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It was a fun day for the head of Toyota U.S.A. today. He had to appear in front of Congress to be yelled at by men who don’t do anything.- Jimmy Kimmel

The-World-Will-Be-A-Safer-Place-Without Saddam

• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,376

• Iraq 'to probe Mosul Christian killings'

• Iraqi candidate denies U.S. charges of terrorism

• Sunni leader decides to take part in Iraq election

• Afghan government claims Taliban stronghold

• India, Pakistan hold first talks in 15 months

• Leaders discuss Turkey's alleged coup plot

• China warns US over future Taiwan arms sales

• US slams Israel's 'provocative' holy sites plan

• More Israeli names on new list of Dubai suspects

• Australia warns Israel over Dubai assassination

 Iraq May Turn Anti-American?

The political movement of Iraq's best-known anti-American cleric has emerged as a major contender in next month's national elections, raising the possibility that the next prime minister could be openly hostile to the U.S. and friendly toward Iran.

Disturbing News

• SeaWorld reopens a day after whale kills trainer

Oddly enough, I just read "Native Tongue" by Carl Hiaasen which had a eerily similar scenario to the Sea World tragedy, except in Hiaasen's novel, a performing whale, Orky choked to death after trying to swallow a biologist. And Orky had killed before, too, just like the SeaWorld Orca.

 Senate leader Harry Reid says domestic violence is increasing because of U.S. joblessness. However, if you are Charlie Sheen, joblessness is increasing because of domestic violence.- Laugh Lines

Yet, Another ReBOOBlican

Less than a year after dethroned Miss California USA Carrie Prejean stirred up controversy with her remarks against gay marriage, a similar war of words is brewing in Beverly Hills.

Beverly Hills Mayor Nancy Krasne said Wednesday she is outraged over a Miss California USA contestant who is claiming to represent the city in the upcoming pageant and who spoke out against same-sex marriage in recent media interviews
 

Republican-Shenanigans News

• GOP to Obama at summit: 'We have a better idea'

• Republican turns down White House summit invite

• Barbour won't rule out 2012 run

• Conservative infighting heats up as focus shifts to important policy debates

• Todd Palin and partner scratch from Alaska's 2000-mile Iron Dog snowmobile race Los Angeles Times

• Neb. lawmakers to discuss fetal pain abortion bill

 Sarah Palin’s senior adviser and spokeswoman, Meghan Stapleton, says she’s resigning to spend more time with her 2-year-old daughter. Working for Palin was the perfect training for her new job. - Laugh Lines

Anti-Abortion Ad, Yes

Anti-Gay Ad, No

Weeks after scoring a publicity coup with a 30-second Super Bowl ad featuring Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, conservative Christian group Focus on the Family is at the center of another marketing tug-of-war — this time involving the major governing body of college sports.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association removed a Focus on the Family banner ad from one of its Web sites this week, NCAA spokesman Bob Williams said Wednesday.

The NCAA made the decision after some of its members — including faculty and athletic directors — expressed concern that the evangelical group's stance against gay and lesbian relationships conflicted with the NCAA's policy of inclusion regardless of sexual orientation
 

Rock-The-Voter News

• Longtime congressman tells NY's Paterson: Drop out

• Obama health arsenal includes downsized option

• Former Klansman convicted in '64 slayings sues FBI

ABC News will cut between 300 and 400 staffers. Many affected employees plan to get out of journalism entirely. They’ve already sent their resumes over to Fox. - Laugh Lines

Democrats Retreat

Senate Democrats have retreated from adding new privacy protections to the nation's primary counterterrorism law, as Republicans refused to lend support and portrayed the majority as willing to harm terror investigations.

Lacking the necessary 60-vote supermajority, Democratic leaders settled on a one-year extension of expiring surveillance and seizure provisions of the USA Patriot Act.
 

Biz-Tech News

• Oil prices lose ground

• Stocks tumble on renewed concerns about economy

• Lawmakers blast Toyota, agency at hearing

• Jobless claims rise on snow-related layoffs

• US Senate approves 15 billion dollar jobs bill

• Air Force reopens tanker bidding, but will Boeing have competition?

• Report: E-Verify misses half of illegal workers

• Thomson Reuters' earnings drop 68 pct; shares fall

 I have to say, it was actually refreshing to see a car company C.E.O. appear before Congress and not ask for $10 billion.- Jimmy Kimmel

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Rising Distaste for Waterboarding: Poll Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Cocky Torturer

Former Bush administration lawyer John Yoo, fighting a suit by a prisoner who accuses him of approving unlawful detention and torture, is taking aim at his detractors, including President Obama's nominee to head the office where Yoo once worked.

 In Manzha, China the Dai People gathered in their villages for a 3 days and splash each other with water in their annual, water splashing festival while the crowd celebrates. We have a similar tradition in America: The wet T-shirt contest. - Laugh Lines

Go-F**k-Yourself News

• Cheney and Bush, Together Again New York Times (blog)

• Cheney's 5 heart attacks unusual, shows good care

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