Monthly Archives: November 2005

Here’s a brief case study (more to come) of one contract for the British “private security”company Aegis, recently awarded a $293 million security contract in Iraq by the United States government. The man who created Aegis (Lt Col Tim Spicer) … Continue reading →

Some well deserved doses of karma, 5 to be exact, ended up in Cunningham’s Cheerios this morning. Since he’s such a Jesus-guy, I thought I could help in conceptualizing exactly how criminally insane an evangelical can get with the ‘ask … Continue reading →

My cousin Leah and her husband Mike hosted Thanksgiving at their house this year. By the time I woke up the day of, Heather had already made 5 pies…I do love her so! Madison and MacKenzie (Mike and Leah’s beautiful … Continue reading →

Why is the gun industry consistently in the clear when gun crimes spike in a certain area? Who made the confiscated piece – who first bought it – how did it get to Boston? If these questions can’t be answered, … Continue reading →

@DET+3 / @DAL+2.5

The movie starring Ed Norton and Edward Furlong has been one of my favorites for quite a while now. It’s a feast for the eyes from start to finish, with an apt portrayal of the knucklehead infested American white supremacist … Continue reading →

Here’s the actual text. I suggest we all read this and argue the actual points. The Honorable John P. Murtha November 17, 2005 The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed policy wrapped in illusion. … Continue reading →

“I heard somebody say, `Well, maybe so-and-so is not patriotic because they disagree with my position.’ I totally reject that thought,” Bush said. “This is not an issue of who’s patriotic and who’s not patriotic,” he said. “It’s an issue … Continue reading →

I’m so proud of these guys! Had to make sure they were on the front page. Max and Sam want to let everyone know that they have very strong opinions about the Celtics and Patriots, but as for CSPAN…papa’s on … Continue reading →

“I like guys who’ve never been there that criticize us who’ve been there. I like that. I like guys who got five deferments and never been there and send people to war, and then don’t like to hear suggestions about … Continue reading →

Among the varied armed security men on Baghdad’s streets these days, you cannot miss the police commandos. In combat uniforms, bulletproof vests and wrap-around sunglasses or ski masks, they muscle through Baghdad’s traffic jams in police cars or camouflage- painted … Continue reading →

This is music to my ears! While Senator Frist is sneaking in legislation to protect big pharma from big lawsuits concerning their vaccines, the lobbyist urchins are finding out that they might be barking up the wrong tree if Congress … Continue reading →

A newcomer named Frodo has been posting some material he really believes in. His sincerity is obvious, writing full and cogent. I wanted to highlight some of his latest. Frodo, we’re glad to have you here!

By Larry Johnson | bio From: Foreign Affairs I think Dick Cheney has been watching too many Hollywood flicks that glorify torture. He needs, instead, to get on the ground and talk to the folks he is ostensibly trying to … Continue reading →

(Repost) President Bush approaches the podium to a standing ovation from the room full of soldiers, with a box wrapped in paper and tied around it a piece of twine. He places the box on the podium and raises one … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON – The federal government should strengthen the health care system for veterans, retired Marine Gen. Joseph P. Hoar said Saturday in the Democratic Party’s weekly radio address. Speaking on the Veterans Day weekend, the former U.S. military commander in … Continue reading →

“The power of the Executive to cast a man into prison without formulating any charge known to the law, and particularly to deny him the judgement of his peers, is in the highest degree odious and is the foundation of … Continue reading →