I was not a blogging person when the attack on the USS Cole took place in October 2000, killing 17 American sailors. I remember vividly, probably due to my overwhelming political and news junkieness – yes, I am also a wordsmith, where I was when I found out about the USS Cole. I was in… Continue reading Yemen … Again
I actually had to head out for a run – I actually walked the whole 3.5 miles as I twisted a muscle in my back yesterday morning – early so that I could manage to be showered and planted in front of the television for the RNC. The video productions were unbelievable. Robert Duvall’s narration… Continue reading RNC Night Two
Russia has invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people. Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century. The above is an excerpt from US President George W Bush’s comments on August 11th from the Rose Garden. I would find the words very truthful and would be concerned… Continue reading GW Bush on the Georgian-Russian Conflict
One time deal or a start to a series of negotiations, I am not sure I care. I am, though, rather skeptical that the Bush administration is sending the number three State Department person – William Burns – to Geneva this weekend to join other countries in sitting down with an Iranian nuclear negotiator. Is… Continue reading Iranian “Negotiations”
I don’t normally watch a lot of television. I like a few shows but seldom watch movies on TV. I was intrigued by the teaser I saw about Recount – an HBO original movie. The movie starred some of my favs – Kevin Spacey to name one – and was about a timely issue –… Continue reading Recount – An HBO Movie
This week is a political junkie overload. Beware! It all actually started Saturday and will run for ten days. It is almost too much for me to even think about as it will be big when it all ends in the wee morning hours of February 6th on the east coast. Saturday was the South… Continue reading Political Junkies Take Heed
I have waited a few days so that I have had time to really think about what was said when President Bush addressed a joint session of Congress for the 2007 State of the Union. I have to think that if I were to place myself in his shoes, I might sound different than I… Continue reading State of Disunion
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