December 1, 2007
Terrorists target Army base — in Arizona
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Fort Huachuca, the nation's largest intelligence-training center, changed security measures in May after being warned that Islamist terrorists, with the aid of Mexican drug cartels, were planning an attack on the facility.
CNN Republican Presidential Debate was inside job for Hillary
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The backlash started after it turned out that a homosexual retired soldier asking about "don"t ask, don"t tell" has an affiliation with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton"s campaign. The network was forced to apologize and scrubbed the exchange from its repeat of the two-hour debate.
Researchers Implant Aborted Baby Tissue in Mice
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American scientists are using tissue from aborted babies in genetically engineered mice to study how certain diseases are spread, and the experiments are being paid for with U.S. tax dollars.
Liberals want to Garnish Wages for Health Insurance
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Under the John Edwards plan, when Americans file their income taxes, they would be required to submit a letter from an insurance provider confirming coverage for themselves and their dependents. If someone did not submit proof of coverage, the Internal Revenue Service would notify a newly established regional or state-based health-care agency and that agency would begin the garnishing process with your employer.
Abortion clinic accused of flushing aborted babies down the drain
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Police investigating four abortion clinics in Barcelona used frequently by British women have been horrified to find purpose-built machines attached to the drains that were used to crush aborted babies. The tissue was confirmed human by DNA testing.
County investigates sheriff for supporting Christmas
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"While the secular progressives have tried to take Christ out of Christmas, supported and bolstered by the ACLU which is waging its own Jihad against Christianity, the majority of Americans, including those living in Larimer County and Fort Collins, recognize and value our Christian heritage. Valuing our heritage while being tolerant of other religions!" the sheriff wrote. However, he did say the repercussions for his support for Christmas already are developing. He said county commissioners were reviewing his comments in his column, a statement confirmed by Commissioner Glenn Gibson.
Philadelphia Mayor Presides Over Same-Sex 'Wedding'
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Outgoing Philadelphia Mayor John Street officiated at his first same-sex commitment ceremony at City Hall on Saturday. A pro-family organization said the event marked a "dark day in the history of the City of Brotherly Love."
Thompson, Romney Praise Stem Cell Research, Others Mum
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Former Sen. Fred Thompson called the reports "exciting news," adding that "for all who are concerned for patients and their families, the effective, ethical, and compassionate answer is to put our money where the breakthroughs are happening - in adult stem cell research. Using adult stem cells negates the need for cloning embryos to harvest their stem cells," Thompson said, aligning himself with pro-life activists who believe that embryonic stem cell research, which involves destroying human embryos to harvest their stem cells, is morally wrong. In addition to Thompson, who recently earned the endorsement of the National Right to Life Committee, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney also praised the discoveries.
Now Bill becomes flip-flopper
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During a campaign swing for his wife, former President Bill Clinton said flatly yesterday that he opposed the war in Iraq “from the beginning” — a statement that is more absolute than his comments before the invasion in March 2003.
Muslim car available soon
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Coming soon? A car designed for Muslims, complete with a compass to indicate the direction of Mecca for prayers and a compartment to house the Koran and prayer scarves.
Planned Parenthood-Endorsed Book for Young Children too “Sexually Explicit” for Prisoners
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Excerpts from a sexually explicit book published for children aged eight to thirteen have been banned from Internet sites and from a Washington state prison for its “inappropriate content”. The book includes graphic depictions of genitalia, different forms of contraception, tampons and menstrual pads, and depicts people engaged in sex. It explains non-vaginal sex such as oral and anal sex. It has little to say about virginity, abstinence or chastity.
National Anthem Skipped Before Monday Night Game
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Sports in America start with the national anthem. The Dolphins- Steelers game was an exception. Rushing to begin the nationally televised matchup following a 25- minute weather delay, the NFL chose to skip the anthem Monday night before Miami played Pittsburgh.
Massachusetts bill want to ban spanking
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House Bill 3922 states "it shall be unlawful" for a parent to provide corporal punishment to their own children. Taking direct aim at good parents who occasionally spank to correct rebellion, the bill specifically bans "the willful infliction of physical pain," even temporary pain to a child's buttocks.
Pope Criticizes Atheism in Encyclical
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Pope Benedict XVI strongly criticized atheism in a major document released Friday, saying it had led to some of the "greatest forms of cruelty and violations of justice" ever known.
Giuliani's 'Friend' Got Security at Taxpayers' Expense
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For a period of time in 2000-2001, when Rudy Giuliani was mayor of New York City and married to another woman, his "very good friend" Judith Nathan received police protection 12 hours a day, seven days a week, which cost the city about $200,000 per year - in addition to the security provided for his wife and children at the mayor's mansion.