NEW YORK - For the first time in nine years, the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks became a day of protest, as a circus-like clash of demonstrations - ostensibly over the Cordoba House mosque - filled the streets of lower Manhattan on Saturday for several hours following the somber reading of the litany of the lost. Read more... ( Read more... )

Just gotta love The Onion!!

First 100 Days - TheOnion style!I especially love Day 73 ( Read more... )

"Executive Assassination Ring" Reported To Cheney, Says Sy Hersh

I'm not surprised to hear this. Yet at the same time, I'm shocked. How do I explain that?

But it's no wonder that Americans are looked upon very poorly.

When going on an interview for a 'dream job,' who tells their interviewer that they haven't paid taxes? Or that you accepted $200K from lobbying groups, though your sell yourself on not being a lobbyist? Not many. Usually what happens is that you go on the interview, the interviewer looks at your work experience and decides whether or not you're ( Read more... )

I started doing this on the Facebook/CNN update thing... but the combination of CNN's servers getting bogged down and my laptop being a piece of crap, I figured this was the way to go.

( Minute-by-Minute thoughts on this historical Inauguration )

Obama Wants Journalist Gupta for Surgeon GeneralI think Dr. Gupta is a very good pick. For many different reasons ( Read more... )

... but it's the beginning of a new chapter in American history ( Read more... )

If you're still undecided about this year's presidential election THIS is a good site to check out. It's not sponsored be either party. And based off the references, it seems to be legit.

http://www.udecide2008.com/

Anyone catch it?

I just caught the opening skit with Tina Frey and John McCain.  Absolutely hilarious!  I couldn't believe the "Going in the rougue."

Ben Affleck (who always supports the losing party) supports John McCain. 

While I'm sick and tired of the political crap going on, some things (like this) I like.


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