Month: January 2008

Another Terrorist Arrested Crossing Southern Border

by

IRA Bombmaker Busted in Brownsville!Provocateur is reporting on this stunning news tonight.IRA members Terence Kirby, Paul Brennan and Kevin Artt escaped the Maze prison in Ireland in 1983.

The Hillary & Barack Show… California Dem Debate

by

Bill “We have to slow down the economy” Clinton already warmed up the crowd for Hillary today.The CNN California Democratic Presidential Primary Debate is on…Supporters of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton hold large banners and posters before the Democratic presidential debate in front of the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles Thursday, Jan.

SEAN HANNITY Endorses Mitt Romney! (Audio)

by

Prominent conservative radio and TV host Sean Hannity endorsed Mitt Romney today on his radio program.Sean Hannity on the radio today announced that he is endorsing Governor Mitt Romney.It is the first time he has backed a candidate this year.

UN Peacekeepers Trash Prehistoric Cultural Treasures

by

UN Peacekeepers are accused of trashing prehistoric rock engravings in Western Sahara with spray paint.Petar was here:(Times Online)UN peacekeepers ruined prehistoric rock engravings in Western Sahara with spray paint.Reuters reported:The United Nations has pledged to investigate vandalism blamed on its peacekeepers in the disputed Western Sahara where cultural treasures including prehistoric rock engravings have been disfigured by graffiti.

Afghan Senate Approves Blasphemy Death of Youth Journalist

by

* * * * * This post was updated and bumped so that you can help save this young man’s life by taking a few seconds to sign the petition at The Independent –HERE.It only takes a few seconds.* * * * *Afghan student-writer Sayed Perwiz Kambakhsh was sentenced to death for insulting Islam.The 23 year-old student and writer downloaded an anti-Islamic report from the internet in 2007 relating to the role of women in Islamic societies and handed copies out to his friends.For this, an Afghan court sentenced him to death for the crime of blasphemy!The death sentence was supported by the Afghan Senate today.And…

Ruh-Roh… McCain Supported Benchmarks for Iraq (Not Romney)

by

After a week of bogus attacks on Romney for “setting timetables” on Iraq–It looks like Senator McCain was the one who proposed timetables- not Governor Romney.”McCain considers setting benchmarks for Iraqis” The Arizona Star- January 26, 2007Last night during the CNN Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the Reagan Library Senator John McCain attacked Governor Mitt Romney for the false claims that Governor Romney proposed timetables to leave Iraq.Here is the transcript part of that rehashed bogus attack by Senator McCain:SENATOR MCCAIN: Well, of course, he said he wanted a timetable.

Pakistani Christian Boy Abducted & Sold For Body Parts

by

A Pakistani Christian boy, Francis Nadeen, was abducted and sold for his body parts in December according to his family.The 15 year-old was abducted from his home last month by neighboring villagers.Asia News and ROP reported:Mar Balochan (AsiaNews) – Trafficking in human organs might be behind the recent spate of disappearances reported in and around Sangla Hill, a village in Punjab’s Nankanna district.

Forget What He Said 2 Weeks Ago… Rudy Backs McCain

by

Rudy walks the plank…HotAir has Rudy’s endorsement of Senator John McCain for president earlier today.Here’s the transcript from FOX News of Rudy’s walk of shame:”He came from way behind to go way ahead, and once again displayed his tenacity, his courage, his ability to focus, his ability to get things done.

Obama's Foreign Policy Ideas a Huge Hit… In Iran!

by

Messiah frenzy hits Mullacracy.”Change!”Iran Press TV points to hopeful signs in the horizon, via HotAir:Senator Barack Obama promises to hold direct talks with Iran and Syria in a bid to stabilize the Middle East if elected president.

Ode to Silky

by

John Edwards is heading back to the mansion across from the slummy Republicans.Two Americas indeed.Silky Pony is dropping out.Thanks for the bumper sticker slogans.

Israeli "Occupation" Triggers Massive Pastry Cravings in Gaza

by

(RAWA)Martin Kramer at The Sandbox describes the flour consumption in Gaza:The Boston Globe has just run an op-ed under the headline “Ending the Stranglehold on Gaza.” The authors are Eyad al-Sarraj, identified as founder of the Gaza Community Mental Health Program, and Sara Roy, identified as senior research scholar at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University.

Florida Republican Presidential Primary– McCain Wins!

by

It’s 7:00 PM EST– The polls are closed in Florida……Except in the panhandle.This Florida website HERE has the live election results, via Ace.A shortage of operating voter-identification machines left hundreds of voters waiting up to two hours to cast ballots at Century Village in Pembroke Pines.

Al Sharpton To Billy Jeff: "SHUT UP!"

by

The official media spokesman on race, Al Sharpton, tells Bubba to put a sock in it:Sharpton gave Bubba a tongue lashing on The View on Tuesday.Via FOX News:”But I think that it’s time for him to just be quiet.

Disgruntled Egyptians Fire On Gazans …Update: Gazans Fire Back

by

The destrution of the apartheid wall between Gaza and Egypt ushers in a new era of Gaza-Egyptian relations.A Palestinian youth holds a sign which reads “Egyptians and Palestinians are one people, not two” during a demonstration near damaged concrete border walls between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, January 29, 2008.

Afghan Women Hold Rare Mass Protest

by

Hundreds of Afghan women gathered for a rare protest today in Kandahar.The AP has video HERE.They were visibly(?) upset.Afghan women clad with burqas leave a gathering for releasing the kidnapped American aid worker in Kandarhar province south of Kabul, Afghanistan on Tuesday, Jan.

DeCapiGate 3? Another Bogus Headless Body Story From Iraq

by

DeCapigate 1: 20 Headless Bodies Found in near Salman Pak June 2007DeCapiGate 2: 20 Decapitated Bodies Found near Khalis October 2007DeCapiGate 3?: 10 Decapitated Bodies Found near Miqdadiya January 2007The mainstream news today is reporting that 10 headless bodies were found in Iraq in Diyala province near Muqtadya.CNN reported on the atrocity.AFP reported that, “Several of the recovered heads appeared to have been badly charred.”The BBC reported that all the bodies were males.The report sounded strangely familiar to earlier beheading reports from Iraq.And, like earlier reports, this story has not been confirmed from MNF-Iraq:Jim,We have contacted the division with that area of responsibility.

Petraeus Announces Troop Reductions Are "On Track"

by

42,500 US Troops Home By July!The US is scheduled to withdraw one quarter of its troops from Iraq by July.The media ignored this good news announced by General Petraeus on Sunday.Displaced Shi’ite families return to their homes in Iskandariyah, 40 km (25 miles) south of Baghdad, January 28, 2008.

Chavez Chomps On Coca Leaves at Summit Meeting! (Video)

by

Hugo Takes a Coca Break at the ALBA Summit.Yum-Yum.Insane Hugo Chavez chews coca leaves at the ALBA Summit!Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez accepted a handful of coca leaves from his Bolivian ally Evo Morales and chewed them during a summit meeting, saying “coca isn’t cocaine.””You know the strength that coca gives,” Chavez said.

Teddy Kennedy Endorses "Osama-Obama" For President

by

Take that, Bubba!(AP)Teddy Kennedy firmly bestowed his family blessing upon the Messiah today.Although this wasn’t the actual speech from today, it serves the purpose:(16 seconds)Michelle Malkin liveblogged the endorsement.Breitbart has more on the event.JWF notes the historical significance of today’s speech—“Building Bridges Rather Than Driving Off Them.”Meanwhile…

Chavez Calls For Joint Army With Iran to Fight America …Update: Chavez Chews Coca At Summit

by

It’s time to put down the coca leaves, Hugo.Hugo praised his “trusted” brother in Iran and proposed a joint army to fight the Great Satan in a speech today.AKI reported:Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has thanked Iran for its help and collaboration with Venezuela and other Latin American countries, and suggested setting up an “anti-imperialist” army to defend Latin America from possible US attacks.

Rudy Giuliani's Non-Endorsement Endorsement Ad

by

True.An endorsement from The New York Times is not exactly a top priority of most Republicans.Rudy Giuliani gets the last word in with The Old Gray Liberal Lady:Was this ad enough?We’ll know tomorrow night.John Hinderaker at Powerline adds this:If Florida is between McCain and Romney, then the nomination race is between McCain and Romney.

Jesus Terrorist

by

Jesus joins Anne Frank.Jesus wears the keffiyah, a symbol of Palestinian terror.

Plame's Cover Blown By State Department 2 Years Before 2003 "Outing"

by

Dan Collins blogged today that Brewster-Jennings, Valerie Plame’s cover company for investigation of foreign attempts to acquire US nuclear secrets, was compromised by a State Department employee who tipped off his Pakistani contacts, two years before Valerie Wilson Plame was “outed” by Richard Armitage.The Times Online reported:AN investigation into the illicit sale of American nuclear secrets was compromised by a senior official in the State Department, a former FBI employee has claimed.

Hezbollah Riots Across Beirut- 9 Dead in Clashes!

by

9 people were killed in Hezbollah-led rioting in Beirut.Blacksmiths of Lebanon reported that Hezbollah rioters started shooting at the Lebanese troops:Riots started out in the Chiyyah area with road closures and burning tires.

McCain Fails To Reach Shamnesty Trifecta

by

John McCain almost scored a Shamnesty Trifecta this weekend.Almost.Senator Mel “Amnesty” Martinez the former RNC Chair endorsed John McCain on Friday.Senator Lindsey “We’re going to tell the bigots to shut up” Graham had endorsed him earlier.

Violence Rages On in Kenya Following Elections

by

Violence continues in Kenya following the controversial elections.The latest ethnic clashes left 69 people dead.Sometimes the victims are forced wait in line at the hospital…A young man with an arrow in his head awaits treatment at a hospital following ethnic clashes in the town of Nakuru in the Rift Valley area January 26, 2008.

Racist TIME Mag Headline— "Obama 'Rejiggers' Race!"… Unbelievable!!!

by

Michael Zak at Grand Old Partisan caught a TIME Magazine stunner:Time rag sent this out after it was published:This headline is still posted on Yahoo.Unbelievable!!Jig– a racist term.From Websters Dictionary:Main Entry: 3jig Function: noun Etymology: short for jigaboo black person Date: 1927 Oops!…

10 Years Young– The Clinton "Saddam Has Nukes" Speech (Video)

by

For Your Weekend Viewing Pleasure…10 Years Ago today Bill Clinton made this powerful speech to Congress and the American people:Together, we must confront the new hazards of chemical and biological weapons and the outlaw states, terrorists, and organized criminals seeking to acquire them.

Iraq's Economy Surges! (Video Link)

by

ABC News aired a positive report on the surging economy in Iraq today.The video is HERE.Hat Tip to DanWhat wonderful news for the people of Iraq who suffered so much under Saddam Hussein and then the terror attacks by Al-Qaeda.Add that positive economic outlook to the news that was reported earlier this week:** The Iraq Oil Ministry announced on Thursday that the levels of exported oil and revenues in 2007 rose by 9.2 compared to the previous year.** Tourism is booming!

Sweet!!… Internet Voters Put "GI Jill" Into Semi-Finals of Miss America (Video!)

by

COOL….Internet voters lifted Miss Utah “GI Jill” into the semi-finals of the Miss America Contest.Jill Stevens was selected “America’s Choice,” based on voting via text messages from viewers of a reality show– and internet bloggers!Here’s the exciting video:The show is on live now on TLC (Saturday 7:00 PM CST)But, that quickly changed…BUMMER— Miss Utah “GI Jill” was eliminated in the next round.She got down and did push ups with the other contestants before leaving the stage.(AP Photo)The Salt Lake Tribune reported:Stevens, a marathon runner and the only contestant to choose a one-piece suit for what is billed as a the “fitness” portion of the competition, answered to her elimination by dropping to the stage for a set of push-ups, to the cheers of thousands in the audience, including scores of her fellow soldiers from the Utah National Guard.

Ruh-Roh! Surging Iraq Poll Numbers May Spell Doom for Cut & Run Party

by

In their wildest imagination the Cut & Run Party never expected this– A win in Iraq.But new poll numbers show that the anti-Bush media is having a hard time hiding this fact from Americans:Melanie Morgan at World Net Daily reported on this poll:It’s a huge, stunning shift in the polls that is undoubtedly going to shake up the 2008 elections.

Did Doctors Refuse Arafat's Blood Due To His AIDS Condition?

by

Scott Johnson at The Weekly Standard and Powerline blog are reporting today that the photos released of Yasser Arafat giving blood after 9-11 were faked.The photo above was taken by Reuters’s Ahmed Jadallah and were disseminated around the world by the major news services with captions indicating that Yasser Arafat had participated in a blood drive for the victims of 9/11.The photo was a fake.This brings up the important question…Did doctors refuse Arafat’s blood due to his AIDS condition?

With An 80% Approval Rating Uribe Battles Democrats For Support

by

Colombian President Uribe may have an 80% approval rating from his people…But, he is having a hard time convincing US Democrats to help his country.US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (L) shakes hands with Colombian president Alvaro Uribe in Rionegro, Antioquia department, Colombia.

Join Lech Walesa & Help Support the Cuban People

by

Lech Walesa, Poland’s anti-communist Solidarity trade union icon, and economist Leszek Balcerowicz, architect of Poland’s transition from communism to a market economy, and Cuban dissident Hector Palacios Ruiz, on Monday launched an international petition for the release of more than 200 Cuban political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.

What Is It With Democratic First Ladies & Their Guy Pals?

by

Bill and Hillary Clinton and Tony Rezko:Drudge reported: Clinton injected the indicted developer’s name this week in debate with Obama: “I was fighting against those ideas when you were practicing law and representing your contributor, Rezko, in his slum landlord business in inner city Chicago.”Hillary Clinton with her mega-donor friend and convicted felon Norman Hsu:The Clintons and indicted mega-donor and friend, Vinod Gupta.Rosalynn Carter and John Wayne Gacy.Grand Old Partisan has more on this one.