Hugo Chavez Proclaims Anyone Voting Against Giving Him Near Absolute Power is a “Traitor”

Venezuela continues its horrible spin toward dictatorship this week as President Hugo Chavez told citizens that anyone voting against his constitutional changes (giving him potential power for life) would be “traitors.” Continue reading “Hugo Chavez Proclaims Anyone Voting Against Giving Him Near Absolute Power is a “Traitor””

“Bush Meat” Case Moves Toward Trial Amid Claims of One Monkey Exception

The Bush meat case in New York is moving toward trial with new arguments, including the use of the monkey meat as religious expression and the argument that the amount was too small to have a significant impact on conservation: a type of one monkey limit for chefs.  Continue reading ““Bush Meat” Case Moves Toward Trial Amid Claims of One Monkey Exception”

Controversial U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose Removed From Minnesota Post — Promoted in the Wake of Alleged Incompetence and Abuses

In a vintage moment for the Bush Administration, controversial U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose was promoted to a position in Washington in the wake of widespread allegations of abuse and incompetence.  The move is expected to assist GOP Sen. Norm Coleman who was behind the nomination of Paulose despite her lack of experience.   Continue reading “Controversial U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose Removed From Minnesota Post — Promoted in the Wake of Alleged Incompetence and Abuses”

Former Ashcroft Aide: “Just Doesn’t See the Issue” in His Giving Ashcroft’s Firm a $52 Million Contract

John Ashcroft’s former aide has stated that he just doesn’t see what all the fuss is about after the U.S. Attorney gave Ashcroft’s firm a grotesque $52 Million contract to monitor a settlement.  Continue reading “Former Ashcroft Aide: “Just Doesn’t See the Issue” in His Giving Ashcroft’s Firm a $52 Million Contract”

Canada Adds “11 Yellowstones” to its Park System as Over-Taxed U.S. Parks Face Cuts

As U.S. Parks face cut back and no significant expansion of forested areas, Canada has set aside  25.5 million acres of land in the north for use as two new conservation areas — the equivalent to 11 Yellowstone National Parks. Continue reading “Canada Adds “11 Yellowstones” to its Park System as Over-Taxed U.S. Parks Face Cuts”