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Angelina Jolie: Iraq a “serious, long-term, national security interest”

I am not a fan of most Hollywood types that come out of the woodwork when there is some big tragedy and then fade away just as quickly.  Angelina Jolie however has shown a very real dedication to helping the poor and the needy around the world.  As a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, she has [...]


CBS Reporter Gets Zapped by U.S. Ray Gun

Some background…  For those that may not know, the U.S. has been developing a space age "ray gun" for use against crowds.  In essence, a non-violent, non-lethal means of repelling a group of people.  It is pretty amazing technology and is starting to be deployed in Iraq. 
A CBS reporter recently tested out the effects [...]


Civilian Friends vs. Veteran Friends

This came my way via email and it is quite true.  Click Read More to read this – anyone who served will truly appreciate it. 


Global Warming? Not this winter!

Interesting editorial in the National Post today.  It points out that this winter is not shaping up to fit the mold the global warming alarmists would like.  Record snow cover in North America, China and other places and Arctic Sea ice is actually increasing at a tremendous rate.
From the article:
Last month, Oleg Sorokhtin, a fellow [...]


Africa: Bush “has done more than any other president so far”

Pretty big claim isn't it?  Guessing it came from a member of the White House staff?  Wrong!  That is a direct quote from Bob Geldolf – Irish rock singer, social activist and Live Aid concert organizer. 
In off the cuff remarks to reporters following President Bush in Africa, Mr. Geldof was very direct in blaming [...]


The Greening of Thornton?

Thornton Mayor Erik Hansen announced a new initiative to bring "green collar jobs" to Thornton.  I have to say I applaud the mayor's long-stated objectives to bring new jobs to Thornton.  We are very much a bedroom community and having jobs closer to home would go a long ways toward securing a promising future for [...]


Scientists Continue to Doubt Man Made Climate Change

Yet another example that the "concensus" of scientists crying the sky is falling on man made climate change isn't quite as solid as the mainstream media would like us to believe.  More and more we are hearing that solar activity may be the real cause of "global warming" and that indications are pointing to concerns [...]


Romney Suspends Campaign

Mitt Romney, after lackluster Super Tuesday results, has announced that he is suspending his Presidential campaign.  This leaves John McCain as the presumptive Republican nominee.  It is smart on Romney’s part as unfortunately he was a long shot from here on out.  He lives to fight another day and could be a candidate again in [...]


Gov. Ritter – $100 More For License Plates

Our illustrious governor, once again unable to come up with any real solution, is proposing hiking vehicle registration fees by $100.00 for roads.  This is just what real Coloradoans need – more taxes.  Oh, that's right, it isn't a tax – it is a "fee."  A tax by any other name is still a tax!  [...]