May

17

Re: Blackwell Pulls TEL

May 17, 2006 | 2 Comments

If any readers of the blog want to watch the Conservative blogosphere in Ohio explode, there’s no better occasion than this, and no better location than the State of Ohio Blogger Alliance Headquarters.
Blackwell’s statement on the issue (sent out to his email list) reveals that he didn’t wait until the details were set to announce [...]

May

17

Blackwell pulls TEL

May 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

News Flash:
Ken Blackwell has just announced that he will attempt to withdraw the TEL from the ballot. In exchange, the State Republican leadership (Bill Harris and Jon Husted) have agreed to support legislation to limit spending at the state level. More details will undoubtedly be forthcoming.

May

17

Bartsch Will Graduate - Update

May 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Bartsch learned he was illegal after living here with his Grandfather who was an American citizen. When his grandfather went to Germany he left the boy here to graduate. That was when the trouble began.
Backing from the community is strong for this teenager whose step-grandfather (U.S. citizen) apparently never finished the paper work years [...]

May

17

The 23rd ???Carnival of Ohio Politics???

May 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

The 23rd ???Carnival of Ohio Politics??? is now posted at Newshound. Shame on me for not getting our articles in on time. So look for Ohio or Ohio Election Watch to find those articles. In the meantime find other great posts at the carnival.

May

17

Duh Vinci Code a Jolly Good Story

May 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Howard. McKellen’s stunning statement decries the Bible for not having a ‘fiction’ disclaimer at the beginning of the book. However unbelievable the Bible is too him he does find the ‘Duh” Vinci Code a “Jolly Good Story”. (listen to it)
“Well, I’ve often thought the Bible should have a disclaimer in the front saying this [...]

May

17

GA Gay Marriage Ban Thrown Out

May 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Judicial tyranny has struck again. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Constance Russell is the judge responsible for this installment of judicial invalidation of the will of the people.
In 2004, 76% of Georgia voters approved an amendment to the state constitution that defined marriage as between one man and one woman. One judge threw it [...]

May

17

Da Vinci Code Stories

May 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

In light of the Da Vinci Code’s upcoming release this weekend, several interesting stories are in today’s news.
1. Conservative Christians aren’t the only ones protesting the movie; albinos are too, upset over yet another instance in what is apparently a long string of portrayals of albinos as villains.
2. Mark D. Roberts has posted a pretty [...]

May

17

Mexico Threatens to sue U.S.

May 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

In today’s news, Mexico threatens to sue the United States in U.S. courts if we follow through with President Bush’s plan of deploying the National Guard to help secure our borders.
Suing the United States in a United States court on the grounds that “they won’t let our citizens enter your country illegally”? This has gotten [...]

May

17

Did a 757 really hit the Pentagon?

May 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

On 9/11, something hit the Pentagon and caused an explosion. Was it a Boeing 757, as news accounts reported?
Conspiracy Theorists say no. CatHerder at abovetopsecret.com says yes, and makes a persuasive case here.

May

17

Prostitutes Retrained For Geriatrics

May 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment

Either its hurray for being and older person needing care, Viagra sales or both. In an odd mixture of church, government, prostitution and health care it appears Germany is gearing up to equip prostitutes to be health care professionals.
About 30 prostitutes, aged 20 to 40, are to take up a two-year training course [...]