The tributes just keep coming for Tim Russert. Here is my view of Tim Russert: he was a loyal boy scout, an altar boy publicly uncritical of the powers that be. He lacked a cynicism for government that anyone so long in Washington surely should have developed. He failed our country in the run up to the Iraq War.
(6-15-2008)
The alleged suicide note left by Ms. Palfrey is a two page document with signatures on pages 1 and 2. Close inspection reveals major discrepancies between the two signatures. Will the police get experts to analyze the suicide note against known samples of Ms. Palfrey's signature? They appear to have already made up their minds that the note was genuine. Strange.
(5-5-2008)
Absent a "Gennifer Flowers" moment, Barack Obama will be the Democratic nominee. So let's kick off the speculation on a VP. Hillary has higher negatives than Fidel Casto--out. John Edwards is a pretty man lacking substance. What about Colin Powell?
(2-23-2008)
After his wife's loss in the South Carolina primary to Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton played the race card comparing Obama to Jesse Jackson. Say what Bill?
(1-27-2008)
Wherever in the woods of rural Virginia the CIA teaches it's masters course in coup plotting & execution, the template undoubtedly studied therein is the 1953 overthrow of Iranian Prime Minister Mohammed Mosaddeq, the CIA's perfect black ops coup. Mossadeq was the last democratically elected Iranian head of state. "Mosaddeq was a nationalist and passionately opposed foreign intervention in Iran. He was also the architect of the nationalization of the Iranian oil industry, which had been under British control." Substitute "Chavez" and "Venezuela" for Mosaddeq and Iran; substitute "American" for British and you have the same fact pattern of President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela circa 2002.
(11-4-2007)
I feel for the Tillman family. The military has lied through its collective teeth about the nature of Pat's death in Afghanistan from day 1 (April 22, 2004). The following revelation has set off the latest firestorm in the case: "Army medical examiners were suspicious about the close proximity of the three bullet holes in Pat Tillman's forehead and tried without success to get authorities to investigate whether the former NFL player's death amounted to a crime." Link. Here are the certain facts. Pat Tillman was killed by Rangers in his own unit who had been hastily split up in hostile territory just before sunset (i.e., in fading light).
(8-12-2007)
I wrote an article about Jeff Gannon back in February 2005. It's the most popular page on this web site other than the home page. For the uninitiated, Jeff Gannon (whose supposed real name is James Guckert) was the White House press correspondent for a shame Republican news organization called Talon News until he was unmasked by bloggers. Even weirder, Jeff Gannon operated several web sites advertising male escorts. * * * Is Jeff Gannon in fact Johnny Gosch???
(6-20-2007)
These are the sites outside of the MSM I read everyday to mine for news. My basic deal is a search for the unvarnished truth with a view toward the greater good. I call this POV "progressive" as, for me, political parties always have a self-interest that rarely aligns with the greater good of the nation. The selection criterion used in compiling this list are completely subjective but, hey, maybe you get jazzed by the same sort of muck as I. Without further ado ... .
(5-24-2007)
It has become painfully obvious that the war cabal (aka "neocons") now in control of the executive branch of the government of the United States is foaming at the mouth with desire to attack Iran. In the words of Yogi Berra, it's deja vu all over again. "President Bush's tough new stance on Iran and his military buildup in the Persian Gulf recall some of the drumbeats that preceded the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. As then, the Bush administration is making allegations about Iran without providing proof." Daily Herald.
(2-5-2007)
Experts Question Official Story on Collapse of WTC. "357 architectural and engineering professionals have signed a petition which directly challenges the National Institute of Standards & Training's official finding that the destruction of these massive buildings was caused solely by structural damage from the impact of jet airliners and the resulting fires." The petition further states that an independent examination needs to be done to investigate the use of explosives in the collapse of the WTC buildings. Link. I'll never accept that WTC7 collapsed into its own footprint solely from fire damage.
Internet Hoax Mom Indicted. Although Missouri prosecutors sat with their thumbs up their arses in the internet harassment death of Megan Meier, the feds in LA stepped up to the plate and indicted the mom alleged behind the hoax that resulted in the suicide of the teen. Link. Hallelujah!
Are Nixon's plumbers back at work? Break-ins and intimidations are the order of the day in prosecutions alleged to be politically motivated. Link.
Best Hillary Quote on The Web "Despite all the math counting her out, [Hillary remains in the race]. She has become the Democratic Party's psycho ex-girlfriend, and she's not going away without a restraining order." Madatoms. That says it all. Brother Barack, please don't cave to the pressure to take Hillary as your VP. Too much baggage. Too psycho. And then there is that loose cannon husband of hers. 05/08/2008. Add CommentPermalink
Airlines subpoena FBI over 9-11 The Presidential 9-11 Commission did a half-ass investigation into the malfeasance of our own government in preventing the 9-11 disaster. But perhaps the US airlines being sued by the families of 9-11 victims will do the job for the American people. In a civil lawsuit, litigants have subpoena power. The airlines are "seeking to force five FBI employees to provide testimony that may help defend against claims the companies share blame in the attacks." Link. The airlines' theory of the case is that the FBI had information indicating a terrorist attack was imminent but failed to pass that information along to the FAA. The position that FBI / CIA possessed information prior to 9-11 indicating an attack was imminent looks rock solid. Link. The billion dollar question is whether the FBI / CIA malfeasance in failing to raise the alarm throughout effected federal and state government agencies was merely negligence or an intentional act. If intentional, who orchestrated the suppression of alarm pre-9-11? The public deserves answers. 05/01/2008. Add CommentPermalink
Fox In The Chicken Coop"Tehran's police chief, who was in charge of fighting vice, has been arrested ... after he was caught last month with six nude women by a police raid on an underground local brothel." Link. Not one, not two, SIX! When cops go for hoes, they go whole hog. Dug the banter on the messages boards on this one: "He is now eligible to become governor of New York." Then this Q&A: "Does this mean that -- if he gets the death penalty, he's only entitled to 66 virgins in the afterlife?" Response: "Naw, it's all good. None of the prostitutes was a virgin, so he's still in the bonus round." Link. Priceless! 04/16/2008. Add CommentPermalink
Clintons Cash In BIG time Holy shit batman, the Clintons have cashed in on their celebrity like an Arab sheik during the 1972 oil embargo--$109 million in income since 2000!!! No wonder Chelsea Clinton thinks her shit doesn't stink. I can't smell it through all the benjamins. She's heir to a fortune that is growing @ the rate of $15 million per year. Too bad momma is gonna dip into that treasure big time for her one last shot in Pennsylvania. This isn't to say that the Obamas are poor. They reported joint income of $1 million in 2006 but donated $240,000 to charity according to the campaign. Link. 04/04/2008. Add CommentPermalink
Married to a narcissist Interesting quote from Nora Ephron on Hillary Clinton (whom she supports): "I think she was once a truthful person and her lying skills were forged in the early years of her marriage, forged in the crucible of Bill's infidelities and in her role as point person in dealing with them. This is what happens when you marry a narcissist: he spills the milk, you clean it up and your love grows. And then you end up a liar, just like him." Link. My first reaction was "yeah, Nora nailed it." But on further reflection, I doubt Bill is the root of all evil that dwelleth in the bosom of Hillary Rodam Clinton. People don't reach middle-age and suddenly morph into ruthless self-promoters given to pathological lying about their own accomplishments. Bill and Hillary are an old fashioned political marriage that in centuries before would have been arranged by their parents. The point of the marriage is to further political ambitions of both participants. Love and fidelity don't really enter into the equation ... only the public's perception of the couple. Bill is and always has been a world-class philander. Any woman of dignity would have thrown his ass to the curb decades ago ... unless Bill the politician suited her agenda regardless of where little wet willy has wandered. My personal opinion is that some level of substance lies behind the old and persistent rumor that Hillary is a lesbian. The whole wife and cookie baker spiel is a sham. There is not a marriage, only a professional partnership. And I do not wish to see that partnerhsip back in the White House. Go Barack! 03/31/2008. Add CommentPermalink
Best Hillary Quote on The Web "Despite all the math counting her out, [Hillary remains in the race]. She has become the Democratic Party's psycho ex-girlfriend, and she's not going away without a restraining order." .bmp)
Airlines subpoena FBI over 9-11 The Presidential 9-11 Commission did a half-ass investigation into the malfeasance of our own government in preventing the 9-11 disaster. But perhaps the US airlines being sued by the families of 9-11 victims will do the job for the American people. In a civil lawsuit, litigants have subpoena power. The airlines are "seeking to force five FBI employees to provide testimony that may help defend against claims the companies share blame in the attacks." 
"Tehran's police chief, who was in charge of fighting vice, has been arrested ... after he was caught last month with six nude women by a police raid on an underground local brothel." 
Clintons Cash In BIG time Holy shit batman, the Clintons have cashed in on their celebrity like an Arab sheik during the 1972 oil embargo--
Married to a narcissist Interesting quote from Nora Ephron on Hillary Clinton (whom she supports): "I think she was once a truthful person and her lying skills were forged in the early years of her marriage, forged in the crucible of Bill's infidelities and in her role as point person in dealing with them. This is what happens when you marry a narcissist: he spills the milk, you clean it up and your love grows. And then you end up a liar, just like him." 
