After 4 Years, Owen Gets Confirmation Vote

My Way NewsWASHINGTON (AP) - The filibuster fight over for now, the Senate finally is ready to confirm Priscilla Owen as a federal judge, ending a four-year effort by Democrats to derail one of President Bush's prime judicial nominees. Some are saying Republicans really lost here. But I feel great to see several conservative judges being appointed for life. No matter how I think of it, it seems more of a loss for Democrats. Conservative judges will finally get through to very important courts. McCain didn't win either. You see, since Frist wasn't involved in these negotiations, neither Bush, then I really don't expect them to honor the so called Maverick senators. If the Democrats choose to fillibuster again, then Frist can simply invoke the Constitutional requirement of the Senate to approve or reject judicial appointments. Rush was saying that it will be looked as much more valid if the mavericks say a nominee is extreme, at least by the media. So what? The media keeps losing right along with the Democrats. The mavericks will be shown to be the most partisan out there if they start the judicial fillibusters again. No, I think this is a good victory for Republicans, not the glorious one we were looking for, but it will do for now.

FBI Says Grenade Tossed Near Bush Was Live

My Way News: "WASHINGTON (AP) - A hand grenade that landed within 100 feet of President Bush during his visit last week to a former Soviet republic was a threat to his life and the safety of the tens of thousands in the crowd, the FBI said Wednesday. The grenade was live but did not explode."

Bush Praises Determination of Georgians

My Way News: "TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - President Bush, before a cheering crowd of tens of thousands of people, said Tuesday that the former Soviet republic of Georgia is proving to the world that determined people can rise up and claim their freedom from oppressive rulers." Now these are the type of people we want as allies.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Yahoo! News Photos

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Yahoo! News Photos: "U.S. President George W. Bush talks to Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) during a wreath laying ceremony at the Unknown Soldier Tomb outside the Kremlin wall in Moscow, May 9, 2005. U.S. President George W. Bush and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin put on their own show of bonhomie at Monday's grand military parade on Red Square, hiding political strains as they smiled and chatted like old friends. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin" Wow. The Chinese President is a Republican (R).

Judicial Nominations

Judicial Nominations: "Republicans Gain in Judicial Nomination Battle 51% Oppose Support Retaliation by Dems in Senate April 29, 2005 --Fifty-seven percent (57%) of Americans say that 'Senate rules should be changed so that a vote must be taken on every person the President nominates to become a judge.' A Rasmussen Reports survey found that just 26% disagree."

Court Blocks TV Anti-Piracy Tech Rules - Yahoo! News

Court Blocks TV Anti-Piracy Tech Rules - Yahoo! News Friday's ruling was no real surprise. During courtroom arguments, U.S. Circuit Judge Harry T. Edwards told the FCC it had "crossed the line" by requiring the new anti-piracy technology for next-generation television devices and rhetorically asked the FCC whether it also intended to regulate household appliances. "You've gone too far," Edwards told the FCC's lawyer. "Are washing machines next?" Wow. Finally a sensible ruling.