Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Scooter "Pardon"
First of all, Scooter Libby was not pardoned. His sentence was commuted. While Mr Obama and others on the Left may claim this is the type of politics that we much change, it is enshrined in our constitution that the Chief executive can commute sentences, in addition to straight pardons. And lest we forget, the superhero of the left, President Clinton, pardoned plenty of scumbags. See the official Department of Justice website for his list.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Autism & Vaccines
Here we go again. Parents of children with autism are asking judges to decide whether or not vaccines are the cause of autism. Now don't get me wrong. I really feel for these parents. Autism in it's extreme forms can be incredibly difficult to deal with. But study after study after study have NOT found any correlation between thimerosal and autism.
So, much like global warming and the other liberal causes-de-jour, if you can't prove it via science, let the courts decide. After all, a judge did go to law school, right? Which of course makes him or her imminently qualified to decide delicate scientific distinctions.
So, much like global warming and the other liberal causes-de-jour, if you can't prove it via science, let the courts decide. After all, a judge did go to law school, right? Which of course makes him or her imminently qualified to decide delicate scientific distinctions.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Global Cooling
A new ice age is upon us. Where's AlGore now? Why isn't this information plastered on the front pages of every newspaper and newscast in the country?
It seems that the month of April, 2007, was the 47th coolest in 113 years!!! A massive 0.3 degrees F colder than the average for the entire 20th century!!! If only I could find a way to display a completely distorted graph or pie chart (like the rest of the media does) to stress the importance of this information!!
Get out your parkas!!!
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Democracy Inaction
This is embarrassing. Our fair city of Jackson, TN, just has the first election for a new City Mayor in almost 20 years when no incumbent was running. Everything was up for grabs. And, I just heard on WNWS, 101.5 FM, that less than 20 percent of the voters turned out. I don't know if that number is final, but it sure stinks.
Even the FRENCH turn out more voters. Over 80% of their potential voters showed up to vote for a new President. Now, mind you, a presidential election gets out more people that a small town Mayor. BUT COME ON PEOPLE!!! Don't complain when you don't like what Jerry Gist is doing if you didn't bother to take 20 minutes to vote!!!
Even the FRENCH turn out more voters. Over 80% of their potential voters showed up to vote for a new President. Now, mind you, a presidential election gets out more people that a small town Mayor. BUT COME ON PEOPLE!!! Don't complain when you don't like what Jerry Gist is doing if you didn't bother to take 20 minutes to vote!!!
Monday, April 23, 2007
Honeybees
Anyone else out there concerned about the sudden disappearance of the honey bees? What am I talking about?
In addition to making that honey that Winnie-the-Pooh loves so much, a significant source of our food comes from the pollination provided by those little stingers. A problem known as Colony Collapse Disorder seems to be causing the bee population to die off. It seems to have begun in the Eastern United States, but seems to be spreading to Europe as well.
The Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium (that's a mouthful, I know) has some interesting, but technical information on this problem.
The cause, who knows. Some people blame cell phones. Others say parasites or pathogens. And I'm sure a significant portion of people out there blame Karl Rove & Dubya.
What ever the cause, the impact of this could be HUGE!
China adoption
To all our friends and well-wishers, I'm going to try to update our adoption process. We've gotten official confirmation from the government of China that they have accepted our paperwork. It took 6 months just to get to this point in the adoption process.
All we can do right now is pray & wait. The wait times now are 15-18 months, but those numbers change almost daily. As many of you may be aware, the government of China is making changes in their adoption policy in attempt to limit the number of children that are adopted out of country. With official acknowledgement from them on a "log in date", we are supposed to be unaffected by any changes made from that day forth. But who really knows.
All we can do right now is pray & wait. The wait times now are 15-18 months, but those numbers change almost daily. As many of you may be aware, the government of China is making changes in their adoption policy in attempt to limit the number of children that are adopted out of country. With official acknowledgement from them on a "log in date", we are supposed to be unaffected by any changes made from that day forth. But who really knows.
Monday, October 09, 2006
Danger, Will Robinson
That wacky North Korean cat, Kim Jun-be-illin, has said "Piss off" to the rest of the world and has tested a nuclear weapon this morning. This proves that he lied to President Clinton, Jimmy Carter and the rest of the world a few years back when Mr. Carter was awarded that whole "Peace Prize" thing. President Kim Jung-Il has had his minions down in their labs all along making purified plutonium like Sam Malone made cocktails.
The world is in DANGER if a mad man like this actually has a nuclear weapon. And I predict that the "international community" will do nothing about it but whine. China, who sits right on North Koreas door step should be preparing for an all out invasion right now. Japan should be ready for annihilation. And the big brother of the world, the USofA, has too many frickin troops in the Middle East to be able to launch any significant campaign.
Danger, Will Robinson, danger.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Middle East Crisis
Everywhere I turn I'm hearing about the violence in the middle east. Bombs and missiles flying day and night. Hundreds of innocent civilians on both sides are being hurt in the mayhem.
However, what seems to be sticking out like a sore thumb in the reporting is the whining people are doing. Marines have landed in Beirut to help evacuate the American citizens who are vacationing in Lebanon. What the crap are people doing vacationing in a part of the world where school buses full of children are being blown up by homicide bombers?
And to top it off, they are complaining about the rescue effort! According to the website Myway.com, these spoiled Americans think the rescue effort is unorganized and too slow. I've read where these refugees think the cruise ships aren't comfortable enough. Too crowded, the food is "inadequate."
Usually when you decide to travel, you have to actually foot the bill. However, if I'm not mistaken, these people are being "rescued" at taxpayer expense. So this will be, and should be, a no-frills operation. BYOB. So shut up and get in line.
However, what seems to be sticking out like a sore thumb in the reporting is the whining people are doing. Marines have landed in Beirut to help evacuate the American citizens who are vacationing in Lebanon. What the crap are people doing vacationing in a part of the world where school buses full of children are being blown up by homicide bombers?
And to top it off, they are complaining about the rescue effort! According to the website Myway.com, these spoiled Americans think the rescue effort is unorganized and too slow. I've read where these refugees think the cruise ships aren't comfortable enough. Too crowded, the food is "inadequate."
Usually when you decide to travel, you have to actually foot the bill. However, if I'm not mistaken, these people are being "rescued" at taxpayer expense. So this will be, and should be, a no-frills operation. BYOB. So shut up and get in line.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Thank "nothing" for the MPAA
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has for years been rating films based on violence, language, and content to give us, the peasants, a guide to movies (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc). Now , in their infinite wisdom, they have come up with a new criteria.
The film "Facing the Giants" has been given the rating of PG. Because of fart jokes and sexual innuendo? Nope. Apparently, the makers of this film had the audacity to be openly Christian. How dare they?!?!?!?
Apparently faith in God is now being equated by the MPAA with curse words and potty humor.
The film "Facing the Giants" has been given the rating of PG. Because of fart jokes and sexual innuendo? Nope. Apparently, the makers of this film had the audacity to be openly Christian. How dare they?!?!?!?
Apparently faith in God is now being equated by the MPAA with curse words and potty humor.
Global Warming
I'm tired of listening to AlGore say that all scientists agree with his position on the cause of global warming. According to CanadaFreePress.com on June 12, 2006, the vast majority of AlGore's "experts" are not climate change experts at all. And they are basing their decisions on computer models that are wrong more than they are right. Just watch your local TV meteorologist to see an example of this.
Not many people deny that the planet may be warming up, but "all scientists" do not agree that it is fossil fuels that are doing it. We are in the middle of a cycle that will repeat itself long after we are dead and gone and the roaches rule the world!
Not many people deny that the planet may be warming up, but "all scientists" do not agree that it is fossil fuels that are doing it. We are in the middle of a cycle that will repeat itself long after we are dead and gone and the roaches rule the world!
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Feminist hysterics
Feminists are apparently up in arms about the fact that Elizibeth Vargas has stepped down from the anchor position at ABC News to raise her family. According to Newsmax.com on June 2, 2006, Eleanor Smeal, of the group Feminist Majorityy Foundation, sees this as "a demotion."
I hate to disagree with Ms Smeal, but being a full time mother is NOT a demotion from anything. Taking the time to raise your child is the most honorable occupation one can undertake. I guess Ms Smeal defines her life based on how much money she brings in, and not on how much she influences the future thru her children.
I hate to disagree with Ms Smeal, but being a full time mother is NOT a demotion from anything. Taking the time to raise your child is the most honorable occupation one can undertake. I guess Ms Smeal defines her life based on how much money she brings in, and not on how much she influences the future thru her children.
Friday, May 19, 2006
New York City trip
I surprised my wife with a trip to New York City for mother's day, and we had a great time! We flew in via Northwest airlines into LaGuardia. No delays at all. We were met by a Limo driver named Vladimir. He was a Russian immigrant (who came in legally) and has lived in the US for 25 years. He was very polite and a good driver. He dropped us off at the Marriott Marquis.
This is really a nice hotel, but the elevator system kinda sucks. It's confusing. When you walk up to the elevator, you type in your floor number (check in is on the 8th floor) and the panel tells you which elevator to get in. There are no buttons on the inside of the elevators, and the lights on the interior do tell you which floor the doors will be opening at, but there are no indicator lights on the outside of the elevator to give you an idea of when your particular elevator is going to open. We waited as long as 15 minutes on more than one occasion. That is our only complaint about the Hotel. We had a view of Times Square, which was incredible from our 41st floor room.
After checking in, we decided to walk around Times Square. Just next to the hotel was an Italian restaurant called Sophia's where we had a decent lunch, not excellent, but not bad either. I had a "hollow spaghetti" dish with proscutto and tomato sauce. Tess had a pasta dish with proscutto and a cream sauce. Their house Chianti was the best part of the meal. I've forgotten its name.
After walking around Times Square for a couple of hours, we went back to our room and got ready for the show "Wicked". It's an awesome story of how the Wicked Witch of the West became who she is. Very entertaining. After the play, we ate at Bubba Gumps. Good fried shrimp. We have this little tradition where we eat at a BG's if there is one in town. So far, we've eaten at one in NYC; Monterey, CA; and Oahu, HI.
The next day, we walked over to 5th avenue and walked thru many, many stores. Actually bought some stuff, but I had to tell Tess "no" when she wanted a fur coat from Sax Fifth Avenue-it was just a bit over our budget ($43,500.00!!!!!)
After lots of walking north, we turned around and walked thru part of the southern side of Central Park and got some Ice Cream. We then ate lunch at O'Brian's Irish Pub. To tell the truth, we were disappointed there. The Shepard's pie was good, and Tess got a tasty turkey club, but the atmosphere wasn't Irish at all. They played modern pop music the whole time. However, the Guinness was good!
We then retreated to our rooms to get ready for "Lion King." There were no surprises there-the story paralled the Disney movie, but the singing, music and costumes were incredible! Our son would have loved it! If it's ever in your town, it's worth the money.
After it was over, we ate sushi at Ruby Foos on Times Square. It was incredible sushi. Every bit as good as the stuff I got in Hawaii. It was very crowded though. We only had to wait 10 minutes for a seat, but felt like a sardine.
The third day we took a cab up to the Met. This place is incredible. We spent 4 hours there and were too exhausted to go on...we'd probably only seen 1/3 of the exhibits. The next time we go, we'll just spend a couple of hours at a time looking at specific exhibits.
Dinner that night was the best of all. Molyvos Greek restaurant between 55th & 56th and 7th was awesome. The appetizers were incredible (hummus and a yogurt paste). I had 2 glasses of ouzo (sp?)-it tasted like licorice and burned going down, but I never even felt tipsy. Of course I a roast of lamb that was to die for with an orzo/vegetable medley. And their Baklava is great. Tess had some of the best chicken we've ever tasted.
For the trip home, Vladimir again met us for our leisurely drive back to the airport. And again, our flight from LaGuardia to Memphis left on time and landed about 10 minutes early.
We had an awesome time, and would love to go back again with our 6 year old soon.
This is really a nice hotel, but the elevator system kinda sucks. It's confusing. When you walk up to the elevator, you type in your floor number (check in is on the 8th floor) and the panel tells you which elevator to get in. There are no buttons on the inside of the elevators, and the lights on the interior do tell you which floor the doors will be opening at, but there are no indicator lights on the outside of the elevator to give you an idea of when your particular elevator is going to open. We waited as long as 15 minutes on more than one occasion. That is our only complaint about the Hotel. We had a view of Times Square, which was incredible from our 41st floor room.
After checking in, we decided to walk around Times Square. Just next to the hotel was an Italian restaurant called Sophia's where we had a decent lunch, not excellent, but not bad either. I had a "hollow spaghetti" dish with proscutto and tomato sauce. Tess had a pasta dish with proscutto and a cream sauce. Their house Chianti was the best part of the meal. I've forgotten its name.
After walking around Times Square for a couple of hours, we went back to our room and got ready for the show "Wicked". It's an awesome story of how the Wicked Witch of the West became who she is. Very entertaining. After the play, we ate at Bubba Gumps. Good fried shrimp. We have this little tradition where we eat at a BG's if there is one in town. So far, we've eaten at one in NYC; Monterey, CA; and Oahu, HI.
The next day, we walked over to 5th avenue and walked thru many, many stores. Actually bought some stuff, but I had to tell Tess "no" when she wanted a fur coat from Sax Fifth Avenue-it was just a bit over our budget ($43,500.00!!!!!)
After lots of walking north, we turned around and walked thru part of the southern side of Central Park and got some Ice Cream. We then ate lunch at O'Brian's Irish Pub. To tell the truth, we were disappointed there. The Shepard's pie was good, and Tess got a tasty turkey club, but the atmosphere wasn't Irish at all. They played modern pop music the whole time. However, the Guinness was good!
We then retreated to our rooms to get ready for "Lion King." There were no surprises there-the story paralled the Disney movie, but the singing, music and costumes were incredible! Our son would have loved it! If it's ever in your town, it's worth the money.
After it was over, we ate sushi at Ruby Foos on Times Square. It was incredible sushi. Every bit as good as the stuff I got in Hawaii. It was very crowded though. We only had to wait 10 minutes for a seat, but felt like a sardine.
The third day we took a cab up to the Met. This place is incredible. We spent 4 hours there and were too exhausted to go on...we'd probably only seen 1/3 of the exhibits. The next time we go, we'll just spend a couple of hours at a time looking at specific exhibits.
Dinner that night was the best of all. Molyvos Greek restaurant between 55th & 56th and 7th was awesome. The appetizers were incredible (hummus and a yogurt paste). I had 2 glasses of ouzo (sp?)-it tasted like licorice and burned going down, but I never even felt tipsy. Of course I a roast of lamb that was to die for with an orzo/vegetable medley. And their Baklava is great. Tess had some of the best chicken we've ever tasted.
For the trip home, Vladimir again met us for our leisurely drive back to the airport. And again, our flight from LaGuardia to Memphis left on time and landed about 10 minutes early.
We had an awesome time, and would love to go back again with our 6 year old soon.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Immigration Bill
What the people who are pouring into the streets to protest the proposed new Immigraion Bill do not seem to understand is that this concept is not "anti-immigrant" or "anti-Mexican" or "anti-hispanic."
It is anti-ILLEGAL-immigrant.
Please come to this country. Bring your families. Work hard. Be successful. But, come here LEGALLY!
It is anti-ILLEGAL-immigrant.
Please come to this country. Bring your families. Work hard. Be successful. But, come here LEGALLY!
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Another Stem Cell breakthru...
Yet again, scientists have shown that destroying human embryos is unnecessary when it comes to stem cell research. Reuters reported on March 24th, 2006, that German scientists have shown that they can harvest stem cells from mice testicles; and after injecting them into mouse embryos, those stem cells showed pluripotent effects.
Adult stem cells are the way to the future in curing disease. Time and time again, adult stem cells have given results. Embryonic stem cells fail in comparison (unless you are falsifying your data--ie, South Korea!).
Adult stem cells are the way to the future in curing disease. Time and time again, adult stem cells have given results. Embryonic stem cells fail in comparison (unless you are falsifying your data--ie, South Korea!).
Monday, March 06, 2006
Katrina Myths
For a great exposé of the myths about Hurricane Katrina that are being propagated by the leftist media, pick up the March 2006 issue of Popular Mechanics .
It lists 7 of the most egregiouss falsehoods about the aftermath of the tragic hurricane, and point-by-point, breaks them down and corrects them.
Topics covered include why the Federal response to Katrina may actually be the BEST response to date by a governmental agency. It also points out that, by the time Katrina hit land, it wasn't really the "Storm from Hell," as it dropped from a huge monster Cat5 to a smaller (but still a monster) Cat3. And how all the murder and mayhem never really took place in the Superdome.
The magazine never denies that Katrina is one of the worst, if not the worst, disasters to hit the USA; they never deny the tragedy that is still the Gulf Coast.
BUT, once again, the media has taken a false idea and run with it.
It lists 7 of the most egregiouss falsehoods about the aftermath of the tragic hurricane, and point-by-point, breaks them down and corrects them.
Topics covered include why the Federal response to Katrina may actually be the BEST response to date by a governmental agency. It also points out that, by the time Katrina hit land, it wasn't really the "Storm from Hell," as it dropped from a huge monster Cat5 to a smaller (but still a monster) Cat3. And how all the murder and mayhem never really took place in the Superdome.
The magazine never denies that Katrina is one of the worst, if not the worst, disasters to hit the USA; they never deny the tragedy that is still the Gulf Coast.
BUT, once again, the media has taken a false idea and run with it.
Friday, January 06, 2006
The latest "Republican" Scandal
All the major networks keep reporting on the Jack Abramoff scandal as if it was a Republican-only problem. According to Newsmax.Com, 40 of the Democrats 45 Senators took tainted money as well:
• Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), who received at least $22,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN), who received at least $6,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE), who received at least $1,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), who received at least $20,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), who received at least $21,765 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who received at least $12,950 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND), who received at least $8,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), who received at least $14,792 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), who received at least $79,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), who received at least $14,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI), who received at least $1,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), who received at least $45,750 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who received at least $9,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jim Jeffords (I-VT), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), who received at least $14,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA), who received at least $3,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator John Kerry (D-MA), who received at least $98,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), who received at least $28,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Pat Leahy (D-VT), who received at least $4,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), who received at least $6,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT), who received at least $29,830 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) Received At Least $14,891 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), who received at least $10,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), who received at least $78,991 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), who received at least $20,168 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) Received At Least $5,200 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR), who received at least $2,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), who received at least $3,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), who received at least $68,941 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator John Rockefeller (D-WV), who received at least $4,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO), who received at least $4,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD), who received at least $4,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who received at least $29,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), who received at least $6,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who received at least $6,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
That's just the Senate side of Congress.
I guess it's not just a "Republican" Scandal after all.
• Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), who received at least $22,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Evan Bayh (D-IN), who received at least $6,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE), who received at least $1,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), who received at least $20,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), who received at least $21,765 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), who received at least $12,950 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND), who received at least $8,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), who received at least $14,792 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), who received at least $79,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), who received at least $14,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI), who received at least $1,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), who received at least $45,750 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI), who received at least $9,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jim Jeffords (I-VT), who received at least $2,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), who received at least $14,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA), who received at least $3,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator John Kerry (D-MA), who received at least $98,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), who received at least $28,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Pat Leahy (D-VT), who received at least $4,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), who received at least $6,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT), who received at least $29,830 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) Received At Least $14,891 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), who received at least $10,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), who received at least $78,991 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), who received at least $20,168 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ben Nelson (D-NE) Received At Least $5,200 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), who received at least $7,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR), who received at least $2,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), who received at least $3,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), who received at least $68,941 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator John Rockefeller (D-WV), who received at least $4,000 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ken Salazar (D-CO), who received at least $4,500 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD), who received at least $4,300 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who received at least $29,550 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), who received at least $6,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
• Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who received at least $6,250 in Abramoff-linked cash.
That's just the Senate side of Congress.
I guess it's not just a "Republican" Scandal after all.
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Friday, December 23, 2005
The Truth Behind Embryonic Stem Cells
The biggest leap forward in embryonic stem cell research, the work by South Korean researcher Hwang Woo-suk, crumbled beneath the feet of it's supporters recently.
Apparently, Mr Woo-suk LIED about his results in an effort to outshine the successes of ADULT stem cell researchers. Why was he compelled to fabricate data? Was he concerned that experiments with Adult stem cells (those obtained from umbilical cords, fat cells, nasal mucosa, etc) would prove that destroying fertilized embryos was unnecessary?
Apparently, Mr Woo-suk LIED about his results in an effort to outshine the successes of ADULT stem cell researchers. Why was he compelled to fabricate data? Was he concerned that experiments with Adult stem cells (those obtained from umbilical cords, fat cells, nasal mucosa, etc) would prove that destroying fertilized embryos was unnecessary?
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
NSA spying
Personally, I don't like the idea that the government can listen in on my private conversations with my mommy or the pizza place, but, I'm tired of all the hypocritical liberals lambasting the President for this, as if he's the only one who ever ordered a wire tap without a warrant.
Feb 9, 1995, Executive Order 12949. President Clinton authorizes the Attorney General to "approve physical searches, without a court order, to acquire foreign intelligence information for periods of up to one year"
July 14, 1994,. Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee that "the president has inherent authority to conduct warrantless physical searches for foreign intelligence purposes."
May 23, 1979, Executive Order 12139. President Carter authorized the Attorney General "to approve electronic surveillance to acquire foreign intelligence information without a court order."
So do NOT blame this event on a corrupt Republican administration. I didn't hear the lefties whining on 2/9/95, 7/14/94 or 5/23/79.
Feb 9, 1995, Executive Order 12949. President Clinton authorizes the Attorney General to "approve physical searches, without a court order, to acquire foreign intelligence information for periods of up to one year"
July 14, 1994,. Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee that "the president has inherent authority to conduct warrantless physical searches for foreign intelligence purposes."
May 23, 1979, Executive Order 12139. President Carter authorized the Attorney General "to approve electronic surveillance to acquire foreign intelligence information without a court order."
So do NOT blame this event on a corrupt Republican administration. I didn't hear the lefties whining on 2/9/95, 7/14/94 or 5/23/79.
Friday, December 02, 2005
Infant Euthanasia
It could happen here before we realize it.
The Netherlands have set up a "commission to regulate the practice of ending the lives of 'seriously suffering' newborn babies."
Between 1997-2004, 22 newborn babies were killed there because they had spina bifida, a birth defect of the spinal column. I guess they never met the physician who was a 3rd year resident when I was an intern. If this doctor had been born in the Netherlands, he never would have been allowed to live to teach me how to insert central venous lines into dying patients in order to save their lives.
The Netherlands have set up a "commission to regulate the practice of ending the lives of 'seriously suffering' newborn babies."
Between 1997-2004, 22 newborn babies were killed there because they had spina bifida, a birth defect of the spinal column. I guess they never met the physician who was a 3rd year resident when I was an intern. If this doctor had been born in the Netherlands, he never would have been allowed to live to teach me how to insert central venous lines into dying patients in order to save their lives.
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