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Is Obama the first president to set up opposition in Washington DC to directly interfere with the next president? What was his involvement in the "Resist" campaign?

I'm looking for a literary recommendation of an author who writes CIA/spy books, from the American perspective. Something along the lines of what Deighton and LeCarre do for the British.

It is the year 2002 and Noah lives in the United States of America. The Lord speaks to Noah and says: "In one year I am going to make it rain and cover the whole earth with water until all is destroyed. But I want you to save the righteous people and two of every kind of living thing on the earth. Therefore, I am commanding you to build an Ark." In a flash of lightning, God delivered the specifications for an Ark. Fearful and trembling, Noah took the plans and agreed to build the Ark. "Remember," said the Lord,...

SUV belonging to missing daughter of ex-California senator found SIGNAL HILL, Calif. (AP) -- Despite finding a sports utility vehicle belonging to the daughter of former state senator Paul Carpenter, authorities are no closer to finding the missing woman. An apartment building manager found the 1996 Nissan Pathfinder parked in a garage about 7 p.m. Monday, but there were no traces of 41-year-old Jana Carpenter-Koklich. The manager, who recognized the white SUV from news reports, called authorities, said Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy Faye Bugarin. The apparently undamaged vehicle was towed away about four hours later as bloodhounds were sent ...

The president of a large managed-care company was also chairman of the board of his community's symphony orchestra. Finding he could not go to one of his concerts, he gave the tickets to the company's director of "health care containment". The next morning, the president asked the director how he enjoyed the performances. Instead of the expected usual polite remarks, the director handed him a memorandum which read as follows: 1. The attendance of the orchestra conductor is unnecessary for public performances. The orchestra has obviously practiced & has received prior authorization from the conductor to play the symphony at ...

Dear Mr......., Just like compasses point true North, politicians are magnetically drawn to pork. House Republicans have talked a good game about cutting spending, but this week they are throwing fiscal caution to the wind. Right now, the Republican controlled House Appropriations Committee is going on a spending spree for the 2002 federal budget. In their hog-wild rush to spend your money, they are exceeding President Bush's budget requests by hundreds of millions of dollars: ** The Agricultural Research Service, marked for serious cutbacks by Bush, will receive over $1 billion in 2002. This is $104 million more than Bush ...

Zone On the Range Monday, March 26, 2001 By David Shuster FAIRFAX, Va. — John Thoburn owns a golf-range business in suburban Washington, but he now spends his days and nights in jail among thieves and hardened criminals. The Fairfax County, Va., zoning board claims Thoburn planted some trees improperly on his golf range, a charge he denies. Thoburn refused to comply when the board ordered him to move some of the trees in question, so it ordered him to shut down his range. Thoburn refused, so last month a Fairfax County judge threw him in jail on contempt-of-court charges. ...

The Christian Coalition 2000 Voter Guides will open directly to your browser once you have Acrobat Reader. The PDF format will supply you with a printed copy that can be photocopied and widely distributed. Reproduction and distribution is highly encouraged and permission is hereby granted to reproduce and distribute these Christian Coalition 2000 Voter Guides CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY Visit our congressional directory before you begin to find the names of your elected officials and the number of the congressional district in which you live. Access the zip code search at the bottom of the Congressional Directory page and utilize the back ...

On Oct. 7, Arabs set fire to the Tomb of Joseph, among Judaism's holiest shrines. An American-born rabbi who rushed into the flames to save the Torah scrolls was abducted and murdered. The rioters destroyed the structure brick by brick. Now, they're building a mosque on the site. Throughout the Middle East, thousands of churches have been demolished and replaced by mosques over the centuries. When Jordan controlled the old city of Jerusalem, 58 synagogues were razed and Jewish cemeteries desecrated. A psychic victory is achieved when a minaret rises where Christians or Jews once prayed. For a thousand years, ...

Happy Dependence Day "colony 1) a group of people who settle in a distant land but remain under the political jurisdiction of their native land 2) a territory distant from the state having jurisdiction or control over it" -- Webster's New World Oh, how I would love to wish you all a happy Independence Day. That's the name for this holiday, by the way, Americans. It's not just the Fourth of July. It's not just the day we shoot off fireworks. It's not just the day we barbecue burgers. It's not just the day we go to the beach. It's ...

Proposed Southern Baptist Statement of Belief Opposes Women Pastors By Richard N. Ostling The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The Southern Baptists, America's largest Protestant denomination, have drawn up a proposed statement of belief declaring that women should no longer be ordained as pastors. The statement, released Thursday, will come up for ratification at the denomination's annual meeting June 13-14 in Orlando, Fla. The text reads: "While both men and women are gifted for service in the church, the office of pastor is limited to men as qualified by Scripture." A footnote cites biblical support in 1 Timothy 2:9-14 ...

I participated in an automated telephone poll conducted by the "Rasmussen Group" Saturday May 14th. The questions were as follows:Do you feel the nation is headed in the right direction?Do you think V.P. Gore is, Conservative, moderately conservative, moderate, or liberal?Do you think George W. Bush is conservative, moderately conservative...?Do you agree that social security funds should be invested in the stock market?How many times do you attend church in a month?Are you a female or a male?Select the appropriate age bracketWhat is your household's combined income?If the election were held today who would you vote for V.P.Al Gore or ...

"WASHINGTON (AP) – President Clinton issued an executive order today making it easier for AIDS-ravaged Africa to obtain inexpensive drugs and medical technologies. The president took the action after nearly identical language in the order was taken out of an African trade bill that Congress is likely to pass and send to the White House this week. The order states that the U.S. government will not seek to overturn any intellectual property law or policy imposed by a sub-Saharan African government that promotes access to HIV/AIDS pharmaceuticals and medical technologies."

I've copied a portion of Joseph Farah's column today that recalls the New York Time's endorsement of Bill Clinton for president in '92 and '96."...Then, again, the Times weighed in Oct. 27, 1996: "Today we endorse the re-election of president Bill Clinton. "... our endorsement is delivered in the unequivocal confidence that he is the best candidate in the field and in the belief that because he has grown in the job he can build on the successes of his first term while correcting its defects. ... "He is clearly the candidate of hope and progress in this race. "... ...

Freepers, I'm collecting a list of one-liner's used by the Clinton administration to spin the truth. I'm helping my 20 year daughter with a paper on what "Clintonism" means. My submission was Hillary's unbelievable testimony during the Whitewater and filegate hearings when she used the "I Don't Recall" line to hide convicting information. Typical Clintonism, a legal tactic but fails to be honest.

I think it's important to note that never once did Elian's Miami relatives refuse Elian the opportunity to talk on the phone with his father, nor did they stop meeting with the Government and working with the ever-changing legal/non-legal demands, to reach an agreement. I've heard sneering remarks that the relatives weren't surprised at the 5am raid, they were all dressed. That should not be a surprise as they were talking and trying to reach a resolution with Janet Reno all night long. It appears the government did not negotiate in good faith.

Isn't it ironic that the media stated Elian was being held hostage in Miami, when everyday Elian was allowed to play outside and talk with people. Compare that to now where Elian is a hostage at Andrews AFB where only government selected photographers are allowed to see him. The base commander won't even allow a U.S. Senator on the base! Reno can't be allowed to have the authority to send out Federal Agents. She's dangerous. Clinton is using her to cover up HIS mean streak. Never thought I'd live to see the day when Castro called the shots in America. ...

Feb 8, 2000 - 07:07 PM American Stopped at Italian Border With $1.9 Billion in Bonds The Associated Press COMO, Italy (AP) - Italian border guards found an undeclared stash of $1.9 billion in old government bonds on a U.S. citizen stopped at the Swiss border, customs officials said Tuesday. Carrying that much wealth across the border isn't illegal, but failing to declare it is, authorities said. The 63-year-old was an Italian-born American living in Texas, Italy's customs police said. They did not release his name. The man was stopped Monday at the Ponte Chiasso border crossing nearly 40 miles ...

It seems there are many similarities to Perot's campaign and McCain. Here's a list:1. Neither candidate stands/stood a chance to win the election, therefore their goal must be to divide the republican party.2. McCain is talking about moving to the Independent Party if he doesn't win the Republican primary.3. Both candidates supplied an over-simplified campaign approach with nothing but "buzz" words, no substance.4. Both candidates had an unusually friendly relationship with democrats.5. Both candidates received a surreal amount of free news coverage considering the small numbers of people interested in them(sounds to me like a Carville type strategy). Clinton must ...

It seems there are many similarities to Perot's campaign and McCain. Here's a list:1. Neither candidate stands/stood a chance to win the election, therefore their goal must be to divide the republican party.2. McCain is talking about moving to the Independent Party if he doesn't win the Republican primary.3. Both candidates supplied an over-simplified campaign approach with nothing but "buzz" words, no substance.4. Both candidates had an unusually friendly relationship with democrats.5. Both candidates received a surreal amount of free news coverage considering the small numbers of people interested in them(sounds to me like a Carville type strategy). Clinton must ...