Era of Coincidence

Just after 9/11 . . . anyone who was against the war was branded unpatriotic, an America hater, and a traitor. I can only remember 2 people who were adamantly opposed to the war. One was the late great Paul Wellstone and the other was the somewhat crazily portrayed Cynthia McKinnie, Rep. from Georgia.

The media handily took care of McKinnie, while Wellstone paid the ultimate price: A highly experienced pilot very familiar with his flight path suddenly makes the worst decision in his life during the most important campaign of Wellstone's. His opponent was hand picked by none other than the GOP darling DICK cheney.

Just another coincidence in the longest streak of coincidences in American history.

Very few politicians of this era had the fortitude and integrity to stand up for what is right. bush and his regime manipulated and took full advantage of 9/11. It probably seemed like a smart move on their part at the time -- but they overreached. They over-played their hand and got greedy. THEY BLEW IT! They destroyed the Republican party. It will take years before we can take the G.O.P. seriously again. This is NOT a good thing. We need balance.

. . . I sure miss Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming.

Bush Bombs in Iraq

December 14, 2008IRAQI JOURNALIST THROWS
SHOES AT PRESIDENT BUSH

Just say no to the far right

The far right has abused their influence to monger fear, militancy, divisiveness, and jingoism. They have lost all power and their credibility. They are deflated, so they are trying to pump it up with hot air. Attacking Iran is just another example of why this mind think has to be swept into the ash bin of history. Look where they have gotten us. We spend 10 billion a week in Iraq (an illegal, immoral, unjustified war), but can't find the money to borrow the auto industry. True conservatism has been hoodwinked. 41 days left and counting. How's that beer taste?

What about that last gasp concerning Obama's birth certificate?.....crickets chirping.