Month: January 2006

John Murtha Awarded Pink Badge of Courage

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A Hawk of a Different ColorRecently, John Murtha was honored by Code Pink Co-founder Gael Murphy.Code Pink is the group that mocked wounded soldiers during their weekly protests at Walter Reid Army Medical Center and defended their actions.CODEPINK co-founder Gael Murphy and DC coordinator Allison Yorra met with Congressman Murtha to thank him for his courageous stand on Iraq.

Another Brokeback for Democrats, Alito is Confirmed

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But, this comes with no awards!Republicans Senators blast democrats for the despicable way they treated Judge Alito during the confirmation hearings,VIDEO HERESamuel Alito plans on attending the State of the Union Address tonight.President George W.

Hamas Calls Demands to Recognize Israel "Unfair Conditions"

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The “Quartet” tells the terrorist group Hamas to change which was immediately rejected,VIDEO HEREHamas does not want anything to do with the “Unfair Conditions” that the billion dollar donors are demanding of the terrorist group.A Palestinian boy holds up a toy rifle during a rally in support of Hamas in the West Bank city of Ramallah, January 30, 2006.

Take the Last Train to Dhaka

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All Aboard!A train-load of Bangladeshi Muslim moves along the tracks after the last prayer of the “Biswa Ijtema” or World Islamic Congregation on the outskirts of Dhaka on January 29, 2006.

A Jesse Jackson Grand Old Piñata Party

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Digital Brownshirt noticed a special invite Daily Kos received to a SOTU Party scheduled for Tuesday night:Some time ago, I got myself put on the GOP Team Leader mailing list, and I continue to get promotions of special GOP events.

First 2 of 9 Democrats Sentenced in Vote Fraud Scheme

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It’s news like this that blows holes in that “Culture of Coruption” theme the democrats are working.Sheila Thomas on the day she was convicted back on July 1, 2005.Two local democratic election workers were the first two of nine to be sentenced for scheming to buy votes in the November 2004 elections today:A former Democratic election worker in this battered city was sentenced Monday to a year and a half in federal prison and a City Hall volunteer got probation for scheming to buy votes in the November 2004 election.Noting that the case reflected an American election process “under attack” by fraud, U.S.

EU Shows Stamina But Gives in to Palestinians

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In a courageous display of stamina, the EU held out for nearly five whole days after the surprise Hamas win in the elections on Wednesday before announcing that they would continue to fund the Palestinian Authority:The European Union says it will continue funding the Palestinian Authority so long as its new government is committed to peace with Israel.

The Abramoff Democrats

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DNC Chair Howard Dean, January 8, 2006- “The Democrats are not involved in this.”DNC Chair Howard Dean, January 29, 2006- “That’s A Big Problem, And Those Democrats Are In Trouble, And They Should Be In Trouble.”The Democratic Senators continue to fail the “Dean Test” and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is just one of the Democratic Senators who is not living up to the smackdown Howard Dean gave “Wolfie” back on January 8.”Chairman Dean set a new standard for Abramoff Democrats today and it’s clear that Sen.

Now You Can Support Cindy Sheehan, Golden State's Golden Girl!

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Cindy Sheehan, the next Senator of California!Cindy Needs You!Cindy has already paid the ultimate price!Please go to the “Cindy For Senate” Blog and show Cindy that you support her.Cindy has been to Washington DC before, but the US Senate needs Cindy now more than ever:* To distribute wealth evenly* To help set up a Department of Peace* To set up a Department of History where Cindy will be the first Secretary!* To get the occupiers out of New Orleans* To fight the perverse, murderous, genocidal, immoral empire* To build a world in which the human being is really human* To stop concealing torture camps in other countries allied to the empire * To stop our government and corporatism from impoverishing or killing innocents * To stop an invasion of Venezuela* To stop US President George W.

Best Line Ever from a Liberal Blog

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From Ameriblog…Before you post any searing criticism of me in response to this post, I ask you to at least give me the decency of actually reading my analysis below.

Iran Invites Blair to Tehran to Debate Holocaust

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That would be something to see…Iran has invited the British prime minister to Tehran to take part in a conference on the Holocaust, branded a myth by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Islamic republic’s president.Hamid Reza Asefi, a foreign ministry spokesman, said: “It would be good for Mr Blair to participate in the Holocaust seminar in Tehran.”He can also contribute with an article.

Jesusland '06

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Being a representative from the Heart of Jesusland…I welcome this news.Pardon My English offers up Jesusland ’06After the fall of the liberal northern paradise, formerly known as the United States of Canada, 10,000 to 20,000 Americans including Alec Baldwin ask, “Where to now?”Hat Tip Minnesota Senate District 42 RepublicansI blame it on Captain’s Quarters, Small Dead Animals, Western Standard and Angry in the Great White North.Al Gore blames it on the right leaning media in Canada…

Security for Huge Chunks of Iraq Soon Under Iraqi Control

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In the last ten days Iraqi news sites announced that Iraqi forces will take over security in these provinces: Al Anbar, Diwaniah (or Qadisaya), and Wasit, along with the city of Mousul in Ninawa Province.Map original from Humanitarian InfoThe following is a Haider Ajina translation of a headline and news published by the Iraqi Arabic newspaper Aswat Aliraq on January 24th 2006.Iraqi Army Announces it is ready to take over security responsibility in Mousul”Major General Jamal, commander of the second division of the Iraqi Army, which is responsible for Mousul, announced that the Iraqi Army is ready to take over full security responsibility for Mousul.Jamal added, “Units of the his division are ready to encircle the city and control entry and exits as well as patrol its streets to limit terrorist activity.”As to taking over security responsibility from U.S.

US Iraqi Troops Cut by 20%, Murtha Continues to Push Withdrawal

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General John Abizaid, commander of the US Central Command, says the US cut troops in Iraq by 20% in the last two months:General John Abizaid, commander of the US Central Command, told Kuwaiti daily Al-Qabas in comments published on Saturday that further cut in forces depended on the degree of stability.

Hamas Will Not Put Down Arms But Would Like Aide Anyway

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Hamas says that it will not be “blackmailed”VIDEO HERE”I think we have to take Hamas at its words and assume that as Islamists, they have some core beliefs that won’t change; that the entire land of Palestine belongs to God and is Muslim holy land.”Hisham Ahmed, a Political Scientist at Birzeit University in Ramallah and a student of Hamas.

Climax at World Social Forum, Cindy Joins Chavez on Stage

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Cindy and Hugo join in protest.A tender moment…Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (L) greets U.S activist Cindy Sheehan as he arrives at the meeting with World Social Forum Organizations in Caracas, Venezuela January 27, 2006.

Sheehan Warns Senator Feinstein That She's Coming After Her

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It was a busy day for Cindy Sheehan today at the World Social Forum:* She warned Senator Dianne Feinstein that she would run against her if the senator did not filibuster Judge Alito* Cindy interviewed with the Communist Party Daily newspaper The Daily Granma while at the World Social Forum* She blamed the loss of her son on “The whim of a ruler”Down in Venezuela, Cindy Sheehan warned Senator Dianne Feinstein that if she did not filibuster Judge Alito, that she would run against her for Senator of California.

Todays Leftist Economic Report

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The mainstream media today ran a study by the moderate Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Economic Policy Institute, a leftist anti-globalization organization.

Rioting in Gaza, Hamas & Fatah Exchange Fire

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A day after elections, Hamas and Fatah exchange gunfire in Gaza,VIDEO HEREThey’re packing heat and torching cars within the walls of Parliament.Is this it for Arafatistan?In Gaza this is a protest, in France this is unrest, in LA this is rioting.A protestor holds a Fatah flag next to a burning car inside the courtyard of the Parliament in Gaza City Friday Jan.

If Iraq Is in Civil War, What About LA?

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In 2005 there were 846 US military casualties in Iraq.In 2005 there were 860 homicides in the Los Angeles area.Representative John Murtha, a favorite of the Women in Code Pink, today called the situation in Iraq a Civil War.He also said that US military will be withdrawing from Iraq by the end of the year.

The Swiftboating of Aaron Brown

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Aaron Brown, the four year anchor of CNN’s NewsNight was replaced in November.His ratings stunk.This put a slight hitch in his giddy up.

Carter Asks Hamas to "Act Responsibly"

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Hamas backers shoot off guns to celebrate their election win today as Jimmy Carter says he hopes this will help Hamas become moderate,VIDEO HERE (CBS)Later…

Oh, Those WMD!

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Right Wing Nuthouse has news today about secret flights of WMD out of Iraq.It is strange that this story didn’t get more press or this one about the WMD, enough to wipe out 80,000 Jordanians, that was captured on the border of Syria and Jordan.Barcepundit has more on the story.Mark in Mexico describes the man behind today’s WMD transfer story, Georges Sada.

Palestinian PM Qurei Steps Down, Hamas Wins

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Hamas wins Palestinian Elections!Prime Minister Qurei steps down!VIDEO HEREHamas backers celebrate with (what else?) guns!Supporters of the radical Islamist movement Hamas celebrate the group’s victory on the Palestinian parliamentary elections at Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip.

Burka Boy, Michael Jackson, Beat's It in Bahrain

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Michael Jackson traded in his signature white glove for two black ones and a burka in Bahrain today.Michael Jackson, center, wearing a traditional Arabic women’s veil and all-covering gown called an abaya, holds the hand of one of his children, also veiled, as they walk toward his car on Wednesday, Jan.

Would Hillary be "Shocked" to hear about Bill's eavesdropping, too?

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What’s up with Hillary Clinton?For months we hear hardly a peep from the liberal Senator from New York, but this past week she made the national news nearly every day for bashing President Bush.Today she attacked the President for his eavesdropping policies calling his explanations “strange” and “far-fetched”:”Their argument that it’s rooted in the authority to go after al-Qaida is far-fetched,” she said.

Cindy Sheehan Speaks for the Troops in Venezuela

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Cindy Sheehan today declared at the World Social Forum in Venezuela that:* 70% of the US agrees with her and condemns the war* “It was highly suspicious” that Osama Bin Laden is still free* The greatest support was to demand the US pull-out from Iraq* The US soldiers want to be removed from IraqCindy Sheehan was able to get a few licks in on President Bush today including calling him the world’s biggest terrorist.

Democrats Commit to Keep Country Safe (September, 2001)

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Senator Ted Kennedy pledged his support to the President, Congress and the families of the victims on September 12, 2001:I commend President Bush for his strong statement last evening about finding and punishing the perpetrators of this atrocity.

Palestinians Vote Today, Jimmy Carter Observes

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Palestinian voters are faced with choosing the corrupt Fatah Movement who has stolen millions from the Palestinian people, or the Radical Hamas Terrorist Organization who still insists that it will never recognize Israel.Former US President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn are leading a delegation of 80 international observers from 22 countries.

Ahmadinejad Cancels Visit Before Bomb Blasts Hit Southern Iran

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A bomb blast goes off in southern Iran on Tuesday before President Ahmadinejad visits the mostly Arab, oil rich region, VIDEO HERE.Lebanon’s al-Manar Television, run by the pro-Iranian Hezbollah terrorist group, announced today that President Ahmadinejad canceled his trip to Iran’s southern city of Ahvaz on Monday after a security tip warning him Arab dissidents planned to assassinate him with a series of bombings, World Net Daily reported.Iranian firemen work at the scene of a bomb blast in the mainly Arab southern city of Ahvaz, January 24, 2006.

Hey, Castro! You've Been Punked!

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While Fidel Castro was speaking to thousands of obedient Cubans in Havana, the words of Abraham Lincoln were flashing on a screen in the background.People march as the red luminescent messages are displayed along the fifth floor on the building of the US mission during a march in Havana, Cuba, Tuesday, Jan 24,2006.

Hillary Says the Threat is from All Religion

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In an effort to inform America on the treats of terrorism, Oprah yesterday invited a guest panel of experts to her show to discuss the threat of terrorism on our country.One huge disappointment was Oprah spreading the “100,000 dead innocent Iraqi civilians” myth.

Canadian Liberals: Out of Office, Out of Cash & Out of Luck

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The Conservatives in Canada are looking for a win in tonight’s election.alt=”” />Canada’s Conservative party leader Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen Teskey arrive in Calgary, Alberta for election day, Monday, Jan.