Katrina donations

If you would like to make any type of donation to help the victims of the Hurricane down south, here's links to the Red Cross and Salvation Army:

Red Cross: http://arc.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main

Salvation Army: http://www.redshield.org/crisis/

FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=18473 (This link includes the numbers and information on ways to make donations to various locations throughout the Gulf Coast.)

God bless everyone effected by the storms in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, including my family in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi who is so good to me everytime they come up here to Oklahoma.

Bush's approval rating falls to new low

(The Washington Post) Rising gas prices and ongoing bloodshed in Iraq continue to take their toll on President Bush, whose standing with the public has sunk to an all-time low, according to the latest Washington Post-ABC News poll.

The survey found Bush's job approval rating at 45 percent, down seven points since January and the lowest ever recorded for the president in Post-ABC surveys. Fifty-three percent disapproved of the job Bush is doing.

The war has been a drag on Bush's presidency for many months, but his Iraq approval ratings in the new poll were little changed from two months ago, despite widespread violence, a rash of U.S. casualties, antiwar protests outside the president's Texas ranch and a growing debate about reducing U.S. troop levels.

What may have pushed Bush's overall ratings down in the latest poll is pervasive dissatisfaction over soaring gasoline prices. Two-thirds of those surveyed said gas prices are causing financial hardship to them or their families. Gas prices stand to go even higher after Hurricane Katrina's rampage through the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico.

More ominously for the president, six in 10 Americans said there are steps the administration could take to reduce gas prices. Slightly more than a third say the recent run-up has been due to factors beyond the administration's control.

"I supported him last year," said Gina Coleman, 29, a homemaker living in Camden County, N.J. "I wouldn't vote for him again. It's gas prices, the war -- just the way he has been handling things.

The rise in gas is something that has been happening for a long time, and the prices are getting worse. This makes me feel more negative about him, definitely."

Bush also received negative marks for his handling of immigration, the economy and Social Security, although his ratings on the latter two were not as low as they were two months ago. A majority of Americans supported his handling of the campaign against terrorism.
Bad news for Congress, Democrats, tooThe poll numbers paint a portrait of national frustration with the direction and leadership of the country, which, if not reversed in coming months, is likely to color the environment for next year's midterm elections, putting incumbents in both parties on the defensive.

Dissatisfaction is not limited to the president. Fewer than four in 10 Americans -- 37 percent -- approve of the way the Republican-controlled Congress is doing its job, the lowest rating for lawmakers in nearly eight years.

The survey also provided bad news for Democratic leaders, who are judged as offering Bush only tepid opposition. Slightly more than half of those surveyed expressed dissatisfaction with congressional Democrats for not opposing Bush more aggressively.
Self-identified Democrats were particularly impatient. More than three in four said congressional Democrats have not gone far enough to oppose Bush on Iraq or on administration policies in general.

"Somebody needs to speak up," said Michelle Burgess, 41, a home health aide in St. Louis. "Enough is enough. I don't understand why we're over there in Iraq or what he's doing on other issues. There are too many lives being lost."

Independents were similarly dissatisfied with Democratic leaders for not challenging the president over the war and other issues, with six in 10 saying Democrats have been too meek.
Public attitudes toward the war have not changed significantly since the first of the year, the poll found. Slightly more than four in 10 -- 42 percent -- approved of the job Bush is doing in Iraq; 57 percent disapproved, unchanged in recent months. Slightly more than half -- 53 percent -- said the war was not worth it, while 46 percent said it was, identical to the results of a Post-ABC poll two months ago. By a 51 percent to 38 percent ratio, the public said the United States is winning the war, despite mounting casualties and insurgent attacks.
A majority (54 percent) continued to say the United States should keep military forces in Iraq until civil order is restored there; 44 percent said U.S. forces should be withdrawn. Six in 10 opposed announcing a timetable for withdrawal. Only about one in eight -- 13 percent -- said U.S. forces should be withdrawn immediately.

Michael Strickland, 31, a factory worker who lives in Pine Bluff, Ark., said he opposed the war before the United States invaded in March 2003: " It's just another Vietnam. . . . No matter what we do over there, they are going to kill us."
His solution: withdraw -- but not immediately. "Don't tell them when we're going to leave. . . . But do it in a reasonable time frame -- six months to a year. Even if we leave, it can't get any worse over there."

These ambivalent feelings about the war and Bush's policies in Iraq are felt even by many of his supporters who continue to back the U.S. invasion.
‘Really mixed feelings’"I have really mixed feelings, like probably the whole country has," said Wayne Almlie, 51, a warehouse worker and part-time pastor in Des Moines, who said he approves of Bush's overall performance. "We need to stay the course. I really think we do. The whole region would disintegrate if we would pull out. . . . I'd hate to have to be making those decision."

Despite escalating bloodshed, the struggles to approve a draft constitution and the well-covered antiwar protests led by Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq, the survey found little evidence that antiwar sentiment has increased the past two months.
The survey also found that Sheehan, who has been protesting the war outside Bush's ranch near Crawford, Tex., has become the most visible symbol of the antiwar movement. Fully three in four Americans have heard or read about her.

Sheehan met last year with Bush at an event for military families and has been seeking another meeting with him. Slightly more than half of the country -- 52 percent -- said Bush should meet her again; 46 percent said he should not. Fifty-three percent supported what she is doing and 42 percent opposed.

The poll found that opposition to the war has deepened among Democrats. Two months ago, two in three Democrats said they strongly disapproved of Bush's handling of Iraq; that has risen to three in four. Over that same period, the proportion of Democrats who described themselves as "angry" over Bush's Iraq policies has risen from 36 percent to 46 percent.

The poll found that Sheehan's activities may have helped increase support for the war among Bush supporters. Although eight in 10 Americans said Sheehan's protests have not changed their attitudes toward the war, one in 10 said she has made them more likely to support the conflict -- the same proportion that said she has made them less likely to support the war.
A total of 1,006 randomly selected adults were interviewed by telephone Aug. 25-28. The margin of sampling error for the results is plus or minus three percentage points.
Assistant polling director Claudia Deane contributed to this report.

© 2005 The Washington Post Company

al Qaeda calls for destruction of "American Empire"

The al Qaeda group of Iraq has issued an e-book across the internet on various islamic websites, claiming that the insurgency is in better shape than the United States acknowledges and vows to continue the insurgency and destroy the United States empire. Refering to the members of the Pentagon as school boys and adolescents of the black house stating that they keep blasting our ears with talks of pure arrogance and conviction "We will not leave Iraq until we complete our mission." Gee...you mean to tell me our countrys leader would really say something like that? In al Qaeda's justification for the attacks they state in the book that "We vow by the name of god that we are determined to destroy the American empire." There is very few people that are said to be safe from these attacks and violence, true muslims a group which does not include the shiites. The Quran justifies beheadings and explains why democracy is wrong. Several times in the book it mentions the calling of muslims to launch attacks against foreign forces in Iraq and people who cooperate with them. The reasons behind all the terrorist attacks weve seen not only here in America but all across the world since 9/11 is explained in this book and basically summed up by this statement also given: "The basics of our faith revolve around not harming true Muslims and not shedding one single drop of Muslim blood because one drop of true Muslim blood shed amounts to the demise of this whole world. So why do we carry out operations in Iraq against the Americans and their aides in the (Iraqi) army and police? First, to please God, who orders us to carry on this jihad and to force the occupiers to pull out of the land," it says, vowing to "spread the light of justice and glory all over the world." "repent or else." Finally the group says: "doctrine and mission are clear and they can be summarized as our agreement to believe in and fight for the religion of God." So what does this all mean? Does this mean that if the Iraqis are fighting for god as mentioned above, that Bush and the Republican party or war supporters are fighting for thier god? Without sounding blasphemous, does this mean Jesus is a war supporter or a preacher of the peace like mentioned in the bible? ~ds~

9 out of 10 ok with anti-war protesting

Whether you support the bloodbath in Iraq or completly disagree with it, a new AP-Ipsos poll showed that 9 out of 10 people surveyed say its "ok to protest the war", its simply excersing our first amendment rights of the US constitution. The US death toll in Iraq is quickly jumping over 1,870, and the publics opinion of Bush's overall handling of Iraq has been falling continuously over the past 2 years. While 60% of the public firmly believe that at this point we need to stay in Iraq until they are stable, the poll found that most people disapprove of the war, calling it a mistake, and half believe that it has increased terrorism. 37% of the public approve of the way the Bush administration is conducting the war. 3/4ths of Republicans and 15% of Democrats in that poll approve. The amount of opposition of the war in Iraq is right at about the same percentage of opposition that was seen in August 1968 during the Vietnam War. The support of the war in Iraq has also fallen faster than the support of the Vietnam War did nearly 40 years ago. Bush was quoted as saying "The country faced a clear choice after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11th 2001--either hunker down and retreat or bring the war to the terrorists, striking them before they could kill more of our people." Why is it, that despite substantial evidence and even admittance of the attacks of 9/11 by Osama Bin Laden, Bush invaded Iraq instead of hunting down Bin Laden when he knew all along the major threat at hand? ~ds~

Bush feeling heat of the gun

With the war in Iraq making the same headlines as usual, and the president trying to catch up on some sleep from a hard days bike ride and hike, President Bush has been under the gun lately with the anti-war protesters at his throat. Bush has been giving reassurance speeches across the northwest to the American public trying to set some uneasy hearts at ease. Knowing he's in a situation now where not only are his ratings dropping in the polls, and various conservative politicians across the nation are speaking out against his handling of the war, he's got a big mess to clean up now. Outside the venue where Bush gave his speech in Salt Lake City, Utah, Bush ran into even more problems when he was attempting to leave and his motorcade passed by over 1,000 anti-war protesters out in the street. Perhaps Bush and his job approval at its lowest in his presidency are both a bit uncomfortable right now. The fact that he still refuses to meet with Cindy Sheehan in Crawford even for a minute makes me wonder if hes scared to come face to face with someone who he knows is going to chew his ass up a tree if given the opportunity. Why is it, that he can devote especially in a time like this the time for hiking and bike riding but can't give even one minute to another american citizen who's lost her son due to a decision that Bush himself has made. The Whitehouse claims to not care about polls, but Bush's advisors are indeed concerned about the stats, why do you think hes been making more public appearances during his month long vacation? Coincidence? He's got to make it look like he's somewhat stable. Congressionals are just around the corner and if Bush continues down the same bumpy road to hell, you can bet on seeing the donkeys pull up to the Whitehouse come around voting time. Bush has said the other day that its an amazing event unfolding to see the Iraqis write up a constitution. Now correct me if im wrong, but last I checked today the 3 groups who cant decide on anything, needed another extension, does this make 3 or 4 now? Bottom line: Iraq is uncertain of a completion date for their constitution and as I mentioned just the other day, the longer it takes them to complete it, the more American soldiers will have died. This is not by any means An amazing event unfolding or Mission accomplished. Don't piss down my leg and tell me its rain. ~ds~

Picture from: www.stampandshout.com

Bush in Idaho to deliver more lies

Donelly Idaho; President Bush delivered yet another speech today in Idaho, explaining to the people how Iraq is in the process of writing a constitution. Iraq is writing a new constitution but how long is this process going to take? There has been a total of 10 days worth of extensions given to the Shiites, Kurds, and Sunnis. The longer those 3 parties take, the more American Soldiers lose thier life day by day. Bush also said that we will remain on the hunt. "We have an obligation and a duty to protect this country." Up until we invaded Iraq for no reason, there was no threat from Iraq towards America. I personally feel that Bush is trying to pick up where his daddy left off back in 1991 for any number of reasons, no matter the reason, its the wrong reason. Bush went on to say "In the long run, we'll defeat the terrorists through the spread of freedom and democracy." I don't know about you but last I checked democracy was'nt achieved through war and killing. Freedom is a right that Bush says Americans are spreading, I thought this was a war on terrorism to protect the US from countries with weapons that dont exist, not to spread freedom to a country who only started pushing out terrorists against the US AFTER we showed up there. Its really difficult to watch a president who knows the truth but refuses to act on it. Bush claimed that the writing of the constitution is watching "an amazing event unfold" No, an amazing event would be a different president before 2008. ~ds~

We're at war. And so this is a hopeful time."

Yep, thats the United States of America's president Bush.

Bush plans Pro-war rallies

In the midst of same party criticism, protests, anti-war vigils, etc.. President Bush is scheduled to hold a speech in Salt Lake City, Utah today in a city, primarly republican, that is highly against the war in Iraq. Bush is hoping to convince the American people that the 1,862 honored soldiers deaths in Iraq is for a good cause. It has been said that the war in Iraq is becoming comparible to Vietnam back in the 70's but Bush is going to use World War II as his comparible event. Senior aides to Bush said that he planned to emphasize the fact that the insurgents battling US troops in Iraq share the same ideology as the al Qaeda operative who are responsible for the attacks on 09/11/2001. Bush knows that; that is a load of shit he is trying to feed the US on a silver spoon. It was shown yesterday on CNN, and National Geographic documentaries and even in the news this last week on www.cnn.com that Colin Powell was forced to lie to the American people about the US intelligence: 9-11 report back in February of 2003 (Refer to 08/19/05 entries). Back in June of 2005 the president travelled to Fort Bragg, NC to deliver a speech as to Why the War is Ok, and subtly tried to assure the troops that the conflict in Iraq is worth the sacrifice. A hefty 1,862 honored soldiers deaths worth of sacrifices that is. In July of 2004 the 9/11's commission report found NO evidence that Iraq had any operational link with al Qaeda. Now why won't the media air this? I have no idea, but its really ashame that thier pleased as punch to air our presidents lies continuously but refuse to air the fucking truth. Furthermore: The CIA concluded back in February of 2005 that Iraq had become training ground for terrorists who wish to attack the US troops--an idea that did NOT exsist before the arrest of Suddam Hussein. Finally, despite Bushs efforts to win over Americans with his bullshit pro-war propaganda a CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll conducted between August 5-7th, found that 54% of those surveyed thought the 2003 invasion of Iraq was a mistake. You mean to tell me the other 46% are suprised? No, just clouded minds that are too stuck on thier crumbling president to believe anything other than what he has to say, lie or not. What ashame. ~ds~

Poll report: http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/08/08/bush.poll/

Hagel: Iraq growing more like Vietnam

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska on Thursday said the United States is "getting more and more bogged down" in Iraq and stood by his comments that the White House is disconnected from reality and losing the war.
The longer U.S. forces remain in Iraq, he said, the more it begins to resemble the Vietnam war.
Hagel mocked Vice President Dick Cheney's assertion in June that the insurgency in Iraq was in its "last throes," saying the U.S. death toll has risen amid insurgent attacks.

"Maybe the vice president can explain the increase in casualties we're taking," the Nebraskan told CNN.

"If that's winning, then he's got a different definition of winning than I do."
On Thursday, Cheney told a veterans group that "Iraq is a critical front in the war on terror, and victory there is critical to the future security of the U.S."

"Every man and woman who fights and sacrifices in this war is serving a just and noble cause," Cheney told the 73rd National Convention of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Springfield, Missouri.
Hagel, an Army infantry squad leader during the Vietnam war, sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and supported the October 2002 resolution authorizing military action against Iraq.
But he said the United States risks losing more public support for the conflict amid a rising cost in blood and money.

"The casualties we're taking, the billion dollars a week we're putting in there, the kind of commitment we've got -- we're not going to be able to sustain it," he said.
Iraq and Vietnam still have more differences than similarities, he said, but "there is a parallel emerging."

"The longer we stay in Iraq, the more similarities will start to develop, meaning essentially that we are getting more and more bogged down, taking more and more casualties, more and more heated dissension and debate in the United States," Hagel said.
Hagel also did not back away from comments he made in June to U.S. News & World Report that

"the White House is completely disconnected from reality" and "the reality is that we're losing in Iraq."

"It gives me no great pleasure to have said that and to say that now," he said Thursday.
He said the U.S. death toll has continued to rise "at a very significant rate -- more dead, more wounded, less electricity in Iraq, less oil being pumped in Iraq, more insurgent attacks, more insurgents coming across the border, more corruption in the government."
A total of 1,861 American troops have died in the war since the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003, including four who were killed Thursday by a roadside bomb in Samarra. (Full story)
Cheney said in June that the insurgency is "in the last throes," and he predicted that the fighting will end before the Bush administration leaves office. (Full story)
In the CNN interview Thursday, Hagel mentioned Cheney's comments about the insurgency and quickly added, "The facts speak for themselves."
Hagel did say he agrees with President Bush that the United States should not set a timetable for troop withdrawal, but he also predicted the United States would begin "withdrawing troops from Iraq next year."

"I don't like time frames because it gives the president no flexibility, and I think you always must have flexibility in these things and a judgment call by the president," he said.
Ultimately, he said, it's up to the Iraqis to control their nation's fate.

"That means they are either going to have to be in a position sometime next year to really step up in governing themselves, defending themselves, supporting themselves, or we can't continue to stay there indefinitely," Hagel said.
The next six months will be "very critical" in Iraq, he said.

"Not just the constitution writing, referendum, the election -- but also within that six months' period we're going to see whether the Iraqis are really going to be capable of defending themselves," he said.
On another Iraq-related issue, Hagel said Bush made the wrong decision by not meeting again with Cindy Sheehan, a mother of a U.S. soldier killed in Iraq who has camped outside the president's Texas ranch. (Full story)
Sheehan "deserves some consideration, and I think that should have been done right from the beginning," Hagel said, noting that Bush did meet with her shortly after her son's death last year.

"I think the wise course of action, the compassionate course of action, the better course of action would have been to immediately invite her in to the ranch. It should have been done when this whole thing started. Listen to her." (CNN News) 08/19/2005

http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/08/18/hagel.iraq/index.html

Wilkerson speaks of the WMD lie

Well, what took democrats no time at all to realize and understand, took Colin Powell a bit longer to understand but still makes no sense to President Bush at all, not a big suprise. That is:

WMD's in Iraq: 0
KIA in Iraq: 1,863

Today a former top aide to Powell explained his involvement with the Bush administration and with Powell himself, "I wish I had not been involved in it" said Col. Lawrence Wilkerson. Wilkerson will be interviewed for a CNN documentery called Dead Wrong--Inside an intelligence meltdown Sunday at 8pm and 11pm ET. Powell gave his speech on 02/14/2003 presenting US intelligence that was claiming Suddam Hussein held WMD's in Iraq. It was said that the documents in which Powell was reading from was like a chinese menu presented from the White House, it was anything but an intelligent document. It was also said that Powell was NOT notified that one of the sources used in his documents was indeed a liar, a fabricator, he was also known in the political realm as "curveball". In Wilkersons documentary, he states that "George actually did call the secretary and said "I'm really sorry to have to tell you. We don't believe there were any mobile labs for making biological weapons." I'ts really ashame that the lefties tried to voice this so long ago but no one listened, its nice to see it in the national news. Perhaps now the republicans who "dont lie" because Jesus does'nt will have something to keep thier mouths closed about. Colin Powell was smart to leave when he did because he knew he was getting the short end of the republican lie stick. Bush: If you break it you fix it. Don't lie to and manipulate your own administration just for the better of yourself. Boy thats sure a real christian thing to do. ~ds~

Anti-War protesters across the country

If the Bush administration is'nt feeling the heat now they sure will be soon. As another cliche news headline hits the list with "4 US soldiers killed today in Iraq", anti-war protesters all across the United States are joining together in an effort to end the war in Iraq. The organizers from California to Florida: moveon.org, Political Action, True Majority, and Democracy for America, were responsible for the countrywide vigils that are now being held. Despite the heat, Bush still refuses to speak with Cindy Sheehan as im sure he's wetting his britches right about now wondering what to do, "Dangit! I thought i had them hook, line, and sinker." nope. In New Hampshire, about 150 stood outside the statehouse holding candles and uniting in protest. At Cincinnati's Fountain Square some 200 protesters took part in a peace vigil singing "Give Peace A Chance" Hawaii has also taken part as well as vigils held in Oregon, Dallas Texas, Madison,Wisconsin, Washington D.C. and even in Paris France, where a huge sign was posted to the Eiffel Tower spelling Peace in 32 different languages. Is the idea of "Unite not fight" really that bad of an idea? Why is it, that republicans stand for christianity, christianity stands for Christ, Christ stands for peace, but republicans support a needless war? Really, what are we there for? Protesters on the other side of the spectrum, decided they're going to hold a pro-war vigil at the same park in Washington DC where the anti-war protesters will be. Kristinn Taylor, co-leader of the groups Washington DC chapter said "This is a publicity stunt" Since when was the protest against the death of 1,861 honored soldiers a "publicity stunt"? Is the lady really that jaded? She also referred to pulling the troops out of Iraq as that would be leaving them to go to hell, but im sure Jesus is just jumping up and down standing at Heavens gates with every fallen soldier or civilian right? ~ds~

To voice your support for Cindy Sheehan click here:

http://political.moveon.org/meetwithcindy/

Liberal Reality

I'll let this one speak for it's self. ~ds~

Ohio and I speak out against war and Bush

With the American death toll in Iraq rising like a thermometer in August, and Ohio losing nearly 100 soldiers in operation "Bush's Mistake", Paul Schroeder (R) Ohio, spoke out against the war as well as Bush. The Schroeders lost thier son who was in the Marines, about 2 weeks ago due to a roadside bomb. Schroeder said "I hold the Bush administration responsible, from the president to the secretaries of state and defense and all those who have had a hand in starting this war." Now to me, that speaks volumes coming from a republican who more than likely voted for Bush to begin with. What pleases me, is the fact that more and more republicans are starting to see the true meaning of this war in Iraq....there is'nt one. Schroeder went on to say "To honor him, I no longer can sit still, just keeping quiet and being politically correct." I totally agree with him, im very happy to see Mr. Schroeder speak out to the Bush administration and press the fluke of a president we have against the wall and with the media to. At a press conference Thursday the president said "Pulling troops out prematurely will betray the Iraqis. Our mission in Iraq, as I said earlier, is to fight the terrorists, is to train the Iraqis."
Bush listen to the people of this country, your fucking us up, your fucking America up, your ruining lives, ruining families, and digging yourself into more shit than you can swallow, give it up, listen to the people and bring the soldiers home, I realize that requires pulling your pants up and putting the horse back in the barn, but somethings got to be done, your failing as a person and your failing as a president, your ratings have only gone down since November 2004 and if its not obvious by now your losing the trust of even your own party when will you screw your head on straight and see the truth behind this all. You can't find a way out of Iraq but sure as hell had no problem finding away out from the Vietnam draft. What would happen if Bush's daughters got deployed? Thats my rant and rave: ~ds~

"Camp Casey" vandalized by hillbilly

Crawford Texas, A man was arrested today for running over and destroying the crosses that lined the roads leading to President Bush's ranch. Each and every cross was handmade and painted in rememberance of those who have lost thier lives in Iraq. Larry Northern of Waco Texas, was arrested and charged with criminal mischief in connection with the vandalism. Its really frusterating to me, to see these osh kosh begosh over-all wearing missing tooth rednecks destroy memorials, try to frighten people with shotgun fire in the sky and ward off the protesters simply because they're brainwashed into Bush's lie pool of bullshit, and since these are Bush's ranch neighbors, that reflects on Bush as well, minus the missing teeth. Im sure they all keep shotguns hidden behind the front door just in case: "some stray feral cat decides to shit on thier lawn where the cattle and steer are only allowed." For a rightwing party whos so "war friendly" you would think that at the VERY least, they could honor and respect those who have died for Bush's mistake. Come on now, were not asking for much, simply a different president in 2008, and thank god the Bush clock is counting down. Reading this in the news today reminded me of a commercial for the Beverly Hillbillies. ~ds~

Bush discusses foreign policy

As a follow up to my previous post, President Bush has since given a speech from his Crawford Ranch, in response to the highly criticized War on Iraq. If Bush really respected the views of us anti war protesters and advocates, why won't he do anything about it? Saying "I just strongly disagree. Pulling our troops out would send a terrible signal to the enemy." Oh would it now? So what im getting out of this, is were sending a happy peaceful message to the "enemy" right now, and that if we were to discontinue this, it would send a terrible signal to the "enemy?" "I understand their pain." No Bush, you don't understand their pain, I don't understand their pain, why? We dont have loved ones, sons, daughters, in a foreign country dying for a foreign cause. One thing that must be understood is compassion for these families. Can you really imagine what these people are going through? When would the ideal time be to avoid sending terrible signals to the wrong enemy?

Troops to be kept in Iraq

Despite all the media and political authority rumors with hopes of withdrawing troops from Iraq as early as spring of 2006, a leading military official said Wednesday that "Iraq's leaders and military will be unable to lead the fight against insurgents until next summer, at the earliest." Iraq is scheduled to hold elections this upcoming December, although it sounds simple enough, the country is struggling to even get a constitution written up. The military official who asked to go unnamed, also said "I think the important point is there's not going to be a fundamental change." I totally agree with him, the insurgency is not going to suddenly vanish simply because elections were held, there is still going to be economic struggles as well as political hardships, staying another year is not going to help anything except for the KIA count. What good are we really doing in Iraq right now? President Bush is stuck on the fact that Iraq is getting stronger, and really, who can you kid? Take a look at the news, every day its More Americans killed by roadside bomb in Iraq. Car bomb explodes in Iraq killing 'xx'. This is all coming from a country who can't even compile a constitution for thier country for christs sake. If now is not the time to withdrawal our troops, then just when exactly is it time to say "Enough is enough?" ~ds~

Jeanine Pirro and her straight arrow husband

Who is this Jeanine Pirro? She comes from out of the blue, and says shes going to challenge Hillary Clinton? "Im challenging Hillary Clinton because New York State deserves a senator who will give her all to the people of New York for a full term, who will not miss votes to campaign in presidential primaries." This is all coming from a lady who's husband is in jail right now for tax fraud, someone who back in 1986 refused to release information about his law practice causing Pirro to drop out as GOP canidate for Lieutenant Governer. A statewide poll in New York had Clinton leading Pirro 63% to 29%. Bill Clinton got a blow job, at least it went public, but for christs sake, tax fraud? 95% of American males have had a blowjob, but ask how many American males have commited tax fraud. I thought one of the ten commandments was "Thou shall not steal." Come on republicans if your going to put up a fight at least make it worth while. Jesus would'nt steal and I thought thats what republicans went by. You elected your christian president, who speaks of human creation just like jesus, but wants evolution taught to the same kids, simply to practice free thinking. Is'nt that what democrats are supposed to do? I completly support free religion and practices, but my god if your going to talk the talk, at least walk the walk, is that really too much to ask? ~ds~

Bill Maher on David Letterman tonight

Be sure to catch Bill Maher on David Letterman tonight on CBS at 11:30pm ET.

Venezuela criticizes the US

In a time when Bush is struggling to find a friend aside from Enron and Haliburton, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez spoke out at the opening ceremony of a World Youth Festival. Deeply criticizing the United States and President Bush, Chavez used the slogan: "Against Imperialism and War" to speak out to 15,000 youths from 144 different countries who attended the event this past Monday in Caracas. Chavez called the USA the "most savage, cruel, and murderous empire that has existed in the history of the world." also going on to say "socialism is the only path." More than 300 US students shouted out "Get out Bush!" while others "Bush, fascist--you're a terrorist!" This all seems to be typical now of other countries feelings towards the USA. Chavez has made ties with countries such as Iran and China, expressing his encouragement of the new Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, also going on to say that he expects to strengthen his ties. Despite the week long anti-war protesting in Caracas, the US government still strongly denies claim that it is considering military action against Cuba's closest ally here in America. Yet again our country recieved warning from a foreign leader regarding our "War mongor" president. Chavez said that the US government which "won't stop caressing the idea of invading Cuba or invading Venezuela," should be warned of the consequences. I just hope Bush is happy now that he's broken ally ties with virtually every country in the world now. What is more sad than that, is once again, it's taking other leaders from around the world to make US citizens aware of our lame duck in the Whitehouse. Don't be too close-minded to believe the truth. ~ds~

Bush's brilliance and judgement

True intelligence at it's finest, just in case you havent seen or read the news in about 2 years:

"Make no mistake about it, We are at war." (08/04/2005)

Your guess is as good as mine, sounds like a game of duck duck goose or see-sawing in the park:

"As Iraqis stand up, American and coalition forces will stand down."

Limited is 100% correct, individual freedom is not...remember, no abortions, no gays, no grass?

"A limited government that promotes free markets and individual liberties."

Funny that Bush mentions this just days after signing the CAFTA bill sending jobs overseas:

"Our economy is strong, yet I will not be satisfied until every American who wants to work can find a job."

I thought Bush and Bin Laden were still playing Hide and go Seek:

"Of course we're after Saddam Hussien-I mean Bin Laden. He's isolated."

Well, he's got 2.5 years to go:

"Under my leadership we're going to win this war in Iraq."

Did Bin Laden move to Iraq?:

"First of all, of course I know Osama Bin Laden attacked us. I know that." (09/30/2005)

I will continue with the 2nd in a series of much awaited Bush quotes as he speaks out in the future. ~ds~

Bush: Approval still falling and failing

Despite his latest efforts to comfort the American people with hardly anything to say, President Bush continues to find himself slowly but surely slipping further down in the approval rating polls. October of 2004 showed Bush with an overall approval rating of 51% and dissaproval of 46%. According to the latest lpsos poll Bush now is sitting at a mere 38% approval 62% dissapproval in the handling of the war in Iraq. His lowest rating ever since taking office. Who do the republicans think they're kidding? The world? Themselves? Thier own country? It was stated this morning on the "Today Show" that after his current vacation at his Crawford Texas ranch, Bush will have taken nearly 1 years worth of vacation since his first term in 2000. That's more than any other president in the past 38 years. That say's a lot about Bush. No wonder his %'s are dwindling as the months pass, it goes to show that more and more people are finally realizing the truth about thier president. CNN reported today that if the war in Iraq is still active in 2006, that it could have a significant impact on the mid-term congressionals next year and an even bigger impact on the 2008 Presidential elections. Charles Nuutinen, a 62 year old Independant from Wisconsin said "He's turning this country into Saudi Arabia. He does what he wants. He does'nt care what the people want." Now that says a lot. If the bible stated: Bush is a thief, his intentions are to steal, kill, and destroy." Would the republican's believe us then? I guess there's just some things that will never be known. ~ds~

Al Qaida gives warnings

In a video taped address to the UK as well as the USA, Deputy leader Ayman al-Zawahri made it known today that if the United States does not withdraw troops from Iraq that 9-11 and other attacks will be nothing compared to the next one. He was quoted as saying "Stop stealing our oil and wealth, and stop supporting corrupt rulers." Im sorry but I didnt vote for the guy either. I apologize to the rest of the world for Bush. al-Zawahri also stated "The truth that has been kept from you by Bush, Rice, and Rumsfield is that there is no way out of Iraq without immediate withdrawal, and any delay on this means only more dead, more losses. " What is it going to take for the American people to realize what the fuck Bush is doing to us, dont be deaf, dumb, and blind, wake up and realize that were being destoyed here, were being lyed to, and nobody is doing a thing about it, theres numerous young kids overseas dying right now because of Bush's mistakes while he's horsebacking in Crawford, Texas. If and when the US comes under attack again, is Bush going to sit for another 7 minutes reading a book staring at the wall thinking "Dang, what do I do now?" or "Wow...I really messed things up." what will we see next? Is this going to be the end of it? This is obviously a warning for things to come, were either prepared or were not, and lets just hope Bush is ready for the day that he has to earn his paycheck. ~ds~

Before flopping, Atkins goes "Low Cash"

In a day and time when Americans are searching for the easest way to lose weight without getting up off thier asses or leaving the tv for a minute, or even give up fast food for a bit, Atkins whom mind you filed for section 11 bankruptcy this last week, has decided to try one last time for a peice of that money making American health trend pie. Now instead of running to the store for a head of lettuce or even a couple tomatoes, you too can mozy your fat ass to McDonalds, for a very inexpensive alternetive....ketchup and mustard packs. What has American come to? First they try lying to people telling them that carbs are bad and losing the carbs means losing the weight. Its bullshit. You can lose all the carbs you want but when you quit the worthless diet, your going to gain back at least what took you a year to finally lose. The problem though is'nt the diet itself, its the people who thought of this so called "diet" that are a disgrace to America. It's the people who buy into all this mess and the consumers of the foods themselves. No one told you to eat a greasy, salty hamburger every night this week for dinner, along with those extra large boxes of fries, even funnier is the ones who order all this and then ask for Diet Coke. How come other countries have no problem with obesity? They don't have Atkins cramming false diet propaganda down thier throats, they don't live in a country where every other commercial on television is for a new way to "burn the fat" or "lose weight without giving up your eating habits" and they STILL maintain overall healthier lifestyles. Im quite happy to see Atkins finally go under, especially if they think they can get away with telling people its healthy to live on ketchup and mustard with a dessert of relish. Not only that but its low cash to. It's sad enough that someone has to pay another to tell he/she how to eat. Have fun sucking up unemployment Atkins. ~ds~

Bush signs CAFTA

This morning, President Bush signed the CAFTA agreement stating that "The measure will help strenghthen fragile young democracies in Latin America--and show those countries that the United States will stand by thier side." First off, I can't think of any country who wants President Bush by thier side. Thats just asking for problems. Secondly, you can always count on Bush to send jobs elsewhere in the world thats going to make HIM more money, its not whats good for the American people, its whats good for George and his daddy. After losing Enron they need all the financial help they can get right? What better way to make some quick cash than to send the USA's highly needed jobs to other countries. We can get the same amount and same type of work done for so much cheaper so lets go for it. What about the ones who are struggling day by day to even put food on the table here in American? Is that really of no concern to him? About this whole "Democracy and Freedom" bit that Bush claims this bill is going to assist, if its as easy as signing a document, why in the hell are Americans still dying in Iraq for the wrong reason? It's understandable that people in other countries must work just like Americans, but my god, we need to fix the problems here in this country before we go toying around with other countries just to make an extra dollar and keep them off our backs, we tried to warn the country on election day that red is wrong, but everyone insisted on his vote anyways. It's funny now, that his approval rating has done nothing but drop since then. I see hoove prints on the elephants ass.