I supported your presidential campaign in 2000 and lauded your first efforts to wage war against jihadist terrorism in the wake of 9/11. Your September 20, 2001, address to Congress really was one of the finest in modern times. However the major mistakes made in the war, the dumping of American principles, the compromises political and personal were too much to bear silently. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

"Soon some little rockets are going to be arriving," he said at the presidential palace. "They can fly 300 kms. And they don't miss their targets." picked by kakana 2 months ago

INTERACTIVE MAP:Los Angeles area marijuana dispensaries. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

Margaret Thatcher, unlike Reagan was of the opinion that a unified Germany was not in the best interest of Europe and tried her best to prevent it from happening. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

A British reporter, investigating claims of civilian deaths from an American bombing ignored warnings from locals and got himself and his translator kidnapped. A force of British soldiers were able to free him but at the the cost of one of their own and of the translator. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

The word poverty implies significant physical hardship — i.e., the lack of a warm, adequate home, nutritious food, or reasonable clothing for one’s children. By that measure, very few of the 30 million plus individuals defined as “living in poverty” by the government are actually poor. picked by stinkobinko 2 months ago

A famous community organizer once said, “The only way to upset the power structure in your communities is to goad them, confuse them, irritate them and, most of all, make them live by their own rules.

*UPDATE ACORN Fires 2 after video surfaces picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

What do you think..thumbs up, thumbs down, did it help answer some of your questions, too many questions how bout now...? picked by cb__ 2 months ago

Until recently, Sibel Edmonds was under gag orders issued by Bush not to disclose information she had. Now the former translator is free to speak up. She has disclosed a number of bombshells regarding bribery, blackmail, sale of secrets and more - many perpetrated by members of congress. Yet, this has largely been ignored. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

When Megrahi was released many pundits stated that it was quite likely that the US was informed of Scotland intention and that Scotland received at least the US's acceptance if not approval. After Obama & Clinton taking England to task over the release - after the uproar about it, England has stated that the US was fully aware of the release at all stages of the discussion picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

A reporter ponders renaming a highway in New York City after Edward M. Kennedy. picked by suebe 2 months ago

The paranoia over Obama's speech was insane and a sad reflection on America. When Bush Sr spoke to school children it resulted in a congressional investigation which shows that the more things change the more they stay the same. picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

yeah. right. They may not be able to pay their employees. They may give vendors uncashable IOUs and demand cash sales tax on the play money, but when it comes to worthwhile subjects such as an "archeological dig" of a commune to unearth 1960's memorabilia then they have money to waste. might have been cheaper to go to e-bay or garage sales to find such items picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

In an update to this earlier post, a Sudanese judge convicted a woman journalist for violating the public indecency law by wearing trousers outdoors and fined her $200, but did not impose a feared flogging penalty. picked by suebe 2 months ago

Americans are mad as hell about the release of the Lockerbie bomber. The relations between our nations (USA Britain) may be damaged for ever. picked by ruthstark 2 months ago

I figured he wouldn't be around too much longer. picked by cb__ 2 months ago

Energy Department Forced to Release Photos of Trucks Used to Transport Nuclear Bombs and Components and Nuclear Weapons Materials picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

YouTube, the largest video site, is in negotiations with major Hollywood studios for a deal that would let its visitors pay to watch full-length movies, according to two people briefed on the negotiations. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

If the plan envisioned by President Barack Obama and Congressional Democrats is enacted, the primary federal bureaucracy responsible for implementing and enforcing national health care will be an old and familiar one: the Internal Revenue Service. picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

Pandemic bill allows health authorities to enter homes, detain without warrant picked by shuallyo 2 months ago

This video, captured by a Boston Fox 25 news camera, shows a girl who looks suspiciously like Caroline Kennedy's daughter, Rose Schlossberg, giving the mourners a decidedly ungracious middle finger. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

Top Idaho Republicans all condemned fellow Republican Rex Rammell on Friday after he amplified his “joke” about wanting to buy a license to hunt President Barack Obama. picked by arsphidius 2 months ago

The three Republican bills total almost 400 pages and have been on the table since May and June. picked by cb__ 2 months ago

The new version of the bill would allow the president to "declare a cybersecurity emergency" relating to "non-governmental" computer networks and do what's necessary to respond to the threat. picked by Bornbad 2 months ago

At a town hall meeting Wednesday Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) told Chickasha residents he does not need to read the 1,000 page health care reform bill, he will simply vote against it.
"I don't have to read it, or know what's in it. I'm going to oppose it anyways," he said.

**I'm sure he's not the only one picked by Bingo 2 months ago