January 2008 Pt. 1

No wonder Bush likes these guys so much. They've executed almost as many people as he did as a Texas governor.. Almost (150 men and 2 women)!

The Dirty War Moves South
Mudslinging. Hit jobs. Dark arts. Whatever you want to call the practice, it's back for Campaign 2008, and it's only going to get worse.

Both parties are spineless scum on this subject... Let them know by emailing them or holding up signs and questioning them at their tour stops in your town! I sure as hell will!

Sounds like everything is copasetic and that the progress in Iraq's government is going swimmingly!

Iraq Shiite and Sunni MPs sign new 'unity' pact
Parliamentary blocs representing Sunnis, Shiites and independents on Sunday signed on to a common platform stressing the need for Iraqi national unity and central control over oil reserves.

Iraqi Shiites and Sunnis criticize Kurds
Iraqi Arab lawmakers from rival sects joined forces Sunday to criticize what they claim is overreaching by the Kurds, alleging the powerful U.S.-backed minority's go-it-alone style in oil and other major issues threatens national unity.

I said it before and I'll say it again...this asshole Bush is really going to try to bomb Iran before he gets out of office!

McConnell Weighs in on Waterboarding
The nation's intelligence chief says waterboarding "would be torture" if used against him or if someone under interrogation actually was taking water into his lungs.

Joint Chiefs chairman: Close Guantanamo
The chief of the U.S. military said Sunday he favors closing the prison here as soon as possible because he believes negative publicity worldwide about treatment of terrorist suspects has been "pretty damaging" to the image of the United States.

Giuliani Turns to Prayer in Florida
With his plan for winning the GOP presidential nomination riding largely on a Florida victory, Rudy Giuliani asked an evangelical congregation for prayers instead of votes Sunday and quoted scripture to evoke a message of hope and perseverance.

SC faithful still seeking GOP candidate
South Carolina, where the GOP votes on Jan. 19, white evangelicals account for 53 percent of the state's likely Republican voters, according to the Pew Research Center

Bush says troop cutbacks might stop
President Bush said Saturday he is open to the possibility of slowing or stopping plans to bring home more U.S. troops from Iraq, defying domestic demands to speed the withdrawals. Updated on war developments, Bush said the U.S. presence in Iraq will outlast his presidency.

Combined with the rising rhetoric about the boat incident leads me to believe that this asshole Bush is really going to bomb Iran before he gets out of office!

It's nice to know that Bush didn't waste all those billions of U.S. dollars we sent to Pakistan to buy off this gigantic whore...

FBI finds Blackwater trucks patched
Blackwater repaired and repainted its trucks immediately after a deadly shooting , making it difficult to determine whether enemy gunfire provoked the attack...

Death of a wedge issue... My goodness, I hope the republicans can find something to divide the country before the '08 elections!

Bush: US should have acted on Auschwitz
Bush called it a "sobering reminder" that evil must be resisted, and praising victims for not losing their faith.

Does Gitmo, Extradition or black sites sound familiar to this dimwit? Anywhere people are being tortured to death should be destroyed!

If he can't balance his staffs budget what makes him think he can manage the country's!?!?

Recession S.O.S.
Lawmakers are considering a host of options to stimulate the economy, and some may mean more for your bottom line.

W.H.O. Says Iraq Civilian Death Toll Higher Than Cited

Well... What do ya' know! (See yesterday's first story)

1/11/08

Iraqi forces could provide security by 2009: Iraqi minister

1/11/08

Afghanistan welcomes U.S. troop "mini-surge"

If we had finished what we started in Afghanistan instead of invading Iraq we wouldn't have to put more troops lives on the line in this "mini" surge...

1/11/08

Massive US air attack south of Baghdad

US targets al-Qaida insurgents with massive air strikes

1/11/08

Former Dem nominee Kerry endorses Obama

Kerry endorses Obama over '04 running mate

1/11/08

Huckabee aims for evangelicals in SC

What a stunner!

1/11/08

Ron Paul '90s newsletters rant against blacks, gays

1/11/08

Stakes are high at tonight's GOP debate

1/11/08

The Weekly Standard's latest Dewey moment

1/11/08

Craig Continues Minnesota Legal Appeal

You must admit he has the tenacity of a bulldog... A very very gay Bulldog...

1/11/08

120 deaths per day in first three years of Iraq occupation: WHO

Deaths ranged from 104,000 to 223,000 between March 2003 and June 2006: WHO

According to just about every study I have read on this subject I think, sadly, the number is very low... even though it only includes thw first three years of the war.

1/10/08

9 US soldiers die in new Iraq offensive

1/10/08

US to send 3,000 Marines to Afghanistan

1/10/08

Easy now... Down boy... We all remember just how macho and virile you are.

Bush calls Iran 'threat to world peace'

Bush strongly warns Iran on naval clash

Look out Bushy, your master just said something...

Saudi FM urges restraint by US on Iran

1/10/08

Violence accompanies Bush visit

I'm assuming Bush "strongly warned" them to stop.

1/10/08

2 Fires in Hit Iraqi Refinery; 1 Dead

1/10/08

Giuliani speech delayed by bomb threat

It kinda' brings up images of.. Umm... Ahhh... I don't know... How about..."9-11"!!!!

1/10/08

Ex-official wants immunity in tape case
Attorneys for Jose Rodriguez told Congress the former CIA official won't testify about the destruction of CIA videotapes without a promise of immunity

1/10/08

Richardson to end 2008 presidential bid

1/10/08

NY Mayor Bloomberg Weighs 2008 Run

1/10/08

It would seem the pundits greatly exaggerated the death of Hillay Cliton's presidential run prematurely!

Clinton pulls off upsets in NH

'Comeback' Clinton claims NH for her own

Clinton wins back women, takes New Hampshire

Full Election Results

1/9/08

Iraqi Awakening Council members kidnapped, killed

1/9/08

US, Iraq launch anti-extremist operation

1/9/08

"Doesn't anyone remember me... Geez, being the decider is a lonely job!"

Bush to depart on high-security Mideast peace mission

1/9/08

White House Told to Provide E-Mail Info

1/9/08

Diplomats Give Rice Low Marks
Only 18 percent of the U.S. Foreign Service think Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is doing a good job protecting their profession

1/9/08

Survey: Diplomats oppose Iraq policy

1/9/08

New Health Care Ad: ‘Every American Deserves CheneyCare’
Nurses’ Health-Care Ad Takes Aim at Cheney: Vice President Dick Cheney would “probably be dead by now” if not for his federally funded health care

1/9/08

UN: Visa limits stop fleeing Iraqis

1/9/08

As violence ebbs, the next hurdle for Iraq is political progress

1/9/08

Emotions run high on eve of NH primary

Independent voters could tilt NH primary

Candidates to New Hampshire: I am change

1/8/08

Bombs kill 14 in Iraq, U.S. blames al Qaeda

1/8/08

Baghdad bombings kill al-Qaida opponent

Baghdad suicide bombing kills six: Sunni group leader

1/8/08

2 fires in hit Iraqi refinery; 1 dead

Major fire spreads at Iraq's biggest oil refinery

al-Qaida will never let this work as long as we continure to occupy Iraq.

1/8/08

Pentagon says ships harassed by Iran

Iran plays down Gulf incident with US

1/8/08

Why I Believe Bush Must Go
George McGovern: Nixon Was Bad. These Guys Are Worse.

1/8/08

Will someone please put this putz down!?!?

Novak: Obama’s A ‘Strong’ Candidate Because He’s ‘Clean’ And ‘Not A Stereotype African-American’

1/8/08

Kristol Debuts With Embarrassing Error In First NYT Column

1/8/08

A Scramble at the CIA to Lawyer Up

1/7/08

Analysis: Local evangelicals show clout
The stereotype has been around as long as the religious right: conservative Christians are sheep-like, monolithic, controlled by their leaders.

The logic behind this article is bullshit... I don't care that Rev. Pat Robertson endorsed Rudy Giuliani or that Paul Weyrich, a founder of the Moral Majority, backed Mitt Romney, you're never going to get an evangelical to cast a vote of anyone who ever cross dressed (Giuliani) or supported gays civil unions (Romney)! . Evangelicals voted for Huckabee... the most rabid anti gay, gun loving, evolution denying, sermon spewing pastor they could find... Period! Then there is this...

Pat Robertson Suggests Divine Forces Aligning Against Giuliani

They're all freaking whacko!

1/7/08

Bomber kills 11 at Iraqi army festival

AP: Iraqi soldiers dive onto suicide bomber

1/7/08

This guy is such a gigantic douche-bag!

Al-Qaida's American seeks Bush attacks
Al-Qaida's American spokesman urged fighters to meet President Bush with bombs when he visits the Middle East, according to a new video posted on the Internet

1/7/08

Iraqi refugees in Turkey seek move to US

When they get here don't forget to write George Bush a thank you note... I'm, sure you conservative Republicans are in love with the idea of more foreigners relocating here. Inviting them into your town can be your way of showing support for the war!

1/7/08

Academy stresses evolution's importance

Not if Huckabee is elected!

1/7/08

Musharraf: Bhutto to blame for her assassination

Class all the way Perv!

1/7/08

McCain in NH: Would Be "Fine" To Keep Troops in Iraq for "A Hundred Years"

1/7/08

How to Rig an Election: Convicted Phone-Jammer Tells All
Disgraced Ex-GOP Consultant Allen Raymond Reveals His Dirty Tricks as Party's 'Fall Guy'

1/7/08

Iowa results scare GOP
Before we put Iowa in our rearview mirror, let's pause to consider what the caucus results might mean for Republicans across the country: Trouble.

1/6/08

Huckabee gaffes tarnish credibility
Republican Mike Huckabee won the Iowa caucuses by campaigning as an honest conservative, yet he has made a series of blunders that raise questions about his credibility.

1/6/08

Iraqi soldier accused of killing US GIs

1/6/08

Does Obama's win show US is colorblind?

1/6/08

Obama aide: O'Reilly shoved me

Fox's O'Reilly gets pushy at Obama event

Secret Service Restrains Out-Of-Control O'Reilly

1/6/08

Al-Qaida videos now on cell phones
Al-Qaida video messages of Osama bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahri can now be downloaded to cell phones, the terror network announced as part of its attempts to extend its influence.

1/6/08

GOP candidates squabble on Iraq

Huckabee, Romney square off in debate

It's slick against the hick

1/6/08

Attacks by women suicide bombers in Iraq

Al-Qaida uses women as suicide attackers

1/6/08

New Hampshire GOP Pulls Out Of Fox News Debate
Fox News is barring Paul from the debate, with many people believing it is because of his opposition to the Iraq War.

1/6/08

Military Blogger Dies In Iraq... Read His Final Post
Andrew Olmsted, who also posted here as G'Kar, was killed yesterday in Iraq. Andy gave me a post to publish in the event of his death; the last revisions to it were made in July

1/6/08

Stocks decline after weak jobs report

Jobless rate hits 5 percent, 2-year high

Service sector growth slows in December

So what does the boy in the bubble have to say....?

Crazy Talk From Bush...

Bush says markets 'strong and solid'

Bush says cannot take growth for granted

1/5/08

Bush stayed up late for caucus returns

1/5/08

Crazy Talk From Giuliani...

Rudy Invokes 9/11 To Deflect Questions About Iowa Loss

That's just sad...

1/5/08

Full results of the Iowa caucus

Analysis: Iowa is over, now what?

1/5/08

Crazy Talk From McCain...

McCain in NH: Would Be "Fine" To Keep Troops in Iraq for "A Hundred Years"

1/5/08

Record turnout in Iowa caucuses
'Incredible participation right now,' one organizer says

Record turnout for Iowa caucuses

1/5/08

Analysis: Obama now a prime target

1/5/08

"This ones for you Huck!"

Evangelicals Choose One of Own

Religious voters propel Huckabee to victory in Iowa
Evangelical Christians made up majority of Republican caucus-goers

1/5/08

Pakistan publishes picture of Benazir Bhutto 'killer's ' Severed head!

1/5/08

Attacks by women suicide bombers in Iraq

1/5/08

HISTORY MADE AT THE IOWA CAUCUSES!

Obama, Huckabee sweep to Iowa victories

Huckabee, Obama have huge night in Iowa

So what uplifting message did Obama have for his crowd...

Obama says his victory will bring change

Obama: 'People are willing to look beyond race'

So what uplifting message did Huckabee have for his crowd...

Huckabee asked "Hey did you know my son tortures dogs to death and I think AIDS patients should be segregated from the rest of society!"

OK... He really didn't say that... But it is true!

1/4/08

Lawmaker told CIA not to destroy tapes

1/4/08

Iraqis oppose reopening Baghdad bridge

1/4/08

Domestic Issues Now Outweigh Iraq

Iraq sliding off radar in White House race: report

Are you fucking kiddidng me! Wake up and cram more than one issue into your puny brains everyone (You know who you are)!

1/4/08

Iraq deputy PM blames corruption on UN
Deputy prime minister Barham Saleh said Iraq's culture of corruption stems from the actions of the international community and the controversial UN oil-for-food scheme.

1/4/08

So How Is The Government Shaping Up In Iraq You Ask...

Sunnis divided in Anbar province
Tribal leaders who helped calm the area want a share in the provincial council dominated by a rival Sunni bloc, saying they are the true representatives of the region's inhabitants.

Rival Shiites in Iraq try to make peace
Representatives of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr met with officials from his rival's party in an effort to cement a tenuous peace agreement the two signed.

1/4/08

And now for some comic relief from Pat!

Robertson: God says chaos coming

Pat Robertson Predicts Worldwide Violence, U.S. Recession in 2008

Pat Robertson: God told me who will win ‘08 election... But he's not tellin'!

Pat Robertson's New Year's Forecast: "China Will Be The Largest Christian Nation On Earth"

1/4/08

A Vast Right-Wing Hypocrisy
Richard Mellon Scaife, billionaire bankroller of conservative crusades and Bill Clinton’s “Troopergate” is now staring in his own unsavory saga!

1/4/08

Al-Qaida targets Sunni tribal groups

1/4/08

Fed Fears Worsening Credit Market

Oil price hits $100 a barrel for the first time

Stocks Drop on Weak Manufacturing Report

But don't worry our fearless leader has spoken...

Bush says economic fundamentals are strong

President Bush Optimistic On Continuous Economic Growth

1/3/08

Key figures about Iraq

1/3/08

Admissions of Iraqi refugees lagging
U.S. admissions of Iraqi refugees are nose-diving amid bureaucratic in-fighting despite the Bush administration's pledge to boost them to roughly 1,000 per month...

1/3/08

US offers Iraqis service jobs
Instead of hiring people to secure their neighborhoods, "we'll have them doing sanitation, cleaning up the area, reconstruction."

1/3/08