Thursday edition - January 22, 2009
Obama gives military's interrogation rules to CIA
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Obama retakes oath to err on side of law |
Clinton shines on first day as secretary of state |
The-World-Will-Be-A-Safer-Place-Without George W. Bush
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4229 guardian.co.uk, UK
US soldier dies when vehicle rolls over in Iraq The Associated Press
Bomb blast kills Bragg soldier in Iraq FayObserver.com, NC
Fighting in eastern Afghanistan kills 28 rebels
Guns silent as Gaza edges back to normalcy The Associated Press
Icelanders hurl yogurt and stage riots for new leaders Christian Science Monitor
More Pakistani Deaths From US Missiles
Missiles fired from a suspected U.S. spy plane killed 10 people Friday in Pakistan just east of the Afghan border, security officials said, the first such strike since the inauguration of President Barrack Obama.
"Two
million people attended the inauguration, compared to less than 500,000 when
Bush was inaugurated four years ago. But that makes sense because four years
ago, you know, people had jobs to go to." --Jay Leno
Disturbing News
Va. Tech graduate student decapitated Boston Globe
Knife Attack Kills Three at Belgian Day-Care Center New York Times
All Antarctica seems to be warming, report says
"I hope he fails." - Rush Limbaugh showing his jealously of Obama
A cowboy departs, but his shadow lingers
With his head held high and a self-proclaimed sense of accomplishment, former President Bush has ridden off into the Texas sunset – presumably on his mountain bike, because this particular cowboy wasn’t famous for his equestrian ability.
Rather, he was known for riding
roughshod over military intelligence, international diplomacy and the
Constitutional rights of his fellow citizens.
In a perverse sort of way, All Hat No Cattle will miss Dubya. Like Dr.
Frankenstein did his monster; like the Inquisition did its witches and heretics.
But there still are plenty of political targets out there – both of the
right-wing whacko variety as well as the clownishly corrupt Democratic sort. An
image of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in his jogging suit leaps to mind. AHNC
just hopes to be around for eight more years to do them all the satirical
justice they deserve (see our plea for support elsewhere in this weekend’s
edition).
The fallout from the Bush II
era should last for years, depending on the willingness of whistleblowers to
keep coming forward and of the Congress to investigate their charges. Not to
mention the swirling flush of the U.S. and global economy that Bush and his ilk
triggered.
Even if Bush were to somehow magically disappear from the public psyche, the far
right will continue to deserve attention and lampooning. Witness the near
meltdown in recent weeks of the Limbaugh, O’Reilly, Hannity, Cavuto and
Scarborough types as they see the demise of their little neo-con world. And
they’re just media talking heads.
The arch-conservative political leadership and electorate will be striking out at the new Democratic administration and progressive causes in general like female grizzly bears protecting their young. Does anybody seriously believe that we have heard the last of hockey mom Sarah Palin? Does anyone think that the anti-abortion, anti-stem cell research, anti-evolution and pro-assault weapons crowd will ever submit to popular opinion or majority rule?
And as for Democrats, is there any possibility that they ever will get their act together in order to rule effectively and honestly? After watching the appointment process follies for the new U.S. Senators from Illinois and New York during recent weeks, that seems unlikely.
Pro-Choice Win
President
Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order
ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that promote or perform
abortions, officials told The Associated Press on Friday.
Republican-Shenanigans News
Anti-Abortion Marchers Face New Political Climate Washington Post
Coleman finds temporary gig as fight for Senate seat goes on
The new season of “Lost” kicked off tonight. If you haven’t seen it, “Lost” is about a group of desperate people out of touch with the world. It’s based on the true story of the Republican Party.- Craig Ferguson
Alabama Pumps Up Athletes
A federal grand
jury has indicted three owners of a Mobile-based pharmacy, four pharmacists and
five others
in a $4 million steroid distribution scheme that allegedly operated in at least
10 states, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.
Rock-The-Voter News
Obama to discuss stimulus package BBC News
Obama 'to get spy-proof smartphone' CNN International
The Technology Bush Left
If the Obama campaign represented a sleek, new iPhone kind of future, the first day of the Obama administration looked more like the rotary-dial past. ..."It is kind of like going from an Xbox to an Atari," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said of his new digs.
Last
night, while their parents were at the inaugural balls, Sasha and Malia Obama,
the kids, had their own little party at the White House. They held a scavenger
hunt for them and some other kids. And this is the best thing. At the end of the
scavenger hunt, they opened door and in a closet waiting for them were the Jonas
Brothers. True. I guess they did the same thing with the Bush twins back in
2000, only it was Motley Crue with a tray of Jell-O shots in the closet.-
Jimmy Kimmel
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Biz-Tech News
Microsoft slashes 5000 jobs CNNMoney.com
All But 3 Lose Georgia Peanut Plant Jobs
Windows 7 Offers 21 New Hotkey Combos InformationWeek
Let Them Eat Cake
John Thain, the former Merrill Lynch & Co. chief executive officer ousted yesterday, spent $1.2 million redecorating his downtown Manhattan office last year as the company was firing employees...
"The total cost of the inauguration was $170 million. They say this is the most of the expensive celebration since that last AIG retreat on our bailout money." --Jay Leno
Bush-Prison-Torture News
Europeans in Dilemma Over Guantanamo Prison Closing Voice of America
Report: Ex-Gitmo detainee joins al-Qaida in Yemen The Associated Press
Deputy Defense Secretary to get a one-day promotion
So Sad
The grandfather of slain Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony was admitted to Halifax Health Medical Center in stable condition this morning after being found in Daytona Beach hotel after he was reported missing by his family. He was hospitalized because of concerns he was suicidal, police said.
Go-F**k-Yourself News
Wyo. greets Cheney's return with standing ovation The Associated Press
"Barack Obama said his first act as president will be to pardon Aretha Franklin's hat." --Jay Leno
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Odd News
In this image
released by Warner Bros. Television, host Ellen DeGeneres wears a hat similar to
the one Aretha Franklin wore as she performed during the swearing-in ceremony at
the inauguration for President Barack Obama, during a taping of The Ellen
DeGeneres Show, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Burbank, Calif. The program aired
on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Peace is
closer than ever
Photo/The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Michael Rozman