Monthly Archives: May 2008
Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan Writes Tell All Book
A new book by Former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan paints a a far different story on our going to war with Iraq than he told us when he was the Press Secretary. At that time he made us … Continue reading
Memorial Day Thoughts
Today is a day for spending with family and to remember the veterans who died to keep our country free. Most Americans only see this as a holiday and not for what it is – a day to remember those … Continue reading
Spring Time And Gardening
Its springtime and a young mans fancy is supposed to turn to the women. I guess I am not young anymore as mine has turned to gardening and making the yard look nicer with new plantings and rearranging previous plantings. … Continue reading
EPA Head Reversed Stand On Greenhouse Gas
After months of speculation it now appears there is solid evidence of White House interference in the EPA’s denial of California’s request for a waiver allowing them to set stricter guidelines on greenhouse gases. According to documents that were gained … Continue reading
US Military Says Soldier Shot At Quran For Practice
As if we didn’t need more friction between us and the Islamic world the AP is reporting that an American soldier used the Quran for target practice. Not only did this individual mutilate it this way but this person decided … Continue reading
Department of the Interior Places Polar Bears On Endangered List
On Wednesday The Department of the Interior head -Dirk Kempthorne- declared the polar bear a threatened species. Saying polar bears must be protected because of the decline in Arctic sea ice from global warming. He cited dramatic declines in sea … Continue reading
Net Neutrality Legislation Is Making Another Comeback
A new bill, co-sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI),and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) would make ISPs who fail to provide service in a non-discriminatory manner subject to anti-trust violations. The legislation requires Internet service providers to connect with the facilities of … Continue reading
South Carolina First In Nation To Get Laptops In Education Plan
I have mentioned the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) program in the past. Here In South Carolina some 500 laptops are going to distributed to children in Marion County according to South Carolina Superintendent of Education Jim Rex. South Carolina … Continue reading
Look For Stiff Resistance To New Energy Bill
Once more our Congress is working on a new energy package. One faction wants to give handouts to the major oil companies for incentives for them to explore and drill new oil wells. The other wants to remove billions of … Continue reading
Wow! Smoke Free, 4 Months And Counting.
An anniversary has came up for me today. The four month anniversary of my quitting smoking. It has been tough and I still get the urge from time to time to smoke but have not given in to the urge … Continue reading