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Al Gore's first public split with President Obama
Oil drilling prompts Al Gore's first public split with President Obama Russell Berman 04/08/10 01:47 PM ET President Barack Obama s decision to allow expanded offshore oil drilling prompted the first public criticism of his administration from Al Gore s environmental advocacy group, the Alliance for Climate Protection. The organization, which the former vice president founded and...
Apr 8, 2010, 5:39 pm - truesee

"An attack that goes too far
An excellent reasoned discussion well worth the read. Quoted in full from Powerlineblog.com. ________ An attack that goes too far March 5, 2010 Posted by Paul at 8:33 AM Source Powerlineblog.com Earlier this week, Fox News...
Mar 5, 2010, 11:45 pm - konane

President Obama will end "don't ask, don't tell"
Obama reaffirms will end 'don't ask, don't tell'...
Oct 11, 2009, 12:56 am - truesee

"Volcker Launches Bombshell on Wall Street and Washington
Wasn't very aware of current events when Volcker served. However some of the stuff Volcker's saying seems far more sensible, grounded in reality than the convoluted claptrap both the administration and Fed are forcing upon us .... which is not even outside the box because the box never existed in the first place. Make note of off balance sheet trading which means that taxpayers get to pay for their losses...
Sep 21, 2009, 9:44 am - konane

"Key House Democrat Calls for Full Investigation Into Secret CIA Program
Yahoo video which I can not get to post. http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861 cl=14420078 ch=4226716 src=news Key House Democrat Calls for Full Investigation Into Secret CIA Program http://www.foxnews.com/pol...
Jul 10, 2009, 4:10 pm - konane

"Napolitano is Lying to Americans About Her Department's Rightwing Extremism Report; TMLC Files Suit
Just imagine the firestorm still be burning if John Ashcroft or Tom Ridge had issued a report like Napolotano just issued specifically targeting groups who don't toe the current administration line ....... Apologies and damage control way too late. Live links. _________ Napolitano is Lying to Americans About Her Department s Rightwing Extremism Report; TMLC Files Suit...
Apr 17, 2009, 4:55 pm - konane

Does any one encounter with Toshiba Laptop Warranty?
hello LP members today maybe the most f****** word dealing with computer warranty, usually i haven't encounter any problem with warranty when bought a computer or any part of computer in any store here as long as guaranttee covered. because yesterday i downloaded latest bios for A135-S4427 model for known issue New BIOS fixes incorrect power-on password prompt...
Mar 13, 2008, 9:38 am - sysp34

cold meds for infants and toddlers pulled off the market
WASHINGTON -- Drug makers pulled cold medicines targeted for babies and toddlers off the market Thursday, leaving parents to find alternatives for hacking coughs and runny little noses just as fall sniffles get in full swing. The move represented a pre-emptive strike by over-the-counter drug manufacturers -- a week before government advisers were to debate the medicines' fate. But it doesn't end concern about the safety of these remedies for youngsters. Thursday...
Oct 12, 2007, 12:28 am - LOTTOMIKE

China to Tibetan monks: No reincarnation without permission
By Matthew Philips Newsweek Aug. 20-27, 2007 issue - In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnating without government permission. According to a statement issued by the State Administration for Religious Affairs, the law, which goes into effect next month and strictly stipulates the procedures by which one is to reincarnate, is an important move to institutionalize manage...
Aug 20, 2007, 7:23 pm - Coin Toss

Immigration Bill Derailed in Senate
WASHINGTON (June 8) -- The Senate divisions that derailed a White House-backed immigration bill -- for now, at least -- mirror the U.S. society's deep differences over the issue, according to polling data, lawmakers and analysts. Those gaps will challenge any e...
Jun 8, 2007, 12:47 pm - LOTTOMIKE