After losing the first of two elections for the consulship of Rome, Catiline resorted to blatant bribery in an attempt to gain political support for his reelection campaign. When the consul of the time, Cicero, found out about these crude tactics, he issued a law prohibiting political bribery. Out of options and resources, Catiline conspired to murder Cicero, along with as many of his supporters a
Kay Bailey Hutchison told reporters yesterday that she has made a decision to formally enter the governor’s race, but that she’ll delay the formal announcement of that decision until this summer.
From the Star-Telegram’s PoliTex Blog:
Q: Are you running for governor?
A: We’re in the process now of organizing our committee. My timetable is make the formal announcement this su
Committee Democrats And RepublicansUnanimously Vote For ImpeachmentGov. Rod Blagojevich faces almost certain impeachment by the Illinois House, a historic step that would trigger a trial to determine whether the Democratic governor should be tossed out of office.A simple majority vote will be enough to impeach. With Blagojevich defenders almost impossible to find, the outcome appears set.The gover
The Issue: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. In his budget, he outlines 84 pages of policy and funding changes that his budget proposes to do if approved by the state legislature. Among those changes are a decentralization of the state financial aid program. The proposal also mentions [...]
Governor Schwarzenegger’s Budget Proposal includes cuts in spending of $17.4 billion and tax and other revenue increases of $14.3 billion.
The Proposal is 84 Pages. Download or View the Proposal Here.
Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill, of Modesto, today issued the following statement after the Governor’s Department of Finance released the 2009-10 budget summary:
“I applaud the Governor for including elements of the Republican budget plan into the proposal released today. During these tough economic times, it makes sense to go back to the voters and ask [...]
Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston Now Have A SonThe 18-year-old daughter of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has given birth in Alaska to a son.People magazine reports that Bristol Palin gave birth to Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston on Sunday. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces.Relative Colleen Jones tells the magazine the baby is fine and Bristol is "doing well." Jones is the sis
Awaz Apni KARACHI: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has appointed senior banker Syed Saleem Raza as the new Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, the prime minister house sources said. The central bank governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar has decided to step down from Jan. 1, 2009, on completion of her three-year term, a spokesman of the bank earlier said. Shamshad Akhtar took over as central bank g
(NYGOV) After visiting with members of the armed forces in Iraq, Governor Paterson and U.S. Representatives Steve Israel (D-NY) and Anthony Weiner (D-NY) toured Afghanistan Tuesday as they completed their visit with American troops stationed in both countries.In Afghanistan, the delegation met with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai and nearly 200 New York troops. Governor Paterson awarded Purple
Visiting Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang met here with the acting governor of Jawa Timur Setia Purwaka and visited the construction site of Suramadu bridge in Indonesia. During his meeting with Purwaka on Saturday evening, Li voiced his hope that Jawa Timur could play an increasingly important role to help step up relations between China and Indonesia. "China and Indonesia are good neighbors a
The Issue: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has announced he will veto the revenue package proposed by Legislative Democrats because of their unwillingness to meet his demands for economic stimulus. While fingers are continuing to be pointed over who is responsible for the budget mess, one thing is certain– Arnold Schwarzenegger has proved he is [...]
Some lenders are willing to cooperate with Governor Charlie Crist’s voluntary plan to freeze new foreclosures for the next 45 days. This project hopes to give hope to Floridian families struggling with foreclosure.
STATEMENT BY ANICETO GUTERRES FRETILIN M.P. AND LEADER IN THE PARLIAMENT.
Dili, 15.12.08
Your Excellency the President of the Republic,
Your Excellency, Madame Governor-General,
Your Excellency the President of the National parliament,
Excellencies, Distinguished Guests.
As the Parliamentary leader of Timor-Leste's historic party that gave birth to our national liberation struggle, the party
15th December 2008, 15:15 - Governor-General Quentin Bryce has used her first official visit to East Timor to pledge the support of Australian women to ending the hardship and poverty of their Asian sisters.
She also told East Timor’s national parliament the relationship between the two countries - which share “a common ethos and a common humanity” - should be seen as a model by the rest of
Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. is proposing dramatic measures that include using as much as $400 million in state money to help steady Utah’s floundering housing market.
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Hey if the terminator can Governor the state of California, then why can’t Mr. Country governor Tennessee? The most exciting news out of this announcement is the endorsement from former President Bill Clinton. “I think he’s got it,” Clinton says. “The Democrats need candidates whom people can relate to in a personal way, people who [...]
(NYSGOV) Governor David A. Paterson today joined New York State’s Medicaid Inspector General (MIG) James G. Sheehan in announcing that New York State has recovered more than double the requirements for recovery of improperly paid Medicaid funds. Under the Federal-State Health Reform Partnership (F-SHRP) – a federal program that sets requirements for Medicaid fraud and abuse recoveries – the
It is still an awfully long time away from the 2010 Kansas general election, and wild speculation about who will run for what without any shred of evidence is, well, wild and speculative, but, still, it's fun, so why not?We've been hearing mutters that radical conservative nutbar State Rep. Lance Kinzer might just find himself tapped by fellow radical conservative nutbar Sam Brownback to serve as
-Rahm Emanuel is refusing to take questions from reporters about whether he was the Obama “advisor” named in the criminal complaint against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.-Health authorities in India have placed under surveillance about 300,000 people in bird flu affected areas. There are now reports of 150 people in one local area that are suffering from fever and upper respiratory infecti
For Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Thursday is expected to be just another day at the office. He attended budget meetings Wednesday -- his 52nd birthday -- seemingly unaware of the chorus of Democrats, including President-elect Barack Obama, calling on him to resign. If he doesn't resign, I think the Illinois government should politely boot his ass out!!!
When Governor-elect Beverly Perdue takes office in North Carolina, she will find the budget balanced, thanks to the efforts of outgoing Governor Mike Easley. After a year of receiving bad publicity, including overseas trips with his wife using taxpayers' money, Governor Easley is trying to regain his reputation through his proactive actions in dealing with reduced budgets and the worsening issues
CHICAGO – His career in shreds, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich clung defiantly to power Wednesday, ignoring a call to step down from President-elect Barack Obama and a warning that Senate Democrats will not let him appoint a new senator from the state.
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In a story that has yet to completely blow up across the mainstream media (it will), Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was taken into custody this morning amongst vague details about a corruption probe. From Raw Story;It's unclear exactly why Blagojevich was detained at his Chicago home, although reports indicate it may be related to his alleged involvement in a pay-for-play corruption scheme. Th
I’m sure by now you’ve read all the exciting details regarding Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, his arrest, and the pending corruption charges for trying to sell the keys to the United States Senate seat recently vacated by Barack Obama.
While the story itself is exciting political drama, the history of political corruption in Illinois is something [...]
(Quqnoos)-The Governor of Kandahar province has been dismissed by President Karzai. Rahmatullah Rauofi had governed the troubled southern province for less than six months. Before replacing Asadullah Khaalid as governor in June of this year, Rauofi had acted as an ANA Corps Commander.Read the rest of this entry »
by Dave MindemanI find this quote from Governor Pawlenty a little irksome;"All this money that people are asking for from the the federal government and the money that they send out is money they don't have," he said. "The federal government is broke. They don't have a surplus. They have a deficit. They're deficit spending and passing on the obligations to our children and our grand
Popular actor "Sam" Yuranan Pamornmontri (Thai: แซม ยุรนันท์ ภมรมนตรี) today announced that he is ready to contest in the Bangkok gubernatorial race under the Puea Thai Party banner.Now 45 years old, "Uncle" Sam Yuranan was a former MP belonging to the now-defunct Thai Rak Thai party.Puea Thai Party is finalizing its endorsement today and Uncle Sam will regist
News anchorman and talk show host M.L. Nattakorn Devakula (Thai: ม.ล.ณัฐกรณ์ เทวกุล), who is also ex-finance minister Pridiyathorn Devakula's son, registered as an independent candidate to contest in the upcoming Bangkok governor election. He gets candidacy No 8 and shows his fingers in the image below.Also known as Khun Pluem (Thai: ปลื้ม), ML Nattakorn tra
Phuket is a beautiful island, but it is not without its faults. While there are stunning beaches and scenic spots all around, there are also a few unsavory patches that could certainly warp a person’s opinion of the island.
The biggest turnoff for many people visiting Phuket is Patong. Over the years the beach resort has [...]
The Chicago Sun Times reports Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (D) has joined former Illinois Governor Jim Thompson (R) to support clemency for former Illinois Governor George Ryan. Amazingly, the story says nothing about the fact that Blagojevich has let thousands, that's right, thousands of clemency applications build up on his desk. And there has been much speculation about why he has neglecte
Isang homecoming ang nangayaringcontract signing kahapon ni Batangas Governor Vilma Santos na ginanap sa 14th Floor ng ABS-CBN. Sinalubong ang Star for All Seasons ng big bosses ng network na sina Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos and Gabby Lopez. Three picture deal at isang TV special ang pinirmahang contract ng governor. All smiles si Gov. Vi dahil nagmistulang party with her friends from the pr
Solan: Smt. Prabha Rau, Governor inaugurated the six day long 35th Jawaharlal Nehru National Science Exhibition for Children – 2008 organized by the State Government and National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) at Solan today.
In her inaugural address on the occasion, Smt. Rau stressed upon the need to develop scientific temper among school [...]
Troy needs to think long and hard about whether he really wants to make a run for governor, this close to when rumors were swirling all around about him. I would seriously consider taking another four years to think about it.
Now, King, 40, is thinking about bringing what he calls his “Coffee County common [...]
Governor Schwarzenegger is getting bombarded by the YES ON 8 supporters for his position on same-sex marriage, encouraging the ongoing H8 protests, and voicing his hope that the California Supreme Court will once again overturn the discriminatory amendment.
Click here to send Governor Schwarzenegger (and our supportive legislators) an email letting them know you appreciate their support. Just
Mike Huckabee latest book, “Do the Right Thing”, offers a candid, behind-the-scenes, view of one of the most interesting campaigns of the 2008 general election. Huckabee, former 2-1/2 term Governor of the State of Arkansas, takes the reader through the campaign, which serves as a context and background on where the conservative movement needs to go. As in other books by Governor Huckabee, he a
The Issue: California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit in the wake of the weakened United States economy. In an effort to close the deficit, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proposed a plan that both cuts spending and increases the state sales tax. While the Governor should be praised for seeking [...]
Governor David A. Paterson today announced a comprehensive, two-year $5.2 billion deficit reduction plan that will entirely eliminate the State’s $1.5 billion current-year shortfall, protect against further declines in revenue in a volatile economic climate, and make a substantial down payment on next year's deficit.Governor Paterson’s proposed reductions are spread across virtually every area
It's pretty clear that good old Sarah "Africa" Palin is going to appoint herself Senator in the next week or two: and they are going to need a new Governor up there.I volunteer.Look, I know it's a backward state full of knuckleheads, criminals and dying polar bears, but I'm prepared to suck it up and put on a cammo hat with earflaps for the good of The People.And don't worry I have plenty of Execu
Anonymous sources from the McCain campaign have in recent days leaked false allegations to the media about Gov. Sarah Palin. The allegations about the Governor have been unreasonable, brutal and unsubstantiated. One has to wonder where John McCain is in all of this, why did he not speak out for Gov. Palin, who put so much effort and risked so much personally to be a part of his campaign. John McCa
On Tuesday Nov. 4th, 2008 Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue (D) became the First Female Governor EVER in the state of North Carolina, of which President-Elect Obama won by the way.VoteMeCool showed its support for Governor-Elect Perdue early in the game because I knew that she was the BEST choice for N.C. versus her opponent Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (R).Perdue has more than 20 years in Politics howev
Val Kilmer as Governor of New Mexico? Val Kilmer is considering being Governor of New Mexico. Val Kilmer, from the Doors to Batman, next to Governor of New Mexico, is what the actor activist is considering this week.
Kilmer says the following:
“There’s sort of a rumor around that I’m maybe thinking about running to be governor [...]
Shimla: Smt. Prabha Rau, Governor stressed upon the need for preservation of the precious environment to save the planet from the adverse affects of climate change and called upon the scouts and guides to contribute towards environment protection besides serving the nation dedicatedly. She was addressing the scouts and guides on the occasion of Flag [...]
Tim Lennox points me to a commentary that Peggy Wallace Kennedy wrote for CNN about her father, former Alabama Governor George Wallace, and our President-elect. It’s a moving piece you should definitely read for yourself.
CNN - My Father, George Wallace, and Barack Obama
Governor Palin has one last moment on SNL and this was it.What the hell was she thinking?Ya'll get out and vote today and just say no to bad comedy. Do it for SNL. Do it for America. Peace Y'all
One of the most popular Halloween costumes this past Halloween was the Governor Sarah Palin costume. I would think that it was popular with Republicans who admire her and Democrats who find her quite frightening. Then there is the sexy Sarah that is more about her sex appeal as a woman than her attributes or lack thereof in the intelligence arena. Maybe you saw one of these Sarah's at a Halloween
Palin, McCain's vice presidential pick, who is just a dumber version of Bush thinks that she's talking to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. What an idiot!!! Watch and enjoy and if you speak some French you'll pick up right away just how stupid she is. Rather than saying she doesn't understand when the comedians tell her that they watched her life story, which is a porno, she ju
Schwarzenegger at the Capitol speaking is support of Proposition 11
The Issue: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released his positions on the 12 California Propositions that are going to be voted on during the November 4th Election. He breaks from the Republican Party on several positions.
The Sacramento Bee announced his endorsements today.
Observations:
Arnold is neutral on Pro
A former governor of Indonesia's central bank was sentenced to five years' jail and fined IDR250 million ($23,500) for corruption on Wednesday.Burhanuddin Abdullah was found guilty in the anti-corruption court of embezzling $10.3 million in bank funds to bribe lawmakers and hire lawyers to defend bank officials facing corruption allegations."The defendant has been proved legally and convincingly t
In an open letter to Congressional leadership, Governor David A. Paterson today urged Congress to include state representation in oversight responsibilities for the implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA). Additionally, Governor Paterson announced that he will testify before the House Ways & Means Committee on Wednesday for a hearing on “Economic Recovery, Job Creation
hampsona, or Aram, from Southern Oregon has posted on ireport an article by Julie Pippert featuring two Alaska Government operating budget documents. Aram has a seven year old autistic daughter and is concerned by Ms Pippert's report showing that Governor Palin, in one year, actually slashed spending for the department that provides services for children with severe disabling conditions,
Governor Palin does not want to use the word "terrorism" to describe bombing abortion clinics.Please, spare me the "1984" doublespeak that would argue it is sort of not right to bomb these clinics but is not an act of terrorism either. That is just simply ridiculous.What else and who else would it not be a terrorist act to bomb, not be a terrorist act to kill in the name of your ideology, Governo
Democrat Governor, Rod Blagojevich has decided not to give out campaign cash to candidates this election cycle. He and two other potential contenders for Governor of the "Land Of Lawsuits" have informed the Board Of Elections of their non-participation.Speculators have said is that the governor is so unpopular, not even campaign cash can buy association from his fellow Democrats.Source: Daily Hera
Turks and Caicos Islands UK Governor, Gordon Wetherell, has decided to extend the time frame for the Commission of Inquiry into government corruption in these islands to investigate and report its findings.The original deadline of 3 November 2008 is untenable due to several reasons, including the after effects of Hurricanes Hanna and Ike, as well as "the time it is taking to identify and locate i
In commenting on autism issues in the context of American politics I can only do so as an outsider, a Canadian with no vote, but keenly aware that American events can have a dramatic impact on Canada. I have followed American presidential elections closely since my grade 3 teacher put pictures of President John F. Kennedy on our classroom bulletin board and I remember hearing the horrific news
Hey Washington-Having thoroughly researched the two candidates for Governor of the State of Washington. I've come to the conclusion that I can NOT in good faith cast a vote for either of them.I feel this so strongly, knowing that it's a close race, that I don't want to find myself the deciding vote approving either of these candidates.So... Since I can't go with either candidate it'd be completely
Despite all the current political chaos in Thailand, the annual reshuffle of the administrative posts was done as usual effective October 1st, the start of the new fiscal year. So far I only know that the governor of Chanthaburi, Prajuck Suvarnapakdee (ประจักษ์ สุวรรณภักดี), was reassigned to Nakhon Ratchasima, as that was changed in Wikipedia just recently.
Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin speaks to about 4,000 supporters at a campaign rally for John McCain at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado. Today : Loveland, Colorado : running time 26 min. FULL STREAMING VIDEOTags: Barack Obama or John McCain and Sarah Palin
According to the evidence and a recent report, Sarah Palin knowingly allowed her husband to act with retalitive and unethical behavior to further a personal agenda against Palin’s former brother-in-law, Mike Wooten. From the TrooperGate Report:
[Sarah Palin] knowingly, as that term is defined in the above cited statutes, permitted Todd Palin to use the [...]
When you promote a grotesque program like Governor Sarah Palin's Alaska wolf slaughter, you can expect gruesome results.A startling example: In June, after gunning down 14 adult wolves from a helicopter, officials from Governor Palin's Department of Fish and Game rounded up 14 orphaned wolf pups and methodically shot each one in the head in clear violation of a state law.State law prohibits the ta
The Issue: California Lieutenant Governor and candidate for Governor in 2010 John Garamendi spoke in a podcast on The California Majority Report Thursday. During the podcast he explained his position on 11 of the 12 propositions on the California ballot.
Listen to the podcast from The California Majority Report here.
During the podcast, Garamendi spoke of [...]
CNews KARACHI: The 19.5 Km long signal-free corridor-II having five flyovers, constructed at a cost of Rs 4 billion, was opened for traffic on Thursday evening after its formal inauguration by Governor of Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan.The Governor, alongwith City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal and Naib Nazim Nasrin Jalil, inaugurated this longest signal-free corridor stretching from Sharea Faisal to Sur
WASHINGTON – David C. Kernell, 20, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Knoxville, Tenn., for intentionally accessing without authorization the e-mail account of Alaska governor Sarah Palin, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney James R. Dedrick for the Eastern District of Tennessee announced today. Kernell turned himself into federal a
How Sathya Sai Baba Mysteriously Saved The Governor Twice
Late Shri Burgula Ramakrishna Rao was the Chief Minister of the old Hyderbad state, and later Governor of Uttar Pradesh and Kerala. An ardent devotee of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, he experienced Baba’s divinity on numerous occasions. The Governor shared with Howard Murphet some of his [...]
Former Bangkok governor Apirak Kosayothin (Thai: อภิรักษ์ โกษะโยธิน) has received over 992,000 votes in yesterday's Bangkok Governor Elections 2008, and is all set to be re-elected as Bangkok's governor for a second term, with a comfortable lead leaving other candidates far behind.Exit polls have given Apirak a landslide victory, sweeping the city elections by mor
The latest pollis out in the race for governor and there are no surprises. Governor Lynch leads Joe Kenney (who?) by a margin of 66%-17% with undecided voters at 15%.
What is Joe Kenney’s biggest problem? Nobody knows who the hell he is.
Kenney’s biggest problem might be his statewide name recognition, according to the poll. About [...]
Himachal Pradesh Governor Mrs Prabha Rau called on President Mrs Pratibha Patil in Rashtrapati Bhawan New Delhi today. Mrs Prabha Rau discussed various current issues with special reference to Himachal Pradesh
Governor of Poker es una mezcla entre juego de apuestas, de cartas, de estrategia y aventura gráfica o RPG. Nos dan a elegir 3 niveles, el fácil para los que no saben nada de poker, el medio y el de expertos. Para ganar en este juego infinito e interminable, lo más importante no es jugar bien sino saber apostar… Es básico saber las fichas que nos quedan y cuando es más sabio pasar que segui
(Sept. 26, 2008) "Couric Diminishes Gov. Palin" Media elites are deliberately trying to hide Palin's experience by refusing to call her governor: Quote: CBS News anchor Katie Couric ordered staff to drop all references to "Governor" or "Gov." from her interview with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. When a staff member pointed out that in other venues, Couric and CBS News
Australians have appointed a new form of Marsupial as the new Governor General. The Marsupial who goes by the name of Quentin Bryce can be clearly seen here with two of her young. One offspring in a conventional pouch by the abdomen the other in a new unheard of pouch on the leg.Professor Bruce Fragham of Wagarrrunga University stated “ Crikey” and downed a cold one. He then said “It isn’t
A YouTube video surfaced Wednesday showing Sarah Palin being blessed in her hometown church three years ago by a Kenyan pastor cum witch-doctor, who prayed for her protection from “witchcraft” as she prepared to seek the governor’s office.
[Pastor Muthee Exorcised The Demons & Devils Out of Palin]
In the video Palin is standing before “Bishop” Thomas [...]
The Chicago Tribune reports Mayor Daley has written Iowa Chet Culver, requesting a pardon for a Chicago Police Officer serving a five-year prison sentence for assault. Daley says Michael Mette "did little or nothing to provoke" the fight that landed him where he is today and "the physical assault that he experienced was not pre-meditated, but merely a matter of self-defense." Daley also complains
Play Texas Hold 'Em against skillful computer opponents in Governor of Poker by Youda Games.Build your reputation and wealth in a dusty western town by winning at poker and buying up property. You start out in the small Texas town of San Saba with money in your pocket and the ambition to climb up in the world. The game directs you to a poker tourney starting at the local saloon. As you win at poke
The Issue: Many have become critics of the California Budget Process, and with good reason. It is a difficult bill to pass, especially with a Republican governor and enough GOP legislatures in each house to block the bill. Many have criticized the 2/3 majority required to pass the budget, claiming it is too high a [...]
Email the Governor... ask him to VETO this unnecessary bill...#email-----State bill keeps dogs off drivers' lapsVisalia lawmaker's car safety proposal heads to the governor's desk.By E.J. Schultz / Bee Capitol Bureau08/20/08 23:03:24SACRAMENTO -- First they came for your cell phone. Now, the dog.The state Senate on Wednesday passed a bill by a Valley lawmaker that would make it illegal for drivers
There is a federal election underway in Canada but autistic children and adults and their families are not included. NONE of the leaders of Canada's federal parties will commit to taking any real action to help. Not one.
Conservative leader Stephen Harper and his party continue their longstanding and total neglect and lack of concern for autistic children and adults in Canada. NDP leader
Governor David A. Paterson today announced that New York State will, beginning in January, regulate part of the credit default swap market which has to date been unregulated and has been a major contributor to the emerging financial crisis on Wall Street. Governor Paterson also called on the federal government to regulate the rest of the massive $62 trillion market.This action is similar to one re
In 2003, Chuwit Kamolvisit rose to national fame for reportedly standing up against injustice, or “injustice”?Prior to that, he owned an empire called Davis Group. The group consisted of six extravagant massage parlors in Bangkok. “Key charities” included a mission to build huge air-conditioned police boxes at countless junctions and intersections across the city. Prostitution is illegal i
A friend of mine (who coincidentally shares the same birthday as mine, though we are several years apart) once told me that his uncle -let's call him Joko- actually held one important position in politics. Several months before Joko's gubernatorial election, he told me, "You know T... If my uncle Joko really is going to nominate himself for this election, I think I'll pass" "Reall
The Huffington Post, Wired magazine and Gawker, are reporting that Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's PERSONAL Email account has been hacked by a group which calls themselves "Anonymous".Threat Level has confirmed the attack.Some of her data has already been posted on the Wikileaks site.Among the stolen data are five screenshots, including the text of an e-mail exchange with Alaskan Lieutenant Governor
Play Texas Hold 'Em against skillful computer opponents in Governor of Poker by Youda Games, creator of the previously reviewed Youda Camper. Build your reputation and wealth in a dusty western town by winning at poker and buying up property. You start out in the small Texas town of San Saba with money in your pocket and the ambition to climb up in the world. The game directs you to a poker tourne
Digg This!1996 to 2002: Two terms as mayor of Wasilla, Alaska2002: Loses campaign for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor2006: Upsets then-Gov. Frank Murkowski in the Republican primary, then defeats former two-term Gov. Tony Knowles, a Democrat, in the general electionAug. 29: John McCain announces her as his vice presidential running mateMe:1979-1981: member of Girl Scouts of Ameri
I have been a registered Republican since I was 18 years old and I guess that I still haven’t learned all of the Republican code words yet. I am going to have to dig around in my closet for the code book and do a little studying.
Evidently if a Republican uses the term “community organizer” [...]
With endorsements like this who would want to run against John Oxendine in the Republican Primary in 2010?
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September 08, 2008 Categories: Barack Obama Obama on Palin: 'Mother, governor, moose shooter' More from Parnes in Farmington Hills, MI: Obama told the crowd that McCain and Palin spent most of the convention talking about their biographies. Palin's bio is "compelling," Obama said. The crowd booed. "No, it's an interesting story." More boos. "No, no, it
The highlight of Wednesday night, and definitely the entire convention itself, was the VP Acceptance speech made by Alaska's Governor, Sarah Palin. Just watch it and my thoughts will be below:
What an amazing speech! I loved every minute of it. However there was one moment where Governor Palin touched me emotionally and won my heart. for those of you who do not
Most Canadians follow American presidential politics with as much, if not more, interest than our own federal elections. Proximity to such a large, powerful, (and generally friendly), neighbor and the reach of American media make it fairly easy. Right or wrong it also seems that American politicians will go much further than Canadian politicians in stretching the truth and attacking opponents
This discussion was Sarah Palin, and the exchange between Cleta Mitchell (who represents Republican candidates and conservative groups), Susan Page, and Anita Dunn was priceless. Cleta Mitchell, in true conservative fashion, tried to rewrite the facts and history, but she was corrected several times by Susan Page, Anita Dunn, and even Diane Rehm. [...]
That’s the forecast I started making a couple of days ago after seeing the comments made at the Anchorage Daily News site in response to the news that Sarah Palin’s 17-year-old daughter is pregnant, and I’m sticking with it. This article shows that a whole lot of people in the States share that opinion. The [...]
