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Brother, can you spare a sip?
Author: BobR    Date: 03/31/2008 12:34:28

What do Basra, Cambodia, and Atlanta have in common? It's hard to imagine a more diverse selection of locales. They all share one critical problem, however: lack of clean fresh water. I've detailed Atlanta's water problems in this space previously. The solutions have varied from the insane (Sonny Perdue holding a prayer vigil on the state capital steps) to the merely absurd (state legislators trying to get the northern state boundry redrawn to allow access to water in Tennesee).

The current tact is to "allow" TN to keep the land, but to still allow access to the water:
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127 comments (Latest Comment: 04/01/2008 02:46:28 by livingonli)

Judge not, lest ye be........ you know!
Author: velveeta jones    Date: 03/30/2008 12:48:51

There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance -- that principle is contempt prior to investigation. Herbert Spencer

Above is a quote I try to live by in order to keep an open mind. How I wish others would live by it as well. Especially neo-cons and media pundits!

I am sick to death of this stupid "God Damn America" business! The press will just not leave it alone and I'm quite tired of hearing about it. Especially since they refuse to hold McCain accountable for his "Sunni/Shia" confusion and any Pastors he's been courting who have said horrible things. Some that could incite violence.

So, today I would like to look in depth at Rev. Wrights sermon. In fact, here it is, in text format and I invite you to sit back and have a look at the controversial sermon -with an open mind. I personally, find it inspirational, even though there are a few things that I do not agree with, and yes, a few things that make me cringe.

The Rev. Wright is a powerful orator, going from love to anger and back to love, so please keep that in mind while reading it. I left it without the annoying quote blocks:
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Confusing God and Government April 13, 2003
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13 comments (Latest Comment: 03/31/2008 02:48:30 by livingonli)

Libertarian Saturday
Author: TriSec    Date: 03/29/2008 11:57:17

Good Morning!

As the earth moves inexorably along its orbital path, we move another day into tha magic time called "spring". It's lighter, more birds are chirping...but it's still frickin' cold out!

Enough of that now.

Over the past few weeks, both Democratic candidates have been increasingly sniping at each other, to the detriment of the party and the process. As was pointed out in this space yesterday, the tone of the campaign is such that many hardcore democrats are actually thinking about voting for a third term of Bush if "their" candidate doesn't get the nomination.

I'm not here today to tell you all to vote Libertarian. Third parties may not be the answer either, and there's an interesting discussion today, both pro and con, whether the Libertarian Party could or should continue. I'll not post the whole thing..but do go and check the source material if you're interested...

[Ed. Note: Making political change is much debated, yet political action might be characterized as similar to the Canadian ice game of curling, which combines aspects of bowling, bocce and shuffleboard. The curling stone – a kind of oversized hockey puck – is slid on the ice, and the players take brooms and sweep around the stone, but never actually touch it. They merely influence the stone, hoping to help it stop as close to the desired spot as possible.

Even if one agrees on a political destination, or even just a direction, means are just as important as ends in any game, including politics. Two noted strategists in libertarian circles – Carl Milsted and Brian Holtz – offer different takes on the question of whether a libertarian third party is futile and counterproductive.]

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20 comments (Latest Comment: 03/30/2008 02:23:11 by Mondobubba)

Va-Jay-Jay and Other Assorted Toys
Author: Shane-O    Date: 03/29/2008 03:57:54

For those who missed it, here's Steph from Larry King Live tonight:



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Drawing a Line
Author: BobR    Date: 03/28/2008 12:26:12

It's been hard to escape all of the Clinton -vs- Obama hype lately. Hillary's underhanded tactics are given all of the proper outrage - repeatedly... The video of Rev. Wright is discussed ad nauseum. Everyone keeps wondering aloud if all of this will destroy the Democratic party. There certainly seem to be a fair number of Democrats that say they'll vote for McCain if their desired candidate is not the one nominated.

Oh really?... Are you sure?.... Perhaps it's time to really take a close look at McCain and what we'll be getting if he's elected this fall.
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148 comments (Latest Comment: 03/29/2008 04:00:29 by Shane-O)

Good news....
Author: Raine    Date: 03/27/2008 11:56:02

Good Morning!

First and Foremost... Check out Shane-O's Blog entry! For those -- myself included -- suffering from political burnout, this one is a breath of fresh air. I am so happy that we have such a wonderful diverse group of members. Y'all make me laugh and smile. We need that. Everyone does.

We need good news. We need a reason to feel inspiration. So, to continue on with that note...
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157 comments (Latest Comment: 03/28/2008 02:30:43 by livingonli)

Hillarious Roughness
Author: Shane-O    Date: 03/27/2008 07:19:46

Finally, the YouTubes went back online, so, here is Steph from last night - plus a few new audicons for us all to play with...



Seems that Dan wasn't so happy with the "pimp" comment and put our dear Stephie in the penalty box. I thought it was funny! But, at least Dan was nice at the end, and MSNBC won't act like Fox "News."

Well, it's crazy late and thankfully I don't have to answer a 3 AM call - unless it's of the "booty" persuasion

So with that,
2 comments (Latest Comment: 03/27/2008 16:35:42 by balleryna2)

Habeas Corpus on Life Support
Author: BobR    Date: 03/26/2008 12:43:46

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

- Ammendments V and VI of the U.S. Constitution...
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292 comments (Latest Comment: 03/27/2008 03:15:10 by IzzyBitz)

Ask A Vet
Author: TriSec    Date: 03/25/2008 10:41:43

Good Morning.

Today is our 1,833rd day in Iraq.

As it was pointed out yesterday in this space, we reached another tragic milestone in Bush's folly, so let's start as we always do with the latest casualty figures courtesy of Antiwar.com:

American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4000
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 3861
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3539
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3141
Since Election (1/31/05): 2563

Other Coalition Troops: 308
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 490

We find this morning's cost of war passing through: $505, 492, 500, 000.00

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180 comments (Latest Comment: 03/26/2008 03:22:31 by livingonli)

Four Thousand.... So?
Author: Raine    Date: 03/24/2008 12:36:02

On Sunday, March 23, 2008 America lost it's 4000th Soldier.
So?
It was a somber and sad milestone that happened ironically, on Easter Sunday.
So?
We tried to not let it happen.
So?

Last week on the Fifth Anniversary of B*sh's War the vice *resident said::
RADDATZ: Two-third of Americans say it's not worth fighting.
CHENEY: So?
RADDATZ: So? You donít care what the American people think?
CHENEY: No.[...]

So..
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