Daily Archives: July 12th, 2007 «

 

Mike Huckabee: Overweight Michael Moore is an example of why healthcare is so expensive

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 9:07 pm » 3 Comments

Mega-ouch: LITTLE ROCK (AP) — The producer of Michael Moore’s documentary on the nation’s health-care system, “Sicko,” suggests that Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee’s criticism of the filmmaker may be motivated more by his need for campaign funds than his concerns for Americans’ health. The former Arkansas governor told reporters in a conference call Wednesday [...]

 

Thurs/Fri open thread

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 9:02 pm » 3 Comments

Awww – isn’t this sweet? Photo courtesy: AP/Mahesh Kumar A

 

Babs Boxer: Unhinged – and more on ‘peace activists’ for violence

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 8:16 pm » 8 Comments

Listen to the audio via Breitbart TV. The caption underneath reads: Appearing on Ed Schultz’s talk radio show Thursday, Sen. Barbara Boxer said impeachment of the President “should be on the table.” The senator from California also says the Bush administration is the “closest we have ever come to a dictatorship.” Wow. Really? Closer than [...]

 

Senator Obama implies racism involved in Genarlow Wilson sentence

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 6:58 pm » 2 Comments

Via the AP: (AP) Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on Thursday derided President Bush’s commutation of former White House aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby’s prison term even as black men routinely serve time behind bars. All eight Democratic hopefuls and a lone Republican candidate, Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo, addressed the NAACP convention. The Democrats focused [...]

 

House votes to withdraw US troops from Iraq by April of next year

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 6:43 pm » 6 Comments

The cut and runners issue yet another symbolic cut and run vote. And the Senate isn’t far behind. Also, read about ABC’s Jake Tapper and his experience trying to get Senator Reid to answer his “what about the Iraqis?” question. Reid takes dodging and weaving to new levels.

 

Moonbat of the day: “Will”

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 3:55 pm » 8 Comments

They just can’t help themselves! From the “attempted comment” file: Name: Will | Date: 7/12/2007 Actually, I have no problem at all with having a properly conserved mustard gas shell in my kitchen–it would be considerably less dangerous than the black powder I keep around for the early deer season, and I’d remember not to [...]

 

Cindy Sheehan vs. Daily Kos readers

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 3:29 pm » 8 Comments

Hilarious!

 

Charlotte, NC mayor being asked to apologize for true but ‘insensitive’ remarks about black youths (ADDED: CONTACT INFO FOR McCRORY)

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 1:46 pm » 14 Comments

The local chapter of the NAACP right here in my hometown is outraged over McCrory’s recent remarks criticizing black youths who participate in gang activity and commit crimes: The NAACP wants Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory to apologize for remarks he made about African American youth after last week’s arrests during Fourth of July festivities in [...]

 

Breaking: News on Miers/House stand-off, and the Iraq report

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 11:45 am » 3 Comments

Having a bit of a busy morning, but wanted to pass along these two links as I know they are hot stories right now: Via the AP: House Judiciary Panel Argues Whether to Hold Harriet Miers in Contempt: WASHINGTON — BREAKING NEWS: The House Judiciary Committee battled Thursday over whether former White House counsel Harriet [...]

 

McCain campaign watch: Robert Novak asks …

Posted by: ST on July 12, 2007 at 9:26 am » 1 Comment

… is it possible for McCain to stage a ‘campaign comeback’? That’s easy: No. Jon Martin and Mike Allen at The Politico have related thoughts about the McCain campaign’s recent meltdowns. Last but not least: Has McCain violated Senate ethics rules? Hat tip for that last link: Don Surber, who isn’t mincing words about the [...]