"... It is only the chance for us to make that change." This is your victory. And I know you didn't do this just to win an election. And I know you didn't do it for me. You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies … [Read more...]
Graham English Talks Episode 1
In this episode, I discuss the plans for this podcast and cover some important items in the news: Elvis Peru Earthquake Qahtaniya Bombings Al Qaeda and Iraq Impeachment And more... This is a practice episode. I'll be working on my groove … [Read more...]
Has Justice Been Served?
I feel sad and, well, unsatisfied with the death of Saddam Hussein. We went to war with Al Qaeda in response to 9/11. Yet Bin Laden still lives. Then we went to war with Iraq and declared mission accomplished over two years ago. We have now lost more … [Read more...]
The Best Ad The Democrats Have Had In Years
Nothing is more powerful than using your opponents words to make your case. … [Read more...]
I Like The Political Dave Winer
Iraq and incentives: Clearly behind the scenes, when the Americans put pressure on Iraqis, they're telling them to work with each other. Even the Republicans say that, that in order for Iraq to have a chance of working, each of the factions must … [Read more...]
Iraq Deaths Put At 655,000
Iraq deaths put at 655,000: LONDON (Reuters) - American and Iraqi public health experts have calculated that about 655,000 Iraqis have died as a result of the March 2003 U.S.-led invasion and subsequent violence, far above previous … [Read more...]
Bush Is Getting Hit Hard Right Now
Judge Chides U.S. on Roadless Forest Protections: A federal judge throws out Bush administration rules on road construction in untouched areas of national forests. The judge reinstated a ban on new roads in so-called roadless areas imposed by … [Read more...]
Clinton On Politics Of Terror
Clinton said that the London terror plot had raised two questions about the Republicans' political strategy. "They seem to be anxious to tie it to al Qaeda. ... If that's true, how come we got seven times as many troops in Iraq as in Afghanistan?" … [Read more...]
Understanding Iraq On The Third Anniversary
As a practice of taking multiple perspectives, I thought it would be a good idea to try to understand the situation in Iraq by reading the opinions of Iraqis. This blog seems like a good place to start. … [Read more...]