quote[Brian Bruggeman caused a stink at the Lincoln County Jail earlier this month and will now have to answer for it in court. Another inmate, Jesse Dorris, alleges that Bruggeman's flatulence, passed in close proximity to Dorris, sparked a Dec. 14 fight between the two at the jail.
Now Bruggeman, 38, faces a Jan. 11 preliminary hearing on the state's complaint of assault by a confined person. It's a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Bruggeman is accused of injuring Dorris, his cellmate, when he pushed him into cell bars. Dorris, 26, was not charged.
The two began scuffling, County Attorney Jeff Meyer said Tuesday, because Dorris was fed up with Bruggeman's flatulence.]
The real story here is prison overcrowding.
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Top Ten Wierdest Science Stories Of 2006
quote[1. Scientists Create Cloak of Partial Invisibility
2. Amazon River Flowed Backwards in Ancient Times
3. A New Wave: Scientists Write on Water
4. Stingray Kills 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin
5. Rats Born to Mice in Bizarre Lab Work
6. Whales Found to Speak in Dialects
7. Spider Cries Out While Mating
8. The Red Sea Parts Again
9. Penis Transplant Removed After Two Weeks
10. Coins Don't Smell, You Do]
Interesting...More top ten lists to come...
2. Amazon River Flowed Backwards in Ancient Times
3. A New Wave: Scientists Write on Water
4. Stingray Kills 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin
5. Rats Born to Mice in Bizarre Lab Work
6. Whales Found to Speak in Dialects
7. Spider Cries Out While Mating
8. The Red Sea Parts Again
9. Penis Transplant Removed After Two Weeks
10. Coins Don't Smell, You Do]
Interesting...More top ten lists to come...
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Deaths in Iraq Now Exceed 9-11 Victims
quote[he latest deaths also brought the number of U.S. military members killed since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003 to at least 2,978 — five more than the number killed in the Sept. 11 attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.]
Good thing we are fighting them "over there," huh?
Good thing we are fighting them "over there," huh?
Iraq court says Saddam should hang in 30 days
quote[An Iraqi appeals court on Tuesday upheld Saddam Hussein's death sentence for crimes against humanity and said he should hang within 30 days.
"The appeal court has approved the death sentence. They (the government) has the right to choose the date starting from tomorrow up to 30 days. After 30 days it will be an obligation to implement the sentence," the head of the Iraqi High Tribunal, Aref Abdul-Razzaq al-Shahin, told a news conference.]
Will this be the straw that breaks the camel's back and really thrusts the country into all out civil war?
"The appeal court has approved the death sentence. They (the government) has the right to choose the date starting from tomorrow up to 30 days. After 30 days it will be an obligation to implement the sentence," the head of the Iraqi High Tribunal, Aref Abdul-Razzaq al-Shahin, told a news conference.]
Will this be the straw that breaks the camel's back and really thrusts the country into all out civil war?
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Scarborough Sees The Light—Barnicle: “Bush is delusional”
quote[Scarborough has made a definite turn-around on Bush over the past year, but it hasn't been as evident as it was on Wednesday's Scarborough Country. Joe appears to be totally fed up with the non-stop spin and ignorance coming from the White House and Bush's press conference apparently put the final nail in that coffin. While discussing Bush's possible plan of increasing troop levels, regardless of what the generals say, Scarborough even mentioned how there would be impeachment talk if Clinton was President and saying he would ignore our top military commanders.]
It's about time...
It's about time...
Cheney to be witness in Libby CIA leak trial
quote[Vice President Dick Cheney will be called as a defense witness in the CIA leak case, of his former chief of staff, I Lewis "Scooter Libby, Libby's attorney told a federal judge today.
"We're calling the vice president," attorney Ted Wells said in a court hearing. After the hearing another attorney for Libby, William Jeffress said he does not expect the Vice President to resist testifying at the trial scheduled to begin in January. Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald, responded by saying, "That settles that." Fitzgerald had said that he did not expect to call Cheney as a witness.]
Interesting...I wonder if he'll somehow weasel out of this???
"We're calling the vice president," attorney Ted Wells said in a court hearing. After the hearing another attorney for Libby, William Jeffress said he does not expect the Vice President to resist testifying at the trial scheduled to begin in January. Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald, responded by saying, "That settles that." Fitzgerald had said that he did not expect to call Cheney as a witness.]
Interesting...I wonder if he'll somehow weasel out of this???
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
White House, Joint Chiefs At Odds on Adding Troops
quote[The Bush administration is split over the idea of a surge in troops to Iraq, with White House officials aggressively promoting the concept over the unanimous disagreement of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to U.S. officials familiar with the intense debate.
Sending 15,000 to 30,000 more troops for a mission of possibly six to eight months is one of the central proposals on the table of the White House policy review to reverse the steady deterioration in Iraq. The option is being discussed as an element in a range of bigger packages, the officials said.]
Why the fuck was the Iraq Study Group even commissioned?? It is wholly obvious that there is no intention of taking any of their advice.
Sending 15,000 to 30,000 more troops for a mission of possibly six to eight months is one of the central proposals on the table of the White House policy review to reverse the steady deterioration in Iraq. The option is being discussed as an element in a range of bigger packages, the officials said.]
Why the fuck was the Iraq Study Group even commissioned?? It is wholly obvious that there is no intention of taking any of their advice.
Senator's Son: Dad back at work 'sooner rather than later'
quote[The news media might spend time talking about successors to Sen. Tim Johnson, but a son of the South Dakota Democrat is confident his dad will go back to work.
"That's the easiest question for me to answer," said Brendan Johnson, the second-oldest child of Tim and Barbara Johnson. "From my conversations with the doctors and based on the progress he has been making, I feel very confident that he is going to be getting back to work sooner rather than later."
It was the first interview given by a Johnson family member since the senator was hospitalized Dec. 13 with stroke-like symptoms followed by brain surgery at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington.
Brendan Johnson says his conclusions come from talking with doctors and also seeing how his father has done in neurological exams.]
Scary. But I think he'll be okay.
"That's the easiest question for me to answer," said Brendan Johnson, the second-oldest child of Tim and Barbara Johnson. "From my conversations with the doctors and based on the progress he has been making, I feel very confident that he is going to be getting back to work sooner rather than later."
It was the first interview given by a Johnson family member since the senator was hospitalized Dec. 13 with stroke-like symptoms followed by brain surgery at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington.
Brendan Johnson says his conclusions come from talking with doctors and also seeing how his father has done in neurological exams.]
Scary. But I think he'll be okay.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Guitar Hero benches pro athlete
quote[Tigers' fireballer Joel Zumaya missed playoff games because of injuries sustained from playing RedOctane's guitar sim, not from launching 100mph-plus fastballs.]
This is too funny...
This is too funny...
Castro Near Death
quote[Cuban President Fidel Castro is very ill and close to death, Director of National Intelligence John D. Negroponte said yesterday.
"Everything we see indicates it will not be much longer . . . months, not years," Negroponte told a meeting of Washington Post editors and reporters.]
"Everything we see indicates it will not be much longer . . . months, not years," Negroponte told a meeting of Washington Post editors and reporters.]
Thursday, December 14, 2006
It's Official: Sox Sign Dice-K
quote[Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka has arrived at Fenway Park in advance of his 5 p.m. introductory press conference. He pulled up in an SUV driven by clubhouse man Tommy McLaughlin with agents Scott Boras and Mike Fiore.
The only comment from the trio was Fiore complimenting me on my tie.
Stick with Boston.com for live coverage of today's press conference.
As a side note, Matsuzaka will also drop the puck at tonight’s Bruins-Devils game at the Garden.]
Now all we need is Clemens!
The only comment from the trio was Fiore complimenting me on my tie.
Stick with Boston.com for live coverage of today's press conference.
As a side note, Matsuzaka will also drop the puck at tonight’s Bruins-Devils game at the Garden.]
Now all we need is Clemens!
McCain: Deploy More Troops to Iraq
quote[Sen. John McCain said Thursday that America should deploy 15,000 to 30,000 more troops to Iraq to control its sectarian violence, and give moderate Iraqi politicians the stability they need to take the country in the right direction.
McCain made the remarks to reporters in Baghdad, where he and five other members of Congress were meeting with U.S. and Iraqi officials.]
Someone's obviously not paying attention...
McCain made the remarks to reporters in Baghdad, where he and five other members of Congress were meeting with U.S. and Iraqi officials.]
Someone's obviously not paying attention...
Fox News Speculates How Officials Could ‘Declare’ Sen. Johnson ‘Incapacitate
quote[Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD) is at George Washington University hospital, recovering from brain surgery.
Meanwhile, Fox News is speculating how the balance of power could shift in the Senate, even if Sen. Johnson survived. Fox’s Steve Doocy said that although “the issue of incapacitation is not spelled out in the state law,” there “would be a precedent of the federal level.”
Another Fox anchor added, “We’ll have to see what happens in terms of what exactly his condition is and who’s going to weigh in on whether it’s an incapacitation or whether that’s just clear from the facts.” Watch it:]
These fucknuggets are shameless...
Meanwhile, Fox News is speculating how the balance of power could shift in the Senate, even if Sen. Johnson survived. Fox’s Steve Doocy said that although “the issue of incapacitation is not spelled out in the state law,” there “would be a precedent of the federal level.”
Another Fox anchor added, “We’ll have to see what happens in terms of what exactly his condition is and who’s going to weigh in on whether it’s an incapacitation or whether that’s just clear from the facts.” Watch it:]
These fucknuggets are shameless...
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Soy Makes You Gay
quote[Sometimes you just have to marvel at the things published by WorldNetDaily – things such as this column by James Rutz of Megashift Ministries:
It is difficult to imagine just what WorldNetDaily’s standard is for rejecting a column or article – but whatever it is, it is apparently set so low that “soy makes you gay” manages to exceed the criteria.]
WTF???!!!
There's a slow poison out there that's severely damaging our children and threatening to tear apart our culture ….
The dangerous food I'm speaking of is soy. Soybean products are feminizing, and they're all over the place. You can hardly escape them anymore.
…
Soy is feminizing, and commonly leads to a decrease in the size of the penis, sexual confusion and homosexuality. That's why most of the medical (not socio-spiritual) blame for today's rise in homosexuality must fall upon the rise in soy formula and other soy products. (Most babies are bottle-fed during some part of their infancy, and one-fourth of them are getting soy milk!) Homosexuals often argue that their homosexuality is inborn because "I can't remember a time when I wasn't homosexual." No, homosexuality is always deviant. But now many of them can truthfully say that they can't remember a time when excess estrogen wasn't influencing them.
It is difficult to imagine just what WorldNetDaily’s standard is for rejecting a column or article – but whatever it is, it is apparently set so low that “soy makes you gay” manages to exceed the criteria.]
WTF???!!!
Phelps' Church Must Pay Marine's Family
quote[A Kansas church has been ordered to pay $3,150 for costs and fees associated with a summons and complaint filed by the father of a Marine whose funeral was picketed by the extremist group.
Albert Snyder, of York, Pa., is suing the Rev. Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church after church members demonstrated at the funeral of Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, of Westminster, and posted pictures of the protest on their Web site.]
It's a small pittance, indeed. But, at least it's a step in the right direction.
Albert Snyder, of York, Pa., is suing the Rev. Fred Phelps and Westboro Baptist Church after church members demonstrated at the funeral of Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder, of Westminster, and posted pictures of the protest on their Web site.]
It's a small pittance, indeed. But, at least it's a step in the right direction.
David Duke Attends Holocaust Deniers' Meeting In Iran
quote[David Duke, an ex-Klan leader and former Louisiana state representative, was among those at the two-day conference. Although organizers touted it as a scholarly gathering, the meeting angered many in countries such as Austria, Germany and France, where it is illegal to deny aspects of the Nazi Holocaust.]
It amazes me that people can be so willfully stupid.
It amazes me that people can be so willfully stupid.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Bill would allow legally blind Texans to hunt
quote[A state lawmaker wants to make sure no Texan is left out when it comes to hunting, even if the hunter is legally blind.
Rep. Edmund Kuempel, a Seguin Republican, has filed a bill for the 2007 legislative session that would allow legally blind hunters to use a laser sight, or lighted pointing instrument. The devices are forbidden for sighted hunters.]
WTF???!!!
Rep. Edmund Kuempel, a Seguin Republican, has filed a bill for the 2007 legislative session that would allow legally blind hunters to use a laser sight, or lighted pointing instrument. The devices are forbidden for sighted hunters.]
WTF???!!!
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Make Ed Schultz Live In CT Again
quote[We people of Connecticut want Big Eddie (Ed Schultz) to be carried live in his new time slot (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern). We request that our local progressive talk affiliate (1300 AM from New Haven) carry his show AS IT HAPPENS, and move the Al Franken 'Best of' shows to a later time.
The Ed Schultz show is a successful format that relies on up to the minute information, interviews, and caller participation. It would be a waste to have that show pre-empted by a show that seemingly has no future, does not rely on timely information, and for the near future will be on repeat status.
Until WAVZ is willing to join the growing chorus of talk radio stations willing to make the switch, we will be streaming (on the internet) the Ed Schultz Show live from one of the stations that does.]
Please sign...
The Ed Schultz show is a successful format that relies on up to the minute information, interviews, and caller participation. It would be a waste to have that show pre-empted by a show that seemingly has no future, does not rely on timely information, and for the near future will be on repeat status.
Until WAVZ is willing to join the growing chorus of talk radio stations willing to make the switch, we will be streaming (on the internet) the Ed Schultz Show live from one of the stations that does.]
Please sign...
Friday, December 08, 2006
Babies in child seat death risk
quote[Babies should not be left alone to sleep in car safety seats, especially if they were born prematurely, New Zealand pediatricians report.
Their warning, published in this week's issue of the British Medical Journal, is based on a study of nine infants, aged 3 days to 6 months, who were referred to the Auckland Cot Monitoring Service by parents alarmed by what they described as infants who were "blue," "scrunched up" or "not breathing."
"All but one case occurred when the infants had been left in the car seats indoors, allowing them to fall asleep unrestrained in an upright position," said a report by the group, led by Dr. Alistair J. Gunn, an associate professor of physiology and pediatrics at the University of Auckland.]
Just thought I'd help spread the word...
Their warning, published in this week's issue of the British Medical Journal, is based on a study of nine infants, aged 3 days to 6 months, who were referred to the Auckland Cot Monitoring Service by parents alarmed by what they described as infants who were "blue," "scrunched up" or "not breathing."
"All but one case occurred when the infants had been left in the car seats indoors, allowing them to fall asleep unrestrained in an upright position," said a report by the group, led by Dr. Alistair J. Gunn, an associate professor of physiology and pediatrics at the University of Auckland.]
Just thought I'd help spread the word...
Bush Admin: Air Needs More Lead
quote[The Bush administration is considering doing away with health standards that cut lead from gasoline, widely regarded as one of the nation's biggest clean-air accomplishments.
Battery makers, lead smelters, refiners all have lobbied the administration to do away with the Clean Air Act limits.]
When will they stop trying to fuck the world for profit???
Battery makers, lead smelters, refiners all have lobbied the administration to do away with the Clean Air Act limits.]
When will they stop trying to fuck the world for profit???
Al's Said and Done at Air America?
quote[The future senator from Minnesota may finally be giving up on Air America Radio—or what's left of it. A knowledgeable radio source tells Radar that Al Franken is leaving "before the end of the year."
That's 23 days and counting. As it happens, Franken is set to leave on a USO tour of Iraq and Afghanistan next week, from which he will return on Christmas Eve. Asked if he has made a decision to give up on the bankrupt network he helped launch in 2003, Franken played coy. "I don't know what's happening," he tells Radar. "It's not set in stone—I need to see what they're talking about."]
Every indication I've seen is that he's going. I believe it'll be the best thing for the format, honestly.
That's 23 days and counting. As it happens, Franken is set to leave on a USO tour of Iraq and Afghanistan next week, from which he will return on Christmas Eve. Asked if he has made a decision to give up on the bankrupt network he helped launch in 2003, Franken played coy. "I don't know what's happening," he tells Radar. "It's not set in stone—I need to see what they're talking about."]
Every indication I've seen is that he's going. I believe it'll be the best thing for the format, honestly.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Culture Shock on Capitol Hill: House to Work 5 Days a Week
quote["Keeping us up here eats away at families," said Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.), who typically flies home on Thursdays and returns to Washington on Tuesdays. "Marriages suffer. The Democrats could care less about families -- that's what this says."]
Oh, cry me a fucking river. If it's such a hardship, get a real job!
Oh, cry me a fucking river. If it's such a hardship, get a real job!
Running water on Mars?
quote[A provocative new study of photographs taken from orbit suggests that liquid water flowed on the surface of Mars as recently as several years ago, raising the possibility that the Red Planet could harbour an environment favourable to life.
The crisp images taken by the Mars Global Surveyor do not directly show water. Rather, they show apparently recent changes in surface features that provide the strongest evidence yet that water even now sometimes flows on the dusty, frigid world. Water and a stable heat source are considered keys for life to emerge.
Until now, the question of liquid water has focused on ancient Mars, and on the Martian north pole, where water ice has been detected. Scientists have long noted Martian features that appear to have been scoured by water or look like shorelines, and have tried to prove that the Red Planet had liquid water eons ago.
"This underscores the importance of searching for life on Mars, either present or past," said Bruce Jakosky, an astrobiologist at the University of Colorado at Boulder, who had no role in the study. "It's one more reason to think that life could be there.'']
Cool! I can't wait to see the photos!
The crisp images taken by the Mars Global Surveyor do not directly show water. Rather, they show apparently recent changes in surface features that provide the strongest evidence yet that water even now sometimes flows on the dusty, frigid world. Water and a stable heat source are considered keys for life to emerge.
Until now, the question of liquid water has focused on ancient Mars, and on the Martian north pole, where water ice has been detected. Scientists have long noted Martian features that appear to have been scoured by water or look like shorelines, and have tried to prove that the Red Planet had liquid water eons ago.
"This underscores the importance of searching for life on Mars, either present or past," said Bruce Jakosky, an astrobiologist at the University of Colorado at Boulder, who had no role in the study. "It's one more reason to think that life could be there.'']
Cool! I can't wait to see the photos!
Running water on Mars?
quote[A provocative new study of photographs taken from orbit suggests that liquid water flowed on the surface of Mars as recently as several years ago, raising the possibility that the Red Planet could harbour an environment favourable to life.
The crisp images taken by the Mars Global Surveyor do not directly show water. Rather, they show apparently recent changes in surface features that provide the strongest evidence yet that water even now sometimes flows on the dusty, frigid world. Water and a stable heat source are considered keys for life to emerge.
Until now, the question of liquid water has focused on ancient Mars, and on the Martian north pole, where water ice has been detected. Scientists have long noted Martian features that appear to have been scoured by water or look like shorelines, and have tried to prove that the Red Planet had liquid water eons ago.
"This underscores the importance of searching for life on Mars, either present or past," said Bruce Jakosky, an astrobiologist at the University of Colorado at Boulder, who had no role in the study. "It's one more reason to think that life could be there.'']
Cool! I can't wait to see the photos!
The crisp images taken by the Mars Global Surveyor do not directly show water. Rather, they show apparently recent changes in surface features that provide the strongest evidence yet that water even now sometimes flows on the dusty, frigid world. Water and a stable heat source are considered keys for life to emerge.
Until now, the question of liquid water has focused on ancient Mars, and on the Martian north pole, where water ice has been detected. Scientists have long noted Martian features that appear to have been scoured by water or look like shorelines, and have tried to prove that the Red Planet had liquid water eons ago.
"This underscores the importance of searching for life on Mars, either present or past," said Bruce Jakosky, an astrobiologist at the University of Colorado at Boulder, who had no role in the study. "It's one more reason to think that life could be there.'']
Cool! I can't wait to see the photos!
Say Hello to the Goodbye Weapon
quote[The crowd is getting ugly. Soldiers roll up in a Hummer. Suddenly, the whole right half of your body is screaming in agony. You feel like you've been dipped in molten lava. You almost faint from shock and pain, but instead you stumble backwards -- and then start running. To your surprise, everyone else is running too. In a few seconds, the street is completely empty.
You've just been hit with a new nonlethal weapon that has been certified for use in Iraq -- even though critics argue there may be unforeseen effects.
According to documents obtained for Wired News under federal sunshine laws, the Air Force's Active Denial System, or ADS, has been certified safe after lengthy tests by military scientists in the lab and in war games.
The ADS shoots a beam of millimeters waves, which are longer in wavelength than x-rays but shorter than microwaves -- 94 GHz (= 3 mm wavelength) compared to 2.45 GHz (= 12 cm wavelength) in a standard microwave oven.]
I don't get why new BOMBS can be approved in a matter of weeks but NON-LETHAL weapons take years and years.
You've just been hit with a new nonlethal weapon that has been certified for use in Iraq -- even though critics argue there may be unforeseen effects.
According to documents obtained for Wired News under federal sunshine laws, the Air Force's Active Denial System, or ADS, has been certified safe after lengthy tests by military scientists in the lab and in war games.
The ADS shoots a beam of millimeters waves, which are longer in wavelength than x-rays but shorter than microwaves -- 94 GHz (= 3 mm wavelength) compared to 2.45 GHz (= 12 cm wavelength) in a standard microwave oven.]
I don't get why new BOMBS can be approved in a matter of weeks but NON-LETHAL weapons take years and years.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Bolton to step down
quote[The United States Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton has submitted his resignation to President Bush, effective when his recess appointment ends at the conclusion of the current session of Congress, the White House said Monday.
White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said President Bush was "surprised" when Bolton submitted his letter of resignation on Friday and that the president "reluctantly accepted" it.
Bush used his "recess appointment" authority in August 2005 to place Bolton in the ambassador post, bypassing a difficult congressional confirmation process.
Congress was in its summer recess at the time. The legal authority expires when Congress adjourns, which is expected at the end of this week.]
YeeHaw!
White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said President Bush was "surprised" when Bolton submitted his letter of resignation on Friday and that the president "reluctantly accepted" it.
Bush used his "recess appointment" authority in August 2005 to place Bolton in the ambassador post, bypassing a difficult congressional confirmation process.
Congress was in its summer recess at the time. The legal authority expires when Congress adjourns, which is expected at the end of this week.]
YeeHaw!
Thursday, November 30, 2006
NYT: Iraq panel to recommend troop pullback
quote[A much-discussed independent panel will recommend that U.S. troops in Iraq be withdrawn, according to an article that will appear on the front page of The New York Times.
"The bipartisan Iraq Study Group reached a consensus on Wednesday on a final report that would call for a gradual pullback of the 15 American combat brigades now in Iraq but stopped short of setting a firm timetable for their withdrawal," write David E. Sanger and David S. Cloud, citing sources close to the group.
The report by the panel, led by James Baker and Lee Hamilton, will be given next week to the President. Sanger and Cloud indicate that the report avoids "a specific timetable, which has been opposed by Bush, but [makes] it clear that the American troop commitment should not be open-ended."]
Christ! Without a timetable, the conclusions in this report are meaningless. This just allows Bush to continue to ignore what should actually be done.
"The bipartisan Iraq Study Group reached a consensus on Wednesday on a final report that would call for a gradual pullback of the 15 American combat brigades now in Iraq but stopped short of setting a firm timetable for their withdrawal," write David E. Sanger and David S. Cloud, citing sources close to the group.
The report by the panel, led by James Baker and Lee Hamilton, will be given next week to the President. Sanger and Cloud indicate that the report avoids "a specific timetable, which has been opposed by Bush, but [makes] it clear that the American troop commitment should not be open-ended."]
Christ! Without a timetable, the conclusions in this report are meaningless. This just allows Bush to continue to ignore what should actually be done.
Ellison’s Oath On Koran Roils Conservatives
quote[Before he became the nation’s first Muslim elected to Congress, Democrat Keith Ellison was called “unfit” for Congress by his Republican opponent. And that was just the beginning.
Ellison is setting yet another precedent in January when he takes the oath of office on the Koran, Islam’s holiest book—an event that evoked conservatives to accuse him of deviating his allegiance from the Constitution to Allah.
On Tuesday, conservative radio talk show host and columnist Dennis Prager wrote: “America is interested in only one book, the Bible.” Directly addressing Ellison, he added “If you are incapable of taking an oath on that book, don’t serve in Congress.”
...
In his scathing article, Prager barely stopped short of calling Ellison a racist, but he said that allowing Ellison to swear on the Koran is akin to allowing a “racist” to choose “the Nazis’ Bible for his oath.”]
Fuck Dennis Prager.
He's a two-bit hack media-whore, and I can't stand him.
Ellison is setting yet another precedent in January when he takes the oath of office on the Koran, Islam’s holiest book—an event that evoked conservatives to accuse him of deviating his allegiance from the Constitution to Allah.
On Tuesday, conservative radio talk show host and columnist Dennis Prager wrote: “America is interested in only one book, the Bible.” Directly addressing Ellison, he added “If you are incapable of taking an oath on that book, don’t serve in Congress.”
...
In his scathing article, Prager barely stopped short of calling Ellison a racist, but he said that allowing Ellison to swear on the Koran is akin to allowing a “racist” to choose “the Nazis’ Bible for his oath.”]
Fuck Dennis Prager.
He's a two-bit hack media-whore, and I can't stand him.
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
McDonald's to patent . . . THE SANDWICH
quote[McDonald's wants to own the rights to how a sandwich is made. The fast-food chain has applied for a patent relating to the 'method and apparatus' used to prepare the snack.
The burger company says owning the 'intellectual property rights' would help its hot deli sandwiches look and taste the same at all of its restaurants.]
Give me a freakin' break!
Hey, CrapDonalds, supersize this:
The burger company says owning the 'intellectual property rights' would help its hot deli sandwiches look and taste the same at all of its restaurants.]
Give me a freakin' break!
Hey, CrapDonalds, supersize this:
Grift Card Warning
quote[Just a little warning before traditional gift giving time.
Well the crooks have found a way to rob you of your gift card balance. If you buy Gift Cards from a display rack that has various store cards you may become a victim of theft. Crooks are now jotting down the card numbers in the store and then wait a few days and call to see how much of a balance THEY have on the card. Once they find the card is "activated", and then they go online and start shopping. You may want to purchase your card from a customer service person, where they do not have the Gift Cards viewable to the public. Please share this with all your family and friends...]
Just in time for the holidays...
Well the crooks have found a way to rob you of your gift card balance. If you buy Gift Cards from a display rack that has various store cards you may become a victim of theft. Crooks are now jotting down the card numbers in the store and then wait a few days and call to see how much of a balance THEY have on the card. Once they find the card is "activated", and then they go online and start shopping. You may want to purchase your card from a customer service person, where they do not have the Gift Cards viewable to the public. Please share this with all your family and friends...]
Just in time for the holidays...
Bad North Korea, you've lost your iPod privileges
quote[There's no shortage of snarky comments out there in response to the Bush administration's attempt to use trade sanctions to annoy North Korea's Kim Jong Il, who engineered a secret nuclear weapons program.
kimjong
The trade ban, according to the Associated Press, aims to make Kim's swanky life harder by forbidding U.S. shipments of luxury goods like Rolexes, French cognac, plasma TVs and iPods--"items favored by Kim but unattainable by most of the country."
Bloggers, along with the Associated Press, liken the administration's move to a scolding parent trying to take away prized privileges. But they doubt the effectiveness of the punishment, given that Kim will likely find other means for obtaining the consumer electronics he wants.]
Great idea, Bush!! This'll prevent them from lighting off more nukes!
Sheesh!!!!
kimjong
The trade ban, according to the Associated Press, aims to make Kim's swanky life harder by forbidding U.S. shipments of luxury goods like Rolexes, French cognac, plasma TVs and iPods--"items favored by Kim but unattainable by most of the country."
Bloggers, along with the Associated Press, liken the administration's move to a scolding parent trying to take away prized privileges. But they doubt the effectiveness of the punishment, given that Kim will likely find other means for obtaining the consumer electronics he wants.]
Great idea, Bush!! This'll prevent them from lighting off more nukes!
Sheesh!!!!
Sen.-elect 'wanted to punch' Bush in spat over son in Iraq
quote[At a private reception held at the White House with newly elected lawmakers shortly after the election, Bush asked Webb how his son, a Marine lance corporal serving in Iraq, was doing.
Webb responded that he really wanted to see his son brought back home, said a person who heard about the exchange from Webb.
“I didn’t ask you that, I asked how he’s doing,” Bush retorted, according to the source.
Webb confessed that he was so angered by this that he was tempted to slug the commander-in-chief, reported the source, but of course didn’t. It’s safe to say, however, that Bush and Webb won’t be taking any overseas trips together anytime soon.]
I'm glad he was able to hold back. Not sure I would've been able to.
Webb responded that he really wanted to see his son brought back home, said a person who heard about the exchange from Webb.
“I didn’t ask you that, I asked how he’s doing,” Bush retorted, according to the source.
Webb confessed that he was so angered by this that he was tempted to slug the commander-in-chief, reported the source, but of course didn’t. It’s safe to say, however, that Bush and Webb won’t be taking any overseas trips together anytime soon.]
I'm glad he was able to hold back. Not sure I would've been able to.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Science a la Joe Camel
quote[the company that made the documentary (An Inconvenient Truth) decided to offer 50,000 free DVDs to the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
The teachers had a different idea: Thanks but no thanks, they said.
Accepting the DVDs, they wrote, would place "unnecessary risk upon the [NSTA] capital campaign, especially certain targeted supporters." One of those supporters, it turns out, is the Exxon Mobil Corp.]
Ridiculous!
The teachers had a different idea: Thanks but no thanks, they said.
Accepting the DVDs, they wrote, would place "unnecessary risk upon the [NSTA] capital campaign, especially certain targeted supporters." One of those supporters, it turns out, is the Exxon Mobil Corp.]
Ridiculous!
Monday, November 27, 2006
The sore-loser law is fair to voters
quote[I am writing to provide some clarification regarding the Nov. 15 article, "State official pushes for 'sore loser' law."
The Lieberman-Lamont race for the U.S. Senate provoked much passion on both sides this year. There were many who called my office angry at Senator Lieberman's plans to run as a petitioning party candidate after losing the Aug. 8 Democratic primary to Ned Lamont, and there were also many delighted that Senator Lieberman's candidacy remained viable even after losing the primary.
The August primary is a recent phenomenon. Prior to 2004, Connecticut's primaries were held in September and the deadline for candidates to submit petitions to run in November was early August.
However, when the legislature switched the primary date to August, it failed to keep the petition deadline consistent with the new primary date, which led to an unusual quirk in our elections calendar, highlighted by Senator Lieberman's candidacy this year.
I have discussed proposing legislation to realign our state's election calendar to make it as it was before 2004. If a candidate wishes to run in November, regardless of the outcome of a primary "" such as Senator Lieberman did this year "" that would still be possible, provided petitions are submitted to my office one month before the August primary.
This legislation would not have kept Senator Lieberman off the November ballot after he lost the August primary. The only difference would be that, under my proposal, he would have had to let the voters know before the primary that he did not intend to accept the results of the primary in the event he lost.
This bill is consistent with my long-time advocacy of encouraging ballot access and civic participation.
In order to ensure transparency of government, voters should have as much information about a candidate as possible when they are asked to make a choice.
Susan Bysiewicz Secretary of the State
HARTFORD]
I wholeheartedly support this legislation!
The Lieberman-Lamont race for the U.S. Senate provoked much passion on both sides this year. There were many who called my office angry at Senator Lieberman's plans to run as a petitioning party candidate after losing the Aug. 8 Democratic primary to Ned Lamont, and there were also many delighted that Senator Lieberman's candidacy remained viable even after losing the primary.
The August primary is a recent phenomenon. Prior to 2004, Connecticut's primaries were held in September and the deadline for candidates to submit petitions to run in November was early August.
However, when the legislature switched the primary date to August, it failed to keep the petition deadline consistent with the new primary date, which led to an unusual quirk in our elections calendar, highlighted by Senator Lieberman's candidacy this year.
I have discussed proposing legislation to realign our state's election calendar to make it as it was before 2004. If a candidate wishes to run in November, regardless of the outcome of a primary "" such as Senator Lieberman did this year "" that would still be possible, provided petitions are submitted to my office one month before the August primary.
This legislation would not have kept Senator Lieberman off the November ballot after he lost the August primary. The only difference would be that, under my proposal, he would have had to let the voters know before the primary that he did not intend to accept the results of the primary in the event he lost.
This bill is consistent with my long-time advocacy of encouraging ballot access and civic participation.
In order to ensure transparency of government, voters should have as much information about a candidate as possible when they are asked to make a choice.
Susan Bysiewicz Secretary of the State
HARTFORD]
I wholeheartedly support this legislation!
Lincoln Memorial closed; liquid reported
quote[Authorities closed the Lincoln Memorial on Monday after finding suspicious bottles in a restroom and a note reading "Do you know what anthrax is?" and "Do you know what a bomb is?", a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.
Authorities found a bottle appearing to contain a liquid in a basement ladies' rest room, along with the note, said an official from the Department of Homeland Security who asked to not be identified because his agency was not in charge of the incident.
While investigating the liquid, authorities received a call about a suspicious package, District of Columbia fire spokesman Alan Etter said. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters, U.S. Park Police and the FBI were investigating. Hazardous materials crews in protective suits were seen working at the memorial.
Officials said the incident did not immediately appear to be an emergency.]
But...But...The elections are over...
Authorities found a bottle appearing to contain a liquid in a basement ladies' rest room, along with the note, said an official from the Department of Homeland Security who asked to not be identified because his agency was not in charge of the incident.
While investigating the liquid, authorities received a call about a suspicious package, District of Columbia fire spokesman Alan Etter said. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters, U.S. Park Police and the FBI were investigating. Hazardous materials crews in protective suits were seen working at the memorial.
Officials said the incident did not immediately appear to be an emergency.]
But...But...The elections are over...
Groom Killed On Wedding Day: Number Of Shots "inexplicable"
quote[New York City officials moved Monday to quell black community outrage after police shot and killed a bridegroom early on the morning of his wedding day.
The 23-year-old victim, Sean Bell, an African American, was killed in a rain of bullets by undercover police early Saturday morning outside Club Kalua, a strip club in Queens here he was celebrating his last night as a bachelor.
Police fired at least 50 bullets into the car driven by Bell, killing Bell and injuring two friends, one of them critically. The club had been under police surveillance.]
This is really disgusting...
The 23-year-old victim, Sean Bell, an African American, was killed in a rain of bullets by undercover police early Saturday morning outside Club Kalua, a strip club in Queens here he was celebrating his last night as a bachelor.
Police fired at least 50 bullets into the car driven by Bell, killing Bell and injuring two friends, one of them critically. The club had been under police surveillance.]
This is really disgusting...
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Poisoned spy was the victim of state terror
quote[Britain's intelligence agencies last night claimed that the poisoning of the Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko bore the hallmarks of a "state-sponsored" assassination.
A senior Whitehall official told The Times that confirmation that the former Russian spy, who had become a British citizen, had been poisoned with radioactive polonium-210 and other evidence so far not released pointed to the murder being carried out by foreign agents.]
I've been saying this all along. This could only have come from a nuclear state, and therefore would have been authorized only at the top levels.
There really are only a handful of states that could pull this off, and whomever did this (Russia) actually fucked up: If they used less polonium, the same effect would have been achieved (it might have taken a little longer), but it probably wouldn't have been detectable.
Want to talk about weapons of mass destruction now??? Or is it inconvenient when the perpetrators are our allies???
A senior Whitehall official told The Times that confirmation that the former Russian spy, who had become a British citizen, had been poisoned with radioactive polonium-210 and other evidence so far not released pointed to the murder being carried out by foreign agents.]
I've been saying this all along. This could only have come from a nuclear state, and therefore would have been authorized only at the top levels.
There really are only a handful of states that could pull this off, and whomever did this (Russia) actually fucked up: If they used less polonium, the same effect would have been achieved (it might have taken a little longer), but it probably wouldn't have been detectable.
Want to talk about weapons of mass destruction now??? Or is it inconvenient when the perpetrators are our allies???
McCain/Lieberman '08?
quote[The politically ambidextrous king of one-line political zingers Marshall Wittman has made bloggers and traditional style journalists go bonkers the last couple of days. He's going back to work in the Senate, but this time for an Independent.
I wondered what was going on when Wittman moth-balled on November 17th his thoughtful blog, The Bull Moose, which frequently seemed to be tracking issues similar to what I was writing and thinking about (or I him) -- with us occasionally on quite opposite sides of an issue.
Today, the New York Times' Mark Leibovich penned a quite harsh treatment of Wittman's political profile and work career on the occasion of Senator Joseph Lieberman hiring "the bull moose" to be his new communications director.]
Oy!
I wondered what was going on when Wittman moth-balled on November 17th his thoughtful blog, The Bull Moose, which frequently seemed to be tracking issues similar to what I was writing and thinking about (or I him) -- with us occasionally on quite opposite sides of an issue.
Today, the New York Times' Mark Leibovich penned a quite harsh treatment of Wittman's political profile and work career on the occasion of Senator Joseph Lieberman hiring "the bull moose" to be his new communications director.]
Oy!
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Education Sec. loses to Laverne's Lenny
quote[Education Secretary Margaret Spellings says she studied hard to prepare for Tuesday night's airing of "Celebrity Jeopardy!"
"I didn't want to be the Education Secretary who didn't know how to spell potato," Spellings joked, describing how she read books and sought advice from a former show contender and her daughters.
In the end, Spellings said she thinks the effort was worth it. She came in second behind the actor Michael McKean, best known for his role as 'Lenny' on the television show "Laverne and Shirley" and for the movie "This Is Spinal Tap."]
I saw this last night and, even though the questions are dumbed down for "celebrities," Mike McKean mopped the floor with the others.
I think he could really compete in a regular Jeopardy! game (unlike Paul Shaffer, who was a complete idiot the day before).
"I didn't want to be the Education Secretary who didn't know how to spell potato," Spellings joked, describing how she read books and sought advice from a former show contender and her daughters.
In the end, Spellings said she thinks the effort was worth it. She came in second behind the actor Michael McKean, best known for his role as 'Lenny' on the television show "Laverne and Shirley" and for the movie "This Is Spinal Tap."]
I saw this last night and, even though the questions are dumbed down for "celebrities," Mike McKean mopped the floor with the others.
I think he could really compete in a regular Jeopardy! game (unlike Paul Shaffer, who was a complete idiot the day before).
Monday, November 20, 2006
Cheney Says Democratic Win Will Not Stop the Administration From Pursuing a Military Option with Iran
quote[A month before the November elections, Vice-President Dick Cheney was sitting in on a national-security discussion at the Executive Office Building. The talk took a political turn: what if the Democrats won both the Senate and the House? How would that affect policy toward Iran, which is believed to be on the verge of becoming a nuclear power? At that point, according to someone familiar with the discussion, Cheney began reminiscing about his job as a lineman, in the early nineteen-sixties, for a power company in Wyoming. Copper wire was expensive, and the linemen were instructed to return all unused pieces three feet or longer. No one wanted to deal with the paperwork that resulted, Cheney said, so he and his colleagues found a solution: putting “shorteners” on the wire—that is, cutting it into short pieces and tossing the leftovers at the end of the workday. If the Democrats won on November 7th, the Vice-President said, that victory would not stop the Administration from pursuing a military option with Iran. The White House would put “shorteners” on any legislative restrictions, Cheney said, and thus stop Congress from getting in its way.]
I think the lineman story highlights the lack of integrity of this man...
I think the lineman story highlights the lack of integrity of this man...
"Kramer's" Racist Tirade -- Caught on Tape
quote[Michael Richards exploded in anger as he performed at a famous L.A. comedy club last Friday, hurling racial epithets that left the crowd gasping, and TMZ has obtained exclusive video of the ugly incident.
Richards, who played the wacky Cosmo Kramer on the hit TV show "Seinfeld," appeared onstage at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood. It appears two guys, both African-American, were in the cheap seats playfully heckling Richards when suddenly, the comedian lost it.]
And to think, I used to really like him...
Richards, who played the wacky Cosmo Kramer on the hit TV show "Seinfeld," appeared onstage at the Laugh Factory in West Hollywood. It appears two guys, both African-American, were in the cheap seats playfully heckling Richards when suddenly, the comedian lost it.]
And to think, I used to really like him...
Friday, November 17, 2006
Mike Tyson To Be A Prostitute
quote[Former boxing champion Mike Tyson is to become a male escort after agreeing to work at legendary Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss' new legalized brothel for women. Fleiss bought 60 acres of land in Nevada, and his work is scheduled to begin on Heidi's Stud Farm.
She has high hopes for Tyson, once heavyweight champion of the world - despite the fact he is a convicted rapist.
She says, "I told him, 'You're going to be my big stallion.' It's every man's fear that their girlfriend will go for Mike Tyson."]
So, women are actually going to pay to be abused by this cretin??? Am I missing something??
She has high hopes for Tyson, once heavyweight champion of the world - despite the fact he is a convicted rapist.
She says, "I told him, 'You're going to be my big stallion.' It's every man's fear that their girlfriend will go for Mike Tyson."]
So, women are actually going to pay to be abused by this cretin??? Am I missing something??
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Courtney Wins!!!
quote[Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz made it official Wednesday, announcing that Democrat Joe Courtney won by 90 votes in Connecticut's close 2nd Congressional District race.
A recount that lasted nearly a week confirmed Courtney's victory over three-term Republican Rep. Rob Simmons, Bysiewicz said. The results will be officially certified Nov. 28.
The deadline to file any legal challenges is Nov. 21.]
I love the new nickname! Landslide Joe!!!
A recount that lasted nearly a week confirmed Courtney's victory over three-term Republican Rep. Rob Simmons, Bysiewicz said. The results will be officially certified Nov. 28.
The deadline to file any legal challenges is Nov. 21.]
I love the new nickname! Landslide Joe!!!
Rove to stay until end of Bush presidency
quote["He knows too much," a source said. "The last thing the president wants is another published memoir and book tour of life inside the White House."]
Good. Let's hope he fucks up 2008 for the GOP too.
Good. Let's hope he fucks up 2008 for the GOP too.
Pelosi pulls out the stops for Murtha
quote[Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is imploring her colleagues to support Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) for majority leader, multiple House Democrats said yesterday, dealing an unexpected but not necessarily fatal blow to Murtha’s opponent, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.).
It had been unclear until yesterday whether Pelosi would use her clout to turn votes to Murtha. She endorsed him in a letter Sunday, but some dismissed it as a nod to personal loyalty rather than a statement of her intentions.
But by yesterday, her intent was clear, several lawmakers said; she hopes to oust her onetime rival Hoyer from the leadership.]
This petty infighting is complete and utter bullshit. This will NOT move us forward!
It had been unclear until yesterday whether Pelosi would use her clout to turn votes to Murtha. She endorsed him in a letter Sunday, but some dismissed it as a nod to personal loyalty rather than a statement of her intentions.
But by yesterday, her intent was clear, several lawmakers said; she hopes to oust her onetime rival Hoyer from the leadership.]
This petty infighting is complete and utter bullshit. This will NOT move us forward!
Monday, November 13, 2006
Lieberman won't rule out GOP caucusing
quote[Senator Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut said yesterday that he will caucus with Senate Democrats in the new Congress, but he would not rule out switching to the Republican caucus if he starts to feel uncomfortable among Democrats.
Lieberman, a Democrat who won reelection as an independent, also said he wants to be called an Independent Democrat.
A strong backer of the Iraq war, Lieberman was returned to office on Election Day with strong GOP support. He ran as an independent after he lost the Democratic primary in August to Ned Lamont.]
ANyone who is a CT dem, and voted for Lieberman, should be ashamed.
Lieberman, a Democrat who won reelection as an independent, also said he wants to be called an Independent Democrat.
A strong backer of the Iraq war, Lieberman was returned to office on Election Day with strong GOP support. He ran as an independent after he lost the Democratic primary in August to Ned Lamont.]
ANyone who is a CT dem, and voted for Lieberman, should be ashamed.
Anthrax hoaxer may be Free Republic poster
quote[The man arrested on Saturday for sending more than a dozen envelopes containing "fake anthrax" to anti-war celebrities, journalists, and politicians may have ties to the conservative supersite Free Republic, RAW STORY has found.
Chad Castagana, a 39 year old Californian named as the FBI's prime suspect in the case, is due in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles today, where procecutors are expected to file criminal complaint against him for sending threatening letters through the U.S. mail. Castagana has an extensive online history, often writing about science fiction and conservative politics, and many bloggers are convinced that he is also a contributor at the conservative activist Free Republic website under the name Marc Costanzo.]
Some of these nuts are getting more and more dangerous...
Chad Castagana, a 39 year old Californian named as the FBI's prime suspect in the case, is due in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles today, where procecutors are expected to file criminal complaint against him for sending threatening letters through the U.S. mail. Castagana has an extensive online history, often writing about science fiction and conservative politics, and many bloggers are convinced that he is also a contributor at the conservative activist Free Republic website under the name Marc Costanzo.]
Some of these nuts are getting more and more dangerous...
Friday, November 10, 2006
Exclusive: Charges Sought Against Rumsfeld Over Prison Abuse
quote[Just days after his resignation, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is about to face more repercussions for his involvement in the troubled wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. New legal documents, to be filed next week with Germany's top prosecutor, will seek a criminal investigation and prosecution of Rumsfeld, along with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, former CIA director George Tenet and other senior U.S. civilian and military officers, for their alleged roles in abuses committed at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison and at the U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.]
I just hope they don't drop the case this time around.
I just hope they don't drop the case this time around.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Guess What??? Bolton's Getting The Axe!
quote[JOHN Bolton's troubled nomination as US ambassador to the United Nations is "going nowhere", a key Democratic senator said today after the party scored big in mid-term elections.
Joseph Biden of Delaware is expected to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee if Democratic control of the US Senate is formally confirmed.
"I never saw a real enthusiasm (for Bolton's nomination) on the Republican side to begin with. There's none on our side. And I think John Bolton's going nowhere," he said.
Mr Bolton, the controversial former undersecretary of state in charge of non-proliferation, was nominated by President George W Bush to be UN envoy in March 2005.
But after his confirmation was blocked in the Republican-led Senate, Mr Bush made a recess appointment, which will last until the new Congress convenes in January 2007.]
Finally!!!
Joseph Biden of Delaware is expected to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee if Democratic control of the US Senate is formally confirmed.
"I never saw a real enthusiasm (for Bolton's nomination) on the Republican side to begin with. There's none on our side. And I think John Bolton's going nowhere," he said.
Mr Bolton, the controversial former undersecretary of state in charge of non-proliferation, was nominated by President George W Bush to be UN envoy in March 2005.
But after his confirmation was blocked in the Republican-led Senate, Mr Bush made a recess appointment, which will last until the new Congress convenes in January 2007.]
Finally!!!
We Did It!!! Allen To Concede Today
quote[Sen. George Allen will concede the Virginia race to Democrat Jim Webb when he addresses supporters at 3 p.m. ET Thursday, a source within the Allen camp told the National Journal.
The Journal, a MSNBC.com content partner, said the source was someone close to the Republican incumbent. ]
Woot!!!!
The Journal, a MSNBC.com content partner, said the source was someone close to the Republican incumbent. ]
Woot!!!!
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
RNC Chairman: Don't let Dems turn Iraq into 'another Afghanistan'
quote["And again, in this war-on-terror issue, I think Americans want their leaders to have learned the lessons of 9/11, which is we need tools like the Patriot Act and the surveillance program, and it will be a big mistake to allow Iraq to become another Afghanistan, which unfortunately, I think, could happen if we followed the approach that Mr. Murtha and others have said," Mehlman said on CBS's Early Show.]
Whaaat???!!!???
BEWARE OF EXIT POLLS: THE FIX IS IN
quote[ * Election Experts Believe Exit Polls Give An Edge And Sway Towards Democrat Candidates.
* National Exit Polls Will Skew In Favor Of Democrats This Year, Due To Large Numbers Of Uncontested Democrat Seats In The House Of Representatives.
* Early Exit Polling Returns In 2004 Were Widely Inaccurate, Declaring Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) To Be The Next President Of The United States And Republicans Barely Holding A One Seat Majority In The U.S. Senate.
* In The 2002 Midterm Elections, Exit Polling Produced Unusable Data.
* In 2000, Exit Polling Malfunctioned And Incorrectly Projecting Vice President Al Gore As The Winner Of The Crucial Battleground State Of Florida.
EXIT POLLS TRADITIONALLY HAVE A DEMOCRAT BIAS]
Straight from the asses mouth...
* National Exit Polls Will Skew In Favor Of Democrats This Year, Due To Large Numbers Of Uncontested Democrat Seats In The House Of Representatives.
* Early Exit Polling Returns In 2004 Were Widely Inaccurate, Declaring Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) To Be The Next President Of The United States And Republicans Barely Holding A One Seat Majority In The U.S. Senate.
* In The 2002 Midterm Elections, Exit Polling Produced Unusable Data.
* In 2000, Exit Polling Malfunctioned And Incorrectly Projecting Vice President Al Gore As The Winner Of The Crucial Battleground State Of Florida.
EXIT POLLS TRADITIONALLY HAVE A DEMOCRAT BIAS]
Straight from the asses mouth...
Monday, November 06, 2006
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
FEMINISM: STILL NECESSARY
quote[The Happy Feminist and Jessica Valenti draw our attention to a remarkable-in-a-bad-way ruling by the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. The court threw out a rape conviction because the judge failed to instruct the jury that a woman could not legally withdraw consent after penetration. The Court's ruling was based on dicta in a 1980 decision, which it itself was based on common law definitions of rape. The court describes the principles animating the 1980 decision as follows:
But, to be sure, it was the act of penetration that was the essence of the crime of rape; after this initial infringement upon the responsible male's interest in a woman's sexual and reproductive functions, any further injury was considered to be less consequential. The damage was done. It was this view that the moment of penetration was the point in time, after which a woman could never be "re-flowered," that gave rise to the principle that, if a woman consents prior to penetration and withdraws consent following penetration, there is no rape.]
This is fucked up! Way to go Maryland!
But, to be sure, it was the act of penetration that was the essence of the crime of rape; after this initial infringement upon the responsible male's interest in a woman's sexual and reproductive functions, any further injury was considered to be less consequential. The damage was done. It was this view that the moment of penetration was the point in time, after which a woman could never be "re-flowered," that gave rise to the principle that, if a woman consents prior to penetration and withdraws consent following penetration, there is no rape.]
This is fucked up! Way to go Maryland!
Lost Moon landing tapes discovered
quote[For years 'lost' tapes recording data from the Apollo 11 Moon landing have been stored underneath the seats of Australian physics students. A recent search has uncovered them.
They were nearly thrown out with the rubbish. But a last minute search instead has scientists in Western Australia dusting off several boxes of 'lost' NASA tapes which record surface conditions on the Moon just after Neil Armstrong stepped into space history on 21 July 1969.
After addressing Earth, the American astronaut set up a package of scientific instruments, including a dust detector designed by an Australian physicist. The data collected by the detector was sent back to ground stations on Earth and recorded on magnetic tapes - copies of which are as rare as the 'misplaced' original video footage of the 1969 touchdown.]
Cool! I'd love to see/hear more about these.
They were nearly thrown out with the rubbish. But a last minute search instead has scientists in Western Australia dusting off several boxes of 'lost' NASA tapes which record surface conditions on the Moon just after Neil Armstrong stepped into space history on 21 July 1969.
After addressing Earth, the American astronaut set up a package of scientific instruments, including a dust detector designed by an Australian physicist. The data collected by the detector was sent back to ground stations on Earth and recorded on magnetic tapes - copies of which are as rare as the 'misplaced' original video footage of the 1969 touchdown.]
Cool! I'd love to see/hear more about these.
U.S. Soldier Killed Herself After Objecting to Interrogation Techniques
quote[The true stories of how American troops, killed in Iraq, actually died keep spilling out this week. On Tuesday, we explored the case of Kenny Stanton, Jr., murdered last month by our allies, the Iraqi police, though the military didn’t make that known at the time. Now we learn that one of the first female soldiers killed in Iraq died by her own hand after objecting to interrogation techniques used on prisoners.
She was Army specialist Alyssa Peterson, 27, a Flagstaff, Az., native serving with C Company, 311th Military Intelligence BN, 101st Airborne. Peterson was an Arabic-speaking interrogator assigned to the prison at our air base in troubled Tal-Afar in northwestern Iraq. According to official records, she died on Sept. 15, 2003, from a “non-hostile weapons discharge.”]
This is so sad...
She was Army specialist Alyssa Peterson, 27, a Flagstaff, Az., native serving with C Company, 311th Military Intelligence BN, 101st Airborne. Peterson was an Arabic-speaking interrogator assigned to the prison at our air base in troubled Tal-Afar in northwestern Iraq. According to official records, she died on Sept. 15, 2003, from a “non-hostile weapons discharge.”]
This is so sad...
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Lieberman Getting Desperate, Hires Activist To Distribute Ballots, Even Though He Has Been Banned From Such Work
quote[A Hartford Democrat who was fined and barred from involvement in absentee ballot activities last year is working for a company hired by Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman's campaign to do voter outreach in the city - including the distribution of absentee ballot applications.
Prenzina Holloway was fined $10,000 in July 2005 and ordered not to distribute absentee ballot applications or to assist voters with the ballots for two years, after the State Elections Enforcement Commission found that she had forged a voter's signature in the 2004 election.]
Prenzina Holloway was fined $10,000 in July 2005 and ordered not to distribute absentee ballot applications or to assist voters with the ballots for two years, after the State Elections Enforcement Commission found that she had forged a voter's signature in the 2004 election.]
CT Voter registration at decade high
quote[About 74,000 new voters have been registered in Connecticut in the past six months — the most in a decade — and political experts expect those new voters to have a significant effect on Election Day.
Those totals could be even higher by the time the deadline for new registrations for the Nov. 7 election expires at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
The party affiliation breakdown of those new voters doesn’t appear to be good news for Republican candidates in a year when many Connecticut residents are angry with both the Iraq war and President Bush.
Only 14.3 percent of new registrants signed up to join the GOP, a figure well below the Republicans’ overall share of the Connecticut electorate and barely more than one-third of new Democratic voters.]
Tell everyone you know to vote Lamont next Tuesday!!
Those totals could be even higher by the time the deadline for new registrations for the Nov. 7 election expires at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
The party affiliation breakdown of those new voters doesn’t appear to be good news for Republican candidates in a year when many Connecticut residents are angry with both the Iraq war and President Bush.
Only 14.3 percent of new registrants signed up to join the GOP, a figure well below the Republicans’ overall share of the Connecticut electorate and barely more than one-third of new Democratic voters.]
Tell everyone you know to vote Lamont next Tuesday!!
Saddam Accepted the American Ultimatum Before the US Invasion, According to Rights and Freedom International
quote[A former political adviser to Saddam Hussein's son said today that Saddam was willing to yield to all American demands before the U.S. invasion of Iraq -- but that the Bush administration refused his offers.
The disclosure was made by Hossam Shaltout, a Canadian aerospace engineer, former American pilot, and founder of the peace organization Rights and Freedom International (http://www.rightsandfreedom.com), who said that war could have been averted, but Bush aides blocked his efforts to announce Saddam's decision.]
What, again, was our reason for invading???
The disclosure was made by Hossam Shaltout, a Canadian aerospace engineer, former American pilot, and founder of the peace organization Rights and Freedom International (http://www.rightsandfreedom.com), who said that war could have been averted, but Bush aides blocked his efforts to announce Saddam's decision.]
What, again, was our reason for invading???
Friday, October 27, 2006
Bush Uses "The Google" On "The Internets"
quote["Occasionally," Bush told MSNBC's Maria Bartiromo. "One of the things I've used on the Google is to pull up maps. It's very interesting to see that. I forgot the name of the program, but you get the satellite and you can -- like, I kind of like to look at the ranch on Google, reminds me of where I want to be sometimes. Yeah, I do it some.]
What an idiot...
What an idiot...
Thursday, October 26, 2006
New Rules
quote[And finally, New Rule, in two parts: A) You can't call yourself a think tank if all your ideas are stupid. And B), if you're someone from one of the think tanks that dreamed up the Iraq War, and who predicted that we'd be greeted as liberators, and that we wouldn't need a lot of troops, and that Iraqi oil would pay for the war, that the WMD's would be found, that the looting wasn't problematic, and the mission was accomplished, that the insurgency was in its last throes, that things would get better after the people voted, after the government was formed, after we got Saddam, after we got his kids, after we got Zarqawi, and that the whole bloody mess wouldn't turn into a civil war...you have to stop making predictions!
You know, there's a name for people who are always wrong about everything all the time: husbands. You know, it's a shame what happened to think tanks. They used to produce valuable, apolitical analysis. But partisanship crept into many of them. And the Bush Administration doesn't just come up with something as stupid as "If we leave now, they'll follow us home." No, they have someone from a think tank say it first. It's a way to lend respectability. The same reason a titty bar has food. I hear.
The think tanks that incubated the Iraq war have lofty names like the Heritage Foundation and the Project for a New American Century. Whatever. They've been wrong so often, I'm surprised they're not my broker. Richard Perle thought we could win Iraq with 40,000 troops. Paul Wolfowitz predicted, in 2003, that within a year, the grateful people of Baghdad would name some grand square in their fine city after President Bush. And he was right when he said they'd be waving American flags. They were on fire.
William Kristol pooh-poohed the fears that Sunnis and Shiites would be at each others' throats, as "the stuff of pop psychology." Right. And having your head chopped off is just a quick way to drop 11 pounds. Kristol, of course, is revered by much of the right because he was Dan Quayle's chief of staff, and was known as "Quayle's Brain." You know that. Which sounded impressive until I remembered Dan Quayle didn't have a brain.
And now, Mr. Kristol proposes immediate military action against Iran, predicting the Iranians will thank us for it. Hey, you know what, Nostrodamus? Why don't you sit this one out?
We'll get by using the Magic Eight Ball for a while. Because you guys have been so wrong about so much for so long, people are actually turning to the Democrats. So, we can say Iraq was a noble experiment, if that helps you. Our intention was good: to penetrate Iraq and bring it to a glorious, euphoric climax. But it's clear now that's just not going to happen. And yet we're still pounding away.
Causing the whole area to become painfully inflamed. And in that situation, the kindest thing you can do is...just pull out.]
I miss HBO...
You know, there's a name for people who are always wrong about everything all the time: husbands. You know, it's a shame what happened to think tanks. They used to produce valuable, apolitical analysis. But partisanship crept into many of them. And the Bush Administration doesn't just come up with something as stupid as "If we leave now, they'll follow us home." No, they have someone from a think tank say it first. It's a way to lend respectability. The same reason a titty bar has food. I hear.
The think tanks that incubated the Iraq war have lofty names like the Heritage Foundation and the Project for a New American Century. Whatever. They've been wrong so often, I'm surprised they're not my broker. Richard Perle thought we could win Iraq with 40,000 troops. Paul Wolfowitz predicted, in 2003, that within a year, the grateful people of Baghdad would name some grand square in their fine city after President Bush. And he was right when he said they'd be waving American flags. They were on fire.
William Kristol pooh-poohed the fears that Sunnis and Shiites would be at each others' throats, as "the stuff of pop psychology." Right. And having your head chopped off is just a quick way to drop 11 pounds. Kristol, of course, is revered by much of the right because he was Dan Quayle's chief of staff, and was known as "Quayle's Brain." You know that. Which sounded impressive until I remembered Dan Quayle didn't have a brain.
And now, Mr. Kristol proposes immediate military action against Iran, predicting the Iranians will thank us for it. Hey, you know what, Nostrodamus? Why don't you sit this one out?
We'll get by using the Magic Eight Ball for a while. Because you guys have been so wrong about so much for so long, people are actually turning to the Democrats. So, we can say Iraq was a noble experiment, if that helps you. Our intention was good: to penetrate Iraq and bring it to a glorious, euphoric climax. But it's clear now that's just not going to happen. And yet we're still pounding away.
Causing the whole area to become painfully inflamed. And in that situation, the kindest thing you can do is...just pull out.]
I miss HBO...
Members of GOP endorsing Lamont
quote[ Republicans for Ned Lamont -- it sounds like an oxymoron.
But in Lamont's conservative-leaning hometown, dozens of GOPers say they are backing the Democrat for U.S. Senate in his general election rematch with incumbent Joe Lieberman.
More than 70 Republicans from Greenwich and a few neighboring communities are endorsing Lamont in printed advertisements his campaign plans to run in several newspapers.
They say Lamont best represents their views on a host of issues including excessive government spending and the Iraq war.]
I didn't see that coming!
But in Lamont's conservative-leaning hometown, dozens of GOPers say they are backing the Democrat for U.S. Senate in his general election rematch with incumbent Joe Lieberman.
More than 70 Republicans from Greenwich and a few neighboring communities are endorsing Lamont in printed advertisements his campaign plans to run in several newspapers.
They say Lamont best represents their views on a host of issues including excessive government spending and the Iraq war.]
I didn't see that coming!
Another Reason To Go On A Diet
quote[Want to spend less at the pump? Lose some weight. That's the implication of a new study that says Americans are burning nearly 1 billion more gallons of gasoline each year than they did in 1960 because of their expanding waistlines. Simply put, more weight in the car means lower gas mileage.
Using recent gas prices of $2.20 a gallon, that translates to about $2.2 billion more spent on gas each year.]
Using recent gas prices of $2.20 a gallon, that translates to about $2.2 billion more spent on gas each year.]
Rights Group Fires Publisher of Foley E-Mail
quote[A liberal gay rights group said Wednesday that one of its employees, acting anonymously, had created the Web site that first published copies of unusually solicitous e-mail messages to teenagers from former Representative Mark Foley, which led to his resignation.
A spokesman for the group, the Human Rights Campaign, said it first learned of its employee’s role this week and immediately fired him for misusing the group’s resources. The scandal surrounding Mr. Foley, a Florida Republican, has been a burdensome distraction for members of his party in the month before the midterm elections, and some Republicans have speculated that the e-mail messages were planted by a Democrat.]
I don't know why they feel the need to shoot the messenger.
A spokesman for the group, the Human Rights Campaign, said it first learned of its employee’s role this week and immediately fired him for misusing the group’s resources. The scandal surrounding Mr. Foley, a Florida Republican, has been a burdensome distraction for members of his party in the month before the midterm elections, and some Republicans have speculated that the e-mail messages were planted by a Democrat.]
I don't know why they feel the need to shoot the messenger.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
New Jersey court recognizes right to same-sex unions
quote[New Jersey's Supreme Court opened the door to gay marriage Wednesday, ruling that homosexuals are entitled to the same rights as heterosexuals, but leaving it to lawmakers to legalize same-sex unions.
The high court gave lawmakers 180 days to rewrite marriage laws to either include same-sex couples or create a new system of civil unions for them.
The ruling is similar to the 1999 decision in Vermont that led to civil unions there, which offer the benefits of marriage, but not the name.]
Good news!
The high court gave lawmakers 180 days to rewrite marriage laws to either include same-sex couples or create a new system of civil unions for them.
The ruling is similar to the 1999 decision in Vermont that led to civil unions there, which offer the benefits of marriage, but not the name.]
Good news!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Shameless, Disgusting, and I Want to Puke
quote[Rush Limbaugh accused actor Michael J. Fox, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, of "exaggerating the effects of the disease" in a recent campaign advertisement for Missouri Democratic Senate candidate Claire McCaskill. Limbaugh added that "this is really shameless of Michael J. Fox. Either he didn't take his medication or he's acting, one of the two."]
Rush Limbaugh, who accused Michael J. Fox of exploiting the shaking caused by his Parkinson's disease, might want to avoid the phrase "off the medication."
Rush Limbaugh, who accused Michael J. Fox of exploiting the shaking caused by his Parkinson's disease, might want to avoid the phrase "off the medication."
Another Brilliant Idea: America may penalise Iraq if it fails to stop the violence
quote[President George W Bush met his top generals to discuss the deteriorating situation in Iraq as it was reported that America is considering punishing Baghdad if it fails to meet deadlines to stop the violence.
The new policy would mark a dramatic shift from the previous position that progress could only be determined by the "situation on the ground".
Instead benchmarks would be set covering progress in the Iraqi military, police and economy that if missed would result in the imposition of "penalties" by Washington.
These would include "changes in military strategy", which could mean troop cuts or redeployment within Iraq, or the removal of ministers deemed incompetent or corrupt.]
What the fuck are they thinking???
The new policy would mark a dramatic shift from the previous position that progress could only be determined by the "situation on the ground".
Instead benchmarks would be set covering progress in the Iraqi military, police and economy that if missed would result in the imposition of "penalties" by Washington.
These would include "changes in military strategy", which could mean troop cuts or redeployment within Iraq, or the removal of ministers deemed incompetent or corrupt.]
What the fuck are they thinking???
Senate Debate Sets Off Sparks
quote[With singing hecklers in the audience and face-to-face confrontations on stage, the last of the scheduled U.S. Senate debates Monday night offered voters a free-wheeling hour of political theater.
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman and his main rival, Democrat Ned Lamont, stood toe to toe as the live WTNH, Channel 8, television broadcast ended, continuing to argue about the veracity of their multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns.]
Another good debate.
If you are undecided, vote Lamont.
If you are a demophobe, vote Schlessinger.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, VOTE LIEBERMAN!
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman and his main rival, Democrat Ned Lamont, stood toe to toe as the live WTNH, Channel 8, television broadcast ended, continuing to argue about the veracity of their multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns.]
Another good debate.
If you are undecided, vote Lamont.
If you are a demophobe, vote Schlessinger.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, VOTE LIEBERMAN!
Lieberman made negative comments about fellow Dems three times as often as positive comments
quote[A close examination of hundreds of Mr. Lieberman’s statements on Iraq over the past five years shows that while he repeatedly praised President Bush, he was far more likely to criticize him. But those critiques dropped off markedly in the last two years, even as the insurgency in Iraq gained strength.
At the same time, Mr. Lieberman made negative comments about fellow Democrats three times as often as he made positive comments, particularly after his failed campaign for his party’s presidential nomination in 2004.]
And, yet...It was us, on the far-left fringe, that threw him under the bus!
Give me a break!
At the same time, Mr. Lieberman made negative comments about fellow Democrats three times as often as he made positive comments, particularly after his failed campaign for his party’s presidential nomination in 2004.]
And, yet...It was us, on the far-left fringe, that threw him under the bus!
Give me a break!
President Bush on Iraq: It's Never Been "Stay The Course"
quote[ On ABC's This Week, President Bush told host George Stephanopoulos that the strategy in Iraq was "never stay the course."]
You tube. Sorry.
Friday, October 20, 2006
These bacteria use radiated water as food
quote[Researchers from Indiana University Bloomington and eight collaborating institutions report in this week's Science a self-sustaining community of bacteria that live in rocks 2.8 kilometers below Earth's surface. Think that's weird? The bacteria rely on radioactive uranium to convert water molecules to useable energy.
The discovery is a confirmed expansion of Earth's biosphere, the three-dimensional shell that encompasses all planetary life.
The research has less Earthly implications, however. It will likely fuel optimism that life exists in other deep subsurface environments, such as in groundwater beneath the permafrost on Mars. ]
Fascinating!
The discovery is a confirmed expansion of Earth's biosphere, the three-dimensional shell that encompasses all planetary life.
The research has less Earthly implications, however. It will likely fuel optimism that life exists in other deep subsurface environments, such as in groundwater beneath the permafrost on Mars. ]
Fascinating!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Bob Simmons: Another Creepy Republican
quote[But the Avery Point Lighthouse, with balustrades taken from Morton F. Plant's garden, and the gazebo-like lantern room, was, at wartime, “a symbol of civilization for which we were fighting,” he said. U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons, R-Second District, even described it as “phallic,” saying it was no wonder so many people were married there.]
Bizarre!
Bizarre!
Lieberman Takes Heat
quote[Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman had no friends on a crowded stage Wednesday, assailed from the left and right for asserting he can be a force for change after 18 years in Washington.
At the only debate to feature the entire five-man U.S. Senate field, Lieberman stood at the center lectern, often the target of rapid-fire exchanges over a fast-moving hour.]
I missed the first one, because I thought it was on a different channel. I won't miss this one: I have WFSB, Channel 3 imprinted in my brain!
At the only debate to feature the entire five-man U.S. Senate field, Lieberman stood at the center lectern, often the target of rapid-fire exchanges over a fast-moving hour.]
I missed the first one, because I thought it was on a different channel. I won't miss this one: I have WFSB, Channel 3 imprinted in my brain!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
`Here I Come, Baby,' GOP's Schlesinger Warns Rivals Lieberman And Lamont
quote[Andy Warhol was almost right, except that in the U.S. Senate race, everybody gets 17 minutes of fame - even the neglected Republican nominee, Alan Schlesinger.
With a forceful debate performance, Schlesinger reminded voters, the media and possibly his own party Monday that Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman and Ned Lamont are not replaying their Democratic primary.
Schlesinger made the most of the cumulative 17 minutes allotted to each candidate, repeatedly asserting that he is the only Republican.]
This is good news. The more Schlesinger gains, the more Lieberman loses.
With a forceful debate performance, Schlesinger reminded voters, the media and possibly his own party Monday that Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman and Ned Lamont are not replaying their Democratic primary.
Schlesinger made the most of the cumulative 17 minutes allotted to each candidate, repeatedly asserting that he is the only Republican.]
This is good news. The more Schlesinger gains, the more Lieberman loses.
Note Warns Calif. Hispanics on Voting
quote[The state attorney general's office is investigating a letter received by some Southern California Hispanics that says it is a crime for immigrants to vote and tells them they could be jailed or deported if they go to the polls next month.
"It's a very malicious and degrading letter. It's to pull Latinos down and make them afraid," said Benny Diaz, who is running for City Council in Garden Grove. He said his wife and five other people he knows had received the letter.]
This is disgusting...
"It's a very malicious and degrading letter. It's to pull Latinos down and make them afraid," said Benny Diaz, who is running for City Council in Garden Grove. He said his wife and five other people he knows had received the letter.]
This is disgusting...
Monday, October 16, 2006
Saddam Verict Due Two Days Before U.S. Election
quote[A verdict against Saddam Hussein and seven co-defendants charged with crimes against humanity in connection with an anti-Shiite crackdown in the 1980s will be announced Nov. 5, a senior court official said on Monday.
Sentences for those found guilty will be issued the same day, chief investigating judge Raid Juhi told The Associated Press.
The former Iraqi leader could be hanged if convicted. However, he could appeal the sentence to a higher, nine-judge court. His co-defendants include his former deputy, Taha Yassin Ramadan, and his half-brother and former intelligence chief Barzan Ibrahim.]
Come on, Rove! You can do better than that!
Sentences for those found guilty will be issued the same day, chief investigating judge Raid Juhi told The Associated Press.
The former Iraqi leader could be hanged if convicted. However, he could appeal the sentence to a higher, nine-judge court. His co-defendants include his former deputy, Taha Yassin Ramadan, and his half-brother and former intelligence chief Barzan Ibrahim.]
Come on, Rove! You can do better than that!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Talking To The Shrub
quote[Remember the guy who did Spitzer's incredible ads? They're by Jimmy Siegel, a Madison Avenue ad exec looked down upon by political media consultants because he's not part of their crappy club. But he's good. Really good.
Well, he's apparently doing the media for Harold Icke's new 527, the September Fund. And their first ad is good. Really, really good. Phenomenal, in fact. Media consultants need to start sweating. Because they are being proven the rank amateurs that they are compared to real media professionals.]
Very well done.
Well, he's apparently doing the media for Harold Icke's new 527, the September Fund. And their first ad is good. Really, really good. Phenomenal, in fact. Media consultants need to start sweating. Because they are being proven the rank amateurs that they are compared to real media professionals.]
Very well done.
Bush: Iraqis Are Willing To ‘Tolerate’ This ‘Level Of Violence’
quote[Today in his press conference, President Bush applauded the courage of Iraqis, stating that he is “amazed that this is a society which so wants to be free that they’re willing to — you know, that there’s a level of violence that they tolerate.” Watch it:
...
In reality, 890,000 Iraqis have moved to Jordan, Iran and Syria since Hussein’s fall and more than 300,000 have fled to other parts of Iraq to escape the violence. Additionally, 71 percent of Iraqis want U.S. forces to leave Iraq within a year, saying “they would feel safer if U.S. and other foreign forces left Iraq.”
Iraqis aren’t “tolerating” the violence. They’re just trying to survive.]
I think I'm going to be sick.
...
In reality, 890,000 Iraqis have moved to Jordan, Iran and Syria since Hussein’s fall and more than 300,000 have fled to other parts of Iraq to escape the violence. Additionally, 71 percent of Iraqis want U.S. forces to leave Iraq within a year, saying “they would feel safer if U.S. and other foreign forces left Iraq.”
Iraqis aren’t “tolerating” the violence. They’re just trying to survive.]
I think I'm going to be sick.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Study Claims Iraq's 'Excess' Death Toll Has Reached 655,000
quote[A team of American and Iraqi epidemiologists estimates that 655,000 more people have died in Iraq since coalition forces arrived in March 2003 than would have died if the invasion had not occurred.
The estimate, produced by interviewing residents during a random sampling of households throughout the country, is far higher than ones produced by other groups, including Iraq's government.
It is more than 20 times the estimate of 30,000 civilian deaths that President Bush gave in a speech in December. It is more than 10 times the estimate of roughly 50,000 civilian deaths made by the British-based Iraq Body Count research group.]
Repeat after me: "Stay and Fail,,,Stay and Fail,,,Stay and Fail." It's the new republican talking point.
The estimate, produced by interviewing residents during a random sampling of households throughout the country, is far higher than ones produced by other groups, including Iraq's government.
It is more than 20 times the estimate of 30,000 civilian deaths that President Bush gave in a speech in December. It is more than 10 times the estimate of roughly 50,000 civilian deaths made by the British-based Iraq Body Count research group.]
Repeat after me: "Stay and Fail,,,Stay and Fail,,,Stay and Fail." It's the new republican talking point.
In Hour of Need, Hastert Turns to -- Nut-Job Evangelist?
quote[You're House Speaker Dennis Hastert. You're up to your wattle in the recriminations and repercussions of the Foley page scandal. You probably lost whatever chance you had of keeping your party in the majority. You're trying to save your own skin, much less the skins of your loyal staff, while multiple investigations are digging into your side about who knew what, when, and what they did or didn't do about it.
So you decide to take a meeting with a globe-hopping, PR-happy evangelist who (if accounts can be believed) faked his own leper colony?]
The preacher probably tempted him with a kielbasa.
So you decide to take a meeting with a globe-hopping, PR-happy evangelist who (if accounts can be believed) faked his own leper colony?]
The preacher probably tempted him with a kielbasa.
North Korea Threatens War Against U.S.
quote[North Korea stoked regional tensions Wednesday, threatening more nuclear tests and saying additional sanctions imposed on it would be considered an act of war, as nervous neighbors raced to bolster defenses and punish Pyongyang.
South Korea said it was making sure its troops were prepared for atomic warfare, and Japan imposed new economic sanctions to hit the economic lifeline of the communist nation's 1 million-member military, the world's fifth-largest.
North Korea, in its first formal statement since Monday's claimed atomic bomb test, hailed the blast as a success and said attempts by the outside world to penalize North Korea with sanctions would be considered an act of war.]
And, of course, it's Clinton's fault...
South Korea said it was making sure its troops were prepared for atomic warfare, and Japan imposed new economic sanctions to hit the economic lifeline of the communist nation's 1 million-member military, the world's fifth-largest.
North Korea, in its first formal statement since Monday's claimed atomic bomb test, hailed the blast as a success and said attempts by the outside world to penalize North Korea with sanctions would be considered an act of war.]
And, of course, it's Clinton's fault...
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Fox News Makes Another "Mistake"
quote[These guys at the Fox News/RNC Network are really amazing…
I just got tipped from our friends at Crooks and Liars that Fox News has once again identified a Republican as a Democrat and vice-versa. They did it last week in labeling disgraced Republican Mark Foley as a Democrat multiple times in one night and they've done it again today, reversing the party affiliation of Sheldon Whitehouse and Lincoln Chafee in the Rhode Island Senate race.]
Almost unbelievable. Almost.
Army Introducing New Slogan
quote["Army Strong" was developed by McCann Worldgroup, the communications firm the Army hired last December after struggling through a disappointing recruiting year. The overall five-year contract with McCann Worldgroup is valued at $1 billion, with the first two years guaranteed at $200 million annually.
$200 Million?? For two words???
Am I missing something? Or is this another example of republican led fiscal responsibility?
$200 Million?? For two words???
Am I missing something? Or is this another example of republican led fiscal responsibility?
2002: US grants N Korea nuclear funds
quote[The US Government has announced that it will release $95m to North Korea as part of an agreement to replace the Stalinist country's own nuclear programme, which the US suspected was being misused.
Under the 1994 Agreed Framework an international consortium is building two proliferation-proof nuclear reactors and providing fuel oil for North Korea while the reactors are being built.
In releasing the funding, President George W Bush waived the Framework's requirement that North Korea allow inspectors to ensure it has not hidden away any weapons-grade plutonium from the original reactors. ]
Don't let them pin this on Clinton!!!
Under the 1994 Agreed Framework an international consortium is building two proliferation-proof nuclear reactors and providing fuel oil for North Korea while the reactors are being built.
In releasing the funding, President George W Bush waived the Framework's requirement that North Korea allow inspectors to ensure it has not hidden away any weapons-grade plutonium from the original reactors. ]
Don't let them pin this on Clinton!!!
Olberman's Ratings Soar
quote[Since that first commentary, Olbermann's nightly audience has increased 69 percent, according to Nielsen Media Research. This past Monday 834,000 people tuned in, virtually double his season average and more than CNN competitors Paula Zahn and Nancy Grace. Cable kingpin and Olbermann nemesis Bill O'Reilly (two million viewers that night) stands in his way.]
The era of BO is coming to a close...
The era of BO is coming to a close...
Friday, October 06, 2006
U.S. Nuclear Accidents
quote[If you set aside Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, the safety record of nuclear [power] is really very good.
-Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill, June 2001
Contrary to Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill's assessment, nuclear power and nuclear devices have not enjoyed a safe history at United States facilities. At least 50 nuclear weapons lie on the ocean bottom due to U.S. and Soviet accidents. A large number of incidents mar the safety record of nuclear plants, facilities, bombers and ships, of which Three Mile Island is only the best remembered. Numerous deaths and injuries resulted from these incidents. In addition to accidents, the day-to-day operations related to nuclear materials processing and handling have led to massive contamination of this country's landscape. The U.S. Department of Energy spends over $4 billion each year for the restoration and management of sites contaminated by nuclear materials. Their 2000 Federal budget noted: "The Environmental Management (EM) program is responsible for addressing the environmental legacy resulting from the production of nuclear weapons. The nuclear weapons complex generated waste, pollution, and contamination that pose unique problems, including unprecedented volumes of contaminated soil and water, radiological hazards from special nuclear material, and a vast number of contaminated structures. Factories, laboratories, and thousands of square miles of land were devoted to producing tens of thousands of nuclear weapons. Much of this is largely maintained, decommissioned, managed, and remediated by the EM program, which is sometimes referred to as the 'cleanup program.' EM's responsibilities include facilities and sites in 30 states and one territory, and occupy an area equal to that of Rhode Island and Delaware combined - or about 2.1 million acres."]
This is some scary stuff.
-Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill, June 2001
Contrary to Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill's assessment, nuclear power and nuclear devices have not enjoyed a safe history at United States facilities. At least 50 nuclear weapons lie on the ocean bottom due to U.S. and Soviet accidents. A large number of incidents mar the safety record of nuclear plants, facilities, bombers and ships, of which Three Mile Island is only the best remembered. Numerous deaths and injuries resulted from these incidents. In addition to accidents, the day-to-day operations related to nuclear materials processing and handling have led to massive contamination of this country's landscape. The U.S. Department of Energy spends over $4 billion each year for the restoration and management of sites contaminated by nuclear materials. Their 2000 Federal budget noted: "The Environmental Management (EM) program is responsible for addressing the environmental legacy resulting from the production of nuclear weapons. The nuclear weapons complex generated waste, pollution, and contamination that pose unique problems, including unprecedented volumes of contaminated soil and water, radiological hazards from special nuclear material, and a vast number of contaminated structures. Factories, laboratories, and thousands of square miles of land were devoted to producing tens of thousands of nuclear weapons. Much of this is largely maintained, decommissioned, managed, and remediated by the EM program, which is sometimes referred to as the 'cleanup program.' EM's responsibilities include facilities and sites in 30 states and one territory, and occupy an area equal to that of Rhode Island and Delaware combined - or about 2.1 million acres."]
This is some scary stuff.
Office workers who leave computers on all night 'add to global warming'
quote[Don't just switch off the television, switch off the computer too. Office workers who leave two million computers on every night are speeding up climate change, according to new research.
One in five white-collar workers told a national survey that they left their computers on at least three times a week, wasting more than £100m of electricity every year.
According to the PC Energy Report, power stations generating the electricity emit 200,000 tonnes of carbon a year - equivalent to the exhaust fumes of 120,000 4x4 cars. Switching off would save as much pollution as from all the cars in a city the size of Liverpool.]
Interesting...
One in five white-collar workers told a national survey that they left their computers on at least three times a week, wasting more than £100m of electricity every year.
According to the PC Energy Report, power stations generating the electricity emit 200,000 tonnes of carbon a year - equivalent to the exhaust fumes of 120,000 4x4 cars. Switching off would save as much pollution as from all the cars in a city the size of Liverpool.]
Interesting...
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Internal Poll: Hastert Can Cause Repub's To Lose 50 Seats
quote[The data suggests Americans have bailed on the speaker," a Republican source briefed on the polling data told FOX News. "And the difference could be between a 20-seat loss and 50-seat loss.]
Methinks Hastert completely misunderstood the warnings about Foley sharing his sausage with kids.
Methinks Hastert completely misunderstood the warnings about Foley sharing his sausage with kids.
Foleygate Goes Back At Least Ten Years
quote[An Atlanta man told a local television station and newspaper that former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley sent him sexually suggestive messages after he served as a congressional page 10 years ago.
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Tyson Vivyan, 26, of Buckhead told WAGA-TV in a Wednesday interview that Foley began sending him instant messages about a month or two after his nine-month stint as a page ended in June 1997
Vivyan told the station that when he was a congressional page in 1996 and 1997 he barely spoke to Foley. But after he left the program — when he was 17 years old — Vivian says they had contact via e-mail about things he says where inappropriate.
"He somehow got ahold of my online identity on AOL and began sending me sexually illicit ims," Vivyan said in the TV interview.]
And now Matt Drudge wants to blame the victims, saying this is all a hoax.
HOGWASH!!
How long before the crazy, perverted, righties start blaming Clinton?
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Tyson Vivyan, 26, of Buckhead told WAGA-TV in a Wednesday interview that Foley began sending him instant messages about a month or two after his nine-month stint as a page ended in June 1997
Vivyan told the station that when he was a congressional page in 1996 and 1997 he barely spoke to Foley. But after he left the program — when he was 17 years old — Vivian says they had contact via e-mail about things he says where inappropriate.
"He somehow got ahold of my online identity on AOL and began sending me sexually illicit ims," Vivyan said in the TV interview.]
And now Matt Drudge wants to blame the victims, saying this is all a hoax.
HOGWASH!!
How long before the crazy, perverted, righties start blaming Clinton?
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
For Election Day – Lest We Forget:
Iraq and WMD
Abu Ghraib
Guantanamo
Unwarranted Phone Taps
Unprecedented Powers
Unmatched Incompetence
Unparalleled Corruption
Governor Bob Taft
Representative Tom Delay
Representative Roy Blunt
Representative Katherine Harris
Representative Jerry Lewis
Representative Marilyn Musgrave
Representative Richard Pombo
Representative Curt Weldon
Representative J.D. Hayworth
Representative Bob Ney
Representative Duke Cunningham
Representative Tom Reynolds
Jeff Gannon
Representative Mark Foley
Representative Dennis Hastert
Senator George Allen
Senator Bill Frist
Senator Conrad Burns
Senator Rick Santorum
David Safavian
The Vice Presidential Energy Task Force
Three bucks+ a gallon
Record oil company profits
Anwar Pipeline
Anbar Province
Adelphia
Merck
Halliburton
Arthur Anderson
Qwest
Tyco
WorldCom
Global Crossing
Global Warming
Exxon
Enron/Kenny Boy
Abramoff
Adam Kidan
Timothy Flanigan
Ralph Reed
Rita
Katrina
Fema
Terri Schiavo
Harriet Miers
The Supreme Court
Diebold
John Bolton
Florida, 2000
Ohio, 2004
North Korea
Iran
Darfur
Stem Cell Research
Scooter Libby
Valerie Plame
Eminent Domain
Social Security
Habeas Corpus
Ahmad Chalabi
The Baghdad Museum
Tora Bora/Osama bin Laden
Taliban Resurgence
Iraqi Insurgents
General Eric Shinsecki
General Anthony Zinni
Mission Accomplished
Illegal Immigration
Intelligent Design
Kenneth Tomlinson
Claude Allen
Swift Boat Hit Squads
Ari Fleischer
Scott McClellan
Tony Snow
Ann Coulter
Expiration of Assault Weapons Ban
John Ashcroft
Alberto Gonzales
George Tenet
Paul Bremer
Paul Wolfowitz
Richard Perle
Kissinger Redux
Duck Cheney
Donald Rumsfeld
Turd Blossom
And finally, the Uniter-Decider-Reader of Camus, Shakespeare and “My Pet Goat,” who describes the party that successfully prosecuted two world wars as people who cut and run.
Please pass this along!!
Abu Ghraib
Guantanamo
Unwarranted Phone Taps
Unprecedented Powers
Unmatched Incompetence
Unparalleled Corruption
Governor Bob Taft
Representative Tom Delay
Representative Roy Blunt
Representative Katherine Harris
Representative Jerry Lewis
Representative Marilyn Musgrave
Representative Richard Pombo
Representative Curt Weldon
Representative J.D. Hayworth
Representative Bob Ney
Representative Duke Cunningham
Representative Tom Reynolds
Jeff Gannon
Representative Mark Foley
Representative Dennis Hastert
Senator George Allen
Senator Bill Frist
Senator Conrad Burns
Senator Rick Santorum
David Safavian
The Vice Presidential Energy Task Force
Three bucks+ a gallon
Record oil company profits
Anwar Pipeline
Anbar Province
Adelphia
Merck
Halliburton
Arthur Anderson
Qwest
Tyco
WorldCom
Global Crossing
Global Warming
Exxon
Enron/Kenny Boy
Abramoff
Adam Kidan
Timothy Flanigan
Ralph Reed
Rita
Katrina
Fema
Terri Schiavo
Harriet Miers
The Supreme Court
Diebold
John Bolton
Florida, 2000
Ohio, 2004
North Korea
Iran
Darfur
Stem Cell Research
Scooter Libby
Valerie Plame
Eminent Domain
Social Security
Habeas Corpus
Ahmad Chalabi
The Baghdad Museum
Tora Bora/Osama bin Laden
Taliban Resurgence
Iraqi Insurgents
General Eric Shinsecki
General Anthony Zinni
Mission Accomplished
Illegal Immigration
Intelligent Design
Kenneth Tomlinson
Claude Allen
Swift Boat Hit Squads
Ari Fleischer
Scott McClellan
Tony Snow
Ann Coulter
Expiration of Assault Weapons Ban
John Ashcroft
Alberto Gonzales
George Tenet
Paul Bremer
Paul Wolfowitz
Richard Perle
Kissinger Redux
Duck Cheney
Donald Rumsfeld
Turd Blossom
And finally, the Uniter-Decider-Reader of Camus, Shakespeare and “My Pet Goat,” who describes the party that successfully prosecuted two world wars as people who cut and run.
Please pass this along!!
Monday, October 02, 2006
Foley, On Pres. Clinton (1998)
quote["It's vile," said Rep. Mark Foley, R-West Palm Beach. "It's more sad than anything else, to see someone with such potential throw it all down the drain because of a sexual addiction."]
Fucking hypocrite!
Fucking hypocrite!
Hastert Knew About Foley
quote[Rep. Thomas Reynolds, head of the House Republican election effort, said he told Speaker Dennis Hastert after learning a fellow GOP lawmaker sent inappropriate messages to a teenage boy.
Reynolds, R-N.Y., was told months ago about e-mails sent by Rep. Mark Foley and is now defending himself from Democratic accusations that he did too little. Foley, R-Fla., resigned Friday after ABC News questioned him about the e-mails to a former congressional page and about sexually suggestive instant messages to other pages.
The boy who received the e-mails was 16 in summer 2005 when he worked in Congress as a page. After the boy returned to his Louisiana home, the congressman e-mailed him, and the teenager thought the messages were inappropriate, particularly one in which Foley asked the teen to send a picture of himself.]
Finally, an October surprise that helps us in November!
Reynolds, R-N.Y., was told months ago about e-mails sent by Rep. Mark Foley and is now defending himself from Democratic accusations that he did too little. Foley, R-Fla., resigned Friday after ABC News questioned him about the e-mails to a former congressional page and about sexually suggestive instant messages to other pages.
The boy who received the e-mails was 16 in summer 2005 when he worked in Congress as a page. After the boy returned to his Louisiana home, the congressman e-mailed him, and the teenager thought the messages were inappropriate, particularly one in which Foley asked the teen to send a picture of himself.]
Finally, an October surprise that helps us in November!
Wal-Mart to use more part-timers, wage caps
quote[Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is pushing to create a cheaper, more flexible work force by capping wages, using more part-time workers and scheduling more staff on nights and weekends, The New York Times reported on Monday.
Wal-Mart executives say they embraced the new policies for a large number of their 1.3 million workers to better serve customers, the newspaper said.
But some Wal-Mart workers say the changes are further reducing their modest incomes and putting a strain on personal lives, the newspaper reported.
Investment analysts and store managers say Wal-Mart executives have told them the company wants to transform its work force to 40 percent part-time from 20 percent, the Times reported.]
Wal-Mart executives say they embraced the new policies for a large number of their 1.3 million workers to better serve customers, the newspaper said.
But some Wal-Mart workers say the changes are further reducing their modest incomes and putting a strain on personal lives, the newspaper reported.
Investment analysts and store managers say Wal-Mart executives have told them the company wants to transform its work force to 40 percent part-time from 20 percent, the Times reported.]
Friday, September 29, 2006
Ashcroft Is Denied Immunity in Case
quote[A federal judge in Idaho has ruled that former attorney general John D. Ashcroft can be held personally responsible for the wrongful detention of a U.S. citizen arrested as a "material witness" in a terrorism case.
U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge, in a ruling issued late Wednesday, dismissed claims by the Justice Department that Ashcroft and other officials should be granted immunity from claims by a former star college football player arrested at Dulles International Airport in 2003.
Attorneys for the plaintiff in the civil suit, Abdullah al-Kidd, said the decision raises the possibility that Ashcroft could be forced to testify or turn over records about the government's use of the material witness law, a cornerstone of its controversial legal strategy after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Justice Department officials did not respond to telephone messages yesterday seeking comment. A spokeswoman for Ashcroft also did not respond to requests for comment.
Robin Goldfaden, one of Kidd's attorneys at the American Civil Liberties Union, said the case "could be the launching point for more fully documenting how the government is misusing the material witness statute."]
Good!
U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge, in a ruling issued late Wednesday, dismissed claims by the Justice Department that Ashcroft and other officials should be granted immunity from claims by a former star college football player arrested at Dulles International Airport in 2003.
Attorneys for the plaintiff in the civil suit, Abdullah al-Kidd, said the decision raises the possibility that Ashcroft could be forced to testify or turn over records about the government's use of the material witness law, a cornerstone of its controversial legal strategy after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Justice Department officials did not respond to telephone messages yesterday seeking comment. A spokeswoman for Ashcroft also did not respond to requests for comment.
Robin Goldfaden, one of Kidd's attorneys at the American Civil Liberties Union, said the case "could be the launching point for more fully documenting how the government is misusing the material witness statute."]
Good!
F-ing Hamsters On A Plane
quote[It wasn't "Snakes on a Plane," but an Austrian Airlines jet made an unscheduled stop Friday after a passenger sneaked a hamster aboard and the rodent escaped. The flight from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, to the southern Austrian city of Graz made a stop in Innsbruck so officials could search for the hamster and make sure it didn't gnaw through any wiring, the airline said.]
Thursday, September 28, 2006
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Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Porn star's name may ring a 'Bell'
quote[He may have played nerdy eighth-grader Samuel (Screech) Powers in the sitcom "Saved by the Bell." But former TV geek Dustin Diamond can now take his place with Colin Farrell, Tommy Lee and Kid Rock as the star of his very own sex tape.
Everyone who remembers Diamond as a lovable putz is in for a shock once they see a 40-minute video in which he engages in a kinky three-way with two women, sources tell us.
We can't get too graphic here, but word is that the action includes some bodily functions and an act known as a "Dirty Sanchez."]
Eww, gross.
Apologies to anyone eating when they see this. It sure makes me want to vomit.
Everyone who remembers Diamond as a lovable putz is in for a shock once they see a 40-minute video in which he engages in a kinky three-way with two women, sources tell us.
We can't get too graphic here, but word is that the action includes some bodily functions and an act known as a "Dirty Sanchez."]
Eww, gross.
Apologies to anyone eating when they see this. It sure makes me want to vomit.
Art Teacher Loses Job After Kids See Nude Sculpture
quote[An award-winning Texas art teacher who was reprimanded after one of her fifth-grade students saw a nude sculpture during a trip to a museum has lost her job.
The school board in Frisco has voted not to renew Sydney McGee's contract after 28 years. She has been on administrative leave.
The teacher took her students on an approved field trip to a Dallas museum, and now some parents are upset.]
This is seriously fucked up.
The school board in Frisco has voted not to renew Sydney McGee's contract after 28 years. She has been on administrative leave.
The teacher took her students on an approved field trip to a Dallas museum, and now some parents are upset.]
This is seriously fucked up.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
I AM NOT A TERRORIST
quote[After reading about blogger Raed Jarrar's experience at JFK (he was forced to take off a shirt with Arabic writing on it or miss his flight; new BBC article), I finally stopped being depressed about the war on terror and began being proactively pissed off. I made this shirt, which says "I am not a terrorist" in Arabic. I plan to wear it every time I go to the airport from now on.
We have already given away too many freedoms in the name of war on terror. Freedom of speech cannot be one of them.
To quote Bruce Schneier:
"The point of terrorism is to cause terror, sometimes to further a political goal and sometimes out of sheer hatred. The people terrorists kill are not the targets; they are collateral damage. And blowing up planes, trains, markets or buses is not the goal; those are just tactics. The real targets of terrorism are the rest of us: the billions of us who are not killed but are terrorized because of the killing. The real point of terrorism is not the act itself, but our reaction to the act."]
Great idea.
Diane Farrell For Congress
quote[Why is beating Chris Shays so important? Because this Congress desperately needs a fresh voice-one with ideas, and one that represents real, meaningful, systemic change.
As bad things were in Congress two years ago, they’ve only gotten worse since. The Republican majority that controls Congress-with Chris Shay’s help-has completely lost its way.
The one issue I think we can all agree is the need for fiscal responsibility-here’s what the Hartford Courant said: “Republican-controlled Congress… has turned into a crew of the proverbial drunken sailors on leave. Inflation-adjusted spending on the combined budgets of the 101 largest programs that Republicans vowed to eliminate in 1995-when the GOP took control of the House for the first time in over 40 years-has grown by 27 percent. That’s a startling record compiled by a Republican president and a Republican-controlled Congress, heirs to a party that once stood for limited government and fiscal restraint.”
Forget mortgaging our future and our children’s future: President Bush and the Republican-led Congress-with Chris Shays as a loyal friend-are in the process of mortgaging our grandchildren’s future!]
She has my support!
As bad things were in Congress two years ago, they’ve only gotten worse since. The Republican majority that controls Congress-with Chris Shay’s help-has completely lost its way.
The one issue I think we can all agree is the need for fiscal responsibility-here’s what the Hartford Courant said: “Republican-controlled Congress… has turned into a crew of the proverbial drunken sailors on leave. Inflation-adjusted spending on the combined budgets of the 101 largest programs that Republicans vowed to eliminate in 1995-when the GOP took control of the House for the first time in over 40 years-has grown by 27 percent. That’s a startling record compiled by a Republican president and a Republican-controlled Congress, heirs to a party that once stood for limited government and fiscal restraint.”
Forget mortgaging our future and our children’s future: President Bush and the Republican-led Congress-with Chris Shays as a loyal friend-are in the process of mortgaging our grandchildren’s future!]
She has my support!
New York City’s Reservists Are Asked to Return Iraq Pay
quote[When they were called up for military service in the wake of 9/11, hundreds of uniformed city workers in the Reserves faced the suspension of their city health and pension benefits. The city offered them an option: it would keep paying their salaries and continue their benefits, but when they returned they would have to repay the city their city salary or their military pay, whichever was less.
On its face, the offer made sense. And many reservists had only a few days to get their affairs together before shipping out — hardly enough time to consult accountants. Nearly all took the deal. As the war dragged on, more than 1,600 city employees, mostly police officers, signed up for the benefits program.
Now the bills from the city are coming due, for far more than many veterans imagined they would have to pay — as much as $200,000 — and often for more money than they ever received.]
Is this how we fucking support the troops?
On its face, the offer made sense. And many reservists had only a few days to get their affairs together before shipping out — hardly enough time to consult accountants. Nearly all took the deal. As the war dragged on, more than 1,600 city employees, mostly police officers, signed up for the benefits program.
Now the bills from the city are coming due, for far more than many veterans imagined they would have to pay — as much as $200,000 — and often for more money than they ever received.]
Is this how we fucking support the troops?
Torture Victim Had No Terror Link
quote[Paul J. J. Cavalluzzo, lead counsel to the Arar Commission, said he found the American actions inconsistent. “On Saturday,” Mr. Cavalluzzo said, “you have the F.B.I. saying, ‘We don’t have enough to charge him.’ On Monday, he’s a member of Al Qaeda. Well, if he’s a member of Al Qaeda, in your country he can be charged.”
Even after Mr. Arar arrived in Syria, American officials did not tell their Canadian counterparts. Only two weeks later, on Oct. 21, did Canada get confirmation, when a Syrian military intelligence officer phoned the Canadian ambassador in Damascus to say he was in custody.
Mr. Arar spent 10 months in the custody of Syrian interrogators who beat him repeatedly with a heavy metal cable and held him in a dank cell scarcely larger than a coffin, according to the commission report. In October 2003, he was released and returned to his wife and children in Canada.]
This ought to make you sick.
Even after Mr. Arar arrived in Syria, American officials did not tell their Canadian counterparts. Only two weeks later, on Oct. 21, did Canada get confirmation, when a Syrian military intelligence officer phoned the Canadian ambassador in Damascus to say he was in custody.
Mr. Arar spent 10 months in the custody of Syrian interrogators who beat him repeatedly with a heavy metal cable and held him in a dank cell scarcely larger than a coffin, according to the commission report. In October 2003, he was released and returned to his wife and children in Canada.]
This ought to make you sick.
Monday, September 25, 2006
GOP aide busted for fake blog posts on liberal sites
quote[Liberal bloggers in New Hampshire busted an aide to Rep. Charles Bass (R-N.H.) who was posing as a liberal blogger on such blogs as Blue Granite, NH-02 Progressive and others. Bass’ office admitted culpability to HOH and said the staffer would be “appropriately disciplined.”
The unnamed aide to Bass — who, like many others in his party, faces a tough re-election fight — was routinely trolling liberal New Hampshire political blogs calling himself “IndyNH” and more commonly IndieNH, pretending to be a progressive.]
That's pathetic.
The unnamed aide to Bass — who, like many others in his party, faces a tough re-election fight — was routinely trolling liberal New Hampshire political blogs calling himself “IndyNH” and more commonly IndieNH, pretending to be a progressive.]
That's pathetic.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Early October New Deadline for Iran
quote[With Iran still resisting a freeze on its nuclear activities, the United States and five partners have decided to set yet another deadline in hopes that Iran will finally agree to terms paving the way for substantive talks on its nuclear program.
Under the plan, reached by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her counterparts from five other nations over a late-night dinner Tuesday, Iran will have until early October to agree to suspend its nuclear activities as the negotiations take place, diplomats said. At the meeting, Rice backed off the U.S. demand that the U.N. Security Council begin imposing sanctions over Iran's failure to meet previous deadlines, but noted that there is intense interest in the issue on Capitol Hill.]
Is the overall picture clear?
Am I beating a dead horse?
Under the plan, reached by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her counterparts from five other nations over a late-night dinner Tuesday, Iran will have until early October to agree to suspend its nuclear activities as the negotiations take place, diplomats said. At the meeting, Rice backed off the U.S. demand that the U.N. Security Council begin imposing sanctions over Iran's failure to meet previous deadlines, but noted that there is intense interest in the issue on Capitol Hill.]
Is the overall picture clear?
Am I beating a dead horse?
Iran could cut West's oil supplies in event of war, warns American chief in Gulf
quote[Iran could trigger a global terrorist campaign and choke the West's oil supplies in the event of war with America, the top US commander in the region has warned.
In a rare public discussion of how a war with Iran might unfold, Gen John Abizaid, the chief of the US Central Command, gave a sobering assessment of Iran's military potential.
He warned that in a war Iran would rely on unconventional means to challenge America's superiority.]
It's going to be a fun winter!
In a rare public discussion of how a war with Iran might unfold, Gen John Abizaid, the chief of the US Central Command, gave a sobering assessment of Iran's military potential.
He warned that in a war Iran would rely on unconventional means to challenge America's superiority.]
It's going to be a fun winter!
Senior intel official: Pentagon moves to second-stage planning for Iran strike option
quote[The Pentagon's top brass has moved into second-stage contingency planning for a potential military strike on Iran, one senior intelligence official familiar with the plans tells RAW STORY.
The official, who is close to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest ranking officials of each branch of the US military, says the Chiefs have started what is called "branches and sequels" contingency planning.
"The JCS has accepted the inevitable," the intelligence official said, "and is engaged in serious contingency planning to deal with the worst case scenarios that the intelligence community has been painting."]
October surprise???
The official, who is close to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest ranking officials of each branch of the US military, says the Chiefs have started what is called "branches and sequels" contingency planning.
"The JCS has accepted the inevitable," the intelligence official said, "and is engaged in serious contingency planning to deal with the worst case scenarios that the intelligence community has been painting."]
October surprise???
Conservative websites claim Rove has been promising GOP insiders an 'October surprise'
quote[According to two conservative websites, White House political strategist Karl Rove has been promising GOP insiders that there will be an "October surprise" before the midterm elections.
"In the past week, Karl Rove has been promising Republican insiders an 'October surprise' to help win the November congressional elections," reports Ronald Kessler for Newsmax.]
Iran, anyone?
Fucking scumbags...
"In the past week, Karl Rove has been promising Republican insiders an 'October surprise' to help win the November congressional elections," reports Ronald Kessler for Newsmax.]
Iran, anyone?
Fucking scumbags...
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
A Few Quotes For You To Chew On...
“So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt Jan. 1933
“It’s a dangerous world…Time is running out….The enemy wants to attack us again.” - George W. Bush 9/15/06
“This war will be difficult, this war will be long, and this war will end in the defeat of the terrorists and the tola tari tari to tal tarians –( totalitarians), and a victory for the cause of freedom and liberty.”- Bush in Salt Lake City 8/31/06
I know Bush wants us to be scared, but I don't think he meant for us to be scared because of him.
“It’s a dangerous world…Time is running out….The enemy wants to attack us again.” - George W. Bush 9/15/06
“This war will be difficult, this war will be long, and this war will end in the defeat of the terrorists and the tola tari tari to tal tarians –( totalitarians), and a victory for the cause of freedom and liberty.”- Bush in Salt Lake City 8/31/06
I know Bush wants us to be scared, but I don't think he meant for us to be scared because of him.
Congress Considering Strip Searching Students
quote[Imagine an America in which school officials could strip search every student in their school based on the unsubstantiated tip that one of them might have a joint. Congress is voting on a bill Tuesday or Wednesday that could make these police state tactics more common.
We can stop Congress in its tracks, though. Call your representative RIGHT NOW and tell them to vote against this dangerous bill.]
Not only do we have the worst president in U.S. history, we also have the worst Congress.
We can stop Congress in its tracks, though. Call your representative RIGHT NOW and tell them to vote against this dangerous bill.]
Not only do we have the worst president in U.S. history, we also have the worst Congress.
Bush Appoints Former ‘Big Dig’ Manager As Special Envoy To Darfur
quote[Who is Andrew Natsios?
– As director of U.S. Agency for Intenational Development Natsios promised that the U.S. contribution to reconstruction of Iraq would be no more that $1.6 billion. Congress has already appropriated nearly $20 billion for reconstruction in Iraq. The CBO estimates the total cost of reconstruction will be between $50 and $100 billion.
– Natsios was the manager of Boston’s “Big Dig,” widely considered one of the most mismanaged public works projects in history.]
Great choice! I'm sure he'll do a heckuva' job.
So, when does he get the Medal Of Freedom?
– As director of U.S. Agency for Intenational Development Natsios promised that the U.S. contribution to reconstruction of Iraq would be no more that $1.6 billion. Congress has already appropriated nearly $20 billion for reconstruction in Iraq. The CBO estimates the total cost of reconstruction will be between $50 and $100 billion.
– Natsios was the manager of Boston’s “Big Dig,” widely considered one of the most mismanaged public works projects in history.]
Great choice! I'm sure he'll do a heckuva' job.
So, when does he get the Medal Of Freedom?
Reed, Norquist in 100+ meetings inside White House
quote[Republican activists Grover Norquist and Ralph Reed landed more than 100 meetings inside the Bush White House, according to documents released Wednesday that provide the first official accounting of the access and influence the two presidential allies have enjoyed.
The White House released the Secret Service visit records to settle a lawsuit by the Democratic Party and an ethics watchdog group seeking visitors logs for the two GOP strategists and others who emerged as figures in the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal.]
Interesting...
The White House released the Secret Service visit records to settle a lawsuit by the Democratic Party and an ethics watchdog group seeking visitors logs for the two GOP strategists and others who emerged as figures in the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal.]
Interesting...
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Mike Malloy Is An Unprofessional HACK -- Almost Literally
quote[He didn’t really hack in. It sounds like the morons just forgot to delete his username and password after they canned him … three weeks ago. Not only that, but they forgot to delete the page on the site devoted to his show.
So he logged in last night and left them a message.]
I mean, this is kinda' funny, and does highlight the incompetence of AAR management. But, still, is this how you'd go about looking for a new job???
Taking It To A New Level
quote[Then things really go off the rails. I ask Shayler if it's true he has become a "no planer" - that is, someone who believes that no planes at all were involved in the 9/11 atrocity. Machon looks uncomfortable. "Oh, fuck it, I'm just going to say this," he tells her. "Yes, I believe no planes were involved in 9/11." But we all saw with our own eyes the two planes crash into the WTC. "The only explanation is that they were missiles surrounded by holograms made to look like planes," he says. "Watch the footage frame by frame and you will see a cigar-shaped missile hitting the World Trade Center." He must notice that my jaw has dropped. "I know it sounds weird, but this is what I believe." ]
Give me a fucking break!!!
Give me a fucking break!!!
Wal-Mart strides into election fray
quote[Wal-Mart, the nation’s largest employer, is planning to launch a voter registration and education campaign this fall targeted at its 1.3 million employees in an effort to combat growing criticism from Democrats and labor unions.
By doing so, the world’s largest retailer is striding into the national political arena, which until this election cycle it has taken pains to avoid.]
I think, and I hope, that Wal-Mart is shooting themself in the foot.
By doing so, the world’s largest retailer is striding into the national political arena, which until this election cycle it has taken pains to avoid.]
I think, and I hope, that Wal-Mart is shooting themself in the foot.
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Machinists Applaud Lamont Victory in Connecticut
quote[IAM President Tom Buffenbarger welcomes Lamont win and urges Sen. Lieberman to abandon independent bid.
“Ned Lamont’s win over Joe Lieberman is an overdue victory for tens of thousands of families in Connecticut who have been victimized for too long by the free trade, pro-privatization policies embraced by Sen. Lieberman,” said Tom Buffenbarger, president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). “We call on Sen. Lieberman to abandon his quixotic campaign as an independent candidate and to help unite the Democratic Party in Connecticut and across the country.”
The IAM represents nearly 12,000 members in Connecticut among more than 720,000 active and retired members across North America. For more information about the IAM, visit their website at www.goiam.org.]
Good news!
“Ned Lamont’s win over Joe Lieberman is an overdue victory for tens of thousands of families in Connecticut who have been victimized for too long by the free trade, pro-privatization policies embraced by Sen. Lieberman,” said Tom Buffenbarger, president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). “We call on Sen. Lieberman to abandon his quixotic campaign as an independent candidate and to help unite the Democratic Party in Connecticut and across the country.”
The IAM represents nearly 12,000 members in Connecticut among more than 720,000 active and retired members across North America. For more information about the IAM, visit their website at www.goiam.org.]
Good news!
Ties to GOP trumped skill on Iraq team
quote[After the fall of Saddam Hussein's government in April 2003, the opportunity to participate in the U.S.-led effort to reconstruct Iraq attracted all manner of Americans -- restless professionals, Arabic-speaking academics, development specialists and war-zone adventurers. But before they could go to Baghdad, they had to get past Jim O'Beirne's office in the Pentagon.
To pass muster with O'Beirne, a political appointee who screens prospective political appointees for Defense Department posts, applicants didn't need to be experts in the Middle East or in post-conflict reconstruction. What seemed most important was loyalty to the Bush administration.
...
But many CPA staff members were more interested in other things: in instituting a flat tax, in selling off government assets, in ending food rations and otherwise fashioning a new nation that looked a lot like the United States. Many of them spent their days cloistered in the Green Zone, a walled-off enclave in central Baghdad with towering palms, posh villas, well-stocked bars and resort-size swimming pools.]
This is, indeed, a must read story. I wonder why more people, most of all democrats, aren't crying foul from the rooftops over this. I really had trouble deciding which part of the story to quote here.
Special thanks to the Senior Legal Correspondent from the Ed Schultz Show for bringing this to my attention.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Deadly E. coli outbreak traced to bagged spinach, sickens dozens
quote[The death occurred in Wisconsin, where 20 people were reported ill, 11 of them in Milwaukee. The outbreak has sickened others -- 10 of them seriously -- in Connecticut, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon and Utah. In California and Washington, health officials were investigating a single case in each of the two states.]
Also, Stop & Shop taking bagged spinach off shelves.
This is why I only eat processed foods!
(only kidding)
Also, Stop & Shop taking bagged spinach off shelves.
This is why I only eat processed foods!
(only kidding)
Bush Tells Barnes Capturing Bin Laden Is ‘Not A Top Priority Use of American Resources’
quote[Weekly Standard editor Fred Barnes appeared on Fox this morning to discuss his recent meeting with President Bush in the Oval Office. The key takeaway for Barnes was that “bin Laden doesn’t fit with the administration’s strategy for combating terrorism.” Barnes said that Bush told him capturing bin Laden is “not a top priority use of American resources.” Watch it.]
But Saddam was?
But Saddam was?
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Conservatives on why the GOP should lose in 2006
quote[With Republicans controlling Congress and the White House, conservatives these days ought to be happy, but most aren’t. They see expanding government, runaway spending, Middle East entanglements, and government corruption, and they wonder why, exactly, the country should be grateful for Republican dominance. Some accuse Bush and the Republicans today of not being true conservatives. Others see a grab bag of stated policies and wonder how they cohere. Everyone thinks something’s got to change.
Now seven prominent conservatives dare to speak the unspeakable: They hope the Republicans lose in 2006. Well, let’s be diplomatic and say they’d prefer divided government—soon. (Perhaps that formulation will fool Dennis Hastert.) Of course, all of them wish for the long-term health of conservatism, and most are loyal to the GOP. What they also believe, however, is that even if a Speaker Pelosi looms in the wings, sometimes the best remedy for a party gone astray is to give it a session in the time-out chair.]
Some interesting stuff in there.
Now seven prominent conservatives dare to speak the unspeakable: They hope the Republicans lose in 2006. Well, let’s be diplomatic and say they’d prefer divided government—soon. (Perhaps that formulation will fool Dennis Hastert.) Of course, all of them wish for the long-term health of conservatism, and most are loyal to the GOP. What they also believe, however, is that even if a Speaker Pelosi looms in the wings, sometimes the best remedy for a party gone astray is to give it a session in the time-out chair.]
Some interesting stuff in there.
Air America To Declare Bankruptcy, But Progressive Radio Remains Strong
quote[Air America Radio will announce a major restructuring on Friday, which is expected to include a bankruptcy filing, three independent sources have told ThinkProgress.
Air America could remain on the air under the deal, but significant personnel changes are already in the works. Sources say five Air America employees were laid off yesterday and were told there would be no severance without capital infusion or bankruptcy. Also, Air America has ended its relationship with host Jerry Springer.]
Oh boy! O'Lielly's going to be all over this today.
Air America could remain on the air under the deal, but significant personnel changes are already in the works. Sources say five Air America employees were laid off yesterday and were told there would be no severance without capital infusion or bankruptcy. Also, Air America has ended its relationship with host Jerry Springer.]
Oh boy! O'Lielly's going to be all over this today.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
This hole in the ground
quote[Half a lifetime ago, I worked in this now-empty space. And for 40 days after the attacks, I worked here again, trying to make sense of what happened, and was yet to happen, as a reporter.
All the time, I knew that the very air I breathed contained the remains of thousands of people, including four of my friends, two in the planes and -- as I discovered from those "missing posters" seared still into my soul -- two more in the Towers.
And I knew too, that this was the pyre for hundreds of New York policemen and firemen, of whom my family can claim half a dozen or more, as our ancestors.
I belabor this to emphasize that, for me this was, and is, and always shall be, personal.]
I strongly recommend reading this entire thing.
It couldn't have been said better.
All the time, I knew that the very air I breathed contained the remains of thousands of people, including four of my friends, two in the planes and -- as I discovered from those "missing posters" seared still into my soul -- two more in the Towers.
And I knew too, that this was the pyre for hundreds of New York policemen and firemen, of whom my family can claim half a dozen or more, as our ancestors.
I belabor this to emphasize that, for me this was, and is, and always shall be, personal.]
I strongly recommend reading this entire thing.
It couldn't have been said better.
Monday, September 11, 2006
GOP To Concede Rhode Island If Chafee Beaten In Primary
quote[With a barrage of television advertisements and the mobilization of its get-out-the-vote machine, the national Republican Party has lined up in Rhode Island to beat back a conservative primary challenge to the most liberal Republican in the Senate, Lincoln Chafee. The outcome on Tuesday could help determine whether Democrats have a shot at taking back the Senate.
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In an extraordinary pre-emptive announcement, the National Republican Senatorial Committee has said it will concede Rhode Island to the Democrats should Stephen Laffey, the mayor of Cranston, defeat Mr. Chafee in the primary. Citing poll data, Republican leaders said they saw no way someone as conservative as Mr. Laffey could win in a state as Democratic as this; as it is, they are increasingly worried about Mr. Chafee’s hopes in a general election.]
Oh, happy, happy, joy, joy.
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In an extraordinary pre-emptive announcement, the National Republican Senatorial Committee has said it will concede Rhode Island to the Democrats should Stephen Laffey, the mayor of Cranston, defeat Mr. Chafee in the primary. Citing poll data, Republican leaders said they saw no way someone as conservative as Mr. Laffey could win in a state as Democratic as this; as it is, they are increasingly worried about Mr. Chafee’s hopes in a general election.]
Oh, happy, happy, joy, joy.
ABC 9/11 film ties documentary rerun
quote[An expensive and highly-publicized September 11 ABC "docudrama" was soundly defeated in overnight Nielsen ratings by Sunday Night Football, RAW STORY has learned.
Early indications are that the "miniseries event" actually tied a rerun of a documentary on the same subject, and barely edged out the eighteenth season premiere of The Simpsons.]
Ha!
Early indications are that the "miniseries event" actually tied a rerun of a documentary on the same subject, and barely edged out the eighteenth season premiere of The Simpsons.]
Ha!
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Can a python bite off more than it can chew? Ewe bet.
quote[A LITTLE bloating after a big meal is an occupational hazard for pythons. But this unfortunate creature found itself unable to slink away and sleep it off.
In fact, after swallowing a pregnant sheep, it couldn't move at all.
Firemen in the Malaysian village of Kampung Jabor, about 190km east of Kuala Lumpur, easily caught it after it was spotted on a road.
Conservationists were yesterday still deciding whether to keep the 90kg snake in a zoo or release it back into the wild. ]
Cool, and gross.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Why is a US defense contractor hosting a known terrorist website?
quote[According to the domain registration record, nasrollah.org is registered to a "Hussein Beydoun", who resides at a Beirut (Lebanon) address. Looks pretty legitimate, but things get fishy when you look at the IP address of their web server.]
Am I missing something here?
Am I missing something here?
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Another Reason To Find Clay Aiken Obnoxious (Is this part of his contract with FOX?)
quote[Clay Aiken is in line to be named to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities, the White House said Wednesday.
Aiken, a Raleigh native who gained fame as a runner-up on "American Idol," once worked as a YMCA counselor.
The committee's Web site said it advises the president on issues pertaining to people with intellectual disabilities. The committee was established in 1961 by President John Kennedy as the President's Panel on Mental Retardation.
A White House press release said President Bush intends to make the appointment. Officials did not say when.]
Good Lord!
Aiken, a Raleigh native who gained fame as a runner-up on "American Idol," once worked as a YMCA counselor.
The committee's Web site said it advises the president on issues pertaining to people with intellectual disabilities. The committee was established in 1961 by President John Kennedy as the President's Panel on Mental Retardation.
A White House press release said President Bush intends to make the appointment. Officials did not say when.]
Good Lord!
ABC's Rightwing 9/11 movie is bunk
quote[1. Contrary to the movie, no US military or CIA personnel were on the ground in Afghanistan and saw bin Laden.
2. Contrary to the movie, the head of the Northern Alliance, Masood, was no where near the alleged bin Ladin camp and did not see UBL.
3. Contrary to the movie, the CIA Director actually said that he could not recommend a strike on the camp because the information was single sourced and we would have no way to know if bin Laden was in the target area by the time a cruise missile hit it.]
Rule one for the righties: If Fear, Smeer, Queer doesn't work, blame it on Clinton.
Clinton's response here.
Tell ABC what you think of this tripe here!
2. Contrary to the movie, the head of the Northern Alliance, Masood, was no where near the alleged bin Ladin camp and did not see UBL.
3. Contrary to the movie, the CIA Director actually said that he could not recommend a strike on the camp because the information was single sourced and we would have no way to know if bin Laden was in the target area by the time a cruise missile hit it.]
Rule one for the righties: If Fear, Smeer, Queer doesn't work, blame it on Clinton.
Clinton's response here.
Tell ABC what you think of this tripe here!
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Lamont Wouldn't Back Lieberman For Defense
quote[If Ned Lamont is elected to the U. S. Senate, he would probably not vote to confirm opponent Joe Lieberman as President Bush's Defense Secretary, Lamont said Wednesday.
Replacing Rumsfeld with Lieberman, Lamont said, would be "a lateral move."]
Again, I find myself surprised. Yeah, Right!
Replacing Rumsfeld with Lieberman, Lamont said, would be "a lateral move."]
Again, I find myself surprised. Yeah, Right!
GOP secretly channeled millions to Lieberman
quote[The White House funneled millions of dollars through major Republican Party contributors to Sen. Joseph Lieberman’s primary campaign in a failed effort to ensure the support of the former Democrat for the Bush administration.
A senior GOP source said the money was part of Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove's strategy to maintain a Republican majority in the Senate in November. The source said Mr. Rove, together with Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman, directed leading pro-Bush contributors to donate millions of dollars to Mr. Lieberman's campaign for re-election in Connecticut in an attempt that he would be a "Republican-leaning" senator.]
Well, isn't that a shocker?!
A senior GOP source said the money was part of Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove's strategy to maintain a Republican majority in the Senate in November. The source said Mr. Rove, together with Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman, directed leading pro-Bush contributors to donate millions of dollars to Mr. Lieberman's campaign for re-election in Connecticut in an attempt that he would be a "Republican-leaning" senator.]
Well, isn't that a shocker?!
Monday, September 04, 2006
Book: Bush told reporter Jews are 'all going to hell'
quote["You know what I'm gonna tell those Jews when I get to Israel, don't you Herman?" a then Governor George W. Bush allegedly asked a reporter for the Austin American-Statesman.
When the journalist, Ken Herman, replied that he did not know, Bush reportedly delivered the punch line: "I'm telling 'em they're all going to hell."]
This guy is nuts!
When the journalist, Ken Herman, replied that he did not know, Bush reportedly delivered the punch line: "I'm telling 'em they're all going to hell."]
This guy is nuts!
Dodd Fights To Get Bolton Out Of U.N.
quote[John Bolton has been the public face and voice of the United States during the recent crises in the Middle East and Iran. Beginning this week, Sen. Christopher Dodd will renew his dogged campaign to get that face out of the picture.
Bolton, the United States ambassador to the United Nations for the past year, has not been confirmed formally for the job by the U. S. Senate, and members will try again when they return from their summer recess today.
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"My objection isn't that he's a bully," said Dodd, D-Conn., when Bolton appeared before the committee recently, "but that he's been an ineffective bully and can't win the day when it really counts.]
Go Dodd!!!
Bolton, the United States ambassador to the United Nations for the past year, has not been confirmed formally for the job by the U. S. Senate, and members will try again when they return from their summer recess today.
...
"My objection isn't that he's a bully," said Dodd, D-Conn., when Bolton appeared before the committee recently, "but that he's been an ineffective bully and can't win the day when it really counts.]
Go Dodd!!!
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