Monthly Archives: May 2003

Hazards of a Smoke-Free Environment

The Real Threat Is Not Cigarettes But the Unfettered Power of Government The bandwagon of local smoking bans now steamrolling across the nation–from New York City to San Antonio–has nothing to do with protecting people from the supposed threat of …

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Hill Won’t Run – This Time

When Democratic voters are asked which politician they want as president, one name consistently appears at the top — Hillary Rodham Clinton. But the New York senator couldn’t make it any clearer that she isn’t running for the White House. …

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Purple Heart Postage

A new postage stamp that honors the nation’s military has been unveiled. Dedication and unveiling ceremonies were held throughout the nation yesterday to introduce the stamp. The 37-cent stamp has been issued as a form of recognition of those who …

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Reno Swarmed?

Former U.S. Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Janet Reno couldn’t even walk through the front door of the South County Civic Center Wednesday without being swarmed by admirers. The scene, which she seemed accustomed to, served her purpose: to motivate …

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Sean wants your response

NEW YORK — Sean Penn wants to know what you think of his political views — all 4,000 words of them. The politically active actor has taken out (ANOTHER) a full-page ad in the New York Times, in which he …

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Reference Center

Announcing our all new Reference Center! Many have emailed in and asked for sources and references to information to keep up to date with the latest news, current events, as well as some links to historical references to learn more …

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Cry me a river

Celebrity Injustice Loudmouth moviemakers don’t know their audience. So begins a recent Associated Press story about a "threatened boycott" of MCI for its pitchman employment of the antiwar actor who also voices support for Fidel Castro. According to Glover and …

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Cavuto Tips

FoxNews’ Neil Cavuto offers these tips to President George W. Bush for his upcoming trip to the G8 summit – and his meeting with the French. Neil doesn’t think that the Presdient should be lowering himself to ‘hobnobbing’ with Chirac …

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Brrrr! Is that a chill wind I’m feeling?

Radio station hires host fired for political views He’s baaaaaaack. Thayrone, aka Terry Hughes, the uninhibited host of the “Bone Conduction Music Show” who was fired April 2 by WEMU-FM (89.1 FM) in Ypsilanti, has been picked up by Kool …

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Is It Hot In Here? ;)

Inasmuch as June is around the corner and it’s still winter, it is time to revisit the issue of “global warming.” A sparrow does not a spring make, but in the Druid religion of environmentalism, every warm summer’s breeze prompts …

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Amend One Stomped by Babs

Barbra Streisand is suing an aerial photographer and his associates for $50 million, claiming pictures they provide to others of her Malibu home and property violates her right to privacy. Photographer Kenneth Adelman, 39, of Watsonville; his Web hosting service, …

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Temper, temper, Tyson

Tyson says he wants to rape former accuser NEW YORK (May 29) — Mike Tyson said he’s so angry about his rape conviction 11 years ago that he wants to rape his accuser and her mother now. (snip) “I JUST …

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Speaking of the legalization of reefer

NORML To Host Hollywood Benefit Concert On May 28 Tenacious D, Dubcat, Bill Maher Among Those To Appear At NORML Fundraiser Washington, DC: NORML is proud to present the first ever “Great American Bowl” concert on May 28 at the …

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Stat-tastic!

Looks like Wednesdays are good days around here – thanks guys Day Pages Hits Bandwidth Mon 4557.75 37463 296.98 MB Tue 6366.75 47785 388.24 MB Wed 8056.25 61861.75 454.34 MB Thu 4146 30708.80 228.69 MB Fri 6138.75 46876 363.33 MB …

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Gumbel Grumbles

Bryant Gumbel on President Bush: “Don’t Get Me Started!” You may not be able to see Bryant Gumbel every morning anymore, but he doesn’t seem to have lost any of his contempt for conservatives or George W. Bush. Last week …

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