Don't you feel the love?

"Earlier this week, the Republican party held a reception for black Republicans. Apparently the reception was a big success: They both showed up." -- Conan O'Brien

"This is the man who wants to be the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces? U.S. forces armed with what? Spitballs?" -- Zell Miller

"Earlier tonight at the Republican Convention, listen to this lineup, they had Dick Cheney, they had Zell Miller and Mitt Romney. That's right, it was 'Old White Guy Wednesday.' "  -- David Letterman

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

• U.S. 'strikes Iraq safe houses' CNN 

• Iraq killings spur Nepal riots Newsday, NY

• Bodies of Two Slain Turks Found in Iraq ABC News

• Kidnapped French Journalists' Fate Unknown  AP

• U.S. Plans to Seek Sanctions Against Iran  AP

"The left wing hates George Bush the most because he believes in God," -- Compassionate Conservative Youngstown Mayor George McKelvey

Watch the animation from Take Back The Media

"I'm sorry that I stole your line when I said I was humping your show." -– Former President George Bush on the IMUS  Show, 9-1-04

Disturbing News

• China says U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are key obstacle in relations  AFP

• U.S. Tightens Security on Russia Flights  AP

• U.N.: S.Korea Enriched Uranium Close to Bomb Fuel  Reuters

• U.S. drops terror case, acknowledging flaws International Herald Tribune, France

• Bomb threat diverts flight from Chicago Chicago Sun Times, IL 

• Fall From Frugality Puts San Diego on Fiscal Brink  Los Angeles Times

• Drug firms admit paying for glands Irish Echo, NY

Bush Origami

Papa Bush News and Quotes

“Without trying to act like a hero, I got my distinguished, fine cross from his dad, John McCain, Admiral John McCain II.”
-- Former President George “I can brag about my medals” Bush on the IMUS Show

“[T]he veterans of foreign wars endorsed Bill Clinton over me. Now if the matrix or the base for that ought to be that you served your country with honor, I would have thought maybe I would be endorsed by the veterans of foreign wars.” --Former President George “I can brag about my medals, again” Bush

Imus: “Do you think the country is [better off today]?”

Bush: “I think the country is better off, yeah. I think they ought to ask a few guys in Iraq instead of people who are waving these signs around here. The question ought to be, do you want Saddam Hussein back, back to the status quo or are you happier the way it is now? Sure there are some growing pains and it’s tough any time you lose a life, but you are talking to a guy in World War II that covered the landing in Guam and Saipan and saw these Marines gunned down by the thousands in one day…

Click here for entire transcript of former president Bush bragging about his military record

What a guy!

Republican Shenanigans

• Pentagon espionage investigation continues MSNBC

• Despite Claims, Bush Wavers on Decisiveness  Los Angeles Times

• Reagan's `homophobic' first son steps up to counter brother  Chicago Tribune

• Bush Envoy Defends U.N. Against Schwarzenegger  Reuters

• Text of Zell Miller's Speech at RNC  AP

• Text of Dick Cheney's Speech at the RNC  AP

Peaceful protest after violent night
New York Newsday, NY -- Sept. 1, 2004
Thousands of protesters waving pink fliers that read "The Next Pink Slip Might Be Yours ... got a scare on the MSNBC set in Herald Square when a protester hopped a ...

"Who in the hell is Karl Rove, talking about John Kerry's war record? -- Retired Air Force Gen. Merrill McPeak

Good News

• Europeans Rally to Boost Kerry to Victory  AP

• Michael Moore Returns to GOP Convention  AP

• Celebrities Read Constitution Aloud  AP

• Gay GOP group criticizes CNN USA Today 

TwinSpotting

Biz/Tech News

• Ford, GM Sales Dip, Production Cuts Likely  AP

• Halliburton says consortium considered bribes to Nigerian officials  AFP

• Jobs Outsourced to Indian Firms May Not Go to India  Reuters

• Al Qaeda's Tech Traps  PC World

 Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Reservist Faces Charges in 2 Afghan Deaths Guardian, UK

• First charges filed in Afghan prison abuse case MSNBC

"Word now is circulating that the Republicans are not tipping the hotel staff where they stay, and I'm thinking come on folks, what about it, spread some of that Halliburton loot around, let's go." -- David Letterman

Go-F*** -Yourself News

• Cheney's Hatchet Job CBS News 

• Republicans bring out the knives BBC News, UK 

• Cheney Calls Kerry Unfit  washingtonpost.com

• Keyes: Cheney's Gay Daughter Is a Sinner  AP

• Dem. Mayors: Cities Can't Afford Bush  AP

 George W. Bush, Pope John Paul and a hippie were all flying together in the same airplane. As they sat in their seats the pilot and co-pilot of the plane ran into the passenger area. "We are about to crash! There are two other parachutes!" they screamed as they  jumped out of the plane with their own parachutes. George Bush immediately jumped up, grabbed a bag and shouted "I'm the most important man in the world! I'm the most important man in the world! It's my parachute!" He put on the bag and jumped out of the plane. The Pope turned to the hippie and said "Go ahead. My soul is prepared to be taken. You take the parachute." The hippie replied, "No, no. Don't worry. He just put on my backpack."

The Purple Heartless Project

Republicans Insult Wounded Veterans

Intervention Magazine

A combat veteran awarded the Purple Heart is outraged that Republicans have mocked his medal and dishonored all Americans wounded in war...

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Kerry/Edwards News

• Kerry on Stump Salutes Veterans, Vows More Help  Reuters

• Edwards Assails GOP Speakers on Issues  AP

• Kerry Ad Blitz to Begin in Seven States  AP

• Kerry: Terrorists Gain From Bush Blunders  AP

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"On Monday, President Bush said that we can't win the war on terrorism, that's what he said on Monday. Then on Tuesday he said 'We will win' the war on terrorism, and earlier today he predicted a tie." -- David Letterman

Odd News

• Could space signal be alien contact?  Reuters

• Saudi bargain-hunters killed in Ikea stampede Independent, UK 

• Arrest made in attack on talk radio host Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA

• Texas tot survives 5 days with dead father Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA

• Death of British submarine captain cuts link with great WWII spy hoax  AFP

• Twin suspects spark unique DNA test  USATODAY.com

• Turkish Man Squirts Milk From Eye 9.2 Feet  AP

• Man's Ashes Slip From Plane, Strike Home  AP

• Doctors Find Loose Change in Man's Stomach  AP

• Altered Plants Pose New Drug War Threat  AP

• Volcano Erupts in Japan; No One Injured  AP

• Britain launches satellite tracking of paedophiles  AFP

• Search on for Tiger Roaming Military Base  Reuters

• Store Clerk Accepts Fake $200 Bill, Makes Change  Reuters

“John Kerry went windsurfing the other day and there was no wind…and why does Kerry wear that spandex?” – Zell Miller flip flopping for the GOP on Imus 9-2-04

Batten down the hatches, red states.  Here comes Frances. (NOAA)

Peace.