"The White House has approved a new plan to pay — they're going to pay members of the Taliban to change sides and support the U.S. And if it works there, they're going to try it with Fox News." –Jay Leno

The-World-Will-Be-A-Safer-Place-Without Saddam

• Military sees increase in wounded in Afghanistan

• Body of missing U.S. soldier found in Afghan river

• VA sec'y promises timely response to war illness

• SKorea troops on high alert after navy skirmish

"In his first year in office, President Obama has traveled to 16 foreign countries, more than any other president in history. Bush only traveled to 11, but most of those were just different parts from the 'It's a Small World' ride." –Jimmy Fallon
 

Dirtywater

Former top executives at Blackwater Worldwide say the U.S. security contractor sent about $1 million to its Iraq office with the intention of paying off officials in the country who were angry about the fatal shootings of 17 civilians by Blackwater employees, The New York Times reported Tuesday.

Disturbing News

• UN says hunger stunts some 200 million children

Republican-Shenanigans News

• Carrie Prejean's Accidental on Purpose Sex-Tape Leak!?

• Levi Johnston: My All-Out Fight for Tripp  People Magazine

• Fox News fact checks Sarah Palin's 'dollar conspiracy' Raw Story

• Huckabee suggests Palin double standard  CNN Political Ticker

• We shouldn't be attacking our own

Strange Bed Fellows

Disgraced South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford might not have much political capital these days, but his wife does.

Jilted first lady Jenny Sanford is endorsing Republican state Rep. Nikki Haley (HAY'-lee)  to succeed her term-limited husband when he leaves office next year.
 

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Rock-The-Voter News

• 'No easy way out' for Democrats on abortion and health bill

Stewing Over Stupak
By Madeleine Begun Kane

The Blue Dogs by using extortion
Have effectively outlawed abortion:
Turned the health reform bill
Into “pro-lifer” swill.
Must reverse this, or Democrats’ corps shun.

First lady Michelle Obama appears on ‘”Sesame Street” to celebrate the show’s 40th anniversary. It’s going to be a big episode. Yes, sources say the episode gets a little tense when Ernie and Bert ask the first lady why her husband’s dragging his feet on gay marriage. - Conan O'Brien

Email: Chris Evensen evensen007@yahoo.com

Subject: Wow

It must take a lot of time out of your day to be so hateful. You must be very sad that Bush is no longer president, although I see you haven't let go yet!

~Revisionist History~

Wow. You think I'm sad Bush is no longer president? WTF are you drinking?

I "haven't let go yet"? Well, neither have any of the world's late night comedians, editorial cartoonists, stand up comics and half of the United States --  I'd say I'm in good company.

I hope you thanked a Veteran today who gave you the freedom to email me and tell me I'm hateful.

Biz-Tech News

• Oil up to near $80 as the dollar weakens

• 5 pct. of Americans plan to buy a home next year

• World Bank warns unemployment threatens US economy

• Madoff's NYC, Palm Beach homes get price cuts

• Report: AIG CEO ready to quit over pay constraints

Glenn Beck had an emergency appendectomy, but he’ll be back on the air tomorrow. That’s right. However, for his first day back, doctors are warning Blenn to take it easy and only compare Obama to Hitler three times an hour. - Conan O'Brien
 

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• American alleges mistreatment by US officials

Ford Motor Company announced they found a way to put air bags in rear seats. Beat you to it, Mr. Ford! Our elected officials have been riding around in the back seat for years.- Laugh Lines

Go-F**k-Yourself News

• Dick Cheney is reloading his gun mouth.

Well, you probably heard this. Medical experts are now saying that marijuana can be used to treat hemorrhoids. That’s one way to make sure nobody uses your bong.- Laugh Lines
 

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