**Al Franken is currently on tour with the USO in Iraq, according to Black Anthem. Bill "Falafel" O'Reilly continues to hide out in radio stations and Faux News rather than face the young men and women in Iraq.
Here are some excerpts from Black Anthem:
Al Franken is known to many as a comedian, actor, Emmy winner and best selling author. What they may not know is Franken has done seven USO tours since 1999 and has traveled to Kosovo, Bosnia, Kuwait and northern Iraq to honor Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines of the United States military.
Currently, Franken is touring with the USO Sergeant Major of the Army Hope and Freedom Live Show with Leeann Tweeden, Darryl Worley, The Washington Projects, Keni Thomas, Mark Wills and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders....
... This political satirist’s gentle spirit is present when he speaks about the sacrifices the troops are making for the United States of America.
“I am inspired when I see our troops. Many of them are my kids’ age and to know what they are doing for our country really affects me,” said Franken.
“I love talking to the troops,” Franken said. Franken said troops are usually frank and are well informed. “Although I have had some tell me that they do not agree with me politically, they are still happy that I am here.”
When asked, “What message do you want to leave the troops during this Christmas holiday?” He said, “Americans all over the world are thinking of you and we honor you and the sacrifices you are making for us.”
**CNN's Wolf Blitzer had David Duke on his program yesterday. Duke, former KKK member, spewed his racist anti-semitic lies from his heavily botoxed face. Shame on Blitzer for giving a forum to such disgusting pig like Duke. Raw Story has more.
**The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) has listed the new WARN list (pending layoffs in Ohio). Check out the WARN list to see if your employer is listed.
**Russia is experiencing global warning. Yahoo News has the story. Isn't it amazing that so many places are experiencing the results of global warming but Sen. Inhofe still doesn't believe in it.