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King, American President Talk of 57 States (Corrected)

May 11th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Though speaking almost one year apart, King Abdullah II of Saudi Arabia Jordan and President Barack Obama seem to have a penchant for the concept of 57 states. In a TimesOnline article this morning about prospects of Middle East peace, Saudi Arabia Jordan’s king was quoted by writer Richard Beeston as saying, “This is not [...]

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Surprise! President Barack Obama Told Al Arabiya TV ‘I Have Lived in Muslim Countries’ (Plural)

January 28th, 2009 · 19 Comments

I want to know the names of any and all Muslim countries in which President Barack Obama has lived.  After all, as he told an Al Arabiya interviewer Monday night, he has lived in more than one. In a post yesterday, I brought to light the fact that he had responded to a question from [...]

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What Works in Mumbai Might Work in D.C.

December 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

After reading a British newspaper report about plans law enforcement officials in Mumbai have to use truth serum on the only Islamic terrorist captured following last week’s attacks, I couldn’t help but think this “narcoanalysis” might come in handy as a tool for cleaning up the mess being being made of this country by our [...]

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Barack Obama Peace Plan to Split Jerusalem

November 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The UK’s Times Online reports tonight that Barack Obama plans to split Jerusalem and negotiate a 1967 borders deal in exchange for “peace” in Israel: Barack Obama is to pursue an ambitious peace plan in the Middle East involving the recognition of Israel by the Arab world in exchange for its withdrawal to pre-1967 borders, [...]

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Obama Not Brother’s, Grandma’s or Auntie’s Keeper

October 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Barack Obama would like everyone to believe he’s his brother’s keeper, but… His seeming inaction prompted me to write a post 14 months ago under the headline, Why is ‘Grandma Obama’ Still Living in a Hut? His seeming apathy prompted me to write a post two months ago under the headline, Why is Barack Obama’s [...]

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Miniature Cows All the Rage Across the Pond

August 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Rising supermarket prices are persuading hundreds of families across the pond to turn their backyard gardens into mini-ranches stocked with miniature cattle, according to a recent Times Online article. Perhaps, the UK cows will produce fewer greenhouse gases, too.  Regardless, the miniature cows — like their larger bovine relatives — make the world a warmer [...]

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Did Victoria’s Secret Rip Off Lady’s Bra?

April 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

When news broke that a 38-year-old single mother of four from New York is taking Victoria’s Secret to court, I immediately began to think of possible reasons why anyone would take the retailer, famous for its scantily-clad, lingerie-wearing models, to court. Perhaps the plaintiff’s cup was half-empty? Maybe she was strapped for cash? Or, better [...]

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