Saturday, July 31, 2004
Zogby: Zero Bounce for Kerry
A Zogby poll taken while the four-day Democratic convention was under way shows that the Kerry-Edwards ticket has failed to add even a single percentage point to its support.
The poll of 1,001 likely voters conducted Monday through Thursday found that 48 percent support the Kerry-Edwards ticket - the exact same number that backed the Massachusetts Democrat in a July 6-7 survey.
The only good news for the presidential hopeful came in the category of undecideds, which had grown to 8 points in the latest survey, up from 5 points in the earlier sample.
A Zogby poll taken while the four-day Democratic convention was under way shows that the Kerry-Edwards ticket has failed to add even a single percentage point to its support.
The poll of 1,001 likely voters conducted Monday through Thursday found that 48 percent support the Kerry-Edwards ticket - the exact same number that backed the Massachusetts Democrat in a July 6-7 survey.
The only good news for the presidential hopeful came in the category of undecideds, which had grown to 8 points in the latest survey, up from 5 points in the earlier sample.
Leno
The Republicans keep telling us the Democrats are trying to divide the country. Then the Democrats keep telling us the Republicans are trying to divide the country. And the result, the country is divided. Nice work fellas! Helluva job!
A quick survey. How many are voting for the Democratic candidate? How many for the Republican candidate? And how many are waiting for "The Manchurian candidate”? I want to see what he has to say.
If you don’t like a joke in the monologue don’t worry. Hope is on the way.
John Edwards gave his speech last night and I thought he did a great job considering he was a last minute replacement for John McCain.
In fact Edwards speech was so good, when he finished, the delegates awarded him $80 million plus punitive damages.
Edwards said there are "two Americas”. And then later in the speech, he announced if John Kerry is elected president, they’ll open a third America maybe out near Anaheim possibly…one by Six Flags…
Ron Reagan, son of the late president, spoke about the Republicans fear of stem cell research. And after that, Martha Stewart spoke about her fear of jail cell research.
Ted Kennedy looked pretty good. Lost 40 pounds. Of course the bad thing, now his head looks bigger than ever.
We have Michael Moore on the show tonight and I’ll have to ask him about this….it seems Yeslam bin Laden, one of Osama‘s 54 brothers and sisters, he says that "Fahrenheit 9-11” has inaccuracies about his family. I just hope this doesn’t ruin the good bin laden family name! You’d hate to see that happen, huh?
Former NBA player Jayson Williams, who was just acquitted of shooting his chauffeur, is now being sued for animal cruelty for shooting his dog three years ago...so I guess the lesson here is: you can shoot your chauffeur but don’t shot the dog whatever you do.
Although Williams said he didn’t mean to shoot his dog – he was aiming for the gardener.
Letterman
The Democratic Convention. Wow! I haven’t seen this much excitement since the Gore-Lieberman era.
John Edwards spoke last night. He was so dull that Teresa Heinz-Kerry told him to shove it!
Something sad happened at the convention. After John Kerry accepted the nomination – out of habit Al Gore demanded a recount.
Well we’ve had Kerry’s acceptance speech. Now we’ll have the Republican Convention. And then it will be time for the crooked voting machines in Florida.
The Republicans keep telling us the Democrats are trying to divide the country. Then the Democrats keep telling us the Republicans are trying to divide the country. And the result, the country is divided. Nice work fellas! Helluva job!
A quick survey. How many are voting for the Democratic candidate? How many for the Republican candidate? And how many are waiting for "The Manchurian candidate”? I want to see what he has to say.
If you don’t like a joke in the monologue don’t worry. Hope is on the way.
John Edwards gave his speech last night and I thought he did a great job considering he was a last minute replacement for John McCain.
In fact Edwards speech was so good, when he finished, the delegates awarded him $80 million plus punitive damages.
Edwards said there are "two Americas”. And then later in the speech, he announced if John Kerry is elected president, they’ll open a third America maybe out near Anaheim possibly…one by Six Flags…
Ron Reagan, son of the late president, spoke about the Republicans fear of stem cell research. And after that, Martha Stewart spoke about her fear of jail cell research.
Ted Kennedy looked pretty good. Lost 40 pounds. Of course the bad thing, now his head looks bigger than ever.
We have Michael Moore on the show tonight and I’ll have to ask him about this….it seems Yeslam bin Laden, one of Osama‘s 54 brothers and sisters, he says that "Fahrenheit 9-11” has inaccuracies about his family. I just hope this doesn’t ruin the good bin laden family name! You’d hate to see that happen, huh?
Former NBA player Jayson Williams, who was just acquitted of shooting his chauffeur, is now being sued for animal cruelty for shooting his dog three years ago...so I guess the lesson here is: you can shoot your chauffeur but don’t shot the dog whatever you do.
Although Williams said he didn’t mean to shoot his dog – he was aiming for the gardener.
Letterman
The Democratic Convention. Wow! I haven’t seen this much excitement since the Gore-Lieberman era.
John Edwards spoke last night. He was so dull that Teresa Heinz-Kerry told him to shove it!
Something sad happened at the convention. After John Kerry accepted the nomination – out of habit Al Gore demanded a recount.
Well we’ve had Kerry’s acceptance speech. Now we’ll have the Republican Convention. And then it will be time for the crooked voting machines in Florida.
Friday, July 30, 2004
Kerry Missed 38 Out Of 48 Intelligence Committee Meetings
RUDY GIULIANI, FMR. NEW YORK CITY MAYOR: John Kerry would work "tirelessly" to deal with intelligence and to deal with the recommendations of the September 11th Commission? Well, you've got to look at what people do, not what they say.
John Kerry was on the Intelligence Committee for a large part of his career in the United States Senate. He missed 38 out of 48 meetings. He was absent for them.
John Edwards has been on for a short while. He's missed four of eight meetings of the Intelligence Committee, even since September 11.
So this interest in saying that they're going to prosecute the war on terrorism as effectively as President Bush certainly is belied by -- by the way in which they've acted in the past.
President Bush, on the other hand, announced his purpose of destroying to the best that we can global terrorism, saying it would take four or five years to do it, and sticking with it when it's been popular and sticking with it when it's been unpopular, which is really the sign of a really true leader.
Even the Left Bashes 'Botox' Kerry
The latest from liberal Sam Smith's Progressive Review...with "Notes" on the Democrat Convention:
Just bear in mind that there is no Botox for the soul.
Kerry is your classic Washington Ivy League preppy hustler who gets ahead by substituting gravitas for achievement and, in Russell Baker's phrase, letting solemnity serve for seriousness.
He has done little in the Senate, produced few bills of significance, and even missed most of his intelligence committee hearings.
He is arrogant, narcissistic, and so self-serving that he even filmed reenactments of his Vietnam exploits for future use.
He is wrong on Iraq, healthcare, education, the Middle East, and the Patriot Act and when he is right he doesn't say it very well.
RUDY GIULIANI, FMR. NEW YORK CITY MAYOR: John Kerry would work "tirelessly" to deal with intelligence and to deal with the recommendations of the September 11th Commission? Well, you've got to look at what people do, not what they say.
John Kerry was on the Intelligence Committee for a large part of his career in the United States Senate. He missed 38 out of 48 meetings. He was absent for them.
John Edwards has been on for a short while. He's missed four of eight meetings of the Intelligence Committee, even since September 11.
So this interest in saying that they're going to prosecute the war on terrorism as effectively as President Bush certainly is belied by -- by the way in which they've acted in the past.
President Bush, on the other hand, announced his purpose of destroying to the best that we can global terrorism, saying it would take four or five years to do it, and sticking with it when it's been popular and sticking with it when it's been unpopular, which is really the sign of a really true leader.
Even the Left Bashes 'Botox' Kerry
The latest from liberal Sam Smith's Progressive Review...with "Notes" on the Democrat Convention:
Just bear in mind that there is no Botox for the soul.
Kerry is your classic Washington Ivy League preppy hustler who gets ahead by substituting gravitas for achievement and, in Russell Baker's phrase, letting solemnity serve for seriousness.
He has done little in the Senate, produced few bills of significance, and even missed most of his intelligence committee hearings.
He is arrogant, narcissistic, and so self-serving that he even filmed reenactments of his Vietnam exploits for future use.
He is wrong on Iraq, healthcare, education, the Middle East, and the Patriot Act and when he is right he doesn't say it very well.
Leno
We’re learning more and more about potential first lady Teresa Heinz Kerry. Very well educated woman. Did you know that? In fact she can say "shove it” in five different languages.
John Kerry said he would never criticize his wife. When reporters asked him why, he said he had over a billion reasons.
Lance Armstrong is on his way home and he’s being called a hero for all Americans. President Bush called Lance Armstrong and asked what it’s like to win again in 2004? And then President Clinton called him and asked what it’s like being out with Sheryl Crow?
As you know the Democrats are meeting in Boston this week for their convention and I this was nice. For an extra 50 bucks the hookers will dress up like Paul Revere.
Letterman
Have you been watching the Democratic National Convention? I haven’t seen this much excitement since the Dukakis-Bentsen era!
I didn’t see the convention last night. I was watching a documentary on condensation played on the Weather Channel.
Teresa Heinz Kerry spoke last night. She made the mistake of talking and holding a chihuahua at the same time.
Dennis Kucinich also spoke. The side effects of watching him included drowsiness, headache and sexual dysfunction.
Kilborn
John Edwards was asked to describe what it was like to be around John Kerry and he said, "He’s strong, he’s decisive, and he hogs the covers.”
We’re learning more and more about potential first lady Teresa Heinz Kerry. Very well educated woman. Did you know that? In fact she can say "shove it” in five different languages.
John Kerry said he would never criticize his wife. When reporters asked him why, he said he had over a billion reasons.
Lance Armstrong is on his way home and he’s being called a hero for all Americans. President Bush called Lance Armstrong and asked what it’s like to win again in 2004? And then President Clinton called him and asked what it’s like being out with Sheryl Crow?
As you know the Democrats are meeting in Boston this week for their convention and I this was nice. For an extra 50 bucks the hookers will dress up like Paul Revere.
Letterman
Have you been watching the Democratic National Convention? I haven’t seen this much excitement since the Dukakis-Bentsen era!
I didn’t see the convention last night. I was watching a documentary on condensation played on the Weather Channel.
Teresa Heinz Kerry spoke last night. She made the mistake of talking and holding a chihuahua at the same time.
Dennis Kucinich also spoke. The side effects of watching him included drowsiness, headache and sexual dysfunction.
Kilborn
John Edwards was asked to describe what it was like to be around John Kerry and he said, "He’s strong, he’s decisive, and he hogs the covers.”
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Holes In The Democratic Platform
CNN CROSSFIRE, NOVAK: Hardly anybody was in the convention hall and the television cameras were off yesterday evening when we had the -- when the national platform of the Democratic Party came up for a vote. It was just like the old Supreme Soviets, no debates, no amendments, just a voice vote of approval.
I doubt these left-wing delegates could even guess what is not in the platform. There's nothing about gay marriage, nothing about partial-birth abortion, capital punishment, Alaska oil drilling or the Kyoto global warming treaty.
Senator John Kerry's managers don't want these divisive issues brought up or the delegates will put the nominee much further to the left than he wants to be. Shame at the Democratic Party for being so phony.
But the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covers another kind of Holes.
Holes In The Platform
There’s the Democratic Party platform. And then there is the Georgia platform, which everyone could see was full of holes.
State Democratic leaders took turns standing on a milk crate acting as a makeshift speaker’s platform at a luncheon Wednesday in a Boston McCormick & Schmick’s restaurant.
Hattie Dorsey, state party vice chairwoman, had to take her shoes off because her narrow heels went straight through the slots. That generated an immediate comment from Michael Thurmond, Georgia’s labor secretary: “Hattie’s got some real cute toes.”
Delegation chairman Calvin Smyre didn’t seem to mind though. “This is a nice platform,” he said, balancing himself. “We’re standing on a milk crate all the way to victory.”
CNN CROSSFIRE, NOVAK: Hardly anybody was in the convention hall and the television cameras were off yesterday evening when we had the -- when the national platform of the Democratic Party came up for a vote. It was just like the old Supreme Soviets, no debates, no amendments, just a voice vote of approval.
I doubt these left-wing delegates could even guess what is not in the platform. There's nothing about gay marriage, nothing about partial-birth abortion, capital punishment, Alaska oil drilling or the Kyoto global warming treaty.
Senator John Kerry's managers don't want these divisive issues brought up or the delegates will put the nominee much further to the left than he wants to be. Shame at the Democratic Party for being so phony.
But the Atlanta Journal-Constitution covers another kind of Holes.
Holes In The Platform
There’s the Democratic Party platform. And then there is the Georgia platform, which everyone could see was full of holes.
State Democratic leaders took turns standing on a milk crate acting as a makeshift speaker’s platform at a luncheon Wednesday in a Boston McCormick & Schmick’s restaurant.
Hattie Dorsey, state party vice chairwoman, had to take her shoes off because her narrow heels went straight through the slots. That generated an immediate comment from Michael Thurmond, Georgia’s labor secretary: “Hattie’s got some real cute toes.”
Delegation chairman Calvin Smyre didn’t seem to mind though. “This is a nice platform,” he said, balancing himself. “We’re standing on a milk crate all the way to victory.”
Oh, Deer: Steyn Shoots Down Kerry's Hunting Tale
Doh! A deer!
Apparently hoping to outdo Hillary Clinton's improbable attempt to reinvent herself as a duck hunter, John Kerry has tried to avoid alienating supporters of gun rights by depicting himself as a deer hunter. Mark Steyn will have none of it.
Steyn wrote in the London Telegraph yesterday:
"He was in Wisconsin the other day, pretending to be a regular guy, and was asked what kind of hunting he preferred. 'I'd have to say deer,' said the senator. 'I go out with my trusty 12-gauge double-barrel, crawl around on my stomach. ... That's hunting.'
"This caused huge hilarity among my New Hampshire neighbors. None of us has ever heard of anybody deer hunting by crawling around on his stomach, even in Massachusetts.
The trick is to blend in with the woods and, given that John Kerry already looks like a forlorn tree in late fall, it's hard to see why he'd give up his natural advantage in order to hunt horizontally.
Oh, Pooh
"Possibly his weird Vietnam nostalgia is getting out of control. Still, if I come across a guy in the woods in deer season inching through the undergrowth with a mouthful of bear scat, at least I'll know who it is," Steyn noted.
Considering that these days Kerry looks more like a bunny wabbit than Elmer Fudd, perhaps he could use a refresher course from Gun Owners of America, which, by the way, he still hasn't met with, despite his phony claim that he'd meet with any critical group.
Update from a reader from Minnesota: "The fact that John Kerry claims he crawls around on the ground while deer hunting is less ridiculous than the fact that he claims to hunt deer with a double-barrel 12 gauge.
Ask any hunter. You hunt deer with either a rifle or a shotgun slug (which you cannot do with a double-barrel shotgun). To a true deer hunter, Kerry's claim is even more ludicrous than Howard Dean stating that the book of Job is in the New Testament and then claiming he is a devout Christian. Kerry's statement clearly shows he has absolutely no clue about hunting."
Doh! A deer!
Apparently hoping to outdo Hillary Clinton's improbable attempt to reinvent herself as a duck hunter, John Kerry has tried to avoid alienating supporters of gun rights by depicting himself as a deer hunter. Mark Steyn will have none of it.
Steyn wrote in the London Telegraph yesterday:
"He was in Wisconsin the other day, pretending to be a regular guy, and was asked what kind of hunting he preferred. 'I'd have to say deer,' said the senator. 'I go out with my trusty 12-gauge double-barrel, crawl around on my stomach. ... That's hunting.'
"This caused huge hilarity among my New Hampshire neighbors. None of us has ever heard of anybody deer hunting by crawling around on his stomach, even in Massachusetts.
The trick is to blend in with the woods and, given that John Kerry already looks like a forlorn tree in late fall, it's hard to see why he'd give up his natural advantage in order to hunt horizontally.
Oh, Pooh
"Possibly his weird Vietnam nostalgia is getting out of control. Still, if I come across a guy in the woods in deer season inching through the undergrowth with a mouthful of bear scat, at least I'll know who it is," Steyn noted.
Considering that these days Kerry looks more like a bunny wabbit than Elmer Fudd, perhaps he could use a refresher course from Gun Owners of America, which, by the way, he still hasn't met with, despite his phony claim that he'd meet with any critical group.
Update from a reader from Minnesota: "The fact that John Kerry claims he crawls around on the ground while deer hunting is less ridiculous than the fact that he claims to hunt deer with a double-barrel 12 gauge.
Ask any hunter. You hunt deer with either a rifle or a shotgun slug (which you cannot do with a double-barrel shotgun). To a true deer hunter, Kerry's claim is even more ludicrous than Howard Dean stating that the book of Job is in the New Testament and then claiming he is a devout Christian. Kerry's statement clearly shows he has absolutely no clue about hunting."
Leno
I tell ya, I was sweating like John Kerry trying to get a personality before Thursday’s big speech.
I’m sure you saw this on the news last night the convention center was surrounded by police, FBI, they had sharpshooters on every roof top, security was tighter than John Kerry’s face after a Botox injection.
Did you all see Hillary Clinton introduce Bill last night in Boston? It was like the party faithful introducing the party unfaithful.
There was one awkward moment when Hillary turned to Bill slapped him and said, "Which of your little whores gave you that tie!”
Former President Clinton spoke last night but he did not give the keynote address. Although I do understand he did give a key, a note, and his address to a waitress who was working the concessions stand.
Democrats were mad about all the good jobs lost because of Bush…..Whoopi Goldberg’s, Linda Ronstadt’s, Al Gore…. A lot of jobs….lot of jobs…
As you know Teresa Heinz has been taking criticism for telling a reporter to "shove it” the other day. Can you blame Teresa Heinz really? I mean what’s the point of having a billion dollars if you can’t tell someone to "shove it”. Not a lot of minimum wage people going "shove it”!
Did you see Kerry trying to throw out the first pitch at the Red Sox – Yankees game the other night. It didn’t even make it all the way to the plate. In fact, his pitch was so weak, today he was offered a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
It looks like Lance Armstrong is on his way back to America for a well deserved rest. You know what I really admire about Lance Armstrong – finally an American in Europe who looks good in shorts.
I tell you this guy really is a hero because they treated him terribly over there. They booed at him, they called him names, they threw drinks at him as he went by. He said he felt like Linda Rondstadt.
President Bush is inviting Lance Armstrong to the White House. Not to congratulate him. To teach him how to ride a bike properly.
By the end of 2004, over eight thousand McDonald’s restaurants will be accepting credit cards. This will allowed American to combine their two favorite pastimes, going deeper into debt and getting fat.
I guess using credit cards is easier than teaching those kids to give change properly.
How does this work? If you miss a payment do they put a McLean on your house?
We have the Governor of Kentucky Ernie Fletcher on the show. You know the difference between California and Kentucky? In Kentucky, when three-year olds are running fast, it’s called the Kentucky Derby. In California, when three-year olds are running fast, it’s called the Neverland Ranch.
Letterman
It’s was cold here in New York City for this time of year. But not as chilly as that hug between Bill and Hillary last night.
There was one uncomfortable moment last night at the Democratic National Convention when Al Gore accepted the nomination.
Michael Moore is at the convention – which explains the tight security around the buffet.
John Kerry’s theme for the convention is "a lifetime of strength and service”. Is it really a good idea to run on an old Maytag slogan?
Did you see Bill Clinton speak at the convention last night? Did you see Bubba? Wooo! He had to stop 23 times for applause and 3 times for sex.
Kilborn
Teresa Heinz and Dick Cheney have formed a rap group.
Bill Clinton pumped up the crowd last night at the Democratic Convention. He had the crowd chanting, "Four more whores! Four more whores!”
Howard Dean is scheduled to speak tonight at the convention. He was given no time limit – just asked to turn off the lights when he leaves.
I tell ya, I was sweating like John Kerry trying to get a personality before Thursday’s big speech.
I’m sure you saw this on the news last night the convention center was surrounded by police, FBI, they had sharpshooters on every roof top, security was tighter than John Kerry’s face after a Botox injection.
Did you all see Hillary Clinton introduce Bill last night in Boston? It was like the party faithful introducing the party unfaithful.
There was one awkward moment when Hillary turned to Bill slapped him and said, "Which of your little whores gave you that tie!”
Former President Clinton spoke last night but he did not give the keynote address. Although I do understand he did give a key, a note, and his address to a waitress who was working the concessions stand.
Democrats were mad about all the good jobs lost because of Bush…..Whoopi Goldberg’s, Linda Ronstadt’s, Al Gore…. A lot of jobs….lot of jobs…
As you know Teresa Heinz has been taking criticism for telling a reporter to "shove it” the other day. Can you blame Teresa Heinz really? I mean what’s the point of having a billion dollars if you can’t tell someone to "shove it”. Not a lot of minimum wage people going "shove it”!
Did you see Kerry trying to throw out the first pitch at the Red Sox – Yankees game the other night. It didn’t even make it all the way to the plate. In fact, his pitch was so weak, today he was offered a contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
It looks like Lance Armstrong is on his way back to America for a well deserved rest. You know what I really admire about Lance Armstrong – finally an American in Europe who looks good in shorts.
I tell you this guy really is a hero because they treated him terribly over there. They booed at him, they called him names, they threw drinks at him as he went by. He said he felt like Linda Rondstadt.
President Bush is inviting Lance Armstrong to the White House. Not to congratulate him. To teach him how to ride a bike properly.
By the end of 2004, over eight thousand McDonald’s restaurants will be accepting credit cards. This will allowed American to combine their two favorite pastimes, going deeper into debt and getting fat.
I guess using credit cards is easier than teaching those kids to give change properly.
How does this work? If you miss a payment do they put a McLean on your house?
We have the Governor of Kentucky Ernie Fletcher on the show. You know the difference between California and Kentucky? In Kentucky, when three-year olds are running fast, it’s called the Kentucky Derby. In California, when three-year olds are running fast, it’s called the Neverland Ranch.
Letterman
It’s was cold here in New York City for this time of year. But not as chilly as that hug between Bill and Hillary last night.
There was one uncomfortable moment last night at the Democratic National Convention when Al Gore accepted the nomination.
Michael Moore is at the convention – which explains the tight security around the buffet.
John Kerry’s theme for the convention is "a lifetime of strength and service”. Is it really a good idea to run on an old Maytag slogan?
Did you see Bill Clinton speak at the convention last night? Did you see Bubba? Wooo! He had to stop 23 times for applause and 3 times for sex.
Kilborn
Teresa Heinz and Dick Cheney have formed a rap group.
Bill Clinton pumped up the crowd last night at the Democratic Convention. He had the crowd chanting, "Four more whores! Four more whores!”
Howard Dean is scheduled to speak tonight at the convention. He was given no time limit – just asked to turn off the lights when he leaves.
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Ten Things You Won't Hear at the Cosmetic (Extreme Makeover) Convention
1. That The Unemployment Rate Today (5.5%) Is Lower Than It Was In 1996 (6.2%).
2. That The Inflation Rate Today (1.9%) Is Lower Than It Was In 1996 (2.6%).
3. That Mortgage Rates Today (5.86%) Are Lower Than They Were In 1996 (7.81%).
4. Jimmy Carter Bring Up Kerry's "Middle Class Misery Index."
5. Bill Clinton's Making Regime Change In Iraq The Official US Policy.
6. Criticism Of The Clinton Health Care Plan, Which Kerry Said Was A Major Cause Of The 1994 Democrat Losses At The Polls.
7. Al Gore Again Compare The Republicans To "Digital Brown Shirts."
8. Clinton Praise The Defense Of Marriage Act, Which Kerry Called "Gay Bashing," And Voted Against Before Clinton Signed.
9. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Call Kerry's Campaign "Small Minded," And "Incompetent," Again.
10. Hillary Clinton Speak For less Than Five Minutes.
1. That The Unemployment Rate Today (5.5%) Is Lower Than It Was In 1996 (6.2%).
2. That The Inflation Rate Today (1.9%) Is Lower Than It Was In 1996 (2.6%).
3. That Mortgage Rates Today (5.86%) Are Lower Than They Were In 1996 (7.81%).
4. Jimmy Carter Bring Up Kerry's "Middle Class Misery Index."
5. Bill Clinton's Making Regime Change In Iraq The Official US Policy.
6. Criticism Of The Clinton Health Care Plan, Which Kerry Said Was A Major Cause Of The 1994 Democrat Losses At The Polls.
7. Al Gore Again Compare The Republicans To "Digital Brown Shirts."
8. Clinton Praise The Defense Of Marriage Act, Which Kerry Called "Gay Bashing," And Voted Against Before Clinton Signed.
9. Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Call Kerry's Campaign "Small Minded," And "Incompetent," Again.
10. Hillary Clinton Speak For less Than Five Minutes.
2004 Democratic National Convention -- Official Program
(Sent to Us By Ed and Norma Bzdyk)
6:00pm - Opening flag burning ceremony.
6:15pm - Condemnation of prayer - Separation of State from Religion Speech.
6:30pm - Anti-war rally no. 1.
6:40pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:00pm - Tribute theme to France.
7:10pm - Collect offerings for al-Zawahri defense fund.
7:20pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:25pm - Tribute theme to Spain.
7:45pm - Anti-war rally no. 2. (Moderated by Michael Moore)
8:25pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:29pm - Somebody calls AA and they come and drags Senator Kennedy to their meeting.
8:30pm - Terrorist appeasement workshop.
9:00pm - Gay marriage ceremony.
9:30pm - * Intermission *
Caucasus's on anti-business, pro-socialism, growing the government, protecting the cock roaches, ban the SUVs, ban all form or recreation, etc.
10:00pm - Flag burning ceremony no. 2.
10:15pm - Re-enactment of Kerry's fake medal toss.
10:25pm - Ted Kennedy returns and proposes a toast.
10:30pm - Cameo by Dean 'Yeeearrrrrrrg!'
10:50pm - Pledge of allegiance to the UN.
11:00pm - Double gay marriage ceremony.
11:15pm - Maximizing Welfare workshop.
11:30pm - 'Free Saddam' pep rally.
11:59pm - Ted Kennedy proposes another toast.
12:00pm - Nominations from floor for candidate. Ted Kennedy nominates Bush. AA is called again.
12:15am - Condemnation of prayer speech.
Thanks to Ed and Norma Bzdyk Of Milledgeville Ga
(Sent to Us By Ed and Norma Bzdyk)
6:00pm - Opening flag burning ceremony.
6:15pm - Condemnation of prayer - Separation of State from Religion Speech.
6:30pm - Anti-war rally no. 1.
6:40pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:00pm - Tribute theme to France.
7:10pm - Collect offerings for al-Zawahri defense fund.
7:20pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:25pm - Tribute theme to Spain.
7:45pm - Anti-war rally no. 2. (Moderated by Michael Moore)
8:25pm - Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:29pm - Somebody calls AA and they come and drags Senator Kennedy to their meeting.
8:30pm - Terrorist appeasement workshop.
9:00pm - Gay marriage ceremony.
9:30pm - * Intermission *
Caucasus's on anti-business, pro-socialism, growing the government, protecting the cock roaches, ban the SUVs, ban all form or recreation, etc.
10:00pm - Flag burning ceremony no. 2.
10:15pm - Re-enactment of Kerry's fake medal toss.
10:25pm - Ted Kennedy returns and proposes a toast.
10:30pm - Cameo by Dean 'Yeeearrrrrrrg!'
10:50pm - Pledge of allegiance to the UN.
11:00pm - Double gay marriage ceremony.
11:15pm - Maximizing Welfare workshop.
11:30pm - 'Free Saddam' pep rally.
11:59pm - Ted Kennedy proposes another toast.
12:00pm - Nominations from floor for candidate. Ted Kennedy nominates Bush. AA is called again.
12:15am - Condemnation of prayer speech.
Thanks to Ed and Norma Bzdyk Of Milledgeville Ga
Leno
John Kerry threw out the first ball before last night’s Yankees-Red Sox game in Boston. You probably saw that. In fact, Kerry asked "Where do you want me on the field? I can take any position.”
The Democrats opened their convention in Boston. I can’t wait to find out who they’re going to nominate. It’s so exciting!
John Kerry decided on the new party slogan, "The Democratic Party - love it or shove it”.
Teresa Heinz Kerry, Kerry’s wife, got mad at a reporter, told a reporter to "shove it”. It’s a shame how the one America talks to the other America. I wish these two Americas could just get together and iron out their differences.
This has not been a good year for political quotes. When I was a kid, I remember John F. Kennedy, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” And those were great quotes. What do we have this year? We had "Shove it”, "girlie men”, and Dick Cheney saying "go f yourself.”
Congratulations to Lance Armstrong! Won his 6th Tour de France! President Bush phoned lance immediately after his win. Which was a surprise. Not that Bush called him. That he was able to get past the French operator without hanging up on him. "This is President Bush. Click. Hello, hello…it’s President Bush.”
I guess Bush asked lance if he would be back next year. Lance didn’t know. Bush said "I know how you feel.”
Actually both Bush and Kerry said they were very impressed by Lance’s accomplishments. Well sure, neither one of them have been able to stay on a bike all year. They go 50 feet, bonk! "Hey how does he do it?”
Here’s something I couldn’t believe. You know who’s in Boston to cover the convention. Al Jazeera, the Arab news network. Al Jazeera is being allowed in to cover the convention. Boy, how’d you like to be the guy in line behind the Al Jazeera crew when they go through security. "You gonna be much longer?!”
Actually, Boston is the perfect city for the Democrats. The Democrats are just like the Red Sox. They’re optimistic in the spring, concerned in the summer and ready to choke in the fall.
CNN announced that Bush’s missing National Guard records have been found! Here’s the amazing thing - you know where they found ‘em? Inside former National Security Adviser Sandy Berger’s pants!
As you know the 9/11 commission report came out yesterday. It’s 575 pages. President Bush said today he was surprised to find out it was a true story.
In beer news, Molson of Canada and Coors have announced they’re going to merge. And next week Schlitz is buying both companies to form a new beer company, "Schmoors.”
Letterman
It’s a bad time to be in New York City. All the hookers are up in Boston.
Remember when Saddam was found in a monkey hole a few months ago? He’s now being held in custody. Here’s how he spends his time. He writes poetry, he eats muffins, he water colors, and he does gardening – I think he’s had a queer makeover.
They say Saddam is demoralized and dejected…hey try a decade at CBS!
John Kerry threw out the first ball before last night’s Yankees-Red Sox game in Boston. You probably saw that. In fact, Kerry asked "Where do you want me on the field? I can take any position.”
The Democrats opened their convention in Boston. I can’t wait to find out who they’re going to nominate. It’s so exciting!
John Kerry decided on the new party slogan, "The Democratic Party - love it or shove it”.
Teresa Heinz Kerry, Kerry’s wife, got mad at a reporter, told a reporter to "shove it”. It’s a shame how the one America talks to the other America. I wish these two Americas could just get together and iron out their differences.
This has not been a good year for political quotes. When I was a kid, I remember John F. Kennedy, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” And those were great quotes. What do we have this year? We had "Shove it”, "girlie men”, and Dick Cheney saying "go f yourself.”
Congratulations to Lance Armstrong! Won his 6th Tour de France! President Bush phoned lance immediately after his win. Which was a surprise. Not that Bush called him. That he was able to get past the French operator without hanging up on him. "This is President Bush. Click. Hello, hello…it’s President Bush.”
I guess Bush asked lance if he would be back next year. Lance didn’t know. Bush said "I know how you feel.”
Actually both Bush and Kerry said they were very impressed by Lance’s accomplishments. Well sure, neither one of them have been able to stay on a bike all year. They go 50 feet, bonk! "Hey how does he do it?”
Here’s something I couldn’t believe. You know who’s in Boston to cover the convention. Al Jazeera, the Arab news network. Al Jazeera is being allowed in to cover the convention. Boy, how’d you like to be the guy in line behind the Al Jazeera crew when they go through security. "You gonna be much longer?!”
Actually, Boston is the perfect city for the Democrats. The Democrats are just like the Red Sox. They’re optimistic in the spring, concerned in the summer and ready to choke in the fall.
CNN announced that Bush’s missing National Guard records have been found! Here’s the amazing thing - you know where they found ‘em? Inside former National Security Adviser Sandy Berger’s pants!
As you know the 9/11 commission report came out yesterday. It’s 575 pages. President Bush said today he was surprised to find out it was a true story.
In beer news, Molson of Canada and Coors have announced they’re going to merge. And next week Schlitz is buying both companies to form a new beer company, "Schmoors.”
Letterman
It’s a bad time to be in New York City. All the hookers are up in Boston.
Remember when Saddam was found in a monkey hole a few months ago? He’s now being held in custody. Here’s how he spends his time. He writes poetry, he eats muffins, he water colors, and he does gardening – I think he’s had a queer makeover.
They say Saddam is demoralized and dejected…hey try a decade at CBS!
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Blogging In Boston
(CBS) Along with the thousands of traditionally accredited print, radio and TV journalists descending on the Democratic Convention in Boston this week are 34 individuals who are credentialed as "bloggers."
Bloggers are also expected to be credentialed for the Republican National Convention, set for August 30th through September 2nd in New York.
Blogs, says Dan Gillmor, in his new book "We The Media," represent an "evolution - from journalism as lecture to journalism as conversation."
Bloggers are, in a sense, citizen journalists.
David Weinberger is a freelance writer and self-proclaimed political activist who will be blogging the Democratic Convention for Boston.com. Weinberger does not feel obligated to provide "comprehensive objective news reporting of all that goes on because that's being done for us by the media."
Bloggers, he says "are citizens who are going in order to report back what strikes us as interesting and important and in general to do that for people we think of as our friends."
(CBS) Along with the thousands of traditionally accredited print, radio and TV journalists descending on the Democratic Convention in Boston this week are 34 individuals who are credentialed as "bloggers."
Bloggers are also expected to be credentialed for the Republican National Convention, set for August 30th through September 2nd in New York.
Blogs, says Dan Gillmor, in his new book "We The Media," represent an "evolution - from journalism as lecture to journalism as conversation."
Bloggers are, in a sense, citizen journalists.
David Weinberger is a freelance writer and self-proclaimed political activist who will be blogging the Democratic Convention for Boston.com. Weinberger does not feel obligated to provide "comprehensive objective news reporting of all that goes on because that's being done for us by the media."
Bloggers, he says "are citizens who are going in order to report back what strikes us as interesting and important and in general to do that for people we think of as our friends."
Leno
The Kerry Campaign said that Kerry will show his "softer” side for the convention. We’ve already seen him and John Edwards fondling each other. How much softer than that can you get? What’s next? The two of them spooning now?
In "ESPN” magazine, John Kerry said he’s learned a lot about life from playing sports. He had to fight! Yeah like so many other kids in impoverished areas who turn to polo as a way out.
And Linda Rondstadt just signed to do a new movie. It’s called, "Leaving Las Vegas.” You don’t want to miss that.
More problems for the Aladdin Hotel. Did you hear about this today? Last night they threw a stripper out of one of its hotel rooms for dedicating a lap dance to Michael Moore.
Sandy Berger who was President Clinton’s National Security Advisor and also an advisor to Senator Kerry is now under criminal investigation for putting classified documents into his pants and sneaking them out of the national archives. Well, thank God his pants never fell into enemy hands.
Yesterday at the Atlanta Airport a guy walked through a security door and drove a baggage cart onto the runway wearing nothing but pajama bottoms. Here’s my favorite part of the story – they became suspicious after he was unable to produce I.D. Really? That’s the only thing that got them suspicious. A guy driving a baggage cart with just pajama bottoms, hello! Maybe he left them in his other pajama bottoms.
In New Jersey, an Amtrak train was delayed for 90 minutes yesterday after police found a note in a restroom that said, "You’re all sitting ducks”. Turns out it wasn’t a threat, it was just Amtrak’s new slogan.
More problems, it seems the Los Alamos national laboratory - where they research nuclear weapons - reported that they are missing two computer discs with sensitive weapons information. How does this happen? You can’t even steal a pair of underpants from T.J. Maxx without the alarm going off. Can’t we get that technology at the lab?
A woman in South Africa is suing her doctor after her buttock implants exploded...talk about a doctor doing a half-assed job.
That is the problem with getting expensive implants – she could have gotten the same effect naturally with some Krispy Kreme donuts.
Krispy Kreme announced they are coming out with a liquid version of their famous glazed donut. Did that used to be called "syrup”?
What’s next - a McDonald’s Big Mac in an I.V.? You just stick it right into your vein and pass out?
New photos from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft reveal that Saturn’s rings are pink and grey. Scientist say this could be the first all gay planet.
"Catwoman” opened today. It’s about … who cares what it’s about. You have Halle Berry in a leather outfit a whip. That’s what it’s about.
I don’t understand when Catwoman has time to fight crime? My cat sleeps 23 and half hours a day.
"USA Today” said that a lot of couples who get married are doing away with the phrase "till death do us part” and replacing it with phrases like, "for as long as we continue to love each other”, "for all the days to come”, and the least popular, "till one of us starts getting really, really, really fat.”
The Kerry Campaign said that Kerry will show his "softer” side for the convention. We’ve already seen him and John Edwards fondling each other. How much softer than that can you get? What’s next? The two of them spooning now?
In "ESPN” magazine, John Kerry said he’s learned a lot about life from playing sports. He had to fight! Yeah like so many other kids in impoverished areas who turn to polo as a way out.
And Linda Rondstadt just signed to do a new movie. It’s called, "Leaving Las Vegas.” You don’t want to miss that.
More problems for the Aladdin Hotel. Did you hear about this today? Last night they threw a stripper out of one of its hotel rooms for dedicating a lap dance to Michael Moore.
Sandy Berger who was President Clinton’s National Security Advisor and also an advisor to Senator Kerry is now under criminal investigation for putting classified documents into his pants and sneaking them out of the national archives. Well, thank God his pants never fell into enemy hands.
Yesterday at the Atlanta Airport a guy walked through a security door and drove a baggage cart onto the runway wearing nothing but pajama bottoms. Here’s my favorite part of the story – they became suspicious after he was unable to produce I.D. Really? That’s the only thing that got them suspicious. A guy driving a baggage cart with just pajama bottoms, hello! Maybe he left them in his other pajama bottoms.
In New Jersey, an Amtrak train was delayed for 90 minutes yesterday after police found a note in a restroom that said, "You’re all sitting ducks”. Turns out it wasn’t a threat, it was just Amtrak’s new slogan.
More problems, it seems the Los Alamos national laboratory - where they research nuclear weapons - reported that they are missing two computer discs with sensitive weapons information. How does this happen? You can’t even steal a pair of underpants from T.J. Maxx without the alarm going off. Can’t we get that technology at the lab?
A woman in South Africa is suing her doctor after her buttock implants exploded...talk about a doctor doing a half-assed job.
That is the problem with getting expensive implants – she could have gotten the same effect naturally with some Krispy Kreme donuts.
Krispy Kreme announced they are coming out with a liquid version of their famous glazed donut. Did that used to be called "syrup”?
What’s next - a McDonald’s Big Mac in an I.V.? You just stick it right into your vein and pass out?
New photos from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft reveal that Saturn’s rings are pink and grey. Scientist say this could be the first all gay planet.
"Catwoman” opened today. It’s about … who cares what it’s about. You have Halle Berry in a leather outfit a whip. That’s what it’s about.
I don’t understand when Catwoman has time to fight crime? My cat sleeps 23 and half hours a day.
"USA Today” said that a lot of couples who get married are doing away with the phrase "till death do us part” and replacing it with phrases like, "for as long as we continue to love each other”, "for all the days to come”, and the least popular, "till one of us starts getting really, really, really fat.”
Monday, July 26, 2004
Millennium Docs Destroyed by Berger Before 9/11 Hearings
On Sunday, Commission co-chair Lee Hamilton insisted that investigators had reviewed every Millennium Review draft that the Archives had in their files, telling NBC's "Meet the Press," We believe we've seen all the documents. ... We're quite sure we've seen all the documents in full."
NewsMax: Most of the existing drafts of the White House's After-Action Millennium Plot Review were stolen from the National Archives and destroyed by former National Security Advisor Sandy Berger at least six months before the Sept. 11 Commission dealt with Millennium issues in interim staff conclusions and public hearings.
A chronological review of hearings and staff statement transcripts available on the 9/11 Commission Web site shows that the Millennium plot was not covered in any detail until public hearings in March and April 2004, more than six months after the Berger thefts.
Berger's attorney, Lanny Breuer, acknowledged to the Washington Post on Sunday that his client's last visit to the National Archives came on Oct. 2, 2003, two days before archives officials told Berger he was suspected of removing documents.
Those same officials told the Post that they had five or six drafts of the Millennium after-action review in their files, all of which were eventually stolen by Berger. Only two copies were returned, the Post said, noting, "other drafts of the after-action document, [Archives officials] said, were apparently discarded."
While Democrats have argued that the Millennium reports destroyed by Berger were copies, the New York Post reported on Friday, "Officials say it is possible he also got some unique documents directly from the files" - an apparent reference to original handwritten notes made by senior Clinton officials on the draft copies.
Neither Hamilton nor Commission Chairman Tom Kean have given any public assurances that every draft of the Millennium review, complete with original notes, had been seen by investigators before Berger destroyed them.
On Sunday, Commission co-chair Lee Hamilton insisted that investigators had reviewed every Millennium Review draft that the Archives had in their files, telling NBC's "Meet the Press," We believe we've seen all the documents. ... We're quite sure we've seen all the documents in full."
NewsMax: Most of the existing drafts of the White House's After-Action Millennium Plot Review were stolen from the National Archives and destroyed by former National Security Advisor Sandy Berger at least six months before the Sept. 11 Commission dealt with Millennium issues in interim staff conclusions and public hearings.
A chronological review of hearings and staff statement transcripts available on the 9/11 Commission Web site shows that the Millennium plot was not covered in any detail until public hearings in March and April 2004, more than six months after the Berger thefts.
Berger's attorney, Lanny Breuer, acknowledged to the Washington Post on Sunday that his client's last visit to the National Archives came on Oct. 2, 2003, two days before archives officials told Berger he was suspected of removing documents.
Those same officials told the Post that they had five or six drafts of the Millennium after-action review in their files, all of which were eventually stolen by Berger. Only two copies were returned, the Post said, noting, "other drafts of the after-action document, [Archives officials] said, were apparently discarded."
While Democrats have argued that the Millennium reports destroyed by Berger were copies, the New York Post reported on Friday, "Officials say it is possible he also got some unique documents directly from the files" - an apparent reference to original handwritten notes made by senior Clinton officials on the draft copies.
Neither Hamilton nor Commission Chairman Tom Kean have given any public assurances that every draft of the Millennium review, complete with original notes, had been seen by investigators before Berger destroyed them.
Liberals: We Don't Want Him, You Can Have Him, He's Too Dry for Me
Washington Post: Kerry's Deficiency
Cool Kerry "Doesn't Warm Anybody Up," Undecided Unionites
Village Voice: Kerry Must Go
LA Times: War Hero & Waffling Windbag
Slate: If You Don't Like Kerry's Views, Just Wait a Week
AP: Civil Rights Group Demands Apology, Tells Kerry He's Not Black
Washington Post: Kerry's Deficiency
Cool Kerry "Doesn't Warm Anybody Up," Undecided Unionites
Village Voice: Kerry Must Go
LA Times: War Hero & Waffling Windbag
Slate: If You Don't Like Kerry's Views, Just Wait a Week
AP: Civil Rights Group Demands Apology, Tells Kerry He's Not Black
Troops Can Hydrate New Rations By Adding Urine
Ananova: US food scientists working for the US military have developed a dried food ration that troops can hydrate by adding dirty water or urine.
Urine can work on troops' new dried food ration
The ration comes in a pouch containing a filter that removes 99.9 per cent of bacteria and most toxic chemicals from the water used to rehydrate it.
The aim of this kind of ration is to reduce the amount of water soldiers need to carry. One day's food supply of three meals, weighs 3.5kg, but that can be reduced to about 0.4 kilograms with the dehydrated pouches.
The pouch - containing chicken and rice initially - relies on osmosis to filter the water or urine, says the New Scientist.
A hungry soldier pours dirty water into one end of a foil sachet containing two inner pouches separated by a membrane. The water seeps through the membrane into the dehydrated food on the other side.
As it dissolves large molecules in the food, it creates a very high concentration solution. The osmotic pressure created then draws more water through the membrane.
Ananova: US food scientists working for the US military have developed a dried food ration that troops can hydrate by adding dirty water or urine.
Urine can work on troops' new dried food ration
The ration comes in a pouch containing a filter that removes 99.9 per cent of bacteria and most toxic chemicals from the water used to rehydrate it.
The aim of this kind of ration is to reduce the amount of water soldiers need to carry. One day's food supply of three meals, weighs 3.5kg, but that can be reduced to about 0.4 kilograms with the dehydrated pouches.
The pouch - containing chicken and rice initially - relies on osmosis to filter the water or urine, says the New Scientist.
A hungry soldier pours dirty water into one end of a foil sachet containing two inner pouches separated by a membrane. The water seeps through the membrane into the dehydrated food on the other side.
As it dissolves large molecules in the food, it creates a very high concentration solution. The osmotic pressure created then draws more water through the membrane.
Sunday, July 25, 2004
Clinton Takes Full Responsibility For 9-11
Clinton: Now, after he murdered 3,100 of our people and others who came to our country seeking their livelihood you may say, 'Well, Mr. President, you should have killed those 200 women and children.' But at the time we didn't think he had the capacity to do that. And no one thought that I should do that. Although I take full responsibility for it.
Clinton Signed Off on Berger Bin Laden Blunders
NewsMax: Documents uncovered by the 9/11 Commission suggest that disgraced former National Security Advisor Sandy Berger vetoed several attacks planned in 1999 and 2000 on Osama bin Laden's Afghanistan hideouts.
But while Berger may have advised against attacking bin Laden, remarks by President Clinton two years ago indicate he personally quashed the plans.
The 9/11 Commission report cites a document detailing a June 1999 plan to launch cruise missiles into a bin Laden encampment known as Tarnak Farms.
In notes handwritten in the margin, Berger cited "the presence of 7 to 11 families in the Tarnak Farms facility, which could mean 60-65 casualties," then warned, "if he responds, we’re blamed.”
In February 2002 President Clinton discussed what sounded like the same plan to target Tarnak Farms, which is located near Khandahar. [In his version, Clinton inflated the potential casualties from 65 to 200.]
"The real issue is should we have attacked the al-Qaida network in 1999 or in 2000 in Afghanistan," he told a Long Island business group two years ago.
"The only place bin Laden ever went that we knew was occasionally he went to Khandahar where he always spent the night in a compound that had 200 women and children. So I could have, on any given night, ordered an attack that I knew would kill 200 women and children that had less than a 50 percent chance of getting him."
According to the Commission, Berger advised against at least three other plans to capture or kill bin Laden during the same 1999-2000 time frame.
But in his 2002 speech, Clinton explained that he made the final call on at least one of those plans to snare the al Qaida leader.
"We actually trained to do this. I actually trained people to do this. We trained people," the ex-president recalled.
"But in order to do it, we would have had to take them in on attack helicopters 900 miles from the nearest boat - maybe illegally violating the airspace of people if they wouldn't give us approval. And we would have had to do a refueling stop."
Without mentioning Berger, Clinton said, "the military recommended against it [because] there was a high probability that it wouldn't succeed."
In his April 8, 2004 testimony before the 9/11 Commission, Clinton took two aides with him: longtime damage controller Bruce Lindsey - and Sandy Berger.
Clinton: Now, after he murdered 3,100 of our people and others who came to our country seeking their livelihood you may say, 'Well, Mr. President, you should have killed those 200 women and children.' But at the time we didn't think he had the capacity to do that. And no one thought that I should do that. Although I take full responsibility for it.
Clinton Signed Off on Berger Bin Laden Blunders
NewsMax: Documents uncovered by the 9/11 Commission suggest that disgraced former National Security Advisor Sandy Berger vetoed several attacks planned in 1999 and 2000 on Osama bin Laden's Afghanistan hideouts.
But while Berger may have advised against attacking bin Laden, remarks by President Clinton two years ago indicate he personally quashed the plans.
The 9/11 Commission report cites a document detailing a June 1999 plan to launch cruise missiles into a bin Laden encampment known as Tarnak Farms.
In notes handwritten in the margin, Berger cited "the presence of 7 to 11 families in the Tarnak Farms facility, which could mean 60-65 casualties," then warned, "if he responds, we’re blamed.”
In February 2002 President Clinton discussed what sounded like the same plan to target Tarnak Farms, which is located near Khandahar. [In his version, Clinton inflated the potential casualties from 65 to 200.]
"The real issue is should we have attacked the al-Qaida network in 1999 or in 2000 in Afghanistan," he told a Long Island business group two years ago.
"The only place bin Laden ever went that we knew was occasionally he went to Khandahar where he always spent the night in a compound that had 200 women and children. So I could have, on any given night, ordered an attack that I knew would kill 200 women and children that had less than a 50 percent chance of getting him."
According to the Commission, Berger advised against at least three other plans to capture or kill bin Laden during the same 1999-2000 time frame.
But in his 2002 speech, Clinton explained that he made the final call on at least one of those plans to snare the al Qaida leader.
"We actually trained to do this. I actually trained people to do this. We trained people," the ex-president recalled.
"But in order to do it, we would have had to take them in on attack helicopters 900 miles from the nearest boat - maybe illegally violating the airspace of people if they wouldn't give us approval. And we would have had to do a refueling stop."
Without mentioning Berger, Clinton said, "the military recommended against it [because] there was a high probability that it wouldn't succeed."
In his April 8, 2004 testimony before the 9/11 Commission, Clinton took two aides with him: longtime damage controller Bruce Lindsey - and Sandy Berger.
Keys removed from patient's sore leg
Ananova: An Iranian man who lost his keys 16 years ago was shocked to find they'd been embedded in his leg all along.
The 50-year-old man felt a strong pain in his leg and was taken to the hospital.
An X-ray showed the keys were lodged in his leg.
The man accidentally fired a rifle 16 years ago, injuring himself in the leg, says nbc10 news.
The bullet was removed but the keys that were lodged in his leg along with the bullet were left there.
It's not known how the keys became lodged in the man's leg.
Ananova: An Iranian man who lost his keys 16 years ago was shocked to find they'd been embedded in his leg all along.
The 50-year-old man felt a strong pain in his leg and was taken to the hospital.
An X-ray showed the keys were lodged in his leg.
The man accidentally fired a rifle 16 years ago, injuring himself in the leg, says nbc10 news.
The bullet was removed but the keys that were lodged in his leg along with the bullet were left there.
It's not known how the keys became lodged in the man's leg.
Saturday, July 24, 2004
Guards Finger Berger in Sox Docs Heist
After three days of denials from his legal team, eyewitnesses to Sandy Berger's top secret document heist have confirmed that the former national security adviser did indeed stash national security secrets in his socks, as well as in his pants pockets.
"The stuffed socks and pockets is real," a senior law enforcement official told the New York Daily News. "The [theft] was reported by the guards."
His lawyer Lanny Breuer has repeatedly told reporters that claims Berger stashed secrets in his socks were "ridiculous."
Guards also told investigators that Berger repeatedly asked to be left alone so he could make private phone calls. If Berger did make any calls from the top secret National Archives reading room, investigators will want to check his cell phone records to see whom he was contacting, and whether he was discussing the purloined documents.
Any calls to ex-President Clinton, who had dispatched Berger on the mission in advance of his own 9/11 testimony, could have staggering implications for the Democratic Party.
When Clinton testified before the 9/11 Commission on April 9, he was accompanied by Berger and his longtime damage controller, Bruce Lindsey.
After three days of denials from his legal team, eyewitnesses to Sandy Berger's top secret document heist have confirmed that the former national security adviser did indeed stash national security secrets in his socks, as well as in his pants pockets.
"The stuffed socks and pockets is real," a senior law enforcement official told the New York Daily News. "The [theft] was reported by the guards."
His lawyer Lanny Breuer has repeatedly told reporters that claims Berger stashed secrets in his socks were "ridiculous."
Guards also told investigators that Berger repeatedly asked to be left alone so he could make private phone calls. If Berger did make any calls from the top secret National Archives reading room, investigators will want to check his cell phone records to see whom he was contacting, and whether he was discussing the purloined documents.
Any calls to ex-President Clinton, who had dispatched Berger on the mission in advance of his own 9/11 testimony, could have staggering implications for the Democratic Party.
When Clinton testified before the 9/11 Commission on April 9, he was accompanied by Berger and his longtime damage controller, Bruce Lindsey.
The Iraqi Successes You Haven't Heard
Terence P. Jeffrey
Iraq Sees Brighter Days Ahead
For months, the Times and Post have specialized in taking anything bad that happens in Iraq--no matter how minor--and hyping it as major news.
But on June 30 nothing bad had happened in Iraq. Indeed, there had been a long string of good news:
Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist Abu Mu-sab al Zarqawi had overplayed his hand in a series of attacks that killed more than 100 Iraqis, thus uniting Iraqis in common cause with the United States against him.
U.S. Ambassador Paul Bremer, surprised the world by handing over sovereignty to Iraq's new independent interim government 48 hours sooner than scheduled. Bremer immediately boarded a plane and departed, leaving the Iraqis to govern themselves.
On June 30, the U.S. gave legal custody of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein to the newly independent Iraq, which promptly showed its resolve to bring him to justice by indicting him for mass murder.
On that day, no Americans were killed in fighting. Terrorists did not manage to murder a single Iraqi. No hostages were beheaded. No one was kidnapped. No new lurid photos could be found.
The Post and the Times were stumped.
The Post buried on page A19 what may have been the most encouraging recent news from Iraq:
A poll of 1,000 Iraqis, conducted in June by an independent polling firm, showed that Iraqis want peace, not war. Most yearn for security and stability above all else and are hopeful their new interim government can deliver it to them. The poll showed:
73% approve of new Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, who says he wants to crush the insurgents and foreign terrorists disturbing the peace of his country.
84% support new President Ghazi Yawar, who shares Allawi's commitment to crushing the insurgents and terrorists.
82% support the U.S.-trained police who will work to enforce the peace.
70% support the newly forming Iraqi army that will track down and kill the insurgents and terrorists.
80% say the new government will "make things better" for Iraq.
These are areas where the U.S. can help an independent Iraq and build trust with the Iraqi people. That may not titillate the editors of the Washington Post and the New York Times.
But it will advance the national security interests of the United States and vindicate the honorable and courageous service so many Americans have given in Iraq in the cause of an American victory.
Terence P. Jeffrey
Iraq Sees Brighter Days Ahead
For months, the Times and Post have specialized in taking anything bad that happens in Iraq--no matter how minor--and hyping it as major news.
But on June 30 nothing bad had happened in Iraq. Indeed, there had been a long string of good news:
Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist Abu Mu-sab al Zarqawi had overplayed his hand in a series of attacks that killed more than 100 Iraqis, thus uniting Iraqis in common cause with the United States against him.
U.S. Ambassador Paul Bremer, surprised the world by handing over sovereignty to Iraq's new independent interim government 48 hours sooner than scheduled. Bremer immediately boarded a plane and departed, leaving the Iraqis to govern themselves.
On June 30, the U.S. gave legal custody of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein to the newly independent Iraq, which promptly showed its resolve to bring him to justice by indicting him for mass murder.
On that day, no Americans were killed in fighting. Terrorists did not manage to murder a single Iraqi. No hostages were beheaded. No one was kidnapped. No new lurid photos could be found.
The Post and the Times were stumped.
The Post buried on page A19 what may have been the most encouraging recent news from Iraq:
A poll of 1,000 Iraqis, conducted in June by an independent polling firm, showed that Iraqis want peace, not war. Most yearn for security and stability above all else and are hopeful their new interim government can deliver it to them. The poll showed:
73% approve of new Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, who says he wants to crush the insurgents and foreign terrorists disturbing the peace of his country.
84% support new President Ghazi Yawar, who shares Allawi's commitment to crushing the insurgents and terrorists.
82% support the U.S.-trained police who will work to enforce the peace.
70% support the newly forming Iraqi army that will track down and kill the insurgents and terrorists.
80% say the new government will "make things better" for Iraq.
These are areas where the U.S. can help an independent Iraq and build trust with the Iraqi people. That may not titillate the editors of the Washington Post and the New York Times.
But it will advance the national security interests of the United States and vindicate the honorable and courageous service so many Americans have given in Iraq in the cause of an American victory.
Leno
Sandy Berger has stepped down as John Kerry’s foreign policy advisor. I guess the Kerry people started to notice office supplies missing.
Sandy Berger is now under investigation for making notes on highly classified anti terror documents and sneaking them out of the national archives and taking them out by stuffing them down his pants. What is it about these Clinton people always being investigated for something in their pants? Why is that?
Well there are the two big stories are about celebrities — Arnold Schwarzenegger and Martha Stewart. One is having problems in Sacramento with girly men, the other is going to prison with manly girls.
Martha Stewart said she’s writing the book about her trial to help others who find themselves in the same situation. She said it will have guidelines to help them through the process. Excuse me, but wasn’t she found guilty? Who’s going to buy a book on getting through the court system by someone who was convicted? You know who should be writing this book? O.J.! O.J. should be writing this book.
You know Martha Stewart’s empire is said to be worth a billion dollars. Or as John Kerry calls her, "The one that got away”.
In an interview with ESPN magazine, John Kerry says he learned about life from playing sports...Of course, the most frustrating thing about playing sports for John Kerry - finding a helmet that fits.
Four inmates at a prison in Rogersville, Tennessee are being accused of sneaking out of the prison buying beer and then coming back in. They didn’t escape; they snuck out, bought beer and then snuck back in. You know that’s not a prison, okay, that’s a dormitory.
Krispy Kreme has announced they are coming out with a drinkable version of their famous glazed donut. And you wonder why Americans are fat!
Who is this for — people who want the health benefits of donuts without having to waste all that energy chewing.
A toddler in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia has been found with two hearts. Two hearts. This is what happens when you get a good deal on a house near Chernobyl!
It’s now being reporter that Michael Jackson is about to become the father of quadruplets. That’s four babies. You thought it was bad when Michael was on the hotel balcony dangling a baby, now he’s going to be juggling them.
Letterman
It’s hot outside. Days like this I’m glad that I have an icy disposition.
It’s so hot today that Martha Stewart is actually looking forward to the cooler.
The summer blockbusters are coming out. "Catwoman” is coming out. Here’s the plot of "Catwoman”, the villain tries to lure Catwoman into a trap with the sound of an electric can opener.
The United States is trying to block research on marijuana for medicinal purposes. This is according to scientists – if you consider Willie Nelson a scientist.
Conan
Michael Jackson is in the news again. "Us Weekly” reports that Michael Jackson and a surrogate mother are having quadruplets. They think Michael is having quadruplets because he’s adding four new balconies to his house.
Sandy Berger has stepped down as John Kerry’s foreign policy advisor. I guess the Kerry people started to notice office supplies missing.
Sandy Berger is now under investigation for making notes on highly classified anti terror documents and sneaking them out of the national archives and taking them out by stuffing them down his pants. What is it about these Clinton people always being investigated for something in their pants? Why is that?
Well there are the two big stories are about celebrities — Arnold Schwarzenegger and Martha Stewart. One is having problems in Sacramento with girly men, the other is going to prison with manly girls.
Martha Stewart said she’s writing the book about her trial to help others who find themselves in the same situation. She said it will have guidelines to help them through the process. Excuse me, but wasn’t she found guilty? Who’s going to buy a book on getting through the court system by someone who was convicted? You know who should be writing this book? O.J.! O.J. should be writing this book.
You know Martha Stewart’s empire is said to be worth a billion dollars. Or as John Kerry calls her, "The one that got away”.
In an interview with ESPN magazine, John Kerry says he learned about life from playing sports...Of course, the most frustrating thing about playing sports for John Kerry - finding a helmet that fits.
Four inmates at a prison in Rogersville, Tennessee are being accused of sneaking out of the prison buying beer and then coming back in. They didn’t escape; they snuck out, bought beer and then snuck back in. You know that’s not a prison, okay, that’s a dormitory.
Krispy Kreme has announced they are coming out with a drinkable version of their famous glazed donut. And you wonder why Americans are fat!
Who is this for — people who want the health benefits of donuts without having to waste all that energy chewing.
A toddler in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia has been found with two hearts. Two hearts. This is what happens when you get a good deal on a house near Chernobyl!
It’s now being reporter that Michael Jackson is about to become the father of quadruplets. That’s four babies. You thought it was bad when Michael was on the hotel balcony dangling a baby, now he’s going to be juggling them.
Letterman
It’s hot outside. Days like this I’m glad that I have an icy disposition.
It’s so hot today that Martha Stewart is actually looking forward to the cooler.
The summer blockbusters are coming out. "Catwoman” is coming out. Here’s the plot of "Catwoman”, the villain tries to lure Catwoman into a trap with the sound of an electric can opener.
The United States is trying to block research on marijuana for medicinal purposes. This is according to scientists – if you consider Willie Nelson a scientist.
Conan
Michael Jackson is in the news again. "Us Weekly” reports that Michael Jackson and a surrogate mother are having quadruplets. They think Michael is having quadruplets because he’s adding four new balconies to his house.
Friday, July 23, 2004
Demand Kerry & Edwards RESIGN From Senate!
Sen. Edwards has missed 43 percent of Senate votes while running for President; Sen. Kerry has missed 88 percent. That's simply Not Right, and the public is not being well-served.
RightMarch.com asking help to take out FULL-PAGE Boston Ads!(Click Here)
RightMarch.com plans be in Boston...In Their Faces... in more ways than one.
RightMarch.com: First of all, we plan to take out at least Five Full-Page Ads in the greater Boston metro area, Demanding that Sens. Kerry and Edwards resign from the Senate in order to run for President and Vice President, because they're there so rarely there's no way for them to actually represent their constituents.
In 1996, Republican Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas resigned his Senate seat - and his powerful post as Senate GOP leader - shortly before he formally accepted the Republican nomination for president. Shouldn't the American people insist that Kerry & Edwards have the integrity to do the same?
Adding insult to injury, according to the Boston Herald (3/1/04), "Kerry has been a virtual no-show in the U.S. Senate over the past 14 months, but he hasn't missed a paycheck," even though "federal law says some of his $158,000 salary should have been withheld." Edwards continues to cash HIS checks, too.
But, as the New York Post noted (6/16/04), "In 2000, then-Texas Gov. George Bush reimbursed his state a day's salary for every day that he was campaigning out of state and then-Lt. Gov. Rick Perry had to step in as acting governor."
Sens. Kerry and Edwards need to Resign Now, and stop taking taxpayer money that they haven't earned!
TAKE ACTION: Top government officials in John Kerry's home state of Massachusetts have already been urging him to resign from the Senate to run for president.
Politicos in North Carolina have nicknamed John Edwards "Senator Gone" for constantly forgoing his duties as Senator during his "Pick-Me-For-V.P.-Tour."
John Kerry and John Edwards made a commitment to the people of Massachusetts and North Carolina -- a commitment to do a job, and a commitment to represent their states in the United States Senate.
They took an oath of office. If they won't do the job they swore to do, why would we ever want them in the White House?
Sen. Edwards has missed 43 percent of Senate votes while running for President; Sen. Kerry has missed 88 percent. That's simply Not Right, and the public is not being well-served.
RightMarch.com asking help to take out FULL-PAGE Boston Ads!(Click Here)
RightMarch.com plans be in Boston...In Their Faces... in more ways than one.
RightMarch.com: First of all, we plan to take out at least Five Full-Page Ads in the greater Boston metro area, Demanding that Sens. Kerry and Edwards resign from the Senate in order to run for President and Vice President, because they're there so rarely there's no way for them to actually represent their constituents.
In 1996, Republican Sen. Bob Dole of Kansas resigned his Senate seat - and his powerful post as Senate GOP leader - shortly before he formally accepted the Republican nomination for president. Shouldn't the American people insist that Kerry & Edwards have the integrity to do the same?
Adding insult to injury, according to the Boston Herald (3/1/04), "Kerry has been a virtual no-show in the U.S. Senate over the past 14 months, but he hasn't missed a paycheck," even though "federal law says some of his $158,000 salary should have been withheld." Edwards continues to cash HIS checks, too.
But, as the New York Post noted (6/16/04), "In 2000, then-Texas Gov. George Bush reimbursed his state a day's salary for every day that he was campaigning out of state and then-Lt. Gov. Rick Perry had to step in as acting governor."
Sens. Kerry and Edwards need to Resign Now, and stop taking taxpayer money that they haven't earned!
TAKE ACTION: Top government officials in John Kerry's home state of Massachusetts have already been urging him to resign from the Senate to run for president.
Politicos in North Carolina have nicknamed John Edwards "Senator Gone" for constantly forgoing his duties as Senator during his "Pick-Me-For-V.P.-Tour."
John Kerry and John Edwards made a commitment to the people of Massachusetts and North Carolina -- a commitment to do a job, and a commitment to represent their states in the United States Senate.
They took an oath of office. If they won't do the job they swore to do, why would we ever want them in the White House?
Leno
Whew! Another scorcher today. I tell you, I was sweating like Linda Rondstadt cashing her check from the Aladdin Hotel.
Do you realize we’re less than four months from election day and less than six months from the final recount?
One of John Kerry’s advisors, Sandy Berger, who was also President Clinton’s National Security Advisor, has stepped down while he’s the target of a criminal investigation. It seems he’s charged with putting classified documents in his pants and sneaking them out of the national archives. In Washington, that’s what’s called "inside the beltway”.
In his defense, he said he didn’t stuff the documents into his pants for security reasons. He said he did it just to impress girls.
This way when girls would say to him, "Hey what’s that bulge in your pants?” He could say, "It’s classified.”
As you know, the 911 Commission Report is came out today. The commission is recommending that a national intelligence chief be appointed. One guy in charge of knowing everything. I was trying to think, "Who would be right for that job?” You know who’d be great, Ken Jennings, the guy who wins all the time on "jeopardy”? He’d be perfect!
He’s won over a million dollars on "Jeopardy”. I can’t even spell "Jeopardy”.
As you know the presidential conventions are coming up soon. You know how much time the big four TV networks are going to devote to convention coverage? Three hours - total. One hour a night for three nights. Which is only 1/10th the time we devote to choosing an "American Idol”!
Lance Armstrong – 1st place – Tour de France…four minute lead...…the director of the Tour de France says he has seen people in the crowd spitting at Lance Armstrong...the sad part is - that’s the best treatment an American has received in France in probably 20 years.
Fortunately, Lance Armstrong was able to scare them off by speaking German.
There was a special on PBS the other night that looked into the theory that the Chinese discovered America before Columbus. A lot of people think Leif Eriksson and the Vikings discovered America first, now they’re saying it’s the Chinese. Apparently Christopher Columbus was the last person to discover America.
Isn’t this whole thing a stupid argument? Who discovered America? How can anyone claim to discover a country when there are people on shore meeting your boat when it lands?
Letterman
Did you hear about this yesterday? The Germans were spitting on Lance Armstrong as he rode through the Alps. Well that makes sense, because when you think about civilized behavior you think about Germans.
Whew! Another scorcher today. I tell you, I was sweating like Linda Rondstadt cashing her check from the Aladdin Hotel.
Do you realize we’re less than four months from election day and less than six months from the final recount?
One of John Kerry’s advisors, Sandy Berger, who was also President Clinton’s National Security Advisor, has stepped down while he’s the target of a criminal investigation. It seems he’s charged with putting classified documents in his pants and sneaking them out of the national archives. In Washington, that’s what’s called "inside the beltway”.
In his defense, he said he didn’t stuff the documents into his pants for security reasons. He said he did it just to impress girls.
This way when girls would say to him, "Hey what’s that bulge in your pants?” He could say, "It’s classified.”
As you know, the 911 Commission Report is came out today. The commission is recommending that a national intelligence chief be appointed. One guy in charge of knowing everything. I was trying to think, "Who would be right for that job?” You know who’d be great, Ken Jennings, the guy who wins all the time on "jeopardy”? He’d be perfect!
He’s won over a million dollars on "Jeopardy”. I can’t even spell "Jeopardy”.
As you know the presidential conventions are coming up soon. You know how much time the big four TV networks are going to devote to convention coverage? Three hours - total. One hour a night for three nights. Which is only 1/10th the time we devote to choosing an "American Idol”!
Lance Armstrong – 1st place – Tour de France…four minute lead...…the director of the Tour de France says he has seen people in the crowd spitting at Lance Armstrong...the sad part is - that’s the best treatment an American has received in France in probably 20 years.
Fortunately, Lance Armstrong was able to scare them off by speaking German.
There was a special on PBS the other night that looked into the theory that the Chinese discovered America before Columbus. A lot of people think Leif Eriksson and the Vikings discovered America first, now they’re saying it’s the Chinese. Apparently Christopher Columbus was the last person to discover America.
Isn’t this whole thing a stupid argument? Who discovered America? How can anyone claim to discover a country when there are people on shore meeting your boat when it lands?
Letterman
Did you hear about this yesterday? The Germans were spitting on Lance Armstrong as he rode through the Alps. Well that makes sense, because when you think about civilized behavior you think about Germans.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
Burglar NOT "Informal" Advisor
Rush: We are hearing from the Kerry campaign, (Kerry sing-song voice) "Uh, he was just an infooormal advisooor. I never even saaaw him. I never spoke to him. He rode in the SUVs owned by the faaamily, but they're not mine. I never saw him."
Sandy Berger was not "an informal advisor." It wasn't until Sandy Berger started stuffing his shorts with classified documents that he came to be described as "an informal advisor."
MSNBC: The same goes for his foreign policy team dominated by Sandy Berger... and [Ricky] Holbrooke, his UN ambassador."
Washington Post: Samuel R. 'Sandy' Berger, a top Kerry adviser, said this represents a 'profound difference' between the two candidates."
Foreign Policy Magazine: Former U.S. National Security Advisor Sandy Berger is one of the most prominent gurus in the Kerry foreign policy team.
Rush: Not only was he "a top key advisor," he's talking to the press about Kerry's positions! This is not "informal."
New York Times is all concerned that this little snafu here will "potentially damage" Berger -- potentially, ladies and gentlemen -- damage Berger's chance to be secretary of state.
You know, a lot of people say, "Okay, why now? Who leaked this?"
I told you that the minute John Edwards was chosen as the veep by John Kerry, that the Clinton phasers would be switched from stun to kill.
Rush: We are hearing from the Kerry campaign, (Kerry sing-song voice) "Uh, he was just an infooormal advisooor. I never even saaaw him. I never spoke to him. He rode in the SUVs owned by the faaamily, but they're not mine. I never saw him."
Sandy Berger was not "an informal advisor." It wasn't until Sandy Berger started stuffing his shorts with classified documents that he came to be described as "an informal advisor."
MSNBC: The same goes for his foreign policy team dominated by Sandy Berger... and [Ricky] Holbrooke, his UN ambassador."
Washington Post: Samuel R. 'Sandy' Berger, a top Kerry adviser, said this represents a 'profound difference' between the two candidates."
Foreign Policy Magazine: Former U.S. National Security Advisor Sandy Berger is one of the most prominent gurus in the Kerry foreign policy team.
Rush: Not only was he "a top key advisor," he's talking to the press about Kerry's positions! This is not "informal."
New York Times is all concerned that this little snafu here will "potentially damage" Berger -- potentially, ladies and gentlemen -- damage Berger's chance to be secretary of state.
You know, a lot of people say, "Okay, why now? Who leaked this?"
I told you that the minute John Edwards was chosen as the veep by John Kerry, that the Clinton phasers would be switched from stun to kill.
Hints at Big House for Berger, U.S. Media Mum
NewsMax: Deputy Attorney General James Comey raised the specter of a jail sentence yesterday for Clinton National Security Advisor Sandy Berger if he's found guilty.
Though Comey's comments were widely quoted, the U.S. press edited out his reference to a possible stint in the big house for Berger.
A Lexis-Nexis search found that only Agence France-Press quoted the Deputy AG in full, including this key observation on the Berger security breach:
"It's our lifeblood to keep secrets," Comey told reporters in Washington. "All felonies in the federal system bring with them the promise of jail time, that's all I can say about that."
Comey left little doubt that Berger's so-called "sloppiness" was more likely a serious crime.
"It is against the law for anyone to intentionally mishandle classified information, either by taking it to give to somebody else, or by mishandling in a way that is outside the regulations of government information."
In case anybody missed the point, the U.S.'s No. 2 lawman added: "The federal system is a very tough system. ... We take issues of classified information very, very seriously."
No wonder venues such as CBS News, which reported Tuesday night that Berger almost certainly would not be charged with criminal wrongdoing, decided not to cover Comey's full comments.
NewsMax: Deputy Attorney General James Comey raised the specter of a jail sentence yesterday for Clinton National Security Advisor Sandy Berger if he's found guilty.
Though Comey's comments were widely quoted, the U.S. press edited out his reference to a possible stint in the big house for Berger.
A Lexis-Nexis search found that only Agence France-Press quoted the Deputy AG in full, including this key observation on the Berger security breach:
"It's our lifeblood to keep secrets," Comey told reporters in Washington. "All felonies in the federal system bring with them the promise of jail time, that's all I can say about that."
Comey left little doubt that Berger's so-called "sloppiness" was more likely a serious crime.
"It is against the law for anyone to intentionally mishandle classified information, either by taking it to give to somebody else, or by mishandling in a way that is outside the regulations of government information."
In case anybody missed the point, the U.S.'s No. 2 lawman added: "The federal system is a very tough system. ... We take issues of classified information very, very seriously."
No wonder venues such as CBS News, which reported Tuesday night that Berger almost certainly would not be charged with criminal wrongdoing, decided not to cover Comey's full comments.
Saddam's Links to Al-Qaeda
Facts on Saddam's Links to Al-Qaeda...
Daily Times: Iraqi PM: "Saddam Hussein had link with Al Qaeda"
The Weekly Standard: The Clinton View of Iraq-al Qaeda Ties
TCS: The Iraq -- Al Qaeda Connections
National Review: Iraq & al Qaeda -- 9/11 Commission raises more questions
Washington Times: Iraq-al Qaeda link comes in focus
Global Security.org: Salman Pak -- Iraq Terrorist Training Facilities
Washington Post: Putin Warning
Frontpagemag.com: More Connections Between Saddam and Osama
Weekly Standard: Saddam always had links with international terrorist organizations
Facts on Saddam's Links to Al-Qaeda...
Daily Times: Iraqi PM: "Saddam Hussein had link with Al Qaeda"
The Weekly Standard: The Clinton View of Iraq-al Qaeda Ties
TCS: The Iraq -- Al Qaeda Connections
National Review: Iraq & al Qaeda -- 9/11 Commission raises more questions
Washington Times: Iraq-al Qaeda link comes in focus
Global Security.org: Salman Pak -- Iraq Terrorist Training Facilities
Washington Post: Putin Warning
Frontpagemag.com: More Connections Between Saddam and Osama
Weekly Standard: Saddam always had links with international terrorist organizations
Leno
Did you hear about Linda Ronstadt? She was kicked out of the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas after dedicating a song in her show to Michael Moore...in fact, they dragged her off the stage using the same nets they used on that tiger who attacked Roy.
After she got kicked out of the Aladdin, she went down to the Paris casino and was hailed as a hero.
Whew! Another hot day. What was it 102 today? People were sweating like Arnold at a girly man convention.
As I’m sure you know, Governor Schwarzenegger has not apologized for his "girly man” comment. Which isn’t a surprise, he still hasn’t apologized for making that "jingle all the way” movie.
Former Clinton National Security Advisor, Sandy Berger, Sandy Berger - I had one of those at Wendy's once…. is now under a criminal investigation for destroying highly classified intelligence documents. His lawyer says what he did wasn’t illegal, it was just sloppy. Which was also Bill Clinton’s defense during the Monica Lewinsky scandal wasn’t it - not illegal, just sloppy?
President Bush has caused a huge international controversy after he said that Fidel Castro has made the Cuban sex tourist trade bigger than the one in Southeast Asia. Well, this has congressional fact finding tour written all over it. "We gotta investigate, see you in a few months.”
Actually, Castro did not deny it, Castro said Cuba has the world’s best-educated prostitutes. Gee, I wonder how these girls would have ended up if they hadn’t stayed in school?
Did you hear about Howard Dean? Howard Dean was at the Washington, D.C. airport, he’s in a pay phone when a thief reached in and swiped his wallet and ran away. Yeah, he stole Howard Dean’s I.D.’s. Gee, I wonder if Howard Dean screamed at the guy!
In fact, it said in the paper today that this is the worst thing to happen to Howard Dean since he was endorsed by Al Gore.
You know what it says on the back of license plates in Connecticut? "Made by Martha Stewart”.
Actor Robert Blake won a 2 month postponement in his murder trial. You know at this point, his wife probably would’ve died of old age. Or of natural causes.
Medicare said they will, now recognize obesity as an illness. You know what that means? Doctors will have to get bigger waiting rooms.
Letterman
Are you enjoying the summer weather in New York? I saw a little rat sitting on a corner enjoying a Dove bar. Only in New York!
Anyone here from California? (The California Fires was) Started when a scented candle was knocked over by a girly man.
Last night on the "Larry King Show” Martha Stewart was on the show. She says she is now writing a book for people in the same situation as her. I guess it’s for arrogant billionaires that lie to the feds.
Did you hear about Linda Ronstadt? She was kicked out of the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas after dedicating a song in her show to Michael Moore...in fact, they dragged her off the stage using the same nets they used on that tiger who attacked Roy.
After she got kicked out of the Aladdin, she went down to the Paris casino and was hailed as a hero.
Whew! Another hot day. What was it 102 today? People were sweating like Arnold at a girly man convention.
As I’m sure you know, Governor Schwarzenegger has not apologized for his "girly man” comment. Which isn’t a surprise, he still hasn’t apologized for making that "jingle all the way” movie.
Former Clinton National Security Advisor, Sandy Berger, Sandy Berger - I had one of those at Wendy's once…. is now under a criminal investigation for destroying highly classified intelligence documents. His lawyer says what he did wasn’t illegal, it was just sloppy. Which was also Bill Clinton’s defense during the Monica Lewinsky scandal wasn’t it - not illegal, just sloppy?
President Bush has caused a huge international controversy after he said that Fidel Castro has made the Cuban sex tourist trade bigger than the one in Southeast Asia. Well, this has congressional fact finding tour written all over it. "We gotta investigate, see you in a few months.”
Actually, Castro did not deny it, Castro said Cuba has the world’s best-educated prostitutes. Gee, I wonder how these girls would have ended up if they hadn’t stayed in school?
Did you hear about Howard Dean? Howard Dean was at the Washington, D.C. airport, he’s in a pay phone when a thief reached in and swiped his wallet and ran away. Yeah, he stole Howard Dean’s I.D.’s. Gee, I wonder if Howard Dean screamed at the guy!
In fact, it said in the paper today that this is the worst thing to happen to Howard Dean since he was endorsed by Al Gore.
You know what it says on the back of license plates in Connecticut? "Made by Martha Stewart”.
Actor Robert Blake won a 2 month postponement in his murder trial. You know at this point, his wife probably would’ve died of old age. Or of natural causes.
Medicare said they will, now recognize obesity as an illness. You know what that means? Doctors will have to get bigger waiting rooms.
Letterman
Are you enjoying the summer weather in New York? I saw a little rat sitting on a corner enjoying a Dove bar. Only in New York!
Anyone here from California? (The California Fires was) Started when a scented candle was knocked over by a girly man.
Last night on the "Larry King Show” Martha Stewart was on the show. She says she is now writing a book for people in the same situation as her. I guess it’s for arrogant billionaires that lie to the feds.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Berger Took Secret 9/11 Docs on Five Occasions
Kerry campaign adviser Sandy Berger removed secret terrorism documents from a 9/11 Commission reading room on no fewer than five occasions, his lawyer Lanny Breuer admitted late Monday night.
Breuer told the Wall Street Journal that his client, who served previously as the Clinton administration's national security adviser, inadvertently removed several copies of an after-action report on the foiled 1999 Millennium bomb plot during two separate visits to the top secret facility.
Breuer said also that Berger deliberately removed handwritten notes that he made during three additional visits to the Archives last fall to review classified documents.
Breuer said removing those notes was a violation of National Archives policy, and that Berger regretted the action. "He knew it was a technical violation, and he admits that it was an error in judgment."
But according to New York civil rights lawyer Ron Kuby, Berger's decision to remove his notes wasn't just a "technical violation."
"You're not permitted to remove anything from that room - period," he said Tuesday morning. "And that means even your notes. If you're taking notes about classified information, those notes are now classified. They're placed in a secure area. You can have access to them only while being viewed by a security officer. Nothing gets removed."
Even if Berger had removed only his personal notes on classified material, it would still be a crime, said Kuby, who learned about classified reading room procedures during his own involvement in the trial of the 1993 World Trade Center bombers.
Read more on this subject in Related Hot Topics:
Lawmen Contradict Berger's Sox Docs Denials
Prosecutors: No Dice on Berger Deal
Kerry Flip-Flops, Dumps Berger
Berger's Disgrace Shakes Kerry's Campaign
Kerry campaign adviser Sandy Berger removed secret terrorism documents from a 9/11 Commission reading room on no fewer than five occasions, his lawyer Lanny Breuer admitted late Monday night.
Breuer told the Wall Street Journal that his client, who served previously as the Clinton administration's national security adviser, inadvertently removed several copies of an after-action report on the foiled 1999 Millennium bomb plot during two separate visits to the top secret facility.
Breuer said also that Berger deliberately removed handwritten notes that he made during three additional visits to the Archives last fall to review classified documents.
Breuer said removing those notes was a violation of National Archives policy, and that Berger regretted the action. "He knew it was a technical violation, and he admits that it was an error in judgment."
But according to New York civil rights lawyer Ron Kuby, Berger's decision to remove his notes wasn't just a "technical violation."
"You're not permitted to remove anything from that room - period," he said Tuesday morning. "And that means even your notes. If you're taking notes about classified information, those notes are now classified. They're placed in a secure area. You can have access to them only while being viewed by a security officer. Nothing gets removed."
Even if Berger had removed only his personal notes on classified material, it would still be a crime, said Kuby, who learned about classified reading room procedures during his own involvement in the trial of the 1993 World Trade Center bombers.
Read more on this subject in Related Hot Topics:
Lawmen Contradict Berger's Sox Docs Denials
Prosecutors: No Dice on Berger Deal
Kerry Flip-Flops, Dumps Berger
Berger's Disgrace Shakes Kerry's Campaign
Leno
Welcome to "The Tonight Show”. We’re in California, home of the girly men.
I’m very excited! We have Senator John McCain is on the program tonight. He was our 1st choice as a guest but as a backup we have John Edwards standing by in case he can’t do it.
You know about this – Governor Schwarzenegger is in trouble for using the term "girlie men” to refer to Democratic legislatures in Sacramento. Of course Democrats are now calling the remark, "homophobic”. You know even the "Queer Eye for The Straight Guy” guys are going, "Shut up! It’s a joke!”
I’m sure you know, Martha Stewart is going to jail. Or as she calls it, "J Mart.”
To their credit, K-Mart said it will stand by Martha. They are standing by Martha. And Whoopie Goldberg said, "Boy did I sign with the wrong company.”
Here’s something amazing - Martha Stewart’s stock went up 30% after he sentencing. She made $77 million the day she was sentenced. In fact after she heard her stock went up 30%, Martha Stewart asked, "Could I get a tougher sentence?”
Isn’t that crazy? She’s going to prison and the company goes up in value. Here’s my question – can’t we get Alan Greenspan arrested on something, give the economy a boost? Book him on anything, use that Patriot Act….
Medicare has now decided to recognize obesity as an illness. Oh man, you thought Medicare was bankrupt before.
"I, Robot” was the number one movie in the country. At least that’s what my computer told me.
Kilborn
You know those raging wildfires heading for L.A.? Today the city did something about it. They had the L.A. P.D. beat the crap out of them.
Welcome to "The Tonight Show”. We’re in California, home of the girly men.
I’m very excited! We have Senator John McCain is on the program tonight. He was our 1st choice as a guest but as a backup we have John Edwards standing by in case he can’t do it.
You know about this – Governor Schwarzenegger is in trouble for using the term "girlie men” to refer to Democratic legislatures in Sacramento. Of course Democrats are now calling the remark, "homophobic”. You know even the "Queer Eye for The Straight Guy” guys are going, "Shut up! It’s a joke!”
I’m sure you know, Martha Stewart is going to jail. Or as she calls it, "J Mart.”
To their credit, K-Mart said it will stand by Martha. They are standing by Martha. And Whoopie Goldberg said, "Boy did I sign with the wrong company.”
Here’s something amazing - Martha Stewart’s stock went up 30% after he sentencing. She made $77 million the day she was sentenced. In fact after she heard her stock went up 30%, Martha Stewart asked, "Could I get a tougher sentence?”
Isn’t that crazy? She’s going to prison and the company goes up in value. Here’s my question – can’t we get Alan Greenspan arrested on something, give the economy a boost? Book him on anything, use that Patriot Act….
Medicare has now decided to recognize obesity as an illness. Oh man, you thought Medicare was bankrupt before.
"I, Robot” was the number one movie in the country. At least that’s what my computer told me.
Kilborn
You know those raging wildfires heading for L.A.? Today the city did something about it. They had the L.A. P.D. beat the crap out of them.
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Kerry Is A 'Post Turtle'
Repeat-(Sent to Us By Ed and Norma Bzdyk)
While suturing a cut on the hand of a 70-year-old Massachusetts business tycoon (whose hand had been caught in a fence while working at his country home), a doctor and the old man were talking about Senator John Kerry possibly being in the White House one day.
The old tycoon said, "Well, ya know, Kerry is a 'post turtle'."
Not knowing what the old man meant, the doctor asked him what a post turtle was?
The old man said, "When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle"
The old man saw a puzzled look on the doctor's face, so he continued to explain:
You know he didn't get there by himself.
He doesn't belong there.
He can't get anything done while he's up there.
And you just want to help the poor bastard get down.
We can't let Kerry be the 'Post Turtle'.
Thanks to Ed and Norma Bzdyk Of Milledgeville Ga
Repeat-(Sent to Us By Ed and Norma Bzdyk)
While suturing a cut on the hand of a 70-year-old Massachusetts business tycoon (whose hand had been caught in a fence while working at his country home), a doctor and the old man were talking about Senator John Kerry possibly being in the White House one day.
The old tycoon said, "Well, ya know, Kerry is a 'post turtle'."
Not knowing what the old man meant, the doctor asked him what a post turtle was?
The old man said, "When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a post turtle"
The old man saw a puzzled look on the doctor's face, so he continued to explain:
You know he didn't get there by himself.
He doesn't belong there.
He can't get anything done while he's up there.
And you just want to help the poor bastard get down.
We can't let Kerry be the 'Post Turtle'.
Thanks to Ed and Norma Bzdyk Of Milledgeville Ga
Communist Party Helping Kerry
John Kerry has an interesting ally: the U.S Communist Party.
For the U.S. Communist Party Website (Click Here)
NewsMax: The official Web site of the U.S. Communist Party is listing the "Top Ten Reasons to Defeat George W. Bush," all of which are right out of the Kerry-Edwards campaign playbook.
The Communist Party urges communist readers to buy ad space in their local papers and publish the list in an attempt to help the Kerry campaign defeat President Bush.
And that's not the only connection between the Communists and the Kerry campaign. Kerry's campaign theme, "Let America Be America Again," was borrowed from the title of a poem by Communist poet Langston Hughes.
Here are the "Top Ten Reasons to Defeat George W. Bush," according to the Communist Party USA:
1. Bush is destroying workers rights and outsourcing jobs instead of protecting the right to organize and creating new jobs rebuilding schools, bridges, roads and hospitals.
2. Bush is privatizing Medicare, Social Security and public education with phony reforms instead of enacting health care for all, protecting retirement funds and full funding for public education through college.
3. Bush is bankrupting the Federal Government with giant tax cuts for the very rich and super-funds to the military instead of securing the budget for human needs by taxing the rich and spending on human needs.
4. Bush is rolling back civil rights gains instead of enforcing and expanding affirmative action to end racism in all areas of life.
5. Bush is curtailing women's rights and choice by undermining Roe v. Wade instead of upholding the right to choice and ending the gender-wage gap.
6. Bush is abusing immigrant workers in low-wage jobs instead of providing a clear path to citizenship and equal rights.
7. Bush is exploiting and ruining the environment by protecting corporate polluters instead of conserving our natural resources for the public good.
8. Bush's war in Iraq is a disaster for our security and economy. He is pushing for more preemptive wars and for first strike nuclear military policy instead of negotiations and cooperation utilizing the U.N.
9. Bush is denying civil liberties and free speech in the name of fighting terrorism instead of repealing the U.S.A. Patriot Act and helping cities, towns and states fund firefighters and police.
10. Bush discriminates against gays and lesbians with a Constitutional amendment instead of expanding civil rights and liberties for all.
Had enough?
Read: Manifesto of the Communist Party 1848 (Click Here)
Read more on this subject in Related Hot Topics:
Why Are Democrats Using Communist Slogans?
Kerry honored at communist museum
Kerry said he had met with communist representatives
John Kerry has an interesting ally: the U.S Communist Party.
For the U.S. Communist Party Website (Click Here)
NewsMax: The official Web site of the U.S. Communist Party is listing the "Top Ten Reasons to Defeat George W. Bush," all of which are right out of the Kerry-Edwards campaign playbook.
The Communist Party urges communist readers to buy ad space in their local papers and publish the list in an attempt to help the Kerry campaign defeat President Bush.
And that's not the only connection between the Communists and the Kerry campaign. Kerry's campaign theme, "Let America Be America Again," was borrowed from the title of a poem by Communist poet Langston Hughes.
Here are the "Top Ten Reasons to Defeat George W. Bush," according to the Communist Party USA:
1. Bush is destroying workers rights and outsourcing jobs instead of protecting the right to organize and creating new jobs rebuilding schools, bridges, roads and hospitals.
2. Bush is privatizing Medicare, Social Security and public education with phony reforms instead of enacting health care for all, protecting retirement funds and full funding for public education through college.
3. Bush is bankrupting the Federal Government with giant tax cuts for the very rich and super-funds to the military instead of securing the budget for human needs by taxing the rich and spending on human needs.
4. Bush is rolling back civil rights gains instead of enforcing and expanding affirmative action to end racism in all areas of life.
5. Bush is curtailing women's rights and choice by undermining Roe v. Wade instead of upholding the right to choice and ending the gender-wage gap.
6. Bush is abusing immigrant workers in low-wage jobs instead of providing a clear path to citizenship and equal rights.
7. Bush is exploiting and ruining the environment by protecting corporate polluters instead of conserving our natural resources for the public good.
8. Bush's war in Iraq is a disaster for our security and economy. He is pushing for more preemptive wars and for first strike nuclear military policy instead of negotiations and cooperation utilizing the U.N.
9. Bush is denying civil liberties and free speech in the name of fighting terrorism instead of repealing the U.S.A. Patriot Act and helping cities, towns and states fund firefighters and police.
10. Bush discriminates against gays and lesbians with a Constitutional amendment instead of expanding civil rights and liberties for all.
Had enough?
Read: Manifesto of the Communist Party 1848 (Click Here)
Read more on this subject in Related Hot Topics:
Why Are Democrats Using Communist Slogans?
Kerry honored at communist museum
Kerry said he had met with communist representatives
Letterman
Hillary Clinton will not be speaking at the Democratic National Convention. They’re afraid she might overshadow John Kerry. Well, I thought the guy doing sound checks could overshadow John Kerry.
John Kerry is getting a boost from the Edwards bounce because he picked John Edwards to be his running mate. Now don’t confuse that with the Clinton bounce that just gets you impeached.
What a beautiful day in New York City. It was such a beautiful day I didn’t mind getting thrown out of Hooters.
I’m excited; I just bought a new lemon zester at Martha Stewart’s Going To Prison Sale.
Do you like the street vendors? I went to one on my lunch break today. It was a guy with a cart. He made me this beautiful sandwich; he gets done and asks me, do you want garlic? I said sure – so he breathed on it.
A story in the "New York Times” says that the earth’s magnetic field is collapsing. Great – just when I bought a new magnet.
News from the world of agriculture - farmers are producing orange cauliflower. It’s a new color, but don’t worry kids – it still has that great cauliflower taste.
We’re now getting pictures back from Saturn. Turns out Saturn has more rings than Jennifer Lopez.
Hillary Clinton will not be speaking at the Democratic National Convention. They’re afraid she might overshadow John Kerry. Well, I thought the guy doing sound checks could overshadow John Kerry.
John Kerry is getting a boost from the Edwards bounce because he picked John Edwards to be his running mate. Now don’t confuse that with the Clinton bounce that just gets you impeached.
What a beautiful day in New York City. It was such a beautiful day I didn’t mind getting thrown out of Hooters.
I’m excited; I just bought a new lemon zester at Martha Stewart’s Going To Prison Sale.
Do you like the street vendors? I went to one on my lunch break today. It was a guy with a cart. He made me this beautiful sandwich; he gets done and asks me, do you want garlic? I said sure – so he breathed on it.
A story in the "New York Times” says that the earth’s magnetic field is collapsing. Great – just when I bought a new magnet.
News from the world of agriculture - farmers are producing orange cauliflower. It’s a new color, but don’t worry kids – it still has that great cauliflower taste.
We’re now getting pictures back from Saturn. Turns out Saturn has more rings than Jennifer Lopez.
Monday, July 19, 2004
Clinton Forced Israel To Let Mohammed Atta Go Free
Terrorist pilot Mohammed Atta blew up a bus in Israel in 1986. The Israelis captured, tried and imprisoned him. As part of the Oslo agreement with the Palestinians in 1993. Israel had to agree to release so-called "political prisoners".
However, the Israelis would not release any with blood on their hands. The American President at the time, Bill Clinton, and his Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, "insisted" that all prisoners be released.
Thus Mohammed Atta was freed and eventually thanked the US by flying an airplane into Tower One of the World Trade Centre.
This was reported by many of the American TV networks at the time that the terrorists were first identified. It was censored in the US from all later reports.
Terrorist pilot Mohammed Atta blew up a bus in Israel in 1986. The Israelis captured, tried and imprisoned him. As part of the Oslo agreement with the Palestinians in 1993. Israel had to agree to release so-called "political prisoners".
However, the Israelis would not release any with blood on their hands. The American President at the time, Bill Clinton, and his Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, "insisted" that all prisoners be released.
Thus Mohammed Atta was freed and eventually thanked the US by flying an airplane into Tower One of the World Trade Centre.
This was reported by many of the American TV networks at the time that the terrorists were first identified. It was censored in the US from all later reports.
Man Kept Cockroaches As Pets
Ananova: Police were alerted in China after a lonely widower was found to be keeping 200,000 cockroaches as pets.
A horrified neighbour saw the insects swarming across the floor of the man's house in Beijing.
The pensioner told police he had begun breeding the cockroaches as a hobby after his wife died.
It took health officials two hours to kill the insects and disinfect the man's home, according to the Beijing Morning Post.
Ananova: Police were alerted in China after a lonely widower was found to be keeping 200,000 cockroaches as pets.
A horrified neighbour saw the insects swarming across the floor of the man's house in Beijing.
The pensioner told police he had begun breeding the cockroaches as a hobby after his wife died.
It took health officials two hours to kill the insects and disinfect the man's home, according to the Beijing Morning Post.
Sunday, July 18, 2004
Teresa Heinz-Kerry Funds Sabotage of GOP Convention
The Ketchup Queen financed the shadowy Tides Foundation to the tune of $4 million to date. The Tides Foundation funds the Ruckus Society, a notorious group of anarchists who rioted and looted Seattle during the 1999 World Trade Organization riots.
Judi McLeod: New York ruckus brought to you courtesy of Teresa Heinz-Kerry
She may sport fashionable togs rather than a face mask, but the chaos expected during the upcoming GOP convention, is partly courtesy of the stylish Teresa Heinz-Kerry.
This summer, the Ruckus Society has been training protesters for the GOP Convention. Included in their how-to Book for Dummies are mass sit-ins, blockades and pie throwing at high-level officials enroute to Madison Square Gardens.
With the money of Mrs. John Kerry, Ruckus Society members live up to their name of being ready to create a ruckus anywhere, but they’re bound to be more careful in New York than they were in Seattle.
It’s because they don’t want their rioting, looting, sit-ins and blockades to leave the impression that the Dems and their gaggle of Hollywood supporters are the bad guys.
It’s the Johnny America shout mimicking Paul Revere: "The Republicans are coming! The Republicans are coming!" that they want to stick in the public mind.
With tactics like dog decoys intended to deliberately miscue bomb sniffing dogs in their bag of dirty tricks, tossing marbles under the hooves of police horses and using homemade slingshots to pelt the noble beasts, radical protesters should be prepared to wear the unreasonable shoe that best fits them.
While some 600,000 passengers travel to Penn Station on regular working days, protesters are hoping that their handiwork will see the necessity of having to evacuate Madison Square Garden.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Timoney calls radical protesters what they are, "criminal conspirators".
Nothing, least of all commonsense will stop the radicals who are on a mission the equivalent of telling the not so long ago besieged Big Apple to get out of town by sunset.
"We will draw our examples and inspiration from the brave shapers of history who came before us and those who put their bodies on the line to gain independence," was one of the loftier protester warnings on the Internet.
For Teresa Heinz-Kerry, the Aug. 31 Day of Civil Disobedience will be as tame as the ketchup bottle on the kitchen table as she watches events from one of her half dozen mansions.
The Ketchup Queen financed the shadowy Tides Foundation to the tune of $4 million to date. The Tides Foundation funds the Ruckus Society, a notorious group of anarchists who rioted and looted Seattle during the 1999 World Trade Organization riots.
Judi McLeod: New York ruckus brought to you courtesy of Teresa Heinz-Kerry
She may sport fashionable togs rather than a face mask, but the chaos expected during the upcoming GOP convention, is partly courtesy of the stylish Teresa Heinz-Kerry.
This summer, the Ruckus Society has been training protesters for the GOP Convention. Included in their how-to Book for Dummies are mass sit-ins, blockades and pie throwing at high-level officials enroute to Madison Square Gardens.
With the money of Mrs. John Kerry, Ruckus Society members live up to their name of being ready to create a ruckus anywhere, but they’re bound to be more careful in New York than they were in Seattle.
It’s because they don’t want their rioting, looting, sit-ins and blockades to leave the impression that the Dems and their gaggle of Hollywood supporters are the bad guys.
It’s the Johnny America shout mimicking Paul Revere: "The Republicans are coming! The Republicans are coming!" that they want to stick in the public mind.
With tactics like dog decoys intended to deliberately miscue bomb sniffing dogs in their bag of dirty tricks, tossing marbles under the hooves of police horses and using homemade slingshots to pelt the noble beasts, radical protesters should be prepared to wear the unreasonable shoe that best fits them.
While some 600,000 passengers travel to Penn Station on regular working days, protesters are hoping that their handiwork will see the necessity of having to evacuate Madison Square Garden.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Timoney calls radical protesters what they are, "criminal conspirators".
Nothing, least of all commonsense will stop the radicals who are on a mission the equivalent of telling the not so long ago besieged Big Apple to get out of town by sunset.
"We will draw our examples and inspiration from the brave shapers of history who came before us and those who put their bodies on the line to gain independence," was one of the loftier protester warnings on the Internet.
For Teresa Heinz-Kerry, the Aug. 31 Day of Civil Disobedience will be as tame as the ketchup bottle on the kitchen table as she watches events from one of her half dozen mansions.
Cat Burglar 'Forced To Call Police'
Ananova: A cat burglar who succeeded in breaking into an art gallery through a skylight and lowering himself down on a rope had to call police for assistance when he couldn't climb back up again.
Michigan State University's State News says the man had been picked up by the security system at Saper Galleries in East Lansing as soon as he started lowering himself down the rope.
The gallery's videos then recorded him trying unsuccessfully to climb out again, realise he was locked in, and use the gallery's own phone to call the police.
Police found 27 screws from the skylight in his pocket when they arrested him.
Gallery owner Roy Saper said: ""There are professional thieves, but this guy was not only not a professional, he wasn't even an apprentice - he was a total loser."
Ananova: A cat burglar who succeeded in breaking into an art gallery through a skylight and lowering himself down on a rope had to call police for assistance when he couldn't climb back up again.
Michigan State University's State News says the man had been picked up by the security system at Saper Galleries in East Lansing as soon as he started lowering himself down the rope.
The gallery's videos then recorded him trying unsuccessfully to climb out again, realise he was locked in, and use the gallery's own phone to call the police.
Police found 27 screws from the skylight in his pocket when they arrested him.
Gallery owner Roy Saper said: ""There are professional thieves, but this guy was not only not a professional, he wasn't even an apprentice - he was a total loser."
Saturday, July 17, 2004
The Iraqi Successes You Haven't Heard
Terence P. Jeffrey
Iraq Sees Brighter Days Ahead
For months, the Times and Post have specialized in taking anything bad that happens in Iraq--no matter how minor--and hyping it as major news.
But on June 30 nothing bad had happened in Iraq. Indeed, there had been a long string of good news:
Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist Abu Mu-sab al Zarqawi had overplayed his hand in a series of attacks that killed more than 100 Iraqis, thus uniting Iraqis in common cause with the United States against him.
U.S. Ambassador Paul Bremer, surprised the world by handing over sovereignty to Iraq's new independent interim government 48 hours sooner than scheduled. Bremer immediately boarded a plane and departed, leaving the Iraqis to govern themselves.
On June 30, the U.S. gave legal custody of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein to the newly independent Iraq, which promptly showed its resolve to bring him to justice by indicting him for mass murder.
On that day, no Americans were killed in fighting. Terrorists did not manage to murder a single Iraqi. No hostages were beheaded. No one was kidnapped. No new lurid photos could be found.
The Post and the Times were stumped.
The Post buried on page A19 what may have been the most encouraging recent news from Iraq:
A poll of 1,000 Iraqis, conducted in June by an independent polling firm, showed that Iraqis want peace, not war. Most yearn for security and stability above all else and are hopeful their new interim government can deliver it to them. The poll showed:
73% approve of new Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, who says he wants to crush the insurgents and foreign terrorists disturbing the peace of his country.
84% support new President Ghazi Yawar, who shares Allawi's commitment to crushing the insurgents and terrorists.
82% support the U.S.-trained police who will work to enforce the peace.
70% support the newly forming Iraqi army that will track down and kill the insurgents and terrorists.
80% say the new government will "make things better" for Iraq.
These are areas where the U.S. can help an independent Iraq and build trust with the Iraqi people. That may not titillate the editors of the Washington Post and the New York Times.
But it will advance the national security interests of the United States and vindicate the honorable and courageous service so many Americans have given in Iraq in the cause of an American victory.
Terence P. Jeffrey
Iraq Sees Brighter Days Ahead
For months, the Times and Post have specialized in taking anything bad that happens in Iraq--no matter how minor--and hyping it as major news.
But on June 30 nothing bad had happened in Iraq. Indeed, there had been a long string of good news:
Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist Abu Mu-sab al Zarqawi had overplayed his hand in a series of attacks that killed more than 100 Iraqis, thus uniting Iraqis in common cause with the United States against him.
U.S. Ambassador Paul Bremer, surprised the world by handing over sovereignty to Iraq's new independent interim government 48 hours sooner than scheduled. Bremer immediately boarded a plane and departed, leaving the Iraqis to govern themselves.
On June 30, the U.S. gave legal custody of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein to the newly independent Iraq, which promptly showed its resolve to bring him to justice by indicting him for mass murder.
On that day, no Americans were killed in fighting. Terrorists did not manage to murder a single Iraqi. No hostages were beheaded. No one was kidnapped. No new lurid photos could be found.
The Post and the Times were stumped.
The Post buried on page A19 what may have been the most encouraging recent news from Iraq:
A poll of 1,000 Iraqis, conducted in June by an independent polling firm, showed that Iraqis want peace, not war. Most yearn for security and stability above all else and are hopeful their new interim government can deliver it to them. The poll showed:
73% approve of new Prime Minister Ayad Allawi, who says he wants to crush the insurgents and foreign terrorists disturbing the peace of his country.
84% support new President Ghazi Yawar, who shares Allawi's commitment to crushing the insurgents and terrorists.
82% support the U.S.-trained police who will work to enforce the peace.
70% support the newly forming Iraqi army that will track down and kill the insurgents and terrorists.
80% say the new government will "make things better" for Iraq.
These are areas where the U.S. can help an independent Iraq and build trust with the Iraqi people. That may not titillate the editors of the Washington Post and the New York Times.
But it will advance the national security interests of the United States and vindicate the honorable and courageous service so many Americans have given in Iraq in the cause of an American victory.
Leno
John Kerry spoke to NAACP today. And you know you could tell he was pandering, he said the first thing he would do as president was give a full pardon to Whoopie Goldberg.
John Kerry talked about how there were two Americas. He said he knew there were two Americas because every night he has to drive through one America on his way home every night to his America.
Senator John Edwards made his first solo campaign appearance since he was added to the ticket yesterday in Iowa. Apparently, it went so well that Edwards is now thinking of dropping Kerry from the ticket.
Today John Edwards said that Dick Cheney is out of touch with the lives of most Americans. Cheney immediately denied the charge, from his underground bunker in an undisclosed location.
Welcome for coming out on such a hot day. What was it, 102 today? This is like God’s reality show, "Are you hot?”
It was so hot today, John Edwards was using John Kerry’s head for shade.
I was sweatin’ like Jack Nicholson waiting to hear Kobe’s decision.
Did you hear Kobe is staying? Staying with the Lakers?! He decided to stay with the Lakers out of loyalty. You can understand why – the last time he wasn’t loyal to someone, it cost him $4 million bucks in jewelry.
I guess you know this, it’s officially a done deal. Shaquille O’Neal is officially a member of the Miami Heat. It’s going to be strange seeing him missing free throws for Miami instead of the Lakers.
Here’s the amazing thing - the Lakers haven’t yet broken the news about Shaq leaving to Karl Malone’s yet. They figure, at Malone’s age, hearing the news could kill him!
There’s talk that VP Dick Cheney may be dropped from the Republican ticket. There’s a good move. Lose the smart guy.
The Bush twin daughters have joined the Bush campaign. It was announced their Secret Service codenames are "Twinkle” and "Turquoise”. Who thought these up? Are those the best names for the president’s daughters? What are they strippers now? Those are awful names.
In an interview on "The Today Show”, our First Lady Laura Bush said she told her daughters when they’re out on the campaign trail to stand up straight and keep the hair out of their eyes. The same thing John Kerry told John Edwards.
Ralph Nader also made a solo campaign appearance today. Except in Ralph’s case it meant that he was there by himself.
It looks like Howard Dean will be speaking at the Democratic Convention on the first night. I guess they’re going to use him to test the sound system. If he doesn’t blow it out it’ll be okay.
Letterman
The keynote speakers for the Democratic Convention have been announced. There’s Al Gore, Dick Gephardt and Joe Lieberman. Side effects may include boredom, sleepiness and sexual dysfunction.
New York City at this time of the year is full of foreigners asking for directions. There is nothing more annoying…and most of them are cab drivers.
Here at the "Late Show” we have just been nominated for five Emmy Awards. (applause) Thank you very much. It’s quite an honor to be nominated since we quit trying five years ago.
We’re in an odd category. We’re up against the Reagan funeral and Saddam Hussein’s flea inspection.>
John Kerry spoke to NAACP today. And you know you could tell he was pandering, he said the first thing he would do as president was give a full pardon to Whoopie Goldberg.
John Kerry talked about how there were two Americas. He said he knew there were two Americas because every night he has to drive through one America on his way home every night to his America.
Senator John Edwards made his first solo campaign appearance since he was added to the ticket yesterday in Iowa. Apparently, it went so well that Edwards is now thinking of dropping Kerry from the ticket.
Today John Edwards said that Dick Cheney is out of touch with the lives of most Americans. Cheney immediately denied the charge, from his underground bunker in an undisclosed location.
Welcome for coming out on such a hot day. What was it, 102 today? This is like God’s reality show, "Are you hot?”
It was so hot today, John Edwards was using John Kerry’s head for shade.
I was sweatin’ like Jack Nicholson waiting to hear Kobe’s decision.
Did you hear Kobe is staying? Staying with the Lakers?! He decided to stay with the Lakers out of loyalty. You can understand why – the last time he wasn’t loyal to someone, it cost him $4 million bucks in jewelry.
I guess you know this, it’s officially a done deal. Shaquille O’Neal is officially a member of the Miami Heat. It’s going to be strange seeing him missing free throws for Miami instead of the Lakers.
Here’s the amazing thing - the Lakers haven’t yet broken the news about Shaq leaving to Karl Malone’s yet. They figure, at Malone’s age, hearing the news could kill him!
There’s talk that VP Dick Cheney may be dropped from the Republican ticket. There’s a good move. Lose the smart guy.
The Bush twin daughters have joined the Bush campaign. It was announced their Secret Service codenames are "Twinkle” and "Turquoise”. Who thought these up? Are those the best names for the president’s daughters? What are they strippers now? Those are awful names.
In an interview on "The Today Show”, our First Lady Laura Bush said she told her daughters when they’re out on the campaign trail to stand up straight and keep the hair out of their eyes. The same thing John Kerry told John Edwards.
Ralph Nader also made a solo campaign appearance today. Except in Ralph’s case it meant that he was there by himself.
It looks like Howard Dean will be speaking at the Democratic Convention on the first night. I guess they’re going to use him to test the sound system. If he doesn’t blow it out it’ll be okay.
Letterman
The keynote speakers for the Democratic Convention have been announced. There’s Al Gore, Dick Gephardt and Joe Lieberman. Side effects may include boredom, sleepiness and sexual dysfunction.
New York City at this time of the year is full of foreigners asking for directions. There is nothing more annoying…and most of them are cab drivers.
Here at the "Late Show” we have just been nominated for five Emmy Awards. (applause) Thank you very much. It’s quite an honor to be nominated since we quit trying five years ago.
We’re in an odd category. We’re up against the Reagan funeral and Saddam Hussein’s flea inspection.>
Friday, July 16, 2004
Edwards Flunks Milk Price Test
NewsMax: Sen. John Edwards likes to talk about "two Americas - one rich, one poor" on the campaign trail.
But Thursday morning he showed which America he's most comfortable in when he was unable to correctly cite the price of a gallon of milk or six-pack of beer.
Edwards flunked the milk price test in an embarrassing exchange with radio host Don Imus, who began questioning him about his claim on Wednesday that Vice President Dick Cheney was out of touch with ordinary Americans.
IMUS: Sen. Edwards, yesterday on the "Today" Show ... you said you thought that Vice President Cheney, among other things, had lost touch with the American people. And my wife said, "Do you think Vice President Cheney knows what a gallon of milk costs in Albuquerque, New Mexico - or a six-pack of Budweiser?" And I said, "Probably not."
You were just in Albuquerque. Do you know?
EDWARDS: [Laughing] I know about what it costs.
IMUS: What do you think a gallon of milk costs in Albuquerque?
EDWARDS: A gallon - I think a half a gallon of milk costs about $2.30 to $2.40. Isn't that right?
IMUS: No. A gallon costs $2.99 in Albuquerque. - what do you think a six-pack of beer costs in Albuquerque?
EDWARDS: I have to be honest with you - I haven't drank [sic] a six-pack of beer in a long time. I don't know the answer to that one.
IMUS: I know - but you're going try to get a bunch of those folks who do drink it to vote for you.
EDWARDS: It's a good question. You know, I haven't bought a six-pack of beer in years, so I don't know.
NewsMax: Sen. John Edwards likes to talk about "two Americas - one rich, one poor" on the campaign trail.
But Thursday morning he showed which America he's most comfortable in when he was unable to correctly cite the price of a gallon of milk or six-pack of beer.
Edwards flunked the milk price test in an embarrassing exchange with radio host Don Imus, who began questioning him about his claim on Wednesday that Vice President Dick Cheney was out of touch with ordinary Americans.
IMUS: Sen. Edwards, yesterday on the "Today" Show ... you said you thought that Vice President Cheney, among other things, had lost touch with the American people. And my wife said, "Do you think Vice President Cheney knows what a gallon of milk costs in Albuquerque, New Mexico - or a six-pack of Budweiser?" And I said, "Probably not."
You were just in Albuquerque. Do you know?
EDWARDS: [Laughing] I know about what it costs.
IMUS: What do you think a gallon of milk costs in Albuquerque?
EDWARDS: A gallon - I think a half a gallon of milk costs about $2.30 to $2.40. Isn't that right?
IMUS: No. A gallon costs $2.99 in Albuquerque. - what do you think a six-pack of beer costs in Albuquerque?
EDWARDS: I have to be honest with you - I haven't drank [sic] a six-pack of beer in a long time. I don't know the answer to that one.
IMUS: I know - but you're going try to get a bunch of those folks who do drink it to vote for you.
EDWARDS: It's a good question. You know, I haven't bought a six-pack of beer in years, so I don't know.
WMDs Smuggled Out Of Iraq-UN Confirms
Vanguard, Ron Martin: In a report which might alternately be termed “stunning” or “terrifying”, United Nations weapons inspectors confirmed last week not merely that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, but that he smuggled them out of his country, before, during and after the war.
Late last week, the UN Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) briefed the Security Council on Saddam's lightning-fast dismantling of missile and WMD sites before and during the war.
UNMOVIC executive chairman Demetrius Perricos detailed not only the export of thousands of tons of missile components, nuclear reactor vessels and fermenters for chemical and biological warheads, but also the discovery of many (but not most) of these items - with UN inspection tags still on them -- as far afield as Jordan, Turkey and even Holland.
This is the biggest news story of 2004 so far. Yet you haven't heard about it, have you?
Read more on this subject in Related Hot Topics:
Iraq is Free; But Where Are the WMDs?
Senate Intel Report: Saddam's Nuke Scientists Active Until War
Vanguard, Ron Martin: In a report which might alternately be termed “stunning” or “terrifying”, United Nations weapons inspectors confirmed last week not merely that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction, but that he smuggled them out of his country, before, during and after the war.
Late last week, the UN Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) briefed the Security Council on Saddam's lightning-fast dismantling of missile and WMD sites before and during the war.
UNMOVIC executive chairman Demetrius Perricos detailed not only the export of thousands of tons of missile components, nuclear reactor vessels and fermenters for chemical and biological warheads, but also the discovery of many (but not most) of these items - with UN inspection tags still on them -- as far afield as Jordan, Turkey and even Holland.
This is the biggest news story of 2004 so far. Yet you haven't heard about it, have you?
Read more on this subject in Related Hot Topics:
Iraq is Free; But Where Are the WMDs?
Senate Intel Report: Saddam's Nuke Scientists Active Until War
Kilborn
Last night on Jeopardy Ken Jennings won a million dollars. That is the most money won by a man since John Kerry said, "I do.”
Leno
How ‘bout Kerry and Edwards, that little honeymoon there? Did you see them tossing that football back and forth all week? "Weeee! Weeee!” I tell you, it’s kind of refreshing to see two Democrats tossing the pigskin instead of fondling it.
You sound like you’re in a good mood. You sound like Kobe Bryant when he heard the Lakers traded Shaq! Kobe was so happy, he had sex with his wife.
It’s now official. Shaq has been traded to the Miami Heat. Are you sad that Shaq is leaving? It’s kind of sad. I saw a car today with a Laker flag flying at half mast.
There was yet another horrible video of a beating on television last night. This time 9 men beat up Roger Clemens with baseball bats.
For the 2nd time in the past few days, a new world record has been set in the 100 meter dash. It was set by Filipino troops fleeing Iraq.
The Democratic National Committee released its lineup of the politicians speaking at the convention, and Hillary Clinton was not on the list. Bill told her she shouldn’t feel bad. None of his other women are speaking either.
Burger King has hired the former president of Continental Airlines to be its new CEO. Here's my question, how bad is your food when you have to bring somebody in from the airlines to make it taste better?
Letterman
The Democratic National Convention is being held up in Boston and they have announced the speaking lineup. They are not going to allow Hillary Clinton to speak before the convention. When Bill Clinton heard this he asked, "How do you do that?”
How many folks saw the All Star Game last night? Baseball’s mid-season classic. Roger Clemens had a rough first inning. I haven’t seen a beating that bad of a guy since the Liza Minelli marriage.
The All Star Game was of course on Fox. We didn’t have it. Instead we had reruns of the Tony’s on CBS.
Tony Danza now has his own talk show now. Yeah – it’s my fault, I lowered the standard, blame it on me.
Conan
Today in the senate an amendment banning gay marriage was put down. Afterwards Republicans said that we’re not giving up - if we can’t ram it down their throats we’ll get through the backdoor.
Last night on Jeopardy Ken Jennings won a million dollars. That is the most money won by a man since John Kerry said, "I do.”
Leno
How ‘bout Kerry and Edwards, that little honeymoon there? Did you see them tossing that football back and forth all week? "Weeee! Weeee!” I tell you, it’s kind of refreshing to see two Democrats tossing the pigskin instead of fondling it.
You sound like you’re in a good mood. You sound like Kobe Bryant when he heard the Lakers traded Shaq! Kobe was so happy, he had sex with his wife.
It’s now official. Shaq has been traded to the Miami Heat. Are you sad that Shaq is leaving? It’s kind of sad. I saw a car today with a Laker flag flying at half mast.
There was yet another horrible video of a beating on television last night. This time 9 men beat up Roger Clemens with baseball bats.
For the 2nd time in the past few days, a new world record has been set in the 100 meter dash. It was set by Filipino troops fleeing Iraq.
The Democratic National Committee released its lineup of the politicians speaking at the convention, and Hillary Clinton was not on the list. Bill told her she shouldn’t feel bad. None of his other women are speaking either.
Burger King has hired the former president of Continental Airlines to be its new CEO. Here's my question, how bad is your food when you have to bring somebody in from the airlines to make it taste better?
Letterman
The Democratic National Convention is being held up in Boston and they have announced the speaking lineup. They are not going to allow Hillary Clinton to speak before the convention. When Bill Clinton heard this he asked, "How do you do that?”
How many folks saw the All Star Game last night? Baseball’s mid-season classic. Roger Clemens had a rough first inning. I haven’t seen a beating that bad of a guy since the Liza Minelli marriage.
The All Star Game was of course on Fox. We didn’t have it. Instead we had reruns of the Tony’s on CBS.
Tony Danza now has his own talk show now. Yeah – it’s my fault, I lowered the standard, blame it on me.
Conan
Today in the senate an amendment banning gay marriage was put down. Afterwards Republicans said that we’re not giving up - if we can’t ram it down their throats we’ll get through the backdoor.
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Kerry: "I Am Against the War"
Kerry first came to prominence as a Vietnam war veteran against the war who famously asked: How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?
John Podhoretz: John Kerry has finally spoken the words that make the November election an unambiguous choice.
On "60 Minutes" on Sunday night, according to the official transcript released by CBS News, Kerry said: "I am against the — the war."
He tried to qualify them, to fudge them a bit, but no matter. The words are now out there and can't be taken back.
The possible future president of the United States opposes the war in Iraq now being fought by 130,000 American troops.
If President Bush had had greater success in building international support for the war in Iraq, they (Kerry and Little Johnny) said in unison on Sunday night, "we would have found out" that Saddam Hussein did not have stockpiles of banned weapons.
Try to follow the twisted logic here. Kerry and Edwards say, if we'd done better building a coalition to go to war with us, we would have somehow magically discerned that Saddam didn't have WMD and therefore we wouldn't have had to go to war at all.
This is quite a novel argument, so you have to give the boys credit for adding an odd twist to the current campaign season. The problem is that the argument is ludicrous in the extreme.
How, after Sunday night, could a President Kerry ask a single man or woman in the U.S. armed forces to risk his or her life in Iraq when he is "against the — the war"?
Don't simple honesty and decency demand that Kerry immediately announce his plans for a complete withdrawal from Iraq?
Kerry may share JFK's initials, but right now, the president he most resembles is Richard Milhous Nixon — the very man he condemned in 1971 for not wanting to be "the first president to lose a war."
Nixon did become the first president to lose a war.
If John Kerry becomes president, he'll be the second.
Kerry first came to prominence as a Vietnam war veteran against the war who famously asked: How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?
John Podhoretz: John Kerry has finally spoken the words that make the November election an unambiguous choice.
On "60 Minutes" on Sunday night, according to the official transcript released by CBS News, Kerry said: "I am against the — the war."
He tried to qualify them, to fudge them a bit, but no matter. The words are now out there and can't be taken back.
The possible future president of the United States opposes the war in Iraq now being fought by 130,000 American troops.
If President Bush had had greater success in building international support for the war in Iraq, they (Kerry and Little Johnny) said in unison on Sunday night, "we would have found out" that Saddam Hussein did not have stockpiles of banned weapons.
Try to follow the twisted logic here. Kerry and Edwards say, if we'd done better building a coalition to go to war with us, we would have somehow magically discerned that Saddam didn't have WMD and therefore we wouldn't have had to go to war at all.
This is quite a novel argument, so you have to give the boys credit for adding an odd twist to the current campaign season. The problem is that the argument is ludicrous in the extreme.
How, after Sunday night, could a President Kerry ask a single man or woman in the U.S. armed forces to risk his or her life in Iraq when he is "against the — the war"?
Don't simple honesty and decency demand that Kerry immediately announce his plans for a complete withdrawal from Iraq?
Kerry may share JFK's initials, but right now, the president he most resembles is Richard Milhous Nixon — the very man he condemned in 1971 for not wanting to be "the first president to lose a war."
Nixon did become the first president to lose a war.
If John Kerry becomes president, he'll be the second.
Joe Wilson Lied
What Ambassador Joseph Wilson and his wife forgot to tell us about the yellow-cake scandal.
Slate
Plame's Lame Game
The non-story is the alleged martyrdom of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson, supposed by many to have suffered cruel exposure for their commitment to the truth.
The missed story is the increasing evidence that Niger, in West Africa, was indeed the locus of an illegal trade in uranium ore for rogue states including Iraq.
The Senate's report on intelligence failures would appear to confirm that Valerie Plame did recommend her husband Joseph Wilson for the mission to Niger.
This makes a poor fit with Wilson's claim, in a recent book, that "Valerie had nothing to do with the matter. She definitely had not proposed that I make the trip."
Wilson's earlier claim to the Washington Post that, in the CIA reports and documents on the Niger case, "the dates were wrong and the names were wrong," was also false, according to the Senate report.
The relevant papers were not in CIA hands until eight months after he made his trip. Wilson now lamely says he may have "misspoken" on this.
What Ambassador Joseph Wilson and his wife forgot to tell us about the yellow-cake scandal.
Slate
Plame's Lame Game
The non-story is the alleged martyrdom of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson, supposed by many to have suffered cruel exposure for their commitment to the truth.
The missed story is the increasing evidence that Niger, in West Africa, was indeed the locus of an illegal trade in uranium ore for rogue states including Iraq.
The Senate's report on intelligence failures would appear to confirm that Valerie Plame did recommend her husband Joseph Wilson for the mission to Niger.
This makes a poor fit with Wilson's claim, in a recent book, that "Valerie had nothing to do with the matter. She definitely had not proposed that I make the trip."
Wilson's earlier claim to the Washington Post that, in the CIA reports and documents on the Niger case, "the dates were wrong and the names were wrong," was also false, according to the Senate report.
The relevant papers were not in CIA hands until eight months after he made his trip. Wilson now lamely says he may have "misspoken" on this.
Leno
Kerry and Edwards are traveling around the country with their big "hands across each other” tour.
Teresa Heinz said on "60 Minutes” Sunday that it was important for her and Elizabeth Edwards to keep their husband honest. Afterwards Hillary Clinton said "Good luck….let me know how that works out….let me know how it’s going”.
Some polls show John Edwards with higher approval than Dick Cheney. That’s pretty amazing, isn’t it? For the first time ever, the lawyer is ahead of the guy in the ambulance.
Thanks for coming out on another hot day. What was it 102? I tell you I was sweating like Rudy Tomjanovich trying to find some Lakers to actually coach.
It was so hot today, executives from the NAACP tried to meet with President Bush just so they could get the cold shoulder.
The Philippines announced they’re withdrawing all their troops. All 51 of them. 51? P. Diddy has a bigger posse than that. "Come on, everybody in the Humvee. We’re leaving.”
Florida officials have announced that this November, they will allow felons to vote. Finally some good news for Martha Stewart.
Sharon Stone is on the show tonight. She’s in the movie "Catwoman”. She’s starring in "Catwoman”. And Chris Matthews is here from "Hardball”. So it’s kind of a "Hairball” – "Hardball” kind of show.
Letterman
Merv Griffin gave Nancy Reagan a puppy – and today it was announced that the dog will speak at the Democratic National Convention.
Conan
Earlier this evening Major League Baseball held it’s All Star Game. The All Star Game or as George Steinbrenner calls it – one stop shopping.
Kilborn
It was so hot today that the L.A. P.D. was caught on tape beating the Good Humor man.
Kerry and Edwards are traveling around the country with their big "hands across each other” tour.
Teresa Heinz said on "60 Minutes” Sunday that it was important for her and Elizabeth Edwards to keep their husband honest. Afterwards Hillary Clinton said "Good luck….let me know how that works out….let me know how it’s going”.
Some polls show John Edwards with higher approval than Dick Cheney. That’s pretty amazing, isn’t it? For the first time ever, the lawyer is ahead of the guy in the ambulance.
Thanks for coming out on another hot day. What was it 102? I tell you I was sweating like Rudy Tomjanovich trying to find some Lakers to actually coach.
It was so hot today, executives from the NAACP tried to meet with President Bush just so they could get the cold shoulder.
The Philippines announced they’re withdrawing all their troops. All 51 of them. 51? P. Diddy has a bigger posse than that. "Come on, everybody in the Humvee. We’re leaving.”
Florida officials have announced that this November, they will allow felons to vote. Finally some good news for Martha Stewart.
Sharon Stone is on the show tonight. She’s in the movie "Catwoman”. She’s starring in "Catwoman”. And Chris Matthews is here from "Hardball”. So it’s kind of a "Hairball” – "Hardball” kind of show.
Letterman
Merv Griffin gave Nancy Reagan a puppy – and today it was announced that the dog will speak at the Democratic National Convention.
Conan
Earlier this evening Major League Baseball held it’s All Star Game. The All Star Game or as George Steinbrenner calls it – one stop shopping.
Kilborn
It was so hot today that the L.A. P.D. was caught on tape beating the Good Humor man.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Kerry Brags About Abandoning Troops
Kerry said Monday that he and running mate John Edwards were proud that they opposed the $87 billion aid package for Afghanistan and Iraq "when we knew the policy had to be changed."
MARQUETTE, Mich. President Bush said Tuesday that rival John Kerry abandoned support for U.S. troops in Iraq and then bragged about it.
"Leaders need to stand up with our military," Bush told a cheering crowd.
"He is entitled to his view," Bush said, adding that Kerry should not have gone on to "brag about it."
Bush also criticized Kerry and Edwards for saying the Bush administration has done a poor job of handling the economy.
"My opponents look at all this progress and somehow conclude that the sky is falling," declared Bush, saying that the economy has added 1.5 million new jobs since last summer, including 29,600 in Michigan since February.
Kerry said Monday that he and running mate John Edwards were proud that they opposed the $87 billion aid package for Afghanistan and Iraq "when we knew the policy had to be changed."
MARQUETTE, Mich. President Bush said Tuesday that rival John Kerry abandoned support for U.S. troops in Iraq and then bragged about it.
"Leaders need to stand up with our military," Bush told a cheering crowd.
"He is entitled to his view," Bush said, adding that Kerry should not have gone on to "brag about it."
Bush also criticized Kerry and Edwards for saying the Bush administration has done a poor job of handling the economy.
"My opponents look at all this progress and somehow conclude that the sky is falling," declared Bush, saying that the economy has added 1.5 million new jobs since last summer, including 29,600 in Michigan since February.
Bush Has Made America Safer
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.(QuickiePolitics)
President Bush:
Today, because America has acted, and because America has led, the forces of terror and tyranny have suffered defeat after defeat, and America and the world are safer.(Applause)
Today, because we acted to liberate Afghanistan, a threat has been removed, and the American people are safer. (Applause)
Today, because we're working with the Pakistani leaders, Pakistan is an ally in the war on terror, and the American people are safer. (Applause.)
Today, because Saudi Arabia has seen the danger and has joined the war on terror, the American people are safer. (Applause)
Today, because America and our coalition helped to end the violent regime of Saddam Hussein, and because we're helping to raise a peaceful democracy in its place, the American people are safer. (Applause)
Today, we have ended one of the most dangerous sources of proliferation in the world, and the American people are safer. (Applause)
Today, because America has acted, and because America has led, the forces of terror and tyranny have suffered defeat after defeat, and America and the world are safer. (Applause)
OAK RIDGE, Tenn.(QuickiePolitics)
President Bush:
Today, because America has acted, and because America has led, the forces of terror and tyranny have suffered defeat after defeat, and America and the world are safer.(Applause)
Today, because we acted to liberate Afghanistan, a threat has been removed, and the American people are safer. (Applause)
Today, because we're working with the Pakistani leaders, Pakistan is an ally in the war on terror, and the American people are safer. (Applause.)
Today, because Saudi Arabia has seen the danger and has joined the war on terror, the American people are safer. (Applause)
Today, because America and our coalition helped to end the violent regime of Saddam Hussein, and because we're helping to raise a peaceful democracy in its place, the American people are safer. (Applause)
Today, we have ended one of the most dangerous sources of proliferation in the world, and the American people are safer. (Applause)
Today, because America has acted, and because America has led, the forces of terror and tyranny have suffered defeat after defeat, and America and the world are safer. (Applause)
Leno
Have you been watching Kerry and Edwards on the campaign trial? These guys have done more hugging in four days than Bill and Hillary have done in 26 years?
Kerry is hoping that Edwards will bring in a lot of the female vote because of the way he looks. So Cheney and Edwards are both going after voter’s hearts…but Cheney is looking for a donor.
John Edwards said he was humbled when John Kerry asked him to be his vice presidential running mate. I guess so. You know what’s really humbling? When Ralph Nader asks you to be his vice president. In fact, that’s not even humbling - ego-shattering.
Thanks for coming out on such a hot day. What was it 100 degrees today? I know we joke about it, but we lost one man to the heat today – Shaquille O’Neal.
It was so hot, I was sweating like a U.S. track star trying to take a drug test.
I was sweating like Ken Lay watching an episode of "Oz”. That’s how hot it was.
I guess you heard it looks like Enron’s Ken Lay is getting a new cell number.
After 7 years as CIA Director, George Tenet officially resigned as of yesterday. His final words of advice to the agency were "Keep an eye out for this bin Laden fella, he could be trouble.”
Pope John Paul the 2nd has apologized to Istanbul for the sacking of Constantinople in the year 1204. How old is the pope? I knew he was old.
The Lakers announced over the weekend they agreed to trade Shaq to the Miami Heat. They figure Shaq could be the first dominating seven footer in South Florida since Janet Reno.
Kobe is really excited about the trade. He said he’s looking forward to having a new group of teammates not to pass the ball to!
Letterman
John Kerry chose John Edwards to be his running mate. I haven’t seen this much electricity since Dole-Kemp.
John Kerry skipped a meeting over Homeland Security with Tom Ridge because he was too busy. John Kerry told Tom Ridge he was too busy to attend. You’re not supposed to ignore terror threats until after you become president.
This John Kerry and John Edwards ticket is going better than expected. The two have been everywhere together. In fact today they went to Massachusetts and got married.
It’s hot here in New York City. It’s lousy hot. It’s so hot that today they recommended that you wear the number 30 sun block. Tomorrow they are going to recommend that you wear the number 40. They do this each day – and on Wednesday they’re recommending that you wear A-1 Sauce.
The cicadas are finally gone. They came and made a lot of noise. Now they are gone and won’t return for 17 years. Which means the next time they return it might be in time for the Michael Jackson trial.
Kilborn
Ralph Nader and Howard Dean held a debate. They debated why they held a debate.
Courtney Love was rushed to the hospital today. I don’t know what condition she’s in but I think we can rule out "stable”.
Have you been watching Kerry and Edwards on the campaign trial? These guys have done more hugging in four days than Bill and Hillary have done in 26 years?
Kerry is hoping that Edwards will bring in a lot of the female vote because of the way he looks. So Cheney and Edwards are both going after voter’s hearts…but Cheney is looking for a donor.
John Edwards said he was humbled when John Kerry asked him to be his vice presidential running mate. I guess so. You know what’s really humbling? When Ralph Nader asks you to be his vice president. In fact, that’s not even humbling - ego-shattering.
Thanks for coming out on such a hot day. What was it 100 degrees today? I know we joke about it, but we lost one man to the heat today – Shaquille O’Neal.
It was so hot, I was sweating like a U.S. track star trying to take a drug test.
I was sweating like Ken Lay watching an episode of "Oz”. That’s how hot it was.
I guess you heard it looks like Enron’s Ken Lay is getting a new cell number.
After 7 years as CIA Director, George Tenet officially resigned as of yesterday. His final words of advice to the agency were "Keep an eye out for this bin Laden fella, he could be trouble.”
Pope John Paul the 2nd has apologized to Istanbul for the sacking of Constantinople in the year 1204. How old is the pope? I knew he was old.
The Lakers announced over the weekend they agreed to trade Shaq to the Miami Heat. They figure Shaq could be the first dominating seven footer in South Florida since Janet Reno.
Kobe is really excited about the trade. He said he’s looking forward to having a new group of teammates not to pass the ball to!
Letterman
John Kerry chose John Edwards to be his running mate. I haven’t seen this much electricity since Dole-Kemp.
John Kerry skipped a meeting over Homeland Security with Tom Ridge because he was too busy. John Kerry told Tom Ridge he was too busy to attend. You’re not supposed to ignore terror threats until after you become president.
This John Kerry and John Edwards ticket is going better than expected. The two have been everywhere together. In fact today they went to Massachusetts and got married.
It’s hot here in New York City. It’s lousy hot. It’s so hot that today they recommended that you wear the number 30 sun block. Tomorrow they are going to recommend that you wear the number 40. They do this each day – and on Wednesday they’re recommending that you wear A-1 Sauce.
The cicadas are finally gone. They came and made a lot of noise. Now they are gone and won’t return for 17 years. Which means the next time they return it might be in time for the Michael Jackson trial.
Kilborn
Ralph Nader and Howard Dean held a debate. They debated why they held a debate.
Courtney Love was rushed to the hospital today. I don’t know what condition she’s in but I think we can rule out "stable”.
