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Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Yahoo! News - Early anti-Bush demos fizzle in Canada
Yahoo! News - Early anti-Bush demos fizzle in Canada: "According to a quick head count by journalists, the protest attracted 39 demonstrators, 42 journalists and television crew members and three police officers."
Yahoo! News - Pentagon Disputes Red Cross Criticism
Yahoo! News - Pentagon Disputes Red Cross Criticism: "Red Cross inspectors who visited the site in June said interrogators used 'humiliating acts, solitary confinement, temperature extremes, use of forced positions' to break the will of prisoners, according to the article on the Times Web site. "
Oh how the US has declined in it's torture techniques. I mean, we used to at least hook up phone wires to the torturee's genitals and turn up the juice. I mean we could at least cut off a hand, or murder their family members and force them to watch. Maybe we could kidnap innocent people and just video tape them while we behead them if they don't meet our demands. Hmm. Maybe none of that would be considered torture since the Red Cross hasn't yet complained about it......
Wal-Mart's China inventory to hit US$18b this year
Wal-Mart's China inventory to hit US$18b this year: "The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc, says its inventory of stock produced in China is expected to hit US$18 billion this year, keeping the annual growth rate of over 20 per cent consistent over two years.
The trend is expected to continue, company officials revealed.
'We expect our procurement stock from China to continue to grow at a similar rate in line with Wal-Mart's growth worldwide, if not faster,' said Lee Scott, the president and CEO (chief executive officer) of Wal-Mart."
I don't like seeing this trend. I know Nixon felt that opening trade up with China would improve the lives of the Chinese and that would eventually cause the people to demand a free society and the government would have to acquiesce, but I think that's been proven wrong. A large number did revolt but was obviously put down by force. China has allowed entrepreneurs to exist outside government control, but only to a point (that they define). A communist government is a government without limit, and freedom can never exist under an unlimited government.
Putin: No outside pressure
MOSCOW (AP) Interfax news agency quotes Russian President Putin as saying the crisis in Ukraine must be solved without foreign pressure.
Monday, November 29, 2004
How Kerry whistleblower suffered for truth
Printer Friendly: "How Kerry whistleblower suffered for truth: This is the story of a military veteran whistleblower. He spoke out against someone he thought was dangerous for the nation, talked to local newspapers, and appeared on talk shows. In return, he was vilified by reporters, threatened by a political operative, fired by his company, and now he's broke.
His name is Steve Gardner. He's also known as 'The 10th Brother,' as in Band of Brothers. He's one of two members of Sen. John Kerry's 12 Vietnam swift boat crew members who refused to stand with Kerry at the Democratic Convention. The other man remained silent.
'They said I had a political agenda. I had no and have no political agenda whatsoever. I saw John Kerry on television saying he was running for the Democratic nomination for president, and I knew I couldn't ever see him as commander in chief -- not after what I saw in Vietnam, not after the lies I heard him tell about what he says he did and what he says others did.'"
Ukraine President Endorses New Election
Ukraine President Endorses New Election
The Ukraine is being bounced back and forth like a ping pong ball. It seems this election will decide whether they move pro-west or pro-russian. They are so important because they have lots of nukes. I hope they move closer to the US for obvious reasons. I just can't imagine, though, having a new election here in the US for president. I just don't think it's going to improve the situation.
Paralyzed woman walks again after stem cell therapy
Paralyzed woman walks again after stem cell therapy: "A South Korean woman paralyzed for 20 years is walking again after scientists say they repaired her damaged spine using stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood.
Hwang Mi-Soon, 37, had been bedridden since damaging her back in an accident two decades ago.
Last week her eyes glistened with tears as she walked again with the help of a walking frame at a press conference where South Korea researchers went public for the first time with the results of their stem-cell therapy.
They said it was the world's first published case in which a patient with spinal cord injuries had been successfully treated with stem cells from umbilical cord blood.
Though they cautioned that more research was needed and verification from international experts was required, the South Korean researchers said Hwang's case could signal a leap forward in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.
The use of stem cells from cord blood could also point to a way to side-step the ethical dispute over the controversial use of embryos in embryonic stem-cell research.
'We have glimpsed at a silver lining over the horizon,' said Song Chang-Hoon, a member of the research team and a professor at Chosun University's medical school in the southwestern city of Kwangju.
'We were all surprised at the fast improvements in the patient.'
Under TV lights and flashing cameras, Hwang stood up from her wheelchair and shuffled forward and back a few paces with the help of the frame at the press conference here on Thursday.
'This is already a miracle for me,' she said. 'I never dreamed of getting to my feet again.'
Medical research has shown stem cells can develop into replacement cells for damaged organs or body parts. Unlocking that potential could see cures for diseases that are at present incurable, or even see the body generat"
The important thing to note here is where the stem cells came from (umbilical cord blood), not from the death of a human (also known by some as a fetus).
Supreme Court will not hear gay marriage challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to a law in Massachusetts that permits gay marriage.
Pakistan tests new nuclear capable missile
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) Official says Pakistan test fired new medium-range, nuclear-capable missile Monday.
Jailed Palestinian Uprising Leader Will Not Run.
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) Palestinian officials say jailed uprising leader Marwan Barghouti will not run for president in upcoming Palestinian elections.
Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Declaration of Independence Banned at Calif School
Reuters News Article: "A California teacher has been barred by his school from giving students documents from American history that refer to God -- including the Declaration of Independence."
How wacked is that?
CNN.com - G20: Focus on weak dollar's impact - Nov 19, 2004
CNN.com - G20: Focus on weak dollar's impact - Nov 19, 2004: "If the dollar sinks to $1.40 as some economists predict and oil stays near $50 a barrel, analysts at JPMorgan reckon a 10 percent rise in the euro could shave 1 percentage point from euro zone GDP, slash earnings growth in half and wipe 6 percent off the value of European blue chip shares in 2005."
I sometimes entertain the idea that we (US) are trying to punish Europe by pushing the dollar lower against the euro. I have yet to read anything that suggests that a stronger euro is good for Europe. I've read several times that a weaker dollar can help the US economically by making our goods cheaper to export abroad. The question is how weaker can the dollar be before it starts to unstabilize? My guess is 1.50, but that's just a wild guess.
Weak Dollar Policy - Daily FX
Weak Dollar Policy - Daily FX: "If President Bush publicly announced that he supports a weak dollar, this would cause unnecessary volatility in the currency and deter investments. None of which would be beneficial for the US economy. As a result, the only alternative left for the US is to run a clandestine weak dollar policy. "
AP Wire | 11/24/2004 | Ukraine Awaits Final Election Results
AP Wire | 11/24/2004 | Ukraine Awaits Final Election Results: "Yushchenko on Tuesday claimed victory over the Kremlin-backed prime minister, Viktor Yanukovych, in Sunday's run-off election, which many Western observers said was seriously flawed and did not meet democratic standards. While nearly complete official results have put Yanukovych ahead, exit polls showed Yushchenko winning."
I first heard about this just 2 days ago. It's funny how there's so much around the world going on involving "tensions."
This is one of the main reasons we do not have a popular election of our president (US). What? you say. "Yes we do!" No we don't. The president is elected by a group of electorates designated by each state legislature. The constitution (that old yellow looking paper that still defines the structure of our country, but just barely) only states that-- no popular vote. It's a travesty that the media (with the help of incompetent teaching) has led people to believe that they vote for the president. It's also a myth that the electoral system was put in place simply because, at the time, we didn't have the ability to have direct elections. It was put in place because it was to prevent "mob rule." The authors of the constitution had the wisdom to know that the world is ruled by the aggressive use of force. By providing a non-direct yet fair way of electing the president keeps us from turning into a bunch of mobs (or so it was envisioned, it hasn't always worked obviously, but I think it's been the best system yet).
Durable Goods decline in October
M3 Home: "NEW ORDERS for manufactured durable goods in October decreased $0.9 billion or 0.4 percent to $196.3 billion, the Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau reported today. This followed a 0.9 percent September increase. "
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Monday, November 22, 2004
CBS News | DeLay Appears To Be Off The Hook | November 22, 2004 11:01:19
It seems the attempt to "limit" soft money is never going to work. You just can't stop it. The only thing campaign finance reform has done is get people to find more scrupulous ways to get the money. It's also given Special Interest more power than they've ever had, exactly what cfr was supposed to stop.
The right way to do this is to have full disclosure with no limits. The electorate needs to know who is giving what and to whom. Politicians should also use that information in defining their opponents.
CBS News | DeLay Appears To Be Off The Hook | November 22, 2004 11:01:19
Bush pulls secret service agent out of crowd
"Bush reached into a small crowd, where people were arguing and pushing one another, and pulled the agent through the door of center. (Full story)
Bush then turned around, cocked his head proudly at his maneuver and began to greet his hosts."
That's what appears on Michael Moore's website quoting CNN. Come'on, "cocked his head proudly at his maneuver". I thought that's a bit brazen even for CNN. Btw, I checked the CNN story link and that phrase is not there. So either Mikey added it himself or CNN pulled it.
Mikey's version: "Bush reached into a small crowd, where people were arguing and pushing one another, and pulled the agent through the door of center. (Full story)
Bush then turned around, cocked his head proudly at his maneuver and began to greet his hosts."
CNN's actual posted story: "Bush then walked back inside the center and began to greet his hosts."
Friday, November 19, 2004
GOP Tosses Ethics Rule so DeLay Can Keep Post
Michael Moore is talented at being insane. He loves to point out hyprocrisy with the Republicans while completely ignoring his own hyprocrisy and the Democrat's. He wants you to think that the Republicans are power mongers and will do anything to keep it. Well, that's simply ridiculous. Republicans are the first to turn against their own leaders when ethics issues arise. Time and time again Republicans are thrown out of office because of an ethics issue and it's because their own party abandons them. Think of Nixon, Gringrich, Duke, countless others. On the other hand if Democrats act unethical, they're praised by their party. Think of Clinton (lied under oath as President), Byrd (former member of KKK, has used the word "White-nig***).
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Yahoo! News - Radio Host Calls Rice 'Aunt Jemima'
Yet more from the racist left. "...he feels her history as national security adviser showed a lack of competence." Huh? She graduated from college at the age of 19. She speaks fluent russian. She's an accomplished pianist. (In other words, she's smart!) I'd like to see Dr. Rice go up against John Sylvester (who?) in a public debate. Hannity?
Yahoo! News - Radio Host Calls Rice 'Aunt Jemima'
Yahoo! News - U.S., Iraqi Troops Storm Baghdad Mosque
It's great to see us winning. I'm so very proud of our military. I only wish the casualities were zero on our side. I pray for the families who've lost loved ones. I also pray for our wounded.
Yahoo! News - U.S., Iraqi Troops Storm Baghdad Mosque
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Specter Wins Support for Chairmanship
Too bad. At least he knows he's being watched and must behave now. I pray God has His hand in this.
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Yahoo! News - Clinton: Iraq war alienated US from world
Even as President Bush praises Clinton for his accomplishments, Clinton has no problem sticking it to him as being the one that has alienated the world. Crassness as only the democrats can display.
Yahoo! News - Clinton: Iraq war alienated US from world
Clinton library opens
I've heard it looks like a trailer.
I was thinking it would seem right if a trailer park of "massage" parlors were adjacent to it.
President Bushes sounded very cordial. They are upstanding people. They'll both be portrayed as liers I'm sure.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Some racist cartoons from liberals (about Rice)
The liberals are at it again. Here's more proof just how racist these elitist are.
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/uclickcomics/20041116/cx_po_uc/po20041116
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