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Sunday, August 28, 2005

Bush Backers Versus The Sheehan Clan

Sounds like something out of a pro-wrestling venue, and it's almost as ridiculous. Little Crawford, Texas has become the temporary home of anti-anti-war and anti-war protesters. I swear you can hear the tune of "Dueling Banjos" just under the shouts of the opposing sides, which together number five... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 25, 2005

We Are Seeing The Beginning Of Something

The body of Specialist Michael Stokely returned to his home in Loganville, Georgia today. Along the route were hundreds -- if not a few thousand -- of people paying their respect and honoring the fallen local boy. This is the second such outpouring of local public support I have witnessed since... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 22, 2005

Notice How Quiet The Roberts Confirmation Story Has Become?

The controversy about the upcoming confirmation of John Roberts for Supreme Court Justice has died down a bit of late. After that detestable ad campaign by NARAL, the extreme left is quiet, hoping they didn't lose too much credibility with their pathetic mudslinging. Other opponents are marshalling... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 13, 2005

The 9/11 Tapes

By now everyone has heard about the release to the public of the tapes and oral histories of the actions and events surrounding September 11, 2001. And by now most people have heard exerpts of these tapes and recordings. Some are heart-wrenchingly sad. Some are terrifying. Some make you proud. Some... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Honoring The Fallen

There are moments when I am immensely proud to be an American. And even though I am vehemently opposed to the Bush administration's war on Iraq, I am at the same time unabashedly supportive of our military men and women who are currently engaged in that beleaguered country, simply doing their duty.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 8, 2005

Death Of A Newsman

I sat and watched news reports all day dedicated to, and mourning the passing of, Peter Jennings, the celebrated anchorman for ABC Nightly News for 22 years. His sudden death and swift passing from lung cancer seemed to catch most of his compatriots, if not completely off guard, then certainly at... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 22, 2005

Extending The (Un)Patriot Act Indefinitely

Well, the House went and done it. They voted to extend the Patriot Act in perpetuity (257-171), except for its two most controversial provisions (Sections 206 and 215), which were extended for only ten years. Only. Ten years for the government to invade, search and seize your business and private... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2005

Dubya Could Learn A Few Public Relations Moves From Denzel Washington

Given the dismal view most Americans take with the president and his administration when it comes to the military and his personal foray into Iraq that hasn't gone quite as well as planned, you would think that his spin doctors and advisors would come up with some PR opportunities that would cast a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 19, 2005

As If The President's Credibility Didn't Suck Enough

The credibility rating of president is something to be guarded. The public is a fickle force; it can be swayed with both minor and major events. With the current Bush ratings below 50% in quite a few categories, it would behoove the president to do a few things to better his image. And one of those... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 14, 2005

Rove vs. Plame: Wilson Weighs In

Today was the two-year anniversary of the printing of the story that exposed Valerie Plame, a covert CIA agent, to the world and possible retribution. Joseph Wilson, former ambassador and husband to Plame, says that it marks two years of the Bush administration's cover-up of the entire duplicitous... Sign in to see full entry.

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