May 17, 2008
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BongWater
On April 25 I was banned for posting a comment which suggested that Cindy Sheehan would be worthy of your vote or your help in un-seating Nancy Pelosi. I did not use coarse language. This site is not a joke, it is very serious. Very serious about helping shut down real democracy, and to preserve the big lie that Democrats are really for the people.
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James Rosen: Fox News Correspondent, Watergate Revisionist
You're welcome Ralph, good for you. posted 04/23/2008 at 13:58:28
Re visiting Watergate is a worthy endeavor.
The break in occurred because Nixon Republicans were very worried that the Democrats were in possession of evidence (held at the Watergate office) about the assassination of JFK.
The involvement of the Dulles brothers, George HW Bush, and the truth that Nixon was aware and supportive of this crime against our nation, was why the break in was necessary.
Think about the one part of the Watergate story that makes no sense. Why do such a high risk crime?
To get a glimpse of some top secret Democratic economic stimulus plan?
To see if Democrats were in favor of education, small business loans, or medical care?
To see if they would spend more on lawn signs, lapel buttons or TV ads?
No, risking everything for information of such little value makes no sense.
The real Watergate story is about why the Republicans felt that such a high risk caper was worth it.
The JFK wound was still open and painful back then, and the Nixon gang was worried that Democrats had the proof of their involvement in it. Keeping that secret was well worth the risk, and it appears to have paid off. The truth does not change even though professional liars work to subvert it.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4315024059102108031 posted 04/23/2008 at 13:30:34
The break in occurred because Nixon Republicans were very worried that the Democrats were in possession of evidence (held at the Watergate office) about the assassination of JFK.
The involvement of the Dulles brothers, George HW Bush, and the truth that Nixon was aware and supportive of this crime against our nation, was why the break in was necessary.
Think about the one part of the Watergate story that makes no sense. Why do such a high risk crime?
To get a glimpse of some top secret Democratic economic stimulus plan?
To see if Democrats were in favor of education, small business loans, or medical care?
To see if they would spend more on lawn signs, lapel buttons or TV ads?
No, risking everything for information of such little value makes no sense.
The real Watergate story is about why the Republicans felt that such a high risk caper was worth it.
The JFK wound was still open and painful back then, and the Nixon gang was worried that Democrats had the proof of their involvement in it. Keeping that secret was well worth the risk, and it appears to have paid off. The truth does not change even though professional liars work to subvert it.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4315024059102108031 posted 04/23/2008 at 13:30:34
Pennsylvania Primary Helps John McCain
One the topic of who gets to vote, Woody, consider this.
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=5918
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Obama_camp_charging_voting_problems_in_0422.html
Once again there are very serious allegations from numerous credible sources that vote rigging, tampering, exclusion of voters from eligibility lists and so on has occurred. This to the detriment of Obama and for the benefit of HRC.
Does this occur to put HRC in the lead? Does it occur just to keep the race close so we all keep watching it, instead of focusing on real policy issues playing out today?
Why is Huffington Post ignoring this voter fraud angle today?
Is democracy being denied to the rank and file members of the Democratic party? posted 04/23/2008 at 13:01:01
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=5918
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Obama_camp_charging_voting_problems_in_0422.html
Once again there are very serious allegations from numerous credible sources that vote rigging, tampering, exclusion of voters from eligibility lists and so on has occurred. This to the detriment of Obama and for the benefit of HRC.
Does this occur to put HRC in the lead? Does it occur just to keep the race close so we all keep watching it, instead of focusing on real policy issues playing out today?
Why is Huffington Post ignoring this voter fraud angle today?
Is democracy being denied to the rank and file members of the Democratic party? posted 04/23/2008 at 13:01:01
Clinton Slams Democratic Activists At Private Fundraiser
I am pleased to see Hillary exposed for her contempt for Democracy and groups which try to preserve it.
One big lie is that MoveOn is a genuine progressive organization. It is not.
The first time that Nancy Pelosi lead a charge to betray her base and fund the murder spree in Iraq, Barbara Lee offered a simple amendment to fully fund the withdrawal of troops too.
Over 10 different very legitimate groups (see the link) publicly supported the Lee Amendment.
Sadly, MoveOn screwed its membership and refused to support the Lee amendment.
Then they went so far as to deny a vote by its membership to determine if they in fact did support it.
The reason they did this according to Eli Pariser at MoveOn was that they already knew the membership would support the Lee Amendment. The MoveOn leadership was supporting the Pelosi funding and was opposed to the pacifist Lee amendment.
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/20411
MoveOn is just one more front group fooling the progressive movement in its bid to end the war. posted 04/18/2008 at 22:04:21
One big lie is that MoveOn is a genuine progressive organization. It is not.
The first time that Nancy Pelosi lead a charge to betray her base and fund the murder spree in Iraq, Barbara Lee offered a simple amendment to fully fund the withdrawal of troops too.
Over 10 different very legitimate groups (see the link) publicly supported the Lee Amendment.
Sadly, MoveOn screwed its membership and refused to support the Lee amendment.
Then they went so far as to deny a vote by its membership to determine if they in fact did support it.
The reason they did this according to Eli Pariser at MoveOn was that they already knew the membership would support the Lee Amendment. The MoveOn leadership was supporting the Pelosi funding and was opposed to the pacifist Lee amendment.
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/20411
MoveOn is just one more front group fooling the progressive movement in its bid to end the war. posted 04/18/2008 at 22:04:21
Why did over 10 different legitimate progressive groups support the Lee amendment that would have fully funded the withdrawal of troops from Iraq while MoveOn did NOT.
When Pelosi lead the Democrats to fund the war, MoveOn would NOT allow a democratic vote among its members to decide whether they should support the Pelosi funding or the Lee amendment.
Eli Pariser of MoveOn admitted that if they did hold a vote that the membership would have supported Lee and NOT Pelosi. This is the reason why MoveOn did not allow the vote.
Read about it if you are interested.
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/20411 posted 04/18/2008 at 21:56:02
When Pelosi lead the Democrats to fund the war, MoveOn would NOT allow a democratic vote among its members to decide whether they should support the Pelosi funding or the Lee amendment.
Eli Pariser of MoveOn admitted that if they did hold a vote that the membership would have supported Lee and NOT Pelosi. This is the reason why MoveOn did not allow the vote.
Read about it if you are interested.
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/20411 posted 04/18/2008 at 21:56:02
MoveOn is not a progressive organization. It does a very good job of convincing people that it is.
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/20411
This link shows how MoveOn worked with the right wing element of the Democratic party to oppose the wise Barbara Lee amendment that would have provided full funding to bring the troops home INSTEAD of the Nancy Pelosi plan to fund the war.
Numerous genuine progressive groups supported Barbara Lee.
MoveOn REFUSED to allow its membership to vote on the Lee vs. Pelosi choice.
The reason according to Eli Pariser (from MoveOn) was that he KNEW that his membership would oppose the Pelosi option of funding the war and support the Lee amendment.
People can agree or disagree about funding the murder spree in Iraq, but when hawks pretend to be progressives they need to be called on it.
MoveOn is not a progressive organization dedicated to peace.
Read the link if you think it is. posted 04/18/2008 at 21:50:48
http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/?q=node/20411
This link shows how MoveOn worked with the right wing element of the Democratic party to oppose the wise Barbara Lee amendment that would have provided full funding to bring the troops home INSTEAD of the Nancy Pelosi plan to fund the war.
Numerous genuine progressive groups supported Barbara Lee.
MoveOn REFUSED to allow its membership to vote on the Lee vs. Pelosi choice.
The reason according to Eli Pariser (from MoveOn) was that he KNEW that his membership would oppose the Pelosi option of funding the war and support the Lee amendment.
People can agree or disagree about funding the murder spree in Iraq, but when hawks pretend to be progressives they need to be called on it.
MoveOn is not a progressive organization dedicated to peace.
Read the link if you think it is. posted 04/18/2008 at 21:50:48
ABC Debate: High Ratings, Critics Give Broadcast Poor Reviews
Beating the crap out of ABC makes sense, but it is only the tip of the iceberg. CNN, FOX, CBS are all enemies of the truth.
The real reason we all were force fed a load of shit last night was that Republicans AND Democrats rejected the idea of relevant fair questions from the League of Women Voters, who used to run the debates for all of the right reasons.
This is what the impartial honest League of Women Voters said about it.
"The League of Women Voters is withdrawing sponsorship of the presidential debates ... because the demands of the two campaign organizations would perpetrate a fraud on the American voter. It has become clear to us that the candidates' organizations aim to add debates to their list of campaign-trail charades devoid of substance, spontaneity and answers to tough questions. The League has no intention of becoming an accessory to the hoodwinking of the American public."
To focus all of the rage exclusively on ABC misses the larger point. The dumbing down of American politics takes two parties, half a dozen networks and millions of people who are not interested in pursuing the truth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/League_of_Women_Voters posted 04/17/2008 at 18:51:44
The real reason we all were force fed a load of shit last night was that Republicans AND Democrats rejected the idea of relevant fair questions from the League of Women Voters, who used to run the debates for all of the right reasons.
This is what the impartial honest League of Women Voters said about it.
"The League of Women Voters is withdrawing sponsorship of the presidential debates ... because the demands of the two campaign organizations would perpetrate a fraud on the American voter. It has become clear to us that the candidates' organizations aim to add debates to their list of campaign-trail charades devoid of substance, spontaneity and answers to tough questions. The League has no intention of becoming an accessory to the hoodwinking of the American public."
To focus all of the rage exclusively on ABC misses the larger point. The dumbing down of American politics takes two parties, half a dozen networks and millions of people who are not interested in pursuing the truth.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/League_of_Women_Voters posted 04/17/2008 at 18:51:44
Jewish Liberals Launch Counterweight to AIPAC
This would be fantastic news for Israel, for us and for the entire mid-east if it was really happening.
There is a very large segment of Israeli society that would support a progressive lobby.
But when we live in the age of No Child Left Behind, The Clear Skies Initiative, Support The Troops, and Progress in Iraq. We need to look at every nice sounding plan very closely. Ignore the tittle and look at the truth behind the slogan.
From what I know so far, there are several Clinton cronies right in the middle of this thing. That makes me skeptical, but I still want this thing to be for real.
Maybe rather than just asking us to support this new PAC, you could first investigate whether or not it is legit. posted 04/17/2008 at 13:38:33
There is a very large segment of Israeli society that would support a progressive lobby.
But when we live in the age of No Child Left Behind, The Clear Skies Initiative, Support The Troops, and Progress in Iraq. We need to look at every nice sounding plan very closely. Ignore the tittle and look at the truth behind the slogan.
From what I know so far, there are several Clinton cronies right in the middle of this thing. That makes me skeptical, but I still want this thing to be for real.
Maybe rather than just asking us to support this new PAC, you could first investigate whether or not it is legit. posted 04/17/2008 at 13:38:33
Where Is the League of Women Voters When We Need Them?
Great topic for a post Mr. Kaplan. I just posted this quote from the League of Women Voters on the main thread. I also whined about HuffingtonPost not covering the issue, sorry.
"The League of Women Voters is withdrawing sponsorship of the presidential debates ... because the demands of the two campaign organizations would perpetrate a fraud on the American voter. It has become clear to us that the candidates' organizations aim to add debates to their list of campaign-trail charades devoid of substance, spontaneity and answers to tough questions. The League has no intention of becoming an accessory to the hoodwinking of the American public." posted 04/17/2008 at 13:19:14
"The League of Women Voters is withdrawing sponsorship of the presidential debates ... because the demands of the two campaign organizations would perpetrate a fraud on the American voter. It has become clear to us that the candidates' organizations aim to add debates to their list of campaign-trail charades devoid of substance, spontaneity and answers to tough questions. The League has no intention of becoming an accessory to the hoodwinking of the American public." posted 04/17/2008 at 13:19:14
The ABC Debate: A Shameful Night for the U.S. Media
Focusing on trivialities and gossipy crap could be preferable to dealing with reality for both HRC and Barrack Obama.
Do they really wish to discuss the theft of Iraq's oil being the main reason we won't leave Iraq? No.
Do they really wish to discuss the fact that Bushco is very likely to invade Iran before the election? No.
Do they really wish to explain why they are against impeachment? No.
Do they really wish to talk about over 2 million refugees from Iraq creating a crisis in Jordan, Syria and other neighbors in the region? No.
Do they really wish to talk about global warming? Apparently not, given the wishy washy answers they gave last night.
Yes ABC is a joke, but their questions were very much in line with the coverage provided by HuffingtonPost over the past few months. Trivialities, no meat.
Seems like no one wants to deal with the tough issues. posted 04/17/2008 at 13:02:12
Do they really wish to discuss the theft of Iraq's oil being the main reason we won't leave Iraq? No.
Do they really wish to discuss the fact that Bushco is very likely to invade Iran before the election? No.
Do they really wish to explain why they are against impeachment? No.
Do they really wish to talk about over 2 million refugees from Iraq creating a crisis in Jordan, Syria and other neighbors in the region? No.
Do they really wish to talk about global warming? Apparently not, given the wishy washy answers they gave last night.
Yes ABC is a joke, but their questions were very much in line with the coverage provided by HuffingtonPost over the past few months. Trivialities, no meat.
Seems like no one wants to deal with the tough issues. posted 04/17/2008 at 13:02:12
Clinton emphatically says Obama can win White House
Gotcha.
I put this very prophetic quote up from the League of Women Voters in a post that was just deleted from the board for some reason?????
"The League of Women Voters is withdrawing sponsorship of the presidential debates ... because the demands of the two campaign organizations would perpetrate a fraud on the American voter. It has become clear to us that the candidates' organizations aim to add debates to their list of campaign-trail charades devoid of substance, spontaneity and answers to tough questions. The League has no intention of becoming an accessory to the hoodwinking of the American public."
I'm not sure that ranting and raving at ABC is the right move. Look at the big picture.
We are all being played and conned, do you think? posted 04/17/2008 at 13:45:11
I put this very prophetic quote up from the League of Women Voters in a post that was just deleted from the board for some reason?????
"The League of Women Voters is withdrawing sponsorship of the presidential debates ... because the demands of the two campaign organizations would perpetrate a fraud on the American voter. It has become clear to us that the candidates' organizations aim to add debates to their list of campaign-trail charades devoid of substance, spontaneity and answers to tough questions. The League has no intention of becoming an accessory to the hoodwinking of the American public."
I'm not sure that ranting and raving at ABC is the right move. Look at the big picture.
We are all being played and conned, do you think? posted 04/17/2008 at 13:45:11
Pope: I Am "Deeply Ashamed" Over Clergy Sex Abuse
Steps to do damage control on their brand, their image.
Helping the victims is not on their agenda. They would rather pay hacks like you Kathie to spin lies, than spend it helping victims. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:44:44
Helping the victims is not on their agenda. They would rather pay hacks like you Kathie to spin lies, than spend it helping victims. posted 04/15/2008 at 17:44:44
We're not in church Kath. You don't get to make the rules here and arbitrarily decide when logic and emotion are permitted or relevant.
You are obviously someone who twists words for a living. You're pretty good, but on this topic you are fighting a losing battle. You are defending child raping scum bags who drink the symbolic blood of Christ from gold Chalices while the faithful go hungry.
Your entire religion is built on a lie, and for centuries you have used intimidation to keep your sheep in line.
I don't see many sheep on this thread Kath. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:54:15
You are obviously someone who twists words for a living. You're pretty good, but on this topic you are fighting a losing battle. You are defending child raping scum bags who drink the symbolic blood of Christ from gold Chalices while the faithful go hungry.
Your entire religion is built on a lie, and for centuries you have used intimidation to keep your sheep in line.
I don't see many sheep on this thread Kath. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:54:15
Kathei, if you want to accuse people of being a paid blogger, perhaps you should pad your own profile with some comments on any topic other than the Catholic church, which you appear willing to defend no matter what the circumstance.
Counterglow seems to comment on a variety of topics, seems upset with torture, war and the lies that pass for truth these days. What ever he is, he is not some one note paid troll.
So just what are you Kathei? A freelance one note defender of the Church or are you the paid kind?
The Church moved know child molesters to other Parishes as a matter of policy to avoid bad press and prosecutions. This was cold calculated policy. This can not be pinned on a few bad apples despite your best efforts to lie and convince people that it can.
Isn't lying one of the ten commandments? You should go to confession now Kath. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:40:48
Counterglow seems to comment on a variety of topics, seems upset with torture, war and the lies that pass for truth these days. What ever he is, he is not some one note paid troll.
So just what are you Kathei? A freelance one note defender of the Church or are you the paid kind?
The Church moved know child molesters to other Parishes as a matter of policy to avoid bad press and prosecutions. This was cold calculated policy. This can not be pinned on a few bad apples despite your best efforts to lie and convince people that it can.
Isn't lying one of the ten commandments? You should go to confession now Kath. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:40:48
OK Kathei, let me start.
A god in the sky, or any proof that Jesus died and rose from the dead is NOT a verifiable fact.
A god in the sky is an emotional opinion, and is not a reality based fact. There is no evidence.
So your entire Catholic faith seems to not pass your own litmus test.
Are you confused? posted 04/15/2008 at 13:31:58
A god in the sky, or any proof that Jesus died and rose from the dead is NOT a verifiable fact.
A god in the sky is an emotional opinion, and is not a reality based fact. There is no evidence.
So your entire Catholic faith seems to not pass your own litmus test.
Are you confused? posted 04/15/2008 at 13:31:58
Obama Would "Immediately Review" Potential Of Crimes In Bush White House
Read the entire transcript cool aid drinker.
Obama dodges the subject, dances and weaves around it. He knows many of his likely voters are for impeachment, so he must pay lip service to it. But he will do nothing to challenge the powers who run this country.
You set the bar so low, so very very low when all you do is compare Obama to Hitlery and McInsane. You rant on like some high and mighty protector of the truth, but every time you defend Barrack in one of his gaffes or cowardly moves, you show yourself to be nothing but a confused cool aid drinker who doesn't know what to do next. posted 04/15/2008 at 14:08:09
Obama dodges the subject, dances and weaves around it. He knows many of his likely voters are for impeachment, so he must pay lip service to it. But he will do nothing to challenge the powers who run this country.
You set the bar so low, so very very low when all you do is compare Obama to Hitlery and McInsane. You rant on like some high and mighty protector of the truth, but every time you defend Barrack in one of his gaffes or cowardly moves, you show yourself to be nothing but a confused cool aid drinker who doesn't know what to do next. posted 04/15/2008 at 14:08:09
This is the topic that makes Barrack Obama cringe and struggle.
It does this because he knows that Bush is a criminal and impeachment is the right course. But his handlers, and the power base he answers to will not allow it. Obama is not working for us the people, he is doing his best to get us to vote for him, while he does the bidding of Democratic party bosses.
He said this on impeachment in this interview.
"I often get questions about impeachment at town hall meetings and I've said that is not something I think would be fruitful to pursue because I think that impeachment is something that should be reserved for exceptional circumstances."
Every sane person who can read knows that many many laws have been broken by the Bush administration. Obama knows it too. He is not stupid, just unwilling to do the right thing. He will sacrifice principals for power. He is doing it now, he did it every time he voted to fund the war he opposed. He may be better than Hitlery and McInsane, but he is not someone who will deliver on his hope and change sales pitch. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:27:11
It does this because he knows that Bush is a criminal and impeachment is the right course. But his handlers, and the power base he answers to will not allow it. Obama is not working for us the people, he is doing his best to get us to vote for him, while he does the bidding of Democratic party bosses.
He said this on impeachment in this interview.
"I often get questions about impeachment at town hall meetings and I've said that is not something I think would be fruitful to pursue because I think that impeachment is something that should be reserved for exceptional circumstances."
Every sane person who can read knows that many many laws have been broken by the Bush administration. Obama knows it too. He is not stupid, just unwilling to do the right thing. He will sacrifice principals for power. He is doing it now, he did it every time he voted to fund the war he opposed. He may be better than Hitlery and McInsane, but he is not someone who will deliver on his hope and change sales pitch. posted 04/15/2008 at 13:27:11
Obama: Clinton Using GOP Playbook
Yes hinnis. To see either side acting all lily white while sanctimoniously accusing the other side of all sorts of skulduggery just shows how ridiculous this circus has become.
Bundling was taken to a new level by Bush, and now Obama is doing it too. The corrupt system forces candidates to raise obscene levels of cash or else.
If Obama did this without trying to establish the urban legend that he is so above it all, there would be no problem.
Anyway, tomorrow will be Hillary's turn to say something stupid, and all of the Obama people will get their chance to holler and wag their fingers.
Meanwhile, the erosion of civil liberties, and the march to war with Iran continues without a peep from Clinton and Obama. posted 04/14/2008 at 22:17:41
Bundling was taken to a new level by Bush, and now Obama is doing it too. The corrupt system forces candidates to raise obscene levels of cash or else.
If Obama did this without trying to establish the urban legend that he is so above it all, there would be no problem.
Anyway, tomorrow will be Hillary's turn to say something stupid, and all of the Obama people will get their chance to holler and wag their fingers.
Meanwhile, the erosion of civil liberties, and the march to war with Iran continues without a peep from Clinton and Obama. posted 04/14/2008 at 22:17:41
After Five Years: the Iraqi Government No Where Near in Control
They only control 1/4 of the population because they are a puppet government of the US. They do not reflect the will of the Iraqi people, but rather that of the occupiers.
This is also why their military quits in so many fights.
Not because they are cowardly or inept, as our lying mass media tell us. But because they don't want to kill their own countrymen in battles that benefit some obscure US objective.
US objectives like stealing their oil.
If we would only let go of the idea that we can steal their oil, we could have everyone home by Christmas. Instead we will have more coffins with our soldiers, and more guilt for the Iraqi civilians certain to die from our precision weapons and burnt out fighting forces. posted 04/14/2008 at 22:01:38
This is also why their military quits in so many fights.
Not because they are cowardly or inept, as our lying mass media tell us. But because they don't want to kill their own countrymen in battles that benefit some obscure US objective.
US objectives like stealing their oil.
If we would only let go of the idea that we can steal their oil, we could have everyone home by Christmas. Instead we will have more coffins with our soldiers, and more guilt for the Iraqi civilians certain to die from our precision weapons and burnt out fighting forces. posted 04/14/2008 at 22:01:38
Lieberman: Good Question To Ask If Obama Is A Marxist
Maybe a better question would be to ask why this chicken hawk is still allowed to be a Democrat.
He never votes with the party on substantive issues anyway, so why no kick him the Hell out?
He adds no value with the nominal majority he provides. 51-49 or 50-50 in the Senate makes no difference at all. When was the last time a vote went exactly along party lines?
Kick this bum out of the Democratic party now! posted 04/14/2008 at 22:06:22
He never votes with the party on substantive issues anyway, so why no kick him the Hell out?
He adds no value with the nominal majority he provides. 51-49 or 50-50 in the Senate makes no difference at all. When was the last time a vote went exactly along party lines?
Kick this bum out of the Democratic party now! posted 04/14/2008 at 22:06:22
Eight-Hundred-Year-Old Jong Responds to Callow Youth Taibbi
Matt's writing in Rolling stone is insightful and a bit irreverent.
John Stewart gets his political points across with all sorts of cerebral humor, and some very low brow stuff too.
So Matt uses insults that go beyond policy, on men and women. Big deal. His targets usually deserve everything they get.
In this case Matt has been writing like a real liberal, calling Clinton out on her blatant hypocrisy on homosexuals, war, trade deals, etc.
Erica Jong is a classic establishment hack, and in her twisted elitist world, Hillary may well be a liberal.
This is an attack by a wealthy privileged rich woman on an honest trash talking smart dude who dared to go after Hillary Clinton. If the flabby arms thing hadn't come up, no doubt Erica Jong would have continued to lay in the weeds for Matt, biding her time.
You see it is soooooooooooooo much easier to attack someone for a rude comment than it is to defend a monster like Hillary and her policies.
Misogyny is not the exclusive domain of men. What do we call a woman who hurts other women?
Clinton's work at Wal-Mart hurt working women in America.
Clinton's support of the Iraq occupation is devastating to Iraqi women every day.
Clinton's free trade efforts hurt third world women and girls.
Clinton's hawkish stance on Iran will be part of what allows Bush to invade, resulting in the deaths of thousands of women, same as Iraq. posted 04/11/2008 at 17:43:15
John Stewart gets his political points across with all sorts of cerebral humor, and some very low brow stuff too.
So Matt uses insults that go beyond policy, on men and women. Big deal. His targets usually deserve everything they get.
In this case Matt has been writing like a real liberal, calling Clinton out on her blatant hypocrisy on homosexuals, war, trade deals, etc.
Erica Jong is a classic establishment hack, and in her twisted elitist world, Hillary may well be a liberal.
This is an attack by a wealthy privileged rich woman on an honest trash talking smart dude who dared to go after Hillary Clinton. If the flabby arms thing hadn't come up, no doubt Erica Jong would have continued to lay in the weeds for Matt, biding her time.
You see it is soooooooooooooo much easier to attack someone for a rude comment than it is to defend a monster like Hillary and her policies.
Misogyny is not the exclusive domain of men. What do we call a woman who hurts other women?
Clinton's work at Wal-Mart hurt working women in America.
Clinton's support of the Iraq occupation is devastating to Iraqi women every day.
Clinton's free trade efforts hurt third world women and girls.
Clinton's hawkish stance on Iran will be part of what allows Bush to invade, resulting in the deaths of thousands of women, same as Iraq. posted 04/11/2008 at 17:43:15
Harry Reid Calls For Bush To Boycott Olympic Ceremony
It is the job of every elected official in the United States of America to uphold the law and their oath of office.
Just because impeachment needs to begin with Congressional hearings does not mean that anyone who opposes impeachment gets a free pass. Especially a dirty dog like Harry Reid.
It is his job, it is the job of every Congressman and Senator. posted 04/11/2008 at 17:58:21
Just because impeachment needs to begin with Congressional hearings does not mean that anyone who opposes impeachment gets a free pass. Especially a dirty dog like Harry Reid.
It is his job, it is the job of every Congressman and Senator. posted 04/11/2008 at 17:58:21
Erica Jong Thinks I Want to Do My Mother: A Response
Matt's writing in Rolling stone is insightful and a bit irreverent.
John Stewart gets his political points across with all sorts of cerebral humor, and some very low brow stuff too.
So Matt uses insults that go beyond the political on men and women. Big deal. His targets usually deserve everything they get.
In this case Matt has been writing like a real liberal, calling Clinton out on her blatant hypocrisy on homosexuals, war, and the like.
Erica Jong is a classic establishment hack, and in her twisted elitist world, Hillary may well be a liberal.
This is an attack by a wealthy privileged rich woman on an honest trash talking smart dude who dared to go after Hillary Clinton. If the flabby arms thing hadn't come up, no doubt Jong would have continued to lay in the weeds for Matt, biding her time.
You see it is soooooooooooooo much easier to attack someone for a rude comment than it is to defend a monster like Hillary and her policies.
Jong is a lightweight. posted 04/11/2008 at 16:02:31
John Stewart gets his political points across with all sorts of cerebral humor, and some very low brow stuff too.
So Matt uses insults that go beyond the political on men and women. Big deal. His targets usually deserve everything they get.
In this case Matt has been writing like a real liberal, calling Clinton out on her blatant hypocrisy on homosexuals, war, and the like.
Erica Jong is a classic establishment hack, and in her twisted elitist world, Hillary may well be a liberal.
This is an attack by a wealthy privileged rich woman on an honest trash talking smart dude who dared to go after Hillary Clinton. If the flabby arms thing hadn't come up, no doubt Jong would have continued to lay in the weeds for Matt, biding her time.
You see it is soooooooooooooo much easier to attack someone for a rude comment than it is to defend a monster like Hillary and her policies.
Jong is a lightweight. posted 04/11/2008 at 16:02:31
Petraeus and Crocker: Déjà Vu All Over Again
Jesus would impeach. posted 04/10/2008 at 12:45:53
Liveblogging the Torch of Shame
Torch of shame.
Is that like the table of shame? posted 04/10/2008 at 12:43:44
Is that like the table of shame? posted 04/10/2008 at 12:43:44
Lindsay Graham Likes That McCain Calls Him "Little Jerk"
Why is there no coverage of the Patraeus testimony this morning?
Every time that Hillary Clinton or Barrack Obama have a cup of coffee it is featured as a huge news story by Huffington.
Could it be that because both Clinton and Barrack were completely underwhelming and forgettable in their line of questioning to Betrayus?
Could it be that this lame UN-CONFRONTATIONAL approach is a sign of things to come?
Democrats had a chance to make clear statements about the war.
They had a chance to challenge the bold lies of Republicans, Patraeus and our media.
They failed to deliver, as usual.
http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/81792/?page=1
Just one more missed opportunity by Democrats to take a clear stand against the war. posted 04/09/2008 at 13:06:10
Every time that Hillary Clinton or Barrack Obama have a cup of coffee it is featured as a huge news story by Huffington.
Could it be that because both Clinton and Barrack were completely underwhelming and forgettable in their line of questioning to Betrayus?
Could it be that this lame UN-CONFRONTATIONAL approach is a sign of things to come?
Democrats had a chance to make clear statements about the war.
They had a chance to challenge the bold lies of Republicans, Patraeus and our media.
They failed to deliver, as usual.
http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/81792/?page=1
Just one more missed opportunity by Democrats to take a clear stand against the war. posted 04/09/2008 at 13:06:10
Petraeus Says No New Buildup for Iraq
PlainScreeName, I see below you are still repeating repeating repeating and repeating the big lie of a 16-18 month minimum to withdraw our troops.
And you know this how?
Be specific, and provide back-up.
There is nothing more disgusting than a lying war monger who is an obvious Republican philosophically, yet insists on bringing this twisted world view into the Democratic party.
This war could end in 3 months if we just let them have their oil. posted 04/09/2008 at 14:36:34
And you know this how?
Be specific, and provide back-up.
There is nothing more disgusting than a lying war monger who is an obvious Republican philosophically, yet insists on bringing this twisted world view into the Democratic party.
This war could end in 3 months if we just let them have their oil. posted 04/09/2008 at 14:36:34
San Francisco's Olympic Torch Relay Draws Major Protests
What gives Huffpost? This rant from moonwatcher isn't a staff pick? posted 04/09/2008 at 14:39:06
On the San Francisco Olympic Torch Relay
I'm please that Nancy Pelosi is speaking out on the issue of Tibet and China.
Her positive meetings with the Dalai Lama were also a good move.
As for her views of protesters. I guess it depends on what they are protesting.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/09/AR2007100902006_pf.html
from the link
But her spirits soured instantly when somebody asked about the anger of the Democratic "base" over her failure to end the war in Iraq.
"Look," she said, the chicken breast on her plate untouched. "I had, for five months, people sitting outside my home, going into my garden in San Francisco, angering neighbors, hanging their clothes from trees, building all kinds of things -- Buddhas? I don't know what they were -- couches, sofas, chairs, permanent living facilities on my front sidewalk."
Unsmilingly, she continued: "If they were poor and they were sleeping on my sidewalk, they would be arrested for loitering, but because they have 'Impeach Bush' across their chest, it's the First Amendment." posted 04/08/2008 at 17:56:38
Her positive meetings with the Dalai Lama were also a good move.
As for her views of protesters. I guess it depends on what they are protesting.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/09/AR2007100902006_pf.html
from the link
But her spirits soured instantly when somebody asked about the anger of the Democratic "base" over her failure to end the war in Iraq.
"Look," she said, the chicken breast on her plate untouched. "I had, for five months, people sitting outside my home, going into my garden in San Francisco, angering neighbors, hanging their clothes from trees, building all kinds of things -- Buddhas? I don't know what they were -- couches, sofas, chairs, permanent living facilities on my front sidewalk."
Unsmilingly, she continued: "If they were poor and they were sleeping on my sidewalk, they would be arrested for loitering, but because they have 'Impeach Bush' across their chest, it's the First Amendment." posted 04/08/2008 at 17:56:38
Rather: "I'd Probably Just Sit Here And Drink" If I Had To Read CNN's News
Dan Rather is a great newsman.
HuffingtonPost should ask him to write some articles.
It would be interesting to find out just what most of TV's talking heads are "on" these days. The degenerates like Glenn Beck, O'Reilly and others must be whacked out on oxycontin, booze and the finest pills from our pharmacological pushers to live with their lies. posted 04/08/2008 at 18:04:45
HuffingtonPost should ask him to write some articles.
It would be interesting to find out just what most of TV's talking heads are "on" these days. The degenerates like Glenn Beck, O'Reilly and others must be whacked out on oxycontin, booze and the finest pills from our pharmacological pushers to live with their lies. posted 04/08/2008 at 18:04:45
Tibet Protestors Climb Golden Gate Bridge, Watch Video
A boycott of opening ceremonies is a good idea.
I think a full boycott hurts athletes more than anyone, so I oppose it.
More and more protests like what happened in England and France would be great.
What happened today in SanFran was fantastic. Well done you courageous people!
I hope there are creative peaceful protests actions in China by both fans and athletes. posted 04/07/2008 at 17:44:22
I think a full boycott hurts athletes more than anyone, so I oppose it.
More and more protests like what happened in England and France would be great.
What happened today in SanFran was fantastic. Well done you courageous people!
I hope there are creative peaceful protests actions in China by both fans and athletes. posted 04/07/2008 at 17:44:22
The Only Question For General Petraeus That Might Actually End The War
Great advice for the Democrats.
It is however, based on the assumption that Democrats actually want to respect the will of the American people, as opposed to doing the bidding of corporate America.
I wish I believed that were true.
Still a great line of questioning that should be used tomorrow. posted 04/07/2008 at 17:33:01
It is however, based on the assumption that Democrats actually want to respect the will of the American people, as opposed to doing the bidding of corporate America.
I wish I believed that were true.
Still a great line of questioning that should be used tomorrow. posted 04/07/2008 at 17:33:01
Where Is My Troop Train?
I have not seen the movie, but with the high quality of propaganda being churned out these days, this review is also worth considering.
http://www.alternet.org/movies/81161/ posted 04/07/2008 at 17:38:51
http://www.alternet.org/movies/81161/ posted 04/07/2008 at 17:38:51
Household Betrayal
Doug, it seems even more odd that Huffpost would welcome such a self serving one sided post from this Schwarzenegger fund raising Republican. posted 04/07/2008 at 17:17:49
Charlton Heston and the NRA
A nice post on a difficult topic.
No one wants to say anything really bad a bout a recently deceased person, but facts are facts.
I wonder how the many gun violence victims will react to this news.
One thing for sure, the Moses character was pretend, while assault rifles and cop killer bullets are oh so real.
RIP Charlton, I expect you will be facing some difficult questions at the pearly gates. posted 04/06/2008 at 16:00:36
No one wants to say anything really bad a bout a recently deceased person, but facts are facts.
I wonder how the many gun violence victims will react to this news.
One thing for sure, the Moses character was pretend, while assault rifles and cop killer bullets are oh so real.
RIP Charlton, I expect you will be facing some difficult questions at the pearly gates. posted 04/06/2008 at 16:00:36
Raucous Protests Greet Olympic Flame
Nicely done UK.
Let's hope this is a sign of more to come. China deserves to be embarrassed and shamed for their crimes against the peaceful people of Tibet. posted 04/06/2008 at 15:48:42
Let's hope this is a sign of more to come. China deserves to be embarrassed and shamed for their crimes against the peaceful people of Tibet. posted 04/06/2008 at 15:48:42
McCain Gets Facts Wrong On Iraq Again
My apologies for the multiple posts, delays by the moderators and my inexperience.... posted 04/07/2008 at 12:58:58
Good information Mr. Skeptic.
So what will Congress do on Tuesday? Roll over as usual?
Will Barrack Obama or Hillary Clinton say one single word about this pending disaster, or will they just avoid the topic as usual?
Do any of you Democrats who successfully fought off the impeachment of Bush feel a bit uneasy over all of this? posted 04/06/2008 at 17:16:14
So what will Congress do on Tuesday? Roll over as usual?
Will Barrack Obama or Hillary Clinton say one single word about this pending disaster, or will they just avoid the topic as usual?
Do any of you Democrats who successfully fought off the impeachment of Bush feel a bit uneasy over all of this? posted 04/06/2008 at 17:16:14
Good information Mr. Skeptic.
Will Congress do its job for once and raise hell in the hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday?
Will Barrack Obama or Hillary Clinton say anything on this, or lay low as usual?
Do the Democrats who successfully opposed impeachment feel a bit queasy yet? posted 04/06/2008 at 17:08:34
Will Congress do its job for once and raise hell in the hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday?
Will Barrack Obama or Hillary Clinton say anything on this, or lay low as usual?
Do the Democrats who successfully opposed impeachment feel a bit queasy yet? posted 04/06/2008 at 17:08:34
Mr. Skeptic, thank you for injecting something of value here.
No one who has been paying attention should be surprised at this.
A few questions to ponder.
Will Congress raise hell on Tuesday and Wednesday next week?
Will Barrack Obama or Hillary Clinton say word one about any of this?
Are the Democrats who fought against impeachment starting to squirm yet? posted 04/06/2008 at 16:22:24
No one who has been paying attention should be surprised at this.
A few questions to ponder.
Will Congress raise hell on Tuesday and Wednesday next week?
Will Barrack Obama or Hillary Clinton say word one about any of this?
Are the Democrats who fought against impeachment starting to squirm yet? posted 04/06/2008 at 16:22:24
Clinton Makes False Claim About Her Iraq Record Vs. Obama's
IslandGyal are you so absorbed and completely wrapped up in the Hillary VS Barrack narrative that you believe any criticism of Obama must be coming from a Hillary Clinton supporter?
I said all three of these candidates are pro war. I think all three are more or less the same. All three will prolong the mess in Iraq.
Any independent party, anyone outside of the beltway would be better than these three fakes.
But please continue to see the whole world through your prism of Clinton VS Obama IslandGyal. You are doing exactly what they want you to do. Accept what they serve you and eat it.
Never question why our mass media have served up this narrow narrow narrow "choice". Pretend your vote for any one of these three will change anything. Choose one and attack the other two as though they were the devil incarnate. You are being played like a violin.
The MIC counts on people just like you to ignore the truth and play their game. posted 04/06/2008 at 15:38:09
I said all three of these candidates are pro war. I think all three are more or less the same. All three will prolong the mess in Iraq.
Any independent party, anyone outside of the beltway would be better than these three fakes.
But please continue to see the whole world through your prism of Clinton VS Obama IslandGyal. You are doing exactly what they want you to do. Accept what they serve you and eat it.
Never question why our mass media have served up this narrow narrow narrow "choice". Pretend your vote for any one of these three will change anything. Choose one and attack the other two as though they were the devil incarnate. You are being played like a violin.
The MIC counts on people just like you to ignore the truth and play their game. posted 04/06/2008 at 15:38:09
Semantics and word play. I thought that was the exclusive domain of right wing extremists.
It was Republicans who falsely created the lie "support the troops" and it was Democrats who refused to challenge this great lie.
Most of the funding goes to mercenaries like BlackWater and big arms manufacturers like Lockheed Martin, and Dick Cheney bastard corporations like KBR. This is the truth.
US servicemen and women get crappy equipment, crappy pay, crappy medical attention, stop loss and on and on.
You know damn well that 80% of the so called funding never reaches our enlisted men and women.
"Support the troops" is a Republican fabrication repeated by dishonest media.
That you chillfactor repeat this blatant lie, shows your Republican leanings or your gullibility.
Either way, Obama did not support the troops. He caved in and abandoned his principals to further his political career. It seems to be working out quite nicely for him. Too bad for our young men and women in uniform, they will be in Iraq for years and years. posted 04/06/2008 at 15:26:27
It was Republicans who falsely created the lie "support the troops" and it was Democrats who refused to challenge this great lie.
Most of the funding goes to mercenaries like BlackWater and big arms manufacturers like Lockheed Martin, and Dick Cheney bastard corporations like KBR. This is the truth.
US servicemen and women get crappy equipment, crappy pay, crappy medical attention, stop loss and on and on.
You know damn well that 80% of the so called funding never reaches our enlisted men and women.
"Support the troops" is a Republican fabrication repeated by dishonest media.
That you chillfactor repeat this blatant lie, shows your Republican leanings or your gullibility.
Either way, Obama did not support the troops. He caved in and abandoned his principals to further his political career. It seems to be working out quite nicely for him. Too bad for our young men and women in uniform, they will be in Iraq for years and years. posted 04/06/2008 at 15:26:27
And after Barrack spoke out AGAINST,, he voted FOR, three times.
The real leaders and peace makers have already been eliminated from the race.
There are three pro war candidates left. Different superficial attributes like age, sex and color give the illusion of choice to a bewildered electorate.
Any of these three will prolong the clusterf^#@k in Iraq, serving their corporate masters and ignoring the will of the American people. posted 04/06/2008 at 14:56:47
The real leaders and peace makers have already been eliminated from the race.
There are three pro war candidates left. Different superficial attributes like age, sex and color give the illusion of choice to a bewildered electorate.
Any of these three will prolong the clusterf^#@k in Iraq, serving their corporate masters and ignoring the will of the American people. posted 04/06/2008 at 14:56:47
John Kerry: Obama Won't Be Swiftboated Like Me
At me or with me? Either way I'm just bubbling. posted 04/06/2008 at 15:15:40
John Kerry could have easily gone on the offensive in 2004 when the Republican liars did their thing.
But he rolled over and took it, and he refused to say anything too controversial about Bush. Maybe there is some rule about not trashing your Skull and Bones fraternity brothers?
Two weeks ago the Winter Soldier gathering gave Iraq war veterans a chance to tell the truth in a similar fashion to what was done in 1971by Vietnam vets.
http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier
But Kerry was a no show. In fact he distanced himself from these Winter Soldier meetings and refused to be associated with them. Too controversial this time round?
Kerry is not the same man who testified in 1971 with courage and honor. He is as trustworthy as Hillary Clinton, and he is just one of many Democrats who are smothering Obama and corrupting him. posted 04/06/2008 at 14:42:50
But he rolled over and took it, and he refused to say anything too controversial about Bush. Maybe there is some rule about not trashing your Skull and Bones fraternity brothers?
Two weeks ago the Winter Soldier gathering gave Iraq war veterans a chance to tell the truth in a similar fashion to what was done in 1971by Vietnam vets.
http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier
But Kerry was a no show. In fact he distanced himself from these Winter Soldier meetings and refused to be associated with them. Too controversial this time round?
Kerry is not the same man who testified in 1971 with courage and honor. He is as trustworthy as Hillary Clinton, and he is just one of many Democrats who are smothering Obama and corrupting him. posted 04/06/2008 at 14:42:50
Tibet Isn't a Buddhist Litmus Test
This is a great analysis of the situation Dr. Chopra.
After 50 years of cruel oppression, we should not be surprised that some frustrated youth in Tibet are getting violent, and that they are ignoring pleas to stop the violence.
China has created this crisis.
And as "chance" contraction and expansion of empire favored Gandhi and hurt the Dalai Lama, now maybe the tide is turning.
China is vulnerable as the Olympics approach. None of us should miss the opportunity to use our own unique situation to help the Tibetans.
Boycott Chinese products, Wal-Mart etc at the very least. Do more if you are able. posted 04/01/2008 at 20:28:54
After 50 years of cruel oppression, we should not be surprised that some frustrated youth in Tibet are getting violent, and that they are ignoring pleas to stop the violence.
China has created this crisis.
And as "chance" contraction and expansion of empire favored Gandhi and hurt the Dalai Lama, now maybe the tide is turning.
China is vulnerable as the Olympics approach. None of us should miss the opportunity to use our own unique situation to help the Tibetans.
Boycott Chinese products, Wal-Mart etc at the very least. Do more if you are able. posted 04/01/2008 at 20:28:54
Rapists in the Ranks
The notion that rapists are welcome in the military is an outrage.
The idea that normal men may be influenced to become rapists by their experience in the military is an outrage.
That these rapes could then be covered up or ignored is criminal.
My rage is such that I feel as though I would be very well justified in protesting this in the streets of our nation, with friends and associates.
But I am very very fearful that if I do protest, I may be caught up in a new law called The Violet Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Act.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/philip-giraldi/the-violent-radicalizatio_b_74091.html
You see Jane, I am no terrorist. I only participated in four peace marches in this past year. I am 100% opposed to any violence in a rally or march. But I am seriously afraid of being caught up in this new Orwellian act which gives the government way too much power to abuse average Americans. The rape of Americans by our government must stop, in all of its forms. posted 03/31/2008 at 19:09:31
The idea that normal men may be influenced to become rapists by their experience in the military is an outrage.
That these rapes could then be covered up or ignored is criminal.
My rage is such that I feel as though I would be very well justified in protesting this in the streets of our nation, with friends and associates.
But I am very very fearful that if I do protest, I may be caught up in a new law called The Violet Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Act.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/philip-giraldi/the-violent-radicalizatio_b_74091.html
You see Jane, I am no terrorist. I only participated in four peace marches in this past year. I am 100% opposed to any violence in a rally or march. But I am seriously afraid of being caught up in this new Orwellian act which gives the government way too much power to abuse average Americans. The rape of Americans by our government must stop, in all of its forms. posted 03/31/2008 at 19:09:31
Hillary Clinton Deluged With Calls For Her Withdrawal
That's right. He is far to honest and sincere in his desire to end the war. They have no room for people like him. If he was a Democrat, they would just crap all over him like they did to Kucinich. Sad. posted 03/30/2008 at 14:41:29
Bill Maher's Iraq Monologue: "The Shiite Has Hit The Fan"
Nice monologue, take a few easy shots at our criminal in chief, and perpetuate the stereotype of Iraqis being animals who just want to kill each other.
This "humor" is cold and callous given the atrocities being committed every day by our troops on their civilians. Wrapping it in a few shots at Bush doesn't change that.
Bill Maher has become the Dennis Miller of the left. posted 03/29/2008 at 18:38:49
This "humor" is cold and callous given the atrocities being committed every day by our troops on their civilians. Wrapping it in a few shots at Bush doesn't change that.
Bill Maher has become the Dennis Miller of the left. posted 03/29/2008 at 18:38:49
Reid To Worried Dems: "This Will Be Over Long Before The Convention"
Yes it will likely be decided long before the convention, and anyone who doesn't see a shotgun marriage on the horizon is delusional. They will be on the ticket together in a complete rejection of the grass roots Democrats who want the war to end.
Whatever is genuine, trustworthy and real about Obama will be beat out of him by the Clinton wing of the Democratic party. If it hasn't already happened.
Look at his double talk on ending the war with Amy Goodman
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/28/amy_goodman_questions_sen_obama_on
Obama is far and away the best of the three candidates left in the race. But he will not end the war because his corporate backers won't allow it.
We do not live in a democracy. This election is orchestrated to sell us on the idea that we do.
Clinton/Obama vs. McCain/Rice
Either way, the crime in Iraq will continue.
Only massive peaceful street protests and huge organized consumer boycotts will solve this thing. And right now 50% of our population has been disenfranchised by shitty educations, shitty jobs and TV that keeps them stupid. Another 40% naively cling to the myth that they can just vote their way out of this mess. Maybe 10% see the ugly truth that corporate interests in both parties have killed democracy, and that we will need to fight to get it back. posted 03/29/2008 at 15:31:50
Whatever is genuine, trustworthy and real about Obama will be beat out of him by the Clinton wing of the Democratic party. If it hasn't already happened.
Look at his double talk on ending the war with Amy Goodman
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/28/amy_goodman_questions_sen_obama_on
Obama is far and away the best of the three candidates left in the race. But he will not end the war because his corporate backers won't allow it.
We do not live in a democracy. This election is orchestrated to sell us on the idea that we do.
Clinton/Obama vs. McCain/Rice
Either way, the crime in Iraq will continue.
Only massive peaceful street protests and huge organized consumer boycotts will solve this thing. And right now 50% of our population has been disenfranchised by shitty educations, shitty jobs and TV that keeps them stupid. Another 40% naively cling to the myth that they can just vote their way out of this mess. Maybe 10% see the ugly truth that corporate interests in both parties have killed democracy, and that we will need to fight to get it back. posted 03/29/2008 at 15:31:50
Charges Dropped Against Marine In Haditha Case
There are good soldiers and bad ones, no different than teachers, mail carriers or doctors.
The question is what does our military system create? Good ones or bad ones?
http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/latestnews/index.php?id=11203 posted 03/29/2008 at 15:14:24
The question is what does our military system create? Good ones or bad ones?
http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/latestnews/index.php?id=11203 posted 03/29/2008 at 15:14:24
Bush: Iraq Violence A Necessary Part Of Development
It hurts to look at the picture of this kid. It hurts more to realize that there are millions like him because of our quest to liberate their oil.
Huffpo should continue to show photos like this with all future stories on the occupation.
If we see another photo of this kid when he is 20 years old, when he has become one of those angry jihadist terrorist evil doers who hates democracy, hates freedom blah blah blah. What right will we have to judge him? posted 03/28/2008 at 13:18:48
Huffpo should continue to show photos like this with all future stories on the occupation.
If we see another photo of this kid when he is 20 years old, when he has become one of those angry jihadist terrorist evil doers who hates democracy, hates freedom blah blah blah. What right will we have to judge him? posted 03/28/2008 at 13:18:48
Rice: Race Still Issue Because Of U.S. "Birth Defect"
Africans and Europeans founded the country together.
Were there not people here for thousands of years already?
People who lived in harmony with their environment, had a beautiful culture, a religion based on respect for nature, and family values.
I guess Native Americans are not on the radar for Condi, or anyone else here (apologies if I missed any other comments raising the Native American point) which just goes to show how easy it is to offend people.
Maybe we would do well to think of the Iraqi violence between factions we barely understand, in terms of our own experience. People can hold on to pain and anger for many generations.
Rice, Obama and others are talking about stuff that goes back hundreds of years, yet it is still very important.
To think it was only 60 years ago that we assassinated the respected leader of Iran, and imposed a brutal ruthless dictator (the Shah) to help us loot their resources and control their people.
As a nation, our narcissistic tendencies and our staggering inability to show empathy or compassion to the nations we have plundered, we are without equal.
All of this talk on race and the past is important. We need to look at Central America, Vietnam and the middle east through the lens of history. We need to face up to our many past crimes and change the way we "do business" today and tomorrow. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:00:16
Were there not people here for thousands of years already?
People who lived in harmony with their environment, had a beautiful culture, a religion based on respect for nature, and family values.
I guess Native Americans are not on the radar for Condi, or anyone else here (apologies if I missed any other comments raising the Native American point) which just goes to show how easy it is to offend people.
Maybe we would do well to think of the Iraqi violence between factions we barely understand, in terms of our own experience. People can hold on to pain and anger for many generations.
Rice, Obama and others are talking about stuff that goes back hundreds of years, yet it is still very important.
To think it was only 60 years ago that we assassinated the respected leader of Iran, and imposed a brutal ruthless dictator (the Shah) to help us loot their resources and control their people.
As a nation, our narcissistic tendencies and our staggering inability to show empathy or compassion to the nations we have plundered, we are without equal.
All of this talk on race and the past is important. We need to look at Central America, Vietnam and the middle east through the lens of history. We need to face up to our many past crimes and change the way we "do business" today and tomorrow. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:00:16
How Would Watergate Be Reported Today?
This is a great article, thanks Art Brodsky.
There is another layer to the Watergate onion that is rarely looked at because we are STILL too uncomfortable talking about it.
The ties between Nixon, the Bush crime family and the assassinations of both Kennedy brothers.
There is much evidence that the break in happened because Nixon believed that Democrats had some proof of this at their Watergate office.
Funny how no one ever seems to look into the the question of why the break in occurred in the first place. Looking for Democratic election strategies in the top secret Democratic party play book? Please. Very little value compared to the risk involved.
Loads of bullshit and extreme conspiracy stuff out there on the Kennedy assassinations makes it a bit of a walk in the swamp. But if you use your logic and dig around with google, you might be amazed at the mountains of evidence linking Bush and others to it all. Watergate was very likely part of this web of lies. posted 03/29/2008 at 19:43:13
There is another layer to the Watergate onion that is rarely looked at because we are STILL too uncomfortable talking about it.
The ties between Nixon, the Bush crime family and the assassinations of both Kennedy brothers.
There is much evidence that the break in happened because Nixon believed that Democrats had some proof of this at their Watergate office.
Funny how no one ever seems to look into the the question of why the break in occurred in the first place. Looking for Democratic election strategies in the top secret Democratic party play book? Please. Very little value compared to the risk involved.
Loads of bullshit and extreme conspiracy stuff out there on the Kennedy assassinations makes it a bit of a walk in the swamp. But if you use your logic and dig around with google, you might be amazed at the mountains of evidence linking Bush and others to it all. Watergate was very likely part of this web of lies. posted 03/29/2008 at 19:43:13
Canseco: My Motive Is To "Attack Major League Baseball"
Baseball is a beautiful game played by kids all over the world.
Dads and sons, brothers, old friends and school buddies all play together. This is baseball.
The MLB is a corporate entity which has proven time and time again that it does not care about its players or its fans. It cares about MONEY.
I hope the bitter Cansenco takes more shots at the MLB because they deserve it.
I hope families of young men and teenagers (who have died due to steroid use) start to bring massive law suits against the MLB for their complicity. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:08:40
Dads and sons, brothers, old friends and school buddies all play together. This is baseball.
The MLB is a corporate entity which has proven time and time again that it does not care about its players or its fans. It cares about MONEY.
I hope the bitter Cansenco takes more shots at the MLB because they deserve it.
I hope families of young men and teenagers (who have died due to steroid use) start to bring massive law suits against the MLB for their complicity. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:08:40
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Voted "Worst Interviewer," Larry King "Least Sexy" In TV Hosts Poll
Fascinating.
Is this newsworthy too?
http://www.rawstory.com/news/mochila/Democrat_Gravel_switches_to_Liberta_03262008.html posted 03/26/2008 at 13:46:53
Is this newsworthy too?
http://www.rawstory.com/news/mochila/Democrat_Gravel_switches_to_Liberta_03262008.html posted 03/26/2008 at 13:46:53
Players, Not Cheerleaders
I second the comment of miseducated.
YRM do you seriously believe that Hillary Clinton is not part of the vast elitist cabal that created this war? Her harsh language on Iran, along with her support for the Kyle Lieberman amendment, her votes to fund the Iraq war, her defense industry backers and donors, all show that she is clearly not the right choice for those of us who want the war to end.
Do you seriously believe that she is a better option for pacifists than Obama?
Obama is only the least bloody of the three people still in the mix to be our next President.
The tone of this post is correct. We all need to put pressure on Obama while we can. posted 03/26/2008 at 13:36:26
YRM do you seriously believe that Hillary Clinton is not part of the vast elitist cabal that created this war? Her harsh language on Iran, along with her support for the Kyle Lieberman amendment, her votes to fund the Iraq war, her defense industry backers and donors, all show that she is clearly not the right choice for those of us who want the war to end.
Do you seriously believe that she is a better option for pacifists than Obama?
Obama is only the least bloody of the three people still in the mix to be our next President.
The tone of this post is correct. We all need to put pressure on Obama while we can. posted 03/26/2008 at 13:36:26
Elizabeth Banks Cast As Laura Bush In Oliver Stone Movie
I wonder who will they use as a stunt double when they film the vehicular homicide incident from her care-free high school days? posted 03/26/2008 at 19:26:13
Samantha Power Unapologetic About Iraq Remarks, Hints At Return
Can you at least concede that the "conditions on the ground" defense has been used by Bush, Cheney, Tony Blair and their fellow war criminals to a point where no one believes it anymore?
It is a wholly dishonest argument, and we have seen Bush repeatedly defer the decisions for increasing troop levels to his Generals.
Of course any Generals who are against troop increases are forced to retire, slandered, transfered or somehow taken out of the picture.
For Powers to sing this exact same tune and not expect blowback is absurd. Given the NAFTA double talk, and a voting record that often runs counter to his rhetoric, Obama does not automatically deserve the benefit of the doubt here.
Of course he is still better than the fascist Hillary Clinton, and the angry little dude who's name rhymes with INSANE.
But I want more, much more from Obama on ending the war. This crime should have been brought to a halt in 2007 by de-funding it.
He needs to know, if elected, he will be expected to end it quickly.
I saw nothing wrong with the monster comment and wish Powers would have told people to get bent when they called for her resignation.
But on her BBC interview, she blew it. Obama can easily put out this fire by using clear language to tell us all how he will end the war in Iraq. posted 03/26/2008 at 13:21:08
It is a wholly dishonest argument, and we have seen Bush repeatedly defer the decisions for increasing troop levels to his Generals.
Of course any Generals who are against troop increases are forced to retire, slandered, transfered or somehow taken out of the picture.
For Powers to sing this exact same tune and not expect blowback is absurd. Given the NAFTA double talk, and a voting record that often runs counter to his rhetoric, Obama does not automatically deserve the benefit of the doubt here.
Of course he is still better than the fascist Hillary Clinton, and the angry little dude who's name rhymes with INSANE.
But I want more, much more from Obama on ending the war. This crime should have been brought to a halt in 2007 by de-funding it.
He needs to know, if elected, he will be expected to end it quickly.
I saw nothing wrong with the monster comment and wish Powers would have told people to get bent when they called for her resignation.
But on her BBC interview, she blew it. Obama can easily put out this fire by using clear language to tell us all how he will end the war in Iraq. posted 03/26/2008 at 13:21:08
Militiamen Holding Out in Basra Fighting
This is up at rawstory too.
http://www.rawstory.com/news/mochila/Democrat_Gravel_switches_to_Liberta_03262008.html
When a good man like Mike Gravel quits the party protesting its hypocrisy on the war, it should be big news. But it isn't, at least not here. Why?
This site is about promoting the Democratic party. It is not about ending the war. posted 03/26/2008 at 13:50:10
http://www.rawstory.com/news/mochila/Democrat_Gravel_switches_to_Liberta_03262008.html
When a good man like Mike Gravel quits the party protesting its hypocrisy on the war, it should be big news. But it isn't, at least not here. Why?
This site is about promoting the Democratic party. It is not about ending the war. posted 03/26/2008 at 13:50:10
Ohio Nurses' Union Busted By California Nurses
We need every union in our nation to be a strong as possible right now.
Never has there been such an all out assault on workers rights. Never has the gap between rich oligarchs and the working people been so wide.
I hate to see two unions fighting each other. There is not enough information in this post for me to get a clear picture of what is really happening here. But this story did get me interested, and I found this.
http://www.alternet.org/healthwellness/80411/
Brutal. So many organizations at first glance seem like the good guys, and on further inspection not so much.
This is a messy fight. The individual nurses are not being well served by this, nor are the patients and recipients of their care. posted 03/26/2008 at 12:56:10
Never has there been such an all out assault on workers rights. Never has the gap between rich oligarchs and the working people been so wide.
I hate to see two unions fighting each other. There is not enough information in this post for me to get a clear picture of what is really happening here. But this story did get me interested, and I found this.
http://www.alternet.org/healthwellness/80411/
Brutal. So many organizations at first glance seem like the good guys, and on further inspection not so much.
This is a messy fight. The individual nurses are not being well served by this, nor are the patients and recipients of their care. posted 03/26/2008 at 12:56:10
French President Sarkozy: I Might Boycott The Opening Of The Beijing Olympics
The IOC made a huge mistake giving the Olympics to China. posted 03/25/2008 at 12:33:02
3/19 Anti-War Rally Photos
Huffpost ignored the Winter soldier meetings and the anti-war marches. I had eight out of 12 comments with links to the Winter soldier web sites censored last week. Nice of you Mr. Weigant to post this but the coverage of this last week shows me that (on this issue) there is no difference between huffy and the mass media. Check out the michaelmoore site for serious coverage of anti-war efforts in our nation. posted 03/24/2008 at 18:35:52
Inside The Real Drug War
I am shocked that this hype-piece to promote a DEA action "reality" TV show is put up here in a serious fashion. posted 03/24/2008 at 18:22:31
JPMorgan Raises Bear Purchase Price
Many people following this story are investors, and consider themselves to be well informed on matters of finance.
Do you normally do your homework and research before investing?
Well just for fun, do some on JP Morgan. Learn some history while you are at it.
The Rothschilds based in England and much of Europe really did try to finance both sides of the US civil war, classic war profiteers.
Abe Lincoln really did get seriously pissed off at them, and threatened to start (responsibly) printing and backing his own money.
Abe Lincoln really did get assassinated soon after this threat.
The Rothschild family really did use JP Morgan as a front bank to expand their empire from Europe to the new world.
JP Morgan was instrumental in establishing the US Federal Reserve, an entirely corrupt institution.
JFK really did threaten to make drastic changes to the Fed Reserve.
Then he really did get assassinated.
Now we have a clear case of fraud by numerous banks, with Bear Stearns at the top of the list. Bankrupting thousands of hard working American families without consequence, and with no money to help the families.
And who shows up with more money than God to "help" clean up this mess?
JP Morgan, but they won't use their own money. So the Federal Reserve comes up with $200 billion for numerous bank bailouts that could have been used for any number of social programs.
Watch as Bear Stearns comes back to respectability and PROFITABILITY over the next several years, and JP Morgan the evil spawn of the Rothschilds gets richer and richer.
posted 03/24/2008 at 14:44:01
Do you normally do your homework and research before investing?
Well just for fun, do some on JP Morgan. Learn some history while you are at it.
The Rothschilds based in England and much of Europe really did try to finance both sides of the US civil war, classic war profiteers.
Abe Lincoln really did get seriously pissed off at them, and threatened to start (responsibly) printing and backing his own money.
Abe Lincoln really did get assassinated soon after this threat.
The Rothschild family really did use JP Morgan as a front bank to expand their empire from Europe to the new world.
JP Morgan was instrumental in establishing the US Federal Reserve, an entirely corrupt institution.
JFK really did threaten to make drastic changes to the Fed Reserve.
Then he really did get assassinated.
Now we have a clear case of fraud by numerous banks, with Bear Stearns at the top of the list. Bankrupting thousands of hard working American families without consequence, and with no money to help the families.
And who shows up with more money than God to "help" clean up this mess?
JP Morgan, but they won't use their own money. So the Federal Reserve comes up with $200 billion for numerous bank bailouts that could have been used for any number of social programs.
Watch as Bear Stearns comes back to respectability and PROFITABILITY over the next several years, and JP Morgan the evil spawn of the Rothschilds gets richer and richer.
posted 03/24/2008 at 14:44:01
A Mosaic: 4,000 Americans Dead
A tragic milestone passed by Iraq itself less than a month into the war.
So many of us have to share some of the guilt for these crimes. We did not stop Bush. We did not stop this monster either.
http://www.michaelmoore.com/_images/splash/pelosi.jpg
It is not to late to impeach Bush and begin to face reality. We owe the Iraqis their freedom (from us) and reconstruction money. We need to let go of their oil and deal with our many many problems here at home. posted 03/24/2008 at 14:08:20
So many of us have to share some of the guilt for these crimes. We did not stop Bush. We did not stop this monster either.
http://www.michaelmoore.com/_images/splash/pelosi.jpg
It is not to late to impeach Bush and begin to face reality. We owe the Iraqis their freedom (from us) and reconstruction money. We need to let go of their oil and deal with our many many problems here at home. posted 03/24/2008 at 14:08:20
O'Reilly Attends Easter Services At Church Led by Ex-Nazi
Isn't that the whole point Meggie?
Make them uncomfortable in their own environment. Refuse to allow them their sanctuary from the harsh truth and their own complicity.
The very idea that they are more interested in their nice new clothes is the perfect reason to take this protest right up their ass and make em' squirm. They should not be able to sit in THAT pew in comfort, in denial, or without being challenged by the truth.
Jesus would have loved this small action.
No Meggie, this was not the wrong crowd. This was a bullseye! It exposed hypocrisy within the Catholic Church on the Iraq war. I would love to see action like this in the wacko fundie Christian extremist churches. This is the crowd that needs a reality check. posted 03/24/2008 at 14:54:05
Make them uncomfortable in their own environment. Refuse to allow them their sanctuary from the harsh truth and their own complicity.
The very idea that they are more interested in their nice new clothes is the perfect reason to take this protest right up their ass and make em' squirm. They should not be able to sit in THAT pew in comfort, in denial, or without being challenged by the truth.
Jesus would have loved this small action.
No Meggie, this was not the wrong crowd. This was a bullseye! It exposed hypocrisy within the Catholic Church on the Iraq war. I would love to see action like this in the wacko fundie Christian extremist churches. This is the crowd that needs a reality check. posted 03/24/2008 at 14:54:05
Some brave Catholic youngsters took a stand this weekend against the war. Well done!
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Protesting_war_Catholic_Schoolgirls_disrupt_Easter_0324.html
posted 03/24/2008 at 14:11:01
http://rawstory.com/news/2008/Protesting_war_Catholic_Schoolgirls_disrupt_Easter_0324.html
posted 03/24/2008 at 14:11:01
CNN Trivializes Iraq and Hits a New Low
CNN are a despicable outfit. They have routinely lied to over-hype any danger or fear potential in many news stories.
Now here they are making light of protests to minimize their impact on a war they clearly favor.
Strange though, I feel I could easily accuse huffpo of doing the same thing in their recent coverage of the Tibet uprising. No comments allowed, trivial coverage, minor prominence for story placement and absolutely no highly critical coverage of China. Not very impressive. Disappointing. posted 03/20/2008 at 18:43:52
Now here they are making light of protests to minimize their impact on a war they clearly favor.
Strange though, I feel I could easily accuse huffpo of doing the same thing in their recent coverage of the Tibet uprising. No comments allowed, trivial coverage, minor prominence for story placement and absolutely no highly critical coverage of China. Not very impressive. Disappointing. posted 03/20/2008 at 18:43:52
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