Daily Archives: April 3, 2007

Success In War On Terror Is Bad (?)

More Libthink WASHINGTON (al Reuters) – President George W. Bush's administration has crippled al Qaeda's ability to carry out major attacks on U.S. soil but at a political and economic cost that could leave the country more vulnerable in years to come, experts say. Even as al Qaeda tries to rebuild operations in Pakistan, experts […]

Maryland Decides Their Voters Do Not Matter

Declaration of Independence? Constitution? What are they? ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland is poised to become the first state to approve giving its electoral votes for president to the winner of the national popular vote, rather than to the candidate chosen by state voters. The plan, passed Monday by the state House, would take effect only […]

Kissing The Border Fence Goodbye

Are you ready for a Pepto Bismal day? (Washington Times)Six months after approving a bill promising to build some 850 miles of fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Bush administration and Senate Republicans are now saying 370 miles is enough.  In his negotiations with Republican senators, Mr. Bush also appears to have rejected the key […]

Soldiers Bring Smiles To School

Bet you think I found this one at the LA Times, eh? AZ ZAIDON, Iraq, April 2, 2007 — The children, wide-eyed at the sight of Iraqi soldiers in their schools, seemed a little frightened at first, but within moments, as the soldiers began handing out cookies and asking questions about the day’s lessons, they […]

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