Notes"The secretary of state revealed that he, the CIA and the administration were conned (perhaps too easily) by exiles supported by the Pentagon, and this fraud helped set the stage for a war and a bloody and difficult occupation that still is claiming the lUnfurl
Notes"Yes, the band that played on the deck of the Titanic was quite talented and a good distraction from the matter at hand, but there may yet be a few ways to prevent this boat from sinking and if we don't tend to it, no one will."Unfurl
Notes"Revolting millions around the world, the video footage of an American citizen's execution has also raised numerous questions concerning its authenticity."Unfurl
Notes"After risking his life in Vietnam to save others, John Kerry earned the right to speak out against a war he believed was wrong. Make no mistake: it is that bravery these Republicans are now attacking."Unfurl
Notes"We can laugh at these people, but we should not dismiss them. That their beliefs are bonkers does not mean they are marginal." I'd much rather strive for the Singularity than the Rapture.Unfurl
Notes"Three times tonight Bush was asked if he could accept responsibility for his mistakes and failings. Three times he couldn't even begin to answer the question put to him. The American people deserve better."Unfurl
Notes"North Korea said Friday the standoff over its atomic ambitions was on the brink of nuclear war as US Vice President Dick Cheney headed to the region for talks with key Asian allies." Uh. holy crap again?Unfurl
Notes"Republicans used to observe derisively that Clinton had a difficult relationship with the truth. Bush has a difficult relationship with the truth, too. It's just a different—and perhaps more grave—kind of difficulty."Unfurl
Notes"Of course, Bush officials have to attack Mr. Clarke's character because there is plenty of independent evidence confirming the thrust of his charges."Unfurl
Notes"NASA has developed a computer program that comes close to reading thoughts not yet spoken, by analyzing nerve commands to the throat." David Brin's novel, Earth, featured one of these interfaces 10 years or so ago. I want.Unfurl
Notes"An opinion poll suggests most Iraqis feel their lives have improved since the war in Iraq began about a year ago." Well, that's good news at least!Unfurl
Notes"This database identifies 237 specific misleading statements about the threat posed by Iraq made by these five officials in 125 public appearances in the time leading up to and after the commencement of hostilities in Iraq."Unfurl
Notes"Both Iraq and Afghanistan are taking baby steps toward democracy, which has to be a good thing, although sometimes you wonder if they’re really serious about it or they’re just going through the motions in hopes that we’ll leave."Unfurl