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Should President Obama push to permanently reinstate a ban on assault weapons?
Fri Apr 24, 2009
- What exactly are "military style" weapons? Another useless plug from the mainstream media.
Hilton, Miss California take sides on `Today'
Tue Apr 21, 2009
- For someone who screams for "tolerance," Hilton is sure intolerant to the views of Miss California. What an idiot.
Nordyke v. King: U.S. 9th Circuit rules on state incorporation of the 2nd Amendment
Mon Apr 20, 2009
- An equally important factor about the right to self-defense is the socioeconomic equality of protecting oneself and their loved ones. Current firearms laws in several states (California, Illinois, Chicago, New York, D.C.
Ex-Blago chief of staff may cooperate with feds
Fri Jan 9, 2009
- For once Eric, I agree with you 100%.  Bravo on a good post.
Time names Obama 'Person of the Year'
Wed Dec 17, 2008
- I agree.  I too did not vote for him, but I respectfully understand him as my new Commander-in-Chief.  The problem is, like Mo stated, he hasn't "done" anything yet.
Military jet crash in San Diego kills 3 on ground
Mon Dec 8, 2008
- No, the jet flew off the carrier located 50 miles away.  Jets are fueled and topped off regardless if it's a training flight for only 50 miles or a combat mission for 300 miles.
Military jet crash in San Diego kills 3 on ground
Mon Dec 8, 2008
- Marine bases in Tustin and Irvine/Lake Forest (El Toro) were closed down during the Clinton era.  All those MCAS and airwing support moved down to Miramar.
Military jet crash in San Diego kills 3 on ground
Mon Dec 8, 2008
- I'm guessing all the people who are saying "the pilot should have steered the jet away" are all pilots.  Please.  The comments on NV lately are bordering on either idiocy or ignorance.
Military jet crash in San Diego kills 3 on ground
Mon Dec 8, 2008
- Obviously TarchonTheEtruscan's comments are just to troll around.
AP NewsBreak: Marines faulted for 'MRAP' delays
Mon Dec 8, 2008
- Yes.  A vocal citizen is better than a silent one.  Contact your senator, too!

Nordyke v. King: U.S. 9th Circuit rules on state incorporation of the 2nd Amendment

Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:00 PM EDT

Entire court brief here in PDF format Looks like Heller is making way. A step in the right direction and the individual RKBA. Now to do away with (California) gun registration, "safe" gun lists, and "at Sheriff discretion" of concealed weapons permits.

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Iraq parliament OKs pact on U.S. troops' future

Seeded on Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:56 PM EST (CNN)

After months of tough negotiations and intense political wrangling, Iraqi lawmakers Thursday approved the U.S.-Iraqi security agreement, a pact that allows the presence of American troops in Iraq for three more years.

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Autumn Babies More Prone to Asthma - US News and World Report

Seeded on Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:24 PM EST (US News & World Report)

The season of a baby's birth may help predict that child's risk of asthma, new research suggests.

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Police search for shooter in mall slaying

Seeded on Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:22 PM EST (CNN)

Authorities continued to search for the person who shot one man to death and critically injured another Saturday evening at a shopping center in Tukwila, Washington.

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News: County supervisors and Sheriff battle over gun permits | hutchens, gun, supervisors, permits, law - OCRegister.com

Seeded on Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:07 PM EST (The Orange County Register)

More than 100 attend meeting to protest sheriff's gun policy

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Gulf War Syndrome is real, science panel concludes

Seeded on Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:22 AM EST (mercurynews.com)

A congressionally mandated scientific panel has concluded that Gulf War syndrome is real and afflicts nearly one-quarter of the 700,000 U.S. troops who served in the 1991 conflict, according to a report released Monday.

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Pact, Approved in Iraq, Sets Time for U.S. Pullout - NYTimes.com

Seeded on Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:17 AM EST (The New York Times)

Iraq's cabinet on Sunday overwhelmingly approved a proposed security agreement that calls for a full withdrawal of American forces from the country by the end of 2011.

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Shots fired at Omaha, NE mall - 10 dead 5 injured

Seeded on Wed Dec 5, 2007 10:47 PM EST (ketv.com)

OMAHA, Neb. -- A man was reportedly shot inside the Von Maur store at Westroads Mall on Wednesday afternoon. Outside the mall, shoppers were seen leaving with their hands over their heads.

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Scientific reasons for Earth’s seasons
The seasons are a powerful force in our lives. They affect the activities we do, the foods we crave, the clothes we wear — and quite often, the moods we are in. The seasons officially change once again on Thursday, with winter beginning in the Northern Hemisphere and summer starting in the south.
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