tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110158192011-09-20T03:56:30.582-07:00Right Thinking Brothers is by two Conservative brothers who live in the Seattle area, who want to share their take on what is happening in the world. We'll cover local, national, and international politics, sports, and a variety of other things that pique our interest.Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.comBlogger8261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-61207718464125082752011-05-03T04:51:00.000-07:002011-05-03T04:53:26.285-07:00

Bin Laden's demise: US rejoices after a decadeWASHINGTON — After nearly a decade of anger and fear, America rejoiced Monday at the demise of Osama bin Laden, the terror mastermind behind the horrific 9/11 attacks. Navy SEALs who killed the world's most-wanted terrorist seized a trove of al-Qaida documents to pore over, and President Barack Obama laid plans to visit New York's ground zero.Bin

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On a bright and sunny Sunday morning, life was good on the island of Oahu in the Territory of Hawaii. People were getting ready to go to church, frolicking on the beach of Waikiki, trying to get that little extra bit of sleep after a night out on the town the previous night, and simply enjoying life in this tropical paradise.That all suddenly changed at a little after 8:00 on that fateful morning

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Just want to wish everyone a safe and warm Thanksgiving Day, and to list some of the things I'm thankful for today.My family. I'll be spending part of the day today at my brothers place today. Don't know who all will be there, but it's all good.My friends, both IRL and you guys. With the help and support of my IRL friends and you guys, I was able to keep my head above water during my extended

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SeeBS News has obtained the full text of the pledge, which you can see here.Highlights can be found here, if you don't want to read the full 21 pages.The above two links are via Ace.You know what? There are already rumblings from some DA's (and, no, that does not stand for District Attorney) out there that this doesn't "go far enough".Wait, what?Ok, so maybe it's a little watered down from the

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-10586252139244811662010-09-18T07:59:00.000-07:002010-09-18T08:01:15.274-07:00

As reported here, [a] proposed Islamic center near ground zero is slowly being embraced by some Muslims who initially were indifferent about the plan, partly in response to a sense that their faith is under attack.Your "faith" is not "under attack". What is "under attack" is the fact that you people want to build a monument to your "victory" on part of Ground Zero, which is a slap to the face of

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This is the ninth anniversary of the worst attack on American soil in history. It is a day of tragedy and heroism. It is a day of sorrow and determination.It is a day of coming together to honor the fallen, and resolve to never forget. It is a day to recommit to continuing the fight for our freedom and values.On September 11, 2001 four airliners were hijacked by Islamist extremists. Three were

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With the election less than two months from now, you have to ask the question then-Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan asked in 1980 - are you better off now than you were four years ago?The answer to that, of course, is no.The unemployemnt rate four years ago was hovering around the 5% to 5.5% mark, which was loudly trashed as being "too high" by the MFM. Now? The latest is 9.6% for August, up

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WASHINGTON -- After skirting the controversy for weeks, President ["Present"] is weighing in forcefully on the mosque near ground zero, saying a nation built on religious freedom must allow it."As a citizen, and as president, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country," ["Present"] told an intently listening crowd gathered at the White

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DENVER – The federal government is rapidly expanding a program to identify illegal immigrants using fingerprints from arrests, drawing opposition from local authorities and advocates who argue the initiative amounts to an excessive dragnet.The program has gotten less attention than Arizona's new immigration law, but it may end up having a bigger impact because of its potential to round up and

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North and South Vietnam are living together side by side in peace? W.T.F. planet is this woman from? There are no two Vietnams, as anyone with two functioning brain cells well knows, and there hasn't been since 1975, when North Vietnam invaded South Vietnam, and defeated the South - because the DEMOCRAT PARTY in Congress cut off funding the defense of South Vietnam. Obviously, this woman does not

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McGinn proposes $20 car tab fee to help pay for streetsSeattle's budget problems keep getting bumpier.City transportation workers will repair fewer potholes this year due to a $7.8 million budget gap for the Seattle Department of Transportation. To help fill the budget hole, there will be one less crew out filling holes in the street, Mayor Mike McGinn said Wednesday.SDOT is eliminating one

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July 4th is traditionally a day when a large majority of immigrants to our great nation take the oath of citizenship. I would just like to say "Welcome, fellow citizens!" to those taking that oath today.May your dreams that caused you to seek a new life here come true for you in every way.

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And environmentalists are complaining about it - which, oddly enough, is a good thing here.UN report fuels criticism of carbon-cutting schemeUNITED NATIONS -- European and U.S. environmentalists demanded action Friday after an obscure U.N. advisory panel lent credence to their claims that industrialized nations are wasting billions of dollars on carbon-cutting projects.The dispute revolves around

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In a word, no.10 alleged Russian secret agents arrested in USWASHINGTON -- The FBI has arrested 10 people who allegedly spied for Russia for up to a decade - posing as innocent civilians while trying to infiltrate U.S. policymaking circles and learn about U.S. weapons, diplomatic strategy and political developments.An 11th defendant - a man accused of delivering money to the agents - remains at

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All I will say is, it's about time the KKK wasn't represented in the US Senate any more.

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-34070240634032033342010-06-16T07:57:00.000-07:002010-06-16T07:59:15.123-07:00

Who is William Holloman? A member of the Tuskegee Airmen, who flew during WWII, and he also served in Korea and Vietnam.Not only that, but he was [o]ne of the airmen most responsible for preserving, protecting and promoting the history of the veterans, ensuring that the respect, belatedly, did come and that it helped change society ...Thank you Lt. Col. Holloman for your service to your nation

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I want to say a quick thank you to everyone who has been keeping my five year old post about Alice Cooper at the top of the Google search results page, but I have done other posts too, you know. ;)If what you really want is a direct link to Alice Coopers web site, click here.

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Ken Griffey, Jr. has hung up his spikes.Without "Junior", there would be no Seattle Mariners, there would be no Safeco Field, there would be no joy in "Mudville" during the summer months.Thanks, Ken, for all of the wonderful memories you provided us over the years. Your leaping catches in center field to rob yet another hitter a home run, and probably most significantly, your full-speed-ahead

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All gave some, and some gave all.Today marks the day that we observe Memorial Day, the day we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great nation. In that regard, I want to pay tribute to one individual in particular today, Corporal John Henry Pruitt, US Marine Corps.A member of the 78th Company, 6th Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, during World War I, Cpl. Pruitt

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I almost forgot!One year ago, Rick Santelli came out with possibly one of the greatest rants of all time. Why do I say that? Because it inspired the nation wide Tea Party movement, which is bringing real hope, and will bring real change to America this coming November.Thanks, Rick!Via Ace

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One is, today is the anniversary of the shot heard 'round the world, as the first shots were fired in Lexington that led to the birth of this nation.I am so privileged to have been born in this country. I can't imagine what my life would have been like if I had been born elsewhere. Is my life easy? Not always, but in comparison to the lives of others, I'd have to say, yeah, it is. Ever since I

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Via Allahpundit at Hotair, via LC Subotai Bahadur, is a story in the NYT that would be pure comedy gold if it didn't concern the HCR rape of the American health industry bill, signed into law three weeks ago.Why the law of unintended consequences has been invoked here is, that the new health care law will affect almost every American in some way. And, perhaps fittingly if unintentionally, no one

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We need this guy! Right now!H/T pistos

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MOSCOW (AP) — Polish President Lech Kaczynski and some of the country's highest military and civilian leaders died on Saturday when the presidential plane crashed as it came in for a landing in thick fog in western Russia, killing 96, officials said.Russian and Polish officials said there were no survivors on the 26-year-old Tupolev, which was taking the president, his wife and staff to events

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In a recent interview with Larry King on CNN, where the subject of a book written by a Jane Fonda (aka "Hanoi Jane") apologist was discussed, Hanoi Jane reasserted her position that she is the victim of right-wingers perpetuating a "hateful myth" about her, the "myth" being that she was wrong in her actions on her trip to Hanoi during the Vietnam War..I have one question for Hanoi Jane. What part

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ONLINE readers will be charged £2 a week to read The Times and The Sunday Times on the web from June, News International announced today.That would be the London Times, not the NYT ... just to clarify.That's disappointing in that much of the stories on ClimateGate have been in the Times, plus other articles of interest.So, it would be much appreciated that if you get a paid subscription, and post

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BHO signed the "Health Care Reform" bill this morning, and that changes everything, and not for the better.This bill, if allowed to stand by the courts, will mean that:- the relationship between the American people and the federal government will have forever been changed, as a vast majority of us will end up being dependant upon the government, rather than our own resources, which is never good

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As reported here, [a] top Microsoft executive on Tuesday suggested a broad Internet tax to help defray the costs associated with computer security breaches and vast Internet attacks, according to reports.Speaking at a security conference in San Francisco, Microsoft Vice President for Trustworthy Computing Scott Charney pitched the Web usage fee as one way to subsidize efforts to combat emerging

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Since I currently have quite a bit of time on my hands, I've been kind of keeping tabs on the "debate" that has been going on today over health care "reform".So far, the Repub's have been staying on message, and on specific topics per speaker. Apparently, they all got together and hashed out what each of them was going to focus on, which imo, is a splendid idea, and seems to be working quite

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-72539272174330873442010-02-23T06:35:00.001-08:002010-02-23T06:35:57.507-08:00

Disabled children -- God's punishment, lawmaker claimsDisabled children are the Lord's punishment for women who "abort the first born," a Republican state legislator from Virginia has argued in calling on state officials to eliminate state money going to Planned Parenthood.Trying to make the case for cutting off funding to Planned Parenthood is all well and good, but this kind of stuff doesn't

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Again.OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Washington state Legislature passed a temporary suspension of Initiative 960 Monday night, just ahead of House and Senate Democrats unveiling their budget proposals.Temporary? Supposedly until July of next year, but when did any legislature - local, state or federal - do anything that allows them to raise taxes on a temporary basis? Anyone? *crickets*I-960 makes it

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It's almost Census time again, folks, and although the Census Bureau has stated that the questionnaire is much shorter this year (10 questions), Walter E. Williams over at TownHall reminds us of what the Census is for (determining the number of people in the country, so that the proper number of seats in the House can be apportioned, as well as how Electoral votes each state gets), and what the

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Took ya long enough to figure that one out ... sheesh!The fact that it takes Dems soooooooooo long to figure this stuff out truly amazes me. Of course, when you have your head buried in the sand, it does cut off any oxygen, so I guess I shouldn't be all that surprised, eh?Morons.

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As reported here, Nodar Kumaritashvili, Olympic luger from the country of Georgia, died Friday during a practice run when he lost control of his sled.My heart goes out to his family, and to the other members of the team from Georgia. May you rest in peace, Nodar.

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Pennsylvania's 12th District Representative, John Murtha - D, has died from complications following his gall bladder surgery.Now, before anyone confuses me with someone who actually liked "ABSCAM Jack" check out the video here - this is one way how we should remember him. The other way is the man who made false accusations against the Marines (falsely) accused of "war crimes" in Haditha.

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As reported here, Republican Scoot Brown is poised to take over the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's long-held seat a week earlier than he had planned, ending the Democrats' supermajority and giving the GOP 41 votes they can use to block President Barack Obama's agenda.A swearing-in ceremony was set for 5 p.m. Thursday for the little-known Massachusetts state senator who shocked the nation with his

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As in fiscal responsibility - something we should all (especially the government!) strive to learn and adopt for our daily lives.

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-4762253195024970562009-09-11T19:46:00.000-07:002009-09-11T19:50:03.429-07:00

On this date eight years ago, this nation was shocked to it's core by a suicide attack perpetrated by members of the Islamic terrorist group Al-Qaida. Since then, largely due to the efforts of thousands of men and women in various branches of the government, we have thankfully not suffered a repeat attack, even though Al-Qaida has tried to do so over and over and over again.We have one man that

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If this was what the current administration had proposed, instead of their fast road down a slippery slope to a single-payer system (which is their ultimate goal - just ask Barney Frank!), I would have been on board in a heart beat.This plan seems fair, and seeks to *not* add to the deficit while still providing that all Americans get affordable health care insurance tailored to their specific

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As reported here, [a] new poll says that Americans, concerned over the future of health care reform and anxious about the growing federal budget deficit, are losing faith in President Barack Obama.The Washington Post-ABC News survey found that less that half of Americans - 49 percent - say they believe the president will make the right decisions for the country. That's down from 60 percent at the

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As reported here, [w]ith his re-election prospects dimming by the day, Mayor Greg Nickels conceded Friday morning that he had lost the primary election. It's a stunning defeat for the two-term incumbent. And, I might add, richly deserved."I think the people of Seattle have decided it's time for a new generation of leadership," he said at a morning announcement and news conference.Gee ... what was

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As reported here, [p]olitical columnist Robert Novak, a conservative, pugilistic debater and proud owner of the "Prince of Darkness" moniker, died Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer that was diagnosed in July 2008. He was 78.His wife of 47 years, Geraldine Novak, told The Associated Press that he died at his home in Washington early in the morning.The Conservative movement has lost a man

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Today marks the 233rd anniversary of the birth of the greatest nation on this planet. I feel truly blessed to be a citizen of this country, able to enjoy the freedoms our forefathers fought so valiantly for.Be safe, and have a wonderful day as we all celebrate today.Happy Birthday, America!

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I've been watching the goings on in Iran with some interest, and have been inspired by the way the Iranian people are standing up to the theocratic dictators as they demand their freedom. The reaction of the theocratic thugs has been predictable - beatings, using water cannons, arrests, and yes, even killings. For years now, our government administration (both Democrat and Republican) has been

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Today, we observe the day set aside to honor our fallen heroes, those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, from past and present wars. With that in mind, I present to you the music of the various branches.As you go about your activities today, please remember that the reason we are able to freely go about those activities is due to the sacrifice, and on this day specifically the ultimate

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As reported here, [t]he Obama administration is signaling to Congress that the president could support taxing some employee health benefits, as several influential lawmakers and many economists favor, to help pay for overhauling the health care system.The proposal is politically problematic for President Obama, however, since it is similar to one he denounced in the presidential campaign as "the

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As reported here, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said Friday he was upholding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to remove gray wolves from the federal endangered list in the Northern Rockies and the western Great Lakes.Wolves would remain a federally protected species in Wyoming because the state's law and management plans were not strong enough, he said. But management of the

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West Virginia state delegate says iconic toy overemphasizes beauty to girlsBarbie could get an unwelcome present for her 50th birthday: outlawed in West Virginia.A state lawmaker proposed a bill Tuesday to ban sales of the iconic Mattel doll and others like her.The Barbie Ban Bill, proposed by Democratic Delegate Jeff Eldridge (D) Lincoln County, says such toys influence girls to place too much

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-48647874386710996782009-02-25T18:13:00.000-08:002009-02-25T18:29:13.855-08:00

As reported here, Hearst Co.’s plan to close or sell its San Francisco Chronicle newspaper unless it can cut more jobs signals that the industry’s advertising sales may be headed to new lows.The publisher, already trying to sell its Seattle Post-Intelligencer, yesterday said it would seek voluntary buyouts for a “significant” number of its 1,500 employees after it lost $50 million last year. The

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-69692255045561917932009-02-25T17:54:00.000-08:002009-02-25T18:12:14.518-08:00

Been a while since I've posted anything here, and for that I guess I should apologize to those of you who do check here now and then on a regular basis, for wasting your time. I plan on rectifying that (see below), and am thankful for your continued "patronage".All I can say is that for the past several months, I've been putting in some hard hours at work, making it virtually impossible for me to

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-56360902297560552112009-01-04T09:04:00.000-08:002009-01-04T09:10:32.916-08:00

Oregon looks at taxing mileage instead of gasolineAs reported here, Oregon is among a growing number of states exploring ways to tax drivers based on the number of miles they drive instead of how much gas they use, even going so far as to install GPS monitoring devices in 300 vehicles. The idea first emerged nearly 10 years ago as Oregon lawmakers worried that fuel-efficient cars such as

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-12892029226539600902008-12-30T19:54:00.000-08:002008-12-30T19:56:42.143-08:00

As reported here, Gov. Chris Gregoire is facing another lawsuit from notable political supporters over her decision to skip agreed-to raises and benefits for government workers.Gregoire, a Democrat, was sued Monday by a local branch of the Service Employees International Union 775, which represents about 25,000 home health care workers in Washington state.The union objects to Gregoire's recently

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-13670937175135394552008-12-25T13:22:00.000-08:002008-12-25T13:25:51.246-08:00

This Christmas, don't forget those who are serving far from home.H/T The LawDog

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-62172196901946782102008-12-25T10:30:00.000-08:002008-12-25T10:33:49.566-08:00

Christmas Day is once again upon us, and that means for most, gathering together with family and friends to celebrate, exchanging gifts, feasting at the holiday table, and sharing good times.But what is it that causes us to celebrate? I think the following verses from the Book of Luke, chapter 2, verses 1 - 14 pretty much sums it up:Luke 2 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-10100079057834507692008-12-09T17:21:00.000-08:002008-12-09T17:23:30.654-08:00

Looks like Chicago style politics isn't limited to just Chicago.Ill. governor charged in Obama successor probe.

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-56889441467935850952008-12-07T11:46:00.000-08:002008-12-07T11:48:16.846-08:00

Today marks the 67th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan, shortly before 8:00 AM on Sunday, December 7th, 1941. The attack, which brought the US into WWII, resulted in 5 of 8 battleships sunk or sinking, with the other three heavily damaged, and a large majority of the other ships in port also heavily damaged or sunk. American deaths that horrible morning were

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-56431694904948539532008-11-11T17:29:00.000-08:002008-11-11T17:38:54.320-08:00

Today, November 11th, 2008 is Veteran's Day. This day is set aside to honor those who have served this Nation in both war and in peace.If you know someone who was in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy or Coast Guard, tell them "Thank you!". They deserve it, for they have given up the soft life of a civilian to endure the rigors of military life to stand watch over all of us, to protect us

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-75962453437071141232008-11-11T17:02:00.000-08:002008-11-11T17:19:49.862-08:00

With the election of Sen. Barack Obama to the Presidency, I want to draw your attention to some parallels that I see between this election, and one that took place 32 years ago.First, a brief history lesson -1973 - VP Spiro Agnew resigns, Rep. Gerald R. Ford appointed as VP.1974 - Nixon resigns over Watergate scandal (the beginning of "gotcha! journalism"), VP Ford sworn in as President;

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-54977860131580785072008-11-10T19:07:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:11:40.099-08:00

From a Vietnam Era vet of the US Navy, Happy 233rd Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!Here's an amusing, but affectionate (affectionate? you bet!) write up on our beloved Corps. Enjoy!

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-90700813973933685002008-11-03T16:57:00.000-08:002008-11-03T16:58:45.284-08:00

Tomorrow is November 4th, the day We the People of the United States of America have the opportunity to choose the leaders of our nation. This right to vote should not be squandered by anyone who is legally eligible to vote. Whether you think your candidate is going to win, or whether you think your candidate is going to lose, your vote still matters.I had originally intended this post to be a

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-56355666447870749142008-11-02T09:23:00.000-08:002008-11-02T09:28:03.571-08:00

Welcome to all you LGFer's checking out this post!Thanks for stopping by. I invite you to check out some of my other posts, too. I mean as long as you're here, and all ... ;)

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As reported here, House Republican leader John Boehner on Wednesday urged President Bush to block all federal funds to a grass-roots community group that has been accused of voter registration fraud."It is evident that ACORN is incapable of using federal funds in a manner that is consistent with the law," Boehner, R-Ohio, wrote Bush, saying that funds should be blocked until all federal

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-1304733254916619452008-10-20T19:09:00.000-07:002008-10-20T19:15:45.927-07:00

I've seen through the veil you hide behind, and what I see is not a pretty sight. I used to like you, but not any more. I used to respect you, but not any more. Because of your prior association with one of the greatest President's this country has ever seen, you used to have "cred" with me, you words carried weight, and I looked forward to reading your thoughts. But not any more. I've seen

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-49325277503333143482008-10-12T11:15:00.000-07:002008-10-12T11:17:47.884-07:00

That would be a loathing of Obama.Emperor Mischa and Ace both extend a hand to PUMA's, asking if there is any way we can work together to defeat Obama. I, for one, agree with both of them.Speaking of PUMA's, this is very interesting (pretty long, too, but read it anyway).* PUMA = Party Unity My Ass - disaffected Hillary supporters who, for the most part, are going to vote against Obama.

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-10029374791189247332008-10-12T10:06:00.000-07:002008-10-12T10:13:29.261-07:00

New video from the McCain/Palin campaign, courtesy of my friends at The Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler.

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-41951684963720690612008-10-03T17:14:00.000-07:002008-10-03T17:19:25.134-07:00

First off, I think Gwen Ifill did a professional job as the moderator, which was a pleasant surprise. She kept things moving, without being heavy handed about it, and without letting her own personal bias get in the way. So, kudos to Gwen.Senator BidenSenator Biden did as I expected him to - attacking President Bush, and being supportive of his running mate, yet doing so in a way that was not

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-34219380420768485622008-09-17T08:59:00.000-07:002008-09-17T09:02:48.062-07:00

A new link, folks. The Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler. If you want 'biting' wit (sorry - couldn't resist) and commentary, check it out.

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-48728237976448462502008-09-14T18:43:00.000-07:002008-09-14T18:46:47.826-07:00

Confederate Yankee has a well written, well sourced, post about Obama and his associates - just in case you're still undecided on whom to vote for this November.I, for one, have absolutely no doubt whatsoever who I will be voting for.

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-2176619795446908052008-09-11T14:10:00.000-07:002008-10-06T17:59:09.678-07:00

As reported here, [p]olls showing John McCain tied or even ahead of Barack Obama are stirring angst and second-guessing among some of the Democratic Party's most experienced operatives, who worry that Obama squandered opportunities over the summer and may still be underestimating his challenges this fall."It's more than an increased anxiety," said Doug Schoen, who worked as one of Bill Clinton's

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-83693376528557776472008-09-11T07:37:00.000-07:002008-09-11T07:40:51.573-07:00

Today marks the seventh anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001. I am reposting what I wrote one year ago today - updated to reflect the current year, as I still feel the same way as I did then.Today, September 11, 2008 marks the seventh anniversary of the attack, not only on our nation, but on our very way of life by “people” bound and determined to enslave not only us, but the

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-31498456266031337352008-09-10T20:24:00.000-07:002008-09-10T20:28:33.891-07:00

Yet another attempt to try to "put lipstick on a pig" (sorry - I couldn't resist) by postulating that the American economy would receive a boost through the legalization of all drugs, through decreased crime (unlikely), higher tax revenues from taxes placed on the now legal drugs (potentially), and - get this - increased worker productivity. Excuse me, but that's an outright fallacy.Based on my

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-46600152148994798622008-08-31T10:20:00.000-07:002008-08-31T10:22:45.705-07:00

Senator John McCain, the presumptive Presidential nominee for the Republican Party has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his VP running mate, a choice that in my opinion was the wisest choice he could have made due to her conservative credentials, and what she has been able to accomplish in Alaska as Governor.As Governor Palin says in her acceptance speech, if you want real change in

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-20974500093149937032008-08-13T17:45:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:47:28.183-07:00

As reported here, [a] man barged into the Arkansas Democratic headquarters and opened fire Wednesday, fatally shooting the state party chairman before speeding off in his pickup. Police later shot and killed the suspect after a 30-mile chase.Police said they don't know the motive of the suspect, who they described as about 50 years old but whose name has not been released. However, they said that

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-87911351326045060892008-07-19T20:00:00.000-07:002008-07-19T20:06:15.058-07:00

As reported here, Iraqi officials say they have approved plans to build a five-star hotel in the Baghdad's heavily guarded Green Zone.In another forum, a friend of mine stated that Fox News was reporting this, and wondered - because this really does show how much the situation in Iraq has improved, an improvement you don't hear about from the MSM - whether any other news organizations had also

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-29057582604976573772008-06-06T17:28:00.000-07:002008-06-06T17:31:13.941-07:00

Today marks the 64th anniversary of probably the most momentous day in modern history, the day the Allied Powers invaded Nazi occupied territory at the beaches of Normandy, France. Among those Allied Powers were Americans, British, and Canadians, all determined to free Europe from the horror of Nazism. To land those troops on those Normandy beaches that day took the largest Naval armada in

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-22627021243246932352008-05-26T08:07:00.000-07:002008-05-26T08:12:48.618-07:00

Today we are observing Memorial Day, the national holiday to honor America's war dead. As you go about your day today, please stop for a moment, and think about the freedoms that we all enjoy, that were bought and paid for by the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform.For a brief history of Memorial Day, go here (courtesy of The History Channel).

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-124379632549238102008-05-17T08:27:00.000-07:002008-05-17T08:29:17.427-07:00

As reported here, [o]besity contributes to global warming, too.Bwahahahahahaha! How ludicrous!Looks like the followers of the Church of Global Warming are having to reach to continue to justify their false beliefs.What's next on the list? Chewing gum? Blowing bubbles? Breathing?!?! The list just keeps getting longer and longer, and more ridiculous.

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-13433538348721855822008-05-10T06:58:00.000-07:002008-05-10T07:04:25.494-07:00

As reported here, ... Government records obtained by The Associated Press indicate that Sharpton and his business entities owe nearly $1.5 million in overdue taxes and associated penalties. To both the Feds and New York State.Hey, Al! Render unto Caesar, eh?

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-10076489356081046632008-05-02T18:13:00.000-07:002008-05-02T18:22:26.996-07:00

As reported here, [a] man has been charged following a double knife attack on two Orthodox Jews in Golders Green.Mohamed Jama Ahmed, 37, of North Circular Road, Cricklewood, was arrested after two stabbings which happened just meters apart in roads off Golders Green Road on Friday.A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said the attacks, which happened at around 6pm, appear to have been random and

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-26193083195451606452008-03-03T18:29:00.000-08:002008-03-03T18:32:45.829-08:00

As reported here, [a]rsonists set fires in a development of multimillion-dollar show homes in a suburb north of Seattle Monday, destroying three and causing at least $7 million in damage.I heard about this on the radio this morning while I was on my way to work, and my first thought was "ELF!". This is a pattern with those wacko's. Fortunately no one was in the homes when they erupted in

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-1632441065421257572008-02-24T10:24:00.000-08:002008-02-24T10:28:05.118-08:00

Nader announces new bid for White House.Ralph Nader said Sunday he will run for president as a third-party candidate, criticizing the top White House contenders as too close to big business and pledging to repeat a bid that will "shift the power from the few to the many."Nader, 73, said most people are disenchanted with the Democratic and Republican parties due to a prolonged Iraq war and a shaky

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-92205487761983404832008-02-12T18:53:00.000-08:002008-02-12T18:55:39.732-08:00

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said twice Sunday that Iraq "is a failure," adding that President Bush's troop surge has "not produced the desired effect."I'd like to know what alternate reality universe Ms. Pelosi is inhabiting, because she sure isn't anywhere near inhabiting the same universe I'm in!H/T specialrpt posting in Quicknews

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-59916840598409597562008-02-01T10:46:00.000-08:002008-02-01T10:47:53.847-08:00

As reported here, [a] computer science student who unwittingly created an airport bomb scare by wearing a blinking circuit board attached to her shirt had a First Amendment right to express herself in that manner, her lawyer argued Friday.Attorney Thomas Dwyer Jr. asked a judge to throw out the charge against Star Simpson, 19, who is accused of possessing a hoax device. East Boston District Court

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-83006333687808565782008-02-01T10:09:00.000-08:002008-02-01T10:16:11.276-08:00

As reported here, Democratic Rep. Jim McDermott has paid more than $64,000 in damages to House Republican leader John Boehner -- the first payment in a decadelong dispute over an illegally taped telephone call involving Boehner and other GOP leaders.Well, well. It's about time Jim started paying up! The delicious irony of this? McDermott is paying into Boehner's campaign fund!Kevin Smith, a

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-3417870056273326812008-01-29T10:21:00.000-08:002008-01-29T10:24:02.577-08:00

Last night, after President Bush gave his final State of the Union Address, NBC's Brian Williams and Tim Russert made the comment that George sounded a little, well, peeved (not their word) as he spoke, and they seemed slightly mystified as to why that was.Well, Brian and Tim, here's my thinking on that. If you had been blocked, seemingly at every turn, from doing what you thought was in the best

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-66799095710496433012008-01-22T17:53:00.000-08:002008-01-22T17:56:52.330-08:00

Fred Thompson has decided to withdraw from the race for the Republican nomination.I'm very disappointed by this news. I will have to think long and hard about who I will back.

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As reported here, [I]llegal immigrants in Arizona, frustrated with a flagging economy and tough new legislation cracking down on their employers, are returning to their home countries or trying their luck in other states.For months, [illegal] immigrants have taken a wait-and-see attitude toward the state's new employer-sanctions law, which takes effect January 1. The voter-approved legislation is

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Once again we are rapidly approaching a holiday that holds many types of memories for us. I find that my memories have become more muddled as I have accumulated more memories, sigh, aging is a crummy thing to have happen to you. For the most part, my early memories were of visiting both sets of grandparents and trying to be excited about the practical gifts I received, pants and shirts and

Ditherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746242104428561410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-66388826386258669782007-12-22T00:28:00.000-08:002007-12-22T00:54:22.718-08:00

A time ago, I don't know how long, Seattle started putting out the "pay at the parking kiosk" for time to park on the city streets in many areas. This was to replace the parking meters, ostensibly to reduce costs to the city. I think that it was a subtle way (maybe not too subtle) to increase the revenue the city collects. "How?", you might ask, or you might not care but, I'm going to tell you my

Ditherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00746242104428561410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-79619048338124278092007-12-04T18:01:00.000-08:002007-12-04T18:02:57.626-08:00

As reported here, [t]he U.S. Supreme Court Monday ended Rep. Jim McDermott's long-running legal battle with a leading House Republican, when it let stand a lower court ruling that could cost McDermott more than $600,000 in damages and attorneys' fees.The high court declined to review a federal appeals court ruling from May that McDermott, D-Wash., was liable for civil damages for leaking to

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-8597391899716849982007-11-13T18:06:00.000-08:002007-11-13T18:47:03.137-08:00

Due to circumstances beyond my control (otherwise called "Life"), I was not able to make a couple of posts this weekend that I wanted to.First of all, November 10th was the birthday of the United States Marine Corps, and I want to wish all Marines a (belated) Happy Birthday! I'm a Navy vet, and although I've indulged in the usual teasing of the Navy's sister service - and got back as good as I

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-57248859358233297532007-10-25T17:29:00.000-07:002007-10-25T17:47:01.123-07:00

As reported here, [t]o Jeremy Burris the word "liberty" was more than the name of his hometown. It was something worth fighting for.An all-American kid from a little all-American town, the 22-year-old Marine lance corporal died heroically in Iraq. More than a thousand people turned out Wednesday as a white hearse carried his body to burial in the historic 1800s Cooke Memorial Cemetery.Within

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-75390581786931880142007-09-11T17:03:00.000-07:002007-09-11T17:07:31.124-07:00

Today, September 11, 2007 marks the sixth anniversary of the attack, not only on our nation, but on our very way of life by “people” bound and determined to enslave not only us, but the entire world.These “people” want to return us to the time where they controlled vast swaths of the world, imposing their will, and their so-called “Religion of Peace”, through the sword. This is something that we

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-79777891995621493002007-09-03T09:53:00.000-07:002007-09-03T10:07:04.899-07:00

As reported here, Republican Fred Thompson will officially launch his presidential bid Sept. 6 in a Webcast on his campaign site [www.imwithfred.com], followed by a five-day tour of early primary states."I believe that there are millions of Americans who know that our security and prosperity are at risk if we don't address the challenges of our time: the global threat of terrorism, taxes and

Gray Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14931723478709060746noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11015819.post-63081154028577905722007-08-02T18:29:00.000-07:002007-08-02T18:31:44.824-07:00

My heart goes out to all those involved in the bridge collapse tragedy in Minneapolis. I'm really stunned by this ... I'm almost at a loss for words.This tragedy hits kind of close to home in a couple of ways. First of all, I've driven across that bridge, although it has been 27 years now that I did so, and when I heard the news, I got that cold, hard knot feeling in my stomach as the memory of

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As reported here, [t]he sudden flurry of digging seen in recent satellite photos of a mountainside in central Iran might have passed for ordinary road tunneling. But the site is the back yard of Iran's most ambitious and controversial nuclear facility, leading U.S. officials and independent experts to reach another conclusion: It appears to be the start of a major tunnel complex inside the

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On this day in 1776 brave men on these shores issued a declaration of independence from the most powerful nation on earth at the time, England, over abuses perpetrated by George III, that they felt had no other means of remedy.They did so knowing that they were putting their liberty, and their very lives, at great risk, while at the same time not knowing if their venture would bear the fruits of

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As reported here, Presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton outlined a broad economic vision Tuesday, saying it's time to replace an "on your own" society with one based on shared responsibility and prosperity.The Democratic senator said what the Bush administration touts as an ownership society really is an "on your own" society that has widened the gap between rich and poor."I prefer a 'we're

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This past weekend, our country observed Memorial Day, honoring those who had given the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation and the freedoms we hold so dear. Well, most of us did, anyway. There were apparently some who thought that observing Memorial Day properly, by honoring America's fallen veterans by placing American flags on their grave stones and maybe taking a moment to silently

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Today is the day where we observe Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor those who have fallen in the service of our nation, protecting and advancing those ideals of liberty and freedom we hold so dear. We need to keep in mind that of those who have served, all gave some, and some gave all, which is the ultimate purpose for this day.Today, I would like to honor all those who have fallen, to say

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