Obama to troops: Because of your crappy job, my numbers are in the toilet

Obama: End of Iraq combat mission not victory lap - Yahoo! News: "FORT BLISS, Texas – Hours before addressing the nation, President Barack Obama told U.S. troops just back from Iraq that his speech outlining the withdrawal of combat forces 'is not going to be a victory lap' nor a cause for celebration."

Today's bizarre story

Armed man threatened to kill Cedar Rapids woman if she didn’t give up dog | GazetteOnline.com: "A man with a knife told a Cedar Rapids woman he would kill her if she didn’t give him the dog she was walking, according to a police report."

Foursquare, MTV to reward STD checkups with badge - Yahoo! News

Foursquare, MTV to reward STD checkups with badge - Yahoo! News: "he badge is part of MTV's 'GYT: Get Yourself Tested' campaign. MTV says the idea is to remove the stigma attached to getting checked out for STDs."

Ok. This is my laugh for the day. 1, I don't think you can remove the stigma for getting checked out for STDs, and 2, I don't think it should be removed. But hey, I guess MTV is starving for any kind of attention.

Nearly 50 percent leave Obama mortgage-aid program - Yahoo! News

Nearly 50 percent leave Obama mortgage-aid program - Yahoo! News: "The program is intended to help those at risk of foreclosure by lowering their monthly mortgage payments. Friday's report from the Treasury Department suggests the $75 billion government effort is failing to slow the tide of foreclosures in the United States, economists say."

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Look at how they are "bursting" in. And of course, they don't arrest anyone, but they do charge them with a "disorderly" house. That seems like the catch all for the police. "Well, we couldn't find any illegal things here, but your house is a mess. We can charge you for that."

U.S. Employers Shed 131,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate Steady at 9.5% - WSJ.com

U.S. Employers Shed 131,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Rate Steady at 9.5% - WSJ.com

I think I blinked and missed the Obama recovery.

Rangel, ethics panel lawyers talking settlement - Yahoo! News

Rangel, ethics panel lawyers talking settlement - Yahoo! News: "Some Democrats have called for Rangel to resign. Others have returned money he raised for them. Many Democrats are worried that they'll be responding to negative campaign ads about Rangel if a trial gets under way in September."

Nothing short of his resignation should be accepted. But I would love to see him on trial. They should let him be tried and that can be their built-in excuse for losing in November.

France declares war against al-Qaida - Yahoo! News

France declares war against al-Qaida - Yahoo! News: "The declaration and attack marked a shift in strategy for France, usually discrete about its behind-the-scenes battle against terrorism."

Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids - Yahoo! Finance

Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids - Yahoo! Finance: "WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some major health insurance companies will no longer issue certain types of policies for children, an unintended consequence of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul law, state officials said Friday."

Jobless Claims Increase - WSJ.com

Jobless Claims Increase - WSJ.com: "Sales of existing homes slid in June for a second consecutive month as the effects of a government tax credit program continued to wane."

File this under: What Recovery?