RSSDr. Conrad Murray Pleads Not Guilty in Death of King of Pop Michael Jackson
Dr. Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty Monday afternoon in an LA court to involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson.Murray is accused of giving the King of Pop a fatal dose of propofol and pain killers.
In his last hours, Jackson was given propofol, a powerful anesthetic, at a level equivalent to what would be used in “major surgery” and in a manner that did not live up to medical standards, according to the autopsy report released by the coroner’s office yesterday.
This court case has all the makings of a Three Ring Circus. Sure justice must be served; however, this is a reminder to the media that there are numerous other cases out there that need your attention rather than this spectacle.
Dr. Conrad Murray, accused of giving Jackson a fatal dose of an anesthetic to help him sleep, appeared in court in a gray suit and burgundy tie as Jackson’s father Joe, mother Katherine, and siblings LaToya, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Randy watched from courtroom seats behind prosecutors.
Neither Murray nor the Jacksons showed much emotion as the six-foot-five Murray entered his plea through his attorney Ed Chernoff, but as he emerged from court, Joe Jackson declared, “My son was murdered.”
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Keith L. Schwartz set bail for Conrad Murray at $75,000 and forbade Murray from prescribing heavy sedatives.
Michael Jackson Doctor, Conrad Murray, May Lose MD License in Wake of Manslaughter Charge
Nevertheless, the case could have been worse, noted defense attorney and former Jackson lawyer Mark Geragos told “Good Morning America.” Murray could have easily faced more severe charges that could have sent him to prison for life, Geragos said.
“I think that Dr. Murray caught a break when they did not file second-degree, what’s called implied malice murder,” he said.
Posted February 9, 2010 by Scared Monkeys Arrest, Crime, Judicial, Legal - Court Room - Trial | no comments |
Barack Obama Lowest Approval Ratings … Independents Fleeing in Mass
Barack Obama, the Disappointer in Chief … Obama loses support of Independents.
Over the weekend at the Tea Party Convention in Nashville, TN keynote speaker Sarah Palin asked the audience and America … “How’s that hope-y, change-y stuff working out for you?” According to the most recent polling, not well.
A new Marist College poll is out and it is more terrible news for President Barack Obama. 47% of American voters disapprove of the President’s handling of his job as compared to 44% approve.
The full polling cross tabs can be found HERE.
Obviously Republican and Democrat support of Barack Obama is polarised; however, it is the Independent vote, the individual that does not belong to either party that is the real story in this and all polls lately. They are running from Obama and his liberal policies as fast as they can. They are obviously disappointed in the change that Obama has brought to Washington, DC. Obama has only a 29% job approval among Independents.
Perhaps, particularly concerning for Mr. Obama is the drop in support among Independents. For the first time since taking office, a majority of Independents — 57% — disapproves of how he is doing in the role. 29% approve, and 14% are unsure.
Independent voters see Pres. Obama in a negative light by a nearly 2-1 margin.
Independent voters see Pres. Obama in a negative light by a nearly 2-1 margin, according to a new Marist College survey, while almost half of voters say he has failed to meet their expectations.
Posted February 9, 2010 by Scared Monkeys Barack Obama, Economy, Healthcare, Obamacare, Obamanation, Obamanomics, Politics, Polls | no comments |
George W. Bush, Miss Me Yet Billboard … Hope & Change, eh?
It is not an Internet photoshop trick, it is the real deal. A billboard popped up along I-35 near Wyoming, MN, with a huge photo of former President George W. Bush and this question: “Miss Me Yet?” Now the hunt is on to find out who paid for the billboard ad.
Maybe it one of the millions of people who are disappointed with President Obama and not to impressed by his “hopey-changey” campaign promises. The speculation continues as to who has a wit and a sense of humor to do such an act. As Powerline adds, it is a questioned being pondered by more and more Americans every day.
Hat Tip: Breitbart TV
Unemployment up, budget deficits up, government spending up … Barack Hussein Obama’s poll numbers down!
Posted February 9, 2010 by Scared Monkeys Barack Obama, Bizarre, Media, Obamacare, Obamanation, Obamanomics, Politics | 10 comments |
Daily Commentary – Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 – Superbowl Commercials in Canada, Letterman-Leno-Oprah Ad
- Dana laments the loss of the commercial involving Letterman, Oprah and Leno (walk into a bar…), which apparently didn’t air in Canada.
For our readers in Canada, here is the ad that Dana is referring to. Don’t worry thought, you did not miss all that much. Although it is rather intriguing that late night talk show rivals would appear on the same ad together.
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Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha Dies at Age 77, Rest In Peace
Long time Democrat US Representative from Pennsylvania John Murtha has passed away at the age of 77.According to accounts Murtha died from complications from gallbladder surgery. Rest in Peace.
His aides released a statement saying that he died shortly after 1 p.m. today at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, a suburb of Washington, D.C. Mr. Murtha had been placed in intensive care last week after complications from gallbladder surgery, his staff said then.
Although we agreed with very little of Murtha’s policies, political agenda or comments he made toward Marines, this is not neither the time or place to discuss. We wish his family our condolences on their loss and wish John Murtha the peace of the Lord.
The Washington Post had a nice eulogy regarding the accomplishments in Murtha’s life not related to politics.
Posted February 8, 2010 by Scared Monkeys Deceased, House of Representatives, Obituary, Politics | 4 comments |
Barack Obama Picks Another Loser … Predicts Colts Will Win Super Bowl … Sides Against New Orleans
If you missed it over the weekend, Barack Obama once again picks a loser … this time Super Bowl style.
What else can I get wrong?
President Barack Obama once again finds himself on the wrong side of history.Talk about the un-Midas touch. Everything this guy touches lately goes to pot. In a pre-Super Bowl game interview with Katie Couric Barack Obama picked the Colts over the Saints. Obama actually did not side with New Orleans? Hmm … imagine if GWB opening went against the City of New Orleans what the MSM would have done.
One wonders whrther they want The One any where near them, he is worse than being on the cover of Sports Illustrated these days. Do Democrats really want Obama camapigning for him with his recent track record of losses? Do so at your own rick.
President Barack Obama says the Indianapolis Colts “have to be favored” in the Super Bowl, even though he has a “soft spot” for the New Orleans Saints.
Obama’s Super Bowl prediction was based on his opinion that the Colts have “perhaps the best quarterback in history.”
“Peyton Manning is unbelievable,” the president told CBS’ Katie Couric during a live pre-game interview.
As we all know, the Saints beat the Colts 31 - 17 last night in Super Bowl XLIV. This follows a long line of other great predisctions, campaigns and sides of issues that Barack Hussein Obama has been on the wrong side of …
Olympic Games to Chicago, Global Warming Conference in Copenhagen, Gov. race in NJ won by Republicans, Gov. race in VA won by Republicans, Massachusetts Senate Race won by Republican Scott Brown, Cap & Trade, Obamacare, etc.
Posted February 8, 2010 by Scared Monkeys Barack Obama, Fun, Gaffe, Media, Obamanation, Politics, Sports | 6 comments |
Barack Obama Now Wants Republicans to Join Health Care Debate on TV
Now Mr. President? After a year of preventing Republicans from the health care process, you now want to include them, so what changed? After all this time of claiming to be bi-partisan, now Obama wants the appearance of reaching across the aisle.
Obama still playing games with Americans health care
President Barack Hussein Obama stated in an interview with Katie Couric stated that he wanted to meet with Republicans to discuss health care reform. Oh, and the meeting would be televised and Obama looked forward to hearing Republican ideas.
President Barack Obama is planning to host a televised meeting with Republican and Democratic congressional leaders on health care reform.
The Feb. 25 meeting is an attempt to reach across the aisle but not a signal that the president plans to start over, as Republicans have demanded, a White House official said.
“I want to come back [after the Presidents Day congressional recess] and have a large meeting — Republicans and Democrats — to go through, systematically, all the best ideas that are out there and move it forward,” Obama said in an interview with Katie Couric during CBS’s Super Bowl pre-game show Sunday.
My what a difference the election of Republican Senator from Massachusetts Scott Brown makes. Does anyone think that this “so-called” bi-partisan meeting would be occurring if Dems had not lost the filibuster-proof majority?
Want a road map to health care … START FROM SCRATCH! Actually, Americans want the focus taken off health care and put on jobs. Americans do not trust the Presidents plan to lower costs.
Posted February 8, 2010 by Scared Monkeys Barack Obama, Conspiracy, Government, Healthcare, Obamacare, Obamanation, Politics, Polls, WTF, We the People | 6 comments |
Sarah Palin, SPDS Strikes Again … Palin has the LEFT in the Palm of her Hand
This is what the LEFT is going mental about? Five words written of Palin’s hand … are you serious? This is your Woodward & Bernstein moment?
Hat Tip: The Founding Bloggers
Note to the left: You can read the writing on the hand, or the writing on the wall. Take your pick.
The LEFT is in the midst once again of a delusional meltdown of SPDS (Sarah Palin Delusional Syndrome) compounded by complications of TPDS (Tea Party Delusional Syndrome). This should have been more predicable than the season onset of the flu as Sarah Palin did the Key Note speech this weekend in Nashville, TN for the Tea Party Convention.
During the speech Palin gave some advice to Tea Party folks in attendance and Americans across the country, don’t get bogged down in the small stuff, think big. This noise from the LEFT is less than small stuff, it’s ridiculous.
“Each of us here is living proof that you don’t need a title to make a difference,” said Palin. “Let us not get bogged down in the small squabbles. Let us move on to the big ideas. To do so would be a fitting tribute to Ronald Reagan.”
The folly and hypocrisy of the LEFT knows no bounds.
Posted February 8, 2010 by Scared Monkeys Barack Obama, Bloggers, Politics, Sarah Palin, Tea Party, WTF | 13 comments |
Daily Commentary – Monday, February 8th, 2010 – Warm Winter in DC? Global Warming on Display with Record Snow Fall
- Climate change alarmist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared that there would be no more snow in DC thanks to global warming. Oops.
Hey RFK Jr, how’s that Global Warmy thing working out for you this weekend with Snowmageddon?
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Controversial? The Tim Tebow Focus On the Family Pro-Life Ads
Below are The Focus on the Family Super Bowl commercials with
Tim and Pam Tebow, pre-game ad and ad during the game. What was so controversial about the ads? This is what the LEFT went mental over? Actually, for the subject matter the ads are kind of funny.
The text is as follows and is hardly is anything that Planned Parenthood should have attempted to block from being seen or heard.
PAM TEBOW: I call him my miracle baby. He almost didn’t make it into this world. I remember so many times when I almost lost him. It was so hard. Well he’s all grown up now, and I still worry about his health. Everybody treats him like he’s different, but to me, he’s just my baby. He’s my Timmy, and I love him.
TIM TEBOW: Thanks mom. Love you too.
The following is the commercial that run during the Super Bowl. Pam Tebow shares her story …
Sadly, the liberal media cannot even be honest with their analysis of the commercial. As Powerline states, the AP’s sees what isn’t there.
