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...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...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...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...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...10. August 2008
Earlier rumors that Vice-President Dick Cheney would not speak at the Republican National Convention next month in Minnesota have proven to be incorrect. Cheney will in fact deliver remarks to the assembled delegates and activists on the opening night of the event. Cheney plans to speak the same night that President Bush will [...]
Continue reading...9. August 2008
Former Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee John Edwards released a statement today that confirmed an affair he had in 2006 and said that his wife was aware and had forgiven him for it. He further went on to push the point that he was not the father of any baby and that he’d take any test [...]
Continue reading...9. August 2008
Sirius and XM Radio, the two satellite radio providers who completed their merger a few weeks ago, have seen their combined stock struggle. Mired at only $1.30 per share, the stock is either a possible bargin for new investors or a complete nightmare for those who invested at $6 or even $4 earlier this [...]
Continue reading...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...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 [...]
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20. August 2008
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