The White House says cell phone video showing the fatal beating of a 16-year-old honors student in Chicago is ‘chilling.’ White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said the video is among the most shocking anyone can see.
Now if you’re like me, you know children are evil. They’re thieving, selfish creatures whose primary agenda includes spreading germs and smearing mucous on your belongings. So naturally you’d think I`d be in favor of President Obama`s plan for longer
The U.S. Census Bureau delegated work to outside groups for the federal 2010 census. Following the release of undercover videos showing ACORN workers helping a fake pimp and prostitute illegally secure housing, the Census Bureau terminated its partnership with ACORN.
Esther Ralston at the height of her fame, mid-twenties. To read Part I of this series, please click here. Blessed with a lovely, melodic voice, it’s something of a puzzle why Paramount dropped Esther Ralston’s option in 1929. Esther was
NBC Chicago: When the Olympics delegation supporters climbed into their chartered Boeing 747 to Copenhagen, they found a little gift waiting in their seats: an Olympic goody bag. The white tarp bag, reading “Chicago 2016 Copenhagen” in large red letters,
According to a 2008 annual progress report from the Illinois Housing Development Authority, “ACORN Housing” was listed as a recipient of a $100,000 capacity building grant for a “Predatory Lending Database Program.” The funding was announced in November 2008. Rebecca
United States Senator Roland Burris (D-Blagojevich) went on Chicago’s popular Don and Roma show yesterday to defend his vote to maintain taxpayer subsidies to ACORN. Yes, this is a real interview and not a comedy sketch… [audio: http://biggovernment.com/files/2009/09/roland-burris-acorn-9-24-joined.mp3]
You may remember when, a few years back, the tour bus belonging to rabid environmentalist/human kazoo Dave Mathews dumped up to 100 gallons of human waste through the grates of a Chicago bridge, drenching folks on a boat below, as
We can all be grateful that the Rev. Jesse Jackson has taken time away from his primary job of extorting money from corporate America fearful of his histrionic accusations of racism to cut through the rhetorical clutter and get to
This past Saturday, my wife Karen, and I had the opportunity to once again take in a U2 show. This one was at Soldier Field in Chicago and kicked off the U.S. leg of the 360 Tour. The tour gets
For one of Big Labor’s most notorious organizing partners, ACORN, the “chickens have come home to roost” thanks to the James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles continuously unfolding ACORN exposé. If you rely on MSNBC for your news, you may not
This morning, the ACORN scandal was raised to Charlie Gibson in an interview on WLS AM Chicago’s “Don Wade & Roma Morning Show.” Listen to the audio here: [audio:http://biggovernment.com/files/2009/09/charlie-gibson-transcribe.mp3|titles=Charlie Gibson ACORN] TRANSCRIPT: Don: Ok here’s my question, Senate bill yesterday
Esther Ralston, at the height of her Hollywood stardom in the 1920’s. They called her: The American Venus. She lived in a Hollywood mansion with a staff of servants. Her chauffeur drove a limited edition limousine. But she ended her
NBC Chicago: lown away when a crowd — which some claimed was north of 10,000 — gathered with American flags and signs denouncing big government. New Lenox’s Chief of Police, Bob Sterba, guessed the crowd was likely around 8,000 strong.
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Chicago Tribune: The suspect walked into the production company where Justine Faeth works. Police say he stole an employee’s purse, an iPod and a wallet. Before leaving, he
So the king of the travel guide racket, Arthur Frommer, has come out against Arizona. Yes, he claims he’ll no longer visit the state because it permit “thugs” to openly carry guns. He revealed this on his blog, after witnessing
AP: A New Jersey blogger facing charges in two states for allegedly making threats against lawmakers and judges was trained by the FBI on how to be deliberately provocative, his attorney said Tuesday. Hal Turner worked for the FBI from
So Rocco Landesman is the new chairman of the NEA. The gregarious and outspoken producer and theatre executive has long been known for his bold risk-taking, his penchant for publicity and his leftward lean. As it is no big surprise
Summer is the slow time on Broadway as theatre pros recover from their Tony Award hang-overs and try to rush out to the Island for a few days of R & R before the new season begins. This year it
[youtube L8Rh3FY0_0E nolink] Did you ever have an encounter with a thief? If not, how many times have you read or heard about their sudden attacks in newspapers or TV and thought or gasped, “I hope that never happens to
Yes, you’ve read correctly. Come this Thursday I will officially be putting a campaign underway for those opposed to nationalized healthcare. You need to flag yourselves to the Federal government. Make no mistake about it, there’s an information war going
“We’re here today, Mr. President, about the project that is due our studio, …on your contract,” the man with rectangular blue Goutier glasses crisply announces to the gathered party of the President and his people. He adds, “I assume Mr.
It’s odd to consider which celebrity death will hit you the hardest. Michael Jackson’s bizarre and untimely passing certainly floored people around the planet. But for me, it’s this morning’s passing of John Hughes while he was walking in New
Iconic filmmaker John Hughes is dead of a heart attack at 59. Anyone who came of age in the 80s and early 90s can’t help but remember the John Hughes era thanks to the many, many hours of warm, hilarious
