-- Gasp -- Another Coincidence!

Aug 28, 2008 10:42

Yesterday we learned that U.S. Forces in Anbar Province, Iraq will be pulled out on -- what a coincidence! -- Monday, the opening day of the Republican National Convention.  Today, just hours before Barack Obama gives his much anticipated acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, and just a few days before the RNC, the Bush ( Read more... )

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markwise August 28 2008, 17:27:50 UTC
To quote a famous philospher: "Don't you love it when a plan comes together?" *pops his cigar into his mouth* *grins*

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hedwig_snowy August 28 2008, 17:38:39 UTC
I would've preferred if Dubya's cabinet would've responded like another famous philosopher when ever he came up with another of his 'brilliant' ideas...

"What you talkin' about, fool?" :)

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davidbcoe August 29 2008, 15:23:57 UTC
I'm pretty sure that Bush and Cheney's favorite philosopher is P.T. Barnum: "There's a sucker born every minute."

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hedwig_snowy August 28 2008, 17:36:42 UTC
And, it's only August. I can't wait until October when the numbers come in and I can buy the Rolls Royce I've always wanted with my surplus check....

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davidbcoe August 29 2008, 15:24:35 UTC
Right. Hold your breath. Go ahead; I dare ya.

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scbutler August 28 2008, 17:41:09 UTC
Too bad they're getting away with it.

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davidbcoe August 29 2008, 15:25:05 UTC
I'm not convined that they will in the end, Sam.

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scbutler August 29 2008, 15:28:53 UTC
Maybe not, after last night.

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ogre_san August 28 2008, 18:43:35 UTC
As insiders from Bush's WH have point out repeatedly, the political arm is in control of everything: foreign policy, domestic policy, administration, everything. They've turned the DOJ into an enforcement arm of the GOP. Why should the military be any different?

Welcome to Banana Republicanism.

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davidbcoe August 29 2008, 15:25:51 UTC
Right on the mark, Rick. Thanks for the comment. Cool book cover, by the way.

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lindajdunn August 28 2008, 19:30:27 UTC
I think John Goodman may be a strong contender for a BOW award. He told a newspaper reporter that nobody in the United States is technically uninsured, because everyone has access to hospital emergency rooms.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-Uninsured_27bus.ART.State.Edition2.4dce428.html

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davidbcoe August 29 2008, 15:26:25 UTC
I saw that, Linda! And he's the top contender right now.

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