http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/extended/ en-us Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:09:19 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395650/posts War On Terror: As Khalid Sheikh Mohammed receives the benefits of U.S. justice, three Navy SEALs face court-martial for allegedly punching a captured terrorist who hanged Americans from a bridge in Fallujah. Apparently our efforts to impress the world about the marvels of our criminal justice system require us to give foreign terrorists such as Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the man who invented the manned cruise missiles that flew into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and plowed into a Pennsylvania field on its way to the Capitol Building, the full rights and protections of the American citizens he conspired... Investor's Business Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395650/posts#comment Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:09:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2390812/posts Former Marine Nick Popaditch, aka the Cigar Marine, is running for the Republican nomination to challange the incumbent Democrat in the California 51st Congressional race for 2010. He needs your support. The district is heavily Democratic and he faces an uphill struggle but this Marine is one tough opponent. This man is a true war hero, not some "Swift Boat" wannabe. His slogan, "A Marines word is his bond", says it all. He gained national popularity when he was photographed atop his tank turret smoking a cigar at the fall of Baghdad. Later in the war he was seriously wounded... The Edisto Joe Outlook http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-gop/2390812/posts#comment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2386106/posts WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Leading U.S. bank regulator Sheila Bair said on Friday that the government's capital injections into the largest banks was "probably not a good thing." Bair, the chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, said the billions of dollars of capital infusions last year had a terrible impact on public perception of the financial industry and government regulators. "I think at the time it sounded like the right thing to do and, again, it was part of an international effort, but I just see all the problems it's created," Bair said during an interview with PBS NewsHour. "I... Reuters on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2386106/posts#comment Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:29:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2385596/posts The departure of Lou Dobbs from CNN leaves the network with a large hole to fill. From the L.A. Times Lou Dobbs' departure from CNN is a mixed blessing for the cable news channel. On one hand, his propensity to spout his opinions on controversial topics such as free trade and immigration had irritated bosses at CNN and its parent company, Time Warner Inc. Although rival channels MSNBC and Fox News have commentators who wear their political views on their sleeves, CNN says it wants its talent to keep their thoughts to themselves LA Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2385596/posts#comment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:12:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2372184/posts "With 3 percent of the world's oil reserves, the U.S. cannot drill its way to energy security," then-presidential nominee Barack Obama wrote on his campaign website in 2008. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) stated, "All told, the U.S. has only 1.6 percent of world's known oil supply." And in the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) added, "The math is simple: America has just 3 percent of the world's oil reserves, but Americans use a quarter of its oil." The President, Ms Pelosi and their Democratic party followers are lying, Republican Senator Inhofe, ranking member of the Senate Committee on... Senator James Inhofe/The Lid http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2372184/posts#comment Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:38:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2369212/posts It recently came to light that individuals employed by ACORN have been apparent accomplices with regard to the conduct of alleged criminal activities. Surprisingly, it was the investigative ingenuity of ordinary citizens who brought this information to the attention of the public. As a Member of Congress, these relevations are of interest to me in that ACORN is the beneficiary of substantial federal funding. As the former Attorney General of my state of California, this story is of great concern to me for an entirely different reason. Ironically, it is those who revealed the alleged illegal acts, rather than the... Biggovernment.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2369212/posts#comment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:20:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2368506/posts The Obama White House has deliberately placed favored Washington institutions of the Bush years in its crosshairs, a sign of an escalating battle between the Democratic administration and some of the city's pre-eminent power players. In recent days, the administration has attacked the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the insurance industry for opposing key administration objectives, has criticized the nation's largest banks and financial firms for outsized executive pay, and has tried to delegitimize the Fox News Channel by mocking its objectivity. "When you're on their side, it's all OK, but if you're not, they rain hell down on you,"... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2368506/posts#comment Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:38:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2350867/posts If the academic year gets pushed deeper into summer, as President Obama is advocating, the grumbling will not be limited just to students and teachers who will be forced to spend more days in school. Critics say the president's call for a longer academic calendar and a shorter summer vacation will bring on a host of unintended consequences -- including increased costs for school systems, major cuts to the nation's hotel and tourism industries, and a serious blow to summer camp operators. Obama says kids in the U.S. spend too little time in the classroom, putting them at a disadvantage... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2350867/posts#comment Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:00:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2331420/posts Vice President Joe Biden proclaimed success beyond expectations Thursday for the $787 billion economic stimulus, but his glowing assessment overlooks many of the program's problems, including delays in releasing money, questionable spending priorities and project picks that are under investigation. AP/YahooNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2331420/posts#comment Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:40:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2316974/posts Just watch and LISTEN to the video. You won't believe it. Manning Speaks Out Against the "Mack Daddy" Youtube.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2316974/posts#comment Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:32:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2298054/posts "July 21/09: The US Senate votes 58-40 in favor of S.Amdt 1469, the Levin-McCain amendment to strip $1.75 billion for 7 F-22As out of the Senate’s FY 2010 defense budget. The additional funds had been inserted in committee, just as the recently-passed FY 2010 House defense budget proposal contains $369 million in initial funding for 12 more F-22s.The vote was heavily determined by state lines, with 40/50 states voting coherently. Both Republicans voted “yea” to F-22 funding removal in AZ, SC and WY. Both Democrats voted against the amendment in CA, CT, HI, NM, and WA. John Kerry [D-MA], who... Defense Industry Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2298054/posts#comment Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:13:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2298037/posts SC against abortion for mentally challenged rape victim 22 Jul 2009, 0517 hrs IST, IANS NEW DELHI: In a significant judgement, the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that had allowed authorities to force a mentally challenged rape victim to undergo an abortion. A bench of Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan scrapped a July 17 verdict of the high court ordering medical termination of the pregnancy of 19-year-old mentally challenged, unwed and orphan girl Radha (name changed), raped by a staff of the government shelter home in Chandigarh. The bench, which also included Justice... Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2298037/posts#comment Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:12:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285067/posts So to serve the state is a humbling responsibility, because I know in my soul that Alaska is of such import, for America’s security, in our very volatile world. And you know me by now, I promised even four years ago to show MY independence… no more conventional “politics as usual”. And we are doing well! My administration's accomplishments speak for themselves. We work tirelessly for Alaskans. We aggressively and responsibly develop our resources because they were created to be used to better our world... to HELP people... and we protect the environment and Alaskans (the resource owners) foremost with... Office of Governor Palin http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285067/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 20:59:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2273598/posts HOBBS, N.M. — Renewable energy will be the focus of the 2009 energy conference presented by the New Mexico Center for Energy Policy beginning at 9 a.m. April 14 at the Lea County Events Center. The all-day conference, “The Making of Energy Policy: Where Are We Going? Part II,” features U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., as keynote speaker. It’s a follow-up to the 2008 conference, which featured now-retired U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M. Among those who will introduce conference sessions is U.S. Rep. Harry Teague, D-N.M. 575 Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2273598/posts#comment Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:53:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257640/posts IAF drops Russia from $1 bn deal Russia is set to lose a billion dollar (Rs 48,000 crore) defence deal for midair refuellers, signalling a break in its over 50-year-old monopoly as India’s preferred military supplier. The former communist giant has clearly lost favour with the Indian military, as the air force has decided not to field any more Russian Ilyushin-78 refuellers to keep fighter jets airborne for considerably longer periods by tanking them up during flight. After operating Il-78 tankers for almost six years, the Indian Air Force has said the Russian platform does not meet its requirements and... The Hindustan Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2257640/posts#comment Mon, 25 May 2009 05:04:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2252496/posts CHICAGO, May 16 (UPI) -- Three U.S. telemarketing firms accused of making misleading "robocalls" about expiring car warranties must stop the practice, a court says. The Federal Trade Commission announced Friday that a U.S. District Court in Chicago issued a restraining order demanding that three companies accused of aggressively making automated calls to sell auto warranties across the country cease the pitches, The New York Times reported. "For the first time in months, millions of New Yorkers and people across the country will finally have some relief from these annoying calls with potentially thousands saved from falling into this scam,"... UPI http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2252496/posts#comment Sun, 17 May 2009 02:44:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2216854/posts Critics are calling it unpatriotic to abandon the "Freedom Tower" name for an iconic skyscraper rising at ground zero. Former Gov. George Pataki gave the 1,776-foot tower its name in a speech two years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. He says the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is "outrageous" for deciding to call the tower One World Trade Center. NCBNewYorkNews online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2216854/posts#comment Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:29:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2203987/posts On the Right and Left, the saga of Gordon Brown's Washington visit continues to run and run here in the US. Fox News's Glenn Beck has just upped the ante by displaying the address of the British Embassy on screen and urging his 2.2 million viewers to write to tell the British people: "They don't suck. We appreciate them." Or something like that. At the liberal end of the spectrum, Jon Stewart of the Daily Show is joining in the mirth. Like Beck, he gets much mileage out of the Obama present of a box set of DVDs, in return... Telegraph Blogs (U.K.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2203987/posts#comment Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:47:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2162512/posts In my exclusive interview with Barack Obama airing tomorrow on This Week, the president-elect told me that fixing our economy over the long term will require sacrifice from every American and scaling back some of his campaign promises. "Our challenge is going to be identifying what works and putting more money into that, eliminating things that don’t work, and making things that we have more efficient. But I’m not suggesting, George, I want to be realistic here, not everything that we talked about during the campaign are we going to be able to do on the pace we had hoped,"... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2162512/posts#comment Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:10:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2156412/posts Associated Press - link only Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2156412/posts#comment Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:32:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2087671/posts Some troubling e-mails following my article "First Amendment 101 – Whoopie’s Lesson," in which I attempted to clarify for Whooopie Goldberg – co-host of ABC’s “The View” – some of the finer truths regarding the establishment clause, has prompted me to expand the tutorial for her (and for those who suggested I ought to do more research before commenting on such “nuanced” and “complicated” matters as the first amendment). From the top. The oft-alluded to “separation of church and state” clause exists nowhere in the federal Constitution. (This should be a booming “well, duh” factoid by now). Thomas Jefferson’s use... Townhall.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2087671/posts#comment Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:18:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085376/posts http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/border_patrol/bp_videos/ http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/border_security/border_patrol/bp_videos/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085376/posts#comment Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:25:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056427/posts WASHINGTON – A controversial one-year program allowing Mexican trucks to travel deep into the United States will be extended for two more years, federal officials announced Monday. John H. Hill, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, said the extension would allow for the collection of more data to determine whether Mexican trucks can operate safely in the United States. Opponents quickly denounced the move, which some had been expecting despite their protests that the program poses a danger on U.S. highways. Rep. James Oberstar, D-Minn., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, accused U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary... San Diego Union - Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056427/posts#comment Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:14:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997942/posts A software engineer, the owner of a miniature golf course and nine other men, many from Central Florida, traveled to Polk County to have sex with a child, deputies said. Deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested the 11 men on charges of soliciting sex from a child through the Internet during Operation Paladin -- a two-week online sex sting in which investigators, posing as a 14-year-old girl, used chat rooms and instant messaging programs to lure the men to a location in Polk County. ... Rick Nieves, 22, of Orlando, Extreme UpholsteryRobert Cirone, 42, of Lakeland, unemployedFarhan Mujahid,... Orlando Sentinel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997942/posts#comment Mon, 7 Apr 2008 15:44:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1950763/posts Results of N.H. Primaries Each link will take a minute or two to load.Scroll on town for total votes and percentages. http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/nh/nh_primary_gop_results_by_town/ For those who think Hillary was up to shenenanigans check out the towns where she won. http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/nh/nh_primary_gop_results_by_town/ Boston.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1950763/posts#comment Wed, 9 Jan 2008 13:42:37 GMT