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Madness, Theirs and Ours

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At the end of "The Bridge on the River Kwai," after the carnage caused by fanaticism and misplaced loyalties, a dazed British doctor wanders among the bodies, repeating over and over, "Madness, madness." That image can be the only response to the revelation now that an al Qaeda leader told a British cleric who lives in Iraq that "those who cure you will kill you." Canon … [Read more...] about Madness, Theirs and Ours

Quote Of The Day: On Scooter Libby’s Get Out Of Jail Card

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The quote of the day from the Philadelphia Inquirer's Dick Polman, writing on his blog: So Bush had to show loyalty to the few (shaky) supporters he still has. And, of course, he had to show continued loyalty to his constituency of one, Libby’s ex-boss, the sole occupant of the mythical fourth branch of government. The Associated Press, reporting last night on the … [Read more...] about Quote Of The Day: On Scooter Libby’s Get Out Of Jail Card

George Bush, King George: The 27 Grievances, Fourth of July 1776 and 2007

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These are the list of reasons the men who decided that the 13 colonies shall become states, separated from the self-acclaimed 'Decider' who ruled by fiat, spying on his own people, planting enmity between groups in America, who would unleash wars on several nations all at the same time... all from 3,950 miles and an entire ocean away from America. It is true, this cogent … [Read more...] about George Bush, King George: The 27 Grievances, Fourth of July 1776 and 2007

A Story about a Goose and a Gander.

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Ever hear the expression “What's good for the goose is good for the gander”? Generally, it means we should apply the same standard to ourselves as we apply to others. Take for example judicial sentencing. There are “people in our country” that believe our current judges are too lenient. They aren’t to be trusted and should be replaced with tough, bullet-biting … [Read more...] about A Story about a Goose and a Gander.

The Six Stages of E-Mail

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Read this very funny column at the NY Times about "the six stages of e-mail." Stage one: Infatuation I just got e-mail! I can’t believe it! It’s so great! Here’s my handle. Write me! Who said letter writing was dead? Were they ever wrong! I’m writing letters like crazy for the first time in years. I come home and ignore all my loved ones and go straight to the … [Read more...] about The Six Stages of E-Mail

Radical Cleric Arrested in Pakistan

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The New York Times reports: Security forces besieging a radical mosque in the Pakistani capital captured its top cleric Wednesday as he tried to sneak out of the complex in a woman's burqa, and more than 1,000 of his followers surrendered. In a burqa? He was dressed as a woman? What a brave little extremist he is. A security official, who spoke on condition of anonymity … [Read more...] about Radical Cleric Arrested in Pakistan

Security Boosted At U.S. Mass Transit Sites Over Holidays

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Amid official preoccupation over terrorism in Europe and shadowy reports that the U.S. could be under an increased threat this summer, security has now been boosted at U.S. transit sites: Some of the armed officers with dogs that turned up this week around airports, subways and bus stops are part of special Transportation Security Administration teams sent to protect mass … [Read more...] about Security Boosted At U.S. Mass Transit Sites Over Holidays

Rasmussen Poll: Bush Almost Ties Nixon For Least Popular President

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The latest poll from Rasmussen (which no one has ever accused of being a wing of the Democratic Party) indicates President George W. Bush now ranks as one of American history's most unpopular Presidents -- within just one point of tying most-unpopular President and fellow Republican Richard Nixon. Here's that part of the poll: The highest unfavorable rating for any … [Read more...] about Rasmussen Poll: Bush Almost Ties Nixon For Least Popular President

‘When In the Course of Human Events’

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For a bunch of white guys with bad hair the Founding Fathers were really onto something. Please take a few minutes to read the entire (original) text of the Declaration of Independence. Then think about where American has been in the last 231 years and, most importantly, where it is today. I don't know about you, but reading this extraordinary document invites … [Read more...] about ‘When In the Course of Human Events’

Bush Libby Commute Argument Contradicts His Own Justice Department’s Arguments

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In the world of 21st century America where long-held principles are long held until for political reasons they need to be thrown away ASAP, this should not come as much of a surprise: According to the New York Times, President George Bush's arguments in favor of commuting Scooter Libby's prison sentence contradict the arguments of his own Justice Department. And lawyers … [Read more...] about Bush Libby Commute Argument Contradicts His Own Justice Department’s Arguments

Hamas Claims to Have Freed BBC’s Alan Johnston

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I'll believe it when I see him! BBC's Johnston 'released in Gaza' The BBC's Gaza correspondent Alan Johnston is freed from kidnappers after almost four months in captivity. UPDATE: Apparently he was briefly seen. Now that Hamas has freed Johnston from captivity by the Doghmush clan, let's see Hamas free Johnston and send him over the border into Israel or … [Read more...] about Hamas Claims to Have Freed BBC’s Alan Johnston