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Brits dragged into Bushs' moral morass. - Bowser - 1/19/2006 7:46:40 AM

HRW - A damning overview - "Human rights in Iraq 'much worse'" - Bowser - 1/18/2006 10:14:53 PM
- Yes, the Islamists have all congregated down in Iraq. - SDAI-Tech1 - 1/18/2006 10:43:45 PM
  - I love that - "Well, Saddam was worse". Aren't we supposed to be the good guys? (n/t) - Bowser - 1/19/2006 12:14:39 AM
    - I read that article... - SDAI-Tech1 - 1/19/2006 1:51:58 AM
  - I believe it's fundamental Christians who have armies congregating in Iraq. Did you miss that? (n/t) - Bowser - 1/18/2006 11:35:08 PM

Lobbying reform - human beings being human, after all. - Bowser - 1/19/2006 1:41:16 AM

MSM Lies of 2005 - gbaikie - 1/19/2006 12:15:30 AM

Knowing our neocons, it's not surprising, but someone should think. - Bowser - 1/16/2006 8:01:34 PM
- re: Knowing our neocons, it's not surprising, but someone should think. - azstrummer - 1/17/2006 5:54:56 PM
  - Somebody has to make up their mind on this. - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 10:11:53 PM
    - My mind is pretty clear - artmartin - 1/18/2006 12:00:41 AM
      - re: My mind is pretty clear - Tom Brosz - 1/18/2006 12:39:58 AM
        
        re: My mind is pretty clear - azstrummer - 1/18/2006 8:57:01 PM
- "as if that were difficult." Still waiting. - Tom Brosz - 1/16/2006 11:31:53 PM
  - It wasn't appropriate. It HAS to work, or else. Typical of the entire "war on terrorism". - Bowser - 1/16/2006 11:50:01 PM
    - they love to hate America...So give them more hate. - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 5:01:54 PM
      - re: they love to hate America...So give them more hate. - azstrummer - 1/17/2006 7:47:02 PM
        
        So who shall be blame for Propping up the Shaw of Iran? - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 8:57:44 PM
        
        re: So who shall be blame for Propping up the Shaw of Iran? - azstrummer - 1/18/2006 12:02:17 AM
      - Wanna go back to the hostage situation in Iran that was used to bring Reagan to power? (n/t) - Lindy - 1/17/2006 5:23:21 PM
        
        re: So the Islamic powers wanted to bring Reagan to power? - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 5:42:41 PM
        
        re: Well - Raoul - 1/17/2006 6:29:52 PM
        
        So why did they want to embarase the most Peaceful President in American History? - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 8:13:19 PM
    - Still waiting. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 5:01:28 AM
      - Every time I've given you my take on this, you hurl poo at me. (n/t) - alcaray - 1/17/2006 6:13:07 PM
        
        re: maybe your reasoning is pooey. (n/t) - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 8:14:23 PM
        
        That is one possibility. (n/t) - alcaray - 1/17/2006 10:25:40 PM
  - BTW... - Tom Brosz - 1/16/2006 11:41:13 PM

Saudi Anti-terrorism - alcaray - 1/17/2006 11:23:11 PM
- If I'm not mistaken, Saudi's were responsible for WTC. - Bowser - 1/18/2006 1:46:59 AM
  - Saudi's were responsible for WTC. - Lindy - 1/18/2006 6:56:29 PM

GORE BLASTS BUSH FOR 'DANGEROUS BREACH' - Eric - 1/16/2006 8:23:17 PM
- No need to shout. - et - 1/17/2006 2:34:27 AM
  - Forget the Third Reich, it's more like 1984. - Sam F. - 1/17/2006 5:03:37 AM
    - You don't find Orwell relevant? (n/t) - alcaray - 1/17/2006 5:09:32 PM
      - I know Michael Moore certainly does - Sam F. - 1/17/2006 8:47:23 PM
        
        Partisans are known for their inability to recognize a question. - alcaray - 1/17/2006 10:22:43 PM
        
        Oh no, that won't do at all - Sam F. - 1/18/2006 1:58:51 AM
        
        Has anyone actually read Orwell? - Scott Evil - 1/18/2006 7:25:47 AM
        
        re:it's almost like Orwell wrote the Democrat's Bible. - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 9:06:16 PM
        
        1984 = the Book of Revelation - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 9:11:49 PM
        
        Start a bonfire!!! (n/t) - alcaray - 1/17/2006 10:43:42 PM
        
        You can't Dismiss the Truth that easily. - Scott Evil - 1/18/2006 7:18:35 AM
        
        In general, I don't "subscribe to revelations" at all. - alcaray - 1/18/2006 5:48:48 PM
      - re: find Orwell relevant to what? (n/t) - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 8:17:08 PM

Will Congress take action on assisted suicide? - Bowser - 1/18/2006 1:59:12 AM
- No - Scott Evil - 1/18/2006 5:30:53 AM
  - Abstract? Tell that to Bush and his references to a "death culture". (n/t) - alcaray - 1/18/2006 5:44:14 PM

2,222 - Donald - 1/18/2006 3:27:45 PM

So how useful exactly is this illegal intel gathering program? - alcaray - 1/17/2006 7:00:30 PM
- re: intel gathering program - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 9:57:01 PM
  - Now Rice said that even prior to 9-11 there was too much intel. - Bowser - 1/18/2006 1:51:33 AM
  - re: "Do you have any idea what the percentage of leads that pan out is in normal police work?" and to Scott, as well. - alcaray - 1/17/2006 10:15:14 PM
    - I guess they should just look for another line of work then. - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 11:04:55 PM
      - You are doing your side more harm than good. (n/t) - alcaray - 1/17/2006 11:24:38 PM
        
        Oh yeah? - Scott Evil - 1/18/2006 5:53:03 AM
- re: "A trained investigator never would have devoted the resources to take those leads to the next level, but after 9/11, you had to." - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 8:25:21 PM

What is a PATRIOT? - carl - 1/17/2006 7:25:56 PM
- There's not a lot of Democrats who would make the "Patriots who need to be defeated" list. - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 8:28:17 PM
  - gag me with a spoon (n/t) - Robert - 1/18/2006 4:55:09 AM
    - Nah... there are easier ways. - Scott Evil - 1/18/2006 5:47:21 AM

Supreme Court agrees - AG Ashcroft was promoting religious beliefs contrary to Constitution. - Bowser - 1/17/2006 5:32:36 PM
- States rights only when convenient - Robert - 1/17/2006 6:10:06 PM
  - re: I'm confused... - Scott Evil - 1/18/2006 5:26:04 AM
  - On both sides. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 9:58:00 PM
    - no disputing that - Robert - 1/17/2006 10:28:56 PM

Analysis of the Latin American elections - Tom Brosz - 1/18/2006 2:06:03 AM
- Comeon Brosz, where's the outrage? COMMIES are taking over South America!!! - et - 1/18/2006 3:32:01 AM

Attack Justified by Pakistan - David F Mayer - 1/17/2006 3:38:27 PM
- Technical question: how many Hellfires can you stick on a Predator? - alcaray - 1/18/2006 12:09:16 AM
  - re: How many Hellfires can you stick on a Predator? Not enough. - Scott Evil - 1/18/2006 12:29:48 AM
  - re:how many Hellfires can you stick on a Predator? - Tom Brosz - 1/18/2006 12:19:36 AM
    - Huh! Thanks! - alcaray - 1/18/2006 12:29:27 AM
      - It may very well be four now. - Tom Brosz - 1/18/2006 1:12:05 AM
        
        And then there's the Predator B - Larry J - 1/18/2006 1:33:46 AM
- They hadda say something! Doesn't quite pass the smell test. - Bowser - 1/17/2006 5:36:02 PM
  - Really? - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 10:01:11 PM
- re: Just once, I'd like to see a bomb go off in one of those crowds shouting "death to America" - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 4:55:22 PM
  - What's the matter....not watching the nightly news? (n/t) - Lindy - 1/17/2006 7:47:19 PM
    - That's funny! Try Fallujah, just for starters. They yell, we bomb. (n/t) - Bowser - 1/18/2006 1:52:44 AM

Pakistan Condemns Deadly U.S. Airstrike - Donald - 1/14/2006 3:19:39 PM
- Ya wonder how the continuing slaughter of innocents is "fighting terrorism". - Bowser - 1/14/2006 7:07:48 PM
  - So, Bowser, how would you be chasing down Zawahri right now? - Tom Brosz - 1/14/2006 7:25:42 PM
    - How would you do it, Tom? (n/t) - alcaray - 1/17/2006 6:06:29 PM
      - Largely just like it's being done now. - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 11:22:19 PM
    - So killing innocent people is the way to get the guilty? Be serious. - Bowser - 1/14/2006 8:30:33 PM
      - If Al Qaeda members were present at the home, - David F Mayer - 1/16/2006 8:07:21 PM
        
        How do you know they were invited? I mean they're heavily armed, and on a mission. Who's going to stop them? - Lindy - 1/17/2006 2:04:52 AM
      - That's what I thought. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 1/14/2006 9:33:22 PM
        
        Doing more damage than good is not smart. I'm not surprised I had to tell you. (n/t) - Bowser - 1/14/2006 10:12:40 PM
        
        Let me guess your favourite movie - Sam F. - 1/15/2006 5:29:11 AM
- Pakistan says it does not allow U.S. forces to cross the border in pursuit of Taliban and al-Qaida fighters. (n/t) - Eric - 1/14/2006 5:56:21 PM

Bush legacy? Not to wonder. - Bowser - 1/16/2006 6:56:47 PM
- re: BuDon't be so quick to write the book. - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 11:09:39 PM
- Have to agree (n/t) - McFly - 1/17/2006 1:59:22 PM

Atrocity? Crime against humanity? War crime? "The dead included 4 children - - - " - Bowser - 1/15/2006 5:29:59 AM
- Perfectly Justified Attack. - David F Mayer - 1/16/2006 2:01:56 PM
  - re: Even if the guy wansn't there...He supposedly sent three of his associates in his place. - Scott Evil - 1/16/2006 2:47:00 PM
    - If you invite Al Qaeda into your home, you are also inviting air strikes. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 1/16/2006 7:02:18 PM
      - Do you think Al Qaeda says "Please" first? (n/t) - Lindy - 1/17/2006 2:02:30 AM
        
        Lindy, read the damn news stories. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 5:02:33 AM
        
        Who cares what Al Queda says? - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 3:41:58 AM
        
        What's that got to do with it? - Lindy - 1/17/2006 5:02:16 AM
        
        They wern't innocent. They were Al Queda. - Scott Evil - 1/17/2006 4:46:42 PM
- A bit more information - Tom Brosz - 1/16/2006 1:52:22 AM
  - And some misinformation from the NYT - Tom Brosz - 1/16/2006 2:06:51 AM
    - Photoshop Alert - Lindy - 1/16/2006 4:12:14 AM
      - Not photoshop. - Tom Brosz - 1/16/2006 4:25:16 AM
        
        Cripes Matey! - Lindy - 1/16/2006 6:19:59 AM
        
        Update - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 6:15:29 AM
        
        re: Update - Lindy - 1/17/2006 3:45:47 PM
        
        re: Second Update - Lindy - 1/17/2006 3:50:33 PM
        
        The point, as you probably realize by now... - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 11:07:23 PM
        
        Have some compassion for them... - SDAI-Tech1 - 1/16/2006 4:47:25 AM
        
        Pssst.....Tech1 - Lindy - 1/16/2006 6:17:48 AM
        
        Friendly Overture? Thanks! ;-) (n/t) - SDAI-Tech1 - 1/16/2006 8:32:21 PM
- "She turned me into a newt!" - Tom Brosz - 1/15/2006 7:49:48 AM
  - Why is it so hard to believe. It happens ALL the time... - et - 1/15/2006 6:53:38 PM
    - Okay, that new information nails it down a bit tighter. - Tom Brosz - 1/15/2006 6:57:44 PM
  - Typical Brosz Response - Lindy - 1/15/2006 6:12:27 PM
    - Tell us again about the plan to take out bin-Laden, that is the plan right Tom? - Publius - 1/16/2006 2:52:09 AM
    - That reminds me... - Tom Brosz - 1/15/2006 6:59:40 PM
      - re: That reminds me... - Lindy - 1/15/2006 8:32:35 PM
        
        "Killing is not the answer" - Tom Brosz - 1/15/2006 9:51:49 PM
  - "Obviously nobody yet has any real idea what happened there," - Bowser - 1/15/2006 6:02:06 PM
    - They don't use "lights" either. - Tom Brosz - 1/15/2006 6:55:23 PM
  - er, that would be genus Gingrich? (n/t) - Publius - 1/15/2006 3:56:18 PM

Finally someone makes sense out of the Iraq situation. - Bowser - 1/15/2006 10:32:27 PM
- The goal is to keep folks busy. - SDAI-Tech1 - 1/16/2006 2:48:55 AM
  - "But that's something folks find out much later.........." - Lindy - 1/16/2006 6:14:33 AM
    - That's a good question. - SDAI-Tech1 - 1/16/2006 8:28:39 PM
      - re: That's a good question. - Lindy - 1/16/2006 10:18:36 PM
        
        Bombs - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 7:17:45 AM
        
        "It isn't our bombs that are killing most of them" - Lindy - 1/17/2006 3:43:25 PM
        
        Lindy.... - Tom Brosz - 1/17/2006 11:04:46 PM
  - Hey, maybe we could build a coliseum........ - Publius - 1/16/2006 2:58:10 AM

Defending against clandestine nuclear attack - LJK - 1/17/2006 6:35:32 PM

So go figure???? - Publius - 1/16/2006 2:42:11 AM
- There is a big difference between a moderate socialist - David F Mayer - 1/16/2006 8:03:55 PM
- Bachelet won. - Tom Brosz - 1/16/2006 4:15:21 AM
  - Yeah, and I am sure you love the concept of free market socialism........ (n/t) - Publius - 1/16/2006 8:28:18 PM
- Just wait. - Bowser - 1/16/2006 3:09:08 AM

2,219 - Donald - 1/16/2006 4:16:07 PM
- Meanwhile: Islamists gain ground from American push for Mideast democracy - Donald - 1/16/2006 7:16:01 PM

In the rush to denounce Robertson's comments... - SDAI-Tech1 - 1/16/2006 5:41:47 AM
- "For every action, there is a re-action" (redux) - Lindy - 1/16/2006 5:54:39 AM
  - A note about the decline of our educational system - Lindy - 1/16/2006 4:22:10 PM
- missing link - SDAI-Tech1 - 1/16/2006 5:43:02 AM
  - Its time to switch the US economy to one where bio-fuels are more commonplace - Scott Evil - 1/16/2006 2:57:15 PM

Yer heart really does have to go out to Ney and DeLay. Really. - Bowser - 1/16/2006 3:03:36 AM

Bush Authorized Domestic Spying Before 9/11 - et - 1/14/2006 6:44:48 PM
- Sorry, that's impossible. - Tom Brosz - 1/14/2006 7:27:17 PM
  - about the poll....... - Publius - 1/15/2006 3:54:50 PM
    - Wondered how long that would take. - Tom Brosz - 1/15/2006 7:00:47 PM
      - re: Wondered how long that would take. - Publius - 1/15/2006 10:21:41 PM
        
        For an educational experience... - Tom Brosz - 1/15/2006 10:50:25 PM
  - Well, Rice - "Who would have thought?" - shows they weren't thinking!! (n/t) - Bowser - 1/15/2006 1:44:42 AM
  - Nothing's impossible, but you're right. (n/t) - et - 1/14/2006 11:14:49 PM
- The president personally authorized the NSA's domestic surveillance program, claimimg legal channels were too "cumbersome" (this was BEFORE 9/11) - Lindy - 1/14/2006 7:16:29 PM

Not satisified with shortchanging food stamps, school lunches, it's also wounded vets. - Bowser - 1/14/2006 9:39:52 PM
- The premise of the article stinks. - Tom Brosz - 1/14/2006 11:24:06 PM
  - The premise of the Bush Administration stink. Everything it's touched has turned to manure. (n/t) - Bowser - 1/15/2006 5:30:50 AM
  - The premise of the Bush Administration stink. Everything it's touched has turned to manure. (n/t) - Bowser - 1/15/2006 5:30:47 AM
    - Do not hit "Enter" and then "Post." Do not hit "Enter" and then "Post". Do not hit - - - (n/t) - Bowser - 1/15/2006 5:31:48 AM
      - Better: Do not hit "Enter" OR "Post". (n/t) - Sam F. - 1/15/2006 9:15:13 AM

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