Say what??? Oh the irony... As global markets plunged, President Bush on Monday said "it's going to take awhile" for the government's $700 billion financial rescue plan to bolster the troubled U.S. economy. Bush said the purpose of the package … [Continue reading] about Bush: “We don’t want to rush”
Sarah Palin & Barack Obama: Tops In Spam
Secure Computing released a new report on spam trends Friday, among the reports findings, spam citing Gov. Sarah Palin topped her opponent, Sen. Joe Biden, by a ratio of 5 to 4 during the month of September. In a top-of-the-ticket comparison, spam … [Continue reading] about Sarah Palin & Barack Obama: Tops In Spam
Rasmussen: 59% Would Vote to Replace Entire Congress
Color me unsuprised... Rasmussen has released the results of a new poll showing that 59% of voter would vote to replace the entire Congress: Congress was front and center in the national news last week and the American people were far from … [Continue reading] about Rasmussen: 59% Would Vote to Replace Entire Congress
Atrivo/Intercage Down For The Count?
Being in the technology business this is something near and dear to my heart... It appears that Atrivo, also know as Intercage is finally down for the count. Gadi Evron has a post here. Brian Krebs has backgound here. … [Continue reading] about Atrivo/Intercage Down For The Count?
Note to the AP: You Can Stop Digging Now
Just when you think the Associated Press can't sink any lower they do. The news analysis piece on Sarah Palin's William Ayers remarks by the AP's Douglass K. Daniel is real jaw-dropper: Analysis: Palin’s words carry racial tinge. Palin's words avoid … [Continue reading] about Note to the AP: You Can Stop Digging Now
The Credit Crisis Explained
Well there you have it. … [Continue reading] about The Credit Crisis Explained
How Bin Laden Got Away
The New York Post has and interesting article about the battle for Tora Bora in 2001 that sheds new light on how Osama Bin Laden got away. Most of the the article rehashes what I've read previously... That the US relied on its allies in … [Continue reading] about How Bin Laden Got Away
Public Funding Limits Behind McCain’s Michigan Pullout?
The Hill is reporting that public funding limits are behind the McCain Campaign's decision to pullout of Michigan. Barack Obama’s decision to forego public funding for his presidential campaign helped force John McCain to withdraw from Michigan, … [Continue reading] about Public Funding Limits Behind McCain’s Michigan Pullout?
70 Million Viewers – Wow
Ok so it was really only 69,989,000 but last nights Vice Presidential debate was the most watched ever. From the the Live Feed: Thursday's highly anticipated face-off between Alaska governor Sarah Palin and Delaware senator Joe Biden was the … [Continue reading] about 70 Million Viewers – Wow
Palin On Michigan Pullout: Do We Have To?
I'm not sure sending her Michigan would help at this point, all the polls say it's a lost cause. But what the hell... If Gov. Palin wants engage in a little retail politics and try to start a Palinmania brush fire in Michigan I'm all for it. H/T: … [Continue reading] about Palin On Michigan Pullout: Do We Have To?
Crap Sandwich 2.0 Passes The House 263-171
The Wall Street Journal has the details: WASHINGTON -- U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers wary of growing signs of the nation's economic distress voted Friday in favor of a $700 billion Wall Street rescue package, sending the biggest … [Continue reading] about Crap Sandwich 2.0 Passes The House 263-171
Poll Question: Who Won The Vice Presidential Debate?
[poll id="6"] On points I'd score it as a narrow win for Gov. Palin, overall on style and substance it was a landslide... She wiped the floor with both Senator Biden and moderator Gwen Ifill. Best line: "I may not answer the questions the way … [Continue reading] about Poll Question: Who Won The Vice Presidential Debate?
In Their Own Words: What They Said About Fannie & Freddie
The Wall Street Journal has a long history over covering the abuses of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac today they're naming names and calling out the Democrats who helped cause our financial crisis. House Financial Services Committee hearing, Sept. 25, … [Continue reading] about In Their Own Words: What They Said About Fannie & Freddie
Ouch… Someone’s Not Happy
Someone's not happy about the Bush/Paulson/Bernanky bailout plan. H/T: Kathryn Jean Lopez. … [Continue reading] about Ouch… Someone’s Not Happy
Palate Cleanser: Hank Williams Jr. – That’s How They Do It in Dixie
I need a break... Between the cold from hell and having to listening to a friend go one of his ill-informed rants about how the government needs to regulate and punish greedy corrupt banks, tax the windfall profits of oil companies and pretty much … [Continue reading] about Palate Cleanser: Hank Williams Jr. – That’s How They Do It in Dixie