Online story: "The U.S. Supreme Court signaled a willingness on Monday to rein in President Barack Obama's power to temporarily fill senior government posts without the Senate's approval (a.k.a. "recess appointments"), a move that would curb his ability to bypass a gridlocked Congress." -- You know, it's sad that Judas 00-bama's track record on his interpretation of the U.S. Constitution has caught the U.S. Supreme Court's obvious attention, but it's even sadder that Judas 00-bama was an associate professor teaching Constitutional law to other lawyers-to-be.

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Online story: "New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) is facing a federal investigation into whether the governor used Hurricane Sandy relief money to produce tourism ads starring himself and his family, Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) told CNN Sunday. The New Jersey lawmaker said the inspector general for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development conducted a preliminary investigation, and concluded that a full investigation is warranted" -- Amazing! The Inspector General has more Judas 00-bama and Hillary scandals to investigate than "Carter has liver pills" which languish in his inbox, yet has time to go after a possible Republican candidate.

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Online story: "WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top congressional negotiators Monday night released a bipartisan $1.1 trillion spending bill that would pay for the operations of government through October and finally put to rest the bitter budget battles of last year. * "This agreement shows the American people that we can compromise, and that we can govern," Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md, said. "It puts an end to shutdown, slowdown, slamdown politics."" -- Here we go... another round of "stupid Republican tricks"...You know, Boehner and McConnell should have made this "deal" to fund government operations through November instead. Now the whole month of October, leading into the elections, will be focus on another government shutdown just prior to said election week.

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Online story: "In California, officials have acknowledged the need for improvements, saying fewer than 5,500 people signed up for health care in Spanish in October and November, the most recent period for which records are available. About 4.3 million California residents speak only Spanish, according to census data. It's not clear how many of these residents are without health insurance, but observers say few groups are more vulnerable." -- Less than 13 per 10,000 who are "California residents (which) speak only Spanish"? You know, I'd like to see the number of those that are American and California citizens. With that info, we could really see how bad California public education is!

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Online story: " Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer of the AK-47 assault rifle, reportedly wrote a regretful letter several months before his death asking the head of the Russian Orthodox Church if he was to blame for the deaths of those killed by the guns. * Kalashnikov's daughter, Elena, was quoted by Izvestia as saying that a local priest could have helped her father write the letter, which was typed and carried his signature" -- Hmmm, the old "typed letter" confession... hmmm, how many people in Russia past had "typed confessions added to an already signed piece of paper, or simply forged. In reality, Kalashnikov often stated in interviews and public speeches that he created the weapon to protect his country and couldn't be blamed for other people's action. In a nutshell, Guns don't kill people, people kill people . The same applies for knives, SUVs, and hammers/screwdrivers as well.

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Online story: "Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) will retire at the end of this year. * Miller was first elected in 1974 in a district in the San Francisco Bay area and has been a leading Democratic party voice on education, labor and health care policy." -- Hmmm, "leading Democratic party voice" on the three most tax dollar abused areas of government... I don't blame him, though, it's been the ignorance of California low info voters that have perpetuated his previous existence.

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Online story: " There are beers brewed with everything from exotic grains and spices, to artificially flavored hops, fruits like apricots and pumpkins, moon dust (seriously), even whale meat. * Wait, what? Yes, you read that right: there is now even a beer brewed with whale meat, according to the Independent. And as you might have guessed, this hasn't exactly gone over too well with conservationists and animal rights activists." -- Hmmm, "hasn't gone over too well with conservationists and animal rights activists"? Is this story trying to say or imply that whale flavored beer HAS GONE OVER WELL with beer drinkers? Gimmee a break!

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I usually don't bother with anything associated with Kanye West or Kardashians in general, but this one story needs airing: "Kanye West just attacked an 18-year-old guy inside the waiting room of a chiropractor's office ... after the guy allegedly called Kanye the N-word ... TMZ has learned. * Kim was at a Beverly Hills medical building when she was swarmed by photogs. We're told the guy allegedly tried to help Kim get in the building, as he started screaming, "F**k these fa**ot-*ss n****rs"" -- referring to the paparazzi. Kim then told him it was not appropriate to use the N-word. We're told he then screamed at her, "F**k you b**ch. Just trying to help you. Shut up n****r lover, stupid slut." -- Hmmm... Kardashian probably should have asked first if the idiot was spelling it with an "a" or with "er"... To be honest, the screaming idiot probably got what he deserved... actually, less than he deserved. I just hope no California judge or jury will reward his (_*_) behavior.

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Online story: "When federal agents swooped into a swanky Cherry Hills Village home last week as part of widespread raids tied to medical-marijuana businesses, they found a person inside holding a loaded gun, according to a court document unsealed Monday. * By the time they were done searching the $1.3 million home Thursday, agents had collected five assault-style rifles, five handguns, a shotgun and a "large cache of ammunition," according to the document. It did not identify the person with the gun. * As part of their investigation, agents had obtained an e-mailed photograph that appears to show that man, 49-year-old Hector Diaz, holding two semi-automatic rifles while wearing a Drug Enforcement Administration ball cap. * The details on the raids come from an affidavit in the criminal case against Diaz and provide new context for the largest federal operation against medical-marijuana businesses ever in Colorado. Agents executed "approximately 15" search warrants during the raids, the affidavit states * a search warrant shows that detectives believe this may have ties to Colombian drug cartels. * Diaz, a Colombian national, was charged with a single count of possessing a firearm after having been admitted to the United States under a non-immigrant visa." -- Unbelievable... gues "fast & furious" has been replaced by "an inside high and fast one".

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L-E story: "Since altering its own name in October, Columbus Regional Health has formally been using the name Midtown Medical Center for its flagship hospital, long known as The Medical Center. * System spokeswoman Anne Holmes said Monday it won’t be long before the signage on the multi-story hospital on Center Street has the new name on its exterior." -- Hmmm, this just confirms that the name change was a hurried decision, probably caused by the Medicare/Medicaid "scandal" reported shortly before this announcement. On the other hand, when the sale of "Jay Automotive" was announced, y=the old signs were coming down before the newsprint had dried.

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While discussing ways the City could... no, SHOULD save money, the FOP brought up some, and I added a few comments/ideas of my own. but a new found ally on the comments board who remembered that the City has been giving a ton of money annually to Columbus Regional for indigent care. Now with OObamaCRAP's universal Medicaid insurance, every one has insurance, so Council paying into the indigent fund is basically "double payment", and restitution from Columbus Regional should be prompt, and further payments suspended. Council should also initiate a tax 'kickback' to all property holders.

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You know...Robert Gates had done what Robert McNamara should have done years before he came clean about the Vietnam disaster. If Judas 00-bama is not 100% committed to a military mission, he should pull all our troops out of harm's way. Not some, all of them.

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In a contest of "he said, I said" pissin' contest.. who you gonna believe.. Judas 00-bama or Robert Gates and the fence post?

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In a rehash of the Benghazi Congressional Committee investigation, someone asked if it was plausible to think Judas 00-bama willfully misled the American people... Was he serious? There hasn't been one issue addressed by Judas 00-bama where the American citizens hasn't been INTENTIONALLY misled!

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You know, every time I see Bleep Veep Biden conducting official duties, I think of the guy that played the bungling VP in "My Fellow Americans"...and..cry to keep from laughing.

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Why the flap over which girl goes to the Olympics to skate. No skater has ever topped John Curry's solo performances in the 1976 Olympics, and no one probably ever will. I can YouTube that when I have a desire to see figure skating, and watch something better when when its scheduled for TV time.

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Hillary...now she's out giving speeches on women's rights. Huh? Isn't this the same woman who allowed herself to be humiliated by her philandering husband. Has she any self-esteem? You know, when you get down to it, the Democratic Party has always treated Hillary as a token show pony, or in this case, a show ass. Why not just change her name to "Jenny"

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Was watching an older movie about an assassination attempt and how intricate the plans were, not only to kill, but to escape as well. Then I thought about how times have changed, and how Muslim assassins would not even plan to escape. Blowing themselves up makes all such plans more dangerous than ever.

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You know, 00bamaCRAP is destined to cost way more than any Judas OO-bama's spinmeisters will ever own up to telling us.. well, admitting to mainstream media. With record numbers on unemployment and food stamps and SSI, tax credits for OObamaCRAP will offset any tax liabilities associated with 1099-G forms. Throw in the unearned head of household, childcare credits, and even more tax refunds will be bumped upward.

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L-E headline: "City government again hopes to sell Civic Center naming rights" -- Why not approach Kennon Parker etc and ask them? I can see the sign they should put up on the Civic Center building and marquis sign, "For Sale by KPDD"

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Ooooooh.. Another idea for a new Civic Center sign, "For Sale by Council which THINKS it owns it".

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Online story: ":The Michigan Education Association is going to arbitration to try to force the West Branch-Rose City school district to pay a former teacher who was convicted of molesting a student a $10,000 severance buyout." -- This epitomizes what's wrong in public education... teachers' job security based on longevity rather than quality of service.

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L-E "headlie/schmedline": " Gunman allegedly threatens victim with revolver" -- Hmmm.. let's see... did the alleged gunman threaten the alleged victim, or did the alleged victim have a gun also?

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The SCLC wants to place a statue on the steps on the State Capital in Atlanta. The SCLC wants to pay for it. Neither aspect is disagreeable, but I do think one thing should be considered primarily, and that is are there any other non-GA politicians with a statue on the Capital steps? I do not know either way. If not, precedence should be honored. If there is another, Dr King should be honored as well.

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A-Rod should be very concerned about all those hormones and steroids he's taken... seems like they've gone to his brain. Does Lyle Alzado's plight ring a bell?

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You know, allowing "stipends" for NCAA athletes will encourage the coaches/schools that bend the rules to do so even more than they already are, and discourage the coaches/schools that try to stay within the parameters of doing what's right. Boy, what an opportunity for unscrupulous booster fans!

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Hmmm, Ford is going to make its new F150 trucks out of aluminum to lighten their weight. You know, that sounds a little bit contrary to advertising a truck as "heavy weight" or "heavy duty"...