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Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont. . .
"How can our State Department denounce countries for engaging in Torture while the CIA secretly transfers detainees to the very same countries for interrogation?"
Bob Herbert, NY Times writer. . .
"In much of the world, the image of the US under Mr.Bush has morphed from an idealized champion of liberty to a heavily armed thug in camouflage fatigues. America is increasingly being seen as a dangerously arrogant military power that is due for a comeuppance."
Paul Krugman NY Times writer. . .
"For a generation Americans have depended on a superb volunteer Army to keep us safe - both from our enemies and from the prospect of a draft. What will we do once that Army is broken?"
VP Dick Cheney. . .
"I think we may well have some kind of presence there [ IRAQ ] over a period of time."
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My friend Sad Sam. . .
"Former FBI Deputy Director W. Mark Felt is 'Deep Throat'? No way. Linda Lovelace is 'Deep Throat.' Let's go to the video tape." [:-0
You've Got Mail. . .
Hey Jerry, What can I do to help corporate America? Signed, Real American in Red Area.
Dear Real American,
A. Never accept more than minimum wage.
B. Work overtime for free.
C. Insist on no health coverage.
D. Tell your boss to void your pension.
E. Pledge to never join a union.
F. Make a large donation to GOP.
That should do it. Signed, Jerry in Lakewood.
Happy solution. . .
Since most Republicans tell us nuclear waste is not a health risk, I propose that all nuclear waste be buried only in the Red States, starting with Texas. {:-)
Do the math. . .
If America had fuel efficient vehicles and modern public transportation, there would be no oil shortage. [:-)
GOP to American workers. . .
"Don't worry, be happy. Having health insurance is overrated." [:-{
Republican Party. . .
"By arming foreign 'Death Squads' today, we won't have to kill the commies tomorrow. And, no, we can't all just get along together." [:-{
This just in. . .
Just because Mexicans say, don't drink the water in America, doesn't mean our arsenic levels are high.....or does it? {:-{
Brave new world. . .
Close American military bases but build new ones in Iraq? Replace Social Security with Homeland Security? {:-{
Pests attacking our forests. . .
No, not the woodwasps, the Bush administration [:-{
New book. . .
"Promises Betrayed Waking Up from the American Dream." By Bob Herbert. "So any strategic plan for a better future will have to include a radically heightened awareness of the issues, increased civic participation, and a recognition that traditional fault lines of prejudice and fear must be overcome and a genuine collective effort undertaken." - Bob Herbert. [:-)
Why worry about global warming? . .
Global warming raises ocean levels, intensify storms, spread disease and shifts climate zones. [:-[
About 130 million Americans. . .
Take prescribed medication every month. This world record does not help us to live longer.
Hmmm? I wonder if clean air, pure water, balanced meals and exercise would help? NAH.
Inscription on tombstone. . .
"So I said to the pilot; What's the worst case scenario?" [:-0
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