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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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"Homo Colossus"
Jim Otterstrom at Earth Home Garden has a delightful piece today. Here’s a snip: Homo colossus – A colossal failure of values A post-election rant… At 8:30 this morning, during a 5-mile walk with Dallas, I found myself staring at … Continue reading
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Domestic Terrorists
Our buddies at Wake Up From Your Slumber have this interesting post today: A Tale of TWO Terrorists Brooklyn is teeming with terrorists – but you’ll never hear about it in the mainstream media. Why? Because they’re ‘good’ terrorists. “[They’re] … Continue reading
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Iran Contra Redux
Now it’s understandable why W nominated Robert Gates (see this). It all becomes clear …. U.S. seeks better ties by aiding militariesUpdated 11/10/2006 8:09 AM ETBy Barbara Slavin, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — Concern about leftist victories in Latin America has … Continue reading
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Greezy Wheels Are Singin’ On Sunday, Again !!
We’re bringing back the Greezy Wheels because they are such cool folks, and because they gave us permission. I figured this song was about W in the Whitehouse, but Lissa and Cleve Hattersley informed me differently. Cleve said this about … Continue reading
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