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Tuesday, February 14, 2006
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Class action lawyers win this battle. But the war is not over. It's all about their treasure trough, not the victims' relief.
Asbestos Fund Opponents Kill Bill (AP). AP - Opponents of a $140 billion trust fund for asbestos victims forced Senate leaders to withdraw it Tuesday, but its sponsors said they would bring it back up. Next time, they predicted, the bill would pass. [Yahoo! News: Politics News]
10:07:24 PM 
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Isn't Sen. Harry Reid's indignation over the fact that it took 'almost a whole day' (12-14 hrs) before he found out about Vice President Dick Cheney's hunting accident just thoroughly amusing? On TV, he acted entirely flabbergasted over the fact that he didn't immediately know about a non-fatal hunting accident and why it wasn't made known in Washington sooner. None of those who are howling now seemed to give a hoot about Ted Kennedy's fatal driving accident, and his reaction thereafter.
Let's ask Mary Jo Kopechne her opinion.
Mmmm
4:17:03 PM
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Today, as the DJIA closes at $11021.28, I was reminded of the 'experts' that the so-called mainstream media highlights to accompany the monthly labor reports or any other economic indicator the media 'reports' on for that matter. It goes like this; when jobs are created, it is always less than experts expected. When unemployment drops, it is also less than expected. The antique media ought to get out front on this and tell us what these experts expect to happen next month, or going forward. This rear-view mirror reporting is deceptive, and just the way they want it.
Any bets today's close will even be mentioned, let alone any analysis as to why it is as good as it is? You will hear about Saddam's trial in Iraq, and a quail hunting accident last Saturday, and government waste concerning the hurricane Katrina aftermath.
3:21:44 PM
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Today's news from FEMA is that there is about 10,700 trailers that were 'staged' for distribution to families who were displaced by hurricane Katrina. Problem is, they're empty. Word is they are there because they couldn't be shipped to N.O. and similar disaster areas because they are in a flood plain. Well DUH. And the law says you can't put temporary housing in a flood plain. Has anyone suggested those trailers get hooked up right where they are, or another suitable place not in a flood plain, and put them to use?
Isn't it cheaper for us taxpayers to send the still-homeless to where the trailers are, instead of hauling all those trailers all around the country? To pay for hotel rooms while sitting on such a huge investment in unused trailers is just shy of insane. It's called bureaucracy.
Barring that, you can make a quick buck by buying a trailer towing rig while the government pays you $1,200 and up each to ship them all over the place. That's uh, more expense for us taxpayers.
1:06:03 PM
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Here's some good news you won't see anywhere else. Thanks to GOP Bloggers for this one. Iraqi Mayor Honors U.S. Troops.
Tal Afar was once a terrorist stronghold. It is no longer, and the mayor gives thanks.
In the Name of God the Compassionate and Merciful
To the Courageous Men and Women of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, who have changed the city of Tall’ Afar from a ghost town, in which terrorists spread death and destruction, to a secure city flourishing with life.
To the lion-hearts who liberated our city from the grasp of terrorists who were beheading men, women and children in the streets for many months.
To those who spread smiles on the faces of our children, and gave us restored hope, through their personal sacrifice and brave fighting, and gave new life to the city after hopelessness darkened our days, and stole our confidence in our ability to reestablish our city...
I have met many soldiers of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment; they are not only courageous men and women, but avenging angels sent by The God Himself to fight the evil of terrorism...
The mission they have accomplished, by means of a unique military operation, stands among the finest military feats to date in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and truly deserves to be studied in military science. This military operation was clean, with little collateral damage, despite the ferocity of the enemy. With the skill and precision of surgeons they dealt with the terrorist cancers in the city without causing unnecessary damage.
God bless this brave Regiment; God bless the families who dedicated these brave men and women. From the bottom of our hearts we thank the families. They have given us something we will never forget. To the families of those who have given their holy blood for our land, we all bow to you in reverence and to the souls of your loved ones. Their sacrifice was not in vain. They are not dead, but alive, and their souls hovering around us every second of every minute. They will never be forgotten for giving their precious lives. They have sacrificed that which is most valuable. We see them in the smile of every child, and in every flower growing in this land. Let America, their families, and the world be proud of their sacrifice for humanity and life.
Finally, no matter how much I write or speak about this brave Regiment, I haven’t the words to describe the courage of its officers and soldiers. I pray to God to grant happiness and health to these legendary heroes and their brave families. Wow.
[GOP Bloggers]
12:24:37 PM
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Democrats' rising star in Ohio Paul Hackett decides to give up politics. He was the best guy to beat DeWine, a republican, in congressional races last year, but this time around and to his party, he is yesterday's news.
According to Reuters, Hackett said he was under heavy party pressure to end his Senate race and clear the way for Democratic Rep. Sherrod Brown (news, bio, voting record) to face vulnerable Republican incumbent Sen. Mike DeWine (news, bio, voting record) in November.
"I made this decision reluctantly, only after repeated requests by party leaders, as well as behind the scenes machinations that were intended to hurt my campaign," Hackett said in a statement.
In political-speak, that means the democrat party has ceased $upporting him in a campaign. Must be discouraging, as a democrat, to see how fickle the party is regarding who they support. Or are they just that desperate?
Iraq war veteran pulls out of Ohio Senate race (Reuters). Reuters - Iraq war veteran Paul Hackett, an Ohio Democrat who gained attention last year for criticizing President George W. Bush and nearly scoring a huge congressional upset, said on Tuesday he would drop his U.S. Senate bid and retire from politics. [Yahoo! News: Politics News]
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