Good morning. I will fill in as best I can for our Loyal TriSec today. As We do every Tuesday, I present to you the stats From AntiWar.com
American Deaths Since war began (3/19/03): 4147 Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03) 4008 Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3686 3064 Since Handover (6/29/04): 3288 Since Election (1/31/05): 271
Today, we find the the Cost of war at $548,639,381,819 --the number counter is a stunner. $4,681 per household, $1,721 per person, $341.4 million per day.
Last night. we saw day one of the Democratic Convention. Inspiring? Oh yes. Touching, indeed. I cannot begin to fill the shoes of Tri Sec, but in honour of him, and our wonderful MAssachusetts blog delegation, I present to you , Senator Ted Kennedy on the floor of the Pepsi center, last evening. From Cspan:
Now -- that is what inspiration looks like.
According to IAVA, , Senator Kennedy rates B+, Senator Barack Obama a B+ and Senator John McCain a D. At a minimum, that is enough to tell you who truly supports our troops, and who does nothing but propagandize them.
In case anyone missed the Press Release, our friend Paul Reikoff and IAVA will be at the convention.
NEW YORK - Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest nonpartisan organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will attend the upcoming Democratic National Convention. IAVA will meet with delegates and convention guests, raising awareness about the most critical issues facing the 1.7 million Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and highlighting our historic fight for the new GI Bill. IAVA spokespeople, including Executive Director Paul Rieckhoff, will be available throughout next week to respond to media requests.
"When Senator Obama makes his case to the American people next week, it's critical that he address the most urgent issues facing the 1.7.million men and women who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Paul Rieckhoff, Executive Director of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). "IAVA's goal is to inject urgent issues like mental health care, traumatic brain injury and VA funding into the national political dialogue. How the next President cares for our country's newest generation of veterans will have significant, long-term implications for not only the servicemembers and their families, but the nation as a whole."
IAVA is also planning to host a major community service event for delegates and residents in Denver that will include preparing care packages for troops serving overseas. Several high profile guests are expected to attend. Additional details to follow.
He is right, it is critical that America make the right choice.
I am keeping this short today. These shoes of Tri's are big... :P
I am willing to give the LiveBlog problems a pass this week because of the convention, it's so skittish this morning (even trying to get to yesterday's blog) that I can't waste the time on it at work today, so I'll stay away. Besides, that blog and the 15000 volt testing I'm doing today don't mix and I really need to stay focused on that. I might pop by at lunch time.
I hope CNN gives as much "equal time" to the Democrats during the RNC as they seem to be giving the Repukes now.
Comment byScoopster on 08/26/2008 12:47:21
Morning all! I must say, Teddy looked like he was doing pretty well considering his treatment for the tumor..
Did anyone catch the part where Rachel (or someone, i can't recall if it was a first-hand account) confronted the PUMA delegate that did the ad for McCain? Apparently this mindless idiot didn't even know that McCain was pro-life!
We're walking and walking. Where have I heard that before?
Comment byShane-O on 08/26/2008 13:24:10
Quote by Scoopster:
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
We're walking and walking. Where have I heard that before?
The American President - the scene where Frank Langella goes running past the White House tour..
Bonnie Hunt...
And it was "Dave" not American President...
Comment byScoopster on 08/26/2008 13:24:39
Ooooh double birthday!!
You know that also means double cake, right?! :lol:
Comment byclintster on 08/26/2008 13:28:09
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I guess those eggs aren't so dusty after all.
Whoawhoawhoa... I can't listen in on the show from school. Is Steph expecting???!?!?!?
Comment byBobR on 08/26/2008 13:30:08
Quote by livingonli:
Are they going to whip them out and compare them?
Randi would win from a pure size point... but there are other factors to consider as well.
I would volunteer to be the judge where I would compare the delicate qualities by... hey, Hey! - I'm just trying to help the women resolve their issues!... :: squeezy ::
Whoawhoawhoa... I can't listen in on the show from school. Is Steph expecting???!?!?!?
I'm not sure either - Livin?
Comment byShane-O on 08/26/2008 13:46:23
Comment bywickedpam on 08/26/2008 13:46:54
What's wrong Shane-O?
Comment bylivingonli on 08/26/2008 13:49:49
My computer is mighty slow this morning. It makes it difficult to blog when my browser goes to hourglass mode.
Comment bywickedpam on 08/26/2008 13:50:54
I'd pray for well mannered kids in my neighborhood
Comment bylivingonli on 08/26/2008 13:52:49
Quote by BobR:
Quote by clintster:
Whoawhoawhoa... I can't listen in on the show from school. Is Steph expecting???!?!?!?
I'm not sure either - Livin?
She was making a joke about the man who was trying to kill her for the insurance money who apparently is also in Denver and they were hanging out last night. You had to have been listening to that bit.
Comment bylivingonli on 08/26/2008 13:53:43
The Republicans will use anything to attack. I think they are out of bullets and are now just throwing the gun.
Comment bylivingonli on 08/26/2008 13:55:39
I'm not above wishing ill will to these vile right wingers. Karma should come back and bite them in the ass.
Comment byRandom on 08/26/2008 14:02:15
Random comment:
Five and a half years, JAY!
Comment byshelaghc on 08/26/2008 14:16:55
Drive by post from computer at temp job for the "Isn't it Ironic?" file:
This was that awsome moment... The Obama ladies and Daddy!
Comment byShane-O on 08/26/2008 15:19:20
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Shane-O:
yeah, wassup Shane?
Sorry, just cranky today.
A Cindy McCain bit for Four Freedoms...
Guts, anyone? Bueller?
Comment byclintster on 08/26/2008 15:22:53
Quote by livingonli:
Quote by BobR:
Quote by clintster:
Whoawhoawhoa... I can't listen in on the show from school. Is Steph expecting???!?!?!?
I'm not sure either - Livin?
She was making a joke about the man who was trying to kill her for the insurance money who apparently is also in Denver and they were hanging out last night. You had to have been listening to that bit.
See, this is why I need the Stephcast again. Come onnnn, paycheck!
Comment byRaine on 08/26/2008 15:23:55
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all! I must say, Teddy looked like he was doing pretty well considering his treatment for the tumor..
Did anyone catch the part where Rachel (or someone, i can't recall if it was a first-hand account) confronted the PUMA delegate that did the ad for McCain? Apparently this mindless idiot didn't even know that McCain was pro-life!
Morning all! I must say, Teddy looked like he was doing pretty well considering his treatment for the tumor..
Did anyone catch the part where Rachel (or someone, i can't recall if it was a first-hand account) confronted the PUMA delegate that did the ad for McCain? Apparently this mindless idiot didn't even know that McCain was pro-life!