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Clinton vs. Bush Again, Really?

Clinton vs. Bush Again, Really?

In 1776 Americans declared themselves independent of more than arbitrary rule by a distant monarch. They also severed the ties of aristocracy. This was in itself a revolutionary notion. It meant that political power and its attendant privilege and economic

Obama Makes Two Major Foreign Policy Gaffes on Europe Trip

Obama Makes Two Major Foreign Policy Gaffes on Europe Trip

President Obama has made two major gaffes so far during his Europe trip. After falsely claimed that Kosovo held a UN-assisted referendum on self-determination, he then wrongly said that Georgia was not being considered for NATO membership. Speaking on Kosovo

'Homeland' Actor James Rebhorn Dies at 65

'Homeland' Actor James Rebhorn Dies at 65

NEW YORK (AP) — James Rebhorn, the prolific character actor whose credits included “Homeland,” ”Scent of a Woman” and “My Cousin Vinny,” has died. He was 65. Rebhorn’s agent, Dianne Busch, said Sunday that the actor died Friday at his

Louisiana puts its foot down: No more food stamp tattoos

The Associated Press reports on the latest act of unspeakable cruelty from heartless, tightwad red-state officials: Louisiana welfare recipients will be prohibited from spending the federal assistance at lingerie shops, tattoo parlors, nail salons and jewelry stores, under new limits

Venice Votes for Independence from Italy

Venice Votes for Independence from Italy

The people of Venice and its surrounding region have voted to split from Italy, with 89 percent favouring independence. The referendum, which took place online over a period of five days, saw a turnout of 73 percent, with just 11

Climate Change 'as Certain as Auschwitz,' Claims Guardian

Climate Change 'as Certain as Auschwitz,' Claims Guardian

Global warming ‘deniers’ are as bad as ‘Holocaust deniers’ because climate change is as “as certain as Auschwitz”, a Guardian columnist, Nick Cohen, has claimed. (H/T Marc Morano at Climate Depot) Anyone who disagrees with this is a “bed-wetting kidult”,

EU to Attend UN Climate Summit With 'No Agreed Targets'

EU to Attend UN Climate Summit With 'No Agreed Targets'

The European Union is set to attend the United Nations’ Climate Change Summit in September with no agreement between member countries on emissions reduction targets due to concerns over energy independence.  The situation has arisen, according to the European Voice

Freedom Lost – The Ukrainian Carve Up Begins

Freedom Lost – The Ukrainian Carve Up Begins

What a sad day it is for those of us that believe in a free, independent and democratic Ukraine. Today was the day that two Presidents signed deals to take over their respective parts of this once independent nation. In