Edwards Does the Right Thing
This morning, the Washington Post published John Edwards' admission that he did the wrong thing in 2002. This is the right thing for all Democratic leaders to do.
View ArticleRice & Rumsfeld's lessons to cut & run from facts
Before G.W. Bush did admit learning from 'our' mistakes (while still denying anyone occured precisely), Secretary Of State Condoleezza Rice did it, in London, Friday, 03-31-2006«...I know we've made...
View ArticleBush Admits Using U.S. Military to Intentionally Harm America
At a White House ceremony where he signed the $417 billion defense spending bill for the 2005 fiscal year, Bush uttered these despicable words:"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are...
View ArticleVietnam, Iraq, & the M Word
Jimmy Carter was the latest to use the M Word. The former president said he believes the "occupancy of Iraq and all the consequences of it are a big mistake." This echoes John Kerry's infamous 1971...
View ArticleHow will more troops help THIS?
So, President HeadUpHisAss is reportedly "pleased with progress towards a new Iraq strategy" that includes throwing more of our troops needlessly into harm’s way in order to "save his legacy". And...
View ArticleThe inevitable blowback against the inevitable escalation
I was challenged by iconoclastic cat to write a diary that would pretty much amount to "war gaming" the Iraqi response to the inevitable escalation of troops and what I would think would be the most...
View ArticleWe Should Start A Body Count
If President Bush Continues To Insist On Sending Our Loyal Innocent Military people into Iraq, we should start keeping a count of how man innocent Soldiers he's responsible for getting killed.
View Articleso you think i'm providing aid and comfort to our enemies...
i'm tired of hearing elected representatives suggest that questioning bush's plan for prosecuting the war in iraq is anti-american, hurts the troops, and gives aid and comfort to the enemy. this is a...
View ArticleProud of America?
Michelle Obama said today that this is the first time in her adult life that she is proud of her country. Pundits are going ballistic. Pat Buchanan said the comment was "like a stab to the (gut)." The...
View ArticleHillary Finally Admits It: "I Made A Mistake"
We've been waiting for this forever. For Hillary Clinton to finally admit that her vote for the Iraq war was a mistake, and that being human is one of the reasons why she made that mistake.And we're...
View ArticleObama Lesson Forgotten: PR, KY, WV
Let me start by saying I am a HUGE Obama supporter. I started supporting him as soon as he entered the race in early 2007. My previous diaries will attest to this. I made calls for him in Iowa, New...
View ArticleMy Thoughts, and a new revalation for the National Enquirer
Ok, so what we all hoped (believed) what was claimed and derided by many (including myself) turned out to be true. John Edwards is not perfect and had an affair. Yes, it's true he admitted it today....
View ArticleMcCain "Mistake" about Steelers may cover a much bigger lie.
John McCain has made numerous mistakes in describing current events and past history. Some of those "mistakes" might really be lies.
View ArticleWas it an accident?
After watching the video which we've all seen by now, I went off to take a nap. (you can do that when you're retired!) I kept thinking about how absolutely careless these people were, they should know...
View ArticleRudy Giuliani's Big Mistake
Tonight at the Republican Convention, Rudy Giuliani set fire to the house. But, he also made a huge mistake. He ridiculed Obama and Biden for not having "executive experience" and praised Palin for...
View ArticleHow the Democrats Almost Lost the Presidential Election
It was the best of times for Democrats and the worst of times for Republicans. The 2006 election had given the Democrats complete control of Congress and every reason to believe that they would take...
View Article10 Days. It's the economy, and the GOP's got nuthin'.
For the next 10 days all you need to do is remind any undecided voters about the October 23rd testimony of Alan Greenspan. Greenspan's admissions have made the case that the republicans are not, and...
View ArticleThe U.S. and Iraq. Prepared to be Shocked.
Most Americans now consider Iraq, as was the case in Vietnam, a strategic and lamentable mistake of the American government. Their perception of these wars is understandable and to be expected given...
View ArticleUseful criticism
Over the past couple of months, I have been reading a lot of blogs and articles on both sides of the isle, and I've been struck by one thing again and again: Republicans refuse to criticize their own...
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