FOX published an article today talking about people who previously were staunch supporters of President Bush’s war in Iraq are now become critical of decision made in it. From the article: “There are people who view themselves on the Right, who were enthusiastic supporters of the war, who are now greatly concerned that the Bush […]
After fighting with a right wing defendant onBill Maher’s forum, who insisted only 13% of Americans were blaming George Bush for the bad response last week in the Gulf Coast, I dissected his data and produced an enormous lie being reported by the right wing spin machine NewsMax. First NewsMax reported this on Wednesday in […]
The Boston Herald reports today that Exxon is expected to make more than $10 billion in profits for this quarter. Kind of nice for a company that has not felt the crunch of Hurricane Katrina like all other Americans are. Oil companies came under new fire yesterday when it emerged that ExxonMobil’s profits are likely […]
You may be wondering why I am relating the disaster in the Gulf Coast to that of Bill Clinton’s greatest moment of indiscretion. While the actual events of both incidents have a great difference, the reaction of both Presidents is much the same. Bill Clinton had his sexual encounter with Monica Lewinsky. He was ratted […]
The blame game in the wake of the hurricane is in full swing. We are starting to witness the victims of partisanship in the images of floating bodies around Louisiana. It is the most dreadful price to pay for political bickering. I am a Democrat, and I do hold Louisiana Governor Blanco responsible for not […]
Throughout this weeks events one argument has been echoing over and over again – this is not the time for politics. I have to disagree strongly with that. This is the time for politics. We have seen a collapse in our infrastructure and planning and the politicians are the ones who over see that very […]
Jerry Springer just reported that Carnival Cruise lines has 3 ships ready to set sail to New Orleans to aide and house those displaced from the hurricane. FEMA will not let them. I been talking to a friend of mine in the UK who says there are 2 jumbo jets filled with supplies and crews […]
The United Nations is offering help – We have yet to accept it. UNITED NATIONS OFFERS TO HELP HURRICANE VICTIMS IN ANY WAY POSSIBLE RegardingHurricane Katrina, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that it has been in contact with the United States Government. Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egeland, in a […]
Saturday the National Hurricane Center was giving out information that Katrina would provide a devastating blow to the Gulf Coast. Sunday, the Mayor of New Orleans called for a total evacuation of the city, an extremely rare incident. Monday and hit and by Tuesday we were seeing the total devastation this storm has caused on […]
Via the Associated Press Couple weds at anti-war campsite By Angela K. Brown / Associated Press CRAWFORD, Texas – The aisle was strewn with hay. A few flies buzzed around. There was no organ; the crowd hummed “Here Comes the Bride.” But Genevieve Van Cleve and Peter Ravella had their dream wedding Sunday under a […]