Pink Like Politics

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Conservative Columnist

This article is mostly interesting because of the strong conservative view. Hartsock brings up past presidents and talks about the methods of conservatives and liberals.


Emulating the Gipper

Fox News Poll - Republicans Have Edge In 2008 Presidential Race

Yes it is too early to truly predict, but there are other things polled in this article, such as who is caring, likeable, intelligent, and a strong leader. It also includes other people that those polled thought would be good candidates - 24% said Oprah!

Presidential Polls

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Muhammad Cartoons

WASHINGTON -- President George W. Bush condemned the deadly rioting sparked by cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, and his secretary of state accused Iran and Syria of trying "to inflame sentiments" across the Muslim world on Wednesday...

Bush:Cartoon furor must end

Guantanamo Bay Detainees

Hunger striking Guantanamo Bay detainees are being strapped to chairs for hours to force-feed them through tubes, the New York Times has reported.

Guantanamo strikers 'restrained'

White House Eavesdropping

WASHINGTON — After weeks of insisting it would not reveal details of the National Security Agency's warrantless monitoring of Americans' phone calls and e-mails, the White House reversed course Wednesday and provided a House committee with highly classified information about the operation...

White House provides eavesdropping details

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Self Discipline vs. Smarts

... "Underachievement among American youth is often blamed on inadequate teachers, boring textbooks, and large class sizes," the researchers said. "We suggest another reason for students falling short of their intellectual potential: their failure to exercise self-discipline." ...

Self-Discipline May Beat Smarts as Key to Success

New Grants and Raising Interest Rates

President Bush to sign bill today; benefits low-income students, raises interest rates.

Congress passes bill to create grants