When Will We Learn Our Lessons
June 30, 2008
All the government really needs to know it could have learned in preschool or before. The biggest of those lessons is minding your own business. According to a new CNN story we are preparing for war in Iran now.
CNN: “The Bush administration has launched a “significant escalation” of covert operations in Iran, sending U.S. commandos to spy on the country’s nuclear facilities and undermine the Islamic republic’s government…”
After telling the American people we want to get out of Iraq and Afghanistan, but we are preparing for war with yet another country. For those a little short on instant geography Iran lies between those two areas we hope to get out of. I can only assume the government failed two of the earliest lessons we teach children, “don’t tell lies” and “mind your own business”. Read more
Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death
June 26, 2008
The Supreme Court has finally ruled on the Second Amendment case they have been mulling over for months now. They have in fact ruled as I thought they would in favor of gun owners over the District of Columbia’s ban. This is no big shock considering the makeup of the current court. What may come as a shock to those of you, who know me a liberal, is I am in favor of their ruling.
The Second Amendment doesn’t exist so people can hunt. It doesn’t even exist so you can protect your home and property. The Second Amendment was written and has remained in the US Constitution for one reason alone. The Second Amendment is the reasoning by which the revolutionaries justified their war of independence. The Second Amendment only protects our right of rebellion. Read more
America’s Top Priorities
June 14, 2008
It is hard to figure out exactly what the priorities of Bush Administration really are since they are covered with so many layers of obfuscation and double talk. Thankfully though, that administration’s days are numbered. Not even W would be so arrogant as to think he doesn’t have to leave the White House after the Chief Justice swears in the next president. Part of me would actually like to see the outcome of that fiasco. I am trying to decide which would be funnier at the moment W standing out on the balcony with his tie wrapped around his head ala Rambo shouting, “Never give up… and never surrender!” Alternately it could be Secret Service agents dragging him away while he shouts “This ain’t over! There are ways around this Law. I’ll get you John! I gave you your job and I can take it away!” Then as W disappears into the crowd never to be seen again Jerry Springer would come out and give a little closing monologue about the tragedy.
Sometimes I am just too easy to amuse. Other days I am just too easy to piss off, Read more
America’s Top Priorities
June 14, 2008
It is hard to figure out exactly what the priorities of Bush Administration really are since they are covered with so many layers of obfuscation and double talk. Thankfully though, that administration’s days are numbered. Not even W would be so arrogant as to think he doesn’t have to leave the White House after the Chief Justice swears in the next president. Part of me would actually like to see the outcome of that fiasco. I am trying to decide which would be funnier at the moment W standing out on the balcony with his tie wrapped around his head ala Rambo shouting, “Never give up… and never surrender!” Alternately it could be Secret Service agents dragging him away while he shouts “This ain’t over! There are ways around this Law. I’ll get you John! I gave you your job and I can take it away!” Then as W disappears into the crowd never to be seen again Jerry Springer would come out and give a little closing monologue about the tragedy.
Sometimes I am just too easy to amuse. Other days I am just too easy to piss off, Read more
Tim Russert Dead at 58
June 13, 2008
Earlier today News giant Tim Russert died. Tim left a large journalistic legacy that will be hard to match. I met Tim once years ago while waiting for a late night flight. We spoke at length while we waited to be irritated as the board went from from delayed to delayed some more, to canceled. I was 19 and just starting to get politically active and we spoke about both the news, and a variety other subjects just to pass the time. He didn’t speak down to me because of my age, but that might have had a lot to do with me being interesting and intelligent, but I would like to think it was because he was just a nice guy. I can’t say that I know him, but I would like to think I knew him from the things he has had to say over the years. The world will be a little smaller and little less informed without him. Read more
Where Does It End
June 12, 2008
We have already had a call on the floor of the US House of Representatives this week calling for impeachment of President George W Bush, with on of the sited laws broken was his refusal to comply with federal rulings against him. Now for the third time the Supreme Court of The United States has said the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay have rights. What does W fucking say? He says I disagree and will pull another law out of my ass to hold them and do what ever I like because I am the President.
From Mark Sherman of The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - In a stinging rebuke to President Bush’s anti-terror policies, a deeply divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that foreign detainees held for years at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba have the right to appeal to U.S. civilian courts to challenge their indefinite imprisonment without charges.
Bush said he strongly disagreed with the decision - the third time the court has repudiated him on the detainees - and suggested he might seek yet another law to keep terror suspects locked up at the prison camp, even as his presidency winds down.
The Really Important News
June 10, 2008
Last night US Congressman Dennis Kucinich from Ohio read out 35 articles of impeachment against President George W Bush. For more than three hours he detailed everything from Election Fraud to War Crimes. This morning I checked the headlines of most news organization websites and my local Dayotn, Ohio newspapers looking for some response to this act. What did I find? Not a Damned Thing! Was a call for impeachment less news worthy than Jessica Alba’s new baby or Ken Griffey Jr hitting number 600? I like the thought of anything that comes from between Jessica Alba’s legs. However, I certainly think any agency that calls itself a purveyor of news should give a call for impeachment equal headlines.
Dennis Kucinich Has Big Brass Balls
June 9, 2008
At this very moment Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich is presenting 35 articles of Impeachment against President George W Bush. Go Dennis! w00t!!!
http://digg.com/politics/Impeachment_Happening_in_Congress_Right_Now_2
Not only has Dennis brought this on the floor securing his place as my hero, he has said the one thing that everyone has refused to say about our military contractors in all their speeches. He has called out security specialists just what they are, mercenaries.
Our Man In Havana
June 7, 2008
Out man in Havana is certainly going to take on a new meaning with the latest medical news form the island nation. Yahoo and The AP are reporting that Cuba is soon to be offering free sex change operations for qualifying citizens. Yes, you have heard that right free sex change operations.
It is not the sex change operations that I am really interested in out of Cuba. It is great news for those who are wanting one I suppose, but simply put it isn’t for me, I like the convenience standing to pee. My wife might have something to say about it too if I were interested. What I am interested in is how a country our government who balks at the notion of providing affordable healthcare much less universal free healthcare can call Cuba evil, malicious, harmful, destructive, backwards, counterproductive?
I understand how a country that prides itself on social equality (even if those equals don’t have very much), universal healthcare, and a commitment to public education might be called un-American. I also understand that those things should not be considered antithetical to our national prerogatives.
Are You A Criminal
June 3, 2008
It is most certainly election season again and the right wing is up to its I am tough on crime bullshit. I just saw my first ad campaign proclaiming how a republican is going to be tough on criminals and save the world for middle class law abiding white folk. Bullshit is all I have to say.
I have to question how many of those middle class white folk the commercial showed as victims are criminals themselves. I am sure most people of any race or class never think of themselves as criminals. I am also pretty sure most of them willingly participate in crime, making them part of the criminal element. So what crime do I accuse all these fine people of? Speeding… Read more
Name For The Record
June 2, 2008
Grow the fuck up! We have been hearing for months now that some Clinton supporters claim they will vote McCain if Hillary is not the presidential candidate.
“We are all a nation together, there are 50 states, not 48,” said Constanta Nour-Hinkle, 35, who traveled by train from Reading, Pa. today to attend the rally. “I felt I needed to make my voice hear and I wanted to show solidarity with the 2.3 million voters [in Florida and Michigan] whose voices were not heard.”
