The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

LIVE AT FIVE – 12.19.11

— compiled by Wombat-socho TOP NEWS KIM JONG IL FINALLY DEAD Scholars discuss effect of Dear Leader’s demise on world peace, Juche philosophy as CNN films Norks sobbing in the streets Czechs Mourn Passing Of Vaclav Havel State funeral scheduled for leader of the Velvet Revolution PRC Backs Russian Resolution On Syria Russians propose to […]

LIVE AT FIVEEIGHT – 12.16.11

— compiled by Wombat-socho TOP NEWS Christopher Hitchens, 1949-2011: RIP Noted contrarian, atheist abandoned the Left for conservatism; leaves behind wife, three children House Passes Continuing Resolution Bill includes repeal of incandescent light bulb ban Gingrich Talks About Fines, Marriage, Outsider Status Stands firm on ethics charges, homosexuality POLITICS Rivals Pounce On Gingrich At Last […]

LIVE AT FIVETENNINE – 12.15.11

— compiled by Wombat-socho TOP NEWS Panetta Cases The Flag In Baghdad Formally marks the end of the war in Iraq; 4000 troops remain to train Iraqi security forces Ron Wyden, Paul Ryan Propose Bipartisan Medicare Reform Plan Would preserve current Medicare until 2022, then give seniors option of private plans Democrats Abandoning Millionaire Surtax […]

LIVE AT FIVE – 12.14.11

— compiled by Wombat-socho TOP NEWS House Passes Payroll Tax Cut Extension 10 Democrats, 14 Republicans cross party lines on vote NTSB Recommends Banning Texting While Driving Also other uses of cell phones, other electronic devices Over 100 Wounded, Killed In Brussels Rampage Man with history of drug, weapons offenses allegedly responsible POLITICS Iowa Aide […]

LIVE AT FIVE – 12.13.11

— compiled by Wombat-socho TOP NEWS Supremes To Make The Call On Arizona’s Immigration Law Court to tackle third contentious issue this term; could affect 2012 elections U.S., Iraq Find Gaps In Relationship Many aspects of future diplomatic & military cooperation still unclear PRC Military Base In Indian Ocean? PLA Navy acknowledges invite from Seychelles […]

LIVE AT FIVE – 12.11.11

— compiled by Wombat-socho TOP NEWS DNC Says Gingrich The Original Tea Partier LOLWUT? Stop smoking that dope and get serious, Debbie! Obama Makes His Case For Second Term On “60 Minutes” Not done destroying economy, basically Manuel Noriega Extradited To Panama, Will Serve Jail Time Old enough to serve sentences under house arrest POLITICS […]

LIVE AT FIVETEN – 12.09.11

— compiled by Wombat-socho TOP NEWS Gunman’s Motive Still Unclear After Virginia Tech Policeman Slain In Campus Ambush Shooter committed suicide shortly after slaying policeman UK Vetoes EU Treaty Change, Most Other EU Nations Sign On Cameron says treaty changes not in UK’s interests Death Toll Rises To 88 In Indian Hospital Fire Kolkata hospital […]

If You Can’t Take the Pain …

. . . stay out of the damned blogosphere. That thought crossed my mind this morning when I learned why Your Friendly Neighborhood Wombat was late today with his daily “Live at Five” headline roundup: Complete exhaustion. Wombat’s been doing this gig since last fall, when I sketched out the cocktail-napkin concept for “Live at […]

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