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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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Being "Frank" about CA Conservative Politics. |
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National/International News
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- Bank Robbers Strike In Eugene and Springfield Tuesday. (RG)
- The Sincere Sen. Smith? (Huffington Post: Written by Oregonian Tom D'Antoni)"...he's got sincerity coming out his ass." [A classic progressive OR dreamer.]
- Bethany: Armed Cowboy Bank Robber On the Loose. FBI needs help. 6' to 6'6" tall, black, wearing tight black pants, dark cowboy hat with brown band, etc. (Oregonian)
- Two Sought On Charges Die In High Speed Chase from Police Following Traffice Stop. Alfonson Pena Losa & Gaspar Espinoza Garcia. Pena was wanted for unlawful use of a weapon and strangulation. Garcia wanted for probation violation frm a DUI of intoxicants conviction. (Oregonian)
- Police Seek Two Suspects In Armed Carjackings. Weekend incident. Jason R. Desantis & Marco Antonio Villarreal are also wanted on charges including robbery, kidnapping & unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Consider them armed and dangerous. (SJ)
- BUT DON'T WORRY....FBI Figures: Violent Crime Dips In Oregon's Three Largest Cities. (SJ)
- Portland Archdiocese Details $75-M Priest Sex Abuse Settlement Plan. (Oregonian)
- OR Town Vows to Pay to Prosecute Drug Case. (Oregonian)
- Man Sought In Homicide In NE Salem. David Torres, 28, is a person of interest. Also known as "Skunk." (See photo in article) (SJ)
- Unabashed Liberal Senator, Ted Hallock, Dies. (Oregonian)
- Measure 37 Hammers Portland. (Portland Tribune)
- Late Flurry of Land Claims Hits Portland. (Oregonian)
- Potter Undecided for Second Term. (Portland Tribune)
- Hillsboro: Opponent of Huge Subdivision Loses Appeal, Drops Fight. (Oregonian)
- Clackamas: Commissioners Look To Expand Jail. (Oregon City News)
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Being "Frank" about CA Conservative Politics. |
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National/International News
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- Draft Obama Effort Begins In OR. (SJ)
- FUGITIVE ALERT (KATU)
- More Liberal Pap On Smith's Senate Speech; Colin Powell On CBS's Disgrace the Nation (Courtesy Gene McIntyre, SJ)
- Senator Smith One of the 10 Most Vulnerable Republicans? [If he is, this fellow has no clue as to the real reasons why.] (MSNBC)
- KGW Says Smith's Dissent On Iraq War Could Be Re-Election Issue. [Yeah. That's what Smith is banking on. Maybe upping the "maverick" routine will rescue him. After all, its guaranteed that the media love it. Too bad for Smith the media doesn't get people elected anymore.]
- Red Guard: Smith's Switch On War Shows Courage.
- SMITH RISKS LOSING CONSERVATIVE BASE. (SJ, Letter to Ed.) [Newsflash: Smith has already lost his conservative base. That is why he is pulling this stunt. He has no choice but to be a "maverick." He's the "pretty John McCain."]
- Oregonian's Dave Reinhard Thinks Sen. Smith's Speech Was Just Right. [Nothing like having a columnist who is best chums with so many legislators so we can get such objective opinions. This is more gooey-sweet, sticky than honey.]
- Ruling Stirs Debate On Lottery Profits. (Oregonian)
- Salem: Some In Salem Fret About Rise In Utility Rates. (SJ)
- Senator Smith Claims "Overwhelmingly Positive" Reaction to New Iraq War Stance. A top OR Dem,however, contends most will see Smith's speech as a cynical attempt to distance himself from a war that he's supported for years. (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
- Portland: Local Union Leaders Share [Socialist] Insight from Venezuela Trip. Rosalie Pedroza praised Chavez for raising oil prices after nationalizing the industry, Venezuela's biggest. "Unlike private companies, Venezuela's oil profits go into social services," she said. The constitution, often displayed in whole or part throughout Venezuela, enshrines multiculturalism, workers' rights (including a 44-hour work week) and universal education. "It's time to connect with these people," he said. [Why?]
- Troops Should Be Protecting Border. Letter to Ed., SJ)
- Portland: Sheriff Giusto Promises Transparency. (Oregonian)
- Oregonian's S. Renee Mitchell On Multnomah's "Mean Girls" Acting Nice. A real switch.
- Retired State Workers See Checks Reduced, May Owe $$. (Mail Tribune)
- Counties Handling Felons Get Promise Of More Help. (Oregonian)
- RG Editorial Approves of Wyden Universal Health Care.
- Bend: Bus Purchases a Financial Headache. (Corvallis Gazette-Times)
- Six Candidates Vie To Replace Sumner In House District 18. (SJ)
- Gov. Unveils Legislative Proposals. (SJ)
- Tony Snow Dismisses Sen. Smith's Speech. "Just Being "Emotional." (Think Progress)
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AP Headline: "Whitehouse Backs Off Bush's Iraq View." They are only talking about Tony Snow. [So now you know. Tony Snow is the White House and even though he is the spokesman for the President he is not speaking for him (according to this report). Let's see how this gets cleared up.]
- John Warner Will Seek a 6th Term. (The Hill)
- C-Span's Brian Lamb Presses Pelosi To Allow More Live Cameras On Congress. Republicans didn't allow panning shots of the congressional chamber showing reactions of the legislators to whoever is speaking. Lamb says it is a disservice to the institution and the public. (The Hill)
- Proposed Congressional Rules Would Ban Meals, Gifts from Lobbyists. Also restrictions on lobbyist paid travel. (The Hill)
- Boston Globe On Mitt Romney's Conversion To Right.
- A Dozen States Sue Environmental Protection Agency. (Herald)
- What Is Our Real National Debt? Jerome Corsi reports we are actually in a $4.6 Trillion Shortfall. (WND)
- WA Congressman Thinks Legislators Should Be Required To Read Legislation Before Voting. But, even fellow Dems may not support him. (Oregonian)
- NY: Handgun Owners Irate Over Having Names Published Online. (The Journal News)
- Duncan Hunter Touts Border Security During Iowa Visit. Prolife as well. (Globe Gazette)
- Reid Backs Temporary Rise In Troops To Iraq. (Reuters)
- Sen. Clinton Against Troop Increase. (Breitbart.com)
- Colin Powell Does Not Support Increase In Troops. Most Democratic leaders do not either. (Breitbart.com)
- Gates Officially Becomes U.S. Defense Chief. (Breitbart.com)
- BOB BARR RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT? Barr has joined the Libertarian Party. A Republican no more. (CNSNews)
- Where Is My Reagan... Where have all the conservatives gone? (Rush Limbaugh audio)
- RUSH LIMBAUGH'S E-STACK ON IMMIGRATION.
- Omaha, NE: Candlelight Vigil for Immigration Flares Up Tempers, Opinions. (KETV)
- Elizabeth Dole Denies Report She Won't Seek Re-Election. Blogger who first outed Foley claimed that in the aftermath of the Republican Party's failure to secure their majority in the US Senate, Dole has become so "completely demoralized" that she is no longer interested in standing for re-election. (Raw Story) [She SHOULD be demoralized after shouting to the entire country that she wouldn't support the conservative Republican opponent to Chaffee even if he did win. Now she doesn't even have Chaffee to continue opposing her own goals in Congress. Nothing like a pro-liberal Republican looking out for the GOP. Well, she can't blame it on the conservative for not winning now, can she? Too bad the rumor isn't true.]
- CA Republican Assembly Picks Conservative Leader Who Will Stand Up to Schwarzenegger? (Mercury News)
- CA: Should State Legislators Be Allowed the Same Badges As Law Officers? Should they be allowed to give them out to family members, campaign workers and donors? Along with a taxpayer-financed car, state office space and staff, state lawmakers settling into the Capitol are given another perk -- an identification badge that bears a striking resemblance to shields carried by law enforcement officials. (SF Gate)
- THE TRUTH ABOUT MITT ROMNEY? Perhaps conservatives had better not be so impressed by his right turn. (Alain's Newsletter) [There is a reason why Romney was one of those who came to OR to help Saxton. They both are RINOs who used the same campaign game plan flip-flopping from liberal to conservative for a primary and then...?]
- CA: SF Mayor Vetoes Police Foot-Patrol Expansion. (SF Chronicle)
- Christmas Carolers Silenced In Southern CA. (Pacific Institute)
- CA: Villaraigosa School Plan Goes to Court. Violates state & L.A. constitution even though legislature approved. (LA Times)
- Virginia: Eight Anglican Congregations Have Split Over Gay Clergy. (Telegraph.co.uk)
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National/International News
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- Ahmadinejad Opponents Leading Elections. (AP)
- UK: Jobless Face Crackdown. Jobless who refuse to accept help to get them back into work may lose benefits, pensions says Sec'y Hutton. [Promises, promises. Blah, blah.] Benefit claimants needed to compete for jobs with migrant workers, many from Eastern Europe, he said. ["Compete!?" Remember folks. It happens in England first.] (Sky News)
- Spy Was Killed "On Orders Of Kremlin Stalin." A feared Kremlin boss, who has been likened to Stalin, has emerged as the key suspect... (Telegraph.co.uk)
- England: World's Biggest Wind Farm To Be Built Off-Shore. (Guardian.co.uk)
- Palestinian Leader, Abbas, Receives Blair's Support of Peace Vision. "I will not rest for a single moment until we have delivered what we both want to achieve," Mr Blair said in Ramallah. As the pair spoke, forces loyal to Fatah and those from Hamas continued to exchange gunfire, a day after the worst factional fighting among the Palestinians for 10 years.(Guardian.co.uk)
- Israel: Hamas Threatens To Resume Suicide Bombings. (WND)
- Virus That Kills In 24 Hours Hits Britain for First Time. (This Is London)
- UK Police Get Access To Over One Million DNA Records. (This Is London) Opposition MPs and civil rights groups said the figures - slipped out quietly last week - were further evidence of a 'sinister' attempt to turn every British citizen into a suspect. They fear the Government will ultimately link the DNA database to new identity cards, though ministers insist there are no plans to do so.
- London: Convicts Claim Tax Credits On Jail Wages. This is despite having no outgoings, with the taxpayer picking up the £37,000-a-year bill for keeping them in jail. In a single year, they can rake in almost £12,500. Critics last night described the payment of the tax credits as a disgrace, which they blamed on Treasury incompetence. It was only discovered after a whistleblower contacted the Daily Mail. (This Is London)
- Was It the Correct Osama Bin Laden Who Was Killed? (The Sun)
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