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So, What’s the Good News?
Congressman: American Concentration Camps “On The Books”Texas Representative urges repeal of neo-fascist laws in America before it is too lateSteve WatsonInfowars.netMonday, November 13, 2006 Re-elected Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul joined Alex Jones on air last week to discuss the … Continue reading
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Good Wishes for Fidel
And the Rag sends a message of support, well-wishes, and good health to Premier Castro. If the U.S. spy “physicians” are correct in their spy-agnosis, such demonstrations of affection and care, even from strangers, may significantly increase El Jefe’s response … Continue reading
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Joe, How Wrong You Are
Remember, he thinks we need more troops in Iraq, too, despite virtually no domestic support for that position. And the bit about “right and good for state and country” is just sheer hypocritical drivel. Can it, Joe. Lieberman refuses to … Continue reading
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Calling on the "Axis of Evil" for Help
Since the rest of the world has been so thoroughly disengaged from the Israel/Palestine question since the onset of the Iraq war, it’s difficult to believe that Blair really means it. Let’s see the money, Tony. Answer to Iraq lies … Continue reading
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The CIA and Activities Domestic and Foreign
Putting little pieces together, as we’re sure many others have already done, we wanted to ensure that our little pieces were made explicit. We posted about Robert Gates in Demonstrated Contempt for the Rule of Law, and then brought up … Continue reading
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Elton, Jesus, and Lemmings
Elton thinks organized religion is a scourge – I can get behind that. Elton John Says Religion Encourages HatredAP LONDON (Reuters) – Elton John has said organized religion should be banned because it promotes homophobia and turns some people into … Continue reading
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All Mixed Up
Here it is Monday Movie time, and we’re showing a cartoon. Bear with us – it’s a political cartoon, and a darn clever one, too. We’re still liking that Italian popcorn idea – use lots of garlic, a dash of … Continue reading
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Category: We’ll Believe It ONLY When We See It
Democrats aim to save power of Iraq agencyBy James Glanz, David Johnston and Thom Shanker / The New York TimesPublished: November 12, 2006 WASHINGTON: Congressional Democrats say they will press new legislation next week to restore the power of a … Continue reading
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Note the Choice – WTF Are They Thinking?
Pentagon Asks for Change in StrategyBy Foreign News DeskSunday, November 12, 2006 Following the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. commanders are preparing proposals for a strategy change in Iraq. The U.S. General Staff, which appointed a working group … Continue reading
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The "Right Answer"
Terrorist Threats and the Right AnswerBy Robert ThompsonNov 12, 2006, 13:53 When someone as distinguished as Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller, the Director of MI5, warns of a multitude of Islamist terrorist plots in the United Kingdom, we have to sit up … Continue reading
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We’re Still Singin’ On Sunday
We spotted this over at A Star From Mosul‘s blog. It’s an unusual mix of styles, and the message is beautiful.Love and CompassionKadhem AlSaher and Paula Cole For the words, click here.
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But Upon Whom Would We Wish It?
How to choose, how to choose … Thanks to Ava H. in San Diego for this little post-electoral reminder: While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives … Continue reading
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