Confirmation Hearing Begins For Gonzales

I’ve been watching the confirmation hearing for Alberto Gonzales for the position of Attorney General. I think that it is a shame that he has to vow to follow international treaties and disavow torture.
I’ve also been annoyed that questions are rarely answered. Gonzales steadfastly dodged a question posed to him on whether the President [...]

Euros Buying Up South African Land

Land Rush by Foreign Investors Divides South Africa
By SHARON LaFRANIERE
Published: January 6, 2005
IBISCUS COAST, South Africa - David Bailey is about to buy his 11th piece of property here on this country’s southeast coast, fully expecting to sell it in a year for a nice profit. And why not? He has done it three [...]

Confirmation Hearing Begins For Gonzales

I’ve been watching the confirmation hearing for Alberto Gonzales for the position of Attorney General. I think that it is a shame that he has to vow to follow international treaties and disavow torture.
I’ve also been annoyed that questions are rarely answered. Gonzales steadfastly dodged a question posed to him on whether the President [...]

Justice Clarence Thomas Got More Gifts Than Santa Claus!

The L.A. Times reported that over the last six years, Justice Thomas has received free items valued at $42,200. The next highest gift amount was $5,825 to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Among his “gifts” were $1,200 for a set of tires, a $5,000 personal check for a relative’s educational expenses, and a trip [...]

Euros Buying Up South African Land

Land Rush by Foreign Investors Divides South Africa
By SHARON LaFRANIERE
Published: January 6, 2005
IBISCUS COAST, South Africa - David Bailey is about to buy his 11th piece of property here on this country’s southeast coast, fully expecting to sell it in a year for a nice profit. And why not? He has done it three [...]

CNN Lets Tucker Carlson Go; Will Cancel ‘Crossfire’

CNN has announced that it will end it’s long running debate show “Crossfire.” In an effort to return to news reporting, Jonathan Klein, President of CNN, stated that the network wanted to focus on “roll-up-your-sleeves storytelling.” CNN’s focus on reporting the news is in contrast to Fox News which airs head-butting debate shows [...]

Justice Clarence Thomas Got More Gifts Than Santa Claus!

The L.A. Times reported that over the last six years, Justice Thomas has received free items valued at $42,200. The next highest gift amount was $5,825 to Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Among his “gifts” were $1,200 for a set of tires, a $5,000 personal check for a relative’s educational expenses, and a trip [...]

CNN Lets Tucker Carlson Go; Will Cancel ‘Crossfire’

CNN has announced that it will end it’s long running debate show “Crossfire.” In an effort to return to news reporting, Jonathan Klein, President of CNN, stated that the network wanted to focus on “roll-up-your-sleeves storytelling.” CNN’s focus on reporting the news is in contrast to Fox News which airs head-butting debate shows [...]