Friday, January 17, 2014

Current Events - January 17, 2014


PK'S NOTE: As much as I think people should keep informed, I wasn't going to watch it because I cannot abide the man holding the office. Can't stand even hearing his voice anymore.

Mark Levin Reveals Why He Wants the GOP to ‘Boycott the State of the Union’

By Jason Howerton
Conservative radio host Mark Levin on Thursday implored the GOP to “boycott” President Barack Obama’s upcoming State of the Union speech because his administration has refused to abide by the U.S. Constitution.
“Since these men and women will not use the U.S. Constitution to defend this nation, since they will not use the Constitution to confront a lawless president,” Levin began, “Worse yet, since they’re funding his activities with these omnibus bills filled with all kinds of crap — what the Republicans should do is boycott the State of the Union … so half of the House floor, because that’s where they meet, is empty.”
Instead, Levin argued, Republicans should get together and “present their own case” and “explain in an articulate and concise way what the state of the union is and how this president threatens the republic.”
The radio host said the GOP needs to “do something bold” to get the attention of the American people. The media, he said, would “attack” the effort, but would not be able to ignore it.
“It would be historic, it would be profound that finally the opposition party demonstrates that it opposes, not just the Democrat Party, but the destruction of this republic by this president,” he added.
“We are not talking about civil disobedience here, we’re not talking about doing anything lawless. Boycott the State of the Union speech. Stand shoulder to shoulder, give the American people a choice between liberty and tyranny.”

 Team USA Womens Hockey Goalie Required to Remove U.S. Constitution Reference From Mask

Team USA Women’s Hockey Goalie Required to Remove U.S. Constitution Reference From Mask

The International Olympic Committee is requiring Team USA women’s hockey goalie Jessie Vetter to remove an inscription bearing “We the People” on her custom mask before the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
The reference from the U.S. Constitution is seen by the IOC as “propaganda” promoting the United States over other countries, according to Ron Slater, the mask’s artist. He also makes custom masks for NHL players.
“It ruffles the wrong feathers, I guess,” Slater told FoxNews.com.
Vetter’s mask “was allowed to retain depictions of the Statue of Liberty, a screaming bald eagle and a ‘USA’ shield,” the report adds.
Slater remembers Vetter asking him to add “We the People.” She reportedly told him: “It’s only three words. How much damage could they do?”
Rob Koch, the communications director for USA Hockey, told FoxNews.com that the incident “has not been an issue for our players.”

PK'S NOTE: Not able to devote a lot of time again today. Apologies.


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