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>>> Re: McCain: Obama "Would Lose A War" To Win An Election	26 Jul 2008 08:00 GMT	2
Some reality concerning the "surge", versus buying off Sunni insurgents. Anyone maintaining that it was the surge in US troops that was the main cause of the decline in Iraq violence, as McCain does, should call their Congressmen and demand that the US quit paying the former ...
McCain: Obama "Would Lose A War" To Win An Election	26 Jul 2008 00:32 GMT	37
Pogue Gans told us long ago that the War In Iraq was ALREADY LOST. So did Senator Harry Reid, the Majority Leader in the United States Senate. Signature DSH
Ph.D., Astronaut & Moon-Walker Claims Alien Contact Cover-Up	25 Jul 2008 23:44 GMT	7
Hilarious! Signature DSH Lux et Veritas et Libertas
New Labour Created 1000 Laws Which the State Can Cite To Enter Your Home	25 Jul 2008 23:27 GMT	17
The march of the Big Brother state under Labour was highlighted last night as it was revealed that there are now 1,043 laws that give the authorities the power to enter a home or business. Nearly half have been introduced since Labour came to power 11 years
Spot On! -- Listen To Your Ancestors	24 Jul 2008 14:16 GMT	6
"Without wishing to damp the ardor of curiosity or influence the freedom of inquiry, I will hazard a prediction that, after the most industrious and impartial researchers, the longest liver of you all will find no principles, institutions or systems of
Frank Rich NYT: It's the Economic Stupidity, Stupid	23 Jul 2008 12:31 GMT	4
Well-Worth Reading... Bloomberg For VP! Signature DSH
Churchill's speech request	22 Jul 2008 23:37 GMT	6
I have been googling for a particular speech excerpt by Sir Winston Churchill to no avail. IIRC, it was about his objection to granting independence to India. I vaguely remember he said something to the effect as
Jefferson: Men Of Energy Of Character Must Have Enemies	22 Jul 2008 23:09 GMT	4
"Men of energy of character must have enemies; because there are two sides to every question, and taking one with decision, and acting on it with effect, those who take the other will of course be hostile in proportion as they feel that effect."
New York Times Rejects McCain Editorial -- Clearly Because Of Political Bias	22 Jul 2008 19:47 GMT	2
Scandalous Behavior by The New York Times. Signature DSH Lux et Veritas et Libertas
President Bush Demonstrates The Power Of The Bully Pulpit -- He Says Drill! Drill! Drill! -- Oil Price Drops $9/Barrel	22 Jul 2008 17:56 GMT	40
Economics 101. Signature DSH Lux et Veritas et Libertas
Washington Post: Obama's Iron Timetable Strategy On Iraq	21 Jul 2008 23:09 GMT	13
Spot On... The Washington Post is taking grown-up positions on Iraq. Signature DSH
Energy In The Executive -- Essential To Good Government	21 Jul 2008 22:10 GMT	13
"Energy in the executive is a leading character in the definition of good government. It is essential to the protection of the community against foreign attacks; it is not less essential to the steady administration of the laws; to the protection of
Money Is The Mother's Milk Of Politics -- Iraq Proves The Rule	21 Jul 2008 22:00 GMT	11
Iraq handing out cash to people on the streets By SALLY BUZBEE and QASSIM ABDULZAHRA,Associated Press Writers AP - Sunday, July 13 BAGHDAD - It is a politician's dream: Handing out cold, hard cash to people on the street as they plead for help. Iraq's prime
Brits Criminally Careless -- Still Can't Keep A Secret	21 Jul 2008 14:04 GMT	7
A Chinese HONEYTRAP Operation. Hilarious! Stupid Brit... He fell for one of the oldest tricks in the Espionage Book.
Krauthammer On Obama: The Audacity of Vanity	21 Jul 2008 03:18 GMT	12
The Audacity of Vanity By Charles Krauthammer Friday, July 18, 2008 Barack Obama wants to speak at the Brandenburg Gate. He figures it would be