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Thursday edition - January 15, 2009
"President
Bush has asked all the major networks for 15 minutes of air time on Thursday to
give his farewell speech to the nation. Well, the White House says he's going to
use part of the time to list his accomplishments. No word yet what he's going to
do with the other 14 minutes." --Jay Leno
The-World-Will-Be-A-Safer-Place-Without George W. Bush
Not Bush's Poodle
Britain's foreign secretary
strongly criticized the U.S.-led war on terror Thursday as he called for the
international community to respond to future attacks by
"championing the rule of law, not subordinating it."
Disturbing News Segregation Is Back Thanks To The Supremes
Black and Latino students
are educated in U.S. schools that are increasingly segregated, said a report
Wednesday that undercuts optimism about race in America surrounding the
presidency of Barack Obama....A
2007 Supreme Court decision on voluntary desegregation is likely to intensify
the trend because it reduces pressure on local authorities to promote school
desegregation, said the report, which called on Obama to address the issue.
Republican-Shenanigans News
"And
during Hillary's confirmation hearing today, Louisiana Senator David Vitter —
remember the guy that got caught with the hookers? Well, he's Mr. Ethics now. He
was very concerned about who's contributing to Bill Clinton's campaign, you know
the library deal. But he had to leave when an aide told him it was time for his
'3 o'clock with Bambi and Thumper.'" --Jay Leno Subject: Joe The Plumber
Hi Lisa, Here's an opinion: I think Joe the Plumber belongs behind a zipper. Love your site. Keep up the good work. Best Regards, The Lone Haranguer
LOL.To me, Joe the Plumber, is just like Sarah Palin and George Bush, where a "little knowledge can be dangerous".
Have you been to Mike Palecek's new website?
Rock-The-Voter News
Sarah Palin Hates Beluga Whales
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is going to court to block protections for the diminishing population of Cook Inlet beluga whales off of her state. In an announcement from her office, Palin has again taken the lead in attacks on environmental protection policies.
"People, I
think, are excited because Barack Obama's inauguration is one week away. Some
people are worried, though, because 3 million people are expected for the
inauguration, but there will only be 5,000 port-a-potties. That's true.
Officials say they would have paid a lot more attention to bladder issues if
John McCain had been elected." --Conan O'Brien Ads by Google
Biz-Tech News
No Bailouts Here
Foreclosure filings
surpassed 3 million in 2008, setting a record that has Washington, D.C.,
policymakers calling for more aggressive efforts this year to aid troubled
homeowners.
Bush-Prison-Torture News
"President
Bush did take credit for a couple of things. He said, you know, Dick Cheney
hasn't shot anybody in a couple of years. So that's always good, right?"
--David Letterman
Go-F**k-Yourself News
Virgin For Sale
Natalie Dylan, a 22-year old woman from San Diego, has brazenly offered her virginity for auction and is currently courting offers as high as $3.7 million...
Offline Donation - Lisa Casey - PO
Box 88 - Ashford, AL 36312
Odd News
Updated:
Indiana financial advisor who bailed out of plane still in fair condition at
TMH Tallahassee Democrat
Sleep may be best cure for the common cold
International
Herald Tribune
British study shows big coffee drinkers hallucinate more
AFP
In this image provided by Tourism Queensland, a man
stands on rocks on Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia's
Queensland state, holding a sign that states, 'Best Job in the
World.' Thousands of people from across the globe have submitted video
applications to the tourism department of Australia's Queensland state for its
latest advertised vacancy, a 150,000 Australian dollar ($100,000) contract to
relax on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef for six months while writing
a blog to promote the island. Peace. |
