We’ve had a great time discussing all issues Christmas this past week. Part of that discussion surrounded Mike Huckabee’s inclusion of a metaphorical cross in his Christmas ad. The governor received an abundance of flack from all corners of the media.
Lost in the fray however, and sadly revealing a possible media bias against the Huckster, John McCain had one-uped Huckabee on the Christmas front. McCain saw Huck’s implied cross and raised him a literal cross and a POW story. It should be considered interesting at least that McCain can do this and barely get a whisper of coverage, while Huckabee’s cross generated media disarray for days.
Habeas Corpus History
A newly declassified document shows that J. Edgar Hoover, the longtime director of the FBI, had a plan to suspend habeas corpus and imprison some 12,000 Americans he suspected of disloyalty. Hoover had been building the list of “radicals” since 1948 and, like any good politician, felt the best time to implement his plan was in war-time.
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The NRA is looking to build a lawsuit over firearms stolen after Katrina.
Diesels may surpass hybrids as the vehicle choice for those concerned with emissions and gas mileage.
I’m really excited about the diesels, but by now we should all be driving electric cars (hybrids are a scam!).