Post-Katrina New Orleans
The rest of the world thinks the crisis in New Orleans is over and that things are getting back to normal. Or, they are sick of hearing stories about what they perceive as a city inhabited by whiners. I guess I am one of those whiners....more
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Republicans Reject Minimum Wage Increase
Sen. Mel Martínez should try to live on $10,712 per year ($5.15 an hour). Clearly, based on his recent vote not to raise the minimum wage, he feels that Americans earning that amount can sustain themselves....more
Sen. Mel Martínez should try to live on $10,712 per year ($5.15 an hour). Clearly, based on his recent vote not to raise the minimum wage, he feels that Americans earning that amount can sustain themselves....more
Stoned Pelican Runs Into Windshield on Pacific Coast Highway
A California brown pelican probably was intoxicated by a naturally occurring toxin found in algae blooms when she hit the car on the Pacific Coast Highway....more
A California brown pelican probably was intoxicated by a naturally occurring toxin found in algae blooms when she hit the car on the Pacific Coast Highway....more
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Taylor Arrives in The Hague
The former Liberian president Charles Taylor has arrived in The Hague to face charges of 11 counts of crimes against humanity, violations of the Geneva conventions and other serious violations of international law. The charges relate to his alleged relationship with organisations operating in Sierra Leone, like the rebel Revolutionary United Front, which were responsible for atrocities including murders and widespread sexual violence.....more
The former Liberian president Charles Taylor has arrived in The Hague to face charges of 11 counts of crimes against humanity, violations of the Geneva conventions and other serious violations of international law. The charges relate to his alleged relationship with organisations operating in Sierra Leone, like the rebel Revolutionary United Front, which were responsible for atrocities including murders and widespread sexual violence.....more
Fox News Readies ‘Daily Show’ Ripoff
Starring Laura Ingraham — We’re Laughing Already
But seriously, to be a conservative means being born missing a funny bone, a handicap that renders them unable to perceive irony. Besides, as defenders of the status quo, it is the role of the rightwing to be the targets of satire.....more
A NEWSFLASH FOR CNN
Nancy Greggs
I actually remember when CNN was the go-to network when you wanted to find out what was happening in the world. Of course, that was back in the day, before your studios were equipped with direct-feed fax machines to Karl Rove’s office....more
Nancy Greggs
I actually remember when CNN was the go-to network when you wanted to find out what was happening in the world. Of course, that was back in the day, before your studios were equipped with direct-feed fax machines to Karl Rove’s office....more
Dean Repeats Call for Iraq Troop Drawdown
The head of the Democratic Party blamed the Bush administration's "failed political leadership and lack of foresight and planning'' for turning U.S. soldiers into targets for the Iraqi insurgency....more
The head of the Democratic Party blamed the Bush administration's "failed political leadership and lack of foresight and planning'' for turning U.S. soldiers into targets for the Iraqi insurgency....more
The Miami 7
These alleged terrorists had no weapons, no bombs, no expertise, and no money. They didn't behave or operate as terrorists. They apparently swore an oath of allegiance to Osama bin Laden, but it now appears possible that the FBI informant who infiltrated the group had suggested the idea. For that matter, these guys weren't even Muslims, but instead practiced their own hybrid religion that combined Islam and Christianity.....more
These alleged terrorists had no weapons, no bombs, no expertise, and no money. They didn't behave or operate as terrorists. They apparently swore an oath of allegiance to Osama bin Laden, but it now appears possible that the FBI informant who infiltrated the group had suggested the idea. For that matter, these guys weren't even Muslims, but instead practiced their own hybrid religion that combined Islam and Christianity.....more
7 Punks From Liberty City With Sick Dreams And Big Mouths
St. Petersburg ‘Times’: Best Newspaper in America
"Karl Rove will be plotting the Republican Party's fall election strategy with his longtime comrade-in-arms, Satan."....more
"Karl Rove will be plotting the Republican Party's fall election strategy with his longtime comrade-in-arms, Satan."....more
Friday, June 23, 2006
An American Icon: Gore Vidal on Italy, Iraq - and Why He Hates George Bush
"Little Bush says we are at war, but we are not at war because to be at war Congress has to vote for it. He says we are at war on terror, but that is a metaphor, though I doubt if he knows what that means. It's like having a war on dandruff, it's endless and pointless. We are in a dictatorship that has been totally militarised, everyone is spied on by the government itself. All three arms of the government are in the hands of this junta.....more
"Little Bush says we are at war, but we are not at war because to be at war Congress has to vote for it. He says we are at war on terror, but that is a metaphor, though I doubt if he knows what that means. It's like having a war on dandruff, it's endless and pointless. We are in a dictatorship that has been totally militarised, everyone is spied on by the government itself. All three arms of the government are in the hands of this junta.....more
Dixie Chicks Start Defiant Tour
Mark Beech
The Chicks have outgrown their old audience and are on their way to crossover stardom. They have moved from conservative to liberal, hoedown to lowdown, rural to urban and country to rock. It doesn't hurt that the Bush row forced a change in style and aided clever marketing....more
"The Bush we trust is Shepherds Bush"
House Rolls Back Estate Tax
Congressional tax experts estimate that only 5100 estates would now face taxation, down from the current number of 30,000. The bill is estimated to cost up to $300 billion dollars. The House vote came just one day after the Senate rejected a measure that would have raised the minimum wage for the first time in nearly a decade.
Congressional tax experts estimate that only 5100 estates would now face taxation, down from the current number of 30,000. The bill is estimated to cost up to $300 billion dollars. The House vote came just one day after the Senate rejected a measure that would have raised the minimum wage for the first time in nearly a decade.
Unbelievable
Lieberman Splits With His Party on War Votes
Lieberman was one of six Democrats to vote against both resolutions offered by his Senate colleagues. Of that group, Sens. Ben Nelson (Neb.) and Bill Nelson (Fla.) are the only ones other than Lieberman standing for reelection this fall. Both Nelsons represent states that were carried by President Bush in 2004.....more
I think our Nelson needs to be the next Lieberman. I wont be voting for him, not that he needs my help. Check out these guys.
Lieberman was one of six Democrats to vote against both resolutions offered by his Senate colleagues. Of that group, Sens. Ben Nelson (Neb.) and Bill Nelson (Fla.) are the only ones other than Lieberman standing for reelection this fall. Both Nelsons represent states that were carried by President Bush in 2004.....more
I think our Nelson needs to be the next Lieberman. I wont be voting for him, not that he needs my help. Check out these guys.
Del Adolph(R) - Retail Manager & Army Veteran
LeRoy Collins Jr. (R) - Retired Navy Officer & Son of Ex-Gov. Collins
Katherine Harris (R) - Fixed the 2000 elections now Congresswoman
Will McBride (R) - Attorney
Peter Monroe (R) - Developer
Daniel Barker (Constitution)
Civil Rights Activist Brian Moore (Independent)
Community Activist & Frequent Candidate Belinda Noah (Independent)
Attorney Ex-Republican Roy Tanner (Independent)
Businessman & Conservative Activist Lawrence Sidney Scott
(Write-In) Bernie Senter (Socialist Workers)
Thursday, June 22, 2006
The Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army CIRCA
Occupies military recruitment center in downtown Oakland....more
Occupies military recruitment center in downtown Oakland....more
World Scientists Unite to Attack Creationism
The world's scientific community united yesterday to launch one of the strongest attacks yet on creationism, warning that the origins of life were being "concealed, denied or confused".....more
The world's scientific community united yesterday to launch one of the strongest attacks yet on creationism, warning that the origins of life were being "concealed, denied or confused".....more
GOP on Iraq = More of the Same
The fact is the American people want a new direction in Iraq, and the Democrats offer several. The Republicans, on the other hand, offer nothing more than a four-word strategy: more of the same....more
The fact is the American people want a new direction in Iraq, and the Democrats offer several. The Republicans, on the other hand, offer nothing more than a four-word strategy: more of the same....more
Hillsborough County commissioners get something right.
MOSI to add hotel, convention center, extra exhibit space and more parking.
H C commissioners agreed to give MOSI 25 acres we own next to the museum....more
MOSI to add hotel, convention center, extra exhibit space and more parking.
H C commissioners agreed to give MOSI 25 acres we own next to the museum....more
Dean on Democratic Efforts to Hold President Bush Accountable on Iraq
"President Bush's permanent commitment to a failed strategy in Iraq not only isn't working, its irresponsible. Republicans in Washington have failed to hold President Bush accountable, with deadly consequences".....more
"President Bush's permanent commitment to a failed strategy in Iraq not only isn't working, its irresponsible. Republicans in Washington have failed to hold President Bush accountable, with deadly consequences".....more
Ann Coulter Calls Howard Dean an Al Qaeda Leader
What a pathetic human being
What a pathetic human being
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
US braced for Haditha effect
What happened in Haditha may just possibly change the future of the war in Iraq.
We have found that the marines were operating under some very disturbing conditions....more
What happened in Haditha may just possibly change the future of the war in Iraq.
We have found that the marines were operating under some very disturbing conditions....more
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