Coach Roy's Reading List for 12/30/2011

Too many things on the net - here's a few to consider while you knock back your New Year's Adult Libations...

Happy New Year Everyone!

[As usual my comments are in bold type surrounded by square brackets ].

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Politics as usual Department:

Is America Losing Control?

By Patrick J. Buchanan - "Events are in the saddle and ride mankind."

In describing 2011, few clichés seem more appropriate. For in this past year, we Americans seemed to lose control of our destiny, as events seemed to be in the saddle.

Jobless claims up, but that's not what matters

by Conn Carroll Senior Editorial Writer - Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose 15,000 to a seasonally adjusted 381,000 last week, the Labor Department reported today. CNBC goes on to report: "Claims remain below the 400,000 mark that is normally associated with an improvement in labor market conditions."

Tea party looks for strength in numbers

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times - With polls showing the movement’s popularity sagging, tea party members from across the country are warning that anyone who thinks they are sleeping in 2012 is in for a rude awakening come Election Day, when they plan to pick up where they left off in 2010 by bolstering their voices for limited government on Capitol Hill.

Philly Councilwoman Will ‘Retire’ for One Day, Collect a $478K Pension, and Return on Monday

(The Blaze) Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly love and, apparently, paying out massive pensions to public employees who will continue working for the city.

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Presidential Election Department:

To the Wire: 2 Iowa Polls Show Santorum Moving Ahead of Gingrich into 3rd; 2 Show Romney Leading; 1 Shows Paul; 1 Shows 3-Way Tie

BACHMANN: Little time to save America

By Rep. Michele Bachmann - First focus will be economy, then national security and families

Santorum: The GOP's past or future?

(Politico) By ALEXANDER BURNS - IOWA CITY — In Iowa this week, Rick Santorum looks for the first time like he’s in the right place at the right moment in the presidential campaign.

Top 10 GOP presidential campaign moments

POLITICO presents the most memorable incidents, gaffes and moments in the GOP nomination race.

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World View

North Korea vows no softening under its new leader

PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korea warned the world today there would be no softening of its position toward South Korea's government after Kim Jong Il's death as Pyongyang strengthened his son and heir's authority with a new title: Great Leader.

Ceremonies cement Kim as ‘supreme’ in N. Korea

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Global What?

Fisker issues Karma recalls

In a potentially damaging turn of events for the startup electric-hybrid carmaker, Fisker Automotive is recalling 239 of its $102,000 Karma sedans after finding issues with battery packs that could cause the luxury plug-in hybrids to catch fire.
[Another Electric Car maker has models that catch fire....]

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Popular Culture, etc.:

Tournament of Roses to Occupiers: You Can't March in Our Parade

(CNSNews.com) - Although an Occupy Wall Street protest group in Pasadena, Calif., tried to get a slot to march in the Rose Parade on Jan. 2, officials with the parade said no. The group now plans to march down the street behind a group of police cars that mark the end of the parade.

Profanity and Pop Music

The music industry slides lower each year into the gutter, interested only in making a quick buck through our lowest common denominators.

NUGENT: In the new year, we must be bold

By Ted Nugent - The Washington Times -As I do every year, I’m going to make 2012 a bold, wonderful year. Let all Americans who care commit to being like the majestic American bison that turns and faces the howling storm.

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Business

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Military Stuff

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