Wednesday edition - May 27, 2009 |
GOP senator doesn't see Sotomayor filibuster AP- 5-27-09
The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary
Committee said Wednesday he doesn't foresee a filibuster against Supreme
Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, even though he thinks her legal philosophy
should be closely examined. |
Limbaugh slams Sotomayor: 'Reverse racist' CNN- 5-27-09
While Republicans on
Capitol Hill appear to be adopting a wait-and-see approach with Supreme
Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh is
taking direct aim at President Obama's choice for the high court. |
Sen. Jeff Sessions says he doesn't remember why he opposed Sotomayor's appeals court nomination MediaMatters - 5-27-09 Watch video |
"There are some people who are saying
that maybe Dick Cheney is setting himself up to actually run for president. You
know, it makes sense. Republicans are looking for fresh blood, and Cheney just
had some yesterday." --Bill Maher
North Korea tested another nuclear bomb. The fear is that North Korea will sell this nuclear weapon to some unstable, volatile world leader, you know, like Dick Cheney.- Jay Leno
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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4301 The Associated Press
State Department Official Is Among 3 Killed in Iraq New York Times
First French Military Base Opens in the Persian Gulf Washington Post
North Korea Threats
North Korea threatened military action Wednesday against U.S. and South Korean warships plying the waters near the Koreas' disputed maritime border, raising the specter of a naval clash just days after the regime's underground nuclear test.
"North Korea tested a nuclear bomb
today. I don't want to say this is a big deal, but it actually knocked 'Jon &
Kate Plus 8' right off the front page." --Jay Leno
Judge Sotomayor said she seemed overwhelmed today, and she said it really won’t sink in until she hears Rush Limbaugh say he hopes she fails.- Jay Leno
Disturbing News
"The other day George Bush gave a
speech at a graduating high school class. He wondered why they didn't give him
an honorary degree, but that's another story. It's interesting, he said he finds
not being president liberating. Agreed." --Bill Maher
Republican-Shenanigans News
Log Cabin Republicans Fire Back on California's Gay Marriage Ban U.S. News & World Report
O'Reilly again claims that if gay marriage was legalized, "you could have married a duck" Media Matters
NOW's Gandy "pleased" previous conservative guest "didn't do like Glenn Beck and say 'Hey, Hispanic chick lady!' "Media Matters
Coulter calls "wise Latina" comment "racist" Media Matters
Alaskans Honor Dead As Palin Pulls Diva Card HuffingtonPost
"[Bush] told the kids it's interesting
the way life turns out, and now he finds himself walking the dog and picking up
poop. Finally, something he can actually find. He couldn't find Osama, he
couldn't find the weapons of mass destruction. If only we'd be attacked by dog
s**t, we'd be OK." –Bill Maher
"Being a voracious reader, I read a lot today and have read a lot growing up." - Sarah Palin
Rock-The-Voter News
Kennedy Heir May Launch Illinois Senate Bid CQPolitics
Actually, the Republicans were a little disappointed. When they heard Obama said he might appoint a minority, they went, “Oh, great, a Republican!” - Jay Leno
"Osama bin Laden's former cook -- I
believe his name was Goatgang Puck if I'm not mistaken -- is coming to New York
to face charges. You know, we also got his driver. And here's the good news. I
understand we're closing in on his pool boy and his aroma therapist. Yeah, we
are closing the net." --Jay Leno
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Biz-Tech News
"They put a provision in the credit card bill to let people carry guns in national parks. So when you're buried under a mountain of debt, at least you have a scenic place to go kill yourself." --Bill Maher
Bush-Prison-Torture News
Gitmo Alum
Seventy-four, or one out of every seven, terrorism suspects formerly held at the U.S. detention site at Guantanamo Bay are confirmed or suspected of having returned to terrorism, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
"Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the other day that the prison at Guantanamo Bay has become a taint on the reputation of America. And that's what the Bush administration will always be remembered as -- America's taint." --Bill Maher
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Go-F**k-Yourself News
Cheney wants us to stop asking questions Pensacola News Journal
Will the Pope Excommunicate Mel Gibson?
Actor Mel
Gibson, who is
going through a divorce from his wife of 28 years, said on Monday his Russian
girlfriend is expecting their baby.
"This is true," Gibson said during an appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jay
Leno" after the host asked him to confirm speculation that musician Oksana
Grigorieva was pregnant.
"Honolulu just conducted our nation's
first all-digital election. This is so cool. No voting booths, people cast their
votes online or by phone. Everyone here at 'Late Night' would like to
congratulate Honolulu's new mayor, a piano playing cat." --Jimmy Fallon
The California Supreme Court today upheld Proposition 8, the ban on gay marriage, but that’s not all. The court also upheld Prop 9, which allows metrosexuals to continue using too much bronzer.- Jimmy Fallon
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Odd News
Principal charged with throwing yard tool at officer Dothan Eagle
To Help You Deflate Photo
In this photo taken Friday, Jan. 30,
2009, Guy Negre, CEO of MDI (Motor Development International) poses next to an 'AirPod',
a car that runs on a compressed air-powered engine, at the MDI head office in
Carros, near Nice, southern France.
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