In a speech a couple of weeks ago, Bush referred to the "36 countries" that were in Iraq. That left many people scratching their heads — who were these 36 coutnries? As you might expect, most of the countries had — shall we say — negligible involvement in the invasion of Iraq. One such country was Iceland. And as it … Read More
Oh, Blackwater…..
You know, I have a lot to say about this whole Blackwater thing. But I’m busy. Maybe tomorrow. Or maybe I’ll just outsource my post to Blackwater and hope they don’t go killing innocent people in drive-by shootings, investigate themselves as their own oversight committee, clear themselves of any wrongdoing, and then overcharge me for their services (which I could … Read More
“Phony Soldiers”
Followers of the news know that for the past couple weeks, while war raged in Iraq and U.S. soldiers and Iraqi civilians died, the Senate spent weeks debating a resolution to condemn an a newspaper ad — the MoveOn ad which read "General Patraeus or General Betray Us"? And amazingly, the Senate ended up condemning a pun, some concluding that … Read More
Flashback To 2003
Remember why we invaded Iraq in the first place? Bush and his supporters will tell you its because Saddam didn’t comply with the U.N. resolutions. They’ll say Saddam wouldn’t disarm. Of course, Saddam, not having WMDs in the first place, couldn’t disarm. They’ll say that Saddam wouldn’t allow the UN inspectors to complete their inspections, which — while true for … Read More
Healthy Children Or War?
President Bush has threatened to veto legislation renewing and expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The legislation would extend health coverage to as many as 10 million children — four million of whom are currently uninsured. Bush has claimed the SCHIP bill contains “excessive spending”, even as he’s requested $200 billion more for the war in Iraq.. When … Read More
Twenty General Speak Out Against Iraq War
It isn’t mentioned often, but generals speaking out against a war policy is very rare in American history. So when it happens, as it has a lot recently, that means that something is horribly askew. After all, why else would these men risk their careers and reputations? What might be called The Revolt of the Generals has rarely happened in … Read More
Iraq Fact File
New York Times: Military officials said Thursday that contracts worth $6 billion to provide essential supplies to American troops in Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan — including food, water and shelter — were under review by criminal investigators, double the amount the Pentagon had previously disclosed. In addition, $88 billion in contracts and programs, including those for body armor for American … Read More
My Two Cents
Dear Unamed "Christian Advocacy Group": Oh, for God’s sakes. They’re risking their lives and getting shot at and dying for a ridiculous unnecessary war that you support. The very least you can do to support them is to let them have their porn. Love, Me
Depressing Headline
U.S. military cemetery running out of space RELATED: A harpist who plays at military funerals is getting tired of doing that
Two Important Bills
I’ve sort of noticed that I’m not as political on this blog lately, and I think that is for three reasons. First of all, there’s the burnout factor. I mean, when you’ve seen all the outrages by this Adminsitration over the past several years — from Iraq to Katrina — then the smaller outrages (which would have been big ten … Read More
Sally Field Censored By Fox
Yeah, I thought I saw what I thought I saw. At last night’s 59th Annual Emmy Awards, Sally Field, who won Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Nora Holden Walker in ABC’s “Brothers and Sisters”. She got up there and said… “Surely this [award] belongs to all the mothers of the world. May they be … Read More
Bush’s Speech: Iraq 4Evah!
Didn’t see it live, but caught the video. Rather than make the effort to actually put my reaction into coherent words and sentences, I decided to let Fred Kaplan do it for me: President Bush’s TV address tonight was the worst speech he’s ever given on the war in Iraq, and that’s saying a lot. Every premise, every proposal, nearly … Read More
Hillary Writes A Good Letter
Be honest tomorrow, Mr. President, she says… Via TPM (click to enlarge):