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Post by silentrunner on Oct 22, 2017 16:57:14 GMT
"We have just received word of a nuclear explosion in Tbilisi."
Sheppard Smith, FOX News, November 14, 2006
SANTORUM: Shit, do we know who the hell's responsible for this?
WOLFOWITZ: Well, all of the Russian factions are furiously denying that the nuke came from them, and we don't see any reason why the Ossetians or the Abkhazians would even be crazy enough to try obtaining nukes, let alone use them.
SANTORUM: So that leaves the Chechens, who are undoubtedly unhappy at having Georgian troops on their land. What's the status of the Georgian government?
WOLFOWITZ: Well, President Saakashvili was out of the the capital at the time, but nearly the entire parliament was wiped out.
SANTORUM: Damn. Well let's hope Saakashvili manages to keep a lid on things.
Conversation between President Santorum and National Security Advisor Paul Wolfowitz, November 14, 2006
CHECHEN ISLAMISTS TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR TBILISI BOMBING
Reuters, November 15, 2006
"Serves the Georgians right for occupying Russian territory."
Vladimir Zhirinovsky, on the Tbilisi attack
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 22, 2017 20:24:43 GMT
ABBAS NARROWLY SURVIVES ASSASINATION ATTEMPT IN HEBRON
Reuters, November 15, 2006
HAMAS TAKES CREDIT FOR ABBAS ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
Haaretz, November 17, 2006
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 23, 2017 20:09:02 GMT
Ladies and gentlemen of the United State Congress, I come before you today to brief both you and the American public on the current state of our nation.
We have come a long way in the past year. We broke Darwinism's stranglehold on the American educational system. We have the upper hand in Iraq thanks to the surge. We've made sure that the filth clogging up our television is being cleaned.
But make no mistake, we still face the threat of Islamic terrorism. They are everywhere. You think that they're only in far-off places, but they walk among us right now, outwardly appearing to be loyal citizens while inwardly plotting against us. And yet there are some who deny this threat, who insist that the terrorists among us are loyal Americans. Make no mistake, they have thrown their lot in with the enemy.
Also, the threat to our nation's moral foundation continues. While we may have secured some victories, the advocates of secularism have continued to push back. But rest assured, we will triumph over those who wish to deny our Christian foundation.
Thank you, and good night.
President Santorum's State of the Union address, January 20, 2007
"He just keeps getting crazier and crazier"
Canadian PM Stephen Harper, in response to Santorum's State of the Union Address
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 23, 2017 20:32:01 GMT
Do not be fooled by Santorum's rhetoric. His attempts to create a so-called "Christian nation" constitute nothing less than an assault on our freedoms.
Our freedom of speech has been trampled in the name of "decency." The separation of church and state has been tossed aside in our schools under the guise of "choice". And anybody who complains too loud is censored or worse. And Santorum claims to be fulfilling the vision of the Founding Fathers, when in fact he's doing the exact opposite.
Also, Santorum claims to be fighting terrorism, when in fact the terrorists are only getting stronger. The bravest of our young men continue to die in pointless wars that do nothing to actually weaken the terrorists. Meanwhile, decent, law-abiding American Muslims are scapegoated.
Make no mistake, President Santorum is leading our nation down a very dark path.
Ted Kennedy, rebuttal speech to Santorum's State of the Union address, January 20, 2007
"As much as I hate to say it, I agree with Kennedy."
Former Congressman Bob Michel, January 21, 2007
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 23, 2017 22:13:17 GMT
NORTH CAROLINA PASSES LAW BANNING ADOPTION BY SAME-SEX COUPLES
Wall Street Journal, February 8, 2007
The state of North Carolina has passed a law barring same-sex couples from adopting children.
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Post by ash19256 on Oct 24, 2017 1:05:39 GMT
Well, let's see what happens next once this catches up to the Alternatehistory.com thread.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 24, 2017 4:03:57 GMT
Black Eagle Rising, released on February 14, 2007, is the 21st James Bond film and the first to star Australian actor Hugh Jackman as James Bond.
The movie begins with Bond teaming up with CIA operative George Riggs (portrayed by Ben Affleck) to track down a notorious Al-Qaeda operative. As they close in on their target, however, it becomes clear that Riggs has his own agenda. Eventually, Riggs betrays Bond and leaves him to die on a burning oil rig in the Saudi Arabian desert.
After narrowly escaping death, Bond learns that Riggs is in fact implementing a plan by US President Donald Jenkins (portrayed by Frank Stallone)-who is obviously based off President Santorum-to ignite an apocalyptic war in the Middle East. Once the war is over, Jenkins plans to occupy the region and rebuild it in America's image.
Bond pursues Riggs, fighting off efforts by the CIA to stop him. Eventually, he confronts Riggs in Tel Aviv just as the latter is about to release nerve gas in a subway station. The two engage in a fight that ends with Riggs falling onto the tracks and being run over by a subway car. The movies ends with Bond promising to expose Jenkins's misdeeds.
The film was a massive commercial success in Britain, where it was praised as reviving the reputation of the James Bond franchise after the lackluster reception to Die Another Day. Its cinematic run in America was brief, however, only being shown in theaters for six weeks before being banned under the Seditious Media Act.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 24, 2017 4:16:07 GMT
SEDITIOUS MEDIA ACT SIGNED INTO LAW
Washington Times, March 27, 2007
President Santorum has just signed the Seditious Media Act into law, banning any film, televison, literature or music that is judged to be "Anti-American."
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 24, 2017 16:49:14 GMT
MUBARAK DEAD AT 79
Reuters, May 11, 2007
President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak passed away in his sleep last night from a hemorrhagic stroke, according to a press release from the Egyptian government.
PRO-DEMOCRACY PROTESTS ERUPT IN EGYPT
The Daily Mail, May 12, 2007
Barely two days after the death of Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak, demonstrators have taken to the streets demanding that the ruling National Democratic Party step aside and allow genuine free elections.
EGYPTIAN MILITARY AGREES TO ALLOW ELECTIONS
Reuters, May 19, 2007
After a week of demonstrations, the government of Egypt has agreed to allow democratic elections to choose the successor to late president Hosni Mubarak.
"We don't care what government succeeds Mubarak, we will oppose them, for by excluding us they have shown themselves to be enemies of God."
Muslim Brotherhood spokesman, May 20, 2007
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 24, 2017 20:00:14 GMT
CONGRESS VOTES TO SEND TROOPS TO INDIA
New York Times, May 25, 2007
Congress has approved plans to send troops to India to help prop up the failing military government.
Speaking to Congress, Santorum emphasized the threat of Islamic terrorism in India, calling the Indian government "a stalwart ally in the war against Islamism."
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 24, 2017 20:06:01 GMT
"America has no business supporting the thugs that currently call themselves the government of India. We should respect the Indian peoples' desire to return to a democratic government."
Rush Limbaugh, May 25, 2007
LIMBAUGH MISSING
Sun-Sentinel, May 28, 2007
Influential radio host Rush Limbaugh has been reported missing by his family after failing to show up at his station yesterday.
RUMSFELD RESIGNS AS SECDEF
New York Times, May 31, 2007
Donald Rumsfeld has officially resigned as Secretary of Defense, citing "ideological disagreements" as his reason for leaving.
To replace Rumsfeld, Santorum has nominated National Secuity Advisor Paul Wolfowitz.
When I made my exit from the Santorum administration, I tried to make it sound as benign as possible, but the truth is I was fucking terrified. The fact that Santorum had targeted a conservative bigwig like Rush was a sure sign he had really lost it. So after I tendered my resignation, I hopped the first flight to Toronto and didn't look back.
Donald Rumsfeld, The White House Years and Afterwards, 2014
WOLFOWITZ CONFIRMED BY SENATE
Wall Street Journal, June 14, 2007
By a vote of 60 to 40, the Senate has voted to confirm Paul Wolfowitz as the new Secretary of Defense.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 25, 2017 0:53:15 GMT
CLINTON INDICTED FOR MURDER OF VINCE FOSTER
New York Times, June 18, 2007
The Department of Justice has formally indicted Bill Clinton for the murder of Vince Foster. The former president was arrested by US Marshals in New York City.
"I am totally innocent in Vince's death. My only crime is not following Santorum's insane vision for America."
Bill Clinton, June 18, 2007
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 25, 2017 1:02:34 GMT
TEXAS LEGISLATURE INTRODUCES ANTI-ABORTION LAW
Wall Street Journal, June 19, 2007
The Texas General Assembly has introduced a law that would make abortion illegal after the first trimester with an exception for cases where the mother's life is in danger.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 25, 2017 1:10:13 GMT
PROTESTS HELD OUTSIDE UNION CONGRESS
Haaretz, June 25, 2007
The first meeting of the Israel/Palestine Union Congress in Hebron was rocked with protests from both Israeli right-wingers and Palestinians opposed to the union.
Initially coming to protest the Congress, the two groups of demonstrators eventually turned on each other, resulting in at least 12 deaths and dozens of injuries before riot police intervened.
"It would certainly be nice if the Israeli and Palestinian extremists wiped each other out."
Tzipi Livni, June 25, 2007
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 25, 2017 1:21:58 GMT
PURGES ONGOING IN VENEZUELA
Toronto Star, June 30, 2007
The body count in Venezuela continues to rise as Chavez continues his campaign against "reactionary" elements.
Ever since his return to power in March 2005, the president of Venezuela has been conducting a purge of supporters of the junta that ruled the country from 2002 to 2005.
"There is nothing wrong in Venezuela that a little help from Uncle Sam can't fix."
Free Republic user, June 30, 2007
"It's our fault that Chavez was able to re-establish his tyranny in Venezuela. We have a moral obligation to end his reign of terror."
President Santorum, address to Joint Session of Congress, July 1, 2007
"We already have enough places where our young men are dying. We don't need one more."
Former Senator Paul Wellstone, July 2, 2007
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 25, 2017 13:21:33 GMT
ELECTIONS HELD IN EGYPT
Reuters, July 2, 2007
In the first open elections held in Egypt after the death of President Mubarak, the Egyptian Peoples' Alliance led by Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was declared the winner.
While the election was generally agreed to be free and fair, many feel that the People's Alliance is nothing more than a front for the old National Democratic Party, which did not participate in the election.
The Muslim Brotherhood, having been barred from participating, has sworn to resist the new government.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 25, 2017 16:09:15 GMT
CONGRESS APPROVES ACTION AGAINST VENEZUELA
New York Times, July 2, 2007
ANTI-WAR PROTESTS SUPPRESSED BY DC POLICE
The Daily Mail, July 3, 2007
As the US Air Force begins its bombing campaign over Venezuela, anti-war protests have erupted in Washington DC, only to be violently suppressed by riot police.
At least eight demonstrators are believed to have been killed, despite denials from the DC police department.
AMERICAN TROOPS LAND IN VENEZUELA
New York Times, July 8, 2007
"Rest assured, we will not make things as easy for the Americans as last time."
Hugo Chavez, July 8, 2007
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 25, 2017 19:21:50 GMT
MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD MILITANTS STAGE UPRISING IN CAIRO
Reuters, July 9, 2007
"We will fight until the rule of pure Islam is established over Egypt."
Muslim Brotherhood proclamation, July 9, 2007
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 26, 2017 1:39:58 GMT
TRIAL OF BILL CLINTON SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER
Wall Street Journal, July 14, 2007
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 26, 2017 4:04:00 GMT
BLUNT: You wanted to see me, Mr. President?
SANTORUM: Of course, Roy. I need your help with something.
BLUNT: What is it?
SANTORUM: It's the Supreme Court. Now, so far there haven't been any major judicial challenges to our laws, but we need to be prepared if there is.
BLUNT: What do you mean?
SANTORUM: I mean we need to expand the Supreme Court so that we can appoint more justices that agree with us.
BLUNT: Court-packing? But FDR tried that once.
SANTORUM: Just because FDR did it doesn't mean it's wrong.
Conversation between President Santorum and Speaker of the House Roy Blunt, July 15, 2007
BILL TO EXPAND SUPREME COURT INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
Wall Street Journal, July 16, 2007
A bill has been introduced in Congress to expand the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court Reform Act, if passed, would expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court from nine to 13.
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