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I have been on a lovely vacation with my 'better half'; however, I have returned!  Ever notice how vacation are never long enough.

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Mistakes or Misleading

Did you read this in the New York Times? If you did you might be interested in:
Corrections - New York Times

A front-page article on Thursday about strain on government services in Texas caused by hurricane evacuees misstated the number of evacuee children in Houston public schools and the amount of Federal aid the state has received. The most recent count, in late February, showed 5,475 students, not 30,000. The aid is $222 million, not $22 million.

There is a really BIG gap in the actual numbers and the fictitious numbers reported.  Then there is this one.
Corrections - New York Times

An article yesterday about criticism of the Small Business Administration's response to the 2005 hurricanes misstated the value of loans the agency has provided to victims. It is $842 million, not $336 million.

You just know as many readers read the correction as read the story -- don't you! What do you think -- honest mistakes, lousy reporting, or intentional misleading?

Technorati Tags: Mada Bias, misleading

What a Surprise!

I predicted Democrats would turn on Senator Lieberman sometime ago.  Dems quickly point when Republicans don't get along; however, they and the media have ignored the fact Senator Lieberman has by pushed aside in his party for sometime now.  If the 'final axe' were to fall on Senator Lieberman I believe it would be bad for the Democratic party; however, this does show further prove that the Democratic party is not as "inclusive" as they want all to believe!

Democrats Say Lieberman Too Close to Bush

"I think it's a challenge for Lieberman to reconnect to the rank-and-file of the party and prove he is an authentic Democrat," said John McNamara, chairman of the New Britain Democratic Town Committee. Bumper stickers spotted in Connecticut read, "Anybody but Joe — I want a real Democrat in '06." Campaign buttons show Bush and Lieberman in an embrace, with the words, "The Kiss: Too Close for Comfort."

Technorati Tags: Lieberman, Election 2008

Moving Forward

Iraq moves forward with the process...  Anticipating the negative comments these actions will generate.

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's president formally designated Shiite politician Jawad al-Maliki to form a new government, as the country's parliament met Saturday to launch a political process aimed at healing wounds among ethnic and religious communities and pulling the nation out of insurgency and sectarian strife.

The move ends months of political deadlock among Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds which threatened to drag the nation into fullscale civil war. Al-Maliki has 30 days to present his Cabinet to parliament for approval.

Parliament elected President Jalal Talabani, a Kurd, to a second term and gave the post of parliament speaker to Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, a Sunni Arab. Al-Mashhadani's two deputies were to be Khalid al-Attiyah, a Shiite, and Aref Tayfour, a Kurd.

Technorati Tags: Iraq

Surf Away - Judge: Web-Surfing Worker Can't Be Fired

Go ahead and surf at work, well maybe,

"... the Internet has become the modern equivalent of a telephone or a daily newspaper, providing a combination of communication and information that most employees use as frequently in their personal lives as for their work."

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Let's See

Let's see if former Presidents get as much play as a FEW retired Generals -- my bet, since it doesn't support the MSM's agenda it want!

Former President Ford Defends Rumsfeld

Ford, 92, says, "Allowing retired generals to dictate our country's policies and its leadership would be a dangerous precedent that would severely undermine our country's long tradition of civilian control of the military."

"It would discourage civilian leaders at the department from having frank and candid exchanges with military officers," Ford added. "And, today, at a time of war, such an effort sends exactly the wrong message both to our troops deployed abroad and to our enemies who are watching for any signs of weakness or self-doubt."
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"President Bush is right to keep him in his post. It is the president's decision - and his alone."

Technorati Tags: Rumsfeld, President Ford, Rummy

Well it is a Start

I believe this a step in the right direction -- the leaks must stop...  The perpetrator does not have the country's best interest in mind and the crime demands action.
CIA Officer Fired for Leaking Classified Info to Media

WASHINGTON — A CIA officer has been relieved of his duty after being caught leaking classified information to the media.
Citing the Privacy Act, the CIA would not provide any details about the officer's identity or assignments. It was not immediately clear if the person would face prosecution. The firing is a highly unusual move, although there has been an ongoing investigation into leaks in the CIA.

However, I do believe the media is getting a pass, come on a prize for sharing state secrets!
CIA fires agent over leak to media

Post reporter Dana Priest spearheaded the reporting on the "black site" prisons and was awarded a Pulitzer Prize last week for beat reporting. The Pulitzer board called her reporting on the prisons "persistent" and "painstaking."

Culprit identified --
CIA fires employee for alleged leak

The Associated Press has learned the officer was a CIA veteran nearing retirement, Mary McCarthy. Reached Friday evening at home, her husband would not confirm her firing.

UPDATE! Interesting information below!
News from the USIA Washington File

Washington -- National Security Advisor Samuel R. Berger announced June 16 the appointment of Mary O'Neil McCarthy as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Intelligence Programs.

Technorati Tags: CIA, CIA leaks

Guess What

We learn -

Men and women are actually from the same planet, but scientists now have the first strong evidence that the emotional wiring of the sexes is fundamentally different.

I know this is shocking but it's true -- just read this article. Are they kidding, you mean someone spent time and money on this study?  I just wonder if any of MY tax dollars went to this study.

General's Opinion You May Not Have Heard

Since I doubt you heard this General's opinion --

Washington -- Attacks against Iraq's vital infrastructure have decreased by 60 percent over the past three months, the spokesman for Multi-National Force-Iraq said April 13. Army Major General Rick Lynch, who briefed reporters at the Pentagon via teleconference from Baghdad, said the decrease is directly due to the presence of 250,000 trained and equipped Iraqi security forces operating all across the country, conducting important missions.

Child Abuse OK

For Muslims in Britain.

A BANGLADESHI woman who shook a baby boy so violently that he suffered brain damage walked free from court yesterday because a judge conceded that she did not know how to behave in the West.

(Hat tip Michelle Malkin)
What is next?

Jokes from the Left!

Just remember, those that think like this are democrats.  Nuff said!

Medical and public health attempts to control obesity should continue, but it is time to add marketplace approaches. The first step is realizing that, nationally, weight gain is not a medical problem, it's a pollution problem.

Let's Get this Straight -

Democrats screamed voter fraud during the 2004 election and demanded changes be implemented; however, when change comes they fight it.  Puzzling, why would they do this?  Could it be that they want to be able to scream 'voter fraud' every time the loose?  Could it be they are actually guilty of voter fraud?  I am not sure by it is curious.

Democrats Will Appeal Ruling on Indiana's Voter ID Law

"Indiana's voter ID law, widely regarded as one of the most restrictive in America, creates unfair obstacles that will prevent citizens who are lawfully eligible to vote from casting their ballots," said DNC Chairman Howard Dean in a statement issued on Monday. "I applaud the Indiana Democratic Party's decision to appeal this ruling," Dean said. "As part of our Party's commitment to doing whatever we can to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to participate in our democracy, the DNC will assist the Indiana Democratic Party's legal challenge to this unfair law and continue our fight to make it easier for all Americans to exercise their right to vote."

Technorati Tags: politics, Howard Dean, voter fraud

Just Found it Interesting

Congressional approval ratings are lower then that of the President. Though many on the left want to shrug this off as a 'Republican' controlled congress and it is not negative for Democrats, it is -- they are still dreaming. Both parties need to stop concentrating on the President's, who can't run again, numbers and start worry about these...
USATODAY.com - Congress' approval rating on the slide

Only 37% of Americans gave Congress a high approval rating, down from 45% last month, the poll taken last week showed. A total of 53% disapproved, up from 48% in February.
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Meanwhile, President Bush's approval rating remained fairly steady at 52%.

Good Question!

Opinion Journal as a great question!

So when did Generals cease to be responsible for outcomes in war?

Technorati Tags: Rumsfeld, Rummy

Generals Like this Not Treated the 'Same'

This man, a General, does has not received the same 'expert' status afforded those few speaking up against Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Why?  Because he supports 'Rummy' -- no Generals both retired and active that support 'Rummy', the number of which dwarfs those opposing 'Rummy', are called puppets.  It is really amazing and offensive that the mainstream media believes me (and you) that gullible and to stupid to see through their game to their actual agenda.

Don't get me wrong, I don't support every move made by 'Rummy', the administration, or the military during this war; however, I ain't buying into the 'he is a blithering idiot' argument...  Mistakes have been made and will be made in any war -- the only idiots are the ones that actually believe these mistakes, like the many achievements can be accredited to one individual, alias the left!  Mistakes as well as overall achievements are the responsibility of all yes 'Rummy' and the Generals that were involved in the decisions making process -- even if they attempt to distance themselves from those decisions.  I am appalled by individuals, whether they by a Sergent or General, that attempt to shrug off mistakes while attempting to hang on to any praise -- a 'good' leader takes responsibility for the successes and failures while completing their overall mission...
A General Misunderstanding

AS the No. 2 general at United States Central Command from the Sept. 11 attacks through the Iraq war, I was the daily "answer man" to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. I briefed him twice a day; few people had as much interaction with him as I did during those two years. In light of the recent calls for his resignation by several retired generals, I would like to set the record straight on what he was really like to work with.

Technorati Tags: Rumsfeld, Rummy

What? Another Stays in the Military

Let's see how this is covered -- if you follow the link you find that this is a "FoxNews" story not one they have pulled of AP. Wonder if you will see this in other National news mediums? Probably not since it does not support their 'lies' about the military and unhappy solders!

Sergeant Re-Enlists After Losing Hand in Iraq IED Attack

"From Day One, my decision was, 'I'm not getting out,'" Wilson said, adding that she still has things she wants to accomplish in the military. "My support channel has been there for me and I'd like to give that back to the soldiers of the future."

Technorati Tags: Iraq, military, mediabias

Happy Easter

Well It is Here

I know that I am a little late -- but Google calendar has arrived...

Technorati Tags: google, calendar

Myths and Legands

Clean air now unsafe.

Research presented at a major European science meeting adds to other evidence that cleaner air is letting more solar energy through to the Earth's surface.