Posted by Moonage on 31 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Fed Policy, Opinions
We€™ve (you and I) have had this and other similar discussions over the last few years. While we understand the question, I wonder if the implications are widely known. And I also wonder how long it will take for our lawmakers to wake-up to the significant risk posed by the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), at [...]
Posted by Moonage on 31 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: The Media
I was trying to read this article by Reuters, but got stuck here:
But Bush, whose first four years in office saw a shift from record surplus to record deficits, has some persuading to do with members of his own Republican Party when he extols a commitment to fiscal discipline.
That is so patently false it [...]
Posted by Moonage on 30 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: International Issues
My buddy Hedonistix has found an excellent article written by Victor Davis Hanson.
The logic is so obvious I honestly laughed reading it. I love it when someone writes that clear. There’s no sense in me reprinting a reprint, just follow the link and give it a look-see. It’s definitely worth the trip.
Technorati Tags: International Issues
Posted by Moonage on 30 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: National Politics
In a rare break with President Bush and anti-abortion conservatives, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist on Friday endorsed legislation that would expand federally funded embryonic stem cell research.
Frist, a Tennessee Republican and surgeon who may seek his party’s presidential nomination in 2008, endorsed a bill already passed by the U.S. House of Representatives [...]
Posted by Moonage on 29 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Fed Policy, Government, National Politics, Oil Policy, Oil Supply
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a 1,700 page energy bill containing tax credits worth nearly $14.6 billion to industry.
The incentives would be dispersed among oil, natural gas, electricity, nuclear and renewable energy companies.
The House adopted the bill in a lopsided vote of 275-156, drawing support from 75 Democrats.
The Senate was slated to [...]
Posted by Moonage on 29 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: International Issues
The IRA traces its roots to 1790. To varying degrees they have been in an armed conflict since then. They have at times enjoyed peace, and other times all out war. In the late 1960’s, they resumed hostilities with a rather new method of "resistance": ( The following chronology of events is taken from http://cain.ulst.ac.uk/issues/violence/chronmaj.htm [...]
Posted by Moonage on 27 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Ethics, Opinions, Political Correctness, Shock and Awe
I’m curious here, and I’ll admit I’ve done no real research on this post. So, input would be appreciated.
Has Greenpeace ever protested terrorists and the destruction to the environment they have caused?
Has PETA ever protested terrorists for killing all the animals that must have died in their random attacks? I mean, think of how [...]
Posted by Moonage on 27 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: International Issues
Iraq’s transitional prime minister called Wednesday for a speedy withdrawal of U.S. troops and the top U.S. commander here said he believed a "fairly substantial" pullout could begin next spring and summer.
Prime Minister Ibrahim Jaafari said at a joint news conference with Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld that the time has arrived to plan [...]
Posted by Moonage on 27 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: National Politics
A while back, I did what I felt was a satirical take on Hanoi Jane’s revelation that, MAYBE, she had acted inappropriately during the Vietnam War. She was selling a book and sort of apologized for some of her behaviors. And, she talked about sex a lot. War and sex sells, right? In her case [...]
Posted by Moonage on 27 Jul 2005 | Tagged as: Ethics
Knoll yesterday wrote to Amy Goodrich, widow of Staff Sgt. Joseph Goodrich, saying she was "incredibly upset" after learning through press reports that the Goodrich family was offended by her actions.
"I wanted to assure you once again that my intention was not to add to what must be a tremendously heartbreaking, difficult period," Knoll wrote. [...]
 |
527's 2004 Presidential Election 2006 US Senate Races 2008 Congressional Races 2008 Presidential Race Border Control Businesses Comments from the Host Conspiracy Theories Corporal Punishment economic-policy Education Energy Policy Entitlement Programs Ethics Events Fed Policy Fun with Numbers General Government Health Care Debate Hollywood X-List Humor Idiot of the day International Issues International Politics Iran Katrina Legislative Process Media media bias National Debt National Politics National Security Oil Policy Oil Supply Opinions People Personal Finances Political Correctness Politics Polls quotes Racism Red Hot liberal babes Resources Senate Races Shock and Awe Social Sciences Supporting the Death Penalty terrorism The Legal Process The Media Trends Uncategorized US Regional Politics War On Drugs Weblogs Webrings
Free WordPress Theme | Web Hosting Bluebook | Hosted at Hyperial.
