Fuzzy Math? U.S. Adds 244,000 Jobs in April, but Unemployment Rises - Friday, May 6, 2011

U.S. employment growth accelerated last month as the economy added 244,000 jobs, but the unemployment rate rose to 9 percent, the Labor Department reported on Friday.

The report easily bested analysts' expectations for a decidedly mediocre jobs report and marked the fastest rate of employment growth since last year when census hiring inflated numbers. Private-sector growth clocked in at 268,000, the highest level since 2006. The public sector continued to lose ground, shedding 24,000 jobs in April."

RealClearPolitics - Video - Burlingame After Meeting With Obama: He Turned His Back On Me

Debra Burlingame, the sister of Charles 'Chic' Burlingame (pilot of the plane that crashed into the Pentagon) met with President Obama today, along with other families who were victims of 9/11. Burlingame said she confronted Obama about Attorney General Eric Holder prosecuting the men who interrogated KSM, which may have produced intelligence leading us to bin Laden."

Did Stealth Modifications Cause SEAL Chopper to Crash? | The Blaze

Military experts and enthusiasts, alike, are buzzing over leaked images that allegedly expose a never-before-seen Black Hawk design. This excitement comes alongside worry, as the design and functionality exposed in the pictures could make its way into the hands of the Chinese or U.S. enemies abroad. And now, to add more intrigue into the mix, a retired special operations aviator claims that the design, itself, may be at the root cause of the helicopter’s crash during last week’s historic Navy SEAL operation."

RealClearPolitics - Video - Lib Talker: When Will Navy SEALs Take Out George W. Bush?

There it IS again!!!! He missed that pesky civil discourse memo too!!!! Seems to be a problem on the LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!

So when does Seal Unit 6, or whatever it's called, drop in on George Bush? Bush was responsible for a lot more death, innocent death, than bin Laden. Wasn't he, or am I wrong here?,' liberal radio talk show host Mike Malloy said on his show Monday evening."

Forty Minutes In Abbotabad - HUMAN EVENTS

This is what I have been able to put together from various sources about the raid that killed Osama bin Laden:

Operation Geronimo originated in the pre-dawn hours from Jalalabad, in eastern Afghanistan. Two teams of 12 Navy SEALs from the Joint Special Operations Command boarded a pair of Blackhawk helicopters and crossed into Pakistan. Another two Blackhawks were dispatched as backups, which turned out to be a very wise precaution."

Next Time, Use FedEx - HUMAN EVENTS

Without question...one of Ann's best!

The CIA stepped up the search for Osama bin Laden last week after becoming as sick of royal wedding coverage as the rest of us.

American intelligence operations located Osama by following his trusted couriers, whose names were given up by al-Qaida members during harsh interrogations at CIA black sites under President Bush."

Joe Biden opens his mouth about US Navy SEALs – Telegraph Blogs

DUH!

But here’s what the legendarily verbose and loose-lipped Vice President Joe Biden said at a dinner at Washington’s Ritz Carlton Hotel last night to mark the 50th anniversary of the Atlantic Council:

Let me briefly acknowledge tonight’s distinguished honorees. Admiral James Stavridis is a, is the real deal. He can tell you more about and understands the incredible, the phenomenal, the just almost unbelievable capacity of his Navy SEALs and what they did last Sunday."

U.S. lifts photo ban on military coffins - The New York Times

In a reversal of an 18-year-old military policy that critics said was hiding the ultimate cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the news media will now be allowed to photograph the flag-draped coffins of America's war dead as their bodies are returned to the United States, but only if the families of the dead agree."

Barack Obama to release up to 2,000 photographs of prisoner abuse - Telegraph

Funny...when the shoes on the other foot....

President Barack Obama is to release up to 2,000 photographs of alleged abuse at American prisons in Iraq and Afghanistan in a move which will reignite the scandal surrounding Abu Ghraib prison in 2004."

U of Missouri ‘Labor Studies’ Course Teaches How to Shut Down Non-Union Companies - Big Government

While University of Missouri – Kansas City Professor Judy Ancel has yet to explain her false and misleading defense of classroom statements suggesting violence is an acceptable tactic with an appropriate place in advancing the labor movement, new video reveals Ancel giving students insight into how to put non-union companies out of business. The tactic Ancel recommends to students is based upon deception and designed to burden a non-union company with a costly labor action under false pretenses."

Protecting Muslim Girls From Rape is Now a Crime in Europe | NewsReal Blog

But it's a religion of Peace.....

Hedegaard’s crime was to note “the great number of family rapes in areas dominated by Muslim culture in Denmark.”

The prosecutor’s crime is far greater. Now, courtesy of this prosecution, it is officially “racist” to tell the truth about sexual violence against women in Denmark, at least when that violence is perpetrated by Muslim fathers, uncles, or cousins."

Osama Bin Laden: The Islamic Perversion Of The Wizard Of Oz | NewsReal Blog

However, Bin Laden’s self-created image of invincibility, courage and self-sacrifice were all lies. He had various aliases, including “Lion Sheik.” But, at the end of the day, the “Cowardly Lion” character in the Wizard of Oz had far more courage."

Why Aren’t Democrats Angry that Obama Got the Wrong Guy? | FrontPage Magazine

When Scripps Howard asked, “How likely is it that people in the federal government either assisted in the 9/11 attacks or took no action to stop the attacks because they wanted the United States to go to war in the Middle East?,” more than fifty percent of Democrats answered “very likely” or “somewhat likely” in 2006."

Federal government demands N.J. re-pay $271M for commuter tunnel Gov. Christie canceled | NJ.com

Political gamesmanship at it's worst....we GIVE money away to dictators and any tin pot alley jerk who asks for it, but when one of ours says a project is fiscally insane.....the Government wields it's power???? Come on...it's patently obvious what this is.

Launched under Gov. Jon S. Corzine with the support of Democrats and Republicans as well as labor unions, Christie abandoned the tunnel — known as ARC for Access to the Region’s Core — in October after initially expressing his support for the project.

He said it was only then that he had learned the state would be liable for $2.5 billion in cost overruns on top of the $8.7 billion price tag."

Gov. Christie calls NJEA a 'political thuggery operation' in speech at Harvard | NJ.com

Gov. Chris Christie took his fight with the state’s largest teacher’s union to Harvard on Friday, repeating his claims that the New Jersey Education Association is the source of most education problems and calling them a 'political thuggery operation.'"

Gov. Christie would lead Republican candidates in presidential primary, poll shows | NJ.com

Of the 500 people surveyed in a Rasmussen poll, 30 percent said they would 'definitely' vote for Christie, 22 percent said they would 'probably' vote for the New Jersey governor, and another 22 percent they would vote against him. The remaining 26 percent said they were unsure."

Rudy Giuliani invited to Ground Zero - Maggie Haberman - POLITICO.com

President Barack Obama has extended an invitation to Rudy Giuliani to join him at Ground Zero during his visit to the site of the 9/11 attacks on Thursday, a source told POLITICO.
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Giuliani and former President George W. Bush both received invitations. Bush declined, with one source suggesting it was to give Obama his moment."

First Lady | California Paper | White House | The Daily Caller

Made the First Lady look "Snooty"....could it be because she IS?

A small weekly paper in California claims that a White House official asked it to remove a sentence from a “benign” feature about Marine One because it reflected poorly on first lady Michelle Obama."

New Book on KSM: US Military Defers to Inmates, Hides US Flag at Gitmo

Are you kidding me????????????? I am SO SICK of worrying about everyone's "feelings"...there isn't a soul on earth who cares about ours....Raise it...RAISE IT HIGH.....make sure they know EXACTLY where they are and who they face every moment of every day!

I was stunned to learn while researching Mastermind that Guantanamo detainees succeeded in convincing prison officials to no longer raise the American flag anywhere they could see it. Each morning on every U.S. military base around the world, the American flag is raised to a bugle. But in the interests of not offending the detainees, it was stopped at Guantanamo."

Bush declines NYC invite | POLITICO 44

Nice invite.....Bush classy as usual...

Former President George W. Bush has turned down President Barack Obama’s invitation to join him at ground zero on Thursday, citing his desire to avoid the media glare.

“President Bush appreciated the invite, but has chosen in his post-presidency to remain largely out of the spotlight,” Bush spokesman David Sherzer told POLITICO in an email Tuesday night. “He continues to celebrate with all Americans this important victory in the war on terror.”"

Osama Bin Laden dead: Obama took 16 hours to make up his mind | Mail Online

Barack Obama kept military commanders hanging by declaring he would 'sleep on it' before taking 16 hours to give the go-ahead to raid Bin Laden's compound.

Hit squads of specialist Navy Seals - who were not even told who they were preparing to capture - had practised the mission at two reconstructions of the terror chiefs sprawling compound.

The mission looked set to be given the all clear last Thursday when analysts confirmed beyond doubt that Bin Laden was in busy town of Abbottabad in northern Pakistan."

Did Sarah Palin Really Snub Obama in Speech Yesterday? | The Blaze

Sarah Palin is often skewered by the Media for what she says. But it‘s what she didn’t say yesterday that is grabbing headlines. According to reports, Palin never thanked Obama by name for bringing about the death of bin Laden but did do so regarding former President Bush. And while that’s technically true, the reports fail to mention that, well, she actually did thank the current president.

Confused? Let’s straighten it out."

Bush-Era Interrogations Provided Key Details on Bin Laden's Location - FoxNews.com

Funny....ALL that "Stuff" that Obama said was beneath us...that resulted in nothing.....that they sought to criminalize GWB & Co. for....Now....NOW it's heralded????

Years of intelligence gathering, including details gleaned from controversial interrogations of Al Qaeda members during the Bush administration, ultimately led the Navy SEALs who killed Usama bin Laden to his compound in Pakistan."

Paul Cumberland, Corporal USMC - HUMAN EVENTS

This is long - but SO VERY worth the time. It is a microcosm of all who serve.

His house was located on Berwyn Road, directly across the street from Holy Redeemer Elementary School and Church playground in College Park, MD. It was an old, large house reminiscent of something out of the movie It’s a Wonderful Life. It was a big, comfortable, welcoming house. The playground also served as a parking lot for the church services on Sundays, and it held two half basketball courts. One installed on a slight slope of the playground, the other was next to it but on the level area of the pavement. This one was the backboard of choice between the two."

American Thinker: Bin Laden's Death and the Vindication of George W. Bush

Amen.................

'Whether we bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to our enemies,' declared President George Walker Bush nine days after 9-11, 'justice will be done.' I've always thought that that speech, delivered to a Joint Session of Congress on September 20th, was the one of the finest Presidential orations of my lifetime -- certainly the best to be delivered in that place since either General MacArthur's 1951 Farewell speech or FDR's call for Congress to declare war against Japan."

John Podesta: Put Up Or Shut Up - Big Government

But victory against Al Qaeda wasn’t good enough for some on the left and in the mainstream media, who decided to declare Obama the pre-emptive winner of the 2012 election.

In fact, they have been politicizing Osama bin Laden’s death for years.

In September 2004, Bob Woodward told Larry King that Bush might produce “the apprehension or the death of bin Laden” as a “September or October surprise” to win the election."

MSM Uses Palin’s Own Children as Political Weapons Against Her - Big Journalism

In their ongoing crusade to target and silence decent, everyday Americans as racists, some in the MSM love to use the term “dog-whistle” in order to ascribe racial motives to words like, say, “basketball.” Well, lately I’ve been hearing a dog-whistle of my own — a dog-whistle of the journ-o-list variety that tells me that in their relentless campaign to destroy Sarah Palin and undercut her as a serious political force, the MSM is preparing to up the ante when it comes to using the Governor’s own family and children as a political weapon against her."

NBC’s David Gregory: Unlike Bush, Obama Understood We Still Felt Vulnerable, Wanted Justice

WHAT????????????????? I never cared much for Gregory - but this revisionist history is just outright lies! I think he was nicknamed "Little Stretch" by GWB....think GWB knew all along just how "little" a man he is.....

NBC’s David Gregory: Unlike Bush, Obama Understood We Still Felt Vulnerable, Wanted Justice"

Victory: Two Presidents, Two Parties, One Dead Terrorist

Obama got his speech writing abilities from the John Kerry School of "I am the greatest thing these mere mortals will ever see in their lifetime School of Political Grandstanding"....

Shortly after taking office,' he said, 'I directed Leon Panetta . . . to make the killing or capture of bin Laden the top priority of our war against al Qaeda.' From there, the story is Obama-centric. 'I was briefed . . . I met repeatedly . . . I determined that we had enough intelligence . . . and [I] authorized an operation.' Lest anyone should believe that Martha Stewart green-lighted the SEALs operation, he emphasized again: 'Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation . . .'"

The Credit Obama Deserves (and Doesn’t) For Killing Osama | FrontPage Magazine

My first reaction upon hearing of Osama Bin Laden’s death was sheer, unadulterated joy – a monster was dead, with a bullet through the head. A just end to an evil human being. My only regret was that Bin Laden didn’t suffer more before meeting his forty virgins."

Rudy Giuliani Reacts to OBL Death: We Are at Risk | The Blaze

Rudy Giuliani, who was the mayor of New York City when the twin towers were struck on 9/11, returned to Ground Zero today to observe the death of Osama bin Laden.

“There‘s a great sense of satisfaction and relief that he’s finally been caught and brought to justice,” Guiliani said. “There is a desire for revenge that isn’t the most noble, but it’s there, and it’s human.”"

The Blog | The Blaze-Glenn Beck reacts to Bin Laden's death

Glenn Beck reacts to news of bin Laden’s death"

The Blog | The Blaze - Scott brown to serve in Afghanistan

No, he’s not going as part of a congressional delegation. Instead, Sen. Scott Brown, D-Mass., has requested that his annual National Guard training take place in Afghanistan:"

Gainful employment regulations | Why the Department of Education's 'gainful employment' regulation violates students' privacy | The Daily Caller

Part of the danger of them taking over student loans....

The Department of Education (DoED) is poised to issue its “gainful employment” (GE) regulation that relies upon a non-transparent “black box” test to determine whether the large proportion of minority and lower-income students enrolled in career college programs will qualify for Title IV student loans."

Rush Limbaugh | The Daily Caller

You have to give credit where credit is due, right?

On his Monday radio show, the first since it was reported that a team of U.S. Navy Seals had killed Osama bin Laden, Rush Limbaugh opened his program by congratulating President Barack Obama for the action."

Should Bush Get Credit for bin Laden killing? - Washington Wire - WSJ

Could the successful U.S. operation that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden lead to a reassessment of the Bush administration’s national security apparatus, much of which has been the focus of political controversy?"

Bush supporters celebrate bin Laden's death | AP Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

I just heard someone say " Give Bush the Win and Obama the One Out Save!"....Amen!


Supporters left American flags and patriotic red, white and blue balloons outside the Dallas home of former President George W. Bush in the hours after President Barack Obama announced a U.S.-led mission had killed Osama bin Laden.

A sign on the gate outside the street leading to Bush's residence Monday read in small letters, 'President Obama forgot to say ...' then continued in letters big enough to be read from the road, 'Thank you President Bush.'"

Bush Home Buzzing After Bin Laden Killing CBS Dallas / Fort Worth

Flag-waving supporters left flowers and patriotic red, white and blue balloons outside the Dallas home of former President George W. Bush Monday in the hours that followed the U.S.-led mission that killed Osama bin Laden.

“Thank you President Bush,” said a sign left on the gate outside the street leading to the secluded Bush residence."

The Blog | The Blaze - Stickly note Campaign gains momentum!

This is hilarious! everyone should join in!!!!! Just for the cost of a sticky pad!!!!

Since I first reported on the so-called “sticky note campaign,” it has more than doubled in size, now capturing the attention of more than 8,000 people on Facebook alone. Most noticeably, the campaign’s sticky notes are now popping up in locations across the country. (Click here to see more pics)

North Carolina debates putting gas in the car vs. buying groceries:"

PatriotPost.US - Case Closed on Osama

Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan by Navy SEALs on Sunday and his remains were discarded at sea. The raid was conducted with little input from Pakistan."

Small lizard sparks big debate in NM, Texas - BusinessWeek

Frustration is swelling among residents and lawmakers in one of the most productive oil and natural gas basins in the nation, and it's all because federal wildlife managers have proposed endangered species protections for a small lizard."

10 Weeks after request, White House coughs up top health care official's calender

Ten weeks after a request for documents, including notes and e-mails, related to the meetings between White House officials and special interest groups that set the stage for Obamacare’s passage, President Obama’s lawyer released a calendar of meetings between the interest groups and a top health care official in the months leading up to the law’s passage."

Osama bin Laden Dead | Charles Krauthammer | Pakistan | The Daily Caller

According to Fox News contributor and syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer, the global and political landscape has changed drastically. On early Monday morning’s coverage on the Fox News Channel, Krauthammer explained this is significant because it reestablished the United States as the global power."

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Atlas Shrugged’ Producers Intend to Complete Trilogy; CNN & MSNBC Reject Their Ads

Lately, there have been duelling stories in the entertainment press about the future of ”Atlas Shrugged.” With disappointing box office returns, the producers have been asked if they will go ahead and complete the franchise and in one interview we’re being told there will be no trilogy and in another we’re being told that there will."

New York City Goes Wild at News of OBL Death | The Blaze

Amen..........

Americans gathered in jubilant crowds to cheer, sing and applaud early Monday after the president announced that Osama bin Laden was killed, including hundreds gathered at ground zero where the twin towers once stood in Lower Manhattan.

Many there waved American flags or took pictures. The group broke into spontaneous cheers and song, including a rendition of Lee Greenwood’s “I’m Proud to be an American.”"

Here's Why The US Is Screwed

In the past few weeks, members of both political parties have finally introduced plans to save America.

And it's about time.

Because the country's finances are a horrowshow."

Baseball Fans React to Bin Laden News With Stadium-Rocking ‘U-S-A!’ Chants | The Blaze

Fans at the Mets-Phillies game began chanting “U-S-A! U-S-A!” as the news of Osama bin Laden’s death spread through Citizens Bank Park on Sunday night.

People could be spotted all over the ballpark checking their phones as news that the United States had killed the mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks was breaking."

‘A Victory for America’: Bush Reacts to News of bin Laden’s Death

Former President George W. Bush says he has congratulated President Barack Obama after hearing about the death of Osama bin Laden.

In a statement Sunday night, Bush said Obama called that U.S. forces had killed bin Laden. Bush said he also congratulated the men and women of our military and intelligence communities who devoted their lives to the mission."

Bin Laden was found at luxurious Pakistan compound - Yahoo! News

U.S. forces finally found al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden not in the rugged mountains of Afghanistan's border, but in a million-dollar compound in an upscale suburb of Pakistan's capital, with his youngest wife, U.S. officials said early on Monday.

They were led to the fortress-like three-story building after more than four years tracking one of bin Laden's most trusted couriers, whom U.S. officials said was identified by men captured after the September 11, 2001 attacks."

Gas Tax Hike May Be Proposed In Special Session

How about....dare I say....STOP SPENDING!!!!!!!!!

A failed effort to increase the state tax on gasoline during the regular General Assembly session doesn’t mean the idea has gone away. The prospect of another bill may be proposed in a special session.

That’s right. Governor Martin O’Malley held a roundtable discussion on the transportation trust fund on Friday. And wouldn’t you know it, the gas tax came up."

Osama bin Laden Killed by U.S. Forces in Pakistan - ABC News

This day isn't a day of celebration...this is a day to remember. To remember all those who died on September 11th,to all the family members left behind....
To all the men and woman of the military who have given that last full measure of devotion....to them WE give thanks.
To those still standing against the flood of evil that has gripped our world...WE say thank you for letting us sleep at night, while you don't. Words ring hollow.
A Monster is dead....Amen.

The president called the killing of bin Laden the 'most significant achievement to date' in the effort to defeat al Qaeda.

'Justice has been done,' Obama said.

Bin Laden was located at a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, which was monitored and when the time was determined to be right, the president said, he authorized a 'targeted operation.'"

Obama called Bush before statement | POLITICO 44

President Obama called George W. Bush and Bill Clinton on Sunday before he announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed, a White House official told reporters on a conference call.

Obama called Bush and Clinton to 'preview' his statement, said the senior administration official, who refused to be identified on the call."