China Chastises U.S.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry yesterday told the U.S. government not to interfere with a Chinese-controlled company’s bid to buy a California energy giant, triggering objections from American officials and lawmakers who oppose the deal.
The China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) submitted an $18.5 billion offer last week for Unocal Corp., the ninth-largest oil and [...]

Their Losses…

From Iraq The Model:
Now after you have probably listened to our losses through the media, I’d like to carry the news of their lossesââ¦I hate to parrot what others say.
It’s not only us who bleed, they’re bleeding too end even more profusely and obviously the media has a purpose behind focusing on our losses while [...]

Problems Other Than The Middle East?

The AP reminds us that the Middle East is not the only place with problems. How about the Caribbean?
ARUBA: Attorney general says no physical evidence that U.S. teen murdered
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Daily killings and kidnappings, dismally low voter registration and logistical snags are hurting efforts to hold free elections in Haiti, the Western Hemisphere’s [...]

Pirates Hijack Ship Carrying U.N. Food Aid to Somalia

I bet you didn’t think there were real life pirates anymore huh?
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) – Pirates seized a ship carrying U.N. food aid to tsunami victims in Somalia when it was delivering its cargo, the World Food Program said Thursday.
Piracy along the Somalia coast is common – several ships a month are attacked, if not [...]

11-Nation Internet Piracy Crackdown

It seems the U.S. is tired of copyright infringement.
WASHINGTON âââ The government announced Thursday an 11-nation crackdown on Internet piracy organizations responsible for stealing copies of the latest “Star Wars” film and other movies, games and software programs worth at least $50 million.
FBI agents and investigators in the other nations conducted 90 searches, starting [...]

Update: Afghan Helocopter Crash

I said I would keep you updated so here it is:
From an AP article:
KABUL, Afghanistan âââ The U.S. military confirmed Thursday that all 16 service members aboard a special forces helicopter died when it crashed into a mountain ravine earlier this week, apparently after being shot down.
The remains of those killed were being recovered at [...]

Brady Center Holds Fundraiser in French Embassy

The Brady Center, an anti-gun group, is putting on Art Buschwald’s 80th Birthday and fundraiser in the French Embassy! You heard me right, and check out the Senators and Congressmen given “Honorary Committee” status.
What’s the matter Brady no one but the French will have you? hehe.
Hillary Clinton? Look who she is aligning herself with, the [...]

Million March Mom Arrested For Illegal Firearm!

This is too ironic. I read in the May issue of NRA’s First Freedom Magazine that Annette “Flirty” Stevens, a Milliom Mom March operative, was arrested for possession of, get this, an illegal firearm!
It said law enforcement obtained a warrant to search her residence in connection with gang activity. During the search they uncovered a [...]

Supreme Court Rules That Police Do Not Have Duty To Protect

If you rely on the police for your personal protection you may want to re-think that concept.
From the NY Times:
June 27 – The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the police did not have a constitutional duty to protect a person from harm, even a woman who had obtained a court-issued protective order against a [...]

Transcript of President Bush’s TV Address 6-28-2005

In case you missed it here is a transcript of President Bush’s speech last night; June 28 2005.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Please be seated. Good evening. I’m pleased to visit Fort Bragg, “Home of the Airborne and Special Operations Forces.” It’s an honor to speak before you tonight.
My greatest responsibility as President is to protect [...]