TGIF/Weekend edition - March 2-4, 2007
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Bush Orders Review of Veterans' Hospitals |
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The Blunderous Adventures of W -- seen on a TV 24/7 near you.
"A new poll finds that President Bush's father, George Bush, is the most popular living ex-president. Isn't that nice? Yeah. Apparently, voters were just excited to hear the words 'George Bush' next to the phrase 'ex-president.'" - Conan O'Brien
The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without-Saddam News
Nine killed in Iraq, 14 policemen kidnapped Monsters and Critics.com
Officials tout Iraq success while violence continues
Syria hopeful over outcome of Iraq meeting - VP Reuters AlertNet, UK
Iraq's UN ambassador says Syria could do more to prevent ...
Today's Bush Blunder #1
National Guard Unready to Guard Nation or Wherever Bush Sends Them
Nearly 90 percent of Army National Guard units in the United States are rated "not ready" -- largely as a result of shortfalls in billions of dollars' worth of equipment -- jeopardizing their capability to respond to crises at home and abroad, according to a congressional commission that released a preliminary report yesterday on the state of U.S. military reserve forces.
Cheney Blunders Too!
On a flight on Air Force
Two from Afghanistan to Oman [Wednesday], Cheney gave reporters on his plane an
interview, but insisted that they identify him as a "senior administration
official." The reporters felt they had no choice but to go along.
Up to then, they had gotten only about 20 minutes' access to Cheney on the very
expensive nine-day trip and wanted something from him directly. (To be fair,
he talked at length on the record to a TV network during the jaunt, but
basically stiffed the rest of his media entourage.)
"Vice President Dick Cheney safely back in Washington after an attempt was made on his life in Afghanistan. Although, the Taliban denies they were trying to kill the Vice President. They now claim it was just a hunting accident." - Jay Leno
Disturbing News
20 dead as tornadoes strike Ga., Ala.
1 in 4 US women infected with HPV USA Today
FDA Finds Salmonella At Peanut Butter Plant Medical News Today
"The President should be impeached and the Vice-President executed." - IMUS on MSNBC 3-2-07
"Brownie" appointed to take over reins at Walter Reed - Grant "Brad" Gerver, www.seriouskidding.com
Today's Bush Blunder #2
Bush's Bad Intel
New doubts are arising about the accuracy of U.S. intelligence on the nuclear programs in North Korea and Iran, only a few years after faulty warnings about weapons of mass destruction helped President Bush justify the invasion of Iraq.
Republican Shenanigans
John Bolton Urges White House to Not Act 'Limp-Wristed' -- And Hits 'NY Times' Editor&Publisher
TV Host Glenn Beck Asks Reporter to Pose Nude Editor&Publisher
Ney now called prisoner No. 28882-016 Columbus Dispatch, OH
McCain Says He Regrets Iraq Comment
Parties scrap over validity of signed bill
Republicans pressured prosecutor who was later ousted Kentucky.com, KY
Former Republican chairman to rejoin Akin Gump Phoenix Business Journal, AZ
Dick Cheney's Friend
A court in Turkey has frozen
the assets of Yasin al-Qadi a one-time acquaintance of Vice President Dick
Cheney and reported “chief money launderer” of Osama bin Laden.
Al-Qadi, prior to being publicly identified as a key al-Qaeda financer, owned a
prominent U.S. technology firm and reported CIA front known as Ptech.
He also
escorted U.S. officials around during their visits to Saudi Arabia.
"James Cameron, film director, claims he has discovered the tomb of Christ. I just hope this doesn't lead to a court battle in Florida. ... Who would have guessed they found Jesus before bin Laden?" --David Letterman
Rock-The-Voter News
House passes pro-labor bill to help workers form unions San Francisco Chronicle
\Obama, McCain Make Pledge on Campaign Funds, Pressuring Others Bloomberg
Yawn
Another Bush Blunder #3
Mention the U.S. Embassy in
Baghdad to Lawrence Eagleburger and he explodes.
"I defy anyone to tell me how you can use that many people. It is nuts . . .
it's insane and it's counterproductive . . . and it won't work," says the
Republican former secretary of state and member of the Iraq Study Group. "I've
been around the State Department long enough to know you can't run an outfit
like that."
"Maintaining an oversized mega-embassy in Baghdad is draining personnel and resources away from every other U.S. embassy around the world, and all for what?" said a senior State Department official,
Biz-Tech News
Oil Prices Stabilize After Large Gains Washington Post, DC
Subject: Interesting juxtaposition...
Lisa,
I haven't written in some time but I saw this juxtaposition of two
articles and had to point them out for their absurdity. Figured you'd
appreciate it.
Personal incomes, consumer spending rise
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8NJDHIG0.htm
Poverty gap in US has widened under Bush
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article2308416.ece
Best wishes,
Blogged it
here - In the eternal tug of war that is our nation's great struggle, a
Manifest destiny toward Kleptocracy, it appears the ruling class is confidently
dragging the unwashed masses toward defeat.
Thanks for writing.
It seems all is going as Bush planned, eh? I also read an article that a quarter of the homeless in our country are disabled. And let's not forget the Katrina victims, and the anthrax victims...and on and on.
I wish America would wake up from it's long drunk with the GOP.
"Some politicians in Florida are trying to ban the use of the term 'illegal alien' because they think it is offensive. The Florida officials say, 'We prefer the term good swimmer.'" --Conan O'Brien
Bush Misses 34 Deadlines
Today's Bush Blunder #4-38
The government has missed all 34 deadlines set by Congress for requiring energy efficiency standards on everything from home appliances to power transformers, government auditors said Thursday.
Bush-Prison-Torture News
Bush administration charges Australian under new US law International Herald Tribune, France
False quotes shake up terror trial LA Times
Us Returns 5 Guantanamo Detainees Guardian Unlimited, UK
"Trips like these are fraught with peril. A suicide bomber attempted to attack Cheney during his stay in Afghanistan. ... To the suicide bombers and the Taliban: stop trying to kill our people. Seriously -- even the ones we don't like." --Jon Stewart
AHNC FLASHBACK 2003
Go-F***-Yourself News
Cheney: Dems must back troop surge Houston Chronicle
From Leak to Book to Movie: The Plame Saga Headed for Hollywood Editor&Publisher
Is your state breeding birds for Dick Cheney style hunting like ... OpEdNews, PA
Bush Didn't Blunder This - His Minion Did
A U.S. Marshals Service
official misspent $4.3 million meant for courthouse security and witness
protection
to pay for fitness centers and firing ranges at federal buildings, a Justice
Department investigation found.
"Prince Charles says he wants to ban McDonald's. He said banning McDonald's is the key to living a healthy lifestyle. Really? Why did he single out McDonald's? I think banning Dominos would make more sense. They deliver the junk food to your house. At least with McDonalds you have to get off your fat ass and walk to your car." ---Jay Leno
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Odd News
Fayed wins a jury for Diana inquest
Night sky to offer Md. full eclipse of moon
UFO science key to halting climate change: former Canadian defense minister AFP
Sex predators may get green car tag Bloomington Pantagraph, IL
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I wish you all a peaceful weekend.