Mike Luckovich

By Objective Observer

February 2, 2006 07:31 PM | Link to this

This one does ring true.

By delta refugee

February 2, 2006 07:31 PM | Link to this

Great job Mike.

By Objective Observer

February 2, 2006 07:35 PM | Link to this

That guy in the bed resembles Saddam.

By RW-(the original)

February 2, 2006 07:44 PM | Link to this

Other than making our troops look like slobs you did pretty well ml.

By Andy

February 2, 2006 07:57 PM | Link to this

Yeah, I guess, well, it’s not that bad of a cartoon. Really though, why do the troops look like PuffDaddys, is the food that good in the chow hall?

By Andy

February 2, 2006 08:05 PM | Link to this

NAACP chairman compares GOP to Nazis Bond delivers blistering partisan speech in North Carolina

Civil rights activist and NAACP Chairman Julian Bond delivered a blistering partisan speech at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina last night, equating the Republican Party with the Nazi Party and characterizing Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her predecessor, Colin Powell, as “tokens.”

NAACP being: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Who’s the racist here?

By Semper Fi

February 2, 2006 08:09 PM | Link to this

The media is always about themselves and/or their beliefs, did anyone expect anything else, like news.

By Midori

February 2, 2006 08:11 PM | Link to this

Great job, Mike.

Another insightful cartoon.

I’ve always wondered why the press is barred from photographing the dead and injured, but this case made major headlines across the spectrum.

By Andy

February 2, 2006 08:18 PM | Link to this

Fitzgerald Hints White House Records Lost

WASHINGTON - Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald is raising the possibility that records sought in the CIA leak investigation could be missing because of an e-mail archiving problem at the White House. (But we don’t need evidence, were pinkos, remember?)

His dog ate the evidence?

By Semper Fi

February 2, 2006 08:18 PM | Link to this

NAACP is really the NAADP, National Association for the Advancement of the Democratic Party.

They are equal in their treatment, they hate all republicans, white and black.

By Andy

February 2, 2006 08:19 PM | Link to this

Watchers of the CIA leak investigation are buzzing over a series of letters between prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald and lawyers for former Cheney chief of staff Lewis “Scooter” Libby. In the letters, contained in motions filed recently by Libby’s defense team and released by the court, Fitzgerald steadfastly refused to reveal whether he has any evidence that Bush administration officials violated the Intelligence Identities Protection Act, the Espionage Act, or any other law by revealing the identity of CIA employee Valerie Wilson.

No, you can’t have the evidence my dog ate.

By Marion of Texas

February 2, 2006 08:30 PM | Link to this

Great job on the ironies of present day America.

As of today, 2,248 Americans have lost their lives in Bush’s invasion of Iraq. Over 16,000 have been wounded. The number of Iraqi civilian casualties is unknown but is estimated to be at least 28,000 upwards to over 100,000. The number of Iraqi children killed is not known.

The administration still does not allow the media to film the caskets returning to the US.

By Andy

February 2, 2006 08:33 PM | Link to this

The administration still does not allow the media to film the caskets returning to the US.

Nor does the media show the planes hitting the towers or the people jumping to their deaths from them. What’s your point, Marion?

By Objective Observer

February 2, 2006 09:12 PM | Link to this

Just a thought! The AJC has changed the look of their website. My local county paper has changed theirs as well. My backwards county paper has included a blog site (something that they will regret). Is this supposed to alter the perceived image of both rags?

Think bigger fellas.

By Dusty

February 2, 2006 09:22 PM | Link to this

I hate to admit it but I don’t get the total point of this cartoon. Purple hearts for the wounded. Anchorman Woodward & photographer seriously wounded in Iraq. Press more interested in newsman than wounded military? Obviously I am missing something here. What are we supposed to be learning from this cartoon?

By Jay not jay

February 2, 2006 09:29 PM | Link to this

Mike is sticking up for his bud Toles.

By RW-(the original)

February 2, 2006 09:33 PM | Link to this

Dusty,

I really think it’s just that the press is more interested in a reporter than the soldiers. It’s true and ml has accidentally put the lie to the constant complaining by the press that they really, really love the troops.

By Marion of Texas

February 2, 2006 09:51 PM | Link to this

Andy, the media showed the planes hitting the towers over and over and over again, as you well know. The date was September 11, 2001, although the media continued to show the footage of those tragic events for not just months, but years after. By the way, the news is supposed to cover new events. Now, to address the caskets, or actually the lack of our seeing these. The media have not been allowed to show any of the caskets of the dead soldiers being returned home, which in fact would not be the same caskets over and over again, but new ones, as the deaths continue to increase. Do you ever think outside the box you have encased your thinking in? Oh, never mind, just stay in your bed of hatred for all things different from you, for all of us who do not agree with your narrow view of the world and the events now occurring.

By Dusty

February 2, 2006 10:02 PM | Link to this

RW, thanks. I couldn’t believe that Mike Luckovich, avowed anti-war protestor, constant disparager of the commander-in-chief, comic-kazee of all things military would “betray” his fellow news gatherers. This is not a pro-press cartoon. Will Tucker take away his security blanket? Will Bookman want his mood ring back?

By Jay not jay

February 2, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this

Marion, I am curious as to why do you want the caskets to be shown? I think that should be the decision of the familes, no?

By getalife

February 2, 2006 10:10 PM | Link to this

I’ve seen some strange things in my life, but I cannot describe the feeling I had, sitting on the House floor during Tuesday’s State of the Union speech, listening to the President assert that his executive power is, basically, absolute, and watching several members of Congress stand up and cheer him on. It was surreal and disrespectful to our system of government and to the oath that as elected officials we have all sworn to uphold. Cheering? Clapping? Applause? All for violating the law?

Senator Fiengold.

By Midori

February 2, 2006 10:14 PM | Link to this

alternative fuel. sure. we believe that. yeah, right.

By getalife

February 2, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this

The president’s tone was so changed, in fact, that some analysts said he sounded like a Democrat.

By Chris

February 2, 2006 10:40 PM | Link to this

Hmm. Looks like you’ll be getting a letter from the Joint Chiefs, too. You’re using the wounded to make a political point!

I mean it would be hypocritical of the military to find fault with a cartoon that pokes fun at their boss, Rumsfeld, but not one that pokes fun at the media.

Don’t hold your breath waiting for that letter Mike.

By RW-(the original)

February 2, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this

getalife,

Don’t those last two items you posted conflict with each other?

By Dusty

February 2, 2006 10:44 PM | Link to this

There doesn’t seem any great interest in this cartoon. Even Marion of Texas mentions the “irony” but doesn’t explain. She even skips her usual exaltation of Luckovich. Just hops off on caskets and other anti-war material. So far, there is a 66% vote in favor of this cartoon. Why doesn’t anyone want to say what they like about it?

By RW-(the original)

February 2, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this

Dusty,

If I were ml, I would take the lack of fawning praise from “Marion of Texas” aka “Mike’s Mom” as a severe tongue lashing for embarrassing my fellow travelers in the media.

By Jay not jay

February 2, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this

Irony, I won’t look it up, but will I say this:

Lucko not like the media? (not likely, unless they attack one of his buddies)

Saddam conveniently located to the far left of the ‘toon?

By RW-(the original)

February 2, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this

Look at this from the Bookman hit piece today:

By gttim February 2, 2006 03:29 PM | Link to this To all the people who say the Democratic Party does not propose solutions: They do.

You might expect that to be followed by a list of big Democrat ideas, you would be wrong.

Is there anywhere that guy doesn’t post?

By Jay not jay

February 2, 2006 11:34 PM | Link to this

funny, gttim had the gall to come up here and start calling anything out. gttim your a kos little punk. Step off before you get hurt.

By Dusty

February 2, 2006 11:39 PM | Link to this

Well, thanks for the input. As to the fellow in the bed, that must be Osama. He’s wearing a turban and where better to hide than in a military hospital. I bet the CIA never thought of that one.(Do I get a reward???!!)

I am heading to bed also. No injuries. Just can’t hold my eyes open.

G’nite.

By RW-(the original)

February 2, 2006 11:41 PM | Link to this

Goodnight Dusty! Was that you playing on the Bookman site today?

By finch

February 2, 2006 11:43 PM | Link to this

I’m surprised at the “no” votes for Mike’s cartoon. As of this posting, 31.03%.

He chides the MSM for self-serving behavior. Nothing wrong with that.

I was glad, though, to see that reporters noted the flight carrying Woodruff and Vogt to the US also carried dozens of military wounded, and that there are flights like this every day. At least they mentioned that the ABC guys aren’t the only casualties of the war.

By Marion of Texas

February 2, 2006 11:45 PM | Link to this

Yes, I like this cartoon. I think Mike Luckovich is, as usual, very clever and biting in cutting to the ironies of our times. We know that the so-called mainstream media would rather cover celebrity events than unpleasant truths. The media have largely failed to cover the horrific injuries our soldiers have suffered in the Iraq mess — that is, until now, when one of the media’s celebrities is injured. Suffering soldiers, nothing. One celebrity, media over-kill. That is what this cartoon is about.

By Jay not jay

February 2, 2006 11:45 PM | Link to this

finch, do you work for the media?

By Marion of Texas

February 2, 2006 11:49 PM | Link to this

finch, none of us should be surprised at the “no” votes. A few of the bloggers vote “no” on just about every cartoon and they vote every hour on the hour, so their numbers are generally over-blown. Andy, how many times have you voted “no” on this one? How about you RW? Good night everyone. “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player who struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” (With thanks and/or apologies to Shakespeare)

By Marion of Texas

February 2, 2006 11:58 PM | Link to this

To Jay not Jay: Oh, so it is a decision of the families whether the caskets are to be shown? Well, you bought that right-wing talking point in toto, huh. So, it’s the family’a decision whether a car wreck in which their loved one is hurt or killed is to be shown on the news? I can recite numerous examples. But, please, just think about it. The news is news, and families who lose their loved ones in whatever the tragedy is, do not make the decision of what is news. Oh, except, the Bush administration as to whether the caskets can be shown. Don’t believe everything the Bush administration tells you. Please. Use your brain.

By RW-(the original)

February 2, 2006 11:58 PM | Link to this

Goodnight Marion! I don’t vote on ml’s toons, I only vote on things that count.

By Jay not jay

February 3, 2006 12:00 AM | Link to this

Marion, I forigive you, for thou have tunnel vision.

By finch

February 3, 2006 12:02 AM | Link to this

Marion,

I’m like RW. I usually don’t vote. But I check the tally. Usually it’s something like 90-10, not 70-30, so either Mike’s regulars are iffy about this one, or the “ballot box” is being stuffed. Who knows?

Jnj, no I do not work for the media.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 12:06 AM | Link to this

finch,

I think he’s getting more no votes because his usual sycophants are a little uncomfortable with the shot at the press. That’s the only branch of Government they have, after all.

By Jay not jay

February 3, 2006 12:15 AM | Link to this

finch, I must apologize to you. I have “tried” to give you a little grief and you handled it in stride. You are a funny s.b. I came from the Chattahoochie.

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 12:17 AM | Link to this

Still here, RW. Yep, I foolishly posted on Bookman’s blog. He is the personification of Luckovich’s cartoons. Usually offensive in his anti-American sentiments. I tried to make a point but he twists whatever you say. I should know better than to try after other unpleasantries I have had with him on the internet.

Well, Marion has explained it all as media overkill, wounded soldiers and ml expertise. And finch said it was chiding. He didn’t seem to know there were wounded soldiers until Woodruff was wounded and somebody mentioned the military. Bless his little heart.

G’nite..(again).

By finch

February 3, 2006 12:21 AM | Link to this

I wasn’t talking about photos of caskets. We all know they’re being flown in every day. And we hear reports of US deaths in Iraq every day.

It would be nice if the MSM reported on the wounded coming home. A bureau or two at Walter Reed would be great.

A tip of the hat to Doonesbury for recognizing that there are survivors among the casualties.

By finch

February 3, 2006 12:27 AM | Link to this

Dusty,

I thought “chided” was the right word for Mike’s depiction of the MSM. He sure as hell didn’t condemn them. And I’m more aware than you know of the wounded. More aware than the AJC, anyway.

Jnj,

You’re pretty funny yourself. Seriously! Not as funny as RW, who sometimes makes me LOL, but awfully close.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 12:29 AM | Link to this

Dusty,

Bookman can be alot of fun, you can push him over the edge real easy. One thing about him he does answer his e-mail and he’s a sarcastic little snot. Not that I would know anything about being sarcastic.

By Jay not jay

February 3, 2006 12:29 AM | Link to this

Flag Draped Caskets:

It is a private moment that no one should be ever be able to interfere with.

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 12:46 AM | Link to this

RW,

I have never sent Bookman a message at his personal e-mail address. But he sent something to me on my personal address after I had a little piece printed in the newspaper. It wasn’t sarcasm he sent or any language that I ever use and I don’t mean French. If he gets to the edge, just push him on over. You’ve got some strange friends.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 01:09 AM | Link to this

Dusty,

One time after a letter to the editor I wrote about a Bookman column was published I got a vile and disgusting letter sent to my home posing as if from Bookman. It wasn’t from him.

I do have some strange friends, Bookman isn’t one of them.

By Kevin

February 3, 2006 01:32 AM | Link to this

This is funny if al gore did same as Bush today would u all be doin this …..the answer is No U be sayin he doin a great Job in Iraq n elsewhere…n if other party did what is now u blast the Rep.party.also if al bore r kerry were in white house wire-tappin u all be behind him.Just remember jimmy carter n clinton did it no harm no foul!

By WashingtonState

February 3, 2006 01:43 AM | Link to this

What a weird bunch. ML isn’t making a political statement. He is poking fun at the press. They live surrounded by carnage on a day to day basis, both American and Iraqi, but the only time it seems to hit home is when one of their own is injured. I’ll make a political statement and say that the press reminds me of the politicos. The only time they show an interest in the troops in Iraq is when they can win votes off the issue. Once the troops are back home, they can’t get the help they need and they become non-persons.

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 01:43 AM | Link to this

RW,

Bookman sent me a message on the internet from my e-mail address he got at the AJC.

You may have heard from an imposter. I heard from Bookman (confirmed). But that was a couple of years ago. Such lack of control hardly signifies integrity. Not where I come from.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 01:51 AM | Link to this

Dusty,

What I got was in the mail, I’m sorry to hear what happened to you. Kind of makes me wonder if what I got really was from an impostor. It was also a couple of years ago, so who knows.

Aren’t you supposed to be in bed?

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 01:53 AM | Link to this

WashingtonState,

Did you ever get the information you were looking for about the Medicare plan?

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 02:02 AM | Link to this

RW,

Now you have gotten me all awake. I am going to be a zombie tomorrow. But I better go to bed. Otherwise I might start quoting Shakespeare like Marion.”Bubble bubble, toil and trouble,…”

G’nite #2,3,4,…

By pauly

February 3, 2006 02:05 AM | Link to this

Anytime anybody uses an injured soldier to make a political point, I think its cowardly. I think the artist should be sent to the front line in Iraq and ask our boys if its o.k for a Political cartoonist to ridicule our Soldiers to make a political personal opinion in a cartoon.Lets see if ya dont come home without a leg? Not to mention how our families would feel when they see your cartoon. If your EDITOR thinks its O.K. maybe I can remind you that most newspapers are losing customers all over the country.Because the majority in this country are not leftest….they are Republicans. This has nothing to do with the 1st amendment!

By WashingtonState

February 3, 2006 02:09 AM | Link to this

RW, It is a mess. Noone wants to claim responsibility for covering medicines for the disabled (those covered by Medicaid and Medicare.) The plans claim that they are under no obligation to provide medications not originally aqreed on. Some are even trying to weasel out of providing medications they have agreed on. The pharmacies don’t want to get left holding the bag, so most aren’t filling perscriptions unless they can confirm the plan covers them. The feds are saying “We broke it, but you get to fix it.” and the states are scrambling to find the money to provide emergency fixes until it can all get straightened out. Another example of the law of unintended consequences. There is no answer really.

By WashingtonState

February 3, 2006 02:12 AM | Link to this

Pauly,

Are you naturally dense or do you have to try. Read my post just above yours. For once, ML is not making a political point. He is pointing out what a bunch of jerks the press covering Iraq are.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 02:28 AM | Link to this

WashingtonState,

I remember when I was a kid in the 60’s my Grandfather was trying to make sense of what he called “this damn new government program”. It didn’t take long before the private sector figured out how to deal with it. Hopefully that’s what your people are going through now.

It’s pretty typical of the Government “fixing” something. I think you know how I feel about them jumping into these things. Good luck!

By WashingtonState

February 3, 2006 02:43 AM | Link to this

RW,

The original idea was for there to be a month’s grace perios while it got sorted out. The various plans were supposed to cover medicines for life threatening problems during that time. Diabled people on dual medicare and medicaid coverage were randomly assigned to plans regardless of whether the plan covered their meds or not. The plans are mostly refusing to provide that month’s grace period and a lot of people are in a world of hurt because of that. It has been making my life interesting.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 03:18 AM | Link to this

WashingtonState,

That really sounds like something that can be worked out if people like you turn up the heat.

Not to start any rumors, but I’m going to join Dusty and go to bed.

Goodnight!

By Andy

February 3, 2006 04:37 AM | Link to this

Marion of Texas: I ask again, what is your point? Do you want to use the deaths of these brave young men and women, who volunteered for their service, to try and get the whole nation to join in on your guilt trip? Just because you are too stupid to realize that these honorable soldiers have given their lives to save many other lives and that they are protecting all of us? Maybe you ought to look outside of your sorry little victim’s box and see that this is a proud self sacrificing country who are willing to share in their responsibility for it’s survival.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 04:58 AM | Link to this

Under Howard Dean’s leadership last year, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) raised about $50 million less than the Republican National Committee (RNC). And the DNC spent every dime (and then some) that it did raise last year. Mr. Dean and the DNC entered the 2006 election year with less than $6 million in cash on hand. Indeed, the DNC had less money in the bank at the beginning of 2006 than it had on Jan. 1, 2005, just several weeks before Mr. Dean arrived. Meanwhile, with $34 million in cash on hand at the beginning of 2006, the RNC had nearly six times as much cash as the DNC

By Andy

February 3, 2006 05:00 AM | Link to this

The 1st Brigade, 7th Division of the Iraqi Army raided a factory in Ramadi yesterday and arrested 15 suspected insurgents who were thought to belong to a cell of foreign terrorists. Eleven of the 15 suspects are Syrian and 4 were Iraqis, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. The operation — which took place at 1 P.M. in Ramadi’s Tameem district — also yielded a cache of AK-47s. No casualties were sustained by Iraqi forces, according to the Marine Corps.

By Liberal Texas Democrat

February 3, 2006 06:05 AM | Link to this

Perhaps curbing (censoring) the press, and it’s ability to inform through pictures of returning caskets of the sacrifice of service persons ordred to Iraq, says more about how some feel about the constitutionally protected freedom of the press than it does about their respect for sacrifices made. I mean how valuable can the sacrifice be if the freedom it’s given for is so easily dismissed?

By candide

February 3, 2006 06:13 AM | Link to this

I’ve never been a fan of Julian Bond but he is dead right about the Nazi nature of Bushism.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 06:18 AM | Link to this

LTD: You can attend these brave soldier’s funerals if you so desire. Just walk up to the podium, start hysterically shreiking that “Bush Sucks!” and do other disruptive things to invade the family’s right to privacy. It’s a free world, no one will stop you.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 06:20 AM | Link to this

“Sadly, someone’s got to die to stop cartoon boy from drawing George Bush again.”- The Vent, 2/3/06.

By Liberal Texas Democrat

February 3, 2006 06:25 AM | Link to this

Andy, Andy, Andy - been there, done that I’ve probably been to more of my buddies funerals than you’ve had birthdays. But you go ahead with your ,oh so, amusing logic leaps. they must serve you well.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 06:40 AM | Link to this

LTD: Did you hysterically shriek in front of the gathered mourners at your friend’s funerals? Did you strap their coffins to the hood of your car and ride around blaring the horn? Do you have no respect for their right to privacy?

By Liberal Texas Democrat

February 3, 2006 07:23 AM | Link to this

Andy posted: “LTD: Did you hysterically shriek in front of the gathered mourners at your friend’s funerals? Did you strap their coffins to the hood of your car and ride around blaring the horn?”

Andy do you still beat you wife?

By Liberal Texas Democrat

February 3, 2006 07:25 AM | Link to this

OOPS! “Andy do you still beat your wife?

By Lord Help Us

February 3, 2006 07:26 AM | Link to this

Holy Mackeral, even Pat Buchanan (wingnut ‘grand pooh-bah’) thinks Bush is a total failure.

Why would a president use his State of the Union to lash out at a school of foreign policy thought that has had zero influence in his administration? The answer is a simple one, but it is not an easy one for Bush to face: His foreign policy is visibly failing, and his critics have been proven right.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 07:40 AM | Link to this

LTD: What have I got to do with it? Is this childish way of coping out of an argument that you started and are now losing? I’m not the one who wants to drag our brave soldier’s bodies through the streets to make a political point, you are.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 07:50 AM | Link to this

LHU: So do you also believe Robertson’s statements about God striking down Ariel Sharon?

By Liberal Texas Democrat

February 3, 2006 07:57 AM | Link to this

Andy, Andy, Andy I posted: “Perhaps curbing (censoring) the press, and it’s ability to inform through pictures of returning caskets of the sacrifice of service persons ordred to Iraq, says more about how some feel about the constitutionally protected freedom of the press than it does about their respect for sacrifices made. I mean how valuable can the sacrifice be if the freedom it’s given for is so easily dismissed?” In your response you posted “LTD: You can attend these brave soldier’s funerals if you so desire. Just walk up to the podium, start hysterically shreiking that “Bush Sucks!â€? in an attempt to make this all about me, instead of an argument about constitutionally protected freedoms. From that point on I should have ignored you, as strawmen are so tedious, but I was bored, and now I’m even more bored.

By Lord Help Us

February 3, 2006 08:01 AM | Link to this

No, Pat Robertson scares me…Buchanan is a true conservative, not someone that advocates a christian theocracy (like Robertson) or someone that just parrots the Republican talking points (like you).

By I hope Mike gets cancer and dies

February 3, 2006 08:06 AM | Link to this

LTD

Please go commit suicide

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 08:28 AM | Link to this

Andy I could have sworn that I saw planes hitting the towers and people jumping off on the boob tube all last weekend and half of this week. A&E channel I think it was.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 08:34 AM | Link to this

LHU: You’re the one parroting Pat Robertson talking points, that makes you a dumna-ss just like him.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 08:38 AM | Link to this

Liberal Texas Democrat/ DawgBite: O.K. I give up, you tell me how we should parade the fallen soldiers caskets through the streets, drag them behind pick up trucks with John Murtha on the bullhorn? Should we pile them up out in front of the White House? Where do the family’s and their right to privacy come in, after a month or so of pinko protests?

By finch

February 3, 2006 08:47 AM | Link to this

I have yet to see a single photo or video of flag draped caskets arriving in the US that identifies the bodies of the soldiers in the caskets.

Where is this “invasion of privacy” occurring?

Who has suggested that we “parade the fallen soldiers caskets through the streets”, except for a handful of hysterical BushBots?

The Pentagon releases daily the names of Americans in uniform who have died in Iraq. Is this in recognition of their sacrifices, or another “invasion of privacy”?

Inquiring minds want to know!

By Lord Help Us

February 3, 2006 08:48 AM | Link to this

I parroted Pat Robertson talking points??? Got any facts to back that up with? You are so, so sad…

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 08:51 AM | Link to this

Ole Andy is kinda inconsistent on privacy issues. He advocates for privacy when it might illustrate the realities of his pet war. But he sure does rant against it when it comes to the government spying on we the people.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this

What is this, pinko freakshow Friday?:

By Lord Help Us

February 3, 2006 07:26 AM | Link to this

———>Holy Mackeral, even Pat Buchanan (wingnut ‘grand pooh-bah’) thinks Bush is a total failure.<———

Why would a president use his State of the Union to lash out at a school of foreign policy thought that has had zero influence in his administration? The answer is a simple one, but it is not an easy one for Bush to face: His foreign policy is visibly failing, and his critics have been proven right.

By Lord Help Us

February 3, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this

Andy, you sad, brainless moron,

The quote was Pat Buchanan not Pat Robertson. They are two very different people.

C’mon, be a big boy and apologize…

By Liberal Texas Democrat

February 3, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this

Andy posted: “Liberal Texas Democrat/ DawgBite: O.K. I give up, you tell me how we should parade the fallen soldiers caskets through the streets, drag them behind pick up trucks with John Murtha on the bullhorn? Should we pile them up out in front of the White House? Where do the family’s and their right to privacy come in, after a month or so of pinko protests?”

Okee dokee, let’s play non-sequitor, shall we? I’ll (because this is all about me and my efforts to destroy ‘merica) will respect their right to privacy immediately after receiving proof positive that Andy (who is ‘mericas only defender on this blog) is respecting the right of privacy between women and their doctors to choose what they feel is appropriate medical choices, and the right to privacy of two consenting adult citizens to privately engage in mutually agreed activities for their sexual gratification.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 09:02 AM | Link to this

I would like to start a little poll, both pinko and Cons are welcome to participate:

When you die and you are laying in your coffin, would you want a filthy nest of pinkos taking pictures of your coffin and posting it worldwide with bald faced lying stories that run completely against your moral beliefs, such as anti American anti war hysterical manifestos, even though you volunteered to serve your country and offered the ultimate sacrifice?

This may confuse you pinkos and may not be fair seeing how you have no idea whatsoever the words “serve” and “volunteer” and “sacrifice” mean, that’s tough titty ain’t it, it’s about time you learned something more than to suck off the side of everybody else’s hard work.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 09:08 AM | Link to this

LHU: Let’s start all over again, my bad, do you agree with Pat Buchanan’s belief that the Abramoff scandal is a democrat as well as a Republican problem?

By Andy

February 3, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this

I would like to start a little poll, both pinko and Cons are welcome to participate:

If you were a gestating infant gently sleeping in your mother’s womb, perhaps sucking your thumb, would you like to have a “doctor” grab your head with a set of tongs, rip you free from the imbilical cord and drill a hole in your brain cavity, all because your pinko “mother” is too stupid or lazy to use birth control in her chance wild sexual encounters?

This one is much more favorable to the pinkos as they fully understand what lazy means.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 09:14 AM | Link to this

The casket thing is part of a broader issue. I do not necessarily agree with brazen exploitation of these fallen soldiers, but on the other hand, the government always tries to suppress what is shown to the American people when it comes to the horrors and realities of war. I think that everyone here remembers the images from Vietnam. Remember the napalmed girl.

My point is that while the government wants to use the issue of privacy to suppress something that may negatively impact their agenda, they have no problem trampling all over privacy if it furthers that same agenda.

By finch

February 3, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this

I invite any BushBot to post a link to any MSM site which features “pictures of (a fallen soldier’s) coffin (posted) worldwide with bald faced lying stories that run completely against your moral beliefs, such as anti American anti war hysterical manifestos…”

C’mon. Just one.

By Eric

February 3, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

Look who’s talking about lazy, Mr. Spend my entire day, every day, on this blog.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 09:17 AM | Link to this

DawgBite: The government protecting you from being incinerated at your desk at work or maybe being gassed to death while you sleep in your bed, is their agenda??? Are you for real?

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 09:18 AM | Link to this

Andy’s Poll: Absolutely not. 3rd trimester abortions are one of the most brutal procedures that I have ever heard of. At one time there was a documentary called “Silent Scream.” It showed one of these procedures and you could see the baby reacting to it. Absolutely horrible.

By gttim

February 3, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

*By Jay not jay

February 2, 2006 11:34 PM | Link to this

funny, gttim had the gall to come up here and start calling anything out. gttim your a kos little punk. Step off before you get hurt.*

I don’t argue with moronic wingnuts, because you refuse to let facts, reasoning or logic affect their “theories.” I post and then let the wingnuts start ranting, raving, and spray spittle all over their keyboards in their mom’s bsement. I work for a living and so do not time to spend all day posting.

What have Democrats proposed? Increasing production of armour for our soldiers and their Humvee’s, increasing benefits for soldiers, increasing benefits for reservists, increasing funds for veteran’s hospitals and treatment, rolling back tax cuts for the country’s richest citizens so they can help pay their fair share of the war effor (remember, they have more to protect). Democrats love the soldiers, just not war.

The list of what has been proposed by the Democratic party is quite extensive. Again, the GOP controls every part of the government right now, as well as the news media, so nothing gets out of committee or into the news.

Here is the logic to ‘splode the wingnut’s heads: Why do you argue they should propose solutions when a) they do, b) they are always shot down and c) the GOP has made this mess and should be the ones proposing solutions to clean it up.

I suggest all people check out dailykos.com, and very good website to balance out the conservative media with. These wingnuts keep mentioning it, so just go read it a litte. See what is being talked about. Educating oneself on other views is not a bad thing. Then be sure to check out the right’s leading websites, where these wingnuts come from: freerepublic.com and littlegreenfootballs.com . Then see which group is full of hatred and anger, and which one is telling lies. Don’t listen to the wingnuts rant and rave, just go read for yourself. The difference is remarkable. (I do suggest a shower after visiting FR and LGF. A hot soapy shower.)

Let the spittle start flying, and remember to keep mom’s basement clean guys!

By finch

February 3, 2006 09:21 AM | Link to this

I’d say the Abramoff mess is a far bigger problem for Republicans than for Democrats.

It’s no co-incidence that it’s the Republicans doing all the backing and filling. And that’s not a surprise since only Republican pigs fed at Abramoff’s personal trough.

By finch

February 3, 2006 09:27 AM | Link to this

Showing pictures of the coffins of fallen soliders who died in Iraq does nothing to to hurt the official US policy of preventing another 9-11.

Remember, Iraq had nothing to do with 9-11. Osama has never been to Iraq. None of the hijackers was Iraqi.

However, I concede that photos and videos of arriving coffins may remind Americans daily that the US is mired in a deadly, expensive needless war.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

After all, the names of the fallen, published every day in most American daily newspapers, do the same thing.

By Mark

February 3, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this

Apparently andy is going thru menopause. Continue to ignore his “little polls”

By Andy

February 3, 2006 09:32 AM | Link to this

Flag drapped

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this

Andy when was the last time you came close to being incinerated at your desk? The neo-cons are using the same tactic the Dems used to scare the old folks about Social Security. You let your fear of something with odds greater than the lottery blind you and control your whole thought process. There are far greater issues facing this country than terrorism. Car wrecks, cancer, and heart attacks take out more people in a year than terrorism has in a hundred years or more. Get a grip.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 09:39 AM | Link to this

Thank you, DawgBite. Attaching the slogan “right to privacy” to this horror, like Liberal Texas Democrat did, is an absolute abomination.

What’s the matter, sissy Mark, you don’t like the truth?

By getalife

February 3, 2006 09:40 AM | Link to this

Ya’ll want to see the reality of the Iraq war? Just google images and put in Iraq war and check out www.awitness.com.

The Pentagon does not want Americans to see the reality of this war due to the fact that many Americans think it is wrong.

That is why they wrote the Editors of the Post about the Tom Toles cartoon.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this

DawgBite: The chances of another terrorist attack are like hitting the lottery because we are fighting and killing the perpetrators in Iraq and Afghanistan. Do you really believe that this oddball kook in Iran won’t incinerate Israel once he has the bomb?

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

Absolutely he will not Andy because Israel will not ALLOW him to get even close to achieving that objective.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this

Andy. Please document in exact words where I used the term “right to privacy.” A guy in this blog made you look like a self serving idiot several days ago when you twisted someone’s words. Want a repeat?

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this

Oh, Ichulim Everyone!

By Andy

February 3, 2006 09:48 AM | Link to this

You don’t need Jack Abramoff’s help to be a crook, unless, of course, you’re Harry Reid:

A quick Lexis Nexis search turns up only a dozen or so mentions of “Kit” Murtha, Robert C. Murtha, or Robert Murtha in the last 15 years. Who is “Kit” Murtha? He’s John Murtha’s brother — a Washington lobbyist whose firm reeled in more than $20 million for its defense contractor clients in the 2004 Defense appropriations bill. And the Pennsylvania DEMOCRAT congressman is the ranking Democrat on the Defense appropriations subcommittee, which he also chaired for six years before Democrats lost the House in 1994.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 09:52 AM | Link to this

gttim,

Let’s take a look at your list. It’s a shame that there’s a news blackout on your Democrat Party. On the rare occasion they make it onto a TV broadcast, maybe they should try to say more than “There is a better way” or “We have a plan, and we’ll be revealing it soon”. Hint, since they dominate all the Sunday shows, the evening news, and most major newspaper stories those would be good places to start.

After decimating the military and the intelligence services it’s nice that you now want to increase some things for them. Nice specifics you cite. Well other than saying you want soldiers to play pinochle on a cozy base at home all day.

There is no tax cut for rich people, we operate under a progressive income tax. Karl Marx would be proud. Here’s an idea, why don’t you join me in backing HR25/S25. Then you will have your precious tax increase on the hated rich.

I’m pretty sure that the GOP didn’t solely create the coming bankruptcy of Social Security, but they would at least try to fix the problem. The Democrats refuse to discuss it. Just because a party doesn’t hold the majority doesn’t mean they hold no sway. I know you like to hide behind that as an excuse for the ineptitude and lack of vision in your party, but that dog won’t hunt.

As for your dueling websites, good idea. I too encourage people to read them all over a period of time and see where the hatred and self loathing resides.

By H. Stan Boring

February 3, 2006 09:55 AM | Link to this

I generally do not like Lukovich’s slant on things, but in this case he has captured the press’ preoccupation with its own, to the detriment of wounded troops.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 09:57 AM | Link to this

DawgBite: Nobody has ever made me look like an idiot- Thank you, DawgBite. Attaching the slogan “right to privacyâ€? to this horror, like ——>Liberal Texas Democrat<—— did, is an absolute abomination. Sorry for your confusion.

Jewish and Proud of It: The Israelis won’t know what happened. You can’t stop the Palestians from launching Kassam rockets, how would you stop a nuke detonation just on the other side of the security fence?

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

The oddball kook in Iran is exactly that. I agree with Jewish and Proud of It. Israel will not let that happen and I am one who believes that they have the right to defend themselves. However Andy. Iran is a nation. I guess you have bought the neo-con line that any nation that elects someone that the cons don’t like is a terrorist state. Saudi Arabia fits Bush’s definition of a terrorist state yet I never hear anyone wanting to go after them even when they are the leading financiers of terrorism on this planet.

Furthermore, maybe the best way to win this “war against terror”, is to let Israel win theirs. But of course we are not that serious about it. It might disrupt our oil supply.

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this

So in essence what your saying Andy is that since you couldn’t stop three planes from hitting various targets in your own airspace you won’t be able to stop a nuclear attack either? Is that the logic your using? What a Nod Nafuach!

By Liberal Texas Democrat

February 3, 2006 10:03 AM | Link to this

Finch Posted: “After all, the names of the fallen, published every day in most American daily newspapers, do the same thing.” In this part of the country another popular activity is posting photographs of the local service persons in everything from the walk up to the cashier at the Luby’s Cafeteria to the post office lobby. No invasion of privacy there. The local television stations have been known, also, to send crews to the funerals of service persons who’ve died, and more than once the local paper here has run feature stories replete with photos of recent causualties and their attempts to adapt to life with disability. I don’t believe this (if you’ve nothing to hide, you’ve nothing to fear) administration is even remotely concerned with privacy. I think it’s all about image.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 10:09 AM | Link to this

DawgBite: Germany was a state and Hitler was elected and in 1938, when they annexed the Sudetenland, there was a chance for the Allies to react and preempt the deaths of over 50 million people.

Jewish and Proud of It: I wouldn’t go eat at an Israeli pizzeria or ride a bus if it was slap full of IDF. When you can stop suicide bombers get back with me on the nukes.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 10:12 AM | Link to this

would you want a —->filthy nest of pinkos taking pictures of your coffin and posting it worldwide with bald faced lying stories<—— that run completely against your moral beliefs, such as anti American anti war hysterical manifestos, even though you volunteered to serve your country and offered the ultimate sacrifice?

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 10:13 AM | Link to this

Once again Andy. Show all of us in black and white where I said “right to privacy.” I have been here since about 8 I think. It should be easy enough for you to proove that I used that terminology. Show us Andy. Or once again you have proven yourself to be an IDIOT.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

So we should just go ahead and launch pre-emptive wars against anyone who elects who we don’t like?

By Mark

February 3, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

The truth doesn’t hurt me Andy. I don’t concern myself with womens bodies like you do, only my wife’s. I won’t turn this blog into a abortion debate like you want to.

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 10:16 AM | Link to this

When you can stop suicide bombers get back with me on the nukes

So how well is the American military making out on stopping all of those IED planters? Seems like there are at least a dozen that go off daily….

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 10:19 AM | Link to this

And of course you would not eat in an Isreali pizzeria. It’s chicken boys like you that spend all of their time scared of shadows that actually allow the terrorist to win. When they alter our way of life, they win.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

Look DawgBite: I didn’t say you said “right to privacy.” Never. Didn’t even think about it. I was responding to Liberal Texas Democrat at the same time I was responding to you because it said “right to privacy.”

We should launch preemptive wars against dictators that come straight out and say they they will kill millions at the very first opportunity they get, like Hitler and Iran crackpot did. It’s got zero to do with elections. Would Hitler be cool in your eyes if the majority of Germans wanted to kill the Jews?

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 10:23 AM | Link to this

Welcome to the blog Israeli and Proud of It! It’s guys like you that give the Andys of the world more than they can handle. And I bet you would go to the pizzeria too. That’s how you beat terrorism. Very good point about the IEDs.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 10:27 AM | Link to this

Jewish and Proud of It: It just proves my point that if the Americans can’t stop the terrorists then Israel stands no chance.

Could we stop this silliness before I have to bring up some not so distant history?

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 10:27 AM | Link to this

And by the way Andy. Folks in Colombia live with threats everyday as well. But they don’t hide under their beds wetting their pants like you and advocate premptive war just so chicken shi%$ like you can hide in safety under the bed all day. You are a terrorists best friend.

By buff

February 3, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

candide, shame on you

I do not know where you live, but I invite you to visit my university, Kennesaw State University, and tour the Anne Frank Exhibit, located off the main campus and is on George Busbee Drive at the KSU Center, and peruse the hundreds of pictures and watch the 20 minute video of the Holocaust. Please, then compare Bush with fascism

Bloggers, listen up: When I hear/read anyone use the word “Nazi” or “fascist” in a such a cavalier fashion I realize the person is ignorant (devoid of knowledge), a liar intentionnaly deceiving), or a fool (stupid)

Those that use those terms are insulting to the millions Hitler slaughtered, and to their descendants

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 10:28 AM | Link to this

More of what the Democrats like to call bad news.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 10:31 AM | Link to this

I should have known that the kook carckpot libs couldn’t carry on a conversation without going off into bizarro world. When have I ever advocated backing down from an enemy? Sigh. Why should I even be defending myself from this lunacy. Are you bipolar?

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

Thanks Dawg…I lived in Netanya (right next to the West Bank) most of my life and never thought twice about changing my habits. Since I have lived most of my life under the threat of terrorism, it becomes a non-issue. If Av SheBaShamayim, in his wisdom says it’s time to go, it’s time to go. Terrorism will not decide how I live my life.

By Liberal Texas Democrat

February 3, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this

From Adnys post: “Attaching the slogan “right to privacyâ€? to this horror, like ——>Liberal Texas Democrat<—— did, is an absolute abomination.”

Except that I said at the beginning of my statement that it was a non-sequitor to illustrate that Andy is forever trying to tie disparit events together to make an unrelated point, to wit:
“Okee dokee, let’s play non-sequitor, shall we? I’ll (because this is all about me and my efforts to destroy ‘merica) will respect their right to privacy immediately after receiving proof positive that Andy (who is ‘mericas only defender on this blog) is respecting the right of privacy between women and their doctors to choose what they feel is appropriate medical choices, and the right to privacy of two consenting adult citizens to privately engage in mutually agreed activities for their sexual gratification.

Oh welll, so much for nuance

By Andy

February 3, 2006 10:34 AM | Link to this

Just out of curiousity, I probably shouldn’t even ask, does anybody know what threats the people of Colombia live under? I may have missed out on this one.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 10:36 AM | Link to this

So Andy. What do you recommend that we do with good ole Kim, Jong Il? A real kook if there ever was one. And a kook in possession of Rodong missiles with adequate guidance systems capable of delivering a nuclear or conventional warhead. The delivery system is the tell all. And this nut in Iran has nowhere near the toys that Kim does.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

LTD: You said threw “abortion” at me as an example of a “right to privacy” that I didn’t respect. If you don’t think abortion is a “right to privacy” then why did you say it?????

By candide

February 3, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this

Where is Pat Robertson when we need him? The drowning of 1400 Islamicists in the Red Sea is clearly God’s will.

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this

Thank you Buff…Ad me’ah ve’esrim shanah!

By Andy

February 3, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this

Just like I wouldn’t recommend to one of our soldiers to stand out in the middle of the street in Ramadi with a bulls eye on his chest, nor would I suggest any one should eat at an Israeli pizzeria, I definitely don’t think we should start a war with the whole entire world just quite yet. It would be much smarter to just take on Iran first, especially seeing how they are the most dangerous. Maybe we could do crackpot Kim later?

By Andy

February 3, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this

Tribes gave to Reid (Democrat, Nevada) after hiring Abramoff

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

Every 9/11 hijacker was Saudi. How does Saudi Arabia get a pass? Why no talk of pre-emptive strikes on Saudi Arabia? Using neocon logic they should be number one on the list seeing as how they finance more terrorism than any other nation. And I am not advocating that they should be hit. Just pointing out the contradictions in the Bush target list. Seems they want to go after the easy targets.

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this

nor would I suggest any one should eat at an Israeli pizzeria

Why not? The 9/11 terrorists targeted symbols of capitalism and America military power…are you saying you would not take your family on a vacation to D.C. and visit the Capitol Building or the Washington monument or take them on a tour of Wall Street because terrorists have targeted things like that in the past? No, of course you would go do these things because you can’t live in fear all the time. Israel, in many respects, is like a mini-America. We value our freedom just as much. We will not bow to terrorists any more than America would. We will not live in fear. For to do so is not living, it is simply survival.

By candide

February 3, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

Let’s reproduce the anti-Mohammed cartoon all over the place. Islam is offensive and we should have the right to say so — especially since it makes the Muslims crazy. Maybe they will commit mass suicide. The more dead Muslimos the better.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this

Andy wouldn’t. He sees a terrorist behind every tree. He’s a tailor made lackey for the fear factor that the Bushies need to keep the flames of terror mania fanned. Keeps peoples minds off of other important issues that this administration has let get out of control.

By candide

February 3, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

If we could get Muslims to commit suicide and believing Christers to crucify one another == what a beautiful world it would be.

By Liberal Texas Democrat

February 3, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

Andy, excuse me, look up nonsequitor and nuance. ” respecting the right of privacy between women and their doctors to choose what they feel is appropriate medical choices” is not necessarily an abortion. You jumped to that conclusion. see nonsequitor. Here comes another nonsequitor If the government intrudes on the decision making process between a woman and her doctor Not respecting the privacy of communication between Doctor and Patient the next thing you know the government will force sterilation of women on welfare.

Because I feel the photographs of returning caskets is not an ionvasion of privacy does not mean that I would protest governmednt policy at a veterans funeral as you implied in the popst that started this discussion.

By Neoreo

February 3, 2006 11:01 AM | Link to this

Dear Luckovich blog readers

I am an old man, 84, and my doctors tell me I have little time left on God’s Earth

I enjoy reading this site, but want to leave you with a few words

My grandson, Buff’s eldest, a Marine and Iraq veteran, talked me into watching a move called Windtalkers. In some ways I wish I had not watched the film. It brought back horrors I hoped to never view again, but, it also caused me to honor my fallen and maimed comrades

I am a Marine (you are forever), joined in 1939, and served in WW II in the Pacific Theatre

I want to speak to those who are for, and against, war

I saw my first combat action at Guadalcanal. There is no amount of training that can prepare a person for war. It was horrifying

I also fought at Saipan, Tinian (bloodiest of my career, the Japs came in human waves, fighting was hand to hand) Okinawa and Iwo

“Freedom is not “free can be seen as a trite phrase, but, it is true

But, no leader should ever send service personnel to combat unless there is no other option

I support our troops with all my heart and spirit, and I believe you will be fighting radical Islam for decades, but, I disagree with this President and the Iraqi invasion I would not trade one drop of American blood for 1000 gallons of uncivilized, Islamic plasma

My best to each of you

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 11:04 AM | Link to this

If we could get Muslims to commit suicide and believing Christers to crucify one another == what a beautiful world it would be.

What is your view of my people candide? Would you have preferred the Nazis to have killed us all?

By Pequod

February 3, 2006 11:10 AM | Link to this

The cartoon is a good one. However, the scope should be extended to the Bush administration which has discouraged such reporting with the ban on flag draped caskets and hacks such as Coulter, Limbaugh, Hannity, O’Reilly, who challenge anyone’s character and patriotism for bringing up the deaths and horrible wounds suffered by American soldiers who have tried to achieve the ill conceived, poorly planned, and failing policy.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 11:12 AM | Link to this

Andy, the Colombians live under the constant threat of Narco-Terror. It doesn’t surprise me that you “missed” their situation. You and terrorism seem to be a one trick pony. There is a bigger world out there Andy. And by the way. You never gave us your insight as to what to do with Kim, Jong Il, or our “friends” the Saudis.

By Pequod

February 3, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

Buff,

I agree with you completely on the use of the words “fascist” and “Nazi” to refer to very conservative Americans. However, though this is not intended as a defense, we should remember that this practice was initiated mainly by far right conservatives with their use of “pinko” “commie” “traitor” and like terms to refer indiscriminately to virtually anyone on the left.

After having suffered untold buckets of contempt being visited upon them, some people on the left have reacted in kind. They should not do so, but nonetheless, the bulk of this disdain, vulgarity, and uncivil behavior originates and continues on the right as anyone can see by listening to a small sampling of talk radio, scream television, and the posts here and elsewhere. The difficult duty of those of us on the left who are described in such terms is not to sink to the level of the masters of abuse on the right.

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this

Would somebody please tell me why Democrats want to prop themselves up with the bodies of dead American soldiers? This seems to be the latest tactic in a nefarious scheme to make American Republicans look like war mongers. What a political plan.

The families of these fallen ones are the only people who should have anything to say about their flags, caskets, funerals and circumstances. If you are so anti-war that you have to drag out the dead who died for this country, you have sunk to a new level of degradation. You can also call it the exact opposite of patriotism.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this

Would somebody please tell me why the Republicans want to prop themselves up with the continued collection of bodies of dead American soldiers and their miscellaneous body parts resulting from a war of questionable origin? This seems to be the latest tactic in a nefarious scheme to paint those who question the deaths and mutilations as unpatriotic. What a political plan.

If you are so pro-war that you have to drag out the dead who died for the Bush/Cheney agenda, you have sunk to a new level of degradation. You can also call it the exact opposite of patriotism. Just call it neo-conservatism.

My point? Who has the high ground on this issue? Both are excercising the same tactic. One side to show the realities of this war. One side to stiffle the dissent that arises from the realities of war.

True patriots don’t use these tactics to stifle the dissent that is a cornerstone of American freedom.

By getalife

February 3, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this

Mike’s catoons do not cause this, but stirs up the wingnuts

By Andy

February 3, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

I think I got this pinko operating system figured out, I’m looking at 11:01. This whole liberalism deal roots itself in the idea that there are victims, indeed you are not a person but the enemy until you are a victim. Why else would 11:01 feel the need to establish a victim’s status before spouting off with the kook liberal slogans?

If we were a nation run according to the feelings of our veteran’s then I would be one of the many in charge. But I defer my opinion based on my service because we are a freely elected democratic society, not a nation of military dictators. Your service is an obligation to the country that we all take advantage of the freedoms afforded us, not an excuse to silence everybody else’s opinions.

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 11:47 AM | Link to this

Jewish & Proud,

You have nothing to fear from Candide unless you are a Republican. This little fanatic usually attacks Christians, Republicans and now Muslims. Just a bit of blog terrorism by Candide to keep us awake

By Jay not jay

February 3, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

Dusty, they will compare it to the news showing the picture of someone who got killed in a car accident. However, I don’t seem them on the news sticking their nose into the hearse and taking pictures of caskets without the family’s permission.

It should be about the respect of transporting the dead and respecting their families wishes. Like pulling over on the side of the road when a funeral procession goes by. And by the way, I see alot of sorry MFs these days drive right through them.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this

If we were a nation run according to the feelings of our COMBAT veterans there would be a much more selective and judicious process in place to choose the wars that we should fight. These are the guys that know full well the realities of war, quite unlike draft dodging chicken hawks like Dick Cheney.

Amazing how some of the most peaceful and prosperous times this nation has enjoyed occurred under those who knew war firsthand.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 11:57 AM | Link to this

You got to love Liberal Texas Democrat’s form of honest debate: It opens the discussion, then closes it and declares itself winner all in the same sentence. It will smear you, tell you that you weren’t smeared but your still whatever it smeared you with. And follow it all up with some pinko end zone celebration.

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 12:01 PM | Link to this

DawgBite,

Nobody is stifling your ardent patriotism. Glad you liked my post enough to copy it almost word for word. I love originality. Now you have raised your defense AGAIN with dead bodies, the latest Democratic initiative. Take a break and get your rabies shot, if it is not too late.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 12:01 PM | Link to this

DawgBite: Taken straight from the DEA’s webpage on “Narco Terrorism” the best I can deduce is that the greatest threat seems to be getting arrested by the Feds. Or being money laundered to death. I can’t find where 3000 Colombian’s were slaughtered by suicide bombers.

I guess I need your help with this…

By Andy

February 3, 2006 12:06 PM | Link to this

By Pequod

February 3, 2006 11:10 AM | Link to this

However, the scope should be extended to the Bush administration which has discouraged such reporting with the ban on flag draped caskets and hacks such as Coulter, Limbaugh, Hannity, O’Reilly, who challenge anyone’s character and patriotism for bringing up the deaths and horrible wounds suffered by American soldiers who have tried to achieve the ill conceived, poorly planned, and failing policy.

Those soldiers, whose privacy you want to invade for your sorry political purposes, died so that you wouldn’t suffer “deaths and horrible wounds.” You really should consider showing some respect.

By candide

February 3, 2006 12:15 PM | Link to this

Dear Jewish and Proud of it: Your people have had enough. But in truth they were the ones who invented this diabolical religion of the Bible which in its Christian and Muslim versions is so deadly and so evil.

By The Chairman

February 3, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

I haven’t gotten the AJC since my bird died, so can someone tell me if Mike has done a cartoon of Mohammed yet? Mike may be mostly ignorant and wrongheaded, but he’s definitely got balls, so I’d be surprised if he shied away from the lastest controversy coming from the Muslim world. He certainly doesn’t have any fear of satirizing christians.

By the way, any of you who ridiculed Bush when he said that Islamic extremists “hate us for our freedoms” may now kindly help yourselves to a heaping bowl of STFU.

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this

This I don’t understand…where is it written that there MUST be news coverage of coffins returning home? Everyone knows they’re coming home to their eternal rest, why must it be shown? We are updated daily with a list of soldiers, their names, ages, positions and loved ones. Their dignity should be spared, in death, as their lives are celebrated and remembered. We have a saying when a loved one dies: Ketivah veChasimah Tovah LeShanah Tovah Tikateivu which means “May you be inscribed in the Book of Life” Let them be used as inspiration, not as tools…

By Bill

February 3, 2006 12:23 PM | Link to this

I will make this bet with anyone here: that Mike Lukovich does not have the balls to do a cartoon depicting the prophet Muhammad in a negative light.

He, like all the liberal cartoonists in America, has the courage of his convictions when the worst consequences of his work are nasty letters to the editor.

Let’s see how courageous he is when his work could incite riots. Any takers?

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 12:25 PM | Link to this

Narco-Terror Andy. Mostly bombs set off in public places to intimidate anti-drug forces and judges. The point being that the Colombians live with it everyday and don’t let it paralyze them with fear. The possibility of their deaths are much more probable than yours yet you let it consume your very existence. And I think if you count the bodies of dead Colombians that are the collateral damage in the war between the Colombian gov., narco-terrorist, and paramilitary groups, it probably far exceeds 3000. Quit being suck a wuss Andy. Start thumbing your nose at the terrorists instead of letting them scare you to death. You sound like chicken little.

By candide

February 3, 2006 12:31 PM | Link to this

Jewish and Proud of it: your contributions are not very interesting, just pious and irrelevant.

Not surprising: Arnold Toynbee called your people “fossils of an extinct Syriac civilization.”

By candide

February 3, 2006 12:32 PM | Link to this

Muslims and Christians are also fossils of an extinct Syriac civilization.

By getalife

February 3, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

Blog terrorism is running rampant here today. / hat tip to Dusty.

Today’s Muslim outrage should show Dubya that pimping democracy is not working.

By Pequod

February 3, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this

No one is saying that there “must” be coverage of soldiers who are killed returning home in coffins. The issue that was raised is that of official censorship as accomplished by the Bush administration.

However, I have read such photos were allowed in WWII, Korea, and Viet Nam, and they serve as a reminder to everyone in a democratic society of the human cost of the war. It serves a reminder to the citizens of a society who generally pay little attention to politics and to the sacrifices that they are taking place for whatever policy is in place.

No one’s privacy is violated, no one’s dignity suffers, no identities are shown and no faces are revealed. They are not tools and the remberance of their lost lives should take place here on earth.

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this

Candide you are a coward. Would you care to state your opinion to me in person. I’ll stick my fossilized foot up your arrogant, pompous a-s-s.

By Pequod

February 3, 2006 12:36 PM | Link to this

Bill,

What is your point? That he should produce cartoons that probably do not reflect his views in order to show that he has courage? Silly. Just silly.

By candide

February 3, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this

Jewish and Proud: go back to your shtetl where your belligerence would be appropriate. Here among fine Christian gentlemen and gentlewomen it is out of place. My, Andy for example, might be offended at your language.

By Jewish and Proud of It

February 3, 2006 12:43 PM | Link to this

Your ill-concieved, thoughtless and hurtful statement regarding myself and my people were belligerent. Again, I put it to you that you would not have the guts to even open your hateful mouth if you were standing in my presence. You are coward.

By Pequod

February 3, 2006 12:43 PM | Link to this

Jewish and proud,

Candide is truly beneath contempt. No more time should be wasted responding to him.

By buff

February 3, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

candide

Would you please respond to my 10:28 post?

Thank you

By Patricia

February 3, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this

Unfortunately too true that our veterans are forgotten and treated with sub-standard medical treatments, but the ‘celebrity’ will get the best there is in the rehab world.

By Brian Curtis

February 3, 2006 12:51 PM | Link to this

Buff: I’ll answer it, if you like.

Fascist is not a disrespectful term to the victims of fascists, of which the Nazis were the most obvious example. It neither trivializes nor shames those victims to point out similar attitudes and impulses at work in the modern far-right Republican Party.

I would think you’d welcome such awareness and vigilance against the forces of fascism, as a way to ensure that the promise of “never again” is fulfilled. The impulse of fascism didn’t die with the Nazy Party. It’s alive and well today in the Bush administration, and it requires constant attention to fight it.

If that sounds “uneducated” to you, then I’m sorry you don’t understand that fascism is an ongoing (not temporary) threat to humanity.

By Brian Curtis

February 3, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this

Ack! Awkward sentence structure.

Obviously, the victims of the Nazis were not the most obvious example of fascism; rather, the Nazis themselves were the example.

By buff

February 3, 2006 12:53 PM | Link to this

BC

I am not a Bush fan; never voted for him, but “fascist,” naw, come on

By Andy

February 3, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this

DawgBite: Would you mind sharing some details of these horrible flaming deaths that the Colombian citizens are suffering at the hand of the narco terrorists? I need something else to suck my thumb over (HAHAHAHABWAAAAHAHA) if you don’t mind.

By Midori

February 3, 2006 12:56 PM | Link to this

*I am not a Bush fan; never voted for him

so THAT explains my infactuation with Buff!!! :)

By Andy

February 3, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this

Brian Curtiss: I’m probably going to regret this, but allow me to me guess- Tax cuts for the rich is fascism?

By buff

February 3, 2006 01:00 PM | Link to this

Hey, Midori

I am a conservative, but not a Republican, actually used to be a Democrat, even though I was on the right side, kind of like Sam Nunn

I think the problem that many people have is that they have ideals, the want the government fo see those ideqls mandated in policy

take abortion for instance. I am radically anti-abortion, however, I cannot justify a government with the power to tell awoman she HAS

By buff

February 3, 2006 01:02 PM | Link to this

don’t know what happened

…to have a baby

By Midori

February 3, 2006 01:04 PM | Link to this

I think the whole abortion argument is just another strawman — used to divide.

I don’t consider MYSELF as pro-abortion; however, it’s none of my business what the next woman wants to do with her body.

I think all the anti abortion people should put their money where their mouths are.

By Midori

February 3, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this

This I don’t understand…where is it written that there MUST be news coverage of coffins returning home?

The better question is why is it prohibited?

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this

You truly are a one trick (issue) donkey Andy. I am sure that with a little effort, someone with your skills searching google can with little effort find the info on Colombia. Or you could do a search for a book called “Killing Pablo.” A pretty good documentary on just the havoc wreaked by the Medellin Cartel when Escobar was alive. Or, if you know any Colombians, just ask them about everyday life in Bogota and some of the other cities in Colombia.

We all realize that you want only to shill for Bush and the Iraq war. But maybe it is time for you to make us aware of your overall brilliance when it comes to the world as a whole.

Keep fighting the war war on terror from underneath your covers Andy. Bush and Cheney need guys like you.

By buff

February 3, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this

Midori, right on

I have good friends who are VERY religious and VERY anti-abortion

What they do is hand out literature at abortion clinics telling women that if financial, personal support, even a place to live, is needed, that they will see to their needs, and, see the baby gets a good home, if the mother chooses that route

They have a network of friends who have assisted a lot of women, mostly young and poor, who have taken their help

I have so much respect for these people, they never condemn, only offer love and support. Now that is putting their money where their mouth is

By physicsDawg

February 3, 2006 01:13 PM | Link to this

I like the general idea of the cartoon, that the Media is biased towards itself. So, I voted Yes; BUT, I think the drawings of the “troops” are pretty disrespectful. The more I look at them, the more I think his bhias against them is showing through. Even generals retired 20 years don’t look that slovenly. Why make them look like that, Mike?

I just noticed though, the one with dark hair and dark shirt, If you lighten the hair, looks A LOT like Cindy Sheehan. lol

By Midori

February 3, 2006 01:13 PM | Link to this

Buff,

that warms my heart.

It’s so good to hear stories/examples like that.

Restores my faith in the human race.

:)

By Andy

February 3, 2006 01:13 PM | Link to this

I think all the anti abortion people should put their money where their mouths are.

So how would we do this? Hang out with the pinko women and make sure they use birth control during their drunken bouts of lust?

By Midori

February 3, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this

sigh

Andy, Andy, Andy.

sigh

By Andy

February 3, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this

Seriously: What if the people Buff is talking about could direct their goodness to some poor folks down on their luck instead of some silly lib woman who has been empowered by her pinko peers to act irresponsibly? You libs are taking charity away from the poor with your silly sexual escapades.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 01:21 PM | Link to this

Just a little taste for you Andy. The rest is up to you. These bombings have been going on for years.

WAR.WIRE

US warns of likely surge in Colombia bombings around FARC anniversary

WASHINGTON (AFP) May 25, 2004 The United States on Tuesday warned US citizens in Colombia of a likely surge in terrorist bombings this week ahead of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The State Department, through the US embassy in Bogota, said it was not aware of any specific threat to Americans but urged those in Colombia to boost their security precautions, noting a series of deadly bombings last week in the run-up to Thursday’s anniversary that killed 12 people in the country’s northwest.

“The FARC has historically conducted terrorist attacks, especially bombings against civilian and public security targets, around the date of this anniversary,” the embassy said in a notice to US citizens in Colombia.

“This trend appears to be the case again this year, with several such bombings in recent days and more possible in the days to come,” said the notice, a copy of which was provided to AFP in Washington by the State Department.

At least 12 people were killed and 110 injured in three bombings in the northwestern province of Antioquia between Thursday and Saturday, including one in a crowded discotheque in the town of Apartado, according to local authorities.

No one has taken responsibility for the blasts but Colombian officials have blamed them on the 17,000-strong FARC, whose rebellion was launched by Manuel Marulanda, whose nom de guerre was “Tirofijo,” or “Sure Shot,” on May 27, 1964, in southern Colombia.

Although the embassy said it had no information that US citizens or interests would be targetted by the FARC, it said Americans should “maintain a heightened level of vigilance and to continue practicing good security measures during this time to avoid becoming victims of a terrorist attack.”

The FARC, the oldest and strongest left-wing guerrilla insurgency in Latin America, is one of three Colombian groups the State Department has designated a “foreign terrorist organization.”

The leftist National Liberation Army (ELN) and the right-wing paramilitary United Self Defence Forces (AUC) are the others.

All rights reserved. Copyright 2003 Agence France-Presse. Sections of the information displayed on this page (dispatches, photographs, logos) are protected by intellectual property rights owned by Agence France-Presse. As a consequence, you may not copy, reproduce, modify, transmit, publish, display or in any way commercially exploit any of the content of this section without the prior written consent of Agence France-Presse.

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By Brian Curtis

February 3, 2006 01:24 PM | Link to this

Actually, tax cuts have little to do with fascism, though the true powers behind it (corporate executives) usually favor tax cuts anyway.

Fascism:

Oppressive, dictatorial control by a centralized executive authority who is beyond the normal rules of accountability and “checks and balances.�

Also: A corporate-run state; one in which corporations possess all political power (either openly or secretly), private property is the main indicator of influence, and all decisions are made to benefit corporate profits. Fascism promotes “political capitalism� rather than a true free market.

Fascist governments are characterized by aggressive nationalism/patriotism and a cultivation of “military� virtues and responses to most situations. Alliances and diplomacy are disdained in favor of flag-waving interventionist policies that benefit only the fascist nation, regardless of effects on other nations (including supposed “allies�).

A fascist regime tends to interfere extensively with the cultural and social aspects of people’s eveeryday lives (something a conservative government would NOT do). It uses populist rhetoric, often about the decline of cultural values, to generate support for its actions and focus hostility on its opponents.

Finally, a fascist government also focuses on suppressing dissent, through both manipulation (propaganda) and outright censorship of media. Dissent is punished harshly, usually with imprisonment and repeated invocations of the populace’s “patriotic duty� to obey in a time of crisis or conflict with a vaguely defined enemy. Thus, the dissenters can be accused of not only being unpatriotic, but of actively assisting the enemy, and can thus be treated as war criminals.

Is there anything on that list that the Bush administration doesn’t qualify for? That’s the fascist impulse at work, folks; and it remains a threat to America to this very day.

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this

uh,Midori,

I thought your infactuation with Buff was a wine & cheese relationship. Now it is all political. You have ruined Valentines Day. I bet Buff is crushed.

Candide,

Syriac? Is that a cough syrup? Something Syrians say when they read your posts? Are you a fossil from the Mesozoic Era? That’s the last era the Democrats had rule. Just wondering.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 01:30 PM | Link to this

DawgBite: It appears as though our fascist form of government is much more successful at protecting it’s oppressed citizens then the “leaders” of Colombia are.

By getalife

February 3, 2006 01:48 PM | Link to this

The coc’s new department

By buff

February 3, 2006 02:12 PM | Link to this

Andy,

Their goal is to keep abortions from happening

I do believe they have fare more success than the protesters who taunt and hurl invectives

I believe that there is more to being “pro life” than being “anti abortion”

By physicsDawg

February 3, 2006 02:15 PM | Link to this

getalife, a good time for me to mention your last link, to the CNN page describing the Muslim riots. What disturbs me about the article, is how sovreign Nations around the world are blaming Denmark for the actions of its “citizens,” to use the term loosely. I hate to start a new discussion, but is there ANYONE on this blog, who thinks the responsibility to control its population rest anywhere but with the Nation that rules that soil ?
The government of Denmark has to do something to appease the Muslim world,” Attia (Egypt’s ambassador to Denmark)said.
WHY, Attia? Why does Denmark have to appease your citizens, or anyone but Danish citizens? If you got that big a problem with them, Declare a war against them. INVADE F-ing Scandinavia over some cartoons!! What a bunch of [I have no words to adequately describe them]! I don’t mind a “Global economy,” but where did this “global community” idea gain such acceptance, The EU? What are everyone’s thoughts?

By physicsDawg

February 3, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this

The first smart thing a Frenchman has said in a very long time:
“*French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy condemned the protests in a television interview.

“I am totally shocked and find it unacceptable that — because there have been caricatures in the West — extremists can burn flags or take fundamentalist or extremist positions which would prove the cartoonists right,” he said.*”

By buff

February 3, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this

I was listening to Big Mouth Boortz earlier and he was ridiculing Islam and calling it a religion of terror

A Muslim caller was irate over his denouncements

I think Boortz hit it right. He nailed the Muslim and asked him why he was irate over Boortz’s words, but not over the murders, of even children

This CAIR organization are hypocrites and liars

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 02:19 PM | Link to this

That could be so Andy. But since there was never an attack the magnitude of 9/11 prior to Bush and hasn’t been one since. How do you validate that? You cannot say on the one hand that the lack of another attack is because of the Bush tactics without saying that the lack of attacks prior to Bush were because of the good work and less invasive tactics of past administrations.

One thing is for sure. 9/11 happened on the Bush/Cheney watch. Maybe if they were doing a better job prior to the attack it would not have occurred and we would not be having this discussion.

And it was done before without some of the more invasive tactics of the Bush/Cheney crowd.

By physicsDawg

February 3, 2006 02:19 PM | Link to this

That should read: how sovreign Nations around the world are blaming Denmark for the actions of their own “citizens,� to use the term loosely.

By physicsDawg

February 3, 2006 02:35 PM | Link to this

I think what the religion of Islam has wrong, with all due respect, is it’s definition of Tolerance (or Intolerance). It is one thing to be intolerant of an Idea: i.e. conservative Christians are intolerant of abortion, and many other things. But Christ taught LOVE for the Sinner and Intolerance for the Sin. (abortion clinic bombers are a good example of [false] Christians who screwed that up.)
Islam, on the other hand, is the religion of intolerance for the sinners, as well.
Wait Some will be offended by that, (while others may say “right on!”) Let me say that many Muslims, a majority of them, have modified their practice of Islam, to be what they claim is “a religion of Peace.” I applaud them, but Original Islam, as taught by Mohammed, deals with Sinners(Infidels) in 3 ways: 1)Convert them. 2)Subjugate them. or, 3) Destroy them. I’m very sorry, but that’s what that man taught. That being said, Look at what the Old Testament Prophets and New Testament Apostles endured from who God sent them to speak to. There’s nothing sacred about a Prophet, only the words they speak (if from God). Muslisms should worship Allah only, respect the Koran, and stop worshiping the messanger.

By Josh

February 3, 2006 02:50 PM | Link to this

Bush. His phoney “war.” His long-held obsession to top his daddy’s ten minutes of fame and the ridiculous “Victory In Iraq” parades which embarrassingly followed.

In this latest Iraq scam the TRUTH was murdered in cold blood long before the “war” ever began. And it continues to die the death of a thousand cuts every day.

By getalife

February 3, 2006 03:03 PM | Link to this

This cartoon is one of the few you will see on Muhammed in the media

/hat tip to RW’s blog

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 03:04 PM | Link to this

In light of the scandals going on in our congress and senate, maybe some of you will find this interesting.

Can you imagine working for a company that has a little more than 500

employees and has the following statistics:

• 29 have been accused of spousal abuse
• 7 have been arrested for fraud
• 19 have been accused of writing bad checks
• 117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses
• 3 have done time for assault
• 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit
• 14 have been arrested on drug-related charges
• 8 have been arrested for shoplifting
• 21 are currently defendants in lawsuits
• 84 have been arrested for drunk driving in the last year…

Can you guess which organization this is? < < < < < < Give up yet? > > > > > > >

It’s the 535 members of the United States Congress. The same group that cranks out hundreds of new laws each year designed to keep the rest of us in line.

By RE

February 3, 2006 03:18 PM | Link to this

Physics Dawg,

I agree with your assesment. Religion can usually be broken down into those who follow the teachings and those who believe faith is just loyalty and submission to the messenger. This is not limited to Islam, it is easy to see here with our christians as well. I would like to hear your thoughts on this, if Jesus was not the son of God, never performed miracles, never was anything more than just a man, would his teachings have any less relevence?

I never liked the push to put up the ten commandments in schools and courts, I wish someone would push the beatitudes as hard as they push the commandments:

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Verse 3) Blessed are the meek: for they shall posses the land. (Verse 4) Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted. (Verse 5) Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill. (Verse 6) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. (Verse 7) Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God. (Verse 8) Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. (Verse 9) Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Verse 10)

By buff

February 3, 2006 03:18 PM | Link to this

DB

I find that last one a bit hard to believe, if so, WOW

By Scooter

February 3, 2006 03:23 PM | Link to this

Had a minute to get an update on the debate and saw that Physics Dawg asked for thoughts. While I am no expert these are mine in regards to the following question;

I don’t mind a “Global economy,� but where did this “global community� idea gain such acceptance, The EU? What are everyone’s thoughts?

Physics Dawg, the EU is a grouping of countries aligning themselves to counter other larger nation’s global pull. In order to join the EU Club countries must give a bit of sovereignty for a stake in larger world influence. Many countries fight to retain aspects of their sovereignty and that drags the process out for years sometimes.

It always depends on where you are coming from. The small countries get to move up dramatically, so it is highly in their interest and the larger countries get and incremental increase in global leverage. Also, the established EU has benchmarks that applicant nation must reach prior to consideration.

Getalife, you know if Washington had much of their power taken away, they wouldn’t have much to corrupt.

Now I am back out to “the field�.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 03:23 PM | Link to this

buff, I really can’t vouch for it..my oldest daughter pulled it up on a site she knows. It wouldn’t surprise me were it true. But, like I said it is just an interesting little tidbit.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 03:32 PM | Link to this

Great cartoon, ML. No doubt the media is obsessed with itself, which is no surprise since most of them are of the generation (boomers and beyond) obsessed with themselves. And yeah, I’m one of them, though I don’t have the hair or pretty eyes for cable TV (is it just me or is every newscaster these days on Fox, CNN and MSNBC, except for maybe Candy Crowley, a freakin’ supermodel?).

We are the generation in love with our own opinions enough that we feel compelled to share them with the world ad infinitim. Not that anyone is listening to anyone else, just venting and raving. Can you imagine your World War II era pop spending time on a blog? Mine would say, “Nobody gives a damn what I think. That’s just a childish waste of time.” And he’d be right as usual. Mom? She’d be doing something constructive. We are Generation Narcissism, from our PDAs and cell phones to our Botox and Rogaine. Our vain, pompous media fluffs are just the mirror reflecting that reality back to the rest of us.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 03:35 PM | Link to this

DawgBite & buff,

From snopes it’s a cute story though.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 04:08 PM | Link to this

Thanks RW.

By physicsDawg

February 3, 2006 04:09 PM | Link to this

On the whole, I agree with DR R.
But, I’m not Vian, Pompous, or Narcissistic. Just Lazy, Selfish, and Opinionated!

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 04:22 PM | Link to this

It’s a matching set.

Hey, speaking of vain, selfish, pompous, lazy, selfish and opinionated, what’s say we chunk all 535 losers out of that den of eniquity they’re running up in D.C. and get some fresh meat across the board? I can’t think of a one of them worth keeping.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 04:30 PM | Link to this

Term limits would fix us right up. Including the prez. He and the senators would get 1 six year gig. Congress 4 years.

By Daniel

February 3, 2006 04:32 PM | Link to this

Dr R! Finally a moderate voice! But first start at the Whit House. I thank FDR every day. Because of him Bu$h is a lame duck. This political season is going to be hell on wheels. The Bu$h crowd knows that if eithr House goes Deomcratic their goose is cooked. Watch the moolah fly in this one.

By candide

February 3, 2006 04:49 PM | Link to this

Shoot, Jesus never did any of those things his followers invented to sell their message.; Get real!

Syriac, stupid, refers to the ancient near eastern civilization which came into contact with Hellenism in the 4th century BC. It can also be called Magian, according to Oswald Spengler. Both Toynbee and Spengler thought Jews were fossils.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 04:49 PM | Link to this

Aw, man, there we go with the “M” word. I’m sure you mean it well, but it’s a bit too indistinct for me to claim it. I prefer Libertarian (with some alterations). Or Free Marketer. Or GDI (Gawt-Damn Independent). I tell folks that I’m a Ted Nugent Republican, meaning guns, glory and rock ‘n’ roll but none of the preachy nonsense that belongs in Sunday school. We could form a new party and call it Team America. Our slogan: “America, Love it or Leave it, and while you’re up get me a beer.”

By Jay not jay

February 3, 2006 04:53 PM | Link to this

candide, are you “Goth”? Just curious…

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 04:55 PM | Link to this

Wasn’t Spengler one of the Ghost Busters?

Sorry ….

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 04:58 PM | Link to this

RW,

Your link with the figures on Congress, did it not say that those numbers were collected in 1999? Have they been updated or do we have any later statistics? I hate to condemn Congress on old figures. It is easy to say “Dump ‘em!”. We elected this crowd and we have enough investigations going to clean up a Mafia. I am just a little suspicious of those numbers and who collected them. I’d love to have a “pure”, angelic congress but where in the world would we find them?

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 05:01 PM | Link to this

Hopefully the electorate will put an end to one party rule in the mid terms. You might as well have a monarchy when one party controls both houses. I think this administration has shown the country just how damaging one party control can be.

Most importantly, with 2 party control you have less chance of the “imperial” presidency.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 05:02 PM | Link to this

It’s not so much about pure and angelic, nor that the people there aren’t good hard-working folks, as individuals. Most of them are. But the culture of power, as centered in our government, corrupts even good people who linger in it too long. The need to hoard cash to get re-elected every few years is the driving force behind all policy decisions. Term limits for everybody would restore the notion of a citizen legislature elected to serve the people and stop the endless cycle of career politicians out to feather their own nests. Anyway, it sounds good and it couldn’t be much worse than what we have. I’m OK with two terms for everybody, but no more.

By AD

February 3, 2006 05:05 PM | Link to this

The Clintons were polarizing but the crowd in charge now has them beat.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 05:07 PM | Link to this

Dusty,

That link also says those things are virtually impossible to verify and very suspect. Basically it’s urban legend, but there isn’t enough specific information for Snopes to try to run it all down.

That gets posted on assorted blogs all the time. Usually people swear it’s true, I give DawgBite credit for saying he/she couldn’t vouch for it.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 05:08 PM | Link to this

Even if you favor one party, you have to realize that they need checks and balances from the other side. I would argue that the Democrats’ pitiful decline in ideas and leadership in recent years (yeah, y’all know it’s true so let’s just say it’s a given) is a factor in the GOP’s arrogance and corruption. When the alternative party is so weak, you get a little too full of yourself. Same goes for the cats in the White House, whichever and whoever they may be. Remember, the best thing ever to happen to Clinton was when the GOP took over Congress; before he had Newt to play off, he was totally lost. Too much power, or even the perception of it, can ruin good public servants.

By Dusty

February 3, 2006 05:13 PM | Link to this

Candide,

You are such a sweetheart. I hope you stay on this blog as long as I have my handy can of air freshner. Some things just go together.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 05:15 PM | Link to this

Wasn’t Candide a song? Neil Diamond, I’m thinking; correct me if I’m wrong.

By RE

February 3, 2006 05:18 PM | Link to this

Ever notice that if you repeat something enough times, it becomes a precieved as a fact.

Over and over you hear that Democrats have no ideas or agenda, but that the republicans do.

I heard the SOTU speach the other night, aside from condeming critisism, there were not a whole lot of concrete ideas. Stay the course is not exactally an agenda. Spreading freedom sounds good but it is an awfully abstract idea, not a real plan.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 05:18 PM | Link to this

Dr R I would have to agree with you. I am not a Democrat but Bush/Cheney has soured me on a Republican party that is straying way too far from true conservatism. I guess that is why I advocate a 3rd party. There are many among us that now have nowhere to turn. As we have discussed before, no American should have to choose the lesser of two evils. That is what gets us in the mess we’re in now. And from the looks of it, the Dems will put up the same old lame candidates again.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 05:20 PM | Link to this

Here’s an awesome little bedtime story for all you pinkos out there:

Folk Marxism looks at political economy as a struggle pitting the oppressors against the oppressed. Of course, for Marx, the oppressors were the owners of capital and the oppressed were the workers. But folk Marxism is not limited by this economic classification scheme. All sorts of other issues are viewed through the lens of oppressors and oppressed. Folk Marxists see Israelis as oppressors and Palestinians as oppressed. They see white males as oppressors and minorities and females as oppressed. They see corporations as oppressors and individuals as oppressed. They see America as on oppressor and other countries as oppressed.

Folk Marxism leads a Jew to applaud the murderers of Jews, and a Christian to condone violence even while claiming to abhor it. And note what Oxborough said to Minor about the Hamas victory: “Personally, I think it’s great. But, it probably won’t help their cause.” Folk Marxism isn’t actually about helping the “oppressed”; it is nothing more than a perverted moral vanity.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 05:26 PM | Link to this

All the people that laugh at President Bush for saying “they hate our freedoms”, take a look at a few of the people voicing their displeasure over a few cartoons.

I don’t know why Michelle doesn’t have this separated into it’s own link, so if she posts something else you may have to scroll down.

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 05:30 PM | Link to this

Dr.R is oh so right, but a faster typist obviously.

By Dusty February 3, 2006 04:58 PM

I am just a little suspicious of those numbers and who collected them. I’d love to have a “pure�, angelic congress but where in the world would we find them?

By Dr.R February 3, 2006 03:32 PM

We are the generation in love with our own opinions enough that we feel compelled to share them with the world ad infinitim.

In this case, the answer preceded the question. We’d have to draw from a pool other than mankind, but then, that is all we have isn’t it.

Term limits, there are those who go to Washington wanting to make a difference. But enough time in politics, and the human condition will take over. For those who maintain those ideals, term limits would be an unfortunate consequence, but it would send a message over time, to elected officials that we will settle for nothing less than exemplary service and ethical conduct from those who represent us.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 05:32 PM | Link to this

I would summarize that Republicans stand for strong national security, fighting terrorism abroad wherever it is found, cutting taxes (forget the old small government thing), nominating judicial candidates who strictly interpret the Constitution, and are against easy access to abortions, gay marriage and burning the flag. Now, like it or not, in whole or in part, that’s an agenda. When you hear “Republican,” you get an immediate idea of what that person might advocate, and you’d probably be pretty close on most issues.

Democrats are for … well, not that. Other stuff. Details to come. They’re all over the map. It’s not just me, or the right-wingers saying that. Many Dems themselves know their party has no meat in the sandwich right now. Objective, even left-leaning commentators say it all the time. I still had no idea what John Kerry believes after listening to him drone on for months in the campaign.

You can try to convince me they have an identifiable, cogent agenda, but that’s a pretty big sell job. Tell me one thing the Dems stand for that will fit on a bumper sticker? (not to trivialize key issues, but smart communicators can boil down even the most complex ideological stances).

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 05:33 PM | Link to this

Maybe exceptions to term limits could be made based on merit. We all hold our positions based on performance, why shouldn’t they? Just thinking out loud.

By getalife

February 3, 2006 05:34 PM | Link to this

RW,

Your post conflicts with the Dubya’s pimping democracy plan.

Would you agree that those people do not want freedom?

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 05:35 PM | Link to this

And the way to do that Objective Observer, is to eliminate everything possible that takes power from the electorate. It is up to us to protect our interest.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 05:37 PM | Link to this

Well stated, Double-O. Waitress, another round for my friend here … If only we could get smart people from both parties to get on the “Throw the B—tards Out” Express, we’d have us something.

Still trying to figure out who sang “Candide,” or if I just made it up.

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 05:43 PM | Link to this

Who would review their performance? The voting public remains pretty much apathetic except for those here. It couldn’t be politicians. They are alternate backscratchers.

Sorry, but if you leave it up to electorate, we end up with outdated dinosaurs like Ted. Politics should never be perceived as a career. No career politicians.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 05:44 PM | Link to this

getalife,

I would say that they are the militants that don’t want anyone to have freedom. That includes enslaving their own people and us.

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 05:47 PM | Link to this

Dr.R: Are you sure you aren’t thinking “Roxanne”? Sing it in your head or out loud. Maybe that will help.

By DawgBite

February 3, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

Term limits across the board. Then we don’t even have to throw em out. And it would wreak havoc on the special interest pimps. A one termer wouldn’t be a good investment for them, but a hell of a deal for the voters. Maybe for once the guy we elect will represent US. Someway,somehow, control of these guys has to be given to the voters.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 06:00 PM | Link to this

No, no, that’s the Police thing. I remember that. Of course, if it’s from the 60s or 70s, it’s going to be hazy (‘cuz it was back then). Candide, help me out. Where’d you get that name? Your folks Neil Diamond fans or what?

By RE

February 3, 2006 06:04 PM | Link to this

Back to the cutting taxes thing, is it really responsible anymore.

8.2 trillion in debt currently 200-400 billion more debt budgeted this year.

I do not think the yearly budget includes Katrina or Iraq/Afganistan spending.

I am no math major, but it seems like we are not going to have a smaller debt anytime soon if we keep running yearly deficiets. We would need years of big surpluses to even make a dent in this.

I think at 6% interest, we would be paying about 40 million/month in interest, about 4.8 billion/year

does this seem sustainable to anyone?

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 06:06 PM | Link to this

Tom Sowell says if we pay members of Congress $10 million each, we’ll get the cream of the crop and they won’t spend most of their time whoring for re-election money. Kinda wild, but I dunno …

By RE

February 3, 2006 06:07 PM | Link to this

Candide, a novel by Voltaire. The book deals with people blindly believing that everything happens for a good reason because God is good and he made the world. It is a satire

By getalife

February 3, 2006 06:13 PM | Link to this

RW,

This guy does not agree with you

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 06:16 PM | Link to this

getalife,

I think that’s a good thing. Who does he agree with?

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 06:17 PM | Link to this

You guys are talking about something that has rattled in my brain for years. Is there a solution?

Understand, I am not contradicting my previous post, but experience counts for something. One of the shrewdest and most effective politicians in Georgia serves on my county’s BOC, he is a crook and I worked for him in my naive days and I have a fondness for him. His reach goes far beyond my little county. He has been in office for 32 years. He gets the job done while lining his pockets as a developer.

Can newcomers guarantee that kind of experience? He may be local, but it only gets more complicated at the federal level.

By getalife

February 3, 2006 06:20 PM | Link to this

RW,

AAAAAAAAaaa rrrrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnnnnnnhhhh, HHHurrRRRRRRRRnhhhh. UUUHHHGGG-rrrr! UUUHHHGGG-rrrrRRR! UUUHHHGGG-rrrrRRR! HHHurrRRRRRRRRnhhhh. AAAAAAAAaaa rrrrrrrrrrrrrnnnnnnnnnnhhhh!

Um, crazy Howie!

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 06:20 PM | Link to this

Yeah, I remember the Voltaire reference. I just thought there was a song, too.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 06:28 PM | Link to this

Buddy, you OK there? …

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 06:32 PM | Link to this

getalife,

So that’s what Governor Crazy Howie M.D., has been doing.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 06:33 PM | Link to this

In the midst of all of the over inflated self inportance a voice of true compassion makes itself heard:

All but ignored in the “noise” was the poignant and extraordinarily sensitive statement of Bob Woodruff’s wife Lee: “We realize that our family is going through something that thousands of military families have experienced over the last three years since the war began and throughout our history. Bob’s name may be more recognizable, but his story is no more important. He would be the first to insist that the attention should be focused on the members of the U.S. military whose heroic actions he has reported on for years.”

A cheer for Mrs. Woodruff.

By Dr R

February 3, 2006 06:39 PM | Link to this

I’m off to find a place that’s pouring for real, preferrably by some smiley little girl in short pants who doesn’t want to talk politics. See you guys next week.

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 06:41 PM | Link to this

Nice link Andy. Gives one chills. All things can be exploited from the safety of an armchair. Individually admired, collectively? One has to question.

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 06:45 PM | Link to this

R.W.: I visited your blog. I love the quote you used at the top. I put it right up their with Cheney’s, although he didn’t intend for his to be heard.

When did you include an update on Butterscotch’s condition. It is appreciated, now I don’t have to ask.

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 06:55 PM | Link to this

OO is out for the evening. Have fun!

By Andy

February 3, 2006 06:55 PM | Link to this

Has the New York Times Violated the Espionage Act?

I sure as hell hope so.

One might go further. What the New York Times has done is nothing less than to compromise the centerpiece of our defensive efforts in the war on terrorism. If information about the NSA program had been quietly conveyed to an al-Qaeda operative on a microdot, or on paper with invisible ink, there can be no doubt that the episode would have been treated by the government as a cut-and-dried case of espionage. Publishing it for the world to read, the Times has accomplished the same end while at the same time congratulating itself for bravely defending the First Amendment and thereby protecting us—from, presumably, ourselves. The fact that it chose to drop this revelation into print on the very day that renewal of the Patriot Act was being debated in the Senate—the bill’s reauthorization beyond a few weeks is still not assured—speaks for itself.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 06:57 PM | Link to this

Objective Observer,

After you said you went there to check on her, I thought I would update it on her post. The quotes at the top I change around every few days. Any suggestions?

By Mad As Zell

February 3, 2006 07:12 PM | Link to this

Another thinly-veiled anti-war statement at the expense of our troops. I really don’t know how the AJC and their liberal flower children columnists are able to look themselves in the mirror? Will someone please tell me.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 07:25 PM | Link to this

Mad As Zell: The liberal flower children of the AJC probably *sleep next to the mirror and this might just be their problem.

By Mike Parker

February 3, 2006 07:26 PM | Link to this

If you’re scared, say you’re scared.

If our troops can be defeated by a cartoon, their training fricking sucks and so do they.

If you think our troops can be defeated by a cartoon, you’re scared of your own shadow.

If you really think al-Qaeda calls home like ET, you’re an idiot.

The problem with discussing anything with an idiot…first you have to get down on their level. Then, they beat you with experience.

If only the losers on here were only half the men they think they are…it would take a planet sized chunk of Kryptonite to stop one.

By Mike Parker

February 3, 2006 07:27 PM | Link to this

If you’re scared, say you’re scared.

If our troops can be defeated by a cartoon, their training fricking sucks and so do they.

If you think our troops can be defeated by a cartoon, you’re scared of your own shadow.

If you really think al-Qaeda calls home like ET, you’re an idiot.

The problem with discussing anything with an idiot…first you have to get down on their level. Then, they beat you with experience.

If the losers on here were just half the men they think they are…it would take a planet sized chunk of Kryptonite to stop one.

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 07:27 PM | Link to this

R.W.: Just a quick suggestion relative to your dance.

“When you’re up against a barrier, clarity is right there on the other side.” By: Gary Michael Durst, Ph.D. (My mentor).

Bye!

By Objective Observer

February 3, 2006 07:32 PM | Link to this

R.W.: Make “there” “here”, it will be your own, just don’t reference.

Now has got to be the moment. Bye

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 07:38 PM | Link to this

Objective Observer,

Thank you! Now get out of here, already.

By Mad As Zell

February 3, 2006 07:45 PM | Link to this

Hey Andy: I agree with you on the NY Times violating the Espionage Act. They purposely exposed a secret spying program just for their own benefit of trying to make President Bush look like some type of tyrant when all he is trying to do is protect the country from catastropic harm. That’s why it was a “secret” spying program that no one, especially the NY Times’ and the AJC’s close buddies in al-Qaeda, would have known about had the Times not revealed it to the world and respected the fact that Bush is trying to stop these animals from killing us. I guess that’s why, for example, the left-leaning Atlanta Journal-Constitution is sometimes called by more moderate and sensible minds as the “Al-Jazeera Constitution”.

By Andy

February 3, 2006 07:59 PM | Link to this

Zell: Not only that, the Atlanta Urinal and Constipation has spent the last 5 years accusing Bush of being a tyrant and a fascist while they give a free pass to the real killers:

Akrami’s film shows video of how Iran deals with its common criminals: thieves, gays, women who have been victims of rape. A Few Simple Shots shows Iranian authorities setting out a big circular saw in the town square and cutting away at fingers and limbs.

Why aren’t things like this front page news? You pinkos expose a drop of urine on a Koran why is genocide unspeakable for a lib?

By Midori

February 3, 2006 08:24 PM | Link to this

Here’s a nifty little video you might enjoy

By Midori

February 3, 2006 08:32 PM | Link to this

It’s the credibility, Stupid!

By Midori

February 3, 2006 08:34 PM | Link to this

The March of the Straw Soldiers

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 09:42 PM | Link to this

hello cleveland! where are the cool kids at?

By finch

February 3, 2006 09:53 PM | Link to this

It’s a tragedy that President Bush and his syncophants have given Iran carte blanche to do anything it wants since Bush was sworn in 5 years ago. Anything.

But BushCo was sooooo intent on attacking Iraq that it ignored Iran’s sadistic Islamic leaders, the public torturing of gays, thieves, adulterers and rape victims, AND it’s nuclear weapons program.

Did I mention it’s nuclear weapons program?

And now, the BushBots continue to insist that the invasion of Iraq was justified, while arguing that military action against some REAL genocidal maniacs in Iran, North Korea and Sudan (to name but a few) isn’t warranted.

I’m not arguing for or against the unilateral use of US force against anyone.

I just find it ironic that the employment of force against Iraq can be justified by some on human rights grounds, but that option is rejected for Iran (or N. Korea, Sudan, etc.), even though their human rights records are worse than Iraq’s was!

It’s evident that many of the most ardent supporters of the Iraq war within BushCo had other reasons for the invasion. It sure wasn’t in defense of human rights. Or WMDs. Or Osama bin Laden. Or Al Qaeda. Or 9-11.

There’s a word for that.

DUPLICITY - noun - (du-‘pli-s&-tE) 1. contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action; especially the belying of one’s true intentions by deceptive words or action 2 : the quality or state of being double or twofold

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 10:00 PM | Link to this

howdy finch. what’s up in atl? i’m stuck in dc for work. after hitting the hotel bar, i’m back in the room and am exceedingly bored.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 10:01 PM | Link to this

double d!!!!!

Where you been?

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 10:05 PM | Link to this

rw, my man! just kicking about with work and school. i hate these long trips. how’s things on the blog? i try to read occasionally, but it’s hard to fit in, sometimes.

By Midori

February 3, 2006 10:08 PM | Link to this

Finch —

you’re making me all atwitter!!!!

excellent, excellent points!!!!

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 10:09 PM | Link to this

devil doll,

There is always a place for you, although this blog usually travels around in slow circles. You could always head out and see if Marion Berry needs help with his groceries.

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 10:12 PM | Link to this

old marion is in some corruption crisis - a la bill campbell.

i normally love dc, but i’m stuck in crystal city this time (ever been there?). it su-cks. this is what happens you book the cheapest hotel room.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 10:18 PM | Link to this

devil doll,

I’ve always missed Crystal City. I used to have to go to DC a lot, but I always wound up at the Washington Hilton.

Are you letting Captain Kirk make your reservations?

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 10:23 PM | Link to this

rw, lol. i thought if kirk could kill those klingon bast-ards, then surely he could find a reasonable room. i usually stay in arlington, alexandria, or greenbelt.

valentine’s day is coming up. any thoughts about what to get the lovely lady?

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 10:24 PM | Link to this

Crystal City is the ideal place to work, live, visit and play..

They make it sound so much nicer.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 10:26 PM | Link to this

devil doll,

Now how am I supposed to know how lovely you are?

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 10:29 PM | Link to this

crystal city, ha. i had dinner at one of the three bars/restaurants nearby. it was a mix of pentagon city rejects and well, nobdy else. i picked up a six pack of yuengling and headed back tot he room. actually, it’s a five pack, now. i gave one to homeless dude on the way.

ok, make that a three pack, now. there’s nothing to do but drink when airplanes are landing outside.

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 10:36 PM | Link to this

as mel torme once sang, i’m de-lovely, i’m delightful.

i meant your little lady. what’s the plan for the big day? any gift ideas? i could actually need some help.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 10:47 PM | Link to this

double d,

I had no idea Mel had such a high opinion of himself, no wonder Judge Harry Stone had such a thing for him.

My lovely lady is getting this and this. Sorry about one of them having “crystal” in the name.

I know nothing about your lovely lady, but these usually work.

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 10:48 PM | Link to this

i guess finch doesn’t want totalk to me.

rw, why are you the only person to write me? it must be your new england upbringing.

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 10:54 PM | Link to this

rw, you’re pretty good at the gifts. me and the lady are the same size - i always get something that i can wear - not really her style.

her: “go-go boots, wow (not really)” me: “yeah, so cool.”

guess who wears them?

i’m cranking out some ramones. i wonder how high i can turn the volume on the speakers before someone complains?

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 10:56 PM | Link to this

devil doll,

The “finch” hits and runs over here, you may find him hanging out on my blog. There is also someone that comments as a nekkid picture of an island girl over there. I only lived in New England until I was three, but maybe.

I think it’s because you are a breath of fresh air around here.

By finch

February 3, 2006 10:58 PM | Link to this

Midiri,

Thanks! You’re pretty good yourself!

devil doll,

I used to live and work in Crystal City. I am not making that up.

RW,

You’ll never guess who my neighbor was…

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 11:00 PM | Link to this

devil doll,

I thought about that, but she has a womans 5 shoe size. So a pair of mens 12 snakeskin boots might find their way to an uncomfortable storage area.

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 11:03 PM | Link to this

rw, you have your own blog!!! that is so cool. i thought of creating my own - seems like it takes a lot of work.

finch, sorry you had to live in this s#$%^ part of dc. why not connecticut ave or someplace cool like u street / mount pleasant / adams-morgan?

who is midori? does that come with vodka or gin?

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 11:03 PM | Link to this

finch,

Russ Fiengold! Do I win? Am I at least halfway there?

At least I got to pimp my blog before you got back!

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 11:06 PM | Link to this

d-u-m-b why you all accusing me?

rw, size 5? that’s petite. i’m like a seven. snakeskin, however, sounds happeninhg.

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 11:08 PM | Link to this

snakeskin would be great, but can you get spurs for those?

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 11:09 PM | Link to this

devil doll,

She’s 5’9” and built (don’t get any ideas), but she has tiny hands and feet.

I like all the “sleepwear” ads this time of year, nobody is sleeping with those on.

By finch

February 3, 2006 11:10 PM | Link to this

A typical Crystal City midrise condo

Yeah, Crystal City, a pivotal station on the Metro’s Blue and Yellow lines; a mere one stop from National Airport (sorry, nobody who lives in Arlington calls it Reagan National) and a planned urban development so sterile that critics have called it “a pimple on the (butt) of the Old Dominion State”

A love song to the joys of Crystal City (set to the tune of “Surf City”) includes the following unforgettable lyrics:

Well it aint got an atmosphere, At night it’s slow, But for underground parking It’s the place to go!

Crystal City. A good place to BE FROM.

devil doll, somehow playing the Ramones REALLY LOUD in a Crystal City hotel room on a Friday night is so.. appropriate!

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 11:11 PM | Link to this

Without a doubt!

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 11:11 PM | Link to this

finch, i got mugged at u street about 4 or 5 years ago. i was at the black cat - ever been there? not the best experience of my life. the area has changed a lot since then.

By finch

February 3, 2006 11:14 PM | Link to this

RW,

Pimp your blog all you like! It’s a dirty job but SOMEONE’s gotta do it!

devil doll,

You would be amazed…. AMAZED what a condo in Crystal City goes for. Location, location, location and all that. Lots of people (including me) bought them partly for their appreciation value. We were not disappointed.

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 11:18 PM | Link to this

remember when dca looked like a bus terminal before the renovation / addition?

you’re probably right the ramones in crystal city. except, they probably don’t like punk - just the idea. i actually ate a gay bar - a wierd tiki place. so funny. i didn’t know it was a gay joint when i went there - i’m not looking to meet anyone. i swear, i was the only one there under forty. the bartender (kind of hot) was like “you’re not from here, are you?”

By finch

February 3, 2006 11:20 PM | Link to this

Sure, I remember the Black Cat. Right near the U Street/Cardozo metro stop. Funky place, good music, overpriced drinks.

Never got mugged there, though. Sorry to hear you were.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 11:21 PM | Link to this

i actually ate a gay bar

Are you sure this place is as boring as the two of you describe?

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 11:22 PM | Link to this

rw, can you drop the f bomb on your site? my idea for a blog was going to incorpaorate both a left and right wing section with a nod to libertarians. also with a general section where the most rabid dogs could battle.

that’s what ml needs here. a fight club. who would spar off?

By finch

February 3, 2006 11:27 PM | Link to this

devil doll,

It’s been a couple of years since I’ve been in Crystal City. I never went to a gay bar there, but i’m not surprised there’s one around. Did you see Jeff Gannon there? (wink!)

Seriously, try 23rd Street (Restaurant Row), at the south end of Crystal City, west of Jeff Davis Highway for a good, compact selection of food & drink. 20 or so restaurants, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, you name it. Good eats if you follow the crowd. Too late to do it tonight, but try it tomorrow.

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 11:28 PM | Link to this

yeah, that’s it! the black cat. good bands. the good thing about being a cutie and lesbo is you never have to pay the full price. wink, wink. oh, i’m sorry, that’s a terrible thing to say.

rw, it was all i could do to “eat” the chicken sandwich. lol. with the exception of the bartender, the only action could have been in an aarp commerical - gross.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 11:28 PM | Link to this

Double d,

You can do or say whatever you want on my site. People can stay anonymous, but they can’t steal someone else’s name.

By finch

February 3, 2006 11:31 PM | Link to this

RW,

You kinda hafta know where to look for fun in Crystal City. It can be that boring in places. But it’s there. And there’s always cabs and the Metro if you want to explore.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 11:32 PM | Link to this

devil doll,

Bartenders can be irresistible. Did I mention I used to be one?

finch,

Andy will enjoy your knowledge of the club scene.

By RW-(the original)

February 3, 2006 11:36 PM | Link to this

finch,

That makes it different form where??

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 11:40 PM | Link to this

rw, my girlfriend drew up a logo for my blog. it’s me in a cheerleader outfit. except of pompoms, i’m holding out two colt 45’s. it’s reaaly good. what a shame to waste it. maybe i’ll post it somewhere and publish a link.

finch, u street is pretty tough at times. i was lucky with a broken nose and black eye. i know a chick who had to have her jaw wired shut after a beating. the end is: don’t fight back. this kind of stuff can happen anywhere - not just on u street. especially when you’re half drunk and carrying a bag and are separated from your friends.

i met the self-proclaimed “mayor” of u street later. cool dude. he showed me duke ellington’s old house. he was gay, you know.

By devil doll

February 3, 2006 11:43 PM | Link to this

rw, you mentioned andy. how is he? andy is the only person i ever had a little tift with on this site. i think we made up, however. he was quite the gentleman, if i recall.

By finch

February 3, 2006 11:53 PM | Link to this

Well, RW, it makes Crystal City different from Vegas or the East Village or Rush Street.

But I get your point!

dd, I cringed reading your mugging account. Wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy. I’ve “only” been mugged once.. a guy tried to hit a homer on my head with his genuine 36” Louisville Slugger in SF. Hit my shoulder instead. Wouldn’t wish THAT on anyone either.

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 12:04 AM | Link to this

devil doll,

Andy is doing fine. He’s a great guy with a strong set of very normal values, but he disguises it with a rough veneer. Currently he and “finch” are having it out which will end with them finding a common ground, because they are both intelligent people that are hard nosed but open minded. I’m pretty sure of this because I was the one fighting with “finch” not long ago. He’s full of crap, but still a good guy!

Setting up a blog is amazingly easy, but if you don’t feel like doing it I will happily set up a page on my site for you.

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 12:10 AM | Link to this

If anybody has access to the Fox Movie Channel, “My Cousin Vinny” just started the second of three showings tonight.

You never know when two Yutes might stop by for some popcorn

By devil doll

February 4, 2006 12:18 AM | Link to this

speaking of crap, sorry for the delay, but i needed a potty break.

finch, sf huh, were you in the mission district? my partner is from noe valley. i love that town. the atl, dc, and sf are on my short list of places to live.

rw, glad to hear about andy doing well. he was the only person i ever asked to come out with me. i still think it would be fun. he spends two days in my world, i spend two days in his. your blog could moderate it!

what ever happened to dr buff? is he ok?

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 12:26 AM | Link to this

double d,

Dr. Buff, is around. It’s a good idea to find him during the day if you want a rational discussion , though.

By devil doll

February 4, 2006 12:33 AM | Link to this

rational, who want’s rational. i’d rather drive around in my gto and kick some yuppie as-s.

tell dr buff that next time he’s feeling frisky, we’ll cruise around the www and beat up the nerds and dorks of the late night adventures.

i’ll wear my special catholic girl skirt - nobody will see it coming. we can cruise it with buddy holly and chubby checker. the nerds won’t know what hit them.

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 12:36 AM | Link to this

double d,

OK, maybe I said rational when I should have said sober,

By devil doll

February 4, 2006 12:43 AM | Link to this

drunk? that’s even better. nothing like an accomplice in crime who can’t remember. i promise i won’t cause too much trouble.

maybe.

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 12:47 AM | Link to this

You and “buff” are golden then!

By devil doll

February 4, 2006 01:00 AM | Link to this

dang straight. what happened to finch? or vodka?

oh well. i guess i should go to sleep soon. another day of work tomorrow. yawn. seriously, let’s figure out a fight club. not a debate, but a real fisticuff. i’ll enter. any chicks on here? i’ll be your million dollar baby. lol.

goodnight rw. i’ll go valentine’s shopping this weekend. i’d better come up with something good this year. ok. who am i kidding - what’s better than me. wink.

see ya next time. and tell the others they missed me. just flash the dd sign in the sky next time and i’ll appear.

By Jay not jay

February 4, 2006 01:01 AM | Link to this

RW, maybe finch will uncork the bottle of absinthe (sp?)?

By Andy

February 4, 2006 06:40 AM | Link to this

The luxury of being a pinko:

Now that the Bush administration has removed the threat of Saddam Hussein, with his well documented torture chambers, mass graves and WMD programs, it gives them the comfort to now claim that Iran was the greater danger.

How about this game? It’s so easy to play. Let’s not offer any ideas, wait until the U.S. makes a move without our input and then shriek “that’s not what I would have done!”

So after we clean the various diseases from Iran, will the soft oddball gay left start chirping that N. Korea was the bigger menace?

Never mind that these pinkos had to be dragged kicking and screaming into the light before they would commit to fighting anybody, now they feel brave enough to comment on strategy?

Rumsfeld has a brilliant plan in action, it would do you all well to sit back and enjoy it being played out. We truly are the greatest country in the world despite the liberal cancer growing inside of us. Iran has always been the objective, they are the strongest of the Axis of Evil, even more so then N. Korea. And with the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, guess who’s surrounded?

I think the 3rd Infantry and the 10th Mountain divisions should meet in Teheran with the 82nd and 101st securing the southern gulf ports. Drop the Marines wherever the Revolutionary Guard so chooses to fight. 2 weeks, it’s over.

This is where the soft left wingers will remain silent until after the battle is over, then they’ll chirp that we should have done this…

By Andy

February 4, 2006 06:59 AM | Link to this

RW/ Devil Doll: We always stay at the Convention Center Hilton, you can walk to anywhere from there. With two young uns it’s kind of hard to club hop, so we always do the standard tours. It sends chills down my spine to see the look of amazement in their eyes when they see our great country’s history. Can you believe my daughter told me Arlington National Cemetery was her favorite place because of it’s quite beauty and respect for those who have given thier lives to keep this nation free?

By finch

February 4, 2006 09:05 AM | Link to this

“This is where the soft left wingers will remain silent until after the battle is over, then they’ll chirp that we should have done this…”

Yes, maybe the US should have done this. About 3 years ago. Before the invasion of Iraq, which (unlike Iran) had no nuclear weapons program, had never been visited by Osama or Zawahiri, and wasn’t a major bankroller of anti-US terror operations.

Arrogance and short-sightedness. The hallmarks of the Bush administration.

Meanwhile, Iraqis continue to slaughter eachother.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - The bullet-riddled bodies of 14 Sunni Arab men purportedly seized by police a week ago were found dumped in Baghdad in what appeared to be the latest bout of Sunni-Shiite sectarian violence…

It’s a shame President Bush didn’t listened to Colin Powell before ordering the Iraq fiasco:

” ‘You are going to be the proud owner of 25 million people,’ he told the president. ‘You will own all their hopes, aspirations, and problems. You’ll own it all.’ Privately, Powell and Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage called this the Pottery Barn rule: You break it, you own it.”

By Andy

February 4, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this

Pressure Grows on al Zarqawi and al Qaeda in Iraq Google search page, go to ABC News link at top.

Jan. 30, 2006 — There is increasing evidence that the fault lines between local Sunni Iraqi insurgents and the mostly foreign fighters of Abu Musaab al Zarqawi’s al Qaeda in Iraq are deepening, according to a number of press reports.

Notice who has to lie to make their point valid? Meanwhile, Iraqis continue to slaughter each other.

Enjoy the second guessing of the President, enjoy the exaggerations to make our enemies more than they are, enjoy the bald faced lying, enjoy impugning the brave soldiers that are risking their lives at this very moment so that your oddball gay a-ss can slander your country at will, enjoy cheering on the enemy, enjoy endangering us here at home with your spineless lack of will to fight our enemies somewhere other the New York or Washington, enjoy giving Al Jazeera talking points to use against us in our fight for freedom for the oppressed of the Middle East, enjoy keeping those people enslaved, enjoy it while you can because Bush is going to win and you are going to lose, as usual. Enjoy!

By getalife

February 4, 2006 10:22 AM | Link to this

Tony put it out there

By AntiRadical

February 4, 2006 10:49 AM | Link to this

America under GWB has embarked on a mission to “Democratize” the Midddle East and allow its’ peoples a free vote to manage their own affairs. It is most telling that when Syria and Iran do exactly that, we threaten sanctions and hint at military action. Now that they’ve voted, we don’t like what they decided for themselves, afterall. It seems that the word, “Democracy”, actually means doing what America DICTATES in “Neo-Speak”. According to the Bush administration, everyone should be free to do exactly what they are told!

“If this were a dictatorship, it’d be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I’m the dictator.”— George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., Dec. 19, 2000

By Ricky

February 4, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this

Heres a nice tidbit on our wonderful paper here in Atlanta: Under the leadership of publisher John Mellot, editor Julia Wallace and editorial page editor Cynthia Tucker, the paper has become a far left publication that slants news coverage and deals in defamation. As a result, the newspaper’s circulation is in a freefall. Only The San Francisco Chronicle has steeper declines.

By Ricky

February 4, 2006 10:52 AM | Link to this

Anti, lets be honest. You know the sanctions against Iran aren’t because of who got elected, but because of what he has threatened to do. And who is leading the charge against Iran, the EU. Of course we want people to be able to vote, but that doesn’t always mean they are going to elect good people.

By AntiRadical

February 4, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this

Ricky: Of course the actions were taken by democratically elected leaders. The irony is profound, to me. It just undrlines the fact that this is a very alien culture that we insist on projecting our values on. Then we wonder why that doesn’t work.

By buff

February 4, 2006 10:58 AM | Link to this

DD

Where you been?

RW

I got that router going, and I set up as much security as possible

But, as my Bride queried: “Gee, are you afraid some students might hack in and get a lesson plan of yours,” oh well, guess she is right

If anyone hacks into my life…………

By Ricky

February 4, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

Anti, it has worked in many places though. Nobody thought it would work in Japan and it did. My point being that why not try. If the people don’t want a democracy, then so be it, but why not try.

By AntiRadical

February 4, 2006 11:05 AM | Link to this

Can’t argue with that, Ricky. Perhaps they can “fake it until they can make it”. I’m keeping my fingers crossed with you but let’s not ignore failure if it happens, either. As a wise man once said, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”

By AntiRadical

February 4, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this

By the way ML, good toon. It was MOST refreshing to see something harpooning neither political party for a change. Please show us more of our own distorted values. As the morbid over-interest in the injured correspondents indicates; we need it badly.

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this

buff,

I always got more from professors that taught me where to go to find answers anyway, so if hacking your computer is the place to go…so be it!

By getalife

February 4, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this

Buff,

Are you going to the parade for Mrs. King today? I am watching it on CNN today.

I hope you have a firewall setup. I use a router like yours with no problems yet. Knock on Wood.

Did you know, you can get arrested for wearing this?

Freedom?

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 11:40 AM | Link to this

getalife,

What the hell did you link? It wouldn’t let me access it and it took me six refreshes to get ml’s page to load again.

By Objective Observer

February 4, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this

Getalife has become part of the “coc”. Clandestine operations on his links depriving the people of access.

By buff

February 4, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this

get

I have a software firewall; I think I will get the hard version

Naw, I am sick of the King family. Living in the Atlanta area, with the flailing and failing AJC, and this area’s media obession with that bunch of parasites, yuck…..

I wonder if Harpo (Oprah) will be there in tears

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 11:59 AM | Link to this

Objective Observer,

Maybe the “squid” got him for trying to post whatever that was.

By Objective Observer

February 4, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this

R.W.

I suppose corrupt politicians (both parties) could be likened to slippery, slimy, creatures with long-reaching tentacles. He spends far too much time at the “coc” and not enough time here.

I read last night’s this morning. You better hold onto your girl in a strong wind. I don’t have to worry, I am firmly planted on two “aircraft carriers”. Although very attractive aircraft carriers if I say so myself.

By getalife

February 4, 2006 12:22 PM | Link to this

RW,

I scanned the link and did not get anything. It only effects the GOP machines and is called the coc worm.

That link was Cindy in her “illegal” tee shirt although it is out of date now. I think there are more than 2245 dead now.

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this

Objective Observer,

At the bottom of the illegal page “getalife” gave us it said (squid). I read a story about your aircraft carriers once.

By getalife

February 4, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

I bet this made ml’s day. I should put this on my blog

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 12:44 PM | Link to this

getalife,

Maybe that is how Harry Reid can weasel out of the Abramoff kerfuffle, he can just say that money must have been meant for Ralph.

By Objective Observer

February 4, 2006 12:51 PM | Link to this

For everyone who has money riding on tomorrow’s game. Good Luck! And good luck to myself as well.

By buff

February 4, 2006 01:06 PM | Link to this

0-0

Go Steelers; been a fan of theirs since ‘75. I really admired the strength of their lines. Of course, that was before we all knew they were on steroid

BTW, I put the rub on my ribs this morning

By Objective Observer

February 4, 2006 01:13 PM | Link to this

Getalife:

There was no place for this on your blog, so I brought it here. You’re right, Cheney is a barbarian!

Buff: Are we talking BenGay or spices. I enjoyed reading ReoNeo. It was the first time I had seen him post since being here. Dignified and humble, a rarity these days.

By Dusty

February 4, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this

Andy,

I enjoyed reading that your daughter felt the peace and serenity of Arlington National Cemetery. You see, I have three members of my family in the National Cemetery at Beaufort, SC. It is a small place with an old brick wall around it. A few giant magnolias dot the place and roses climb on the wall. It is so peaceful and pretty that it softens the sadness of those you miss. A plaque with Lincoln’s Gettysburg address stands at the front gate. He put the right words to it all. Anyway, I am glad that your daughter can feel with a gentle heart all the good things at Arlington.

By buff

February 4, 2006 01:58 PM | Link to this

0-0 Naw, rib rub

NeoReo is a hoot for an old coot

He used to delight in using my handle and get on here and be mean as hell to people, especially candide

But he was a good father. He finally forgave me for going into the Army and not the Marines, but it was hard for him. He told me I was a -ussy

I think when my son joined the Corps, after graduating from Georgia Tech, that that was one of papa’s proudest moments

Go Steelers

By Jim McCandless

February 4, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this

Another tasteless amputee cartoon from the dirtbag Luckovich, who will have to create a new hate target when Bush is out of office.

Since this was a spin-off on the anti-Rumsfeld Wash. Post hit-piece cartoon, perhaps Mikey might want to consider doing a similar commentary on the Danish cartoon on Mohammed. Of course we won’t hold our breath, since such a deed would require a spine and cahonies.

Contemptuous Californian

By Retired Army Officer

February 4, 2006 02:16 PM | Link to this

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and each Vice Chairman of each Service Component just sent a jointly signed letter to the Editor of the Washington Post expressing disappointment with a political cartoon using the likeness of a service member who lost his arms and legs in the war as the central theme of a cartoon is beyond tasteless.

Your paper and the un-American and un-patriotic Luckovich should have gotten the same letter!

By buff

February 4, 2006 02:20 PM | Link to this

RAO

Yes, I stopped my subscription to this leftist rag back in the Fall just because of this sort of tripe

The AJC, aka, Al Jazeera Chronicle, has falling subscription rates in an area that has near exponential growth

By Midori

February 4, 2006 02:58 PM | Link to this

er, Jim: look at the poll results.

Mike MUST be doing something right.

Do you like today’s cartoon?

No 18.72% 105 Yes 81.28% 456

By Objective Observer

February 4, 2006 03:20 PM | Link to this

I only vote on the ones I like (twice). Like our Mamas always said, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.”

By Objective Observer

February 4, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this

Getalife/RW: That’s what you two get for posting such profane material. Obviously neither of you listened to your Moms advice.

By getalife

February 4, 2006 03:52 PM | Link to this

OO,

My mama told me, you better shop around.

By Objective Observer

February 4, 2006 03:56 PM | Link to this

Getalife: What happened at your blog? You’ve disappeared. Did you read my torture link at 1:13. I knew there would be an opportunity to agree with you about my man.

By getalife

February 4, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this

OO,

My blog was way too serious. I am going to lighten up and post funny material. So far, I have one thing to say.

By Jay not jay

February 4, 2006 04:01 PM | Link to this

buff, I saw where NeoReo is a Marine who fought Guadalcanal, Saipan. My Grandfather is as well, Marines 1st Division, and fought in Guadalcanal and Saipan. He was able to enlist at the age of 16 because his mother vouched that he was actually 18. Probably highly unlikely, but that would be wild if their paths had crossed.

Enjoy the ‘que! And go Steelers!

By Objective Observer

February 4, 2006 04:04 PM | Link to this

Getalife: Welcome back! I was beginning to worry about you. Now we can have some fun.

By getalife

February 4, 2006 04:29 PM | Link to this

OO,

ml has a new cartoon, a good drawing of Nixon.

Lets start with this

By RW-(the original)

February 4, 2006 04:31 PM | Link to this

getalife,

Had you tried to post anything on your old blog before you trashed it? Every time I post something today it disappears about a half hour later. I don’t if it’s something I did changing the color scheme or if blogspot is screwing up.

By Terry

February 4, 2006 09:21 PM | Link to this

Dear Mike, I understand your ‘cartoon’! I agree and am saddened by it’s truth. I’m also saddened by the fact that you’ve never been in a war zone and even MORE UPSET that if you had been, you might be covered in the same way. Then again…maybe NOT!!

By gunnerm109a6

February 8, 2006 08:33 PM | Link to this

cartoon KICKS A*!!

thank you

By Brain

February 10, 2006 04:06 PM | Link to this

Carefull the right wing wacko’s are going to be “offended” You see it is perfectly fine to lie to your nation and send them to fight an illegal war of aggression resulting in loss of life and limb but draw a picture of a serviceman who lost his legs and all hell breaks loose. The “leaders” of this illegal war care not for the serviceman and women. But how dare you expose the reult of the lies they tell. Our leaders suck. WAR CRIMES TRIBUNAL

By Testing 123

February 12, 2006 07:12 PM | Link to this

“The Iranians now need step back, look at where they are, see that they’re isolated on this issue, and return to a state in which they go back and seal the activities that they have begun, … and get back into negotiations with those who are prepared to offer them a course for civil nuclear power,” Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on ABC’s “This Week.”“>http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Feb2006/20060212_4188.html)