks!
Easy - copy the link you want
March 29, 2007 - 18:48 ET by FastEdEasy - copy the link you want, then when posting here, highlight the word, phase, whatever, then click on the "chain" link, to the left of the "bold" B. You then get a new dialogue box, where you then "paste" the copied link, say OK, done.
tech
March 29, 2007 - 20:43 ET by seejayOK. I use a Mac because I'm no computer genius!
I don't see a "bold" B, or a "chain" link?
Huh!
seejay, I don't use a Mac,
March 29, 2007 - 20:58 ET by John in CAseejay, I don't use a Mac, so probably can't help you much. Hopefully someone who does use a Mac will come along and give you a hand.
What's supposed to happen, when the reply window opens up, it should have a tool bar along the top with formatting options. I don't know why/if if would be different on a Mac.
As much as Mac users love their Macs, one of the problems is that the other 90% of people use PCs, so when you need Mac specific help - gotta find a Mac user.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
seejay/iMac
March 29, 2007 - 21:18 ET by gfrrmanseejay, i use a Mac and this site is the only place where when I copy/paste, it doesn't "highlight" the website or whatever it is that I am trying to post. I'm as puzzled as you and I know what I'm doing?
Look just below the word &q
March 30, 2007 - 07:25 ET by sarcasmoLook just below the word "Comment" and just above where you start typing in a comment, seejay, and you should see the chain-link they describe. Are you using Firefox or Safari, I hope?
JMR
link hilighting
March 30, 2007 - 07:51 ET by seejayThanks all. but there's nothing there. I'm using Safari.
A week or so I posted another link here and asked the site to make it "orange."
They did it then.
Maybe they don't like the link?
Ok, I think I know what's h
March 30, 2007 - 08:22 ET by sarcasmoOk, I think I know what's happening. You either need to get Firefox (a good idea anyway, even though Safari's good too) or you probably need to edit the security permissions in Safari | Preferences to allow the suspicious looking to Safari stuff that allows the WYSIWYG stuff to appear for the rest of us, and looking at all the sites NB links to I'm not sure which one that is because I'm only moderately-geekly in this regard. But I'm pretty-sure one of 'em's responsible for NB's occasional maddening slowness!
JMR
Mac
March 31, 2007 - 07:22 ET by seejayThanks sarcasmo.
Jeez! what a process to get to your comment/message. It came as an email, but the link wouldnt open. So I went back to Newsbusters and tried to access it that way. No Dice.
Finally I manually entered the link - http://newsbus.................
I think the permissions route would be the best.
I made a comment on Powerline Forum the other day, and I see the "bold" B and the other descriptions given of these tools. So I know some folks aren't yankin' my chain! Thanks again.
I Was Touched
March 29, 2007 - 11:10 ET by emjem24Seejay...
Thank you. This military spouse feels your support. I was truly touched and I cried. Sometimes miltary families need reminders that they and their active duty spouses are supported by people in this country. Real support...not support with conditions (I support the troops but not the war crap I hear from libs) or restrictions.
The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer. Air Force Motto
emjem says: When your brain's stuck on liberalism it self-destructs.
seejay...THANK-YOU!Brought te
March 29, 2007 - 17:27 ET by bigtimerseejay...
THANK-YOU!
Brought tears to my eyes!
Will be passed on to many!
My Gratitude to all that serve and their families!
Clearly, Chicago cops are t
March 29, 2007 - 09:56 ET by sarcasmoClearly, Chicago cops are trying to compete with New Orleans cops these days...
JMR
I have one for all of you......
March 29, 2007 - 09:58 ET by OldSailor881. Sandy Berger removes classified documents from the National Archives and destroys them prior to a hearing.
2. Sen. Webb gives his suitcase with a loaded gun and two full clips to an aide who subsequently gets caught going into the senate offices. Guns are totally banned in D.C.
Why aren't there special investigative committees issuing subpoenas on these two?
The answer is in the question
March 29, 2007 - 10:04 ET by FastEdThe answer is in the question - who heads the committees?
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
This is for all of you that a
March 29, 2007 - 10:16 ET by JABThis is for all of you that are not "Fonda Jane" or Pelosi.
"To bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
For the lawyers in the group
March 29, 2007 - 10:22 ET by FastEdFor the lawyers in the group - has anyone Questioned the Constitutionality of congress trying to circumvent the president regarding Iraq? Look at the wording of the "Iraq Resolution" that everyone (demolibs) are now backing away from - seems that far left of the party is so stupid that they are willing to dismiss the Law of the Land.
Legal briefs accepted - but, please be brief -
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
IANAL, but I'll be brief. W
March 29, 2007 - 10:30 ET by sarcasmoIANAL, but I'll be brief. Why not actually-declare wars? And I'm not talking "authority for the eventual use of force" or any other PC mumbo-jumbo BS, I'm talking what the Constitution says Congress should have done -- but has yet-to do -- for every single US war in my entire lifetime...
JMR
Perhaps it has to do with the
March 29, 2007 - 10:49 ET by Dan The Man 2Perhaps it has to do with the globalization of conflicts ala the UN. They dont have wars either they have police actions.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark. -- save my gun, shoot a liberal.
Perhaps because if China ever
March 29, 2007 - 21:40 ET by UnsanePerhaps because if China ever releases its Long March missiles to hit the United States, I REALLY do NOT want Congress to convene to decide what to do!
IMHO, formal war declaration was better suited for a time when communications were slower (hence it was only done twice the last century - 1917, and 1941). Hence what you see today.
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
Briefly, the Congress declare
March 29, 2007 - 18:59 ET by DemonhunterBriefly, the Congress declares war, and the president is commander in chief. The president with advice and consent of Senate makes treaties.
It seems to me that once Congress declares war, it's up to the president to conclude it on his terms. I would say Congress's "power of the purse" is an unforseen anomaly. I don't think the founding fathers could ever imagine the Congress not providing the support for our troops in the field. I know I never did before.
"If it's not the Crusades, it's the cartoons"
Don't be confused though, Dem
March 29, 2007 - 19:25 ET by dahliatraversDon't be confused though, Demonhunter, the Democratics in Congress support the troops.
And now, today's Shrub Report
March 29, 2007 - 10:34 ET by Roger the ShrubberAnd now, today's Shrub Report®:
Today is the birthday of the man behind THE most important film in the past 30 years. How will you be celebrating Kurt Thomas Day?
Speaking of birthdays, Brendan Gleeson turns 52 today. He has fast become one of my favorite characters actors, almost usurping Brion James. Almost.
Uh-oh. Looks like Ms. Feinstein be in trouble…
Today's little piece of ironic news. How about some more irony?
Biofuels will kill billions, at least if George Bush is involved.
There are two (1, 2) disappointing pieces of economic news. Disappointing, that is, if you are a Liberal. Speaking of the economy, let's play a quick little game of "Fun with Headlines". Okay, a 2.5% growth rate for the 4th quarter should be good news. Here are some recent headlines, all from AP, all from Thursday:
8:35am: Economy Still Sluggish
8:38am: Growth Rate Better Than Expected
8:53am: Growth Relatively Slow
8:56am: Economy Grows at 2.5 Percent Pace in 4Q
It only took 4 tries to get an unbiased headline. Way to go, AP!
9:46am: Stocks Rise on Strong Economic Report
Can you believe it was 23 years ago today that the Baltimore Colts packed their stuff into moving trucks at night and fled The Syphilis Capital of the USA for Indianapolis?
All is not well in the People's Islamic Republic of Michigan.
I was surfing channels last night, and came across Hannity's tv show. They had a little graphic in the right-hand bottom corner: "Iran Hostage Crisis: Day 6". Give me a break. Speaking of the Iran Hostage Crisis…
Poor Cindy Sheehan (remember her? Barely, right?) is all weepy-weepy…
Am I the only one who averts his/her eyes when that "Karl Rove rapping" video clip gets played? Ugh.
Maryland wants to make "progressive" change in how they award electoral votes…
So glad to see the "Chee
March 29, 2007 - 10:46 ET by FastEdSo glad to see the "Cheesey" report is being published again today - one's day is not complete until viewing the NB and the ShrubReport.
Electoral votes piece - the demolibs really have to be careful of what they wish for, 'cause their wishes have bitten them so often, it must be difficult or painful to sit.
Birthday - rather celebrate Lucy's! and Pres Tyler.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Eddie, I didn't add Lucy Law
March 29, 2007 - 11:32 ET by Roger the ShrubberEddie, I didn't add Lucy Lawless to the Report today because I didn't want everyone to think I was a lesbian. :p
Not that's there's anything wrong with that...
And no Tyler, 'cause you're o
March 29, 2007 - 11:57 ET by FastEdAnd no Tyler, 'cause you're old??
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
No. He was a lesbian, too.
March 29, 2007 - 18:14 ET by Roger the ShrubberNo. He was a lesbian, too.
And you know that - - how?T
March 29, 2007 - 18:50 ET by FastEdAnd you know that - - how?
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
You think Karl Rove only has
March 29, 2007 - 19:26 ET by Roger the ShrubberYou think Karl Rove only has a weather machine?
I've been known to partake a
March 29, 2007 - 11:16 ET by FastEdI've been known to partake a few, but not that much.
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
I was reading about the DiF
March 29, 2007 - 11:22 ET by John in CAI was reading about the DiFi hint of trouble last night. Some additional linkys for those interested:
DiFi's Iraq Conflict
Some commentary from RedState
More Commentary from RedState
Thought this was interesting: As MILCON leader, Feinstein relished the details of military
construction, even micromanaging one project at the level of its sewer
design.
And this: The MILCON subcommittee is not only in charge of supervising military
construction, it also oversees "quality of life" issues for veterans,
which includes building housing for military families and operating
hospitals and clinics for wounded soldiers. Perhaps Feinstein is trying
to disassociate herself from MILCON's incredible failure to provide
decent medical care for wounded soldiers.
I only want to know - when does the investigation begin and when will DiFi testify in front of the various groups investigating the Walt Reed affair and military and vetaran's hospitals?
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
Talk about your media bias -
March 29, 2007 - 11:35 ET by King of the BritonsTalk about your media bias - Where is the MSM or anyone other than the blogs with this DiFi SCANDAL? You can bet your sweet bippy that if this had anything to do with Karl Rove, Haliburton, or any Republican, it would be getting headline coverage. Thank goodness for the internet and bloggers, even if they aren't "real journalists."
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!´´
--Patrick Henry
King you have to remember she is a democrat
March 29, 2007 - 11:40 ET by Carl KolchakYou have to remember she is a Democrat, and the left wing MSM won't report much about it, and if they do they will talk about what an awesome leader she is, and that she is a swell person.
"Sometimes you're the windshield,
sometimes you're the bug" 'The Bug'
The report would go - "
March 29, 2007 - 12:09 ET by FastEdThe report would go - "Because the demolibs are concerned about ethics reform, the lady from CA thought it best that she resign from the committee, to avoid any sign of impropriety or conflict of interest. She also mentioned, that had republicans been as forthcoming, they would probably look better in the eyes of the voting public."
There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V
Roger has posted a link conce
March 29, 2007 - 12:14 ET by Clear thinkerRoger has posted a link concerning the Di Fi scandal. If you read the entire article you will notice their is NO mention of her political affiliation, not even the obligatory (D) next to her name.
The liberal MSM has become an enemy of the USA.
Diane asks a contracter "
March 29, 2007 - 11:54 ET by Dan The Man 2Diane asks a contracter "You believe in the hereafter? The you know what Im here after. Push the cash."
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark. -- save my gun, shoot a liberal.
The culture of corruption?JDW
March 29, 2007 - 12:09 ET by JDWThe culture of corruption?
JDW
Wounded skier, beware of mistakes.
News media: Scoreboard for terrorists
John/DiFi
March 29, 2007 - 12:10 ET by bigtimerMorning John...
Thanks for that great information and all the links.
Absolutely nothing will happens to this woman....nothing.
Republicans have had to of known about this, it is impossible that all of them are that blind. Harry Reid is another one absolutely nothing is getting done about or investigated about....no outrage at all when it comes to these people and I blame the republicans for always being mum and never making noise of any kind about these matters...Boxer and her son had some kind of not so clean land deals into Nevada if memory serves me right with Reid when it comes to deals with the Indians and casino's.
There has been for years absolute corruption hand in hand with DiFi and her hubby Blum....years back now Paul Weyreich's NET station did an investigation into a mine that was going to be shut down because of the desert turtle being named to the Endangered Species list in Ca, this was during the Clinton administration....I wished I could remember the valuable mineral or product that was extracted from there, it was the last place in the US that had it if memory serves me right, and they used it for tips of the noses of aircraft radar or some such...adn in some television sets...the only other place that was producing it was China I think...well, guess what since the equipment couldn't be moved because of the desert turtle...you were not allowed to get out and move the turtle, you had to wait until they moved...well hell...on the hot desert they are going to use that for shade...so they didn't move...eventually last I heard it was shut down...
In the meantime all the while, Blum was going into partnership with a Chinese or Indonesian gentlemen in SF area that was going to produce this material...all hand and hand with ties to the Clinton administrations campaign contributions from the people associated with Riady and such...
I know I am going on too long...
I hope something is done about this MILCON situation...she was blatant again in her connections and the committees she is on that serves the purpose for billions of dollars in the long wrong.
Innocent until proven guilty.
March 29, 2007 - 12:23 ET by JDWInnocent until proven guilty. If the right chooses to sit back on their butts and not take action the results will be no different than not hitting the new dog when attempting to house break. Corruption, in any form, is always rank.
JDW
Wounded skier, beware of mistakes.
News media: Scoreboard for terrorists
"Gymkata" is the greatest movie ever
March 29, 2007 - 11:36 ET by Carl KolchakToday is the birthday of the man behind THE most important film in the past 30 years. How will you be celebrating Kurt Thomas Day?
Speaking of birthdays, Brendan Gleeson turns 52 today. He has fast become one of my favorite characters actors, almost usurping Brion James. Almost.
Brion James always played lots of good guys too didn't he. He's another guy who should have received an Oscar before Al Gore ever did. Brion James was awesome as Leon in "Blade Runner".
"
Noone is as tough on a palma horse as Kurt Thomas. He can take on a whole city while using the palma horse. If that isn't the most brilliant movie scene of all time, I don't know what is.
"Gymkata" is the greatest movie ever made. If Kurt Thomas hadn't won that race, the Soviets would have been in control and the fate of the world would have been doomed.
"Sometimes you're the windshield
sometimes you're the bug" 'The Bug'
Man, check out Brion James' f
March 29, 2007 - 11:47 ET by Roger the ShrubberMan, check out Brion James' filmography.
The guy was in "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" and "Petrodactyl Woman From Beverly Hills", too!
Other than being a good guy in "The Fifth Element", I think he usually played bad guys.
Rog,Re: Rappin' Rove. Is that
March 29, 2007 - 12:56 ET by tracheostomyRog,
Re: Rappin' Rove. Is that David Gregory on the far left?
-PJ
Yep.Thats him.
March 29, 2007 - 13:03 ET by bigtimerYep.
Thats him.
I just heard good old NB's ge
March 29, 2007 - 11:32 ET by bigtimerI just heard good old NB's get mentioned today on Rush regarding the great Tony Dungy piece!
Get ready for possible more little critters seeping in today...
LOL!
The Case For Invading Iraq & Removing Hussein From Power
March 29, 2007 - 18:51 ET by Free StinkerHere is an update to The Case For Invading Iraq And Removing Saddam Hussein From Power. (v.3.0)
Hat Tip to Chris Donohoe, Sua Sponte 75, NL207, and (**) for some of the descriptions & links.
Saddam Hussein used Chemical weapon in three different situations, attacked 6 nations, violated the terms of the Gulf War surrender, planned the assassination of a former US President, collaborated with and harbored terrorists, and was – according to the New York Times – one year away from building an Atomic Bomb before he was finally overthrown. Specific citations are below.
I. Saddam was known to have WMD and used it in at least 3 separate situations.
II. There is a long list of WMD, delivery systems (banned conventional weapons) found in Iraq
III. Saddam Hussein had a History of Aggression, attacking 6 other nations.
IV. Terrorists have been found in Iraq & there were numerous associations between Iraq & terrorists
V. Other Casus Belli
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
** My apologies to the person who originally posted items # 17-21 (section IV) on Newsbusters. I cannot find your original post to get your nom de plume and give you a Hat Tip for finding these items.
Awesome job, Free Stinker, Ch
March 29, 2007 - 19:49 ET by dahliatraversAwesome job, Free Stinker, Chris Donahue, Sua Sponte, NL207. There never was a doubt that Saddam Hussein possessed and used weapons of mass destruction.
At the risk of gilding the lilly, I would add to your list his 2003 attempt to purchase nukes off the shelf from North Korea. Excerpt and link to a Christopher Hitchens column:
(We know, for example, that the Baathists were discussing the acquisition of long-range missiles from North Korea as late as March 2003 ...
http://slate.msn.com/id/2114820/
Thanks Dahlia! I'll have
March 29, 2007 - 21:53 ET by Free StinkerThanks Dahlia!
I'll have to add that link to the list v. 3.1
All of those points are goo
March 29, 2007 - 20:17 ET by John in CAAll of those points are good, valid and casus belli for going to war in Iraq. I'm easy - just tell me they pissed us off, that's all I need. Which means the Fwench should be en garde.
Give a Democrat Party free America a chance!
Cue Godfather soundtrack.
March 30, 2007 - 07:22 ET by sarcasmoCue "Godfather" soundtrack. Hopefully, this scandal torpedos one RINO... And yes, for those with a memory, this is the same Kerik who did such a wonderfully-competent job with security early-on in Iraq.
JMR (just earnin' the 'nick!)
Another good reason to live in Texas:
March 30, 2007 - 09:01 ET by vrwc13Another good reason to live in Texas:
In case you have not heard, Texas has a new law, called the "Now A Man Truly Has The Right To Defend His Castle In Texas"
http://www.kxmb.com/getARticle.asp?ArticleId=109062
"If you defend yourself or your family in good faith and it is determined by investigating authorities that there was no criminal wrong-doing, you will be immune from lawsuit. That’s right. Read that again."
face piles of trials with smiles
I live in Texas, and like y
March 30, 2007 - 09:10 ET by MightyMouthI live in Texas, and like you, I think the new law is good. However, I hope it doesnt' turn into the: "Shoot first and then cry over a dead loved one" Law. :-/
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
"Nice grouping Dad!"
March 30, 2007 - 09:14 ET by vrwc13No, I think the best part of it is that it takes away the stinking liberal call of criminals being caught in the act and being injured or killed becoming "victims".
Now I can take more pride in when my kids say "Nice grouping Dad!"
face piles of trials with smiles
Oklahoma did something like t
March 30, 2007 - 09:21 ET by bassndudeOklahoma did something like this last year. It was good news for law abiding citizens. However, the left here, and there are a few, screamed like we had taken Jack Bauer off his leash to find libs...
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
A similar "castle"
March 30, 2007 - 09:26 ET by sarcasmoA similar "castle" law passed a while ago in FL. Predictions were that it would make Florida into "the wild west" (which in reality wasn't all that wild, but that's beside the point). What actually happened is what I predicted. Nothing-much. Everyone with a gun is still desperately scared of ever having to shoot a human being, and would do almost-anything to avoid it. The new fact that bogus antigun prosecutions are less of a danger does not diminish the fact that shooting someone is likely to ruin your life in other, more-legitimate ways, for a long time, no matter what the circumstances.
JMR
No one wants to, but consider
March 30, 2007 - 09:45 ET by vrwc13No one wants to, but consider the alternative...WND has almost daily a story of someone protecting themselves in self-defense,
From: http://www.guncite.com/gun_control_gcdgcon.html
"In 1987, when Florida enacted such legislation, critics warned that the "Sunshine State" would become the "Gunshine State." Contrary to their predictions, homicide rates dropped faster than the national average. Further, through 1997, only one permit holder out of the over 350,000 permits issued, was convicted of homicide. (Source: Kleck, Gary Targeting Guns: Firearms and Their Control, p 370. Walter de Gruyter, Inc., New York, 1997.) If the rest of the country behaved as Florida's permit holders did, the U.S. would have the lowest homicide rate in the world."
face piles of trials with smiles
"Nice grouping Dad!&qu
March 30, 2007 - 09:31 ET by MightyMouth"Nice grouping Dad!"
Lol, can't wait for the election when the campaign libs go door to door. I may have to invite one in for some "tea". You just never know what tactics a criminal will ues to get in your house! :-P
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...