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As I speak to you today, I do so from the perspective of a simple “grunt” I have the greatest respect, admiration and affection for veterans of all the branches of service. I fought alongside Marines from the 2cnd Battalion, 7th Marines in Qui Nhon…a bunch of terrific, tough guys whose equipment was old and out of date..they carried the M-14 while we had the M-16…they had the PRC 10 radio which had been the mainstay radio in the Korean conflict, while we had a much more powerful and reliable PRC-25… but their morale, esprit de corps were just flat...

GRASSLEY: WHAT THEY FORGOT TO SAY ABOUT THE TRIGGER WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today revealed several items proponents of the immigration reform bill neglected to say about the “trigger” that will allow more than 12 million illegal aliens to gain greencards if they choose. “This so-called trigger is false and misleading,” Grassley said. “It’s too bad the benchmarks to pull the trigger won’t solve any problems, especially when much of the necessary border enhancements aren’t even included.” Proponents of the immigration reform bill claim that several border enforcement measures will be taken before illegal aliens are given amnesty. But,...

Yep, Algore now saying the electoral college was a really bad idea, and he's sorry he invented it.

Find the memo at Drudgereport.com

WHAT P&G SAYS: P&G Statement Regarding Dr. Laura 24 May 2000 We’ve decided not to sponsor the Dr. Laura Schlessinger show and we'd like to explain why. P&G serves nearly 5 billion consumers worldwide and we respect the diversity of views they represent on a variety of subjects. We do not oppose or endorse Dr. Laura Schlessinger or her broad range of opinions. Likewise, our decision in no way is an endorsement or statement against any particular group’s point of view. Dr. Laura’s success on TV is not dependent on P&G. Our withdraw was not based on "votes" for or ...

It's the Year 2000 Economy, Stupid Robert B. Reich Exactly eight years ago, I trudged through New Hampshire sleet and slush, telling anyone who'd listen that Bill Clinton would do wonders for the American economy. Now, as the nation lurches into a millennial election year, most Americans seem largely content. The economy has faded as an election-year issue. But it shouldn't have—there are Two Big Things about the American economy that ought to be framing the upcoming election. Big Thing Number One: America has been growing faster than ever. Productivity has been rising 2.1 percent a year since 1993, according ...

Operation Last Metro is rumored to have reached the final stage. Hillary 2000 election committee has been planning the candidate's appearance in New York subway for the last few months. The development has taken place in deep secrecy, ostensibly to avoid potential sabotage from Ms. Clinton's rival in the Senate race, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Both the committee and Straphangers Campaign denied all knowledge of the visit. At this point, according to The Shredder's source, the organizers have finalized both the route (No. 1, from the Bronx to Brooklyn via Broadway) and the time, between 8 and 10 a.m. No.1 passes ...

Is the F18 Hornet a defective product that when used properly causes death? BELGRADE, SERBIA ­ The Serbian government headed by Slobadon Milosevic has filed a class action lawsuit in the World Court against U.S. weapons manufacturers. The suit claims that the products produced by these companies are defective and, when used properly, can kill innocent people. The suit, which was modeled after Tobacco litigation in the U.S., is the first of its kind in the World Court. A spokesman for the Serbian government told BNN, "Only evil and lawless corporations would produce products that they know could kill people. ...