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Author: TriSec    Date: 06/26/2012 11:47:03

Good Morning.

I'm headed to a funeral this morning, so I'll only be posting the stats today.

Today is our 3,915th day in Afghanistan.

We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing war, courtesy of Antiwar.com:

US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 2,021
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,032

We find this morning's cost of war passing through:

$ 1, 346, 232, 925, 000 .00

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41 comments (Latest Comment: 06/27/2012 00:13:44 by BobR)

Cashing the Reality Check
Author: BobR    Date: 06/25/2012 13:02:37

Despite the ongoing nonsense of "fast and furious" and the pending SCOTUS decision on the ACA, most Americans will still likely vote their pocketbook, and who they think will be best for it. The choice between Republicans and Democrats generally boils down to "Lower Taxes!" -vs- "Safety Nets!". The Republicans push the line that we know better what to do with our money (even though we don't), and if we end up on the street with a paper cup and an "I will work for food" sign, it's just because we weren't personally responsible. Democrats err on the side of caution, acknowledging that a few "welfare queens" are a worthy price to pay to ensure fewer people end up in complete poverty.

Rarely acknowledged because it clashes with our American-centric world view is that there are factors outside of our personal control (and control of the federal government) that have a huge impact on our economy. Because The Market is international, the economies, banks, and investors around the world have a direct effect on our own economy. When banks (either U.S. or otherwise) make risky investments, the ripples travel across the seven seas to every other country.
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29 comments (Latest Comment: 06/26/2012 01:14:31 by Raine)

Palm Beach Society of the 50's or Why Romney Doesn't Know Where Cookies Come From
Author: AuntAzalea    Date: 06/24/2012 13:14:03

Good Morning All! Velveeta Jones is out in the field gathering petunias this weekend and due to the delicate nature of the precise petunia picking window asked me, Aunt Azalea to pitch hit.. or was it pinch hit?.. You know how she loves her baseball terminology.

One of my favorite websites is one called NY Social Diary where the rich, powerful and artistic all seem to mingle in a world filled with Balls and Benefits (great name for a band.. just saying) geared to bestow good will amongst the rest of us. This week I came across an amazing photographic article entitled Part XVI: Resort Life, November 1959 to April 1960
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5 comments (Latest Comment: 06/25/2012 00:48:57 by livingonli)

Sorry I dropped the blog
Author: TriSec    Date: 06/23/2012 12:21:04

I doubt I'll be able to make any sense out of all the broken bits.

It's one of those weeks....I usually keep snippets of things during the week, but my thumb drive is empty today. There's an awful lot going on, but nothing that has really motivated me to write.

Then Bob and Raine both throw open blogs....and it's increasingly looking like today is still going to be strike three.
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4 comments (Latest Comment: 06/24/2012 02:52:45 by Raine)

Open Thread
Author: BobR    Date: 06/22/2012 11:45:44

On the way to the bus station to drop off a certain other blogger. I will be back with a real blog upon my return.
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24 comments (Latest Comment: 06/23/2012 03:16:28 by Raine)

Thursday Morning Open...
Author: Raine    Date: 06/21/2012 12:25:35

I'll be back with a blog once I an get onto my blogging machine... Until then What do you think about this? Sanford Police Department Fires Police Chief.
Sanford, Florida, Police Chief Bill Lee, who drew criticism for his department's actions in the Trayvon Martin case, was fired Wednesday.

"After much thoughtful discussion and deep consideration for the issues facing the city of Sanford, I have determined the police chief needs to have the trust and respect of the elected officials and the confidence of the entire community," City Manager Norton Bonaparte said in a news release.

"We need to move forward with a police chief that all the citizens of Sanford can support. I have come to this decision in light of the escalating divisiveness that has taken hold of the city."

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40 comments (Latest Comment: 06/22/2012 04:08:50 by Will in Chicago)

Crossing the Rubio
Author: BobR    Date: 06/20/2012 12:45:18

It's been about a week since President Obama declared that he would put the principles behind the failed DREAM Act into practice, mainly granting work visas rather than deporting young adults who were brought into this country illegally as children. It was a bold move, using the office as a way to effect policy that Congress could not. It was similar to his declaration that his office would not enforce DOMA either. These are contentious social issues for Republicans, and President Obama has crossed the rubicon in a big way, especially during an election year.
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42 comments (Latest Comment: 06/21/2012 01:26:47 by trojanrabbit)

Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec    Date: 06/19/2012 10:17:09

Good Morning.

Today is our 3,908th day in Afghanistan.

We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing war, courtesy of Antiwar.com:

US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 2,009
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,040

We find this morning's Cost of War passing through:

$ 1, 343, 894, 000, 000 .00


It's a little thin on the veteran's front this week, so we'll actually turn to our friends at IAVA for their fine Daily Briefing.
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52 comments (Latest Comment: 06/20/2012 02:03:43 by Will in Chicago)

File under: Not helping
Author: Raine    Date: 06/18/2012 12:58:03

Good Morning and welcome to another version of Thanks for the help, Joe Lieberman.
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46 comments (Latest Comment: 06/18/2012 19:57:13 by Mondobubba)

What Would You Do With Mitt's $?
Author: velveeta jones    Date: 06/17/2012 13:15:57

Mitt Romney is one super rich motherfucker! There is just no way around it; he can't keep trying to act like "Joe Regular-guy" with his $250 Givenchy jeans. No one buys the act. And it doesn't help that he doesn't know how to speak like a commoner:
"I mean, I, figured he had to be in sport, but he wasn't in sport.", well laaa-deeee-da! Mr. Fancy Pants who knows which fork to use at a fancy dinner.
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3 comments (Latest Comment: 06/17/2012 23:27:20 by AuntAzalea)

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