My intention is to restart my postings. There are many reasons for the grand hiatus, however, they are of no real import to anyone but myself.
This first post is about personal stuff. The first item is this, if you are male, and near or inside the middle age area, pay attention. Last Monday I had reason to travel. My back ached, all of the major muscle groups ached, and all of my joints ached. Monday night I was up to pee every two hours from 8 til 2. This nonsense continued throughout the week. Last night I noticed that it was getting uncomfortable to sit. The issue was a vague pain just behind the scrotum (ball sack). This morning it was decided that it is an enlarged Prostate. Antibiotics for 14 days. No big deal. But, it gave me reason to think about he number of times I have heard others say that you should pay attention and have those vague pains checked out immediately. I will be paying more attention, sooner.
Oldest brother, Bill, died at the end of September. The original ten are now down to six. The old boy was in his mid 80's and had lost any real quality of life that was remaining over the previous year. Very tough on his family, as he was always the big tough Marine who could and did take care of everything. But, they also understood that he was better off by far.
Brother-in-law, Joe, died just after Christmas. Went up to Arkansas and spent time with nephew Bud and his son Joseph. They lost mother, grandmother Eunice two years ago. Been a tough couple of years.
While that was going on, got word from youngest sister, Laura, that her gall bladder had been removed, adhesions pulled loose (previous ovarian ca surgery) and a small hole torn in the small intestine (adhesion's) repaired. So, went from burial to wound packing, cooking and whatevering.
We have arrived at the point where enough white papers have been released that we know where Presidential candidates stand on issues. If we have been diligent, we have read these paper's and have aligned ourselves with the respective candidate.
In my case, that is John Edwards. He, like any other, does not hold all of the issues that I find important, sacrosanct. However, he aligns most closely with my views. It must be stated that of all of the candidates involved, Kucinich would be my favorite. However, he doesn't have the backing, in any respect that will propel him to the WH. Thus my choice of JRE.
Further, it should be obvious from the above, that no matter who the candidate for the Democratic Party is, I will vote for that person. Since they are light years above anything that the Republican Party could/would offer.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Definition of BUSHIT
Bush has offered Democrats conciliatory words. Actually saw that phrase in a article about the Democratic retreat being held this week-end. That is without a doubt fits the definition of the word BUSHIT. Noone in the world that I inhabit believes for an instant that the asshole can/bould be conciliatroy to Democrats about anything.
His plan is to delay and obfuscate. He will do anything to keep the Senate from stopping his war. So any possibility that he is telling the truth, to any degree whatsoever, meets the definition of the word BUSHIT.
We know the man to be a liar in every respect. He cares not at all what the Senate thinks, what the House thinks, or for that matter what the citizens of this country think. He is committed to continueing his war, dismantling Social Security and anything else that calls for government spending. Except of course the military, credits to his rich buddies and large corporate entities. Guess those last two are redundancies. Anything to the contrary is BUSHIT.
"With Saddam Hussein's execution, the only person who didn't lie about WMD was hanging from the end of a rope." John R. Cobarruvias, Houston, TX
Farewell, MOLLY IVINS
His plan is to delay and obfuscate. He will do anything to keep the Senate from stopping his war. So any possibility that he is telling the truth, to any degree whatsoever, meets the definition of the word BUSHIT.
We know the man to be a liar in every respect. He cares not at all what the Senate thinks, what the House thinks, or for that matter what the citizens of this country think. He is committed to continueing his war, dismantling Social Security and anything else that calls for government spending. Except of course the military, credits to his rich buddies and large corporate entities. Guess those last two are redundancies. Anything to the contrary is BUSHIT.
"With Saddam Hussein's execution, the only person who didn't lie about WMD was hanging from the end of a rope." John R. Cobarruvias, Houston, TX
Farewell, MOLLY IVINS
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Iran
There has been a flurry of articles and comments on the possibility of the US attacking Iran. There had been some few articles with speculation what with the deployment of war ships being put into place around Iran, but not much more until very recently. Suddenly there is speculation all over the blogosphere. Not much in the msm as one would expect, but it is beginning to filter through.
Of course from the Wankosphere there is denial and obfuscation. That too is to be expected. They've been at it now for six long, painful years. But of late, some few are beginning to say what needs to be said. Keith Olberman is the leader. He has been right on and unrelenting in his exposure of all that is rotten in the Bush Administration, GOP, FOX (Faux) News, and all of their miniondom.
Now there is a report that there are military types inside Iran doing the work they are trained to do. They are not my focus. Rather, the corrupt Administration that has placed them there, at the risk of igniting a regional conflict are my focus. These are people with no regard for human life. These are people who have no interest in the results of their actions. These are not responsible adults, but petulant, spoiled children who should be grounded. FOR LIFE.
As of today, I am squarely in the camp of those who would vote to Impeach. As late as yesterday I was one who was against this action. Not because I thought it was a bad idea. But, because there didn't seem to be the votes to take it to fruition. Count me out of that camp. This asshole needs to be sent back to Crawford, TX. No...wait...I don't want that useless fuck in my state. How about down to South America where he is buying property? Yea. That's it.
As for Iran, they have not intention of attacking the US. Getting their asses bombed out of power isn't what they have in mind. Unless, and until they make such a move, stay the fuck away from there.
Is there nuclear program a problem? Hell yes it's a problem. It's a problem that the US has nuclear weapons. But, that shouldn't make them the focus of an attack. We just gave India information for their nuclear program. And, they don't belong to the group of those nations who has signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty. So, why are we pissing with them?
Only to distract us friends. Only to distract us.
This from the Financial Times of London:
"US officials have previously told the Financial Times that they deem it their right to pursue terrorists wherever they are." Emphasis mine.
Of course from the Wankosphere there is denial and obfuscation. That too is to be expected. They've been at it now for six long, painful years. But of late, some few are beginning to say what needs to be said. Keith Olberman is the leader. He has been right on and unrelenting in his exposure of all that is rotten in the Bush Administration, GOP, FOX (Faux) News, and all of their miniondom.
Now there is a report that there are military types inside Iran doing the work they are trained to do. They are not my focus. Rather, the corrupt Administration that has placed them there, at the risk of igniting a regional conflict are my focus. These are people with no regard for human life. These are people who have no interest in the results of their actions. These are not responsible adults, but petulant, spoiled children who should be grounded. FOR LIFE.
As of today, I am squarely in the camp of those who would vote to Impeach. As late as yesterday I was one who was against this action. Not because I thought it was a bad idea. But, because there didn't seem to be the votes to take it to fruition. Count me out of that camp. This asshole needs to be sent back to Crawford, TX. No...wait...I don't want that useless fuck in my state. How about down to South America where he is buying property? Yea. That's it.
As for Iran, they have not intention of attacking the US. Getting their asses bombed out of power isn't what they have in mind. Unless, and until they make such a move, stay the fuck away from there.
Is there nuclear program a problem? Hell yes it's a problem. It's a problem that the US has nuclear weapons. But, that shouldn't make them the focus of an attack. We just gave India information for their nuclear program. And, they don't belong to the group of those nations who has signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty. So, why are we pissing with them?
Only to distract us friends. Only to distract us.
This from the Financial Times of London:
"US officials have previously told the Financial Times that they deem it their right to pursue terrorists wherever they are." Emphasis mine.
New Way Forward
The President of the US, has stated, in his Saturday address, that if anyone doesn't like his plan (New Way Forward) they need to come up with one of their own. So, let's see how that plays. John Murtha came up with a plan last year. That must have been missed in all of that voting uproar. The Iran Study Group thought it might be a good idea to discuss the whole thing with those who live nearby and are most apt to be involved in a conflagration that would widen. They suggested a New Way Forward. Must have been busy with cocktails. Joe Biden has put one forward. Maybe that one was missed what with all of the swearing in of Congress and all that that entails.
Oh, Oh, I know one teacher!!!!!! What about Russ Feingold and the don't get involved in the first place idea? Must have missed that, what with all the rest of those fine gentlemen voting to make it a go.
What a crock of shit. He didn't listen then, he's not listening now. He doesn't give a fat fuck what anybody thinks. He wants war and it doesn't matter who thinks otherwise. He is going to have his war. And, if the people need a distraction, then how about we lob a few into Iran and get their attention?
This guy is sick fucking psychopath. He needs to be removed from office to protect the rest of the world.
That would be my New Way Forward.
What do you think so far?
Oh, Oh, I know one teacher!!!!!! What about Russ Feingold and the don't get involved in the first place idea? Must have missed that, what with all the rest of those fine gentlemen voting to make it a go.
What a crock of shit. He didn't listen then, he's not listening now. He doesn't give a fat fuck what anybody thinks. He wants war and it doesn't matter who thinks otherwise. He is going to have his war. And, if the people need a distraction, then how about we lob a few into Iran and get their attention?
This guy is sick fucking psychopath. He needs to be removed from office to protect the rest of the world.
That would be my New Way Forward.
What do you think so far?
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Death by Poverty
According to UNICEF 30,000 children die due to poverty per day. That would make for nearly 11, 000,000 deaths per year. Is there anyone on this planet who can justify this in any way? It is absolutely astonishing to me that we can allow such a thing to happen with the food reserves we have. Would it be tough to accomplish? Of course it would. Someone has to pay the farmers for their product. It has to be distributed. That is no easy task. But, could it be done? No doubt about it.
We spend trillions on wars, bridges to nowhere, and tax write offs to the top 1%. We waste billions on face lifts, beauty creams, and high priced tennis shoes. Yet 30,000 children die because of poverty. That is not only shameful, it is a crime. It is murder.
It's only 3,000. We have to sacrifice.
We spend trillions on wars, bridges to nowhere, and tax write offs to the top 1%. We waste billions on face lifts, beauty creams, and high priced tennis shoes. Yet 30,000 children die because of poverty. That is not only shameful, it is a crime. It is murder.
It's only 3,000. We have to sacrifice.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Sleep?
President Bush says he is sleeping better than people might think. Actually, no one is surprised at all. Everyone knows the man has no conscience, otherwise he would have resigned in disgrace several years ago.
But just to recap: Katrina, Abu Graihb, Guantanamo, habeus corpus, rendition, and lest we should forget, Iraq and the cut-and-run policy in Afganistan.
Yes indeed the man must be sleeping like a baby. Or, perhaps like a complete inhuman ass-hole. Hard to say which...not really. His lack of humanity, stuck in the frat boy stage, run up the Jesus flag, to cover up his complete lack of understanding of anything approaching adult thinking just seems so...uh...right wing.
This fool and his cabal are thrilled to point out that the trade deficit fell to 58.9 BILLION dollars in October. Could someone please explain to me how in the fuck you can be happy by falling in the hole by only 58.9 BILLION dollars?
But just to recap: Katrina, Abu Graihb, Guantanamo, habeus corpus, rendition, and lest we should forget, Iraq and the cut-and-run policy in Afganistan.
Yes indeed the man must be sleeping like a baby. Or, perhaps like a complete inhuman ass-hole. Hard to say which...not really. His lack of humanity, stuck in the frat boy stage, run up the Jesus flag, to cover up his complete lack of understanding of anything approaching adult thinking just seems so...uh...right wing.
This fool and his cabal are thrilled to point out that the trade deficit fell to 58.9 BILLION dollars in October. Could someone please explain to me how in the fuck you can be happy by falling in the hole by only 58.9 BILLION dollars?
Sunday, December 10, 2006
ISG Report
Sure glad all of those well known folks who were for the war to start with did a study and found that the whole thing is an abject failure. However, there was no bottom line as far as I am concerned. Pick up your rifles and go home. How in the hell could they spend six months looking at this thing and come to any other conclusion?
Now, to be sure, they all have credentials that carry a whole lot more weight than mine. But at the end of the day, they have 79 suggestions. Some good, before the war started. All of them now, in my estimation, are no more than just a way for the entrenched power types to set up there next power move. So much bullshit. It was if those dying had no real meaning at all. And, for them, that may be true. Since none of them have loved ones in harm's way.
So what does it all get us? Bush say's he's going to take the suggestions seriously. Seriously? The guy hasn't got a fuckin' clue what seriously is all about. He absolutely believes that his policy decisions will be vindicated. He, even at this late date, has no idea that he is the worst President this country has ever had, and that he has made in every case, the worst possible choices for this country. So, seriously? No way on this warming planet.
As for his pronouncement on this study? He's waiting on several more studies now underway to see what they have to offer. And his chief advisor, Andrew Card? Bush know's more about this subject than anyone on the panel selected. Now they can just go home and shut the fuck up. Of course that is what we would expect from these arrogant, thieving, lying, stealing, bloviating assholes.
So. What have we here? A study by ultimate insider's with relevance near the nil line, to be ignored by the Idiot-in-Chief. Even those few things which might make any real difference, like talking with Syria and Iran, are out of the question. Boy, I'm sure glad we took the time, effort, and money to do that.
Now, to be sure, they all have credentials that carry a whole lot more weight than mine. But at the end of the day, they have 79 suggestions. Some good, before the war started. All of them now, in my estimation, are no more than just a way for the entrenched power types to set up there next power move. So much bullshit. It was if those dying had no real meaning at all. And, for them, that may be true. Since none of them have loved ones in harm's way.
So what does it all get us? Bush say's he's going to take the suggestions seriously. Seriously? The guy hasn't got a fuckin' clue what seriously is all about. He absolutely believes that his policy decisions will be vindicated. He, even at this late date, has no idea that he is the worst President this country has ever had, and that he has made in every case, the worst possible choices for this country. So, seriously? No way on this warming planet.
As for his pronouncement on this study? He's waiting on several more studies now underway to see what they have to offer. And his chief advisor, Andrew Card? Bush know's more about this subject than anyone on the panel selected. Now they can just go home and shut the fuck up. Of course that is what we would expect from these arrogant, thieving, lying, stealing, bloviating assholes.
So. What have we here? A study by ultimate insider's with relevance near the nil line, to be ignored by the Idiot-in-Chief. Even those few things which might make any real difference, like talking with Syria and Iran, are out of the question. Boy, I'm sure glad we took the time, effort, and money to do that.
Another Talking Point
For several years now there has been this Republican talking point which concerns medical-malpractice lawsuits. The crux of the complaint has been that with all of the frivolous lawsuits filed against innocent medical types, has driven up there cost of doing business (read insurance) as well as killing their profits. Sending them either to practice their craft in some far flung place, or given it up all together.
So, I was quite surprised to find that an article in the New England Journal of Medicine said that although doctors do indeed pay high malpractice-insurance premiums and that it was true that litigation is expensive for all parties, those who win such lawsuits are exceedingly rare. And, are far outnumbered by those cases in which a patient is injured by medical error and goes uncompensated.
Insurance money went to those who had been injured rather than those who had made baseless claims. This, they said, suggested that "moves to combat frivolous litigations will have a limited effect on total costs."
Plaintiffs, said the study, lost four-fifths of the lawsuits that actually went to trial. About 85% of all cases were settled out of court.
Perhaps looking at the Scandanavian model would be of more use than blaming the victim. In that model, special courts abitrate medical disputes.
Yet another Republican talking point takes a shit. Wonder why the MSM didn't spread the word on that one?
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to relegion. - Aristotle
So, I was quite surprised to find that an article in the New England Journal of Medicine said that although doctors do indeed pay high malpractice-insurance premiums and that it was true that litigation is expensive for all parties, those who win such lawsuits are exceedingly rare. And, are far outnumbered by those cases in which a patient is injured by medical error and goes uncompensated.
Insurance money went to those who had been injured rather than those who had made baseless claims. This, they said, suggested that "moves to combat frivolous litigations will have a limited effect on total costs."
Plaintiffs, said the study, lost four-fifths of the lawsuits that actually went to trial. About 85% of all cases were settled out of court.
Perhaps looking at the Scandanavian model would be of more use than blaming the victim. In that model, special courts abitrate medical disputes.
Yet another Republican talking point takes a shit. Wonder why the MSM didn't spread the word on that one?
A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to relegion. - Aristotle
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Republican Questions
So there are rumblings from the Bush minions (Republican Party) about what the Democratic Party plan for Iraq will be. Just a thought. Kiss my ass. You all have had 5 years to get this straight and you are still clueless. So, while we are busy making ready to take over BOTH Houses of Congress, feel free to SHUT THE FUCK UP.
None of you had balls enough to tell Bush he had the country bogged down in Viet Iraq, and now you've got all kinds of motor mouthing going on. How about while the Democrat's are readying things, you go about trying to figure out who is going to jail next, or who is going to lose their seat in the next election? Maybe delouse the offices before you go? Get rid of the telephone numbers for the Pages? Replace the hard drive's in your computer's? I'm sure you have many things to do before moving day.
And, since you couldn't figure out how to govern in the last ten years, how about you take a good long vacation somewhere? Maybe Iraq? You know, to show your support for the troops? Since you didn't bother to fully fund the VA, maybe a band-aid or, jeez, body armor, or something?
Oh, yes. One more thing. Before you wretch the next mouthful of bile on the American public in the form of some other stupid question (yes there is such a thing as a stupid question)? Please feel free to reread the last few words of the 1st paragraph.
And, have a nice day. heh.
None of you had balls enough to tell Bush he had the country bogged down in Viet Iraq, and now you've got all kinds of motor mouthing going on. How about while the Democrat's are readying things, you go about trying to figure out who is going to jail next, or who is going to lose their seat in the next election? Maybe delouse the offices before you go? Get rid of the telephone numbers for the Pages? Replace the hard drive's in your computer's? I'm sure you have many things to do before moving day.
And, since you couldn't figure out how to govern in the last ten years, how about you take a good long vacation somewhere? Maybe Iraq? You know, to show your support for the troops? Since you didn't bother to fully fund the VA, maybe a band-aid or, jeez, body armor, or something?
Oh, yes. One more thing. Before you wretch the next mouthful of bile on the American public in the form of some other stupid question (yes there is such a thing as a stupid question)? Please feel free to reread the last few words of the 1st paragraph.
And, have a nice day. heh.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Bipartisanship
President Bush has promised a new era of bipartisanship. And, we can all agree that this would be the most sensible approach to governing for the next two years.
The same day the pronouncement of bipartisanship was issued however, two other items hit the wires. First, Bush submitted for nomination, the name of John Bolton to be US Ambassador to the UN. Rather odd, since the first attempt to get the UN hater's name through the process failed. And, now there is a Democratic majority. And, Lincoln Chaffee (R) R.I., has made it clear he will not support the nomination. Second, Bush made it plain that he was going to move forward on legislation to authorize a domestic surveillance program. That would be the one wherein the government is ok'd to spy on it's citizens.
Although I am not always on-board with Joe Biden, this statment worked for me: Bush is only going to learn by getting "HARSH DOSES OF REALITY, REPEATEDLY ADMINISTERED." Or, as Frank Cesca believes, a big 'ol cup of SHUT THE FUCK UP!!
I've got your bipartisanship danglin' dude. You don't set the agenda anymore. You are now as irrelevant as you should have been from the very beginning. Now everyone will get the opportunity to watch as you and your band of thugs slither back under your collective rocks.
The same day the pronouncement of bipartisanship was issued however, two other items hit the wires. First, Bush submitted for nomination, the name of John Bolton to be US Ambassador to the UN. Rather odd, since the first attempt to get the UN hater's name through the process failed. And, now there is a Democratic majority. And, Lincoln Chaffee (R) R.I., has made it clear he will not support the nomination. Second, Bush made it plain that he was going to move forward on legislation to authorize a domestic surveillance program. That would be the one wherein the government is ok'd to spy on it's citizens.
Although I am not always on-board with Joe Biden, this statment worked for me: Bush is only going to learn by getting "HARSH DOSES OF REALITY, REPEATEDLY ADMINISTERED." Or, as Frank Cesca believes, a big 'ol cup of SHUT THE FUCK UP!!
I've got your bipartisanship danglin' dude. You don't set the agenda anymore. You are now as irrelevant as you should have been from the very beginning. Now everyone will get the opportunity to watch as you and your band of thugs slither back under your collective rocks.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Change
A change has come to our shores. A change in control of the Congress of the US. Not just A change, but a big, big change. Both Houses of Congress are now controlled by the Democratic Party. That would be the Party of Liberals, Progressives, and all manner of people and thinkers on the left end of the dial.
Although most of them appear pretty far to the right in my world, they beat the shit out of the cabal that has been in place for the last six years. Admittedly, I am a Socialist. That sets my agenda for change. I think such minimal things as a living wage, universal health care, functional and uncorrupt unions, reproductive rights, gay marriage, and habeus corpus, just to name a few, should be at the top of all Progressives list for change. However, I understand that this change agenda will take some time. Hopefully, as little as a decade, according to Kos.
We have watched as this treacherous regime has made every effort to gut our Constitution and change this from a Republic to a Fascist style state. Fortunately, we the people, have caught them in time to begin the rollback of the crazy assed changes they were trying to implement in order to fulfill their plan. Now we must make every endeavor to make sure they can never succeed at such an attempt again.
Change is good. If, and only if, the change is for the good of the people. It cannot be to ensure that those in power, whoever they are, remain in power regardless of the will of those they are elected to represent.
To the Republicans. We just made a change because of arrogance and your fucking tin ear. To the Democrats. We will hold you just as accountable as we did the Republicans. To any who shall be involved in governing of the masses. We will be watching. And, if we see you becoming less than we demand, we will make a change.
Minimum number of different US Government Agencies that mine the personal data of citizens: 42.
Although most of them appear pretty far to the right in my world, they beat the shit out of the cabal that has been in place for the last six years. Admittedly, I am a Socialist. That sets my agenda for change. I think such minimal things as a living wage, universal health care, functional and uncorrupt unions, reproductive rights, gay marriage, and habeus corpus, just to name a few, should be at the top of all Progressives list for change. However, I understand that this change agenda will take some time. Hopefully, as little as a decade, according to Kos.
We have watched as this treacherous regime has made every effort to gut our Constitution and change this from a Republic to a Fascist style state. Fortunately, we the people, have caught them in time to begin the rollback of the crazy assed changes they were trying to implement in order to fulfill their plan. Now we must make every endeavor to make sure they can never succeed at such an attempt again.
Change is good. If, and only if, the change is for the good of the people. It cannot be to ensure that those in power, whoever they are, remain in power regardless of the will of those they are elected to represent.
To the Republicans. We just made a change because of arrogance and your fucking tin ear. To the Democrats. We will hold you just as accountable as we did the Republicans. To any who shall be involved in governing of the masses. We will be watching. And, if we see you becoming less than we demand, we will make a change.
Minimum number of different US Government Agencies that mine the personal data of citizens: 42.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
BUSHIT!!
So Bush says there is no "Stay the Course" anywhere to be seen. That he's never been for "Stay the Course" and it's not all about that.
So then he does the lame Rose Garden act where he says: "...objective remains the same..." and "Our goals are unchanging."
All but the 28-30% who have absolutely drowned themselves in the Kool-Aid know that he has not just said it, but has said it over and over and over again. Not just him, his puppet minder, Cheney has said it over and over again as well.
Can't hide the truth guy's. You're on tape, on every channel on the planet saying "Stay the Course," over and over and over again. And, now you say it never happened, we never said that, and if we did, we didn't really mean it.
OK so let's take you at your word. Not really. But, just for a minute. So, you're not for "Stay the Course" and so you're for what? What is the plan? What is it you have finally decided to do? Because clearly whatever you have done up to now has been a dismal failure. October was the deadliest month in the last two years, so there is no quibbling about whether your previous idea (not "Stay the Course") was working or not. What is it?
Latest idea? We may need to send more troops. This one is not only presented by Bush, but by John McCain. OK. So where in the fuck are you going to get the troops, boys? We are now down to scrounging around for troops at every level. How do we know? They have lowered the standards for cannon fodder because they weren't getting enough of them so sign the paper. Take them out of Korea? Maybe not. There are some up in Germany? And, let's see...uhhhh...ummm...shit. Nope, no extra troops around anywhere as far as the eye can see.
You can change the wording, but you can't change the plan. Because you don't have one. You never had one going in and you don't have one now. Rearranging chairs on the deck of the Titanic won't help anymore. No one believes you. Except for the 28-30% we mentioned previously. And, they can't help you.
Since I have already voted, let me tell you something. The end times have arrived. You are going to be relegated to the dust bin of history where you belong. You are the worst President this country has ever had and hopefully, will ever have. And, it is now time for you to slink back under the rock your daddy probably provided for you.
BUSHIT!!
So then he does the lame Rose Garden act where he says: "...objective remains the same..." and "Our goals are unchanging."
All but the 28-30% who have absolutely drowned themselves in the Kool-Aid know that he has not just said it, but has said it over and over and over again. Not just him, his puppet minder, Cheney has said it over and over again as well.
Can't hide the truth guy's. You're on tape, on every channel on the planet saying "Stay the Course," over and over and over again. And, now you say it never happened, we never said that, and if we did, we didn't really mean it.
OK so let's take you at your word. Not really. But, just for a minute. So, you're not for "Stay the Course" and so you're for what? What is the plan? What is it you have finally decided to do? Because clearly whatever you have done up to now has been a dismal failure. October was the deadliest month in the last two years, so there is no quibbling about whether your previous idea (not "Stay the Course") was working or not. What is it?
Latest idea? We may need to send more troops. This one is not only presented by Bush, but by John McCain. OK. So where in the fuck are you going to get the troops, boys? We are now down to scrounging around for troops at every level. How do we know? They have lowered the standards for cannon fodder because they weren't getting enough of them so sign the paper. Take them out of Korea? Maybe not. There are some up in Germany? And, let's see...uhhhh...ummm...shit. Nope, no extra troops around anywhere as far as the eye can see.
You can change the wording, but you can't change the plan. Because you don't have one. You never had one going in and you don't have one now. Rearranging chairs on the deck of the Titanic won't help anymore. No one believes you. Except for the 28-30% we mentioned previously. And, they can't help you.
Since I have already voted, let me tell you something. The end times have arrived. You are going to be relegated to the dust bin of history where you belong. You are the worst President this country has ever had and hopefully, will ever have. And, it is now time for you to slink back under the rock your daddy probably provided for you.
BUSHIT!!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Support
Just read an article by maggiemae over at Dailykos. The article was based on a story run in the San Diego Union on Oct,13,2006, written by Rick Rogers, Staff Writer. The title of the article he wrote was "Helping the hungry on base." http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20061013/news_7m13bread.html
The story related how 100's of young enlisted men's wives are going to the Military Outreach Ministry folks at Camp Pendleton and Miramar Marine Corps Air Station and getting food from their food stores.
The people he's talking about are the 18-25 year old women with 1-3 kids, who's husband's are in Iraq doing the bidding of the Bush Administration for the 3rd, 4th, or 5th time. They are the wives of the E1-5's who do the grunt work (cannon fodder) in any war.
These would be the guy's who are the subject of the Yellow Ribbon, and dress red on Friday campaigns. The Yellow Ribbon generally has "Support the Troops" printed on it and is slapped on the back of a vehicle to make sure that the neighbors all understand how the owner feels. Except that they don't mean a fucking thing. They don't help the troops in any meaningful way at all. Thus the women at the food band sort of places trying to keep their families fed while their husbands/wives are being slaughtered for not a single good reason.
So, for all of those who seem to feel that they are supporting the troops, how about trying to support them in some meaningful way? How about paying them enough to feed their families? How about doing something to assist the wives/husbands/children left behind while they are off being maimed in Afganistan or Iraq? When they do come home how about making sure they get the health care and financial support they need to rehabilitate themselves, if they can?
Haven't researched this story any further, but it seems to me that if this is happening in San Diego, it is probably happening in other parts of the country.
Ways to help.
Military Outreach Ministry at Camp Pendleton - (760)908-7043
Military Outreach Ministries at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - (619)843-8964
Check locally if you're near a military base.
The story related how 100's of young enlisted men's wives are going to the Military Outreach Ministry folks at Camp Pendleton and Miramar Marine Corps Air Station and getting food from their food stores.
The people he's talking about are the 18-25 year old women with 1-3 kids, who's husband's are in Iraq doing the bidding of the Bush Administration for the 3rd, 4th, or 5th time. They are the wives of the E1-5's who do the grunt work (cannon fodder) in any war.
These would be the guy's who are the subject of the Yellow Ribbon, and dress red on Friday campaigns. The Yellow Ribbon generally has "Support the Troops" printed on it and is slapped on the back of a vehicle to make sure that the neighbors all understand how the owner feels. Except that they don't mean a fucking thing. They don't help the troops in any meaningful way at all. Thus the women at the food band sort of places trying to keep their families fed while their husbands/wives are being slaughtered for not a single good reason.
So, for all of those who seem to feel that they are supporting the troops, how about trying to support them in some meaningful way? How about paying them enough to feed their families? How about doing something to assist the wives/husbands/children left behind while they are off being maimed in Afganistan or Iraq? When they do come home how about making sure they get the health care and financial support they need to rehabilitate themselves, if they can?
Haven't researched this story any further, but it seems to me that if this is happening in San Diego, it is probably happening in other parts of the country.
Ways to help.
Military Outreach Ministry at Camp Pendleton - (760)908-7043
Military Outreach Ministries at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - (619)843-8964
Check locally if you're near a military base.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
ASDFG
Lieberman has stated that nothing will change unless "Democrats" change their ways and make nice with the Republicans.
What a fuckin' wanker. What he really means is that they should all capitulate to Shrub...like he did. I'm glad the asshole left the party to run as an Independent. It just takes him further down the road to his real roots. He's a Republican.
And, no we won't miss the son-of-bitch.
What we need to do now is pour money into Connecticut and Ned Lamont's campaign.
What a fuckin' wanker. What he really means is that they should all capitulate to Shrub...like he did. I'm glad the asshole left the party to run as an Independent. It just takes him further down the road to his real roots. He's a Republican.
And, no we won't miss the son-of-bitch.
What we need to do now is pour money into Connecticut and Ned Lamont's campaign.
Smithsonian
Of all the traveling I have done, this trip was the best one I've had. During this trip, I was able to spend four days wandering the Smithsonian. Every American should have the opportunity to see at least part of this collection. It is rich in the truest sense of the word. Each time the memory comes back to me, my favorite exibit changes. The National Air and Space Museum was certainly worth two visits, but then again, so was the Museum of Natural History. And then there is the US History Museum, filled with memorabilia which is uplifting, humbling and frightening, all in one building.There will be a return engagement for this trip, and I hope that it will not be long in the making. There are still several building I didn't even get to visit, due to remodeling. And, several buildings off the mall that I would still like to see.
North Korea
It seems quite interesting, this slow dance that North Korea is involved in with the rest of the world, but specifically the US. It is now confirmed that they did in fact test a nuclear device. After which they again reiterated their desire to talk with the US one-on-one. The US said that they would not participate in that kind of negotiation, but only in the previous six nation configuration.
The US then pressed ahead, with Japan and several other nations, to agree to sanctions against North Korea. North Korea had previously said that they would consider any such actions an act of war.
Sanctions now in place, North Korea has said that it considers the sanctions an act of war and that they will conduct another nuclear device test. It seems likely that they do indeed have enough material to conduct at least one more test, and perhaps many.
The sanctions themselves may or may not be what the US really wants, since China has agreed that they will stop and search North Korean ships, but will not confiscate any materials, legal or otherwise found aboard those vessels. Other nations have not stated whether or not they will actually make any confiscations. But it certainly seems that this could force an escalation of the situation in a rather short time.
We already know that due to the Bush Administration's approach, this matter has been exacerbated. What we don't know is how far they are willing to push this issue of not negotiating one-on-one. Based upon past performance, one can only hope that wiser folks will soon be on the scene to force a rather more rational approach.
It is my opinion that North Korea is in a very sad state. There is no doubt that they cannot feed their own populace, which is why they had been receiving large amounts of outside food aid. Sanctions rarely, if ever, work. See Cuba for an example of how irrational they are. And, if North Korea sees itself as being forced into a corner, I have no doubt that they will make strike out. This is not in anyone's best interest. At some point, the populace, which has been starved and beaten into submission for 50+ years, will themselves take action and end the regime. This action which is now being taken, cannot in my opinion serve the better good.
If the Republican Pary cannot protect the Page's who are in their midst, how in the hell can you expect them to protect the nation?
The US then pressed ahead, with Japan and several other nations, to agree to sanctions against North Korea. North Korea had previously said that they would consider any such actions an act of war.
Sanctions now in place, North Korea has said that it considers the sanctions an act of war and that they will conduct another nuclear device test. It seems likely that they do indeed have enough material to conduct at least one more test, and perhaps many.
The sanctions themselves may or may not be what the US really wants, since China has agreed that they will stop and search North Korean ships, but will not confiscate any materials, legal or otherwise found aboard those vessels. Other nations have not stated whether or not they will actually make any confiscations. But it certainly seems that this could force an escalation of the situation in a rather short time.
We already know that due to the Bush Administration's approach, this matter has been exacerbated. What we don't know is how far they are willing to push this issue of not negotiating one-on-one. Based upon past performance, one can only hope that wiser folks will soon be on the scene to force a rather more rational approach.
It is my opinion that North Korea is in a very sad state. There is no doubt that they cannot feed their own populace, which is why they had been receiving large amounts of outside food aid. Sanctions rarely, if ever, work. See Cuba for an example of how irrational they are. And, if North Korea sees itself as being forced into a corner, I have no doubt that they will make strike out. This is not in anyone's best interest. At some point, the populace, which has been starved and beaten into submission for 50+ years, will themselves take action and end the regime. This action which is now being taken, cannot in my opinion serve the better good.
If the Republican Pary cannot protect the Page's who are in their midst, how in the hell can you expect them to protect the nation?
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Mr. Foley
I have followed this story from it's inception. Not because of the obvious wrong done by Mr. Foley, but because of the too obvious attempt to cover the whole thing by Republican leadership. These folks believed that power was so important, that they not only covered the crime, but put pressure on Mr. Foley to remain in his seat so as to help them maintain control of the House.
Power is intoxicating all agree. But, to put children in harm's way to maintain it is a sick proposition. Everyone knows that the leadership of the Republican Party is bankrupt...except for the 30% who wouldn't care if they beheaded people on tv. But, to allow such a crime to take place and cover for it, while at the same time screaming about the sin's of the Democrat's is pathetic in the extreme.
When the story first burst on the scene, Mr. Foley, within a day of finding out that ABC News would report the story, resigned. At that time, it was assumed that no one inside the beltway had knowledge of the incidents that were reported. However, within a few hours of his resignation, there were conflicting stories coming from the leadership of the Republican Party. Not only were folks trying to minimize the thing, but several players, Hastert, Reynolds, Shimkus and Alexander were starting to point fingers.
By Saturday it had become obvious to any who cared to read what was being written that the stories weren't lining up. And, by Sunday the cover-up was plain to see. With a little effort, I have followed the story and created a timeline to watch it all. By now, the story has stretched back to 2000/2001. And, there is the possibility that it could reach back as far as 1995.
In the meantime, another story has emerged. This one concerning Rep. Jim Kolbe, R-AZ. It seems that he may have taken a camping trip with a couple of pages. This prior to him confronting Foley in 2000 about sending e-mails to a page that had made him uncomfortable. Now if this mess was known about in 2000 why didn't it become widely known? Easy to speculate, but the truth seems to be coming out fast enough that it's wasted. After all, it was during the initial flurry that Kolbe made it known that he had spoken with Foley in 2000. Then within a couple of days, he is being investigated for the camping story.
With three Republicans already gone (DeLay, Ney and Foley), two under the lights (Kolbe and Wheldon) and at least three waiting in the que, there could be a lot of excitement still to come...before the elections ever arrive.
There is no excuse for voting Republican, unless you own a coal mine or an oil well.
Power is intoxicating all agree. But, to put children in harm's way to maintain it is a sick proposition. Everyone knows that the leadership of the Republican Party is bankrupt...except for the 30% who wouldn't care if they beheaded people on tv. But, to allow such a crime to take place and cover for it, while at the same time screaming about the sin's of the Democrat's is pathetic in the extreme.
When the story first burst on the scene, Mr. Foley, within a day of finding out that ABC News would report the story, resigned. At that time, it was assumed that no one inside the beltway had knowledge of the incidents that were reported. However, within a few hours of his resignation, there were conflicting stories coming from the leadership of the Republican Party. Not only were folks trying to minimize the thing, but several players, Hastert, Reynolds, Shimkus and Alexander were starting to point fingers.
By Saturday it had become obvious to any who cared to read what was being written that the stories weren't lining up. And, by Sunday the cover-up was plain to see. With a little effort, I have followed the story and created a timeline to watch it all. By now, the story has stretched back to 2000/2001. And, there is the possibility that it could reach back as far as 1995.
In the meantime, another story has emerged. This one concerning Rep. Jim Kolbe, R-AZ. It seems that he may have taken a camping trip with a couple of pages. This prior to him confronting Foley in 2000 about sending e-mails to a page that had made him uncomfortable. Now if this mess was known about in 2000 why didn't it become widely known? Easy to speculate, but the truth seems to be coming out fast enough that it's wasted. After all, it was during the initial flurry that Kolbe made it known that he had spoken with Foley in 2000. Then within a couple of days, he is being investigated for the camping story.
With three Republicans already gone (DeLay, Ney and Foley), two under the lights (Kolbe and Wheldon) and at least three waiting in the que, there could be a lot of excitement still to come...before the elections ever arrive.
There is no excuse for voting Republican, unless you own a coal mine or an oil well.
Friday, September 29, 2006
How Far?
It sickens me to have to consider How Far we have gone down the path leading to being the Evil Empire. It doesn't take a genius to see the markers along the path. Stolen elections, secret prisons, torture and removal of haebus corpus are not only obvious, they are lauded by the regime in power. They point at these things and tell the population that they need to be in great fear because the bad guys are very different from days of old. That these tactics are needed because they are the only way to deal with these horrible creatures.
The most troubling issue for me, is that people actually believe such nonsense. There have always been bad guys in the world. And, they have perpetrated horrible actions upon the populace both near and far. Ghengis Khan, Hitler, Idi Amin, and Pol Pot certainly have to rank high on any list of evil doers. But How Far do we go in diminishing ourselves to deal with these people?
It looks to me as though we, collectively, have decided that the old Constitution just isn't worth the effort any longer. That the high ideals that brought that document and this nation into being and sustained us for 200+ years is no longer relevant in our world. That the lowest common denominator should be our calling. And, that torture and suspending our rights is ok in the name of protecting ourselves from whatever evils.
Paraphrasing Ben Franklin, those would give up their freedom for security, deserve neither. I hope for our sake we have not gone That Far.
The most troubling issue for me, is that people actually believe such nonsense. There have always been bad guys in the world. And, they have perpetrated horrible actions upon the populace both near and far. Ghengis Khan, Hitler, Idi Amin, and Pol Pot certainly have to rank high on any list of evil doers. But How Far do we go in diminishing ourselves to deal with these people?
It looks to me as though we, collectively, have decided that the old Constitution just isn't worth the effort any longer. That the high ideals that brought that document and this nation into being and sustained us for 200+ years is no longer relevant in our world. That the lowest common denominator should be our calling. And, that torture and suspending our rights is ok in the name of protecting ourselves from whatever evils.
Paraphrasing Ben Franklin, those would give up their freedom for security, deserve neither. I hope for our sake we have not gone That Far.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Milestone
Today it was announced that 2500 young people have been killed in Iraq. What a fucking milestone that is. The new shill for Bushco, Tony Snow, claimed it was "just a number." I wonder if he knows any of the parents or other loved ones of any of those numbers.
What wasn't announced along side the number killed, was mention of those who have been maimed and wounded. It's over 18,000.
Between the two numbers, which Bushites claim are low compared to other conflicts, there are a helluva lot of family members and friends whose lives have been altered in very significant ways forever.
Comparing numbers in this manner is a sad and gruesome way of expressing importance. It isn't a contest mother fucker's. It's a goddam occupation of another country, perpetrated on those young people, and the 10's of thousands of Iraqi's killed and maimed so far, by liars.
Maxine to Bush
Wipe your mouth, there's still some bullshit around your lips.
What wasn't announced along side the number killed, was mention of those who have been maimed and wounded. It's over 18,000.
Between the two numbers, which Bushites claim are low compared to other conflicts, there are a helluva lot of family members and friends whose lives have been altered in very significant ways forever.
Comparing numbers in this manner is a sad and gruesome way of expressing importance. It isn't a contest mother fucker's. It's a goddam occupation of another country, perpetrated on those young people, and the 10's of thousands of Iraqi's killed and maimed so far, by liars.
Maxine to Bush
Wipe your mouth, there's still some bullshit around your lips.
Differences
For those who may not be able to tell the differences between the parties.
Do you really think humans have nothing to do with global warming?
Do you really think that science shouldn't be taught properly in school?
Do you think that women shouldn't be able to control their own destinies?
Do you really want some Republican telling you who you can and can't have sex with?
Do you really think that immigrants have been wrong for this country since 1607?
Do you really think that people should be listening in on your phone calls?
Do you really think that the President can/should ignore whatever laws he want to?
Do you really think that parmacists should decide which perscriptions should/should not be filled for you because they don't like them?
"...Democrats are looking out for the interests of working class families and the integrity of tax supported science agencies, whereas Republicans deem corporate profits, tax cuts for billionaires, and the campaign contributions that flow from industry lobbyists more important than the health and safety of We the People." Darksyde
Do you really think humans have nothing to do with global warming?
Do you really think that science shouldn't be taught properly in school?
Do you think that women shouldn't be able to control their own destinies?
Do you really want some Republican telling you who you can and can't have sex with?
Do you really think that immigrants have been wrong for this country since 1607?
Do you really think that people should be listening in on your phone calls?
Do you really think that the President can/should ignore whatever laws he want to?
Do you really think that parmacists should decide which perscriptions should/should not be filled for you because they don't like them?
"...Democrats are looking out for the interests of working class families and the integrity of tax supported science agencies, whereas Republicans deem corporate profits, tax cuts for billionaires, and the campaign contributions that flow from industry lobbyists more important than the health and safety of We the People." Darksyde
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