Bad Deeds for 7-9-2007

Over Politicization of the Top Rank of the Homeland Security Department Management – There is a “gaping hole” in the United States’ preparedness for any sort of attack. A committee chaired by Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-Miss.) concludes that “One of the continuing problems appears to be the over politicization of the top rank of the Homeland Security Department management… This could lead to heightened vulnerability to terrorist attack.”

White House Trying to Block Testimony From Former Aide to Karl Rove – An attorney for Sara Taylor, former top aide to White House adviser Karl Rove, informed the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee that the White House sought to block her testimony. “Ms. Taylor expects to receive a letter from Mr. Fielding on behalf of the President directing her not to comply with the Senate’s subpoena,” wrote W. Neil Eggleston, counsel to Taylor, in a Saturday letter to Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Arlen Specter (R-PA).

Mixed-Up Priorities in Congress – Thursday, the Judiciary Committee will move on to the weighty subject of too many Americans not knowing the words to the national anthem and will consider S. Res. 236, “a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to restore America’s voice by re-teaching Americans to sing the national anthem.”

U.S. Coal Company Linked To Colombian Union Leader Assassinations – The bus had just left Drummond Co. Inc.’s coal mine carrying about 50 workers when gunmen halted it and forced two union leaders off. They shot one on the spot, pumping four bullets into his head, and dragged the other one off to be tortured and killed. In a civil trial set to begin Monday before a federal jury in Birmingham, Ala., union lawyers have presented affidavits from two people who allege that Drummond ordered those killings, a charge the company denies.

Women Not Highly Regarded by Fox News Guests and Viewers – Here’s a couple of recent quotes:

“You have a problem with Joe Lieberman because without him, the toughest man in your party is a girl.” – Jed Babbin to Alan Colmes on Hannity & Colmes, 7/6/07

“Lately your show has deteriorated into a screaming match for liberal, filibustering women. How about limiting your women to one each show, or even none? Men can demonstrably discuss things politely, sharing the time.” – An email Neil Cavuto read at the end of his show on Monday, 6/25/07

Head of Republican Political Action Committee Falsely Claims That Non-Citizens Do Not Have Rights Under the US Constitution – On Hannity and Colmes, Michael Steele, head of GOPAC, said, “Oh, come on, Alan. Of course the Constitution exists at a time of war, but our enemies do not have rights under our Constitution, thank you very much.” Colmes pointed out the error, “Actually, that’s not true. In fact, in our country, if you’re in the United States, the Constitution pertains, Ellis (Henican, the other guest), to persons, not to citizens, according to Judge Napolitano.” Comment: Colmes is correct.

Regards,

Jim