What's New at a Glance

Want to know what I've done lately? Here's a list of the most recent additions to KnightTime.

October 2007

• I have started posting new rants. Check out the Opinion Page.

  July 2007

• Dick Cheney has his heart device replaced. Opinion Page, July 29, 2007 - Cheney's Heart
• My question for presidential candidates. Opinion Page, July 20, 2007 - Presidential Debate Question
• Why FOX News viewers are ignorant. Opinion Page, July 20, 2007 - Attention: FOX News Viewers
• Find out why there's a 14-month gap in my posts! Opinion Page, July 20, 2007 - The Year That Wasn't

  May 2006

• Don't compare Republicans to Democrats. Compare Republicans to the standards they set for themselves. Opinion Page, May 31, 2006 - Republican Contract With America
• I know I'm probably alone on this one, but I'm damn proud of the Moussaoui jury. Opinion Page, May 5, 2006 - Zacarias Moussaoui
• Talk about speaking truth to power! Stephen Colbert has balls of brass. Opinion Page, May 5, 2006 - Stephen Colbert: Great American Hero
• I'm back! It didn't take a KFC commercial to get me back, but that's my first topic. Opinion Page, May 5, 2006 - Is KFC Celebrating Racism?

  April 2006

• (Sound of crickets chirping)

  March 2006

• (Sound of crickets chirping)

  February 2006

• The end of the Candace Chronicles. Not with a bang, but a whimper. Opinion Page, February 27, 2006 - Candace Chronicles: The End of the Line
• At this rate I'll never finish this damn book. Opinion Page, February 19, 2006 - "My Year in Iraq—Third Time's The Charm"
• I'm halfway through the book but I just felt the need to give an update. Opinion Page, February 18, 2006 - Reading More of "My Year in Iraq"
• Illegal spying on American citizens is illegal. What is so hard about understanding that? Opinion Page, February 18, 2006 - President Authorized to Break the Law?
• Wondering what I thoink about all this Prophet Muhammad cartoon brouhaha? Wonder no longer. Opinion Page, February 18, 2006 - Dangerous Religious Fanatics
• I was hoping L. Paul Bremer's book, "My Year in Iraq," might be a good firsthand account of Iraq's first year of American occupation and the politics surrounding the event. Guess again. Opinion Page, February 17, 2006 - Reading "My Year in Iraq"
• Harry Whittington is apologizing to the vice president for being shot by him? Is that the very definition of brown nosing, or what? Opinion Page, February 17, 2006 - Whittington: "Thank You Sir! May I Have Another?"
• The conundrum of "spreading democracy" when the people you spread it to elect the wrong leaders. Opinion Page, February 16, 2006 - Inconvenient Democracy
• The hurricane Katrina report indicated ineptitude. The September 11th report indicated ineptitude. How many serious mistakes will it take before Americans realize no one in power has a clue? Opinion Page, February 15, 2006 - America: Get A Frickin' Clue!
• The Vice President of the United States shoots a 78-year old political contributor whom he mistakenly thought was a quail. Opinion Page, February 15, 2006 - How Vice Presidents Practice For Invading The Wrong Countries

  January 2006

• Diddly-squat. I was just too bummed by current events and the hopeless state of the union that I couldn't even bring myself to write snarky comments about how stupid a narrow majority of American voters are. But I did a lot of reading. Fiction. Which, unlike life in George W. Bush's Amerika, sometimes sees a happy ending.

  December 2005

• Oh, look! The president lied again. In the national media. And apparently no one in this nation of sheep cares. Opinion Page, December 21, 2005 - President Lied About Wiretaps
• When it comes to getting to the bottom of the CIA leak investigation and holding the guilty parties responsible, it's important to recall what the president ORIGINALLY said about the affair. Opinion Page, December 15, 2005 - Remember This Bush Lie About the CIA Leak?
• The Bush propaganda machine is on the move again. Remember, the only way to fight brainwashing is to listen carefully and think about what you are being told instead of just believing it. Opinion Page, December 15, 2005 - Bush Admits Guilt
• I have seen this several places lately and I just think it is important enough to disseminate as much as possible. Read and think, people. Rise up and refuse to be mindlessly herded along! Opinion Page, December 4, 2005 - New Favorite Quote
• Condoleeza Rice will go on the offensive, defending America's crimes by saying that, well, everyone else was doing it, too! Opinion Page, December 3, 2005 - Safety in Numbers
• Nail clippers have been removed from the restricted weapons list for airplane travel. Expect unheralded air travel bloodshed and violence. Opinion Page, December 3, 2005 - Heralding the End of the World

  November 2005

• I am so tired of Southerners proving again and again that the South is where all the stupid Americans seem to live. Opinion Page, November 28, 2005 - So Only Christians Can Drive in Alabama
• It occurs to me that no one is keeping a running total of Republican wrongdoing, and they are engaged in so many that I'm afraid we'll all lose track. Can't have that. Here's my list, which I will be gleefully updating. Opinion Page, November 28, 2005 - Custodians of the Public Trust
• It seems the illegal activities of the CIA are causing some embarrassment and consternation to the nation's allies. That's what happens when you sleep with mangy dogs: you get fleas. Opinion Page, November 27, 2005 - CIA Embarrasses Everyone
• CIA Director says US allowed to ignore international laws because they are more inept than terrorist organizations. Opinion Page, November 21, 2005 - Torture By Another Name
• Oh, look. The president is lying again. You know, when someone gives a speech that is widely available, why would the president flat-out lie about what was said? Does he think Americans can't read? Is he right? Opinion Page, November 20, 2005 - The President Lies in a Conciliatory Manner
• How the mighty have fallen. Bob Woodward goes from crusading reporter who revealed a presidential cover-up to willing co-conspirator who assisted in a presidential cover-up. Opinion Page, November 18, 2005 - First CIA Leak Case Gets More Interesting
• I wish they could put Cheney and Bush under oath before they spout off like this. Lying to the American people is not a big deal, but lying under oath apparently is. Opinion Page, November 16, 2005 - Lies, Damned Lies, and Bush Administration Press Conferences
• The lies are getting too complicated and numerous for a single man to handle, even if he is the bumbling president of the United States. It's time for some help! Opinion Page, November 15, 2005 - Rumsfeld Joins Bush in Iraq Lie-Fest '05
• Maybe the president can cover up his administration's predilection for abusing and torturing suspected "enemies of the state," but the rest of the world is watching and evidently is not going to play along. Opinion Page, November 15, 2005 - CIA Accountability
• Too many people are starting to call the president on his lies. His popularity is waning. So it's time... FOR MORE LIES! (Sounds like a re-electiuon slogan, doesn't it? For More Lies! For More Lies!) Opinion Page, November 14, 2005 - Bush Lies and Misleads Troops in Alaska
• Now we get to find out all about Judge Alito. With his copious rulings, it is going to be hard for the Bush administration to sneak him in. As this illustrates. Opinion Page, November 14, 2005 - Samuel Alito's Own Words
• Has your PC been running sluggishly since you bought that new Sony audio CD? Well, it may be because Sony loaded hidden malware on your computer. Wouldn't you expect better from a multinational conglomerate? Or is this just par for the course? Opinion Page, November 13, 2005 - Sony Is Sabotaging Your PC
• Condoleeza Rice needs help with her "Things to Come" schtick. Opinion Page, November 13, 2005 - Politics As Entertainment
• I can still recall my high school days. I knew teachers and principals who would have salivated at the thought of this. Which makes it even more scary. Opinion Page, November 13, 2005 - Florida PTA Advocates Tasering Students
• You do realize that al-Qaeda was kept out of Iraq by Saddam Hussein, and the US invasion and occupation has now caused the terrorist organization to thrive there? Was that the goal? Or just a happy side effect? Opinion Page, November 13, 2005 - Al-Qaeda in Iraq
• I think the title of this one says it all. Opinion Page, November 12, 2005 - Bill O'Reilly Helping Terrorists Pick US Targets
• Sometimes I hate it when I'm so right. Bush lied about Iraq. Again. *SIGH* Opinion Page, November 11, 2005 - Iraq War History Revisionism Redux
• President Bush to defend his lies by blaming Democrats who actually believed his lies until they were disproven. How gullible are the American people? Let's find out. Opinion Page, November 11, 2005 - Iraq War History Revisionism
• Why you will never hear an academic debate over Intelligent Design. Opinion Page, November 10, 2005 - The “Debate” on Intelligent Design
• Pat Robertson embarrasses Christians the world over yet again. Christians don't mind. Opinion Page, November 10, 2005 - Pat Robertson Invokes the Wrath of God
• What did I tell you? Are we concerned that the CIA is secretly holding and torturing people in foreign countries? Nope. Just that it has been revealed and now we look like the lying hypocrties we are. Opinion Page, November 10, 2005 - Republicans Worried About Being Caught Lying. Again.
• Do you think maybe there's something in the water in Kansas that makes them all so righteously gullible? Opinion Page, November 9, 2005 - Kansas Seeks To Lower National IQ. Again.
• Republican Senator Bill Frist is SHOCKED I tell you—SHOCKED—about the secret CIA prison camps in Soviet Bloc countries. Not shocked that the CIA is operating them, mind you. Shocked that someone blew the whistle. Opinion Page, November 8, 2005 - Secret CIA Gulags Leak
• I can't understand why anyone believes a word George W. Bush says. He isn't even careful about the lies he tells these days. Opinion Page, November 7, 2005 - “We Do Not Torture,” Lied the President
• A brief history of disastrous American intervention in Latin America. Opinion Page, November 6, 2005 - Bush's America Has No Credibility in Latin America
• The FBI proves once again that it cannot be trusted to protect the privacy or rights of American citizens. Opinion Page, November 6, 2005 - FBI Abusing Patriot Act — Again
• Do you think the Bush admnistration has any credibility left? Me neither. Opinion Page, November 4, 2005 - Bush Administration Credibility
• Deciphering the Bush administration plan to deal with the bird flu. Opinion Page, November 4, 2005 - Lowering Expectations
• New photo of Candace in her hot red Playboy bikini. Candace gallery, last image on the second row.
• Thoughts on Rosa Parks on the sad occasion of her death. Opinion Page, November 1, 2005 - Rosa Parks, American Heroine
• Tom DeLay's criminal defense stragtegy revealed: Attack the judge and proscutor. Opinion Page, November 1, 2005 - Justice Without DeLay!

  October 2005

• A new way to view the Pro-Choice/Pro-Life debate. Opinion Page, October 24, 2005 - Framing the (Pro) Choice Question
• Wrongdoing may not have its consequences, but fortunately lying about it still does. Sometimes. Opinion Page, October 23, 2005 - Judith Miller and the Times
• Wal-Mart and the Bush administration's Secret Police have teamed up to intimidate a high school student and his civics teacher. Well, what's the use of having power if you can't abuse it? Opinion Page, October 15, 2005 - Wal-Mart Employees Are Secret Police Informants
• It's getting so I can't even listen to an "Oldies" station without getting pissed off. I would lay off the coffee, but I don't drink coffee. Opinion Page, October 14, 2005 - Clear Channel is Evil
• A Supreme Court nominee who is so stealth that even the people who should be supporting her are nervous. Opinion Page, October 8, 2005 - Harriet Miers, Stealth Nominee
• Despite the best efforts of the evil Bush administration, Mohammed El Baradei's dedication to internatiuonal law gains well-deserved recognition. Opinion Page, October 8, 2005 - Mohamed El Baradei, Nobel Prize Winner

  September 2005

• Karl Rove and Lewis "Scooter" Libby outed a covert CIA operative in order to get even with her husband. Everyone in the Bush administration, it seems, lied about it until now. Opinion Page, September 30, 2005 - White House Staffers Lied! I'm Shocked!
• Maybe Tom DeLay will see justice served after all. I guess we'll see. Opinion Page, September 29, 2005 - Justice DeLayed
• DOD is court-ordered to release the abuse photos that DOD has been furiously covering up. It's a step in the right direction. Opinion Page, September 29, 2005 - Abu Ghraib Photos
• I wonder if sending alarming e-mails will ever reach the level of shouting "fire!" in a crowded theater? Probably not. Opinion Page, September 22, 2005 - E-Mail Hurricane Fever
• Three days before landfall and over 200 miles and 515 feet above the coast, the local television station puts a HURRICANE WARNING logo on screen. WTF? Opinion Page, September 22, 2005 - Hurricane Fever
• A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of small minds, and they don't come much smaller, apparently, than university campus police. And I thought high school was bad. Opinion Page, September 19, 2005 - Parking Ticket Higher Education
• An abstinence-only adovate demonstrates how truly misguided and cruel he is. Opinion Page, September 19, 2005 - How Stupid Are Abstinence-Only Advocates?
• Less than a year ago I was ranting about the rapidly rising price of gasoline. I thought people might notice something bad was going on. I guess not. Opinion Page, September 16, 2005 - Brief History of Gas Prices
• Racists in Florida are allowed to wear racially offensive t-shirts to high school because it's, you know, freedom of speech. Opinion Page, September 15, 2005 - In Defense of Racism in Florida
• Cokie Roberts is NPR's resident conservative propagandist and she proves it once again. Opinion Page, September 12, 2005 - Cokie Roberts Spins the Truth
• I get my news from the Internet and National Public Radio. On the Internet I have to be careful to check everything carefully, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Everyone should do that. But I generally trust NPR. That's why I get upset when they occasionally (but still only rarely) let me down. Opinion Page, September 11, 2005 - More “Intelligent” Design Lies
• What do you do when you're running the government and your response to a natural disaster is embarrassingly ineffective? Blame the victims, of course. Opinion Page, September 11, 2005 - Compassion Redefined

  August 2005

• Wow. Has it been two whole months? What can I say? I've been in a funk and the world has continued to go to hell despite my best efforts to alert anyone who would listen. What managed to roust me into posting yet again is the latest rant from our very own Christian extremist terrorist, Pat Robertson. You know that people listen to him and believe that he's a good man, a good Christian, and tells the truth don't you? He and the mindless sheep who follow and support him are dangerous. Read all about it. Opinion Page, August 24, 2005 - Christian Extremist Terrorist

  June 2005

• Whoa. Where the heck have I been? Don't ask. Anyway, I added a couple of new pictures of Rachel in the Gallery. The fourth one on the second row and the fourth one on the third row. Wish I had room to post more.

  May 2005

• Tom DeLay gets too much credit. It's time people started calling him on his religious zealotry. Opinion Page, May 8, 2005 - DeLay's "Religious Conviction"?
• Read about my exciting weekend. Opinion Page, May 3, 2005 - Candace Chronicles: The Evils of Alcohol

  April 2005

• A new chapter in the Candace Chronicles. Rocky relationship tribulations. Opinion Page, April 30, 2005 - Candace Chronicles: Relationship Roller Coaster
• Florida citizens, fearing for their lives and despairing that neither Governor Bush's administration nor Florida's innumerable law enforcement agencies can protect them, are now allowed to shoot it out in public. Maybe the world will end with a bang and not a whimper. Opinion Page, April 29, 2005 - Florida Legitimizes Vigilantes
• For all the idiots who want to watch "Saving Private Ryan" but don't want to know that lots of people actually DIED in the D-Day invasion, your American Congress is working for you. The two of you deserve each other. Opinion Page, April 28, 2005 - Censoring DVDs At Home
• "Christian" Supreme Chancellor James Dobson finally reveals himself to be the secret master of the Dark Side of the Force in his defense of Darth Delay. Opinion Page, April 25, 2005 - Dobson Reveals Himself
• I took an entrepreneurship course at a Southern Baptist university. Want to know what I think about the term "Christian businessman"? Read this. Opinion Page - April 20, 2005 - Tales of Everyday Life: Not An Entrepreneur
• President Bush supports privacy—as long as it applies only to himself. Opinion Page, April 15, 2005 - In His Own Words: Bush Supports Privacy—For Himself
• Bob Dole has a new book out. During his promotional interview on NPR's "Fresh Air," Terry Gross asked him about something besides his book and his petulant inner child came to the fore. Not a pretty sight in an 81-year politician. Opinion Page, April 13, 2005 - Bob Dole is a Tool
• "The Boondocks" takes McDonald's to task over the stupidest ad campaign ever. Thank you, Aaron McGruder. Opinion Page, April 12, 2005 - The Boondocks
• Today's subject: Saline vs Silicon breasts implants. Don't expect a whole lot of useful science in this essay. Opinion Page, April 11, 2005 - Tales of Everyday Life: Saline vs Silicon
• You won't want to miss this one. Believe it or not. Opinion Page, April 10, 2005 - President Bush Tells The Truth
• Hey. It turns out a Republican staffer DID write that memo about how Republicans could turn the Schiavo controversy to political advantage. I am so surprised. I was JUST SO SURE that was all a Democrat dirty trick. I mean, that's what the Republicans TOLD everyone.... Opinion Page, April 7, 2005 - Schaivo Political Memo Author Revealed
• Now THIS is interesting. President Bush admits that Americans cannot trust the nation's economic policies—his included, it seems—and THAT'S why Social Security is in trouble. I already knew that, but I'm surprised to hear HIM admit it. Opinion Page, April 5, 2005 - It's All Just Paper!
• What it REALLY means to "take the name of the LORD in vain." No, really. Opinion Page, April 3, 2005 - Thoughts on the Ten Commandments, Part 4
• Why the Ten Commandments is NOT the basis of the American legal system and therefore does not belong in American courthouses. Opinion Page, April 3, 2005 - Thoughts on the Ten Commandments, Part 3
• The second essay in my Ten Commandments series, in which I show how Judaism, Catholicism and Protestantism all have different versions of the Ten Commandments. So which one is the right one? Probably the one YOU believe in. Opinion Page, April 2, 2005 - Thoughts on the Ten Commandments, Part 2
• I'm taking on the Ten Commandments. First, let's talk about how the Ten Commandments disproves the inerrancy of the Bible. Opinion Page, April 2, 2005 - Thoughts on the Ten Commandments, Part 1
• When did it become socially acceptable, if not de rigueur, to call people ugly? Opinion Page, April 2, 2005 - Prince Charles and Camilla

  March 2005

• Let's talk about TV commercials. Here's the best and worst of the current crop. Opinion Page, March 31, 2005 - Tales of Everyday Life: TV Commercials
• If finding proof of torture and abuse in military detention facilities in the three primary areas of American international conflict doesn't indicate a system of detainee abuse, does it indicate a system of gross incompetence by the military leadership? Opinion Page, March 31, 2005 - What “Systematic” Means
• The Schindlers have turned on Governor Jeb Bush. And they say irony is dead. Opinion Page, March 26, 2005 - Jeb Hoist on His Own Petard
• Guess what I saw this morning? A re-enactment of the crucifixion. In a church yard, in the middle of town, fronting a busy boulevard. And I thought it was going to be a slow day today. Opinion Page, March 25, 2005 - "Good Grief!" Friday
• Gosh, it must be frustrating not to be able to find just one honest man to plead your case. One more Terri Schiavo essay. Opinion Page, March 25, 2005 - What ELSE Governor Jeb Bush Isn't Telling You
• Governor Jeb Bush is running for president and if you're a nutcase radical "Christian" conservative, he's your man. Hey, he won't have to worry about Terri Schiavo voting against him. Opinion Page, March 24, 2005 - What Governor Jeb Bush Isn't Telling You
• Whoa! THAT was fast. The federal appeals court in Atlanta already handed down a decision in the Schiavo case. The Republicans must be furious. Opinion Page, March 23, 2005 - Schiavo: 12, Schindler:0
• Read the direct-quoted words of an ignorant politician! Be amazed at his total lack of intellect! Opinion Page, March 23, 2005 - Clueless Republican Legislator
• Does EVERYONE in the Bush Administration Lie? You know, never mind. It was a rhetorical question. Opinion Page, March 22, 2005
• Here's a cautionary tale about the way the government routinely lies to the American people. Take notes. Opinion Page, March 22, 2005 - How the Government Lies
• Republicans screwed up. They butted in and forced the Terri Schiavo case into federal court, but somehow neglected to get it heard by a sympathetic REPUBLICAN judge who would ignore the findings of the TWELVE PREVIOUS COURT DECISIONS. Well, there is bound to be one self-serving Republican judge in the federal appellate process to give them what they want. Opinion Page, March 22, 2005 - God Bless You, James Whittemore
• American gullibility at its finest. A few seconds of responsiveness outweighs 15 years of persistent vegetativeness. Opinion Page, March 21, 2005 - The Power of Misleading Video
• Know how you can tell when George W. Bush is lying? His lips are moving. Opinion Page, March 21, 2005 - Latest Baldfaced Bush Lie: “In Favor of Life”
• Pray to your God that the Republicans never take an interest in YOUR personal problems. Opinion Page, March 20, 2005 - More Republican Abuse of Power
• Stop calling the Iraq invasion part of the War on Terror! It wasn't. If you want to justify the illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq, find another flimsy excuse. Opinion Page, March 17, 2005 - Stop the Lie!
• Terri Schiavo the subject of a SECOND Florida law written specifically to unnaturally extend her "life." Wouldn't it be nice if the Florida legislature cared as much about hungry, poor Florida children? Opinion Page, March 17, 2005 - Strange Priorities
• If I stopped listening to NPR, I wouldn't hear these things. I could be happy in my ignorance, just like the 51% of clueless voters who re-elected George W. Bush. But I know better. And so does Michael Chertoff, the new Secretary of Homeland Security. It is his unenviable task to tell Americans that George W. Bush cannot really protect them all after all. At least he's not lying about THAT. Opinion Page, March 16, 2005 - Homeland Insecurity
• I hate being sick. Opinion Page, March 16, 2005 - Tales of Everyday Life: Why I Hate Being Sick
• I'm upset today. The world in general has pissed me off, but there are a few specific items that really gall. Here's the first one. God protect us all from "Christians." Opinion Page, March 16, 2005 - Morality Fascists on the Move
• I worry about people when I should mind my own business. I'm worrying about Kourtney right now. You can see pictures of her in my Gallery. Read about my laughable attempts to help her out. Opinion Page, March 9, 2005 - Tales of Everyday Life: Kourtney's Website
• You know whose fault it is when a private company gives out your personal information to crooks who steal your identity? Not the company. They are protected by the government because since it is illegal for the government to collect that data, they get it from the private companies, too. The. Best. Government. Money. Can. Buy. Opinion Page, March 3, 2005 - How the Bush Administration Continues to Shred the Constitution
• A new series of rants and observations about my everyday humdrum existence. Not necessarily political. How refreshing, huh? Opinion Page, March 1, 2005 - Tales of Everyday Life: Going Hands-Free

  February 2005

• I'm not even sure why I do this. The American people are so damn stupid these days. It's like the 80's all over again, when greed and selfishness were respected and admired instead of being the shameful character flaws they are. Oh well. Opinion Page, February 25, 2005 - What's Obvious About the Bush Social Security Plan, Part 2
• New photo of Candace posted. Last picture on row 2. Gallery Page, February 20, 2005.
• President Bush does NOT have a viable plan for fixing Social Security. Opinion Page, February 18, 2005 - What's Obvious About the Bush Social Security Plan, Part 1
• When is a budget not a budget? When it is a joke. Opinion Page, February 8, 2005 - Innovative Budgeting

  January 2005

• Hey, guess what? Abstinence-only misinformation programs don't work. Well, duh. Opinion Page, January 31, 2005 - Ignorance Shows
• I tire of listening to Republican "Christians" accuse opponents of having situational ethics. For a look at what really constitutes situational ethics, though, pay attention to Alberto Gonzales and his supporters. Opinion Page, January 27, 2005 - Situational Ethics
• What happens when you put the wolves in charge of guarding the sheep? It's a rhetorical question. Opinion Page, January 26, 2005 - Germany in 1936
• Karl Rove crept out of his back room and spoke on National Public Radio. I am in awe of such a masterful liar, but I pity the nation that believes his lies. Opinion Page, January 20, 2005 - A Master Liar At Work
• It just occurred to me what the Bush administration and its supports actually mean by "ownership society." Opinion Page, January 19, 2005 - Ownership Society
• Thinking about going to the 2005 Presidential Inauguration? You might not be welcome. Opinion Page, January 17, 2005 - Presidential Inauguration: Leave Your Rights At Home
• Don't be fooled! George W. Bush and his minions are lying to Americans again. Stop to think before rushing into an ill-conceived solution. Opinion Page, January 15, 2005 - Another Bush Bum's Rush
• Want to hear the stupidest defense opening statement of 2005 so far? Read about it here. Opinion Page, January 10, 2005 - Innovative Abu Ghraib Defense Strategy
• The Fifth Amendment is in real danger. Act now to save America or get what's coming to you. Opinion Page, January 9, 2005 - R.I.P. Fifth Amendment
• Added a single new picture of Candace on her gallery page (middle picture, bottom row). I shot about two dozen new pictures but this one looks like it might be her new favorite.

  December 2004

• Would it surprise you to learn that President Bush is destroying all records of his incompetency? Me either. Opinion Page, December 24, 2004 - Americans Can't HANDLE The Truth!
• If you were planning to use the global positioning system in the event of an emergency, think again. George W. Bush thinks a terrorist might use it, so he plans to shut it down. What a nimrod. Opinion page, December 16, 2004 - Bush Police State to Shut Down GPS
• Is it any great surprise that in a nation where fanatical "Christian" fundamentalists can get away with almost anything, a message that truly reflects the teachings of Jesus Christ is banned from television? Of course not. Into which ring of Hell did Dante consign the religious hypocrites? Opinion Page, December 2, 2004 - Church Advertisement Banned From CBS, NBC

  November 2004

• Looks like abstinence-only indoctrination is the future of sex miseducation in America. Flat Earthers rejoice!
• Opinion Page, November 25, 2004 - Bush's Sex Education: Ignorance On Parade
• Righteous Republicans and "Christian" Conservatives please read this. Your morally superior lawmakers are hard at work showing just how much ethics and morality really mean to them. Opinion page, November 17, 2004 - Another Example of Republican "Morality"
• Condoleezza Rice tapped as new Secretary of State. Fortunately, since very few nations have any respect for America anyway, her appointment won't mean much. Opinion Page, November 15, 2004 - Condoleezza Rice New Secretary of State
• That "moral values" president is rewarding torture advocate Alberto Gonzales with the top law enforcement post in America. Thus continues this country's official descent toward hell. Opinion Page, November 11, 2004 - "Moral" Republicans
• Republicans, ungracious in victory, continue campaign of lies to buffalo American public. An informed citizenry is an armed citizenry, although honestly citizens armed with knowledge don't stack up well against citizens armed with assault rifles. Opinion Page - November 8, 2004 - Campaign of Lies Continues
• I took 72 new pictures of Rachel, but I only had room to put up three of them on her gallery page. She's wearing her Halloween goth hooker outfit. Wow. Gallery Page, November 4, 2004.
• Bush puts the 48% of Americans who did NOT vote for him on notice. Opinion page, November 4, 2004 - Bush to 48% of America: Bend Over
• Spiritually and socially, Americans are in a downward spiral. Opinion Page, Novermber 4, 2004 - White Trashing of America
• Added a link on my eclectic Links Page for AngelaRyan.com. Angela is a Dallas area model/performer.
• America is divided as never before. This cannot be a good thing. Opinion Page, November 2, 2004 - Inherit the Wind
• Wal-Mart bans ANOTHER book. What, is Wal-Mart going to have to sponsor book burnings in its parking lots before people wake up and realize how dangerous these demagogues are? Opinion Page, November 1, 2004 - Wal-Mart: 20 Years Late for 1984
• Florida on forefront of 2004 presidential election fraud. Again. Opinion Page, November 1, 2004 - Florida Election Officials Violate First Amendment

  October 2004

• Someone needs to contact the RIAA about the Bush campaign using a song without getting permission or paying for it. Unlike college students, though, the Bush administration could fight back. So, umm, never mind. Opinion Page, October 31, 2004 - Unrestrained Entitlement
• Republican man gets kicked in the shin by a girl. Calls 911 to protect himself. Opinion Page, October 31, 2004 - Mark O'Donnell is a Big Wuss
• Okay, here's one more reason to vote Bush out of office. You know, there's a website somewhere that lists HUNDREDS of reasons to vote against Bush. Opinion Page, October 30, 2004 - Vote Against Bush Reason #6 (He Deceives)
• Not only did we leave the 380 tons of high explosives unguarded, we were the ones who broke the seals and opened the bunkers. Film at 11, it would seem. Opinion Page, October 28, 2004 - Latest on Iraq Explosives
• Democrats want EVERYONE to vote and Republicans only want the RIGHT people to vote. I can defend that using Star Trek. Opinion Page, October 28, 2004 - Voter Registration Strategies
• George W. Bush makes another unintentionally humorous and ironic remark. Opinion Page, October 27, 2004 - In His Own Words: Bush Says Kerry Jumps to Conclusions
• Florida once again on the cutting edge of electoral ineptitude. Is anyone really surprised? Opinion Page, October 27, 2004 - George W. Not the Only Incompetent Bush
• George W. Bush is afraid of the truth. That's why he and his administration hide it from the American people every chance they get. Opinion Page, October 27, 2004 - Vote Against Bush Reason #5 (He's Secretive)
• America's War on Terrorism, lacking focus and a strong enough military force, is proving ineffective. Like the architect of this whole mess. Opinion Page, October 26, 2004 - Vote Against Bush Reason #4 (He's Ineffective)
• Equipment used in nuclear weapons development programs and 380 tons of high explosives are "missing" in Iraq. I wonder who was supposed to be watching that stuff? Opinion Page, October 25, 2004 - LOST: 380 Tons of High Explosives
• The world is NOT a safer place as a result of George W. Bush's presidency. Another reason to vote him out. Opinion Page, October 26, 2004 - Vote Against Bush Reason #3 (Unsafe World)
• Record deficit! Another reason why you should vote George W. Bush out of office. Opinion Page, October 24, 2004 - Vote Against Bush Reason #2 (Record Deficit)
• The election is almost upon us. Let me count down the reasons why you should vote George W. Bush out of office. Let's consider the "Uniter" president. Opinion Page, October 24, 2004 - Vote Against Bush Reason #1 (He's A Divider)
• Read about the vice president's lies and misrepresentations to his audience of carefully selected sycophants who cheered his every word. If you can stomach it. Opinion Page, October 24, 2004 - Dick Cheney Lies, Gets Standing Ovation
• There is no law against politicians lying during political campaigns. Well that explains a lot. Imagine if no one had to tell the truth in national advertising campaigns. Opinion Page, October 24, 2004 - No Law Against Politicians Lying
• The CIA wants to ignore the international protections incorporated in the Geneva Conventions and John Ashcroft's Justice Department drafted a memo giving them permission. God help Americans if we ever need the protections of the Geneva Conventions. Opinion Page, October 24, 2004 - DOJ Allows CIA to Violate 4th Geneva Convention
• Jimmy Carter discusses the upcoming American presidential election and explains why the Carter Center would NOT monitor it. America doesn't meet the criteria that the Carter Center requires of third world countries! Opinion Page, October 22, 2004 - The American Mis-Election 2004
• I wrote the FEC because I was concerned about what Sinclair Broadcast Group plans to do right before the election. They wrote back. Read all about it. Opinion page, October 22, 2004 - Sinclair Broadcast Co. and the FEC
• It looks like the free elections in Iraq may deliver religious leaders into power, which is not the people hand-picked by the Bush administration to win the election. This will be interesting, since it is hard to imagine the architects of the Iraq War will allow the Iraqi people to freely elect leaders the administration doesn't like. Opinion Page, October 22, 2004 - Iraq: Winning Battles, Losing War?
• Wal-Mart refuses to sell Jon Stewart's #1 best-selling book, America. Since most Wal-Mart customers can't read anyway, it probably won't make any difference in the long run. Opinion Page, October 21, 2004 - Wal-Mart: Retailer for the Evil Empire
• Reuters has let me down. Instead of providing facts, they just parroted falsehoods from President Bush. I expect that from American news services, but I hoped for better from Reuters. Opinion Page, October 20, 2004 - Negligence in the Media
• Army considering court-martialling 20-year Reserve NCO for speaking out against the Iraq war. No action contemplated against the sycophants who wrote all the untrue rah-rah everything-is-great-in-Iraq emails that are being forwarded ad nauseum. Big surprise there. Guess only telling the truth is a punishable offense. Opinion Page, October 18, 2004 - No Freedom of Speech for the Military
• President Bush once again pegs his irony meter by accusing Kerry of scaring voters into voting. Everyone knows that's the job of Bush and Cheney. Opinion Page, October 18, 2004 - Bush Accuses Kerry of "Scaring" Voters
• It seemed to me that gas prices have been going up over the years, but I found a chart at the Department of Energy telling Americans that the prices have actually been dropping since 1923. You think I'm kidding. Opinion Page, October 18, 2004 - How Much Are YOU Paying For Gas?
• Did you know that your president, vice president, and first lady routinely have American citizens arrested if they speak out in public events? Or are you too busy rushing toward the cliff with the rest of the lemmings to notice? Opinion Page, October 18, 2004 - Bush/Cheney Openly Oppose Civil Liberties
• President Bush lied to the American people and accused John Kerry of perpetrating "one of those exaggerations" during the final presidential debate. Did you hear anything about it? Probably not unless you listen to NPR. Opinion Page, October 16, 2004 - In His Own Words: Bush Doesn't Think About Osama bin Laden
• Bill O'Reilly! FOX News! Andrea Mackris! Lewd and lascivious court documents on line! And you thought the presidential election was going to be the media event for the next few weeks. Opinion Page, October 16, 2004 - Bill O'Reilly's Pre-Emptive Strike
• Holy cow! I redesigned the entire site. It's basically the same. Gallery navigation is a little easier. It's all mostly cosmetic changes. I wanted to teach myself Dreamweaver so I learned by doing.
• Since there aren't any bare breasts in the "Stolen Honor" propaganda piece, the FCC sees no reason to prevent 62 stations nationwide being ordered to air it free of charge, pre-empting regular programming, right before the election. Opinion Page, October 14, 2004 - FCC Demonstrates Ineptitude, Ignorance
• American business once again shines as a bright and pure beacon to the world at large. Unfortunately, it is a beacon of shame and embarrassment. Opinion Page, October 14, 2004 - Flu Fears? Pay Up or Die.
• The world would be a much better place if everyone listened to National Public Radio. Just my opinion. "Talk of the Nation" hosted a great discussion this afternoon. Opinion Page, October 12, 2004 - How Conservatives Think
• Sinclair Broadcast Group orders its stations to air anti-Kerry "documentary" within two weeks of the election. Sees nothing wrong with that. Where is this "liberal bias" I keep hearing so much about? Opinion Page, October 11, 2004 - The Empire Strikes Back
• The Bush administration is redefining what constitutes a fair and free democratic election. George Orwell would be proud. Opinion Page, October 11, 2004 - Bush Definition of "Democratic" Elections
• Have you noticed that the US military seems to have declared war on wedding parties in Iraq? Opinion Page, October 8, 2004 - Iraq: A Bad Place to Get Married
• The second Iraq weapons inspector handpicked by the Bush adminstration also failed to find WMDs in Iraq. Damn, Saddam did a great job of hiding all those things...! Opinion Page, October 8, 2004 - Charles Duelfer on the Elusive WMDs
• The day after the vice presidential debates turned into a laugh-out-loud day. Read about how Dick Cheney was hoist on his petard. Opinion Page, October 6, 2004 - Cheney Lies Some More
• Dick Cheney did a lot of lying during the vice presidential debate on October 5, 2004. The media failed to point it out. Here is one specific example. Opinion Page, September 6, 2004 - Cheney Lies About Iraq Again
• It is hard to make informed decisions when the government covers up the information you need. Welcome to George W. Bush's Amerika. Opinion Page, October 4, 2004 - Elusive Education Facts
• Bush lies again. No one notices. This is getting tiresome. Opinion Page, October 3, 2004 - In his Own Words: Bush Lies About "Kerry Doctrine"
• I watched TV. I know I shouldn't have because it just pissed me off. I will be so glad when good TV shows can just go straight to DVD. Read all about what prompted my invective. Opinion Page, October 3, 2004 - Why I Hate TV

  September 2004

• Have you seen that Burger King commercial where The Burger King is in a guy's bed? Is it just me, or is that a bizarre commercial? Opinion Page, September 29, 2004 - Creepy Burger King
• Two more instances where the Republicans are working hard to disenfranchise as many Democrats as possible in an attempt to emulate the partisan success of Florida 2000. Opinion Page, September 28, 2004 - Voter Non-Registration
• One reason that some Americans support the Iraq War: It is a spiritual war led by a "devouted Christian" president. Whatever. Opinion Page, September 27, 2004 - Iraq is a "Spritual" War
• American citizen Yaser Hamdi being "released" into the hands of a brutal dictatorship because that pesky Constitution is interfering with the Bush Administration's unique sense of justice. Opinion Page, September 25, 2004 - Anatomy of Misinformation
• How can George W. Bush lie to the United Nations and the media just report it instead of saying "Wait a minute. That's not right..."? Opinion Page, September 21, 2004 - In His Own Words: How Not to Ask for Help
• Intellectual masturbation intensifies as the media gleefully fuels an orgiastic feeding frenzy that consumes itself. Ewwww. Opinion Page - September 21, 2004 - People Are Strange
• US Weapons Inspector concludes there are no WMDs in Iraq. But that doesn't mean there weren't. Or there might not have been because Saddam Hussein might have really wanted them. I guess that settles the issue. Opinion Page, September 17, 2004 - "Final" Resolution on Iraq WMDs
• Bush says if Kerry had his way Saddam would still be in power in Iraq. Would that be such a bad thing for Americans? Opinion Page, September 11, 2004 - Saddam Still in Iraq and 1,000 American Soldiers Still Alive?
• Back to politics. President Bush, creator of the new and expansive Homeland Security agency, warns that John Kerry will "expand government." Opinion Page - September 10, 2004 - In His Own Words: Bush Claims John Kerry Will Expand Government (Gasp)
• Take a break from my liberal politics and read about the bad day I had at work. Some people just want someone to blame for their mistakes and I resent when they try to blame me. Opinion Page, September 9, 2004 - About My Job
• White House releases documents showing Bush skipped out on TX ANG duties, then claims the document release is all a plot by Kerry and his "surrogates." I kid you not. Opinion Page, September 9, 2004 - More Bush ANG Revelations
• Vice president foams at the mouth, threatens apocalypse if Kerry is elected. Really. Opinion Page, September 8, 2004 - Sleazy Scare Tactics From the Sleazy VP
• Look! The Pentagon "found" some more old documents showing the president actually showed up a few times while he was in the TX ANG. Of course, there's still no proof that he showed up as much as he was supposed to. Opinion Page, September 8, 2004 - More Spin on Bush ANG Duty
• The president continues to mislead American sheep—umm, conservative voters—about Saddam Hussein and his nonexistent link to September 11th. Opinion Page, September 7, 2004 - In His Own Words: Saddam Hussein and 9-11

  August 2004

• Bush says he'll call off his veteran attack dog group if everyone else will stop criticizing his presidency and administration. That's a unique way to squelch popular dissent. Now if only he can keep dissenters out of NYC during the Republican National Convention. Oh, wait.... Opinion Page, August 24, 2004 - President Calls For End to Administration Criticism
• All politics aside, it is important to remember this: John Kerry served in Vietnam and George W. Bush took pains to insure he did not. Step back and look at The Big Picture. Opinion Page, August 22, 2004 - Kerry's Vietnam Service: The Big Picture
• Turns out the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth aren't too big on that "Truth" part. Which should come as no surprise to anyone who recognized the group as a Bush attack dog from the start. Opinion Page, August 19, 2004 - Swift Boat Veterans for the Truth
• California Supreme Court tells almost 4,000 same-sex couples "not so fast." Opinion Page, August 13, 2004 - Setback for Gay Marriage
• Bush administration flubs terrorism opportunity. Again. Opinion Page, August 9, 2004 - Keystone Kops On Terrorism
• Terry Nichols gets second life sentence, frustrating those who are burning to put him to death. Opinion Page, August 9, 2004 - Blood Lust Still Unsated
• War Evader badmouths War Hero and Americans are conflicted about how they feel about that. They should be outraged and downright disgusted. Opinion Page, August 6, 2004 - Lying Partisan Vietnam Vets For Bush
• L. Paul Bremer is gone and the Iraqis are beginning to see just what he did with the billions of dollars that were supposed to rebuild the country. Iraqis are upset, but Halliburton and its subsidiaries and investors laugh all the way to the bank. Opinion Page, August 4, 2004 - Shady Administration Dealings in Iraq
• It's vitally important to act now, decisively, on 3-year-old information that didn't justify acting decisively any sooner. But it's not about politics. Opinion Page, August 3, 2004 - Old Information Incites New Panic
• The FBI abuses the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act to investigate. . . copyright infringment? The USA PATRIOT Act is a bad, bad law and needs to be repealed, completely, as soon as possbile. It is more bad than good. Opinion Page, August 3, 2004 - Unconscionable USA PATRIOT Act Abuse
• The Saudis resent Michael Moore's claim that Saudi citizens, including members of the bin Laden family, received preferential treatment in the days immediately following 9/11. But that doesn't mean it wasn't so. Opinion Page, August 1, 2004 - Saudis Don't Like Michael Moore

  July 2004

• Important note for professional photographers: Don't be Sikh, don't grow a beard, and whatever you do, don't wear a turban. It's for your own good. Opinion Page, July 29, 2004 - Conform or Pay the Price
• Department of Homeland Security preparing to round up the usual suspects. Opinion Page, July 29, 2004 - They'll Be Coming For YOU Next
• Using the metrorail in Washington, DC, is safe and secure as long as you swallow before you get there. Yes, this is as ridiculous as it sounds. Opinion Page, July 30, 2004 - Metrorail Nazis On The Job
• David Kay encourages Bush to give up "delusional hope" of finding WMDs in Iraq. Opinion Page - July 29, 2004 - David Kay on the Elusive WMDs
• Fahrenheit 9/11 screened in Crawford, Texas on Wednesday night. I decided to go. Opinion Page, July 29, 2004 - I Saw Fahrenheit 9/11 in Crawford Texas
• There ought to be some law against senior government officials telling blatant lies to the American people. Not in George W. Bush's America, I guess. Opinion Page, July 28, 2004 - Bush Lies About Cuba, Only LA Times Notices
• Just when you thought it was getting safer, if less convenient, to travel by air. People with enough money or influence can now get a magic card that lets them avoid onerous airport secuity checkpoints. You know that terrorists are finding ways to counterfeit one of those cards. Opinion Page, July 27, 2004 - Registered Traveler Program
• Hmm. Where you shop can make a difference in America after all. Opinion Page, July 26, 2004 - Wal-Mart vs Costco
• Republicans for Nader! Just kidding—there are no Republicans for Nader. But there are Republicans who want Nader on the ballot in order to split the Democratic vote. Dirty politics in Michigan. Opinion Page, July 25, 2004 - Republicans for Nader's Candidacy
• I finally got a chance to watch Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11. It was great. Catch it before it is confiscated and burned by the Justice Department. Opinion Page, July 25, 2004 - Fahrenheit 9/11
• That sound you heard after President Bush's National Urban League speech was Abraham Lincoln rolling over in his grave. Opinion Page, July 24, 2004 - The Party of Lincoln?
• The 9/11 Commission released its report! Everyone's to blame, or so I heard from Turkey Lurkey, who got it from Henny Penny, who heard it from.... Opinion Page, July 22, 2004 - Chicken Little Commission Releases 9/11 Report
• Bush, the proud "war president," wants to be your "peace president." That wet slapping sound you hear is the biggest "flip-flop" on record. Opinion Page, July 21, 2004 - The Sound of Bush Flip-Flopping
• Halliburton reckoned it was safe from investigation as long as the Bush administration was in power and controlling who gets investigated for what. But it seems Halliburton's criminality is international and an incorruptible French magistrate is hot on the trail. This should be interesting. Opinion Page, July 20, 2004 - Halliburton - Hand in the Cookie Jar?
• Arnold Schwarzenegger threatens to terminate the girlie-men who won't pass his budget. And I thought Texas politics were the absolute worst. Opinion Page, July 19, 2004 - Life Imitates Art Imitating Life
• Finally, a group of young Republicans bold enough to hold pro-war rallies. Sort of. Why don't they just join the army and put their convictions to practical use? Opinion Page, July 19, 2004 - Protesting Freedom of Speech
• As the Bush administration continues lying and dissembling to the American people on a daily basis, the AP and CNN rip the shroud of lies from the Sci-Fi Channel's latest publicity stunt. The nation breathes a sigh of relief. Opinion Page, July 17, 2004 - AP & CNN Save World by Revealing Sci-Fi Lie
• Capitalist newspaper defends blatantly coercive US AIDS policies in the name of profitability. So there is another side to the story. Opinion Page, July 16, 2004 - Greedy Capitalists Defend Coercive US HIV Policies
• Looks like Republicans are mobilizing nationwide to disenfranchise Democrat voters. Better check your eligibility. Opinion Page, July 16, 2004 - Republicans Move to Disenfranchise Non-Republican Voters
• US AIDS Coordinator defends blatantly coercive techniques with "can't we all just get along?" plea. Rest of world snorts derisively. Opinion Page, July 16, 2004 - World Protests Coercive US HIV Policies
• British inquiry determines that their intelligence misinformation was higher quality that American intelligence misinformation. Okay.... Opinion Page, July 15, 2004 - British Inquiry Defends Its Superior False Intelligence
• Bush declares that the NAACP doesn't represent the views of his administration enough to warrant attention. Black Republicans are so myopic. Opinion Page, July 15, 2004 - President Fingers Nose at NAACP
• I've begun a new series. Lately, I have heard excerpts from campaign speeches by George W. Bush that I know are not true, yet the news services that report the excerpts do not challenge his claims or point out the implications of what he has said. So I am collecting those excerpts and reporting them verbatim and pointing out the implications. These brief articles will be titled beginning with "In His Own Words." I've added a couple just to get started. Opinion Page, July 15, 2004.
• White House flack Scott McClellan again demonstrates the Bush administration's complete disregard for the American public's right to know they've been lied to. Again. Opinion Page, July 14, 2004 - Iraq Intelligence Cover-Up Continues
• The Senate wasted four days trying to outlaw recognition of love between same-sex couples. Your tax dollars at work. Opinion Page, July 14, 2004 - No New Stupid Amendments This Year
• What I should do is just stop reading poll results. But I can't help it. It is like watching a trainwreck—it is sad and horrifying but somehow mesmerizing. Opinion Page, July 14, 2004 - Poll Respondents Are So Dumb
• President Bush attempts to convince Americans that his bullying, unilateral, diplomatic bridge-burning international policies have made America safer from terrorism. I disagree. Opinion Page, July 13, 2004. Do YOU Feel Safer From Terrorists Today?
• Do you really think the whole intelligence community just up and decided to tell the same lie about Iraq? I believe it far more likely they were told to give the administration the made-up "proof" it needed to invade Iraq. But the CIA didn't declare war and commit American troops, so let's remember who the real bad guys are in this whole false-intelligence fiasco. Opinion Page, July 12, 2004, Who Tailored the Iraq Intelligence?
• Take a break from current events and check out the new pictures of Kourtney, Jami, and Rachel I posted. I also posted a few more Kourtney-and-Jami pictures, but Jami wanted to avoid any, umm, "Tatu influences" this time so they are just nice pictures. Gallery Page - 2nd, 3rd and 4th images on the first row and 1st image on the second row. July 11, 2004.
• Cheney STILL steadfastly maintains there are WMDs in Iraq. Bush claims we just haven't found them yet. And we're supposed to believe that it is all the CIA's fault we invaded Iraq? Come on, people: T H I N K! Opinion Page, July 11, 2004 - Scapegoating the CIA
• HHS "investigators" conclude threatening an employee who tried to tell Congress the truth about Medicare costs is acceptable behavior in the Bush administration. Opinion Page, July 7, 2004 - Legalizing Extortion

  June 2004

• President Bush has turned Iraq, and presumably all of those as-yet-undiscovered WMDs hidden in Iraq, back to the Iraqi people. I guess that gives him an excuse to reinvade. Opinion Page, June 29, 2004 - A Collision of Bush Administration Lies
• The Geneva Convention defines torture in clearly understandable terms, and the Bush Administration is torturing detainees. Read it for yourself. Opinion Page, June 26, 2004 - Defining Torture
• The Big Lie is back. Do Bush's cronies have mad lying skills or are Americans just too stupid for words? Opinion Page, June 26, 2004 - The Power of The Big Lie
• Southern Baptists continue to fight tolerance and racial and sexual acceptance wherever they find it. Opinion Page, June 21, 2004 - Southern Baptists Further the Cause of Hatred and Prejudice
• So it turns out we invaded and wrecked one of the only countries in the Middle East who didn't support al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden. Does anyone else feel really stupid right now? Opinion Page, June 16, 2004 - Iraq Rebuffed bin Laden and al-Qaeda
• The Justice Department rationalizes that it's okay for Americans to torture people under the president's direction. Makes me proud to be an American. Opinion Page, June 8, 2004 - It's Okay for America to Torture People!
• Ronald Reagan dead at 93. Opinion Page, June 6, 2004 - Ronald Reagan Dead at 93
• The Bush administration is subsidizing the companies supplying petroleum to Iraq so that gas costs a nickel a gallon for Iraqis. Yesterday I filled up for $1.81 a gallon. What is wrong with this picture? Opinion Page, June 6, 2004 - Cheap Gasoline A Reality—in Iraq
• Chad Kroger laments the end of music because people are downloading his songs without paying him for it. Read this and then mail me both of the tears you cry for poor Chad. Opinion Page, June 4, 2004 - Chad Kroger: Selfish, Rich and Ignorant
• I watched the season finale of "24" at Candace's and boy was it exciting. Opinion Page, June 4, 2004 - Candace Chronicles: Season Finale
• You know, George W. Bush actually has been a "uniter" of unprecedented proportions. Opinion Page, June 3, 2004. Bush, the Supreme Uniter
• Al Gore called for Tenet's resignation, along with several other Bush cronies. Did you miss his speech back in late May? It was great. Opinion Page, June 3, 2004 - Al Gore Telling It Like It Is
• George Tenet is Out. Here's hoping he's just the first to go. Opinion Page, June 3, 2004 - Tenet: Sacrificial Lamb of the First Domino?
• Dick Cheney pulled strings to get Haliburton the no-bid multibillion dollar Iraq contract? Who would've suspected? Opinion Page, June 1, 2004 - Cheney Caught Red-Handed

  May 2004

• Check out my Candace Chronicles on the Opinion Page. There are three so far, with the first one inserted back on May 3rd. Candace is a close friend whom I've mentioned in a couple of my columns because her husband is currently doing time—umm, I mean, deployed with the Army— in Iraq.
• Instead of putting an end to torture and abuse in American military prisons, Rumsfeld is outlawing cameras that might record such abuses. America is going to Hell for the sins of this administration. Opinion Page, May 23, 2004 - Covering Up New Torture in Iraq
• New pictures of Candace and Rachel in the Gallery. May 23, 2004.
• If we do not observe the Geneva Convention, why should our enemies? The ramifications of the Bush policies regarding prisoners we are holding. Opinion Page, May 14, 2004 - Breaking the Rules of the Geneva Convention
• Setting a bad example at the top has consequences at the bottom. Opinion Page, May 10, 2004 - Bush Backs Rumsfeld Wrongdoing
• One of my correspondents pointed me at an article where the good people of Cumberland, MD, excused and explained the atrocities their friends and neighbors committed at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. I can understand they want someone to blame, but.... Opinion Page, May 8, 2004 - Blame the Right People for Abu Ghraib!
• Tell me I didn't hear what I thought I heard. Opinion Page, May 8, 2004. Is Rumsfeld Advocating a Cover-Up?
• I listened to part of Donald Rumsfeld's testimony before Congress. I really ought to stop listening to things like that. Read my observations. Opinion Page, May 7, 2004. More Pictures and Videos to Come
• Despite the overwhelming recommendation of the experts, George W. Bush and his flaky FDA take off on a tangent and withhold Plan B from over-the-counter sale. Since sluts nationwide will now think twice about having sex, America is safe once again. Praise the Lord. Opinion Page, May 6, 2004 - Campaign to Outlaw Sex
• Rumsfeld believes most Americans are honorable people. Wonder if most Americans feel the same way about him? This one doesn't. Opinion Page, May 5, 2004 - NOT the "Honorable People"
• Did you know President Bush crowed about ending the torture in Iraq with Saddam Hussein's downfall? And now we discover there's still torture going on, only we're the ones doing it? Hypocrites on parade! Opinion Page, May 4, 2004 - Abu Ghraib: Under New Management

  April 2004

• Added a link to the informative and hilarious Bush2004 web site. Links Page, April 30, 2004.
• Torture and abuse going on in American administered prisons? I'm shocked, I tell you—simply shocked! Opinion Page, April 30, 2004 - The Consequence of Secrecy
• Someone I know knows someone who was just killed in Iraq. I guess it's no big deal as long as no one you know gets killed. Opinion Page, April 30, 2004 - Iraq War Gets More Personal
• Most Americans now believe invading Iraq was a mistake. Well, unfortunately, at this point, it is kind of like being a "little pregnant," isn't it? Idiots. Opinion Page, April 28, 2004 - Most Americans Now Think Iraq War Was a Mistake
• The president and vice president agree to meet with the 9/11 commission! As long as they can meet together to keep their stories straight! And as long as they aren't under oath! And as long as no one records what they say! And as long as the session is closed to the American people! Guess what I think about this? Opinion page, April 28, 2004 - The President is Afraid of the Truth
• Vice President Cheney continues to defy court order that would reveal the dirty deals he and Bush cut with energy executives who are under investigation or indictment for wrongdoing. I wonder what he's hiding? Opinion Page, April 27, 2004 - Blatant Appearance of Impropriety
• Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney employs a 91-year-old law originally used to discriminate against blacks to discriminate against gays and lesbians. It was wrong then and it's wrong now. Opinion Page, April 26, 2004 - Massachusetts' Discriminatory Out-of-State Marriage Ban
• Supporters of President who avoided combat duty criticize Kerry for not being wounded seriously enough three times. Opinion Page, April 21, 2004 - Hypocritical Bush Supporters Question Purple Heart
• Hate and vengeance will always trump love and compassion in the Real World. It sucks but that's the way it is. Opinion Page, April 21, 2004 - The Power of Hate
• The President is told "Bin Laden Determined to Strike Inside the U.S.". Guess what I think about that? Opinion Page, April 11, 2004.
• I'm even angrier about Iraq. Big surprise. Opinion Page, April 8, 2004 - Iraq War Gets Personal
• Someting different. A parable I wrote called The One Tree. Opinion Page, April 7, 2004.
• Kind of a long rant on why conservatives have no business screwing with education. Opinion Page, April 6, 2004 - Conservative Values Have No Role in Education
• A new rant on how inkjet cartridge manufactures lie about page capacity. Opinion Page, April 5, 2004 - Printer Scam
• A new rant about warning labels on condoms (huh?). Opinion Page, April 2, 2004 - Condom Warning Labels

  March 2004

• A new rant about religion added to the Opinion Page on March 31, 2004 - Heaven and Hell
• Five new pictures of Candace added to her page in the Gallery on March 27, 2004. (Candace is on the first row, first picture.)
• Redesigning the Gallery pages beginning March 27, 2004.
• Two new rants added to the Opinion Page on March 25, 2004 - How Legislators Waste Money and What is Condoleeza Rice Hiding?
• New rant added to the Opinion page on March 22, 2004 - The Truth Is Leaking Out
• New rant added to the Opinion page on March 19, 2004 - How News Reporting Should Be
• Two new rants added to the Opinion page on March 18, 2004 - The Way Greed Works and Henry Hyde Misspeaks Out
• New rant added to the Opinion page on March 17, 2004 - Tommy Thompson: Paying Attention to Medicare Is Not My Job 

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