Monthly Archives: July 2010

So earlier this week, a mosque was set on fire in Georgia – yet more evidence of the anti-Muslim backlash that’s sweeping the country. At least, if you listened to The Council on American-Islamic Relations. Upon hearing the news of … Continue reading →

During the interview Wednesday, when confronted with the anxiety that some Israelis feel toward him, Obama said that “some of it may just be the fact that my middle name is Hussein, and that creates suspicion.” via haaretz.com Our President … Continue reading →

There’s a rumor being perpetuated by Daring Fireball that Microsoft only sold 503 KIN devices. Many other sites are picking up this posting as though it were true. What I find interesting is that the KIN registers its Facebook app … Continue reading →

Improper entry by an immigrant is a misdemeanor crime, punishable by up to six months in prison. A second offense is classified as a felony, punishable by up to two years in prison. In 2008, the most recent year for … Continue reading →

Remember all those Hollywood types who said mean and capitalistic America should be more like cultured and fair Europe? Well, now that these Hollywood types have Obama, their dream candidate, as America’s president, they’re panicking. Why? Because they’ve come to … Continue reading →

A black Long Island homeowner convicted of killing a white teenager during a group confrontation has surrendered to begin his prison term. John White, 56, was convicted of manslaughter for killing Daniel Cicciaro Jr. in 2006 in front of White’s Miller Place home. … Continue reading →

The 2010 Idols Live Tour only launched last week, on July 1, but apparently the tour is already in serious trouble. While last year’s Idols Live Tour with the Season 8 cast was considered a coast-to-coast success, with sold-out stadium … Continue reading →

A well-known Roman Catholic priest who stole $1.3 million from the Sacred Heart parish over seven years said he “had grown to hate being a priest” because the Archdiocese had given him the “worst church assignments” where he would “have … Continue reading →

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is blocking certain websites from the federal agency’s computers, including halting access by staffers to any Internet pages that contain a “controversial opinion,” according to an internal email obtained by CBS News. The email was … Continue reading →

I have never been big on the Fourth of July. Most years, I took great pleasure in reading the powerful Frederick Douglass speech, ” The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro.” Though delivered in 1852 during slavery, the words … Continue reading →

Billy Nungesser, president of Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana, sensed that a chart showing 140 oil skimmers at work — a chart given to him by BP and the Coast Guard — was “somewhat inaccurate.” So, Nungesser asked to fly over … Continue reading →

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Two weeks ago I attempted to purchase a 2010 Hyundai Elantra SE from Long Island City Hyundai in [redacted], NY. via consumerist.com Hmmm… I wonder where Long Island City Hyundai is… Posted via Posterous

What is up with these people who get on public transportation and just behave like such low class citizens!? Just because it’s public, doesn’t mean its a place for you to groom yourself or expose your filth, or a forum … Continue reading →

To no one’s surprise, all except Senor parroted the administration’s position that we desperately need more stimulus. Stimulus Maximus called the first stimulus bill—nearly a trillion dollars—a “half measure” (!) and says it’s time to double-down. Tucker, in a beautifully-timed … Continue reading →

The current issue of Vanity Fair has an inspirational interview with Sean Penn in which he begrudgingly opens up about his charity work in Haiti, where he’s lived for the past 5 months. It’s inspirational because it proves you can … Continue reading →