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Naomi Wolf
Naomi Wolf didn't get a chance to finish the scary scenario she wrote about in her newest book "The End of America" so The TIP is publishing the ten steps here.
Save the World - Register Republican
Ladies and Gentlemen, the problem with american politics is not that there are conservatives and liberals - THAT's GOOD. The problem is that the republican party has become undemocratic - a company of corporate thieves. There is of course a way to solve the problem - register to vote as a republican. Remember, it worked for the former Independent Party. Remembering that liberals and poor outnumber rich and conservative voters by 3 to 1, it's just a matter of rebalancing the Republican Party - the party of Lincoln that Freed the Slaves.
Running on the Record: The Last Five Republicans
The last five republicans: Bush II, Bush I, Reagan Ford Nixon What do they have in common?
What do Regina Peruggi, Donna Hanover, and Judith Nathan Have in Common?
The Republican Party...Bullwark of Family Values...Keeper of the Faith...Sole Bastion of Public and Private Morality. Soon to be known as the Home of Serial Polygamist. What do they have in common? They are all Mrs. Rudy Giuliani!
Will Scooter get off on A technicality?
You bet
Hey, that worked good. Let's do it again.
The Bush Administration, up to its ears in two unpopular wars which it lied to us about getting into, has another nuclear crisis on its hands. With North Korea, Diplomacy was at least attempted, will Iran get the chance? I doubt it, they've got oil there. But who will go fight?
Refocusing the Impeachment Effort
While there can be no doubt that President Bush has comitted impeachable offenses, that shouldn't prevent us from impeaching the rest of his staff first!
What, me worry?
I know, things aren't going well and nobody in the whole country wants me to do this, but FUCK'EM. More TROOPS, whethere anybody else in the whole world wants 'em or not. Who talks like? Dictators, that's who.
Bush to Congress - Don''t Bother, I''m not Listening
That''s right, do whatever you want, we''re sending more troops.
Ooops, Sorry, My Bad
Now the president takes responsibility for some mistakes. And that buys what, exactly? Stay the course, again. Haven't we heard this story? Will someone please stop this madman?
Pardon My Pardon
The first neocon, Richard Nixon - born not to wealth but to a personal quest for world domination, Richard Nixon set the precedent for involvement in violent unecessary wars and no holds barred politics and his wards and proteges, Cheney, Bush and Rumsfeld continue to shape Republican and National Policy to this day.
And Ford pardoned him?! Is that forgivable?
I know how to balance the Budget, Let someone else do it.
That's right folks, Bush can balance the budget four years after he's left office by making someone else do it.
Mission Accomplished?
Okay, excuse number 17 - to remove a violent dictator from Iraq is accomplished, Saddam is Dead. Um. Can we go home now?
Iran's next, US and Britain start building of warships
The US and British deployed their navies to support a possible first strike attack against Iran.
RICO
There's only one thing left to do - make it really hurt. Under RICO, if you're a member of a group that commits crimes on a regular basis, the government can seize your assets and take you into custody on an expedited basis. Abramoff COUNTS. It's time to hunt all the republicans in washington down and send them off to Guantanamo.
I think I've Heard this one Before
I know how it goes. Republicans drive up a huge war debt in a foreign war of dubious value, leave it to the Democrats to clean up, and then shout tax and spend for 4-8 years.
Bob Ney - Another One Bites the Dust
I know, I know, you're starting to get the feeling that the Republican Party is just a den of drug addicts, sex offenders and thieves... Well, I'd like to defend them, but it's getting harder every day.
America the Bankrupt - David Walker GAO Chief Speaks
I know you've heard this before, but fiscal responsibility specifically means not spending more than you have. This is what conservatives USED TO DO!
Is the Cowboy Thing Working for You
Just who is it working for? Ladies and gentlemen, it's official, we invaded the wrong country - twice. Again.
Republicans Cut and Run or Keep your Job
That's right buddies. It's time to see who's really sticking by their moral principles and who's playing politics. And right now, it's republicans playing politics because, let's face it, Iraq was a big mistake.
RNC NAMBLA
They're going about this the wrong way. Remember, the Republicans are uniters, not dividers. They're the party of diversity. It's time to welcome the NAMBLA crowd to the RNC!
Cheney Spectre - the Ghost of Freedoms Past
The Top 5 Things they won't tell you about the bill - Most importantly, it lets Bush/Cheney off the hook for the illegal wiretapping they've been doing and makes it legal for them to wiretap everybody. Goodbye privacy.
The Uncounted Dead
The real cost in Iraq - the people we were trying to liberate. Well, we've liberated them in the sense of them not having worldly concerns any more.
Bush - Yeah, we have Concentration Camps
So?
Who has worse Approval Ratings than the President?
The Republican Congress
Love it Or Leave It
Well, that's one saying. Here's another one: PUT UP OR SHUT UP!
Indians on Reservations
What a great deal! Here you and your people can live on the most barren pieces of desert we can find, well, those we don't kill, and we'll go on being the good guys...
Bullshit
You ever play that game where someone has to say something and then everyone else in the room has to guess whether or not they're lying? Well, here they go again...
You've Got to be KIdding me
And who do you think is on the board at Diebold? That's right, the ultimate in hack-friendly machine, the diebold hacked before it was released with the "hack me" switch machine manufactured by who? Diebold. Solid, no party affiliations, right? Who could suspect them of foul play?
Bush Warns Against Protectionism
WHAT!! Bush says he wants free trade. Why is there a $.33/pound foreign sugar tax? Who is he kidding?
Without Further Delay
And with a quiet poof, he's gone, the sour center at the heart of the sweet republican candy, no longer there for our public enjoyment. What does this mean? Nothing.
The Zarqawi Invitation
90-days after the invasion, Garner had planned elections in Iraq and was negotiating a peace between shias, kurds and sunnis. What'd he get for it? Fired. Then what? Bremmer escalated and terror ensued.
50 billion more
That's right, mission accomplished, but it's going to cost another 50 billion dollars. That doesn't include rebuilding iraq, by the way.
The Theft of 2004 & 2008
This is how they stole Ohio in 2004, and how they'll steal the 2008 election too. Be ready, be forewarned.
You know the one about Libya
Okay, what strange world are we living in? Icke, reptilian outer-spacers, American teaming up with the Libyans to fight terrorism? This is some serious illumnatti-stuff (if they're real, of course).
General Hayden - Go Warrantless, Get a Promotion
Now the military is in charge of the intelligence community. Good idea? Remember Colonel Klink?
Latest News from the Gulag Debacle
Among the many cover-ups Bush's been persuing (the first were the Enron/Cheney Lunches - where are his expense reports? The Senate would like to know).
Bye, bye Rove, Good Riddance McClellan
Let's not forget this is the guy who came up with some great ones.
Rumsfeld Resignation?
Bush says no, but the army says otherwise. "tactical errors" indeed!
Racketeering, Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Okay, so if dangerously leaking the name of a CIA agent to the press isn't a crime, defrauding the US Government is.
Where's the Press
Suprisingly, nobody's making a big deal of Bush's unilatteral decision to break the law. He said he'd fire whoever leaked Plames name. Turns out he did it. He should fire himself. It's illegal. The senate's doing nothing. The "corporate press" is doing nothing. It's boston tea party time folks. This liar trumped up the reasons to go to war and then when called on it, punished his political opponents illegally and when caught gave the world a giant raspberry.
Without DeLay
After his assistant goes down and agrees to cooperate, DeLay resigns. Good riddance!
Zinni Says Mistakes Strategic, Not Tactical
With bared knuckles, the former US Middle East Commander tells it straight. The mistakes made in Iraq were Strategic, coming from the secretary of defense and others in the Bush Administration, not tactical mistakes on the ground by hard-working soldiers. He calls for Rumsfeld's resignation, but he should have his sights set higher, Condi's gotta go, and so should the Chimp.
Tactical Errors!? - Rice
Tactical Errors. So Rice is blaming our TROOPS for messing things up in Iraq? A tactical error is the kind of things soldiers make - going left instead of right, using a grenade instead of smoke, using helicopters instead of tanks. A strategic error is when the boss tells the troops to do something stupid. Condi is wrong - there were no tactical errors in Iraq, we have a strategic problem.
Delay Aid Pleads Guilty and Offers Cooperation
Not looking good for the boss man, Tom.
How's Haliburton Doing with YOUR MONEY?
Not good, sorry.
Three More Years!
No, it's not election year pandering. It's what it's going to take to finish the mission we accomplished two years ago, according to the President.
Conyers Impeachment Resolution
With Harpers and finally others jumping on the bandwagon after it's all-but-too-late, we still need to impeach this president. Presidents should not have this much power and should not be allowed to commit crimes against the United States and get away with it.
Urgent Newsflash - Pakistan is a Different Country than India
The President proudly announced that he'd learned that "Pakistan and India are different countries", undoing years of liberal policy.
What Sandra Day had to Say
Newly retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor took on conservative Republican critics of the courts in a speech Thursday. She told an audience at Georgetown University that Republican proposals, and their sometimes uncivil tone, pose a danger to the independence of the judiciary, and the freedoms of all Americans.
17 Die in Iraqi Suicide Bomb - Bush Hits Another Low`
More and more even republicans don't approve of Bush's handling of the Iraqi war leading to his all-time lowest approval ratings. Republicans attempting damage-control as mid-term elections come.
The Senate Must Investigate Domestic Spying Program
Bill Frist has threatened to try to restructure the oversight function of the senate judiciary comitted to save his pally Bush the trouble of having to answer to anyone. It's a sham. Bill's got to know that we the people won't stand for it!
Inviting Another Attack
This morning, on Meet the Press, Tim Russert interviewed a couple lawmakers, Republicans both, who still insist on supporting both the President and his misbegotten war - to the point of inviting an intimate relationship with a Bin Laden ally, the United Arab Emerits.
Sheehan Wrongfully Arrested at State of the Union Address
Sheehan shows up with a t-shirt that says "2,445 dead" and they arrest her - FOR WEARING THE T-SHIRT. Can anyone say "freedom of speech"? Well the police appologized, but Bush hasn't appologized for killing them yet. And shame on the media again, the best source for the news story - MTV news. For some reason the LA Times, NY Times, USA Today and Washington Post all decided to miss this one, though they were happy to cover her arrest. Pig-F*ckers.
Gonzales Defends Evesdropping on Americans
As part of the war on terror, says the lawyer for the administration, the President is empowered to spy on anyone, apparently. That isn't what the law says. Worse, now that we know that the nation's top prosecutor isn't interested in the case, who will take it to trial where it belongs?
Once You Start, You Can't Stop
It's something your mother probably told you. Once you start lying, you can't stop, because in order to cover up your first lie, you have to lie more and more to cover up the holes where your story diverges from reality.
The Coronation of King George
Above the law. The basic argument is that wiretapping thousands of americans without a warrant while technically not legal, was done because the President thought it was important. Nixon thought spying on democrats was important, too. It was illegal then, it's illegal now.
Bush - Christian or Political Opportunist
As in the Abortion case, political expediency over-rules morality for the Bush Administration.
Bush Polls at all time low on Libby/Iraq woes
The double-blow of the 7500 Americans killed in the Iraqi war (not the 2000 killed in Iraq!) and the Libby intelligence hearings brings bush's approval ratings to an all-time low. Too bad everyone caught on late. NOW what are we gonna do?
Read My Lips - Some New taxes
Okay, I remember when the republican party was the party of the fiscal conservative. Actually, I remember when they SAID they were the party of the fiscal conservative, anyway. But this is absurd.
Libby Indicted
Libby, Cheney's assistant, is indicted and resigns.
Delay fights back by Attacking Prosecutor
Instead of defending himself, the republican goes on the offensive. A sharp move in politics, maybe not such a good legal move.
Would SOMEONE PLEASE INDICT ROVE!
I'm getting tired of hearing October, November, next year. Everybody knows it's time to put the horse out to pasture, what's the hold-up?
Bush Hires Fake Journalist Propagandists with Federal Funds
It's illegal. Take action.
Delay Indicted
Now the house leader and senate leader are suspected criminals. Anyone else want on?
Powell Confesses - Almost
Colin Powell Admits that it was a shame that he'd presented false intelligence to the UN. He doesn't admit it was his and the administration's fault. In fact, he denies that the CIA had warned bush about the false information. But we know they did.
Jose Padilla - Supreme Court Bound
In the aftermath of 911, one major thing changed - the President was given broad rights to wage war against - well - anyone. Unfortunately, this included American Citizens, in particular Mr. Jose Padilla who has been held without charge and without an opportunity to respond to charges against him, and at first without access to lawyers, despite a ruling that the Bush Administration must charge him. Today Padilla's case was turned again as an appeals court overruled the earlier court's ruling that he must be charged. But it's a travesty against the Constitution.
Chimps
The Era of Elephants is over. Now is come the Era of Chimps.
Bush and the Rove Flip Flop
Now instead of just being involved in the outing of Plame, you have to have comitted a crime. Well, it is a crime to reveal top secret information, especially the identity of undercover agents.
The Road Test for the Law
It's a crime to reveal the identity of an undercover agent. SOMEONE in the white house apparently did that - apparently it was Carl Rove. But was it a crime -for him-?
Rove Scandal by NY Times
The Spin is Incredible, but here we have it from the heart of the beast.
Rove Was the Secret Source
By now you know, but here's the blow by blow from Newsweek.
Top Ten Things Likely to be Heard Spewing Forth From A Republican's Mouth this Weekend
Here it's our own top 10 list, share it with your friends.
AP Confirms Bush Administration Collusion with British Government to Invade Iraq without Cause
Finally a mainstream press item. I mean, come on, a whole MONTH late!? Well, better late than never.
The Same Thing all Over Again
But this time verified with an internal white house memo. Sick bastards explicitly manipulated intelligence findings to "make a case for war with Iraq" when there was no case. Sad!
Who's side is God on?
A recurring theme in American Theology is "God helps them that help themselves" and it sits there right next to Manifest Destiny and Predestination in the minds of many Americans. The idea that poor people are the rejected of God and that they somehow deserve their poverty and that the wealthy are the ones God Loves Most has become a kind of leftover Puritanism that justifies the accumulation of wealth at the expense of the poor. But that's not what the Bible says.
Theology and Homophobia
Okay, it's an unusual topic, but it's our topic for today. I heard George Bush was on TV kissing and holding hands with a heathen blasphemer - apparently for money. Worse, though, it was a man. Now if I ever got caught on TV kissing a man, I'd be the laughing stock of the airwaves, no doubt. But today our issue is only semi-serious.
The Peeled Banana
I keep hearing people bitch and complain - Boy, if the Democrats were in office, there would be an impeachment by now! Hey, Republicans get a pass on Sex and War. Get used to it.
Gannon/Guckert
I've been enjoying the Gannon/Guckert flambe. But just in case you don't get John Stewart's "Daily Show" The TIP will bring you up to date with thanks from Editor and Publisher.com
Clinton the Class Act
Who'd a thunk it, huh? The Republicans spent billions of dollars defaming Bill Clinton and we all know why. But all the while, the Bushes are the low lifes.
The REAL Truth about Social Security
As probably one of the most political of all subjects, the care of our honored americans during their golden years is of utmost concern, our own retirements and futures depend on us fixing this system, and soon. What does that mean?
Why haven't they counted A quarter Million Votes in Ohio?
Greg Palast and Jesse Jackson join together to simply note that about 250,000 ballots simply weren't counted because their casters were black.
Taxing our Children
In the old testament, the Amelekites and Philistines that inhabited the Holy Land were removed by God because they routinely and ritualistically sacrificed their children to Molech by forcing them to walk through a fire. We do the same thing with our taxes.
Who's Next, Iran or Syria
It's a tough call, but the lies about Iran are amassing quickly.
Licking Wounds
The Democrats are off licking their wounds. And I suppose there is some justification for that. However, it is also true that the cards were always stacked against them. The numbers don't lie.
I resign
Well, actually, just everyone who thought they could sell their souls to the devil and live with it. Hadley did it again!
The Fix Was In
It didn't matter who won, the Repugs were counting. Republican Voting Commissioner in Ohio and Florida GAVE the election to Bush using electronic voting machines.
Four More Years!
51/49 Mandates are Six Hundred Million Dollars each nowadays. I wonder who was in charge of the new voting machines in Ohio.
Hardball in Ohio
Terrorists are loose in Ohio, maybe in other States as the 2004 Presidential Election takes shape. Will America ever recover? Will America ever Recover?
No, Mr. Cheney, Kerry DOES Know what's going on.
It's you who have forgotten that the weapons were really there before your government botched the whole thing.
O'Reilly Harassment Case SettledBoth Sides Withdraw Allegations
Actually, I only have one thing to say about this: Mrs. Bill O'Reilly...sue for the $60,000,000,000.00. No one will blink an eye.
Most Americans Polled Are Skeptical About Election
More than half the American electorate believed the appointment by the Supreme Court of George W Bush to the office of President of the United States was, at best, a partisan fluke. The real damage done by the over-zealous Republican Court wasn't realized until now - now that Americans understand the low esteem votes are held by the Republican power machine.
People Will Believe What They Want To Believe
BUSH SUPPORTERS MISLED A new study by the Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) shows that supporters of President Bush hold wildly inaccurate views about the world. For example, "a large majority [72 percent] of Bush supporters believe that before the war Iraq had weapons of mass destruction."
Who pays for the $136 Billion Corporate Tax Break
You do. Who? You - you know - the people who actually pay taxes. I know this doesn't come as a suprise that the president would try to sneak in a giant corporate tax break (the biggest reform of tax law in 20 years or so) before the election - just in case he loses, gotta make the most of the time he's got left.
O'Reilly v. Mackris
O'Reilly told this line producer she needed to get a vibrator. O'Reilly's complain appears to be that she blew the whistle. Thank God for whistle-blowers.
GOP Consulting Firm Investigated for Voter Fraud Claims
The former executive director of the Arizona Republican Committee, Nathan Sproul, call it all a "misunderstanding." But I think we understand all too well - Bush is the first American President guilty of treason.
Voter Registration Fraud
The Republican National Committee hired a company to register voters in several states, including Oregon, California and Nevada. With one caveat - Republicans only, please.
Rich Republican Trash
One asks "Why does it matter?" Here's the answer to that question. Michael Powell, son of Colin Powell, was appointed by Bush to head the FCC. The FCC oversees television networks. This is the result:
At Least They're Consistent
THE WAR, THE ECONOMY, THEY'RE CONSISTENT
The Search for the Missing Military Records
Where could they be? Who's looking for them? Has anyone checked the files? How about the microfiche? Did they interview his superior officers? Oh yes, they did. They confirmed that he was AWOL. What happened to the written documents? Did they lose the whole thing, or just a few relevant pages - oh yes, just a few relevant pages.
Dissension in the Ranks
Another Swift Boat Veteran for Truth stands up for the truth - that he never signed a petition and would not sign it. Another Bush/GOP lie exposed.
Inexplicable - Until Explained
Don Imus, NY based radio personality, had been a Kerry supporter until this morning. What Changed? Turns out, it was Money.
Florida Elections Already Messed Up
It's sad but true. The same lady that unilaterally refused to recount the ballots in Florida, thus taking the issue to the supreme court, is now in charge of counting the ballots for her own re-election, and it begins again.
A Failure of Accountability
Accountability means something different nowadays. Back in the Democratic days, using a government pencil for a personal note was an impeachable offense. What's accountability mean today?
Counting on Social Security?
Then why are you still paying the taxes? Talk about hoodwinked!
Bush Military Records found with Missing WMD's
In a suprise event at Yale's exclusive Skull and Bones Fraternity, Bush's missing military records were recovered along with the apparent missing Weapons of Mass Destruction
Republicans Outed
Fox News, and I never watch Fox News, outed some Hollywood Republicans. I decided, as a service to our readers, to name names.
Don't Let the Door Hit'Cha
It's a funny thing...As Dick Armey left Congress to become a lobbyist, he disavowed the Patriot Act and the Iraq War. Now, as Doug Bereuter (R-Neb) leaves to become a lobbyist, he does the same - echoing Armey's misgivings. It seems a politician doesn't get a conscience until he leaves office.
Don't Let the Door Hit'Cha (2)
On the other hand, we have General William G. Boykin, who, as we reported earlier, spoke his mind while still on our payroll. While we don't like what he said, we defend to our death his right to say them!!
Send HIM!
The news media plays and replays that awful commercial put out by the Swift Boat Brotherhood. Free air-time for the Bushies - opponents of Kerry. Nice going, guys.
Why is Bush for New Taxes?
When the campaigning gets tough, make crazy promises that you have no intention or ability to keep.
$67 Million in Taxpayer Money to Fix Elections
In Venezuela? Palast scoops us again!
No Jobs = No Recovery
It's that simple. And the news isn't good for Bush.
Loyalty Oaths Demanded by Cheney
It's been reported that spectators coming to see Dick Cheney speak on the hustings must be either Bush/Cheney Donors, Campaign workers or be willing to sign a Loyalty Oath in which they swear to be supporters of the Bush/Cheney team and willing to be used for campaign commercials.
Democrats to Steal Florida
That's what Bob Novak said today, July 31, 2004. "Democrats are already planning to steal Florida and I have the data to prove it."
Teresa Heinz - Kerry – stands up to it.
"What happens when a conservative commentator infiltrates the Democratic National Convention?" the Tribune-Review asked in pre-convention promotion of McNickle's coverage. McNickle answered that question on Sunday, July 25 by provoking a spat with Teresa Heinz-Kerry.
Bush Moves Ahead with Church Directories
In a story posted Thursday on its Web site, the National Catholic Reporter said a GOP official had urged people who attended a Catholic outreach event in January to provide parish directories and membership lists to the political party.
Theatre of the Absurd
Bill Moyers is a National Treasure. In times like these, try as he might to find a light side, all I can do is hang my head - what would the Founders say?
Look! Up in the Sky!
The 9/11 Commission Report is due tomorrow. George is so nervous, he's working overtime hoping to distract us. Too bad he didn't work that hard in August, 2001
Just Wear Red
Are you seeing red - everytime the President speaks, everytime you think about your inalienable rights and freedoms are alienated from you by your government? Here's a suggestion: Come Friday, Wear Red!
Meryl Streep as Karen Hughes in The Manchurian Candidate?
The drug is beginning to wear off. If we all stay away from the Kool-Aid between now and November, we just might be able to unload the load of sh*t currently living in the White House.
Schwartenegger a Playground Bully
Just to be clear - calling a man a Girly-Man is not funny. It wasn't meant to be funny. It was meant to be taunting. The Strong Man is calling out the Democrats. And like any other bully, this one just has to be called on it, and he'll crumble.
We will NOT 'Get over it!'
That should be the rallying cry for the 2004 elections. Thanks to Corrine Brown, Florida Congresswoman.
Postpone the Election?
Hey, here's an idea. If we can't win the election, maybe we can totally screw up the whole idea of holding elections!
July Hypocrisy
Today, it seems Americans have outdone themselves. Let me count the ways.
William F. Buckley, Jr.
Father of the Modern Conservative Movement. I've enjoyed his work over the last 30 or so years, too. But let's not forget who he is.
TREASON
Once again Republicans change the rules in order to win. Tom DeLay uses his strong arm tactics on the floor of the People's House. Democrats chant "Shame, Shame, Shame. But no one called the cops!
TRIAL LAWYER IN THE OVAL OFFICE?
Within moments of John Kerry's announcement of his choice of Running Mate - John Edwards - the Republicans began their campaign of discounting Edwards' qualifications to serve. Specifically, that Edwards is a Trial Lawyer. Gee, has there ever been a Trial Lawyer in the Oval Office before?
Bush Seeks Church Membership Data
It boggles this mind (and might be a good subject for Steven Spielberg, or Stephen King,) what kind of damage, how much damage, could be done when church rosters get into the hands of men like George W. Bush and Karl Rove. Makes me shudder. Nevertheless, that’s the news on Reuters today. Five words - SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE!!
Florida to Release Voter Purge Roster
After having capitulated to the demands of the ACLU that their voting system be better measured, the state of Florida attempted to withhold their voter-purge list from the press and other organizations. The courts decided they need to publish them.
How do you Console A Father?
Nicholas Berg was beheaded because Bush decided to lie about there being weapons in Iraq. His dad is justifiably angry.
Rumsfeld Authorized Torture
In light of the recent UN decision not to exclude the US from the international criminal court, this could mean the end of Donny "The Gimp" Rumsfeld
Reagan, Setting the Record Straignt
When caught paying ransom to Khomeini and his Hizbollah terrorists, Reagan did his aw-shucks I'm just a ga-ga grandpa routine, "I told the American people I did not trade arms for hostages. My heart tells me that's true, but the facts tell me it is not." Oh, OK then.
The Document Sean Hannity Doesn't Want You To Read
Remember when O'Reilly got mad at Al Franken when Franken called him a liar? Called him out and told him to prove it? Well, Hannity's called out John Podesta - and here's Podesta's answer.
Let's Name the National Debt After Reagan
After all, Reagan and Bush (Sr. and Jr.) and their policies have incurred us the biggest national debts of all time. They did this mostly while enriching their friends in the oil, military and banking businesses. Let's not forget their legacy, we'll be paying for it for years!
Florida Set to Purge More Voters
With the 2004 election shaping up to the another close one, any registered Democrat should be contacting their Election Board to be certain they are still registered, and not among those "purged" as "felons" by the GOP.
Reagan Dead
As the country mourns this president, the pall of his administration's criminal behaviour continues to affect us all. With more convictions in his administration than the WaterGate scandal, Reagan presided over the most felonious group of politicians with the possible exception of Presidents Bush and Bush.
Another Hired Hand from the GOP
Remember those "Angry White Men" that stormed the Miami/Dade election workers while they were counting votes in 2000? The ones that turned out to be Tom DeLay's henchmen, staffers he's bussed down to Florida to steal the election?
GOP must stop Bush
Today, the United States is confronted by another ill-considered war, conceived in ideological zeal and pursued with contempt for truth, disregard of history and an arrogant assertion of American power that has stunned and alienated much of the world, including traditional allies.
Me Think He Doth Protest Too Much
The Screech-O-Meter is off the chart. Republicans, attempting to defend their president, are heard taking the most outrageous indefensible positions. Really, one is laughing out loud!
Rep Christopher Shay
Representative Christopher Shay (R-Conn) is a nice looking guy, been around for a long time, and always seem reasonable. He never yells or says anything crude or insanely stupid - until this morning.
Media Matters for America
There's a new voice in town. It's called Media Matters for America. It is a handy website to check the "facts" that the Media Deadheads Blurt when there is, in fact, no basis in fact.
IT'S PAYBACK, BABY
There's not a lot you can do if your local ABC affiliate is owned by Sinclair -- BUT if you are a Direct TV Satellite customer, you can cancel your access to that station and send a message they'll understand.
Zell Miller, Democrat
Senator Zell Miller insists he's a Democrat. He is retiring this year, but before he does, he's hoping to change the US Senate from a Democratic institution to an Oligarchy. I've got news for Miller, he has never been a Democrat.
War and Abortion
Today's New York Times features a picture of Pat Tillman, who was killed in action in Iraq, juxtaposed against a photo of an Iraqi Veteran who is alive and well and living, with her daughter, on the streets.
Ode to Greg Walden
My representative is Greg Walden. I've written to him several times and he's never responded. Bless his pea-sized heart, he's also never raised his head above the crowd in the 8 years he's served in the House. Last week, he finally came up for air.
Bush Continues Reign of Terror
According to Paul O'Neill, Bush began his Reign of Terror only days after taking his Oath of Office. Six months out of our next election, Bush is ramping things up, using the Threat of Terror to win what he had to steal the last election.
Ashcroft Testifies
This is the article I wanted to write, but was too confused. Thanks, Buzzflash
Why Bush Thought He Could Do the Job
George Bush isn't as stupid as I think he is. He is smart enough to know he's not smart enough to be president. So, Why did he think he could be President?
The Misery Index
With joblessness, bankruptcies and underemployment at an all time high (yes, higher than the great depression) and chronic joblessness even more troublesome, Bush's economic recovery sounds like hot air. Couple that with the rising cost of food, housing and health care - basic human needs - and you have the middle-class misery index. Basically, how much you have to go without in order to be an American today.
Rice on Fire
Condoleeza Rice refused to declassify White House Briefings entitled "Bin Laden Determined to Attack Inside the United States" from August 6, 2001. She claimed that there wasn't anything significant in the briefing.
Vietnam or Fiasco - The Shiite Minority
The White House in a typical "extension of the facts" has blamed minority extremists for the violence in Iraq. But the recent announcement by the Shiite Majority that they'd like to be the hand of Hamas in Iraq doesn't bode well for that fairy tale.
Frist Slimes - Himself
Bill Frist's attempt at outrage backfires. He just doesn't have the fire power to really rain down on Clarke, Instead, he makes himself look impotent.
Bush Won't Stand Alone
Is it me, am I the only one who's noticed that Bush isn't allowed out alone anymore.
Charles Duelfer - Not Answering Questions
US arms inspector Charles Duelfer announced that he wasn't interested in answering the question of whether or not Saddam HAD weapons, but only whether he wanted them.
Powell Claims Intelligence Not Cooked
In a strange reversal of interpretation, Powell says they didn't know whether or not they had weapons of mass destruction stockpiled in Iraq. I remember he said they did know.
Gay Republicans Revolt Over Gay Marriage Ammendment
Log Cabin Republicans revolt over Bush's proposed Gay Marriage Ban. That's 10%
McCain wants Subpoena Power
Although McCain was one of the hawks beating drums for war, he's now decided to get to the bottom of it. Maybe they should have considered this BEFORE dropping cluster bombs in farmers markets in Iraq.
THREE QUICKIES
SCALIA'S "ETHICS" UNDER FIRE AGAIN NEOCONS COMING UNDER FIRE ASHCROFT "KISS YOUR MEDICAL PRIVACY GOODBYE"
RNC InDefensible Defense Charges Against Kerry
RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie spearheads the Bush Campaign first salvos agains Candidate Kerry. Are there votes in Kerry's 20-year record as a senator that might look embarrassing in retrospect? Probably. But these are not the ones.
Democrat vs Republican
Democrats believed the government is there to provide an even playing field for all the people. Republicans believe the government is for the wealthy few, to make and keep money and power.
There's Only One Protest Bush Will Hear - Your VOTE!
When Dennis Hastert insists he will block an extension of the 9/11 Investigative Panel, and President Bush says he won't talk to the Panel, there's only one answer: DUMP THEM BOTH
I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today..
George Bush's tax cuts are finally come home to roost. Alan Greenspan outs them and tells Congress there's a price to pay.
Funny Thing Is, It Ain't Funny
We're told by the Talking Heads that the American Public has a short attention span. Truth is, its the Talking Heads whose memory needs jogging. Here's a case in point.
New York to be Military State
Repubicans get such a warm and cuddly feeling about New York that they threaten to invade before the planned GOP Convention in August.
Scientists Accuse Bush Administration of Distorting the Facts
Bush v Kerry
While Bush's Squawk Box insists the President isn't going to "play politics" his surrogates are already on the court smashing aces in Kerry's direction. Will Kerry return serve?
Book Review:Firewall: Inside the Iran-Contra Cover-up
I am a coward. I have to admit it. Like the majority of Americans, I was forced to go through the Viet Nam War and Watergate crucible at the same time, and it damaged me.
GOP Hypocrite of the Week: Michigan Congressman Nick Smith
Well, I mean, there are SO MANY CHOICES, it doesn't seem fair that there can be only one winner, but BuzzFlash has declared Nick Smith this week's choice.
Bush losing Support from Conservatives over Budgets and Defecit Spending
As the Bush administration moves into this election year with record defecits and a still sluggish economy, his faithful too are leaving the fold. You can't please all the people all the time, but you'd think you could please some sometimes!
The Bush Probe
If the 9/11 probe is any indicator of the kind of cooperation a probe into the Iraqi Weapons Lies can expect, what's the point?
Ramsey Clark and votetoimpeach.org
On March 20, join Ramsey Clark and thousands of others in the mass protest at Times Square in New York City to demand "Impeach Bush" and "Bring the troops home now," and more.
Repugs Imitate Brown Shirts
What or who is really responsible for George W. Bush's 2000 win? In large part, it is the Rioting Republicans sent by Tom Delay to stop the count in Florida. They're at it again!
The Outrage Gap
The Bush Administration is OUTRAGED! Not because the President was duped into believing a lie that led him to invade Iraq. But because Paul O'Neill outed the President's true intentions in his invasion of Iraq.
Paul O'Neil - No Weapons Evidence Presented in Staff Meetings
In a stark break, Ex Secretary privy to the administration's meetings on the Iraq war says there was no evidence presented that there were Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq.
No Controlling Legal Authority?
The GOP has never stopped its attack on Al Gore for his questionable defense of a fundraiser at a California Buddhist Temple. Let's see what kind of reaction we get from Bush's defense of the CIA Leak.
Who Outed Ms. Plame?
Joseph Wilson's wife was outed by someone in the white house. Aschcroft excused himself from the investigation because of his close political ties with the top suspect - Rove.
Bringing you democracy - but we may shoot
US Troops shot 4 Iraqi's in a demonstration showing support for former president Saddam Hussein who, while known to have been a terrible killer, still manages to have the support of the Iraqi people. Democracy? Forget it.
Did I say the Major Combat was Over?
Oh, you mean THAT major combat.
Manufacturing the Al Quaeda Connection
The idea that Al Quaeda was active in joint-operations with Saddam is patently ridiculous. Saddam's government was a despotic anti-islamic regime where the 80% majority of Shi'ites were effectively caged.
The Disappearing Dollar
Reflective of the High Esteem with which current American Policies are held, the value of the U.S. dollar has fallen over 30% in the past year. You can't take that to the bank!
Baker With the Collection Plate
In this revival of old-time Republican Religion, the faithful will remember George Bush Sr. and James Baker partnering up to fight the arabs abroad. But it's a new Iran and the contras aren't there, but James and George are back.
Hack The Vote
Paul Krugman's column is old news for readers of The TIP, but its a good reminder of what we can expect next November.
The war was OKAY
I know, you never expected to hear it here, but it's a good thing we went to war - I mean wars.
Medicare Turkey
According to Public Citizen, pharmaceutical companies have given $44 million since 1999 -- 78 percent to Republicans, 22 percent to Democrats -- and have spent millions more hiring an army of lobbyists that physically outnumbers the 535 members of Congress.
Repugs Cook Their Goose
They've been so successful, they've become power drunk and now they've finally done it.
Republican Energy Bill - No Jobs, No Recovery
In yet another tax-break for the mega-conglomerates, the republicans have put together an appaling set of incentives and tax breaks for energy companies that can only have come from their closest friends in the energy business, like Harken, Haliburton and the rest of the bushite cronies. Thanks for your tax money, we'll be giving it to the really ultra-wealthy now.
Novak and Hume - Slick and Sleaze
A couple stories making the rounds today are actually closely related. One to do with the current 30-hour so-called debate, the other to do with 30-year old White House leaks.
Repugs Repudiate Retired President Bashing
The last two weeks, the airwaves, radio and television alike, were abuzz, outraged by a made-for-television movie about The Reagans.
Bremmer Blames Saddam for Failure by US to Provide Iraq Security
Paul Bremmer, the US Overlord for our occupied Iraqi territory, blamed not-so-ousted Saddam Hussein for the recent quagmire in Iraq. Nevermind that we started this war pre-emptively and have no business being there in the first place.
The Quagmire
Well, it's here. There's no denying it any more. We're involved in a long-term military occupation of a hostile nation. Did anyone think this WOULDN'T happen?
Drowning in your Money II
So it's official. The world knows. They're drowning in your money. If you want to make a lot of money, give a lot of money to an elected official. It's not so much Cronyism as it is - as the NY Times called it - Political Shareholders. But aren't the voters the shareholders?
Is It Partisanship or Just the Facts, Ma'am
Pundits, usually the right-leaning variety, call it Bush-hating. They equate it with their treatment of the President during the Clinton-era, when it was called Clinton-bashing. If you look carefully, either way its the same, the Republicans bashing the Democrats.
Repugs Playing Hardball
In another thread, Diane mentioned that Liberals don't dare use their actual name for fear of retribution from the Right. Paranoid? Here's the proof.
Hillary''s Conservative Conspirators Crawl Out From Under Their Rock
From the Pen of Jim Robinson at Free Republic.com Free Republic was created in 1996 as a place where individuals ... could discuss the Clinton scandals. I had hoped... to prevent his re-election in 1996. Didn''t happen. So we moved on. If we couldn''t block his re-election, well, perhaps we could help with his impeachment. He was impeached, but we could not remove him.
Have You Heard The One About...
George W. Bush and his co-conspirators are out on the hustings doing interviews with local news outlets. The storyline is the same...The Media Is Getting The Story All Wrong - Everything's Just Great In Iraq Maybe, just maybe, they aren't telling the whole truth.
Cheney Vs. Kay - We'll attack when we want to.
VP Dick Cheney goes to great lengths to combat the Kay report without actually delivering any evidence or reason to suspect that he has any evidence. All in all, a typical Cheney speach.
Davis out, Schwarzenegger In
In a precedented election - Arnold Schwarzenegger appears to have won the election. At least, he claims to. The official results are not in, but the official media has already crowned him.
Karl Rove Denies It
Despite the fact that the White House has been named as the source for the outing of the CIA operative by all six reporters that leaked the story, the White House continues to deny they had anything to do it. As the White House's credibility continues to come under fire, it's now a story of he-said she-said.
Tony Blair under fire from Former Foreign Secretary for Lying about Iraq WMD Capabilities
As in the US - our only other major ally in the operation apparently lied to its population (and our president's office) about the scope and threat of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction.
Cook's Diary Shows that WMD Intelligence from Britain Wasn't from Britain
In yet another lie, it becomes clear that British Intelligence was not reporting that Iraq was attempting to acquire Uranium from Niger.
In GOP, Concern Over Iraq Price Tag
Some Doubt Need For $20.3 Billion For Rebuilding A new curriculum for training an Iraqi army for $164 million. Five hundred experts, at $200,000 each, to investigate crimes against humanity. A witness protection program for $200,000 per Iraqi participant. A computer study for the Iraqi postal service: $54 million.
Repugnants Blowing Smoke
FOX News and Washington Times and other Repugnican outlets keep beating the drum for a Hillary candidacy. Why? Because as long as they keep the spotlight on Hillary, they don't have to talk about any of the serious candidates that ARE running.
Cheap Oil
A common crass reason for our war with Iraq is the American Economies' need to control the Iraqi Oil. Are we winning even that war?
Cheney Lied too.
But not about the war, or the weapons or anything so sinister (well, he lied about those things too). This one led to the California Enery Crisis where Cheney paid back the really big contributors to the Republican Party in 2000 - Enron, El Paso Corp, Dynegy, Reliant, Duke, you know, the usual suspects. By the way, that's a crime.
Michael Powell Loses Round II
Yesterday Phoenix got a court injunction preventing the FCC from implementing the restrictions on media ownership pushed through over the overwhelming popular outcry against the FCC's proposal.
Lynch Rescue Ruse - Continued
Unable to get Kelly Lynch to accuse her Iraqi doctors of War Crimes after her rescue was effectively staged, Kelly Lynch apparently now has Amnesia, explaining why she doesn't remember the terrible things done to her and her companions. Perhaps that also explains why the UN Inspectors didn't remember seeing any WMD's there?
John Bolton - Iran's Next
With rumors of Iran's nuclear program spreading faster than wildfire, John Bolton ignites official inspection of the issue, a prelude to the continued domination program favored by the Bush Administration. Sam Brownback introduced legislation precursing regime change in Iran.
Fair and Balanced - Bustamante a Radical, Schwarzenegger a Prince
At least, that's the Reuter's story. Here're the impartial headlines, take 'em or leave 'em.
Sabbotage Iraq's Oil
So the people of Iraq welcome the invasion? Why are they blowing up the oil pipelines? Somebody else is doing it? Why are our 150,000 soldiers not able to keep sabateurs away from what John Bolton said was mission Number 1 in Iraq - securing their oil? Why are they killing American Soldiers daily in Iraq? Answer - because we're there.
Murky intel is good Intel according to Wolfowitz
In an amazing turn of a phraze, Wolfowitz turns the complete fabrication of the Weapons of Mass Destruction and Terrorism excuse for war into a new US foreign policy.
Save The Date! August 29, 2004, The World Says No to Bush
MASS WORLDWIDE PROTEST DURING THE 2004 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IN NEW YORK CITY
Truth In Politics - War In Iraq
War, Invasion, Military Action, Liberation. Truth is about spin. Spin is about revealing what is and being happy or sad about it. The question is are we happy or sad about the dying in Iraq.
Moussaoui Trial Stalled Over 6th Amendment "Detail"
Ashcroft's Version of American Justice doesn't include the Constitution. This isn't exactly news, but the constitution does guarantee that witness be presented, and that's just what they won't do.
Big Spenders and Hawks backing Davis Recall
Davis is embattled, no doubt. His inability to get the FERC to enforce rules during the California Energy Crisis, and the resulting Californai Budget Crisis and Recession are being blamed on him. But who is really to blame?
Dennis Hastert - Excuse Du Jour
Accord to Republican Speaker of the House Hastert the reason Bush Lied in his speach was Clinton
Where are the Crusaders
When Clinton Redefined for the World "sex" the Crusaders were there? When Bush redefines the words "Has Weapons of Mass Destruction" where are the Crusaders?
Ari Fleischer - the Man With a Twist
Fleischer's twists are always fascinating. Here are the best.
Crying Wolfowitz
As the Administration tries to back out of the false intelligence it presented to the American Public as True, the missing Weapons of Mass Destruction are becoming Iraq-Gate
Voting Machine Fraud
Creativity is not a virtue in Republican thinking. So actually coming up with NEW SCAMS to cheat people out of their votes doesn't happen often, but here it is - electronic voting.
One Question - Are you better off?
The old question remains - are you better of than you were four years ago. While we marvel at the glory of our weapons and CEO's line their pockets, the unemployment rate increases.
How and Why Not to Buy a New Car
I love Ferrari's, I admit it. But cars are a real problem. They pollute our living spaces with parking lots, our air with smog and our politics with foriegn wars. We have to go to work, but what can we do?
NAACP Sued Catherine Harris over Gerrymandering in Florida 2000 Election
Katherine Harris, Florida Secretary of State AND George Bush Campaign Manager used illegal and racist means to remove Black Voters from the voting rolls in Florida.
Israel Tries to Kill Hamas Leader
Just as Hamas decries the new palestinian leadership, Israel attempts to kill their leader. The US is simultaneously accused of slowing down the process.
"Get Over It"
Bush Supporters Mantra, "Get Over It" Response to Proof of Stolen Presidential Election
Jobs Dwindling, Income Down, President Gone Missing, Again
With more than 3.7 million still collecting unemployment and 8-10 times that number of unemployed people who've "given up" the national emergency is Employment.
Wolfowitz Vanity Fair Interview
The Wolf speaks.
Trickle-Down Bushenomics - The Alternatives
Since Regan, the idea of tax cuts for the rich to help the poor has made it into the public's "realm of possibility file" but with 20 years of experience, we know it doesn't work.
What's Wrong with Neo Conservativism?
Neo Conservativism has three creeds: That the US should be the moral watchdog for the world. That empire building is a good thing. That military might at whatever cost is necessary.
550 Billion Dollar Tax Cut
The Bush Administration again requested that the Legislature send it a 500 Billion Dollar Tax Cut. Who will the Tax Cut Benefit?
A Moral, Political and Strategic Mistake
French Prime Minister sums up nicely the sentiments of the world.
BLM Gets Set for Alaskan Oil Drilling
One of the premiere clear wildlife reserves in the world is about to be ruined by the Bureau of Land Management
A Moral Failure
The generalized Moral Failure of the American President is recognizing that War with Iraq, a pre-emptive war is the only Moral Failure.
A Must Read
A Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Creation of the Modern Middle East
Patriot This, Patriot That
With all the patriots around, it's hard to tell whether the administration's ducking the safety, testing and budgetary requirements for anti-ballistic missiles or continuing their war on the Bill of Rights... Right now, it's the Bill of Rights
Rescinding Citizenship
The Bush Administration in the Domestic Security Enhancement Act of 2003 would like the ability to rescind the citizenship of people deemed unpatriotic.
No Oversight for Star Wars
Hidden in the Bush Administration's budget was a request to waive the Congress's oversight function for the testing of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Program formerly known as Star Wars
Why no war in Iraq?
The pragmatic case for reduced oil consumption and economic pressure on the Iraqi's is clear. What is the Administration thinking?
Conservatives in Revolt Over Poor Fiscal Policy
Lots of things are going well for GW Bush - but the tremendous debt that he's leaving as a legacy for our children and our immediate futures is not a plan for prosperity. Everybody knows it - even the Conservatives.
Speak Bullyingly and Run Like Hell If Anyone Calls You On It
Bush flip flops on the Axis of Evil, and gives a tremendous tax cut for the rich. By the time he's done, our taxes will be 50% of our direct income to replace taxes on corporate dividends.
Labor Department - Overtime Rules Don't Mean Overtime Pay
The Labor Department's revision of rules are accompanied by a memo about how to skirt the rules and keep paying people less.
Trent Lott - Racism at the core of the Republican Party
Showing his true feelings about African Americans, Trent Lott backed the segregationist sentiments of years past. But his apology without amends rings empty.
Bush a Mayberry Machiavelli?
One of the only democrats on Bush's BiPartisan team accused Bush of having a "mayberry machiavelli" policy arm - relying more on politics than on good sound policy.
Homeland Security Revisionism - Citizen Corps Snitch Website TIPS is gone?
Despite the fact that there is no Department of Homeland Security as of today, Wednesday, November 20, 2002, FEMA's CitizenCorps site has been revising what the Homeland Security Department does - most recently by taking down the SNITCH Department - TIPS
What does Tom Ridge Do?
the Senate and House haven't created a department of Homeland Security, so what does Tom Ridge do?
AIR TRAVELER ID REQUIREMENT CHALLENGED
San Francisco - Civil libertarian John Gilmore today challenged as unconstitutional a secret federal rule that requires domestic US travelers to identify themselves.
Homeland Security Department Doesn't exist
So who's paying for their shiny new building in Palo Alto? Who put up their websites? Where is the money coming from to pay for all of this propaganda supporting the biggest Pork-Belly spend of all time? FEMA
Spinning Harvey Pitt - the SEC is going to take years
What, another excuse about why the SEC isn't doing it's job, cracking down on corporate fraud? Instead, they're "he's done a lot of enforcement, he's enforced.... (um, let me think) the corporate responsibility ethos, yeah, that's right, the Ethos..." according to President Bush
Pat Owen DEFATED
Hip, hip, hooray. One of the nations top Civil Rights Blasters gets denied a federal seat.
Russia Publicly Criticizes Ongoing US Attacks on Iraq
The US has been attacking Iraq for weeks, far exceeding the traditional no-fly zones. The New York Times finally reports weeks later.