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TGIF/Weekend edition - November 7-9, 2008

"Ladies and gentlemen, Barack Obama is our new president. And I think I speak for most Americans when I say, anybody mind if he starts a little early?" --David Letterman

The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without George W. Bush

• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4191 International Herald Tribune

• US GI dies of noncombat related causes in Iraq The Associated Press

• Afghan probe confirms 37 civilians killed in US air strike AFP

• Pakistan: 13 dead in suspected missile strike AP

• Romanian minister says 500 troops to leave Iraq The Associated Press

• British Troops to Be Out of Iraq by Middle of Next Year FOXNews 

• Barack Obama will want more European soldiers to fight in Afghanistan Telegraph.co.uk

• Petraeus: Afghan tribes needed to fight militants The Associated Press

Bush's Dog Turns Mean

Word of warning to President-Elect Barack Obama, you probably don’t want to pet First Dog Barney when you visit the White House on Monday.

President George W. Bush’s Scottish Terrier was not feeling too friendly on Thursday when a reporter tried to say hello and pet him on the White House driveway.

Barney snarled and chomped down on Reuters Television correspondent Jon Decker’s index finger, causing some minor bleeding. White House medical staff attended to Decker’s injury and he will require a tetanus shot.
 

Disturbing News

• Paloma churns across Caribbean toward Caymans Reuters

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Subject: Thank you Lisa, and Thank you America

Hi Lisa,
This is the first time I write you, despite I've visit your page regularly since I found it a few months before the 2004 election, and quite often in the last months.

I think what happened last Tuesday is bigger than we realize, I have always followed US politics out of interest in the topic and because they heavily affect Mexico in many ways, including the ever lasting love-hate relation between our countries, and feel we still quite don't realize the magnitude of what was achieved last Tuesday.

For the last 12 years or so, due to my job, I have worked very closely with Americans and visited the US over 30 times, during this time I've got the opportunity to meet a lot of great, smart, honest and opinionated Americans, some of which are among my closest friends now, and whom I still believe represent the majority of the US citizens.

The 2004 election was a terrible disappointment for must of us outsiders, we all could understand the 2000 election (assuming W won, which is still debatable) could be the result of wrong expectations by the voters, but after 9/11, record-superavits turn into record-deficits, bogus reasons for an unneeded war, breaking treaties with every country, Valerie Plame...etc., the 2004 W reelection seemed to send the message that Americans were ok with these policies and the new image of the US around the world... not good.

But two days ago everything changed, Americans showed the world they're not happy with what this administration represents, they showed resolution waiting over an hour sometimes to cast their votes, they showed interest with the biggest participation ever from youngsters, they showed determination to show the world they -the real people- wanted a real change, they showed elegance, despite I differ from McCain's point of view in pretty much everything, his concession speech was beautiful, gracious, sincere, deep, a real gentleman's.... and Obama's was no less; all in all, it was a great demonstration of what many of us think America really is, or can be.
Before the war in Iraq, when literally millions of people around the world were marching and rising their voices to find a different way than war to deal with Iraq, the W administration sent a clear message to the world, we don't care what you think, we do as we want. Now you, the American people, have shown the administration that even if they don't care too much about the rest of the world, they do have to care about how you think and feel, because you are not going to let them behave in ways that don't represent who you are, what you think, and what you believe in.

Over the last years you and the emails you post from other Americans (or most of them) have helped me keep my faith in what I believe America wants to represent to the world, last Tuesday 60+ million reassured me that keeping the faith was the right thing to do.

Best regards,
Bernardo
Puebla, Mexico

Thank you so much for writing, Bernardo. It meant the world to me.

I'm proud to be an American again. In fact, that is the common thread in the 100s of emails I have received from Americans stateside or abroad since Obama's historic victory.

And I'm so grateful that America finally stood up and said, "Enough of these Republican cucarachas!" and made Washington DC a Democratic city again.

I hope the US will encourage more communication with all of our Latin neighbors who the US has ignored or taken advantage of over these many decades. And I think we will because we have smart people back in the White House.

Thanks for keeping the faith and I am humbled to have assisted you.

Best regards to you too, Bernardo.

Republican-Shenanigans News

• Bush officials plan to dial back environmental protections McClatchy Newspapers

• Bush punts unfinished Mideast peace deal to Obama AP

• Blunt quits No. 2 post as House GOP prepares for combat The Miami Herald

• Palin returns to Alaska, urged to mend fences Reuters

Sarah's Grand Departure

When McCain and Palin split up in Arizona Wednesday, the personal differences were stark.

McCain drove himself home in a Toyota sport utility vehicle. Palin's departure was a grander event. She left with an entourage of 18 family members and friends and a Secret Service detail, heading to the airport in a motorcade stretching more than a dozen vehicles, flanked by a dozen more cops on motorcycles.
 

Obama Win Causes Obsessive Supporters To Realize How Empty Their Lives Are - The Onion

"But right about now Joe the plumber is meeting with his transition team. They're going to help ease him from obscurity back to oblivion." --David Letterman
 

Undecided Voter Still Undecided - Red Tractor USA

Rock-The-Voter News

• HBO acquires rights to Obama documentary Reuters

• Obama receives congratulations from world leaders AP

• Clinton: Obama made good choice for chief of staff AP

• Obama's former pastor says media exploited him AP

• Mass. scrambling to adapt to marijuana initiative AP

Lawyer Looking For Sarah's $150,000+ Wardrobe

Sarah Palin left the national stage Wednesday, but the controversy over her role on the ticket flared as aides to John McCain disclosed new details about her expensive wardrobe purchases and revealed that a Republican Party lawyer would be dispatched to Alaska to inventory and retrieve the clothes still in her possession.
 

Email

Lisa,

You have to remember that nearly half of the people in this country STILL voted for McBush so we are a long way from being home. In a way I hoped that McBush had won. It would take a lot more disastrous "leadership" from the republiCANT party before the millions of mentally retarded Americans that vote republiCANT could finally realize that the republiCANTs don't give a damn for them. Now Obama will be expected to clean up "w's" mess in record time or all of his mistakes will be attributed to Obama. And then in 4-8 years if Obama does right the repugnicants will run another idiot who will start the cycle of destruction all over again.

Rick

Thanks for writing Rick.

You make some excellent points.

After 8 successful Clinton years, I was surprised how close the 2000 race was. Sadly, Jeb Bush fixed Florida for his brother back then and we are paying the high price today. Americans are easily fooled and have short memories, unlike the Elephants or republiCANTs as you call them!

I believe in holding politicians responsible for their actions and the Internet has done a sweet job of that this election. I bow to YouTube and all the bloggers out there who have not stepped back from the fight. I've held on for eight years and you have been one of my finest supporters and for that I deeply thank you.

Dontcha think Michelle Obama should have the White House fumigated before they move in!

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Biz-Tech News

• Oil rises above $62 after 2-day plunge The Associated Press

• US jobless rate rises to highest level since 1994 AFP

• Ford announces $129M 3Q loss, burns $7.7B in cash AP

• Craigslist Agrees to Curb Sex Ads New York Times

• Covidien Recalls Potentially Mislabeled Insulin Syringes CNNMoney.com

• FDA sends in federal marshals to seize tainted heparin USA Today

• Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues U.S. News & World Report 

• Windows 7 Features Include Touch Screens, Better Device Support InformationWeek

• New Spray-on Solar Cells Invented LiveScience.com

• "60 Minutes" crew attacked by angry Chinese Reuters

• New beauty machine makes everyone gorgeous LiveScience.com

White House Emails Hacked

US officials say Chinese hackers have raided White House email archives multiple times, according to a report.

The Financial Times reports some people it describes as "US government cyber experts" suspect the raids were sponsored by the Chinese regime.
 

The stock market dropped over 400 points [on election day], which is not a reflection on Obama. No, the brokers just realized they’ve still got three months of George Bush. - Craig Ferguson

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Judge Opens First Habeas Corpus Hearing on Guantánamo Detainees New York Times

President Bush called Senator Obama last night to congratulate him and this is an actual quote. He said, “What an awesome night for you and your family.” I think his eloquence is what we will remember most about Bush.
Obama thanked the President for his call and for all he did to help him get elected. - Jimmy Kimmel

The real challenge, though, is for Joe Biden because he’s got to figure out how to get Dick Cheney out of the vice presidential mansion. As you know, Dick Cheney is armed and has a history of shooting old men. - Jimmy Kimmel

Go-F**k-Yourself News

• Halliburton's Railway Down Under Goes Under Webdiary, Australia 

• Cheney Refuses to Leave The Spoof (satire)

In California, the ban on gay marriage passed. Gay people are furious. They stormed the state capitol in Sacramento and caused $3 million in improvements to the city. - Craig Ferguson

THE LAST FUNDRAISER OF 2008

Obama's been elected. Should All Hat No Cattle Stay Online?

The answer to the above question has been a resounding yes from the many emails I have received. I wish I didn't have to ask for money, it makes me feel like a Republican politician...ewwww.

Thank you to all who have contributed!

Offline Donation - Lisa Casey - PO Box 88 - Ashford, AL 36312

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Odd News

• Spitzer won't be charged in prostitution scandal Newsday

• Bullies may get kick out of seeing others in pain Reuters

• Autism link to wet climates has researchers baffled New York Daily News

• Study links lead in blood to wild game consumption The Associated Press

• Stick Follows Carboard Box Into Toy Hall Of Fame NPR

• Naked Japan major nabbed with women's underwear Reuters

• On a roll: Golfer records 5 holes-in-one in a week AP

• Man attempts to pay $32 bar tab with gum wrappers AP

Workers walk near a large pair of jeans made in a factory in San Juan de Lurigancho in Lima October 30, 2008. Seamstresses in Peru, hoping to snag a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, presented what they say is the world's largest pair of jeans on Thursday, complete with back pockets, buttons and a belt. Cranes lifted the enormous pair onto a giant metal made to model the pants, which measure 40 meters (131 ft) tall, 30 meters (98 ft) wide and weigh more than 2 tons. The jeans were cut from some 3,000 meters (9,842 feet) of cloth.
Photo/Mariana Bazo

Peace.

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