go get ‘em go get ‘em attaaaaaaack!

Christy! Zed!

ooh! a zed! *happy dance*

Missed it by that much…..

let’s go fishin!

Ironicalness: Abu Gonzales going to prison because of non-political appointees in the IG office he could not “purge”.

And here I thought Irony was Dead. Maybe not.

Would it be this investigation that DiFi and Chuckie are preparing to throw under the bus for a “suitable” AG replacement?

HELL NO! We can have both the investigation and a good AG nomination!

Every time you post something like this Christy, it makes me feel hopeful.

I hope these investigations come to appropriate conclusions. However, I think most will end with pardons. At least the little preznit fellow is going to get writer’s cramp from signing all of them.

Now that is a picture!

Christy:

Hope your day is going better–pace two threads ago…

di-fi and schumer

No- that’s the senate investigation- this is a REAL investigation- where ya get indicted an go ta jail.

The thing ta watch out for, though, is a DOJ investigation that’s just a smokescreen- goes on til the final day of the administration and keeps anyone else from pokin around- an gives the head Clusterfucker a rationale for “no comment on an ongoin vestigation”.

peanutbutter @ 7

Would it be this investigation that DiFi and Chuckie are preparing to throw under the bus for a “suitable” AG replacement?

HELL NO! We can have both the investigation and a good AG nomination!

I pray to God, they aren’t that cowardly. (At this point I think it would take divine intervention for Democratic leadership to show some courage.)

Badwater @ 9

At least the little preznit fellow is going to get writer’s cramp from signing all of them.

Nah, he’s probably got an auto-pen machine provided by CheneyBurton for just such a purpose.

Impeach the MotherEffer!

Maybe with him gone, some of the people under him will come out and say what’s been going on. I know it seems like there’s been a few leaks to the press, so maybe a flood will follow.

Either way, I guess it’s going to have to wait until October, as Iraq and Patraeus will be the first order of the day, right?

peanutbutter @ 7

Would it be this investigation that DiFi and Chuckie are preparing to throw under the bus for a “suitable” AG replacement?

HELL NO! We can have both the investigation and a good AG nomination!

I thought this was an internal investigation and was separate from the congressional ones.

I have spoken with a guy who got interviewed by Kyle Sampson for a DOJ spot. He said half the interview was focused on why he did not do more campaigning.

This guy bleeds Red, and his answers were still not good enough for Kyle.

Loyal Bushies uber alles.

rwcole @ 12

di-fi and schumer

No- that’s the senate investigation- this is a REAL investigation- where ya get indicted an go ta jail.

The thing ta watch out for, though, is a DOJ investigation that’s just a smokescreen- goes on til the final day of the administration and keeps anyone else from pokin around- an gives the head Clusterfucker a rationale for “no comment on an ongoin vestigation”.

If it’s career DoJ folks doing it, it will continue beyond the end of little boots admin and be completed properly next president.

rwcole @ 12

di-fi and schumer

No- that’s the senate investigation- this is a REAL investigation- where ya get indicted an go ta jail.

The thing ta watch out for, though, is a DOJ investigation that’s just a smokescreen- goes on til the final day of the administration and keeps anyone else from pokin around- an gives the head Clusterfucker a rationale for “no comment on an ongoin vestigation”.

emptywheel seems to think Leahy has been collaborating with Fine. I think this would lessen the chance of any smokescreen investigation.

Those naughty children! I am sure they were just funnin when they asked those questions! No harm done! Can’t you take a joke?! Ha-Ha-Ha!

(((((((Christy for President!)))))))

Any wagers on whether AL-VINNN is one of the othr former aides under investigation? (in keeping with the squirrelly theme…)

I have to think of Abu being squirrelly in the sense of flighty and unforthcoming. Cunning is Abu not. You have to be clever to be cunning.

Hee-hee!

great picture, Chirsty.

I’d love to print out post-card size copies to hand out at the “Summer of Love” 40th anniv concert this weekend here in SF’s Golden Gate Park.

I’m enjoying the pic on just a home-brewed latte….

The grinning-ist folks at the concert could take this image to whole new levels.

Of course, I’m not sure if the report back may incomprehensible…

albert fall @ 17

I have spoken with a guy who got interviewed by Kyle Sampson for a DOJ spot. He said half the interview was focused on why he did not do more campaigning.

This guy bleeds Red, and his answers were still not good enough for Kyle.

Loyal Bushies uber alles.

I hope he got sent a questionnaire.

I wouldn’t be surprised if some damning answers are in the replies to these. Goodling was no open book during her testimony, and the fact that they were able to glean her confession of asking political questions, really says something. I suspect this sort of thing was rampant.

Warner expected to announce end of Senate career LINK

Richmond (Map, News) – Sen. John Warner, R-Va., is expected to announce today that he will not seek re-election, Republican officials said Thursday.

According to GOP campaign and congressional sources, the 80-year-old Warner has informed them he will retire when his fifth term ends at the end of next year. Political analysts, however, cautioned that Warner may not come to a final decision until he steps up to the microphone at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where he is scheduled to appear at 2 p.m.

…

Biodun @ 23

I have to think of Abu being squirrelly in the sense of flighty and unforthcoming. Cunning is Abu not. You have to be clever to be cunning.

I love watching squirrels, but I’ve missed their cunning side …. must watch more closely.

dakine01 @ 22

Any wagers on whether AL-VINNN is one of the othr former aides under investigation? (in keeping with the squirrelly theme…)

dakine, my bet is, if someone’s going to flip, it’ll be Alvin. He just doesn’t seem like the “FU, I don’t mind going to jail” type.

I’m with Jesselyn Radack on this. Some honest folk at OIG may nip around the edges of these scandals, but anything short of a special prosecutor constitutes (at least functionally) a stalling tactic.

Christy, thanks for the Bruce link on post ago. Your efforts in battling the forces of darkness are much appreciated.

OT, but the news is so good I can’t help myself. I’m actually proud to be an Iowan today.

Judge Strikes Down Iowa Gay Marriage Ban

Excerpt: A Polk County judge on Thursday struck down Iowa’s law banning gay marriage.

The ruling by Judge Robert Hanson concluded that the state’s prohibition on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and he ordered the Polk County recorder to issue marriage licenses to six gay couples.

Now, we’ll see if this survives appeal….

ralphbon @ 29

I’m with Jesselyn Radack on this. Some honest folk at OIG may nip around the edges of these scandals, but anything short of a special prosecutor constitutes (at least functionally) a stalling tactic.

Who would have the authority to appoint a special prosecutor?

Fern @ 32

ralphbon @ 29

I’m with Jesselyn Radack on this. Some honest folk at OIG may nip around the edges of these scandals, but anything short of a special prosecutor constitutes (at least functionally) a stalling tactic.

Who would have the authority to appoint a special prosecutor?

Loyal Bushies. Same as it ever was.

Look… These people think they won and they were free to do whatever they wanted to… especially to insure that they would win again. Absolutely no understanding of the constitution and no moral compass whatsoever.

You can tell a republican because they have no idea of what “ethical behavior” is… Think amoral behavior is limited to abortion and being gay.

Think about it. It’s appalling.

I have a feeling the Goopers are about to roll-out Craig in a Lecter-dolly for his ‘resignation’ speech.

How long before Fox News puts a ‘D’ next to his name in the crawl?

Can’t wait for Dana Perino to start expounding on these partisan fishing expeditions.

Count how many times she starts sentences with the word “Look.” A real I’ll-put-em-in-their-place dis from behind the microphone.

EvilDrPuma @ 31

OT, but the news is so good I can’t help myself. I’m actually proud to be an Iowan today.

Judge Strikes Down Iowa Gay Marriage Ban

Excerpt: A Polk County judge on Thursday struck down Iowa’s law banning gay marriage.

The ruling by Judge Robert Hanson concluded that the state’s prohibition on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and he ordered the Polk County recorder to issue marriage licenses to six gay couples.

Now, we’ll see if this survives appeal….

Just say a link on CNN.com saying it had been halted.

Iowa gay marriage..

Right on schedule- a judicial action gives the goopers their favorite campaign issue back again….

How the hell do they arrange this shit?

kirk murphy @ 33

Fern @ 32

Who would have the authority to appoint a special prosecutor?

Loyal Bushies. Same as it ever was.

That’s what I thought. So under the circumstances this is the best deal going.

JF @ 37

EvilDrPuma @ 31

OT, but the news is so good I can’t help myself. I’m actually proud to be an Iowan today.

Now, we’ll see if this survives appeal….

Just say a link on CNN.com saying it had been halted.

Crap!

The evil judge action on gay marriage- actually ordering marriage licenses- comes right after a gooper senator gets caught playin footsie in the men’s room….I’ll be damned- timing couldn’t have been better for distracting the snake handlers from the realization that they’re bein played for suckers in a shell game.

Dana Perino will be a trip. She talks so fast and says absolutely nothing. But I know some think she’s hot.

Other Pat @ 36

Can’t wait for Dana Perino to start expounding on these partisan fishing expeditions.

Count how many times she starts sentences with the word “Look.” A real I’ll-put-em-in-their-place dis from behind the microphone.

i gotta say: with the sound down/off Dana is acceptable —– unlike tony Faux. he makes the skin crawl like a republic senator under the stall wall . . .

Biodun @ 42

Dana Perino will be a trip. She talks so fast and says absolutely nothing. But I know some think she’s hot.

I think she’s quite attractive. Up until the time she opens her mouth and the gibberish starts pouring out…

By the way… It’s not good enough for the repubs to crash and burn.

We need not to walk in and take over after they have fled… or been kicked out. We need to have a progressive agenda and end the system as usual in the beltway

Term limits for all federal offices

Public financing For all elections

Abolish lobbying for dollars No exceptions NONE

Close the revolving door COMPLETELY.

One person one vote – kill the electoral college

Shrink the mighty military machine BIG TIME

No outsourcing of the DOD to private sector

National single payer health care

Reign in the Fed

Term and age limits for the Supremes

I could go on and on and on

Biodun @ 42

Dana Perino will be a trip. She talks so fast and says absolutely nothing. But I know some think she’s hot.

She’s hot compared to Herman Munster…

IOWA will now put a measure on the ballot to modify the state constitution and the jesus freaks will come out in droves…another state in the gooper win column—that’s louisiana and now Iowa.

anne @ 25

Goodling was no open book during her testimony, and the fact that they were able to glean her confession of asking political questions, really says something. I suspect this sort of thing was rampant.

I hate to sound like a cranky “get off my lawn” kind of guy, but I really think the Federalist Society is un-American, and I really would like to see the government purged of Federalist Society members.

The judges are going to be a little hard to get rid of.

That picture is so cute!
Lets catch one and put ‘em in Turdblossom pants as a going away present!

OT – kinda -

A different Bushie crime:

Cholera spreads in Iraq as health services collapse

By Patrick Cockburn – UK Independent
Published: 31 August 2007

Lack of clean drinking water and poor sanitation has led to 5,000 people in northern Iraq contracting cholera.

The outbreak is among the most serious signs yet that Iraqi health and social services are breaking down as the number of those living in camps and poor housing increases after people flee their homes.

“The disease is spreading very fast,” Dr Juan Abdallah, a senior official in Kurdistan’s health ministry, told a UN agency. “It is the first outbreak of its kind here in the past few decades.”

Doctors in Sulaimaiyah in Iraqi Kurdistan have appealed for help because of the rapidly increasing number of cases, saying there is a shortage of medicines. Although the city has been less affected by fighting than almost anywhere in Iraq, Unicef says that mains water is only available for two hours a day and many people have dug shallow wells outside their homes.

“There is a shortage of medicines to control the disease and the focal point [the source of the disease] hasn’t been identified yet,” Dr Dirar Iyad of Sulaimaniyah General Hospital told the UN news agency Irin.

Patrick Cockburn is one of the very few UK/US journalists on the ground if Iraq. Not to be confused with the other Cockburn.

dakine01 @ 44

Biodun @ 42

Dana Perino will be a trip. She talks so fast and says absolutely nothing. But I know some think she’s hot.

I think she’s quite attractive. Up until the time she opens her mouth and the gibberish starts pouring out…

Beauty is only skin deep. Republican ugly can’t be prettyfied. This goes double for Fuckwad appologists.

speaking for myself, of course …..

dakine01 @ 44

Biodun @ 42

Dana Perino will be a trip. She talks so fast and says absolutely nothing. But I know some think she’s hot.

I think she’s quite attractive. Up until the time she opens her mouth and the gibberish starts pouring out…

Some men prefer their women that way. There’s a line in the movie Strange Days directed by Kathryn Bigelow about the only time women should open their mouths. Sorry I can’t repeat that line here.

Bustednuckles @ 49

That picture is so cute!
Lets catch one and put ‘em in Turdblossom pants as a going away present!

Oh, that’s a TOTAL Briar Rabbit. As if Karl would hate that, screaming, “Please, please, DON’T put rodents in my pants; don’t I say, please DON’T. And especially not ferrets, lordy, lordy what ever you do, don’t go get ferrets and put them in my pants!”

dakine01 @ 44

Biodun @ 42

Dana Perino will be a trip. She talks so fast and says absolutely nothing. But I know some think she’s hot.

I think she’s quite attractive. Up until the time she opens her mouth and the gibberish starts pouring out…

Patently unfair.
You expect truth from a White House spokesperson’s mouth?

Waxman from yesterday: LINK

Dear Mr. Fielding:

Last week, in an apparent effort to keep the public from learning the extent of missing White House e-mails, the White House took the unusual position that the Office of Administration is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Because Congress also has an interest in this issue, I am writing to request information about the reports that millions of emails may have been lost from the White House e-mail system.

On May 29,2007, Keith Roberts, the Deputy General Counsel of the White House Office of Administration, and Emmet Flood, Special Counsel to the President, briefed Committee staff on the White House e-mail system and the missing e-mails. At the briefing, Mr. Roberts informed Committee staff that the White House had discovered in 2005 that an unknown number of e-mails may not have been preserved in the White House archive, as required by the Presidential Records Act. According to Mr. Roberts, the Offrce of the Chief Information Officer then conducted a review of the e-mail system to determine the scope of the potential loss. He said that this review apparently found some days with a very small number of preserved e-mails and some days with no e-mails preserved at all. He also stated that areport summarizing these findings had been presented to the White House Counsel’s office.

In addition, Mr. Roberts informed the Committee that an unidentified company working for the Information Assurance Directorate of the Office of the Chief Information Officer was responsible for daily audits of the e-mail system and the e-mail archiving process. Mr. Roberts was not able to explain why the daily audits conducted by this contractor failed to detect the problems in the archive system when they first began.

At the conclusion of the briefing, Committee staff requested a copy of the analysis presented to White House Counsel and the identity of the contractor responsible for daily audits and archiving. Mr. Flood told Committee staff that he would take the two requests under consideration. Since then, Committee staff have repeatedly requested that the White House provide this information without success. Given that three months have passed since your office first received this request, I am writing to ask that you provide the information to the Committee by September 10,2007.

…

I’d much rather look at Dana Perino than Tony “Frankenstein” Snow. The words are pretty much the same from both of them.

albert fall @ 48

anne @ 25

Goodling was no open book during her testimony, and the fact that they were able to glean her confession of asking political questions, really says something. I suspect this sort of thing was rampant.

I hate to sound like a cranky “get off my lawn” kind of guy, but I really think the Federalist Society is un-American, and I really would like to see the government purged of Federalist Society members.

The judges are going to be a little hard to get rid of.

Mass Impeachement.

The Federalist Society judges have placed allegiance to their literally treasonous revolutionalry cell ahead of their Oath to Uphold and Defend the Constitution.

Impeachment is a political act, not a matter of proof of criminal charges.

Impeach the Federalist Society traiturs who have infiltrated the US Judiciary. They are agents of a subversive, revolutionary conspriracy to overthrow the duly elected Government of the United States.

I had a feeling something big must have been lurking in the background for Gonzo to step aside.

Thank God some of the professionals in the DOJ have survived the Bush tsunami long enough to nail the bast*rds.

Oh Dana might be easy on the eyes, but she sounds dumb as a fence post.

What would you expect from a BushBot? Ain’t she perfect?

I don’t think she can think on her stilettos. She’ll bail.

AZ Matt @ 56

Waxman from yesterday: LINK

Dear Mr. Fielding:

………. I am writing to ask that you provide the information to the Committee by September 10,2007.

…

I du hope the staff got the typos corected bfore sending the leeter

Biodun @ 53

dakine01 @ 44

I think she’s quite attractive. Up until the time she opens her mouth and the gibberish starts pouring out…

Some men prefer their women that way. There’s a line in the movie Strange Days directed by Kathryn Bigelow about the only time women should open their mouths. Sorry I can’t repeat that line here.

Actually for me it’s a bit of a disappointment. I tend to prefer strong, intelligent, outspoken and left leaning women to go with the physical attractiveness.

What this country needs is more dumb ass debates among dozens of people who pretend that they are running for prezeedunt.

oh crap forgot to spell-check…looks like a gooper wrote it.

“traitors”, not “traiturs”

“Impeachment”, not “Impeachement”.

Jeebus. Canning on my mind, but still.

Marcy is cooking over at The Next Hurrah!

How to Spike an Investigation
by emptywheel

This WSJ article–which relies on Debra Wong Yang and George Cardona as sources–suggests that the Jerry Lewis investigation has been stalled because of staffing shortages in the USA Office.

Overall, funding for the offices has grown well below the rate of inflation. As a result, “fewer cases were getting charged and bigger investigations were taking longer because there weren’t enough prosecutors to do them,” says Debra Yang, who stepped down in October 2006 as the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles.

[snip]

In Los Angeles, a federal criminal investigation of Rep. Jerry Lewis, a California Republican, stalled for nearly six months due to a lack of funds, according to former prosecutors. The lead prosecutor on the inquiry and other lawyers departed the office, and vacancies couldn’t be filled. George Cardona, the interim U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, declined to comment on specific cases but confirmed that lack of funds and unfilled vacancies caused delays in some investigations.

…

Clusterfuck hooks his PR people up to a lie detector- ya have ta be able ta fool the machine in order ta get the job.

“OK- now say ‘the president is the most well read man I’ve ever met’ and we’ll see if ya got the stuff fer the job”

nomolos @ 61

AZ Matt @ 56

Waxman from yesterday: LINK

I du hope the staff got the typos corected bfore sending the leeter

That is probably from selecting directly from the pdf. file and pasting into FDL.

AZ Matt @ 26

Warner expected to announce end of Senate career

Something he should have done back when Virginia seceded from the Union.

dakine01 @ 62

Biodun @ 53

Some men prefer their women that way. There’s a line in the movie Strange Days directed by Kathryn Bigelow about the only time women should open their mouths. Sorry I can’t repeat that line here.

Actually for me it’s a bit of a disappointment. I tend to prefer strong, intelligent, outspoken and left leaning women to go with the physical attractiveness.

Me too. Beauty and brains, preferably smarter than I. I like the challenge. Ain’t no way I can be with a dumb bell. (OK, TMI…*g*)

Hugh @ 69

AZ Matt @ 26

Warner expected to announce end of Senate career

Something he should have done back when Virginia seceded from the Union.

Lol.

yellowsnapdragon @ 57

I’d much rather look at Dana Perino than Tony “Frankenstein” Snow. The words are pretty much the same from both of them.

I’d much rather see a Bush press secretary say something honest and watch them spontaneously combust.

Hugh @ 72

yellowsnapdragon @ 57

I’d much rather look at Dana Perino than Tony “Frankenstein” Snow. The words are pretty much the same from both of them.

I’d much rather see a Bush press secretary say something honest and watch them spontaneously combust.

Hehehe.

Great Horsey cartoon on Craig & the Repubs!

rwcole @ 47

IOWA will now put a measure on the ballot to modify the state constitution and the jesus freaks will come out in droves…another state in the gooper win column—that’s louisiana and now Iowa.

Well this is classic Republican strategy. Put gay rights ballot measures up in as many states as possible during presidential election years.

Now all they need is for the Dems to nominate Hillary and Repugs have half a chance in ‘08.

Remember, they don’t have to actually win the election, just get close enough that their voting machines and nefarious operators can do the rest.

OT – This is the first time I’ve been able to listen to Thom Hartmann for any significant period of time. Damn – he’s good!

SufiLizard @ 75

rwcole @ 47

IOWA will now put a measure on the ballot to modify the state constitution and the jesus freaks will come out in droves…another state in the gooper win column—that’s louisiana and now Iowa.

Well this is classic Republican strategy. Put gay rights ballot measures up in as many states as possible during presidential election years.

Now all they need is for the Dems to nominate Hillary and Repugs have half a chance in ‘08.

Remember, they don’t have to actually win the election, just get close enough that their voting machines and nefarious operators can do the rest.

At the rate you guys are going, every year is going to be an election year.

Should I put on my tinfoil hat? Bush will be in Australia and travelling next week. Right after Rove and Gonzo go. Congress will be back in session. Could there be some big news next week before the big Iran product roll out to change the subject?

Warner Out.

Mark Warner in?

Balrog @ 79

Warner Out.

Mark Warner in?

We can hope.

Mike Luckovich on why Gonzo is resigning!

Boston, MA – Today, Romney for President announced the “Team Mitt: Create Your Own Ad!” contest, an unprecedented initiative to create the campaign’s new television advertisement by empowering grassroots supporters of Governor Mitt Romney. The winner of the contest will become the first amateur ever to have his or her work used as an official television advertisement for a presidential campaign.
Contest

Janda @ 80

Balrog @ 79

Warner Out.

Mark Warner in?

We can hope.

Maybe Maccaca Allen will run for his vacated Senate seat……

albert fall @ 17

I have spoken with a guy who got interviewed by Kyle Sampson for a DOJ spot. He said half the interview was focused on why he did not do more campaigning.

This guy bleeds Red, and his answers were still not good enough for Kyle.

Loyal Bushies uber alles.

I presume he has been contacted. If not, can you encourage him to come forward? Or is he too much of a loyal Bushie?

Probably typical and IANAL but sounds very likely to be illegal. If Sampson was doing the interviewing, as EW pointed out earlier, Sampson perjured himself.

Warner (Mark) is keeps his VP options open.

Blub @ 83

Janda @ 80

We can hope.

Maybe Maccaca Allen will run for his vacated Senate seat……

The sad part is, he probably will. Yuk.

yellowsnapdragon @ 78

Should I put on my tinfoil hat? Bush will be in Australia and travelling next week. Right after Rove and Gonzo go. Congress will be back in session. Could there be some big news next week before the big Iran product roll out to change the subject?

Tinfoil hats are sooooo 2nd millennium — everyone in the know uses duct tape hats nowadays!!!

-ck- @ 87

Tinfoil hats are sooooo 2nd millennium — everyone in the know uses duct tape hats nowadays!!!

Duct tape sticks to my hair and doesn’t deflect the alien rays.

Tinfoil hats are sooooo 2nd millennium — everyone in the know uses duct tape hats nowadays!!!

AAAAUUUGGHHH!!!

I HATE trying to keep up with the latest fashion trends.

• In one brief question, the IG-OPR questionnaire asks whether any White House officials sat in on the interviews with senior Justice Officials.

Rove did. Although that person did not get the job–despite incrediable qualificarions–because that person was a registered Dem.

Bustednuckles @ 89

Tinfoil hats are sooooo 2nd millennium — everyone in the know uses duct tape hats nowadays!!!

AAAAUUUGGHHH!!!

I use the duct tape to keep my tin foil hat on tightly.

I HATE trying to keep up with the latest fashion trends.

rwcole @ 12

di-fi and schumer

No- that’s the senate investigation- this is a REAL investigation- where ya get indicted an go ta jail.

The thing ta watch out for, though, is a DOJ investigation that’s just a smokescreen- goes on til the final day of the administration and keeps anyone else from pokin around- an gives the head Clusterfucker a rationale for “no comment on an ongoin vestigation”.

Darlin’ with a broken DOJ and no Special Prosecutor, who exactly is going to do the indicting and prosecuting that leads to jail?

A broken DOJ is an obstical to any criminal accountability

Sorry Knuckles, I stuck my comment into the middle of your 89

LHP – “incrediable qualificarions”? Were they look for a Repub with incriminal qualifictions?

Bustednuckles @ 89

Tinfoil hats are sooooo 2nd millennium — everyone in the know uses duct tape hats nowadays!!!

AAAAUUUGGHHH!!!

I HATE trying to keep up with the latest fashion trends.

I receive my instructions via the chip Kos planted directly into my skull.

Does this really matter? Schumer, that piece of GOP-loving shit, has told Bushie that if Bush is nice to the Democraps and appoints an OK Gonzales replacement, that he and Feinstein (at least) will back away from investigations into Gonzales and the DOJ.

What difference does it make what juicy tidbits are found if the Democraps are going to do their cave-in act and bare their asses again for Bush to penetrate with a dry broomstick?

Without mitigating Mr. Gonzales’s disgraceful and criminal behavior, I want his handler even more. Rove.

mc @ 95

Bustednuckles @ 89

AAAAUUUGGHHH!!!

I HATE trying to keep up with the latest fashion trends.

I receive my instructions via the chip Kos planted directly into my skull.

It’s so much more efficient that way

OT-Driving to work I caught the tail end of a story here in New Orleans. Seems some former residents of public housing have taken over the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) offices in an attempt to speak with the top guy in charge. At this time the local police, the SWAT team and the National Guard are on the scene. Seems a standoff at this point, but with all that firepower on standby, things could get dicey very quickly.

fishing expedition

yippiiee

I love fishing

let me get the zebco

I love fishing… heh… Hope the DOJ catches a big one…

-ck- @ 87

yellowsnapdragon @ 78

Should I put on my tinfoil hat? Bush will be in Australia and travelling next week. Right after Rove and Gonzo go. Congress will be back in session. Could there be some big news next week before the big Iran product roll out to change the subject?

Tinfoil hats are sooooo 2nd millennium — everyone in the know uses duct tape hats nowadays!!!

According to some editor at Murdoch’s paper in Australia, the expectation is (rumblings) that Bushie will cancel his trip (for APEC meeting) at the last minute. This would be seen as part of the beginnings of the “new product roll-out”. Along with it comes a major ramp-up of anti-Iran rhetoric and accusations from the WSJ, Faux News, AEI, etc.

Keep your eyes on the entrails. They have a fortune to tell over the next few weeks.

Elliott @ 98

mc @ 95

I receive my instructions via the chip Kos planted directly into my skull.

It’s so much more efficient that way

Yes, everyone’s doing it, everyone’s doing it, everyone’s doing it, everyone’s doing it, everyone’s doing it, everyone’s doing it, everyone’s doing it, everyone’s doing it, everyone’s…

looseheadprop @ 90

• In one brief question, the IG-OPR questionnaire asks whether any White House officials sat in on the interviews with senior Justice Officials.

Rove did. Although that person did not get the job–despite incrediable qualificarions–because that person was a registered Dem.

This and the example mentioned above are really the level where the rubber hits the road. It is one thing to testify before the Congress and speak in generalities when you’re bad memory doesn’t get in the way. But the real work occurs when investigators track down specific persons interviewed for jobs and ask them specifically what happened during those interviews. These people may not be keen to be questioned but I doubt many are going to be willing to lie or obstruct justice on behalf of the likes of Monica Goodling or Kyle Sampson. I am not sure when it will happen but I think both can kiss their law licenses goodbye and somewhere down the road Sampson at least may see some jail time. It won’t be as much as they deserve but it will be something.

BlueStateRedHead @ 84

I presume he has been contacted. If not, can you encourage him to come forward? Or is he too much of a loyal Bushie?

Probably typical and IANAL but sounds very likely to be illegal. If Sampson was doing the interviewing, as EW pointed out earlier, Sampson perjured himself.

This guy is pure Red-state. That said, he says Bush is terrible because Bush betrayed the ideological principles of conservatism.

Greenwald has a great line in his book comparing the Reds and the Red-staters: Communism was a program, Communists were the guys who used the brand name to achieve power–Conservatism is a Barry Goldwater type world view, but Bush and Co. highjacked the name to grab power without following any of the precepts.

How can we be strong when our leader does this.

As noted below, Harry Reid was quoted in today’s Washington Post essentially saying that he was prepared to compromise with Republicans and be flexible on whether to insist on troop withdrawal timelines this fall.

Because this is pretty eye-opening, and in dire need of some clarification — is Reid really saying that he’s open to funding the war again without withdrawal timelines? — I emailed his spokesman the following question:

Is the Senate Majority Leader saying here that he’s flexible on the question of whether to tie funding to a withdrawal timeline? Is he saying he’s open to funding the war this fall without a timetable?

Here’s the reply from Reid spokesman Jim Manley:

As he said in the piece, it’s time for Republican critics of the war in the Senate to belly up to the bar, because it’s absolutely evident that the President isn’t going to move from his failed stay the course strategy. While Senator Reid remains absolutely committed to bringing our troops home, the question is whether we can find enough Republicans willing to break with the President to give us the 60 votes necessary.

This doesn’t appear to be a direct answer. That fact, coupled with this expression of uncertainty about getting enough Republicans for a veto-proof majority, would seem to suggest that Reid was indeed saying that he’s open to funding the war this fall without withdrawal timelines if he can’t get the 60 votes.

Is there any other way to read this?

And again — what exactly does saying this now accomplish?

No more money for this war…no more!!!!!

dakine01 @ 44

Biodun @ 42

Dana Perino will be a trip. She talks so fast and says absolutely nothing. But I know some think she’s hot.

I think she’s quite attractive. Up until the time she opens her mouth and the gibberish starts pouring out…

Indeed. She’s quite HOT if you turn off the sound whenever she’s up. You can then pretend she’s saying something intelligible and intelligent.

Praedor Atrebates @ 100

According to some editor at Murdoch’s paper in Australia, the expectation is (rumblings) that Bushie will cancel his trip (for APEC meeting) at the last minute.

Who would know better than a Murdock minion? I guess I’m just anxious for Congress to DO SOMETHING.

Donkey @ 100

fishing expedition

yippiiee

I love fishing

let me get the zebco

Don’t forget the trilene. I’ve been having a lot of luck with the pink bubble gum worms.

Janda @ 86

Blub @ 83

Maybe Maccaca Allen will run for his vacated Senate seat……

The sad part is, he probably will. Yuk.

Let’s help somebody start videoing him now. 400 days, 100 macaca moments. That guy will be a gift who keeps on giving, if he runs.

Love the picture, Christy. Wish I had time to go fishing.

dakine01 @ 18

If it’s career DoJ folks doing it, it will continue beyond the end of little boots admin and be completed properly next president.

Not only that, but you can bet that there are career civil servants who are quietly keeping a diary of what happened/is happening at their agencies who will come forth with the goods when the coast is clear.

Well, ThinkProgress is now banned in Bagdad:

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/…..y-censors/

yellowsnapdragon @ 106

Praedor Atrebates @ 100

According to some editor at Murdoch’s paper in Australia, the expectation is (rumblings) that Bushie will cancel his trip (for APEC meeting) at the last minute.

Who would know better than a Murdock minion? I guess I’m just anxious for Congress to DO SOMETHING.

C’mon! Buck up camper! They ARE “doing something”! Didn’t you read about Reid’s cave-in already on Iraq? Hell’s bells, how is NOT agreeing to go along with the GOP AGAIN not doing something? That’s doing plenty. More than enough, in fact. No doubt, he will take Bush’s call for $50 billion more for Iraq (and Iran) and add a little something extra just as a good will gesture! Quite grandfatherly of that piece of shit.

Eh, that’s Murdoch.

yellowsnapdragon @ 112

Eh, that’s Murdoch.

Hmpf…I thought it was Morlock.

In a certain light, but for a split second, Dana Rapigno reveals a tiny tinge of remorse in espousing some of the ridiculous horse shite she has to peddle.

Tony Snow – not a problem for him at all. He was born for the job.

Baghdad, Aug 31, (VOI)- The spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said that the number of missing persons in Iraq rose to one million people, according to Iraqi official reports released recently.

Ed*ard Teller @ 110

Janda @ 86

The sad part is, he probably will. Yuk.

Let’s help somebody start videoing him now. 400 days, 100 macaca moments. That guy will be a gift who keeps on giving, if he runs.

Love the picture, Christy. Wish I had time to go fishing.

It’s why Mark Warner has to run for this seat. He’ll clean the floor with Allen.

Ed*ard Teller @ 110

That guy will be a gift who keeps on giving, if he runs.

An’ to think that a scant 18 months ago he was a rethug presidential favorite… the party of high standards, as always.

mc @ 112

Well, ThinkProgress is now banned in Bagdad:

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/…..y-censors/

It was stripping our brave fighting men of their vital bodily essences – Gen. Jack Ripper, USAF

SufiLizard @ 75

rwcole @ 47

IOWA will now put a measure on the ballot to modify the state constitution and the jesus freaks will come out in droves…another state in the gooper win column—that’s louisiana and now Iowa.

Well this is classic Republican strategy. Put gay rights ballot measures up in as many states as possible during presidential election years.

Now all they need is for the Dems to nominate Hillary and Repugs have half a chance in ‘08.

Remember, they don’t have to actually win the election, just get close enough that their voting machines and nefarious operators can do the rest.

Just a note – a Democratic Governor wants a State Constitutional amendment to outlaw same sex marriage and he fully plans to bring this up in the next legislative session.

Also, within the past 4 years (all while there was a Democratic Governor and the legislature evenly divided), a law was passed to not recognize same sex marriages from any other State * and * not to recognize ‘common law’ marriages anywhere. Iowa used to recognize common law, at least within the State, until this was passed. While Iowa may be purple, there are enough people with old fashion ideas that have power.

Oklahoma kiddo @ 117

Baghdad, Aug 31, (VOI)- The spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has said that the number of missing persons in Iraq rose to one million people, according to Iraqi official reports released recently.

JFC, OKK!!! do you have a link?

Praedor Atrebates @ 113

yellowsnapdragon @ 106

Who would know better than a Murdock minion? I guess I’m just anxious for Congress to DO SOMETHING.

C’mon! Buck up camper! They ARE “doing something”! Didn’t you read about Reid’s cave-in already on Iraq? Hell’s bells, how is NOT agreeing to go along with the GOP AGAIN not doing something? That’s doing plenty. More than enough, in fact. No doubt, he will take Bush’s call for $50 billion more for Iraq (and Iran) and add a little something extra just as a good will gesture! Quite grandfatherly of that piece of shit.

Sounds like Reid is more afraid of the RWNM. Isn’t there something we can do to make him get the message? Phone calls? Office sit-ins? Herding a flock of sheep up the steps of the Capitol?

mc @ 112

Well, ThinkProgress is now banned in Bagdad:

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/…..y-censors/

and the soldiers fighting for us are prevented from learning what is happening around them, around home, and around the world.

christine @ 121

SufiLizard @ 75

Well this is classic Republican strategy. Put gay rights ballot measures up in as many states as possible during presidential election years.

Now all they need is for the Dems to nominate Hillary and Repugs have half a chance in ‘08.

Remember, they don’t have to actually win the election, just get close enough that their voting machines and nefarious operators can do the rest.

Just a note – a Democratic Governor wants a State Constitutional amendment to outlaw same sex marriage and he fully plans to bring this up in the next legislative session.

Also, within the past 4 years (all while there was a Democratic Governor and the legislature evenly divided), a law was passed to not recognize same sex marriages from any other State * and * not to recognize ‘common law’ marriages anywhere. Iowa used to recognize common law, at least within the State, until this was passed. While Iowa may be purple, there are enough people with old fashion ideas that have power.

Chet Culver is gonna do that?

Tom Davis is going to run for J. Warner’s seat. I doubt the Repub party would support Allen. In a state that just elected Jim Webb, I would think Davis, a faux moderate, would be the party’s choice-particularly if M. Warner ran.

Ed*ard Teller @ 120

Well, ThinkProgress is now banned in Bagdad:

I guess that’s one way to slow morale erosion… lie and ban anything that might contradict the lie. Arsehats.

christine @ 119

SufiLizard @ 75

Also, within the past 4 years (all while there was a Democratic Governor and the legislature evenly divided), a law was passed to not recognize same sex marriages from any other State * and * not to recognize ‘common law’ marriages anywhere. Iowa used to recognize common law, at least within the State, until this was passed. While Iowa may be purple, there are enough people with old fashion ideas that have power.

Ok, I was discussing this with my wife last night… How can these laws in any way, shape, or form be Constitutional? I thought there was a clause that basically requires all states to recognize valid contracts, etc, made in other states, and that includes marriages. That if one state marries a couple, then the Constitution REQUIRES that it be recognized by all other states. No law can side-step that.

So legal types, how IS is possible for states to pull this crap?

Sen. Warner retires. Sen. John Warner (R-VA), who has served five terms in the Senate, has announced that he is retiring and won’t run for re-election.

how is he replaced?

do we have a shot at a democrat in his place?

Joe Klein’s conscience @ 125

christine @ 121

Just a note – a Democratic Governor wants a State Constitutional amendment to outlaw same sex marriage and he fully plans to bring this up in the next legislative session.

Also, within the past 4 years (all while there was a Democratic Governor and the legislature evenly divided), a law was passed to not recognize same sex marriages from any other State * and * not to recognize ‘common law’ marriages anywhere. Iowa used to recognize common law, at least within the State, until this was passed. While Iowa may be purple, there are enough people with old fashion ideas that have power.

Chet Culver is gonna do that?

Culver is already on record as to at least bring it up in the next legislative session. Although it wasn’t said definitely that it would be a State Constitutional Amendment, there’s been talk of it for a while.

More progress in Iraq:

The tiny pre-Islamic Iraqi sect known as Yazidis is in danger of extinction. The nearly half a million Yazidis in Iraq are currently the target of deadly attacks by both Sunni and Shiite Muslim groups, forcing most of them to flee their areas….

Biodun @ 53

dakine01 @ 44

I think she’s quite attractive. Up until the time she opens her mouth and the gibberish starts pouring out…

Some men prefer their women that way. There’s a line in the movie Strange Days directed by Kathryn Bigelow about the only time women should open their mouths. Sorry I can’t repeat that line here.

You know I’ve never understood this line of reasoning. First of all, what do men seem to spend a great deal of time trying to get women to do? And then what’s one of the worst insults to sling around? Now then, if I was a woman and heard a guy using that, I’d put a few together and head in the other direction.

Harry Reid wants to make nice with Senate Republicans over Iraq. Schumer and Feinstein want to play footsy with Bush over the US Attorney and NSA investigations.

Should we really be surprised when DINOs behave as DINOs? Every so often something irritates them and they briefly lash out but it never lasts. Throw them a bone and they go back to being docile enablers.

It has not yet and clearly never will penetrate their thick skulls that Bush is the worst President in our history, that this is not business as usual, that he must be stopped, and that it is their Constitutional duty to stop him. Nope, old habits die hard and they are just too used to selling out. Criminal Republicans and feckless Democrats the twin plagues of our age.

Elliott @ 122

mc @ 112

Well, ThinkProgress is now banned in Bagdad:

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/…..y-censors/

and the soldiers fighting for us are prevented from learning what is happening around them, around home, and around the world.

Recently, within the last month or so, ALL blogs have been blocked on US military bases too. I used to be able to view all of my favorite blogs (except for DKos…the censors blocked it due to “profanity”). Just this month, that block went blog-wide. I’ll have to see if it applies only to blogs of a certain political persuasion…

perris @ 129

Sen. Warner retires. Sen. John Warner (R-VA), who has served five terms in the Senate, has announced that he is retiring and won’t run for re-election.

how is he replaced?

do we have a shot at a democrat in his place?

1) He’ll finish out his term.

2) Yes, especially if Bush make a campaign appearance for the R candidate.

Reid is suggesting he will compromise with Rethugs on Iraq. No time table.
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/

Boy did he grow some balls this summer. Not.

Praedor Atrebates @ 128

christine @ 119

Ok, I was discussing this with my wife last night… How can these laws in any way, shape, or form be Constitutional? I thought there was a clause that basically requires all states to recognize valid contracts, etc, made in other states, and that includes marriages. That if one state marries a couple, then the Constitution REQUIRES that it be recognized by all other states. No law can side-step that.

So legal types, how IS is possible for states to pull this crap?

Got me, but it was passed with a relatively good margin. No-one has brought a case for this law to be tested, that I’m aware of anyway.

Praedor Atrebates @ 134

Elliott @ 122

and the soldiers fighting for us are prevented from learning what is happening around them, around home, and around the world.

Recently, within the last month or so, ALL blogs have been blocked on US military bases too. I used to be able to view all of my favorite blogs (except for DKos…the censors blocked it due to “profanity”). Just this month, that block went blog-wide. I’ll have to see if it applies only to blogs of a certain political persuasion…

Please let us know,
and thanks!

Praedor Atrebates @ 134

Elliott @ 122

and the soldiers fighting for us are prevented from learning what is happening around them, around home, and around the world.

Recently, within the last month or so, ALL blogs have been blocked on US military bases too. I used to be able to view all of my favorite blogs (except for DKos…the censors blocked it due to “profanity”). Just this month, that block went blog-wide. I’ll have to see if it applies only to blogs of a certain political persuasion…

The current corrupt governor of Kentucky is in a lawsuit for having banned only left-leaning blogs that criticized him. One particularly…

christine @ 137

Praedor Atrebates @ 128

Got me, but it was passed with a relatively good margin. No-one has brought a case for this law to be tested, that I’m aware of anyway.

what we might be seeing is the opening spark of a civil war my friends

the bush administration, a marvelous legasy they leave, no?

Praedor Atrebates @ 134

Elliott @ 122

and the soldiers fighting for us are prevented from learning what is happening around them, around home, and around the world.

Recently, within the last month or so, ALL blogs have been blocked on US military bases too. I used to be able to view all of my favorite blogs (except for DKos…the censors blocked it due to “profanity”). Just this month, that block went blog-wide. I’ll have to see if it applies only to blogs of a certain political persuasion…

Yep, can’t have the military using “profanity.”

Thought you all could use some more squirrely humor: Spread leg Craig goes a-singing with his friends:

http://www.crooksandliars.com/

I don’t play p*k*r but if I did I would want Harry Reid playing across from me. He’s probably the only guy in the world who would fold holding a royal flush.

Edited and released by Mods

mc @ 139

Praedor Atrebates @ 134

Recently, within the last month or so, ALL blogs have been blocked on US military bases too. I used to be able to view all of my favorite blogs (except for DKos…the censors blocked it due to “profanity”). Just this month, that block went blog-wide. I’ll have to see if it applies only to blogs of a certain political persuasion…

Yep, can’t have the military using “profanity.”

I assure you that there is NEVER EVER any profanities expelled in the US military! No way, no how. I’m fuckin offended that you’d even imply such with your fuckin snide remark!

“It’s not the government’s job to bail out speculators or those who made the decision to buy a home they knew they could never afford,” Bush said in the Rose Garden.

mc @ 141

Praedor Atrebates @ 134

Recently, within the last month or so, ALL blogs have been blocked on US military bases too. I used to be able to view all of my favorite blogs (except for DKos…the censors blocked it due to “profanity”). Just this month, that block went blog-wide. I’ll have to see if it applies only to blogs of a certain political persuasion…

Yep, can’t have the military using “profanity.”

Hell no.

Oklahoma kiddo @ 144

“It’s not the government’s job to bail out speculators or those who made the decision to buy a home they knew they could never afford,” Bush said in the Rose Garden.

awww, what a kind heart that man has.

The president insisted that the economy was strong and could weather turbulence in the markets.

as far as the think progress blog beng blocked

everyone knows I am a progressive by every definition of the word but in this case I believe the military has justification for shutting down critical information

look, like it or not they are our military, they have got no choice but to obey orders, unless those orders break our law, like them or not they must follow those orders

I think allowing blogs like think progress bring their moral down and undermine their ability.

while I believe in the free transfer of information, I really do not believe those in the military are entitled to the same freedom as those who are not

now I know I am going to get punished for that sentiment and I am glad everyone knows my progressive nature to realize I am not a troll, I am not a concern troll

Elliott @ 144

Oklahoma kiddo @ 144

“It’s not the government’s job to bail out speculators or those who made the decision to buy a home they knew they could never afford,” Bush said in the Rose Garden.

awww, what a kind heart that man has.

Well then. THAT’S his program to help those hit by the subprime load meltdown! Classic GOP…unless those hurt are CEOs and setch.

Oklahoma kiddo @ 144

“It’s not the government’s job to bail out speculators warmongers or those who made the decision to buy a home wage a war they knew they could never afford,” Bush said in the Rose Garden.

Creative quoting.

Oklahoma kiddo @ 145

“It’s not the government’s job to bail out speculators or those who made the decision to buy a home they knew they could never afford,” Bush said in the Rose Garden.

Signal to Bernanke? Or misdirection?

“It’s not the government’s job to bail out speculators or those who made the decision to buy a home they knew they could never afford,” Bush said in the Rose Garden.

Oh, so that’s why, the other day, they lent all that money to the poor banks who were losing money on the subprime loan packages they’d bought in the belief they’d be making huge profits? [/snark]

I want Shrub and all his buddies to have to spend a few years doing their shopping in dollar stores and thrift shops, so they can afford the rent on the holes-in-the-wall that’s all they’ll be able to find.

Give Jane some love upstairs.

perris @ 146

as far as the think progress blog beng blocked

everyone knows I am a progressive by every definition of the word but in this case I believe the military has justification for shutting down critical information

look, like it or not they are our military, they have got no choice but to obey orders, unless those orders break our law, like them or not they must follow those orders

I think allowing blogs like think progress bring their moral down and undermine their ability.

while I believe in the free transfer of information, I really do not believe those in the military are entitled to the same freedom as those who are not

now I know I am going to get punished for that sentiment and I am glad everyone knows my progressive nature to realize I am not a troll, I am not a concern troll

I disagree. IF they are going to provide POLITICAL propaganda from the right, then they MUST provide it from the regular people too (as opposed to the so-called “left”). When ~65% of the PEOPLE want us out of Iraq, are opposed to Bush, etc, that is NOT “lefty”, that is the core of the country. No way it is OK to block that from soldiers.

I HATE that the main “news” channel that is displayed at any time in a military office is Faux. Bogus propaganda that is demonstrably wrong by life itself is NOT helpful to the grunts on the ground.

Oklahoma kiddo @ 145

“It’s not the government’s job to bail out speculators or those who made the decision to buy a home they knew they could never afford,” Bush said in the Rose Garden.

the government shouldn’t bail out the lenders, they took the risk, the knew they were making questionable loans

the lenders took the risk and they have to pay the price of their bad investment

however the borrowers were sold a bill of goods the lenders knew was bad

for instance, if you build a car that blows up when you start it, you tell the buyer the car is safe, we find out the car is not safe

it is not up to the buyer to make that car safe it is up to the builder to make it safe

that is the ananlogy

Elliott @ 147

Oklahoma kiddo @ 144

“It’s not the government’s job to bail out speculators or those who made the decision to buy a home they knew they could never afford,” Bush said in the Rose Garden.

awww, what a kind heart that man has.

Bush turned a blind eye to these phony loans when they were being made because they bolstered his “ownership society” theme. He could have, of course, sought tighter regulations on mortgage loans which would have prevented the problem but Bush and company just hates them those nasty regulations. So the sh*t hits the fan and as he has every other time in his life, Bush walks away acting like its someone else’s fault.

Is this a repost? If Howie is right, and he seems to rarely wrong; this makes Larry Craig look like “Little Bow Peep”.

” WHO’LL BE THE NEXT REPUBLICAN HYPOCRITE TO BE DRAGGED OUT OF THE CLOSET SCREAMING ABOUT MEDIA WITCH HUNTS?”

link

Holyee shit!!!

Hugh @ 157

Elliott @ 147

awww, what a kind heart that man has.

Bush turned a blind eye to these phony loans when they were being made because they bolstered his “ownership society” theme. He could have, of course, sought tighter regulations on mortgage loans which would have prevented the problem but Bush and company just hates them those nasty regulations. So the sh*t hits the fan and as he has every other time in his life, Bush walks away acting like its someone else’s fault.

just another Bush outrage, just another day

Steve-AR @ 158

Is this a repost? If Howie is right, and he seems to rarely wrong; this makes Larry Craig look like “Little Bow Peep”.

” WHO’LL BE THE NEXT REPUBLICAN HYPOCRITE TO BE DRAGGED OUT OF THE CLOSET SCREAMING ABOUT MEDIA WITCH HUNTS?”

link

Holyee shit!!!

McConnell?

perris @ 149

as far as the think progress blog beng blocked

everyone knows I am a progressive by every definition of the word but in this case I believe the military has justification for shutting down critical information

look, like it or not they are our military, they have got no choice but to obey orders, unless those orders break our law, like them or not they must follow those orders

I think allowing blogs like think progress bring their moral down and undermine their ability.

while I believe in the free transfer of information, I really do not believe those in the military are entitled to the same freedom as those who are not

now I know I am going to get punished for that sentiment and I am glad everyone knows my progressive nature to realize I am not a troll, I am not a concern troll

Really? Who decides what “information” is suitable for military viewing. There is a reason for the different set of laws called the UCMJ, but I never heard any valid reason for censoring what can be read by soldiers. This is really dangerous. This is how you get a military that is out of touch with the civilian world. According to the Pentagon, it’s OK for evangelicals to proselytize on bases, but a blog is off limits. Give me a break, perris

Praedor Atrebates @ 155

I disagree. IF they are going to provide POLITICAL propaganda from the right, then they MUST provide it from the regular people too (as opposed to the so-called “left”). When ~65% of the PEOPLE want us out of Iraq, are opposed to Bush, etc, that is NOT “lefty”, that is the core of the country. No way it is OK to block that from soldiers.

I HATE that the main “news” channel that is displayed at any time in a military office is Faux. Bogus propaganda that is demonstrably wrong by life itself is NOT helpful to the grunts on the ground.

I agree with your sentiments but the reality is our military who are in a theatre of engagement are subject to our propaganda.

I don’t like the fact that faux news is allowed to be broadcast and oposing points of view are not

I don’t like it

but they are the military, they don’t enjoy the same personal or constitutional freedom as a civilian and they are subject to the propaganda of the military

perris @ 149

as far as the think progress blog beng blocked

everyone knows I am a progressive by every definition of the word but in this case I believe the military has justification for shutting down critical information

Great idea. Let’s lie to them.

re: Harry Reid

“I’m not a chicken. I never have been a chicken“

perris @ 162

Praedor Atrebates @ 155

I disagree. IF they are going to provide POLITICAL propaganda from the right, then they MUST provide it from the regular people too (as opposed to the so-called “left”). When ~65% of the PEOPLE want us out of Iraq, are opposed to Bush, etc, that is NOT “lefty”, that is the core of the country. No way it is OK to block that from soldiers.

I HATE that the main “news” channel that is displayed at any time in a military office is Faux. Bogus propaganda that is demonstrably wrong by life itself is NOT helpful to the grunts on the ground.

I agree with your sentiments but the reality is our military who are in a theatre of engagement are subject to our propaganda.

I don’t like the fact that faux news is allowed to be broadcast and oposing points of view are not

I don’t like it

but they are the military, they don’t enjoy the same personal or constitutional freedom as a civilian and they are subject to the propaganda of the military

This might come out wrong but … that’s awful paternalistic.

My Dad was a Marine in WWII – the kind who chewed barbed wire and spit out nails – and he’d just as soon tell you bullshit to your face if he thought you weren’t telling him the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, and that went for everyone, including and especially those who might have outranked him in any way. If he were still alive he’d be out in front trying to repeal the censorship on the military bases and he’d be giving the officers hell for keeping the truth, whatever it is from being censored.

This is still America, and these people are adults who can make their own decisions – maybe not completely within the framework of the military but certainly when they fulfill their commitment, or retire, and can act on the truth as they see it, and the best way to make your own decision is in the Marketplace of Ideas whether it is slanted right or left doesn’t matter as long as you can discern the truth from that marketplace.

End the censorship!

Great pictures of Clinton laughing and Mr. Squirrel goin’ fishin’.

Handling the credit crisis needs to be a bipartisan deal. It’s too big to even have a hint (or taint if you prefer) of politics.

We have seen a taste of what might be coming when a lot of ARMs change up payments on people this fall. I hope it’s not like hitting an iceberg compared to the previous ice cube. But, we need to be prepared and have some comprehensive way to soften the blow, to stretch out the impact.

Helping people on the edge to pay their loans would cut back on the numbers of defaults.

Actually, in anticipation of a large problem, there might be a way to precipitate part of the crisis earlier, to spread out the full impact and to allow us to manage a recovery over a longer period of time when it’s more feasible.

Helping with liquidity, as Bernanke has already done, is going to be vital.

If there’s any way to spread the initial blow and then gradually repay the cost later, that would manage it better — though it is likely to be quite costly.

Protecting, somehow, against spillover to banks is also vital. We can’t afford to let some people’s downfall cause others to crash because they just happen to be standing nearby. This might even require trading in certain stocks to be stopped (per the usual market rules).

Some “people” must face their losses with courage and accept it. If they don’t then many many more could be damaged unnecessarily and unfairly. We can’t let some people be “too large to fail” or else the distributed cost will be dangerously widespread and international. Can we afford that?