EVEN MORE GOOD NEWS
Quinnipiac released a new poll today showing the chances of many contenders and pretenders vying for the 2008 presidential nomination from both political party's. I must say that I am very happy to see that Rudolph Giuliani came in first out of all the candidates listed.
Obviously it is waaaaaaaay to early to really name a favorite, and Giuliani doesnt even know if he's going to run or not, or so he says. But you should definately take a look at the results anyways, they do shed some good light on who is looking good a little over 2 years out, and also who is looking not so good. *cough* Bill Frist *cough*
-Brad
Monday, June 05, 2006
Immigration and our Senate Race
DO MIKE AND SHERROD AGREE?
An article today in the Toledo Blade talks about how the two men running for Senate in Ohio seem to agree on what we should do to combat the huge problem of illegal immigration.
Read the whole thing.
-Brad
An article today in the Toledo Blade talks about how the two men running for Senate in Ohio seem to agree on what we should do to combat the huge problem of illegal immigration.
Mr. Brown and Mr. DeWine both say they support tightening border security, creating a "guest worker" program, and cracking down on companies that employ illegal immigrants. Mr. DeWine voted for a Senate bill that included all those provisions last month; shortly before its passage, Mr. Brown said "I like the general direction" if the bill.Im not sure if I believe Sherrod Brown. I do not think he would vote for any immigration bill that doesnt grant unconditional amnesty. I could be wrong, but Im usually not.
Read the whole thing.
-Brad
Haditha
THE LIBERAL MEDIA'S NEW OBSESSION
This whole thing really really bothers me. Let me first say that if these Marines did what they are being accused of doing, that they should be prosecuted to the full extent of military law. There is no justification for murdering 24 innocent men, women, and children for any reason, even during war.
With that said, the way that the media is handling what potentially happened in Haditha back in November, is a real shame. Not since the day this story broke has the media been willing to give the Marines involved a fair shake. They were convicted since the second TIME magazing ran the story back in March.
As you can see, TIME and NEWSWEEK arent done running with this story, and they dont care what publically talking about this before its concluded might do to the war effort and the other troops on the ground still serving in Iraq. Here is what I mean, this is from the newest edition of TIME:
Notice how in the second paragraph it says, "what happened at Haditha," see in their minds, they already think without a doubt that the Marines are guilty, they dont care about justice. What if it comes to be known that one of the children in the house was carrying an RPG, like they are known to do on occasion? Michelle Malkin has pictures here of kids being dressed up like terrorists! NEWSWEEK, also had to weigh in on Haditha, but their article is much better written than the one in TIME. Maybe NEWSWEEK learned from the whole Koran debacle that they printed last year where they made up a bunch of crap and people ended up getting killed.
I know that this whole situtation looks very bad, and the Americans involved could quite well be guilty of everything they are accused of. But why cant the media just let the system run its course and withhold judgement until the judicial process can run its course. How can any nation win a war when the media is so dead against it? I think its almost impossible. I feel sorry for the men and women who have to fight this war everyday, because the real enemy isnt on the battlefield, its on the front page.
-Brad
This whole thing really really bothers me. Let me first say that if these Marines did what they are being accused of doing, that they should be prosecuted to the full extent of military law. There is no justification for murdering 24 innocent men, women, and children for any reason, even during war.
With that said, the way that the media is handling what potentially happened in Haditha back in November, is a real shame. Not since the day this story broke has the media been willing to give the Marines involved a fair shake. They were convicted since the second TIME magazing ran the story back in March.
As you can see, TIME and NEWSWEEK arent done running with this story, and they dont care what publically talking about this before its concluded might do to the war effort and the other troops on the ground still serving in Iraq. Here is what I mean, this is from the newest edition of TIME:
The Killings of 24 Iraqis one morning last November may mark a terrible turning point in America's already shaky presence in Iraq.
Like the Abu Ghraib prison scandal before it, what happened at Haditha threatens to become one of the war's signature debacles, an alleged atrocity committed by a small group of service members that comes to symbolize the enterprise's larger costs.
Notice how in the second paragraph it says, "what happened at Haditha," see in their minds, they already think without a doubt that the Marines are guilty, they dont care about justice. What if it comes to be known that one of the children in the house was carrying an RPG, like they are known to do on occasion? Michelle Malkin has pictures here of kids being dressed up like terrorists! NEWSWEEK, also had to weigh in on Haditha, but their article is much better written than the one in TIME. Maybe NEWSWEEK learned from the whole Koran debacle that they printed last year where they made up a bunch of crap and people ended up getting killed.
I know that this whole situtation looks very bad, and the Americans involved could quite well be guilty of everything they are accused of. But why cant the media just let the system run its course and withhold judgement until the judicial process can run its course. How can any nation win a war when the media is so dead against it? I think its almost impossible. I feel sorry for the men and women who have to fight this war everyday, because the real enemy isnt on the battlefield, its on the front page.
-Brad
Saturday, June 03, 2006
*New * Bradsjournal.com Poll
PLEASE VOTE
I have decided to add something new to bradsjournal.com, and its a weekly poll. This week, I simply ask whether or not you personally feel that the media is fair and unbias.
I think that most of the media has a liberal slant, and those organizations are getting worse and worse at hiding their true feelings and intentions.
But maybe Im an just a moron, so let me know how you feel and vote. Thanks
-Brad
I have decided to add something new to bradsjournal.com, and its a weekly poll. This week, I simply ask whether or not you personally feel that the media is fair and unbias.
I think that most of the media has a liberal slant, and those organizations are getting worse and worse at hiding their true feelings and intentions.
But maybe Im an just a moron, so let me know how you feel and vote. Thanks
-Brad
How to Deal with Iran
YOUR GOVERNMENT AT WORK
Im not fan of the New York Times these days. They pretty much bash the president and everything he does on a daily bases, and thats unfortunate. But the NYT wrote a very interesting article about how Condi Rice and President Bush interacted leading up to their big decision to change course on how to deal with the Iranian's.
Please Read.
-Brad
Im not fan of the New York Times these days. They pretty much bash the president and everything he does on a daily bases, and thats unfortunate. But the NYT wrote a very interesting article about how Condi Rice and President Bush interacted leading up to their big decision to change course on how to deal with the Iranian's.
Please Read.
-Brad
Friday, June 02, 2006
"Disown the Troops"
UNBELIEVABLE BUT TRUE
I found this website while looking on a military.com message board. The site is www.disownthetroops.com and it is pretty self-explanitory. I dont know who the guy is who started it, but he does not deserve to live in this country, and what he is doing is a disgrace.
He has some pics of wounded soldiers with captions like, "Another prayer answered, another dead scumbag," and, "only a fool would die or be injured for this country."
Check it out for yourselves, and let marinate into your brain the truth of the enemy that we have within this country. This idiot is NOT an American.
-Brad
I found this website while looking on a military.com message board. The site is www.disownthetroops.com and it is pretty self-explanitory. I dont know who the guy is who started it, but he does not deserve to live in this country, and what he is doing is a disgrace.
He has some pics of wounded soldiers with captions like, "Another prayer answered, another dead scumbag," and, "only a fool would die or be injured for this country."
Check it out for yourselves, and let marinate into your brain the truth of the enemy that we have within this country. This idiot is NOT an American.
-Brad
4.6%
FULL EMPLOYMENT
The new unemployment number shows that just 4.6% of the nations workforce is without a job after the government said that 75,000 new jobs were created in May. Of course, many in the media are saying that the job figure is much lower than anticipated and might be a sign that the job market is beginning to dry up. Wishful thinking.
This economy is like a well-oiled machine right now, and any unemployment number under 5% is bascially considered full employment by most economists. Things look very good, now if we could only get oil prices down, it would be perfect.
-Brad
The new unemployment number shows that just 4.6% of the nations workforce is without a job after the government said that 75,000 new jobs were created in May. Of course, many in the media are saying that the job figure is much lower than anticipated and might be a sign that the job market is beginning to dry up. Wishful thinking.
This economy is like a well-oiled machine right now, and any unemployment number under 5% is bascially considered full employment by most economists. Things look very good, now if we could only get oil prices down, it would be perfect.
-Brad
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Black Leaders Expected to Endorse Strickland
THE DEFINITION OF TYPICAL
Black leaders around Ohio are expected to endorse Ted Strickland for Governor.
This is just so pathetic its actually funny. Black leaders always talk about advancing people of color in this country, and now when they have a chance to do so, they blink for political purposes. Ken Blackwell is a good man and a good candidate, oh and he is also black. But people like Stephanie Tubbs Jones dont care about a person's charactor, or even their skin color evidentally, as she is obviously blinded by ideology.
I suspect that Blackwell will do ok when it comes to getting the black vote, much better than if a white guy was running on the GOP side. But the fact that many black people, both prominent or otherwise will not support him just because he is a Republican, is just sad.
-Brad
Black leaders around Ohio are expected to endorse Ted Strickland for Governor.
Recent meetings with black leaders from across Ohio have paid off for Congressman Ted Strickland, the Democratic nominee for Ohio governor.
Cleveland Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Dayton Mayor Rhine McLin and Warrensville Heights Mayor Marcia Fudge are all expected to announce their endorsements of Strickland in events throughout the state today.
This is just so pathetic its actually funny. Black leaders always talk about advancing people of color in this country, and now when they have a chance to do so, they blink for political purposes. Ken Blackwell is a good man and a good candidate, oh and he is also black. But people like Stephanie Tubbs Jones dont care about a person's charactor, or even their skin color evidentally, as she is obviously blinded by ideology.
I suspect that Blackwell will do ok when it comes to getting the black vote, much better than if a white guy was running on the GOP side. But the fact that many black people, both prominent or otherwise will not support him just because he is a Republican, is just sad.
-Brad
86% say Congress is NOT above the Law
TAKE THAT
A new poll conducted by ABC News shows that 86% of Americans believe that the FBI should be allowed to search the office of a member of congress if they have a warrant. Only 10% disagree.
This poll proves how out of touch congress is with the majority of the American people. They need to wise up and realize that they are not above the law. Period.
-Brad
A new poll conducted by ABC News shows that 86% of Americans believe that the FBI should be allowed to search the office of a member of congress if they have a warrant. Only 10% disagree.
This poll proves how out of touch congress is with the majority of the American people. They need to wise up and realize that they are not above the law. Period.
-Brad
Harry Reid Flip-Flops on Boxing Ticket Scandal
KNOCK OUT
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid got to sit ringside at a boxing match for free, while then lobbying congress for for the sport, which violates ethics laws. At first, Reid said that what he did was totally A-Ok, but he seems to be changing his tune.
Obviously, Reid knows he screwed up here, and I hope and wish that the Ethics Committee investigates this further. But im not going to hold my breath.
-Brad
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid got to sit ringside at a boxing match for free, while then lobbying congress for for the sport, which violates ethics laws. At first, Reid said that what he did was totally A-Ok, but he seems to be changing his tune.
The Nevada Senator still believes it was "entirely permissible" for him to accept ringside seats for three professional boxing matches in 2004 and 2005 from the Nevada Athletic Association but decided nonetheless decided to avoid doing so in the future, his office said.
"In light of questions that have been raised about the practice, Senator Reid will not accept these kinds of credentials in the future in order to avoid even the faintest appearance of impropriety," spookesman Jim Manley said.
Obviously, Reid knows he screwed up here, and I hope and wish that the Ethics Committee investigates this further. But im not going to hold my breath.
-Brad
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