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Bush predicts GOP will be back, but calls for new leaders - Nation & World Related Content - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington :#TCOT "As a result, Bush told 'Fox News Sunday,' 'We may want to change our messaging. We definitely want to change messengers.'"

Feds allege plot to destroy Fannie Mae data :#TCOT "The Justice Department says it foiled a plot by a fired Fannie Mae contract worker in Maryland to destroy all the data on the mortgage giant's 4,000 computer servers nationwide."

Tax issues emerge in Daschle nomination - Yahoo! News :#TCOT "Former Sen. Tom Daschle, picked by President Barack Obama to lead his health reform efforts, recently filed amended tax returns to report $128,203 in back taxes and $11,964 in interest, according to a Senate document obtained by The Associated Press."

The Republican-American Driving Detroit into the ditch :#TCOT "Former President Bush was right to stifle efforts by California and 13 other states, including Connecticut, to impose their own emissions rules rather than abiding by the federal standard."

Guantanamo judge defies Obama - Los Angeles Times :#TCOT "Army Col. James L. Pohl rejects the president's request to stop proceedings at the military tribunal. He says the proposal is 'not reasonable.'"

There are people who think Google is incorporating political bias into search results. As examples they use misspellings of George Bush and Barack Obama. Are the results of misspelled queries really something Google would take the time to specifically alter to inject their political beliefs though? This has led some to speculate that Google is showing its political bias. Top executives with the company were very open about supporting Barack Obama during his presidential campaign. Eric Schmidt even appeared in Obama's 30 minute infomercial. This surely only adds to the speculation. "So what is this all about?" asks someone under the handle Discovery on Search Engine Watch's Forum. "Obama who Google endorses has all negative pictures, negative sites and negative videos completely removed and his self promoting website put in their place while at the same time George Busch has every single nasty photo, nasty attack site and video presented with NO alterations by Go

Revealed: the letter Barack Obama's team hope will heal Iran rift | World news | guardian.co.uk :#TCOT "The US state department has been working on drafts of the letter since Obama was elected on 4 November last year. It is in reply to a lengthy letter of congratulations sent by the Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on 6 November."

Bush, presidents deserve respect -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY :#TCOT "The way President Bush's departure from Washington was treated was a disgrace."

Bill Clinton's the worst president I can remember : #TCOT

SarahPAC - Sarah Palin's Official PAC :#TCOT "SarahPAC believes America's best days are ahead. Our country, founded on conservative principles and the fight for freedom, must confront the challenges of the 21st century with integrity, innovation, and determination."

Elder Bush says he's proud son held to his principles as president after 2001 terror attacks :#TCOT "Former President George H.W. Bush says he's proud of how his son held to his principles during his presidency and kept the U.S. safe after the 2001 terror attacks."

Former President Bush checks out new Dallas home | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Breaking News for Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas Morning News :#TCOT "They have said they plan to spend most weekdays in Dallas, where they lived before Bush was elected Texas governor, and most weekends in Crawford"

#TCOT President Obama Does First Formal TV Interview as President with Al-Arabiya

10 Great Cities for Salary Growth :#TCOT "Orlando-Kissimmee, FL - pop. 289,684 - 5.2% avg. salary increase The health-care industry has been the impetus behind this area's growth, so odds are that the downturn won't hit this area very hard. The Burnham Institute for Medical Research and a new medical school at the University of Central Florida are expected to attract other industries to the area, particularly high-tech firms, all of which point to good chances for wage growth."

Senate Agrees To Move DTV Transition Date - 2009-01-27 00:00:16 - Broadcasting & Cable :#TCOT "The Senate Monday night approved unanimously a compromise bill (S.328) that would move the DTV transition date from Feb. 17 to June 12, but it must now be reconciled with a House version of the bill, and quickly point out backers of the legislation."

Republicans step up criticism of Obama - Los Angeles Times :#TCOT "Republicans signaled Sunday that they would not be daunted by President Obama's soaring approval ratings, criticizing his proposed $825-billion economic stimulus plan, his strategy for closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay and his decision to exempt a top-ranking Pentagon appointee from new ethics rules."

Vatican official accuses Obama of 'arrogance' :#TCOT "A senior Vatican official on Saturday attacked US President Barack Obama for 'arrogance'"

Tokyo Stock Exchange: morning price list -5-+#TCOT

Boy, 14, dupes police, patrols Chicago for 5 hours :#TCOT "A 14-year-old aspiring police officer donned a uniform, walked into a Chicago police station and managed to get an assignment—patroling in a squad car for five hours before he was detected, police said Sunday."

Church of God and Messianic News: President Bush Favoured Catholic Doctrineshttp:#TCOT

What President Bush did right | mndaily.com - Serving the University of Minnesota Since 1900#TCOT

The knives are already out - Haaretz - Israel News :#TCOT "Barack Obama's swearing-in as the first black president of the United States was largely seen as a moment of appeasement and unity for the American nation."

Thank you, President Bush - Israel Opinion, Ynetnews :#TCOT "History will judge Bush on the war he led as leader of the world's only superpower against militant Islam, or in his words, 'The War on Terror.'"

OpEdNews » Dangerous Executive Orders :#TCOT "But no president has any right to declare torture legal or illegal, with or without loopholes. And if we accept that presidents have such powers, even if our new president does good with them, then loopholes will be the least of our worries."

Obama snubs vets, skips Heroes ball#TCOT

Mother of Waco Sect Leader Is Fatally Stabbed - NYTimes.com : #TCOT "The mother of the Branch Davidian leader David Koresh has been stabbed to death, and Mr. Koresh’s aunt was in custody Saturday on a murder charge."

AFP: Two ex-Guantanamo inmates appear in Al-Qaeda video :#TCOT "Two men released from the US 'war on terror' prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba have appeared in a video posted on a jihadist website, the SITE monitoring service reported."

America Must Protect Free Speech If She Has Any Chance Of Finding Her Way Back The Constitution :Qvod cito acqviritvr cito perit "I am still deeply troubled by the countless attacks against free speech that have been occurring on the internet for the past year. If America has any chance of finding it's way back to the Constitution, Free Speech is critical and must be protected."

Cheney wanted Bush to pardon Libby of perjury, obstruction | detnews.com | The Detroit News :#TCOT "Just one day after leaving the White House, former Vice President Dick Cheney publicly broke with his boss of eight years, saying he disagreed with former President George W. Bush's decision not to pardon convicted felon Lewis Libby, Cheney's former chief of staff."

PREZ ZINGS GOP FOE IN A $TIMULATING TALK - New York Post : #TCOT"President Obama warned Republicans on Capitol Hill today that they need to quit listening to radio king Rush Limbaugh"

Thank Bush for saving U.S. lives -- themorningcall.com :#TCOT "I would like to thank President Bush for his service to our country. While many decry with anger his decisions, specifically the Iraq War, there are those of us who believe this difficult course of action was necessary to keep the United States safe. The president's many foes believe he lied and that the war was unnecessary. They forget how diplomacy had failed. Forget WMDs; when U.S. forces went into Iraq they tied up Saddam's many millions and prevented his sons, so enamored with the success and carnage of 9/11, from carrying out new hits against America."

A Proclamation to American Conservatives : #TCOT"prepared to give President Obama the respect that American liberals ardently refused to give to President George W. Bush"

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Citizens for Legitimate Government :#TCOT "Fox News will be report tomorrow that there are at least ten valid reasons why Barack Obama is not really the President of the United States"

The Associated Press: Venezuela to ask new US gov't to hand over Posada :#TCOT "Venezuela hopes President Barack Obama's administration will shift policy on the case of 80-year-old Luis Posada Carriles and turn him over to face trial in Venezuela, attorney Jose Pertierra said."

The Center For Individual Freedom :#TCOT "“Democrats want to impose an unfair doctrine that destroys talk radio and silences the voices of millions of Americans who disagree with their vision for America. But the First Amendment of our Constitution guarantees the right of free speech, regardless of political affiliation…"

Bush-bashing is unfair--at least he left the furniture#TCOT

Obama overturns Mexico City Policy, pro-lifers react :#TCOT "Pro-life leaders reacted critically to President Barack Obama’s Friday reversal of President George W. Bush’s ban on federal funding for international groups that promote or perform abortions."

Aide: Successor chosen for Clinton's Senate seat - Yahoo! News#TCOT

Freed by the U.S., Saudi becomes a Qaeda chief - International Herald Tribune :#TCOT "The emergence of a former Guantánamo Bay detainee as the deputy leader of Al Qaeda's Yemeni branch has underscored the potential complications in carrying out the executive order President Barack Obama signed Thursday that the detention center be shut down within a year."

Nashville Voters Reject ‘English First’ Proposal - NYTimes.com :#TCOT "NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Nashville voters rejected a proposal on Thursday that would have made it the largest U.S. city to require all government business be done in English."

Inauguration visitors who were trapped underground air grievances - Los Angeles Times :#TCOT "Reporting from Washington -- You wouldn't think a presidential inauguration would require a survivors group. But shortly after thousands of ticket holders were trapped in an underground tunnel beneath the National Mall on Tuesday, a new Facebook group was born: Survivors of the Purple Tunnel of Doom. Membership as of Thursday evening: 3,950."

Troops on same ward as Taliban: UK solders' fury as wounded wake up next to the enemy | Mail Online#TCOT

John Travolta hit by 'blackmail' bid over picture of dying son Jett - mirror.co.uk

Rice signs with talent agency :#TCOT "Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has made a key step in her post-Bush administration career: The William Morris Agency (WMA) announced on Wednesday that it has signed her as a client."

Updated: Will Obama break 1981 Reagan record for inauguration Nielsen ratings? No. : #TCOT"Updated: Will Obama break 1981 Reagan record for inauguration Nielsen ratings? No."

ABC News Demands, Gets Correction From Gawker - mediabistro.com: WebNewser :#TCOT "Gawker has a compilation video of Diane Sawyer's ABC News coverage before, during and after the inauguration. The insinuation, or rather straight-up accusation, is that Sawyer was drunk on the air."

Despite Mexican Billionaire, Outlook Still 'Negative' for the Times NY :#TCOT "The S&P doesn't appear to be any too impressed by the New York Times $250 million influx courtesy of Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helu. Fitz & Jen reports that despite all the cash the ratings agency still has some major doubts."

U.S. envoy warns against 'precipitous' withdrawal from Iraq - CNN.com#TCOT

Midland, TX: Home, Sweet Home #TCOT

Karl Rove: George W. Bush Was Right When It Mattered Most - WSJ.com :#TCOT "To start with, Mr. Bush was right about Iraq. The world is safer without Saddam Hussein in power. And the former president was right to change strategy and surge more U.S. troops."

Obama takes presidential oath again after stumble - Yahoo! News :#TCOT "The president said he did not have his Bible with him, but that the oath was binding anyway."

Biden Takes Shot at Roberts for Flubbing Presidential Oath - First 100 Days of Presidency - Politics FOXNews.com : #TCOT"Vice President Biden took a stab at Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday, one day after the chief justice flubbed the oath of office that President Obama was to recite at his inauguration."

Oops, Obama makes first presidential mistake - Yahoo! News : #TCOT"Oops. Just seconds into his term, President Barack Obama made a mistake about the history of his new office. In the second paragraph of his inaugural address, Obama said, “Forty four Americans have now taken the presidential oath.” Sorry. While Obama IS the 44th president, he is actually only the 43rd American to take the oath."

Kenyans Celebrate Obama's Presidency | Political News - FOXNews.com : #TCOT"'I feel so great because he's one of us, he's like a brother to us,' said Nick Otieno, 27, proudly displaying his Barack Obama t-shirt as he stood above a pile of dusty trash."

Newsmax.com - Obama Stumbles Out of the Gate :#TCOT "Barack Obama has yet to be sworn in as president, but he’s already been bedeviled by a series of miscues and unfortunate revelations."

Panama Guide - Greg Craig and the Terrorist - The new White House counsel and the ugly case no one wants to talk about :#TCOT "American prosecutors have long wanted to put González behind bars; the nearly 17-year-old murder charge stands today. But in addition to his family in Panama, González has at least one very well-connected, very influential advocate in the United States: Gregory Craig, the man Barack Obama chose to be the next White House counsel."

Analysts: N. Korea after spot on Obama radar - USATODAY.com :#TCOT "'Pyongyang seems to see advantages to the new Obama administration,' says Charles Armstrong, director of Columbia University's Center for Korean Research. Obama offers the chance for a fresh start following eight years of President Bush, who included North Korea in the 'axis of evil' with Iran and Saddam Hussein's Iraq."

Harry’s Place » Chavez vs. Obama: round one :#TCOT "Obama said his administration is open to starting talks with Chávez to improve relations"

What to do with nationalised banks? — Crooked Timber :#TCOT "Nationalisation would resolve a lot of the difficult questions around ideas such as the creation of a “bad bank” to hold all the toxic assets accumulated during the boom."

China reports second bird flu death this year#TCOT

Huge gas reserves discovered off Haifa | Business News | Jerusalem Post : "Three massive offshore oil reserves discovered off Israel's coast"

Arab Uprisings Forces Jew off the Stage - News Briefs - Israel National News :#TCOT "(IsraelNN.com) A French Jewish standup comedian and a singer were forced to cancel their shows because of anti-Semitic demonstrations and protests. Dozens of Pro-Hamas demonstrators prevented the audience from taking their seats for a performance by Jewish comedian Jacques Essebag."

Obama naysayers speak out - Yahoo! News :#TCOT "'Jan. 20 has turned into a schlock inauguration, (where) every last moocher has come to cash in on Obama,' says the conservative blogger and pundit. 'There are some of us who want to bang our heads against the wall.'"

Vlemx :#TCOT "Israel pulling out of Gaza; Hamas ceases fire (AP)"

Obama prayer leader from group US linked to Hamas - International Herald Tribune :#TCOT "A Muslim scholar chosen to speak at President-elect Barack Obama's inaugural prayer service Wednesday is the leader of a group that federal prosecutors say has ties to terrorists."

Rice gives optimistic farewell speech to State Department employees+ : #TCOT"'That's why I know that one day, there is going to be a world in which every man, woman and child will be free from tyranny,' Rice said, adding she knows that 'freedom burns in the heart of every human being.'"

Blagojevich won't go to D.C. for Obama inaugural | Clout Street - local political coverage#TCOT

Bush's new to-do list inlcudes building library | Reuters :#TCOT "'He's eager to continue to promote the unwavering ideals and principles for which he has stood while serving as president of the United States,' White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said in describing plans for the policy centre."

Daily Express | UK News :: Secret plan to disband Gurkhas : "Military top brass have warned that the historic brigade could be disbanded if the Government allows thousands more former Gurkhas to settle in Britain."

Daily Express | UK News :: Prisoner star McGoohan dies

Watch Prince Harry's racist outbursts on video | News | News Of The World

Last Year, LaHood Sponsored Millions in Earmarks; Some Funding Went to Campaign Donors - washingtonpost.com : #TCOT"The former Republican congressman chosen by President-elect Barack Obama to direct billions in federal highway spending has been an unapologetic advocate of earmarks, a practice Obama now opposes, and has used his influence to win funding for projects pushed by some of his largest campaign contributors."

Camille Paglia on Obama, Democratic woes, Kanye West, Freud | Salon : #TCOT"When Obama is reading off a teleprompter or in a scripted environment like a debate (where the game is to plug in your prepared sound bites regardless of the question), he comes across as a magnificent and inspiring speaker. But there were several times during the campaign where he appeared to trip all over himself when off script."

Terrorism Calendar - Mahalo#TCOT

'American Idol' sues over 'Stripper Idol' contest

Daily Express | Showbiz :: Rourke: 'Bush was in the wrong place at the wrong time' :#TCOT "Actor MICKEY ROURKE sympathises with U.S. President GEORGE W. BUSH - insisting he doesn't know how any politician could have successfully navigated America after the 9/11 attacks on New York."

Bush's Achievements :#TCOT "Bush had ten great achievements (and maybe more) in his eight years in the White House"

Iran Gives Hamas Enthusiastic Support, but Discreetly, Just in Case - NYTimes.com : #TCOT

#TCOT "Homosexual bishop to pray for Obama"

Vlemx is Video,Lifestyle,Entertainment,Money,Xou : "Israeli leader warns Hamas of iron fist #TCOT"

Vlemx is Video,Lifestyle,Entertainment,Money,Xou :#TCOT "Olmert: Rice embarrassed over UN resolution vote..."

Vlemx is Video,Lifestyle,Entertainment,Money,Xou : "Federal officials enforce new ID program at Florida ports"#TCOT

Vlemx is Video,Lifestyle,Entertainment,Money,Xou : "Homosexual bishop to pray for Obama"#TCOT

Bush's Legacy: 'History will serve him well' in Jacksonville | Jacksonville.com :#TCOT "In winning wide margins of Northeast Florida votes, George W. Bush won hearts. As his days in the White House wind down, a number of Northeast Florida supporters salute him"

Vlemx is Video,Lifestyle,Entertainment,Money,Xou : #TCOT"Bush reportedly rejected Israeli plea to raid Iran (AP)"

Farrakhan Speaks About Blagojevich, Burris - cbs2chicago.com :#TCOT "'Burris is a good man,' Farrakhan said. 'I have known him not personally, but he's a man that has served the state of Illinois with distinction, with honor. Every post that he has held, he held it with great honor.'"

JPost.com | BlogCentral : "Having mostly missed our opportunity to thank George W. Bush during his presidency, I propose a warm embrace during his post-presidency."

Opinion | How to be Muslim in America | Seattle Times Newspaper : "Spring training begins next month."#TCOT

Christian Web News - cwnewz.com - Do We Really Know Our New President? : "'Our Constitution still matters.'"#TCOT

Obama's Vision: Only Government Can End Economic Woes - San Jose Mercury News :#TCOT "Republican Ronald Reagan once quipped that the most 'terrifying words' in the English language were: 'I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.' Democrat Bill Clinton proclaimed in a State of the Union speech 13 years ago that 'the era of big government is over.' But in an address Thursday, President-elect Barack Obama said that government is the solution."

Pelosi Urges Obama to Raise Taxes on Wealthy This Year | 44 | washingtonpost.com : "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is urging the incoming Obama administration to stick to its campaign pledge and immediately increase taxes on the wealthiest Americans, a position that President-elect Barack Obama has wavered on since winning election."#TCOT

VOA News - US Senate Resolution Urge Gaza Ceasefire : "Senators Mitch McConnell (left) and Harry Reid, 8 Jan 2009 The U.S. Senate, in a bipartisan resolution approved Thursday, calls for a cease-fire in Gaza," Totally wrong---Let Israel be free of the terrorist!#TCOT

American Thinker Blog: Obama displayed ignorance while promising miracles : "The giant $1 trillion stimulus package -- this seems to be the spending floor -- that Obama wanted on his desk by his swearing-in on January 21, but whose date could be postponed until mid-February, is nothing more than a giant Ponzi scheme marketed as a way to spend ourselves out of this economic downturn."#TCOT

Jamaica Gleaner News - Sickening visit to the doctor - News - Thursday | January 8, 2009 : "NOW MOST of us will agree that whenever you cram a bunch of distressed people into one tiny room, it's bound to cause trouble. Tell them to wait, and you're just asking for disaster." Obama's kind of health care! #TCOT

SFGate: Politics Blog : Lies, half-truths and contradictions: Obama now backs Burris : #TCOT

The Associated Press: Report: Al-Qaida No. 2 blames Obama for Gaza fight : "CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Al-Qaida's No. 2 leader lashed out at President-elect Barack Obama in a new audio message Tuesday, accusing him of not doing anything to stop Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip, according to an intelligence monitoring center."#TCOT

Andy Martin says Hawai'i government is 'corrupt and conspiratorial' : "Martin says that Democratic Party politics is infecting the Hawai'i court system. Martin says a continuing cover-up by local officials is thwarting access to Barry Obama's 1961 birth certificate, now a historic document. 'Is it any wonder that more and more Americans people are becoming suspicious about this man and his secret past?' Martin asks. 'Where did he come from? Who is he? Who's his daddy? The American People have a right to know.'"#TCOT

760 KFMB, San Diego Talk Radio-Obamas Hope-Nosis: Pulling The Wool Over The Countrys Eyes : "You have this new Bill Richardson scandal, Obamas terrorist buddies such as Rashid Khalidi and Bill Ayers, his illegal alien aunt, the birth certificate scandal, his political allies such as Blago and Rezko, his circle of friends that include the likes of Al Sharpton, Rev. Wright, Rep. Meeks, Kwame Kilpatrick, Father Pfleger... I could go on and on."#TCOT

Jamaica Gleaner News - Prophecies for 2009 - News - Monday | January 5, 2009 : "It is imperative that America strengthens its alliances with the Caribbean, Africa and Israel for economic opportunities and also for security reasons, because other countries will seize the opportunity, which will be a threat to America."

For Israel, chance to strike before an ally departs - International Herald Tribune : "For nine days, as European and United Nations officials have called urgently for a cease-fire in Gaza, the Bush administration has squarely blamed the rocket attacks of the Palestinian militant group Hamas for Israel's assault, maintaining to the end its eight-year record of stalwart support for Israel. Bush, in his weekly radio address on Saturday, said the United States did not want a 'one-way cease-fire' that allowed Hamas to keep up its rocket fire, and Vice President Dick Cheney on Sunday echoed the point, declaring that only a 'sustainable, durable' peace would be acceptable."#TCOT

President's Radio Address : "In response to these attacks on their people, the leaders of Israel have launched military operations on Hamas positions in Gaza. As a part of their strategy, Hamas terrorists often hide within the civilian population, which puts innocent Palestinians at risk. Regrettably, Palestinian civilians have been killed in recent days." What are we going to do with out Bush?#TCOT

Emotions over Gaza spill into S. Florida streets - Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com : "Taunts, jeers, vulgar gestures and curse words filled the air Sunday afternoon as supporters of both sides in the Gaza conflict waged dueling protests outside the Israeli consulate in downtown Miami."South Florida went to hell in a hand basket!#TCOT

Richardson to withdraw as Commerce secretary - Politics- msnbc.com : "New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, tapped in December by President-elect Barack Obama to serve as secretary of Commerce, has withdrawn his name for the position, citing a pending investigation into a company that has done business with his state."#TCOT

Jamaica Gleaner News - Laid-off foreigners scramble for work permits - Business - Sunday | January 4, 2009 : "For foreign professionals in the united states, the rising unemployment rate is especially daunting. Laid-off foreign workers are scrambling for temporary visas and seeking advice from immigration attorneys about how long they can legally stay in the country while hunting for jobs. Even some foreigners in the US on visas or work permits are switching employers, fearing that an unstable job during a recession could ultimately lead to a one-way ticket home or kill their chance of getting a green card #TCOT ."

Jamaica Gleaner News - Microsoft says Zune players working again - Business - Sunday | January 4, 2009 : "Many of Microsoft's Zune media players that froze up on the last day of 2008 because of a glitch involving their internal clock were functioning properly Thursday as the new year was ushered in, according to the company. However, a few people were still complaining of problems operating the devices."

Jamaica Gleaner News - Jamaica's burden of crime: Weighs heavily on schools - News - Sunday | January 4, 2009 : "IN LOCAL communities affected most by violence, economic and social activities have been considerably reduced. Schools are underpopulated and when there is a flare-up of violence businesses, as well as schools close, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) stated in a 2007 report on violence and its costs."

Arabs demand UN call for immediate cease-fire : "UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Arab nations cried and demanded Saturday that the United Nations Security Council call for an immediate cease-fire and let them return to their terrorist ways following Israel's launch of a ground offensive in Gaza, a view echoed by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon."

European protesters urge end to offensive on Gaza I say--Israel don't leave until hamas is no more!

Mother-in-law in the White House? | Living | Star-Telegram.com : "As if Barack Obama hasn’t already pulled off enough firsts, he’s on record hoping — hoping! — that his own mother-in-law will move into the White House."#TCOT