She was """"""humiliated""""""" when she was asked to put on more decent clothing.

As if dressing in something so revealing that dropping a piece of paper threatens putting all the normally hidden supposed lovelies being put on face to face display with the teen boy sitting a row back is a good thing.

And since you dress like this for your line of work as well - why not take the company airline?

At least she's making the most of her 15, ehr 18, uh 29th minute of fame from the ordeal.

My guess is she was so """"""humiliated""""""" that she could practically blame Southwest Airlines for forcing her into a hastily signed upcoming contract for a porn shoot too. Cause you know... if the Southwest personnel were like the mean daddy who wouldn't let their little girl stay out past 11:30pm on prom night, Hugh Hefner's probably the equivalent of the best friend's house who let their girls do whatever they want...

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'Special Report' Panel on Fred Thompson Factor; Progress in Iraq
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Enter Mr. Thompson
Washington Post - United States
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Fred Thompson stumbles on to election stage
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By Toby Harnden in Council Bluffs, Iowa When Fred Thompson stepped off his "Fredmobile" bus at twilight to cries of "Go Fred Go" he would have hoped that ...
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EXCLUSIVE: GOP Presidential Hopeful Fred Thompson Sits Down with Sean
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After Slow Start, Thompson Improves
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Fred Thompson talked exclusively to "Good Morning America" today ...
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Fred Thompson Speaks
National Review Online - New York,NY,USA
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Speaks directly to the troops.

07 September 2007
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and Civilians of Multi-National Force-Iraq:

We are now over two-and-a-half months into the surge of offensive operations made possible by the surge of forces, and I want to share with you my view of how I think we're doing. This letter is a bit longer than previous ones, since I feel you deserve a detailed description of what I believe we have — and have not — accomplished, as Ambassador Crocker and I finalize the assessment we will provide shortly to Congress.

Up front, my sense is that we have achieved tactical momentum and wrested the initiative from our enemies in a number of areas of Iraq. The result has been progress in the security arena, although it has, as you know, been uneven. Additionally, as you all appreciate very well, innumerable tasks remain and much hard work lies ahead. We are, in short, a long way from the goal line, but we do have the ball and we are driving down the field.

We face a situation that is exceedingly complex. Al Qaeda, associated insurgent groups, and militia extremists, some supported by Iran, continue to carry out attacks on us, our Iraqi partners, and the Iraqi civilians we seek to secure. We have to contend with the relentless pace of operations, the crushing heat, and the emotions that we all experience during long deployments and tough combat. And we operate against a backdrop of limited Iraqi governmental capacity, institutions trying to rebuild, and various forms of corruption. All of this takes place in a climate of distrust and fear that stems from the sectarian violence that did so much damage to the fabric of Iraqi society in 2006 and into 2007, not to mention the decades of repression under Saddam's brutal regime. Tragically, sectarian violence continues to cause death and displacement in Baghdad and elsewhere, albeit at considerably reduced levels of 8 months ago, due, in large part, to your hard work and sacrifice together with our Iraqi counterparts.

In spite of these challenges, our operations — particularly the offensive operations we have conducted since mid-June — have helped produce progress in many areas on the ground. In fact, the number of attacks across the country has declined in 8 of the past 11 weeks, reaching during the last week in August a level not seen since June 2006. This trend is not just a result of greater numbers of Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces; it also reflects your determination, courage, and skill in conducting counterinsurgency operations. By taking the fight to the enemy, you have killed or captured dozens of leaders and thousands of members of Al Qaeda-Iraq and extremist militia elements, you have taken many of Al Qaeda's former sanctuaries away from them, and you have dismantled a number of their car bomb and improvised explosive device networks. By living among the population with our Iraqi partners, you have been holding the areas you have cleared. By helping Iraqis reestablish basic services and local governance, you have helped exploit the security gains. And by partnering closely with Iraqi Security Forces, you have been strengthening Iraqi elements that will one day have sole responsibility for protecting their population. Indeed, while Iraqi forces clearly remain a work in progress, Iraqi soldiers and police are very much in the fight, and they continue to sustain losses that are two to three times our losses.

We are also building momentum in an emerging area of considerable importance — local reconciliation. Local Iraqi leaders are coming forward, opposing extremists, and establishing provisional units of neighborhood security volunteers. With growing Government of Iraq support, these volunteers are being integrated into legitimate security institutions to help improve local security. While this concept is playing out differently in various areas across Iraq, it is grounded in a desire shared by increasing numbers of Iraqis — to oppose extremist elements and their ideologies. This is very significant because, as many of you know first-hand, extremists cannot survive without the support of the population. The popular rejection of Al Qaeda and its ideology has, for example, helped transform Anbar Province this year from one of the most dangerous areas of Iraq to one of the safest. The popular rejection of extremists has helped Coalition and Iraqi Forces take away other areas from Al Qaeda as well, and we are seeing a spread of this sentiment in an ever-increasing number of Sunni areas. Now, in fact, we are also seeing a desire to reject extremists emerge in many Shi'a areas.

The progress has not, to be sure, been uniform across Baghdad or across Iraq. Accomplishments in some areas — for example, in Ramadi and in Anbar Province — have been greater than any of us might have predicted six months ago. The achievements in some other areas — for example, in some particularly challenging Baghdad neighborhoods and in reducing overall civilian casualties, especially those caused by periodic, barbaric Al Qaeda bombings — have not been as dramatic. However, the overall trajectory has been encouraging, especially when compared to the situation at the height of the sectarian violence in late 2006 and early 2007.

Many of us had hoped this summer would be a time of tangible political progress at the national level as well. One of the justifications for the surge, after all, was that it would help create the space for Iraqi leaders to tackle the tough questions and agree on key pieces of "national reconciliation" legislation. It has not worked out as we had hoped. All participants, Iraqi and coalition alike, are dissatisfied by the halting progress on major legislative initiatives such as the oil framework law, revenue sharing, and de-ba'athification reform. At the same time, however, our appreciation of what this legislation represents for Iraqi leaders has grown. These laws are truly fundamental in nature and will help determine how Iraqis will share power and resources in the new Iraq. While much work remains to be done before these critical issues are resolved, the seriousness with which Iraqi leaders came together at their summit in late August has given hope that they are up to the task before them, even if it is clearly taking more time than we initially expected.

In the coming months, our coalition's countries and all Iraqis will continue to depend on each of you and on our Iraqi counterparts to keep the pressure on the extremists, to help improve security and strengthen the rule of law for all Iraqis, to work with the Government of Iraq to integrate local volunteers into local security and national institutions, to assist with the restoration and improvement of basic services, and to continue the development of conditions that foster reconciliation. For our part, Ambassador Crocker and I will continue to do everything in our power to help the Prime Minister and the Government of Iraq achieve the meaningful results that will ensure that your sacrifices and those of your comrades help produce sustainable security for Iraq over the long term. A stable and secure Iraq that denies extremists a safe haven and has a government that is representative of and responsive to all Iraqis helps protect the vital interests of our coalition countries. A stable and secure Iraq will also benefit Iraq's citizens and Iraq's neighbors alike, bringing calm to a region full of challenges and employing Iraq's human capital and natural resource blessings for the benefit of all.

As I noted at the outset of this letter, over the next few days, Ambassador Crocker and I will share with the U.S. Congress and the American people our assessment of the situation in Iraq. I will also describe the recommendations I have provided to my chain of command. I will go before Congress conscious of the strain on our forces, the sacrifices that you and your families are making, the gains we have made in Iraq, the challenges that remain, and the importance of building on what we and our Iraqi counterparts have fought so hard to achieve.

Thanks once again for what each of you continues to do. Our Nations have asked much of you and your families. It remains the greatest of honors to serve with you.

Sincerely,

David H. Petraeus

General, United States Army

Commanding

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- Inside 72 Hours: Bin Ladin will speak? Invasion of Manhattan?
- Hillary's Criminal Donor CAPTURED in Colorado.
- NYC tax-funded Madrassa BRINGS radical Islam with it!

2:20pm: 
Dr. Tony Perkins, head of the Family Research Council joins us for his monthly check-in. Now that Congress has reconvened - are they pursuing legislation hostile to families and people of faith? The answer is ABSOLUTELY. Dr. Perkins will explain the latest liberal strategies behind both the newest "hate crimes" legislation and the ENDA legislation that is designed not to just place homosexuals in jobs (that's the con) but instead obliterate churches and people of faith from being allowed to believe that homosexual behavior is wrong. Dr. Perkins also remembers Dr. D. James Kennedy. 800.345.WMCA.

2:45pm:
Barak Obama taking Clinton's donors AND cabinet members...

3pm:
My take on the latest...
- Anti-Truthers protesting the 9/11 Truthers and their craziness...
- Hillary and Giulliani seen as "least religious" candidates for Prez...
- The NYCLU/ACLU is going after NYC high schools attempting to prevent recruitment..

3:20pm:
Now wait just a second, you CAN'T do this. The maker's of the new "G.I. Joe" movie are attempting make the classic American hero part of a Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity. How dare they? This icon goes back to the Great War (World War II for those of you educated in public schools.) And has always stood for the American soldier. Paramount Studios is saying that the reason they are changing the story line/identity of this great American symbol is because in the climate today they don't believe that an "American Hero" will fly with audiences. Wow - how's that for what Hollywood thinks of our fighting men and women? 800.345.WMCA

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Pam Beesley victim of the "victimless" no fault...

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Looks like Senator Snorey Stinky, as his Mrs. so eloquently put it, is picking off more than just Clinton contributors.

These kinds of things just make me so sad. Having been through divorce from both a child's and adult's perspective... just... so... sad...

Our Statement
We (James and Jenna) need to announce that we have chosen to separate. We are sorry for any pain this causes family and friends. The enthusiasm we have expressed for each other's lives, spirits, and careers is real – we have been each other's cheerleader and friend during the past six years and continue to be so now and in the future.

And a special note for our MySpace fans – We appreciate your support over the years, and would be overjoyed to have you continue supporting us both. You might be tempted to make one of us "feel better" by putting the other one down in a post. Please don't – we still have the utmost respect for one another, and we'd have to delete you. We aren't taking questions or doing interviews about this particular aspect of our lives. We're also avoiding reading any press on the subject, so don't send us any clippings or links about the split. Thank you in advance for respecting our privacy.

I guess he wouldn't stop calling her "Pammy!"

 

 

Drudge has the details... Hannity has the film and will air it Sunday night...

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It's a regular pit of gross...

We have this ritual in the morning. They come in my bed, and if Dad isn’t there—because he’s too snore-y and stinky, they don’t want to ever get into bed with him. But we cuddle up and we talk about everything from what is a period to the big topic of when we get a dog: what kind?

So big Daddy Barack snores, evidently flatulates with his women in the room, and mommy talks menstruation...

EEEAAACCCKKKK...(smacking mouth open)... just because these things may be part of every family's experience (or so Michelle Obama thinks) is it really necessary to discuss it in Glamour Magazine?

Ok so last year the Lovely Bride got the Pink Razor cell telly that she wanted even though it cost a wee bit extra. SHE is now wanting a larger IPod and I have a silly 80gig sitting in my briefcase unused most days.

I REALLY want an IPhone because then I could blog from my phone and not have to wait till I could get my laptop up and running.

So if I give her my 80gig video IPod, she upgrades from her 4gig IPod mini, and I reduce the amount of lugging I need to do for meetings and such... it's all good right?

Right?

And Apple just SLASHED 'em...

Right?

Via Brian Ross and ABC.

Osama bin Laden will soon send a video message to America, according to a Web site regularly used by al Qaeda.

A posting late this afternoon said, "Soon, with the permission of God, a new visual tape, the Sheikh, the Lion, Osama bin Laden. May God protect him."

Bin Laden has not been seen on a new video since October 2004.

A still frame accompanying the announcement shows bin Laden with an all-black beard. In his 2004 appearance, his facial hair was predominantly gray.   

Federal law enforcement authorities say that another Web site had posted a message on Sept. 2, promising "a special gift to be delivered on the blessed day of the invasion of Manhattan.

Steve Hiller is a good guy and doing a great job! Has me on today to discuss the debates and Thompson's big "IN." Get the podcast here.

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I've never met Bing McGhandi, but we've tussled at times over some of my columns. Last week on his Happy Jihad's House of Pancakes blog he more or less accused me of padding a resume' on broadcast awards I had won either individually or as part of team efforts that WorldNetDaily had posted in their biography page on me upon their beginning to carry my syndicated column a few years back.

What Bing wrote was commented on by dozens of angry gay/liberal readers to his blog. Many of them bouncing and pinging the echo of his original post throughout the blogosphere.

Last night I sent him a detailed rebuttal to his original assertions about the Marconi, TESLA, and Silver Mic awards I had been recipient too. His implication was that I had fabricated all of them (and compared it to what he implied was Bill O'Reilly's "fabrication" of a number of Peabody awards.)

When I sent my initial response Bing asked for further verification upon which I supplied him as best I could with online, and people resources that could verify the matter.

To his credit, Bing, who disagrees with me on nearly everything imaginable did the honorable thing and withdrew his original post. He has also pledged to print a written retraction tonight on his HJHOPs blog.

In the comment section of my last response to him I wrote this:

 Bing...

Believe it or not, I harbor no ill intent at you. I'm not interested in ruining your life or the life of anyone else who says things along the lines that I'm a hate monger.

I hate no one...

I do care about the truth. I have some close family relatives you engage in homosexuality, and pretty much since from the beginning of their acting out - it has ruined their lives.

I don't hate "gays." In fact I care very greatly about a couple of them very very close to me.

It doesn't always have to be "hate" to speak the truth to someone. I know for a fact the people that love me most - are the ones who tell me the truth - even when I don't want to hear it.

You're a good sport for taking the "awards" post down. I never asked for anything - except the truth be told.

Thanks
~KMC

Every word of that is true. Maybe that sets me apart from the Ann Coulter's of the world, I'm not sure. I am accused and accosted constantly about my "motivations" for writing so frequently on the ideas of biblical sexuality. In speaking to a pastor's group earlier his week on Long Island I am discovering that sexual issues - even within the church need more clarification now more than ever before.

But the ultimate goal of why I do is two fold:

1. To expose the evil agenda that the radicals in the sexual activist movement seeks to wreak havoc upon society with...

2. To let people know there is a better way...

I have no doubt that in the days ahead I will continue to be misunderstood, misquoted, and wrongfully maligned. Most of the time what people say - means little to me. I call it a thick skin. In Bing's case I felt it was important to answer these specific things said - because they draw into question my credibility, and I will not allow my character to be defined by someone else.

I'm no where near a perfect human being, and my mistakes - because of my platform has always been and will always be visible. Just ask Ed Asner.

But I press on because to do so would be to cede all that is true, just, and good to those in the discussion who eliminate God at every turn. My hope is for even THEM to learn both who God is, and what he wants for their best, in their lives.

Bing and I will continue to disagree in the future. But we will do so on a level playing field - and not in the art of taking the cheap shots. I wish to give credit where credit is due today - because Bing has committed to doing an honorable thing by me. And he deserves to be recognized for it.

Security, Unity, Prosperity...

Brilliant, memorable, EASY TO UNDERSTAND, Wal-Mart shoppers get it, so do Nordstrom snobs...

Is he the next President of the United States... he sure sounds like one!

Devastating to the GOP field...