In the Democratic Radio Address today, Rep. John Yarmuth of Kentucky linked the “costly” and “unpopular” Iraq war “with the growing economic troubles — some say recession — in this country.” Yarmuth noted that “the testimony this week of Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker about the Iraq war served as reminder of the billions of dollars being poured into Iraq as the U.S. economy struggles.” “General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker failed to offer a plan to change...
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Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired
The announcement that Bush made, yesterday, in regards to troop deployments being shortened to 12 months from 15 months was welcome news to many. But, it was sort of depressing news for SSG Dizzy and me. We had been discussing it for a few days because he had heard a rumor about the announcement that Bush made, but from what he was telling me, they thought that this new announcement would affect them in a positive way, namely, their...
Why Americans Never Vote for What They Really Want
Every now and then, I tune in to Spiegel Online to see what the europeans think of us and our election process. I especially enjoy articles by Gabor Steingart, Speigel’s editor of West Wing: The Battle for the White House. Steingart believes the US electorate apparently suffers from multiple personality disorder. First we want everything, and then we want precisely the opposite. This makes things hard for the pollsters and the candidates. Learn about our disorders by tuning in...
Dizzy’s Ten Post Round-Up
I’m on fire, right now, as I have a lot on my mind. I’m sure many of you are getting worked up about the same things that are sticking in my craw. Yet, when I try to express myself in a coherent fashion, it comes out on the page looking something like ”akjf;laghoehtoieWTFgj;akjoijfoidjAHHHH!” Of course, I “know” what it says, but it’s impossible to translate. I have plenty of time to think of these things, as I go about...
House and Senate Pass Resolutions on Chinese Crackdown of Tibet
On Wednesday, the House overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on China to “end its crackdown on Tibet and release Tibetans imprisoned for “nonviolent” demonstrations.” The resolution passed on a vote of 413-1, with ”Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, who recently dropped out of the presidential race, was the lone congressman voting against it.” The resolution passed just hours before runners were to carry the Olympic torch on a six-mile route around San Francisco Bay. San Francisco, California, which is in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s 8th...
Dowd: Barbara Boxer Makes Sense
In reference to the hearings Maureen Dowd got off the Obama train long enough to write an insightful article. Here’s her take on Senator Boxers comment. It’s part of a good analysis. You know you’re in trouble when Barbara Boxer is the voice of reason. “Why is it,” she asked, “after all we have given — 4,024 American lives, gone; more than half-a-billion dollars spent; all this for the Iraqi people, but it’s the Iranian president who is greeted...
Dizzy’s Ten Post Round-Up
You say you want a ten post round-up? Oh? Well, I got your round-up, right here. First, cue music: McCain Girls: Here Comes McCain Again. (Stop laughing! These ladies are very, very serious!). ++++++++++ Now, cue today’s Ten Post Round-Up: 1: Ummm…I think they missed our stop… Who’s steering the Iraq bus?–AMERICAblog 2: Be careful with that lipstick, ladies, otherwise you could stun more than that cute guy… Lip Stick Stun Gun–Bring It On! 3: It would appear that...
Confused and Clueless
During today’s hearing with General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, Senator John McCain questioned Petraeus on “what he called “the major threat” of al Qaeda in Iraq.” Once again McCain seemed confused and clueless about al Qaeda. Watch it here: Word has it McCain also has quite a temper, something the public has little clue about. People contemplating voting for John McCain really need to ask themselves, do I really want this man to be our next president? I know...
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