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Paper Promises vs. Real Costs

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:00:53 +0000

by Doug Bandow
This article appeared in the Washington Times on April 22, 2009.
he return of piracy to the high seas demonstrates the limits of international law. The international community might agree that it is wrong to seize ships for ransom, but a few thugs with guns in Somalia beg to differ. Paper guarantees cannot stop seajackings source >>>

Just when you think think things can’t get much worse. Now, this really nasty LOST resurfaces. TM

1 million attend tea parties in 50 states

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:00:12 +0000

‘Obama has awakened a sleeping giant’
By Jerome Corsi and Chelsea Schilling
© 2009 WorldNetDaily

An estimated 1 million Americans participated in at least 1,000 tea parties, according to reports by organizers tabulating the nationwide numbers, with documented protests held in 50 states. source >>>

Let us hope that this doesn’t die on the vine, but continues to grow and have a policy changing impact. TM

Appeals court rules with Dorothy English. Property rights Win!

admin — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:59:24 +0000

by In the news, Oregon catalyast
The Oregon Court of Appeals issued a decision today that requires Multnomah County to pay $1,150,000 to the Estate of Dorothy English. At long last, Dorothy has finally won!!! source >>>

Too bad the poor old soul is gone and can’t be here to share in the joy. TM

Obamas fly in chef 860 miles… just to make pizza

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:20:34 +0000

By MAIL FOREIGN SERVICE

When you’re the president of the United States, only the best pizza will do – even if that means flying a chef 860 miles. source >>>

How many of you find this really wrong? TM

Obama Team Mulls Aims Of Somali Extremists

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:54:01 +0000

Seeing Potential Terror Threat, Officials Debate Their Options
By Greg Jaffe and Karen DeYoung
Washington Post Staff Writers
Saturday, April 11, 2009; Page A01

Senior Obama administration officials are debating how to address a potential terrorist threat to U.S. interests from a Somali extremist group, with some in the military advocating strikes against its training camps. But many officials maintain that uncertainty about the intentions of the al-Shabab organization dictates a more patient, nonmilitary approach. source >>>>

No action from the U.S. enables the ‘pirates’ to bigger and greater things. TM

OREGON TAX DAY TEA PARTIES http://oregonteaparty.com/

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:34:45 +0000

OREGON STATE TAX DAY TEA PARTY COORDINATOR
Geoffrey Ludt
geoffludt@gmail.com
**State coordinators serve as liaisons between this national effort and local events and not as the organizer for each individual event. If you want to attend or volunteer for a listed event, contact the event coordinator. If you want to organize a new event, contact the state coordinator AND email teapartyinfo@gmail.com. Thanks!** source >>>

There are some pretty large tea party rally’s planned across Oregon. Oregonian’s for Immigration Reform and American’s for Prosperity are involved in the one in Salem.

If your looking for something a bit closer, look to Reedsport….. Tea Party Rally at Vet’s Memorial across from the county annex at noon. Contact #541-271-3290 or smontystewart@yahoo.com

W.H. team discloses TARP firm ties

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:20:30 +0000

By KENNETH P. VOGEL | 4/3/09 10:49 PM EDT
Lawrence Summers, a top economic adviser to President Barack Obama, pulled in more than $2.7 million in speaking fees paid by firms at the heart of the financial crisis, including Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America Corp. and the now-defunct Lehman Brothers. source >>>

Feel like a sap? Me too. TM

Panel considers ‘indirect initiative’ system

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:19:31 +0000

by Edward Walsh, The Oregonian
SALEM — Oregon’s ballot initiative system came under renewed scrutiny Friday by a Senate committee that is considering a bill that would mandate a direct role by the Legislature in shaping the measures that reach the ballot for voters to decide. source >>>

Where does ‘we’ the people fit into this equation. TM

Will bill give Obama control of Internet?

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:18:45 +0000

Proposed new powers called ‘drastic federal intervention’
By Drew Zahn
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
A pair of bills introduced in the U.S. Senate would grant the White House sweeping new powers to access private online data, regulate the cybersecurity industry and even shut down Internet traffic during a declared “cyber emergency.” source >>>

Change you can believe in. Are you liking it so far? TM

Reporting Illegal Aliens—2009 Update

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:17:56 +0000

By Juan Mann
Here we are over eight years after 9/11, and immigration law enforcement in the United States and the deportation of illegal aliens and criminal alien residents is the same as it ever was: woefully inadequate, out-manned, out-gunned, out-foxed, out-lawyered, out-lobbied and practically a non-existent factor in daily American life. So is America now entering the dark ages of immigration law enforcement? source >>>

Juan Mann is a attorney and leading expert on immigration law. MA

Geithner On Ousting CEOs, Reviving Economy

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:17:01 +0000

Posted by Stephen W Smith |
Days after GM’s CEO Rick Wagoner was forced out by the Obama administration, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner left open the possibility that such moves could happen again. In an interview with CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric, Geithner acknowledged the government has had to do “exceptional things” – citing AIG as well as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. source >>>

Are American citizens worried about losing their freedoms yet?

State likely to hike tax on top earners

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:16:17 +0000

By Hasso Hering
Albany Democrat-Herald
If Phil Barnhart has anything to say about it — and he does — top money makers in Oregon face a likely state income tax hike as the result of this legislative session. But others won’t, though he won’t say just what he considers the top brackets. “I have no plans to raise taxes on low and moderate income people,” Barnhart said in an interview Monday. source >>>

Trust me the Democrats in Salem will tax us to death… MA

Doctor by trade, outdoorsman by necessity

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:15:32 +0000

By Joe Hansen, Outdoors Editor, The World
Wednesday, April 01, 2009 |
One stormy night in Coos Bay found Dr. William Horsfall, an early Coos County doctor who began practicing in 1892, stranded in a sinking rowboat as a baby was ready to be delivered in Eastside. source >>>

How many times have you gone to Horsfall Beach and wondered how it was named. Soon you will know the rest of the story. MA

Stufflebean won’t step down, touts experience

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:14:58 +0000

Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Coos County Commissioner Kevin Stufflebean says the county needs experienced leadership in tough economic times. That’s why he won’t resign his seat in the face of a recall petition, setting the stage for a special election May 5. source >>>

The people will decide, if he stays or goes. MA

Who will raise kids: Mom, Dad or state?

admin — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:01:58 +0000

67 legislators in D.C. press Congress to add parents’ rights to Constitution

By Drew Zahn
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
Though efforts to pass a constitutional amendment protecting parental rights have failed in the past, two U.S. legislators are preparing to reintroduce the idea this week; and this time, they say, the effort is backed by more than 60 congressional members. source >>>

Sounding the alarm and trying to do something about it. TM