Andrew's Final Ride - An Example of a Life Well-Led

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Sunday February 26, 2006 · 6:46 PM PST

2006/02/26 · 18:46

This isn't really a post about politics, but something I'd like to share about an ordinary person who has lived their life extraordinarily.

The guy's name is Andrew Molenda. He's from Oklahoma, in his 30s, with a wife and kids. Pretty normal existence.

Except that he's been waging an intense fight against cancer. And he may be dying today. Read More

Bush - Tell Me He Didn't Just Say That

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Thursday January 26, 2006 · 7:33 AM PST

2006/01/26 · 07:33

I'm watching Bush's press conference (pain enough right there).

He's talking about the Palestinian elections.

My mouth is hanging open as he's talking about the results. I can't believe he just said this. Daily Show, Crooks and Liars - you gotta get it.

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Me, You, Michael Moore, and Osama. Birds of a feather?

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Saturday January 21, 2006 · 12:26 PM PST

2006/01/21 · 12:26

I just read through Bin Laden's latest statement. It's no wonder why people like Chris Matthews think he sounds like Michael Moore, or Ted Kennedy, or even John Kerry. Or you and me. Why? Bin Laden manages to lay out some pretty valid points. Is it OK to agree with Osama Bin Laden?

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Why We Fight Today - It's All In The Letter From A Birmingham Jail

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Monday January 16, 2006 · 9:10 AM PST

2006/01/16 · 09:10

Honoring Dr. King isn't just about honoring a man. It's about honoring the basic truths he and millions of Americans so valiantly stood for. And that we stand for today.

I reread the Letter From A Birmingham Jail as well as the statement from Clergymen that prompted it. Sadly, notice that all types of religious leaders were involved in this ill-founded statement. As Dr. King notes, "Who is their God?" That question could be asked of many today.

Although Dr. King's letter was written as a defense of the civil rights movement, the words live today as a foundation of reasoning for all who seek social justice of any kind.

If you do one thing today to honor Dr. King - read the entire letter and the statement that prompted it. Read More

Deborah Howell - Lazy, Stupid, or Right-Wing Tool? [Poll]

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Sunday January 15, 2006 · 7:07 PM PST

2006/01/15 · 19:07

Much has been written of the Washington Post's Ombudsman - Deborah Howell. Pretty much 100% of it negative. And deservedly so.

Apparently, the Post and the New York Times have some sort of cosmic balance - when one has a good ombusdman, the other must have one equally as bad. Maybe it's a karma thing. I don't know. How else do you explain the flip from Michael Getler at the Post (a readers' advocate) and Daniel Okrent at the Times (craptacular) to Byron Calame at the Times (holding Times staff feet to the fire on the NSA story) to Deborah Howell at the Post.

Which brings us to today's poll. Deborah Howell - Lazy, Stupid, or a conscious Right-Wing tool? [Take the Poll] Read More

Don't Tell My Mom I'm A Lobbyist...

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Tuesday January 03, 2006 · 10:06 PM PST

2006/01/03 · 22:06

It's an old joke among lobbyists, "Don't tell my mom I'm a lobbyist, she still thinks I'm a piano player in a whorehouse."

I don't come here to defend lobbyists, or to bury them. I do come here to shed a little light on the business of influence and access. And maybe in the process offer insight into the lobbying profession. Read More

Domestic Spying Committee Slams Administration!!!!

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Monday January 02, 2006 · 8:31 PM PST

2006/01/02 · 20:31

OK, so it was the 1974 Church Committee, but bear with me.

I've spent a fascinating evening diving into some documents relating to domestic spying, Presidential powers, and Congressional oversight. Initially I thought I'd make a few pithy points, but the more I read the more I realized that the latest domestic spying debate is part of a story that spans back to Roosevelt, Truman, and something called the Church Committee. Have you heard of it? I hadn't.

Now that you're here - If you haven't done so, at least read the findings of the Church Commission below. They'll sound eerily familiar to you. Though, Good luck on getting our current Congressional leadership to let a report like this come through. Read More

Are Texans Pu**ies?

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Tuesday December 20, 2005 · 8:05 PM PST

2005/12/20 · 20:05

After seeing Sen. John Cornyn's (R-TX) quote in The Hill: "None of your civil liberties matter much after you're dead," I'm beginning to wonder about these big tough Texans.

Of course, it could be that I'm also really getting sick and tired of these un-American comments being made in a desperate attempt to justify unconstitutional acts.

Who knew Texas Republicans are such p**sies that they won't stand up for their own liberty? Read More

Thousands Dead or Liberty - Your Choice?

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Monday December 19, 2005 · 10:06 AM PST

2005/12/19 · 10:06

What price are you willing to pay for liberty and freedom?

Arlington, Tex.: I'm surprised we haven't seen more polticians like Dan Burton (R-Ind) defend the president's policy of using the NSA to spy on Americans. I think most people would happily suspend the Bill of Rights and much of the Constitution as long as there is a threat of thousands of people dying from a terrorist attack. We've been told that there are terrorist cells in the U.S. and they could be anywhere and anyone. My civil rights won't do me a bit of good if I'm dead.....

Would you (happily or otherwise) suspend the Bill of Rights to protect the lives of thousands of Americans? Read More

Post Editor - "Say Hello To My Leeberal Friend!!"

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Friday December 16, 2005 · 5:53 AM PST

2005/12/16 · 05:53

OK, the whole Froomkin thing is dying down (until, perhaps, this weekend's Ombudsman column). But I had to do just one more post.

Well, plus, I really didn't want the idea for the title of this post to go to waste (with apologies to Al Pacino).

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John Harris To Froomkin Readers - Who The Fuck Are YOU??

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Thursday December 15, 2005 · 9:49 AM PST

2005/12/15 · 09:49

Ohhhhhh, John Harris. Just when I think the Political Editor at the Post has reached rock bottom in this whole Dan Froomkin matter - he pulls out a shovel and manages to keep digging.

Seriously, how is it that people who make it their lives to watch politicians all the time and comment on their dodges acquire those same traits when questioned themselves?

You've got to read it to believe it.

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Washington Post Bends Over And Takes Another One For The White House

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Tuesday December 13, 2005 · 5:12 PM PST

2005/12/13 · 17:12

What is the aversion that editors and reporters at the Washington Post have to standing up to the White House and their allies?

If you missed it, Dan Froomkin has been under fire at the washingtonpost.com recently for his White House Briefing column (if you don't read that daily, I highly recommend it). The cover argument pushed by the paper's Ombudsman and Political Editor was that the column's name leads people to think that Froomkin is an actual White House Reporter rather than a columnist.

Fair point.

Except we are now at the point where the real agenda is coming out. Suprise!! There are clear signs that someone (can you say - the White House and its allies?) are working the refs. Yup. And Booby's friends and defenders are at it again - carrying their water and covering up for it.

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