Sunday, December 31, 2006
Germany: Merkel's Conservatives Gains Support
What party would you support in Germany’s next federal election?
| Dec. 22 | Dec. 15 | Dec. 1 | |
| Christian-Democratic Union | 33% | 31% | 33% |
| Social Democratic Party (SPD) | 28% | 29% | 26% |
| Free Democratic Party (FDP) | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Green Party (Grune) | 11% | 10% | 11% |
| Left Party (Linke) | 9% | 10% | 11% |
Source: Forsa / Stern / RTL
Methodology: Interviews with 2,498 German adults, conducted from Dec. 18 to Dec. 22, 2006. Margin of error is 2.5 per cent.
UK: Conservative Party Remains People's Choice
If there were a general election tomorrow, which party would you vote for?
| Dec. 20 | Nov. 30 | Oct. 26 | |
| Conservative | 37% | 37% | 39% |
| Labour | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Liberal Democrats | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| Other | 13% | 15% | 13% |
Source: YouGov / Daily Telegraph
Methodology: Online interviews with 1,874 British adults, conducted from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20, 2006. No margin of error was provided.
Israel: Fatah Would Win New Palestinian Election
Voting intention - Legislative Council
| Fatah | 43.3% |
| Hamas | 29.4% |
| Left and independents | 15.1% |
| Undecided | 12.1% |
Voting intention - Prospective presidential races
Mahmoud Abbas (Fatah) 47.2% - 39.3% Ismail Haniyeh (Hamas)
Mahmoud Abbas (Fatah) 49.8% - 31.8% Khalid Mashal (Hamas)
Source: Birzeit University Development Studies Programme
Methodology: Interviews with 1,200 Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, conducted on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, 2006. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
List of Conservative Celebrities
From Wikipedia:
- Shirley Temple Black, actress, ran for Congress as a Republican, former U.S. Ambassador, served under four Republican Presidents. [1]
- Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P., Mayor of New York City. [2]
- Jim Bunning, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, U.S. Senator from Kentucky. [3]
- Clint Eastwood, actor, composer, director, producer, registered Republican, former Mayor of Carmel, California. [4] [5]
- Fred Grandy, actor, former U.S. Congressman from Iowa. [6]
- Jack Kemp, professional football player, former U.S. Congressman from New York, candidate for U.S. Vice President in 1996 with presidential nominee Bob Dole. [7]
- Lawrence Kudlow, CNBC host, journalist, former Associate Director for Economics and Planning in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Reagan. [8]
- Steve Largent, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver, former U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. [9]
- Judy Martz, Olympic speed skater, former Governor of Montana. [10]
- Tom Osborne, College Football Hall of Fame head coach, U.S. Congressman from Nebraska. [11]
- Jim Ryun, Olympic distance runner, U.S. Congressman from Kansas. [12]
- Joe Scarborough, MSNBC host, former U.S. Congressman from Florida, served on the President's Council under George W. Bush. [13]
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor, bodybuilder, Governor of California. [14]
- Fred Thompson, actor, former U.S. Senator from Tennessee. [15]
- J.C. Watts, football player, former U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. [16]
- Ben Stein member of Nixon White House Staff.
Self described Republicans
- Danny Aiello, actor. "I turned in my card to become a Republican because I did not want to be known as a Democrat under that person's regime." [17]
- India Allen, actress and model former Playboy Playmate. "I'm a die-hard Republican."
- Kim Alexis, model. [18]
- Bob Backlund, professional wrestler. [19]
- Scott Baio, actor
- Adam Baldwin, actor, is a Republican even stating his views on-line at Fireflyfans.net.
- George A. Borgman, jazz journalist. Listed as Republican in Who's Who in America.
- William F. Buckley, Jr., Libertarian journalist and founder of the National Review magazine.[20]
- James Caan, actor
- Dean Cain, actor [21] [22]
- Mary Carey, porn star [23]
- Dixie Carter, actress, once jokingly described herself as "the only Republican in show business" [24]
- Jim Caviezel, actor.[25][26]
- Robert Conrad, actor. [27]
- Alice Cooper, singer. [28]
- Linda Dano, actor
- Robert Davi, actor. Member of the Republican group The Sunday Night Club.
- Ted DiBiase, former professional wrestler. [29]
- Shannen Doherty, actress. [30]
- Jerry Doyle, actor, Babylon 5, (ran unsuccessfully for the 24th House seat from California as a Republican in 2000; now calls himself an independent)
- Robert Duvall, "One guy asked me, 'How can you be an actor and be a Republican?' I can vote either way. But how can you boil it down to political affiliation? All the atrocities against blacks in the South were committed by Democratic sheriffs." [31]
- Dale Earnhardt, Jr., NASCAR driver. "Politically, Junior does side with a voting block known as NASCAR dads. He’s a Republican and he supports George W. Bush." [32]
- Larry Elder, a radio show host. Elder is, "a member of the Republican Party who holds libertarian ideals."
- Sully Erna, lead singer for rock band Godsmack. "I'm a Republican...I don't love Bush, I'll tell you that, but I want a Republican in office." [33]
- Jamie Farr, actor. [34], [35], [36]
- Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004. [37] [38]
- Bob Gale, co-screenwriter of Back to the Future, "I'm a registered Republican...and very anti-Communist from way back." (original source doesn't contain quote)[39]
- Vincent Gallo, director, actor [40][41]
- Kelsey Grammer, actor. [42] [43]
- Erika Harold, former Miss America. [44][45]
- Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Survivor contestant and host of The View The Washington Times, Centrists at center stage, by James G. Lakely
- Patricia Heaton, actress.A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004 [46] [47]
- Charlton Heston, actor
- Honky Tonk Man, professional wrestler. Member of the Pro Wrestling Republican Coalition. [48]
- Lisa Kennedy, former MTV veejay, game show host. [49]
- Rob Konrad, NFL fullback. [50]
- Dean Jones, actor, Republican activist, 2003 guest of the California Republican Assembly.
- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, actor, former World Wrestling Entertainment athlete. [51][52]
- Patrick Johnson, NFL wide receiver. [53]
- Shirley Jones, singer and actress, registered Republican who has sung at the 1988 Republican National Convention and the 2003 Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, DC, at George W. Bush's request [54]
- Don King, boxing promoter.[55]
- Ernie Ladd, former American football player and professional wrestler. Campaigned for George W. Bush in 2000 and attended the 2000 Republican National Convention. [56] [57]
- Tommy Lasorda, former major league baseball manager. [58] [59]
- Al Leiter, professional baseball player. [60]
- Heather Locklear, actress won "Republican Babe of the Week"
- Audra Lynn, Playboy Playmate "Uhhh…(laughs) Republican…definitely!!"
- Don Mattingly, former professional baseball player. [61]
- Mimi Miyagi, porn star. Republican candidate for governor of Nevada. [62]
- Chuck Norris, actor. Campaigned for George Bush in 1988 and supported George W. Bush in the 2000 and 2004 elections.
- Alex Rodriguez, professional baseball player. Gave $2,000 to President Bush in '03. [63]
- Dina Merrill, actress, co-chair of the Republican Majority for Choice.
- Richard Petty, race car driver. [[64]]
- John Popper, lead singer of Blues Traveler. Describes self as "a Libertarian who is a Republican when pushed." [65]
- Freddie Prinze, Jr., actor [66]
- Tom Pritchard, former professional wrestler. Member of the Pro Wrestling Republican Coalition. [67] [68]
- Emily Procter of CSI: Miami stated herself to be a Republican in Esquire.
- Ivan Reitman, director and producer. [69]
- John Rhys-Davies, actor. [70] [71]
- Kid Rock, singer. [72], [73]
- Mickey Rooney, actor, states he is a Republican in his autobiography Life is Too Short.
- Mickey Rourke, actor. [74]
- Jane Russell, actress, stated "I have always been a Republican."
- Aaron Russo, Hollywood producer planned to run for Governor of Nevada as a Republican. [75], [76]
- Curt Schilling, baseball pitcher, spoke for Bush in '04 election.
- Ron Silver, actor. A former Democrat, he appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004, [77], Outspoken Bush Supporter,
- Jessica Simpson, entertainer. [78][79], The Washington Times, Centrists at center stage, by James G. Lakely
- Tony Sirico, actor. "I am a far-to-the-right Republican." [80]
- Rickey Skaggs, singer. [81]
- Grace Slick, singer. "I am a life-long Republican." interview, "Turn Ben Stein On", Comedy Central, 1999?
- Fred Smerlas, former NFL nose tackle. [82] [83] [84]
- Frank Thomas, professional baseball player. [85]
- Leeann Tweeden, model and television personality, former Playboy Playmate. [86]
- Peter Ueberroth, former MLB commissioner. [87]
- Ultimate Warrior, professional wrestler. [88] [89]
- Terri Welles, actress and model, former Playboy Playmate. [90]
- Michael Williford, conservative commentator- has been known to have pro-Bush speeches and supports the Republican party
Wednesday Morning Club Members
(Conservative Hollywood club whose members aren't all Republicans)
- Tony Danza, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.
- Bob Gale, the screenwriter of Back to the Future, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.
- Charlton Heston, Former President of The National Rifle Association of America, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.
- Kurt Russell, LibertarianMember of the Wednesday Morning Club.
- Pat Sajak, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.
- Edgar Scherick, television miniseries and motion picture producer. [91]
- Tom Selleck, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.\
- Brian Walton, President of the Writers Guild of America, Member of the Wednesday Morning Club.
Attended the 2004 Republican National Convention
- Stephen Baldwin, actor. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
- Dickey Betts, singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [92]
- Brooks and Dunn, musicians. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
- Bo Derek, actress. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [93], [94]
- Sara Evans, musician. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
- Dexter Freebish, singers. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [[95]]
- Vincent Gallo, actor, musician, director. Delegate from New York at the 2004 Republican National Convention. See below.
- The Gatlin Brothers, singers. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [[96]
- Jerry Glanville, former NFL head coach. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [97]
- Dana Glover, singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [[98]]
- Dorothy Hamill, Olympic figure skating gold medalist. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [99]
- Angie Harmon, actress. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004, [100]
- Elisabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of The View. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
- Mark Henry, professional wrestler. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [101]
- Jonny Lang, blues singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [102]
- Donnie McClurkin, singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [103]
- Linda McMahon, professional wrestling personality. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [104]
- Lisa Moretti, professional wrestling personality. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [105]
- Lynyrd Skynyrd, rock band. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [106]
- Chris Nowinski, professional wrestler. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Though has debated the War in Iraq. [107]
- Rick Schroder, actor. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [108]
- Jason Sehorn, football player and husband of Angie Harmon (see above). Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004, [109] [110]
- Michael W. Smith, singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [111]
- Lynn Swann, Pro Football Hall of Famer. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [112], Endorsed President Bush in open letter October 21, 2004. [113], Current candidate for 2006 Republican Primary Election for Pennsylvania Governor. [114]
- Rip Torn, comic actor. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
- Travis Tritt, musician. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach, September 6, 2004
- Jaci Velasquez, singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [115]
- Lee Ann Womack, singer. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [116]
- ZZ Top, rock band. Performed at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [117]
Other (Not Necessarily Republican)
- Kim Smith Voted for George W. Bush in the 2004 election.
- Greg Anthony, former NBA guard, current ESPN basketball analyst. Considering a run for office as a Republican. [118]
- Big Show, professional wrestler. Attended 2004 Republican National Convention. "JBL, Michaels and Show are all Republicans." [119]
- Greg Norman, Pro golfer. Has given $4,000 to President Bush, $0 to Democrats. [120]
- Emma Caulfield, actress. Republican Babe of the Week!, said she'd support Elizabeth Dole if she ran for President, but denied being "some crazy right-wing fascist" and said "I would never fully admit to being a Republican in this town. I want to work."[121]
- Dean Koontz, Author. Since 2000, Has given $6,000 to the RNC and President Bush. $0 to Democrats. [122]
- Marc Cherry, Creator/Exec. Producer of Desperate Housewives. "a somewhat conservative, gay Republican".
- Hilary Duff, actress and pop singer, performed at 2005 presidential inauguration. The Brown Daily Herald, The Inauguration: from pound cake to Hilary Duff, by Nicholas Swisher, February 2, 2005.
- Dale Jarrett Nascar driver, has given $6,200 to Republicans, $0 to Democrats. [123]
- Andy Garcia, actor. Known as a conservative and a Republican. [124] [125]
- Mel Gibson, movie actor, director and producer. [126], [127] He has also called President Bush a fear mongerer.[128].
- Vin Scully, Sportscaster. Has given $8,500 to Republican candidates, $0 to Democrats. [129]
- Dennis Hopper, Actor. Gave $4,000 to the RNC in '04 and '05, $0 to Democrats. [130]
- Tom Glavine, professional baseball player. Supported George W. Bush. [131]
- Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, actor and rapper. Says the president is "incredible...a gangsta." Says if his felony conviction didn't prevent him from voting, he would have voted for Bush. [132]
- JoJo, full name Joanna Levesque, singer. Sang at the 2000 Republican National Convention (asked by the First Lady to perform at Christmas In Washington 2004 and the 2005 Inauguration Concert "America's Future Rocks Today: A Call To Service") [133] , (link removed), but later said in an interview that she didn't "agree with the things that Bush has done in office."[134]
- Brent Jones, former NFL tight end. Considering running as a Republican candidate in California. [135]
- Toby Keith, country musician. Listed as a "pop-culture" Republican in the Edmonton Sun August 20, 2004. [136] Is a self-described "Conservative Democrat" [137]
- Jim Kelly, hall of fame NFL quarterback. Attended a George W. Bush fundraiser in 2004. [138]
- Jerome Bettis, Former NFL running back. Gave $2,000 to President Bush in '03. Has not donated to any Democrats. [139]
- Chaka Khan, singer. Attended the 2000 Republican National Convention. [140]
- Cheryl Ladd, actress. JerseyGOP, Republican babe of the Week!
- Jim Nantz, CBS Sports broadcaster, has given $3,000 to President Bush, $0 to Democrats. [141]
- LL Cool J, hip-hop artist. Frequently seen at Republican fundraisers and voted for New York Governor George Pataki.
- John "Bradshaw" Layfield, professional wrestler. Attended 2004 Republican National Convention. "JBL, Michaels and Show are all Republicans." [142]
- Marilyn Manson, infamous "shock rocker." In 2000, explained his plan to vote Republican with "if I had to pick, I'd pick Bush, and not necessarily by default." [143] But later he said he didn't vote and that "music and all art really flourishes and becomes much more exciting under a conservative president because there's a need to react against limitations." [144]
- Dean Martin, Actor and Crooner who passed away in 1995. Close friend of Republican actors John Wayne and Gary Cooper. “The Kennedy’s especially, their father (Joe), in my opinion, nothing more than cheap Irish hucksters out for power” - Dean Martin, to Frank Sinatra. Was a Registered Republican all throughout his life.
- Meat Loaf, singer. Attended George W. Bush's 2000 Inaugural Ball in California. [145]
- Shawn Michaels, professional wrestler. Attended 2004 Republican National Convention. "JBL, Michaels and Show are all Republicans." [146]
- Ted Nugent, rock musician and outdoor television host. Edmonton Sun, August 20, 2004.[147]
- Marie Osmond, entertainer. Attended George W. Bush's 2000 Inaugural Ball in California. [148]
- Joe Paterno, longtime head coach of the Penn State University football team. Gave seconding speech on behalf of George H.W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention. [149]
- Mike Piazza, professional baseball player. Celebrated announcement of New York City hosting the 2004 Republican National Convention. Compared meeting Rush Limbaugh to meeting George Washington. [150] [151]
- Jon Secada, singer. Attended the 2000 Republican National Convention. [152]
- Vince Vaughn, actor. Owen Wilson said, "Vince actually is a Republican..."[153]
- Tom Clancy, writer. Has given more than $200,000 to Republican candidates. $0 to Democrats. [154]
- Heather Whitestone, former Miss America. Spoke at the 1996 and 2000 Republican National Conventions. [155]
- Hank Williams, Jr., country musician. [156]
- Bruce Willis, actor. Ron Silver - A True Hollywood-Hero by Lisa Sarrach September 6, 2004, [157], The Washington Times, Centrists at center stage, by James G. Lakely
- Darryl Worley, country musician. Appeared at the 2004 Republican National Convention. [158]
- Steve Young, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback. Spoke at 2000 Republican National Convention and considering running as a Republican candidate in California. [159][160]
- Barry Zito, baseball player. "He's a conservative Republican," so says his then-girlfriend Alyssa Milano.
- Mark O'Meara, Pro golfer. Has given $4,500 to Republicans, $0 to Democrats. [161]
- Pat Kim, Singer/Guitarist of the buzzsaw power-pop group, the Beatnik Termites, self-described "libertarian hawk" and staffer/columnist with Conservative Punk.
- Sammy Hagar, [162]singer, contributed $2,000 to the Bush-Cheney 2004 campaign, as well $4,500 to the re-election campaign of Representative Dana Rohrabacher.
- Britney Spears, singer, reportedly courted to attend the RNC in 2004, but it is unclear whether she passed or conservative grumbling prevented it.
- Drew Carey , supported George W. Bush in 2004 , however he voted for Libertarian Party nominee Harry Browne in 2000.
Saturday, December 30, 2006
New Christian Web Site Debuts
Christian Music Served Daily. That’s the tagline that greets users who log onto the new Christian music site, CMWired.com (http://www.cmwired.com). Launched in August of 2006, the site serves as a center for everything that is being published online regarding the Christian music industry.
CMWired.com currently adds between 10-20 articles every day from its database of over 50 sources. The site posts in ten different categories and allows users to subscribe via RSS feeds to instantly receive the latest updates. Users can search the growing database to quickly find what they are looking for as well as sort articles by category, source or date published. Interactive features include an “Email To A Friend” option, an area where users can submit an article for publication as well as the ability to comment and discuss any article posted on the site.
“The time is right for CMWired,” says site founder, Kevin McNeese. “As the Christian music industry continues to grow, the media following the genre has recently exploded. No one is actively collecting this content like we are. By the end of 2006, CMWired.com will be linking to over 1,000 interviews, reviews, videos, eCards, contests and articles about everyone’s favorite Christian artists.”
According to Nielsen SoundScan, gospel music album sales experienced a double-digit percent increase in sales at the mid-year point in 2006, compared to the first half of 2005. In contrast, the overall music business reported a four percent decline in album sales. Christian music continues to be a genre that everyone is paying attention to and McNeese has watched his other site, New Release Tuesday (NRT, http://www.NewReleaseTuesday.com), grow over the past four years as well.
“NRT has been an amazing adventure, taking fans into the future of Christian music, that we’ll continue to explore for years to come. However, NRT is part of what has quickly become a monster of media outlets focusing on this genre, and that’s where CMWired.com comes in. No where else are you going to find fresh content from major media sources in one place.”
Source: CMWired.com
CMWired.com currently adds between 10-20 articles every day from its database of over 50 sources. The site posts in ten different categories and allows users to subscribe via RSS feeds to instantly receive the latest updates. Users can search the growing database to quickly find what they are looking for as well as sort articles by category, source or date published. Interactive features include an “Email To A Friend” option, an area where users can submit an article for publication as well as the ability to comment and discuss any article posted on the site.
“The time is right for CMWired,” says site founder, Kevin McNeese. “As the Christian music industry continues to grow, the media following the genre has recently exploded. No one is actively collecting this content like we are. By the end of 2006, CMWired.com will be linking to over 1,000 interviews, reviews, videos, eCards, contests and articles about everyone’s favorite Christian artists.”
According to Nielsen SoundScan, gospel music album sales experienced a double-digit percent increase in sales at the mid-year point in 2006, compared to the first half of 2005. In contrast, the overall music business reported a four percent decline in album sales. Christian music continues to be a genre that everyone is paying attention to and McNeese has watched his other site, New Release Tuesday (NRT, http://www.NewReleaseTuesday.com), grow over the past four years as well.
“NRT has been an amazing adventure, taking fans into the future of Christian music, that we’ll continue to explore for years to come. However, NRT is part of what has quickly become a monster of media outlets focusing on this genre, and that’s where CMWired.com comes in. No where else are you going to find fresh content from major media sources in one place.”
Source: CMWired.com
Florida: Democrats Trying to Steal Another House Seat
Once again, the Democrats are trying to get something they couldn't achieve in the voting booth by shopping around for a liberal judge, in the hopes that he/she will overturn an election by decree.
Florida: Jeb Bush Gets Good Grades From Citizens
What letter grade would you give Jeb Bush for his overall record as governor? An A, B, C, D, or an F?
| A | 30% |
| B | 23% |
| C | 21% |
| D | 14% |
| F | 10% |
| Not sure | 1% |
Source: SurveyUSA / WFLA
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 500 Florida adults, conducted on Dec. 19, 2006. Margin of error is 2.7 per cent.
Germany: Opposition to Romania & Bulgaria Joining EU
Do you support or oppose the accession of Romania and Bulgaria into the European Union (EU)?
| Support | 39% |
| Oppose | 53% |
| Not sure | 8% |
Source: Infratest-Dimap / Die Welt
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,000 German voters, conducted on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20, 2006. Margin of error is 3.1 per cent.
Americans Believe Israel is Strongest Middle East Ally
For each of the following countries, please say whether you consider it an ally of the United States, friendly but not an ally, unfriendly, or an enemy of the United States.
| Ally | Friendly | Unfriendly | Enemy | |
| Israel | 42% | 39% | 8% | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | 18% | 40% | 18% | 18% |
| Iran | 4% | 14% | 29% | 48% |
| Syria | 8% | 23% | 29% | 28% |
Source: Opinion Research Corporation / CNN
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,019 American adults, conducted from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17, 2006. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Friday, December 29, 2006
George Bush Remains Most Admired Man in America
Who is the man you admire the most?
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
| George W. Bush | 13% | 19% | 23% |
| Bill Clinton | 5% | 5% | 6% |
| Jimmy Carter | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Barack Obama | 3% | -- | -- |
| Billy Graham | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Colin Powell | 2% | 2% | 5% |
| Pope Benedict XVI | 2% | 3% | -- |
| Nelson Mandela | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| George H. Bush | 1% | -- | -- |
| Bill Gates | 1% | 3% | 1% |
Who is the woman you admire the most?
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
| Hillary Rodham Clinton | 13% | 13% | 13% |
| Oprah Winfrey | 9% | 12% | 11% |
| Condoleezza Rice | 8% | 10% | 7% |
| Laura Bush | 4% | 4% | 8% |
| Margaret Thatcher | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Angelina Jolie | 2% | 1% | -- |
| Nancy Pelosi | 1% | -- | -- |
| Madeleine Albright | 1% | -- | 1% |
| Barbara Bush | 1% | -- | 2% |
| Maya Angelou | 1% | 1% | 1% |
Source: Gallup / USA Today
Methodology: Interviews with 1,010 American adults, conducted from Dec. 11 to Dec. 14,
2006. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
New Hampshire: Hillary's In Deep Stuff
Democrats
Barack Hussein Obama 21%
John Edwards 16%
Al Gore 10%
John Kerry 7%
Wesley Clark 4%
Dennis Kucinich 4%
Joe Biden 2%
Tom Vilsack 2%
Evan Bayh2%
Bill Richardson 2%
Undecided 8%
Republicans
Rudy Giuliani 26%
John McCain 25%
Mitt Romney 10%
Newt Gingrich 8%
Condi Rice 6%
George Pataki 3%
Jeb Bush 1%
George Allen 1%
Sam Brownback 1%
Rick Santorum 1%
Duncan Hunter 0%
Undecided 18%
Sunday, December 24, 2006
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Friday, December 22, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
List of Governments Helping Islamist Terrorists in Somalia
According to Wikipedia, these nations are aiding the terrorist organization known as the Islamic Courts Union.
- Djibouti: According to that report, the government of Djibouti has provided military uniforms and medicines in support of the Islamic Courts Union (ICU). On July 30, 2006, a Djibouti Airlines aircraft landed at an airport in Mogadishu with medicines and military uniforms intended for ICU. The true nature of the cargo was disguised, and it was presented as being from the Red Crescent Society of Djibouti to conceal its origins. After the cargo was unloaded, the aircraft proceeded to Mogadishu's main airport.
- Egypt: The government has allegedly provided training in support of ICU. On July 26, 2006, a meeting took place in Mogadishu between officials from ICU and visiting Libyan, Egyptian and Eritrean senior military officers at the residence of ICU finance chief Abdulkadir Abukar Omar Adani. According to the report, the meeting resolved that military training be provided to about 3,800 fighters at the Hilweyne military barracks, near Bal'ad town, north of Mogadishu.
- Iran: The UN monitoring group stated that Iran has provided at least three consignments of arms and ammunition and medical supplies and the services of three medical doctors to ICU. On July 25, 2006, an aircraft containing a shipment of arms arrived at the Baledogle airport and was met by ICU head of the security affairs, Sheikh Yusuf Mohamed Siyaad "Indohaadde," and the chairman of the Dayniile Islamic Court, Sheikh Hussein Janaqow. The UN monitoring team says that the arms shipment consisted of machine guns and M79 grenade launchers. On August 17, 2006, a large dhow containing foods and arms destined for ICU arrived in El-Adde seaport, Mogadishu. The arms consisted of 80 man-portable, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missiles and rocket launchers.
- Hezbollah: Supposedly, the Hezbollah movement has provided military training to ICU and has made arrangements with other states on behalf of ICU for the latter to receive arms. In mid-July 2006, ICU apparently sent about 720 men to Lebanon to fight alongside Hezbollah against the Israeli military. The Somali force was personally selected by ICU's Hizbul Shabaab (youth movement) leader Aden Hashi Farah "Eyrow." One of the selection criteria was an individual's combat experience, which might include experience in Afghanistan. In exchange for the contribution of the Somali military force, Hezbollah arranged for additional support to be given to ICU by the governments of Iran and Syria.
- Libya: Furthermore, the UN monitoring report states that the Libuan government has sent military aircraft to Somalia and has provided training, funds and at least a consignment of arms in support of ICU. On July 24, 2006, a delegation of military officers arrived at the Baledogle airport and on July 26, participated in a meeting in Mogadishu with ICU officials and visiting Egyptian and Eritrean senior military officers at the house of ICU finance chief Abdulkadir Abukar Omar Adani. On July 31, 2006, a vessel with arms and foods for ICU docked early in the morning at the seaport of El-Ma'an.
- Eritrea: The Eritrean government allegedly provided at least 28 separate consignments of arms, ammunition and military equipment. It also gave troops and training to the Islamic Courts Union. On April 26, a shipment of arms destined for ICU consisting of AK-47 assault rifles, PKM machine-guns, RPG-7s and ammunition arrived on a dhow at the seaport of El Ma'an. On May 6, an Eritrean Antonov military aircraft landed at Dhusamareeb in the Galgaduud region of Somalia. Awaiting the landing were about 75 people, five lorries and two Land Cruisers. The aircraft carried anti-aircraft guns which were loaded onto the lorries. On May 9, a dhow arrived at the El Ahmed seaport, and on board were fighters from Pakistan and the Oromo Liberation Front of Ethiopia. The fighters remained on the dhow. Five of the 75 people associated with the receipt of the anti-aircraft guns on May 6 boarded the dhow, along with some of anti-aircraft guns. ICU member Aden Hashi Farah "Eyrow," one of the leaders of the Hizbul Shabaab (youth movement), took possession of the arms and military uniforms.
- Saudi Arabia: Furthermore, the document states that Saudia Arabia has given logistical support in the form of foodstuff and medicines intended for use by the ICU. On June 11, a C-130 aircraft left Jazan for the Baledogle airport. But the government said the flight had taken place for "medical" reasons. On August 14 , seven trucks containing logistical supplies, including foods and ammunition, left Mogadishu for an ICU location in the central regions of Somalia. Accompanying the convoy were 320 ICU fighters sent to reinforce fighters in the central regions.
- Syria: On July 27, 200 ICU fighters were transported by aircraft to Syria for training in guerrilla warfare.
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