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Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Poll: 81 Percent of Workers Against Unions
   Unions piece by Offsite (3/17/09)

Contrary to union leaders’ expectations, the vast majority of workers have no interest in joining a union.

Obama to Bill Combat Wounded for Medical Care
   ObamaNation piece by Offsite (3/17/09)

The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization says he is “deeply disappointed and concerned” after a meeting with President Obama today to discuss a proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities and injuries. The Obama administration recently revealed a plan to require private insurance carriers to reimburse the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in such cases.

Unions Want to Take Over Your 401(k)
   Unions piece by Offsite (3/17/09)

One of the nation’s largest labor unions, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), is promoting a plan that will centralize all retirement plans for American workers, including private 401(k) plans, under one new “retirement system” for the United States.

‘Lose your property for growing food?‘
   Big Brother piece by Offsite (3/17/09)

Some small farms and organic food growers could be placed under direct supervision of the federal government under new legislation making its way through Congress.

Push to audit Federal Reserve gains steam
   Government piece by Offsite (3/17/09)

A bill calling for the comptroller general of the United States to audit the private Federal Reserve is gaining momentum in Washington, D.C., as more and more representatives add their names to its bipartisan support.

Undercover Op: Terrorists, Criminals Can Easily Steal Americans’ Identities
   National Security piece by Jim Kouri (3/17/09)

A federal undercover investigation reveals that terrorists or criminals could steal an American citizen’s identity, use basic counterfeiting skills to create fraudulent documentation for that identity, and obtain a genuine U.S. passport from US State Department.

Monday, March 16, 2009

‘Is the National Guard Prepared for Border Security?‘
   National Security piece by Jim Kouri (3/16/09)

Once again, political leaders in Washington—most of whom have no military or law enforcement experience—are making overtures to deploying US National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border. However, a question that needs to be answered prior to such a deployment is: Are National Guard units prepared for such a deployment?

Democrat/Socialist Strategy: Lurch From One Crisis To Another
   Demercrats piece by J. D. Longstreet (3/16/09)

Crises Manufactured By The Democrats As Distractions From Their Power Grab! - The “Hegelian Dialectic” at Work in America and the World - A very long time ago I realized that the US seemed to, somehow, have more crises under Democrat administrations. You ever noticed that? Think back, and I’ll bet you will have an epiphany moment, yourself.

Obama’s (and Apparently Newsweek’s) War on Seniors is in Full Swing, Whether or Not Liberals Care to
   Health Care piece by Yomin Postelnik (3/16/09)

The reaction of some liberals and all of the media to Obama’s plan to ration health care for the elderly shows once and for all what conservatives have suspected for a quite some time: that given the choice of abandoning their liberal dogma or saving their lives, far too many Democrat supporters would risk their health and that of their countrymen than so much as reassess the nonsensical, foolish and downright harmful rhetoric that is the Democrat Party’s far-left creed.

American Idol and Domestic Terrorism
   Terrorism piece by Doug Patton (3/16/09)

This is the eighth season of “American Idol.“ Knowing that it was nothing but vacuous eye candy, I resisted watching it for the first three years. Then, during season four, I got caught up in watching country singer Carrie Underwood, who turned out to be my favorite Idol contestant of all time other than Katherine McPhee, who should have won the season five Idol crown instead of the overrated Taylor Hicks. (Obviously, now I’m hooked. Pray for me.)

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Marine free after conviction tossed out
   Law piece by Offsite (3/15/09)

After spending a decade behind bars, a former Camp Pendleton Marine is now a free man because a military appeals court ruled that “a muddled, hearsay-based case” caused his spousal-rape conviction.

Big Brother to spy on your holidays as security database is set up to log all trips abroad
   Big Brother piece by Offsite (3/15/09)

All trips out of Britain are to be recorded on a massive new security database - along with personal details of every business traveller and holidaymaker.

Penalty for Christian testimony challenged
   EdukShun piece by Offsite (3/15/09)

An appeals court in Denver has been asked to acknowledge the free speech rights of students by overturning a lower court’s approval of a penalty imposed by a school district for a testimony of Christian faith.

Media Trashes Breadwinning Dads over Parenting Magazine’s ‘Mad at Dad’ Survey
   Junk Science piece by Guest: Glenn Sacks,Robert Franklin (3/15/09)

“Alarming percentages of moms are angry at dads on a regular basis.“ “Hell hath no fury like a mommy scorned.“ “Moms are angry about dad’s role.“

Banks Say No Thanks To Bailout Money
   Big Brother piece by Offsite (3/15/09)

Burdened with increasingly onerous restrictions, some banks want to return federal bailout money.

Low-energy light bulbs can cause rashes and swelling to sensitive skin
   GreeenIsm piece by Offsite (3/15/09)

The phasing out of traditional light bulbs could cause misery for thousands who have light-sensitive skin disorders, medical experts warned yesterday.

Mom will fight judge’s order against home schooling
   EdukShun piece by Offsite (3/15/09)

A North Carolina homeschooling mother, ordered to stop teaching her children at home and send them to public school, said she will appeal the judge’s ruling.

The Greens Hate Energy, America, and You!
   GreeenIsm piece by Alan Caruba (3/15/09)

I doubt that most Americans have a clue what the leading Green organizations like Friends of the Earth and the Sierra Club have as their agenda for 2009. They have already made it known their members, so I will share it with you.

Russian mobsters consort with terrorists, slave traders
   Crime piece by Jim Kouri (3/15/09)

From Himalayan villages to Eastern European cities, people - especially women and girls - are attracted by the prospect of a well-paid job as a domestic servant, waitress or factory worker. Human traffickers recruit victims through fake advertisements, mail-order bride catalogues and casual acquaintances. Upon arrival at their destination, victims are placed in conditions controlled by traffickers while they are exploited to earn illicit revenues. Many are physically confined, their travel or identity documents are taken away and they or their families are threatened if they do not cooperate.

The Crisis of Man Made Hemispheric Climate Change
   Climate Change piece by J.J. Jackson (3/15/09)

There is a looming crisis barreling down the tracks at Americans like a runaway locomotive.  Yet most are completely unaware of this pending danger.  This danger is none other than man made Hemispheric Climate Change.  Yes, mock me if you like but the data is clear.  I have been looking at data over the past month and have noted a disturbing trend.  Temperatures are rising and there is only one obvious cause; our consumerist economy driving industry to pollute our planet and belch carbon dioxide into the atmosphere combined with our increased burning of fossil fuels to stay warm.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Lawmakers trash the Constitution
   Congress piece by Offsite (3/14/09)

It appears that the lawmakers who assemble in Washington have no idea what the Constitution says, or worse, they simply don’t care.

‘Should Church Leaders Obey Oppressive Laws?‘
   Big Brother piece by Don Boys, Ph.D. (3/14/09)

Well, the jerks in the Connecticut legislature are at it again. They are trying to control Roman Catholic Churches. It is time for religious leaders to tell the politicians and federal judges, “Come and get us because we will not comply with your orders.“ Such leaders will be more likely to get away with that resistance if they repudiate their tax-exempt status which is the modern day golden calf that almost all pastors bow before.

‘Which states are worst for personal freedom?‘
   Big Brother piece by Offsite (3/14/09)

A new study indicates the states with the most freedom are South Dakota, New Hampshire and Colorado, while Americans see the most complete government control of their personal lives in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, California and Maryland.

Strategic Advantage of Missile Defense Seems Shelved
   National Security piece by Kevin Roeten (3/14/09)

The new short film “33 Minutes” [article](1) illuminates how much time we have to kiss some of our butts goodbye if a nuclear strike is launched by Korea or Iran against the US. But which of those countries is aligned with a terrorist organization? We know Iran is, but not sure about Korea.

Friday, March 13, 2009

‘Has Illegal Immigration’s Effect on Education Become the ‘Third Rail’ of Politics?‘
   EdukShun piece by Offsite (3/13/09)

Traditionally, Social Security has been the “third rail” of politics but we now have another third rail - illegal immigration and education. Politicians step all over themselves asking for more and more money to be spent on education; ignoring the fact that money alone does not make for a good public education. Another thing we are not allowed to mention in a discussion about public education quality and costs is the impact of illegal immigration; otherwise we are labeled “racists.“

Solved! 7-year battle over gun sales records
   Big Brother piece by Offsite (3/13/09)

A battle between an Idaho gun shop and federal regulators over the shop’s right to sell guns that has consumed nearly seven years and tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees has been closed down with an agreement that an outside third party will help with the shop’s record-keeping.

US Congress Investigates Forensic Science Requirements
   Science piece by Jim Kouri (3/13/09)

The US Congress’ Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation on Tuesday heard from a panel of forensic expert witnesses that some issues dealing with the validity of forensic science need better review procedures and more rigorous standards.

Border War: National Guard May Be Deployed to US-Mexico Border
   National Security piece by Jim Kouri (3/13/09)

The governor of Arizona is requesting a deployment of up to 250 National Guard troops to that state’s border with Mexico, while the Texas governor is considering a similar action. The escalating violence occurring at the US-Mexico border is causing enormous concern within both states.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Cause For Celebration: An Examination Of The Cosmological Argument
   Religion piece by Frederick Meekins (3/12/09)

Often the classics rank among the best.  Even though time passes and intellectual fashions change, certain insights and perspectives address something so profound they forever earn a place as a steadfast pillar among sifting seas of opinion.  Much of what comes after such a point simply serves as either confirmation, renunciation, clarification, or criticism.  Though he lived and labored during the Middle Ages in the 1200‘s, the cosmological argument of Thomas Aquinas has withstood the test of time as one of those stalwart pillars of the mind pointing to a rational basis for belief in God.

‘Coed showers going statewide?‘
   Progressivism piece by Offsite (3/12/09)

A “gender identity” plan for coed showers, locker rooms and other public facilities already implemented in one suburban Maryland county could be going statewide, according to alarmed members of a pro-family organization.