Category Archives: Current News

Articles relating to news and events of the day.

US special ops forces tried to rescue hostages in Syria – #tcot

Posted on August 21, 2014 by RaulYbarra

US special ops forces tried to rescue hostages in Syria but failed, officials say | Fox News. I guess the good news is that we don’t have pictures of burning helicopters like we did with Carter.  Of course, in Jimmy’s … Continue reading →

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White House blindsided on National Guard callout? #tcot

Posted on August 19, 2014 by RaulYbarra

White House blindsided on National Guard callout? « Hot Air. He didn’t inform the White House?!? SO WHAT? As much as I despise Nixon, he was acting within his prerogatives as governor.  He does <strong>not</strong> need Obama’s permission <strong><em>or</em></strong> blessing … Continue reading →

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Behind Closed Doors, Obama Crafts Executive Actions #tcot

Posted on August 19, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Well, of course.  Thanks to the Ferguson distraction he can get away with this while nobody is looking.  Support even within his party was slipping on this. Behind Closed Doors, Obama Crafts Executive Actions – NYTimes.com. Never let a good … Continue reading →

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Obama opens door to ‘reexamining’ military gear for police #tcot

Posted on August 19, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Actually, if you think about it, this should hardly be a surprise. Ferguson fallout: Obama opens door to ‘reexamining’ military gear program for local police | Fox News. In my very cynical mind, this is a matter of Obama realizing … Continue reading →

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Obamacare’s ludicrous Sunshine Act – #tcot

Posted on July 30, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Dear God, I thought I was up on Obamacare, but this one had gotten by me. Obamacare’s ludicrous Sunshine Act. If you have – or know someone who has – a disease which doctors are still trying to figure out … Continue reading →

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VA vanishes from the media – #tcot #teaparty

Posted on July 30, 2014 by RaulYbarra

VA vanishes from the media, even as Congress on the verge of passing reform | Fox News. Well, of course the story is gone.  There is no way the mainstream media is going to report a story that will help … Continue reading →

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What We Women Want – Renee Ellmers #tcot

Posted on July 25, 2014 by RaulYbarra

This Townhall.com column should be read by every conservative:  What We Women Want – Renee Ellmers. Not only do we need to understand women’s concerns, we need to point out that something like this happens every time the federal government tries … Continue reading →

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Troop leader: CBP agent held Boy Scout at gunpoint – #tcot #immigration

Posted on July 25, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Your going to have to read this to believe it… Troop leader: Customs and Border agent held Boy Scout at gunpoint | Fox News. Yeah, it comes down to a “he said, she said.”  However, the Boy Scouts still take their oaths … Continue reading →

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IRS head confirms investigators have found backup tapes – #tcot #teaparty

Posted on July 23, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Tale of the Tapes: IRS head confirms investigators have found backup tapes in Lerner probe | Fox News. I’m waiting to find the missing 18 minutes.

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Picture emerges of Palestinian family crushed by loss of children to Israel’s Gaza offensive | Mail Online

Posted on July 18, 2014 by RaulYbarra

It’s hard to believe people are blaming this mess on Israel. Picture emerges of Palestinian family crushed by loss of children to Israel’s Gaza offensive | Mail Online. Rather than complaining about Israel, let’s put the blame on Hamas where … Continue reading →

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