Video from Sky News of Glasgow Airport Terminal Attack.
Hospital evacuated because of burned terrorist
Little Green Footballs reports that the terrorist who was burned while trying to drive a green SUV into the main Glasgow Airport terminal was found to have been wearing some sort of a vest. The Royal Alexandria Hospital where the terrorist was taken was evacuated as a precaution against the slimeball being able to detonate and send his sorry a-- to Allah.
The vest was removed and blown up in a controlled explosion. Little Green Footballs relates that school let out for the summer vacation in Scotland and there were many school children with their families at the Airport at the time of the attack. Nice huh? These vermin were trying to target families with children going on their holiday. There's a special place in Hell for guys that do this kind of stuff. Methinks that the cockroaches that belong to this loser's terrorist cell are scurrying about right now trying to find familiar hiding places for themselves under greasy kitchen stoves and warm cozy sewers in an attempt to avoid the long arm of the law.
The vest was removed and blown up in a controlled explosion. Little Green Footballs relates that school let out for the summer vacation in Scotland and there were many school children with their families at the Airport at the time of the attack. Nice huh? These vermin were trying to target families with children going on their holiday. There's a special place in Hell for guys that do this kind of stuff. Methinks that the cockroaches that belong to this loser's terrorist cell are scurrying about right now trying to find familiar hiding places for themselves under greasy kitchen stoves and warm cozy sewers in an attempt to avoid the long arm of the law.
Twenty-six Iranian-linked terrorists killed in Baghdad Raid
Twenty-six terrorists suspected of links to Iran's peace-loving government were killed as they were running through an impoverished neighborhood located in the Shiite district of Sadr City. The gunmen were firing pistols and machine guns at U.S. helicopters as the aircraft circled overhead. The helicopters responded with missles which took out the gunmen.
Brietbart carries the story here. The military said that another 17 terrorist suspects were apprehended in recent action against the so-called militants.
Great work by our guys.
Brietbart carries the story here. The military said that another 17 terrorist suspects were apprehended in recent action against the so-called militants.
Great work by our guys.
Amnesty: Good For America?
UPDATE: The most active commenter on the Internet (Anonymous) has brought it to my attention that because I am against amnesty I am racist. Anonymous says that I need to get the facts and back up my posts with evidence, while he/she stated that 94% of illegal immigrant males are in the work force (with absolutely no evidence to support this).We have immigration laws for a reason. We need to protect our citizens from the unrestricted entry of people whose intent is to do harm. We need to protect our workers' jobs by not allowing a population spike and cause people to have to compete for jobs. This has nothing to do with race. As I said in my original post, my mother is Hispanic and immigrated here.
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For the last few weeks I have racked my brain to come up with a reason why our government would want to overlook crime, overlook the drain it would put on our coffers, overlook history, and overlook the wishes of the American people (including many legal immigrants) to give amnesty to 12,000,000 illegal immigrants.
To be honest, I can't figure it out. But I have a strong suspicion. I don't believe it is because they are much more intelligent than we are and they see the positive aspects. If that was the case, they would be blasting it all over the media. No, there is something they know that they don't want us to know. I am sure some smart person out there has figured it out. If you have, please share it with us.
Take this stupid comment by RNC Chair Mel Martinez:
“The voices of negativity now have a responsibility to come up with an answer. How will you fix the situation to make peoples’ lives better? How will you continue to grow the economy? How will we bring people out of the shadows for our national security and for the sake of being a country that is just?”
Spoken like a true moderate. It is not our responsibility to make peoples' lives better. That is their responsibility and they must do it, legally. I could make my life better by robbing a bank but I would also go to prison for it. If I knew the government would give me a pardon (or amnesty), then I wouldn't be as concerned about doing it. I'm having a hard time understanding how this bill would grow our economy. Don't tell me it's that garbage about illegal immigrants doing jobs that Americans won't.
My favorite comment by Martinez is the "out of the shadows comment". Can you imagine this? Amnesty passes. 12,000,000 illegal immigrants (sorry, legal now) line up to become documented.
Government Agent: "State your name please."
Immigrant: "Jose Cuervo."
GA: "Do you have a job?"
I: "No, I'm an MS-13 gang member."
GA: "You can't be given amnesty if you are a gang member."
I: "Okay. I'll quit the gang."
GA: "Fine. Sign here. Welcome to America. Go over there to sign up for all of your free stuff and benefits."
Compare that to the red-blooded American war veteran who goes into a gun store to buy a rifle for hunting.
Store Clerk: "Why do you want a rifle?"
Veteran: "For hunting deer."
SC: "Have you ever committed a crime?"
V: "No."
SC: "Fill out this form that has 75 questions on it, show me 8 forms of photo ID, and we'll check you out with the FBI to make sure you aren't a threat to Americans. We'll get back to you in a few days."
I don't understand why this amnesty bill was written to treat illegal immigrants like royalty. They were being offered benefits that Americans aren't offered. They were being given preference over immigrants who are trying to come here legally.
I am not a racist and I don't hate these people. Many of them are good people who just want a better life for their family. My mother's family immigrated here from Venezuela (legally). Note: Thank God they got out before that moron took over down there. Mark my words, we will have to deal with him sooner or later.
It is our responsibility to control our borders and control immigration. As it is, we don't have any idea who comes in and who goes out. That is extremely dangerous and will catch up with us someday.
Carte blanche amnesty is bad for America. If it comes up again, we must fight again.
SUV on fire rammed into Glasgow Airport Terminal
This update from Fox News. Witnesses said a motorist tried to ram a Jeep Cherokee with flames pouring out of the vehicle into the main terminal terminal building in Glasgow.
Fox News carries the update here.
Any chance the slime who was driving the Jeep is part of the same bunch that left two cars laden with bombs in Picadilly Circus?
Here are pictures of the human vermin suspected in these terror attacks.
Fox news now reports three losers were arrested in this incident.
From the report:
"A green Jeep was in the middle of the doorway burning. There was an Asian guy who was pulled out of the car by two police officers, who he was trying to fight off. They've got him on the ground," another eyewitness, Richard Gray, told the BBC.
Bystanders according to AP news said that a green SUV barreled toward the building at full speed shortly after 3 p.m., hitting security barriers before crashing into the glass doors and exploding, witnesses said. Two men jumped out of the burning vehicle, one of them engulfed in flames, they said.
Also from the article, witnesses told BBC News executive Helen Boaden, who was at the airport at time. She described the men as South Asian (in the British Isles South Asian is used to refer to people of Middle Eastern descent). Clarkson described him as a large South Asian man. "His whole body was on fire.... He was just talking gibberish," he told the BBC.
"An Asian guy had been pulled out of the car by two police officers he was trying to fight off and they'd got him on the floor," Grey told the BBC. Boaden said police "wrestled him to the ground - the fire was burning through his clothes - and finally put him out with a fire extinguisher."
Gee what a couple of great guys huh? I guess the terrorists are now commuting to their destinations. Probably both want to get in on that 72 Virgins thing. Sounds kinky.
Fox News carries the update here.
Any chance the slime who was driving the Jeep is part of the same bunch that left two cars laden with bombs in Picadilly Circus?
Here are pictures of the human vermin suspected in these terror attacks.
Fox news now reports three losers were arrested in this incident.
From the report:
"A green Jeep was in the middle of the doorway burning. There was an Asian guy who was pulled out of the car by two police officers, who he was trying to fight off. They've got him on the ground," another eyewitness, Richard Gray, told the BBC.
Bystanders according to AP news said that a green SUV barreled toward the building at full speed shortly after 3 p.m., hitting security barriers before crashing into the glass doors and exploding, witnesses said. Two men jumped out of the burning vehicle, one of them engulfed in flames, they said.
Also from the article, witnesses told BBC News executive Helen Boaden, who was at the airport at time. She described the men as South Asian (in the British Isles South Asian is used to refer to people of Middle Eastern descent). Clarkson described him as a large South Asian man. "His whole body was on fire.... He was just talking gibberish," he told the BBC.
"An Asian guy had been pulled out of the car by two police officers he was trying to fight off and they'd got him on the floor," Grey told the BBC. Boaden said police "wrestled him to the ground - the fire was burning through his clothes - and finally put him out with a fire extinguisher."
Gee what a couple of great guys huh? I guess the terrorists are now commuting to their destinations. Probably both want to get in on that 72 Virgins thing. Sounds kinky.
Fairness Doctrine: What's Fair About It?
I have never heard so many whiny babies in all my life, even in Washington. "Talk radio runs this country." "Talk radio must be stopped." "Talk radio must be balanced." Wahhh, wahhh, wahhh!And that's just the Republicans.
What has happened over the past few months with the attempted passage of the illegal immigrant amnesty bill is that the "powers that be" in Washington started to see that they weren't "the Almighty" that independently formulated and passed legislation upon "the sheep".
When you threaten a politician's grasp on power, you had better duck because the knee-jerk reaction will be to start firing in all directions in an attempt to regain control. Immediately after the chaotic knee-jerk will be a hurried attempt to place blame on a group or individual, i.e., The Religious Right, the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy, the anti-abortionists, the homophobes, etc. You get the picture.
In their rush (no pun intended) to point the finger of blame, they have mistakenly targeted talk radio. As I pointed out in the previous post, the American people defeated the illegal immigrant amnesty bill. Talk radio simply echoed the sentiment of the American people.
Liberals used the word "dittohead" in a derogatory manner. What's funny about that is the term is a joke that is used as an entertainment/marketing tool. Even funnier is that there is a higher percentage of independent thinkers who listen to Rush Limbaugh than who listen to the network news.
Fortunately, someone in Washington understands that. Yesterday the House of Representatives passed the Pence Amendment (309-115) which prohibits the FCC from using government dollars to impose the Fairness Doctrine on talk radio. Here are Congressman Pence's remarks after the vote:
“Today the House of Representatives affirmed that freedom will continue to reign on the airwaves of America. Thanks to the support of 308 of my colleagues, Congress has ensured that the Fairness Doctrine will remain in the grave for now. This was a resounding victory for free speech.
“However, the fight for freedom on the American airwaves is not over. With many still hoping to resurrect this archaic doctrine of unfairness, we must continue to stay on the offense. Tonight I will introduce the ‘Broadcaster Freedom Act’ to ensure that the victory we experienced on the House floor today extends to future generations.
“I thank all my colleagues, especially the Republican leadership in the House for delivering this resounding victory for the freedom of speech.”
Make the celebration a short one. The talk radio haters will be back. But in the end, free speech will win.
A Different Border Fence Project
It has recently been discovered that a 1.5 mile section of a 15-mile fence on the U.S.-Mexico border is actually on Mexican land. How much? Anywhere from 1 to 6 feet. The original barbed-wire fence was built back in the 1800's. It was replaced later with pipes to prevent cars from driving across the border.This is approximately the equivalent of me owning one acre of property and my neighbor's fence being 1/8" on my side of the property line. It will cost about $3 million to move the fence 1 to 6 feet.
What is Mexico's position on this? They want the fence moved. I think that is a fine idea. Let Mexico take $3 million from the U.S dollars that are being sent back to their country on a daily basis by illegal immigrants and move that fence. If they don't think that's fair, the fence stays.
Amnesty Bill Gets Deported
Today is a great day in America. The Senate did what it was elected to do - represent the people and the people's wishes. But some have not learned anything from this."To those people who opposed this as an amnesty bill, I don't know how you can say more strongly, this is not," said Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Excuse me Ms. Feinstein. Did you even read this bill? Illegal immigrants would be granted legal status within 24 hours. Would you explain to me what THAT is?
Ted Kennedy said, "We will be back. This issue isn't going to go away, and we will succeed." Look Teddy. We know you are a rich liberal who is accustomed to getting everything he wants. You have run roughshod over your political opponents but you can't do that to the American people. We are an opponent who has the power to take you down and we proved it today. You can come back with this idiotic bill but be prepared for another kick in the teeth.
I'll even go so far as to make a prediction. Sen. Lindsay Graham, who ardently supported this stupid bill, is up for re-election next year. Tell Mr. Graham he needs to start looking for a job in the private sector now - unless the people of South Carolina have a short memory. Look at John McCain's poll numbers. He is out of touch with the American people.
Even my Democratic senator, Mark Pryor, who is one of the few Democrats I like (but don't always agree with), voted to end the debate and kill this bill. The writing was on the wall. It was just a matter of who was willing to make a trip to the guillotine for this one.
Did talk radio do this? Maybe indirectly. The only thing talk radio has done is to give voice to what the American people already believe and want. It has provided a way for the American people to unite. Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity don't tell the American people what to think. The American people already think it and they just echo it.
In the end, we win, politicians lose. That's the way it ought to be.
Bush faces Republican Mutiny
Senate and House Republicans are circling the wagons against President Bush's campaign to grant Amnesty to illegal aliens in the guise of Senate Bill 1639 the ammendment to improve immigration legislation. The Politico reports today that tension between the White House and GOP legislators in both houses of Congress spilled over on Tuesday with House members voting overwhelmingly against the White House and Senate version of "immigration reform".
The sour mood between the White House and GOP lawmakers in Congress is spilling over into support for the war in Iraq and renewal of the No Child Left Behind Act.
The GOP is headed for a great split in D.C. because of the firestorm of controversy that has errupted over Bush and Kennedy's sponsorship of the "immigration reform" bill.
Keep up the pressure. Call your Senator today and urge them to kill this bill.
The sour mood between the White House and GOP lawmakers in Congress is spilling over into support for the war in Iraq and renewal of the No Child Left Behind Act.
The GOP is headed for a great split in D.C. because of the firestorm of controversy that has errupted over Bush and Kennedy's sponsorship of the "immigration reform" bill.
Keep up the pressure. Call your Senator today and urge them to kill this bill.
ARE YOU DEAF OR JUST STUPID????
Don't be offended. I'm not talking to you. Unless you are some kind of GOP leader who is supporting the worst piece of legislation of the Bush Administration era. Yes, I'm talking about the ill-conceived illegal immigrant amnesty bill. House Minority Leader John Boehner said it best when he called it "a piece of s#@!.
The answer to both of those questions in the subject is 'no'. This is sheer arrogance. In the late 1970's a U.S. Senator told his constituents he voted to give control of the Panama Canal that we built to the Panamanians for reasons that we as common folk were too dumb to understand. He didn't use those words but that is precisely what he meant.
The GOP is exhibiting this same kind of arrogance in this absurd amnesty bill. Want an example? Trent Lott who was po'ed because "talk radio" derailed the first attempt at passage. Sen. Lott, do not bite the hand that feeds or you will be sorry.
This is my final warning to the GOP. You stop this insanity and bullying of the American people or you will drive a stake in the heart of the party. It is already suffering tremendously. If you allow this idiotic amnesty bill to pass, I will NEVER AGAIN vote for any candidate who is left of Ronald Reagan. I am dead serious! That means every GOP candidate that is currently running for president is off the table. I will NOT VOTE before I will put another moderate in the White House.
The first provision of any illegal immigration bill has to be to secure the border. You thought you were clever by passing the border fence bill knowing it would never get funded. Hear me and hear me well. The American people are not as stupid as you think they are.
Remember that you serve us or heads will roll in 2008.
2005 CARRIL DE COTOS (Tierra de Castilla, Spain)
Another excellent value Tempranillo (100%) from Castilla in Spain.
This wine is stylistically akin to a high quality Beaujolais. Blackish crystalline ruby color. Bright nose of grape and raspberry jam, granite, and sweet cream. Lots of crunchy fruit and stony minerals in the mouth, with a long, dry finish containing only a wisp of soft tannin. Very nice wine for summer cookouts and tomato-ey pasta dishes. 87. Was about $8 at Central Market.
This wine is stylistically akin to a high quality Beaujolais. Blackish crystalline ruby color. Bright nose of grape and raspberry jam, granite, and sweet cream. Lots of crunchy fruit and stony minerals in the mouth, with a long, dry finish containing only a wisp of soft tannin. Very nice wine for summer cookouts and tomato-ey pasta dishes. 87. Was about $8 at Central Market. 2004 Ercavio TEMPRANILLO Roble (Tierra de Castilla, Spain)
This was a flavorful, balanced wine.
Dark black ruby. Sweet nose of fresh plum and blackberry juice, lemon peel, charcoal, and sweet cream. Concentrated, medium-bodied, with ripe, balanced flavors of black fruit and smoky, chalky minerals. Long, balanced finish. An elegant wine at a bargain price: $9 at Central Market. 88.1 + 1 = 3 CABERNET SAUVIGNON ROSE (Penedes, Spain)
A very powerful, intense rose.
Deep pink/garnet color. Terrific, forceful nose of strawberries and cold plums, tomato skins, and minerals. Vigorous, lively flavors of cherries and chalky minerals. Big but balanced, this wine was also crisp, dry, and refreshing. Loaded with character. 88. Great for summer cookouts.
Deep pink/garnet color. Terrific, forceful nose of strawberries and cold plums, tomato skins, and minerals. Vigorous, lively flavors of cherries and chalky minerals. Big but balanced, this wine was also crisp, dry, and refreshing. Loaded with character. 88. Great for summer cookouts.2003 Chateau Signac COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES-CHUSCLAN "Cuvee Terra Amata" (France)
This was pretty good, but not worth the price.
Dark black ruby. Light intensity nose of scorched earth and mixed berries. Round and full in the mouth, with nice but subdued flavors -- blackberries, chocolate, charcoal. Balanced, mellow finish. A very "laid back" wine. 86. Was about $17 at Spec's on Richmond.
Dark black ruby. Light intensity nose of scorched earth and mixed berries. Round and full in the mouth, with nice but subdued flavors -- blackberries, chocolate, charcoal. Balanced, mellow finish. A very "laid back" wine. 86. Was about $17 at Spec's on Richmond.
Senate Votes to Advance Amnesty Bill
Ever on the ball, Michell Malkin obtained a copy of the bill she calls the "clay pigeon" admendment. As Captain Ed says in his latest blog entry, "Let's see whether we can outdo Congress in reading legislation."
Here is a copy of the latest iteration of the "Shamnesty Amendment" pushed before Congress by Ted Kennedy.
A run-down of who voted and how appears here.
No other issue since the 9/11 attack on our country has galvanized the nation such as has this rotten-to-the-core piece of legislative flotsam. Eighty-two percent of respondents polled in a Time Magazine SRBI Survey believe that the United States is not doing enough to keep illegals from entering this country. Eighty-five per cent of the American public is AGAINST legislation that would legitimize illegal immigration and grant amnesty to millions of aliens who flaunt our laws to invade our country. You would think that in a representative government such as that which exists in our Constitutional Republic that the vote in the Senate would be at LEAST 65% against this outrageous Amendment sponsored by Senior Teodoro Kennedy of Massachusetts. But this greviously is not the case here. The members of our Senate have long since passed from being representatives of the people who elected them to high office. The members of the Senate have instead degenerated into a self-interested, preening cabal of elitists that fancy themselves as a ruling class who can dictate to the lesser members of society what is good for them. They couldn't be more wrong on both counts!
Call your Senator and TELL THEM to strike down this proposed Amendment which one pundit has termed the "second attack on America" since 9/11.
Here is a copy of the latest iteration of the "Shamnesty Amendment" pushed before Congress by Ted Kennedy.
A run-down of who voted and how appears here.
No other issue since the 9/11 attack on our country has galvanized the nation such as has this rotten-to-the-core piece of legislative flotsam. Eighty-two percent of respondents polled in a Time Magazine SRBI Survey believe that the United States is not doing enough to keep illegals from entering this country. Eighty-five per cent of the American public is AGAINST legislation that would legitimize illegal immigration and grant amnesty to millions of aliens who flaunt our laws to invade our country. You would think that in a representative government such as that which exists in our Constitutional Republic that the vote in the Senate would be at LEAST 65% against this outrageous Amendment sponsored by Senior Teodoro Kennedy of Massachusetts. But this greviously is not the case here. The members of our Senate have long since passed from being representatives of the people who elected them to high office. The members of the Senate have instead degenerated into a self-interested, preening cabal of elitists that fancy themselves as a ruling class who can dictate to the lesser members of society what is good for them. They couldn't be more wrong on both counts!
Call your Senator and TELL THEM to strike down this proposed Amendment which one pundit has termed the "second attack on America" since 9/11.
Arrogant GOP'ers Alienating Base
Listen up GOP! We DO NOT WANT the immigration reform bill shoved down our throats. We have spoken loudly, not just on talk radio, but in countless polls.Never forget, you serve us, not the other way around. We sent you to Washington to do the things we wanted. Are you now so arrogant that you believe we are not smart enough to make those kinds of decisions?
It is not talk radio that is running this country. It is the people. The people who put you in office and who can take you out.
SF's Gavin Newsom battles the bottled water cartel
Taking a stand to protect our precious bodily fluids, CBS affiliate 47TV reports that San Francisco's odious Mayor Newsom has by executive order decreed that starting July 1st (In time for Independance Day) the City of San Francisco will prohibit its departments from buying bottled water. The ban will affect all city water coolers by December first (In time for Christmas or Winter Solstice if you're a liberal). The Newsom administration has congratulated itself on its decision saying that it will save the taxpayers money and will fight global warming!
They just had to throw in global warming. Can they get any more foolish in "Bagdad by the Bay". I think the answer is most certainly yes. The only question is into what new depths of folly can the city of San Francisco drop?
They just had to throw in global warming. Can they get any more foolish in "Bagdad by the Bay". I think the answer is most certainly yes. The only question is into what new depths of folly can the city of San Francisco drop?
2001 Marchesi di Barolo BAROLO (Piemonte, Italy)
This was so cheap for a Barolo -- $18 at Kroger's at Buffalo Speedway -- that I had to try it. It wasn't bad, but, objectively speaking, it wasn't worth the money.
Medium light garnet color. The first night I opened it, the nose and flavors were very tight and closed. I put it under a Vacu-vin closure and then didn't get around to re-tasting it until 4 days later. It was much better then. Lots of chokecherry and menthol on the nose. Not very concentrated, but correct Nebbiolo flavors (winey cherries & minerals). Pretty good finish. Would have been good if it were a generic Nebbiolo d'Alba appellation, but for a Barolo, it was disappointing. 86.
Medium light garnet color. The first night I opened it, the nose and flavors were very tight and closed. I put it under a Vacu-vin closure and then didn't get around to re-tasting it until 4 days later. It was much better then. Lots of chokecherry and menthol on the nose. Not very concentrated, but correct Nebbiolo flavors (winey cherries & minerals). Pretty good finish. Would have been good if it were a generic Nebbiolo d'Alba appellation, but for a Barolo, it was disappointing. 86.
2005 Peachy Canyon "Westside" ZINFANDEL (Paso Robles, California)
From one of my favorite regions for Zinfandel (Paso Robles), this wine was good, but not quite up to expectations.
Dark ruby color, but not as saturated as I like. Classic Zin nose of briary, spicy raspberries, with lots of Paso Robles minerality. A tad on the lean side, but still fairly concentrated, this wine had dark, ripe, minerally fruit and full body. Fairly long, balanced finish. Were it a bit lush and concentrated, this could have been very special. 87. Was $19.99 at Central Market (and I've seen it at the Richard's at Welayan & Bissonnet for the same price).
Is it just me, or are Zinfandels getting leaner and less concentrated across the board? My current thesis is that this varietal's gain in popularity over the last 10 years has led growers to increasingly overcrop (so they can sell more grapes or wine), leading to thinner, less concentrated wines.
Dark ruby color, but not as saturated as I like. Classic Zin nose of briary, spicy raspberries, with lots of Paso Robles minerality. A tad on the lean side, but still fairly concentrated, this wine had dark, ripe, minerally fruit and full body. Fairly long, balanced finish. Were it a bit lush and concentrated, this could have been very special. 87. Was $19.99 at Central Market (and I've seen it at the Richard's at Welayan & Bissonnet for the same price).
Is it just me, or are Zinfandels getting leaner and less concentrated across the board? My current thesis is that this varietal's gain in popularity over the last 10 years has led growers to increasingly overcrop (so they can sell more grapes or wine), leading to thinner, less concentrated wines.
Red State Update: Ron Paul vs. the Loch Ness Monster
Ron Paul is the most popular presidential candidate on the internet, but the Loch Ness Monster is a monster. So who wins? Jackie and Dunlap try to sort it out, and to "get some of them Ron Paul hits."
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Red State Update: Bush Meets Pope
Jackie and Dunlap on Bush and the Pope, what Jesus would wear, and Daddy Bush crying all the time.
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Bush's Self-Destruction
George W. Bush has always been a leader who sticks to his principles and what he believes in. That is one of the reasons I have admired him so much. While the polls say the majority of Americans want us to pull out of Iraq, he sees the long-term consequences of doing so and is staying the course.This character trait is also going to be his downfall. The American people have made it clear that they do not want the so called "immigration reform bill" foisted up them. It is bad for America. It does not address a growing problem in the right way.
In Iraq, we fight regardless of the continued attacks against us. In America, we are waiving the white flag by giving "amnesty" to 12 million illegal immigrants.
Look, I have no problem with people coming here to make a better life, but there must be a system in place that monitors and manages who gets in and when. As it stands, we don't know who or what is coming into this country. We have an open border that has increased our crime rate, gang activity, hit-and-run automobile accidents, welfare roles, and more.
Many people come here to work and make a good life. That is how this country was founded and how it grew. But there are too many who are coming here to make a life of crime or live off of our government's generosity. That is why we need a system. Weed out the bad, allow in the good.
So what do we do with the 12 million illegal immigrants who are here? Apply the same system to them. If they've held a steady job for at least a year, the give them a work visa and let them stay for another couple of years. If they don't have a steady job or have been convicted of ANY crime, it's hasta la vista, baby to the point of no return. Oh, and their family goes with them, too. Back in Biblical times if a person broke a law that was punishable by death, the whole family got the axe just to get rid of the bad DNA.
I just read today that Bush is going to push for passage of this immigration reform bill in spite of what the American people want. With this he will create a legacy that no American president would want.
Judicial Watch has a post up about self-described sanctuary cities in the USA that habitually release illegal alien who commit crimes while in the United States. This pointless excercise of revolving door justice for criminals continues for up to six times in these municipalities according to Judicial Watch.
From the article: In numerous cases, county and city law enforcement agencies released offenders with existing criminal histories—including serious weapons and drug charges—who had been previously arrested without notifying the Department of Homeland Security to begin deportation proceedings.
The rest of the article can be viewed here.
The list of cities mentioned includes the usual liberal-town suspects. Notice the brand of liberalism we see paraded today which portrays itself as the fulfillment of enlightenment and tolerance always leaves a bad stench in its wake. That's because it offers a false justice and a false mercy that is based on nothing more than the fashions of the day. It is a cheap imitation of what true justice and mercy are all about and based on nothing more than shifting sand and the foolish notions of mere men trying to be gods.
But even further than the insufferable primping and posturing of self-serving politicians crowing about their "convictions" regarding the poor notice that these same cities are bastions of the Democratic party. The so-called party of the little guy and the "oppressed" masses. This is pure political theatre played for the press. I submit that the real reason these politicians refuse to cooperate with Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) is that their party bosses and fat cat contributors TELL THEM NOT TO enforce these laws when they come across illegal aliens. These bosses and fat cats would rather have the low cost labor illegal aliens bring so they can work on their construction projects, manicure the lawn around their homes and country clubs, pick their fruits and vegetables and bring them their coffee and paper in the morning. So what, they reason if some of the illegals commit crimes and destroy the quality of life around THEIR neighborhoods, I want the cheap labor so I don't have to pay out all that money in social security and other federal taxes that it would cost me to employ legal American citizens to do my work for me. This entire farce will continue as long as the Federal Government pays out money to these cities to enforce immigration laws which they have no intention of ever enforcing on the local level. The local politicos have no motivation to comply with Federal Law since the source of their funding is never threatened. The end result is that crime goes up in these communities while the politicians keep seeing their coffers enriched.
If you have people at the Federal level who will stop funding and subsidies for these wayward cities because of their non-enforcement of Federal Law then you will see a sudden interest at the local level for the apprehension, detention, prosecution and deportation of criminal illegal aliens in these same cities. Without that the local politicians have the best of both worlds, good press and no accountability to anyone.
From the article: In numerous cases, county and city law enforcement agencies released offenders with existing criminal histories—including serious weapons and drug charges—who had been previously arrested without notifying the Department of Homeland Security to begin deportation proceedings.
The rest of the article can be viewed here.
The list of cities mentioned includes the usual liberal-town suspects. Notice the brand of liberalism we see paraded today which portrays itself as the fulfillment of enlightenment and tolerance always leaves a bad stench in its wake. That's because it offers a false justice and a false mercy that is based on nothing more than the fashions of the day. It is a cheap imitation of what true justice and mercy are all about and based on nothing more than shifting sand and the foolish notions of mere men trying to be gods.
But even further than the insufferable primping and posturing of self-serving politicians crowing about their "convictions" regarding the poor notice that these same cities are bastions of the Democratic party. The so-called party of the little guy and the "oppressed" masses. This is pure political theatre played for the press. I submit that the real reason these politicians refuse to cooperate with Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) is that their party bosses and fat cat contributors TELL THEM NOT TO enforce these laws when they come across illegal aliens. These bosses and fat cats would rather have the low cost labor illegal aliens bring so they can work on their construction projects, manicure the lawn around their homes and country clubs, pick their fruits and vegetables and bring them their coffee and paper in the morning. So what, they reason if some of the illegals commit crimes and destroy the quality of life around THEIR neighborhoods, I want the cheap labor so I don't have to pay out all that money in social security and other federal taxes that it would cost me to employ legal American citizens to do my work for me. This entire farce will continue as long as the Federal Government pays out money to these cities to enforce immigration laws which they have no intention of ever enforcing on the local level. The local politicos have no motivation to comply with Federal Law since the source of their funding is never threatened. The end result is that crime goes up in these communities while the politicians keep seeing their coffers enriched.
If you have people at the Federal level who will stop funding and subsidies for these wayward cities because of their non-enforcement of Federal Law then you will see a sudden interest at the local level for the apprehension, detention, prosecution and deportation of criminal illegal aliens in these same cities. Without that the local politicians have the best of both worlds, good press and no accountability to anyone.
2004 Alto Moncayo "VERATON" (Campo de Borja, Spain)
This 100% Grenache (Garnacha) wine was amazing.
Deep black ruby. Nose roars out of the glass with deep scents of vanilla and gingerbread, fragrant woodsmoke, and richly oozing blackberries and raspberries. Rich, massive, and balanced in the mouth, all at once. Intense flavors of ripe cassis and blackberry, roasted coffee beans and smoke, and a minerally undercurrent. Very long finish.
Reminded me of a top-notch Pomerol (yes, I know those are largely Merlot, but that's what this tasted like). This is a very special wine for the price (around $20 at Spec's on Richmond). 93.
Deep black ruby. Nose roars out of the glass with deep scents of vanilla and gingerbread, fragrant woodsmoke, and richly oozing blackberries and raspberries. Rich, massive, and balanced in the mouth, all at once. Intense flavors of ripe cassis and blackberry, roasted coffee beans and smoke, and a minerally undercurrent. Very long finish.
Reminded me of a top-notch Pomerol (yes, I know those are largely Merlot, but that's what this tasted like). This is a very special wine for the price (around $20 at Spec's on Richmond). 93.
2005 Gallo Family PINOT NOIR "Sonoma Reserve" (Sonoma County, California)
This was kind of thin and undernourished. Bright crystalline ruby. Light intensity nose of minerals, vaguely gingerbready spice, and tart cherries. Pleasant, but rather thin flavors of cherries and bitterish minerals. Finish fades quickly, with too much acid showing through. 78. About $13 at Spec's.
2005 Artazuri GARNACHA (Navarra, Spain)
A pretty good value. Deep ruby with magenta at the rim. Bright nose of crushed rock dust and spicy raspberries. Lively mouthfeel, with flavors of raspberry, cherry, and stony minerals. Not complex,but very pure-tasting. Would go well with a wide variety of foods: pasta dishes, braised meats, grilled burgers, pizza, etc. Think of it as a Spanish version of a Brouilly or Fleurie with a tad more tannic structure. Drink over the next year. 86. Was $8 or $9 at Whole Foods on Bellaire.
2005 Alfred Merkelbach Kinheimer Rosenberg RIESLING Kabinett (Mosel, Germany)
Very light, bright, silvery-gold. Fresh nose of flowers, peaches, and ripe, crisp apples, with a lightly minerally undertones. Soft, ripe, and balanced in the mouth, with light body, and fairly straightforward but refreshing flavors of crisp apples. Fairly sweetish, rather simple finish. 85.
Red State Update: In and Out Like Paris Hilton (not porn)
Jackie's had enough of this damn Paris Hilton nonsense. But where's Dunlap?
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Red State Update: Fred Thompson vs. Jackie Broyles
Is Fred Thompson running for president? Dunlap goes through his closet, pulls out all the skeletons, stacks them, packs them, and also racks them. Plus... Jackie has been doing some soul-searching, and makes a big announcement regarding the 2008 election!
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Red State Update: Night at the Creation Museum
Jackie and Dunlap on Kentucky's new Creation Museum, the new Billy Graham library, and Murfreesboro's own Bible Park. Plus, a sneak peek at the new Ben Stiller comedy "Night at the Creation Museum".
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2004 Casa Castillo JUMILLA Monastrell (Spain)
A pretty good, kinda funky wine.
Deep, saturated ruby garnet color. very deep-toned nose of scorched earth, and roasted fruit and meat. Massive in the mouth, with lots of very dark, black fruits, unsweetened dark chocolate, and iodine flavors. Some heat and a fair amount of tannin (not coarse) in the finish. The grapes were probably picked just a tad too ripe, resulting in a huge wine -- on the verge of being overly-extracted and overblown, but still pretty good in a unique way. 85. Was about $12 at Spec's on Richmond.
Deep, saturated ruby garnet color. very deep-toned nose of scorched earth, and roasted fruit and meat. Massive in the mouth, with lots of very dark, black fruits, unsweetened dark chocolate, and iodine flavors. Some heat and a fair amount of tannin (not coarse) in the finish. The grapes were probably picked just a tad too ripe, resulting in a huge wine -- on the verge of being overly-extracted and overblown, but still pretty good in a unique way. 85. Was about $12 at Spec's on Richmond.
2005 Verget du Sud Grenache-Cabernet Sauvignon "Endes" (Southern France)
Another unpleasant wine from this formerly reliable producer. Nose primarily revealing scents of alcohol, acetate, and acid, obscuring a limited amount of fruit underneath from all but the least recoiling sniffers. Flavors to match. D-. Was less than $10 at Spec's, but I probably wouldn't drink a full glass if you paid me 10 bucks. Avoid.
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