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By MURRAY EVANS Associated Press Writer WOODWARD, Okla. — Former President George W. Bush was greeted by thunderous applause on the Fourth of July as he told thousands of spectators in a rural Oklahoma rodeo arena that the U.S. was "the greatest nation on the face of the earth." Bush was given six standing ovations as he spoke in GOP-friendly Woodward, a town of about 12,000 residents in northwest Oklahoma. About 9,200 tickets were sold for the event, which would mark the biggest crowd for Bush since he left office in January. Bush spoke of the bravery of injured soldiers he'd met throughout his presidency, and thanked members of the military for their service. He joked with the crowd, telling them it was "nice of you to give a retired guy something to do." The former president has turned up in a handful of out-of-the-way... [read full story]
In London's Daily Telegraph, Toby Harnden reports that President Obumbler is going to host his first 'state dinner' in a giant tent pitched on the White House lawn (Hat Tip: Memeorandum). The event, in honour of the visiting...
Winning a NASCAR championship lands a driver in a select fraternity, and that was never more evident than in ceremonies to honor Ron Hornaday and Kyle Busch during Monday night's combined 2009 Nationwide and Camping World Truck...
I just came across this interview with SE Cupp and was previously unaware that she was an atheist. No, she doesn't mention Limbaugh but she does talk about George Bush, limited government and reactions by conservatives when...
BRUSSELS, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The European Union warned Spain it may not cut off Internet access to suspected content pirates without EU-determined due process of law. EU telecommunications chief Viviane Reding told the Spanish...
