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Do not deny what happened at Ft. Hood

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:28:38 GMT

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clipper's remarks: FTA: "Getting at Islamist cells, to say nothing of lone, self-appointed jihadis within our society, means getting over the false sentimentality that turns a terrorist incident into an "incomprehensible tragedy" when it is not incomprehensible, and not a theatrical event."

"We'd be better off confronting that Islamist enemy, than spraying perfume after each fatal strike."

Long article but worth the read.

Clip Source: www.ottawacitizen.com

Do not deny what happened at Fort Hood

President Barack Obama

assumed the "presidential grieving tone" over the Fort Hood massacre, the moment after he'd just done an equally scripted segment of light joking banter for the benefit of the Tribal Nations Conference he was addressing.

What happened at Fort Hood was no kind of "tragedy." It was a criminal act, of the terrorist sort, performed by a man acting upon known Islamist motives.

To present the perpetrator himself as a kind of "victim"

is to misrepresent the reality.

He reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar!" before opening fire on American soldiers

He shot about 40 people, over 10 minutes, with two pistols, neither of them military issue.

"Muslims should stand up against the aggressor." Do we still have a category for treason?

This deadly enemy of the West -- the Islamist ideology which holds all Jews, Christians, other non-Muslims, and a considerable number of Muslims, too, to be human filth in need of extermination -- is well infiltrated.

Obama snubs Ft. Hood to relax @ Camp David

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:25:59 GMT

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clipper's remarks: No surprise really. Just more evidence that Obama cares not a twit for our military and is happy to enjoy the perks of being President in name only. Besides, it makes him uncomfortable to be around REAL men and women.

Clip Source: www.americanthinker.com

Obama snubs Ft. Hood to relax at Camp David

Dan Riehl checks the President's schedule and learns that Obama's not going to Fort Hood, but rather to Camp David for the weekend.

Are you kidding me? Camp frickin' David? What, does he have a tee time close by? For heaven's sakes, he's the CIC. And he's taking the weekend off? This guy simply doesn't care.

That Dancing with the Indians conference must have really worn the poor guy out so much he can't spare time to comfort the survivors of the jihadi Major's massacre.

GWB and Laura spent a few hours at Fort Hood, no photo ops.

Poll: Huge majority doesn't want Dems' health care bill

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:05:15 GMT

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clipper's remarks: But do they care?? I have never seen such a push & shove match going on. This isn't about health care for our citizens. This is about power & control.

Clip Source: www.washingtonexaminer.com

Poll: Huge majority doesn't want Democrats' health care bill

With House Democrats racing to pass their 2,000-plus page health care reform bill this weekend, a new CNN/Opinion Research poll shows that an overwhelming majority of those surveyed -- 72 percent -- want Congress either to make major changes, start over from scratch, or simply stop working on health care legislation. Just 26 percent want Congress to pass the current health care proposal as is, or with minor changes.

St. investigators taking dozens of computers from ACORN office...

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:01:11 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Oh my. It will be interesting to know what all they find. Course there has been plenty of time to get rid of some things. I guess the man with the cart didn't want any one in Washington to know who he is.

Clip Source: www.nola.com

State investigators taking dozens of computers from ACORN office on Canal Street

Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has served a search warrant at the ACORN office at 2609 Canal Street

They are also carrying records out of the building on handcarts.

ACORN staffers were given no notice that a search would be conducted today

Caldwell's office issued subpoenas for records from ACORN's New Orleans office,

Today's search is an outgrowth of those subpoenas, which stemmed from an investigation by Caldwell's office into the embezellement of ACORN funds by Dale Rathke, a brother of the organization's founder, Wade Rathke

The computers contain all payroll information for the national organization,

People inside and close to ACORN were angered by news last spring that Dale Rathke had taken close to $1 million from the organization, which is billed as an advocate for poor and working-class people.

Jobless Rate Jumps to 10.2%

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:13:08 GMT

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clipper's remarks: How much of that Stimulus money has gone overseas to *create* US jobs over there?

I guess Ms. Pelosi will say we need to extend the unemployment benefits even more and her health care bill will be needed now more than ever. The American people can not win with this crowd. This Administration is Carter on steroids.

Clip Source: www.cnbc.com

Jobless Rate Jumps to 10.2% as Labor Market Still Weak

U.S. employers cut a deeper-than-expected 190,000 jobs in October, government data showed on Friday, driving the unemployment rate to 10.2 percent, the highest in 26-1/2 years.

The Labor Department said the unemployment rate was the highest since April 1983. It revised job losses for August and September to show 91,000 fewer jobs lost than previously reported.

Manufacturing employment fell 61,000 last month, while construction industries payrolls dropped 62,000.

The service-providing sector cut 61,000 workers in October and goods-producing industries slashed 129,000 positions.

Education and health services added 45,000 jobs, while government employment was flat.

Rubio jogs Crist's memory on Porkulus endorsement

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:49:45 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Our RINO.

Rubio, yes. Crist, no!

Clip Source: hotair.com

Video: Rubio jogs Crist’s memory on Porkulus endorsement

Wolf Blitzer asked Crist whether he regretted endorsing Barack Obama’s stimulus package, given the angry response from conservatives around the country and the opposition it created to his Senate bid. Crist responded by claiming that he never endorsed it at all … forgetting the magic of YouTube:

[Video]

his “bipartisanship” looks more like opportunistic pandering in the harsh light of Porkulus’ flop.

The High Price of Nuclear Waste

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:57:02 GMT

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clipper's remarks: The federal government agreed in 1982 to provide a permanent site to deposit nuclear waste...and now, just like that, it's off the table & closed. MORE incompetency. He just jerked the rug out from under the nuclear power program and the nation's utilities are in a real financial bind..

Clip Source: www.foxnews.com

The High Price of Nuclear Waste

While closing Yucca Mountain made for good campaign politics in Nevada, it leaves the U.S. with nowhere to store a growing stockpile of radioactive waste. Roughly 70,000 tons of waste sits in temporary pools and dry storage canisters in 100 reactor sites around the U.S. -- each one requiring an army of guards and millions in electronic surveillance.

the Obama administration is pulling the plug on Yucca Mountain, the federal government's proposed storage facility for America's nuclear waste.

"They have no solution to the problem. They've taken tens of billions of dollars from rate-payers and now they are talking about scraping the whole thing," said Leslie Paige of Citizens Against Government Waste.

Energy Secretary Stephen Chu told Congress earlier this year that Yucca Mountain is "not an option,"

the Nevada Facility told Fox News that the site is closed.

Protests flare in Iran's capital ....

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:32:04 GMT

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clipper's remarks: "....opposition protesters warned the Obama administration -- which is seeking to engage Iran to defuse a confrontation over Tehran's nuclear program -- that now's not the time for a deal."

Hmmm....and this: "...Protesters chanted, "Death to the dictator" and "Russia is the den of espionage,".....

Clip Source: www.latimes.com

Protests flare in Iran's capital as demonstrators, security forces clash

Large areas of Tehran are in chaos as troops fire tear gas and beat antigovernment protesters on the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy's seizure. Demonstrations erupt in other cities as well.

Large stretches of the Iranian capital erupted in chaos and violence today as antigovernment protesters and security forces clashed on the 30th anniversary of the takeover of the U.S. Embassy by radical students.

As Ahmadinejad's allies blasted U.S. foreign policy during an official rally attended by tens of thousands of schoolchildren bused in the for the event and government supporters, a leading reformist cleric and architect of the Islamic Revolution issued a provocative statement describing the storming of the U.S. mission in Tehran as a mistake.

"Obama, Obama!" the protesters chanted, according to footage posted on the Internet. "Either you're with them, or with us."

Not-so-funny political cartoon

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:46:20 GMT

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Clip Source: www.worldmag.com

60+ tons of advanced arms & missiles found ...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:01:23 GMT

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clipper's remarks: ...headed for Syria & Hizbullah from Iran.

Clip Source: www.jpost.com

Over 60 tons of advanced arms and missiles found on vessel

Special Navy forces discovered weapons and ammunition on a cargo ship overnight Tuesday

Defense officials said the 140-meter long Francop, captured near Cyprus, was carrying arms sent by Iran and destined for Syria and Hizbullah.

More than 60 tons of weaponry were on board, in dozens of containers. The Francop carried hundreds of containers.

A significant amount of 122 mm. Katyusha rockets, likely made in Iran, assault rifles, mortar shells and grenades were found on board.

advanced anti-aircraft platforms not before found in the region were also on board.

found the weapons and ammunition cache hidden behind what appeared to be a civilian cargo.

the Navy has been following the ship's movements since it began its journey.

Gibbs: Obama 'not watching returns'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:20:23 GMT

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clipper's remarks: He's probably playing basketball.

He can say what he wants but it was obvious to the political hounds that he was stumping for his guys. Now it's time to distance himself. Hypocrites, ALL!!!!

Clip Source: www.politico.com

Gibbs: Obama 'not watching returns'

Hours after urging reporters not to draw sweeping conclusions from Tuesday's gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs told POLITICO President Barack Obama wasn't even keeping an eye on the results.

"He's not watching returns," Gibbs said.

The Obama administration and other top Democrats have consistently tried to play down the import of this week's contests, which Republicans have sought to portray as a referendum on the Democratic-led government in Washington.

, he and Vice President Joe Biden campaigned repeatedly for candidates in all three of the night's key races.

Obama stumped in New Jersey for incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine,

, Biden visited New York's 23rd congressional district to appear at an event for Democratic congressional candidate Bill Owens

GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:21:26 GMT

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clipper's remarks: So glad to see Corzine go. He made his fortune on Wall Street and then received buddy Obama who sought/seeks to, hypocritically, undermine it.
May the chickens come home to roost.

Clip Source: news.yahoo.com

GOP sweep: Big governor victories in Virginia, NJ

Republicans surged to victory in governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey on Tuesday, wresting control from Democrats in both states as independents who swept Barack Obama to a historic 2008 victory broke big for the GOP. It was a troubling sign for the president and his party heading into an important midterm election year.

The president had personally campaigned for Deeds and Corzine, seeking to ensure that independents and base voters alike turned out even if he wasn't on the ballot. Thus, the losses were blots on Obama's political standing to a certain degree and suggested potential problems ahead as he seeks to achieve his policy goals, protect Democratic majorities in Congress and expand his party's grip on governors' seats next fall.

Pa. Woman, daughter hold signs admitting theft

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:52:10 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Excellent punishment for a minor crime. Why clog up the jails or let them off with a fine? I wish this kind of thing would be done more often. It's practical, effective, and hopefully a teachable few hours.

Clip Source: www.newsvine.com

Pa. woman, daughter hold signs admitting theft

In exchange for no jail time, a woman and her adult daughter have agreed to stand outside a Pennsylvania courthouse holding signs saying they stole a gift card from a 9-year-old girl on her birthday.

Fifty-six-year-old Evelyn Border and 35-year-old Tina Griekspoor stood outside the court for 4 1/2 hours Tuesday.

Because the women agreed to hold the signs, Bedford County District Attorney Bill Higgins says he'll ask for probation instead of jail when they plead guilty to the theft.

The girl's mother planned to drive by the courthouse to teach her daughter the importance of obeying the law.

Higgins says they swiped a gift card that the girl set on a shelf while a Walmart employee helped her.

Top 10 GOP Moderate Moments (via Rush)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:17:48 GMT

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clipper's remarks: As I was in the car I switched him on and he was just beginning his countdown.

Yes. Either the 'moderates' form their own party or the true conservatives must. I'm tired of voting for the lesser of the 2 evils and violating my true convictions. While these 'moderate' Republicans may be very nice people with good intentions...few actually shared my values. And he's right! The #1 'moderate' revealed so much about himself.

Clip Source: www.rushlimbaugh.com

Top Ten GOP Moderate Moments

RUSH: I'd like to share with you what I think,

are -- and it was tough to limit this to ten -- the Top Ten Republican Moderate Moments.

Number ten: Newt Gingrich does a PSA on global warming with Nancy Pelosi in 2008.

Number nine moderate moment in GOP history: Bush-Quayle '92.

The number eight moderate moment GOP history: Dole-Kemp '96.

number seven most moderate moment in Republican history: Ford-Dole '76.

number six: Jumpin' Jim Jeffords jumps from the Republican Party.

: Arlen Specter switches parties.

four: Richard Nixon resigns in disgrace.

number three: Dede Scozzafava endorses the Democrat, Owens

number two: The McCain campaign of 2008.

The number one top ten moderate moment in Republican history: Colin Powell endorsing Barack Obama, the Democrat, for president in 2008!

Every one of them took us where? Backwards!

Some projects via out tax dollars & the Stimulus hoax

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:47:16 GMT

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clipper's remarks: There's more at the site and more that could be found. It's purely heartbreaking to realize what my husband's hard earned money goes to thanks to Washington.

Clip Source: www.washingtonexaminer.com

After a flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up

The $787 billion stimulus bill was passed in February and was promised as a job saver and economy booster. Here is where some of the money went:

$300,000 for a GPS-equipped helicopter to hunt for radioactive rabbit droppings

- $30 million for a spring training baseball complex for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.

$11 million for Microsoft to build a bridge

- $219,000 for Syracuse University to study the sex lives of freshmen women.

- $2.3 million for the U.S. Forest Service to rear large numbers of arthropods

$3.4 million for a 13-foot tunnel for turtles and other wildlife

- $2.5 million in stimulus checks sent to the deceased.

- $6 million for a snow-making facility in Duluth, Minn.

$20,000 for a fish sperm freezer

$1.5 million for a fence to block would-be jumpers

- $3.1 million to transform a canal barge into a floating museum