MAD COWBOY STARTS ANOTHER UNDECLARED WAR

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Sunday January 14, 2007 · 4:47 AM PST

2007/01/14 · 04:47

The New York Times and CBS

reported this weekend, "According to U.S. military figures, 198 American and British soldiers have been killed, and more than 600 wounded by advanced explosive devices MANUFACTURED IN IRAN and smuggled in through the southern marshes and along the Tigris River."
but the UK's Independent wrote on Sunday "...soldiers, who were targeted by insurgents as they traveled through [Iraq], died after being attacked with bombs triggered by infra-red beams. The bombs were developed by the IRA using technology passed on by the security services in a botched 'sting' operation more than a decade ago. THIS CONTRADICTS THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT'S CLAIM THAT iRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD IS HELPING SHIA INSURGENTS TO MAKE THE DEVICES. http://kurtnimmo.com...

There's more (if you have the stomach for it)

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Wednesday July 12, 2006 · 5:37 PM PDT

2006/07/12 · 17:37

Shouldn't Clinton realize that Bush's low poll ratings are linked to illegal, out-of-control invasions with spiraling costs? Hillary stood by her man when it counted; now he's standing by her. We'll get no help on that issue from him!

Barbara

Clinton addresses nation's newest problems

Troy Hooper - Aspen Daily News Staff Writer
http://www.aspendailynews.com/...
Fri 07/07/2006 10:01PM MST

Back in Aspen, former President Bill Clinton sounded off on a multitude of problems confronting the nation Friday that included disease, destruction and Karl Rove. Read More

Is Iran-Contra II back in business?

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Thursday June 15, 2006 · 3:14 PM PDT

2006/06/15 · 15:14

Afghanistan provides one-third of the world's heroin, and with the poppy harvest doubling this year ... could this be a rerun of Iran-Contra? The same Daddy Bush crooks are baaack, but poor Dubya's probably 'out of the loop' too, just like Dad was. (Surprise: Cheney's probably in charge.) The unaccounted-for $12 billion dollars brought to Iraq wasn't enough for the greedy monsters?

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Tuesday June 13, 2006 · 8:59 AM PDT

2006/06/13 · 08:59

crossposted at: http://www.greenmountaindaily.com/...

President Bush's approval rating shows only 1/3 (or less) in the US approving of either his military or his domestic policies. He has taken the sympathy of the world after 9/11 and transformed himself into a video game/comic book type avenger. Iran is the next country in his crosshairs. Will the voters put a stop to this? Will we have time to?

The Republican Party has the majority in the Senate and the House. They control the agenda and pass the laws. Whatever the President wants, he gets. Read More

BUSH AND 'THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLARS'

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Friday June 02, 2006 · 4:30 PM PDT

2006/06/02 · 16:30

An op-ed in the Bennington, Vermont Banner 6/2/06. I had to share this with Judy's permission:

This is the third year in a row here in southern Vermont that we have suffered the ravages of tent caterpillars. These foul creatures eat their way through leaf and limb, wreaking havoc on whatever unsuspecting plant happens to be in the way of their insatiable appetites. They gorge on our apple blossoms, our roses, our maples, and oh, our poor willow was really weeping last summer. At first we merely flicked them off and stepped on them, then when that proved too slow started drowning them in soapy water. My husband devised a contraption that allows him to reach up high and burn the tents, and we've since learned about a bacillus spray that kills the caterpillars without affecting other wildlife. After hours of battling them, tree by tree, we'll think we have things under control - at least until the next hatching. Read More

THE REAL STATE OF THE UNION

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Tuesday May 30, 2006 · 9:30 PM PDT

2006/05/30 · 21:30

Is government of the people, by the people and for the people (the Constitution) outdated? Dubya seems to think so -- the Commandante rules and the hell with the separation of powers.

When Medicare started 40 years ago 58% of retirees lived below the poverty line. It was down to 10 percent in 2000, but is rising rapidly with the increasing cost of health insurance, fuel and prescription drugs. Bush's 2007 budget advocates charging even higher premiums, and freezing payments to home health care providers. It's been proven psychologically and financially that elders are better off staying in their homes; not being warehoused in nursing homes. The choices people have to make spending their Social Security income are cruel -- and it's past time we stood up and said `enough'.

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Tuesday May 23, 2006 · 7:48 AM PDT

2006/05/23 · 07:48

May 12th, 2006
The Militarization of America
by Philip Baruthhttp://vermontdailybriefing.com/...

Yesterday's (yawn) bombshell -- that the NSA and George Bush deliberately misled us about the extent of their data mining -- served to obscure an equally disturbing story: Donald Rumsfeld now has permission, via the Homeland Security Department, to deploy troops on US soil.

Not to aid in a disaster, or to evacuate following an earthquake.

No, no. These troops would be semi-permanent border guards.

In other words, a small but standing army deployed primarily in Southern (read, Conservative) states.

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Friday May 19, 2006 · 9:47 AM PDT

2006/05/19 · 09:47

Doug's apology

AN APOLOGY FROM A BUSH VOTER
By Doug McIntyre

Host, McIntyre in the Morning
Talk Radio 790 KABC

http://www.kabc.com/...

There's nothing harder in public life than admitting you're wrong. By the way, admitting you're wrong can be even tougher in private life. If you don't believe me, just ask Bill Clinton or Charlie Sheen. But when you go out on the limb in public, it's out there where everyone can see it, or in my case, hear it.

So, I'm saying today, I was wrong to have voted for George W. Bush. In historic terms, I believe George W. Bush is the worst two-term President in the history of the country. Worse than Grant. I also believe a case can be made that he's the worst President, period. Read More

BUSH, CHENEY, CONDI, RUMSFELD : THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE

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Monday May 15, 2006 · 8:05 PM PDT

2006/05/15 · 20:05

I'd like to remind the Democrats who are NOT calling for an investigation into impeachment that they may AGAIN be blindsided. "The party will not seek to impeach President Bush even if it gains control of the House in November's elections," minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) told her caucus members during their weekly meeting May 10th "that impeachment is off the table; she is not interested in pursuing it." It's very discouraging to see history repeating itself again -- and so soon!

Ms. Pelosi must not remember Bill Clinton vowing to work with the Republicans to bring back civility and bi-partisan working relationships with both the House and the Senate. He thought President George H.W. Bush deserved a gracious exit, to be able to `retire in peace, leaving the (Iran-Contra) matter between him and his conscience.'

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Wednesday May 03, 2006 · 7:10 PM PDT

2006/05/03 · 19:10

Did you ever think it could get any worse than Medicare Part D (for disaster)? Hang onto your wallet, folks, and have a good supply of nitro pills handy for your heart. Look what may be coming so the Republicans can promote health cost savings on their campaign trail.

I'm from Vermont; Bernie Sanders and Patrick Leahy would never vote for this -- But we can stop it in it's tracks if we mobilize!

I wouldn't put it past them to sneak in another vote at 2 a.m. or to hold the vote open another three hours to twist some arms -- after all, it's worked before! Read More

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