The Written Peace:
Open Forum of May 20, 2005
Besides, I'll have access to a computer every now and then through the weekend, which means I can check in to make sure the shenanigans around here don't head down the all-too-common path to hooliganism. That's right: hooliganism; it's the number one cause of blog blowout.
At the end of the evening, turn out the lights, shut off the coffee pot, and put the cat out (provided, that is, that the cat is on fire).
The Dark Wraith hits the highway.
Published 5/20/2005 10:11:00 AM
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Have a safe trip and remember not to speed. Cops love speeders.
The Shiites are burning American Flags in Iraq...
I say we get out...Now.
Hey, Neoconcrusher,
Can't agree with you more!
I said before the election that we should get out- there's nothing left to gain, and everything to loose the longer we stay. If we get out, we remove the big target that our troops have become.
It's not as if we are really rebuilding there - there's less of every thing there now than there was before the war - jobs, electricity, water - it goes on & on.
If I was an Iraqi, I'd want the occupiers to leave. That's what our election commercials on iraq tv promised them if they'd vote - we'd leave. That's why they voted - to get us to go. this seems like a no-brainer to me.
Halliburton hasn't finished making all their lovely money.
I agree with both of you, neoconcrusther and sb gypsy. Too bad it's taking such a long time to change people's minds about how wonderful we are to the Iraqis and how much they appreciate us. WoW!
He's gone? Right? Whoopee! While the cat's away, the mice will play! First things first. Where's his gradebook? Remember, everybody passes. One of you go out and bring in that giant poster of Leo Strauss. And I think the best place to hang the "John Maynard Keynes Memorial Society" sign is right outside the front door. Did Greenspan accept our invitation to drop in as guest of honor?
There was never anything to gain being in Iraq to begin with. And although I agree with getting out, I doubt very much it will happen given the stubbornness of the real no brainer here, george bush.
Bush Lies
Good point about Halliburton Oldwhitelady, but they don't actually have to be in Iraq to waste taxpayer's money through overcharging and the like on their Iraq contracts. It's the corporate version of telecommuting.
the whole thing (Iraq) is such a mess I just get pissed off more and more every day.
It's one thing to make an honest effor to spread freedom and democracy...No one could argue against that.
It's another thing to defy the UN, defy the world, invade a country,give billions of dollars in no-bid contracts to Cheney's Company Haliburton, stand by and watch as BILLIONS of dollars for Iraqi reconstruction disappear,and turn a blind eye to all the deaths (US/Iraqi) in Iraq.
The president just doesn't want to face it; he can't. Can he possibly comprehend the level of carnage he has created? And for what? Oil? Freedom? Democracy? The War on Terror? Seems to me the terrorist are winning.
Maybe Bush should take a look...
The Nausea.com/USA-IraqWarning Mr. President! Graphic!
I see the main problem being that nobody is holding the son of bitch accountable for all his lies. Clinton lies about a blow job and the repugs were out for blood. bush lies his ass off on anything from justification of war to social security, steals elections, commits war crimes, etc. and the fucking sheeple don't blink about the tens of thousands of dead and seriously deteriorating freedoms.
Besides Conyers and Boxer, where's the fortitude of the rest of the politicians (democrat or repub) to stand up to this shit?
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Never let a monkey do a man's job.
They are all afraid to oppose the President. They are afraid of getting Roverised like Dan Rather.
They really think that the majority of Americans support the Iraq War, support Bush, support eliminating the filibuster, support open borders, support Social Security Privitization,and love Fox News.
They seem to ignore the polls and the president's drop in ratings.
I dont know what they are afraid of. It's time for the Dem's to strike out against what has clearly become the enemy of the state:
Darth Bush and the evil NeoCon Empire builders.
The Radical Neo Conservative (RNC) party.
We can't compromise or "build bridges" with these people. They wont compromise with us. They seek every opportunity to destroy libleralism and redirect blame from themselves and onto someone or something else (eg NewsWeek).
Unfortunately that's where opposing parties blur (along with many, many other areas); almost all politicians want to retain their power at almost any cost.
That's why I don't think opposition to bush and the neocons by other politicans will get much or maintain traction; the people need to standup, raise some hell, and start voting these assholes out of office. Of course that presents some problems too, in that sheeple don't always realize the line they're in is heading to the rendering plant.
It's almost as if we need to disolve and then reform the DNC
I must admit I am not in fact a democrat. Or I also refer to myself as not being a republicrat. I have on occasion, voted for democrats but most democrats really piss me off. I don't like being lied to by my government. And I really don't believe in govenments nefarious relationship with big business. They are supposed to represent us. The republicrats instead represent corporate interests. Few and way to far between are politicians who actualy want to take care of their constituents.
Crusher re: get out. I wish you would all come to Canada. Though we cannot offer much up here, we won't be having a draft, at least not before the US does, and we have free basic healthcare. Sadly though, I dont see any of this as being permenant. We're Americanizing more and more everyday.
It's awfully dark in here. Who turned off the lights?
OWB,
Mr. Greenspan likes for the spotlight to hit him after he's made his grand entrance.
PeterofLoneTree - did Greenspan arrive, then? I didn't see him. Of course, I stopped by pretty late.
Is it possible that we may end up liking this woman? From where will come the next punch in Bushie and Co. gang?
I don't think I will ever like Laura Bush. She may, once in a while, voice an opinion, such as this, but she is a tool in her husband's tool-box.
Speaking of tools - Drudge report has a flashing ad, "You're today's winner of FREE gas for a year." I can get plenty of free gas, thank you very much...Just depends on what foods I decide to eat.
The first column of links at his site include these nifty headlines:
Iran Said to Be Smuggling Nuclear Matter...
PAPER: Dems 'Frustrated' With DNC Chair Dean's First 100 Days...
Islamic Protesters chant 'bomb New York'...
Bush Vows to Veto Stem Cell Legislation...
All the news that's fit to provide, eh?
Hello All,
Hey, oldwhitelady - had any beans lately??
They really think that the majority of Americans support the Iraq War, support Bush, support eliminating the filibuster, support open borders, support Social Security Privitization,and love Fox News.
They don't care what the sheeple think or want they think the people are just dummies who cannot understand their lofty objectives, and don't have the backbone to do what it takes to get to their lofty objectives. In fact, they don't want the sheeple to think at all, that's why they keep up the smokescreen - Saddam in his undies, indeed!
Limbaugh, Fox, et al are just playing the game of: "dupe the rubes" and it's amazing how many otherwise smart people let themselves be duped.
My younger brother is one, and all he feels is:
"Yay for our team, we're finally winning!"
And he just slurps up all that stuff that they put on fox. He's a chickenhawk too, unfortunately. Otherwise, he's a solidly good man. He trains guide dogs for the blind, he trains search & rescue dogs. all in his free time at his own expense.
So, I'm sure that most of the sheeple are not evil, they are just deluded.
ahhhh now, Laura Bush, Every time I start liking her, I have to remember -
She stayed with a cocain snorting, alcoholic, teach Ken Lay how to run-three-businesses-into-the-ground
and rip off the stockholders
failure - for what - 20years??
And alowed such a person to be around her children??
She may look as pure as the driven snow. . . . .
evil can have a pretty face
SB Gypsy - heh! No beans for me, lately, but I did drive by Taco Bell this morning:)
It's a good thing I finally found a computer with access to the Internet.
Good Heavens, Peter of Lone Tree is trying to hack my gradebook, and Gretchen is trying to get everyone up to Canada before the fun really begins down here in the States.
It's interesting that NeoCon Crusher brings up the exit scenario. For several months, one faction of the neo-cons has been saying that's exactly what we should do. I'm planning to mention this in my Analysis tomorrow night, but as a preview, their logic works like this: we simply pull all of our troops out of Iraq, and BushCo accomplishes several major objectives, not the least important of which is that the American Empire machine shuts up all the naysayers who were talking about Iraq being another Vietnam-style quagmire. Their logic goes on with the proposition that, since the Shi'ites are essentially now in control of Iraq, they're never going to let any insurgency overrun their "democracy," so all we're doing by staying in Iraq is letting American soldiers get killed and then get used by the Left as talking points about how badly the neo-cons miscalculated everything.
As I noted, this is what one faction of the neo-conservative intelligentsia (if you can call it that while keeping a straight face) is openly howling.
Will this faction's argument win the day? I'll look at that possibility in the Analysis.
The Dark Wraith prowls the Internet while he has some time.
Good evening, Old White Lady. Thank you for the admonition about cops and speeding. I am actually one of those drivers who tends to stay right at the speed limit for the most part, but today I was on one of the high-speed expressways where the 70 mile per hour speed limit signs are apparently some kind of humorous suggestion about a minimum speed. Trying to stay at 70 would have meant becoming a hood ornament on a truck or wall of cars. It was downright scary when I took my life into my hands by looking down for a second at my speedometer: I was doing 80 and cars were passing me like I was standing still. Fortunately, I saw an exit so I headed for it and found a place to have a cup of coffee.
You know, I've always wondered why Starbucks doesn't do some kind of Starbucks Truck Stop thing. Well, I think it's a good idea, anyway.
Now, about Laura Bush. I mentioned this awhile back, and I got no responses on it. Does anyone here know about Laura Bush's car "accident" many, many years ago?
Oh, my goodness. Doesn't anyone?
Oooo.
It's a good thing the Dark Wraith doesn't like to dredge up old, scurrilous, awful rumors.
Hey Dark Wraith - Sounds like that was an exciting drive.
I think most of us know about Laura's accident where she ran over her former? boyfriend. Apparently, it was not considered a crime. Strange, that.
By the way, I had nothing to do with shoving the beer cans under the couch. All the potato chips on the floor can be explained.
Oh, yeah, did you say there was a cat, in here? Never saw it!
I haven't seen the cat, but what's with the hairballs?
- oddjob
Nice of you to let us use the place while you're out of town.
You have a cat? Perhaps I can bring my 3 over to keep it company. They love to make new friends. ;)
I let the cat into the pantry yesterday. Last I saw of it he/she was on about the fourth can of Spam.
Hope you have some good carpet cleaner DW.
Good morning Dark Wraith -
You said: You know, I've always wondered why Starbucks doesn't do some kind of Starbucks Truck Stop thing. Well, I think it's a good idea, anyway.
I guess they're busy with their Japan Venture. Perhaps, the truck stop idea is there, awaiting implementation.
Good afternoon, good bloggers. I am heading back, now. Hours and hours of driving are ahead of me, but I know exactly where there's a White Castle restaurant along the way, so I'll be able to get 10 White Castle double cheeseburgers with extra onions.
I am, of course, traveling alone, which is important to note when planning for a White Castle feeding frenzy.
The Dark Wraith shall return later this evening.
[For God's sake, someone have the antacids ready for me when I hit town.]
I guess that means we need to clean up the place. Where's the broom and dustpan?
Don't worry, Dark Wraith, the place will be shiny clean by the time you get back. When you stop to gas up, you might pick up some antacids. It would probably be better than having indigestion while you drive. Be careful, there are some crazy drivers on the highways!
Mr. Goat, Letting the cat eat all the Spam it wanted was not a good idea.
Does anyone know if the Wraith keeps a hazmat suit around here?
Not to worry Auntieroo, the Wraith's simba and I have a long standing relationship. I only leave enough Spam open in the pantry to test the Wraith's boobytrapping habits; the cat serves as a kinda of parakeet in a coal mine for me.
You see, I've been raiding his Spam stash for longer than he knows, but as time goes on, he's started injecting some foul substance in some of his Spam to try and thwart my pliflering. The cat reacts very mildly (but enough that the carpets need cleaning once in a while), compared to what it does to me. In the long run, the cat gets to pig on Spam every so often and I walk away with unadulterated Spam.
Call it a symbiotic relationship.
Hey Dark Wraith - In one of my previous comments, I made a statement such as Laura Bush ran over her former boyfriend. Of course, that is incorrect, as she had been driving and he had also been driving. Luckily, I was able to find something on the Internet.
Claim: While a teenager, future First Lady Laura Bush caused the death of a classmate in a car accident.
Thank you for the opportunity of correcting my mistake!
Non Sequitur posts another nice piece of snark.
- oddjob
Eliot Spitzer strikes again. (Isn't this what Gonzales & Ashcroft were supposed to be doing??) God, I love what he's doing!
- oddjob