Things seem to be getting a little freaky at the Washington Times.
After the firings over the weekend, management brought in armed guards to protect the third floor, where management works. And staff has been told the third floor is “closed.”
More details on beefed up security at Wash Times HQ here.
The memorial service for the victims of the rampage at Ft. Hood, where the Obamas will participate, is just getting underway. We have the live feed here.
Late Update: Read the text of Obama’s prepared remarks.
From Obama’s prepared remarks to be delivered at this afternoon’s memorial service at Ft. Hood, Texas:
I think all of us – every single American – must acknowledge that this generation has more than proved itself the equal of those who have come before.
We need not look to the past for greatness, because it is before our very eyes.
This generation of soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen have volunteered in a time of certain danger. They are part of the finest fighting force that the world has ever known. They have served tour after tour of duty in distant, different and difficult places. They have stood watch in blinding deserts and on snowy mountains. They have extended the opportunity of self-government to peoples that have suffered tyranny and war. They are man and woman; white, black, and brown; of all faiths and stations – all Americans, serving together to protect our people, while giving others half a world away the chance to lead a better life.
The full text is here.
Former President Clinton implored Senate Democrats during their weekly luncheon today to pass health care reform: “The worst thing to do is nothing.”
From Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) …
Met with FDA today to make case for LA oysters – will keep pushing to protect these LA jobs and our ability to enjoy raw Gulf oysters.
Joe Lieberman, on whether there’s any wiggle room in his opposition to a public option: “I don’t feel like wiggling.”
From the St. Petersburg Times …
A Marine reservist armed with a tire iron beat and chased a man he thought was an Arab terrorist and even called 911 to say he was detaining the man, police said.
But the man he assaulted was actually a Greek Orthodox priest visiting from overseas who spoke limited English, police said.
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Instead of offering help, Bruce struck the priest on the head with a tire iron, police said.
Ye Olde long distance ethno-credal identification. Works every time.
Full story here.
Late Update: Oh my …. TPM Reader LM points out that assailant Jasen D. Bruce (or someone with the exact same name who looks an awful lot like him), in addition to bludgeoning Islamic terrorist Greek Orthodox priests, also does some (NSFW) modeling.
Sarah Palin is getting so whacked with her nonsense, they’re even fact-checking her now at Fox News.
Scenes from the somber public memorial service at Ft. Hood, Texas:
