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“Death Panels” Return
They couldn’t get want they want written into the legislation, so they just wrote it into the regulations.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/us/politics/26death.html?_r=1&hp
Global Warming Update
Europe freezes through Christmas. Many spend their holiday in the airport.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-europe-travel-woes-20101225,0,6621483.story
Of Course, the Cool Winter Is Explained by Global Warming
That is until you get to the last few paragraphs when scientists admit they really don’t know.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/expect-more-extreme-winters-thanks-to-global-warming-say-scientists-2168418.html
Here’s Another Explanation
But this guy is certain it’s the snows in Siberia.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/opinion/26cohen.html?src=me&ref=general
Established Authors Going Own Way
Shelf space at Barnes and Noble is less important than access to Amazon and author’s own reputation.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-gatekeepers-20101226,0,7119214.story
Australia Starts Trial of Would Be Terrorists

These wanted to kill as many Australians as possible.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/8221279/Islamist-fanatics-plotted-Australias-worst-terrorist-attack-on-army-base.html
Dutch Arrest 12 to Prevent Terror Attack
What is it with these Somalis?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/26/world/europe/26dutch.html?scp=3&sq=dutch&st=cse
5 of 12 Released
Dutch authorities have til Tuesday to proceed against the remaining seven.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/26/AR2010122601028.html?hpid=moreheadlines
Muslims Killing Muslims, Part 156
Female suicide bomber in a burqa murders 45 people at a UN Food Distribution Center. And here’s the bonus: thousands more may now starve to death. Now that’s a job the worshippers of death can be proud of.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/afghanistan/sns-ap-as-pakistan,0,6050564.story

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START Passes
A lot of sound and fury signifying squat. But if it makes Democrats feel better, then, hey.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/world/europe/23treaty.html?_r=1&hp
Hospital Insists on Nicotine Test for Employees
A drinking test? A test for drugs?  Weight? How about not getting enough sleep? Where does it end?
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2010/12/21/smokers-need-not-apply/
Savage Sues
He wants to leave Talk Radio Network.
http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Michael-Savage-Sues-Talk/2010/12/22/id/380753
Bad Bulbs
They’re green so they’re okay.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1340938/Eco-bulbs-health-hazard-babies-pregnant-women-mercury-inside.html
Hero: Jewelry Store Owner Kills Three Robbers
Sounds like they needed some killing.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7350690.html
No Christmas in Iraq
When you can get murdered for it, probably a good idea. But very disturbing.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101222/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iraq;_ylt=A0LEapclkxJNWA0Azgms0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTFocWV1bXNwBHBvcwMyNwRzZWMDYWNjb3JkaW9uX3RvcF9zdG9yaWVzBHNsawNpcmFxaWNodXJjaGU-

UK May Upgrade Palestinian Status
Why can’t the Brits see the obvious: that this idea is stupid, counterproductive and dangerous.
http://www.smh.com.au/world/british-move-on-palestine-20101222-195la.html
Europe Has Faster Drug Development Track than US
The FDA is killing people.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704034804576025981869663212.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTTopOpinion
NYT: Barbour Is an Insensitive Racist
This says a lot about the Glitteratti of the Upper East Side, and very little about Barbour.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/22/opinion/22wed2.html?hp
Small Cameras with Big Sensors
Might be time to get serious about one of these.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/technology/personaltech/23pogue.html?src=dayp
Narco State Heartbreak
A mother pursues justice for her murdered daughter and then is murdered herself.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703814804576035791419284246.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsSecond
Obama Struggles with Same Sex Marriage Question
So, why isn’t he a homophobe?
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2010/12/22/obama_on_struggle_with_allowing_gay_marriage.html

N East loses seats. California static.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Census-shows-slowing-US-apf-939635687.html?x=0&.v=2

Americans Vote with Their Feet
We move toward opportunity. And opportunity exists most where the government is least.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704851204576034071534144888.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_AboveLEFTTop

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White House Convenes First Forum for “Environmental Justice.”
If this doesn’t scare you, nothing will.
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/napolitano-says-dhs-begin-battling-clima

Here’s the Official Announcement
Can anybody explains what this means?
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/d85d6575a572e913852577fa007bd1f3?OpenDocument

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DADT Repeal Passes Senate
There will be unintended consequences. And by the time we see them it will be too late. But who cares when “civil rights” are the issue?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/us/politics/19cong.html?_r=1&hp

Gay Groups Elated
They’re making progress everywhere.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gay-rights-year-20101219,0,2690533.story

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Tax Bill Passes
There’s good, there’s bad and there’s ugly.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/16/AR2010121606200.html?hpid=topnews
Republicans Score Big Victory on Bloated Budget
Can they hang tough on these other issues?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/16/AR2010121604053.html
Strassel: How Mitch Got It Done
He’s been a stalwart and an unsung hero from the fight over ObamaCare til now.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703395204576024043465537706.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEADTop&mg=com-wsj
Doesn’t Look Like Republicans Can Hold the Line on DADT
The consequences are unforeseen. But they won’t be good. Stage One thinking in action.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/17/us/politics/17military.html?hp
Krauthammer: Obama the Big Winner
He hammers away on the same topic as last week — Republicans are fooling themselves.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/16/AR2010121604846.html?hpid=opinionsbox1

France: Civil Unions More Popular than Traditional Marriage

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The UK: Breeding Ground for Terrorists
The Brits need to get the message. Pronto.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704694004576019633551135742.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_LEFTTopOpinion

Ruth Madoff Blames Her Husband for Son’s Suicide

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Who’s the Idiot?
Your column this week. Should generate some heat. Maybe a lot.
http://www.dennisprager.com/columns.aspx?g=68727f66-40b7-4dfd-8efe-2f1c59f64761&url=he_called_sarah_palin_an_idiot

ObamaCare Doesn’t Pass Constitutional Muster

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Clinton’s Remarkable Presidential Press Conference
Only he isn’t President.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/At-Obamas-side-Clinton-backs-apf-4065249916.html?x=0&.v=1

The Hill Analyzes Three Possible Tax Scenarios

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WSJ: Angry Dems
A very sharply worded editorial about what the Democrats reaction to the President’s compromise says about that party.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703766704576009684148164872.html?mod=WSJ_newsreel_opinion

Strassel: Obama’s Strange Definition of Compromise
He tore down as he tried build up his centrist credentials.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703766704576009840533605286.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_MIDDLETopOpinion