In an ironic twist for an administration that refutes scientific evidence in favor of pure faith, recent developments are showing the Bush Administration is now victim to a sudden change in the Laws of Gravity.
Sir Isaac Newton, creator/inventor of the Laws of Gravity, could not be reached for comment but he's surely doing back-flips in his grave with the recent news that Monica Goodling, the Justice Department's White House liaison, will take the 5th Amendment to protect hers against self-incrimination in the growing investigation into the Bush Administration's firing of U.S. Attorneys - coupled with the publication of the "official" Pentagon report on the friendly-fired death of former-NFL star Pat Tillman - showing signs that shit is suddenly flowing uphill.
A direct contradiction of the Laws of Gravity, as well as previous stances and court victories by the Bush Admin, the notion of accountability (i.e. "shit") has been effectively avoided until recently, with most bad news (aka "shit") flowing downhill, and dozens of privates and other NCOs receiving prison terms for detainee abuse and other war crimes. Any connection to Pentagon and Bush Admin officials actually encouraging such illicit behavior by underlings has been scant; but, while the Tillman investigation found no criminal wrongdoing in his shooting, it was especially critical of Lt. Gen. Philip R. Kensinger, who headed the Army Special Operations Command when Corporate Tillman was killed - and may be disciplined (probably retired) for withholding notification from Tillman's family and, essentially, creating a hero from a tragedy.
Even more damning is Goodling's position: By taking the 5th, the liaison between the White House and Justice Department is signaling that she may be called during criminal cases. Will she testify against Alberto Gonzales? Rove? Chirp birdy, sing...
Prediction: The investigation will, as my previous post said, focus on votes and the actions of the U.S. Attorneys. Bear in mind it will not be those fired but those who remained in their positions - choosing to carry the Bush Admin's banner into an apolitical post - that will offer the most outrage. Democratic phone banks were blocked in New Hampshire and any charges against GOP operatives stalled until after the elections; what about investigations into Diebold and other electronically-flawed machines?
The iceberg approaches. Bush won't be impeached, he'll have to resign. I give him 6 months... Just hope Cheney's replacement is ready: Rudy is already rewriting his stance on firearms and abortion, raising the question: Where's Kerik?
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Votes and Oil - The Cause and Cure
In viewing the uproar about the Justice Department (most certainly in tandem with the White House) firing 8 U.S. Attorneys, as well as the somber 4th Anniversary of the invasion of Iraq (thank God we were welcomed as liberators) it is time to take a long look at the causes and cures to what ails our sick nation.
Votes and Oil: The Cause and Cure for both...
As committees investigate the firings of U.S. Attorneys, it will become clear that it wasn't performance or immigration that were the reason, but votes. Especially in the case of David C. Iglesias, former U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, voter fraud and his unwillingness to prosecute cases against local Democrats, will become the theme. Understand that when the GOP mentions voter fraud it means "Dems are trying to sign-up more voters" while Dems see the GOP are suppressing voter turnout... Iglesias refused to prosecute suspected voter fraud (one Dem volunteer signing-up many errant or outright illegal new voters) so he was fired.
The sheer numbers of Dems investigated by politically-appointed U.S. Attorneys (who are politically-appointed but somehow expected to be apolitical once appointed) under the Bush Admininstration validates all claims that the position has been abused by Bush operatives, Rove included. But, what's new about that? What is new is the focus on specific districts for overall victory in elections - and this is where investigators should look. What really happened in 2004? Many still wonder about Ohio; why are we now looking elsewhere?
Our vote is our sole means of being heard. If U.S. Attorneys are being used to smear candidates with baseless investigations before elections, then the results put under a shroud of uncertainly after, what rights do We the People actually have?
Just look Iraq to see our future...
The oil industry in Iraq has been "denationalized" - meaning that Exxon-Mobil and others are already hard at work bolstering their spreadsheets. The 3rd largest reserves of oil in the world are now public - and an orgy is already underway. The Kurds have been strangely left alone over the past 4 years of carnage - Why? Because the vast majority of Iraq's reserves lie to the north - under the Kurds' feet... We can destroy Baghdad but dare not disturb the real reason for our invasion.
It all comes down to people. From the ignorant suicide bomber making a statement to the equally ignorant American voter agreeing to the full party line, we are not at the mercy of faceless organizations and conspiracies. We are actually in charge - Just as long as our votes still count - And it is time to retake control of the government we select/elect other people to run every few years. More so, we must retake control of our actions...
Australia recently decided to "tax" (meaning actually charge for) plastic grocery bags - you know, the bags you can't buy an apple without getting at least 2 to take home with you - Amazingly, by charging for these petroleum-based products, consumption fell by over 80%. Human behavior was altered by a modest fee.
How will human behavior alter once it is revealed that our votes don't count? We already know that African-Americans and immigrants don't vote when suppression techniques are utilized at the polls.
Look to Iraq to see how human beings react to being invaded for their sole resource...
Shame on us all for not acting. Shame on the same Senators who confirmed Alberto Gonzales as Attorney General, the same Senators who are now crying foul because he is what he always was - another Bush buddy, crony...
And shame on all who were surprised that Hillary confirmed what we all know. Deep-down, to the bone, we all know we can't fail in Iraq. Hillary said just that: She'll leave troops in Iraq. Desertion is not an option. Admit it: We don't care about freedom or, really, Iraqis and their rights, we only care about securing the last bit of oil in the world before the whole shithouse goes up in flames. All those holier than thou are as delusional as Cheney is evil.
Take a good look; the next time you lug a bag of groceries home, three-bags thick for safety, or when you see Prez candidates raising record amounts for the 2008 run - Ask yourself why - Aren't We The People? Is this our country? Look to Iraq and see the truth: This is us, in our name. We the people.
Votes and Oil: The Cause and Cure for both...
As committees investigate the firings of U.S. Attorneys, it will become clear that it wasn't performance or immigration that were the reason, but votes. Especially in the case of David C. Iglesias, former U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, voter fraud and his unwillingness to prosecute cases against local Democrats, will become the theme. Understand that when the GOP mentions voter fraud it means "Dems are trying to sign-up more voters" while Dems see the GOP are suppressing voter turnout... Iglesias refused to prosecute suspected voter fraud (one Dem volunteer signing-up many errant or outright illegal new voters) so he was fired.
The sheer numbers of Dems investigated by politically-appointed U.S. Attorneys (who are politically-appointed but somehow expected to be apolitical once appointed) under the Bush Admininstration validates all claims that the position has been abused by Bush operatives, Rove included. But, what's new about that? What is new is the focus on specific districts for overall victory in elections - and this is where investigators should look. What really happened in 2004? Many still wonder about Ohio; why are we now looking elsewhere?
Our vote is our sole means of being heard. If U.S. Attorneys are being used to smear candidates with baseless investigations before elections, then the results put under a shroud of uncertainly after, what rights do We the People actually have?
Just look Iraq to see our future...
The oil industry in Iraq has been "denationalized" - meaning that Exxon-Mobil and others are already hard at work bolstering their spreadsheets. The 3rd largest reserves of oil in the world are now public - and an orgy is already underway. The Kurds have been strangely left alone over the past 4 years of carnage - Why? Because the vast majority of Iraq's reserves lie to the north - under the Kurds' feet... We can destroy Baghdad but dare not disturb the real reason for our invasion.
It all comes down to people. From the ignorant suicide bomber making a statement to the equally ignorant American voter agreeing to the full party line, we are not at the mercy of faceless organizations and conspiracies. We are actually in charge - Just as long as our votes still count - And it is time to retake control of the government we select/elect other people to run every few years. More so, we must retake control of our actions...
Australia recently decided to "tax" (meaning actually charge for) plastic grocery bags - you know, the bags you can't buy an apple without getting at least 2 to take home with you - Amazingly, by charging for these petroleum-based products, consumption fell by over 80%. Human behavior was altered by a modest fee.
How will human behavior alter once it is revealed that our votes don't count? We already know that African-Americans and immigrants don't vote when suppression techniques are utilized at the polls.
Look to Iraq to see how human beings react to being invaded for their sole resource...
Shame on us all for not acting. Shame on the same Senators who confirmed Alberto Gonzales as Attorney General, the same Senators who are now crying foul because he is what he always was - another Bush buddy, crony...
And shame on all who were surprised that Hillary confirmed what we all know. Deep-down, to the bone, we all know we can't fail in Iraq. Hillary said just that: She'll leave troops in Iraq. Desertion is not an option. Admit it: We don't care about freedom or, really, Iraqis and their rights, we only care about securing the last bit of oil in the world before the whole shithouse goes up in flames. All those holier than thou are as delusional as Cheney is evil.
Take a good look; the next time you lug a bag of groceries home, three-bags thick for safety, or when you see Prez candidates raising record amounts for the 2008 run - Ask yourself why - Aren't We The People? Is this our country? Look to Iraq and see the truth: This is us, in our name. We the people.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The NSA Administration
Warning to readers - this post contains sexual references that most may find too close for comfort...
In dating there are three categories of lovers: Long-Term (LT), Friends With Benefits (FWB) and No Strings Attached (NSA). Monogamous, trysts, or straight sex, the compassionate and morally superior Bush Administration has proven itself to be all about fucking people without consequences...
A few cases in point:
This weekend, while fleeing North America and his sorry approval ratings (and FBI/Gonzales uproar) President Bush put it plainly, saying that funding for the Iraq War should come with "no strings attached." He said it, dead-on. Whether funding, caring for soldiers injured by his decisions, or mounting Laura in the dark, George is all about flings without repercussions. Who needs coke when you're Commander in Chief?
Scooter Libby learned firsthand that he was a gloryhole for his boss and the admin; the "fall guy" will be going to prison (failing a pardon) forever wondering why he is destined to be the bottom for endless NSA affairs behind bars.
Cheney and Halliburton have shown similar penchants for unprotected, undevoted soirees: Cheney let Libby fall on his sword, however limp, while Halliburton announced that it was taking its war profits to Dubia - moving its headquarters from Houston to another country less eager to ask questions.
And now there's the Gonzales/FBI/Federal Attorney fiasco: Who says the Justice Department must be independent? Firing 8 federal attorneys who failed to investigate mostly Dem pols, the Attorney General is the bootie call that no one wants - even his own party's appointees. Alberto "Don't Call Me Speedy" Gonzales had better learn quick that this administration is loyal to no one, even itself, and he too will slowly forced to his knees, mouth agape in awe, awaiting what so many others have experienced.
On a comforting note, it's nice to see that the Bush Admin. likes its sugar daddies - hedge funds should be left to their own greedy devices (insider trading first and foremost) while defense contractors are posting fine profits, and the Pentagon is firing Generals faster than the BBC is covering Blair's pale behind. Congratulations, fellas, the skimpy skirt Bush wore during elections keeps raising for you...
For the rest of us, we can only hope for sloppy seconds - like Hillary.
In dating there are three categories of lovers: Long-Term (LT), Friends With Benefits (FWB) and No Strings Attached (NSA). Monogamous, trysts, or straight sex, the compassionate and morally superior Bush Administration has proven itself to be all about fucking people without consequences...
A few cases in point:
This weekend, while fleeing North America and his sorry approval ratings (and FBI/Gonzales uproar) President Bush put it plainly, saying that funding for the Iraq War should come with "no strings attached." He said it, dead-on. Whether funding, caring for soldiers injured by his decisions, or mounting Laura in the dark, George is all about flings without repercussions. Who needs coke when you're Commander in Chief?
Scooter Libby learned firsthand that he was a gloryhole for his boss and the admin; the "fall guy" will be going to prison (failing a pardon) forever wondering why he is destined to be the bottom for endless NSA affairs behind bars.
Cheney and Halliburton have shown similar penchants for unprotected, undevoted soirees: Cheney let Libby fall on his sword, however limp, while Halliburton announced that it was taking its war profits to Dubia - moving its headquarters from Houston to another country less eager to ask questions.
And now there's the Gonzales/FBI/Federal Attorney fiasco: Who says the Justice Department must be independent? Firing 8 federal attorneys who failed to investigate mostly Dem pols, the Attorney General is the bootie call that no one wants - even his own party's appointees. Alberto "Don't Call Me Speedy" Gonzales had better learn quick that this administration is loyal to no one, even itself, and he too will slowly forced to his knees, mouth agape in awe, awaiting what so many others have experienced.
On a comforting note, it's nice to see that the Bush Admin. likes its sugar daddies - hedge funds should be left to their own greedy devices (insider trading first and foremost) while defense contractors are posting fine profits, and the Pentagon is firing Generals faster than the BBC is covering Blair's pale behind. Congratulations, fellas, the skimpy skirt Bush wore during elections keeps raising for you...
For the rest of us, we can only hope for sloppy seconds - like Hillary.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Libby Guilty; Cheney clots; Rove plots; Dems bicker
After a week of deliberation, a jury found VP Dick Cheney's former Chief of Staff I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby guilty of 4 of 5 total perjury counts. Scooter now faces up to 25 years in prison, his lawyers seek another trial, and one sympathetic and exhausted juror said pointedly that Libby was a "fall guy."
Meanwhile, VP Cheney has a blood clot in his leg - probably from his impromptu Middle East trip last week and long flights - forcing everyone to gauge what pity may be conjured for the man: 4 heart attacks, innumerable human rights trampled and invasions later, is there a better time for the VP to step down? Not to be rude, but isn't Beelzebub ready to take him home yet? Or doesn't the devil want Cheney around either?
There is doubt that replacing Cheney - perhaps positioning an heir to Bush in 2008 - will do little good. Evangelist Brownback? Jaded Rudy? Who would want the VP post in this failed administration? More indictments are likely, despite Libby's prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald calling his investigation "idle" - But who other than the Attorney General can indict the Attorney General Gonzales? How much longer must we await impeachment hearings?
Don't wait on the Dems. Hillary is too busy shadowing Obama, Bill ever in tow and attack dogs ready like, well, Selma some 40 years ago... They're already attacking Gore's mansion's energy usage (a sign of how wary they are of the former VP and Oscar winner) and spending money like campaign finance reform wasn't passed just a few years ago...
This is a sorry state of the Union. It now appears that the Dems retaking the Senate and House only a few months ago has been a moot cause - All eyes on are 2008 with too few looking around and asking the obvious: Do we have that long?
Meanwhile, VP Cheney has a blood clot in his leg - probably from his impromptu Middle East trip last week and long flights - forcing everyone to gauge what pity may be conjured for the man: 4 heart attacks, innumerable human rights trampled and invasions later, is there a better time for the VP to step down? Not to be rude, but isn't Beelzebub ready to take him home yet? Or doesn't the devil want Cheney around either?
There is doubt that replacing Cheney - perhaps positioning an heir to Bush in 2008 - will do little good. Evangelist Brownback? Jaded Rudy? Who would want the VP post in this failed administration? More indictments are likely, despite Libby's prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald calling his investigation "idle" - But who other than the Attorney General can indict the Attorney General Gonzales? How much longer must we await impeachment hearings?
Don't wait on the Dems. Hillary is too busy shadowing Obama, Bill ever in tow and attack dogs ready like, well, Selma some 40 years ago... They're already attacking Gore's mansion's energy usage (a sign of how wary they are of the former VP and Oscar winner) and spending money like campaign finance reform wasn't passed just a few years ago...
This is a sorry state of the Union. It now appears that the Dems retaking the Senate and House only a few months ago has been a moot cause - All eyes on are 2008 with too few looking around and asking the obvious: Do we have that long?
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