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Not really the same old same old.
Author: Raine    Date: 11/12/2009 15:55:03

Last night on Rachel Maddow, we heard some breaking news:

Obama wants his war options changed
President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration official said Wednesday.

That stance comes in the midst of forceful reservations about a possible troop buildup from the U.S. ambassador in Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry, according to a second top administration official.

In strongly worded classified cables to Washington, Eikenberry said he had misgivings about sending in new troops while there are still so many questions about the leadership of Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
Obama is still close to announcing his revamped war strategy — most likely shortly after he returns from a trip to Asia that ends on Nov. 19.

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41 comments (Latest Comment: 11/13/2009 11:21:38 by Scoopster)

The Eleventh Hour
Author: BobR    Date: 11/11/2009 12:57:57

We've all heard the expression saying something was saved "in the 11th hour". It means that on the cusp of all hope being lost, something remarkable happened to save the day. What most of us don't realize is that the expression has direct ties to today - Veterans Day.
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38 comments (Latest Comment: 11/11/2009 21:21:40 by livingonli)

Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec    Date: 11/10/2009 11:30:53

Good morning.

Today is our 2, 434th day in Iraq.

We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures from Iraq and Afghanistan, courtesy of Antiwar.com:

American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4362
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4223
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3899
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3503
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09): 134

Other Coalition Troops - Iraq: 325
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 916
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 597
Contractor Employee Deaths - Iraq: 1,395
Journalists - Iraq: 335
Academics Killed - Iraq: 431

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

$930, 122, 900, 000 . 00


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23 comments (Latest Comment: 11/11/2009 01:14:31 by TriSec)

No means No
Author: Raine    Date: 11/09/2009 13:46:11

After a rollicking Saturday, the House did something that had never been done in this country -- we passed a Health Care Reform bill. Velveeta wrote about it yesterday. The bill - while far from perfect - is simply historic.

It almost didn't happen. I can't blame the Republicans for that. We knew they would not vote for this, we knew it all along. Many of us also knew that the Blue Dogs were going to be a hard get (for votes). Personally, I knew that the Stupak amendment was going to be really hard to get this thru as well. It made me ill that women were sold down the river. Even with that, I still would have taken this bill. I believe that we can work these things out later. If it isn't, I - along with many other women in this nation - will be more than glad to remember that vote and keep my wallet shut next election day.
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42 comments (Latest Comment: 11/10/2009 01:33:51 by livingonli)

We Did It!
Author: velveeta jones    Date: 11/08/2009 13:52:18

Or, if you'r e a Fox "News" viewer: We've Lost Our Freedoms.

Passage of this bill, which many are already comparing to the landmark passing of Social Security, is victory for President Barack Obama. It is also a clear sign of how divided our country remains - as the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed the bill Saturday night in a count of 220 - 215.
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9 comments (Latest Comment: 11/09/2009 01:29:53 by livingonli)

Yankees Suck.
Author: TriSec    Date: 11/07/2009 13:59:43

And I really and truly mean that from the bottom of my heart.

Or do I?

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7 comments (Latest Comment: 11/08/2009 04:28:36 by BobR)

Disgust
Author: BobR    Date: 11/06/2009 12:45:06

At some point, you'd think I'd get sick and tired of getting sick and tired. Perhaps I am. Maybe the news media is only reporting stuff to outrage its viewers, but after a week of cramming new info into my head for my new job, I have little patience for this nonsense.
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37 comments (Latest Comment: 11/07/2009 05:22:13 by livingonli)

The crazy Bachmann Turnover Drive
Author: Raine    Date: 11/05/2009 13:29:35

We have a batshite crazy congressperson holding a rally today in DC to kill Health Care Reform the day after her chief of staff quit, presumably because she is really that crazy. From Politico:
“I’m just not talking about it, and frankly I don’t think there’s a story here,” Marston wrote. “Now, the thousands of people calling our office to tell us [they’re] coming to Capitol Hill tomorrow — that’s a story.”

Marston was referring to the prolific Bachmann’s latest political brainstorm, a “house call” on the Capitol Thursday to which she’s invited Fox News viewers and other conservatives to march with her through House office buildings, “find members of Congress, look at the whites of their eyes and say, ‘Don’t take away my health care.’”

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58 comments (Latest Comment: 11/06/2009 07:23:49 by livingonli)

Election Recap
Author: BobR    Date: 11/04/2009 12:55:20

As most everyone already knows, yesterday was an "off-year" election day. Cities and municipalities across the nation held elections for local politicians, and some states held elections for governor or to fill vacated congressional seats. Considering yesterday was my first day at my new job in another state, I decided to not vote this year. It didn't seem right to early vote for Atlanta's mayor when I wasn't going to be there beyond election day. This is the first election I have not participated in since I've been old enough to vote. But - back to the results. Surprisingly, there weren't a lot of surprises.
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34 comments (Latest Comment: 11/05/2009 04:24:29 by clintster)

Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec    Date: 11/03/2009 11:32:36

Good Morning.

Today is our 2,421st day in Iraq.

We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures from Iraq and Afghanistan, courtesy of antiwar.com:

American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4356
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4217
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3893
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3497
Since Obama Inauguration (1/20/09): 128

Other Coalition Troops - Iraq: 325
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 911
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 591
Contractor Employee Deaths - Iraq: 1,395
Journalists - Iraq: 335
Academics Killed - Iraq: 431

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

$ 927, 557, 800, 000 .00



It's time for a little action this election day. Our friends at IAVA are having a little issue with the VA budget. Seems like it's more than a month late. Of course, this means that the entire Veteran's healthcare system is operating at a deficit, and they can't plan ahead, buy supplies, or do the thousands of other things that our veterans need every day.

Isn't it worth five minutes of your time for a wee phone call or email?

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32 comments (Latest Comment: 11/04/2009 07:39:15 by livingonli)

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