Think TV isn't going off the air a year from now? Think again.
• USA TodayA federal airwaves auction started Thursday. The spectrum will be returned to the government by TV stations when they switch to digital-only broadcasting in February 2009.
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Romney, McCain, Giuliani Say Stimulus Package a 'Good Start;' Paul 'Who Farted?'
• BloombergRon Paul criticized the stimulus for trying to "solve the problem by printing more money and spending more money.'' He said government has an indirect role in economic growth through lower taxes and less regulation, and shouldn't
U.S. Will Seek Permission to Keep on Killing in Iraq
• BloombergThe U.S. will ask the Iraqi government for the right to conduct combat operations and detain prisoners and will seek legal protections for American troops in an agreement that defines a long-term relationship between the two countries, a U.S. defense
Senators holds up rebates for social security recipients
• APRetirees living off Social Security are frustrated that they won't get tax rebate checks through a bipartisan economic stimulus package before the House. Senate Democrats Friday began efforts to include them. [I just have to laugh or cry.]
John McCain and Miss Teen USA South Carolina
• YouTubeThis mashup explores the similarities between McCain's answer to an economics question at the Florida Republican Debate and Miss Teen South Carolina. (I knew that debate segment would have legs - Dr. Paul is a genius :)
MSNBC blames Romney whisper on microphone malfunction (What???)
• RawStory.comThe whisper that could be heard just before an answer from Mitt Romney at Thursday's Republican debate was the result of a microphone malfunction, an MSNBC spokesman tells RAW STORY, but its source remains a mystery.
A man's castle is his,...um,...castle. Except in England,...without a permit.
• Yahoo NewsA farmer built an entire mock castle behind a screen of hay bales and lived there concealed for four years to evade planning regulations, officials said on Friday -- but it may be torn down anyway.
Like FBI, CIA Has Used Secret 'Letters'
• Washington PostA CIA spokesman acknowledged the occasional use of [national security] letters. The requests always have been voluntary and intended to "obtain data for such legitimate purposes as counterintelligence and counterterrorism."
CONNECTING THE DOTS
America's Greatest Problem: Growth
Frosty WooldridgeIf you were 400 pounds, would you like your wife to tell you it's good to grow to 500 pounds because growth is good? If Condi Rice told you that the American economy is good, but it should grow even more--would you think she's smart or just
Feds accused of gold-price manipulation
• World Net Daily.com"The objective of this manipulation is to conceal the mismanagement of the U.S. dollar so that it might retain its function as the world's reserve currency,"
U.S. slides into dangerous 1930s 'liquidity trap'
• Telegraph.co.uk"People have been drawing home equity out of the houses at a rate of $700bn or $800bn a year. It's been a huge boost to consumption, but that game is now up. House prices are going to continue falling...
Rummy Resurfaces, Calls for U.S. Propaganda Agency (Updated)
• WIRED - Danger RoomBack in 2001, the Pentagon under his leadership created the controversial Office of Strategic Influence, which was closed down just a few months later after its existence became public. (It's back,... bigger and badder)
Farmer hides castle from building inspectors
• ReutersA British farmer built an entire mock castle behind a screen of hay bales and lived there concealed for four years to evade planning regulations, officials said on Friday -- but it may be torn down anyway. [cuz he didn't have our permission]
Rupert Murdoch in meltdown over Ron Paul r3VOLution
Ernest HancockTwo Part Video of secret meetings
Vote on the Boca Raton Republican debate
• http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22830366/Who do you think did the best or worst in the following six categories? Landslide again. you have to vote to see by whom.
Despite what Mayor Miller says, a ban on handguns would do little to quell gun violence in this city
• Toronto Sun-By Mark Bonokoski"At the end of the day, it is safe to say that criminals do not care about gun bans or licenses," Scotland Yard spokesman Carrie Lee said.
Handgun bans don't work
• National PostCanadian op/ed concedes: handgun bans don't work:....If restricting ownership of handguns among ordinary law-abiding citizens had a positive impact on crime, our existing laws would already have produced the benefits.....
Synthetic life 'advance' reported
• BBC.co.ukA US team reports in Science magazine how it built the entire DNA code of a common bacterium in the laboratory using blocks of genetic material.
Calling All Kucinich Supporters: Vote Ron Paul
• Op Ed NewsIt may be hard for Kucinich supporters to put aside partisanship and register to vote Republican, if only for a month or two, but if you are still committed to supporting an anti-war, pro-peace candidate who has a consistent record of voting against
Medical marijuana users can be fired: Calif. S. Court
• Reuters.comCompanies can fire employees who use marijuana for medical reasons even if California law allows such use because federal law prohibits it, the state's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.
Ron Paul on MSNBC 1-23-08
• MSNBCShort interview
GOP Agenda: Stop Ron Paul at All Costs?
• TruthNetRadio"It appears that Ron Paul supporters outnumbered the supporters of any of his opponents. But since this was predicted, the supporters of Rudy Giuliani, Mike Huckabee, John McCain, and Mitt Romney, cooperated to set up a "fusion" slate
Mitt Romney needs a coach to answer questions
• JustinTVMan, get a box and an ear piece like Bush. This is embarrassing. During the MSNBC Republican presidential debate, when Romney was asked a question about Ronald Reagan's actions in 1983, a voice whispers "not raise taxes."
Ron Paul condensed (1-24-2008 debate)
• EclipseTVWhy watch the rest when you can just watch the best.
President's Working Group - Ron Paul's question to McCain
Ernest Hancock
MSNBC omitted Ron Paul’s photo from their debate promo
Ernest Hancock(No longer a link... but I noticed the same thing)
More Louisiana GOP shenanigans to exclude Paul
• ABC NewsRon Paul logged his second second place finish of the Louisiana primary caucus season after his showing at the Nevada caucus last Saturday. But the Paul campaign says they got second place and maybe should have gotten first.
Don Luskin Named Economic Adviser to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign
• ronpaul2008.com“Ron Paul’s economic plan is the real thing – a plan. It’s not just a band-aid designed to ‘stimulate’ the economy in an election year. It’s a fundamental agenda for real and lasting change..."
Super Tuesday Won't Decide Nominations
• MyWayWASHINGTON (AP) - Don't look to crown any presidential nominees on Super Tuesday. The race for delegates is so close in both parties that it is mathematically impossible for any candidate to lock up the nomination on Feb. 5.
Cash strapped Huckabee in Florida
• UPITALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 24 (UPI) -- A shortage of funds has forced GOP presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee to pull back his campaign in delegate-rich Florida, his campaign said.
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