Dunkin’ Donuts Apologises for ‘Bizarre and Racist’ Thai Advert
Poster to promote new ‘charcoal donut’ featured Thailand chief executive’s daughter in ‘blackface’ make-up.
Entries by Joe Miller
Rand Paul: Immigration Reform Would Be the Final Thing Boehner Did as Speaker (+video)
On Laura Ingraham’s Friday radio show, Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul said that if Speaker of the House John Boehner passed an immigration reform bill similar to the Gang of Eight’s, it would be “final things he did as speaker.”
White House: Social Media Helped Prove Chemical Attack in Syria
Social media helped American intelligence officials determine that Syrian President Bashar Assad’s regime carried out a deadly nerve gas attack on its citizens earlier this month, top White House aides said Friday, but some members of Congress remain wary of the U.S. launching a retaliatory strike.
7.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Adak, Alaska
A substantial earthquake hit near Adak, Alaska this morning.
IRS Obstructs Efforts to Stop Illegals from Fraudulent Use of Social Security Numbers
An audit report published this month by the inspector general for the Social Security Administration says that the Internal Revenue Service has “hindered” the SSA’s efforts to stop “unauthorized noncitizens” from using Social Security Numbers that are fake or belong to someone else.
Death by Firing Squad for Kim Jong Un’s Ex
The ex-girlfriend of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was among a number of musicians who were executed by firing squad on August 20, according to South Korean newspaper Chosun Ilbo.
Gay Marriages Get Recognition From the I.R.S. in All States
All same-sex couples who are legally married will be recognized as such for federal tax purposes, even if the state where they live does not recognize their union, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service said Thursday.
Obama Setting ‘Scary and Dangerous Precedent’
One of the most respected and veteran voices in Congress told WND it would be a “scary and dangerous precedent” if President Obama does not seek approval for a military strike on Syria because there is no “direct threat to the United States.”
Glenn Beck: ‘WE DON’T SURVIVE’ War in Syria
Glenn Beck warned America in the strongest of terms on Tuesday that military intervention in Syria could lead to World War III, with the United States squaring off against China, Russia and Iran.
Syrians Vow to “Burn America’s Skies” on Obama’s Facebook
As the U.S. marches toward war with Syria, thousands of Assad-sympathizers bombarded President Obama’s Facebook page with threats of retaliation.