Monday, February 06, 2006

And Speaking Of Integrity, Obama Called On It What an excellent letter.  McCain calls Obama on his word that he was not interested in making lobbying reform a political issue, but rather wanted to work something out that will achieve the desired result in a 'bi-partisan' manner.  McCain's reaction is a gem. McCain Scolds Obama I'm guessing Senator Barack Obama won't be invited to dinner at Senator John McCain's house anytime soon. - Amy Ridenour [Amy Ridenour's National Center Blog] 5:56:00 PM    comment [] trackback []

Gonzales Frames the Issue From Powerline today about AG Alberto Gonzales' appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee over the NSA 'terrorist surveillance program.' The White House has sent out the text of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning. For the most part, he repeats the basic points on the legality of the NSA program which he has made elsewhere, and which we have already commented on at length. So I won't repeat those points. I especially liked, however, the way Gonzales concluded his testimony: I have highlighted the legal authority for the terrorist surveillance program. And I look forward to our discussion, and know that you appreciate there remain serious constraints of what I can say about operational details. Our enemy is listening. And I cannot help but wonder if they aren't shaking their heads in amazement at the thought that anyone would imperil such a sensitive program by leaking its existence in the first place, and smiling at the prospect that we might now disclose even more or perhaps even unilaterally disarm ourselves of a key tool in the War on Terror. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Given the hysterical comments of Senators like Pat Leahy, as we noted earlier today, that frames the issue pretty clearly. [Power Line] 2:34:38 PM    comment [] trackback []

News Journal Carries The Water For The NEA. Another example of union self-preservation.  Another case of it's not my fault.  Another case of missing the whole point of teaching, where taxpayer money is spent on 'schools' instead of teaching students.  If the students are failing, it's because the teachers and the union system of educating them are failing the students.  The solution is not to dumb-down the FCAT, it is to teach the kids with the resources you have. State should reform FCAT to help schools that are failing. More state resources should be focused on failing schools. [PensacolaNewsJournal.com - Opinion] 7:41:26 AM    comment [] trackback []

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