An Unfortunate Outburst of Intense Patriotism

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Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Well, well! Free-Spending Bush Calls for Line-Item Veto!

Newsmax presents a story that rather nicely summarizes the bizarre world of national politics. To quote its lead: “President Bush, urging the Senate to pass the line-item veto, on Tuesday criticized House Democrats who didn't back the measure even though they've called for federal spending... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 26, 2006

Should New York Times be Investigated for Leaking Funds Tracing Program?

The New York Times has brought am avalanche of criticism upon itself with its disclosure of the secret post-September 11 th program of tracking electronic funds transfers to and from terrorists and their supporters. The story was printed Friday in disregard for Bush administration requests that it... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, June 23, 2006

UN Human Rights Commissioner Condemns US for War on Terror!

United Nitwits – I just adore this title – HIGH COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN RIGHTS Louise Arbour has made a Statement (say it with even more reverence and awe than usual, since a HIGH COMMISSIONER has condescended to address us wretched serfs and peons) on human rights violations in the war on terror.... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Earth at its Hottest in 2,000 Years – National Academy of Sciences

In a report requested to Congress, a panel of climate experts convened by the National Academy of Sciences made a couple of fascinating claims about recent climate changes. (I will refrain from using the term “global warming,” given the enormous impact upon Washington’s climate from the vast amounts... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

US Blamed in Pro-Enemy Media for Deaths of Kidnapped Soldiers

Pfc. Kristian Menchaca, 23, of Houston, and Pfc. Thomas L. Tucker, 25, of Madras, Ore., disappeared after an insurgent attack Friday at a checkpoint by a Euphrates River canal south of Baghdad. Their mutilated bodies, which showed evidence of “barbaric torture,” were recovered last night. Of course,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 19, 2006

Crimebuster Murtha: Changing Directions Essential to Military Strategy?

That’s what the guy said yesterday on Meet the Press: Because Reagan “changed directions” in Beirut, and especially because Bubba “changed directions” in Somalia, President Bush must therefore change directions in Iraq. Well, let’s review this for a moment. Reagan “changed directions” in Beirut by... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 18, 2006

BREAKING NEWS! Rolling Stone Alleges that Bush Stole Ohio in 2004!

I have a nickname for another member of the erstwhile Kennedy clan. So far, we’ve had Misrepresentative Patrick “Crash” Kennedy, so named for his adventures behind the wheel, and his father, Senator Ted “Splash” Kennedy, so named for the same reason with inspiration from his son. Now I proudly... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Nancy Pelosi is Learning Public Speaking from President Bush!

President Bush has a partner for adventures in English. Wolf Blitzer asked her about Shrillary’s position on Iraq, as follows: “[Misrepresentative] J ohn Murtha wants a redeployment over the next several months. John Kerry does. Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, doesn't. But you're saying the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

$1.4 Billion in FEMA Katrina Funds Lost to Fraud

Is anyone anywhere surprised at all that $1,400,000,000 of your money, intended to help victims of Hurricane Katrina rebuild, was spent on everything from fnacy champagne to divorce to a sex change operations? What the hell result would anyone expect when Uncle Sam opens his wallet and starts... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Hey, look, liberals! Bush poll numbers up again!

More news you won't see getting much air time or print space. "In the wake of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's death, President Bush is seeing improvement in public confidence that the Iraq war is winnable, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll shows. "The new poll found that 48% believe the United States... Sign in to see full entry.

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