WASHINGTON (AFP) — US Congressional leaders rushed to tackle Saturday an unprecedented 700-billion-dollar plan to rescue the financial sector from the worst crisis since the Great Depression.
...if the fiscal fascists get their way, with the total transfer of Congressional powers (the few that still remain) to the Executive Branch and the total transfer of public funds into corporate (via government as intermediary) hands. - HuffPo
U.S admits to holding TENS OF THOUSANDS of detainies on military vessels at sea. What kind of country are we? What happened to America? How is this any different than concentration camps?
h/t Paddy
I'm so shamed of our President. How many more indignities are we expected to endure?
I'm using this crying post to experiment with things to bring to the party. I appologize for the mess.
I have given orders to increase American forces in Anbar province by 4,000 troops. These troops will work
with Iraqi and tribal forcesto step up the pressureon the terrorists.America's men and women in uniform took away Al Qaida's safe haven in Afghanistan, and we will not allow them to re-establish it in Iraq.
Succeeding inIraq also requires defending its territorialintegrity and stabilizing theregion in the face of theextremistchallenge.This begins with
addressingIran and Syria.These two regimes are allowing terrorists and insurgents to use their territory to move in and out of Iraq. Iran is providing material support for attacks on American troops. We will disrupt the attacks on our forces. We will interrupt the flow of support from Iran and Syria. And we will seek out and destroy the networks providing advanced weaponry and training to our enemies in Iraq.We are
alsotaking other steps tobolster the security of Iraq andprotect American interests in the Middle East. I recently ordered the deployment of an additional carrier strike group to the region.We will
expand intelligence sharing, anddeploy Patriot air defense systems toreassureourfriends andallies.
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"I commend the House of Representatives for its leadership in passing an economic security package that will help workers and get our economy growing. This bipartisan plan will help ensure that workers have access to health care and unemployment benefits, that new jobs will be created, and that people will have more money in their pockets. For the sake of America's workers, I call on the Senate to act now on this plan, which can pass the Senate with a bipartisan majority if it is brought up for a vote. If this bipartisan bill gets to my desk, I will sign it." - GWB Dec. 20, 2001
Q Mr. President, your administration concluded yesterday that Saddam Hussein pretty much blew his last chance to come clean on his weapons of mass destruction. Are we now on a path to war?
THE PRESIDENT: "One thing is for certain; we will fulfill the terms and conditions of 1441.
The world spoke clearly that we expect Mr. Saddam Hussein to disarm. Yesterday's document was not encouraging. We expected him to show that he would disarm. And as the Secretary of State said, it's -- it's a long way from there. And we're serious about keeping the peace. We're serious about working with our friends in the United Nations so that this body, ably led by Kofi Annan, has got relevance as we go into the 21st century. And yesterday was a disappointing day for those who have longed for peace." - GWB Dec. 20, 2002
"Every year during the holidays, families across America gather to celebrate our blessings -- and we unite to share those blessings with others. Particularly in this time of giving, our thoughts turn to fellow citizens who face hardship, or illness, or loneliness. Their burden often seems even greater at Christmastime, yet the hope of this season was meant for them, as well." - GWB Dec. 20, 2003.
"Early in the year, I will also submit a budget that fits the times. We will provide every tool and resource for our military, we'll protect the homeland and we'll meet other priorities of the government. My budget will maintain strict discipline and the spending of tax dollars, and keep our commitment to cutting the deficit in half over five years." - GWB Dec. 20, 2004.
"We support people who fight corruption. We support people who invest in the health and education of their children. We support people who understand that economic freedom is the way to improve the lives of their citizens." - GWB Dec. 20, 2005.
"I believe that we're going to win" - GWB Dec. 20, 2006.
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Gee, I wonder why this movie is $97 used at Amazon in America and less than $15 new in Britain (note region code will not play in America)?
My friend Calen text messaged me during today's press conference with "This which is not right is all we have left".
Oh kids. This morning I woke up at 2:32am as sometimes happens. The house was dark and quiet as I started for the stairs. My dog was snoring.
I have a habit of checking my daughters door at night. I want it locked. I'm a heavy sleeper and so is my Doberman so it's a good idea. I care about my daughter and have spent the last 16 years trying to teach her right from wrong. Safety is always on my mind.
I don't really have to watch her much. Policing her is like guarding a nun anyway, and she almost never finds trouble. She did today thou - out getting a burger five blocks away - she claimed she was HUNGRY and didn't want to wake me. She was already on her way home as I reeled to my phone in what I was sure would be a psychotic moment. It wasn't. But I found it impossible to go back to bed.
So I checked the internet like a fool. Fiji has yet another coup! Even that festive news was insufficient to compel me from this article at Slate regarding George's daughters and their recent behavior partying in Buenos Aires over the last week. Then Michael Kinsley contrasts:
Bush says truly, about the American dead, "They did not yearn to be heroes. They yearned to see mom and dad again and to hold their sweethearts and to watch their sons and daughters grow. They wanted the daily miracle of freedom in America, yet they gave all that up and gave life itself for the sake of others."
He also mentioned the recent encounter James Webb had at the White House Reception while avoiding the receiving line. I was not there of course but read that James did not want a picture of him next to the pResident be taken. Somehow they came face to face and the transaction everyone has already read about occurred:
"How's your boy?" Bush asked, referring to Webb's son, a Marine serving in Iraq. "I'd like to get them out of Iraq, Mr. President," Webb responded, echoing a campaign theme. "That's not what I asked you," Bush said. "How's your boy?" "That's between me and my boy, Mr. President,"
Now we all know that James and George believe things differently and it's no surprise that their children should reflect that. So if we believe James was trying to avoid George and George was still able to make the comment, what drove them together? I have to ask how did this happen? Was George prodding James in the hopes he would produce a political fumble? I wouldn't put it past his worthless arse.
It was this diary entry quoting a congressman regarding James Webb Jr's recent near death experience in Iraq that completely blew my mind:
"Not only did Bush know about it, he was specifically briefed on the incident before meeting with Webb, and was cautioned to be extra sensitive in speaking with Webb about his son."
It's silly when you see this kind of manipulation from giggly high school girls with a vendetta, but when it is apparent that our pResident resorts to that same base level of manipulation it is disgusting. The Bush twins will never compare to James Webb Jr., but I firmly believe they should be forced into the same duty he took voluntarily.
I'm glad my daughter made it home with her burger safely and pray she remains smart enough not to defend anything George calls "freedom".
I think you can judge from somebody's actions a kind of a stability and sense of purpose perhaps created by strong religious roots. I mean, there's a certain patience, a certain discipline, I think, that religion helps you achieve. - George W. Bush
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