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Off the beaten path online: You're losing your plan...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: You're losing your plan, Number of Americans deeming Democrats too liberal hits near-record, Turkey's alliance with Iran is a threat to world peace.
You Tube pulls Israeli 'We con the world' parody video
It was only a matter of time, but You Tube has yanked the Israeli video poking fun at Pro-Palestinian militants on the flotilla boats.
Evidence tampering by Mexican authorities in border shooting?
Last Monday's shooting of Mexican 15-year old Sergio Hernandez on the southern border by a U.S. Border Patrol Agent in El Paso follows the death of an illegal alien, who resisted arrest by authorities and was tasered. Both events have caused further consternation for law enforcement officers involved in handling illegal immigrants. However, the incident in El Paso has sparked questions as to whether Mexican authorities tampered with evidence following the shooting. Mexican authorities told the Associated Press one version of the incident on June 9. However, on June 11 Mexican officials told the AP a very different story.
Drudge tax story elicits responses in various places
Our recent editorial on the idea of a Drudge tax is not sitting well with a number of websites and a member of congress. Included in this post are a few reactions.
VA Supreme Court Rules Against Breakaway Anglicans
Rules 'division statute' misapplied, church property dispute remains unresolved.
Arkansas bloggers discuss Lincoln's victory
Arkansas bloggers discuss Lincoln's victory
U.S. taxpayer money funding terror education in West Bank, Gaza
The United States gives a quarter of a billion dollars to UNRWA every year - and much of it is used in classrooms where Hamas dictates the curricula.
Big Tuesday primary round up
Tuesday primaries produced winners who will face weaker incumbents than in years past.
Off the beaten path online: W.H. Press Assoc. credentialed 'homeless' reporter...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: W.H. Press Assoc. credentialed 'homeless' reporter, 2 Bodies found in Pinal County Desert, Prisoners convert to Islam for jail perks.
Rangel on WH faith in BP: They don't have the slightest clue
The BP oil spill continues to deluge the gulf coast regions of the United States, and the Obama administration is feeling heat from those he could usually count on to stand by him. Democratic strategist James Carville railed at the president for being slow on getting the government involved and nightly conservative basher MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann appeared disappointed with the White House’s lack of action. A few days before the recent Congressional recess, I spoke with Congressman Charles Rangel, New York Democrat, who seemed frustrated that the administration had not dealt with the oil companies before the spill.
Government grows, economy slows
No surprise there, as this Administration is all about creating government jobs, even if it harms private sector job growth. In fact, for the sixteen million unemployed Americans, the federal government is often the only one hiring. In contrast to growing government, the private sector has been relatively stagnant in creating new jobs. The Gallup job creation index for April shows a 2 to 1 lead in federal government hiring over the private market.
Pixies become latest band to bail on Israel
The Pixies join Klaxons, Elvis Costello and other acts in canceling Israel shows following the flotilla incident.
Off the beaten path online: Barack Obama ignores D-Day anniversary – goes to theatre party instead
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Barack Obama ignores D-Day anniversary – goes to theatre party instead Two arguments against ‘But Republicans did it too!', Barack Obama: Let them eat tar balls.
Israel forced to apologize for YouTube spoof of Gaza flotilla
The Israeli government has been forced to apologize for a You Tube video spoof making fun of Gaza flotilla activists.
Helen Thomas dropped by agency
Politico is reporting the agency that represents Helen Thomas, Nine Speakers, has dropped the longtime White House journalist from their client list as a result of her comments made about Jewish people and the Middle East.
