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Amy Goodman..................
"In Iraq, the population is just decimated, displaced, killed. We have destroyed a civilization. It's horrifying."
- Amy Goodman. www.DemocracyNow.org
Admiral Mike Mullen.............
"In Afghanistan, we are seeing a growing insurgency, increasing violence, and a burgeoning drug trade fueled by widespread poppy cultivation." - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, to the House and Senate Armed Services Committee. February, 2008.
Editor's note : No Civil War in Iraq and no one nibbles on chocolate Easter bunnies. [:-[
Time to come home from both countries. Hello?
US Attorney General Mike Mukasey...........
Continues to torture the US Senate by failing to confess that waterboarding is an illegal action. [:-[
Rx.....................
If you are allergic to life, take; one part courage, one part humor, one part creativity, mix well in a venti mug of hope & enjoy. [:-)
If he wins.............
John McCain won't cut social programs & the Patriots won Super Bowl 42. [:-[
You've Got Mail............
Jerry - Do you believe in healthy diets? - Signed, Hungry in Hungary.
Dear Hungry in Hungary, Yes, provided each meal contains extra mozzarella. - Jerry. [:-o)
Once upon a time............
Sir Lancelot had an altercation with a fellow Knight. Said Lance ; "It was joust one of those things."
[:-)
Math..............
If the current rate of war spending is a guide, the ADDITIONAL request for 2009 is likely to
exceed $100 billion. The 2009 Bush Budget wants ;
$178 billion in cuts to Medicare over 5 years.
$18 billion in cuts to Medicaid over 5 years.
$570 million in cuts to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
$195 million in reduction in Section 202 special needs for construction for the elderly.
Editor's note : Senator John McCain is cool with these cuts. Hello? [:-[
It's a crude, crude world...........
Soon we will drill for oil in Alaska. If we find the stuff, this would be a good thing or a bad thing for planet, EARTH? Hello? [:-[
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This just in.............
If the US recession becomes a depression, Mexico plans to construct a giant fence around their country to keep out American job seekers. [:-o)
This just in..........
Calif. : 3,000 wind turbines across the hills of the Tehachapi - Mojave Wind Resource Area generate enough electricity to serve a quarter million homes each year. [:-)
Writer Dave Barry..........
"When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy." [:-)
Writer Martha Gellhorn...........
"People often say with pride, 'I'm not interested in politics.' They might as well say, 'I'm not interested in my standard of living, my health, my job, my rights, my freedoms, my future, or any future.' "
Hello?
Common ground................
Cuba : Tortures prisoners.
US : Tortures prisoners.
Cuba : Jails are full.
US : Jails are full.
Cuba : Spies on the people.
US : Spies on the people.
Cuba : Ignores Habeas Corpus.
US : Ignores Habeas Corpus.
Cuba : Doesn't use warrants.
US : Doesn't use warrants.
Cuba : Avoids subpoenas.
US : Avoids subpoenas.
Cuba : Overrules Parliament & judges.
US : Overrules Congress & judges.
Common ground. [:-[
If he wins...........
John McCain plans to offer President Bush a job ;
Secretary of Mass Stupidity. Ok,OK, I made that up.
[:-)
NY Daily News writer................
Juan Gonzalez ;" Castro or no Castro, it's time our leaders stop this rabid hostility to trading with Cuba." [:-)
New independent Kosovo...........
Being protected by UN troops. If we had a new Palestinian State would UN troops also protect that country?
Ralph Nader............
Fifth time a charm? I don't think so. [:-[
Let's Go Mets!!!!
New Frank Sinatra CD out this month. Trust me. [:-)
The creation of new Civilizations........
Often has little to do with civilized people. [:-[
History 101.............
President George Washington ; The immediate objectives are the total destruction and devastation of their settlements. It will be essential to ruin their crops in the ground and prevent their planting more." [:-[
New book..............
"Free Lunch" by David Cay Johnston. How the wealthiest Americans enrich themselves at government expense [and stick you with the bill.]
Read this book!!!
Sorry about that...........
When searching for saints on Earth, look not in my direction. - J.S. [:-o)
Around the world & up your block..........
US : Toxic pesticides have been detected in the major salmon and steelhead rivers in the Pacific Northwest and California.
Africa : The Kori bustard are being threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
Philippines : Eagles endangered because of logging and land clearing.
US : Colorado River is below 50% capacity and dropping.
Bluefin Tuna : We need a three-year ban to help the fish's stocks recover.
Leatherback turtle : Is on the Endangered Species List because of commercial fishing. [Giant nets.]
Japan : The Japanese kill 1,000 minke and other great whales every year. In addition 21,000 dolphins are killed in coastal waters.
Canada : They kill baby seals.
Sprawl : To kill our wildlife & rape our wilderness.
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March Madness.............
Not basketball. When will we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day this year? [:-0
Love is funny or it's sad, but beautiful.........
I'm thinking of marrying my TLC therapist. [:-)
You've Got Mail.........
Jerry - If the farmer rents the cow, the milk contains no inlaws. - Big Ed. [:-)
Check out.................
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