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Author: TriSec Date: 10/01/2013 10:26:27

Good Morning.

Today is our 4,377th 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: 2,275
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,103

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

$ 1, 476, 939, 975, 000 . 00

It's actually been a quiet week. I've got a couple of disconnected things to write about, and this actually clears my clipboard. Time to start skimming away again.
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86 comments (Latest Comment: 10/02/2013 02:04:47 by Raine)

Shut Down Monday
Author: BobR Date: 09/30/2013 11:22:16

Sorry folks - I was under the weather yesterday and neglected to write a blog. Just help yourselves to some donuts and coffee from the blog commissary, and I'll be sure to have something better on Thursday.
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69 comments (Latest Comment: 10/01/2013 01:18:23 by TriSec)

Cruzin'
Author: velveeta jones Date: 09/29/2013 13:44:39

Ted Cruz spoke for 21 + hours, all on taxpayers dime, just so we could learn his stance on the White Castle controversy. He is Pro White Castle burger. Though, to be fair, we also learned that he has Grandkids who like Dr. Seuss; and thus read the American people a book with only 50 words in it, many that repeat.
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2 comments (Latest Comment: 09/29/2013 22:58:29 by livingonli)

The Petulant Child
Author: TriSec Date: 09/28/2013 11:24:24

"I'll Hold My Breath Until I turn Blue!!!"

We've all been there. Somewhere in our lives, we've seen a toddler have a complete meltdown because they didn't get their way. Mommy and Daddy just ignore it and keep doing what they're doing, and eventually the toddler gets tired of not getting a response and stops.

It's annoying and irritating to watch, but for the most part, the non-parents shake their heads and move along.
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4 comments (Latest Comment: 09/29/2013 02:21:52 by Will in Chicago)

Still Blaming Both Sides.
Author: Raine Date: 09/27/2013 13:41:23

I wrote this in May 2012, and looking at it again, reminds me how little things have changed regarding the Republicans in Congress. Who needs to write another blog when nothing has changed? This image remains as true today as it did a year and a half ago, when the GOP was once again threatening to shut down Congress.

http://blogs.ajc.com/mike-luckovich/files/2012/05/lucko-523blog.jpg

I still believe this sums up of the current state of affairs. Last ~~month~~ year the Washington Post ran an article in the opinion section titled: Let’s just say it: The Republicans are the problem.
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73 comments (Latest Comment: 09/27/2013 21:19:12 by Mondobubba)

Made in America
Author: BobR Date: 2013-09-26 10:23:42

America is a resilient thing. Despite 8 years of President Bush, and budget battles, and nearly defaulting on our debts, the people of this country have soldiered on, even as our "leaders" in Washington have acted like children and petty tyrants. We support our favorite candidates' campaigns, we vote, and then we get on with our lives.

The Republicans in the House have been acting particularly ugly lately. They've voted to cut food stamps, they've voted to repeal a law that enables everyone in the country to get healthcare insurance, and they are threatening to - once again - shut down government and hold the debt limit hostage to get what they want.
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94 comments (Latest Comment: 09/26/2013 21:31:23 by Will in Chicago)

Shut it down.
Author: Raine Date: 09/25/2013 13:05:57

Ted cruz is still doing his fake fillibuster.... and everyone is paying attention. The media is eating it up like candy.
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75 comments (Latest Comment: 09/25/2013 23:58:08 by Raine)

Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec Date: 09/24/2013 10:22:07

Good Morning.

Today is our 4,370th 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: 2,271
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,105

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

1, 475, 046, 900, 000 00
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44 comments (Latest Comment: 09/24/2013 23:05:34 by Raine)

Cash for Clunkers
Author: BobR Date: 2013-09-23 10:37:16

Just over a month ago I wrote a blog about how Germany was starting to shut down fossil-fueled power plants because they were no longer cost-effective, compared to solar and wind. I pointed out all the subsidies and tax breaks that coal and oil get. A new study is showing that we are seeing the same reduction in costs here in the U.S., much sooner than expected:
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94 comments (Latest Comment: 09/23/2013 20:18:35 by Mondobubba)

Open with bits
Author: velveeta jones Date: 09/22/2013 14:11:05

Another crazy Sunday for me. Such is the life of a psuedo-celebrity!

I leave you with some interesting reads, that I didn't write.
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1 comments (Latest Comment: 09/23/2013 02:25:04 by Will in Chicago)

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Ask a Vet Author: TriSec Date: 10/01/2013 10:26:27

Shut Down Monday Author: BobR Date: 09/30/2013 11:22:16

Cruzin' Author: velveeta jones Date: 09/29/2013 13:44:39

The Petulant Child Author: TriSec Date: 09/28/2013 11:24:24

Still Blaming Both Sides. Author: Raine Date: 09/27/2013 13:41:23

Made in America Author: BobR Date: 2013-09-26 10:23:42

Shut it down. Author: Raine Date: 09/25/2013 13:05:57

Ask a Vet Author: TriSec Date: 09/24/2013 10:22:07

Cash for Clunkers Author: BobR Date: 2013-09-23 10:37:16

Open with bits Author: velveeta jones Date: 09/22/2013 14:11:05