GOP Rep. Poe: Capturing ‘Illegal Grasshoppers’ Same as Illegal Immigrants
April 30, 2010
(ChattahBox)—Do right-wing Republicans try to appear foolish on purpose? As with any important national issue, the contribution from conservative Republicans is often insane, if not downright offensive. Think death panels, Obama’s re-education camps and Mark of the Beast microchips. Now, with a new debate on illegal immigration, in the wake of Arizona’s draconian “Show me your papers” law, right-wing Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX) is jumping right in with his helpful advice. What is it? The helpful Poe declared on the House floor yesterday, that Homeland Security can take a lesson from Texans who capture “illegal grasshoppers from Brazil,” hidden in ships coming into port. Illegal grasshoppers, illegal immigrants from Mexico—-Same difference. Read more
Missing Mom Reported Strange Texts, Phone Calls Before Disappearance
April 30, 2010
Washington (ChattahBox) – Police are searching for a mother three this week after she disappeared following a string of strange text messages and phone calls.
Aloha State Passes Same-Sex Civil Union Bill, But Needs Signature of GOP Gov.
April 30, 2010
(ChattahBox)—-In an unexpected move on the last day of Hawaii’s legislative session, the House passed a civil unions bill, granting both same-sex and heterosexual couples the opportunity to enter into unions, with the same rights accorded to married couples. Gay rights activists cheered and cried after the historic vote, while sporting rainbow hued leis. And opponents warned the bill would violate the sanctity of traditional marriage. But for now, all eyes are on Republican Governor Linda Lingle, who has until July 6 to make a decision on the bill. She can sign it into law, veto it, or do nothing and allow it to automatically become the law of the land in Hawaii. Read more
GDP Report Shows Economy Continues to Grow at Rate of 3.2 Percent
April 30, 2010
(ChattahBox)–The latest Commerce Department’s report on the nation’s gross domestic product, provided some good news on Friday, showing a healthy expansion of 3.2 percent in the first quarter. Although the rate of growth fell below an expected rate of 3.4 percent, the expansion marks a positive trend, as the third-straight quarter showing growth in the economy. Read more
Kidnapped Human Rights Activist Found Dead In Pakistan
April 30, 2010
Pakistan (ChattahBox) – More tragedy in Pakistan as the body of a human rights activist who fought for the release of dozens of people taken into illegal custody by officials over the years was found dead, weeks after being reported as missing.
Rapist Leaves Own Trial, One The Loose
April 30, 2010
Florida (ChattahBox) – A pedophile who was convicted or raping a 12-year-old girl and impregnating her is on the loose after leaving his own rape trial.
Daily Beast Teams With Non-Profit To Find Most Corrupt Professions
April 30, 2010
(ChattahBox) – The Daily Beast teamed up with non-profit anti-corruption think tank Transparency International to find out what company types maintained the dirtiest records. The lineup of the usual suspects was headed by a surprising number one.
FOX News Hits New Low: ‘Mr. Rogers Is Evil’
April 30, 2010
(ChattahBox) – In what was possibly one of the top ten stupid segments in the history of the cancer that is FOX News, the ‘FOX and Friends’ panel have decided that there is a new evil in your neighborhood: Mr. Rogers.
Goldman Sachs Faces Criminal Probe Into ‘Shi**y’ Mortgage Deals
April 30, 2010
(ChattahBox)— The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the U.S. Justice Department is launching a preliminary criminal probe into Goldman Sachs’ subprime mortgage trading. This news comes as another blow to the financial giant that is also battling an SEC civil suit for fraud. That “shi**y deal” that was discussed in an internal memo uncovered by a Congressional panel, is now coming back to haunt Goldman. Read more
Environmental Catastrophe: Gulf Oil Slick Reaches Shore
April 30, 2010
(ChattahBox)—What a mess. The sunken oil rig off the coast of Louisiana is now leaking more than 200,000 gallons a day into the delicate ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico, which is five times the previous claim of 42,000 gallons. And with all efforts to contain the oil spill and cap off the well, failing, the crude oil has crept into the Louisiana marshlands and has reportedly reached the shoreline of the Mississippi Delta, placing wildlife at risk. Worse, with bad weather forecast for the next two-days, containment efforts to combat the oil spill will be curtailed. Read more