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Cox & Forkum: Valor Blind

From The Los Angeles Times: In this paper, war heroes are MIA by Frank Schaeffer. (via TIA Daily)

DI awarded Navy Cross for actions in Afghanistan.

Touting Military Misdeeds, Hiding Heroes. (via Hot Air)

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Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Calif., right, participates in a mock swearing-in ceremony with House Speaker Dennis Hastert of Ill., left, on Capitol Hill Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Bilbray’s wife, Karen holds the Bible as his son Patrick looks on at right.

ASSociated Press: Hastert Deals Blow to Immigration Bill

Hopes for a quick compromise on immigration were dealt a blow Tuesday after House Speaker Dennis Hastert said he wanted to take a “long look” at a Senate bill offering possible citizenship to millions of illegal immigrants.

Hastert said hearings on the Senate bill should be held before appointing anyone to a House-Senate committee to negotiate a compromise immigration bill. Later, he said he was unsure what the House’s next move would be.

“We’re going to take a long look at it,” Hastert said late Tuesday.

House Majority Leader John Boehner agreed. “I think we should know clearly what’s in the Senate bill,” Boehner said. But he added there are lots of ways to understand its contents.

Code Words for – if our GOP majority members will not support an amnesty-laden immigration bill, then there will be NO conference committee appointed.

And on the Senate side, the GOP majority may have figured out that voters do not support their bill……

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, also scheduled a hearing for Monday to review provisions in the bill requiring employers to verify that their workers are legal.

Cornyn said he opposes a provision allowing workers to use up to 20 documents to verify they are legal workers. Also, the Department of Homeland Security has raised concerns about how quickly it must have in place an electronic system that employers will use to verify their workers legal status, Cornyn’s spokesman Don Stewart said.

“This will give us a chance to look at it in more detail,” Cornyn said.

Sending a bill that has already passed the Senate to hearings would be a highly unusual move and make completing a final bill before Congress goes on its summer recess in August far less likely. Disagreement on procedural issue has kept negotiations from starting, but there were hopes that could be resolved this week.

As Flap said before, NO BILL is better than the Senate’s “amnesty for illegal aliens bill.”

Maybe it was the bricks or the dollar bills……maybe it was Representative Bilbray’s election.

So, why the change of heart?

All of the above.

Stay tuned as the GOP strives to understand voter sentiment over illegal immigration – just in time for the November elections.

Michelle Malkin has KILLING AMNESTY SOFTLY

And that is progress.

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Illegal Immigration Watch: Mexican Border Crossings Reduced Since National Guard Troops Deployed

Illegal Immigration Watch: Arizona Court Upholds Immigration Smuggling Law

Illegal Immigration Watch: California Anti-illegal Immigration Billboards Go Up on Freeways

Illegal Immigration Watch: Watch Illegal Aliens Cross From Mexico into the United States on the Internet

Illegal Immigration Watch: “Anchor” Babies Away

Illegal Immigration Watch: Dunkin’ Donuts Now Screening Employees For Work Status

Illegal Immigration Watch: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Orders National Guard To Mexican Border

Illegal Immigration Watch: George Will – Between a Rock and ‘Reform’

Illegal Immigration Watch: Send a Brick Project Noticed in Washington Redux

Illegal Immigration Watch: Send a Brick Project Noticed in Washington

Illegal Immigration Watch: Representative James Sensenbrenner – “The Words ‘Path to Citizenship’ Is a Buzzword For AMNESTY”

Illegal Immigration Watch: Minutemen Installing Arizona Border Fence

Illegal Immigration Watch: White House Compares Illegal Immigration to Traffic Ticket

Illegal Immigration Watch: Senate Passes AMNESTY Immigration Bill

Illegal Immigration Watch: Senator Jim DeMint – “Top Ten Reasons to Oppose the Senate Amnesty Bill”

Illegal Immigration Watch: California Governor Schwarzenegger Warms Up to Idea of National Guard Deployment

Illegal Immigration Watch: Senate Votes to Limit Debate on Immigration Bill

Illegal Immigration Watch: Senate Bill Protects Employers of Illegal Aliens

Illegal Immigration Watch: 10 Per Cent of Mexico’s Population Now Living in United States

Illegal Immigration Watch: Secure The Border?

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Congressmen Patrick Kennedy, D-RI and Jim Moran, D-VA

Wall Street Journa/Opinion Journal: Great Orators of the Democratic Party

• “One man with courage makes a majority.”–Andrew Jackson
• “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”–Franklin Roosevelt
• “The buck stops here.”–Harry Truman
• “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”–John Kennedy
• “When I become chairman [of a House appropriations subcommittee], I’m going to earmark the [four-letter scatological vulgarity] out of it.”–Rep. Jim Moran

Sun Gazette: Moran: Democratic Majority Means More Money for 8th District

If Democrats win back control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November, U.S. Rep. Jim Moran said he would use his position in the majority to help funnel more funds to his Northern Virginia district.

Moran, D-8th, told those attending the Arlington County Democratic Committee’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner on June 9 that while he in theory might oppose the fiscal irresponsibility of “earmarks” – funneling money to projects in a member of Congress’s district – he understands the value they have to constituents.

“When I become chairman [of a House appropriations subcommittee], I’m going to earmark the shit out of it,” Moran buoyantly told a crowd of 450 attending the event.

Modern Democrat politics at its best – NOT!

Another reason why voters will NOT vote to change the leadership of the Congress in November – LIBERAL MORONS like Representative Moran.

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Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, center, D-N.Y., waves to the crowd during the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York, Sunday, June 11, 2006.

ASSociated Press: Hillary Clinton faces anti-war critics

A liberal crowd both booed and cheered Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton Tuesday after she encouraged Democrats to have a “difficult conversation” about their position on the Iraq war in order to win over middle-of-the-road voters.

Clinton’s attempt to strike a moderate stance on the divisive issue of the war contrasted sharply with the angry words of another potential presidential contender, Sen. John Kerry, the party’s 2004 standard-bearer, who called the war “immoral” and a “quagmire.”

At a speech before a liberal gathering dubbed “Take Back America,” the New York senator took grief from those in the audience critical of her vote for the Iraq war and her opposition to an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops.

“I do not think it is a smart strategy, either, for the president to continue with his open-ended commitment, which I think does not put enough pressure on the new Iraqi government,” said Clinton, before turning to the anti-war liberals’ core beef with her.

“Nor do I think it is smart strategy to set a date certain. I do not agree that that is in the best interests,” said Clinton, prompting loud booing from some at the gathering.

Flap handicaps a 50 per cent chance Hillary is challenged from the LEFT for her 2008 presidency race.

The Moonbat LEFT hates Hillary because of her vote for the Iraq War. You know the war that John Kerry was for before he voted against it…..or whatever.

The Dims are a disaster on the Global War on Terror and no matter who their nominee will be Rudy Giuliani will be the next President.
Stay tuned as Hillary attempts to put out the fires to her LEFT by lashing out at President Bush or embracing Cindy Sheehan.

Protesters Medea Benjamin from Code Pink, center, and Ann Wright from Dissent in a Democracy, right, stand up and interrupt Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton , D-N.Y., as she speaks about energy policy Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at the National Press Club in Washington.

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Hillary Clinton Watch: Los Angeles Times – Hillary Should Put Presidential Aspirations on Hold

Hillary Clinton Watch: Hillary for President Draws 20 in Tennessee

Hillary Clinton Watch: State of Clinton’s Marriage Affects Political Calculations

Hillary Clinton Watch: Clinton – “Wall Would Be Appropriate in Certain Areas”

Hillary Clinton Watch: House Immigration Bill – “I Realize I Would Be a Criminal, Too. My Staff Would Be Criminal…”

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Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., with fellow lawmakers Reps. Sam Farr, D-Calif., left, and John Murtha, D-Penn., back right, attend a House Appropriations Committee meeting on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June 6, 2006, in Washington. Kennedy, the Rhode Island Democrat can expect the scrutiny to hit new levels as he seeks to put his personal life and political career back on track after crashing his car and spending nearly a month in drug treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

ASSociated Press: AP NewsBreak: Kennedy pleads guilty to DUI

Rep. Patrick Kennedy (news, bio, voting record) has reached a deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of prescription drugs in connection for his middle-of-the-night car crash last month near the U.S. Capitol.

Two additional charges of reckless driving and failure to exhibit a driving permit will be dismissed under the plea agreement reached with prosecutors.

“As congressman Kennedy has said all along, he will take full responsibility for his actions and that is what he is doing today,” Kennedy’s chief of staff, Sean Richardson, said Tuesday.

And what real choice did this MORON have?

Now, will the voters of Rhode Island return this idiot to Congress?

Stay tuned……..

Update:

ASSociated Press: Kennedy sentenced after guilty plea to DUI

A judge sentenced Rep. Patrick Kennedy to drug treatment and a year’s probation after he pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence of prescription drugs.

Kennedy, D-R.I., will also pay $350 in connection with his middle-of-the-night car crash last month near the Capitol that he has said he has no memory of.

Two other charges against Kennedy were dismissed as part of a plea deal: reckless driving and failure to exhibit a driving permit.

Accompanied by his lawyer, the son of Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., entered his plea Tuesday afternoon before District of Columbia Superior Court Magistrate Judge Aida Melendez.

“I am pleading guilty to driving under the influence,” he said.

Melendez ordered Kennedy to undergo court-monitored drug treatment and pay $350 — $250 of which would go to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, and $100 to a crime victims’ fund. She also gave Kennedy a 10-day jail sentence that was suspended unless he violates probation, and she ordered him to serve 50 hours of community service with the boys and girls club.

A light sentence compared to California standards.  In California ,Flap’s bet is if he was an average citizen he would have received jail time.

Kennedy should resign his office and get his life in order.

A green mustang reportedly belonging to Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I. is seen on Capitol Hill, Friday, May 5, 2006 The car was apparently involved in an early morning crash Thursday.

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Representative Patrick Kennedy Cover-Up Watch:Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive With A Kennedy

Representative Patrick Kennedy Cover-Up Watch: Kennedy Will Seek Treatment For a Substance Abuse Problem.

Representative Patrick Kennedy Cover-Up Watch: Book’M Dano Redux – “He Was Drinking a Little Bit”

Representative Patrick Kennedy Cover-Up Watch: Book’M Dano

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President Bush’s senior adviser and White House deputy chief of staff Karl Rove gestures while speaking at the New Hampshire Republican Party’s annual dinner in Manchester, New Hampshire, June 12, 2006.

Washington Post: Karl Rove Won’t Be Charged in CIA Leak Case

Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald has told White House aide Karl Rove that he does not expect to seek charges against him in connection with the CIA leak case, Rove’s lawyer said today.

In a statement this morning, Robert Luskin, Rove’s attorney, said that Fitzgerald “has formally advised us that he does not anticipate seeking charges” against Rove.

Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald has told White House aide Karl Rove that he does not expect to seek charges against him in connection with the CIA leak case, Rove’s lawyer said today.

In a statement this morning, Robert Luskin, Rove’s attorney, said that Fitzgerald “has formally advised us that he does not anticipate seeking charges” against Rove.

This is a CRAP investigation about a supposed crime that has NEVER been plead to the Grand Jury.

As Flap has said before: MUCH A DO ABOUT NOTHING

Here is a summary:

So, the LEFT has no one to blame for a NON-CRIME.

Valerie Plame can now go about raising her family and Ambassador Joe Wilson will hopefully shut the hell up. They both have milked this crap for as much as it is worth.

Stay tuned as Patrick Fitzpatrick attempts to “save face” over a sloppy, unnecessary investigation.

Michelle Malkin has ROVE DERANGEMENT SYNDROME DAY

Reuters’ wishful thinking, May 15, 2006

And this?

And this?

Let the gloating begin.

And the Leftist teeth-gnashing. Mark Coffey presents: The Top Ten ‘Progressive’ Reactions to the End of Fitzmas. ABP.

AJ Strata weighs in. Scott Ott chuckles. TigerHawk blogs schadenfreude.

Expose The Left has Karl Rove WILL NOT Be Indicted; Dean: Rove Has “Real Sin” (VIDEO) 

DNC Chairman Howard Dean appeared on Tuesday morning’s edition of NBC’s Today Show to respond to the news that Karl Rove will not be indicted. Dean repeatedly said that this decision was not good for America.

VIDEO – .WMV

Blogosphere:

• Super Fun Power Hour
• Iowa Voice
• E L Frederick » Rove Not To Be Charged
• Politechnical » Shoes falling from the sky
• Another Rovian Conspiracy – St Wendeler
• The LLama Butchers
• Sister Toldjah
• Stop The ACLU
• Homemade Sin
• The Wide Awake Cafe » No Charges Against Karl Rove
• A Blog For All
• Merry Fitzmas at The Politburo Diktat
• LeatherPenguin » It’s Gonna be a Bad Day in Moonbat Land
• Assorted Babble by Suzie
• Right Wing Nut House

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Plamegate Watch: Valerie Plame Cashes IN

CIA Leak Case Watch: Bob Novak – “President Knows Leak Source”

CIA Leak Case Watch: Valerie Plame Retires From CIA

CIA Leak Case Watch: Time Reporter, Viveca Novak, Asked to Testify

CIA Leak Case Watch: Woodward Expresses Regret But WON’T Reveal Source

CIA Leak Case Watch: Is Armitage Woodward’s Source?

CIA Leak Case Watch: Fitzpatrick Proceeds Before NEW Grand Jury

CIA Leak Case Watch: Joe Wilson wants Washington Post to Probe Woodward

CIA Leak Case Watch: Time to Withdraw the Libby Indictment

CIA Leak Case Watch: Woodward Claim on CIA Leak Disputes Charge

CIA Leak Case Watch: Charges Don’t Directly Address CIA Leak

CIA Leak Case Watch: Lack-Of-Memory Defense for Libby?

CIA Leak Case Watch: Joe Wilson wants Washington Post to Probe Woodward

CIA Leak Case Watch: Time to Withdraw the Libby Indictment

CIA Leak Case Watch: Woodward Claim on CIA Leak Disputes Charge

CIA Leak Case Watch: Charges Don’t Directly Address CIA Leak

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Mexican immigrants carrying bottles of water attempt to cross the Mexico-US border illegally from Sasabe, in the state of Sonora into the Arizona desert in the United States, April 2006. The United States deployed the first wave of up to 6,000 National Guard troops along its border with Mexico as it cracks down on illegal immigration, officers said.

ASSociated Press: Troops scare would-be illegal immigrants away from border, officials say

The arrival of U.S. National Guard troops in Arizona has scared off illegal Mexican migrants along the border as a whole, significantly reducing crossings, according to U.S. and Mexican officials.

U.S. authorities said Monday that detentions along the U.S.-Mexico border have decreased by 21 percent, to 26,994, in the first 10 days of June, compared with 34,077 for the same period a year ago.

Along the Arizona border, once the busiest crossing spot, detentions have dropped 23 percent, according to the U.S. Border Patrol.

The desert region’s blistering June temperatures typically drive down the number of migrants, but not so drastically, said Mario Martinez, a spokesman with the U.S. Border Patrol in Washington.

The 55 soldiers who arrived June 3 are the first of some 6,000 troops to be gradually dispatched all along the border as part of President Bush’s plan to stem illegal immigration to the United States.

It is about DAMN time. This border needs to be secured and secured NOW.

Why wasn’t this done six years ago? Because…….

President Bush does not favor border security FIRST but HE MUST enforce the existing immigration laws and the will of the voters.

Stay tuned to see if this reduction in crossing continues or the illegal alien invasion simply moves to a different location.

President Bush and Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano L) tour the International Border with Mexico (on right) from the Yuma Sector Border on the United States side in San Luis, Arizona, May 18, 2006.

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Illegal Immigration Watch: Arizona Court Upholds Immigration Smuggling Law

Illegal Immigration Watch: California Anti-illegal Immigration Billboards Go Up on Freeways

Illegal Immigration Watch: Watch Illegal Aliens Cross From Mexico into the United States on the Internet

Illegal Immigration Watch: “Anchor” Babies Away

Illegal Immigration Watch: Dunkin’ Donuts Now Screening Employees For Work Status

Illegal Immigration Watch: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Orders National Guard To Mexican Border

Illegal Immigration Watch: George Will – Between a Rock and ‘Reform’

Illegal Immigration Watch: Send a Brick Project Noticed in Washington Redux

Illegal Immigration Watch: Send a Brick Project Noticed in Washington

Illegal Immigration Watch: Representative James Sensenbrenner – “The Words ‘Path to Citizenship’ Is a Buzzword For AMNESTY”

Illegal Immigration Watch: Minutemen Installing Arizona Border Fence

Illegal Immigration Watch: White House Compares Illegal Immigration to Traffic Ticket

Illegal Immigration Watch: Senate Passes AMNESTY Immigration Bill

Illegal Immigration Watch: Senator Jim DeMint – “Top Ten Reasons to Oppose the Senate Amnesty Bill”

Illegal Immigration Watch: California Governor Schwarzenegger Warms Up to Idea of National Guard Deployment

Illegal Immigration Watch: Senate Votes to Limit Debate on Immigration Bill

Illegal Immigration Watch: Senate Bill Protects Employers of Illegal Aliens

Illegal Immigration Watch: 10 Per Cent of Mexico’s Population Now Living in United States

Illegal Immigration Watch: Secure The Border?

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