Posted by RB on November 1, 2010 · 1 Comment
“I believe in world peace. I believe it is possible.” – Every politician or beauty pageant contestant ever. Highly unlikely. That’s not to say that it wouldn’t be desirable. It’s just not going to happen. Even in an idealistic world where everyone had enough food, followed the Golden Rule, did not covet status, wealth or … Read more
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Posted by RB on November 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Next on Fox: When Puns Attack… That this man has become a well-known online symbol of stupidity. Unfortunately for him, what is less well-known is that he was making a pun! His “Get A BRAIN MORANS” sign was directed at Democratic Virginia Congressman, Jim Moran, and Moran’s supporters. Did this little quip ever come back … Read more
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Posted by RB on December 7, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The Times of India is reporting that the Taliban has threatened to take over Pakistan. A Taliban leader says that the impending attacks and take-over are a response to the country’s support of NATO.
Posted by RB on February 7, 2008 · 4 Comments
CNN reports that Mitt Romney has officially ended his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Romney is quoted as saying that if he were to continue his campaign he would be forestalling “the launch of a national campaign and be making it easier for Senator Clinton or Obama to win.” He went on to say … Read more
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Posted by RB on January 30, 2008 · 1 Comment
Study: Bush led U.S. to war on ‘false pretenses’ Hundreds of false statements on WMDs, al-Qaida used to justify Iraq war http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22794451/ WASHINGTON – A study by two nonprofit journalism organizations found that President Bush and top administration officials issued hundreds of false statements about the national security threat from Iraq in the two years … Read more
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Posted by RB on January 24, 2008 · 5 Comments
Over the past number of years the Bush Administration has been slapped silly by people who have caught them in their lies (e.g., weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, nuclear development for war in Iran, torture), fear mongering, violations of the Establishment Clause (e.g., millions in faith-based initiatives), breaking international covenants (e.g., regarding torture), suppression … Read more
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