Thursday edition - August 21, 2008

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Evan Gelical joins McCain campaign - Grant Gerver, writer

The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without Saddam

• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,145 AP

• 30 militants die in Afghan battle near ambush site AP

• Taliban claim Pakistan suicide blasts that kill 46 AP

• Detained Iraq Sunni leader son caught planting bombs AFP

• Rice in surprise visit to Baghdad BBC News

• Iraq, China to ink Ahdab oil deal next week AP

Sen. Biden's Son Going To Iraq

A Delaware Army National Guard unit whose members include Attorney General Beau Biden will report next month for deployment to Iraq, officials said today.

Disturbing News

• Tropical Storm Fay expected to hit Fla. 3rd time The Associated Press 

Just in case McCain wins, I'm pre-registering myself for rehab - Grant Gerver, writer

Email

Subject: Richardson as VP

Lisa,

I must agree with James Carvel on Bill Richardson. The Clinton’s made him what he is today, his state voted for Hillary in the primaries and he disagreed with his state and his conscience and backed Obama. Judas seems to be a good term. I like Joe Biden.

Jonathan
 

I hear ya.

Obama is dropping faster than a rock in the polls.

I think the only person for the VP slot is Hillary. It is so sad watching the Democrats continue this divide in the party.
 

Some Friendly Advice For Obama - MadKane

Republican-Shenanigans News

• Giuliani to keynote Republican convention MSNBC

• Schwarzenegger to speak at Republican convention

• McCain chides a newly feisty Obama as 'testy' The Associated Press

• Judge Won't Move Trial For Stevens To Alaska Washington Post

• Vitter may get to use campaign cash for legal fees AP

How Convenient

The White House is missing as many as 225 days of e-mail dating back to 2003 and there is little if any likelihood a recovery effort will be completed by the time the Bush administration leaves office, according to an internal White House draft document obtained by The Associated Press.

Who knew Joe Lieberman would turn out to be the Hebrew translation of Zell Miller?- Laugh Lines

Rock-The-Voter News

• 'Incalculable loss' _ US Rep. Tubbs Jones mourned The Associated Press 

• Clinton plots 'whip team' to quell protests

• Obama spends $55 million in July, McCain $32M The Associated Press

• McCain and Obama Reach Agreement on Debates ABC News

• Kaine to introduce Obama, spurring VP talk Reuters

• Obama ad brings up Reed, Abramoff MSNBC 

You might be a right wing Republican if you forget how many houses you own

Days after he cracked that being rich in the U.S. meant earning at least $5 million a year, Republican presidential candidate John McCain acknowledged that he wasn't sure how many houses he and his wealthy wife actually own.

Tickle Me Obama

Biz-Tech News

• Oil jumps $6 on US-Russia tensions, sliding dollar AP

• Japan's trade surplus falls 86.6 percent in July AP

• Jobless claims fall for second straight week AP

• FTC to ban prerecorded sales messages AP

• Microsoft site makes digital photos into panoramas AP

• China hopes to attract more US college students AP

 Homeland Security Dept. Hacked

A hacker broke into a Homeland Security Department telephone system over the weekend and racked up about $12,000 in calls to the Middle East and Asia.
 

How Thoughtful of the Police, No Razor Wire

Police have dropped plans to top the holding cells in place for use during next week's Democratic convention with razor wire after some groups started comparing the site to the detention facility for suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Guantanamo detainee wins ruling The Press Association

• US military releases Iraqi cameraman AFP

Email

Subject: Rachel Maddow "odd news"?

Why would news of Rachel's show be considered odd??

I think it's odd when MSNBC hires anyone who isn't right of center, especially someone as smart and lovely as Rachel.

Go-F**k-Yourself News

• Dick Cheney: Signs 'solidarity' w/ Georgia The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau

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Odd News

• Roseanne's Anti-Brangelina Stance Washington Post

• Bigfoot hoaxers from Georgia face lawsuit Atlanta Journal Constitution 

• Casey Anthony set to walk of jail this morning Orlando Sentinel, FL

• Court gives green light to "boobs on bikes" parade Reuters

• Japan 61-yr-old surrogate mum gives birth Reuters

Hallmark Greeting cards is coming out. The greeting card company is offering same-sex wedding greeting cards. Hallmark added the cards after California joined Massachusetts as the only U.S. states with legal gay marriage.
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Peace.