"AFTER": BLURBS THAT MAKE CONSERVATIVES HAPPY! ..O' COME ALL YE' FAITHFUL!

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Huckabee: Liberalism Cancer on Christianity


The New York Times Sunday Magazine is out with its profile of former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.

Here are some excerpts from "The Huckabee Factor":

Huckabee on Liberalism: "In fact, as he wrote in his book ‘‘Character Makes a Difference,’’ he considers liberalism to be a cancer on Christianity. Huckabee is an admirer of the late Jerry Falwell (whose son, Jerry Jr., recently endorsed his candidacy) and subscribes wholeheartedly to the principles of the Moral Majority."

http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/Huckabee_Liberalism_Cance/2007/12/16/57472.html

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On Dec. 3 Mr. Savage fired back at his critics in a way Mr. Imus never did: He filed a lawsuit in United States District Court against the council, not only for taking his comments out of context — he says they were made within a broader discussion of the president of Iran — but for then making audio of them available on its Web site, cair.com.

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Consider these few words of Jesus.

… let him who has no sword sell his robe and buy one.

The disciples said, "See, Lord, here are two swords." "That is enough," he replied.

Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.

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Iran indicates it is building another nuclear plant

TEHRAN: Iran confirmed on Monday that it had received the first fuel shipment for its nuclear power plant at Bushehr, but also indicated for the first time that it was building a second nuclear power plant.

The revelation came in comments by Iran's Atomic Organization, Gholamreza Aghazadeh, made to state-run television and reported by the semi-official Fars news agency. He was dismissing speculation that the arrival of the fuel would allow Iran to halt its uranium enrichment program, in Natanz.

"We are building a 360-megawatt indigenous power plant in Darkhovein," he said, referring to a southern city north of Bushehr.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/12/17/africa/17iran.5.php

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"My experience, knowledge and background have prepared me to confront these great challenges and lead as commander in chief from day one."
The former fighter pilot was shot down over Vietnam and endured five years of torture and heartache in the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" prison, before later carving out a reputation as a rebel in Washington.
Frequently mocking himself as "older than dirt," McCain is a darling of reporters, though rivals have made hay from his sharp temper.

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'For all practical purposes, this is essentially a Muslim prayer room'

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More States Opt to Turn Down the Federal Money Attached to That Kind of Sex Ed

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THE GOP FINDS ITS HOWARD DEAN

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Entry into the U.S. is perceived to be relatively easy at the U.S./Mexico border. Thus, this is a main artery for this activity. Puerto Rico is another point of entry as there are only 23 U.S. Border Patrol agents for the entire island. Once individuals enter Puerto Rico, with fake paperwork, coming to the mainland is simple. This is a dangerous open back door to the U.S., and traffickers are taking notice.

Serial killers. Pimps. Gangs. Any one of the most vicious sexual offenders can prey upon illegal immigrant females coming into the States. Kidnapping these girls as they sneak across the southern U.S. border is relatively easy. Dumping the lifeless bodies in the desert is also easy, and without identification, solving the murders is extremely difficult.

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MIKE EYES '08 TEAM
AIDES SOUND OUT ADVISERS FOR RUN
By MAGGIE HABERMAN

December 18, 2007 -- Mayor Bloomberg's aides have been reaching out to consultants from his past campaigns about whether they are free for a possible 2008 White House bid - including one who helped make his slick mayoral TV spots, The Post has learned.

The moves took place in the past few weeks, as the primaries for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees are about to begin - and aides have suggested that he will wait and see who the nominees are before making a decision about an independent White House run.

Bloomberg aides reached out to people involved in ad-making - including one who had been involved in creating the mayor's vaunted TV spots - asking about their availability in the coming months, the sources said.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/12182007/news/nationalnews/mike_eyes_08_team_792708.htm

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Ron Paul: 'When fascism comes it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross'

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By more than 2-to-1 margins, they give the president, congressional Democrats and congressional Republicans unfavorable ratings in a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll released Monday. While Bush's ratings have been poor for most of the past two years, the two parties in Congress hit new lows in the poll.

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So this is not a scientific debate any more. Like the real estate bubble, the sub-prime mortgage bubble, the Year 2000 bubble and all the rest, there are billions of dollars riding on the outcome of the Global Doom scenarios. That's why all those expensive folks lived it up in Bali, with their private jets, luxury hotels, and massive carbon footprint.

Algorism: Heads I win, Tails you lose.

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UPDATE: NATIONAL ENQUIRER WORLD EXCLUSIVE: JOHN EDWARDS LOVE CHILD SCANDAL!

Presidential candidate John Edwards is caught up in a love child scandal, a blockbuster ENQUIRER investigation has discovered.

The ENQUIRER has learned exclusively that Rielle Hunter, a woman linked to Edwards in a cheating scandal earlier this year, is more than six months pregnant — and she's told a close confidante that Edwards is the father of her baby!

The ENQUIRER's political bombshell comes just weeks after Edwards emphatically denied having an affair with Rielle, who formerly worked on his campaign and told another close pal that she was romantically involved with the married ex-senator.

http://www.nationalenquirer.com/john_edwards_love_child/celebrity/64426

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Ron Paul campaign keeps white supremacist money
Former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard: 'On the issues, there's only 1 choice'
Posted: December 19, 2007
6:39 p.m. Eastern


WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is planning on keeping a contribution from a former grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, according to a campaign spokesman.


Don Black, who runs the "Stormfront" website with the motto, "White Pride World Wide," recently donated $500 to Paul. Black is a South Florida resident, and is married to the ex-wife of former Louisiana legislator David Duke, himself a former Klansman.

"We like his stand on tight borders and opposition to a police state," Black told the Palm Beach Post.

More On How The Little Shrimp Shrinks!

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Rush Limbaugh: Edwards 'love child' report a plant?
'How does a story about infidelity help Hillary Clinton?'
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59280

Rush may be on to something maybe the Clinton spies couldn't get Edwards pre-school records.

2,600 Pages of Clinton Records Withheld
WAIT A NY MINUTE: It's ok to look at an opponent's kinndygarten records..but what happened w/ our tax money: NO LOOKS/OFF-BASE/HOLD-UP! ...I smell a rat!

Bloomberg Shopping for 2008 Consultants
That's a billion $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $hopping spree.

Tom Tancredo to Drop Out of Presidential Race
Although I'm still uncommitted..sorry to see him go.

Is the GOP Heading for a Brokered Convention?

Woman accused of Santa groping: 'I did not do anything wrong'

Border Patrol Says More Agents Attacked
BORDER BLAME? Bush The Bumbler!!!

U.S. Still Unprepared for Attacks, Disasters
^^^DITTO!

Why Can’t Politicians Get Immigration Reform Right?

Canadian TV news outlet omits Muslim details from murder story

In Canada You Get Charged for Killing an Unborn Fawn, but Not an Unborn Human Being

Thousands Sworn In As New US Citizens
Welcome New LEGAL US Citizens...Out W/ The Felons Leeching On Our Tax Dollars & Breaking The Law 24/7-365!

Year of global cooling
Hopefully this vodoo science-Mother earth worship boat will get sunk in 08'

Pelosi leads the House to go organic in its cafeterias
WOOOWWW! I apologize I WAS WRONG ALL ALONG...she does have an accomplishment!

Dont Tase Me, Bro Tops in 2007

Judge threatens home-school mom with jail***NEW***

Giuliani Admitted to St. Louis Hospital***NEW***

Preparing for defense cuts if the Dems win the White House***NEW***
See EXCLUSIVE FIRST PICS of new dem 09' defense equipment..

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A holiday bonus with a catch: You can't keep it
Bank gives each full-timer $1,000 to 'pay it forward'
http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/news/20071219/a_bank19.art.htm

***NEW***

SANTA..THE ACLU'S MOST WANTED

Arizona city renames Christmas tree under pressure from liberal group***NEW***

Archbishop says nativity 'a legend'***NEW***
The arch-bishop of CAN'Taberry...can't be a real man....of the cloth...

Georgia town threatened with lawsuit over nativity scene***NEW***

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An attorney with the Alliance Defense Fund says a small Georgia town is being targeted by a liberal group that is trying to intimidate city officials into removing a nativity scene.

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Congressional study shows illegal immigrants sap tax dollars
The Business Journal of Phoenix - by Ty Young Phoenix Business Journal

A study by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office released Tuesday backs up the view that undocumented immigrants sap more tax dollars than they provide, especially in education, health care and law enforcement.

The study pulled together reports from the past five years, using data from sources including the Pew Hispanic Center, the Rand Corp., the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and various universities. The Congressional study also incorporated facts from states, including Arizona, but its authors acknowledged there was no aggregate estimate that could be applied to the entire country.

The report says that in 1990, 90 percent of undocumented immigrants primarily were in six states: California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas.

http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2007/12/17/daily19.html

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Why We Must Fight the Misleading Language of Immigration

Mike Cutler

The term "illegal alien" had been universally used by INS employees until the presidency of Jimmy Carter. It was Carter's appointee for Commissioner of the old INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service), Lionel Castillo, who mandated that the term “illegal alien” be stricken from INS official vernacular. We were admonished never to use that term but to replace it, initially with the term "undocumented alien." Several months later, this was changed by INS headquarters, and we were instructed to use the term currently favored by open borders advocates, "undocumented workers." Out of frustration I began referring to such illegal aliens as "pre-citizens!"

Just about everyone with whom I worked at the INS was similarly angered by this mandate because Castillo’s (and Carter’s) deceptive use of language was reminiscent of George Orwell's "newspeak", introduced in his political novel "1984." As I recall, the creation of “newspeak” was to eliminate words so that you could eliminate thoughts, and thus alter perceptions of reality. Never forget that words have impact.

When President Bush's press secretary, Dana Perino, was quoted in a recent news article about the President's use of the term "illegal alien," she said, “I actually think that it's a legally defined term." She was on to something. The Immigration and Nationality Act - the body of laws that govern the entry and continuing presence of non-citizens in the US along with all relevant issues - defines an “alien” as simply any person who is not a citizen or a national of the United States. Consequently, an “alien” who is present in the United States in violation of law is, indeed, an “illegal alien.”

http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/homeland.php?id=1385938

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Tancredo drops out, but colleague says he won immigration debate
Chad Groening OneNewsNow.com
December 20, 2007

Congressman Tom Tancredo has dropped out of the GOP presidential sweepstakes just two weeks before the Iowa caucuses. One of his colleagues says the Colorado lawmaker was largely responsible for bringing the issue of illegal immigration to the forefront of American politics.

http://www.onenewsnow.com/2007/12/tancredo_drops_out_but_colleag.php

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llegal Immigrants To Get U.S. Residency...In Jail
Illegal Immigrants With Gang-Connections Could Get 20 Years In Federal Prison

http://cbs2.com/local/illegal.immigration.deport.2.614512.html

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U.S. Senate Report: Over 400 Prominent Scientists Disputed Man-Made Global Warming Claims in 2007

Senate Report Debunks "Consensus"

TOLD YA SO..Click On For Official Report Highlights

Savage vs. CAIR: The battle over free speech

Back from the Dead Again: McCain Rising

Top Two Boston Newspapers Endorse McCain, Not Romney
Who knows him better, subtract 2 points.

Q3 GDP Growth At 4.9%

Obama Says He'd Consider Arnold For His Cabinet

Vatican Newspaper Slams "Golden Compass" as "The Most Anti-Christmas Film Possible"

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AS I WILL BE IN MANHATTAN OFF & ON SEVERAL DAYS..WILL POP IN W/ THE LATEST-SO STAY TUNED & ADDING FRIDAY'S STORIES HERE: T.G.I.F. !

Romney never saw father on King march
Defends figurative words; evidence contradicts story
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/12/21/romney_never_saw_father_on_king_march/

Fighting against a Christless Christmas<---***TGIF-FRIDAY ADDITION***

Muslims create 'Mount Santa'<--- ***TGIF-ADD***

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***TGIF-ADD***

'Free agents by Christmas' plan gains momentum
'Time running short for president to do right thing' for Ramos, Compean
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59304

New Orleans' Public Housing Fight Rages<--- ***TGIF-ADD***

Harry Reid: Our Knight in Dingy Armor<---***TGIF-ADD***
Doubly Dingy of late!

Zogby Poll: Obama Leads Top Republicans<---***TGIF-ADD***
Wow,last month would of never thought this!

Anger at 'satanic' Coca-Cola ad<---***TGIF-ADD***

Background Check Bill Dismissed as 'Gun Lobby Wish List'<---***TGIF-FRIDAY ADDITION***

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***TGIF-ADD***

University mandates 'Merry ------mas' as holiday greeting
Ban on 'Christ' challenged as violation of 1st Amendment
MORE HOLIDAY BLUES

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Celebrating Joy This Christmas Season
By Sam Brownback
CNSNews.com Commentary
December 20, 2007

"Joy to the World" sings the old Christmas carol. In a tiny manger, away from the seats of power and riches, a tiny baby was born to a virgin girl. And, miracle of miracles, it was God himself who had entered into the human story.

It is good to remember at this time of the year that the Christian understanding of joy is distinct from the pursuit of pleasure, something that has become a full-time avocation for all too many of us.

Many in my generation, the baby boomers, have pursued pleasure, and they've found it. But ultimately, we realize, mere pleasure does not satisfy the deepest yearnings of the soul.

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewCommentary.asp?Page=/Commentary/archive/200712/COM20071220c.html

----From BB1

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ALL @ NO COST TO YOU: http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/homeland.php?id=1385886

*Have A Great Fri..Am Off To A Christmas Drama That Those In NY-NJ-Conn. May Want To See Sun./ 3 Shows..Click On
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These verses of holy scripture are so important at all times but seem to have a special meaning around Christmas..read them again if you will....w/ an open heart:

The Son of Man Will Judge the Nations

31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy[a] angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36 I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’
37 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’

Beloved, I've decided this Christmas to live out that scripture by having our old friend Juan being w/ me from Friday's Christmas Presentation @ Times Square Church*** until staying out in Brooklyn Sunday afternoon (then off to his mom's in NJ) & then part two: to join me for Christmas dinner in Manhattan. Maybe at a friends new restaurant in The Theatre District.

I am not violating his confidentiality as he knows many of you have prayed for him as he went in & out of prison and drug programs over the last few years. And one of you on the list met him by surprise when we were in NYC seeing the sites.

As a matter of fact ever since I've know him he's been mainly in jail every Thanksgiving and or Christmas.

He's also aware that I might introduce him to TSC members especially those who have similar backgrounds. Juan says he remembers several visits by TSC Prison Ministry while he was upstate.

I ask TSC members to keep an eye out for us as he may leave his current program & be at the church around 5:45-6 to grab us early seats before the 7pm Christmas program. Please come & say hello.

Also pray that he might be drawn to the altar..as I don't believe in twisting arms, amen?

So that's it.... waiting doctors consults Wed. afternoon & looking forward to a Matthew Christmas..unusual but what God has put on my heart.

May God Richly Bless You & We All Live Out The Scriptures In 08'

Love,
Rick

*** http://www.tscnyc.org/events_christmas_production_2007.php

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Congress cuts funding for Mexican trucks
But opponents believe Bush will find other ways to keep program rolling
Posted: December 22, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern

By Michael Howe

Congress has passed a bill that cuts funding for the controversial Mexican truck program, but lawmakers expect the Bush administration to keep the foreign vehicles rolling on American roads amid safety and security concerns.

Joe Kasper, spokesman for Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., told WND that "without federal funding, it will be difficult to continue the program. However, we must expect that the administration will continue looking for ways to do so."

The newly passed 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act prohibits the Department of Transportation from using the funds in it "to establish a cross-border motor carrier demonstration program to allow Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate beyond the commercial zones along the international border between the United States and Mexico."

Bush The Bumbler Still Firm On Giving Away The Nation!

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Ed Rollins: Huckabee Will Win Iowa
Political Players: Campaign Chairman Says His Candidate Is Most Like Reagan
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/20/politics/politicalplayers/main3637818.shtml

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"We are now a free country and independent of the United States of America," Means said in a telephone interview. "This is all completely legal."

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Ramos, Compean pardons? 'No,' 'No,' says Bush rep
Spokesman won't allow questions to be asked***NEW***
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59328

..the candidate came across as scary,wacky and evasive....I have never in my life found myself shaking my head about every couple minutes in complete dismay while watching any other candidate...it doesn't matter to me how much money his supporters have raised..he's just way too scary...No, never to Ron Paul for Pres., VP, cabinet....a terrible candidate & I think Russert went easier on him than I expected.
VIDEO: Paul On MEET THE PRESS

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Ron Paul supporters mistakenly 'hijack' unsanctioned Republican event
By Joe Eskenazi

Those in the YouTube crowd may have seen the clip of supporters of fringe Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul (dubbed "Paultards" by Wonkette) inundating a recent San Francisco Republican Alliance straw poll. The unexpected cavalcade of Paul people led organizer Gail Neira to call the whole thing off.

http://www.sfweekly.com/2007-12-12/news/paul-payback/

Counting Out Keith Olbermann***NEW***

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George Orwell in 1984 captures perfectly a characteristic of radical thinking, if thinking is not too generous a term. The regime of Orwell's fictional "Oceania" regularly televises "Two Minutes Hate" that is required viewing for the population. These broadcasts are a shortened version of the regularly scheduled renditions of "Hate Week." During these exercises, everyone must follow the ritual of hate against those deemed enemies of the regime - "Goldstein" (Trotsky) being that regime's favored enemy.

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On Santa Claus's trail: one billion people will log on to track his progress
One billion people around the globe will log on to track Father Christmas's progress - and the people behind the website are America's top-secret radar defence experts***NEW***
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article3278491.ece

Reindeer emissions violate EPA standards

----> MOVING VIDEO: *The GRATITUDE CAMPAIGN*
Not Just @ Christmas Fellow Members But....YEAR ROUND !...Put A Little Gratitude In Your Attitude.

Brooklyn's Blurbs.....Not Ashamed Of Christmas Around Here!

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Ron Paul Flip Flops on Independent Run for President?
Rick Moran
The Republican party's richest gadfly may be changing his mind about an independent run for the Presidency of the United States.

In the YouTube debate last month, Paul seemed firm in his commitment not to run as a third party candidate when he answered the question by saying he had "no intention" of running such a race.

But according to Jeralyn Merrit of Talk Left, he sang a different tune on NBC's Meet the Press today when he said that he hadn't ruled a third party run out.

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2007/12/ron_paul_flip_flops_on_indepen.html

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A U.S. grand jury indictment Friday linked Venezuela's intelligence chief to an alleged plot to interfere in Argentine politics by funneling 800,000 dollars to the electoral campaign of President Cristina Kirchner.

I was personally arrested way back then in a MAY DAY demonstration, when the police & natl. guard rounded up thousands of us in 1 sweep..to see if they could simply do a "mass" dragnet..now I admit in my radical leftist days I was one hurling a couple objects at motorcycle police,etc..but in my roundup they swept up innocent old people,tourists and even an air nat. guardsman that just happened to be in the area.They held us all in RFK Stadium where the FBI photographed, checked us etc....after a day or so others & I were bailed out by the Black Panthers (no matter what race)...the charges were inevitably dropped but the data was I believe still in my (still) thick FBI/CIA file..can't really tell because alot of data in my file was blacked out/redacted.

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Talk radio host Michael Savage doesn't mince words. He often says that "liberalism is a mental disorder." He's right. Liberal ideology and political correctness, infused with public policy, begets social insanity.

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MRC Study: As Surge Succeeds and Casualty Rates Fall, ABC, CBS and NBC Lose Interest In Iraq War

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Funniest news stories of 2007
Posted: December 24, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern

Hiya, and welcome to another action-packed funniest news stories of the year, the 2007 edition.

I have to admit that every January, I go through a phase wondering what kind of hilarity will take place over the next 12 months. Somehow, almost magically, the world of the surreal never leaves me disappointed.

In fact, it was early February when I knew this year was going to be out-of-this-world funny – all thanks to a lovesick astronaut who allegedly drove across the country with adult diapers, eventually pepper-spraying another aviator over the affection of a male astronaut.

Ho!Ho!Ho!--Diapers; toilet paper squares; THE WIDE STANCE & other 07' Memories!

Brooklynsblessed1 will be hosting-- but still will update the news for those especially on the run w/ no time to read 5 newspapers or surf 10 tv stations for the news..hey, somedays we even beat the DRUDGE REPORT to breaking stories...You give us 22 minutes..we give you the world..off to church soon, check back though from time-to-time.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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"To tell Christians that they cannot say 'Merry Christmas' to welcome the birth of their savior is insane dictatorship."

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My Christmas Story - By Senator John McCain

As a POW, my captors would tie my arms behind my back and then loop the rope around my neck and ankles so that my head was pulled down between my knees. I was often left like that throughout the night.

One night, a guard came into my cell. He put his finger to his lips signalling for me to be quiet and then loosened my ropes to relieve my pain. The next morning, when his shift ended, the guard returned and retightened the ropes, never saying a word to me.

A month or so later, on Christmas Day, I was standing in the dirt courtyard, when I saw that same guard approach me. He walked up and stood silently next to me, not looking or smiling at me.

MORE Of Sen. John McCain's Amazing POW/Christmas Story

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Dear Santa, Send the Dream Team
By Lee Cary
Dear Santa,

This Christmas please send me the Dream Team of Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich running together on a new 3rd party ticket -- the Contrarian Party. I know what you're thinking, Santa. Your wall-sized media scanner is already picking up enough political white noise from the U.S; why dial up the amps? But look, Santa, I get more choices for how my chicken gets cooked at KFC than with elephants versus donkeys. So how about a new batter?

I've been thinking, 'cause I know you've got a lot on your mind right now with Global Warming melting your workshop and all, about how you could make this gift happen, this Contrarian Party ticket.

Twas The Night Before Christmas..Give Us Kucinich ????????

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2007: A Loony-Left Year

The end of 2007 doesn’t seem half as depressing to the conservative faithful as it was in the beginning. Democrats captured the Congress, sure. But now it’s their approval ratings that are in the toilet, and worst still, their rabid leftist base has turned on them for not being rabidly leftist enough. The presidential front-runners are no longer inevitable, not even Hillary Clinton’s buy one-get-one-free ticket. The economy is fairly strong, regardless of the pessimistic media coverage. We’ve had another year without America being successfully attacked by terrorists. The surge is working.

All this good news is driving the Left nuts, and nowhere is this more evident than in the national media, which is making no attempt to shake off their collective gloom-and-doom tone.. As the good news began emanating from Iraq this fall, the McClatchy News Service, lauded by media leftists like Bill Moyers as having the smart reporters who always thought the Iraq War was a fight without a point, ran this headline:

“As Violence Falls in Iraq, Cemetery Workers Feel the Pinch.”

***NEW***
http://www.mrc.org/BozellColumns/newscolumn/2007/col20071218.asp

Avoiding the Christmas coronary

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PARIS: Leading Muslim scholars have addressed warm Christmas greetings to Christians around the world, a message notable both for what it said and the fact that it was sent at all.

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Was Jesus really born in another Bethlehem?
Israeli scholar believes Christ's birth was in Galilee town with same name
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59367

Why I Love Christmas: A Jewish Perspective

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A YEAR OF PASSIVITY, PORK

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----And when I worked @ the nation's largest shelter & program for homeless street kids & moms w/ babies or pregnant w/ no resources I worked every Christmas as the Senior Supervisor.We tried to give as many f/t staff off as possible & we ran the main crisis shelter & two group homes w/ a volunteer force ranging from a US Treasury Secretary & his family (the late Wm. Simon Sr.) plus a large group of Catholics---turning away no homeless kid.----& gifts galore from everyone from Yoko Ono,the US Olympic Organization,major clothing stores, the NY Mayor on--site one year giving out sweaters & scarves (confiscated from illegal street vendors )to carolling visits by Movie & Broadway stars & the NY Giants lifting weights w/ the kids as part of the holiday programming---(2)in essence we ran another type of inn---Please keep the homeless, esp. veterans & street kids, runaways & throwaway kids on NY's streets (frequently tough acting kids--but soft hearted on the inside) unfortunately out on those cold NYC streets*** by the 1000s... in your prayers---Again MERRY "CHRIST"MAS!

***The streets are a harsh teacher.

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Faces of the Forgotten

There is a place for homeless kids to go… even when the world has forgotten them. Watch our video portrait below.

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Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus.



"DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.
"Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.
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Video: Until We Meet Again…

Click here to see this remarkable video…and keep a box of tissues handy.

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Rejoice! America's Love for Troops Cannot be Blocked by the MSM
By Kyle-Anne Shiver

'Tis the season to be jolly and joyful, and one of my greatest personal joys this year has been corresponding with some of our soldiers on the front lines of America's defenses in Iraq and Afghanistan. In all my years of motherhood, I have never seen such a steady demonstration of courage, sound reason and deep passion emanating from any group of young people.

And as our own grown children would readily testify, I never give gratuitous praise; it's against my motherhood ethics.

Our soldiers seem to scorn the feelings of entitlement, so commonplace among our sheltered, pampered youth. Saying nothing about what they are due, their words are filled with gratitude and thanksgiving for the opportunity to serve a Nation they love. General George Washington quite surely smiles upon them from his heavenly observation post, as their own Gentleman-General Petraeus must likewise do every day on the ground.

Up W/ The Troops! Down W/ The Drive-bys!

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A blessing to others
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“When she saw the purpose why she was stricken with lupus, that she has to paint to be a blessing to others, she wasn’t confined anymore. She saw herself as the Lord’s instrument to serve others,” she adds.

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Poll: Obama, Huckabee slipping among Iowa men

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Call it an early Christmas gift for Hillary Clinton’s campaign: A new Iowa poll seems to show the New York senator with a stunning double-digit lead over her nearest rival among likely Democratic caucus-goers.

Clinton and Obama were neck-and-neck in last week’s American Research Group poll. But in the new survey, conducted December 20-23, she leads the Illinois senator by 15 percentage points, 34 to 19 percent. Obama is now in a statistical tie for second place with former North Carolina senator John Edwards, who has 20 percent of the vote...............

As Hillary Clinton appears to be breaking away from the pack, the Republican race in Iowa may be tightening up. A week ago, an ARG poll placed Mike Huckabee over Mitt Romney by an 11-point margin among likely Republican caucus-goers, but the latest poll by the group puts the two back in a statistical tie, 23 to 21 percent. John McCain has 17 percent of the vote, Rudy Giuliani has 14 percent — and Ron Paul has 10 percent in the latest poll, up from 4 percent last week.

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/12/25/iowa-poll-says-clinton-breaking-away-from-the-pack/

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Vandals stole baby Jesus figures from two west Eugene nativity scenes early Thursday and left severed pigs’ heads in their places. Police are calling it a possible bias crime.

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In America a deaf couple deliberately created a baby with hearing difficulties by choosing a sperm donor with generations of deafness in his family.

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Bible standards attacked in [edited bb1] courts'
Homosexual advocates claim hurt feelings, demand penalties
Posted: December 25, 2007
6:52 p.m. Eastern

Biblical standards are under attack by the "[edit bb1]ized courts" of Canada, where activists who claim they have "hurt feelings" are demanding – and getting – penalties imposed against those who oppose the homosexual lifestyle, according to a family organization.

The description of the courts, also known as the provincial and national Human Rights Commissions, comes from the Canada Family Action Coalition, which has addressed the problem in an alert to its constituents, and warns the United States is not that far from having similar assaults on traditional family values.

"It has become apparent in the past month how badly the acts are written and how they are being misused to violate the rights of Canadians," the organization said.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59338 ***NEW***

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NEWSWEEK: A Hero for Democracy?

As Pakistan threatens to fall into chaos, the martyred Benazir Bhutto may become in death what she never achieved in life

http://www.newsweek.com/id/82139

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Seconds from death: The final image of Benazir Bhutto moments before fatal suicide attack
Last updated at 17:25pm on 27th December 2007

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Benazir Bhutto was shot dead by a gunman today who then detonated a bomb killing himself and about 20 others.

The former prime minister of Pakistan tried to duck into a car as the man started shooting but was hit in the head and neck.

As guards opened fire the attacker detonated a device believed to have been packed with lead pellets. It caused carnage among the crowds of supporters who had gathered to see her.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=504732&in_page_id=1811&ct=5

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The main suspects in Benazir Bhutto’s assassination are the Pakistani and foreign Islamist militants who saw her as a heretic and an American stooge and had repeatedly threatened to kill her.

But fingers will also be pointed at Inter-Services Intelligence, the agency that has had close ties to the Islamists since the 1970s and has been used by successive Pakistani leaders to suppress political opposition.

Ms Bhutto narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in October, when a suicide bomber killed about 140 people at a rally in the port city of Karachi to welcome her back from eight years in exile.

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A life of political turmoil and death
Bhutto was first woman leader of Muslim nation in modern times
Posted: December 27, 2007
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© 2007 WorldNetDaily.com

WASHINGTON – Benazir Bhutto, the leader of the political opposition in troubled Pakistan, led a life of political turmoil marked by the violent death of several other family members.

The U.S.-educated Bhutto, who served two terms as prime minister from 1988 through 1990 and again from 1993 through 1996, was the first woman to lead a Muslim nation in modern times.

The daughter of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the leader of Pakistan from 1971 until 1977, she was educated at Harvard University and subsequently studied philosophy, political science and economics at the University of Oxford.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59396

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U.S. Checking al Qaeda Claim of Killing Bhutto

December 27, 2007 11:47 AM

Brian Ross, Richard Esposito & R. Schwartz Report:

While al Qaeda is considered by the U.S. to be a likely suspect in the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Banazir Bhutto, U.S. intelligence officials say they cannot confirm an initial claim of responsibility for the attack, supposedly from an al Qaeda leader in Afghanistan.

An obscure Italian Web site said Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, al Qaeda's commander in Afghanistan, told its reporter in a phone call, "We terminated the most precious American asset which vowed to defeat [the] mujahedeen."

It said the decision to assassinate Bhutto was made by al Qaeda's No. 2 leader, Ayman al Zawahri in October. Before joining Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan, Zawahri was imprisoned in Egypt for his role in the assassination of then-Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.

http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/12/us-checking-al.html

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He made a bad choice of words when saying the U.S. needs to consider “what impact does it have on whether or not there’s going to be martial law continuing in Pakistan.” He should have said whether or not martial law will be reinstated – it was lifted nearly two weeks ago. A minor slip, maybe, but not a subject he wants to mess up on when he is already considered weak in the area of foreign policy.

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Why the world needs democracy in Pakistan***NEW***

By Benazir Bhutto, Christian Science Monitor | December 10, 2007

http://www.pal-c.org/WhytheworldneedsdemocracyinPakistan.html

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WND ON THE AIR
Jerome Corsi on 'Coast to Coast AM'
Discussing fallout from assassination of Benazir Bhutto
Posted: December 27, 2007
6:37 p.m. Eastern

WND reporter, columnist and best-selling author Jerome Corsi will be a guest tonight on the nationally syndicated radio show "Coast to Coast AM" with George Noory.

He's been invited to discuss the implications of the assassination today of opposition leader and former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

Corsi is scheduled to be on the show during the first hour, which begins shortly after 1 a.m. Eastern time in most local markets.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59410

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As long as there's no UFO talk or JFK conspiracy theories I might listen in.

Sharif's Party to Boycott Elections***NEW***

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Countries Condemn Bhutto Killing***NEW***
Dec 27, 2:25 PM (ET)

From Moscow to Washington to New Delhi and points in between, dismay and condemnation poured forth Thursday over the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, along with concern for the stability of the volatile region. World leaders lauded her bravery and commitment to democratic reform.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20071227/D8TPVPD00.html

It did take awhile for a few words to come out of that NYC GARBAGE TRAP---The U.N.

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PARADE EXCLUSIVE***NEW***
'A Wrong Must Be Righted'
An interview with Benazir Bhutto

http://www.parade.com/benazir_bhutto_interview.html

Was set for your Jan. 6th Sunday papers.

De Borchgrave: Bhutto Death Imperils Afghanistan***NEW***

Bolton: U.S. Partly Responsible for Bhutto Assassination***NEW***

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“In part the United States is responsible for this by pushing (Pakistani President Pervez) Musharraf to try and cut a deal with Benazir Bhutto, by encouraging her to go back in the country, by trying to act like we could have a democratic election campaign in a situation with great instability,” Bolton told the Fox News Channel this afternoon.

“I think the notion that by bringing Benazir Bhutto back to Pakistan we could facilitate moving to a Democratic system has obviously turned out to be incorrect.”

ANALYSIS: Conspiracy theories abound over Benazir Bhuttoslaying***NEW***

The Battle of Pakistan***FRIDAY ADDITION***

Bhutto assassination mirrors broader 'threat to Islam,' says analyst***FRIDAY ADDITION***

Pakistan in Agony: What Follows Could Be Important for America***FRIDAY ADDITION***

Security officials questioning competence of Bhutto guards***FRIDAY ADDITION***
Even Joe Biden, who like Richardson has great foreign policy experience vs. the rest of the dems...appealed to Pakistan to enhance her security..it obviously fell on deaf ears.

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The lesson of Bhutto: A time for adults
James Lewis
OK, playtime's over! Time for the adults to take charge.

The Clinton Nineties were a decade of playing pretend. The Soviet Union was gone, and conservatives heaved a sigh of relief. We didn't notice that the Boomer Left had infiltrated American and European culture, which went straight to the bottom.

Bill Clinton was our first Boomer Left President. If you believe some of the lurid tales, they had pot parties in the White House and gay sex in the Lincoln Bedroom; Monica's Blue Dress in the Oval Office is a confirmed fact. The media were completely in the bag for Bill. They loved him, and covered up all his sins as long as they could. They still do today.

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2007/12/the_lesson_of_bhutto_a_time_fo.html

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Al-Qaida blamed for Bhutto assassination***FRIDAY ADDITION***

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"We have the evidence that al-Qaida and Taliban were behind the suicide attack on Benazir Bhutto," Interior Minister Hamid Nawaz said.

Thursday's attack on Bhutto plunged Pakistan into turmoil and badly damaged plans to restore democracy in this nuclear-armed nation.

Interior Ministry spokesman Javed Iqbal Cheema said that on Friday, the government recorded an "intelligence intercept" in which militant leader Baitullah Mehsud "congratulated his people for carrying out this cowardly act."

NEW Bhutto attack video emerges+++SATURDAY UPDATE+++

'Bhutto Not Killed By Assassin's Bullets'+++SATURDAY UPDATE+++

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~~IN OTHER NEWS/WILL ADD UPDATES ABOVE THIS AREA^^^OR ON FRESH POSTS LATER~~

Iran receives second nuclear fuel shipment

`Gospel of wealth' facing scrutiny

CWA says domestic partners bill a precursor to same-sex 'marriage'
Reid-Pelosi passes nothing that benefits families, the taxpayer, wounded vets,legal aliens..but w/ Teddy The Swimmer pushes like crazy to bend over for the small but vocal gay lobby.

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Earmark this, Ron Paul!
Posted: December 27, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern

Despite being called every name in the book and then some by rabid Ron Paul supporters over the last year, I still had a modicum of respect for the candidate himself – until his big moment on "Meet the Press."

I've had my disagreements with Ron Paul – and they are big ones.

He and his supporters seem to think America can, in 2008, decide we just don't want to be involved with determined foreign enemies who have sought to destroy the U.S. since it became a nation. He and his supporters seem to think that America itself is to blame for creating its enemies because of its own interventionist meddling.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59380

Despite the fact this suspicious little man turns my stomach, I get the feeling he may get 8% maybe more of Iowa's vote..hope I'm wrong...BB1

Obama's Character, Clinton's Experience Split Early-Vote States

Four presidential candidates among 'Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians' list

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Lou Dobbs to the Rescue?
CNN Anchor Eyed if Huckabee, McCain and Giuliani Can't Be Stopped
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/TheNote/story?id=4056021&page=1

This is nothing new I have seen DOBBS FOR PRESIDENT signs & supporters outside of a NY tv station on I think I recall a rainy day maybe a yr., yr. & a half ago.

Liberalism Will Lose This “Cold War”
Any man who is under 30 and is not a liberal has no heart; and any man who is over 30 and not a conservative has no brains. - Winston Churchill

White House Scores Knockout Over New York Times

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Like Floyd Mayweather knocking down Ricky Hatton in the recent welterweight title fight, the White House has exposed how the New York Times makes things up for dramatic political effect. The paper has now corrected the record in its coverage of White House statements on the CIA destruction of interrogation tapes. It’s a knockout win for the White House and a loss for the Bush-bashing press.

Pro-abort Activists Cranky That Jamie Lynn Spears Didn't Choose Abortion
Yep, leftist thinking perfectly fine for a 16 yr. old to kill her unborn child.

Cuts OKd in retirees' health benefits
If you never plan to retire, ever-then this link is not for you.

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Cannabis smoke 'has more toxins'
Inhaled cannabis smoke has more harmful toxins than tobacco, scientists have discovered.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7150274.stm

NRA Lawsuit: New Orleans Gun Owners' Rights Violated During Katrina Firearm Seizures
I am not a gun owner as I have a gun charge prior to my pre-college days..but support the NRA & w/ the NOPD running like chickens..why shouldn't have homeowners been allowed to protect their families,homes & neighborhoods???

All the News They Won't Print

My Person of the Year: The American Soldier (not Vladimir Putin)
I AGREE!!! For many ways to help encourage our troops see posts above this one..let's not just get sentimental at Christmas..but keep them in our thoughts, prayers and actions year-round.

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Liver damage 'could be reversed'
Liver cell with cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is a major killer in the UK
Some liver damage caused by heavy drinking or hepatitis could be halted or even reversed, claim researchers.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7152415.stm

^^^THIS IS GREAT NEWS...as I personally suffer from liver damage--please click on to see my CW PRAYER REQUEST.

Affirmative action may be on ballots
As a person of color (my pic is on post #184 above) I am for phasing out affirmative action.
And don't believe i.e. in a special hate crimes law---all violence is hate..so put me down as for beginning a wind down on aa.
But let the states decide as this states balloting proposition is attempting to do.

Bush tops 'most admired' poll

New Jersey Bans Sex Offenders From Using Internet

IRS: Late Tax Fix [Thanks To Nan and Harry] Delays Some Of Your Refunds

Times Watch Presents the Top Ten Lowlights of The New York Times in 2007

Rosie Voted 2007's Most Annoying Celebrity***TGIF/NEWS!***
Another 9/11 conspiracy hot-air balloon..add to my list Al Gore, Keith Oberman & Ru Paul..sorry Ru--I meant Ron!

Crouching Gore, Hidden Oil Stocks?***TGIF/NEWS!***

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What price Oprah?***TGIF/NEWS!***
The popular TV personality helps Barack Obama draw big crowds while her fans fume.
http://www.calendarlive.com/tv/cl-et-cause28dec28,0,7852369.story?coll=cl-tv-features

Most candidates shy away from survey***TGIF/NEWS!***
Talk about ASK..& DON'T TELL...most GOP silent on gays in their military if commander-in-chief???????

Chihuahua helps police find suspect ***TGIF/NEWS!***
This wouldn't last 10 mins. in the Bar Hotel..if the cons found out how he got captured.

Schools told to encourage boys to play girlie games and dance to 'balance gender'***TGIF/NEWS!***

Gore Milks Cash Cow***TGIF/NEWS!***

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He calls Gore a ``crook'' presiding over an eco-business that pumps out cash. As for Gore's French followers, the author likens them to religious zealots who, far from saving humanity, are endangering it.+++ Driven by a Judeo-Christian guilt complex, he says, French greens paint worst-case scenarios and attribute little-understood cycles to human misbehavior.

+++Told ya all this a long time ago!

CARTOON: That's not what I asked for!***TGIF/NEWS!***

VIDEO: Thanks in Our Name for Deeds in Our Name ***TGIF/NEWS!***
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Snorting a Brain Chemical Could Replace Sleep..ZZZZZZZZZZ***TGIF/NEWS!***
Hoping that you check out the Blurbs when you have your morning coffee & again before you say your bedtime prayers @ night....but, warning some B-Blurb stories might make you angry--- & keep you up---- in fright.

Abortion Supporter Knocks 69 Yr. Old Pro-Lifer Unconscious, MSM Silent+++SAT. ADDITION/FYI+++

Kenya opposition claims victory, riots flare+++SAT. ADDITION/FYI+++

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Foreign policy gaffes plague Huckabee+++SAT. ADDITION/FYI+++


* Story Highlights
* NEW: Aide admits that Huckabee has "no foreign policy credentials"
* NEW: Campaign official suggested tying Pakistan crisis to immigration issue
* Huckabee appeared not to know that martial law had been lifted in Pakistan
* Gaffes will have little effect on support for populist candidate, analyst says

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/12/28/huckabee.foreign.policy/index.html?section=cnn_topstories&eref=yahoo

Probe: Mitt missed chance to keep Tavares jailed+++SAT. ADDITION/FYI+++

Planned Parenthood launches anti-Mitt clothing line+++SAT. ADDITION/FYI+++

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Less than a week before the neck-and-neck race to finish first in the Iowa caucuses, Planned Parenthood has launched a line of “multiple choice Mitt” clothing including bibs, baby onesies and T-shirts that blast GOP candidate Mitt Romney’s “flip-flop” on abortion rights.

Pastor Joel Osteen speaks out on Mormonism+++SAT. ADDITION/FYI+++

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More specifically, Osteen was asked about the Mormon faith, and whether a Mormon could be classified as "a true Christian."
Maybe Joel @ minimum should take bible study via a correspondence school..he's way out there.

"In my mind they are," Osteen said. "Mitt Romney has said that he believes in Christ as his Savior, and that's what I believe.

Huckabee Sees Pakistan as Reason for Border Fence+++SAT. ADDITION/FYI+++

Obama's grandma lives in a 'tiny hut'? +++SAT. ADDITION/FYI+++
And Hell-ary will huff..and she'll puff...&...................

SATURDAY MORNING CARTOON:The Clinton stool
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain....see y'all later.

Although Thu. was a bad news day..I still have to wish all A GREAT 08'
----BB1

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SO IF YOU TAKE A QUICK LOOK IN BLOGTOWNE & IT REGISTERS NO NEW ACTION SINCE SUCH & SUCH..THAT'S FREQUENTLY NOT THE CASE.
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More specifically, Osteen was asked about the Mormon faith, and whether a Mormon could be classified as "a true Christian."
Maybe Joel @ minimum should take bible study via a correspondence school..he's way out there.+++

"In my mind they are," Osteen said. "Mitt Romney has said that he believes in Christ as his Savior, and that's what I believe.

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Top 10 Climate Myth-Busters for 2007

“I’ve made up my mind. Don’t confuse me with the facts.” That saying most appropriately sums up the year in climate science for the fanatic global warming crowd.

As Al Gore, the United Nations, grandstanding politicians and celebrities, taxpayer-dependent climate researchers, socialist-minded Greens, climate profiteers and other members of the alarmist railroad relentlessly continued their drive for greenhouse gas regulation in 2007, the year’s scientific developments actually pointed in the opposite direction. Here’s the round-up:

1. Cracked crystal balls. Observed temperature changes measured over the last 30 years don’t match well with temperatures predicted by the mathematical climate models relied on by the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), researchers reported.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,318686,00.html

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"When Chris Matthews says that Bill Clinton is like Jesus in the temple ... Chris Matthews was so impressed," notes the MRC spokesman. "He was seeing Jesus."

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The developments reflect the tightness of the race — another poll Friday found Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Obama effectively tied — and the dynamics of an unusual contest where so few people vote: about 125,000 in the Democratic caucus of 2004. Aides to the candidates said this contest could be determined by a swing of as few as 1,000 voters.

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PEGGY NOONAN

Be Reasonable
As Iowa sizes up the candidates, so do I.

http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/pnoonan/

Mexico wants us to kiss,cuddle & wink @ our illegals..but often are extremely harsh @ those that come from down south.

Traffic stop leads to discovery of 1,320 bags of heroin [on illegal NY alien]
Yes Gov SPIT zer give them driver's licenses so as to kill more innocents while driving drunk & to transport drugs..dems ever hear of deportation, not the key to the city or key to a Chevy?????

Dogs Live the Sweet Life on $800G Inheritance
It's a PEOPLE'S LIFE???

Man leaves $50,000, car to waitress
And the rest of the country thinks NYers "over tip".

Patriots try to complete unbeaten season
Dang,the last team to do that was the 72' Dolphins!

GO NY GIANTS!!!! But..go where????***

Anyhow have a great weekend folks !

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Top 10 Climate Myth-Busters for 2007

“I’ve made up my mind. Don’t confuse me with the facts.” That saying most appropriately sums up the year in climate science for the fanatic global warming crowd.

As Al Gore, the United Nations, grandstanding politicians and celebrities, taxpayer-dependent climate researchers, socialist-minded Greens, climate profiteers and other members of the alarmist railroad relentlessly continued their drive for greenhouse gas regulation in 2007, the year’s scientific developments actually pointed in the opposite direction. Here’s the round-up:

1. Cracked crystal balls. Observed temperature changes measured over the last 30 years don’t match well with temperatures predicted by the mathematical climate models relied on by the U.N.'s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), researchers reported.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,318686,00.html

It's amazing at how many people buy into this "junk science" w/ even evangelical churches signing on to this Gore $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ making campaign. Church family get back to more time towards saving souls & less in political pulpits!

SEE CW THREAD: Evangelicals, scientists join forces to combat global warming

Gore's Green Fiasco

A New Year's vision and prophecy
Pat Boone's Predictions.

MRC releases awards for most 'notable' quotes of the year

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"When Chris Matthews says that Bill Clinton is like Jesus in the temple ... Chris Matthews was so impressed," notes the MRC spokesman. "He was seeing Jesus."

In Surprise Step, Bush Is Vetoing a Military Bill

Court victory for Oregon pro-family forces

Candidates Digging for a Deeper Pool of Iowa Voters

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The developments reflect the tightness of the race — another poll Friday found Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Obama effectively tied — and the dynamics of an unusual contest where so few people vote: about 125,000 in the Democratic caucus of 2004. Aides to the candidates said this contest could be determined by a swing of as few as 1,000 voters.

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PEGGY NOONAN

Be Reasonable
As Iowa sizes up the candidates, so do I.

http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/pnoonan/

Bin Laden tape threatens Sunnis, Israelis

Village Drops 666 From Its Number

Most Psychiatrists Open to Discussing Spiritual Concerns

Is Allah the same as God of the Bible?

Mexico to use biochip to control illegal immigration
Mexico wants us to kiss,cuddle & wink @ our illegals..but often are extremely harsh @ those that come from down south.

Traffic stop leads to discovery of 1,320 bags of heroin [on illegal NY alien]
Yes Gov SPIT zer give them driver's licenses so as to kill more innocents while driving drunk & to transport drugs..dems ever hear of deportation, not the key to the city or key to a Chevy?????

Dogs Live the Sweet Life on $800G Inheritance
It's a PEOPLE'S LIFE???

Man leaves $50,000, car to waitress
And the rest of the country thinks NYers "over tip".

Patriots try to complete unbeaten season
Dang,the last team to do that was the 72' Dolphins!

GO NY GIANTS!!!! But..go where????***

Anyhow have a great weekend folks !

Animations: www.artie.com --- ***My prediction Giants beat "the spread" of 13.5.

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Democrat Anti-war Antics Shake Morale at the Front
Christopher Alleva
The incomparable Bill Gertz at the Washington Times published very revealing anecdote in his regular column "Inside the Ring" yesterday. Gertz interviewed Marine Corps Cpl David Goldich, a veteran of two tours in Iraq and 300 combat patrols about the effect of the Democrat's anti-war antics on troop morale at the front. Gertz wrote that Cpl. Goldich,

stated in a candid account that negative comments by Democrats had "a dramatic effect on morale, especially on troops who are otherwise indifferent and disdainful of politics in general."

"I cannot tell you how many times I have overheard Marines and soldiers talking about various inconsiderate comments made from the likes of [Sen.] John Kerry [Massachusetts Democrat], [Rep. John P.] Murtha [Pennsylvania Democrat], [Senate Majority Leader Harry] Reid [Nevada Democrat], and [House Speaker Nancy] Pelosi [California Democrat] about how we cannot win, how we should be brought home, etc.,"

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2007/12/democrat_antiwar_antics_shake.html

The dynamic duo-JJ& AS--wrong again!..no names.

Bush approves child health care program

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THE BHUTTO ASSASSINATION: NOT WHAT SHE SEEMED TO BE

By RALPH PETERS

December 28, 2007 -- FOR the next several days, you're going to read and hear a great deal of pious nonsense in the wake of the assassination of Pakistan's former prime minister, Benazir Bhutto.

Her country's better off without her. She may serve Pakistan better after her death than she did in life.

We need have no sympathy with her Islamist assassin and the extremists behind him to recognize that Bhutto was corrupt, divisive, dishonest and utterly devoid of genuine concern for her country.

By Ralph Peters/ NY POST

Illegal Alien accused of setting boyfriend on fire

Iraq Claims "75% of al-Qaeda destroyed"

Iraq on alert for anniversary of Saddam's execution
Let's go to the video tape.................

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Ron Paul excluded from debate? Not exactly
Candidate claims Fox is afraid of him, but forum canceled

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59442

Talk about a Christmas Fruit Cake---that's really NOT a gift of any kind !

A Teenage Terrorist Tells His Story

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He spoke with SPIEGEL ONLINE about his desire to kill the American occupiers -- and his dreams of emigrating to the United States.

Michael Savage lawsuit links CAIR to 9/11 plot
Talker amends lawsuit against organizer of Muslim boycott to include RICO charges
To follow the latest on Dr. Savage's lawsuit see: http://prosites-prs.homestead.com/

CARTOON: What the little Iranian dictator wanted for Christmas ?

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A SAFER CITY

December 30, 2007 -- When it comes to crime in New York City, the good news keeps on coming.

With only two days to go, the city is on pace to mark fewer than 500 murders this year. That's the lowest number since the city started keeping records - in 1963.

It's a remarkable achievement by any standard, and credit redounds to Mayor Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, who (see below) are hardly giving up the fight.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/12302007/postopinion/editorials/a_safer_city_655111.htm

Although Rudy laid down the tracks after the ineffective liberal reigns of Koch,Dinkins,et.al that had citizens,tourists and businesses fleeing..Mayor Mike has done an outstanding job..and I hope that Ray Kelly our NYPD head will run for our next mayor.

Study: Fox Is the Most Fair and Balanced Thus Far in Prez Campaign

Being a Soldier During Christmas

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Edwards surges, Huckabee's bubble bursts***SUN. WOW NEWS!***
By Steven Thomma | McClatchy Newspapers

DES MOINES, Iowa — John Edwards has clawed his way into contention to win Iowa's caucuses on Thursday in the first vote for the Democratic presidential nomination, gaining strength even as rivals Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have lost ground, according to a new McClatchy-MSNBC poll.

At the same time, Mitt Romney has regained the lead among Iowa Republicans as Mike Huckabee has lost momentum and support, even among the evangelical Christians who had propelled him into the top spot just weeks ago.

Taken together, this first poll in Iowa since campaigning resumed after a Christmas break showed a dead-heat contest between the three leading Democratic candidates and a volatile clash between the two top Republican rivals here.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/227/story/23940.html

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll***SUN NEWS***
Rasmussen Reports

Can We Afford President Bill Richardson?***SUN NEWS***

Thompson: 'Not particularly interested in running' ***SUN NEWS***

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A Family Affair?***SUN NEWS***

Exclusive: Benazir Bhutto's will names her 19-year-old son as her successor.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/82403

Pope's exorcist squads will wage war on Satan***SUN NEWS***
Hey howbouts starting w/ the Pelosi-Reid congress????????????

LA Gang F13 Accused of Targeting Blacks***SUN NEWS***

Did Bhutto Martyr Herself?***SUN NEWS***

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Plan limits babies' rights to citizenship***SUN NEWS***
Birth certificates would be denied to those without a legal parent
http://www.azstarnet.com/dailystar/218441

“That people's greatest security is in just laws of their own enactment faithfully observed and enforced by their own tribunals of justice.”
--John Bingham (January 13, 1868)
Basta=enough!Over 100,000 border babies on the taxpayers dime in one area in 1 yr. alone! More closed legs & definite closed border in 08'!

Personal Data Theft Reaches Unprecedented Levels in 2007***SUN NEWS***

Top Six National Security Bloopers of 2007***SUN NEWS***

Silent Chelsea Clinton Brushes Off 9-Year-Old Reporter on Campaign Trail***SUN NEWS***

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“Do you think your dad would be a good ‘first man’ in the White House?” Sydney asked, but Chelsea brushed her question aside.

“I’m sorry, I don’t talk to the press and that applies to you, unfortunately. Even though I think you’re cute,” Chelsea told the pint-sized journalist.

Ron Paul Supporters Panic Over False News Story***SUN NEWS***
URGENT MESSAGE! CALL OFF THE BOYCOTTS!

---From Brooklyn's Blurbs

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Times Square confetti to carry messages***MONDAY MORNING NEWS***

NEW YORK - Messages and wishes for the new year from people around the world will float down on the New Year's Eve revelers in Times Square when the confetti is dropped.

For the first time, anyone can get a message printed on a piece of the multicolored confetti by visiting the Times Square Information Center or by using the Internet to type a message on a "Wishing Wall Online" — http://tinyurl.com/2c5efd.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071230/ap_on_fe_st/odd_confetti_wishes

Wishing you a Happy non-alcoholic New Years Eve!

Wombs for Rent: Commercial Surrogacy Growing in India ***TO THE MONDAY MORNING BLUES***

Potential Independent Candidates to Meet for Discussion on Possible Bids***& SOME MONDAY MORNING MOVES***

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The Jan. 7 event was organized by former Democratic senators David Boren and Sam Nunn, and about a dozen prominent figures are expected to participate, including Bloomberg, former Republican senator John Danforth of Missouri and Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., each of whom has been mentioned as a possible independent candidate.

Note: Hagel @ 1 time said he'd possibly run W/ Bloomy; a Bloomy or Nader run would likely pull dem votes,BB1

Raw Video McCain To Reporter: Too Old? 'You Little Jerk,' McCain Laughs***& THE MONDAY MORNING JOHN MCCAIN***

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Israel gets warned: Al-Qaida coming!***TO THE MONDAY MORNING NEWS: INSANE!!!***
Indications terror network sending cells to Jewish state using foreign passports
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59448

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Bloomberg Moves Closer to Running for President***NYT HOT OFF THE PRESS***
I was off & on w/ Mayor Mike..he's been getting daily lessons here in NYC for quite some time on intl. affairs and learning languages, etc...he could hit the ground running-wouldn't need to raise literally a dime, attract a well known VP & pull votes mainly from the dems...causing loss in a couple/few states.He also wouldn't get in it if in his mind he couldn't somehow win...stay posted.
PS-This story just came out after I posted the one above hours back.
PSS-My on & off comment doesn't mean I'd vote for Bloomy..today I couldn't vote for any of our well known office holders from US Senators, to Gov. to NYC Mayor. However both NYC mayors are excellent executives,had/have fine cabinets,have many innovative ways of doing things, are the best mayoral crime & terror fighters in the USA & are UN speakers and have many intl. contacts & trips under their belts.They also deal/dealt w/ perhaps the toughest press corps in the world.
If Bloomberg announced today he'd immeadiately poll above Richardson, Dodd,Biden,Thompson,Hunter,Keyes & Paul..stay tuned.
And unlike Nader (who may be the 4th candidate if Hillary wins), would likely be the 3rd person in the General Election debates.

Chris Matthews: GOP Candidates Want to Kill Bugs Bunny
Matthews tends to literally slober over stories like w/ Scooter Libby; but overall he's very watchable & even though a liberal, has a keen political mind.

U.S. Stock Futures Rise On Last Day of 2007 Ka-Ching! Ka-Ching! Ka-Ching!

Do Democrats Really Want Us to Fail in Iraq?
T or F?????????.........TRUE!

Sydney kicks off global New Year celebrations
HAPPY NEW YEAR to our New Zealand,Australia & other friends already into 2008!

FRED THOMPSON VIDEO: Terrorists Won't Rest Until There's A Mushroom Cloud Over A US City

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Wealthy dogs love spaghetti dinners

* Story Highlights
* Three dogs living on $800,000 inheritance
* Buckshot, Katie and Obu-Jet have caretaker
* Adopted strays nicer than Leona Helmsley's Maltese

http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/12/31/wealthy.dogs.ap/index.html

Would-be Ford assassin freed from prison on parole
Whatever happened to "Squeaky" Fromme I wonder??

WSJ's Illegal Immigration Naivete Continues, with a Small Concession

Woman Escorted Off Bus For Reading Bible Aloud

CARTOON: Pakistan 2008: Recipe for disaster

Jihadists in Jails Win Leverage Over Their Keepers

Download Uproar: Record Industry Goes After Personal Use

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...the industry maintains that it is illegal for someone who has legally purchased a CD to transfer that music into his computer.

Fellow members you may be breaking the law.

---From NYC!

They'll be lining up by lunchtime..pray for our NYPD & all tonight.

Times Square New Year's gala turns 100

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Get ready for the party of a century.

The Times Square New Year’s Eve ball tradition is celebrating its 100th anniversary Monday night with a shimmering orb that’s more opulent than ever.

Mayor Bloomberg will be joined on the Countdown Stage by Police Academy valedictorian and Iraq war veteran Karolina Wierzchowska, who will drop the new high-tech sphere suspended atop 1 Times Square.

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This New Year's Eve, Times Square will have a new ball. It comes with 672 Waterford crystal triangles and state-of-the-art LED lights, making it twice as bright as its predecessor.

Q&A: Times Square ball operator

Or a "square" dancing night, Watchnight..whatever: A SAFE NIGHT!

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^^^Correction to above..I think I exceeded the maximum amount of links on a post as it won't allow an edit:
My reasoning (to be a good Blogtowne neighbor) was stated in the first post on this page:

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NOTE: SO AS NOT TO ALWAYS BE PUSHING MY BLOG TO THE TOP, I OFTEN SIMPLY ADD LATE BREAKING STORIES AS YOU CAN SEE.
SO IF YOU TAKE A QUICK LOOK IN BLOGTOWNE & IT REGISTERS NO NEW ACTION SINCE SUCH & SUCH..THAT'S FREQUENTLY NOT THE CASE.
BEST THING IS TO CHECK BACK FROM TIME TO TIME.
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^^^Why so many links (Note: Some great Sat. updates up there too) & CORRECTION:

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More specifically, Osteen was asked about the Mormon faith, and whether a Mormon could be classified as "a true Christian."
Maybe Joel @ minimum should take bible study via a correspondence school..he's way out there.+++

"In my mind they are," Osteen said. "Mitt Romney has said that he believes in Christ as his Savior, and that's what I believe.

+++The three plus sign is my comment mixed in w/ the website of origin's quote,sorry.But anyhow...ON TO NEW BUSINESS:

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Obama's grandma lives in a 'tiny hut'?

But as I must restart this correction on a brand new post....it allows me to start a new BROOKLYN'S BLURBS notation of honor or dishonor..as my formal name is Ricardo..Rick preferred..I'd like to indoctronate Sen. Barack Hussein Obama's lil hut story into the new designation:

"RICKY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT"

HEAR YE'.....HEAR YE' !!!!!!!

So to the Hon. Sen. Obama, who has a very questionable Chicago real estate deal in his background..and who's best bud Lady Oprah gives away cars to complete strangers,& who now-the WHITE HOUSE wannabee- says his good old granny lives in a "tiny" hut---- not even a medium sized one---our 1st inductee into The RICKY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT HALL OF FAME!...the presumed winner in Iowa, Sen. Obama Of Illinois...welcome one & all.


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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..I wonder if Hell-ary is a good candidate for:

RICKY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT

SEE: Hillary says she risked life on White House trips

Listen even Chelsea sometimes went w/ mom to these teas,etc..does that make her qualified to be President too????????????

Hey why not comedian Sinbad or Sheryl Crow they were on that flight?????????

Or maybe any of the WWE Wrestlers that fly into Iraq every year for a Christmas Show for The Troops?????????

Yeah..John Cena for President-Undertaker For Vice-President 2012!

Everything's all right..just a 2008 firecracker..go back to your tea..

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Rasmussen: Republican identity jumps to two year high
Rick Moran

According to pollster Rasmussen, the number of Americans who identify themselves as Republican has risen to a two year high:

The number of Americans who consider themselves to be Republicans jumped nearly two percentage points in December to 34.2%. That’s the largest market share for the Republican brand in nearly two years, since January 2006 (see history from January 2004 to present).

At the same time, the number of Democrats fell to 36.3%. That’s down a point compared to a month ago. During 2007, the number of Democrats has ranged from a low of 35.9% in July to a high of 37.8% in February.

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2008/01/rasmussen_republican_identity.html

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As Huckabee Pulls Ad, Rollins, For Once, Must Pull a Punch

By Sridhar Pappu
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 2, 2008; C01

DES MOINES -- "The negatives feel good," says Ed Rollins, the onetime wunderkind of the Reagan White House and now, at 64, the national campaign chairman for upstart Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. "It's like being a boxer when you're young. To me, hitting somebody, knocking somebody down, is a great feeling. Firing out a negative ad just feels amazing."

But this time, the blow did not land exactly as intended. It is New Year's Eve and Rollins is sitting in a bar area in the Wakonda Club, slightly slouched in his chair, wearing a gray suit. Just hours earlier, Huckabee had stunned reporters expecting the launch of a hard-hitting TV ad attacking Mitt Romney; instead, he pulled the spot crafted by Rollins.

Surrounded by placards declaring "Enough Is Enough," Huckabee showed the ad he said he wasn't going to run, leaving reporters scrambling to determine whether this was a planned maneuver, an act of bad timing or something lifted from a Capra movie. "I just realized that this is not how we run our campaign in this state," the candidate said. "We've gotten here by being positive." All that was missing was Zuzu's petals.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/01/AR2008010101864_pf.html

Poll: Nation Tired of Iowa-NH First

HAWKEYES TO BUCK-EYES
NY POST: POLS ARE SPENDING $200 FOR EACH VOTE

Paul Rivals Clinton, Raising Almost $20 Million for Campaign

Armed Man Arrested At Clinton's Iowa Office

INTELLECTUAL CONSERVATIVE: Predicting the 2008 Republican Presidential Primary Nominee

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I predict Giuliani will ultimately get the nomination because his association with 9-11 brings out the same kind of emotions from social conservatives that social conservative values bring out in them. Both types of feelings come from the mom and dad, apple pie and American flag sentiment. The power of emotional patriotic feelings cannot be underestimated. The terrorist threat has never left, and with the ever increasing media coverage on cable and the internet, every terrorist incident around the world is well-covered. Most conservatives see a link between Al Qaeda and Iraq. As long as the U.S. is in Iraq and our troops are being killed, they feel the pressure of terrorism. With terrorism and Iraq as the defining issue of the election, Giuliani has the edge, because no one worries that Giuliani might go soft on terrorism. Huckabee will probably take Iowa, and Romney will take New Hampshire, but Huckabee will likely fade soon afterwards like Howard Dean. Romney will take New Hampshire, but Giuliani will prevail in later primaries like Bill Clinton and go on to win the Republican nomination.

Despite apology, Huckabee's Web site hosts comments critical of Romney's Mormonism

For Republicans, Contest's Hallmark Is Immigration

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Clinton errs on Pakistan

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was praised in the wake of the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto for demonstrating her command of the players and the issues at stake in Pakistan, even as another candidate, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, was criticized for stumbling over details.

But in two confident television appearances, on CNN and ABC, Clinton made an elementary error about Pakistani politics: She described President Pervez Musharraf as a "candidate" who would be "on the ballot."

In fact, Musharraf was reelected to the presidency in October. The upcoming elections are for parliament, and while Musharraf's party will be facing off against opposition parties, the president himself is not a candidate.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0108/Clinton_errs_on_Pakistan_.html

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New probe urged for Hillary crimes
Charges that if FEC rejects, agency will have 'aided and abetted' in felony
Posted: January 1, 2008
9:35 p.m. Eastern

The top donor to Sen. Hillary Clinton's 2000 campaign has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission asking the agency to re-open an investigation into illegal contributions and to probe alleged continuing violations of the law by the Democratic presidential candidate.

The complaint by business mogul Peter Franklin Paul also asserts the Clinton campaign's 2005 conciliation agreement with the FEC – in which a finance aide was fined $35,000 – effectively let Clinton and other top aides off the hook.

Paul says that unless the FEC sets aside the agreement and rescinds immunity granted the senator, the agency itself will "have aided and abetted in the commission" of a felony.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59492

As a NYer I want an investigation & any improprieties want a new senator.

Should Hillary Clinton have skipped Iowa?

In Iowa, Will Edwards Divide and Conquer?
Look for Edwards w/ union help to have a good get-out-the vote drive...Hillary may have baby sitters and dole out snow shovels if need be..but the unions will turn out & turn others out.

Rush: Huck 'not a conservative'
Starting to very clearly see that.

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ABC's Cuomo Again Frets About Racist American Voters
Photo of Scott Whitlock.
By Scott Whitlock | January 2, 2008 - 12:15 ET

For the second time in less than a month, "Good Morning America" co-host Chris Cuomo asked a Democratic presidential candidate to speculate about the inherent racism of American voters. Talking with John Edwards on Wednesday's edition of the program, the ABC journalist wondered about Thursday's Iowa caucus. He inquired, "When you think people get into the room, do you think race or gender may play an unspoken role in the caucus voting?"

Clearly, this is a topic that weighs heavily on Cuomo. On December 20, he spoke to Senator Barack Obama and asked, "What do you think the bigger obstacle is for you in becoming president, the Clinton campaign machine or America's inherent racists, racism?" In fact, GMA has a long history of harping on how bigoted America is. Since November 13, 2006, "Good Morning America" has featured the question, in some form or another, a total of five times.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/scott-whitlock/2008/01/02/cuomo-again-frets-about-racist-american-voters

Another super-lib Cuomo heard from..as a person of color this is generally a lie! BTW how come not many people of color @ GMA & ABC NEWS & the drive-bys in general???

Traders betting on Obama, Huckabee wins in Iowa

Minuteman founder under fire over Huckabee endorsement

LETTER FROM MICHAEL MOORE: Says he's sitting on fence
Hope that's one xxxxx strong, steel re-enforced bull pen type fencing.

More later on new post..now some non campaign blurbs:

CARTOON: The morphing of New Year's resolutions

Portugal's anti-smoking chief breaks ban on Day 1

Most Americans “Very Satisfied” With Their Personal Lives

Happy Introvert Day!

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MinistryWatch official encourages 'due diligence' by potential donors
Allie Martin OneNewsNow.com
January 2, 2008

A official with the watchdog group MinistryWatch is encouraging Christians to be wise when it comes to supporting ministries with financial gifts.
Hear this Report

With the recent Senate inquiry into the finances of six high-profile televangelists, along with allegations of financial mismanagement at Oral Roberts University, watchdog groups such ad MinistryWatch are stepping up efforts to inform and educate potential charitable donors. MinistryWatch grades thousands of Christian ministries and non-profits, and posts on its website -- for potential donors to view -- material such as report cards dealing with those organizations.

Rod Pitzer with MinistryWatch says potential donors should look at the transparency of a ministry's finances, the truthfulness of its claims, the organization's track record, and any red-flag issues. "There [are] so many good organizations out there," he says. "The vast majority, hundreds and thousands of organizations out there [are good]. If a red flag comes up, look to another one to give to."

http://www.onenewsnow.com/2008/01/ministrywatch_official_encoura.php

Criminal Probe Opened Over CIA Tapes

Pakistan vote delayed until Feb. 18th

Rabbis ask Bush to cancel his visit to Israel

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"Even if it is not your intention, the slanted media in Israel is interpreting your visit as applying pressure to accelerate the implementation of "Disengagement II" a move that will place in mortal danger all residents of Israel," the Rabbis wrote.

British patients told to treat themselves

Waterboarding is not torture

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...armchair generals are increasingly referring to "waterboarding" as torture and saying it must be stopped in all cases.

I have no doubts waterboarding is a very unpleasant experience. It must be so because it is considered 100 percent effective and usually induces cooperation within 30 seconds.

The technique of waterboarding involves pouring water on the head of a prisoner with the purpose of triggering a gagging reflex and the panic of imminent drowning.

Doesn't sound very torturey to me..I had more harrowing things pulled on me as a teen suspect by NJ police.

Go Directly To Jihad, Do Not Pass Gitmo

David Letterman Makes Deal
As a generally pro-union man I don't like Huck being Leno's guest tonight;Hillary on the other hand won't be breaking a picket line tonight on Letterman due to his agreement w/ the writers/see link.

Vatican, Muslims plan 'historic' meeting

NY Times Says Free Market a False Idol

Family Of 6 Arrested Over Droopy Jeans
Come on folks female teachers that rape students too pretty to put in jail; illegals infiltrating by the millions..and they have time to single out kids for "sagging"??????

Rove's successor keeps low profile
Did you even know there was 1

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Sanctuary City Advocates Hamper U.S. Law Enforcement

Jim Kouri, CPP

A citizen of Ecuador was captured by the New York City Police Department and charged with rape, criminal sex act and endangering the welfare of a child. He was convicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years probation. The victim was a 12-year-old girl.+++

"ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] is committed to insuring the public safety of our communities and we will not tolerate the actions of sexual predators and those who threaten the welfare of our children," said New York ICE Acting Special Agent in Charge Salvatore Dalessandro.

"If you are preying on our children, we are going to find you; and if you are not a U.S. citizen, we will deport you. We will continue to partner with New York City Probation Department and other law enforcement agencies to this end," he warned.

http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/homeland.php?id=1386020

+++We've had illegal rape victims as young as 3 here in Brooklyn, a study elsewhere on CW estimates over 100 child sexual predators cross our broken border daily!

More Global Warming Professor Gore?????

Snow Flurries Possible In Central Florida During Hard Freeze***NEW***

Olbermann Watch Lists Keith's Top Ten Lies of 2007***NEW***
The lowest rated man in news!

Judge Blocks Oregon Same-Sex Unions Law***NEW***

Interpol fugitive caught at Canada-US border faces bond hearing***NEW***
Bush The Border Bumbler--NOT @ it again!!!!

UK IVF Clinics Have Intentionally Killed over One Million Human Embryonic Children***NEW***

New Year's Rose Parade, protesters roll through Pasadena***NEW***

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Dozens of anti-war protesters led by "Peace Mom" Cindy Sheehan staked out spots across from television cameras, hoisting signs reading "Impeachment is Patriotic."

After the procession's last float inched out to start along the parade's 5 1/2-mile route, a group of more than 100 anti-war protesters marched behind it, including Sheehan. Parade watchers sitting in the grandstand booed and yelled at the protesters.

"This is not the occasion for this," Mary Feichtel, 63, of Florida, said of the protests.

........still crazy,still crazy...still crazy after all these years!

Why won't Al Gore debate?***NEW***

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Among the more than 400 scientists from all over the world who have challenged our one-time vice president on this issue is Hendrik Tennekes, former research director at the Netherland Royal National Meteorological Institute:

"I find the doomsday picture Al Gore is painting – a six-meter sea level rise – 15 times the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change number – entirely without merit. I protest vigorously the idea that the climate reacts like a home heating system to the changed setting of the thermostat. Just turn the dial and the desired temperature will soon be reached."

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Grueling, Bruising Finish to Iowa Campaigning


Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton and John Edwards closed out a long, grueling Iowa caucus campaign Wednesday night with statewide television appeals, each seeking an early triumph in the race for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. Leading Republicans exchanged routine unpleasantries on a final day of campaigning.

"You just don't know what is going to happen," confessed Mitt Romney, unwilling to forecast success over Republican rival Mike Huckabee in Thursday's first contest of the race for the White House.

"This country is ready for a leader who will bring us together," Obama said in a two-minute commercial televised at the dinner hour. A first-term Illinois senator seeking to become the nation's first black president, he added, "That's the only way we're going to win this election. And that's how we'll actually fix health care, make college affordable, become energy independent and end this war."

ww.newsmax.com/headlines/Grueling,_Bruising_Finish/2008/01/02/61285.html

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Fred Thompson may drop out

By: Jonathan Martin and Mike Allen

DES MOINES, Iowa – Several Republican officials close to Fred Thompson’s presidential campaign said they expect the candidate will drop out of the race within days if he finishes poorly in Thursday’s Iowa caucus.

Thompson’s campaign, which last spring and summer was generating fevered anticipation in the media and with some Republican activists, has never ignited nationally, and there are no signs of a late spark happening here in Iowa, where even a third-place finish is far from assured.

This reality—combined with a fundraising drought—left well-connected friends and advisers of Thompson Wednesday evening predicting that he will pull the plug on hype and hope before the Jan. 8 New Hampshire primary.

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0108/7682.html

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Sheriff Joe Arpaio Backs Mitt Romney: An Endorsement That Might Matter
By Mike Bates
Jan 2, 2008

Do celebrity endorsements make much of a difference in elections? Barack Obama’s assistance from the unelected queen of the world, Oprah Winfrey, suggests maybe not, at least not in the way you’d expect. A poll found that one in three young New Hampshire women were less likely to vote for the clean, smart and articulate Obama because of the Oprah endorsement. One –sixth of women over age 65 said their opinion of the senator diminished as a result of Ms. Winfrey’s support.

Perhaps there’s hope for the Republic after all. Not that politicians are likely to discourage endorsements from some of the only folks with egos as colossal as their own.

At times we can tell a lot about a candidate by the celebrities backing him or her. Barbra Streisand endorsed Hillary Clinton, saying “Madame President of the United States . . . it’s an extraordinary thought.” No, Babs, what’s truly extraordinary is that you even imagine having what passes as a thought. This is the woman who’s claimed her absolute biggest nightmare is getting sick, getting taken to a hospital, and dying while hospital staff conjectures if their patient is indeed the Barbra Streisand.

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272618004.shtml

Sheriff Joe just added a couple Romney points to my still undecided.

Mike Huckabee and Christian Duty

VIDEO: McCain's New Ad Hits Romney

NBC Highlights 'Life-Long Republican' Caucusing for Obama, But...

Outside Groups Spend Millions in Presidential Contest

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Will anyone notice Wyoming caucuses?

By MEAD GRUVER, Associated Press Writer 2 hours, 1 minute ago

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Don't forget about Wyoming. It's been overlooked in the hoopla surrounding Thursday's Iowa caucuses and next week's New Hampshire primary, but Wyoming Republicans will caucus Saturday and choose delegates to the national convention in September.

Candidates have paid little attention to the state, though.

Only Mitt Romney, Fred Thompson and Duncan Hunter have passed through since September.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080103/ap_po/wyoming_republicans;_ylt=Ap7VwCxUq7ItPsDS5ZIgdH2s0NUE

White House Run Takes Different Skills Than Running the Nation

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Iowa Caucus Predictions: Romney, Obama Win; Clinton Third
by Robert Novak and Timothy P. Carney

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=24241

Iowa Caucus Run-Up Finds Paul Reading, Giuliani Taking a Break

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In campus-wide poll, Obama eclipses former Yale alumni Clinton
With foreign policy their top concern, students see Clinton, Giuliani as most probable 2008 candidates

http://www.yaledailynews.com/articles/view/22877

Matthews: Obama Win Will Send Message that 'Despised' America is Ready for Change

Lieberman says no ambition to be VP with McCain
Prediction: Joe will make jump sooner rather than later to the GOP.

Denmark Bank predicts Ron Paul presidency, U.S. depression
Nope to "both"!

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Why Iowa? And what's a caucus, anyway?

By Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
2:08 PM PST, January 2, 2008
Thursday night about 200,000 Iowans, give or take, will begin the process of selecting the 2008 presidential nominees. That number barely surpasses the population of Glendale, but the results will have enormous impact. The Iowa caucuses have been closely watched since 1972, when George McGovern's strong performance helped him shoulder past his better-known rivals and win the Democratic nomination. For years, politicians in places like California have griped about Iowa's outsized role. But the state has only gained import, to the point where candidates shattered records in 2007 with their campaign spending and wall-to-wall TV advertising.

Why does Iowa go first?

Because for years no one much cared. Iowa has been holding some form of caucuses since the early 1800s. (The word caucus is Native American in origin, referring to a gathering of tribal chiefs). After McGovern's surprise showing, another long-shot candidate, Jimmy Carter, used the 1976 Iowa caucuses as a springboard to the White House. Other candidates began coming to Iowa seeking a similar breakthrough. A tradition was established and once that happened, few wanted to alienate Iowa voters by challenging the state's privileged status. Eventually, Iowa and New Hampshire, which holds the first primary, reached an accord that cemented their one-two placement on the nominating calendar, which has been recognized by the national political parties and, more importantly, those seeking the White House.

What is a caucus?

It's a gathering of voters at the precinct level. There are 1,781 precincts in Iowa's 99 counties. A caucus can be held in a community center, at a fire station, a library conference room, or somebody's living room.

http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-caucusqa3dec12,0,4664712.story?coll=la-home-center

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Ministers Who Support Huckabee Receive Anonymous Warning Letters

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa pastors who support Republican Mike Huckabee for president have received letters warning them that getting involved in politics could endanger the tax-exempt status of their churches.

Several pastors who have publicly backed Huckabee, a Southern Baptist minister who has support from many evangelicals, said they have received the letters, which have no return address. They have arrived in the weeks leading to Thursday's precinct caucuses.

Two letters were sent to the Rev. Brad Sherman, of Solid Rock Christian Church in Coralville. The first arrived a couple weeks ago and warned that he could be prosecuted for his support of Huckabee.

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/080103/huckabee_letters.html?.v=1

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On ABC, Sawyer Again Dwells on Obama and Race
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By Scott Whitlock | January 3, 2008 - 12:08 ET

For the second day in a row, and the sixth time in less than a year and a half, a "Good Morning America" anchor speculated on whether Senator Barack Obama can overcome racism in his presidential bid. During a particularly fawning interview on Thursday's program, host Diane Sawyer referenced a quote from the senator on the subject and hypothesized that, in a white state like Iowa, "people have shown they are willing to look beyond race in this country. Has that victory been won, whatever happens tonight?"

On Wednesday, GMA co-host Chris Cuomo posed the same question to fellow Democrat John Edwards. He asked the presidential aspirant about the nature of Iowa voters, theorizing, "When you think people get into the room, do you think race or gender may play an unspoken role in the caucus voting?" Cuomo, back on December 20, 2007, fretted over whether Obama could overcome "America's inherent...racism." Sawyer herself once asked the Illinois senator if America is "secretly...more racist or more sexist"

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/scott-whitlock/2008/01/03/abcs-sawyer-again-dwells-obama-race

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While we stand in awe of the willingness of our troops in Iraq to sacrifice themselves for the Nation, the fewer that are required to do so, the better. And the news on that front is good. As can be seen in the chart below, our military deaths in December dropped to 23 from 37 in November.

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Rocky, Nader call on Demos to stop Clinton
In a joint letter, they imply she is beholden to corporations
By Christopher Smart
The Salt Lake Tribune


Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson joined Ralph Nader on Monday in lambasting Hillary Clinton as a stooge for big business who should be stopped from capturing the Democratic nomination for president.
"Do you really believe if we replace a bunch of corporate Republicans with a bunch of corporate Democrats, that anything meaningful is going to change?" the statement asks. "This has to stop. It's that simple."

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_7855509

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Democrats | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Hillary Clinton 1 33% 0 [Democrats]
John Edwards 1 33% 0
Barack Obama 1 33% 0
Joe Biden 0 0% 0
Chris Dodd 0 0% 0
Mike Gravel 0 0% 0
Dennis Kucinich 0 0% 0
Bill Richardson 0 0% 0
Uncommitted 0 0%
1% of precincts reporting

Republicans | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Rudy Giuliani 0 0% 0 [Republicans]
Mike Huckabee 0 0% 0
Duncan Hunter 0 0% 0
John McCain 0 0% 0
Ron Paul 0 0% 0
Mitt Romney 0 0% 0
Fred Thompson 0 0% 0
0% of precincts reporting

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Democrats | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
John Edwards 8 38% 0 [Democrats]
Hillary Clinton 7 33% 0
Barack Obama 6 29% 0
Joe Biden 0 0% 0
Chris Dodd 0 0% 0
Mike Gravel 0 0% 0
Dennis Kucinich 0 0% 0
Bill Richardson 0 0% 0
Uncommitted 0 0%
2% of precincts reporting

Republicans | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Rudy Giuliani 0 0% 0 [Republicans]
Mike Huckabee 0 0% 0
Duncan Hunter 0 0% 0
John McCain 0 0% 0
Ron Paul 0 0% 0
Mitt Romney 0 0% 0
Fred Thompson 0 0% 0

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Democrats | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
John Edwards 25 38% 0 [Democrats]
Hillary Clinton 21 32% 0
Barack Obama 18 27% 0
Joe Biden 1 2% 0
Bill Richardson 1 2% 0
Chris Dodd 0 0% 0
Mike Gravel 0 0% 0
Dennis Kucinich 0 0% 0
Uncommitted 0 0%
6% of precincts reporting

Republicans | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Mike Huckabee 487 33% 0 [Republicans]
Mitt Romney 351 24% 0
Fred Thompson 260 18% 0
John McCain 171 12% 0
Ron Paul 154 11% 0
Rudy Giuliani 33 2% 0
Duncan Hunter 3 0% 0
2% of precincts reporting

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Democrats | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Barack Obama 802 37% 0 [Barack Obama]
John Edwards 653 30% 0
Hillary Clinton 647 30% 0
Bill Richardson 46 2% 0
Joe Biden 20 1% 0
Uncommitted 2 0%
Chris Dodd 1 0% 0
Mike Gravel 0 0% 0
Dennis Kucinich 0 0% 0
89% of precincts reporting

Republicans | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Mike Huckabee 26,054 34% 0 [Mike Huckabee]
Mitt Romney 19,186 25% 0
Fred Thompson 10,536 14% 0
John McCain 10,192 13% 0
Ron Paul 7,864 10% 0
Rudy Giuliani 2,779 4% 0
Duncan Hunter 328 0% 0
67% of precincts reporting

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Iowa is heaven for Huck, Obama
2nd spot in Republican caucus goes to Romney, Clinton, Edwards in virtual tie for Democrats
Posted: January 3, 2008
9:51 p.m. Eastern

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee was declared the winner in tonight's Iowa GOP caucuses with 34 percent of the vote, to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney's 25 percent and former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson's 14 percent.

On the Democratic side, Barack Obama turned in a solid victory over former First Lady Hillary Clinton, with 37 percent of the vote to Clinton's 30 percent, who was tied with John Edwards' 30 percent.

The vote totals reflected 65 percent of the Republican precincts reporting, and 84 percent of the Democratic caucuses already finished.

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59528

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Democrats | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Barack Obama 855 37% 0 [Barack Obama]
John Edwards 688 30% 0
Hillary Clinton 678 30% 0
Bill Richardson 49 2% 0
Joe Biden 22 1% 0
Uncommitted 3 0%
Chris Dodd 1 0% 0
Mike Gravel 0 0% 0
Dennis Kucinich 0 0% 0
93% of precincts reporting

Republicans | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Mike Huckabee 28,762 34% 0 [Mike Huckabee]
Mitt Romney 21,213 25% 0
Fred Thompson 11,522 14% 0
John McCain 11,281 13% 0
Ron Paul 8,549 10% 0
Rudy Giuliani 3,053 4% 0
Duncan Hunter 366 0% 0
72% of precincts reporting

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Democrats | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Barack Obama 867 37% 0 [Barack Obama]
John Edwards 697 30% 0
Hillary Clinton 687 30% 0
Bill Richardson 50 2% 0
Joe Biden 22 1% 0
Uncommitted 3 0%
Chris Dodd 1 0% 0
Mike Gravel 0 0% 0
Dennis Kucinich 0 0% 0
94% of precincts reporting

Republicans | Polls | County Results
Candidate Votes % of votes Delegates won Projected winner
Mike Huckabee 30,852 34% 0 [Mike Huckabee]
Mitt Romney 22,973 25% 0
Fred Thompson 12,289 14% 0
John McCain 12,109 13% 0
Ron Paul 8,995 10% 0
Rudy Giuliani 3,246 4% 0
Duncan Hunter 392 0% 0
76% of precincts reporting

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Religious voters help Huckabee; young favor Obama

By MIKE MOKRZYCKI
Thursday, January 3, 2008 8:42 PM CST

Evangelical Christians and those who want a candidate to share their religious beliefs vaulted Mike Huckabee to victory and rejected Mitt Romney in Iowa's Republican caucuses Thursday night, a survey of early arrivals found.

In the Democratic contest, young voters turned out in big numbers and heavily favored Barack Obama, who also won many votes for his message of change. Older voters and people who gave high priority to a candidate's experience backed Hillary Rodham Clinton. John Edwards scored on empathy and electability.


Born-again or evangelical Christians comprised six in 10 Republican caucus-goers and nearly half of them favored Huckabee, according to preliminary results of entrance polls conducted for The Associated Press and the television networks. Only one in five favored Romney, who has been viewed skeptically by some religious voters.


http://www.pbcommercial.com/articles/2008/01/03/ap-state-ar/d8tupgs80.txt