The Project On Government Oversight follows a rich tradition of assuring that the government continues to work for the people it represents. Our nation was founded on the very principle that representation and accountability are fundamental to maintaining a strong and functioning democracy. Today, these principles espoused by our founding fathers are under attack as… Continue reading The Project On Government Oversight
Active-Duty Generals Will Revolt Against Bush
Appearing on NBC’s Chris Matthews Show this morning, Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Cynthia Tucker revealed that sources within the military are warning of a revolt from active-duty generals if September rolls around and the president is sticking with the surge into 08. From Think Progress So much for that listening to the generals on the ground… Continue reading Active-Duty Generals Will Revolt Against Bush
Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq
Between 100,000 and 300,000 barrels a day of Iraqâs declared oil production over the past four years is unaccounted for and could have been siphoned off through corruption or smuggling, according to a draft American government report. From New York Times We are fighting a war where the American taxpayer finances both sides of the… Continue reading Billions in Oil Missing in Iraq
Those 11 GOP “moderates”
Every one of the 11 GOP “moderates” who privately warned Bush that the public wants out of the war actually voted against the House bill tying war funding to progress in Iraq. From Talking Points Memo Maybe I’m too much of a cynic. I can’t help but think those 11 moderates may be more concerned… Continue reading Those 11 GOP “moderates”
Bill O’Reilly declares end to his France boycott
As the weblog News Hounds noted, on the May 7 edition of Fox News’ The O’Reilly Factor, host Bill O’Reilly declared that “The Factor is lifting the boycott of France” due to the recent election of conservative candidate Nicolas Sarkozy as France’s next president. From Media Matters Well in that case, I’m calling off my… Continue reading Bill O’Reilly declares end to his France boycott
A Split Emerges as Conservatives Discuss Darwin
Evolution has long generated bitter fights between the left and the right about whether God or science better explains the origins of life. But now a dispute has cropped up within conservative circles, not over science, but over political ideology: Does Darwinian theory undermine conservative notions of religion and morality or does it actually support… Continue reading A Split Emerges as Conservatives Discuss Darwin
General: Air fleet wearing down
The Air Force’s fleet of warplanes is older than ever and wearing out faster because of heavy use in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to the service’s top combat commander. Gen. Ronald Keys, who leads the Air Combat Command, points to cracked wings on A-10 attack planes and frayed electrical cables on U-2 spy planes. From… Continue reading General: Air fleet wearing down
More Accountable than the President?
So it’s finally happening: accountability. At long last, a prominent public figure is being punished for serial reckless behavior and the willful denial of its consequences. Unfortunately, the public figure in question is Paris Hilton, not George W. Bush. The two have more in common than a privileged background and a reputation for dimwitted pronouncements.… Continue reading More Accountable than the President?
Hillary equals France
New Rule: Conservatives have to stop rolling their eyes every time they hear the word France. From “Hillary equals France” | Salon.com Thank you Bill Maher.
Putin to Suspend Pact With NATO
The announcement, made in Mr. Putin’s annual address to Parliament, underscored the Kremlin’s anger at the United States for proposing a new missile defense system in Europe, which the Bush administration insists is meant to counter potential threats from North Korea and Iran. Mr. Putin suggested that Russia would use its future compliance with the… Continue reading Putin to Suspend Pact With NATO