tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:51:03 +0000http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/noreply@blogger.com (Travis)Blogger3592125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-3307275153452086265Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:51:00 +00002008-08-20T21:51:03.615-07:00<p><strong>California's attorney general is reviewing a request by former employees of IndyMac Bancorp Inc to investigate whether a New York senator triggered the bank's collapse by releasing confidential information.</strong> <p><strong><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSN2045763020080820?feedType=RSS&amp;feedName=politicsNews&amp;rpc=22&amp;sp=true" target="_blank">At issue is a much-publicized letter that Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, sent in June to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC) and Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) questioning the company's ability to survive</a>.</strong> <p><strong>The FDIC took control of IndyMac on July 11 after depositors withdrew more than $1.3 billion over 11 days. It was the third-largest bank failure in U.S. history. At the time, OTS Director John Reich blamed Schumer's letter for causing the run on the bank.</strong> <p><strong>In a letter to Attorney General Jerry Brown last week, 51 former IndyMac workers wrote: "From the day (Schumer's) letter was made public on June 26 until the closure of the bank, a run on the bank took place and the failure became inevitable."</strong> <p>Releasing confidential information can lead to jail time if the crime is serious enough.&nbsp; What's with New York Democrats anyway?&nbsp; You have Charles Rangel, who's obviously abusing his power by doing unethical things to get apartments all over the NY area dirt cheap, and leasing expensive cars at YOUR expense. <p>You have Chuck Schumer releasing confidential information about a bank that lead to it's demise, or at least sped it up a bit.&nbsp; <p>Then you have Hillary....I don't think I need to explain that "woman". <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/trouble-for-democrats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-3721350350977123960Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:12:00 +00002008-08-20T13:12:58.384-07:00<p><strong>The United States has refused to sell Israel planes out of concern that it might be seen as encouraging an Israeli attack on Iran, Channel 10 reported on Wednesday evening. </strong> <p><strong>During his most recent visit to the US earlier this month, Defense Minister Ehud Barak requested that America sell the IAF several Boeing 767 refueling planes. However, the White House refused, as it was not prepared to seem as though it was aiding a potential attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, the report, which could not be confirmed by <i>The Jerusalem Post</i>, stated. </strong> <p><strong>The IAF has a great need of the planes, as the ones currently used by the air force are extremely old. </strong> <p><strong><a href="http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1219218601145&amp;pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull" target="_blank">Last week, Barak told Army Radio that the US had made it clear it was opposed at the present time to military action against Teheran</a></strong>. <p>Plausible deniability at it's finest.&nbsp; If Israel attacks Iran, we can logically say: "Look, we told them not to, they went ahead anyway." <p>It's not like we wouldn't enjoy a successful attack on Iran's nuclear facilities anyway. :) <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/us-refuses-to-sell-israel-warplanes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-7496523220723217754Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:10:00 +00002008-08-20T13:10:24.133-07:00<p><strong>Russia says its response to the further development of a U.S. </strong><strong>missile shield</strong><strong> in Poland will go beyond diplomacy. </strong> <p><strong><a href="http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D92M5GM81&amp;show_article=1" target="_blank">Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying the U.S. missile shield plans are clearly aimed at weakening Russia</a>. </strong> <p><strong>The U.S. says the missile defense system is aimed at protecting the U.S. and Europe from future attacks from states like Iran. </strong> <p><strong>The United States and Poland signed a deal Wednesday to place a U.S. missile defense base just 115 miles from Russia's westernmost fringe. </strong> <p><strong>Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Polish counterpart signed a deal Wednesday to build a U.S. missile defense base in Poland, an agreement that prompted an infuriated Russia to warn of a possible attack against the former Soviet satellite. </strong> <p><strong>Rice dismissed blustery comments from Russian leaders who say Warsaw's hosting of 10 U.S. interceptor missiles just 115 miles from Russia's westernmost frontier opens the country up to attack. </strong> <p><strong>Such comments "border on the bizarre frankly," Rice said, speaking to reporters traveling with her in Warsaw. </strong> <p><strong>"When you threaten Poland, you perhaps forget that it is not 1988," Rice said. "It's 2008 and the United States has a ... firm treaty guarantee to defend Poland's territory as if it was the territory of the United States. So it's probably not wise to throw these threats around.</strong>" <p>First off, Russia had NO problem at selling a nuclear reactor to Iran in it's attempts to weaken the US.&nbsp; It had NO problem when we showed them clear evidence that they were going after a nuclear weapon.&nbsp; In fact, we INVITED the Russians to be a part of the missile shield, and they flatly refused. <p>Now they're pissed that countries that they once bullied are now standing up to them.&nbsp; Russia wants to get back onto the world stage in a bad way, and this forces them to behave like respectable members of the world community. <p>Plus, when you threaten Poland, or any nation for that matter, they are going to think that they need the missile defense shield EVEN MORE.&nbsp; Take a look at the Ukraine.&nbsp; They are showing signs of interest in this technology.&nbsp; Why do you suppose that is Russia? <p>Perhaps if you thought before you spoke, you'd appear to be more intelligent then you really are. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/russia-full-of-government-idiots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-2391664840203400590Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:06:00 +00002008-08-20T13:06:10.805-07:00<p>I thought this had been banned years ago?</p> <p><strong>More than 200,000 children were spanked or paddled in U.S. schools during the past school year, human rights groups reported Wednesday.</strong> <p><strong>"<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/08/20/corporal.punishment/index.html" target="_blank">Every public school needs effective methods of discipline, but beating kids teaches violence, and it doesn't stop bad behavior</a>," wrote Alice Farmer, the author of a joint report from Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union. "Corporal punishment discourages learning, fails to deter future misbehavior and at times even provokes it.</strong>" <p>Bullshit it doesn't deter misbehavior.&nbsp; When I was in school, the principle had a very large wooden paddle over his desk and it was a threat that if you were acting up, you got swatted.&nbsp; When my parents heard that I had gotten into trouble at school, I got swatted again. <p>But of course, you see these people whining on about how we should coddle these kids and how we should let them do what they want, when they want. <p>You can see what that attitude has gotten us.&nbsp; It's gotten us kids who can't spell, who get into trouble with the law, act up in your local Target, and don't act like you haven't seen these kids when you were shopping, you know I'm right. <p>I'm even willing to bet that one particular reader of mine who has 5 kids has had to lay down the back of her hand from time to time. :) <p>Allowing children to be discipline free or to be disciplined in "timeouts" doesn't work.&nbsp; A healthy swat on the butt and a "NO" works WAY better then a nose in the corner. <p>But no, let's not look at that.&nbsp; Let's invoke racism into the story too! <p><strong>The punishment is disproportionately applied to black students, according to the organizations. During the 2006-07 school year, for instance, black students made up 17.1 percent of the nationwide student population but 35.6 percent of those paddled at schools.</strong> <p><strong>Black girls were paddled at twice the rate of their white counterparts in the 13 states using corporal punishment most frequently. And although boys are punished more often than girls, the report found that African-American students in general are 1.4 times more likely to receive corporal punishment</strong>. <p>Doesn't say WHAT these kids did, just that they got swatted more often then other students.&nbsp; Sure, let's not look at if the kid did what he is accused of, let's look at the color of his skin instead. <p>It's the same thing with people in prison.&nbsp; Liberals love to tell you about how black folks make up X amount of percentage of our population but are Y amount of a percentage in jail.&nbsp; Don't bother to find out if they are guilty of rape, robbery, or murder, just twist that little fact into the last line of your argument. <p><strong>Andrea Cancellare said her then-13-year-old son was paddled -- or "swatted" -- three years ago for flicking rubber bands in class, despite the fact she had written a letter directing school officials in Alpine, Texas, not to use corporal punishment against him. School officials told her they could not find the letter when she complained.</strong> <p><strong>When she approached the principal and superintendent, Cancellare said, they told her that "most parents like this because it takes care of the punishment. It gets the kids back in class. It doesn't disrupt instruction. It's like the quick and dirty way of dealing with discipline problems."</strong> <p>Hey Andrea, how about you be a better parent and the principal won't have to discipline your kid for you?&nbsp; You know, don't coddle the kid.&nbsp; I know, I know, it's a wild theory, but I think that a parent who keeps an eye on their kid and punishes them accordingly, tend to have kids who are well behaved. <p>You know, how parents acted in previous generations.&nbsp; If you're above say 30 years old, think back to when you were growing up.&nbsp; You were afraid of your dad if you messed up.&nbsp; That's the way it's supposed to be.&nbsp; It helps teach you right from wrong and when you grow up and go out into society, you're a productive member of it and don't end up in jail or dead.&nbsp; That's what your parent's job is. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/200000-kids-spanked-in-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-3475283190079481557Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:55:00 +00002008-08-20T12:55:19.189-07:00<p><strong>BAGHDAD - The Bush administration announced Wednesday it has approved a draft agreement with Iraq on a U.S. military presence there.</strong> <p><strong>Iraqi and U.S. negotiators earlier finished work on the draft security agreement that would see all American troops leave Iraqi cities by June 30 and the rest of the country by the end of 2011, Iraqi officials said Wednesday. </strong> <p><strong>While the Bush administration approved the deal, it still needs approval the Iraqi government&nbsp; — and some members of Iraq's Cabinet oppose some of its provisions. </strong> <p><a name="storyContinued"><strong></strong></a> <p><strong>In Washington, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said talks with the Iraqis were still ongoing and "we are trying to bring the agreement to a close. It is not done yet." </strong> <p><strong>The Iraqi official, who was involved in the protracted negotiations, said the latest draft was completed last week and sent to the two governments. <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26313050/" target="_blank">It also calls for U.S. troops to fully leave the country by the end of 2011</a>.</strong> <p>We've been saying this for a long time now.&nbsp; Once Iraq gets on it's feet, we're leaving.&nbsp; Iraq has been doing VERY well in terms of getting it's security forces in place, infrastructure rebuilt, and a host of other things. <p><a href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/aug/20/obama-courts-military-voters/" target="_blank">Even Barack Obama, who's really bitter about admitting that the surge worked is finally admitting it did</a>. <p>"<strong>Let's be clear, our troops have completed every mission they've been given," Mr. Obama said at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in Orlando, Fla., where the likely Democratic presidential nominee courted military voters who are expected to play a pivotal role in several swing states. "They have created the space for political reconciliation</strong>." <p>Not exactly a resounding "I was wrong about that", but it'll have to do.&nbsp; So, if Iraqi lawmakers approve the deal, we're leaving by the end of 2011. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/we-out-of-iraq-by-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-7047232498584894902Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:25:00 +00002008-08-19T14:25:46.653-07:00<p>"<strong>There are the bloodstains on the wall, and here it is dried on the floor," Abu Muhanad said as he walked through a torture chamber in a Baghdad mosque where more than two dozen bodies have been found.</strong> <p><strong><img height="219" alt="Two women clutch photographs of loved ones believed killed by the Mehdi Army." hspace="0" src="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/WORLD/meast/08/19/iraq.mosque/art.iraqimoms.cnn.jpg" width="292" align="right"></strong> <p><strong>"And here, a woman's shoes. She was a victim of the militia. We found her corpse in the grave."</strong> <p><strong>Chunks of hair waft lazily across the floor in the hot Baghdad breeze.</strong> <p><strong>"This was the torture room," said Muhanad, the leader of a U.S.-backed armed group that now controls the mosque.</strong> <p><strong>"This is what they used for hanging," he said, pointing to a cord dangling from the ceiling. "Here is a chain we found tied to an old man's body."</strong> <p><strong><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/08/19/iraq.mosque/index.html" target="_blank">The horrific scene at this southwestern Baghdad mosque is what officials say was the work of a Shiite militia known as the Mehdi Army. Residents who live near the mosque say they could hear the victims' screams</a></strong>. <p>When we targeted certain mosques in Iraq, people were pissed.&nbsp; They claimed we were after Islam as a religion, instead of going after people who were torturing and killing innocent civilians. <p>Guess what, we were right, they were wrong.&nbsp; So, where's the apologies that are rightfully deserved?&nbsp; We went after bad guys and got flack for it, and now that it's shown without a doubt that our boys were absolutely correct, I want to hear an "I'm sorry, I was wrong" from the liberals and Europeans, and especially from other Muslims. <p>How's about an additional "thanks" for keeping them safe when we could have let them plunge into civil war and let the bloodshed get to the point where the entire country would rip itself apart? <p>Oh, and how about you denounce the people who heard the screams and didn't do anything about it, including just REPORTING that there was something going on. <p>Let's not forget, this is also the same militia that is headed by Moqtada al-Sadr, the guy who was wanted for the murder of a rival cleric and who was let off the hook in the name of peace. <p>Some peace you've gotten out of your deal. <p>Since I expect not a single member of the above mentioned groups to say it, I'll say it.&nbsp; Thanks guys for going after bad guys and keeping perfect strangers safe.&nbsp; They were wrong, you were right.&nbsp; Come home soon and safe. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/american-troops-are-still-bad-guys.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-6786452870637988028Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:19:00 +00002008-08-19T14:19:30.866-07:00<p><strong>A California woman who escaped from a Michigan prison more than 30 years ago and remade her life as a suburban mother of three is "extremely uncomfortable" back behind bars and wants to <img height="219" alt="Susan LeFevre talks with her lawyer, William Swor, in a Michigan courtroom Monday." src="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2008/CRIME/08/18/fugitive.mom.ap/art.mom.jpg" width="292" align="right" border="0">move the case through the courts as quickly as possible, her attorney said Monday.</strong></p> <p><strong>LeFevre has not been physically threatened, he said, but everyone knows her background at Scott Correctional Facility in Plymouth.</strong> <p><strong>"She's extremely uncomfortable. ... She's been reminded she's the suburban" mom, Swor told reporters. "There are staff that are extraordinarily kind. There are staff that are singling her out for special attention.</strong> <p><strong>"<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/08/18/fugitive.mom.ap/index.html" target="_blank">There's nowhere she can go to be alone. There's nowhere she can go to get peace</a>," the attorney said</strong>. <p>WHAT?!?!&nbsp; You mean prison isn't some country club, kiss your ass and make it comfortable too place??&nbsp; We've been lied to people!&nbsp; We've been told that prison is a comfy place where you can sit on your ass all day long and watch TV. <p>God, perhaps dealing heroin wasn't such an good idea eh?&nbsp; Perhaps, now follow me here, it'll get complicated.&nbsp; Perhaps, if you followed the law and didn't become a drug dealer and escape from prison, you'd be sitting at home this very second enjoying the life you've built for yourself. <p>Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to hit the gym here in a few hours, and head home to my nice, big screen TV and my comfortable bed. <p>The sound you are hearing is the whining from Ms. LeFevre and the world's smallest violin playing in the background. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/god-i-love-dumb-people-part-2-electric.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-4205789233956006822Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:14:00 +00002008-08-19T14:14:40.187-07:00<p>Reminds me of the phrase by Ron White:&nbsp; It's not THAT the wind is blowing, it's WHAT the wind is blowing.</p> <p>Apparently, the wind is blowing this moron who decided it would be a good idea to kite surf in hurricane force winds ON THE BEACH.</p> <p><embed src="http://www.liveleak.com/e/cb5_1219102524" width="450" height="370" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent"></embed></p> <p>Darwin at it's finest.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Travis</p> <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a></p> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/god-i-love-dumb-people.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-559460263874966405Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:11:00 +00002008-08-18T13:11:39.234-07:00<p> <p><strong>Walt Neidlinger spent years trying to keep a Wal-Mart-anchored shopping complex from being built near his Wind Gap home.</strong></p> <p><strong>The traffic would have been suffocating for their little community, neighbors argued, so when the massive retailer and its partners packed up their plans and left Plainfield Township last year, Neidlinger was ecstatic. He figured he'd wait for the next plan to come along and remembers thinking, <a href="http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-3rpm.6547307aug17,0,5038048.story" target="_blank">''What could be worse than Wal-Mart</a>?''</strong></p> <p><strong>Over the past year, Neidlinger says, he's gotten an answer: RPM Recycling -- the metal-shredding plant on the same land -- causes daily noise that sounds like a freight train rumbling down the street, and frequent explosions that shake his walls.</strong></p> <p><strong>Last week, a fire at the recycling plant inflamed growing tensions between residents, who say the plant has ruined their neighborhood, and RPM co-owner Nolan A. Perin, who says he's spent $200,000 to help calm the noise and wonders why he's being criticized for bringing industry to an industrial park.</strong></p> <p><strong>Neidlinger said the shredding operation is a payback for opposition to the Wal-Mart project</strong>.</p> <p>You just might get it.&nbsp; This is the kind of thing that I love.&nbsp; People protesting when a company wants to put in a new store, which will create jobs, put money into the economy, and generate tax revenue, only to find out that if the land isn't being built for a new Wal-Mart, it'll be used for something else.</p> <p>Enjoy your new recycling plant idiot.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Travis</p> <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a></p> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/careful-what-you-wish-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-4130627792913096515Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:09:00 +00002008-08-18T13:09:46.625-07:00<p><strong>China has received a total of 77 applications to stage protests during the Olympic Games period - but none has been approved.</strong> <p><strong><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7567703.stm" target="_blank">Beijing's public security bureau said 74 applications were "withdrawn", two were "suspended" and one was "vetoed".</a></strong> <p>How convenient.&nbsp; Yet another thing China's faking, the notion that they are doing a "good job" in keeping protests out of the limelight. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/why-you-don-see-protests-at-olympics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-7225863302556746938Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:31:00 +00002008-08-18T12:31:49.002-07:00<p><strong>Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf announced Monday that he will resign, just days ahead of impeachment in parliament over attempts by the U.S.-backed leader to impose authoritarian rule on his turbulent nation. </strong> <p><strong>An emotional Musharraf said he wanted to spare Pakistan from a dangerous power struggle. </strong> <p><strong>"<a href="http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D92KQ5V00&amp;show_article=1" target="_blank">I hope the nation and the people will forgive my mistakes</a>," Musharraf said in a televised address largely devoted to defending his record. </strong> <p><strong>Musharraf dominated Pakistan for years after seizing power in a 1999 military coup, making the country a key strategic ally of the U.S. by supporting the war on terror. But his popularity at home sank over the years. </strong> <p><strong>But his influence has faded steadily over the past year. He quit the pivotal post of army chief in November and his resignation was widely forecast. </strong> <p><strong>Washington and European capitals will hope his removal will let the civilian government focus on terrorism and the country's economic woes, though Musharraf's exit could also trigger a struggle to replace him</strong>. <p>There weren't "mistakes" made, you out and out drug your feet when it came to finding Osama Bin Laden and only switched to our side when you saw world opinion go against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda for what they've done. <p>You did it to save your own skin and then did everything in your power to try to keep the militants from getting captured or killed. <p>Now the rules have changed. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/musharraf-resigns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-8021884559089331949Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:27:00 +00002008-08-18T12:27:23.052-07:00<p><strong>Democrat Barack Obama has had about a 3 to 1 advantage over Republican John McCain in Post Page 1 stories since Obama became his party's presumptive nominee June 4. Obama has generated a lot of news by being the first African American nominee, and he is less well known than McCain -- and therefore there's more to report on. But the disparity is so wide that it doesn't look good. </strong> <p><strong>In overall political stories from June 4 to Friday, Obama dominated by 142 to 96. <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/15/AR2008081503100.html?sub=AR" target="_blank">Obama has been featured in 35 stories on Page 1; McCain has been featured in 13</a>, with three Page 1 references with photos to stories on inside pages. Fifteen stories featured both candidates and were about polls or issues such as terrorism, Social Security and the candidates' agreement on what should be done in Afghanistan.</strong> <p>Well thanks guys for admitting something that the rest of us already knew.&nbsp; You have your lips firmly attached to Obama's ass and are treating him like he's the second coming of Jesus. <p>Doing so means that you're not asking the tough questions he needs to be asked.&nbsp; Doing so means that, if elected and he does poorly, you will endanger Democrats ability to get elected for a generation. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/media-admits-bias.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-1491161720379451317Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:25:00 +00002008-08-18T12:25:16.749-07:00<p><strong>Presidential hopeful Barack Obama beat John McCain in fund raising for July, but the Illinois Democrat appears to have needed every penny, because the expense of his large field operation ate up several million dollars more than he took in for the month.</strong> <p><strong><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121902127288748417.html?mod=todays_us_page_one" target="_blank">The Obama campaign said over the weekend it raised more than $51 million last month</a>, typically a slow time for fund raising. Sen. McCain reported $27 million in July donations</strong>. <p>I worry about this kind of thing because the guy has a real shot at winning the Presidency.&nbsp; With Nancy Pelosi showing that she's a fucking moron, I can easily see spending getting out of control and emboldened Democrats going for wild socialist programs that cost billions of dollars. <p>Of course, I hope I'm wrong, but mark my words, this will get ugly if Obama is elected. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/obama-spending-habits.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-997206714780604843Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:22:00 +00002008-08-18T12:22:03.599-07:00<p><strong>Strengthening Tropical Storm Fay, moving towards the United States, is beginning to have an impact on the campaign trail.</strong> <p><strong><a href="http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/17/fay-beginning-to-impact-campaign-trail/" target="_blank">John McCain has canceled a trip to Miami for a fundraiser scheduled for Sunday night because of the storm</a>. Instead, he is flying directly from Long Beach, California, to Orlando, Florida, where he speaks before the VFW convention Monday.</strong> <p><strong>Barack Obama is scheduled to be in Florida Tuesday. No word yet if the storm may affect his plans.</strong> <p><strong>Ironically, McCain had his plans changed by Hurricane Dolly last month. He was supposed to go by helicopter to an oil rig off the Louisiana coast for a high-profile drilling event at the same time Obama was in Europe. But the effects of Dolly in the Gulf caused that trip to be canceled</strong>. <p>I've noticed that people in this storm have wised up and decided that when the government tells you to evacuate, you evacuate. <p>Unlike the morons in Katrina who decided to stay just out of idiocy, and ended up drowning or needing rescue because of it. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/hey-someone-paid-attention.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-2600123488122905559Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:32:00 +00002008-08-17T19:32:10.797-07:00<p><strong>U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama side-stepped a pointed query about abortion on Saturday by “mega-pastor” Rick Warren during a televised forum.</strong> <p><strong>Asked at what point a baby gets “human rights,” Obama, who strongly supports abortion rights, said: “… <a href="http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/2008/08/16/obama-says-pointed-abortion-query-above-his-pay-grade/" target="_blank">whether you’re looking at it from a theological perspective or a scientific perspective, answering that question&nbsp; with specificity … is above my pay grade</a>.”</strong> <p>I've said it before, and I'll say it again.&nbsp; Obama isn't fit to be President.&nbsp; He continues to sidestep his stance on tough questions and decisions, and you can't have that when you're President.&nbsp; <p>He did this with regards to the "flying imam" case, and a host of other issues.&nbsp; When you're President, you make tough decisions that can mean the difference between life and death for a LOT of people. <p>If you can't make a simple statement on your stance on this realitively minor issue, you are unfit to be President. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/hypocritical-obama.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-7033314540685053676Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:37:00 +00002008-08-17T14:37:56.764-07:00Welcome Fella's<br /><p><strong><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/2570285/Ukraine-offers-satellite-defence-co-operation-with-Europe-and-US.html">Ukraine inflamed mounting East-West tensions yesterday by offering up a Soviet-built satellite facility as part of the European missile defence system</a>.</strong></p><strong><p><br />The proposal, made amid growing outrage among Russia's neighbours over its military campaign in Georgia, could see Ukraine added to Moscow's nuclear hitlist. A Russian general declared Poland a target for its arsenal after Warsaw signed a deal with Washington to host interceptor missiles for America's anti-nuclear shield</p></strong><p>.</p><p><br />We'll be more then happy to help the Ukraine out with their missile defense systems if they are that afraid of Russia. It means that Russia's heavy handed tactics are backfiring on them badly, and those they previously intimidated are no longer afraid.</p><p><br />When the world saw Russia's tactics of plundering Georgia, including signing a "cease fire", then turning around and continuing the war, people are seeing Russia's true colors, and they aren't liking what they see.</p><p><br />I'd be more then happy to help the Ukraine out and any other nation that wants to be a part of the missile defense system.</p><p><br /></p><p><br />Travis</p><p><br />travis@rightwinglunatic.com</p><p><br /></p>http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/welcome-fellas-ukraine-inflamed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-2650948300895029035Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:35:00 +00002008-08-17T10:35:26.997-07:00China Caught Faking Olympics AGAIN!<br /><p><strong><a href="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2008/0816/1218836130282.html?via=mr">FAKE FIREWORKS, fake singers and now fake ethnic minorities. Beijing Olympics organizers have admitted that children from China's dominant Han population were used in the opening ceremony last week, not youngsters from all 56 ethnic groups as previously claimed</a>.</strong></p><strong><p><br /></p><p><br />The news brings the issue of China's treatment of the minority ethnic groups within its borders back into sharp relief, following accusations that Beijing has sought to drown out dissenting voices from different ethnic groups during the Games.</p><p><br /></p><p><br />The Han ethnic group accounts for more than 90 per cent of China's 1.3 billion people and is the dominant cultural group.</p><p><br /></p><p><br />The 56 children who carried out the Chinese flag in a moment intended to showcase national harmony were all Han Chinese, but organizers played down the significance of using Han children to represent China's ethnic diversity</p></strong><p>.</p><p><br />That's AWESOME. :) Everyone's going to remember two things from this Olympics: Michael Phelps' 8 gold medals, and China faking everything because they're full of shit.</p><p><br />Couldn't happen to a nicer nation.</p><p><br /></p><p><br />Travis</p><p><br />travis@rightwinglunatic.com</p><p><br /></p>http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/china-caught-faking-olympics-again-fake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-7130315309563719869Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:32:00 +00002008-08-17T10:32:17.044-07:00Selling Us Out<br /><p><strong><a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CANDIDATES_RELIGION?SITE=MOJOP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT">Obama said America's greatest moral failure is its insufficient help to the disadvantaged</a>. He noted that the Bible quotes Jesus as saying "whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me." He said the maxim should apply to victims of poverty, sexism and racism.</strong></p><strong><p><br />McCain said the nation's greatest moral shortcoming is its failure to "devote ourselves to causes greater than our self-interests.</p></strong><p>"</p><p><br />Excuse me? The United States gives away more money to charities and other nations than any other on Earth. And yet, to these two, it's STILL not enough??</p><p><br />Fuck you both. I give more to charity and helping out my family and friends then some people make in a year. To be told that our "greatest moral failure is our insufficient help" is bullshit.</p><p><br />Where the fuck is China's help? What about Russia? The Middle East was publicly shamed by the UN because they weren't giving dime one for helping out the world food bank's supplies, and they are all SWIMMING in cash.</p><p><br />Yet, neither of these fucking morons seem to point that out. It's all America's fault. We're far from perfect, but we're certainly better then any of the above mentioned nations when it comes to charitable giving.</p><p><br />And save your counter argument about how other countries give a bigger portion of their GDP then we do. Those countries tend to enjoy protection from the United States military, so they don't have to have as big of one. They also tend to get financial aid from us as well.</p><p><br /></p><p><br />Travis</p><p><br />travis@rightwinglunatic.com</p><p><br /></p>http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/selling-us-out-obama-said-americas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-7106683356481031347Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:12:00 +00002008-08-16T12:12:16.321-07:00<p>Aren't Democrats the ones who were all pissy about the issue of race during the election?</p> <p>If so, why aren't they denouncing their own Howard Dean?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div><embed src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/k5IIJx6QXSyQcSJrOz" width="420" height="339" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed><br><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/k5IIJx6QXSyQcSJrOz">Dean white party</a></b><br><i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/dollarsandsense123">dollarsandsense123</a></i></div> <div><em></em>&nbsp;</div> <div>I mean, if you want to bring up race issues, then you can't exclude one race over another.&nbsp; If a Republican said this about the Democrats, it'd be all over the front page of CNN.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>So, where's the denouncing of this idiot?</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>But that's not the point either.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Tell me Mr. Dean, what was the political affiliation of Abraham Lincoln?&nbsp; You know, the whole "freed the slaves" guy?&nbsp; The greatest American President?&nbsp; Oh yeah, Republican.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Who championed civil rights in the 60's?&nbsp; Republicans.&nbsp; Sure, we had people on BOTH sides of the aisle opposed to civil rights, but let's be clear:&nbsp; Who opposes affirmative action?&nbsp; Republicans.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; Because we believe that a person should get a job based upon their skills rather than their skin color.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>We believe that the only person responsible for your life situation is you.&nbsp; We are the party of the color blind, regardless of how much historical revisionism you'd like to do.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>So, Howard Dean, you can kindly go fuck yourself and your racist ideals.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Travis</div> <div><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/wow-hypocrisy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-495377491559977577Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:51:00 +00002008-08-16T11:51:43.266-07:00<p>You see when Obama agreed to allow Hillary's name on the ballot at the upcoming Democratic National Convention, my first thought was "he's making a major mistake".</p> <p>And here's why.&nbsp; </p> <p>First off, there's the perception that he's caving to Hillary and her supporters because he needs all the votes he can get.&nbsp; He's either tied or winning VERY slightly in the majority of the polls so far.&nbsp; So, many Americans who are on the fence might rightfully question his judgement:&nbsp; "If he caves to Hillary, how's he going to deal with the likes of Russia's Putin, or Iran's Ahmadinejad?"</p> <p>Those would be valid points of contention and doesn't bode well for Obama.</p> <p><a href="http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0808/12565.html" target="_blank">Then, there's this reason</a>:</p> <p><strong>Rep. Loretta Sanchez says she’s happy for the chance to vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton at the Democratic National Convention — and she predicts that as many as half of the Democrats in the House could join her. </strong></p> <p><strong>Just how many former Clinton supporters will vote for the former first lady during the symbolic first ballot is anybody’s guess, but each of them will be called upon to do so — whether they want to or not. </strong></p> <p><strong>On Friday, the Obama campaign confirmed that the floor vote in Denver, intended to assuage Clinton supporters still stewing over her narrow loss, will be conducted as a state-by-state roll call. Under proposed convention bylaws, delegates would be forced to register their votes on a tally sheet with the convention secretary — the rules could be altered or suspended before the start of the convention. </strong></p> <p><strong>“By putting her name in nomination, you're putting people on the spot,” said former delegate counter Matt Seyfang, adding a second potential drawback: “Having a roll call ... just chews into your broadcast time.”</strong></p> <p>People are STILL pissed that Hillary lost the nomination, and will vote accordingly.&nbsp; This is going to tear at the core of the Democratic party.&nbsp; While I normally rejoice at such things, I also need these people to focus on the problems that America faces right now.&nbsp; </p> <p>With petty arguments about which guy/girl won or lost, they'll be distracted by it and not face down the problems that we need to solve.&nbsp; Bill Clinton has admitted that during the whole Monica affair, he was distracted from the threat of Al-Qaeda and didn't think it through enough because he was worried about the impeachment hearings.&nbsp; 3,000 of your fellow Americans are dead because Bill Clinton was "distracted".</p> <p>I can't afford that, and neither can you.</p> <p>So, Democrats, I know many of you are pissed that your girl didn't win.&nbsp; John McCain wasn't my first choice either.&nbsp; That being said, there weren't any Republican candidates that stood out for me when there were many, many more.</p> <p>But, here we are with our two candidates.&nbsp; Vote either one, or a third party, but once the election is done, let's put aside our differences and crush Al-Qaeda, Iran's nuclear program, Russia's imperialism, our slowing economy, and get back to people acting responsibly, disciplining their children properly, and continuing to be the greatest nation on Earth.</p> <p>Now, I've said some nasty things in the past about you, and I'll probably say some nasty things in the future.&nbsp; However, when the chips are down, you're still Americans and I'll still defend your Constitutional rights even if I don't agree with your point of view from time to time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Travis</p> <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a></p> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/hillary-at-convention-troubles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-1045856433678734664Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:42:00 +00002008-08-16T11:42:29.655-07:00<p><strong><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN1551699720080816?feedType=RSS&amp;feedName=topNews&amp;rpc=22&amp;sp=true" target="_blank">House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Saturday when the U.S. Congress returns next month from its summer recess, Democrats will offer legislation that could give oil companies drilling access to more offshore areas</a>.</strong> <p><strong>By moving to open additional federal waters to energy exploration, Democrats could narrow the differences they have with Republicans on tackling America's energy problems, a concern that ranks high with voters heading into the November presidential and congressional elections.</strong> <p><strong>Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has changed his position and said he would be willing to consider new offshore drilling if it allowed comprehensive energy legislation to pass. His Republican challenger, John McCain, also switched his position and has called for opening most U.S. waters to drilling if the affected states agree.</strong> <p><strong>In the Democrats' weekly radio address, Pelosi of California said expanding drilling areas would be part of a broader bill which addresses other energy issues</strong>. <p>This is GREAT!&nbsp; Either A: Democrats are caving to Republican demands, which will further alienate voters.&nbsp; Or B: Republicans will be able to claim victory because of the vote.&nbsp; That will put those who vote against the bill in direct conflict with the vast majority (upwards of 70-80% of voters depending on the poll) of Americans. <p>Either way, Nancy is making a pretty big mistake here.&nbsp; I wonder if we should get her some medical attention.&nbsp; It sounds like she's starting to lose her mind. <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/best-of-both-worlds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-4415849444977942196Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:29:00 +00002008-08-15T13:29:06.880-07:00<p><strong>A tiny Texas school district may be the first in the nation to allow teachers and staff to pack guns for protection when classes begin later this month, a newspaper reported.</strong> <p><strong>Trustees at the Harrold Independent School District approved a district policy change last October so employees can carry concealed firearms to deter and protect against school shootings, provided the gun-toting teachers follow certain requirements.</strong> <p><strong><a href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/5945430.html" target="_blank">In order for teachers and staff to carry a pistol, they must have a Texas license to carry a concealed handgun; must be authorized to carry by the district; must receive training in crisis management and hostile situations and have to use ammunition that is designed to minimize the risk of ricochet in school halls</a>.</strong> <p><strong>Superintendent David Thweatt said the small community is a 30-minute drive from the sheriff's office, leaving students and teachers without protection. He said the district's lone campus sits 500 feet from heavily trafficked U.S. 287, which could make it a target</strong>. <p>As any reader who's been coming to this site more then one time, you all know I support the Second Amendment with ferocity. <p>And when teachers ask for the ability to carry a weapon at school to combat school shootings, I can't disagree with their line of thinking. <p>And it certainly appears that the "requirements" are things that I would expect myself to do as well.&nbsp; Be safe, be calm, be prepared to kill or wound if the situation requires it. <p>It's sad that in this day and age such things are even thought of, but alas, these are the times we live in. <p>Nevermind parents actually DOING their job and keeping firearms away from children, who act upon emotions rather than logic. <p>School shootings seems to be a new phenomenon don't you think?&nbsp; I mean, can someone point to me and show me a school shooting besides Charles Whitman in the 60's that happened before say 1990 or so? <p>Of course, that was back at a time when kids were afraid of their dad, when spankings were so routine that they happened IN school BY the teacher or principal. <p>That was back in a time when parents who didn't slap their kids when they got out of line watched as someone else, many times a complete stranger, slapped their kids back into line. <p>Ahh the good old days. :) <p>When I have children, I shall bring those days back.&nbsp; If you catch my kid getting out of line, I EXPECT you to discipline them if I am not around.&nbsp; I expect teachers to hold them back a grade if they fail.&nbsp; I expect them to be afraid of the sound of a car door closing when I pull into the driveway after they've gotten into trouble. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/some-common-sense.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-7415438530353546862Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:07:00 +00002008-08-15T10:07:32.454-07:00<p><strong>A $14,000 payment to John Edwards' mistress from the candidate's political action committee - after she stopped working for it - was made in exchange for 100 hours of unused videotape she shot producing short Web movies for which she already had been paid $100,000, an associate of Edwards told The Associated Press.</strong> <p><strong>The explanation, which Edwards' advisers declined to discuss on the record, is the first effort to justify the payment in April 2007 to Rielle Hunter, which came months before Edwards' chief fundraiser quietly began sending money himself to the pregnant woman.</strong> <p><strong>Edwards last week acknowledged he had an affair with Hunter in 2006. The former Democratic presidential contender and senator from North Carolina has denied any knowledge of those payments to Hunter from Fred Baron, Edwards' national finance chairman and a wealthy Dallas-based trial attorney. Baron also has described his payments to Hunter as a private transaction.</strong> <p><strong><a href="http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080815/D92ILIUG0.html" target="_blank">But the earlier, $14,000 payment to Hunter is significant because its source was Edwards' OneAmerica political action committee, whose expenditures are governed by U.S. election laws. Willfully converting money from a political action committee for personal use would have been a federal criminal violation</a></strong>. <p>Yes, but it's been reported that Hunter has gotten $15,000 PER MONTH rather than a one time payment.&nbsp; That in of itself is a crime if the money came from his campaign funds. <p><strong>In a brief interview this week, Baron reiterated that Edwards and his wife were not involved with his actions. He said no campaign funds were used and that Hunter was not working for the campaign when he started giving her money.</strong> <p><strong>"The bottom line to it is John Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards had no knowledge of anything I did," Baron said. "I did it as a friend."</strong> <p>So, this "friend" gave her a monthly payment, which he clearly admits to.&nbsp; "STARTED giving her money" means he gave her money on a continuous basis, something that the writer of the above mentioned article seemed to have missed. <p>Plus, what kind of "friend" do you know of would give away this kind of money without the knowledge of his friend John Edwards?&nbsp; Listen, I've helped friends out who are in deep trouble.&nbsp; And EVERY, SINGLE, SOLITAIRY time I helped them, they knew I was helping them, they knew WHY I was helping them, and they were involved every step of the way. <p>When you've helped friends out, was there ever a time you did it without telling them?&nbsp; Especially when they were in DEEP trouble like this? <p>There's simply no reasonable person on the planet with half a brain that would believe bullshit like "I was sending his mistress, who mysteriously got pregnant, BUT WASN'T his baby, a monthly payment without his knowledge."&nbsp; It's simply not true. <p>The National Enquirer, who originally broke this story, may not have the best reputation for accuracy, but even a stopped clock is right twice a day. <p>Tell me, does anyone else believe this concocted story? <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/something-smells-like-bullshit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-5158990215130051094Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:58:00 +00002008-08-15T09:58:34.865-07:00<p>Ok, so, they invade Georgia, which to be fair, Georgia supposedly started.&nbsp; But then, their military <a href="http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1563317.ece" target="_blank">robs a Georgian bank</a>, <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080815/ap_on_re_eu/russia_us_missile_defense" target="_blank">threatens Poland over it's missile defense shield agreement</a>, AND tries to <a href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4535173.ece" target="_blank">blame it all on the Bush administration</a>.</p> <p>Ok, so first up, anyone want to take any bets on if members of their military face ANY punishment for the bank robbery like our soldiers did in Iraq for their war crimes?</p> <p>If you think they will, I'll gladly take that bet.</p> <p>And care to guess why they are pissed about Poland's decision to agree to be a part of the missile defense shield?&nbsp; Anyone?&nbsp; Ok, I'll tell you. :)&nbsp; They are noticing that other nations are breaking away from the Russian/Communist ideologies and it's coming at a time when Russia wants to get back as being a major world player again.</p> <p>Plus, with Russia showing that it's willing to use anything at it's disposal to intimidate it's neighbors, Poland having a missile defense shield is a perfect way for Poland to tell Russia to fuck off.</p> <p>Simply put, the bully is mad that it's potential victim now has a weapon to defend itself with.</p> <p>And to blame it all on the Bush administration?&nbsp; Let this speak for itself:</p> <p><strong>Russians were told over breakfast yesterday what really happened in Georgia: the conflict in South Ossetia was part of a plot by Dick Cheney, the Vice-President, to stop Barack Obama being elected president of the United States. </strong> <p><strong>The line came on the main news of Vesti FM, a state radio station that — like the Government and much of Russia's media — has reverted to the old habits of Soviet years, in which a sinister American hand was held to lie behind every conflict, especially those embarrassing to Moscow. Modern Russia may be plugged into the internet and the global marketplace but in the battle for world opinion the Kremlin is replaying the old black-and-white movie. </strong> <p><strong>The Obama angle is getting wide play. It was aired on Wednesday by Sergei Markov, a senior political scientist who is close to Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister and power behind President Medvedev</strong>. <p>Yep, it's the standard operating procedure for the liberals here in America, and now that sentiment has been exported to Russia:&nbsp; EVERYTHING is Bush or Cheney's fault. <p>China cheating at the Olympics?&nbsp; Bush's fault. <p>Russia's invasion of Georgia?&nbsp; Cheney's fault. <p>Someone farts in an elevator?&nbsp; Bush's fault. <p>You get the idea. <p>&nbsp; <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/russia-in-tailspin-in-world-opinion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35417525.post-4601523862723931755Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:37:00 +00002008-08-14T16:37:45.610-07:00<p><strong>House Speaker Nancy Pelosi blasted Sen. Joe Lieberman on Wednesday for making what she called "totally irresponsible" remarks about Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and warned that the Senate might retaliate by revoking Lieberman's committee chairmanship.</strong> <p><strong>Pelosi also chastised some of Hillary Rodham Clinton's supporters for being "less than gracious" toward Obama, although she praised the New York senator for rallying behind the party's nominee after a bitter primary fight.</strong> <p><strong>Pelosi's remark in an interview with KGO Radio talk show host Ronn Owens in San Francisco is certain to anger Clinton backers, including some who are pushing to have Clinton's name placed into nomination at the party's convention in Denver later this month. But the House speaker's rebuke of Lieberman, the Connecticut Democrat-turned-independent, is likely to please Democratic activists, who are irate at Lieberman's sharp jabs at Obama.</strong> <p><strong>Campaigning for Republican John McCain in York, Pa., on Tuesday, Lieberman appeared to question Obama's patriotism when he called the election a choice "between one candidate, John McCain, who has always put his country first, worked across party lines to get things done, and one candidate that has not."</strong> <p><strong>Pelosi was asked by a caller on Owens' show what could be done about the attacks from Lieberman, the Democrats' 2000 vice presidential nominee who, though an independent, still caucuses with the Democrats in the Senate.</strong> <p><strong>"You're right," Pelosi said. "Joe Lieberman has said things that are totally irresponsible when it comes to Barack Obama. Here we have a leader for the future, really a great leader for the future and one that comes along only every now and then, and they know it so they have to undermine him. And one of their best weapons, of course, is someone who is considered by some to be a Democrat."</strong> <p><strong>Pelosi explained that Senate Democrats are leery of challenging Lieberman over his comments because his vote is crucial to preserving the Democrats' 51-49 majority in the Senate. But she warned that Lieberman's top spot on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee could be in jeopardy if Democrats gain seats in the Senate in November.</strong> <p><strong>"<a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/13/MNRL12AEMM.DTL&amp;tsp=1" target="_blank">The Democrats in the Senate are in a tough spot. They have 51 votes. Joe Lieberman organizes with them," she said. "In 85 days or something, they will have five more Democrats. They won't need him to make the majority. And it will be interesting to see what the leadership in the Senate, the Democratic leadership in the Senate, does at that point in terms of Joe Lieberman's chairmanship of his committee</a></strong>." <p>Isn't that what Democrats complain about all the time?&nbsp; Republicans using back ally "you see things my way or else"??&nbsp; So, when Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House, does it, where's the public outcry? <p>Some people simply won't tow the party line.&nbsp; Some people call bullshit bullshit.&nbsp; And when one of your own does it, you should look hard as to the reason of WHY they do it.&nbsp; Maybe they're onto something that you aren't. <p>"Gee, I don't understand why our opinion poll numbers are so low". <p>Idiot. <p>Travis <p><a href="mailto:travis@rightwinglunatic.com">travis@rightwinglunatic.com</a> http://www.rightwinglunatic.com/2008/08/republican-tactics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Travis)