"Such behavior cannot go unchallenged.
You could call Reid's remark ugly and be right. It certainly was boorish. Asinine? That goes without saying.
But to fully capture the magnitude of Reid's remark (and to stop him from doing the same thing to others) it must be called what it was -- a full-on threat perpetrated by a bully who has forgotten that he was elected to office to protect Nevadans, not sound like he's shaking them down.
No citizen should expect this kind of behavior from a U.S. senator. It is certainly not becoming of a man who is the majority leader in the U.S. Senate. And it absolutely is not what anyone would expect from a man who now asks Nevadans to send him back to the Senate for a fifth term.
If he thinks he can push the state's largest newspaper around by exacting some kind of economic punishment in retaliation for not seeing eye to eye with him on matters of politics, I can only imagine how he pressures businesses and individuals who don't have the wherewithal of the Review-Journal.
For the sake of all who live and work in Nevada, we can't let this bully behavior pass without calling out Sen. Reid. If he'll try it with the Review-Journal, you can bet that he's tried it with others. So today, we serve notice on Sen. Reid that this creepy tactic will not be tolerated."
Monday, August 31, 2009
Czar's 'communist manifesto' scrubbed from Net
"Van Jones, special adviser for green jobs, enterprise and innovation to the White House Council on Environmental Quality, is an admitted black nationalist and radical communist.
Jones was the leader and founder of a radical group, the communist revolutionary organization Standing Together to Organize a Revolutionary Movement, or STORM.
STORM's official manifesto, titled, 'Reclaiming Revolution,' had been published on the Internet.
A WND review of the 97-page treatise found that the manual describes Jones' organization as having a 'commitment to the fundamental ideas of Marxism-Leninism.'
'We agreed with Lenin's analysis of the state and the party,' reads the manifesto. 'And we found inspiration in the revolutionary strategies developed by Third World revolutionaries like Mao Tse-tung and Amilcar Cabral.'
Cabral is the late Marxist revolutionary leader of Guinea-Bissau and the Cape Verde Islands.
WND previously reported Jones named his son after Cabral and reportedly concludes every e-mail with a quote from the communist leader."
Jones was the leader and founder of a radical group, the communist revolutionary organization Standing Together to Organize a Revolutionary Movement, or STORM.
STORM's official manifesto, titled, 'Reclaiming Revolution,' had been published on the Internet.
A WND review of the 97-page treatise found that the manual describes Jones' organization as having a 'commitment to the fundamental ideas of Marxism-Leninism.'
'We agreed with Lenin's analysis of the state and the party,' reads the manifesto. 'And we found inspiration in the revolutionary strategies developed by Third World revolutionaries like Mao Tse-tung and Amilcar Cabral.'
Cabral is the late Marxist revolutionary leader of Guinea-Bissau and the Cape Verde Islands.
WND previously reported Jones named his son after Cabral and reportedly concludes every e-mail with a quote from the communist leader."
Czar: 'Spread the wealth! Change the whole system'
"Jones spoke about using what he termed an environmental revolution to push for other policies, including anti-war activism.
'If all you did was have a clean energy
revolution, you wouldn't have done anything. ... You'll have bio-fueled bombers and we'll be fighting wars over lithium for the batteries instead of oil for the engines,' he said to applause.
'This movement is deeper than solar power. ... Don't stop there! We are going to change the whole system!' he exclaimed."
'If all you did was have a clean energy
revolution, you wouldn't have done anything. ... You'll have bio-fueled bombers and we'll be fighting wars over lithium for the batteries instead of oil for the engines,' he said to applause.
'This movement is deeper than solar power. ... Don't stop there! We are going to change the whole system!' he exclaimed."
Friday, August 28, 2009
College kids recruited to join Obama's 'army'
"President Obama's army of citizen volunteers is now actively recruiting college students in states across the country to 'build support for President Obama's agenda' – and earn college credit while advocating for 'change.'"
White House stonewalls on 'radical' adviser
"More than five months after the Obama administration announced the hiring of its 'green jobs czar,' Van Jones, the White House has refused to explain whether it knew of Jones admitted black nationalist and radical communist history and just who hired the adviser.
Also questions continue to fester about how Jones, who has an arrest history, passed security clearances for his White House position."
Also questions continue to fester about how Jones, who has an arrest history, passed security clearances for his White House position."
Noah's Ark Zoo in creationist row - Telegraph
"British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums director Miranda Stevenson said: ''I find it extraordinary that an organisation that I thought promotes free thinking appears to want censorship.''"
Woman accused of contempt for dinner blessing
"A Florida school district worker whose husband read a prayer at a private banquet has been cleared of contempt accusations brought by the American Civil Liberties Union.
The case arose after the Santa Rosa County School District in January agreed to eliminate all religious activity, including prayer, at school-sanctioned events.
However, district worker Michelle Winkler was at a private banquet held at a Naval base to honor non-instructional school district employees
and her husband read a brief blessing prior to the meal, according to reports of the case.
The ACLU alleged that subjected her to contempt charges.
Two other district employees also are facing charges for a similar but separate incident."
The case arose after the Santa Rosa County School District in January agreed to eliminate all religious activity, including prayer, at school-sanctioned events.
However, district worker Michelle Winkler was at a private banquet held at a Naval base to honor non-instructional school district employees
and her husband read a brief blessing prior to the meal, according to reports of the case.
The ACLU alleged that subjected her to contempt charges.
Two other district employees also are facing charges for a similar but separate incident."
Faceoff! Cops versus preachers on public sidewalk
"'If I were holding a sign that said, 'Two large pizzas for $5,' I don't think I would have gotten a second look from police. I firmly and adamantly believe we were singled out and arrested because of the content of our speech,' Pettigrew said.
'If they arrest us for proclaiming the word of God, what will they arrest us for next?' he asked. 'We need to get the word out that the rights of the American people are quickly being taken away, and nobody even knows it.'"
'If they arrest us for proclaiming the word of God, what will they arrest us for next?' he asked. 'We need to get the word out that the rights of the American people are quickly being taken away, and nobody even knows it.'"
Kennedy was our 'greatest champion,' says gay activist - CNN.com
"For writer John Aravosis, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy's early support for gay rights was very important to a community that has faced a history steeped in discrimination.
Gay rights advocates say Sen. Ted Kennedy was a staunch supporter for their cause.
'On gay rights, he was absurdly helpful for a straight senator back before gay rights were popular,"
Gay rights advocates say Sen. Ted Kennedy was a staunch supporter for their cause.
'On gay rights, he was absurdly helpful for a straight senator back before gay rights were popular,"
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Judge Strikes Reference to God in Ky. Law - CBS News
"It is one thing to trust in God, but quite another to be ordered to rely on protection from above during national emergencies, a judge has ruled.
Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate said in Wednesday's decision that references to a dependence on 'Almighty God' in the law that created the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is akin to establishing a religion, which the government is prohibited from doing in the U.S. and Kentucky constitutions. Ten Kentucky residents and a national atheist group sued to have the reference stricken."
Franklin Circuit Judge Thomas Wingate said in Wednesday's decision that references to a dependence on 'Almighty God' in the law that created the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is akin to establishing a religion, which the government is prohibited from doing in the U.S. and Kentucky constitutions. Ten Kentucky residents and a national atheist group sued to have the reference stricken."
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
TBO.com - News From AP
"The attackers blindfolded and bound the couple and took them to a rundown rental house. Police concluded Newsom was soon taken away, sexually assaulted, shot in the back of the head, set on fire and left beside some railroad tracks.
Christian was beaten and repeatedly raped over the next 24 hours. An autopsy said she died of suffocation after she was choked, wrapped in plastic bags and dumped in a trash can."
Where's Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson for truth, justice and fairness??? This is a hate crime, but that only applies to white criminals against black victims.
Christian was beaten and repeatedly raped over the next 24 hours. An autopsy said she died of suffocation after she was choked, wrapped in plastic bags and dumped in a trash can."
Where's Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson for truth, justice and fairness??? This is a hate crime, but that only applies to white criminals against black victims.
Fidel Castro says racist right-wingers fight Obama | Politics | Reuters
"President Barack Obama is trying to make positive changes in the United States, but is being fought at every turn by right-wingers who hate him because he is black, former Cuban leader Fidel Castro said on Tuesday."
Isn't it amazing how race is the favorite run to accusation of the liberal/socialist world? They always want to run to it in order to hide what they're really up to, stop critics and investigations or calls for such into what they have done, are doing or are trying to do; or when they seek to harm the public image of their opponents of communism, socialism or progressive beliefs (which in the US we simply call liberalism).
Why isn't it an issue that a murdering, thieving, lying and spy-sending anti-American who tried to do harm to all of us Americans is one of the cheerleaders for Obama? Shouldn't this be a red flag in the first place? Since when do intelligent, well-rounded people give ear to such evil men of enemy countries?
Isn't it amazing how race is the favorite run to accusation of the liberal/socialist world? They always want to run to it in order to hide what they're really up to, stop critics and investigations or calls for such into what they have done, are doing or are trying to do; or when they seek to harm the public image of their opponents of communism, socialism or progressive beliefs (which in the US we simply call liberalism).
Why isn't it an issue that a murdering, thieving, lying and spy-sending anti-American who tried to do harm to all of us Americans is one of the cheerleaders for Obama? Shouldn't this be a red flag in the first place? Since when do intelligent, well-rounded people give ear to such evil men of enemy countries?
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Howard Dean tells Netroots: Health care bill will happen, but will be 'ugly process' - Pittsburgh Business Times:
"“the debate is over.”
“The town halls are not about health care,” he said. “They’re about being angry.”
It’s also about generational change, he said, indicating the majority of the protesters at the town halls were older people, and their group was getting smaller and smaller.
“They don’t look anything like the generation that voted for Obama,” Dean said. “These people feel threatened.”"
“The town halls are not about health care,” he said. “They’re about being angry.”
It’s also about generational change, he said, indicating the majority of the protesters at the town halls were older people, and their group was getting smaller and smaller.
“They don’t look anything like the generation that voted for Obama,” Dean said. “These people feel threatened.”"
Mandatory 'gay' lessons spark lawsuit
"Parents in the Alameda, Calif., school district who have been told their children will be required to undergo a controversial homosexual instruction program have sued the district to protect their children from the indoctrination.
The action was filed this week by Pacific Justice Institute, which said it will defend the parents' rights to remove their children from such programs.
WND earlier reported when the district was accused of violating federal law for approving a mandatory homosexual curriculum for children as young as 5 – without allowing parents to opt out of the lessons."
The action was filed this week by Pacific Justice Institute, which said it will defend the parents' rights to remove their children from such programs.
WND earlier reported when the district was accused of violating federal law for approving a mandatory homosexual curriculum for children as young as 5 – without allowing parents to opt out of the lessons."
Clinton uses her own, Obama's celebrity in Africa | Reuters
"'The president considers himself a son of Africa,'"
Bill Clinton: 'New era of progressive politics' - Charles Mahtesian - POLITICO.com
"Former President Bill Clinton told an audience of liberal online activists Thursday evening that the nation has “entered a new era of progressive politics” that could last for decades if Democrats can pass ambitious measures such as health care reform and climate change.
In a nearly hour-long keynote address to the fourth annual Netroots Nation convention in Pittsburgh, a gathering of roughly 1,500 progressive bloggers and activists, Clinton said the nation—and public opinion—has dramatically changed in the 16 years since he took office. But he noted that President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress needed the support of the online community to achieve their agenda.
“We have entered a new era of progressive politics which, if we do it right, can last 30 or 40 years,” Clinton said. “America has rapidly moved to another place on a lot of these issues.”"
In a nearly hour-long keynote address to the fourth annual Netroots Nation convention in Pittsburgh, a gathering of roughly 1,500 progressive bloggers and activists, Clinton said the nation—and public opinion—has dramatically changed in the 16 years since he took office. But he noted that President Barack Obama and the Democratic-controlled Congress needed the support of the online community to achieve their agenda.
“We have entered a new era of progressive politics which, if we do it right, can last 30 or 40 years,” Clinton said. “America has rapidly moved to another place on a lot of these issues.”"
The Pentagon Wants Authority to Post Almost 400,000 Military Personnel in U.S. | The Progressive
"The Pentagon has approached Congress to grant the Secretary of Defense the authority to post almost 400,000 military personnel throughout the United States in times of emergency or a major disaster.
This request has already occasioned a dispute with the nation’s governors. And it raises the prospect of U.S. military personnel patrolling the streets of the United States, in conflict with the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878."
This request has already occasioned a dispute with the nation’s governors. And it raises the prospect of U.S. military personnel patrolling the streets of the United States, in conflict with the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878."
Breitbart.tv » Silent No More: ‘Thomas Paine’ Calls on Americans to Stand Up and Fight for U.S.
"When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty."
New FCC official: 'Fairness Doctrine never repealed'
"WASHINGTON – The new 'chief diversity officer' for the Federal Communications Commission believes the so-called 'Fairness Doctrine' was never repealed and advocates crippling $250 million fines for radio stations whose programming does not meet with the government's approval, charges the author of a book on the end of free speech in America.
'Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski recently appointed Mark Lloyd, a former senior fellow at the George Soros-funded Center for American Progress, to be the FCC's 'chief diversity officer,''"
'Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski recently appointed Mark Lloyd, a former senior fellow at the George Soros-funded Center for American Progress, to be the FCC's 'chief diversity officer,''"
Breitbart.tv » Dem Congresswomen Admits ObamaCare Will Cover Abortions
Breitbart.tv » Dem Congresswomen Admits ObamaCare Will Cover Abortions:
"Abortion will be covered as a benefit by one or more of the health care plans available to Americans, and I think it should be."
"Abortion will be covered as a benefit by one or more of the health care plans available to Americans, and I think it should be."
Breitbart.tv » ‘06 Flashback: Pelosi Tells Anti-War Protesters ‘I’m a Fan of Disruptors’
"‘06 Flashback: Pelosi Tells Anti-War Protesters ‘I’m a Fan of Disruptors’"
January 17, 2006: "So I thank all of you who have spoken out for your courage, your point of view. All of it. Your advocacy is very American and very important."
January 17, 2006: "So I thank all of you who have spoken out for your courage, your point of view. All of it. Your advocacy is very American and very important."
Friday, August 14, 2009
School prayer charges stir protests - Washington Times
"Students, teachers and local pastors are protesting over a court case involving a northern Florida school principal and an athletic director who are facing criminal charges and up to six months in jail over their offer of a mealtime prayer.
There have been yard signs, T-shirts and a mass student protest during graduation ceremonies this spring on behalf of Pace High School Principal Frank Lay and school athletic director Robert Freeman, who will go on trial Sept. 17 at a federal district court in Pensacola for breaching the conditions of a lawsuit settlement reached last year with the American Civil Liberties Union."
There have been yard signs, T-shirts and a mass student protest during graduation ceremonies this spring on behalf of Pace High School Principal Frank Lay and school athletic director Robert Freeman, who will go on trial Sept. 17 at a federal district court in Pensacola for breaching the conditions of a lawsuit settlement reached last year with the American Civil Liberties Union."
CNN gives boot to talk radio hosts
"Jon Klein, the chief of CNN's U.S. operations, has issued orders that no more talk-radio hosts will be allowed on CNN News programs, according to a new report.
The move comes on the heels of the fracas that was generated when Lou Dobbs, a CNN anchor, had the audacity to question on air why President Barack Obama hasn't released his long-form birth certificate."
His questions were followed almost immediately by attacks from members of the Daily Kos website, who posted the e-mail addresses of CNN executives in a campaign to get Dobbs fired from the network.
The move comes on the heels of the fracas that was generated when Lou Dobbs, a CNN anchor, had the audacity to question on air why President Barack Obama hasn't released his long-form birth certificate."
His questions were followed almost immediately by attacks from members of the Daily Kos website, who posted the e-mail addresses of CNN executives in a campaign to get Dobbs fired from the network.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Health Care Town Halls Turn Violent in Tampa and St. Louis - Political News - FOXNews.com
Town hall meetings called to discuss proposed health care legislation turned violent Thursday, with a meeting in Tampa, Fla., descending into shouting and one in St. Louis ending in arrests.
Close to 1,500 people came to the Tampa suburb of Ybor City to speak with Democratic State Rep. Betty Reed and U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, an event that exploded into a near riot.
"Top White House officials counseled Democratic senators Thursday on coping with disruptions at public events on health care this summer, officials said, and promised the party and allies would respond with twice the force if any individual lawmaker is criticized in television advertising."
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Britain To Put CCTV Cameras Inside Private Homes | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
"governments latest plan: to install Orwell’s telescreens in 20,000 homes.
£400 million ($668 million) will be spend on installing and monitoring CCTV cameras in the homes of private citizens. Why? To make sure the kids are doing their homework, going to bed early and eating their vegetables. The scheme has, astonishingly, already been running in 2,000 family homes. The government’s “children’s secretary” Ed Balls is behind the plan, which is aimed at problem, antisocial families. The idea is that, if a child has a more stable home life, he or she will be less likely to stray into crime and drugs."
£400 million ($668 million) will be spend on installing and monitoring CCTV cameras in the homes of private citizens. Why? To make sure the kids are doing their homework, going to bed early and eating their vegetables. The scheme has, astonishingly, already been running in 2,000 family homes. The government’s “children’s secretary” Ed Balls is behind the plan, which is aimed at problem, antisocial families. The idea is that, if a child has a more stable home life, he or she will be less likely to stray into crime and drugs."
Al-Qaeda's Zawahri says wipe Israel from the map - Israel News, Ynetnews
"Al-Qaeda's second-in-command Ayman al-Zawahri said Israel should be wiped off the map and described the Jewish state as a crime against Muslims."
WATCH: U.S. gay Jews rally in solidarity with T.A. shooting victims - Haaretz - Israel News
"The protesters carried banners that read 'homophobia is not part of the Torah,' 'Jewish, out & proud,' 'prejudice against one is prejudice against all.' They lit memory candles and sang songs in Hebrew. Gay rabbis addressed the crowd and shared their experience of being homosexual and religious.
Josh Rosenthal, a gay Jewish activist who organized the rally, said the response from Jewish institutions was immediate.
'I just hope that this kind of energy makes it to Israel,' he said. 'It was particularly harmful that a Jew is shooting another Jews in Israel for the simple reason that they are gay.'"
Josh Rosenthal, a gay Jewish activist who organized the rally, said the response from Jewish institutions was immediate.
'I just hope that this kind of energy makes it to Israel,' he said. 'It was particularly harmful that a Jew is shooting another Jews in Israel for the simple reason that they are gay.'"
HONORING AN AMERICA-HATER - New York Post
"Worse, it seems Obama doesn't mind celebrating a symbol of Western weakness and appeasement of anti-Semitism at a time when the world's dictators and terrorists are deciding what to think of him."
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform - Republicans: Press Release :: Issa to Emanuel: Back Off!
"House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) sent a letter to Emanuel saying “While this type of scare tactic may work In Chicago, it will not work to intimidate me or other Members of the United States Congress.”"
Sunday, August 2, 2009
A new sign paraphrasing a quote from the Quran has been placed in front of the Dove World Outreach Center. | Gainesville.com | The Gainesville Sun | Gainesville, FL
"A new sign paraphrasing a quote from the Quran has been placed in front of the Dove World Outreach Center in northwest Gainesville, where an earlier anti-Islamic sign has stirred protests.
The new sign reads 'Koran 9:5 Kill the disbelievers wherever you find them.' It joins a series of signs that read 'Islam is of the devil,' which were placed in front of the church recently."
The new sign reads 'Koran 9:5 Kill the disbelievers wherever you find them.' It joins a series of signs that read 'Islam is of the devil,' which were placed in front of the church recently."
Charter school's use of Bible ignites public firestorm
"A new charter school planning to open this fall in Idaho has come under fire since it publicly announced one of the textbooks students will be using is the Bible."
Is this really smoking gun of Obama's Kenyan birth?
"'I'm forcing the issue, where Obama will have to respond,' she said.
'Before, they said, 'You don't have anything backing your claims,'' Taitz explained. 'Now I have something. In fact, I have posted on the Internet more than Obama has. My birth certificate actually has signatures.'"
'Before, they said, 'You don't have anything backing your claims,'' Taitz explained. 'Now I have something. In fact, I have posted on the Internet more than Obama has. My birth certificate actually has signatures.'"
Why does Obama support Zelaya? - Washington Times
"Manuel Zelaya wants to return to Honduras as president and then, of course, continue his efforts to be a big-time socialist dictator, a Hugo Chavez lookalike, and the surprising thing is that the Obama administration seems to want the very same thing.
It has, after all, supported this law-subverting macho-style child of privilege in his insistence on being reinstated to the office he held before being kicked out of it not in a military coup, not in some sort of illegal overthrow of a legitimate regime, but through the application of a specific law by a unanimous Honduran Supreme Court backed up by a virtually unanimous Honduran Congress.
The military did the deed, but this was not a military coup. The military was acting legally and under civilian control as it shipped Mr. Zelaya off to Costa Rica."
Some of the poor cheered him on, causing him to disregard Honduras' constitutional provision and enforcing laws that say presidents can serve one term and one term only, that amendment of this provision is prohibited and that any attempt by a president to serve a second term will result in his removal from office. Mr. Zelaya tried anyway with a planned, nonbinding referendum on the provision.
It has, after all, supported this law-subverting macho-style child of privilege in his insistence on being reinstated to the office he held before being kicked out of it not in a military coup, not in some sort of illegal overthrow of a legitimate regime, but through the application of a specific law by a unanimous Honduran Supreme Court backed up by a virtually unanimous Honduran Congress.
The military did the deed, but this was not a military coup. The military was acting legally and under civilian control as it shipped Mr. Zelaya off to Costa Rica."
Some of the poor cheered him on, causing him to disregard Honduras' constitutional provision and enforcing laws that say presidents can serve one term and one term only, that amendment of this provision is prohibited and that any attempt by a president to serve a second term will result in his removal from office. Mr. Zelaya tried anyway with a planned, nonbinding referendum on the provision.
CQ Politics | Notepad - Speaker Will Keep 'Villains' Money
"'It is somewhat immoral what they are doing. Of course, they have been immoral all along how they have treated the people that they insure,' MSNBC's Luke Russert quoted her as saying. 'They are the villains in this.'
Pelosi, of course, has accepted campaign contributions from said villains this year and in the past, as have most of her Democratic colleagues. Pelosi's campaign committee, for example, took $2,500 from AFLAC's political action committee on April 13. But she's not giving the money back just because she thinks the sources are immoral and villainous."
Pelosi, of course, has accepted campaign contributions from said villains this year and in the past, as have most of her Democratic colleagues. Pelosi's campaign committee, for example, took $2,500 from AFLAC's political action committee on April 13. But she's not giving the money back just because she thinks the sources are immoral and villainous."
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