How Much Is Enough?

In the battle over how many troops are needed to keep the peace in Iraq, one thing is clear: Republicans are just as guilty of wearing rose-colored glasses as we are, the"give peace a chance" granola-eating anarchist segment of the population. How else to explain the administration's grossly underestimated figures? Rumsfeld dismisses the notion of "hundreds of thousands" of troops as "inaccurate." There are now 160,000 troops in Iraq, and most analysts say we need more. How much closer can you get to "hundreds of thousands" and still be inaccurate?

In addition, Wolfowitz of Arabia said the Iraqis would welcome us with open arms. Maybe that was true on CNN for about five minutes, but I think the Iraqi people's goodwill has probably run out, after being invaded, bombed and desecrated in the name of "liberation." And he was positive that other countries, including France, would be glad to help recontruct and police Iraq. Well, guess what? Apart from our "new Europe" friends, we don't really have any other volunteers, and we really don't want any. And we're pretty sure we don't want the U.N. stepping in to help us.

So, America, who is going to foot the bil but us? Maybe everyone who derided us as unpatriotic should consider volunteering.

Bush Off on Road to Europe 'Old' and 'New'

What's up with "old Europe" anyway? Why can't they get with the program?

But seriously, folks, the terms are as useless as could be. It's like, anyone who disagrees with us is "old" Europe, and anyone who agrees is "new." Who made Bush the King of Europe, anyway?

I guess Karl Rove did.

War Profiteers Card Deck

Now here's a "most wanted" card deck i'd be proud to carry in my pocket. Includes Henry Kissinger as the Queen of Hearts, Dick Cheney as his King, and of course, Dubyah as the Joker.

Instant-Mix Imperial Democracy (Buy One, Get One Free)

White House Insider Cleans Up Bush's Image on Film

Is this a joke?

Democrats: Profiles In Spinelessness

(Sigh) I love Arianna Huffington soo much...

So Much for the Peace Dividend: Pentagon is Winning the Battle for a $400 Billion Budget

The Pentagon's own inspector general recently admitted that the department could not account for more than a trillion dollars of past spending. A congressional investigation reported that inventory management in the army was so weak it had lost track of 56 airplanes, 32 tanks, and 36 missile launchers.

Good, Bad and Picasso

And a little child shall lead them....

Acts of Hope: Challenging Empire on the World Stage

Some words of encouragement for all the peaceniks and activists of all stripes.

Intelligence Agency Does Not Distinguish Between Terrorism and Peace Activism

"I've heard terrorism described as anything that is violent or has an economic impact, and shutting down a port certainly would have some economic impact. Terrorism isn't just bombs going off and killing people."

Instant-Mix Imperial Democracy (Buy One, Get One Free)

It was Herman Goering, that old Nazi, who said, "People can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders.… All you have to do is tell them they're being attacked and denounce the pacifists for a lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country."

Former Writer for Kennedy Laments Hawkish Strategy

Conspiracy Crusader Doubts Official 9/11 Version

In Defense of Liberty

A conservative who doesn't agree that dissent should be silenced.

George Washington's Prophesy

I wonder if this is verifiable. It reads like the kind of thing that was written after the fact; but it is a good story, nonetheless.

The US and Post-War Iraq: An Analysis

Transcript of Tim Robbins Speech to the National Press Club

In recent months, a lot of pompous windbags have made statements to the effect that actors shouldn't be allowed to make political statements; that their handlers should restrain them, preventing them from commenting on anything except their upcoming new releases.

Which leads me to question: Who, exactly, is to be allowed to discuss these issues? Apparently, no one, for anyone who opposes American militarism must be anti-American. All these people should have their mouths gagged with duct tape and plastic sheeting, so that their poisonous views won't be exposed to the fertile soil of American gullibility.

TIm Robbins' speech to the Press Club is a breath of fresh air in these times.

Harper's Magazine: Jesus Plus Nothing, p. 1 of 11

An interesting look at the Jesus freaks.

Michael Moore.com

Mike encourages us all to continue voicing our opinions. Make your voices heard!

The Reason Why

George McGovern speaks out.