Karl Rove hates America!
Karl Rove's outragous comments are designed to, make no mistake, divide and destroy America. Karl Rove clearly hates America and he hates our troops - if he actually cared about America he would ask...
View ArticleNew: freed Gitmo detainees say were abused and tortured.
The AP has just released a new story detailing the claims by former Gitmo detainees that the Koran was desecrated and that they were abused and tortured. AP release on torture More below the fold:
View ArticleBush approval ratings go to hell - new Rassmussen
First of all Rassmussen approval polls are done a little differently than most pollsters which usually will yield a slightly higher approval rating than most polls. Rassmussen polls are done on a three...
View Article2006 Senate race - with new poll data
I have listed the Senate races and re-ordered them based on current data. The new SUSA Bush ratings give us an insight into how much Bush will help or hurt a candidate. There are alot of intriguing...
View ArticleGive credit where credit is due - Bush good move?
This morning George Bush called on congress to appropriate 1.6 billion + to help with the spread of Maralia in Africa and to protect women and girls from violence. In my view, this is the appropriate...
View ArticleNew Zogby poll - Bush approval slips to 43%
John Zogby is probably the most accurate pollster and he has just released an interesting poll that was taken after the speach. Bush's approval ratings have slipped from 44% to 43%, which is within the...
View ArticleHuman Rights body says Gitmo fuels hatred...
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe today condemed the systematic torturing of prisoners and said that it is creating new enemies of the US in the Muslim World. More below the fold:
View ArticleTradesports odds for Supreme pick
I though it would be fun to look at the odds for different judges. Trade Sports More below the fold:
View ArticleHarry Reid: "Hillary not the best Presidential candidate"
Harry Reid candidly tells it like it is. Hillary is a candidate that cannot win, because her negatives are too high and she turns off moderates. John Kerry is in the same boat, not a swift boat, but in...
View ArticleAllawi: "Americans have no clear vision...policy"
Iyad Allawi the former interim Prime Minister of Iraq said the following in an interview with the Sunday Times of London. Below the fold:
View ArticleMatt Drudge is a biased hack...
Matt Drudge is a biased hack: Matt Drudge posted a link that said the reported abuse at Gitmo was: "UNITED States interrogators at Guantanamo Bay subjected a suspected terrorist to abusive and...
View Article2 Republicans ask O'Conner to stay on court...
Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine two pro-choice Republicans asked O'Conner to stick it out and wait to be chief Justice. More below the fold:
View ArticleEthics complaint filed with medical board against Gitmo medical chief
Lawyers for detainees at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, filed an ethics complaint with the medical licensing board of California asking that the commander of the Guantánamo detainee hospital be disciplined on...
View ArticleIraq heading toward civil war?
The signs continue to show that Iraq is decending into civil war and the leaders of Iraq are now acknowledging this. More below the fold:
View ArticleGOP candidate - vote for me and I will pursue Bush impeachment
There is an interesting race in Vermont for the house seat being vacated by Bernie Sanders. A GOP candidate says if you vote for him he pledges to bring articles of impeachment against Bush. More below...
View ArticleGITMO - prisoners forced to live naked in perpetuity
There are now numerous reports that prisoners at Gitmo are on a hunger strike to protest the inhumane conditions at Gitmo. The primary issue is that prisoners are forced to live naked and they are...
View ArticleFirst action in the: "global struggle against violent extremism"
We now have the first official action in the new global struggle against violent extremism. The US sponsored a resolution passed by the UN security council that is meant to cut the flow of funds to Al...
View ArticleJimmy Carter: current Gitmo treatment a disgrace to USA
Jimmy Carter came out over the weekend and bodly told the truth about Gitmo. Jimmy Carter called the facility and its detention practices a disgrace and un-American. More below the fold:
View ArticleJust for fun - UN declaration of Human Rights & Bolton
George Bush said the following at a press conference yesterday; "I'm sending Ambassador Bolton to New York with my complete confidence. Ambassador Bolton believes passionately in the goals of the...
View ArticleJust for fun - UN declaration of Human Rights & Bolton
I posted this late yesterday, but with little traffic at that hour I though I would post it again today. George Bush said the following at a press conference yesterday; "I'm sending Ambassador Bolton...
View Article2006 Senate races
I have listed the Senate races and re-ordered them based on current data. The July state by state SUSA Bush ratings give us an insight into how much Bush will help or hurt a candidate. There are alot...
View ArticleThe purpose of law...
With all of this discussion regarding the Constitution and law I thought I would write a diary about the subject. More below the fold:
View ArticleTorture continues in Iraq prisons - soldier says "get some revenge"
This is totally out of control. We continue to read story after story about prisoners being tortured at Gitmo, Abu Ghraib, etc. and a new article by the US today talks about soldiers trying to put...
View ArticleBush admin. encourages lawlessness and injustice in Iraq
This is totally out of control. We continue to read story after story about prisoners being tortured at Gitmo, Abu Ghraib, etc. and a new article by the US today talks about soldiers trying to put...
View Article"Juba" is in Iraq picking off our troops?
The guardian published an interesting article on Friday about "Juba". "Juba" is a trained marksman that is picking off our troops. More below the fold:
View Article2006 Governor's races
I have listed the Governor's races and listed them based on current SUSA poll data. The new state by state SUSA Bush ratings give us an insight into how much Bush will help or hurt a candidate. There...
View ArticleExperts warn Army may face decline in (force) quality
One of the biggest risks with the continued occupation is damaging our military beyond repair. We do not have the troops to increase force strength to sufficient levels, therefore a continued stalemate...
View ArticleIraqi Constitution - stop complaining IT'S PROGRESSIVE!
Alright, now I admit that I have participated in false speculation about the Iraqi Constitution, but for those concerned about freedom of religion - its generally in there, for those concerned about...
View ArticleThe Iraqi Constitution...
I hope kos does not mind my posting on the Constitution again, but the AP just released additional text of the Iraqi Constitution. I will not comment - enjoy.
View ArticleRebuilding New Orleans.
The largest effort that will have to take place in response to the Katrina disaster is rebuilding New Orleans. Decisions will have to be made and I hope the right decisions are made:
View ArticleKatrina - Someone had to have screwed up
I think there is enough information out there to conclude that someone dropped the ball regarding Katrina. Furthermore, I think the decision to divert allocated funds from Louisiana that was to be used...
View ArticleRon Paul - Repug leaders only for "guns and butter" i.e. false wars...
Texas (R) Ron Paul delivered a tremendous speach yesterday where he tore into the Republican leadership regarding the Iraq War and the party's "guns and butter" approach to government. Ron Paul is...
View ArticleMr. Dennis Prager answers citizen pundit? i.e. me?
Ok, now I try not to take myself too seriously, but it really looks like Prager is answering my attacks on the Bush administrations torture policies. More below the fold:
View ArticleThe truth about Iraq...
Alright the President is still calling for staying the course, but what does that mean exactly? Below I will give you a better picture of what is going on in Iraq since the media is useless and will...
View ArticleThe truth about Iraq (updated)
Alright the President is still calling for staying the course, but what does that mean exactly? Below I will give you a better picture of what is going on in Iraq since the media is useless and will...
View ArticleGitmo torture tactics migrate to Central Florida.
Ok folks, we know that the Gitmo torture tactics migrated from Gitmo to Bagram to Abu Ghraib and are still in use in many detention facilities, but now they have apparently migrated to a Florida middle...
View Article2006 Senate races - latest info
I listed the Senate races and re-ordered them based on current data. The September state by state SUSA Bush ratings give us an insight into how much Bush will help or hurt a candidate. I also included...
View ArticleIraqi Constitution - final draft (they have national healthcare)
The AP has released the latest and 5th version of the Iraqi Constitution that will be voted on this month. Surprisingly, the constitution has included in it mandated national healthcare. There are a...
View ArticleGitmo: prisoners still being tortured;now medical torture.
As many of you are aware at Gitmo as well as elsewhere prisoners are subjected to cruel and degrading treatment on a regular basis in direct violation of the Geneva Conventions, long-standing army...
View Article2006 Senate races - latest info
I listed the Senate races and re-ordered them based on the current poll data. The December state by state SUSA Bush ratings give us an insight into how much Bush will help or hurt a candidate. More...
View ArticleCondi Rice defends torture....
Yesterday, Condi Rice defended US interrogation practices that continue to give the US a black eye. For me I consider this to be one of the most if not the most important current issue, because it...
View ArticleTax cuts and an appropriate position.
I am writing a diary to hopefully, get the debate started on the recent tax cut bills that were passed by the Senate and House. The House passed a bill with capital gain and dividend tax cuts cutting...
View ArticleMcCain torture amendment actually permits torture.
The torture amendment that was agreed upon today by the White House does nothing to stop torture and abuse in US prisons. Hopefully, everyone knows by now that torture and abuse is authorized and the...
View Article2006 Senate races - latest info
I listed the Senate races and ordered them based on the current poll data. The December state by state SUSA Bush ratings give us an insight into how much Bush will help or hurt a candidate. Looking at...
View ArticleIs it worth it?
I found an interesting op-ed posted at the drudge retort and thought I would share it with the community. The op-ed was written by the father of a slain soldier and he essentially questions the war and...
View ArticleThe truth about Iraq and there is no Al Quada In Iraq
Iraq was probably the biggest issue in the 2004 elections and it almost assuredly was the biggest issue in the 2006 elections. The American public wants us out of Iraq and the troops want us out of...
View ArticleNew study - RU486 does not cause greater risk
An important story just came over the wire regarding abortion pills. If you all can remember the Bush administration held up FDA approval of the RU486 morning after pill for political reasons...
View ArticleEquality in America
Today I came across an article that stated that a new caucus had been formed in the US congress. The new caucus will focus on advancing equal rights for the LGBT community. More below:
View ArticleFurther evidence of torture
I am writing about the continued revelations that the Bush administration is torturing prisoners and not complying with the Constitution and the law. However, I would also like to touch on the fact...
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