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The Lunch Counter
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Monday, January 30, 2006
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Major Garrett of Fox News interviewed Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) today, the minority leader in the senate. Major asked the senator 'who is the leader of the Democrat Party?' His answer? "Someone else will have to make that decision. " Major then asked, how about on domestic policy, who is the leader? And to that Reid said "That's really an unfair question." What? What kind of answer is that?
Sounds to me like Dr. Dean, as the Democrat National Committee Chairman, is responsible for the death of the Democrat party like Dr. Kevorkian was for the final demise of his employers.
A big 'see I told you so' from a year ago.
5:11:35 PM 
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The left is not happy with Senator Barack Obama, based on a rumor that Senator Barack Obama has been opposing a filibuster of Alito inside the Democratic Caucus. They're not crazy about Hillary either, even though she succumbed to their demands to join their bandwagon to filibuster the Alito vote in the Senate which, BTW was started by the Kennedy twins of Massachusetts. That would be Sen. Ted Kennedy and Sen. John Kerry, the Kennedy Twins.
BuzzFlash's source for this rumor also correctly informed us that after days of BuzzFlash calling upon Senator John Kerry to live up to his 2003 commitment to lead a filibuster against a candidate with the anti-Constitutional background of Sam Alito that Kerry was now trying to get the caucus to back a filibuster. Indeed, late on Thursday, Kerry's office publicly announced what our source had told us: Kerry would indeed try to filibuster Alito and try to persuade his Democratic colleagues to back him by voting to keep the filibuster alive. He will need 40 other votes.
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Obama is just as much personna non grata in my political world as is Hillary.
The only democrat so far to say the obvious, if you want to put judges you like on the court, you have to first win elections. The left just can't believe it. It's all a trick, they didn't lose 2 elections, they were both stolen from them. That is their mindset and it's been there since 2000.
1:17:00 PM
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Hey Senator Chuck Hagel, try this. You want an explanation? Arrange a meeting with the President in person or on the phone. Show up. Listen. Don't make every single aspect of fighting this war an issue for the Sunday morning talk shows. Act like you're fighting a war against someone who wants to kill you. Not like a politician enjoying face time on television at the expense of our fighting military.
Hagel: Bush Must Explain Spy Program More (AP).
 AP - A Republican member of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Sunday that President Bush has more explaining to do on his domestic spy program and cast doubt on the administration's assertion of broad executive power.
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2:02:41 AM
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Gee I hope so. Cindy Sheehan, grieving mother no more seen here with her new buddy Hugo Chavez, the hemisphere's idiot . She is said to be strongly considering challenging Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The Democrat's rising star(s) pictured below?
Sheehan Plans New Protest at Bush's Ranch (AP).
 AP - Cindy Sheehan, the peace activist who just announced that she is weighing a run for Senate, plans to protest again outside President Bush's Texas ranch, Venezuela's president said Sunday with Sheehan by his side.
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1:50:09 AM
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Too many people have forgotten the significance of 9/11/01. They have yearned for and now want to believe that things are like they were on 9/10/01. And, given their way, you can count on what happened the next day to happen again. The pre-9/11 world no longer exists. The enemy is both within and outside our borders. Can you say Mexican border? Debra Burlingame makes the case for the Patriot Act and the NSA issue with democrats. The very notion that we have a right to security is, correct.
Our Right to Security. Al Qaeda, not the FBI, is the greater threat to America. [OpinionJournal.com]
1:32:43 AM
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Mark Levin on the lobbying boogieman and the hysterical politicians screeching for reform, puts it all in perspective like nobody I've heard on this subject. There is bipartisanship in this RINO. Reformer In Name Only
These Pseudo-Reformers Are Getting on My Nerves. Oh please, Newt. You're beginning to sound like McCain, of Keating 5 fame (anyone remember that?). One phony reformer is about all the Republican party can take. Lobbying is not only as old as Congress itself, but it's constitutionally protected.... [And Another Thing . . .]
1:07:11 AM
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Sunday, January 29, 2006
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"I oppose his nomination and support efforts to block his confirmation. I do not think Judge Alito would advance the principles Americans hold most dear." This is Sen. Clinton over Judge Alito's nomination. Are Democrats the ones who did poorly in civics class in high school? Constitutionally, since when is it a judge's job to advance principles? Hillary, judges interpret laws and advance nothing. Principles have nothing to do with it. Maybe it was the phone calls from the rabid left?
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12:47:12 AM
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Saturday, January 28, 2006
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USS Forrest Sherman (the 2nd) gets commissioned today at Pensacola NAS. Makes this american proud.
Destroyer to be floating anti-terrorism tool. ABOARD THE FORREST SHERMAN -- Suicide bombings and biological attacks weren't in the picture when the first USS Forrest Sherman was commissioned 50 years ago. But the Navy believes the new Forest Sherman, which will be commissioned today, will become a key tool in the war against terrorism. [PensacolaNewsJournal.com - Local News]
12:04:28 PM
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The Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, MoveOn.org, George Soros, Michael Moore, and Barbra Streisand wing of the Democrat Party (correction: since they are running the party politics for democrats now, calling it a 'wing' is somewhat a misnomer) will be busy this weekend beating the filibuster drums over the Alito nomination. The desperation in their message is emblematic of how deeply the Democrat party relies on the Judicial branch of government to make laws, totally ignoring the law making body, the Legislative branch.
TODAY, WE MUST SAVE AMERICA
We have just two days to save American Democracy - TODAY and MONDAY.
Through a stunning set of events, John Kerry and Ted Kennedy will lead a filibuster of Sam Alito on Monday.
Senate offices will be closed this weekend, so TODAY WE MUST CALL EVERY DEMOCRATIC SENATOR TO DEMAND SUPPORT FOR THE FILIBUSTER. And we must call them all again MONDAY.
http://democrats.com/alito-48
If we lose the cloture vote on Monday at 4:30 p.m., the Senate will vote at 11 a.m. on Tuesday to put Sam Alito on the Supreme Court with Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas, and John Roberts - where they will vote in lockstep to ensure that the extremist agenda of the radical right is never blocked by any Court.
And what is that agenda? It is no longer a mystery: allowing a President to start illegal wars, murder civilians and journalists, destroy cities, torture prisoners, lock away citizens at home, and wiretap every email and call in the world. Having the Supreme Court choose Presidents, not the voters. Letting corporations crush their workers and poison the planet. And, of course, outlawing all abortions, even at the cost of women's lives.
The hyperbole is their platform of fear. Not one of safety and security. Best advice I have is keep it up, make darn sure the country knows what kind of kooks you really are.
11:55:13 AM
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Thursday, January 26, 2006
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The WMDs existed, we just haven't found them yet. Now we learn more about where they went, thanks to a #2 man in Saddam's air force, says Iraqi general, Georges Sada. Because he has written a book about it, and also because it totally debunks the theme the Democrats run on, it is likely to be totally ignored by the biased media. However, honorable men that they are, I'm sure they will go to the well in the Senate tomorrow to apologize to the President. Do you think?
6:03:06 PM
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Hamas wins the parliamentary elections in Ramallah, West Bank. Although a different outcome would have been better, it's hard to believe that Hamas would have been better if the Fatah party had won. The good news is that unless Hamas has an epiphany and renounces their goal, which is the elimination of Israel, then Israel's enemy and the enemy of the world, this new terrorist state, will be clearly defined.
No longer will we have politicos talking peace on one hand, while Hamas continues killing Israelis, like has happened for the last 30 plus years. (And Jimmy Carter got a Nobel Peace prize for it.) Now it is the Palestinian State itself, no little sub-group of bad guys. And under these circumstances, Israel's response won't have to be with one hand tied behind their back. They would be justified in declaring war in response. And they would win it. Only then will that part of the earth see peace.
3:19:54 PM
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Here Here. Way to go BB&T. They won't finance private construction projects where private property was taken for other private use, including 'public purpose' too!
BB&T's Heroic Stand.
Ever since the Supreme Court's egregious and mind-boggling Kelo decision, eminent domain has been a big news story. One bank, BB&T, is making a stand.
Regional bank BB&T Corp., one of the nation's largest financial institutions, will make no loans to developers who plan to build commercial projects on land taken from private citizens by the government through the power of eminent domain, the company said Wednesday.
"The idea that a citizen's property can be taken by the government solely for private use is extremely misguided, in fact it's just plain wrong," John Allison, the bank's chairman and chief executive, said in a statement.
In an interview, BB&T chief credit officer Ken Chalk said the bank expects to lose only a tiny amount of business, but believes it was obligated to take a stance on the issue.
[GOP Bloggers]
2:40:56 PM
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Wednesday, January 25, 2006
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Tuesday, January 24, 2006
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Happy Harry Reid  after the Senate Judiciary Committee sent Judge Alito's name to the floor for a vote. If it were only that simple. This will be the third ring in a three ring circus. Meanwhile, 'top Democrats in Congress' are in search of an agenda. An organization called 'Americans United' will be writing the script for the 'lawmakers.' Their claim to fame is how they were instrumental in defeating Bush's Social Security Reform. But that's not all.
The party leaders visited the party pimps (prospective donors) to discuss money and give their assurances on how much they agree with their views. More of the same; accepting the money and singing the tune of the hand that feeds them. Apparently, they wouldn't have a TV ad campaign without them.
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California met with potential donors in Los Angeles earlier this month, underscoring their personal interest in the group's efforts.
Americans United seeks to shape public opinion on issues such as health care, homeland security and education rather than advocate for the election or defeat of specific candidates in the November elections. As a result, it is permitted to accept donations of unlimited size from donors, and is not required to disclose the names of its contributors. It is headed by Karen Olick, a former chief of staff to Sen. Barbara Boxer (news, bio, voting record), D-Calif., and will rely on several other Democrats with long experience in political campaigns. (emphasis added)
Right, and they're going to go after issues instead of whining. The first will involve "corruption and honest leadership." What that means is that they'll be corrupt and not honest. (emphasis added)
The Democratic legislation calls for a ban on lobbyist gifts to lawmakers as well as other steps to curtail the influence of special interests in Congress. The ad broadens the attack to the White House, saying Bush has given away "billions (of dollars) to the drug companies," an apparent reference to Medicare prescription drug legislation.
Then there's the theme.
"Time for a change," the ad says. "To stop the abuse of power," adds the announcer as Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney appear on the screen. (emphasis added)
Democrat's must have their own definition for honesty. They have to outsource for an agenda? Would Hillary approve of that? And yes, it is possible to show hypocrisy in a single story. Or is that one of those, for it and against it things?
Organization to Promote Democratic Agenda (AP).
[Yahoo! News: Politics News]
11:58:44 PM
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Monday, January 23, 2006
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The Cyrus News Agency reports that a blogger in Iran received a 3-year suspended sentence for blogging political opinions contrary to the current Iranian administration.
Journalist and blogger Ahmad Reza Shiri will have a permanent threat hanging over him as a result of the suspended sentence of three years in prison handed down by a court in the northern city of Mashad on 8 January, Reporters Without Borders said today. He was reportedly accused of writing articles in his blog calling for a boycott of last February’s legislative elections.
“Suspended sentences are often used to silence journalists who bother the authorities,” the press freedom organisation said. “The fact that this type of sentence has now been applied to a blogger shows the importance that weblogs have assumed in Iranian society.”
Our best hope for Iran to emerge from this nuclear controversy and idiotic threats against Israel and the UN is for the Iranian people to lead the fight politically. Iran needs more outspoken people and bloggers like Ahmad Reza Shiri. Freedom in Iran, hopefully it's just a matter of time. And hopefully it will happen without the nuclear fallout.
10:55:28 PM
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Continuing on his fast-track through diplomacy, Iran is giving the U.N. Security Council ultimatums.
Iran will immediately retaliate if referred to the U.N. Security Council next week by forging ahead with developing a full-scale uranium enrichment program, a senior envoy said Monday.
The comments by Ali Asghar Soltaniyeh, a senior envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency, reflected Iran's defiance in the face of growing international pressure over its nuclear program.
Iran Threatens Full-Scale Uranium Enrichment. Iran will immediately retaliate if referred to the U.N. Security Council next week by forging ahead with developing a full-scale uranium enrichment program, a senior envoy said Monday. By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com. [FOXNews.com - U.S. & World]
7:48:51 PM
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Maryland Lt. Governor Michael Steele and senatorial candidate, speaks out on Hillary's 'plantation, you know what I mean' comment. In it, Steele puts her comment and the Democrat party's platform as relates to black Americans in the proper perspective. Shelby Steele also happens to be a black American, and Republican.
Hillary's Plantation. Hillary Clinton reveals her fear of Condi Rice. [OpinionJournal.com]
8:48:25 AM
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Sunday, January 22, 2006
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JOHN F. KERRY: THE "F" STANDS FOR FAILURE. Many security experts believe that the success of U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan is vital to our security here at home. Not Sen. John Kerry. Here's what he said to George Stephanopoulos on This Week earlier today: Yes, we... [Michelle Malkin]
11:24:08 PM
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Friday, January 20, 2006
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Hey Bashar al-Assad, (Syrian president) do you think you could help me store some stuff in your good country?
No problem Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Iran's president).
Syria backs a nuclear Iran. Syria has backed Iran in its nuclear confrontation with the West as their leaders met in Damascus in a defiant show of solidarity. [Telegraph News | International News]
12:41:16 AM
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Thursday, January 19, 2006
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Info on Intervening in the ACLU NSA Lawsuit.
By Debbie Schlussel
BIG THANKS to the lovely Michelle Malkin and Stop the ACLU--both excellent, patriotic sites--as well as the wonderful readers of this site, I've received notes from many more of you saying you want to be interveners in the ACLU NSA lawsuit, to assert our interests as American citizens who wanted to be safe and secure from terrorists.
Both Michelle and Stop the ACLU have signed on, and Stop the ACLU will be the lead interevener.
I will try to get back to all of you over the weekend and into next week with what is required. I will need everyone's complete name and contact info (full name, phone number, e-mail address, complete U.S. snailmail address--you must be a U.S. citizen). If you have e-mailed me regarding this, I will respond via e-mail to you over the weekend and into next week, with an affidavit to sign (with notarized signature) and a brief agreement saying you agree to have me represent you in court for this matter and that I will not charge you any fees.
If you have not yet e-mailed but are interested in joining, please e-mail me with the information requested above.
Read more about who is involved in the ACLU Lawsuit and how they are lying. [Debbie Schlussel]
3:43:25 PM
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NASA Stardust Mission Capsule Brings Comet Dust to Earth. After spending nearly seven years in space and traveling more than 4.6 billion kilometers, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA’s) Stardust capsule returned to Earth in the early morning hours of January 15, carrying precious samples of cometary and interstellar dust. Scientists believe the cargo will help answer basic questions about comets and the origins of the solar system. [Global Issues]
1:07:00 AM
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TAKE A STAND AGAINST THE ACLU. Debbie Schlussel, blogger/investigative writer/lawyer, is extending an invitation to citizens interested in intervening in the ACLU's NSA lawsuit. She practices in Eastern Michigan, where the suit was filed. Also be sure to read Schlussel's exposé of some of the shady... [Michelle Malkin]
12:05:59 AM
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
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Now moveon.org spokesman, former Vice President, and loser of the 2000 presidential election Al Gore, and the ACLU want to try to criminally prosecute Bush and/or impeach him for doing everything within his power to protect and defend this country. This, after wanting to impeach him and prosecute him for not 'connecting the dots' on the Sept. 11, 2001 attack.
Speaking of which, project Echelon, the secret software snooping program that was developed and used during the Clinton administration, is the technology that was used to gather intelligence that Al Gore calls illegal wiretapping. As I recall, Al Gore was part of that Clinton Administration. Al Gore knew about that program. It was announced to the public when it was developed, then it was dropped as an issue.
The technology is more like data mining than wiretapping. And because of that process, it is not possible to know in advance who the target is. Nevertheless, Al Gore and the rest of the anti-war anti-Bush and anti-American left want to tie one hand behind our back during a war. Not just any war but a war where WMD's used by a terrorist is a possibility. Until the Democrats get on the right side of this war, they won't have a chance at returning to the White House.
White House Lobs Accusations Back at Gore (AP).
 AP - Former Vice President Al Gore and the White House traded accusations over national security Tuesday in a dispute that also pulled in President Bush's other presidential election rival, John Kerry.
[Yahoo! News: Politics News]
12:28:38 AM
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Tuesday, January 17, 2006
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This is good. This is what Al Franken rates as a 'hate mail of the day.' They used to be really vicious, calling him dirty names and suggested placements for his head, etc... Now he apparently considers the left's belief system as hateful because this letter speaks to all the things Al loves. It's not particularly hateful, it just the truth. What is debatable is these three things.
'your crappy show' isn't hateful, it's an evaluation.
'idiots' isn't particularly hateful, because that is probably the faintest derogatory I've ever heard come out of the mouth of a flaming liberal, like Al Franken. The word idiot is too common to qualify for the hate mail of the day award.
'you suck'. Since I don't know what Bob Driscoll was thinking, I have no comment about it. Lose the thong Al, you'll feel better.
Today's Hate Email of the Day.
-----Original Message-----
From: bob driscoll
Sent: Thu 12/22/2005 8:59 PM
To: The Al Franken Show
Subject: Website Feedback: your crappy show
-- The following message was sent using the feedback page --
Dear soft on terror liberal,did you idiots forget we are at war? It seems all you lefties do is bash the President and worry about some throat cutting terrorist not getting treated well. John Conyers Al Franken Ed Shultz just to name a few of the liberal socialist party. By the way,you sure forgot how you libs clinton gore et al gave osama a pass after numerous attacks and a declaration of war on America? The PREZ is fixing a democratic problem that wasn't dealt with years ago cause the pres was busy with a little brunette on the side among white water and other too numerous scandals. Thank GOD we have G.B. and not john kerry...another liberal who hates America. maybe you should put jane fonda on the ticket. you suck
[The Al Franken Show | Air America Radio -]
This is more like hate mail.
1:41:48 AM
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New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin says he wants 'a chocolate' New Orleans. The Mayor Nagin needs some of that good old sensitivity training. And on Martin Luther King Holiday no less. Apparently he doesn't know who Dr. King was and what he believed.
"It's time for us to come together. It's time for us to rebuild New Orleans — the one that should be a chocolate New Orleans," the mayor said. "This city will be a majority African American city. It's the way God wants it to be. You can't have New Orleans no other way. It wouldn't be New Orleans."
He was doing fine until he made rebuilding the city a racial issue. Maybe some have reacted to the mayor in a 'fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me' kind of way, and they are not coming back.
New Orleans Mayor Says God Mad at U.S. (AP).
 AP - Mayor Ray Nagin suggested Monday that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and other storms were a sign that "God is mad at America" and at black communities, too, for tearing themselves apart with violence and political infighting.
[Yahoo! News: Politics News]
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