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Breitbart to release 'interesting' audio of Capitol Hill politician
Known for releasing sensational viral videos, multi-media web mogul Andrew Breitart is preparing to post "interesting" audio of a member of Congress.
Video: Koran set on fire at Ground Zero
A man burned a Koran at Ground Zero on September 11, 2010
Obama inserts service agenda in 9/11 address
What is it about President Barack Obama's call for community service on the anniversary of 9/11?
Events surrounding Ground Zero most politicized this 9/11 remembrance
September 11th ceremonies at both Ground Zero and the Pentagon on Saturday included President Barack Obama addressing reporters from Washington and Vice President Joe Biden speaking in Manhattan. Amidst the controversy of the proposed Ground Zero Mosque and a Florida Pastor Terry Jones who planned and later cancelled burning Korans on Saturday, the emotional wounds of a horrific day 9 years ago remain in the spotlight. Former New York Governor George Pataki gives his thoughts of that day and the issues surrounding it.
Off the beaten path online: Hillary Clinton's campaign for '12 is underway...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Hillary Clinton's campaign for '12 is underway, Hackers make 57,000 booby-trapped websites weekly, Buchanan & Deutsch: imprison pastor to prevent Koran-burning.
Florida pastor 'suspends' 9/11 Koran burning
Rev. Terry Jones the Gainesville Florida Pastor who planned to burn Korans on September 11, announced early Wednesday evening he is canceling the event...for now. Initially, the Florida pastor claimed to have struck a deal with supporters of the Ground Zero Mosque, but after his assertions were refuted by those behind mosque, Pastor Jones began reassessing his plans to cancel the Koran burning.
Interpol issues global alert: Increased terror threat if Koran burning in U.S. happens
According to an Interpol media release, should Rev. Terry Jones, a Gainesville Florida pastor planning to burn Korans on September 11, go through with the torching of the books, chances are higher that a terror incident could very well result from Rev. Jones's provocation.
Off the beaten path online: Abortion official charged with faking bomb scare at own clinic...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Abortion official charged with faking bomb scare at own clinic, Barack Obama admits Democrats could be punished in mid-terms, President Reagan film biopic to be made.
State Dept.: Burning Koran same as killing thousands on 9/11
At Tuesday's daily press briefing at the State Department, Department Assistant Secretary P.J. Crowley discussed the attacks of 9/11 and compared terrorists who attacked the United States to a Gainesville Pastor who plans to burn Korans this September 11th.
Reid former campaign manager accuses top Senate Dem of shady past
An interview that is making rounds is KMZQ’s morning host Steve Wark’s 8/26 talk with Don Williams, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's former campaign manager and 30 year associate.
Attendees at administration event bring terror ties?
Last week, media reports surfaced that the Obama administration sponsored workshops for controversial Muslim organizations last Tuesday that would help the groups gain “direct access” to government programs. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cited as one of the sponsors of the event in an email from Islamic Society of North America about the event.
White House plays name games with new economic bailout proposal
When the administration can't even get MSNBC on their side when it comes to repackaging a failed message on their new massive economic bailout package, the White House should know it is in for a bumpy ride.
Off the beaten path online: Ex-leader of abortion clinic charged in bomb scare...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Ex-leader of abortion clinic charged in bomb scare, Political fables, Teen: Security told me to remove U.S. flags.
Dems ‘recovery summer’ destined to fall
Gong towards the official end of summer this weekend, Democrats scramble to re-work their failed economic message known as “recovery summer.” While the private sector added 67,000 jobs, it is only a drop in the bucket. As usual, the administration and its friends in Washington over-promised under-delivered on any strategy that could help improve America’s economic environment.
VIDEO - Walpingate judge to AG Holder: I've got your back
Above is the video of the Vassar College speech this year at which U.S. District Court Judge Richard Roberts and Attorney General Eric Holder traded deep, hearty, extravagant compliments interspersed with much jocularity about their decades of close friendship -- as referenced in today's Washington Times editorial.
