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This week President Bush presented the first Medal of Honor awarded for combat in Afghanistan to the parents of Lt. Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL who gave his life to save his team. This was the third Medal of Honor awarded since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began, and it is the first awarded [...]

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It’s a two-man race for the nomination. The house that Reagan built has for a generation produced a winning coalition that has not only survived, but has laid the foundation for economic growth through lower taxes; national security through a robust national defense; and support for the institutions, customs and traditions that respect the sanctity [...]

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The usual suspects: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel, and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Sander Levin issued a statement on Democrat trade policy rejecting a free trade agreement with our closest ally in Latin America, Colombia. According to them, it cannot be approved until [...]

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Yahoo News–(AP) “If the weather cooperates, maybe we can turn the tide.” photo slideshow SAN DIEGO – On the fourth day of a vicious firestorm, exhausted firefighters and weary residents looked forward Wednesday to a break — an expected slackening of the fierce wind that has fanned the state’s explosive wildland blazes. Forecasters said the [...]

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Just got an email from bro-in-law…. Heh, works every time! Bookmark to: Comment posted by Sunflower Desertat 10/25/2007 7:46:18 AM True story SwampWoman — nothing like using the tragedy of others to promote your BS cause. Oh, right, I forgot … that’s the way those Rats roll. Comment posted by SwampWomanat 10/24/2007 6:50:24 PM Or [...]

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Mike Huckabee is beginning to bridge that gap between being a likable candidate with a dream, to becoming an electable candidate with both money and organization. The Huckabee campaign is reporting that the monthly fundraising goal has been met and revised upward to reflect the growing momentum on the ground. Another indication of momentum is [...]

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In the largest mass evacuation in California history, and the largest in the United States since Hurricane Katrina, California authorities have declared a state of emergency as over 500,000 acres continue to burn. Mass evacuations have been ordered from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Over 1200 homes and businesses in Sand Diego have burned, and [...]

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Who do you believe? Hillary Rodham Clinton….. President Bush is once again asking Congress and the American people to foot the bill for his failed leadership. The Bush Administration’s escalation in Iraq has not led to political reconciliation and our troops still remain in the middle of a civil war. As I have said before, [...]

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from junkscience.com “Once upon a time the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to individuals who dedicated their lives to the betterment of humanity. They focused on real world issues and championed real world solutions. In 1952, Dr. Albert Schweitzer won the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work. Dr. Schweitzer founded a hospital in French [...]

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Or, as Charlie Gibson might say, “There’s a whole lot of No-News going on in Iraq.” Violence in Iraq has dropped by 70 percent since the end of June, when U.S. forces completed their build-up of 30,000 extra troops to stabilize the war-torn country, the Interior Ministry said on Monday. Source Bookmark to:

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(CNN) — It could be the latest so-called Chuck Norris fact: “The American people don’t choose presidents, Chuck Norris does,” and Chuck is backing Republican Mike Huckabee for president. Here are the Top 20 facts you should know about Mike Huckabee. #20. When Mike Huckabee participated in the Iowa Straw Poll, they had to re-name [...]

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The Citation: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor to Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, as the leader of a special [...]

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WND’s servers were overloaded after this announcement was posted on Free Republic, but when it cools down a bit, here’s the link. Like most of you, over the summer and into the fall, I’ve been watching, listening, studying and praying about who could lead this country as our next president. I won’t leave you in [...]

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Hillary Rodham Clinton “cites her years of experience as First Lady as one of her prime qualifications to be president. Like other Democratic candidates, she has decried the “stunning record of secrecy” of the Bush administration; her campaign Web site vows to bring a “return to transparency” to government. But Clinton’s appointment calendar as First [...]

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Pollster Frank Lunz told us in the pre-debate talk that the public would be looking at each candidate with respects to their electability, appearance, and passion. If passion alone were the determining factor, Ron Paul would win going away. If appearance were the determining factor, Mitt Romney would be the winner. Romney was his usual [...]

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Frank Luntz is predicting that Ronald Regan’s 11th commandment will be broken tonight. The debate will begin at 8:00 pm eastern, broadcasted on Fox. Pre-debate spin with Hannity and Colmes has started, first up is Steve Forbes who is in the Rudy camp. Next up is Mary Matalin, taking about Fred. Questions from viewer email……..What [...]

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On his band, Capitol Offence: “We’re playing at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, where Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens played their last concert. I will not be flying out that evening.” On health care: “Baby boomers retiring are going to cause a crisis for health care. Can you imagine what it will cost [...]

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“My mom and dad came to this country in pursuit of the American dream. And guess what happened. They found the American dream to be alive and well right here in Louisiana,“ With 53% of the popular vote, Bobby Jindal is the first Non White to hold the office of Governor. Jindal, who has an [...]

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AC~DC: Turn it up LOUD Bookmark to: Comment posted by Angelat 10/21/2007 9:56:39 AM woohoo..have a great weekend Nukester!:)

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Byron York writing in NRO… The results from the Values Voters straw poll are in. As I suggested yesterday, there is a significant difference between the tally that includes Internet ballots and that of just those people who actually attended the conference. Of the conference attendees, Mike Huckabee won with 51 percent of the vote. [...]

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How bad must it be in Britain for a senior police officer, the President of the National Black Police Association, no less, to be calling for a dramatic increase in the use of a policy which amounts to racial profiling? The story from Guardian UK: Speaking at the group’s annual conference, Keith Jarrett will ask [...]

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“… half of likely voters nationwide said they would never vote for New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, a new Zogby Interactive poll shows.” source I don’t know why anyone would be surprised at this poll. It does mean, I think, that the Clinton manipulators will be doing everything they can to either depress Conservative turnout, [...]

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“One item from Baghdad, today. The news is that there is no news“……..Charlie Gibson, ABC News. Source I expect a sea change in the rhetoric coming from the Democrat Party in time for the next round of debates, as the progress of the counterinsurgency continues to yield significant, visible results on the ground. Michael Yon [...]

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A lot of folks around these parts have vivid recollections of the plane crash that claimed the heart and soul of Southern Rock–Lynyrd Skynyrd. That was thirty years ago today. Where are they now? Of those who were members when the plane crashed Oct. 20, 1977: ARTIMUS PYLE Drummer: Lives in North Carolina and plays [...]

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It’s funny, in a strange sort of way. I dunno if it will sell roast beef sandwiches, though. Bookmark to: Comment posted by no2liberalsat 10/20/2007 9:47:56 AM Way to go, Jake! Uhh…I’m thinking the torque break was accomplished by a much larger man, with a beard. /but i could be wrong Comment posted by no2liberalsat [...]

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