Water Cooler Archive: December 2009
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Montana Supreme Court allows for doctor-assisted suicide
The Associated Press is reporting today that the Montana Supreme Court has ruled that nothing in the state law can keep patients from seeking physician-assisted suicide. Published December 31 2009
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Off the beaten path online: Diesels could outrun hybrids in 2010...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Diesels could outrun hybrids in 2010, Dems blame Bush admin for terror attempt, and the US releases ‘dangerous’ Iranian proxy behind the murder of US troops. Published December 31 2009
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Israeli bloggers on TSA's new travel rules
Israeli bloggers react to fallout from the Christmas Day bombing attempt Published December 30 2009
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Submit your 2010 headlines to the Washington Times Opinion page
The Washington Times Opinion page is accepting submissions on headlines we would like to see in 2010. The headlines can be serious, funny, or ironic. It is your choice, and we will credit your submission if it is used in Friday's paper. Published December 30 2009
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GM rehires pricey lobbying firms--at taxpayer expense
General Motors has begun rehiring outside lobbying firms it fired in June. Published December 30 2009
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Off the beaten path online: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab organized 'War on Terror Week'...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab organized 'war on terror week', bleeding hearts and jihadi revolving doors, and Back in the tank with Fannie, Fred. Published December 30 2009
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Obama no longer knight-in-shining armor for Maureen Dowd
New York Times Op-Ed columnist Maureen Dowd, a usual cheerleader for President Barack Obama, was particularly harsh on her favorite Whitehouse resident in her column today. While Ms. Dowd cannot help but take shots at the Bush administration while tearing up Mr. Obama.: Published December 30 2009
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Nelson blunders Nebraskan reaction to health care vote
A day before Sen. Ben Nelson (D - NE) voted for the passage of the Senate's version of the health care reform bill, the Nebraska Senator appeared confident before reporters that his vote would not hurt him back in Nebraska. According to a new Rasmussen Poll, the voters of Nebraska think otherwise. Published December 30 2009
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Obama administration demanded explanation for Israel's Fatah killings
The Obama administration demanded an explanation of Israel's killing last weekend of three Fatah gunmen who murdered a rabbi. Published December 29 2009
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Audio: Schumer continues to dodge questions on terror trial flip-flop
In the midst of the aftermath of the attempted terrorist attack of Northwest flight 253, Americans are wondering what kind of measures government officials will take to protect the country from further danger. Published December 29 2009
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Ethics Committee Launches Investigation of Pete Stark
A review of Stark's taxes has apparently turned up an ethics question. Published December 29 2009
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ABC: Al Qaeda leaders behind Northwest flight 253 terror plot were released by U.S.
Brian Ross at ABC News is reporting that two of the four leaders allegedly behind the failed terrorist attack on Northwest flight 253 were previously released from Guantanamo Bay in 2007.: Published December 28 2009
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Off the beaten path online: Report says 225,000 Haiti children work as slaves...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Report says 225,000 Haiti children work as slaves, Gibbs passes on one last chance to make health care negotiations transparent, and why the filibuster is more essential now than ever. Published December 28 2009
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Homeland Security's Napalitano bashed for terrorism fail
In the wake of the failed Christmas plane bombing, bloggers from both ends of the political spectrum criticize the DHS and Napolitano. Published December 28 2009
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TWT last week: Failures of the transportation security authority
One week prior to the foiled attack on the Northwest flight from Amsterdam to Detroit, The Washington Times Opinion page published an editorial titled Terrorism Service Administration. Apparently, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano did not read it. Published December 28 2009
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Obama defenders try to explain president's absence after failed terrorist attack
Many are asking why President Obama has not stepped in front of cameras he has become so accustomed to and personally address the nation regarding the Friday attack on Northwest Flight 253 en route from Amsterdam to Detroit. Surely a president would want the nation to know what his direct thoughts are when a terrorist suspect like London-based Nigerian national Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab allegedly tries to ignite a bomb on an airplane bound for the United Stat Published December 27 2009
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Reid remains mum on conference committee process
Following procedural votes regarding the constitutionality of a number of provisions in the Senate health care bill yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D - NV) avoided talking about how he plans on structuring the conference committee hearing process. Published December 24 2009
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Donations-for-earmarks: just as corrupt as oil-for-food
Former star lobbyist Paul Magliocchetti is at the heart of a federal grand jury investigation for swapping donations for earmark kickbacks. Published December 23 2009
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Shuster ignores 'Aryan' insults in favor of Coburn's snowstorm wish
MSNBC's David Shuster fails to address Whitehouse's anti-Republican rant--while playing up Coburn's health-care vote comment Published December 23 2009
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Off the beaten path online: Chairman Mao adorns White House Christmas tree...
Today's Water Cooler lineup of off the beaten path online stories are: Chairman Mao Adorns White House Christmas Tree, Democrats Protect Federal Employees From Health Care Overhaul, and Ammunition Control by the Obama Administration. Published December 23 2009
