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Entries from December 2009

For Goodness Sake, It’s NOT a Holiday Tree! (Video)

December 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Below is another funny video from my friend, Joel Berry (a.k.a., “Tavin Dillard”) at http://SweetTeaFilms.com. In addition to being funny, it makes a not-too-subtle and politically-incorrect point about the idiotic “war” on Christmas.  Good work, Joel!

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Tiger Woods Takes Hiatus From PGA Tour

December 12th, 2009 · No Comments

In a post on his web site yesterday, golfer Tiger Woods told visitors of his plans. “After much soul searching,” he explained, “I have decided to take an indefinite break from professional golf. I need to focus my attention on being a better husband, father, and person.” I, for one, hope he succeeds — even [...]

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Inconvenient Question Ends Debate in Copenhagen

December 11th, 2009 · 2 Comments

During a press briefing in Copenhagen this week, Irish filmmaker Phelim McAleer asked Stanford University Professor Stephen Schneider an inconvenient question about the “ClimateGate” e-mails that have cast dark clouds of doubt over the work of scientists who claim man-made global warming endangers the plant. McAleer, the producer of the documentary “Not Evil, Just Wrong,” [...]

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Ten ‘Heistman Trophy’ Finalists Named

December 11th, 2009 · No Comments

Today, one year after sharing a similar report in 2008, I share a new oversight report issued this week on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by Sens. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.).  Inside, it contains candidates for what an annual award I’ve decided to call “The Heistman Trophy.” Among those, descriptions of [...]

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Lieutenant Michael Behenna Needs Your Help

December 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Army Ranger 1st Lt. Michael Behenna is an American hero now serving 20 years at Fort Leavenworth after killing a known Al-Qaeda operative in self-defense.  The fact that his clemency hearing is set for Jan. 7 in Arlington, Va., makes it imperative that we raise awareness of his plight by sharing news of his situation [...]

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The Michael Behenna Story: Part Nine

December 11th, 2009 · No Comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: On July 31, 2008, Army Ranger 1st Lt. Michael Behenna was charged with the premeditated murder of Ali Mansur, a known Al-Qaeda agent operating near Albu Toma, an area north of Baghdad.  Seven months later, the leader of the 18-member Delta Company, 5th platoon of the Army 101st Airborne Infantry Division was convicted [...]

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The Michael Behenna Story: Part Eight

December 11th, 2009 · No Comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: On July 31, 2008, Army Ranger 1st Lt. Michael Behenna was charged with the premeditated murder of Ali Mansur, a known Al-Qaeda agent operating near Albu Toma, an area north of Baghdad.  Seven months later, the leader of the 18-member Delta Company, 5th platoon of the Army 101st Airborne Infantry Division was convicted [...]

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