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Go Fuck Yourself, John McCain
We couldn’t possibly think of any better words than Dick Cheney’s own to serve up to you, John McCain. Get a life, buddy. John McCain’s War On BlogsPublished on Friday, December 15, 2006.Source: Think Progress John McCain has made clear … Continue reading
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Sending Good Money After Bad
Or piling really shitty ideas on top of piss-poor ideas. Matt, over at Today in Iraq says it very well: A ‘moderate bloc’. Gotta love it. But you have to admit, it’s a nifty little strategery. For home consumption, casting … Continue reading
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A Message From Al Gore
Dear PDA Friend, I’ve been incredibly gratified by the response to An Inconvenient Truth. I’m extremely proud of all the work the team put into the film and it feels like it came at a crucial time. But now comes … Continue reading
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The Latest in Government Doublespeak
Today is Foodie Friday (just the same as each week here). But we want to remind our readers that there is still a problem with hunger and poverty in Amerika, and an administration that would rather redefine the problem than … Continue reading
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Right Question Or Not?
Although it’s clever, it’s merely typical Beltway politics, too. Our right answer is that (1) it is George Bush’s mess and he should clean it up, but (2) the only viable way to start is to get the fuck out … Continue reading
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Humiliation, Not Poverty
A Matter of Pride: Why we can’t buy off the next Osama bin Laden.by Peter Bergen and Michael Lind While there are deep and divisive fissures across the political spectrum over how to combat terrorism, there is a surprising level … Continue reading
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Just Another Predictable, Paranoic Non-Event
Alleged Liquid Bomb Plot Credibility CrumblesCourt clears Rauf of charges as much vaunted transatlantic airliner attack dissipates into another staged terror alertPrison Planet | December 13, 2006Paul Joseph Watson The alleged ringleader of a much vaunted plot to blow up … Continue reading
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No Shit, Sherlock
We see additional nefarious elements entering the DoD to bring all of the skills of the Iran Contra boys to bear. Gates unlikely to rein in Pentagon on intelligencePublished on Thursday, December 14, 2006.Source: Media Monarchy Gates unlikely to rein … Continue reading
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Who IS In Denial?
Bush, Blair and Baker (or who is in denial?)By Robert ThompsonDec 14, 2006, 20:07 Even a worm can turn, as appears from the obvious willingness of Mr Blair to begin to understand the need for his Neocon masters to talk … Continue reading
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Getting It Straight About the Palestinian Position
The Recognition of Israel: The Contrived Stopper to Middle East PeaceBy Dan LiebermanDec 14, 2006, 20:11 Israel’s needs and perspectives have guided peace proposals by western negotiators. The biased direction impedes Middle East peace. An example of this bias is … Continue reading
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Ouch
An oblivion repaired: A motto for IsraelImages by Ben Heine and text by Fausto Giudice Read all about it here.
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Yule Seasonal Message – K. Braun
http://www.tarotbykate.bigstep.com/ Tarot by Kate 512-454-2293 kate_braun2000@yahoo.com “Wolcum alle and make good cheerWolcum alle another year”Thursday, December 21, 2006 is the date we celebrate Yule, the Winter Solstice. Lady Moon is in her first quarter, joining Lord Sun in Capricorn. Thursday … Continue reading
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