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Afghanistan Falling Into Taliban Control

john — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 09:24:02 -0500

As the U.S. remains distracted by the conflict it started in Iraq, the mission in Afghanistan gets further and further away from being "accomplished".

Saddam Offered To Leave Without A Fight

john — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:25:50 -0400

One month before the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Saddam Hussein offered to go into exile in exchange of $1 Billion. Contrast that with the Bush Administration's current request for another $195 Billion to continue the war.

Yet Another Excuse For War With Iran

john — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:52:29 -0400

Each day seems to bring another excuse Bush can use to justify his forthcoming war with Iran. Today comes news of Iran firing shells into Iraq. That's an actual, honest to God, act of war.

American Arms Used In Turkish Crimes

john — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:38:44 -0400

Weapons distributed to U.S. allies in Iraq have been picked up by Turkish police as the weapons used in violent crimes in that country.

No Interest Health Care Loans

john — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:27:45 -0400

A marketing scheme that seems to have done well for cars has made its way into the health care industry.

Massive Attack On Iran Prepared

john — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:14:17 -0400

According to a recent study, the United States has prepared a massive assault on targets in Iran of both a nuclear and non-nuclear nature.

Gonzales Resigns

john — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 08:55:57 -0400

With an announcement scheduled for this morning, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned.

Bob Schieffer Calls Out Administration On "Petraeus Report"

john — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:58:37 -0400

"[T]his does not sound like we're headed to a straight answer." - Face The Nation Anchor Bob Schieffer on the administration's plans to write the Iraq Progress Report for General Petraeus.

Another Day, Another Free Speech Arrest

john — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:54:07 -0400

Police in Asheville, NC arrested a man for standing on a bridge overlooking the highway holding an "Impeach Bush" sign that could be read by vehicles passing by on the highway. He was charged with obstructing the sidewalk.

Republican War On California?

john — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:31:22 -0400

As the Department of Homeland Security prepares for an assault on businesses that hire illegal immigrants, Californians in particular can look forward to economic and social devastation.

Criminalization Of Free Speech Continues

john — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:14:44 -0400

In another patriotic stomping on free speech, a man in Kent, Ohio has been charged with littering for putting up an "Impeach Bush" sign.

Run On Banks Begins

john — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:31:41 -0400

In response to reports of a shaky future for Countrywide Financial, people with money deposited there are crowding into the bank to withdraw their funds.

Hurricane Season Gets Rolling, New Orleans Still At Risk

john — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:15:12 -0400

Hurricane Dean is churning through the Caribbean on its way to the Western Gulf. With a small change in forecasted path, it could be another direct hit on New Orleans. Meanwhile, a new report shows that two-years on, much of New Orleans is still at risk.

Couple Wins $80,000 Over Anti-Bush Shirts

john — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 08:41:59 -0400

A Texas couple who were removed from a July 4th rally for wearing anti-bush t-shirts settled their lawsuit with the federal government for $80,000.

Cheney Knew Iraq Would Be Quagmire

john — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:12:33 -0400

In 1994, shortly after leaving office as Defense Secretary, Dick Cheney was asked to explain why president George H.W. Bush didn't move into Baghdad and topple Saddam. His response is quite informative given the current situation.

Pentagon Agrees: al Qaeda Will Not Take Iraq In U.S. Withdrawal

john — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:31:46 -0400

Pentagon war games confirm what was reported here two weeks ago: al Qaeda will not take over in Iraq if the U.S. leaves. This is in direct contradiction to Bush's claims to the contrary.

Pakistan Approaching Civil War

john — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:24:06 -0400

Following last months debacle at the Red Mosque where government troops killed one hundred people, there have been mass protests, riots, and suicide bombings destabilizing the portions of the country the military controls.

Impeachments Of Cheney And Gonzales Gain Momentum

john — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:19:35 -0400

Resolutions to impeach vice-president Cheney, H Res 333, and attorney general Gonzales, H Res 589, are gaining co-sponsors with each passing day.

Pentagon Sells Aircraft Parts Only Iran Could Use

john — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:56:25 -0400

This past February, despite orders to the contrary, the Pentagon sold over 1,400 F-14 parts at public sale as part of their surplus program. The only military in the world to use those planes is Iran.

Time: Bush Needs Gonzales To Avoid Prosecutors

john — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:47:09 -0400

Time magazine has an interesting take on the continuing saga that is the Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' tenure.