Wounded? Dead? Reenlist anyway, whydontcha!

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Saturday January 06, 2007 · 10:25 PM PST

2007/01/06 · 22:25

This truly boggles the mind and puts paid to any sort of "why, of course we're meeting our enlistment goals" nonsense.

A very short article on CNN Online:

The Army said Friday it would apologize to the families of about 275 officers killed or wounded in action who were mistakenly sent letters urging them to return to active duty.

The letters were sent a few days after Christmas to more than 5,100 Army officers who had recently left the service. Included were letters to about 75 officers killed in action and about 200 wounded in action.

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Monday December 25, 2006 · 7:18 AM PST

2006/12/25 · 07:18

And in seasons past.

There are thousands upon thousands who have lost loved ones or whose loved ones are suffering through difficult times in their lives. For those people, the holidays bear a heavy weight; that odd dichotomy where one knows there should be joy and laughter, yet tears and sadness prevail. There are hundreds of thousands to whom Christmas and holidays are merely words - ones perhaps known in some distant time or never known at all. To all of you who find tears closer than laughter, sadness closer than joy, know that you're not alone. Know that there are others who feel your pain and loss. Others whom you may never know, but are holding you in their thoughts.

Here is wishing you strength, love, and hope that the future holds a brighter light for you and yours.

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Saturday December 16, 2006 · 9:48 AM PST

2006/12/16 · 09:48

Who knew it could be that simple? Well, okay. So it took a few more sentences than that. Along the lines of "These Republicans aren't made of the same cloth of the Republicans you remember," and "those Abu Ghraib pictures you hate so much - Republicans were responsible for that."

Mom equates the decay of the Republican Party with the deaths of John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. That's when it started, she thinks. Is it true? I don't know. I'm sure someone with a bit more knowledge about political history could pinpoint the start of it. Maybe someone can jot me a note in the comment section so I can pass it on to her. It's enough right now that she knows the Republican Party doesn't suit her anymore.

Let's mosey a bit south here for more ramblings....

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Have you converted a Republican lately?

195 votes Vote Now!

Have you converted a Republican lately?

Yes

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On my way as we speak

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[UPDATED] FL-13: The Recount Begins

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Monday November 13, 2006 · 3:09 PM PST

2006/11/13 · 15:09

Sarasota Herald-Tribune front page

As many of you are aware, there was much controversy surrounding the Fl-13 congressional district, involving massive undervoting. Sarasota County had 18,000 undervotes and thus carries the heaviest burden regarding how the recounts and the audits will be conducted. Besides the irregularities, only 373 votes separates Buchanan and Jennings - with Buchanan in the lead - which triggered an automatic recount.

Both Jennings and Buchanan are in Washington D.C. to begin their orientation as new members of Congress. It's interesting to note that the author of the article, Paul Quinlan, titled the piece "Jennings departs for orientation in D.C.".

His opening paragraphs and more recount fun below the fold.... Read More

Open Thread Buffet

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Tuesday November 07, 2006 · 12:30 PM PST

2006/11/07 · 12:30

Sometimes you have a craving and just can't pinpoint what type of food your brain needs.

Election food is the main course in the majority of the restaurants in Daily Kos, USA. So here's a place to snack on little tidbits that might not be getting the accolades they deserve.

And for dessert, just click here and perhaps discover something new about our favorite poll option: Pie. Read More

Gallaudet Votes out Jane Fernandes

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Sunday October 29, 2006 · 4:32 PM PST

2006/10/29 · 16:32

From WaPo.com

The governing board of Gallaudet University today revoked the appointment of the school's incoming president, bowing to the demands of students, faculty, staff and alumni whose protests have kept the nation's premier school for the deaf in turmoil for the last month.

Joseph Rainmound has a series of diaries about the protests that have been ongoing at Gallaudet University, and the lengths to which the school's administration went to try to stop those protestors.

California Wildfires (link Updates)

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Friday October 27, 2006 · 4:02 PM PDT

2006/10/27 · 16:02

The fires are raging and have destroyed over 24,000 acres of land and at least ten homes, with hundreds more threatened.

Four firefighters have already lost their lives, trapped when the winds shifted suddenly.

Firefighter Greg Keefer said the fire spread quickly through a grove of eucalyptus trees which contain an explosive oil.
"[The fire] got behind them, from what I understand," Keefer said. "That's a fireman's worst nightmare."

See That Caps Lock Key on Your Keyboard?

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Friday October 13, 2006 · 4:24 PM PDT

2006/10/13 · 16:24

Get a screwdriver or some other tool and PRY IT OFF!

Here's a link to the Daily Kos FAQ. Read it, learn it, use it.

Here's a link to the section in question: Writing Diaries

#24 is the pertinent part:

Do not use ALL CAPS or exclamation marks !!! in diary titles.

More ranting below the fold.... Read More

Catholic Priests Embezzle Millions for "Good of the Parish"

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Wednesday October 11, 2006 · 6:51 PM PDT

2006/10/11 · 18:51

Of course, Father Skehan (St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church in Delray Beach) couldn't quite remember how much he was leaving the church when he retired...$4 million? $2.7 million? But then the cops had to go and remind him that he retired three years ago. Guess he just lost track of time what with all the fun he was having:

Skehan is alleged to have used hundreds of thousands of dollars on travel, real estate and rare coins. He also gave a woman companion $675 a week and paid for her health insurance, court records show.

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Breaking Wind: Pot Calls Kettle Black - Bush vs. N. Korea

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Tuesday October 10, 2006 · 12:29 PM PDT

2006/10/10 · 12:29

CNN main page

CNN Bolton developing story

This quote is under the picture on CNN's main page and in the story itself:

"This is the way North Korea typically negotiates, by threat and intimidation," he said. "It's worked for them before. It's not going to work this time."

Think about that for a minute, then join me below the fold. Read More

Nazi-Era Mass Grave Discovered

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Thursday October 05, 2006 · 4:32 PM PDT

2006/10/05 · 16:32

ABC News International

Local officials said on Thursday that the skeletons of 22 children and 29 adults had been exhumed from the grave in a Catholic church cemetery in the village of Menden-Barge. The exhumation process was still underway.
"We assume that these were victims of the Nazi regime," state prosecutor Ulrich Maass said, pointing to signs that those buried met a violent end, especially the children.

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[UPDATED] Report: Abramoff Found to Have Connections to Rove and Mehlman

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Thursday September 28, 2006 · 5:09 PM PDT

2006/09/28 · 17:09

The Government Affairs Committee will be issuing a report tomorrow detailing links between Jack Abramoff and officials in the White House. ABCNews Link

The report from the Republican-led House Government Affairs Committee will state that Abramoff had as many as 450 contacts with the White House, and prime among his lobbying targets was former White House political director Ken Mehlman, and Bush's adviser Karl Rove.

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Wounded? Dead? Reenlist anyway, whydontcha!

[Updated] To All Those Who Have Felt Loss This Season

Mom, you're a Democrat now

[UPDATED] FL-13: The Recount Begins

Open Thread Buffet

Gallaudet Votes out Jane Fernandes

California Wildfires (link Updates)

See That Caps Lock Key on Your Keyboard?

Catholic Priests Embezzle Millions for "Good of the Parish"

Breaking Wind: Pot Calls Kettle Black - Bush vs. N. Korea

Nazi-Era Mass Grave Discovered

[UPDATED] Report: Abramoff Found to Have Connections to Rove and Mehlman