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"A moderate by definition is one of three things; somebody who sits around and waits for a majority to form and then joins it, a conservative who is pro-choice, or a liberal."
-- Rush Limbaugh, June 5, 2001
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- RED DAWN IN OREGON.
- Let DeFazio and Fellow Congressional Communists Know How You Feel. Answer the poll question on their web site: Should Congress cut funding for Iraq and increase funds for post-Katrina efforts? Yes or no?
- Same-Sex Web Site Names Sen. Wyden As One of Four Senators Supporting Same-Sex Marriage. (365Gay.com)
- Time, Laws Catch Up With Illegal Immigrant Family. Mom, 2 chldren ordered back to Guatemala; father, youngest daughter stay here -- for now. (Oregonian)
- Senators Gordon Smith, John Kerry, Jeff Bingaman and Kent Conrad Introduce Women's Retirement Security Bill. (AP)
- Education Political Activists Say Neither Kulongoski Nor Saxton Earn a Gold Star. (Oregonian)
- Saxton/Kulongoski Education Views Similar, How To Achieve Goals Somewhat Different. [According to what they "say" that is. But, what can one belive?](Oregonian)
- What the Candidates Say On Education. (Oregonian)
- Oregonian's Political Blog.
- Education Groups Endorse for Governor. (Oregonian)
- Oregon's Norm Fox: Times and Scriptures Bulletin for October 10, 2006.
- Ex-Sutherlin Official Dies In Iraq. (Oregonian)Decorated soldier Pfc. Dean Robert Bright when bomb exploded. "He was proud of being a soldier," she said. "After 9/11, he felt it was a calling. It's something he always wanted to do." (Oregonian)
- Pendleton: Smith/Wyden Approve: Accenture to Help Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Manage its New IT Company, Cayuse Technologies. Accenture is a global management consulting. "Working with Cayuse Technologies also complements Accenture's efforts to build and maintain a global workforce that mirrors that of its clients, employing diverse groups of people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience." (AP)
- OR Asso. of Manufacturers Honor Sen. Smith, Rep. Walden. Don't rate Dems as high. (SJ)
- Public Workers May Liability Under Supreme Court Ruling. (SJ)
- State Candidates Air Views about Health-Care Issues at Forum. Moderated by Ben Westlund. (SJ)
- FBI Arrests Jose Antonio Martinez After Internet Sting. (Oregonian)
- High Court Upholds Law On Alcohol Breath Tests. (Oregonian)
- Schools: Weapons Incidents Rattle Eugene Area. (Oregonian)
- Mail Tribune, Editor's Mailbag: Leave the Neocons Out of It.
- Democrats United: Kick-off Final Month of Campaign Activities -- Saturday DNC Launches Nat'l Voter Protection Hotline. Saturday's events will build on the success of the DNC's earlier national organizing days. In April, 10,000 volunteers knocked on one million doors. In July, it contacted two million targeted voters. And on October 7th, its goal is to contact three million drop-off voters. Oregon: In Oregon, there are over 40 events scheduled. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-3) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR-4) will join fellow Oregonians from Dallas to The Dalles, from Pendleton to Port Orford and everywhere in between.
- Kudos to Sen. Brownback. -- Senator Halts Judge Pick Over Lesbian Marriage. Brownback also said he wants to question Neff about her views on gay marriage and "judicial activism." (KETV) [Now, this ought to give the extreme left some incentive to demonize Brownback in time to kill and presidential potential. What might they come up with?] Brownback's web site if you'd like to encourage him to keep up the good work.
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- Oregonian Dragging Out "Expenses-Paid Trip" Story. [Every time each legislator amends their budget report it is an opportunity to smear their Republican name. Today it is Bruce Starr's turn. ](SJ)
- Oh Thank Goodness for RINOs Like Senator Gordon Smith. [Just ask Sen. Ed Kennedy.] (Province Banner)
- Hillsboro: JUDGE PULLS DEATH PENALTY OPTION. In what legal experts think is a first for Oregon, a Washington County judge, on Wed., ruled that jurors cannot consider the death penalty for a 27-year-old Banks man they found guilty of six counts of aggravated murder. (Oregonian)
- A Love That Dares Not Speak Its Name. Looks as though the only people sleepier than "Sleepy Ted" are his supporters. (the very liberal Steve Duin, Oregonian)
- Oregonian Hawks Cannon for House 46 Who Coins New Political Description of Political Stance: "Radical Middle." [He's a former Rhodes scholar from Oxford. That explains it. Mama, don't let your kids grow up to go to any ivy league universities.] His opponents are a more ordinary man of the streets, Bill Cornett (R) retired federal employee and a Green Party candidate Paul Loney.
- SIZEMORE CASE Ends With Split Decision. Bill Sizemore still faces most of a $2.5-M racketeering judgment that teacher unions won against him in 2002, but he can still promote ballot initiatives. (SJ)
- Portland: rental Loses Lessen Diversity Downtown. ["Diversity; code for?...oh dear, it won't look like a classless society.] Leah Greenwood, PDC housing policy manager, says high construction costs, driven in part by demand for steel and concrete in China, make building apartments impractical. But given current interest rates and costs, condos make sense. (Oregonian)
- The Mark Foley Scandal. (Dave Reinhard, Oregonian)
- Eventually Coming to Portland?: Synthetic City Would Help with Real Crises... ...and enable "big brother" to be watching (out for?) you. (Oregonian)
- Governor-Candidate Forum Opens Eyes, Minds of College Students. (SJ)
- Portland: Ex-Fireman Charged In Disability Fraud Case. (Oregonian)
- Geography Shapes Judge Debate Behind Measure 40. (Oregonian) [The Oregon Conservative urges a "yes" vote on this measure.
- Superintendent Seeks $50,000 Payment. (SJ)
- High School Dropout Rate Keeps Falling from 1995 High. (Oregonian)
- OR Guard Members Will Participate In Border Mission. (SJ)
- District 17, Newcomers, Mystery Surround Democratic Candidate. (Oregonian)
- Portland: Three City Council Candidates Like City's Direction; One Doesn't. (Oregonian)
- Salem: Ethics Panel Having Public Hearing Today. See info if you would like to attend. (SJ)
- Banks City Council Race: 5 Candidates Compete for Three Seats. (Oregonian)
- Measure 39 Focuses On Public Projects. (SJ)
- Three Candidates Running for District 33 House Seat. (Oregonian)
- Wilsonville Officials Say City Growth Justifies Request for Levy. (Oregonian)
- Four Candidates Will Speak at Forum. (SJ)
- Sheriff Quick-Draws TV Ad In Support of Rep. Hooley. And City may make sure it gets it money, but when they should pay up, don't hold your breathe. (Andy Parker, Oregonian)
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- Britain: Police Arrest Man With Knife at Tony Blair's Home. (WSBTV)
- JAPAN HITS RUSSIA'S "Unilateral" Annulment of Far East Oil Deal. (World Tribune)
- RUSSIA vs. GEORGIA: Kremlin Puts Troops In GA On High Alert, Orders Shoot to Kill To Defend Soviet Bases... after 4 Russian officers arrested in GA on spying charges. (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Africa: Bill Hearing On Same-Sex Unions/Marriage Chaotic. Speakers urged parliament not to call same-sex unions "marriages", saying that term was reserved for heterosexual couples. Gays present said they wanted the right to marry whoever they chose, and urged parliament to legalize the Bill. (Independent Online)
- England: Muslim Accosts Injured Paratrooper In Hospital. Seriously wounded soldiers have complained that they are worried about their safety after being left on wards that are open to the public at Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham.(Telegraph.UK)
- How Long Before Marriage Is Illegal? Here is an advert from a local newspaper. "Retired couple wanted to look after large country home while owners abroad. Small salary payable. Married quarters available." As of yesterday, the potential employer has committed an offence. Under the new EU age discrimination rules, it is unlawful to restrict a job to older people, or to younger for that matter. However, you may be surprised to learn that, under separate legislation, the final sentence of this advert will also soon be illegal because it implies that the applicants should be married, and could, therefore, be considered discriminatory against homosexuals. (Telegraph.co.uk)
- PROTEST AT BBC "ATTACK" ON POPE. (Telegraph.co.uk)
- Pakistan: Pres. Musharraf Tells Meet The Press Ex-ISI Men May Be Aiding Taliban (DAWN)
- Mithi, Pakistan: Fear of Krait-Snake Keeps Villagers Awake. It is generally believed that a krait crawls up a cot and spits its venom in the mouth of sleeping people. As a result, the victim instantly becomes blind and feels pain in his throat. There is no antidote. (DAWN)
- Narowal, Pakistan: Two Die of Snake Bite As Hospitals Lack Antidote. (DAWN)
- Tory Cameron Playing the "Moderate" Card, Compliments Blair for Improvements He's Made In Labor Party. (Telegraph.co.uk)
- Britain: Cameron Rebukes Own Tory/Conservative Party for Wanting Tax-Cuts Pledge. (BBC)
- Britain: Cameron Launches His Own Campaign Blog. (BBC)
- Solomons Gang, Armed with Bush Knives, Attacks Australian Mission. Fear part of a new wave of violence in the country's capital. (ABC News)
- Missing Solomons Attn'y Gen'l Arrest Ordered. Australian authorities want to extradite Mr Moti to answer allegations he has been involved in the sexual abuse of children. He failed to appear in court. (ABC)
- India to Give Pakistan Bombings Evidence. (Guardian Unlimited) Say Pakistan's spy agency planned the Mumbai train bombings in July which killed more than 200 people.
- New Tunnel Beneath N. Korean Mountain Eyed as Nuke Test Site. (World Tribune)
- Official: Iraq Forces Closing In On Terror Chief; Abu Ayyub al-Masri. (Guardian Unlimited)
- Thailand: Interim PM Sworn In. retired General Surayud Chulanont. (BBC)
- Hungary Votes Two Weeks After PM Admits Lies On Economy. The governing Socialists' coalition are trying to hold key provincial cities, as well as the capital, Budapest. (BBC)
- Pakistan: Pres. Musharraf Says West Will Fail In War On Terror Without Pakistan. (BBC)
- Pakistan: "No Reprieve" for Death Row Man Despite Plea from Blair, Protesters. Musharraf will not use presidential power to pardon. (BBC)
- N. Ireland: Anti-Age Discrimination-In Hiring Laws Begin. (BBC)
- Conservative Tory Being Slammed for "No Limits" Comment On Privatization Of Nat'l Health Care Services. [Socialists determined to keep England mired in the horrors of socialized medicine. Demonizing anyone who dares to go in opposite direction].
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- UK: Requiring Church Attendance to Attend Church Schools Under Discussion. Church of England's education head has said it could be way to clarify the "test of faith" families need to meet. (BBC)
- Sympathetic Puff-Piece On Oregon's MEXICAN CONSUL. About a year ago, critics began protesting the weekend sessions that Sanchez's office hosted around the state for Mexican nationals. The consulate offered information on worker safety and Oregon driver's licenses. It issued "matricula consular" identification cards, which opponents say are used by illegals to get state services. (Oregonian)
- Bandon, OR: Is Meeting Your Candidate In a Town Parade "Anti-Family?" Is handing out pro-life brochures in a parade anti-family? The Bandon City Council says yes. Rep. Wayne Krieger says "no." (KGW)
- Salem: Jackie Winters (R) vs. Paul Evans (liberal D). (SJ)
- Salem Legislative Hopefuls To Speak Thursday. (SJ)
- The Red Guard Endorses Socialist Peter DeFazio.
- Salem: Agencies Using Phone-Based Translation Services To Handle 911 Calls in Spanish. (SJ)
- Statesman Journal Supports DeFazio's No-Vote On Citizenship ID to Vote. It’s also unnecessary. As far as anybody knows, there is no problem in Oregon with noncitizens casting ballots. DeFazio says that in recent years, only two people have been prosecuted for this offense...For the sake of Oregon voters and elections, let us be glad that this bill has not made it into law, and likely won’t. [When is Oregonians for Immigration Reform going to wake up to what this guy is REALLY like?]
- Senator Gordon Smith Has ALWAYS Been Part of the Problem. Who's Protecting the Pervert Congressman? (Accuracy In Media)
- Oregon's Russ Walker: Measure 41 Is a "Tax Cut for the Little Guy." (SJ)Unlike some past tax proposals tailored more to business and affluent taxpayers, Measure 41 benefits modest-income people the most, especially families with children, Walker said. [The OR Conservative supports M-41.]
- Oregonian Says, "Meet the Other Three Candidates Who Want to Be Governor." "Never mind their chances, let 'em talk."
- Oregonian Op Ed: Let's Close an Ethics Loophole that's Big Enough to Hold Hawaii. The industry-paid resort junkets being lavished on legislators and their families.
- Oregonian Urges Voting Against M-43. [Surprise, surprise]
- Oregonian Report On Don McIntire's Measure 48. [The OR Conservative supports this measure. Unfortunately, the only gubernatorial candidate supporting it is Mary Starrett.]
- Saxton Has a Chance As Long As He Remembers Which Side He's On. So says OR Magazine editorial. [Trouble is he WON'T remember which side he is on. He never has, never will. He's already rejected the OR GOP immigration resolution and M-48 after motor-mouthing support of both issues during the primary. He got the endorsements of the single-issue organizations behind these issues and then turned around and rejected doing what they needed. He will only continue to burn Conservative Republicans. He's a RINO down to the marrow of his bones.]
- Salem: NAACP, Hispanics Join In Protest March. Walking in support of a former University of Oregon student convicted of killing a fellow student in a fight.
- The Dalles Considers "Wireless Cloud." (Oregonian)
- Oregonian Puff-Piece On Erik Sten. After 10 years as commissioner, Portland's native son faces a big decision: stay, quit or seek higher office?
- Worker's Comp Insurance Will Cost Less Next Year, Gov. K. Says. (SJ)
- Executives Reap the Bling As Investors Feel the Sting. Oregonian slam on high CEO salaries, even when the CEOs fail. New rules could change things.
- New Rules Will Reveal Hidden CEO Rewards.
- Older Wood Stoves Face Pollution Crackdown. (Oregonian) Thousands will have to get rid of wood stoves.
- Liquid Assets (a way to handle water-mitigation-credit hell) Short is now Oregon's only state-chartered, for-profit water bank, operating as a water broker in the Deschutes Basin, unique among Oregon's river systems for its requirement that any new use of water be offset by conservation elsewhere.
- PacifiCorp Still Seeks Approval of Plan to Truck Fish Past Dams. (Oregonian)
- State Ethics Panel Offers Top Job To Keizer's Ronald Bersin. Would Would succeed Patrick Hearn. (SJ)
- State Releases Its Willamette River Cleanup Plan. (SJ)
- Hillsboro School District: Oct. 9 Meeting to Explain Schools' Bond Measure. (Oregonian)
- Ex-West Linn Finance Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.4-M from City. Used to support slot machine gambling. (Oregonian)
- Senator Smith One Of 4 RINOs to Vote Against Suspending Habeas Corpus for Enemy Combatants. In the end, all but one Democrat voted to preserve habeas corpus for military detainees and all but four Republicans - Sens. Specter, Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island, Gordon Smith of Oregon, and John Sununu of New Hampshire - voted to suspend that right for those deemed enemy combatants. "The Constitution is not a suicide pact," says Senator Sununu. (Quote originally made by Abraham Lincoln). (Christian Sci. Mon.)
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Being "Frank" about CA Conservative Politics. |
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National/International News
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- Britain: Police Arrest Man With Knife at Tony Blair's Home. (WSBTV)
- JAPAN HITS RUSSIA'S "Unilateral" Annulment of Far East Oil Deal. (World Tribune)
- RUSSIA vs. GEORGIA: Kremlin Puts Troops In GA On High Alert, Orders Shoot to Kill To Defend Soviet Bases... after 4 Russian officers arrested in GA on spying charges. (Sydney Morning Herald)
- Africa: Bill Hearing On Same-Sex Unions/Marriage Chaotic. Speakers urged parliament not to call same-sex unions "marriages", saying that term was reserved for heterosexual couples. Gays present said they wanted the right to marry whoever they chose, and urged parliament to legalize the Bill. (Independent Online)
- England: Muslim Accosts Injured Paratrooper In Hospital. Seriously wounded soldiers have complained that they are worried about their safety after being left on wards that are open to the public at Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham.(Telegraph.UK)
- How Long Before Marriage Is Illegal? Here is an advert from a local newspaper. "Retired couple wanted to look after large country home while owners abroad. Small salary payable. Married quarters available." As of yesterday, the potential employer has committed an offence. Under the new EU age discrimination rules, it is unlawful to restrict a job to older people, or to younger for that matter. However, you may be surprised to learn that, under separate legislation, the final sentence of this advert will also soon be illegal because it implies that the applicants should be married, and could, therefore, be considered discriminatory against homosexuals. (Telegraph.co.uk)
- PROTEST AT BBC "ATTACK" ON POPE. (Telegraph.co.uk)
- Pakistan: Pres. Musharraf Tells Meet The Press Ex-ISI Men May Be Aiding Taliban (DAWN)
- Mithi, Pakistan: Fear of Krait-Snake Keeps Villagers Awake. It is generally believed that a krait crawls up a cot and spits its venom in the mouth of sleeping people. As a result, the victim instantly becomes blind and feels pain in his throat. There is no antidote. (DAWN)
- Narowal, Pakistan: Two Die of Snake Bite As Hospitals Lack Antidote. (DAWN)
- Tory Cameron Playing the "Moderate" Card, Compliments Blair for Improvements He's Made In Labor Party. (Telegraph.co.uk)
- Britain: Cameron Rebukes Own Tory/Conservative Party for Wanting Tax-Cuts Pledge. (BBC)
- Britain: Cameron Launches His Own Campaign Blog. (BBC)
- Solomons Gang, Armed with Bush Knives, Attacks Australian Mission. Fear part of a new wave of violence in the country's capital. (ABC News)
- Missing Solomons Attn'y Gen'l Arrest Ordered. Australian authorities want to extradite Mr Moti to answer allegations he has been involved in the sexual abuse of children. He failed to appear in court. (ABC)
- India to Give Pakistan Bombings Evidence. (Guardian Unlimited) Say Pakistan's spy agency planned the Mumbai train bombings in July which killed more than 200 people.
- New Tunnel Beneath N. Korean Mountain Eyed as Nuke Test Site. (World Tribune)
- Official: Iraq Forces Closing In On Terror Chief; Abu Ayyub al-Masri. (Guardian Unlimited)
- Thailand: Interim PM Sworn In. retired General Surayud Chulanont. (BBC)
- Hungary Votes Two Weeks After PM Admits Lies On Economy. The governing Socialists' coalition are trying to hold key provincial cities, as well as the capital, Budapest. (BBC)
- Pakistan: Pres. Musharraf Says West Will Fail In War On Terror Without Pakistan. (BBC)
- Pakistan: "No Reprieve" for Death Row Man Despite Plea from Blair, Protesters. Musharraf will not use presidential power to pardon. (BBC)
- N. Ireland: Anti-Age Discrimination-In Hiring Laws Begin. (BBC)
- Conservative Tory Being Slammed for "No Limits" Comment On Privatization Of Nat'l Health Care Services. [Socialists determined to keep England mired in the horrors of socialized medicine. Demonizing anyone who dares to go in opposite direction].
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- UK: Requiring Church Attendance to Attend Church Schools Under Discussion. Church of England's education head has said it could be way to clarify the "test of faith" families need to meet. (BBC)
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