Bush Administration
Saddam Offered To Leave Without A Fight
Posted by john on Fri, 09/28/2007 - 7:25am.One month before the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Saddam Hussein offered to go into exile in exchange of $1 Billion. Contrast that with the Bush Administration's current request for another $195 Billion to continue the war.
Obama Tells Bush: No Iran War Authorization
Posted by john on Thu, 09/13/2007 - 7:23am.During a "major policy speech" on Wednesday, Sen. Barack Obama delivered a clear message to president Bush: You do not have a green light from Congress to engage in a new war with Iran.
Yet Another Excuse For War With Iran
Posted by john on Thu, 08/30/2007 - 11:52am.Each day seems to bring another excuse Bush can use to justify his forthcoming war with Iran. Today comes news of Iran firing shells into Iraq. That's an actual, honest to God, act of war.
Massive Attack On Iran Prepared
Posted by john on Thu, 08/30/2007 - 5:14am.According to a recent study, the United States has prepared a massive assault on targets in Iran of both a nuclear and non-nuclear nature.
Gonzales Resigns
Posted by john on Mon, 08/27/2007 - 7:55am.With an announcement scheduled for this morning, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned.
White House Moves To Bar Expansion Of Children’s Health Insurance Program
Posted by john on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 6:00am.Late Friday, the Bush Administration notified states that should they wish to raise the income eligibility requirements above 250% of the poverty level as New York and California have passed legislation to do, they can forget about it.
Bob Schieffer Calls Out Administration On "Petraeus Report"
Posted by john on Tue, 08/21/2007 - 5:58am."[T]his does not sound like we're headed to a straight answer." - Face The Nation Anchor Bob Schieffer on the administration's plans to write the Iraq Progress Report for General Petraeus.
Republican War On California?
Posted by john on Sun, 08/19/2007 - 1:31pm.As the Department of Homeland Security prepares for an assault on businesses that hire illegal immigrants, Californians in particular can look forward to economic and social devastation.
GOP Used Tax Dollars To Boost Campaigns
Posted by john on Sat, 08/18/2007 - 3:33pm.In a possible violation of the Hatch Act, the Bush Administration used federal funds to boost efforts to elect Republican candidates in key battleground states.
Couple Wins $80,000 Over Anti-Bush Shirts
Posted by john on Fri, 08/17/2007 - 7:41am.A Texas couple who were removed from a July 4th rally for wearing anti-bush t-shirts settled their lawsuit with the federal government for $80,000.
Cheney Knew Iraq Would Be Quagmire
Posted by john on Tue, 08/14/2007 - 8:12am.In 1994, shortly after leaving office as Defense Secretary, Dick Cheney was asked to explain why president George H.W. Bush didn't move into Baghdad and topple Saddam. His response is quite informative given the current situation.
Pentagon Agrees: al Qaeda Will Not Take Iraq In U.S. Withdrawal
Posted by john on Fri, 08/03/2007 - 8:31am.Pentagon war games confirm what was reported here two weeks ago: al Qaeda will not take over in Iraq if the U.S. leaves. This is in direct contradiction to Bush's claims to the contrary.
Impeachments Of Cheney And Gonzales Gain Momentum
Posted by john on Fri, 08/03/2007 - 8:19am.Resolutions to impeach vice-president Cheney, H Res 333, and attorney general Gonzales, H Res 589, are gaining co-sponsors with each passing day.
Pentagon Sells Aircraft Parts Only Iran Could Use
Posted by john on Fri, 08/03/2007 - 7:56am.This past February, despite orders to the contrary, the Pentagon sold over 1,400 F-14 parts at public sale as part of their surplus program. The only military in the world to use those planes is Iran.
Time: Bush Needs Gonzales To Avoid Prosecutors
Posted by john on Fri, 08/03/2007 - 7:47am.Time magazine has an interesting take on the continuing saga that is the Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' tenure.
