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Speaker Pelosi is such a politican
Except for continuing to be re-elected, Congresswoman Pelosi is a failure. But speaking on Fox News Sunday, Pelosi said she wants Congress to consider repealing tax cuts on those who make over $250,000 immediately and is pushing for a congressional investigation into whether the Bush administration illegally fired federal prosecutors two years ago. via Pelosi, [...]
It's like they were angry or something
Saw this a couple of days ago. Since 2002, 61 former detainees have committed or are suspected to have committed attacks after being released from the detention camp, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said at a briefing Tuesday. via Pentagon: Ex-Gitmo detainees resume terror acts – CNN.com. This is news? This is going to be used [...]
Lillo Brancato gets 10 years
I listen to the radio more than I watch TV and I just heard the news. Brancato, who dodged the murder conviction given to his accomplice, Steven Armento, was sentenced by Bronx State Supreme Court Judge Martin Marcus to 10 years in prison for his role in the death of off-duty NYPD Officer Daniel Enchautegui [...]
Your tax dollars at work
Senator Reid may permit Roland Burris to be seated if Burris promised to bow, genuflect appropriately, and sign a statement etc., etc., etc.. I am sure that list will include Burris being told to kiss his ham. Sigh, this is pointless. While everyone can agree that Blagojevich is a low life, he is a low [...]
What is it with Oprah and fakes?!
Another memoir author revealed as a hoax. Boy, this guy better not re-appear on Oprah, she’ll eat him alive.
Caroline Kennedy should run for Senate
That is, Caroline Kennedy should wait until 2010 or 2012 and run for office the old fashioned way. Hillary Clinton came to New York and campaigned for that senate seat. She did not walk in and just say “Clinton!”, like she did in the presidential primaries. She worked the counties and listened to her future [...]
Eartha Kitt leaves us
I was in a good mood but not so much right now, Eartha Kitt died today at 81. Next time I hear “Santa Baby” I’ll be thinking of her.
Must be the HBO connection
I heard this on the radio last night. A State Supreme Court jury in the Bronx found the defendant, Lillo Brancato Jr., 32, guilty of first-degree attempted burglary, a felony, but said he was not culpable in the death of the officer, Daniel Enchautegui, who was shot by Mr. Brancato’s accomplice after a night of [...]
Might not be a civil liberties problem
I like the ACLU and by extension the NYCLU. I think that people questioning their government is the right thing to do and civil liberties are very important. But sometimes I read something like this and I think that they should prioritize what they spend their efforts and attention on. Here is a quote: ”When [...]
