After 18 long, predictable months of political maneuvering, hot air and empty rhetoric,
the eternal presidential race finally got real. Her name is Sarah Palin. The difference
between Sarah and Hillary is profound. (See:
Regarding pregnancies, Gov. Palin and her husband just released a written statement
stating that her
The Dem's 'greenest convention in history' finally wrapped up.
Idling SUVs and Lear jets have departed but the trash remains.
Dems showed they are unaware of the proper etiquette for disposing of flags as all
US flags ended up in the trashbin. For more of the same, just elect Obama.
Meanwhile, Democrats are crying crocodile tears as Hurricane Gustav forces the GOP
to postpone their convention.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED:
What happens if we win a war and nobody reports it? That's the question as our media
continue to ignore the historic accomplishments our fighting men in Iraq. Gen. Petraeus
has submitted
his initial recommendation on when to withdraw troops and at what pace,
and just today, the US military
handed over Anbar Province to Iraqi control. Remember Anbar?
The [formerly] most violent arena of the war.
Meanwhile, Iraq's tourism board is
looking for investors to develop a romantic island in the
heart of Baghdad as Baghdad's 'Honeymoon Isle' and the city of
Najaf is experiencing a boom in land prices and new businesses.
The new airport hasn't hurt.
MORE GOOD NEWS:
Right in the middle of the Democrat convention came the news that US
GDP grew by 3.3% in the second quarter, far surpassing the
initial estimate of 1.9% released last week. Translation: We're no where near a
recession.
Hundreds of applicants lined up to take 'those jobs Americans
won't do' after ICE raided a plant in Jones County and succeeded in creating a few
job openings.
The Bible will be
required to be taught in Texas schools under a new law that has been clarified
by the state attorney general to mean exactly what it says. Israel is getting ready
to make the Dead Sea Scrolls
available on the internet.
CULTURE:
The Mexican Supreme Court has
upheld legal abortion. In the UK, crisis pregnancy centers,
as well as doctors and midwives may be
subject to prosecution and a two year jail sentence if
they convince a woman to forego an abortion. Also in the UK: 'environmental volunteers'
will be
encouraged to spy on their neighbors and families. Amazing
what one can get away with under the slogan of protecting Mother Earth.
A Pakistan Senator defended the recent incident of
burying alive three teenage girls and two women in his
province, saying it was part of “our tribal custom.” Still think all cultures are
equal?
Right here in the USA, a Connecticut baseball team with a phenomenal 9-year-old
pitcher
has been disqualified because its team is too good.
Speaking of a race to the bottom, 'Cold Cash Jefferson,' the indicted legislator
caught with $90K in his freezer, has decided to
run for a 10th term. The John Edwards scandal hasn't affected
the Breck Girl's speaking fee. In fact, he's
raised his fee on next month's 'Two Americas' speech to
$65,000.
From the files of higher education, Iowa Community College President Robert Paxton
was paid $400,000 for his resignation when this photo surfaced
of him embracing his inner self on the Fourth of July. According to newly released
results, it appears
SAT scores have remained at the lowest level in nearly a
decade.
Lawyers for disgraced real-estate star, Adam Hochfelder argued that the coke
addict and alcoholic
must remain free on bail because he's in dire need of nasal
surgery. "He's completely blown out his nose," lawyers argued. A judge slapped $1M
bail on him anyway.
A British soldier's family is mourning the loss of their pet dog after a dangerous
spider
bit it to death. Apparently the giant arachnid was unwittingly
transported back from Afghanistan in paratrooper Rodney's luggage.
A Nigerian religious leader with 86 wives has
accepted an Islamic decree ordering him to divorce all but
four of them. Sorry, honey.
Too delicious to leave out, from the
just desserts file: It turns out a
portable toilet wasn't the best place to hide when a
thief was caught breaking into someone's car. Sometimes
life is fair.
Till next Monday, keep smiling,
