Saturday Morning Read (Wizbang)

Quote of the day: "I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~Winston Churchill

The Bay of Rigs Energy Policy: Cuba invites bids to develop oil reserves 45 miles off the coast of South Florida that are as large as those in ANWR. So why are the United States and its Navy buying oil from a state sponsor of terror? (Via IBD Editorials)

English Only Ruling n Philadelphia says 'English Only' signs at a famous cheesesteak shop are not discriminatory. (Via Lucianne)

It's just getting started Gasoline price spike is just gettng started. (Via Lucianne)

Clinton's WRIGHT House Bill Clinton photographed with Jeremiah Wright at a religious leaders conference at the White House. (Via Flopping Aces)

Peeping Pols? Seems someone took a look at Obama, Hillary, and McCain's passports without permission. (Via Sister Toldjah)

Good Guys 1 Bad Guys 0 Break into an elderly man's house, get your head blown off. (Via Town Hall)

Constiuent Services Apparently former Governor Spitzer isn't the only NY governor to visit with the prostitutes. NEW governor Patterson may have billed his campaign for services he received from a prostitute. (Via Liberty Pundit)

Think Obama will tell Kerry to put a sock in it? John Kerry gave a thoughtful analysis of Obama's qualifications for being president saying "He has the ability to bridge the divide of religious extremism. ...To maybe even give power to moderate Islam to be able to stand up against this radical interpretation of a legitimate religion...Because he's African-American. Because he's a black man. Who has come from a place of oppression and repression through the years in our own country" (Via North East Republican)

Think 911 will save you? Think again. California woman shot to death while pleading with 911 dispatchers to send help. (Via North East Republican)

Give your bonus back NYT thinks Bear Stearns top financial executives should give back the bonuses they earned since the business failed. Hmm, following their line of reasoning then they should return their paychecks to Pinch since the NYT is having financial trouble. After all, isn't it their reporting what sells the NYT? (Via Just One Minute)

Strike 2? The Democratic National Convention city of Denver misses its second fundraising deadline. (Via Political Wire)

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Wizbang Blue: Obama Wants to End This War and Leave (ASAP). McCain Wants to Continue This War and Stay.

Lately, there have been some undercurrents of nervousness with Democrats that Obama in his new emphasis that he is mainstream American, and not a wide-eyed radical, may be abandoning some of his liberal positions. I shared some of those concerns...

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Wizbang Pop!: Madonna releases statement

Madonna has released an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, denying that she is divorcing Guy Ritchie or having an affair with Yankee star Alex Rodriguez. "My husband and I are...

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Wizbang Pop!: WEEKEND BOX OFFICE July 4-6, 2008

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Wizbang Pop!: Fourth of July with the Stars...

So you spent your fourth of July sitting in a dark room hearing fire works off in the distance? Sounds familiar. Curious if any celebs spent it the same way?...

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Wizbang Sports: Former San Diego Chargers safety Terrence Kiel dead at 27

He died in a auto accident late last night. If not for Kiel's arrest for shipping cough medicine two years ago, I would most likely not even remember him. RIP....

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Wizbang Pop!: Ledger Family Leaves For "Dark Knight" Premiere

It's a tragedy that still eerily lingers within the entertainment industry. And six months after his tragic death, Heath Ledger's parents are getting ready to celebrate his role in "The...

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Wizbang Pop!: The One Where the 'Friends' Movie Was a Lie

There are no plans for a rumoured big-screen version of Friends, film studio Warner Bros has told the BBC. Since the success of the Sex and the City movie,...

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Wizbang Sports: Venus Williams wins her 5th Wimbledon title

She defeated her sister Serena for her seventh career grand slam title. WIMBLEDON, England - Venus Williams beat sister Serena 7-5, 6-4 Saturday for her fifth Wimbledon title and...

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Wizbang Blue: Right Wing Broadcasters Fear Any Return To The Fairness Doctrine

Government's role regulating free speech needs to be as limited as possible. The freedom allowed under the 1st Amendment isn't always attractive, yet to limit free expression is always the worst possible option.

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Wizbang Blue: Stupid Bigot, Jesse Helms Dead At 86

Certainly all right thinking persons regret the death of anyone. And best wishes to anyone in the Helms family need to be extended at this sorrowful time for them. However as a lawmaker, Helms was one of the very worst...

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