President Hu Jintao is making an unprecedented string of visits to United Nations summits as he leads a high-ranking Chinese delegation to the United States this week.
President Hu rolls into US
President Hu rolls into US
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Obama favors investigation into ACORN's activities
President Barack Obama says there should be an investigation into the hidden-camera video involving employees at the activist group ACORN and a couple posing as a prostitute and her pimp.
Obama favors investigation into ACORN's activities
Obama favors investigation into ACORN's activities
Three suspects arrested in U.S. terrorism probe
A Colorado man, his father and an accused accomplice in New York were arrested on Saturday and charged with lying to federal agents about a plot to blow up unspecified targets in the United States, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
Boehner Admits That Obama Is Not A Socialist
Repugican National Committee chairwimp Michael Steele sent out a recent fundraising letter claiming the Democrats are aiming for a "socialist power grab," trying the the familiar repugican scare tactics (many Americans do not understand what socialism really is, or how it differs from communism, and also equate it to becoming a new U.S.S.R.).
Today on NBC's "Meet the Press," House Minority Leader John Boehner (reptile-OH) was blunted asked about his opinion of such rhetoric, to which he had to admit, Barack Obama is not a socialist.
Today on NBC's "Meet the Press," House Minority Leader John Boehner (reptile-OH) was blunted asked about his opinion of such rhetoric, to which he had to admit, Barack Obama is not a socialist.
Strange Buildings From Around the World
The blog Instant Shift has compiled pictures of 84 bizarre and unique buildings scattered across the world.
84 Strange Buildings From Around the World
84 Strange Buildings From Around the World
Rocket launch prompts calls of strange lights
A series of spooky lights above parts of the northeastern United States Saturday sparked a flurry of phone calls to authorities and television news stations.World's Breadbasket is about gone
Right now, America's bread basket relies on an aquifer that's nearly drained. and, many say, it will dry up if farmers keep pumping water from it at the current rate.
So, the government plans to pay farmers as one way to get them to cut water use.
Keeping the Breadbasket from drying up
So, the government plans to pay farmers as one way to get them to cut water use.
Keeping the Breadbasket from drying up
Repugicans outraged (like this is new)
Repugicans are outraged, panicked, terrified, bent out of shape, twisted, et cetera, in general but because Syracuse University is conducting a study that involves (brace yourself for the unmitigated horror of it all) surveying students about their sex lives they are off the deep end.
OK, you can stop laughing now.
OK, you can stop laughing now.
Insert your own jokes about repugicans and teabaggers, here!
Some egghead at U-Cal Davis is working with pharma giant Roche to develop a drug to "reverse mental retardation".
Insert your own jokes about repugicans and teabaggers, here!
Insert your own jokes about repugicans and teabaggers, here!
The 'new' wing-nut pledge
Found this posted over on Daily Kos with the request that this be forwarded and re-posted.
I, ________________________, do solemnly swear to uphold the principles of a socialism-free society and heretofore pledge my word that I shall strictly adhere to the following:
I will complain about the destruction of 1st Amendment Rights in this country, while I am duly being allowed to exercise my 1st Amendment Rights.
I will complain about the destruction of my 2nd Amendment Rights in this country, while I am duly being allowed to exercise my 2nd Amendment rights by legally but brazenly brandishing unconcealed firearms in public.
I will foreswear the time-honored principles of fairness, decency, and respect by screaming unintelligible platitudes regarding tyranny, Nazi-ism, and socialism at public town halls. Also.
I pledge to eliminate all government intervention in my life. I will abstain from the use of and participation in any socialist goods and services including but not limited to the following:
- Social Security
- Medicare/Medicaid
- State Children’s Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP)
- Police, Fire, and Emergency Services
- US Postal Service
- Roads and Highways
- Air Travel (regulated by the socialist FAA)
- The US Railway System
- Public Subways and Metro Systems
- Public Bus and Lightrail Systems
- Rest Areas on Highways
- Sidewalks
- All Government-Funded Local/State Projects (e.g., see Iowa 2009 federal senate appropriations)
- Public Water and Sewer Services (goodbye socialist toilet, shower, dishwasher, kitchen sink, outdoor hose!)
- Public and State Universities and Colleges
- Public Primary and Secondary Schools
- Sesame Street
- Publicly Funded Anti-Drug Use Education for Children
- Public Museums
- Libraries
- Public Parks and Beaches
- State and National Parks
- Public Zoos
- Unemployment Insurance
- Municipal Garbage and Recycling Services
- Treatment at Any Hospital or Clinic That Ever Received Funding From Local, State or Federal Government (pretty much all of them)
- Medical Services and Medications That Were Created or Derived From Any Government Grant or Research Funding (again, pretty much all of them)
- Socialist Byproducts of Government Investment Such as Duct Tape and Velcro (Nazi-NASA Inventions)
- Use of the Internets, email, and networked computers, as the DoD's ARPANET was the basis for subsequent computer networking
- Foodstuffs, Meats, Produce and Crops That Were Grown With, Fed With, Raised With or That Contain Inputs From Crops Grown With Government Subsidies
- Clothing Made from Crops (e.g. cotton) That Were Grown With or That Contain Inputs From Government Subsidies
If a veteran of the government-run socialist US military, I will forego my VA benefits and insist on paying for my own medical care
I will not tour socialist government buildings like the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
I pledge to never take myself, my family, or my children on a tour of the following types of socialist locations, including but not limited to:
- Smithsonian Museums such as the Air and Space Museum or Museum of American History
- The socialist Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson Monuments
- The government-operated Statue of Liberty
- The Grand Canyon
- The socialist World War II and Vietnam Veterans Memorials
- The government-run socialist-propaganda location known as Arlington National Cemetery
- All other public-funded socialist sites, whether it be in my state or in Washington, DC
I will urge my Member of Congress and Senators to forego their government salary and government-provided healthcare.
I will oppose and condemn the government-funded and therefore socialist military of the United States of America.
I will boycott the products of socialist defense contractors such as GE, Lockheed-Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Raytheon, Humana, FedEx, General Motors, Honeywell, and hundreds of others that are paid by our socialist government to produce goods for our socialist army.
I will protest socialist security departments such as the Pentagon, FBI, CIA, Department of Homeland Security, TSA, Department of Justice and their socialist employees.
Upon reaching eligible retirement age, I will tear up my socialist Social Security checks.
Upon reaching age 65, I will forego Medicare and pay for my own private health insurance until I die.
SWORN ON A BIBLE AND SIGNED THIS DAY OF __________ IN THE YEAR ___.
_____________ _________________________
Signed Printed Name/Town and State
Any Questions?
Best places for a healthy retirement
Best places for a healthy retirement
Residents here live longer and have plenty of chances to pursue active lifestyles.
Woody Woodpecker
From 1941, here's Woody Woodpecker's first cartoon on his own! He first appeared in KNOCK KNOCK (1940) with Andy Panda.
Woody Woodpecker sings, "Everybody thinks I'm crazy." The other animals manage to convince him that he is, so he sees a shrink named Dr. Horace N. Buggy, a fox who's as crazy as he is.
Captured Pakistan Taliban commander dies in jail
Pakistan's army says a Taliban commander known for beheading opponents has died in custody from wounds sustained during his capture last week.The army media center says Sher Muhammad Qasab died in custody Sunday.
Captured Pakistan Taliban commander dies in jail
It's a Blond World
Why did the blond have square tits?
She forgot to take the tissue out of the box.
What's an intelligent blond?
A golden retriever.
What did they call the blond who was found dead in a closet?
The 1974 Hide and Seek Champion.
Why was the blond's brain the size of a pea after exercising?
It swelled up.
She forgot to take the tissue out of the box.
What's an intelligent blond?
A golden retriever.
What did they call the blond who was found dead in a closet?
The 1974 Hide and Seek Champion.
Why was the blond's brain the size of a pea after exercising?
It swelled up.
Father Tells Son Cocaine is "Candy"
And the Father of the Year award goes to ...
Shaheed Wright, 25, of East Orange, New Jersey, told his 4-year-old son the baggies of white powder he stuck in his pocket during a brush with police were candy. Unfortunately, as you might imagine, they were actually baggies of cocaine.
Woman arrested after using credit card of friend she found dead
From the "Now, there's a friend for you" Department:
Police on Sunday arrested a 38-year-old woman after she used the credit card of a friend of hers who had earlier been found dead of an apparent suicide in a Tel Aviv apartment.
Woman arrested after using credit card of friend she found dead
Police on Sunday arrested a 38-year-old woman after she used the credit card of a friend of hers who had earlier been found dead of an apparent suicide in a Tel Aviv apartment.
Woman arrested after using credit card of friend she found dead
The evolution of humor
Starting from primordial ooze, Homer makes his way up the evolutionary chain.
Things warehouse clubs won't tell you
Things warehouse clubs won't tell you
Over 100 million Americans shop at club stores, but are the savings worth it?
Unusual Holidays and Celebrations
Another day without any worth mention.
So, let's call it Hoo-Hah Day and be done with it.
So, let's call it Hoo-Hah Day and be done with it.
Daily Almanac
Today is Sunday, Sept. 20, the 263rd day of 2009.
There are 102 days left in the year.
Today in History, September 20.
There are 102 days left in the year.
Today in History, September 20.
Our Readers
Some of our readers today have been in:
London, England, United Kingdom
Avellino, Campania, Italy
Dandedong, Victoria, Australia
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Moscow, Moskva, Russia
Luton, England, United Kingdom
as well as Singapore, and the United States
London, England, United Kingdom
Avellino, Campania, Italy
Dandedong, Victoria, Australia
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Moscow, Moskva, Russia
Luton, England, United Kingdom
as well as Singapore, and the United States
Daily Horoscope
Today's horoscope says:
Well, there goes the plans for the day.
Bet you've thought of nothing all week but taking one entire day, ditching all electronic devices, and spending some quality time alone at your place -- with maybe just one person for company.
It's a nice dream -- but it may not happen.
When you least expect it, you'll get your second wind -- and a terrific invitation.
So now what?
Should you call everyone you turned down and say you changed your mind?
Yep, you should.
Your special companion won't mind one bit.
It's a nice dream -- but it may not happen.
When you least expect it, you'll get your second wind -- and a terrific invitation.
So now what?
Should you call everyone you turned down and say you changed your mind?
Yep, you should.
Your special companion won't mind one bit.
Well, there goes the plans for the day.
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