Only ten terrorists:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/29/asia/30mumbai.php

Death toll nearing 300:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/3536220/Mumbai-siege-300-feared-dead-as-full-horror-of-the-terrorist-attacks-emerges.html

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalate:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/30/mumbai-terror-attacks-india3

Mumbai doctors say Israeli victims were tortured:
http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/195200.php

Obama set to violate the constitution:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/29/obama-nominate-clinton-secretary-state-monday/
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/30/obama-to-nominate-hillary-as-secretary-of-sta/

Senator Bill Clinton?
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/26/clinton-line-hillarys-senate-seat/

Biden set to be most insignificant VP in history:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/30/joe-who/

Chavez seeks to eliminate his term limits:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,459303,00.html

Al Franken is a sore loser:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081127/D94N91600.html

Bush pardons bald eagle killer:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,459288,00.html

Supreme court won't hear cases on emotional "victim impact" videos as evidence:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/28/AR2008112802454.html?nav=rss_nation

UFO enthusiasts may have a new friend in the White House:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/3536229/UFO-enthusiasts-call-on-Obama-to-release-X-Files.html

More parallels between Obama's and Ayer's writing:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/11/the_odd_story_of_romance_in_dr.html

It's finally quiet in Mumbai:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94OC1U00&show_article=1

Death toll at 195:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,459004,00.html

Indian authorities claim two British citizens among the terrorists:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/3533075/Mumbai-attack-British-men-among-the-terrorists-Bombay-India.html

Franken loses absentee ballot decision:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/27/after_absentee_ballot_loss,_franken_eyes_options

Obama now being compared to Reagan:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/171127

Obama at odds with his top Economy advisor on employer health care mandates:
http://www.cato-at-liberty.org/2008/11/28/larry-summers-on-employer-mandates/

Obama sets new record for pre-inauguration press conferences...takes 0 questions for Fox News:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/11/obama-fox.html

Man dies in WalMart stampede:
http://wcbstv.com/local/walmart.worker.trampled.2.875747.html

Bush's hopes for his legacy..."I never sold my soul":
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081128185323.mpq7bsa8&show_article=1

Iraq whining about price of oil:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081128210731.c9t7wc9j&show_article=1

Medvedev meets Castro:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081128/wl_nm/us_cuba_russia

Zogby's got Palin on top for 2012:
http://www.zogby.com/news/ReadNews.cfm?ID=1644

Chris Matthews now staffing for PA senate run:
http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2008/11/chris-matthews-running-for-pennsylvania.html

U.S. soldiers kill cross-dressing Taliban commander:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,459025,00.html

119 dead in two days in India:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081127/D94NI81G0.html

"Still not under control"
http://www.reuters.com/article/vcCandidateFeed2/idUSLR648031?sp=true

Students of terror:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/28/mumbai-terror-attacks-india

Pakistan says "don't point fingers":
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27943544/

New Al Qaida video doesn't mention Mubai:
http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/11/new_alqaida_video_from_dr_ayma.php

Russia to help Venezuela's nuclear develop:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94NBROO0&show_article=1

Russia to finish building Iran's nuclear plant:
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-36735220081127

Obamamania in full swing:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/27/AR2008112702319.html?nav=rss_politics

Where the heck is Joe?
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/16039.html

Obama's thanksgiving video references Lincoln and goes straight to bleak economic outlook.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XblF3z-ST0Y

That doesn't sound like Christianity, Mr. Obama:
http://blogs.wsj.com/politicalperceptions/2008/11/25/is-obama-a-christian-the-sequel/

Thanksgiving according to Benjamin Franklin:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29678

Christian Science Monitor weighs on on Obama's citizenship:
http://features.csmonitor.com/politics/2008/11/26/a-last-electoral-hurdle-for-obama/

Appointing Clinton a clear violation of the constitution.  Will it matter?  Probably not:
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/11/25/1688640.aspx

Just for your reference:

US Constitution, Article 1, Section 6
"No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been increased during such time"

MN still finding new ballots to count:
http://www.breitbart.tv/?p=228663

Hope but not Change...Gates to stay:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081126/D94M96R80.html

Pennsylvania Democrat says "who cares" about the US Constitution:
http://www.stoptheaclu.com/archives/2008/11/25/penn-democrat-who-really-cares-about-the-constitution/

Palin to meet Obama in Pennsylvania:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/254/story/56484.html

Happy Thanksgiving from Newt:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29638

NY to play musical chairs with its leadership:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/25/the-empire-state-shuffle/

So much for Hopenchange...Obama doesn't even mention a balanced budget:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15993.html

Grumblings from labor unions:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15972.html

California lawyer prepares to sue Obama repeatedly over birth certificate:
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=82033

University cancels cystic fibrosis fund raiser because the disease "has been recently revealed to only affect white people, and primarily men."
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=992946

Governor Palin is set to stump for Saxby Chambliss on the eve of the runoff:

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/25/georgia.senate/

Fox News points out Obama's "props":
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/25/despite-bells-whistles-office-president-elect-holds-authority/

Bill Clinton paid millions for speeches by failing banks:
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=39902

Cracks in the supermajority:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15953.html

UN Chief calls for destruction of Israel:
http://israelmatzav.blogspot.com/2008/11/un-general-assembly-chief-calls-for.html

Russian warships too close for comfort:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081124184807.xmj0nkq0&show_article=1

Russian analyst predicts death of United States:
http://drudgereport.com/flashrur.htm

Rev. Wright to Obama: "I'm coming after you."
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/25/uncle-wackadoodle-sends-a-warning/

Just when we need a hero, Batman to die soon:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/3517456/Batman-to-be-killed-off-after-70-years.html

Elton John has surprisingly good solution to Prop 8:
http://michaelmedved.townhall.com/blog/g/bf1c9989-4f8a-4def-ae64-60928e4072e1

Not to promote conspiracy theory, but...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDIVEfVGLBQ

Franken's workers are now counting ballots!
http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=94355

Hope: Saxby up by 3
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15957.html

Hope: Sen. Susan Collins (R, Maine) looking less likely to vote with Dems.
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/for-collins-forgiveness-may-be-tough-2008-11-24.html

Deputy Press Secretary declines to comment about Obama's birth certificate:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/11/20081124-1.html

If you doubt the threat of "fairness," consider the fate of eHarmony:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29608

Terrorist funding raisers convicted and shut down:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/112508dnmetholylandverdicts.1e5022504.html

Marine kicks insurgent butt in Afghanistan:
http://www.military.com/news/article/marine-corps-news/marine-makes-insurgents-pay-the-price.html

Merry Christmas!  Gitmo detainees get Game Boys!
http://www.weaselzippers.net/blog/2008/11/us-giving-gitmo-detainees-game-boys-art-classes-movie-nights-to-distract-them-from-global-jihad.html

Bush to continue talks with Isreal's prime minister after departure:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081125045703.bmbt4bnf&show_article=1&catnum=0

Bush pardons 14:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081124/D94LJF9G0.html

White House says preemptive pardons not necessary for terrorist interrogators:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122756675347954409.html

Biden's aide to take his spot in Senate:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/24/new-senator-named-replace-biden/

Dems accuse Biden of clearing the path for his son Beau:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15959.html

Palin's turkey farmer speaks out:
http://insideedition.com/news.aspx?storyId=2373

Zogby research shows most believe web to be most reliable source for news:
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/webnewser/most_consider_the_web_most_reliable_source_of_news_101463.asp

Psychiatrist says patients actually believe they live in the Truman show:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNews/wireStory?id=6323907

Citigroup bailout poses new risks for taxpayers:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a3KdFQhav1Q8&refer=news

It's not Monopoly money! Stop toying with the dollar!
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aDkWLPPOXdxs&refer=news

Obama wants big new economic stimulus:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122753584294452995.html

Hey Obama, what was that about "restoring fiscal discipline"?
http://sweetness-light.com/archive/obama-plan-for-restoring-fiscal-discipline

GOBAL WARMING ALERT!!
Sudden temperature rise "hockey stick" chart broken up:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2008/11/warmist_hockey_stick_smashed_u.html

Tennessee looking good for pro-life legislation:
http://www.lifenews.com/state3661.html

Possible excommunication for supporters of Freedom of Choice Act:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4598.html

Political support for auto bailout dwindling:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122757489209755093.html

I think I might like this guy...to-be president of EU is Czech Republic's free-market, Gore criticizing, outspoken Vaclav Klaus:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/25/world/europe/25klaus.html

What one nuclear missile could do:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122748923919852015.html?mod=rss_opinion_main

Russian president sees Obama as weak on missile defense:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081123232556.v960f0yu&show_article=1&catnum=3

Nuclear Iran beefing up missile tech:
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=3833837&c=FEA&s=COM

Bush meeting with Israel prime minister one last time to discuss Iran's nuclear capability:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5201621.ece


In Other News:

Treasury Department announces Citi bailout:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/24/business/24citibank.php

Wall Street Journal dubs new Treasury Secretary "Secretary of Bailouts":
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122748729883451891.html?mod=rss_opinion_main

Key election in Venezuela may solidify or dramatically weaken Chavez power:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081123/D94KT4G01.html

Bush to start Freedom Institute:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i5eViWITiSr1JCFF4r2OHdpMQ4aQ

Red State clears up confusion on Palin's oil policies:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/raven/2008/nov/16/on-alaska-and-oil/

Once shunned by Oprah, now EVERYBODY wants Palin:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iQ6mzZ4_GHxu-nRBQzapi0zy4aKAD94K1N500

Sitting duck Senator Stevens weighs pardon option:
http://www.alaskadispatch.com/tundra-talk/1-talk-of-the-tundra/330-will-ted-stevens-take-a-pardon-or-fight-on-with-appeal.html

A libertarian defense of social conservatism:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/11/a_libertarian_defense_of_socia.html

Obama may delay tax increase on wealthy...he'd be crazy not to:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/23/palin-remains-a-red-hot-number/

Obama picks executive director of pro-abortion group as communications director:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15886.html

Obama skips church again...goes to gym instead:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15902.html

Schumer's talking about a new $700b stimulus package:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/1108/Schumer_stimulus_package_500700_billion.html

Dems want to put new stimulus bill on Obama's desk on day 1:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aB6h8oowkQto&refer=news

Dick Morris: "Hillary appointment would be an Obamanation"
http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/2008/11/23/hillary-nomination-would-be-an-obama-nation/

Pro-life statesmen face uphill battle on embryonic stem cell fight:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081123/D94KOSMG0.html

LA Times gets capitalism right (in kids section):
http://www.latimes.com/features/kids/readingroom/la-et-story23-2008nov23,0,7094177.story

The unsung hero who blew the whistle on Joe the Plumber's snoops:
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tom-blumer/2008/11/23/joe-plumber-data-dive-whistleblower-nearly-invisible

Bush looking forward to being back in Texas:
http://townhall.com/columnists/SalenaZito/2008/11/23/w,_its_complicated?page=1

Say it ain't so!  Newt's little sis a big lib:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/candace-gingrich/a-letter-to-my-brother-ne_b_145739.html

Honorable Bush works to improve Russian relations ahead of Obama administration:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081123035739.nw3zjpfw&show_article=1&catnum=3

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT!!
Carbon footprint: Obama's official limo a giant gas guzzler. 
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article5213322.ece

Contested ballots in MN might be un-contested:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/22/minn_senate_campaigns_reconsidering_challenges

Obamamania: South Florida town to name street after Obama:
http://www.local10.com/news/18039672/detail.html

Far left already angry with Obama:
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2008/11/22/2008-11-22_barack_obama_doesnt_fear_the_enraged_imp.html?print=1&page=all

Time Magazine writer: "It was extreme bias, extreme pro-Obama coverage."
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15885.html

Obama's aides already badmouthing Hillary:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/barackobama/3502456/Barack-Obamas-aides-believe-he-has-made-a-mistake-in-hiring-Hillary-Clinton.html

O'Rielly on bailouts: "Just say no."
http://townhall.com/columnists/BillOReilly/2008/11/22/just_say_no

Finally! Vatican forgives Lennon for "bigger than Jesus" comment:
http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE4AL2E220081122?feedType=RSS&feedName=entertainmentNews

Bush's last scheduled international trip as President....tells APEC nations to avoid economic protectionism:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601086&sid=aU4.kFlOvs9c&refer=news

Bush cements alliance with Japan over stripping North Korea's nuclear capabilities:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94K6TA00&show_article=1&catnum=2

Bush working to tap U.S. oil shale:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15874.html

Takes farewell photos with staffers and their families:
http://www.jillstanek.com/archives/2008/11/daenas_departur.html#more

Meanwhile, New York Times prints garbage:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/22/opinion/22collins.html?_r=3&partner=rss&emc=rss

Jindal not running for President in 2012, seeking reelection in Louisiana instead:
http://www.wwltv.com/topstories/stories/wwljindal.1d5cc3f7e.html

Obama's weekly address paints bleak economic picture:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m17pz0R_qZo

Promises Pork:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/22/obama-billions-for-pork-barrel-earmarks/

Speaking of bipartisanship, Obama records radio ad for GA senate runoff:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/20/obama_records_radio_ad_for_martin_in_senate_runoff

Romney stumps for Saxby:
http://www.ajc.com/henry/content/metro/stories/2008/11/21/romney_chambliss_senate_runoff.html

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT!!
Over 200 whales trapped....IN ICE!
http://news.smh.com.au/world/over-200-whales-trapped-in-canadian-ice-20081122-6eas.html

Disputed ballots to decide MN race:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/21/disputed_senate_ballots_hold_key_to_minn_win

Obama's new aid has represented parties at odds with U.S.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15871.html

Death of the private sector:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/846dywma.asp

Russian president spreads defiant message to Latin America:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081121215256.a69fm6ft&show_article=1

Gallup poll: Palin is GOP's top pick for 2012:
http://www.gallup.com/poll/112252/GOP-Faithful-Like-Palin-Romney-Huckabee-2012.aspx

Liberal fiscal policies at work in California:
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-fi-caljobs22-2008nov22,0,2153451.story

NYC churches ordered to stop sheltering the homeless:
http://wcbstv.com/topstories/church.homeless.shelter.2.871184.html

CBS refuses to air pro-secret ballot ad:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/21/cbs-to-viewers-youre-not-smart-enough-to-di/

Obama to soon find out what Gitmo is really all about:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/015/845xcgce.asp

More of Joe's snoops suspended:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/21/4_more_punished_over_joe_the_plumber_searches

Disputed ballots to decided MN race:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/21/disputed_senate_ballots_hold_key_to_minn_win

Attorney General writes letter to attendees of dinner where he collapsed:
http://michellemalkin.com/2008/11/22/who-heckled-attorney-general-michael-mukasey/

President Bush's Thanksgiving Proclamation:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=prnw.20081121.EX48124&show_article=1&catnum=3

Witness in Senator Ted Stevens case admits he lied:
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/21/witness-ted-stevens-lied-stand/

Unearthed 2007 Obama interview in which he says he'll have his new AG investigate Bush:
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/kerry-picket/2008/11/21/obama-2007-radio-interview-my-attorney-general-will-investigate-bush-e

GM changes mind...considers bankruptcy:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94JO2G80&show_article=1&catnum=0

Time for more bailouts!
Citigroup?
E*Trade?

Obama finally picks Secretary of the Treasury:
http://curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com/2008/11/21/geithner-gets-treasury/?xid=rss-topstories

Einstein was right.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081120/sc_afp/sciencephysicseinstein_081120235605

Americans fail civics:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=YWYzYjI2YWM2MWRkZjQxOWExNWVmZjk0ZGI0NGIzZDQ=

Take the quiz here:
http://www.americancivicliteracy.org

Prosecutor in case against Cheney yells at judge:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081122/D94JL0N80.html

Seattle's mayor disregards 2nd Amendment/state law:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=prnw.20081121.DC48145&show_article=1&catnum=3

Less than 1% of election coverage included abortion:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4596.html

1932 - New York: Bread Line



2008 - New York: Blackberry Storm Line

Labels: blackberry storm, bread line, economic crisis, great depression, Poor Richards Originals

Another reason to be concerned about your 2nd Amendment right:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15835.html

Attorney General recovering well after collapse during speech last night:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/mukasey_collapses

Rahm "welcomes" Republican's ideas:
http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/1108/Emanuel_on_GOP_We_welcome_their_ideas.html

Clinton "on track" for Secretary of State:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15843.html

Obama's transition team explores "prepack bankruptcy" for automakers:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aRfqFMhlj5lk&refer=news

New head of environmental committee bad for business:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601070&sid=aSo6f7wKZO7Y&refer=politics

Obama looking to avoid Bill's "don't ask don't tell" pitfall:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/21/obama-to-delay-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell/

US reportedly borrowing big money from Middle East:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081120/bs_afp/financeeconomyusgulf_081120072928

Sadness...Fred not seeking GOP chair:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/nov/20/thompson-wont-seek-republican-chairman-post/?partner=RSS

Huge cyber attack on Pentagon; tech lockdown:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2008/11/20/pentagon-cyber-siege-unprecedented-attack/

Not enough votes...auto bailout delayed. 
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94IV2SO0&show_article=1&catnum=0

Wall Street in free fall:
http://www.marketwatch.com/quotes/indu

So does the price  of oil.  Yay!
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081120180512.r6c3y9hp&show_article=1

People who voted for us probably aren't as smart:
http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2008/11/19/4728/lights_camera_senate_recount_national_and_local_media_brighten_minneapolis_vote-tabulation_scene

Contested votes...you decide:
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2008/11/19_challenged_ballots/

"Local" is the new "fair":
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29566

Obama to declare war on carbon...bad news for economy:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a2RHIj_6hvV0&refer=home

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT!!
Global warming predictions "overestimated"
http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov08/SoilBlackCarbon.kr.html

Senate extends jobless benefits:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081120214707.lbnljkdg&show_article=1&catnum=3

Newt: Let's have a real middle-class tax cut:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122714465532443171.html

Fannie and Freddie suspend foreclosures until January:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aF7wDyLQ9xx0&refer=worldwide

Catholic Cardinal has strong words for Obama...calls him "apocalyptic":
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php.14355.html?n=14355

US Intel says use of nuclear weapons increasingly likely:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081120204528.o4uqjcdk&show_article=1&catnum=3

Joe the Plumber's snoop suspended for one month:
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/11/20/joe.html?sid=101

Go to church; you're less likely to die if you do:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081119174230.htm

"Team of Rivals" not necessarily a good idea:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/opinion/20oakes.html?_r=1

Obama names pro-abortion lawyer, ex-NARAL staffer to judicial team:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4590.html

Obama picks pro-abortion AZ gov as head of Homeland Security, leaving PRO-LIFE Secretary of State the new AZ Governor:
http://www.lifenews.com/state3657.html

McCain advisor admits supporting bailout "a blunder":
http://www.businessandmedia.org/articles/2008/20081120093001.aspx

Senator Session's letter to President Bush:
http://michellemalkin.com/2008/11/18/sen-sessions-letter-to-president-bush-wake-up/

Judge orders release of 5 Gitmo inmates:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,455364,00.html

Obama citizenship cases being looked at by Supreme Court:
http://www.americasright.com/2008/11/us-supreme-court-decisions-on-berg.html

Beau Biden won't accept dad's senate seat:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081119/D94I36BG3.html

NY Times is reporting that Iran now has enough nuclear material to produce one bomb. 
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/world/middleeast/20nuke.html?_r=2

Chuck Norris:  "Obama, now that you work for me..."
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29447&s=rcmp

Rep. Virginia Foxx proposes pulling the plug in the bailout:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29565

Senate: no vote on auto bailout.
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94IAPNG0&show_article=1

Ridiculous labor costs in big three:
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Economy/wm2135.cfm

Barney Frank says 25 billion not enough:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/19/barney-frank-big-3-will-need-lots-more-money/

Obama pursues expensive reduction in carbon emissions amid ailing economy:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/11/18/MNBE146VPK.DTL&type=politics

Dow closes below 8000:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94I822O0&show_article=1

Rahm's got big ties to special interest:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29552

Rahm tells CEOs "we're going to have to do big, serious things."
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122706319966040053.html

Obama's new spiritual advisor, gay priest Gene Robinson:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/faith/article5100064.ece

Dana Perino uses the V-word:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoFFmL8yyVo

CA Supreme Court hears cases to overturn Prop 8:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081119/D94I8U1G3.html

Iran increases stockpile of Uranium:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4eeacd78-b663-11dd-89dd-0000779fd18c.html

Israel: "We're ready to deal with Iran."
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1226404771120&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Realtors seek special visa for foreign retirees seeking permanent home in US:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/search/content/shared/news/stories/2008/06/SILVER_VISA22_PBP.html

Village Idiot...Al Franken:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/19/cautiously-optimistic-really-al/

He's challenging this ballot:

http://www.spectator.org/blog/2008/11/19/al-franken-is-challenging-this

Tom Daschle, Obama's new Health Secretary:
Pro-Abortion
Pro Universal Health Care

Hillary weighing her options:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081119/ap_on_go_pr_wh/obama_clinton

Bill being cooperative:
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/ap/20081119/twl-clinton-secretary-of-state-1be00ca.html

Perks for Hillary....campaign debt baliout?
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15759.html

Obama's economics advisor's stock plunges:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=ayIRzsMlT.6k&refer=worldwide

Hurray!  McCain wins Missouri:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/19/ap-newsalert/

Duh...Chris Matthews admits he's "partial to Obama"
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/19/chris-matthews-admits-im_n_144971.html

Ron Paul weighing another run:
http://skepticians.com/?p=232

Gates might keep his job:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15807.html

Weird: Hollywood realizes it can't "shove messages about global warming down audiences' throats."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g4FVV9GpAgL1EPc7IlLVZ7J8LU2QD94I1FCO1

AAARRGG! Pirates again!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/africa/article5192674.ece

The case against early voting:
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=ZDA0NWUyYzcwNjdlODI5YjdkYjJjOGQyZjFiMzM2ZDE=

Is Bin Laden already dead?
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1859354,00.html

Al Quaida insults Obama with racial epithet in new video:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94I3RCG0&show_article=1

Russia warns reporters over economic crisis reporting:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94I553O2&show_article=1

Fidel gets a visit from China's President Hu Jintao:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081118235814.8vcppc3a&show_article=1

Hugo gets a visit from Raul Castro:
http://in.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idINN1828282920081118

Hugo elimitates competition:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081119/D94HPA200.html

U.N. inspectors find ""significant" traces of uranium at Syrian complex bombed by Israel:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081119/ts_nm/us_nuclear_iaea_syria

Iran keeps its citizens uninformed:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081119173359.0m09kn48&show_article=1

 

It's official, Ted Stevens has lost his US Senate seat in Alaska.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081119/D94HN27O1.html

October 26, 1964
from his televised address on behalf of Barry Goldwater, "A Time for Choosing"



"A government cannot control the economy without controlling people."
~Ronald Reagan

Texas court indicts Vice President Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on charges related to the alleged abuse of prisoners in Willacy County's federal detention centers:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/6119394.html

Coal bankruptcy looms:
http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2008/11/18/obama-the-green-revolution-will-start-with-cap-and-trade-scheme/

Indictment not yet signed by judge:
http://www.newschannel5.tv/2008/11/18/1001429/Willacy-County-Grand-Jury-Indicts-Vice-President

Hillary may reject Secretary of State offer:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15738.html

Another Clintonista in Obama's cabinet....AG Eric Holder:
http://townhall.com/blog/g/ce8a5950-9830-413d-98bb-e169ba420d25?comments=true&commentsSortDirection=Descending

Coleman officially leads Franken...onto the recount:
http://www.startribune.com/politics/34701314.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUX

Senator Stevens likely to lose seat in Senate:
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE4AH8VN20081118

Just in case you doubted the popularity of Palin:
http://www.2012draftsarahcommittee.com/

Forbes: "we believe the economy will stabilize in the first quarter of 2009, grow at a 2% annual rate in Q2 and then expand at a 3% rate in the second half of next year."
http://www.forbes.com/opinions/2008/11/17/velocity-recession-growth-oped-cx_bw_rs_1118wesburystein.html

Bush may soon issue rules protecting medical professionals who oppose abortion:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4582.html

Lieberman keep chairmanship of Homeland Security and Govt Affairs Committee, loses chair of Environmental and Public Works Subcommittee:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111703217.html?hpid=sec-politics

Secret Ballot Hypocrisy:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/18/democrats-give-lieberman-a-slap-on-the-wrist/

The difference between victory and surrender:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/18/there-was-no-reversal/

McCain returns to Senate; welcomed by Kerry:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94HKT3O0&show_article=1&catnum=0

Republican senate recruitment for 2010:
http://www.thenextright.com/patrick-ruffini/2010-senate-recruitment-project

UPDATE:  Nebraska issues 30-day age limit for safe haven while lawmakers discuss child abandonment:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D94HKE801&show_article=1&catnum=0

Fred: "we should admit that we didn't do a good enough job of holding our elected officials accountable"
http://blog.fredpac.com/blog/2008/time-to-look-ahead/

Newt:  "Economic power in the hands of politicians breeds corruption."
http://newt.org/tabid/102/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3868/Default.aspx

Huckabee gets warm welcome on The View...Joy says "you're our favorite Republican":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-29_JLpB_A4

Chuck Norris weighs in on Prop 8:
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29534

Arg!  Ye pirates be attackin' ships all o'er the seven seas!  Look thar in ye news!

Danish Oil ship!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081118/ap_on_bi_ge/piracy_denmark_ship_1

Hong Kong grain ship!
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/T332831.htm

Saudi supertanker!
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/e10892ba-b4a8-11dd-b780-0000779fd18c.html

I've been following the news, and lately it seems like everybody (except Hannity, Glenn, and Rush) believes Obama is a centrist and is going to govern accordingly. Personally, I can only hope he governs as a centrist, but there is no question that leaving out his scripted, centrist rhetoric throughout the election (save the occasional unscripted goof) Barack Obama is a liberal through and through.

Allow me to offer up a reminder via a survey Obama filled out when he ran for Illinois senate. It is more or less a written expose on liberalism.

Highlights:

• Do you favor adding sexual orientation to the Human Rights Act? Do you favor domestic partnership legislation?
• I favor both proposals
• Do you support Medicaid funding Abortions?
• Yes
• Do you support parental consent/notification of minors seeking abortions?
• No
• Do you support any other restrictions on abortions?
• No
• Do you support capital punishment?
• No
• Do you support state legislation to ban the manufature, sale, and posession of handguns?
• Yes
• Do you support state legislation to ban the manufature, sale, and posession of automatic weapons?
• Yes

Watch out for the ironies, including bits about campaign finance, Trinity United, Chicago Annenburg Challenge, Woods Fund, Project Vote!, etc..


PPM41_obama_questionaire_1a.pdf

PPM41_obama_ivi_questionaire_1_part_2.pdf

Labels: liberal, Obama, Poor Richards Originals, questionaire

"Fairness" looms:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2008/11/obama_declares_war_on_conserva.html
http://townhall.com/news/religion/2008/11/14/the_fairness_doctrine_makes_a_comeback

Putin keeps Russians in the dark about their own crumbling economy:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/3469652/Russias-crumbling-economy-provides-stiffest-test-yet-for-autocratic-leader.html

Obama appoints to council lawayer who represented Reagan's would-be assassin:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/17/obama-picks-presidential-assassins-lawyer-as-white-house-counsel/

Illegal aliens demand help from Obama:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/15/AR2008111502436.html?nav%3Drss_print/asection%E2%8A%82=AR

Taliban rejects Afgan offer for peace talks;
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1086482/Taliban-leader-rejects-Afghan-Presidents-peace-talk-offer.html?ITO=1490

Iran to hold conference to discuss implications of Obama presidency:
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=75582&sectionid=351020101

Pakistan agrees to turn a blind eye on U.S. raids on terrorists:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/15/AR2008111502656.html?nav=rss_politics

Secretary of State Clinton:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/17/hillary-clinton-secretary-of-state

Amish sue US government for "mark of the beast"...on their COWS:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/3473461/Amish-sue-US-government-for-mark-of-the-Beast-on-their-cows.html

Al Sharpton owes US $500,000
No $25b bailout for auto industry.  Lawmakers seek to squeeze bailout into other legislation:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081117/D94GUIK80.html

GM looks to Germany for cash:
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/17/america/gm.php

Awkward!  Barack and John...together at last!
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE4AG5MW20081117?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&rpc=22&sp=true

California still on fire:
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/SoCal-Fire-Roundup.html

Withdrawal from Iraq would take at least two years:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/17/AR2008111702327.html?nav=rss_world

 Shock!  ACLU now supports Joe the Plumber:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/17/shocker-aclu-actually-supports-joe-the-plumber-now/

Lieberman likely to keep chairmanship:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15712.html

Ron Paul points out that the Freedom of Choice Act will actually hurt our health system:
http://www.ronpaul.com/2008-11-17/abortion-and-the-centralization-of-power/

Perfect:
http://howobamagotelected.com/

Obama already turning his back on Israel?
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article5162537.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797093

Financial rewards for backing Obama?  MSNBC parent company gets big government bucks:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=a4JmrNtu4Fpw

Pro-life community questions Michael Steele:
http://www.lifenews.com/nat4574.html

Web site urges doctors to pledge against assisted suicide:
http://www.take-the-pledge.com/

One of the problems with Palin has been that she hasn't been perceived as an intellectual.  Obama's multiple memoirs definitely boosted his intellectual appeal, and now Palin looks poised to close that gap.
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24661296-2,00.html?from=public_rss

Changing of the guard; food at the white house:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2008388038_apfirstfamilyfood.html
http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/gutcheck/2008/11/whos_going_to_be_obamas_white_house_chef.php

WaPo admits liberal bias, shrinking readership; says they need more conservatives in the newsroom:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/14/AR2008111403057.html

Diocese backs up S.C. priest letter scolding his parish on voting pro-abortion:
http://www.thestate.com/local/story/589290.html

When is a tax cut not a tax cut?   Read the fine print:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/16/rangels-other-shoes/

Iraqi cabinet's approval of U.S. security pact near-unanimous:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/17/world/middleeast/17iraq.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Russian twoface:
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/President44/wireStory?id=6262970

Boston globe says talk radio rising to "rrelevance."  I guess that's why we keep hearing about the fairness doctrine:
http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2008/11/08/the_rising_irrelevance_of_talk_radio/

Speaking of fairness, good news:
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/kyle-drennen/2008/11/15/nyt-fairness-doctrine-advocate-removed-obama-fcc-transition-team

Questions just won't go away.

http://www.politickerca.com/benvandermeer/3211/alan-keyes-files-suit-over-obama-citizenship-question

Questions for a tech-savvy president:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/us/politics/16blackberry.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Get ready to call your congressman...Pelosi has auto-aid package on the table:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081115/ap_on_go_co/auto_bailout

GLOBAL WARMING ALERT
Coldest Warmest October on Record...huh?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/11/16/do1610.xml

OPEC tries to fix prices...again:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aOPLpIWyxhR4&refer=worldwide

Strong words for Russia:
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE4AC3CP20081113?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&rpc=22&sp=true

Prop 8 protests country-wide:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081115/ap_on_re_us/gay_marriage

Rove counts the ways to get back on top:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/169173/output/print

Change?  What Change?
Torture
lobbyists
insiders
hillary


Bad Economy?  What Bad Economy?
Spam
walmart
video games
guns

Bloviating congressman asks Kashkari if he's a "chump":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqDS5B69s9w

State law in Nebraska allows kids to be abandoned:
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1859405,00.html?xid=rss-topstories

Lungren v Boeher for house minority leader:
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/lungren-will-challenge-boehner-for-top-gop-spot-2008-11-14.html

Six state agencies investigated Joe the Plumber:
http://www.ohio.com/news/34453464.html

Palin....FISCAL conservative:
http://townhall.com/blog/g/0dec7ac9-3af7-460c-9780-e70109ce9b42?comments=true&commentsSortDirection=Descending

California Burns:
http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/0,4644,5673,00.html#1_0

The office of the President's foremost responsibility is to uphold the Constitution of the United States. So, isn't it ironic that we have elected a man who shows so much disdain for it? After all, Obama's senate voting records show that he supports unconstitutional concepts such as infanticide, the "fairness" doctrine and even forced servitude. Further still, he said in a radio interview that judges "hadn't gone far enough" to push a socialistic agenda. Which leads me to the logical question, how far is "far enough"? It's obvious that when he takes his oath of office in January, he'll either be lying or doing a complete 180. So what's it gonna be? Something tells me it will be the former.

If he won't stop at free speech or freedom of the press or the right to own property or the right to life, what makes me or anyone think that he will stop at the right to bear a firearm? Nothing. Don't believe me? Read this. This dreadful thought instilled in me a strong desire to purchase a gun and since I had heard from various sources that gun sales were up across the country since the election, I knew I wasn't alone.

Gun Show

As luck would have it, the gun show was in town the following Saturday and my father and brother-in-law decided to go with me. As one might expect, the crowds at the gun show following this horrifying election were unprecedented. After waiting in line for half and hour just to buy tickets, we were finally ready to…wait in line again just to get inside. While inside, I reminded myself of my youngest niece on Christmas morning when she is brought to tears upon the sight of all that goodness under the tree. Though I didn't make a purchase that day, I was encouraged that there were thousands of like minded citizens as concerned about their 2nd amendment right as I.

Gun Store

My next stop was the gun store. And while it can be intimidating walking into a place like that (especially for those of us who only have a moderate knowledge of firearms), it was a great experience. However, because demand was so high, so were the prices. I just couldn't bring myself to spend what they were asking.

Online

I just knew that I would be able to find a great deal on a gun somewhere on the internet so I went to Ebay. Did a search for "shotgun" and was very encouraged to see all the very inexpensive shotgun parts listed. But after the third page of nothing but scopes, stocks and bee bee guns, I became suspicious. Sure enough, no weapon sales. Dang. So I went to Craigslist. Surely they'll allow weapon sales there, right? Nope. I couldn't believe it. After continuing to search I did find several sites that had fairly low prices but the entire time I spent searching, I was subconsciously convincing myself that I wanted to purchase one from a real person at a store.

Wal-Mart

For some reason, what should have been my first stop ending up being my last. Wal-Mart. Duh. Though I had purchased ammo many times from Wal-Mart, I had never purchased a gun. Furthermore, I knew that none of the Wal-Marts near me carried guns and I wasn't even sure if any of them did. After doing a little research and calling about 10 Wal-Marts in my area, I finally found one that sold firearms. It's a little less intimidating when buying from Wal-Mart because if they ask you a question that you don't know, you can always pretend that you were just buying some detergent and accidentally wandered into the gun section—a luxury one does not have at a gun store. In any case, the employees were very knowledgeable and friendly and the best part, they had low prices. After weighing my options, I decided to go with a Mossberg 500 12 gauge and boy I'm glad I did. This thing is awesome.

Well, that's the long, boring saga of my shotgun purchase. Whew. I feel like a real American again. I hope this helps any law-abiding citizen in their quest to feel the same way.

Labels: 2nd amendment, gun sales, Obama, Poor Richards Originals, shotgun

This is the the questionnaire you have to fill out if you want to be one of the 7000 or so employees of the new Obama administration. Note the many ironies.
obamaquestionnaire.pdf

Franken sues to include rejected absentee ballots:
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081113/D94E8FJ80.html

Franken is an idiot:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/13/franken-team-suggests-foul-play-gotten-votes-obama/

Putin wants to "hang Georgian president by the balls."
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article5147422.ece

Want to work for Obama? Spill your guts!
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/13/transition.questionnaire/index.html

Internal cabinet considerations obtained:
http://www.redstate.com/diaries/redstate/2008/nov/13/the-potential-obama-adminstration/

Dems seek to prosecute Bush:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/13/cafferty-should-dems-begin-investigations-of-bush-admin/

Secretary of State Clinton?
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/13/hillary-clintons-name-mentioned-as-possible-secretary-of-state/

Lots of Fannie ties in transition team:
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15569.html

Palin calls for Republican governors to be check and balance on democratic washington:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/13/palin_urges_gop_governors_to_keep_democrats_honest

Finally! Hate filled radio host fired for calling for Joe the Plumber's death:
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2008/11/11/radio-host-gets-the-hook-for-joe-the-plumber-comments/

Bush warns too much government in markets...make up your mind:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aMXzD7tQQGdY&refer=worldwide

Palin joins criticism of bailout:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/13/palin.rga/index.html

Leading democrat sees little support for GM bailout....good:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122660438304425269.html

McCain back on campaign trail for GA runoff race:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/13/mccain-campaigns-georgia-senator-ahead-runoff/

Awkward! Biden meets with Cheney:
http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/11/12/cheney-biden-meet-thursday/

Huckabee backs former campaign manager for RNC chair:
http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/11/11/huckabee-backing-former-campaign-manager-for-rnc-chair/

Thank God! Gore won't serve in Obama cabinet:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/13/gore-wont-serve-in-an-obama-white-house/

Rahm: mandatory civil service will help people understand what it means to be an american:
http://www.eyeblast.tv/public/checker.aspx?v=e4qG6UIr8z

Just a reminder:

Amendment XIII

Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.

Section 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Catholic bishops issue strong objection to Freedom of Choice Act. Serious questions about whether they will be able to keep hospitals open without providing abortions:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/12/catholic-bishops-fight-foca/trackback/

Palin's "Africa" comment a complete hoax:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/13/arts/television/13hoax.html?_r=2&hp&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

Anybody want bailout money? Apply now!
http://www.ustreas.gov/press/releases/reports/applicationguidelines.pdf

These guys want in on the action:
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081112/american_express_mover.html?.v=1
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081112/ap_on_go_co/auto_bailout
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a59q5TXyQY8E&refer=worldwide

Obama oiling up the propaganda machine:
http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2008/11/12/obama_to_pioneer_web_outreach_as_president

Begich leads Stevens in AK vote count by 3 votes:
http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/586989.html

Voter registration in Afghanistan going well (so far):
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/12/afghan-voter-registration-going-suspiciously-well/



Fred for GOP chair?
http://www.dnj.com/article/20081112/NEWS05/81112009/1002/rss

Couric consulted with Obama's advisor to prep for interviewing Palin:
http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20081112/katie-couric-i-got-help-before-my-sarah-palin-interviews/
http://www.weaselzippers.net/blog/2008/11/couric-prepped-for-palin-interview-by-consulting-with-obamas-informal-chief-adviser.html

RNC sues to overturn McCain campaign finance law:
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/13/gop-files-suit-to-undo-mccain-rules/

Palin still wary of Obama's ties to Ayers but ready to be supportive of her new president-elect:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/12/palin-im-ready-to-help-obama-even-though-he-is-in-fact-friendly-with-a-domestic-terrorist/

Her wildlife management program is working:
http://www.adn.com/wildlife/story/586116.html

Cure for AIDS?
http://iphone.foxnews.com/story/0/451091-Bone-Marrow-Transplant-May-Have-Cured-AIDS-Patient.html

Forget Mario:
http://www.superobamaworld.com/

















Ted Nugent says "open season on RINOs":
http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=29458

Bush suspended all deportations for Aunt Zeituni?
http://article.nationalreview.com/?q=NjNhODBlY2QzNmZiNTQwODE5ZDZmMGU4MTk0ZDM1ZTI=

FEC to investigate McCain campaign funds...but not Obama's
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/11/surprise-fec-plans-to-audit-mccains-campaign-funds-but-probably-not-obamas/trackback/

MN governor suspicious of Franken/Coleman situation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH64Ss8xXS0

Bobby Jindal talks about the future of the GOP:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/27668486#27668486

Laura Ingram talks about the future of the GOP:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGOwjx-mvqc

Michael Steele running for GOP chairmanship....seeking Newt's endorsement:
http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2008/11/report_steele_running_for_rnc_1.asp

Palin talks to Matt Lauer:
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/11/11/video-palin-on-three-reasons-why-mccain-lost/trackback/

Greta and Palin talked about feminism and abortion...
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,449884,00.html

No "change" in Obama's advisors:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&sid=aNCFKvAMUQ6w&refer

No "change" in intelligence policy either:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122636726473415991.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Pelosi calls for 'emergency' aid to automakers. Where does it stop?  Do I get to bail out my news website?
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aT78uzonQ2P0&refer=worldwide

Dems begin pushing Obama for universal health care plan:
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspxcontent/NewsStory.aspx?cpath=20081111\ACQRTT200811111643RTTRADERUSEQUITY_1145.htm&&mypage=newsheadlines&title=Sen.%20Baucus%20To%20Release%20Call%20For%20Health%20Care%20Reform

Salon writer:  Obama questions still linger... "I still like Sarah Palin"
http://www.salon.com/opinion/paglia/2008/11/12/palin/

CNN poll says racial divide still exists in spite of Obama victory....duh!
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/11/poll-racial-divides-persist-after-obamas-historic-win/

Nerds join obamamania cult:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/barackobama/3442934/A-microscopic-look-at-Barack-Obama.html

Much has been speculated about the Republican run for the presidency in 2012. The possible contenders have largely remained quiet on the issue, saying things like "that's so far in the future," but the reality of the situation is that the GOP began discussing their options even before McCain lost the election. PoorRichardsNews.com breaks down the most visible figures who may be weighing their options behind closed doors.



Sarah Palin:
Even after loosing the VP spot in the election with John McCain, Sarah Palin may be the front runner for the 2012 candidacy. With astronomical approval ratings among Republicans, Palin is arguably the main reason McCain did as well as he did. The media morons certainly seem to think she's a permanent national figure; otherwise, they wouldn't bother running so many smear stories. Palin herself hasn't ruled out a run in 2012, and even as recently as this evening Fox News aired a Greta segment in which she stated that she's in prayer about what doors God may be opening for her.




Mike Huckabee:
Huckabee was the last major contender to drop out of the '08 primary, and some think he may have started regrouping for 2012 as soon as he finished his concession speech. Huckabee seems to be unabashedly following Ronald Reagan's lead after he lost to Ford in 1976, taking the next four years to build up his support among the GOP's underrepresented coalitions. Part of Huckabee's struggle during the primary was his newness. The American people didn't know enough about him, and the media's coverage of his campaign didn't exaclty do him any favors in the introduction. Since then, however, he's began hosting his own show on Fox News, allowing America to get aquainted with this common-sense, compassionate, conservative communicator.




Mitt Romney:
While he hasn't been as visible has Huckabee since the primary, Romney came the closest to winning the '08 nomination over McCain, winning a total of 10 states. However, Romney trailed both Sarah Palin and Mike Huckabee in Rasmussen's exit poll concerning likely 2012 candidates. Always the thoughtful man, Romney is said to be waiting to see what direction the party takes, and some close to him are doubting that he'll make another run.




Bobby Jindal:
Louisiana Governor, and former US Congressman, Piyush "Bobby" Jindal has been heralded in recent months as a new Republican hero. After the misery of Katrina, Jindal took office of governor in Louisiana and oversaw the largest evacuation in U.S. history under the threat of hurricane Gustav. Rush Limbagh first mentioned Jindal as a possible VP nominee for McCain but it seems Jindal may not have even wanted the spot. Although he's the youngest governor in the country at 37 (which makes him BARELY eligable for the presidency), the rest of his resume makes him an intriguing name in the candidate hat. Jindal is a conservative and expert on healthcare, the son of Indian imigrants to the U.S., a graduate from Brown, and an Oxford Rhodes Scholar. However, Jindal would likely run up against some of the same trouble that Huckabee did this go-around as nobody really knows much about him yet.




Newt Gingrich:
The former Speaker of the House has began popping up in conversations this week about a possible run in 2012. As early as 1996, he mentioned interest in running for president but didn't end up doing so. And again in 2008. Gingrich has in recent days been all over Fox News, contributing to stories about the '08 election as well as touting his book Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less, and he's also been vying for GOP chairmanship. Newt would undoubtedly be able to run an impresive campain, as he is the one who masterminded the Contract With America and the GOP's rise to congressional power in the 90s.



So here's the good news. All of the above-mentioned potential candidates are conservatives. The Republican party, in spite of the mainstream media, and fueled by exit polls and talk radio, seems to be leaning away from political center and back to the right. Riding the centrist train did John McCain little good in his presidential bid, and the lesson should be learned that the Republian base is conservative at heart and won't turn out for a candidate who isn't.

The success of any Republican candidate in 2012 depends largely on the success or failure of Barack Obama, but Obama seems to have the odds stacked against him. With worldwide expectiations at unrealistic highs, any Obama failure will seem huge (unless it's compeltely glossed over by media morons). If Obama lurches leftward in his governing, conservative America will push back hard in 2012. If the economy takes poorly to his plans of tax hikes and wealth redistribution, citizens of Hopenchange will be disillusioned. If there is another attack on U.S. soil, or he fails any number of possible international tests concerning Russia, Iran, North Korea, Pakistan, Syria, Palestine, Afganistan, Iraq, etc., Americans will begin to wonder if the security of a Bush administration was really all that bad.

Don't get me wrong, I hope that in 4 years, I'll be able to rejoice that Obama has kept America safe, converted to capitalism and saved our economy, and protected the sanctity of life both unborn and aged. But what are the chances of that happening? Obama scored 95% in the National Journal's ratings of senate liberalism. So, I guess I'll give him the difference and say 5%.

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