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Guest Blogger: The Obama Eligibility Question (Update)

May 5th, 2010 · 4 Comments

EDITOR’S NOTE: Yes, I’ve been criticized for publishing posts about the case of Lt. Col. Terrence Lakin, a career Army officer being court-martialed for refusing to deploy to Afghanistan until President Barack Obama proves his eligibility under the Constitution to serve as president of the United States.  Still, I published the posts.  Why?  Guest blogger [...]

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Army Officer Challenging Obama’s Eligibility to Appear on ‘Anderson Cooper 360′ Thursday

May 5th, 2010 · 1 Comment

Lt. Col. Terrence Lakin, a career U.S. Army officer being court-martialed for refusing to obey orders to deploy to Afghanistan, will appear with his attorney tomorrow night in a live interview on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360″ program. Colonel Lakin, a flight surgeon who, until recently, was charged with caring for Army Chief of Staff General [...]

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Franklin Graham Stands Up for Christians on CNN

May 5th, 2010 · No Comments

During an interview with CNN’s Campbell Brown yesterday, Rev. Franklin Graham criticized Pentagon leaders for rescinding his invitation to speak at a National Day of Prayer service at the Pentagon and for pretending “everything is okay” if we cave in to the demands of a couple of people (i.e., Muslims). Asked by Brown if he [...]

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Truck Explosion at San Antonio Refinery! (Update)

May 5th, 2010 · No Comments

An 18-wheeler being loaded with fuel exploded in southeast San Antonio today, according to a local news report. The explosion took place at the AGE Refining Inc. refinery located at Southeast Military Drive and South Presa Street. This marks the second major incident to take place at the refinery which supplies jet fuel for the [...]

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Chevron Accuses Plaintiff of Lying in $27B Lawsuit

May 5th, 2010 · 1 Comment

During the past 12 months, I’ve published three-dozen posts about the 17-year-old lawsuit Chevron Corp. has been battling in Ecuador.  A hotly-contested legal circus in a country where the legal system is corrupt, the case is important, because it has the potential of costing the San Ramon, Calif.-based oil giant $27 billion.  Today, I share [...]

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Toyota Passes Three Million Recall Remedies Mark

May 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., reported today that more than three million remedies have been performed for three recent recalls involving Toyota and Lexus vehicles. “Toyota and Lexus dealers continue to make significant progress in servicing customers’ recalled vehicles as quickly and conveniently as possible, and we appreciate their extraordinary efforts,” said Steve St. Angelo, [...]

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