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Nader says Obama will pick Hillary
According to the Politico, Ralph Nader is telling people that he fully expects that Barack Obama will name Hillary Clinton as his running-mate in the next few days. Nader suggests that Obama can’t really pick anyone else, as all other available choices are uninspiring empty suits. “I don’t think he’s that dumb,” said Nader, commenting [...]
Continue reading...Running mates could reshape the race
20. August 2008
The Democratic and Republican conventions are stacked right on top of each other. Generally, there isn’t expected to be any significant news out of either event. They will just be carefully scripted shows designed to introduce their candidates to the American public. But it’s doubtful many people will change their minds based [...]
Continue reading...Musharraf to resign, flee Pakistan
17. August 2008
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is rumored to be plotting a resignation followed by exile in Saudi Arabia, according to Newsweek sources. It seems that Musharraf is afraid of what would happen if he were to stand and face an impeachment trial. Though his resignation had been expected for days, a move to flee [...]
Continue reading...Chinese girl lip-synched song
12. August 2008
In addition to the computer generated fireworks inserted into the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, the little girl chosen to sing the Chinese national anthem actually lip-synched the song. Not only didn’t she sing it live, it wasn’t even her voice on the tape. Chinese officials decided that the little girl seen on [...]
Continue reading...China fakes Olympic fireworks
11. August 2008
Everyone has been buzzing about the amazing opening ceremony of the Olympic games on Friday night. The Chinese spared absolutely no expense and created some pretty amazing fireworks, light effects, and other unique spectacles. But at least one, and perhaps more than one, of the fireworks tricks was actually computer generated and not [...]
Continue reading...McCain recognizes the 50th anniversary of NASA’s creation
30. July 2008
Today, Senator John McCain reaffirmed his robust support of America’s space agency as NASA celebrated their 50th anniversary. That’s in stark contrast to Barack Obama, who has gone on record saying that he feels space exploration should not be a high priority for America. Obama has said that he would not be in [...]
Continue reading...Robert Novak diagnosed with brain tumor
28. July 2008
Columnist and Crossfire host Robert Novak has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and has announced that he will indefinitely suspend his work. He became a household name in recent years after having helped to expose the true identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame, leading to a scandal that eventually brought down Vice-Presidential aide [...]
Continue reading...Gavin Newsom married, ready to run for governor
28. July 2008
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has gained a reputation for sticking his neck out for gay causes, riding in gay pride rallies and generally making it known that he is a staunch supporter of homosexuals. Thus, it came as a surprise to some in 2005 when he married Kimberly Guilfoyle, a prosecutor and now-host of [...]
Continue reading...Inspirational professor passes away after long battle with cancer
25. July 2008
In August 2006, Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. For the next year he would pursue an aggressive series of cancer treatments that included surgery and experimental chemotherapy. However, last August he was told the cancer had metastasized to his liver and spleen, which meant it was terminal. [...]
Continue reading...Chandra Levy killed by illegal immigrant?
25. July 2008
Gary Condit just can’t kill this girl no matter how hard he tries. A Washington Post investigation has uncovered good evidence that an illegal from Ecuador named Ingmar Guandique may have taken $25,000 from Condit to viciously stab Levy to death on a Maryland jogging trail. The informant said Guandique told him he took drugs and drank [...]
Continue reading...- Criminal complaint filed in the John Edwards sex scandal
- Why is the media ignoring the John Edwards sex scandal?
- China fakes Olympic fireworks
- The media finally picks-up on the John Edwards sex scandal
- Governor Sarah Palin would be a bold choice for Vice-President
- Caylee Anthony a victim of thorough media exploitation
- Arnold to cut CA state employees' pay to minimum wage
- Apparently 'black hole' is a racist term
- Edwards sex scandal still hasn't surfaced in the 'mainstream' press
- Mob boss John Gotti Jr. arrested for murder conspiracy
- Ron Paul Hunting for Caucus Delegates (82)
- Ron Paul Takes Second Place in Alaska (63)
- Huckabee blocking Romney for VP? (46)
- Is Ron Paul Giving Up? (46)
- Chavez laments killing of FARC commander (41)
- Is the Ron Paul Revolution Out of Gas? (39)
- China fakes Olympic fireworks (39)
- Caylee Anthony a victim of thorough media exploitation (38)
- Arnold to cut CA state employees' pay to minimum wage (36)
- Bob Barr is no Ron Paul (35)
- Nader says Obama will pick Hillary
- Running mates could reshape the race
- Musharraf to resign, flee Pakistan
- Chinese girl lip-synched song
- China fakes Olympic fireworks
- Cheney will speak at the convention
- Is Edwards still lying about affair?
- Sirius-XM merger an example of government slowing down progress
- McCain recognizes the 50th anniversary of NASA’s creation
- Robert Novak diagnosed with brain tumor
20. August 2008
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