Author Archives: Al Swearengen

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 →

Much has been said since the indictment came down about a matter that, for everyone involved with the investigation, had been settled for a long time already. The right-wing spin machine has presented the following arguments in recent days: Plame’s … Continue reading →

White House Counsel to Give ‘Refresher’ Course I couldn’t help but think of Billy Madison when I read this. They’re going to be stocking up on lithium, amphetamine and puppy blood for this, as well as making sure 3 highly … Continue reading →

Ralph Reed’s anti-gambling work in Texas and Louisiana was funded by an Indian tribe that derives all of its income from a single casino, according to U.S. Senate testimony Wednesday. Reed, the former Christian Coalition leader who is running for … Continue reading →

Paul Pierce is the best player on the court, and sometimes that’s the difference in a basketball game.

I could be wrong…but I don’t think they dig us down in South America. Perhaps they should get Scott McClellan down there to explain to Argentina how they ‘think’ they dislike America, but are really just experiencing a form of … Continue reading →

Awesome to see you back at it right – we missed you around here!

Hearing President Bush envoke the opinions of scientists in regards to the Bird Flu, I wondered if anyone else’s ears started bleeding? Surely there were some bloody ears in Kansas, but I don’t think anyone from that state is risking … Continue reading →

1. Denver voters OK marijuana possession 2. ‘Technical virginity’ becomes part of teens’ equation 3. No Propaganda: Some Real Soldiers’ Stories 4. Pharmaceutical Association Pays Novelist To Write Horror Story About Importing Drugs From Canada… 5. U.S. Quietly Issues Estimate … Continue reading →

By Thomas Oliphant

Within this document you’ll find language that matches to the word what I pointed out a while back in, Rove’s Crime is Obvious.

I’m running a fantasy basketball draft, taking care of the kids on my own today…so the big news is passing me by as of right now. Anyone wanting to get into it – here’s an open thread. Peace – Chris

“They are targeting programs for poor people to pay for tax cuts for rich people,” said Rep. David Obey (news, bio, voting record), D-Wis. Once those tax cuts are passed, Obey added, deficits will be increasing again.

Round 11: #10 – Ricky – Delonte West #9 – Murray – Ryan Gomes #8 – Phil – Nick Collison #7 – Chris – Adonal Foyle #6 – Ritch – Earl Boykins #5 – Eric – Brent Barry #4 – … Continue reading →

Thursday, June 10, 1999 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. George W. Bush said Tuesday that he would have voted to impeach President Clinton over the Monica Lewinsky scandal. “I would have voted for it. I thought the man lied,” … Continue reading →