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Megachurch in Texas lacking Christian Spirit
2007-08-11 16:45:00
A megachurch in Arlington, Texas , canceled a memorial service for a Navy veteran 24 hours before it was to start - because the deceased veteran was gay. Church leaders at the High Point Church had already known before hand that Cecil Howard Sinclair was gay when they offered to his his service.  But, after the obituary listed his life partner as one of his survivors, church officials called off the memorial service. The Pastor of the cold, un-Christian -like church is Gary Simons, pictured on the right. The deceased veterans sister, Kathleen Wright, pictured on the right said, “It’s a slap in the face. It’s like, ‘Oh, we’re sorry he died, but he’s gay so we can’t help you.’”  We have to ask ourselves:  Would Jesus do that?  Would Jesus hate you because you were gay? or disrespect you? And another thing - take a look at Rev. Gary Simons.  Doesn't he look like a gay, goofy guy? Sheesh - he's th...
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Army Throws Money at Everybody
2007-08-10 15:46:00
The Army  is now offering $20,000 sign-up bonus in hopes to lure people into enlisting.  In addition, the new recruits are eligible for college money!  Better yet, these new incentives could get even better if more people don't start joining.  The Army is offering a “buffet” of incentives, including up to $45,000 tax-free that they accrue during their career to help buy a home or build a business. Other options would include money for college and to pay off student loans. It’s all part of an effort to fill its ranks because retention has hit a historic low — 16 percent by the Pentagon’s own surveying — in the fifth year of the Iraq war. Too many soldiers have said "fuck this war" and got out of the Army. Get more of the story
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Monster Truck Smashes into Crowd
2007-08-10 12:17:00
A monster truck performing stunts in front of an auto parts store plowed into a crowd of spectators Thursday, injuring at least nine people, officials said.  Two people, including a mother and one child, were in serious condition at area hospitals. The seven others were treated and released by Thursday night.  The demonstration, part of a monster truck tour sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts, featured the truck driving over and crushing four cars. After its third or fourth attempt of rolling over the cars, it control and careened off to the left and smashed through the crowd.  Watch the video!
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Bushisms on YouTube
2007-08-08 20:31:00
I don't know who did this video, but it's kinda funny . . . unless you idolize President Bush.
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President Bush gets Punked by Bridge Hero
2007-08-08 19:02:00
20-year-old Jeremy Hernandez is one of the Minnesota bridge heroes for kicking open the back door of a school bus and helping the kids one by one to safety.  Within a day, news outlets across the country were repeating the story of the hero and the school bus.  Hearing of this brave young man President Bush and his staff, with lowest approval rating ever, contacted Hernandez for a photo-op with the president.  The hero said "nope." Ya gotta love it! Get the full story here
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Military at Work
2007-08-08 18:40:00
Watching this video will give you a warm-and fuzzy about our troops in uniform.
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More Weapons Heading to Middle East
2007-08-08 18:24:00
It will be the largest arms deal in the history of the Middle East : Advanced US weapons systems worth a total of about $40 billion will be sold over the next 15 years to America's allies in the region. Washington's main objective seems to create a strategic military balance to match that of Russia supporting Iran and Syria.  Moscow is ready to deliver billion dollars worth in warplanes, refueling tankers and sophisticated military hardware to Iran and Syria. The weapons for Iran includes no less than 250 Sukhoi Su-30 long-range strike fighters, having maximum range of 3,000 km, but Tehran also wishes to augment the purchase by adding refueling tankers that will increase the jet fighter's range to 8,000 km. Russia's will also be helping Syria by selling five MiG-31E (Foxhound) jet fighters, considered one of the best in the world, with an additionally unspecified number of the newest Russian MiG-29M/M2 fighters. Folks . . . looks like the Cold War might start&...
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City in Fracas over Yellow Ribbons
2007-08-08 17:53:00
Have you ever heard of a city getting "wrapped-around-the-axle" over the yellow ribbons posted on tress and posts?  In Portland, Maine, some of the residents did just that.  The argument escalated because some residents say (incorrectly) that the ribbons can be interpreted as support for the Bush administration and his war in Iraq, while others view them (correctly) as a show of solidarity for the troops and hope that they return home safely.  The issue worsened when city hall enacted an ordinance banning ribbons, posters and other items from public property. I would have never thought that posting a yellow ribbon on your tree could be perceived as supporting Bush.  People do that because they have a family member in Iraq.  Believe me, they'd rather have their family member home safe and sound then in Iraq.  You'd be surprised how many Americans who have family in the military don't fully support the war, nor do t...
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1.5 Million Americans Awarded Purple Heart
2007-08-08 17:20:00
Purple Heart s have been awarded to roughly 1.5 million U.S. service men and women wounded or killed in combat in locations such as the beaches of Normandy, the jungles of Vietnam, and now, increasingly, in Iraq and Afghanistan.  President Washington ordered the creation of the Purple Heart’s predecessor, the Badge of Military Merit, on Aug. 7, 1782.  The award, given for exceptional performance, inspired the introduction of the Purple Heart in 1932. The Purple Heart was later restricted to those “wounded in action against any enemy” starting in World War II.  Since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, 28,552 service members have been wounded and 3,245 killed in action and are eligible for the Purple Heart.  The Purple Heart is a military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed. Learn about the Purple Heart Memorial Learn more about the Purple Heart at wikipedia
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China Threatens US Economy
2007-08-08 14:31:00
The Chinese government has begun a campaign of economic threats against the US, hinting that it may liquidate its vast holding of US treasuries if Washington imposes trade sanctions to force a yuan revaluation.  Two Chinese officials have given interviews in recent days warning that Beijing may use its $1.33 trillion of foreign reserves as a political weapon to counter pressure from the Congress.  Described as China 's "nuclear option" such action could trigger a dollar crash at a time when our currency is already breaking down.  It would also cause a spike in bond yields, hammering the housing market and could tip the economy into recession. It is estimated that China holds over $900 billion in US bonds.   China has 900 billion of our dollars? Wow! But my friends, never fear!  President Bush is in charge and when he hears of this (though rumor has it he never  listens to anybody) he'll appoint an "Economy Tzar" or a "Chinese T...
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Keith Olbermann's "Worst Person in the World" for Aug 7
2007-08-08 13:41:00
. . . Yes. Bill O'Reilly made it again on the list!
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Firefighters Sue Lesbian Fire Chief
2007-08-07 16:16:00
Four San Diego firefighters are suing after being "forced" to attend Gay Pride parade by their lesbian fire chief.  San Diego's fire chief, Tracy Jarman, is openly lesbian and called the July 21 parade a "fun event" in which "all employees are encouraged to participate."   But the firefighters said, unlike previous years, they were ordered into uniform to participate in the parade in their fire truck, despite their protests. Over the course of the three hour parade they heard taunts such as, "show me your hose," "you can put out my fire," "you're making me hot," "give me mouth-to-mouth," "you look hungry, why don't you have a twinkie (from a man wearing a "Girth and Mirth" t-shirt)," and "blow my hose."  The firefighters also were targets of sexual gestures, including exposure of genitals, blowing kisses, grabbing of the crotch, rubbing of nipples, ton...
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Fear of Black Men Made Republican Lawmaker solicit BJ
2007-08-07 15:52:00
Florida State Representative Bob Allen, Co-Chairman of McCain's Florida campaign organization, has been arrested for soliciting an undercover officer with 20 dollars if he would be so kind as to give him a blow job. In an interesting twist of "legal defense," Bob allen is now claiming fear of "stocky black guys" as his defense for his arrest.  In other words, Bob Allen walked into a public restroom, sees a "stocky black guy" and becomes so scared . . . that he wants a blow job!  Folks, you just can't make this stuff up! Get the full story here
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Marines Get Stiff on Appearance
2007-08-07 15:28:00
If you think the military doesn't care how their troops look like, think again.  The Mari nes have implement 36 new grooming and appearance standards (except for Generals, who are exempt from nearly everything).  Here's some of the new standards. 1.  They cannot keep their hands in their pockets (no playing pocket pool in uniform!) 2.  They cannot Carry cell phones or “tobacco pouches/canisters, visible barrettes [except in physical training situations], and keychains/lanyards/security badges [except as required by the command in the work environment]” to its list of banned items. This means they can’t tuck their can of chewing tobacco between their goggle strap and helmet, or use the watertight pouches often attached on the front of body armor.  However, cell phones can be stored in pockets. 3.  Waking and talking on your phone is forbidden even if you’re using an earpiece. They have to stop and ta...
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Meet the Man in charge of the War in Iraq
2007-08-07 14:31:00
The war in Iraq and Afghanistan is fought with troops who are assigned to US Central Command (CENTCOM).  Ever since General john Abizaid retired, the public hasn't seen much of the new man who is the commander of CENTCOM and leads the entire war in Iraq and Afghanistan.  The new man is Admiral William Fallon, born in December, 1944, one year before the end of WWII, and has been on active duty since 1967,  He has awesome power as a Unified Combatant Commander overseeing 145,000 US troops from the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Army.  Back in 1991 during the first Gulf Ward, the CENTCOM commander was the infamous H. Norman Schwarzkopf  "Stormin' Norman" who lead our nation to military victory. Read Fallon's CENTCOM bio Learn more about Adm Fallon at Wikipedia Learn about CENTCOM at Wikipedia Visit CENTCOM Just a thought here, but what do you think about the idea of sending Schwarzkopf over to Iraq and getting this war ...
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Army Gets New Civilian Boss
2007-08-07 13:52:00
Pete Geren became the 20th Secretary of the Army Friday.   As Secretary of the Army, he has statutory responsibility for all matters relating to the U.S. Army: manpower, personnel, reserve affairs, installations, environmental issues, weapons systems and equipment acquisition, communications and financial management.  He is responsible for the Department of the Army's annual budget and supplemental of $170 billion. He leads a work force of more than one million active-duty and reserve-component Soldiers, 230,000 Department of the Army civilian employees and 280,000 contracted service personnel. He has stewardship over 15 million acres of land.
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Army Gives BIG Bonus to Enlist
2007-08-07 13:44:00
To bolster the growth of the Army by more than 34,000 Soldiers, Army officials are implementing a new bonus for recruits who sign up by the end of this fiscal year. U.S. Army Recruiting Command this week announced a $20,000 "quick-ship" bonus for aspiring recruits with no prior military service who enlist for at least two years of active duty and report to basic training within 30 days of enlistment. This program ends Sept. 30.  The new bonus was one of the initiatives highlighted by Army and Defense Department leaders who testified before the military personnel subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee about recruiting and retention efforts in the Army. The Army missed its active-duty recruiting goals in June for the second month in a row, but leaders said they are confident the service will make year-end recruiting goals. All right folks . . . this means if you know any young adults who are going no where in life, no job, no education, no prospects, t...
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81 American Women Killed in Terror War
2007-08-05 22:28:00
Since September 11, 2001, a total of 81 women serving in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait have lost their lives in service to America.  Most American s, and even members of the mainstream media, are not aware that 81 women have died in the War on Terror ism.  Most of the them were killed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and some in military plane crashes. They were our daughters, our sisters, our mothers. One female soldier, whose body was shattered by an explosive device she was attempting to disarm, died in the arms of her soldier husband who was stationed nearby.   Click here for the full list of their names and the full story
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