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http://news.aol.com/elections/story/_a/obama-reportedly-will-declare-victory/20080508163809990001

The arrogance of this man knows no bounds, maybe he should be President.
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Posted By: Rang73
Friday, May 9, 2008; Page A03

It was already shaping up to be a difficult year for congressional Republicans. Now, on the cusp of Mother's Day, comes this: A majority of the House GOP has voted against motherhood.

On Wednesday afternoon, the House had just voted, 412 to 0, to pass H. Res. 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day," when Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.), rose in protest.

"Mr. Speaker, I move to reconsider the vote," he announced.

Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who has two young daughters, moved to table Tiahrt's request, setting up a revote. This time, 178 Republicans cast their votes against mothers.

It has long been the custom to compare a popular piece of legislation to motherhood and apple pie. Evidently, that is no longer the standard. Worse, Republicans are now confronted with a John Kerry-esque predicament: They actually voted for motherhood before they voted against it.

Republicans, unhappy with the Democratic majority, have been using such procedural tactics as this all week to bring the House to a standstill, but the assault on mothers may have gone too far. House Minority Leader John Boehner, asked yesterday to explain why he and 177 of his colleagues switched their votes, answered: "Oh, we just wanted to make sure that everyone was on record in support of Mother's Day."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/08/AR2008050802999.html?sub=AR

3 Replies - Last Reply On 5/9/2008 8:33:40 AM
Posted By: randall baughman
1. We keep our last name.
2. The garage is all ours.
3. Wedding plans take care of themselves.
4. Chocolate is just another snack.
5. We can be president.
6. We can wear a white T-shirt to a water park.
7. Car mechanics tell us the truth.
8. The world is our urinal.
9. We never have to drive to another gas station because this ones just too icky.
10. Same work, more pay.
11. Wrinkles add character.
12. Wedding dress - $5000; tux rental - $100.
13. People never stare at our chest when were talking to them.
14. The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected.
15. New shoes dont cut, blister, or mangle our feet.
16. One mood, ALL the time.
17. Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
18. We know stuff about tanks.
19. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
20. We can open all our own jars.
21. We get extra credit for the slightest act of thoughtfulness.
22. If someone forgets to invite us, he or she can still be our friend.
23. Our underwear is $8.95 for a three-pack.
24. Everything on our face stays its original color.
25. Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
26. We dont have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
27. We almost never have strap problems in public
28. We are unable to see wrinkles in our clothes.
29. The same hair style lasts for years, maybe decades.
30. We dont have to shave below our neck.
31. Our belly usually hides our big hips.
32. One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all seasons.
33. We can do our nails with a pocket knife.
34. We have freedom of choice concerning growing a mustache.
35. We can do xmas shopping for 25 relatives, on December 24, in 45 minutes
6 Replies - Last Reply On 5/9/2008 7:11:39 AM
Posted By: nunya


  So this guy in New Mexico who claims to be the Messiah has been arrested for child sex crimes. He also had sex with his daughter-in-law and his son has no problem with it. He said in an interview that it really isn't "sex" but a "spiritual experience". Well, well. I do admit, I had one of those "spiritual experiences" when I was in the Navy but we won't go in to that. This cult is called Strong City. Are these fruitcakes copying the Catholic priests? Hopefully this will start snowballing and each and every state in the U.S. will investigate, arrest, break up and prosecute any and all cults withing their jurisdiction. Also, why doesn't one of our "Christian" congressmen propose a bill that would cut of any and all Government support and tax exemption to these bozos. Hey, wouldn't that be a good campaign idea for our exalted Jim Ryun?? How bout it Jimbo?

2 Replies - Last Reply On 5/9/2008 8:41:56 AM
Posted By: skywarrior

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High fuel costs have battered the troubled U.S. economy, and U.S. President George W. Bush is expected to again ask OPEC to increase output when he travels to Saudi Arabia next week.

OPEC Secretary General Abdullah al-Badri on Thursday insisted oil markets are well supplied but added the cartel could pump more to keep up with demand.

"There is clearly no shortage of oil in the market," he said in a statement.

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um, yeah...clearly......

4 Replies - Last Reply On 5/8/2008 11:41:42 PM
Posted By: Bookcat
KSU Sports Forums
I see us going 1-11 this year, whats going to happen is these non-conferance jokers ie: N Texas, Montana State will get the playbook Appalachian State used on Michigan last year. So regretably this leaves us with a one possible win over Lousiana-Lafayette and that is only if we catch them napping. We have talent but ron does not know how to put players in the right positions.
12 Replies - Last Reply On 5/9/2008 8:41:11 AM
Posted By: Visionary
I'm surprised no one has brought this up. Awaji appears to be a pretty good shooting guard. Good news for the Cats.
2 Replies - Last Reply On 5/8/2008 11:19:48 AM
Posted By: m1a1mg

There is a report on cnnsi.com concerning Academic Progress Reports. It says about halfway down that KSU is in trouble of losing 2 scholarships next year.

7 Replies - Last Reply On 5/7/2008 5:49:52 PM
Posted By: Keith Richards
So if my math is correct from the related article. Prince still has 4 years left on his original 5 year deal. (5 year deal, after 1st year an additional year was added automatically minus the 2 years he has been here =4 yrs left)

I am all for giving Prince a chance. However how does the "new" AD think it is a great idea to reward Prince with an extension and probably pay raise after two mediocre at best season, marked with little or no improvement throughout the season. Let him prove he can win, then talk extension.
49 Replies - Last Reply On 5/8/2008 10:45:01 AM
Posted By: Keith Richards
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