Thursday Afternoon Reads (Wizbang)

Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and its conscious that he gains protection while he gives it. Andrew Jackson

Saigon, April 30, 1975 Thirty-three years ago today, communist North Vietnamese troops entered Saigon and seized control of the government that was once the democratic South Vietnam. (Via Nuke Gingrich)

Moford's Attack SF Chronicle makes vicious verbal attack against Laura Bush, her daughters, and Republican women in general. I bet his momma is real proud of him right about now. (Via Stop the ACLU)

Say again? Hillary blasts Bush for not stopping a project Bill approved. I thought McCain was the one with memory problems? Seems Hillary has had quite a few 'misremembrances' of late. (Via Flopping Aces )

Oh, now they tell us Global warming may stop over the next decade because of natural climate cooling, scientists now claim. German scientists behind the study have warned Governments looking to save money not to use it as an excuse to cut back on preventative action. In other words, it'll self correct but don't let that stop you from trying to punish that evil United States. (Via Jammie Wearing Fool)

Hillary's photo op Travelling with SIX tax-payer funded Suburbans and she has the nerve to say something about gas prices? The author of this article notes 'No mention was made of the fact the price of gas has doubled since Democrats have controlled the House and Senate. '(Via Jammie Wearing Fool)

Disturbing Trend America's farmers are significantly reducing the amount of wheat they are planting and turning to more lucrative crops. (like corn perhaps?) (Via Blue Crab Boulevard)

Mahdi army fading away If our troops and the Iraqis are making good progress what will be the Democrat's response now ? Oh yeah, we are losing, I forgot. (Via But that's just my opinion)

This is gonna be fun Greek Island of Lesbos suing gay group over term Lesbians. (Via Liberty Pundit)

Ten simple truths about oil Americans are being impoverished at the gas pump because Congress has dithered and failed in one of its most important responsibilities. (Via Intellectual Conservative)

Fact Check smacks DNC The facts will sneak up and bite you in the ass. (Via Sister Told'jah)

That horrid housing slow down By day I work in the Housing Industry. I have been in Construction for 11.5 years, and decided to move into this field after being a pencil-pusher for 12 years. I have actually been able to retire since 1999, but due to circumstances that essentially makes me remain in Southern California, rather than retire on the Oregon Coast, I remain here, working to pass the time. (Via Politcal Pistachio)

Giants get one last laugh To the victor go the spoils, and three months after their stirring victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII, the New York Giants paid a visit to the White House Wednesday. (Via Jammie Wearing Fool)

Comments (2)

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1. Posted by OregonMuse | May 1, 2008 6:22 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

OregonMuse:

Moford's Attack

Oh no, not this idiot again. Moford's name surfaced about a year ago because of another disgusting column he wrote. He's an unhinged moonbat who makes Keith Olbermann look like the very model of sobriety, restraint, and good sense.

Posted on May 1, 2008 18:22

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2. Posted by sean nyc/aa | May 1, 2008 10:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

sean nyc/aa:

The author of this article notes 'No mention was made of the fact the price of gas has doubled since Democrats have controlled the House and Senate. '

Prices in between November 2006 and January 2007 ranged between$2.20 and $2.40. The current price is $3.60. A sharp increase, but not even close to double.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_price

Posted on May 1, 2008 22:01