Now we have the latest in over dramatizing events in Iraq. The latest is “Operation Swarmer”. Time Magazine has uncovered how this has been nothing more than a media blitz: Four Black Hawk helicopters landed in a wheat field and dropped off a television crew, three photographers, three print reporters and three Iraqi government officials […]
Randi Rhodes brought up this little gem of a video clip today on her radio show and I just had to share it: In 1990, a year or two before he became super-famous, Rush Limbaugh guest-hosted Pat Sajak’s short-lived talk show. It didn’t go so well. This is a must see clip. Limbaugh never had […]
The Judge in the Moussaoui case has accepted a compromise with prosecutors: The federal judge in the death penalty trial of al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui accepted a government compromise Friday that will allow prosecutors to present new witnesses about aviation security Judge Leonie Brinkema in a written order said prosecutors could present exhibits and a […]
Ohio Democrat Chair Chris Redfern (front). Congressional Candidate Mort Meier (rear right), Butler County Democrat Chair Dan Gattermeyer (rear left) I have one great advantage as a blogger this coming election. My U.S. Representative is John Boehner and this is one race that will gain national attention. Up until about a month ago, Boehner was […]
Now before I start I know this story might touch a raw nerve for some people. When the picture was first published in the Morning Star newspaper on September 10th there was an outcry of disgust and complaints. I do not wish to offend people, so anyone who might be, please do not read on. […]
Texas cities competing to increase gay tourism TEXAS: WE’RE SO MUCH MORE THAN STEERS AND QUEERS
Today the Washington Post had this little article in it that I thought was interesting: Republicans, worried that their conservative base lacks motivation to turn out for the fall elections, have found a new rallying cry in the dreams of liberals about censuring or impeaching President Bush. The proposal this week by Senator Russell D. […]
We raise the national debt. That measure was passed by Congress today and sent to Bush for his signature. The Senate voted Thursday to allow the national debt to swell to nearly $9 trillion, preventing a first-ever default on U.S. Treasury notes. The bill passed by a 52-48 vote. The increase to $9 trillion represents […]
Or not, depending on your point of view. Before I launch myself on another one of my patented unfocused rants, I thought that introducing myself might at least be the polite thing to do. So, without further ado…. My name is Jack Cluth, and as the sole proprietor of the (not so) world-famous The People’s […]
While Senate Democrats tip-toe around Feingold’s censure resolution, a group of Democrats in the House are taking action: 32 US House Representatives have signed on as sponsors or co-sponsors of H. Res 635, which would create a Select Committee to look into the grounds for recommending President Bush’s impeachment, Atlanta Progressive News has learned. Their […]