Water Cooler Archive: June 2013
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Gallup: Americans warming to George W. Bush, his 'image rating' improves
"Americans' views of former president George W. Bush have improved, with 49 percent now viewing him favorably and 46 percent unfavorably. That is the first time since 2005 that opinions of him have been more positive than negative," says Jeffrey M. Jones, a Gallup analyst. Published June 12 2013
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Ron Paul praises Edward Snowden and defends the Fourth Amendment
Ron Paul is definitely not done yet. Now chairman of the Campaign for Liberty, the former congressman and independent presidential hopeful has spoken out against government collection of phone and internet data and the dramatic circumstances that brought the situation to public radar. Published June 11 2013
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Cruz, Rubio, Palin, West, Trump among those assembling for faith and freedom this week
There's a predictable silence in the mainstream media about the Faith and Freedom Coalition's three-day Road to Majority conference, which begins Thursday at a bustling hotel two blocks from the White House. The event boasts a veritable who's who list of conservatives and Republicans. Published June 10 2013
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NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden (VIDEO), plus his employer's reaction
"News reports that this individual has claimed to have leaked classified information are shocking," consulting giant Booz Allen Hamilton says. Published June 9 2013
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Bilderberg Conference underway in a sea of security, protestors, mystery plus a no-fly zone
It's Day One of the 61st Bilderberg Conference, now underway at the swank Grove Hotel some 20 miles northeast of London. Though police have no specific intelligence about terrorism threats against the very private meeting of global luminaries, the area is essentially cordoned off. And protestors, meanwhile, have arrived. Published June 6 2013
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Romney-palooza gets underway in Utah with Rand Paul, Chris Christie - and David Axelrod
Mitt Romney has returned to the public radar seven months after losing the presidential election. On Wednesday, it's all about "Experts and Enthusiasts," a three-day summit in Park City, Utah pairing up high-profile politicians, tycoons, investors and the proverbial "thought leaders" of the Republican Party. Published June 5 2013
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Surviving boot camp warrants a drink: 71% say underage troops deserve a beer
Do we care if politicians wear flag pins and do underage soldiers who fight for their country overseas deserve a beer at home? Should kids say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning, and should "Born in the USA" " replace the "Star Spangled Banner" as the national anthem? Yes, there's a poll. Published June 4 2013
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Celebrity diplomat: Steven Seagal lends Republicans a hand in Russia
Silver screen action hero Steven Seagal lent some muscle to a congressional delegation during a recent five-day visit to Russia. Published June 3 2013
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Sarah Palin offers big applause for small town America
"Small town America is the soul of our country," says Sarah Palin, who is proving her point this weekend by giving the commencement address at Republic High School, in wee Republic, Washington - before 26 graduates. Published June 1 2013
