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It sounds like it'll happen tomorrow. Read this. SO: Will GOPers who accused Democrats of undercutting troops still insist that announcing a withdrawal timetable way in advance is — as they and administration officials suggested — encouraging the enemy to just hold out and kill as many Americans as possible until the timetable or announced staged withdrawal occurs? … [Read more...] about Will President George W. Bush Announce An Iraq Withdrawal Timetable?

Seymour Hersh's latest piece in the New Yorker has stirred lots of controversy (see Michael Sticking's post below). You can watch Hersh's interview on NBC's Today Show via Crooks and Liars here. And, yes, what is most notable, as C&L points out, is that Hersh believes John Murtha's message was actually bubbling up from within the military itself. Never forget that Murtha … [Read more...] about Watch Seymour Hersh And Make Your Own Decision

Or, all the lies that are fit to spread. … [Read more...] about The GOP’s M.O.

Not sure what's going on here: Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman plans to announce he will drop out of the race for the Democratic nomination for governor. A news conference is scheduled for this afternoon to formally announce his withdrawal from the race. Coleman met with his family members over the Thanksgiving holiday and made the decision... Cross-posted at Julien's List. … [Read more...] about Toledo Blade: Coleman is quitting Ohio governor’s race

Make sure to read Seymour Hersh's latest at The New Yorker -- on Bush, Murtha, and where the Iraq War is headed. As usual, he cuts through all the White House spin and reveals what's really going on. I'd pick out a few key passages, but it's all good. Okay, here's one: "Current and former military and intelligence officials have told me that the President remains convinced … [Read more...] about The changing nature of the war in Iraq

While President Bush spins himself silly rewriting history and otherwise avoiding responsibility for his own messes, Prime Minister Blair, who weekly stands before a raucous House of Commons during Question Period, is about to face perhaps his biggest political challenge -- and he may not survive. … [Read more...] about Blair’s burden

From The Globe and Mail: The short-lived 38th Parliament met its demise on Monday night, setting the stage for the longest election campaigns in two decades, as the Liberal government was defeated in a no-confidence vote at the hands of all three opposition parties and the country was launched into official election mode. The Liberals lost the vote in the House of Commons 133 … [Read more...] about Canada’s government falls on no-confidence vote

You know, this is probably BS, but it's interesting nonetheless... From the AP:KATHMANDU (Reuters) - Authorities in Nepal urged religious groups and scientists on Sunday to help solve the mystery of a meditating teenaged boy who some believe is an incarnation of Buddha. At least 100,000 devotees from Nepal and neighbouring India have flocked in recent weeks to a dense forest … [Read more...] about Who Is The Buddha Boy?

My respect for him grows.NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States needs to set milestones for progress, not a firm withdrawal date, before it can leave Iraq, Virginia governor and prospective Democratic presidential candidate Mark Warner said on Monday. "This Democrat doesn't think we need to re-fight how we got into (the Iraq war). I think we need to focus more on how to finish … [Read more...] about Mark Warner Opposes Pullout Date

When you screw up, it's essential you own up. Now, all of us know this, but it's still very hard thing to do. And there's also a right way to apologize for your indiscretions and a wrong way. Too many people unfortunately (and unwittingly) choose to pick the latter. Find out who's done it the right way recently and why I sincerely respect their poignant apology. … [Read more...] about Admitting You’re Wrong

Perhaps he was just visiting to get his sheets washed:During a visit to Syria last week, white supremacist and former U.S. State Representative from Louisiana David Duke spoke at a rally in support of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, appeared at a Damascus press conference, met with Syrian Grand Mufti Ahmed Hassoun, [1] and gave an interview to Syrian TV.... During the press … [Read more...] about Syria Gets A Visitor

President George W. Bush is moving to an item on his agenda that he has tried to deal with before but postponed due to opposition within the Republican Party itself: the thorny issue of immigration reform. The Washington Post reports:President Bush promoted his administration's efforts to get a grip on illegal immigration, spotlighting a plan to tighten security along the … [Read more...] about Bush Tackles Immigration Reform — But Will It Tackle Him?

One of the red flags about the Bush administration is being raised by a close aide to former Secretary of State Colin Powell — and he doesn't mince words. The latest verbal broadside: a remarkably blunt and angry interview by former Powell chief of staff Lawrence Wilkerson who suggests that Bush administration bigwigs see the President as someone whose desires trump … [Read more...] about Ex-Powell Aide Blasts Detainee Situation And Raises Questions About Administration

Insects are one of life's great success stories. They have evolved into five million living species, dwarfing the diversity of all other animals combined... Cross-posted at Julien's List. … [Read more...] about NY Times: Evolution’s REAL Winners

President George W. Bush and Democratic Senator Joseph Biden apparently share "remarkably similar" Iraq plans. Some Republicans, er, didn't get the memo. … [Read more...] about Coward! Cut and Runner! Terror App..eas..er…?

Yeah, Right Department … [Read more...] about Jiminy Cricket Gets Ready To Visit Iran

One of our favorite talk shows has now gotten even BETTER:SUBJECT2DISCUSSION the weekly magazine webcast and podcast announces the addition of a weekly Pop Culture Discussion with the great Blogcritics.org. S2D which has been evolving since it began now presents four distinct segments of the program each week. The program airs LIVE Tuesday nights from 7pm PT to 9pm PT LIVE on … [Read more...] about Listen To Bloggers LIVE

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