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'Koch Brothers' get new unhinged death threat
Some liberals enjoy hearing one of their own voluntarily pretend to be a one of the billionaire Koch brothers who called Republican Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker this year. However, according to the Des Moines Register, a death threat and nasty calls were received by a local office supply company that shares the last name of Koch Industries Charles and David Koch.
EPA: Let's Rap About Climate Change
Can socially responsible rap music help save the planet? The EPA thinks so.
Obama Beyond Pathetic on BP Response
One year later, the Obama administration continues doing more harm than good in the aftermath of the BP oil spill.
(video) Left wing DC activist to TWT: 'Drop dead'
During a press conference last Thursday held by D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray regarding his opposition to Congress's re-authorization of DC's school voucher program, an anti-school voucher activist became angry with me over questions I asked Mr. Gray. The re-authorization of the D.C Opportunity Scholarship Program is designed to happen through Congress's recent budget dealings.
"Next Year in al Quds"
What do Passover and the Arab uprisings have in common? Everything, according to President Obama.
Duke lacrosse accuser charged with murder
The Associated Press is reporting that Crystal Mangum, the stripper who falsely accused three players on the Duke men's lacrosse team in 2006 of rape, is being indicted on a murder charge.
RSC: Automatic tax increases if Congress allows Bush tax cuts to lapse
The Republican Study Committee (RSC) has released information on this Tax Day illustrating what the American tax payer can expect in terms of possible tax increases if the Bush tax cuts are not made permanent. The RSC also provided interesting new data on the U.S. tax code.
Boehner: DOJ funds should be cut to pay for DOMA defense
Speaker Boehner today sent Minority Leader Pelosi the attached letter asking her to support a redirection of funds from the Department of Justice to support the House’s defense of the Defense of Marriage Act.
Report - 'London Taliban': 'Wear a headscarf or we will kill you'
The UK's Daily Mail is reporting a disturbing story coming out of London about Islamic extremists who are threatening citizens with violence and death for not following sharia law.
Tornadoes in Southeast kill at least 45 and wreck hundreds of buildings, President Obama plays golf
While the North Carolina governor and others make tours of the wreckage from the weekend, the president hit the links
Vandals break into Wis. office, steal petitions to recall Dem senator
It was announced on Friday that activists gathered enough signatures to recall Wisconsin Democratic State Senator Dave Hansen. However, a mysterious break-in occurred at an office that held the the recall petitions for the Wisconsin Democratic politician.
(video) Leftists go nuts in Madison during Palin speech
Wisconsin liberals protested former Alaska Governor and 2008 Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin in Madison, Wisconsin this weekend.
Where are Crystal Mangum's liberal supporters now?
Being held on a $300,000 secured bond, 2006 Duke Lacrosse rape accuser Crystal Mangum sits in a Durham County jail cell after being charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. The man Ms. Mangum allegedly stabbed on April 3 died of his injuries on Wednesday. The charges against Ms. Mangum have yet to be upgraded to murder.
Obama's twisted definition of fiscal responsibility
President Barack Obama’s speech at George Washington University last week partially blamed George W. Bush’s prescription drug plan for the budget crisis. At the same time he expressed outrage at the Republicans who wish to downscale his own health care plan.
Ryan on Obama budget plan: The president is 'poisoning the wells'
Congressman Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican and architect of the GOP budget proposal, responded to President Barack Obama's speech Wednesday afternoon and called it a "political broadside from our campaigner-in-chief." He continued, "Now he wants to delegate leadership, yet again, to a new commission?"
