Likely suicide bomber goes unoticed in Oklahoma.

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Friday October 07, 2005 · 11:51 AM PDT

2005/10/07 · 11:51

As Bush claims success for Homeland Security's efforts in preventing terrorism and NYC with threats grabbing the headlines a suspicious suicide bomb that exploded outside a crowded Oklahoma stadium goes unnoticed. Perhaps the administration is screaming "Look, over there terra in New York!" to distract from real terrorism in the heartland. It would be more bad press for there to have been an attack our protectors knew nothing about in advance, what's worse it was prevented by local authorities.

Bush and rest in the administration must believe white guys in Oklahoma can't be terrorists.

Joel Henry Hinrichs III

Why would a suicidal student have a signifgant quantity of explosives in the apartment he shares with a roommate? Is it just a coincidence that the bomber attended same Norman, Oklahoma mosque as Zacarias Moussaoui? Why did he try to buy Ammonium Nitrate in the days prior to his death? Read More

Harriet Miers to be nominated O'Connor's replacement tomorrow?

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Wednesday September 28, 2005 · 6:24 PM PDT

2005/09/28 · 18:24

Drudge says so.

President Bush on November 17 named Harriet Miers as White House counsel, a position she will hold upon the Senate confirmation of Alberto Gonzales -- current White House counsel -- as U.S. Attorney General.

Most recently, Miers served as Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary. Prior to that, she was Co-Managing Partner at Locke Liddell & Sapp, LLP. Previously, she was President of Locke, Purnell, Rain & Harrell, where she worked from 1972 until 1999. From 1995 until 2000, she was chair of the Texas Lottery Commission. In 1992, Harriet became the first woman president of the Texas State Bar, and in 1985 she became the first woman president of the Dallas Bar Association. She also served as a Member-At-Large on the Dallas City Council. Harriet received both her undergraduate and law degrees from Southern Methodist University.

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Any second there will be a plethora of diaries reminding us how fortunate we are to have her and not Priscilla Owens. Read More

Roberts hearing morning thread

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Thursday September 15, 2005 · 7:00 AM PDT

2005/09/15 · 07:00

I can't find one so here it is. Watch it here.

Beg the Committee members to keep it simple! We know what the senators think; we (hypothetically) don't know what the nominee thinks. The more opportunity Roberts has to speak; the more likely it is that, with a slip of the tongue, he'll tell the truth. At very least, hours of Roberts pleading the fifth (yes, I know, not literally) might make the public wonder what Roberts feels he must hide.

Also, since Roberts raised the question of judicial activism with the umpire metaphor, drill him on it. As far as possible they should avoid further use of the hackneyed sports metaphor itself, it makes the questioner look stupid at this point, but pound the point. Ask many, many simple (as in not compound) questions which relate directly to Roberts own words on the subject, during his testimony.

PLEASE! Enough with the speeches! PLEASE!

"Bush! I voted for the stupid bastard."

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Saturday September 10, 2005 · 3:09 PM PDT

2005/09/10 · 15:09

There was just a segment on CNN focusing on shrimpers who were returning to St. Bernard Parish for the first time to assess the damage. Their boats were ruined, as were their homes. At one point they saw former neighbor in a rowboat wearing an American flag around his neck, he had salvaged the flag from the ruble.

The man wearing the American flag didn't wish to continue with the others but did offer some comments as he rowed away, he said, "Government," he raised his arms in anger as he continued, "FEMA! Bush! If I ever see that....I voted for the stupid bastard. That tells you how smart I am."

The new patriotism from Bubba himself, next they're going to realize that gay marriage is only an issue for gays who marry.

The locals wouldn't let the Red Cross help

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Wednesday September 07, 2005 · 6:14 PM PDT

2005/09/07 · 18:14

This story is in All Headline News which must be a wing nut fake news source, but the latest smear should be known since it is the Fox truth of the day.

Update: Red Cross Says "We Were Kept From Superdome By State"

September 7, 2005 7:01 p.m. EST Douglas Maher - All Headline News Staff Reporter Washington, D.C. (AHN) - A report on Fox News from correspondent Major Garrett Wednesday night reveals a major break into what exactly went wrong at the Louisiana Superdome in the days after Hurricane Katrina struck the city. An American Red Cross representative tells Fox News that the Louisiana State Homeland Security Department refused the relief organization permission to take food and water to the Superdome because they did not want to "encourage people to go there." They State office of Homeland Security wanted to get people out and were afraid that providing support would be a "magnet" attracting more displaced citizens of New Orleans. Stay with All Headline News for more on this developing aspect of the Hurricane Katrina Relief.

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Saturday September 03, 2005 · 6:27 PM PDT

2005/09/03 · 18:27

I posted this in a thread but it didn't get any notice, so I thought I'd add it to the larger record.

By August 26

FEMA working with state officials to assess storm damage

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is set to team up with state officials today to assess the damage left behind by Hurricane Katrina in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

FEMA began establishing a presence in South Florida on Thursday night with two representatives tracking the hurricane's path from Miami-Dade County's Emergency Operations Center. Twenty preliminary damage assessment teams will start surveying the counties this morning, said Frances Marine, FEMA's public affairs director for Florida.

"Our first goal is to move in and assess where needs are so we can fulfill our responsibility in supplementing state and local efforts," Marine said.

But before FEMA can begin providing assistance to South Florida residents, President George Bush must issue a disaster declaration.

Jeb got his paperwork done quickly and correctly, because it was processed quickly, see below.

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Thursday September 01, 2005 · 11:21 AM PDT

2005/09/01 · 11:21

They think NO is Iraq They are making shit up for the media in their press conferences as if the public can't learn the truth about this either.

There are enough Guard troops on the ground, or will be with another 2,800 when the rest arrive. The evacuation centers are uncomfortable but fine and well stocked. They have been moving people out, but new refugees arrive.

Someone needs to let them know the SCLM isn't playig along this time.

Pentagon fires the 4 star general in charge of recruiting, criminal charges later.

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Tuesday August 09, 2005 · 10:28 AM PDT

2005/08/09 · 10:28

USA Today reports that Gen. Kevin Byrnes was fired due to unspecified "personal conduct." CNN reported, on air, that Byrnes was about to issue a report about the effectiveness of the US military efforts in the ME. CNN also reported that criminal charges may be filed but I can't find another reference either of those claims.

USA Today does report that Byrnes had a tough job:

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In that post, Byrnes oversaw all Army training programs and the development of war-fighting guidelines. It operates 33 training schools and centers on 16 Army installations and is headquartered at Fort Monroe, Va. Among the command's responsibilities is to oversee Army recruiting and initial recruit training.

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What is also strange is that CNN broke in with the story, then abruptly ended it.

I can't watch this diary, but it is such a strange story that I thought it deserved its own diary.

Hurricane Dennis

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Thursday July 07, 2005 · 7:11 PM PDT

2005/07/07 · 19:11

nears a category 4 storm. It may very well hit the gulf coast of Alabama, which was struck late last fall by Ivan. Ivan's destruction was catastrophic, as of now only 60% of preIvan rentals were available this year, the impact on the local economy is predictable. Earlier this week Tropical Storm Cindy damaged the Mobile Bay Bridge, rumor has it that the bridge is down to one lane, who knows if that is true.

It won't take long for the right wing fundamentalists to point out that the voting record of Alabamians' caused God's wrath to be visited on the Godless homosexuals. Oh yeah, maybe not. Either way, this is a very creepy trend, and for one wondering when to leave a scary end to vacation.
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Inspection boss fired at Bolton's demand, cover-up.

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Saturday June 04, 2005 · 11:32 AM PDT

2005/06/04 · 11:32

In this Newsday story it is reported that Bolton lead the charge to fire a lead diplomat in arms control, Jose Bustani, from the UN because Bustani wanted inspections. Uil now the Republicans have argued that Bolton only wanted to discuss differences with those with whom he disagreed, not end their employment. They used the fact that no one lost their job as proof that Bolton didn't retaliate.

The spin on this will be that Bolton didn't have the authority at the UN to fire anyone at the time.

Just incredible.

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Dow Closes Down 198, [UPDATE] make that 191

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Friday April 15, 2005 · 1:01 PM PDT

2005/04/15 · 13:01

read it and weep. There has been other ominous news lately, such as this report that inventories are up and sales are down.

Update [2005-4-15 18:24:42 by Thistime]: For a reason that someone here must be able to explain the close has been changed to 191, the final revision took place much later than usual. It’s strange.

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Kennedy, Chafee Could Face Off in R.I.

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Saturday March 26, 2005 · 11:09 AM PST

2005/03/26 · 11:09

Chaffee is first a Republican. He runs from that fact often, but when they really need him he is there for his party. It is very true that as Republicans go he is the best of a bad lot, but keeping him around for that reason doesn't make any sense. He may even be tortured by the fact that his party is one of the great destructive forces in the world today, put his personal loyalties prevail. Aside from the fact that he votes often with his party, he caucuses with them, and every vote we get to move us back to a majority is a victory.

Kennedy is a real Democrat, if as is speculated below he runs, the country would be better off. There would be no reason for a Democrat to support Chafee. Read More

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Likely suicide bomber goes unoticed in Oklahoma.

Harriet Miers to be nominated O'Connor's replacement tomorrow?

Roberts hearing morning thread

"Bush! I voted for the stupid bastard."

The locals wouldn't let the Red Cross help

Jeb got his paperwork right.

Anyone listening to the Chertoff press conference?

Pentagon fires the 4 star general in charge of recruiting, criminal charges later.

Hurricane Dennis

Inspection boss fired at Bolton's demand, cover-up.

Dow Closes Down 198, [UPDATE] make that 191

Kennedy, Chafee Could Face Off in R.I.