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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

The "Bush Push" Or "Bush, The Pusher"

Lou Dobbs, CNN news anchor and vocal opponent of the "Grand Compromise," has composed a list of dumb reasons why the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation: President Bush has come out again in favor of this assinine legislation. He says we need to move forward, pass it. This motivational... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 8, 2007

Is Congress Finally Listening?

In a 45-50 vote, the Senate failed to pass a resolution that would end further debate on the Bush-backed so-called "Grand Compromise" comprehensive immigration reform bill that's been the talk of the town for the past couple weeks. Sixty votes are required and many analysts and politicians are... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 4, 2007

The Democrats Slug It Out On CNN

The eight people running for the Democrtatic Party's nomination for president in 2008 met last night on CNN for two hours. It was a rather polite affair, with everyone but John Gravel (former senator from Alaska) being as politically correct as possible. Still, there were highlights. Hillary was... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Fred Thompson For President

Well, it looks as if the highly vaunted former Tennessee senator and actor, Fred Thompson, might just throw his hat in the ring after all. Officials close to the popular Republican stated that Thompson will set up an organization to 'test the water' for a presidential bid next week. Thompson also... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Gas-Gouging Legislation

That is a gas nozzle you feel buggering you! Oh, and it's your government, too! Can you say, "Choo-choo!" Bastards. Congress passed gas-gouging legislation today that calls for fines against oil and gas companies caught willfully gouging customers. However, the bill is basically unenforceable,... Sign in to see full entry.

Goodling Paints Gonzalez A Whiter Shade Of Liar

Monica Goodling, the Attorney General's chief counsel who resigned and disappeared, then reappeared as a limited immunity witness, told Congress today that she may have crossed a legal line in the firing of the eight federal prosecutors central to this controversy. She also said that she and... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Courting Potential Voters Is Alienating Registered Ones

The Grand Compromise of 2007 is anything but grand, unless, of course, you're an illegal immigrant. But sadly, even most illegal immigrants will not be signing up for this bit of legislation, for various reasons. This piece of legislative ridiculousness has a long way to go before it is passed and a... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 18, 2007

The Great Comprehensive Compromise Of 2007?

A bipartisan contingent of senators held a press conference yesterday and announced to the world that they had met the challenge of compromising over a legislation package that would effectively control the border and solve America's illegal immigrant woes. They stated that the package did not give... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Two More Republicans Ask For Gonzalez Resignation

Chuck Hagel of Nebraska and Pat Roberts of Kansas have added their names to Arlen Specter (Pennsylvania) and Gordon Smith (Oregon) as Republicans demanding that Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez resign. This comes after testimony given yesterday by former Deputy Attorney General James Comey befor... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Around And Around We Go: Funding The Iraq War

Congress floated out another plan to send money to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. This plan would only appropriate enough money to last through July. Bush, through Press Secretary Tony Snow on Air Force One, issued the statement that he would veto this bill as well. Is it just me or has there... Sign in to see full entry.

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