Connect The Dots

Connect The Dots – Amnesty International Flash animation from Amnesty International meant to demonstrate just how connecting the dots can lead from an average American to torture and other un-American activities done in our name.

Do Bush followers have a political ideology?

Now, in order to be considered a “liberal,” only one thing is required – a failure to pledge blind loyalty to George W. Bush. The minute one criticizes him is the minute that one becomes a “liberal,” regardless of the ground on which the criticism is based. And the more one criticizes him, by definition,… Continue reading Do Bush followers have a political ideology?

Can the President Order a Killing on U.S. Soil?

In the latest twist in the debate over presidential powers, a Justice Department official suggested that in certain circumstances, the president might have the power to order the killing of terrorist suspects inside the United States From Newsweek Politics – MSNBC.com I’m a bit wary about the slippery slope of this argument. If you can… Continue reading Can the President Order a Killing on U.S. Soil?

right-wingers turn against bush

Instead of shoring up the conservative base, Bush’s bland rhetoric and ticky-tacky domestic initiatives – more switchgrass, less malaria – only confirmed conservatives’ ever-growing concern: Far from an heir to the legacy of Ronald Reagan, the president has become just another free-spending, big-government politician. From Salon.com This is what I’ve been saying about Bush for… Continue reading right-wingers turn against bush

just kidding about that whole mid-east oil import reduction thing

It turns out that the chimp was just kidding when he said that we need to reduce our dependence on Mid-East oil imports. This is coming directly from members of the chimps senior staff. From meat-eating leftist An this is exactly what the administration wanted. The addicted to oil quote got a lot of press.… Continue reading just kidding about that whole mid-east oil import reduction thing

I participated in a hoax on the American people

I participated in a hoax on the American people, the international community and the United Nations Security Council. How do you think that makes me feel? Thirty-one years in the United States Army and I more or less end my career with that kind of a blot on my record? That’s not a very comforting… Continue reading I participated in a hoax on the American people

The Park Sloper: Park Slope Food Shopping Overview

Speaking of good services in Park Slope, let’s give some credit where credit is due: to the intrepid entrepreneurs who have made it possible to buy quality gourmet and organic groceries in our lovely neighborhood. Unless you are a member of the Park Slope Food Co-op From Park Slope Food Shopping Overview Really nice review… Continue reading The Park Sloper: Park Slope Food Shopping Overview