“The White House asked Congress for $2 billion for Iowa floods Wednesday. It’s the worst disaster since Katrina. There have been so many plagues during the Bush presidency that by the end of his term he will have his own book in the Old Testament.” — Argus Hamilton on the recent U.S. Midwest flooding … Continue reading…Argus Hamilton On The Recent U.S. Midwest Flooding
“The Supreme Court decided Wednesday that Exxon Mobil doesn’t have to pay a $2.5 billion award for the Exxon Valdez spill. The court slashed the award to half a billion dollars. Exxon’s going to pay it out of the office coffee fund.” — Argus Hamilton on the Supreme Court lowering Exxon Mobil’s fine … Continue reading…Argus Hamilton On The Supreme Court Lowering Exxon Mobil’s Fine
“Southwest Airlines passengers got a scare landing in Phoenix Monday when smoke filled the cabin after a wheel blew out. It was a lesson in safety precautions. One woman nearly suffocated because she didn’t have the $20 for the oxygen mask.” — Argus Hamilton on Southwest Airlines and the recent increasing airline fees … Continue reading…Argus Hamilton On Southwest Airlines And The Recent Increasing Airline Fees
“California courthouses began issuing gay marriage licenses on Tuesday, causing a national panic. Other states fear they will be forced to recognize gay marriage when these couples return home. They have until the next earthquake to worry about.” — Argus Hamilton on California’s recent same-sex marriage ruling … Continue reading…Argus Hamilton On California’s Recent Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
“President Bush visited flooded farms and small towns of Iowa Thursday where he met with flood victims and consoled them. It was an eye-opening experience for the president. He’s been in over his head for seven years and he never thought of sandbags.” — Argus Hamilton on George W. Bush’s tour of the damage caused by the recent U.S. Midwest flooding … Continue reading…Argus Hamilton On George W. Bush’s Tour Of The Damage Caused By The Recent U.S. Midwest Flooding