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Look back in anger: Fox News, 2012

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Happy New Year, Fairfield! Rather than recap last year’s articles and bragging about how right I was about everything, I thought it would be much more modest and interesting to look back at 2012 through the angry eyes of Fox News and discuss how wrong they were about everything.

Obviously, the election leaps to mind, where months of Fox’s careful and elaborate political constructs were casually swept aside like a house of cards by the backhand of Reality. As I watched the incredulous faces of the assembled Fox punditry on election night, I got the feeling that some of the actors might have accidentally gotten swept-up by their months-long soap-opera performance and actually started believing some of the absurd lines they had been spewing.

So realistic. Bravo! Emmys for all.

Fox started out 2012 with seemingly endless sensationalist stories about the Keystone pipeline extension. Remember that? This pipeline would pump thick, tar-sand sludge thinned with liquefied natural gas at a pressure of more than 1,000 pounds per square inch, about 2000 miles from Canada to Texas Gulf refineries.

Environmentalists, of course, are worried about the pressurized pipe rupturing and gushing massive oil spills. Given the company’s oil spill track record, their fear appears justified. Far from the economic boom touted by Fox News, the U.S. State Department figured about 5,000 to 6,000 temporary jobs would be created by this pipeline and a Cornell University study predicted only 50 permanent jobs.

In my Jan. 30, 2012, column, “Keystone XL reality check,” I wrote that the better route for a new pipeline would be from the Bakken oil fields of Montana and North Dakota to the Gulf Coast refineries. Bakken crude is presently transported by rail cars.

Last spring, with gasoline prices running $4.50 a gallon in Fairfield, Fox watchers and Daily Republic bloggers were going bonkers blaming President Barack Obama for the price spike.

The right-wingers said President Obama wants these sky-high gas prices so we will use less oil, they demanded that he immediately approve the Keystone pipeline, and said that his record on domestic oil drilling was the worst ever. Even Mitt Romney repeated that last bogus claim during the presidential debates.

In my March 5, 2012, column, “Putting out the fire with gasoline,” I noted, “Last year, for the first time since 1949, the U.S. exported more refined oil products than we imported. In fact, we exported a net average of 439,000 barrels per day. Every day.”

Shipping that much gasoline and diesel fuel overseas has a greater influence on U.S. gas pump prices than any president could ever have. Domestic gasoline prices are rigged to respond to North Sea oil prices, not domestic crude prices and Gulf refiners were, and still are, increasing their profits by selling huge amounts of their products overseas.

For Fox News, actual market dynamics seem to take a back seat to their relentless political agenda, blaming this president for nearly every problem America faces. The truth is that domestic oil production has increased under President Obama and our nation’s storage tanks are filled to capacity.

We’ll look deeper into U.S. oil production, refining and distribution in future columns, but now that gas prices have fallen more than $1 per gallon, will Fox commentators and right-wing Daily Republic bloggers congratulate President Obama?

Next week, we’ll examine Fox’s thoughts on Fast and Furious and the Benghazi attack and compare that to how those stories actually played out. As a bonus, we will talk about how Fox’s sensationalist “reporting” may be adversely affecting not just your mental well-being, but your physical health as well. Stay tuned.

Mike Kirchubel grew up in Fairfield and is the author of “Vile Acts of Evil – Banking in America.” He can be reached at mikirch@comcast.net.

Mike Kirchubel

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  • SavetheRepublicJanuary 06, 2013 - 9:31 pm

    First Libertarian meetup of 2013 -- first 2013 meetup for January 8, 2013 in Fairfield, at the Waterman Round Table Pizza, right off highway 80 around 7pm

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    Solano Libertarian Meetup Group (Fairfield, CA) - Meetup.....the link would not post.

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  • SavetheRepublicJanuary 06, 2013 - 10:04 pm

    THE SOLANO TEA PARTY PATRIOTS.....First meeting of 2013. We now meet on the 1st Monday of the month 6 PM to 8 PM at DENNY'S - 260 Pitman Rd Cordelia, CA 94534....Admission is FREE, but we do like to support a local business. Come Hungry..Bring Guests. The Speaker will be Mimi Steele....A few weeks ago she was on Glenn Beck, with Rosa Koire. You’ve heard her many times on KSFO’s Barbara Simpson show as an exclusive guest. And now..Solano Tea Party is proud to present Mimi Steel, a property rights expert who, together with her volunteer grassroots team CAPR, just won a victory defeating Measure B-1 ( Alameda County transportation tax.).........Recognizing the Bay Area as ground zero in the assault on property rights, Mimi travels the Bay Area educating citizens on the true implications of the 25 year plan called One Bay Area, and how they can get involved.............. On July 4, 2011, the 235th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Mimi started Bay Area Citizens for Sustainable Liberty and now has Property Rights Task Force Teams in 8 of the 9 Bay Area counties. Preparing to fight at every level, she merged Bay Area Liberty with Citizens Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR) and started the SFBay Area Chapter.......... Credentials: A Bay Area resident since 1981, she has an MBA in Marketing, an MS in Math Education, and a BA in Math and Psychology.............. She is a private pilot and served in the US Air Force for 8 years as a Captain in Telecommunications. Mimi says, “As an Air Force officer I took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic". "That oath does not have an expiration date.” Mimi honors that oath as a civilian by actively defending the right to property, guaranteed in the Constitution, against the illegal encroachment of government and NGOs under the deceptive guise of “Smart Growth” and “Sustainability".......... Ever the serious competitor, Mimi and her Australian Shepherd MECO hold 12 dog agility titles in AKC.

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  • SavetheRepublicJanuary 06, 2013 - 10:10 pm

    So please join us tomorrow Monday the 7th and check out The Solano Tea Party Patriots......www.solanoteapartypatriots.com

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  • rlw895January 07, 2013 - 11:44 am

    If Mimi ever gets appointed to the Supreme Court, then maybe her opinions will be true. But until then, beware of people who talk about what the law should be instead of what it is.

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  • SavetheRepublicJanuary 06, 2013 - 10:19 pm

    Mark your calendars...January 16th is our Vaca Valley Tea Party Meeting. Mark Meckler, co-founder of the Tea Party will be our guest speaker. I will remind you again next week....OK ?

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  • StRJanuary 06, 2013 - 10:54 pm

    What ethnic dishes does Gary, the Jack in the Beanstalk Gaint enjoy?...........Answer...Hungarian Girlosh and Italian Wedding Party Soup.

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  • SavetheRepublicJanuary 06, 2013 - 11:01 pm

    wwwinfowarscom.........Today on this live Sunday, January 6, 2013 program, Alex Jones covers the latest in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the 2nd Amendment and the Constitution, including fresh confirmation that the Obama Administration has big designs on gun control despite his 2008 campaign pledge to 'not take guns.' Further, cities around the nation, including Austin, TX, are looking to reign in gun shows. Meanwhile, Alex is joined by Chief of Police Mark Kessler, who is proposing a '2nd Amendment Preservation' ordinance for his small town in Pennsylvania, which could serve as model legislation to uphold the right to bear arms and nullify unconstitutional gun control maneuvers across the country. Your call and comments are welcome. Also wwwprisonplanet.tv

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  • G-ManJanuary 07, 2013 - 2:36 am

    Kirchubel probably gets his riders pass on the Short Bus thru some kind of government handout program..Domestic oil production is up in spite of obama not because of him...Private drilling is booming..and production on gov't land is the lowest it's ever been because obama is green...Coal,natural gas and oil are anathema to B-Ball...he's told you that over and over in his own words..what?..you don't believe him.?.can't say I blame you there..I never predicted an election outcome..thinking Conservatives always worried the entitlement class and the class warfare rhetoric would cost the Nation a chance to elect a man of principal,a successful business man and a turn around artist...our worst fears came to pass..if the Democrats do for the Nation what they've done for California Kirchubel should feel quite at home..

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  • DJKJanuary 07, 2013 - 7:42 am

    You should consider writing a book on Fox fallacies. It would probably turn into an encyclopedia collection.

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  • Mike kirchubelJanuary 07, 2013 - 8:13 am

    And call it what, The Neverending Story?

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  • rlw895January 07, 2013 - 11:40 am

    I recommend, for starters, "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right," by Al Franken. It's truth in a humorous style. Humorist/commentator Franken later won a Sentate seat from Minnesota; the book didn't hurt his election, so there can't be too many lies in it. In fact, I don't think there are any; read the section on "Team Franken." He was meticulous in his research. BTW, untruths when obviously intended for humor is not lying.

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  • Rich GiddensJanuary 07, 2013 - 9:51 am

    Mikey doesn't want to discuss CNN and Piers Morgan. Mikey sees Fox News as a threat. Take a guess which news channel gets better ratings? Fox wins hands down. CNN has better resources though. Mikey doesnt want any criticism of Obama and the rat party. Such is the attribute of a leftist who fears the truth and who's leaders cant get results like concluding the war or inproving the economy.

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  • JagJanuary 07, 2013 - 11:31 am

    Hey Mike Can you say ratings FOX is beating them all !!!

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  • Mike KirchubelJanuary 07, 2013 - 11:47 am

    Yes, Fox News is a very effective propaganda machine. The fact that so many people fall for their lies is not a reflection on their truthfulness, but on the gullibility of the American public.

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  • rlw895January 07, 2013 - 3:26 pm

    Amen, Mike. People should be more skeptical about what they get from the commercial media. The media is just trying to make money by attracting an audience to see or hear their commercials. It's not that hard to determine if a source is trustworthy, but people do have to look for other sources for that. Too many are unwilling to take that step. If we are going to be worthy of our republic, we have to do that.

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  • Tom ChalkJanuary 07, 2013 - 4:53 pm

    Mike & RLW: Let me get right to the point. Neither of you have a clue about the reason Fox News has such a huge following (multiple millions) among the people of this country. You can't understand it and you can't explain it, so you are left with the rather weak "they must all be stupid" rationale. Typical liberal fare. I'm disappointed, but not surprised. As the most informed man in the world might say: "I don't always watch the news, but when I do, I watch dos Foxes." Stay free my friends."

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  • rlw895January 07, 2013 - 5:23 pm

    Tom: I hesitated before saying "Amen" to Mike's "gullible" description, because that's not quite it, and saying it so simply tends to generate just the dismissive response you have provided. Sure, there are stupid people out there, and gullible people. But I'm not sure they are any more likely to get their information from Fox than any other source, though I suspect they are. What I am more concerned about is the commercialization of news and information. We are seeing its worst manifestation in Fox: Build an audience by saying what your research shows some big audience wants to hear, while at the same time denigrating any other source of information that might be contrary. Fox’s political inclination is all about getting that audience; there are a lot of people who want to believe what Fox has to say. Fox’s denigrating other sources of news and information is captured in its “Fair and Balanced” motto, as if Fox is, and no one else who disagrees could possibly be fair and balanced? Fox caters to conservatives because conservatives tend to have less education than liberals, and so are less likely to take in the Fox news and information with a critical eye. Getting and keeping a big audience among that group is easier than with any other large group. I mean, if you think about it, and realize that Fox is in business to make money and not really to provide the public with “fair and balanced”—or even accurate—news and information, Fox does and effective job for its owners. And who are those owners again?

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  • Mike kirchubelJanuary 07, 2013 - 6:00 pm

    Also, Tom, that us what these articles are about. I didnt expect to hear from happy fox viewers here.

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  • Tom ChalkJanuary 08, 2013 - 8:43 am

    RLW and Mike: Well, there you (both) go again. Denigrating the Fox "hard news" segments because you can't stand O'Reilly or Hannity. As far as ownership goes, I don't evaluate my news sources by that criterion. But having said that, if you consider the sewage that spills forth from the likes of MSNBC, that station must be owned by Beelzebub himself. Whoever it is, he/she makes Rupert Murdoch look like Mother Teresa.

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  • CD BrooksJanuary 08, 2013 - 9:46 am

    I’m not a CNBC guy, so don’t know anything about their reporting. I would imagine that everyone has their own “process” for getting ratings. I got to write a lot about FOX during the elections. Their editing, and unabashed lies in audio/video as well as printed media are notorious and have been called out world-wide, time and time again which was why I coined the phrase FOX-isms! I deleted all my files but I alluded to these stories many times over the past four years. Even the FOX personalities appear menacing and tough. FOX Sports is great, but from my perspective, their delivery of the news and honesty therein pretty much blows.

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  • rlw895January 08, 2013 - 12:56 pm

    Tom: MSNBC is a creation of Fox; an entertaining counter balance. You could make worse comparisions. I've done enough research about Fox commentaries to stay away from them so I don't become stupider. I suppose I do watch Fox news and sports and have not found them offensive. I don't have cable, so I rarely get to watch MSNBC, but they seem to spend a lot of time debunking Fox. You are an educated person. Do you NEVER criticize Fox? Have you NEVER found them to be lying, or at least misrepresenting the truth? And, if so, why would you continue to trust them?

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  • Tom ChalkJanuary 07, 2013 - 7:26 pm

    To my simple way of thinking, it's what comes out of the end of the pipeline, and not so much who owns a controlling interest in Fox. As I have repeatedly said, Fox News agrees with me--not the other way around. Do I absorb every syllable uttered by a Hannity or an O'Reilly? No. The hard news portion on Fox is by far the fairest and best presentation on TV today. The opinion folks are the best on cable, and no worse than Jennings, et al, on the mainstream channels. Just more overt in their views. Even an idiot like me can peel back the hyperbole just a bit. The folks on MSNBC make me want to barf.

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  • MRCJanuary 07, 2013 - 7:48 pm

    I cant wait to hear Mr. K's analysis of Fast and Furious and Benghazi. I'm sure we can expect the same critical examination from him that he would use if both of those incidents were on Bush's watch. But wait, maybe by the time he is done they will have been. As for Tom Chalk's comments,ditto!

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  • rlw895January 07, 2013 - 8:49 pm

    No need for anyone to analyze because both the administration and congress have had or are having investigations. Maybe they will agree, I which case, who are we to dispute it? If not, we can argue over who's right. I'm inclined to think the administration covered up a lot for political reasons, but now that the election is over, will come clean.

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  • StRJanuary 07, 2013 - 9:57 pm

    What oriental dishes does Gary, the Jack in the Beanstalk Gaint enjoy?...........Answer.....Moo Goo GUY Pan and Mongolian Thief.

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  • G MANJanuary 07, 2013 - 11:07 pm

    BRAVO MIKE! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Does this mean that the DR may actually becoming a source for a more realistic view of our world today? Having being a resident of the Suisun City/ Fairfield area since 1977 I hope that opinions like yours will become more frequent. If so, I may renew our current introductory subscription.

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  • Mike kirchubelJanuary 07, 2013 - 11:26 pm

    Gman??? Please tell me you didn't just move here from Pittsburgh, PA. Please.

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  • rlw895January 08, 2013 - 1:32 am

    Got to be a different G-Man.

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  • Today Tuesday on...January 08, 2013 - 7:15 pm

    wwwinfowarscom...wwwprisonplanet.tv.....On the Tuesday, January 8 edition of the Alex Jones Show, Alex covers his appearance on CNN's Piers Morgan show last night and his effort to defend the Constitution and the Second Amendment from attack by the establishment media as the government prepares its latest gun-grabbing assault on law-abiding Americans. Alex talks about how CNN ejected him from the studio after one segment and how an “armed Mafia” tailed him during his New York visit. Alex talks about the overwhelming response to his appearance and the fact we have put the globalists on notice.

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  • StRJanuary 08, 2013 - 7:39 pm

    What kind of Sandwiches does Gary the Jack in the Beanstalk Gaint like best?...........1.A Dagwood on Whole Feet Bread (or use Bums instead!)......2.A Reuben on Russian Eye Bread w/Extra Sour Krauts (obviously our "little" Gary could be substituted here, just kidding).......3.A Poor Boy on Italian Bread with Americans cheese and extra Mayornaise......4. A Hot Pressed Cuban with extra Bill pickles.

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  • StRJanuary 09, 2013 - 6:11 pm

    What kind of cookies does the Giant like best?......Anyone...Anyone....OPk I will start us off.......He likes "White" Chocolate Academia Nut cookies

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  • StRJanuary 09, 2013 - 10:16 pm

    The Giant likes.....Oafmeal Scotchies, Peanut Butler cookies, and Gingerbread Men.

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  • StRJanuary 10, 2013 - 1:12 am

    The Giant likes......Famous Amoses....Lady Fingers....Finger Snaps....Mo-Lasses...Plump Kin cookies (for Halloween)...Scottish short Fred cookies....Big Isacc Newtons...Unfortunate Chinese cookies....Shin Mints and HE LIKES BEST OF ALL...Girl Scout Cookies

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  • Today Thursday on...January 09, 2013 - 10:12 pm

    wwwinfowarscom....On the invigorating Wednesday, January 9 edition of Infowars Live, Alex Jones confronts the thinly-veiled threats against his life as so-called pundits joke about killing him on nationwide television. He'll continue to explore the media's fascination with his impassioned speech on Piers Morgan Tonight, and also continue to break down their attempts to demonize himself and all law-abiding gunowners. On today's show, Alex welcomes former Congressman Ron Paul to speak about the establishment's attempt to “brainwash people into thinking about guns in a vastly different way,” to quote Eric Holder. He'll also welcome Executive Director of Gun Owners of America, Mr. Larry Pratt, to chat about their respective interviews with the British citizen engaged in subversion of the Constitution. We'll also cover other controversial news items and take your calls.

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  • GoogleJanuary 09, 2013 - 11:34 pm

    The Ultimate Felony Against Democracy By Thom Hartmann

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  • Very InterestingJanuary 09, 2013 - 11:38 pm

    The GOP has been stealing elections at least since 1996, when Republican Chuck Hagel stole a Nebraska Senate seat that he had no chance of winning in a "stunning upset" over Gov. Ben Nelson, who was 15 points ahead in the polls on election day. Before running, Hagel was chairman of AIS, the voting machine maker that is now ES&S. He first sold Nebraska on using his machines, then quit AIS, then "won" 56% of the vote in all demographics including predominately black precincts that always voted Democratic, becoming the first Repub senator elected there in 24 years. Having proved to the GOP that black box vote fraud worked, their euphoria almost made him VP in 2000, but he had to be content with as assist as Bush stole the 2000 election. Hagel's machines then re-elected him in 2002 with 83% of the vote, the highest margin of victory in the history of the state. The 2004 presidential theft, well documented, was child's play by then. Google...Romney Steals 2012 Election! By Dante DeNavarre OpEdNews

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  • Very InterestingJanuary 09, 2013 - 11:48 pm

    It turns out though that Kristol was less worried about Hagel’s positions when he was being considered for a much higher position than Cabinet Secretary: Vice President of the United States. Hagel was among those on the short-list to be named as Vice Presidential candidate under then-Gov. George W. Bush on the Republican ticket in 2000. At the time, Kristol was a supporter of the possibility that Hagel would be a heart-beat away from the presidency, making the rounds on several cable shows to make the case. When reading the transcript of Kristol’s appearance on Chris Matthews’ Hardball on Jun. 7, 2000, the irony is palpable. During the lead-in to the show, Matthews said, “Then we’re going to talk about what’s alleged to be a smear campaign against George W. Bush’s likely candidate for VP, Chuck Hagel of Nebraska. That smear campaign, according to Bill Kristol, who’s going to join us, is being led by Senate Republican leader Trent Lott.” Kristol went on to accuse Lott of attempting to kill the chance of Hagel getting the nod, while forgoing the chance to bring up any negatives on Hagel when directly asked by Matthews. Google.....FLASHBACK: Bill Kristol Wanted Chuck Hagel To Be Vice President By Hayes Brown..........More fun and games, but no real difference between the Republican and Democrats, apparently the Illuminati like Hagel so much that they were happy with him as a Republican or now a "puesdo Republican/Democrat"

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  • Pray for meJanuary 10, 2013 - 12:14 am

    Eleven retired senior military officials signed a letter in support of former Republican senator Chuck Hagel’s potential nomination as the next Secretary of Defense. The letter, signed by Brent Scowcroft, William Fallon and Anthony Zinni, said Hagel “would be a strong leader” as the next Pentagon chief and that he’s “eminently qualified for the job“: Google...Retired Military Brass Say Hagel ‘Would Be A Strong Leader In The Pentagon’ By Ben Armbruster............General Scowcroft served as the national security adviser to Presidents Gerald R. Ford and George H.W. Bush. He also served as military assistant to President Richard Nixon and as deputy assistant for national security affairs to Presidents Ford and Nixon. Prior to joining the Bush administration, General Scowcroft was vice chairman of Kissinger Associates, Inc. from 1982 to 1989. In that capacity, he advised and assisted a wide range of U.S. and foreign corporate leaders on global joint venture opportunities, strategic planning, and risk assessment. In the course of his 29-year military career, General Scowcroft has held positions in the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Headquarters of the U.S. Air Force, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and as military assistant to President Nixon. In addition, in 1991, President Bush presented him with the Medal of Freedom Award. In 1993, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II presented him with the insignia of an Honorary Knight of the British Empire (K.B.E.) at Buckingham Palace. In 2009, he was presented with the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. Out of uniform, he continued in a public policy capacity by serving on the President’s General Advisory Committee on Arms Control, the President’s Commission on Strategic Forces, the President’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Defense Management, and the President’s Special Review Board, also known as the Tower Commission. In recent years, General Scowcroft has served as cochair for both the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future and the National Academy of Science’s Committee on Science, Security, and Prosperity. He formerly served as chairman of the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and was a member of the UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Threats, Challenges, and Change.He is the coauthor, with President George H.W. Bush, of A World Transformed (Knopf, 1998). General Scowcroft is also the coauthor, with Zbigniew Brzezinski and David Ignatius, of America and the World: Conversations on the Future of American Foreign Policy (Basic Books, 2008)....Google..Brent Scowcroft CSIS Counselor and Trustee......The point I am trying to make is that Republican or Democrat it does not matter, at the top both parties work for the Luciferian/Illuminati/International Banker/NWO Globalists. Mr. Scowcroft is part of the PNAC team that planned 911 (911 was an inside job) Planned by PNAC Republican NEOCONS, Black elements of the Israeli MOSSAD and Saudi Arabian Operatives. BUT THE DEMOCRATS AT THJE TOP ARE IN ON IT ALSO, so there is no out and out advantage to voting Democrat either. REMEMBER THEY LIE SAY ONE THING AND DO ANOTHER

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  • From WikipediaJanuary 10, 2013 - 12:33 am

    The Tower Commision --- NOTE -- If they want something covered up or down graded and NO ONE really punished for misdeeds....Appoint a Commission with the Commissioners hand picked by the perpetrators/traitors....Commissioned on November 26, 1986 by American President Ronald Reagan, the Tower Commission was in response to the Iran Contra scandal. Taking effect on December 1, Reagan appointed Republican and former Senator John Tower of Texas, former Secretary of State Edmund Muskie, and former National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft......... The commission's report "held Reagan accountable for a lax managerial style and aloofness from policy detail."[1]......... Oliver North, John Poindexter, Caspar Weinberger, and others were also implicated....... A major result of the Tower Commission was the consensus that Reagan should have listened to his National Security Advisor more, thereby placing more power in the hands of that chair. The National Security Advisor was to be seen as an "honest broker" and not someone who would use his position to further his political agenda........... Summarised, the main findings showed that "Using the Contras as a front, and against international law, and US law, weapons were sold, using Israel as intermediaries, to Iran, during the brutal Iran-Iraq war. The US was also supplying weapons to Iraq, including ingredients for nerve gas, mustard gas and other chemical weapons."[2]........... Very Smart of the Illuminati...have Iran and Iraq take each other out, another Grand Chessboard war set up by the Globalists.

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  • But Remember...January 10, 2013 - 12:39 am

    The Illuminati/International Bankers used the Democrat Johnson Administration to get the Vietnam War going full swing....So again we see no real advantage to voting Republican or Democrat. Remember the Globalist Bankers financed the rise of Communism in China and Russia.... They want us all world wide to fight each other....war is good for profits and business. The Devil likes war, hate, suffering, starvation, he likes to get us all to Damn ourselves worldwide. Review the 10 Commandments please. But don't feel too bad we have all been lied to and used and duped. WAKE UP PEOPLE

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  • rlw895January 10, 2013 - 11:19 am

    All this stuff about Hagel should be comments to the DR's "Our View" column on the subject of his nomination as Secretary of Defense.

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  • StRJanuary 10, 2013 - 12:50 am

    What kind of crackers does the Giant like?.........Answer......Billy Graham Crackers and Some Moors.

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  • Today Friday on...January 11, 2013 - 10:39 am

    wwwinfowarscom.....wwwprisonplanet.tv....On the Friday, January 11 edition of the Alex Jones Show, Alex continues to flesh out the gun control issue reiterating the importance of Americans' right to bear arms, while bringing to light Obama's new bill securing all presidents after 1997 lifetime Secret Service protection, all on the taxpayer's dime. Alex will also cover control freak Bloomberg's latest nanny state policy banning painkillers in New York. On today's show Alex welcomes American radio and television personality Mancow Muller to discuss where he sees the gun debate heading. Also on the show today, author and preparedness expert Joel Skousen gives his take on the war being waged on the Second Amendment by foreign governments.

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  • Everybody should listen to this episodeJanuary 11, 2013 - 11:48 am

    Please listen to todays broadcast. Thanks The plan for global take over explained.

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  • Guess WhoJanuary 11, 2013 - 10:43 am

    Why does the Giant not like Thief Wellington?..........Answer.....He says it tastes like an old rubber boot.

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  • World War ZJanuary 11, 2013 - 11:45 am

    Book -- World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks.......A real plan fictionalized.

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  • Important listen to this PLEASEJanuary 11, 2013 - 11:53 am

    ********www.infowars.com/video-un-war-propaganda-embedded-in-upcoming-zombie-film-world-war-z/

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  • Mind KontrolJanuary 11, 2013 - 12:05 pm

    TV shows like Honey Boo Boo and Hoarders are part of the Dehumanization conditioning, setting us up against each other ie the view that some are just not worthy or are too stupid to live. The core of evil is the process of dehumanization by which certain other people or collectives of them, are depicted as less than human, as non comparable in humanity or personal dignity to those who do the labeling. Prejudice employs negative stereotypes in images or verbally abusive terms to demean and degrade the objects of its narrow view of superiority over these allegedly inferior persons. Discrimination involves the actions taken against those others based on the beliefs and emotions generated by prejudiced perspectives. google..The Lucifer Effect by Philip Zimbardo..Understanding how good people turn evil.

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  • Read Revelation in the BibleJanuary 11, 2013 - 12:20 pm

    Mind Control/War Conditioning to get us to accept the Mark of the Beast and to exterminate those who do not accept the mark. Google Depopulation Strategies

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  • StRJanuary 12, 2013 - 4:28 pm

    What does the Jack in the Beanstalk Giant buy when he goes to the Quickie Mart?.........Polish Sausage...Hebrew National Franks....French (fried, when available), A Butter Finger Bar and a Cherry Icee"HE".....The Giant also likes Sugar Daddy Bars, "Pop" corn, Cracker "Jacks", and "Papa" Murphies and Mountain "Mikes" pizza.......(Thanks SK, .........Hebrew National Franks rank way towards the top in being healthiest)

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  • orville johnstonJanuary 23, 2013 - 7:20 am

    The truth is that domestic oil production has increased under President Obama and our nation’s storage tanks are filled to capacity. Obama doesn't approve domestic oil production. Keep trying. I am getting a kick out of your love affair with Obama.

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  • orville johnstonJanuary 23, 2013 - 7:24 am

    The truth is that domestic oil production has increased under President Obama and our nation’s storage tanks are filled to capacity. Obama doesn't approve domestic oil production. Romney pointed that out in one of the debates. Keep trying. I am getting a kick out of your love affair with Obama.

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  • Mike kirchubelJanuary 23, 2013 - 1:49 pm

    Thank you for your Support. Yes,, I will continue to tell the truth, no matter how angry it makes the blissfuly misinforned.

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By Danny Bernardini | From Page: A3

 
Wolk has four measures passed by committee

By Danny Bernardini | From Page: A3

 
Another Lake Berryessa recreation area available

By Barry Eberling | From Page: A3

Closures aplenty for Memorial Day

By Danny Bernardini | From Page: A3

 
Chili Cook Off benefits Solano SPCA

By Amy Maginnis-Honey | From Page: A3

Man flees cops, arrested for alleged marijuana sales

By Heather Ah San | From Page: A4

 
 
The amazing human brain

By Scott Anderson | From Page: B12

 
Flag fever: Joe Morin celebrates America every day

By Amy Maginnis-Honey | From Page: B12 | Gallery

 
Weather for Saturday, May 25, 2013

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: B13

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US / World

 
Company: Bay Bridge bolts made to exact specs

By The Associated Press | From Page: A4, 2 Comments

Woman gets 8 years for kidnapping granddaughter

By The Associated Press | From Page: A4

 
Damage reported from magnitude-5.7 quake in Calif.

By The Associated Press | From Page: A4

PG&E calls $2.25B fine for deadly blast excessive

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6

 
Arellano Felix drug cartel leader pleads guilty

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6

BART to consider lifting rush-hour bike ban

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6

 
Calif. plastic ocean debris bill dies in committee

By The Associated Press | From Page: A6, 1 Comment | Gallery

Obama’s drone rules leave unanswered questions

By The Associated Press | From Page: A8, 1 Comment

 
Trucker bumps I-5 bridge, sees tragedy behind him

By The Associated Press | From Page: A8 | Gallery

No bail for Pa. parents in faith-healing death

By The Associated Press | From Page: A8 | Gallery

 
Syrian regime OKs peace talks amid skepticism

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9

After vote on gay youth, Scouts face more turmoil

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9

 
Can Tornado Alley become safer? Yes, within limits

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9, 1 Comment | Gallery

Soldier’s slaying prompts UK security review

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9

 
Toronto mayor denies he smokes crack cocaine

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9

Afghan Taliban attack aid group, 2 guards killed

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9

 
Arias foreman: Sentencing decision unfair to jury

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9, 1 Comment

Judge: Ariz. sheriff’s office profiles Latinos

By The Associated Press | From Page: A9, 1 Comment

 
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Opinion

Editorial Cartoon for May 25, 2013

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: A11

 
Cheers, jeers for the week of May 19-25, 2013

By Daily Republic | From Page: A11

 
Marsy’s Law is working well

By Thomas Elias | From Page: A11

Thank you to NorthBay nurses and doctors

By Letter to the Editor | From Page: A11

 
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Living

Today in History for May 25, 2013

By The Associated Press | From Page: A2, 1 Comment

 
Community calendar Saturday, May 25, 2013

By John Glidden | From Page: A2

My sisters are really angry that Mom’s paying me to be her caregiver

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar | From Page: B7

 
Horoscopes for May 25, 2013

By Holiday Mathis | From Page: B7

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Entertainment

TVGrid

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: A5

 
Latest ‘Bachelorette’ won’t say if she’s engaged

By The Associated Press | From Page: A5 | Gallery

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Sports

Young’s 3-run homer gives A’s 6-5 win over Astros

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1

 
Tim Lincecum roughed up by Rockies again

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1

Mustangs, Bulldogs clean up at SJS Masters finals

By Mike Corpos | From Page: B1 | Gallery

 
Sharks try to shrug off Game 5 defeat

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1

Bayern faces Dortmund in Champions League final

By The Associated Press | From Page: B1

 
Grizzlies, Memphis ready to ‘believe’ vs. Spurs

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93

By The Associated Press | From Page: B2

 
McIlroy, Donald miss cut at BMW PGA Championship

By The Associated Press | From Page: B3

Bowie Young, Cavalleri tied in the Bahamas

By The Associated Press | From Page: B3

 
Kuchar leads Colonial when 2nd round suspended

By The Associated Press | From Page: B3

Cochran, Perry tied for lead in Senior PGA

By The Associated Press | From Page: B3

 
Defending champ Keselowski tries to build on title

By The Associated Press | From Page: B3

Atlas of Indianapolis: Carpenter on pole at Indy

By The Associated Press | From Page: B3

 
NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled

By The Associated Press | From Page: B4

Roger Federer, always at Grand Slam tournaments

By The Associated Press | From Page: B4

 
Bears to retire Ditka’s No. 89

By The Associated Press | From Page: B4

Local sports for Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, 2013

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: B5

 
Sports on TV for Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, 2013

By Daily Republic staff | From Page: B5

Friday’s 19th stage of Giro canceled due to snow

By The Associated Press | From Page: B13

 
Saratoga marks 150 years of thoroughbred racing

By The Associated Press | From Page: B13

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Business

Home Style: Create artful displays with collections

By Mary Carol Garrity | From Page: C2

 
US rate on 30-year mortgages rises to 3.59 percent

By The Associated Press | From Page: C2

Candice Tells All: Basement fireplace becomes focal point of retreat

By Scripps Howard News Service | From Page: C3

 
Real estate transactions for May 25, 2013

By Daily Republic | From Page: C3

Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout

By The Associated Press | From Page: B10

 
Furlough Friday: Unpaid day off for many in gov’t

By The Associated Press | From Page: B10

Netflix looks to hook subscribers with ‘Arrested’

By The Associated Press | From Page: B10 | Gallery

 
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Obituaries

Anthony Reed

By John Glidden | From Page: A4

 
Chand R. Sharma

By John Glidden | From Page: A4

Jeffrey E. Woodhouse

By John Glidden | From Page: A4, 1 Comment

 
Charles E. Brooks Jr.

By John Glidden | From Page: A4

Destiny Saucedo

By John Glidden | From Page: A4

 
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Comics

Get Fuzzy

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

 
Zits

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

Beetle Bailey

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

 
Rose is Rose

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

Baldo

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

 
For Better or Worse

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

Sally Forth

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

 
Garfield

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

Dilbert

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

 
Fort Knox

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

Peanuts

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

 
Blondie

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

Pickles

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

 
Frank and Ernest

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

B.C.

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

 
Wizard of Id

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B6

Sudoku

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B7

 
Word Sleuth

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B7

Cryptoquote

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B7

 
Crossword

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B7

Bridge

By Daily Republic Syndicated Content | From Page: B7