This is not going to do. The way the Bush Administration fueled their war on Iraq was, first, to use the National Guard as if they were combat troops. The National Guard is supposed to be for National Guarding. Katrina showed us the result. No one to respond. No National Guard. Now they’re recalling Marines, […]
Marine Reservists Facing Combat DutyWith Volunteers Lagging, as Many as 2,500 to Be Called Up for Afghanistan, Iraq If they must have this war, these wars, they need to reinstitute the draft. It is simply irresponsible to abuse volunteers like this. For one thing, it’s a betrayal. For another, who would ever volunteer if this […]
like Katherine Harris at the Wausau Florida Possum Festival…
Indictment Still Sealed, Fitzgerald Still Busy By Jason Leopold and Marc Ash Monday 21 August 2006 t r u t h o u t is still at it, questioning if Fitzgerald is going after Cheney [with Rove’s cooperation]. It’s too risky to hope again. [said 1boringoldman with his fingers crossed throwing salt over his left […]
Also on Iraq, Bush explained, ""The strategy is to help the Iraqi people achieve the objectives and dreams which is a democratic society. That’s the strategy. The tactics — now — either you say yes it’s important we stay there and get it done or we leave. We’re not leaving so long as I’m the […]
Presidential Radio Address March 22, 2003 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. American and coalition forces have begun a concerted campaign against the regime of Saddam Hussein. In this war, our coalition is broad, more than 40 countries from across the globe. Our cause is just, the security of the nations we serve and the peace of […]
Glenn Greenwald has a post up about the biggest point of all. When Judge Taylor ruled against the N.S.A. Domestic Surveillance program, what she ruled was that President Bush has committed a felony, a criminal offense. That bears repeating – President Bush has committed a felony, a criminal offense, punishable by up to 5 years […]
from June 2006 It’s been a very, very long year in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans…
"We’re not leaving Iraq while I’m President." "That would be a huge mistake." "Frustrated? Sometimes I’m frustrated, but rarely surprised." "This war is a drain on people’s psyche. I understand that." What does he mean when he says such things? He speaks without ever explaining his dogmatic pronouncements. I guess why questions are just too […]
Wouldn’t it be beyond delicious if the Republicans make Katherine Harris mad enough to spill the beans about the 2000 election results in Florida?