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December 26, 2011
US ‘eyes hands-off policy in Iraq’
The United States is mulling a far more subdued role in Iraq after pulling its troops out, and has no intention to send its forces back in despite a spike in violence
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After 9 years, we’re finally leaving Iraq and the Republicans are calling it“cut and run.” Wow. Slow run. More like “cut and saunter.”- Will Durst
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The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without Saddam
- Muslim sect claims Nigeria church attacks; 25 dead
- Iranian woman to face death by stoning or hanging
- Palestinian infiltrators from Gaza seized: Israel
- Afghanistan sets ground rules for Taliban talks
- Kim Jong Il’s son strengthens power with new post
- Prominent Egyptian blogger freed from detention
- Russia rocked by new mass anti-Putin rally
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Republican Ass Critic
A Republican congressman from Wisconsin has offered a personalapology to First Lady Michelle Obama after he was overheard at an airport lounge criticizing her “large posterior.”
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner was overheard loudly complaining on the phone
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“The family is saying now that in lieu of flowers for Kim Jong Il, they encourage you to send enriched uranium.” –David Letterman
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Republican Shenanigans
- Gingrich, Perry Fail to Qualify for Virginia Primary
- George H.W. Bush calls Mitt Romney ‘the best choice’ in 2012 campaign
- Newt Gingrich aims to win the GOP nomination with animal photos
- Ron Paul Is a Dangerous Tin Man Who Has No Heart
- “Ghost writers” wrote lurid claims: Paul campaign
- Bachmann Makes an Impression with Ottumwa, Iowa, Voters
- Stephen Colbert offered $400k for South Carolina GOP primary naming rights
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Sarah Finally Rears Her Ugly Head Criticizing Obama Dog
Snow Flake Turns Christmas Card Critic
Even in Alaska, Sarah Palin’s popularity has plummeted. In October the Wall Street Journal reported that the number of people in her home state holding a positive view of Palin had fallen to 29%. Ever since her 2009 resignation from the governorship, halfway through her first term, Palin’s full-time job has been self-promotion. She’s got books, personal appearances and reality TV shows to sell. So the polling collapse is no doubt nerve-racking.
What to do? The Republican presidential-nomination circus has sucked all the publicity air out of the room, and Palin has virtually disappeared from public view.
Well, kicking a dog in public will certainly get you back in the limelight. That’s what happened this week when Palin complained that the illustration on the official White House Christmas card featured Bo, the Obama family’s Portuguese water dog
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Newt’s ‘Signature’ Failure: Yes, Virginia, There is a Sanity Clause
By Don Davis
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“Donald Trump said he was going to run for president and then he didn’t run. But now he may be serious because I understand he has demanded to see his own birth certificate.” –David Letterman
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Rock-The-Voter News
- Congress punts hard payroll tax work to 2012
- Joe Lieberman: “I don’t think Congress has ever been as bad as it is today.”
- The Texans who live on the ‘Mexican side’ of the border fence: ‘Technically,…
- Photos: Obamas Spend Christmas in Hawaii
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Newt Gingrich’s candidacy is a lot like a baboon’s butt. The higher he climbs, the harder it is to look at him. – Will Durst
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Thanks to Larry for another great graphic
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Top Ten Comedic News Stories of 2011
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Texass Politics
Rick Perry’s security costs have risen since he entered the presidential campaign in August, costing Texas taxpayers as much as $400,000 a month, according to a report by the Texas Tribune.
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Business-Tech News
- Oil falls below $99 after surprise US supply rise
- Unemployment extension 101: what the payroll tax deal means for the jobless
- World economy to trudge on in 2012 despite Europe: Reuters poll
- Web gambling gets boost from Obama administration
- ‘Anonymous’ hackers target US security think tank
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The best part about holiday parties is the alcohol. You have a couple of drinks and you tell your coworkers and your superiors what you really think about them. And then the fun begins. – David Letterman
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The Never Ending Fundraiser
Please help me reach my goal before 2012!
I believe in miracles
Big Holiday thanks to Jon and Peter.
Offline Donation – Lisa Casey – PO Box 88 – Ashford, AL 36312
Email me lisa@allhatnocattle.net
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Odd News
- Spectacular Christmas Comet Amazes Skywatchers in Chile
- Rare Malaysian rhino gets new mate to save species
- ‘Security Theater’? TSA Confiscates Woman’s Frosted Cupcake
- Abandoned Mystery ‘Baby Noel’ Miraculously Survives
- San Francisco dig unearths artifacts
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Pan Cup handicap race on Christmas Day in Hyde Park in London December 25, 2011. The race has been held every year since 1864, and in 1904 novelist J.M. Barrie presented the first annual Peter Pan Cup to the event’s winner. Photo/Chris Helgren
Peace.
