Congress

Congressional Approval Ratings Tank… Bush On Top

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-THUD-President Bush Tops Congress in the Latest Approval Ratings.Gallup Poll results shows an approval drain on the Democratic Congress, via Drudge:The White Feather Congress is in freefall- experienceing at least a 5 point drop in one month!

Leaky Leahy Compares US Attorney Non-Scandal to Watergate (Video)

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What a bunch of garbage!…Another bogus scandal by the democrats, played out by their media, based on nothing, attempting to destroy the Bush Administration, no matter what the cost on the country, etc.Although there is no evidence that there was any illegal action in the firing of 8 US attorneys- compared to the 93 US Attorneys fired by Bill Clinton- the democrats are demanding emails from the White House to see if they can build some kind of scandal anyway.The White House says they were erased.

AP "Swiftboats" the Swiftboat Veterans for Truth

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It’s not clear what is more pathetic…John Kerry’s refusal to own up to his actions or the AP’s refusal to write unbiased news?John Kerry in Congress.The Associated Press slanders the 250 heroes, including every single officer who served over John Kerry in Vietnam, in its latest hit piece against the Swiftboat Veterans for .

On the Phone… Douglas Feith Comes Clean On Iraq & Terror!

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“These documents point out that the Iraqis were training something like 5,000-7,000 foreign terrorists (non-Iraqis) from around the Middle East and the Muslim world in Iraq in the several years leading up to the current war.”Doug FeithUnder Secretary of Defense for PolicyFebruary 16, 2007 One Jerusalem held a timely newsmaker blogger call with former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Douglas Feith.

Bill Richardson Hopes to Make the Draft… This Time

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For nearly four decades, Governor Bill Richardson claimed that he was drafted by the Kansas City Athletics baseball team…He wasn’t.Today Draft Dodger Richardson announced he will run for president.Governor Richardson even included this tall tale in his campaign literature when he ran for Congress:In early 1999, nearly 2,000 convention guests in San Antonio watched Richardson accept the highest individual honor the National Collegiate Athletic Association bestows.

Israel Declassifies Proof of Hezbollah War Crimes

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Israel released proof today that Hezbollah and other terrorist groups have consistently been placing civilians at risk by hiding behind “human shields”.The American Jewish Congress reported:The just-declassified report from Israel, based on evidence seized in Lebanon and on video footage, showing Hezbollah’s consistent pattern of intentionally placing its fighters and weapons among civilians.

Jordan's King Calls on Moderate Muslims to Take the Street Back!

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On his trip to India today, Jordan’s King Abdullah II called on the silent majority of moderate Muslims to stand up and fight the extremists!Jordan’s King Abdullah (L) and Queen Rania wait for their meeting with Chief of India’s ruling Congress party Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi December 1, 2006.

Harry Reid Responds to Land Deal Critics (Video)

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I stand with Nancy Pelosi…It’s time to clean up the swamp!The Associated Press caught up with Senator Harry Reid to ask him a few questions about the windfall he made on a piece of dirt in Vegas…Harry has a certain frankness about him.I like that.(17 seconds)Harry Reid’s jackpot Las Vegas land dealings were outed today after an investigation by the Associated Press:Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid collected a $1.1 million windfall on a Las Vegas land sale even though he hadn’t personally owned the property for three years, property deeds show.

Gay Activist Rogers Vows to Take Down Republicans- More Outings!

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Gay Activist Michael Rogers vowed on Tucker Carlson that there will be more Republican outings in the coming days and that this will bring down the Republican Party at midterms!And, of course, he explains why this is all necessary!From Tucker Carlson on Thursday October 5, 2006:CARLSON: Accusations about Mark Foley‘s X-rated e-mails to underage pages first surfaced on the Internet on blogs.

Zimbabwean Riot Police Beat Anti-Government Protesters

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Anti-government protests in Zimbabwe were called off today after police arrested and beat the protest organizers.Zimbabwean riot police patrol the streets of Bulawayo, ahead of planned countrywide protests September 13, 2006.

Corrupt Democrats in Bed with CAIR & La Raza

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Here is an interesting study by Warren Bonseteel posted at Right Wing Howler.Powerline has a related piece on Keith Ellison the endorsed Democratic candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s solidly Democratic Fifth District.

It Only Takes 15 Shells For Deadly Impact

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The discovery of 500 WMD shells in Iraq was reported yesterday.It only took Saddam 15-20 to to murder thousands of Kurds.REPUBLICAN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE TO RELEASE A REPORT ON WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTIONJUNE 21, 2006SPEAKERS: U.S.

Holy Nutcase! Kerrey Praises New School Grads for Not Rioting!

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I don’t think I have read anything this wacky since they started pulling frozen logs of greenbacks from the freezers of Congress!The little darlings were so well behaved……After all, they did not torch the stage or physically assault the speaker at the New School graduation.

Islamists Toss Grenades, Fire On Memorial Service in Kashmir

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Islamist militants dressed as policemen attacked a political rally in Kashmir throwing grenades and firing on the crowd,VIDEO HEREEight die as Islamic militants ambush a memorial event in Kashmir.Indian police and journalists take cover behind a wall during an attack on a political rally in Srinagar May 21, 2006.

Line Up the Tequila Shots! Squeeze the Limes! Here's the Speech!

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Here is the president’s full address from tonight.Forty-eight-year-old Farida Goolam Mahomed Ahmed, a Pakistani with South African residency was caught in September 2004 carried a pair of muddy, wet pants in her baggage, about $7,300 in various currencies and a passport with three double-sided pages missing.It’s 7:00 PM CST…

Former "Apprentice" Star Announces Run for GOP Representative

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Raj Bhakta, the aspiring “Apprentice” turned aspiring politician, is running for Congress.Bhakta is running against a freshman democrat in Pennsylvania:Bhakta received the county GOP’s endorsement days before making his announcement Monday.”We offer voters legitimate change,” Bhakta said.

China Says Reunification with Taiwan Will Be Peaceful

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So, when China decides to have Taiwan rejoin them, it will be peaceful, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during the opening of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing March 5, 2006.On how to resolve the national reunification problem, Wen pledged that Beijing will adhere to the basic two principles of peaceful reunification and “one country, two systems”, in which Taiwan could keep its present political, economic and social systems.

Trading Votes for Pork Rinds in Appalachia

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The investigation began after residents of a government-subsidized housing complex said they were approached by a supporter of one of the candidates and offered cigarettes, liquor and in one case a bag of fried pork skins for their votes.!Brit Hume’s Grapevine carried the story tonight,VIDEO HEREBen Cooper was re-elected into office in May 2004.Over one thousand felony accounts were handed out against the 14 individuals:Fourteen individuals, including the mayor/town manager of Appalachia, a town councilman, and two law enforcement officials, were indicted by a Wise County grand jury on multiple counts stemming from an alleged conspiracy to conduct election fraud during the 2004 town elections.The investigation into allegations of voter fraud evolved from early reports of attempted vote buying before town elections that reportedly involved items like bags of pork rinds, packs of cigarettes, and six-packs of beer.The grand jury handed down a total of nearly 1,000 felony counts leveled against the 14 individuals on 269 alleged violations of law ranging from conspiracy, to tampering with absentee ballots, to forgery, to illegal seizure of private property by law enforcement officials for their own personal use.

Democrat Minority Leader Harry Reid Teeters before Fall

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MUST SEE VIDEO OF HARRY REID’S DENIALS…”ANY MONEY I RECEIVED HAD NO FINGER PRINTS OF JACK ABRAMOFF ON IT.”VIDEO HERE(5 minute denial collection provided by GOP Sentors)Is Harry Reid teetering before a “Big Fall?”Clutching his hands to his heart Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., (lays it on thick) calls for Republicans, to clean up the tainted relationship between lawmakers and lobbyists in the wake of the scandal involving former lobbyist Jack Abramoff at the Library of Congress in Washington Jan.

Tom Delay Honorably Backs Down from Leadership Position

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Tom Delay does the admirable thing for the Republican Party at this time by announcing he will back down from his leadership post.VIDEO OF DELAY NEWS CONFERENCE HERE”During my time in Congress, I have always acted in an ethical manner within the rules of our body and the laws of our land,” the Texas lawmaker told fellow Republicans in a letter informing them of his decision.

The Culture of Corruption Campaign Hits a Snag

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This was supposed to be where democrats made up their ground on Republicans.The “Culture of Corruption” campaign was supposed to leapfrog them back into control of Congress.

Friday House Fights a Rout: 109 Dems Vote Against Success

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The vote was already held on House Resolution 612 early this afternoon so there will be no Friday Night Fights like last month!The Representatives were asked to vote on their commitment to achieving success in Iraq.

Blanco's #1 Priority Is Adequate Funding, Asking for $250 Billion

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LOUISIANA GOVERNOR BLANCO TODAY SAYS “ADEQUATE FUNDING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY”,VIDEO HERELouisiana is asking Congress for $250 Billion in federal aid!If you break that down say, for each person living in New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina (484,169) that come out to $516,370 per person.

Veterans Day

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To all of the veterans who have served our country proudly.Thank you!

World Feels Gas Crunch

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It’s not just America…El Salvador, Indonesia, Nigeria, Wales, Panama, China, Zimbabwe…feel the pains of a global gas crunch.Truck drivers line up on the highway as a protest against high diesel prices in San Salvador, El Salvador, Wednesday, Sept.

Bobby Jindal's Actions Helping Louisiana

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The Jindal Family lost their home in Hurricane Katrina.Bobby Jindal’s legislative victories on natural disaster compensation in Congress this year are critical for Louisianans during this time of need.

Looney Clooney Makes a Movie

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File this under “Stupid and liberal and thinks everyone else is just as stupid and liberal”George Clooney “insists” that he is not making a political statement with his new movie.

Musharraf to Address Jewish Congress

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The Daily Times is reporting that Pakistani President Musharraf will become the first Pakistani leader to address the American Jewish Congress in New York on September 17th.The online publication said in a special report on Tuesday that its story was based on an announcement by the American Jewish Congress, which said the event “may mark a turning point in the relations between our peoples”.“I am pleased to announce that President Musharraf of Pakistan has accepted an invitation I extended to him last May in his Islamabad office to address the most pressing global problem – the need for Muslims to embrace modernity with openness and tolerance,” the chairman of the American Jewish Congress-Council for World Jewry, Jack Rosen, said in a memo circulated to top leaders of the Jewish community.

Protests in Kalmykia

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The people are waiting for new rounds of violence.Villagers rallied on Friday to demand that Chechens be expelled from the village of Yandyki.

Sikh Protest in India

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Sikhs hit the streets of New Delhi in protest to a recent government decision this week.

Progressive Imams Tell Women to Use Side Door

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Imams at an anti-extremism conference in Toronto told the president of the Muslim Canadian Conference to use the side-door:Canadian imams who gathered in a Toronto mosque on Thursday to denounce London bombings and distance themselves from extremism, refused to allow the woman president of a progressive Muslim organisation to enter the mosque through the front door.They insisted that Niaz Salimi, president of the Muslim Canadian Congress, enter through the side door reserved for women.

US Puts Pressure on Burma

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* Condoleezza Rice may skip the ASEAN Meetings in July* US House of Representatives pass new legislation* New study on Human Rights Abuses released* And, rockers REM broadcast a concert into the country!Buddhist monks in Yangon, Myanmar on June 19, 2005, the 60th Birthday of detained Democracy Activist, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Good News From Africa

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GEORGE BUSH WELCOMES AFRICAN LEADERS TO THE WHITE HOUSEVIDEO HERE (in Real Player format)”The US will do its part to bring Africa the brighter future it deserves.” George Bush welcomed these five African leaders who have each won a democratic election in the last year (from left-President Hifikepunye Pohamba of Namibia, President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, President Festus Mogae of Botswana, President Bush, President Mamadou Tandja of Niger and President John Agyekum Kufour of Ghana).