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Category Archives: Politics
My Sentiments Exactly
(HT: The Largest Minority) Keith Olbermann is right on the money regarding the capitulation of Democrats on the war: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sePswUO4e0 Rep. Dennis Kucinich: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuMQ66nRsAQ
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Our War Of Terror
I did see the movie “Borat” and yes, I am stealing that joke for the title of this piece. Our ‘War of Terror’ is defined by the applause that backs it up during an event like the Republican primary debate … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, History, Military, Politics, Religion
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Gonzo Montage
Courtesy of Robert Greenwald: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlOBPNr7Kg
Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ)
Today’s NYTimes editorial page features a letter by Holt, touting his legislation to make paper trails mandatory for voting machines, as was endorsed by the Times on May 16th. Having read this endorsement on the day it ran, my first … Continue reading
The SC Republican debate in 45 seconds
I saw this on Bill Maher’s show this past Friday: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9081911824228018487&hl=en
You Don’t Say…
Padilla Evidence Flimsy? – “This is what we wind up with after spending $20 million in prosecuting Padilla — a goddam form handed to a CIA agent by a stranger appearing out of nowhere in Afghanistan?” (Lewis Z. Koch @ … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Military, Politics
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Bush’s Justice Gap
The Nation published ‘Dying for a Home‘ by Amanda Spake in February, about thousands being poisoned by formaldehyde in the air they breathe whenever in or around their FEMA trailer. It took two months for the MSM to report on … Continue reading
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Does Yahoo! manipulate headlines to feature the word “Israel”
The link on the front page reads ‘Hamas militants fire rockets into Israel’, and the article has a different headline that reads ‘Deadly infighting rages in Gaza’. The battle is one sided, with Hamas sending mortar rounds into the compound … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, History, Politics
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Violent Crime in America (COPS Program)
One site I like to lurk on over to is ‘Badger Blogger‘, and those of you who do the same will not be disappointed. My brother lives in Wisconsin now, so I like to stay up on local issues, but … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Politics, Video
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Staying With Charlie Babbitt
Reverend James Dobson (5/14/07): “I was invited to go to Washington DC to meet with President Bush in the White House along with 12 or 13 other leaders of the pro-family movement. And the topic of the discussion that day … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Military, Politics, Religion
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Does it itch, drip, burn and/or grow?
When your work is outstanding for a number of years, but that promotion you’ve been chasing for all that time remains elusive – it’s time to look in the mirror and ask yourself, “do I have a Monica problem?” Apparently … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Politics
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House Budget Debate – Then and Now
In the current installment we have Republicans railing against tax increases, with numbers that lack context, and if you listen carefully, what they’re talking about is the fact that Bush’s tax cuts aren’t yet permanent. They expire in 2010. Also … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, History, Politics, Video
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John Murtha – Barney Frank (how it’s done!)
Rep. Murtha: Iraq Accountability Act http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ylj0y7yD9Y Rep. Frank: Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (Republicans were apparently saying anything to protect the status quo in regards to CEO compensation, and Barney Frank made mince meat out of them) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlAEZbiHubc More … Continue reading
Time to Discuss John Bolton
The stretching of intelligence to fit an ideological belief and the credibility of Bolton in his testimony before the foreign relations committee are both of incredible importance if this man is to represent America at the UN. He’s entering an … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Politics
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The Eye of a Storm
The wind howls outside this drafty window rattling like it has something to tell me. Amidst this oasis of political compromise in the Senate, something stirs beneath it all. Like this cold stormy May evening in New England, there’s an … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Politics, Religion
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Democrats Must Protect Our Pensions
Legislation to make it harder for corporations to default on payment to pension plans must be a staple of Democrat campaigns in the upcoming mid-term and national elections. This dilemma impacts corporations, stockholders, employees and pension-fund managers. The only one … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Economics, Politics
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Operation Win The War
“The day will come when we will rule America. The day will come when we will rule Britain and the entire world – except for the Jews. The Jews will not enjoy a life of tranquility under our rule because … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Military, Politics
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Big Government
The myth Republicans want you to buy into is that the idea of ‘big government’ is still all about taxes and your concealed weapon. Today though, it’s more about equal rights, privacy and most importantly the distribution of federal funds … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Politics, Words
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Crosseyed and Painless
We’re all spun now in this never ending he said/she said battle, while being fed rations of gossip-ridden gumbo every day by the talking heads and print media. We’re urged to base the depth of our political knowledge not on … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Politics, Words
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America’s Foreign Policy Filter
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan good, Iran and Iraq bad. To the country that reportedly houses Osama Bin Laden within its borders, Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles. To the country that raised it’s little boys to become suicide bombers on 9/11, a … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Military, Politics
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Rogue Judges and Religious Oppression
Republicans are drumming up support amongst their base with tough talk of ‘rogue activist judges’ and the incredible danger they pose to our way of life. Bill Frist informs us that the judicial filibuster is, “being used against people of … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Justice, Politics, Religion, Words
39 Comments
The O’Springer Factor
With the Iraqi government taking historic steps towards carving out a peaceful future and Congress in session, a hot topic of conversation across the country is the runaway bride of John Mason and whether he’s a fool for wanting her … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Comedy, Politics
18 Comments
‘No Catch’ Entitlements for Veterans
During September of 2004, the VA hospital in Walla-Walla, WA had a total of 25 patients who had to wait up to 1-30 days and 1 patient who had to wait 30-60 days for medical treatment. As of this very … Continue reading
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The Cowardice Behind Our Patriotism
Doesn’t the recruiting shortfall in this country indicate something about the mission? If every bumper sticker proclaiming ‘support’ for the troops equaled an enlistment, there wouldn’t be enough rifles to go around. Perhaps this is one of those unpleasant truths … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Military, Politics
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Fate of Humanity
Was said by the recently fallen Pope to be threatened because of our war in Iraq. If you’re watching the press conference of Scott McClellan (White House Press Secretary), he refers to the Pope and his belief in a ‘right … Continue reading
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Democrats Must Protect Our Pensions
Legislation to make it harder for corporations to default on payment to pension plans must be a staple of Democrat campaigns in the upcoming mid-term and national elections. This dilemma impacts corporations, stockholders, employees and pension-fund managers. The only one … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Politics
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Shiavo Smokescreen
As Congress winds down and their budget resembles the kind of hard work you and I would most likely get fired for turning in if we tried, Terri Shiavo has gone from being a woman on life support in Florida … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Politics, Religion
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Minimum Wage
This issue is politicized and spun to pit us against one another, like most things. But the basis for the argument against raising the minimum wage is pretty much the opposite of everything in the Bible and the rhetoric of … Continue reading
Posted in Al Swearengen, Economics, Politics
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What Happened to ‘Support the Troops’!?!
I just heard a 78 year old WW2 veteran on Limbaugh’s program who said that his prescription cost through the VA during the 90s was $32 dollars a month. Under Bush it has gone up to over $90, and the … Continue reading
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Liberals and Conservatives
In the American political process these two words are mostly irrelevant in terms of what’s passed into law. Republicans are anything but conservative in any sort of a fiscal sense, and Democrats are not universally liberals. With this said, the … Continue reading
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