U.S. and World Politics

AN UNDERGROUND SOCIETY OF HOLLYWOOD CONSERVATIVES? (Washington Times, hat tip Instapundit)

No doubt studios will force people to name names so that they can ensure these people don't further pollute the culture . . . .

"24" Chief Scoffs at Hilary:

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Hollywood producer Joel Surnow dismissed as "nuts" the notion that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton can be elected president and said he and other conservatives in the entertainment industry are leaning toward supporting Republican Rudolph W. Giuliani's presidential campaign. (more)

Obama: I deserve a tax increase

Democrat Barack Obama said Sunday he will push for higher Social Security taxes if elected, viewing it as the best option for improving the retirement program's finances. [snip]

Obama said taxing more of a person's income was the option he would push for if elected president. He objected to benefit cuts or a higher retirement age.

Incumbents better start worrying about 2008.

If you look at the races around Indiana, voters were not buying or voting party lines. They were making educated decisions on who could best serve their communities in these turbulent times.

GOP USA forum here, check it out. GOP USA has the latest news in politics.

On the Democrats: "'A Trusted Friend'", Captain's Quarters:

Hsustock!Those three words cemented Norman Hsu's standing in the Democratic Party. A lengthy Wall Street Journal report brings readers a comprehensive narrative of the con man's case, including his embrace by the Democratic Party, and especially Hillary Clinton. Her appearance at a combined Hsu birthday bash and fundraiser clinched his status as a prime mover, a status Hsu used to raise funds and defraud investors: (continue reading)

Erekat: Palestinians will not accept Israel as 'Jewish state'

Saeb Erekat, chief negotiator for the Palestine Liberation Organization, rejected on Monday the government's demand that the Palestinians recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

In an interview with Israel Radio, Erekat said that "no state in the world connects its national identity to a religious identity."

Also see Cheers and Jeers: Monday for some alternative views.

Just for fun go watch the video "24: The Unaired 1994 Pilot -- Jack Bauer saves the world with AOL 3.0." at College Humor.
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Comments

[Rosemary]

I see. So the ISALMIC Repuclic of Iran NOT a state either? LOL.