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Osi Speaks!: Kentucky And Indiana Congressional Delagations React To POTUS Barack Obama's Aghanistan Troop "Surge 2". Read More Below.

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:25:00 -0500

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. “I support the president's decision to allow the advice of Generals Petraeus and McChrystal to guide him in making a decision to surge forces into...

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The Bridge: KY Senatorial Candidate Daniel Mongiardo(D) to Talk in Louisville on "A 21st Century Public Transit System Serving Kentucky & the Louisville Region"

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:30:18 -0500

When: 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 3, 2009

Where: Louisville Union Station - 1000 West Broadway

Sponsor: The Coalition for the Advancement of Regional Transportation (CART,serving Kentucky and Southern Indiana)

Event is free and open to the public

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Osi Speaks!: POTUS Barack Obama Explains His 30,000 Troop Afghanistan "Surge 2". Watch Video.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:21:00 -0500

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ON THE RIGHT !: Today's Freedom Quote:James Madison

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:05:00 -0500

"We have staked the whole future of American civilization, not upon the power of government, far from it. We have staked the future of all of our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind of self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ourselves, to sustain ourselves according to the Ten Commandments of God."

James Madison [...]

Elendil's Journal: Importance of Properly Inflated Tires

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:38:00 -0500

Imagine yourself on a bike going down a steep hill. Your heart is racing while the wind is whipping by at nearly 35 miles per hour. Now imagine losing control of your bike and having the back tire fish tail on you. Scary thought isn't it.

Yet that is' [...]

MUCKRAKER: Coach-Firings = Security!!!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:28:00 -0500

The big news in the sports world these days concerns the annual orgy of college-football-coach-firings, though it’s been displaced, at least temporarily, by the “Tiger Woods Affair” involving the golfer’s strange non-golf-course-driving vis-a-vis his favorite Cadillac, to wit, crashing it into both a fire-plug and a tree, thus making all [...]

Elendil's Journal: Global Warming Hoax Exposed

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:11:00 -0500

As we begin to learn more about the emails from the Climate Research Unit of the University of East Anglia, we begin to learn more about how they have manipulated the data to get the results they wanted. The world has finally been exposed to what can only be [...]

LawReader: U.S. Supreme Court Considers Restrictions on Attorneys Giving Bankruptcy Advice

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:55:49 -0500

Marcia Coyle The National Law Journal December 02, 2009 In a constitutional challenge involving a Minnesota law firm, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed troubled by a federal restriction on legal advice to potential bankruptcy clients, but less concerned about the requirement that lawyers advertise as a “debt relief agency” [...]

Ohio River, Left Bank, MP 606: 570. President Obama's War

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:19:00 -0500

"George W. Bush has led our country into war, into debt, and into isolation with the rest of the planet."

Last year, on the night before the election of President Obama, I wrote a lenghty entry covering all my November presidential ballots since 1980. Most of them were cast [...]

Dialogic: 2010 California Marriage Protection Act

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:09:00 -0500

Huffington Post: Alex Leo on the 2010 California Marriage Protection Act

NPR: 'No Divorce' Initiative Lampoons Gay Marriage Ban [...]

Barefoot and Progressive: Hightower responds to The Hill. Hilarity ensues.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:39:00 -0500

The good folks at The Hill decided to call up Rand Paul campaign spokesperson Christopher Hightower and ask him about calling the video comparing Trey Grayson to Adolph Hitler "too funny :)"
A spokesman for Kentucky Senate candidate Rand Paul (R) is getting heat for praising a video [...]

Bluegrass Politics: GOP donors with horse ties cross party lines in state Senate race

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:45:51 -0500

Number of comments: 7
By Janet Patton - jpatton1@herald-leader.com Major Republican donors with ties to horse racing are crossing party lines to support a Democrat running for the state Senate who promises he’ll back casino-style gambling at racetracks. If that trend continues beyond the Dec. 8 special election, it could have [...]

Bluegrass Politics: Elected officials: Budget cuts may bring furloughs, layoffs

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:40:45 -0500

Number of comments: 3
By Beth Musgrave - bmusgrave@herald-leader.com FRANKFORT — State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach has instituted a voluntary two-day unpaid leave for his senior staff and will likely cut a janitorial contract and lay off two of his 33 employees in January. “We’ve already cut everything we can,” Hollenbach said Tuesday. “The only discretionary [...]

The Kentucky Democrat: Oy vey

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:36:00 -0500

I'm not even naming the guy's name...click at Page One.' [...]

Page One: Yarmuth Gets Another Republican Opponent

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:23:18 -0500

Number of comments: 7

Looks like there’s going to be another Republican throwing his hat into the Congressional ring.

Jeff Reetz, according to those in the know, plans to announce his candidacy as early as tomorrow.

Reetz, a native of Wisconsin, moved to Louisville in 2000 when he purchased 25 Pizza Hut locations [...]

Conservative Edge: Washington Post paints unflattering financial portrait of health care reform- majority of Americans oppose by wide margin

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:04:00 -0500

The Washington Post has an article on the expected financial impact of the senate health care bill that paints an unflattering portrait of the legislation. According to experts, the bill will not reduce the projected national deficits and burgeoning debt to any significant degree. In essence, it will not [...]

Blue in the Bluegrass: The Liberal Path to Jobs

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:43:00 -0500

David Dayen at Firedoglake offers offers some proven, practical ideas for giving the country what it needs most right now: lots of good jobs in a strong, stable economy.

In a couple days, the President will convene a jobs summit, amidst pervasive calls to deal with the [...]

Kentucky School News and Commentary: More on the Montgomery Co Book Rukus...

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:43:00 -0500

...and why the superintendent was correct
to throw out some of the books

In Montgomery County this week some parents complained that certain novels contained foul language and cover topics — including sex, child abuse, suicide and drug abuse — unsuited for discussion in coed high school classes. [...]

Barefoot and Progressive: McConnell/Chandler/Grayson vs. the CBO

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:17:00 -0500

The Congressional Budget Office report is out showing that the Senate health care bill will NOT lead to an increase in private premiums, but will lower them. Eleventy billion years from now when it goes into effect, sadly and pathetically. But those are the facts.

Which pretty much [...]

Conservative Edge: D.C. Liberals ask for a mulligan on economic stimulus

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:16:00 -0500

The liberals in D.C. are scrambling to play CYA over their failed re-election pork package they passed in February. Excuses range from "we didn't spend enough" to "It was never intended to create job for job losses" to "the economy was worse than we thought". Now, the liberals want' [...]

Conservative Edge: Another one bites the dust- GM still on the Fritz

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:04:00 -0500

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Fritz Henderson, Barack Obama's hand picked CEO of GM, turned in his resignation today. It is the second CEO of GM that Obama has fired this year. The White House denied involvement in the [...]

Page One: Afternoon Dept of Keeping Kids Uneducated

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:00:24 -0500

Maybe Kentucky schools wouldn’t face $20 million in spending cuts if Gas Station Governor Steve Beshear would actually do something for a change. Getting rid of all of his special advisors would probably pay for a third of that shortage. And shouldn’t we be focusing cuts in other, less important [...]

Conservative Edge: Dean admits socialism and never ending campaign are part of the D.C. Democrat's dna

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:26:00 -0500

Howard Dean admits that the goal of the Democratic party is to merge socialism into America's econmic structure and that the Democrats will continue a never ending campaign on policy and players. Watch the video, and hear Howard in his own words.

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Conservative Edge: Obama sends message to Taliban- hang out for 18 months then U.S. will be gone

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:22:00 -0500

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In perhaps the most idiotic speech ever delivered by a war time leader, (I use the term "leader" loosely), Barack Obama laid out a timetable for the Taliban and Al-Queada to lay in wait in [...]

Barefoot and Progressive: Stephen George leaving LEO

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:51:00 -0500

Sad news from the River City:
Stephen George, editor of LEO Weekly, is leaving the position to become editor of the Nashville City Paper. The new job begins Jan. 11, 2010.

George, a Louisville native, has been with LEO Weekly since January 2005. During that time he has [...]

Dialogic: Zinn Education Project

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:45:00 -0500

I can UNDERSTAND pessimism, but I don’t BELIEVE in it. It’s not simply a matter of faith, but of historical EVIDENCE. Not overwhelming evidence, just enough to give HOPE, because for hope we don’t need certainty, only POSSIBILITY.

Howard Zinn, quoted on the Zinn Education Project[...]

Conservative Edge: Tonight's ABC 36 Commentary: The Greatest Scientific Hoax of our Time

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:45:00 -0500

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Page One: Gaying Up the Radio & Uncovering Corruption

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:30:29 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Yesterday I shared details about Southern Indiana taxpayers getting hoodwinked. After uncovering details of Greater Clark County Schools officials deliberately misleading a Courier-Journal reporter, I appeared on The Francene Show to discuss the whole mess. (read what happened after my appearance by reading yesterday’s story)

So I thought [...]

Osi Speaks!: Jury Convicts Baltimore's Mayor Sheila Dixon For Stealing Credit Cards Meant For Poor. Blame The X-Box.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:24:00 -0500

Baltimore mayor convicted on 1 gift card charge By DAVID DISHNEAU (AP) BALTIMORE — Baltimore's mayor was convicted Tuesday on a single charge she took gift cards intended for the city's poor....

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Osi Speaks!: BREAKING News: Florida State Patrol Will Cite Tiger Woods With Careless Driving. YAWN. What About His "Gone Ghetto" Wife?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:07:00 -0500

*YAWN* Gosh. Why do I keep *YAWNING* at this news?

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Dialogic: The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (Canada: Brett Harvey, 2007)

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:59:00 -0500

This article covers one point that is featured in the documentary:

Paul Armentano: The Feds Are Addicted to Pot-- Even If You Aren't' [...]

Barefoot and Progressive: Another Festivus Miracle!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:47:00 -0500

25 days away, but Baby Jeebus is already showing us his presence, and getting rid of your wrinkles.

Watch CBS News Videos Online

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ON THE RIGHT !: Conservative Quote Of The Day: Karl Rove

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:39:00 -0500

"Well look, first of all, they, resources were sent as they were needed, but I would remind you this, President Obama is in no position whatsoever to criticize what President Bush did. Because in 2007, President Obama, then a member of the United States Senate, voted against war funding for" [...]

ON THE RIGHT !: Democrat Obey Calls Afghan Troop Surge A 'Fool's Errand'

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:33:00 -0500

From The Hill:

Democratic war tax proponent Obey calls expected troop surge a 'fool's errand'
By Jim Snyder - 11/29/09 01:19 PM ET

The chief architect of a bill to increase taxes to pay for the Afghanistan war said he didn't believe adding troops would yield much' [...]

ON THE RIGHT !: Howard Dean Declares the Debate Between Capitalism and Socialism Dead!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:30:00 -0500

Another liberal moron speaks!

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BluegrassBulletin.com: CQ Politics Says McConnell Is Grayson's Ace In The Hole

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:29:19 -0500

CQ Politics has rated the general election for the United States Senate in Kentucky a tossup. But it gives a special nod to the influence of Mitch McConnell in Trey Grayson's chances to secure the republican nomination over Dr. Rand Paul.

While giving credit to Paul for his fund raising [...]

Kentucky Club for Growth: Who Runs Kentucky's Government?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:26:59 -0500

As all eyes in the political world look to the race in Senate 14, we read this today in the Herald-Leader:

Racing agency hires betting monitor

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has hired a supervisor of pari-mutuel wagering to address betting integrity.

[SNIP]

In 2007, State Auditor Crit Luallen noted the lack [...]

ON THE RIGHT !: Today's Cartoon: They Should Have Consulted Bill Clinton!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:25:00 -0500

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Dialogic: Victor Wallis: Interpreting revolution -- Che: Part I and Part II

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:18:00 -0500

Interpreting revolution: Che: Part I and Part II
by Victor Wallis
Jump Cut

Seeing Che (parts one and two, dir. Steven Soderbergh, 2008) and then reading about it prompts reflections on the larger political project that inspired its protagonist. One wonders to what extent the [...]

Out of the Mountains: Google Ads May Not Be My Friend? End Of Empires?

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:13:00 -0500

Okay, why does Google Ads(above), for the last month or so think I'm conservative Republican? I'm not even sure why I still have them up.
I installed them shortly after I was laid off(7+ months ago) along with the "donate" button as desperate income measures. AND just like the donate [...]

Barefoot and Progressive: Paul campaign spokesman thinks comparing Grayson to Hitler is funny

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:09:00 -0500

This oh so original and tasteful video was made by a Paulbot recently:

Well, at least the Rand Paul campaign had nothing to do with it and didn't endorse it or anything.

Oh wait.

As Jake points out, Rand Paul campaign spokesman Chris' [...]

Bluegrass Politics: Schools face $20 million spending cut

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:03:16 -0500

Number of comments: 3
By Jim Warren - jwarren@herald-leader.com The Kentucky Department of Education plans to cut its spending by about $20 million over the rest of this fiscal year, which could affect many programs in local school districts around the state. Bedrock items including the basic [...]

Page One: A World AIDS Day Ad Worth Watching

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:00:38 -0500

Now go dine out for life and support the House of Ruth.

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KFTC Blog: Special Legislative Elections in 7 Days

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:58:21 -0500

Special Legislative Elections - Marion, Mercer, Nelson, Taylor, Washington, Carter, and Lewis Counties

We'll have two special elections to fill vacancies in our state legislature If you live in these districts, please take time to learn about the candidates and go vote!

If you know others' [...]

BlogNetNews.com » Kentucky

Osi Speaks!: Kentucky And Indiana Congressional Delagations React To POTUS Barack Obama's Aghanistan Troop "Surge 2". Read More Below.

The Bridge: KY Senatorial Candidate Daniel Mongiardo(D) to Talk in Louisville on "A 21st Century Public Transit System Serving Kentucky & the Louisville Region"

Osi Speaks!: POTUS Barack Obama Explains His 30,000 Troop Afghanistan "Surge 2". Watch Video.

ON THE RIGHT !: Today's Freedom Quote:James Madison

Elendil's Journal: Importance of Properly Inflated Tires

MUCKRAKER: Coach-Firings = Security!!!

Elendil's Journal: Global Warming Hoax Exposed

LawReader: U.S. Supreme Court Considers Restrictions on Attorneys Giving Bankruptcy Advice

Ohio River, Left Bank, MP 606: 570. President Obama's War

Dialogic: 2010 California Marriage Protection Act

Barefoot and Progressive: Hightower responds to The Hill. Hilarity ensues.

Bluegrass Politics: GOP donors with horse ties cross party lines in state Senate race

Bluegrass Politics: Elected officials: Budget cuts may bring furloughs, layoffs

The Kentucky Democrat: Oy vey

Page One: Yarmuth Gets Another Republican Opponent

Conservative Edge: Washington Post paints unflattering financial portrait of health care reform- majority of Americans oppose by wide margin

Blue in the Bluegrass: The Liberal Path to Jobs

Kentucky School News and Commentary: More on the Montgomery Co Book Rukus...

Barefoot and Progressive: McConnell/Chandler/Grayson vs. the CBO

Conservative Edge: D.C. Liberals ask for a mulligan on economic stimulus

Conservative Edge: Another one bites the dust- GM still on the Fritz

Page One: Afternoon Dept of Keeping Kids Uneducated

Conservative Edge: Dean admits socialism and never ending campaign are part of the D.C. Democrat's dna

Conservative Edge: Obama sends message to Taliban- hang out for 18 months then U.S. will be gone

Barefoot and Progressive: Stephen George leaving LEO

Dialogic: Zinn Education Project

Conservative Edge: Tonight's ABC 36 Commentary: The Greatest Scientific Hoax of our Time

Page One: Gaying Up the Radio & Uncovering Corruption

Osi Speaks!: Jury Convicts Baltimore's Mayor Sheila Dixon For Stealing Credit Cards Meant For Poor. Blame The X-Box.

Osi Speaks!: BREAKING News: Florida State Patrol Will Cite Tiger Woods With Careless Driving. *YAWN*. What About His "Gone Ghetto" Wife?

Dialogic: The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (Canada: Brett Harvey, 2007)

Barefoot and Progressive: Another Festivus Miracle!

ON THE RIGHT !: Conservative Quote Of The Day: Karl Rove

ON THE RIGHT !: Democrat Obey Calls Afghan Troop Surge A 'Fool's Errand'

ON THE RIGHT !: Howard Dean Declares the Debate Between Capitalism and Socialism Dead!

BluegrassBulletin.com: CQ Politics Says McConnell Is Grayson's Ace In The Hole

Kentucky Club for Growth: Who Runs Kentucky's Government?

ON THE RIGHT !: Today's Cartoon: They Should Have Consulted Bill Clinton!

Dialogic: Victor Wallis: Interpreting revolution -- Che: Part I and Part II

Out of the Mountains: Google Ads May Not Be My Friend? End Of Empires?

Barefoot and Progressive: Paul campaign spokesman thinks comparing Grayson to Hitler is funny

Bluegrass Politics: Schools face $20 million spending cut

Page One: A World AIDS Day Ad Worth Watching

KFTC Blog: Special Legislative Elections in 7 Days

Osi Speaks!: BREAKING News: Florida State Patrol Will Cite Tiger Woods With Careless Driving. YAWN. What About His "Gone Ghetto" Wife?