Recently, VoteVets.org began running a television commercial designed to tear down Rep. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) as he seeks the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond (R-Mo.). Unfortunately for the folks from the liberal group purporting to represent veterans, my Kansas City friend Bungalow Bill did some research and found several holes [...]
Liberal Veterans Group Stretches Truth in TV Spot
February 8th, 2010 · 3 Comments
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Congressman John Murtha Dead at 77
February 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments
Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) has died at the age of 77 after succumbing to an infection following gall bladder surgery a few weeks ago. Aside from the fact that he served his country as a Marine in Vietnam, I can’t say that I liked him much. Still, his passing is newsworthy. Congressman Murtha first found [...]
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Feds Fail to Issue Recall for Chevy Cobalt Despite More Complaints Per Vehicle Than Toyota
February 8th, 2010 · 5 Comments
If someone died as a result of faulty mechanics in a Toyota or Lexus vehicle, then a recall was indeed necessary. But shouldn’t the playing field be level for all manufacturers, regardless of whether or not someone died? I ask this question three days after publishing a pair of posts in which I expressed skepticism [...]
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Airport Security Breach in Detroit! (Update)
February 8th, 2010 · No Comments
A security breach at Detroit’s Metro Wayne County Airport resulted in the arrest of a man just before 8 a.m. Eastern today. It also prompted re-screenings of hundreds of passengers. The man apparently walked through the Transportation Security Administration screening area, according to a Michigan Public Radio report, ignoring repeated orders to stop, and proceeded [...]
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Kirkwood Marks Second Anniversary of Shootings
February 8th, 2010 · No Comments
Sunday marked the two-year anniversary of the shootings at Kirkwood (Mo.) City Hall that left six dead, including two police officers and the gunman, and would later claim the life of Mayor Mike Swoboda. A memorial walkway is under construction in Kirkwood at this time. To read my posts about the Kirkwood shootings, click here [...]
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