PajamaHadin

Jerry Zeifman, a lifelong Democrat, supervised the work of 27-year-old Hillary Rodham on the judiciary committee when she worked on the Watergate investigation. When the investigation was over, he fired her.

- (source: Dave Calabrese - North Star Writers Group)

Hillary mocks obama
by dollarsandsense123

Mitt Romney told a conservative group (CPAC) briefly stunned silent by the news that he is dropping out of the Republican presidential race.

Here is a nice site for comparing the various candidates on the issues.

This is a very interesting article at Scientific American on the difference one’s understanding of intelligence (whether it is innate and fixed or maleable - “growth-mindset”) and the form of praise one receives (whether the object of praise is innate talent or hard work), has a significant impact on how one performs academically, professionally, or in relationships especially when faced with difficulties.

(Hattip: PajamaMama)

Good economic news being ignored  by the mainstream media despite all the facts amply provided to them.

VILLIERS-LE-BEL, France - Youths rampaged for a third night in the tough suburbs north of Paris and violence spread to a southern city late Tuesday as police struggled to contain rioters who have burned cars and buildings and — in an ominous turn — shot at officers.

Hattip - MichelleMalkin

In an unprecedented move, Google Inc. (Nasdaq:GOOG) has agreed to supply the IP address of an Israeli blogger who used “Google Blogger” for a blog in which he slandered Shaarei Tikva council members running for reelection. This action was taken by Google after a court ruling but before receiving a court mandate to do so.

. . . even though he opposes observers at Iranian elections.

“If the White House officials allow us to be present as an observer in their presidential election we will see whether people in their country are going to vote for them again or not, ” said Ahmadinejad.
Ahmadinejad is also apparently not aware that our constitution does not allow the President a third term.

Hezbollah is exploiting the tense political deadlock in Beirut to recruit thousands of new fighters.

TearsForLebanon reports:

The Lebanese capital, Beirut, was calm this morning despite a major political vacuum following the departure of President Emile Lahoud last night.Mr Lahoud’s termended at midnight, but the parliament has been unable to elect asuccessor due to bitter rivalries between the pro-US government and the pro-Syrian opposition.The opposition, led by the Islamicmilitant group Hezbollah, has blocked the election of a new presidentby boycotting ballot sessions.The situation has prompted fears of violence between supporters of the two sides Source: Belfast Telegraph

According to Philippe Abi-Akl in L’Orient-Le Jour of today, Hezbollah’s (hidden) agenda for the presidential stalemate is to reopen the Taif accord in order to adjust the balance of Muslims and Christians from 50-50 to two-third versus one-third.