Monday edition - January 21, 2008

Fair and balanced: If George Bush is allowed to be president, then Britney Spears should be allowed to keep her kids.

George W. Bush: "Rototiller of the Middle East" - Grant Gerver, www.seriouskidding.com

The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without-Saddam News

• US military deaths in Iraq at 3,927 AP

• www.iraqbodycount.org

• US soldier killed in Iraq AFP

• Nine die in bombings and shootings in Iraq AFP

• Bombing in NIraq during Ashoura kills 2 AP

• Clashes kill nearly 50 in southern Iraq AP

• Mine blast kills British soldier in Afghanistan Reuters

• US says warplanes pound Al-Qaeda in Iraq targets AFP

• US: Armor-piercing bomb attacks down AP

• Iran continues to aid Iraq militias, US says Boston Globe 

• India launches Israeli satellite BBC News

• Israeli ambassador shocked by torture claims Toronto Star 

Will This Be An X-rated Film?

Oliver Stone has set his sights on his next directing project, "Bush," a film focusing on the life and presidency of George W. Bush, and attached Josh Brolin to play the title role.

President Bush proposed tax rebates to hold up a sinking U.S. economy Friday. It wasn't all bad news. For years President Bush said terrorists hate America because of our freedom and prosperity, and today they have to think of a new reason to hate us. - Argus Hamilton

Disturbing News

• Body found off Venice may be last Ala. victim The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com 

Mittens Romney

Republican Mitt Romney is touting his revival of the Massachusetts' economy in a pitch to voters in Florida, a state that could make or break his White House bid, but some experts dispute that record...But Northeastern University economist Andrew Sum, who has researched Romney's record, said the state lagged the U.S. average during that period in job creation, economic growth and wage increases.

"As a strict labor market economist looking at the record, Massachusetts did very poorly during the Romney years, he said. "On every measure you've got, the state was a substantial under-performer."

Republican Shenanigans

• McCain promises to chase Bin Laden to 'gates of hell' GulfNews

• McCain brushes aside suggestion of weak Republican support CNN Political Ticker

• Chuck Norris, aging actor, says John McCain is too old Los Angeles Times

• Huckabee Event Serves Barbecue and a Swipe at McCain New York Times Blogs

• Republican lawmaker Hunter abandons bid for White House AFP 

• Republican Field Rides Full Force Into Florida Test New York Times

• Rudderless Republicans Reach Back for Gipper Bloomberg

• Texas candidate alters photo in mailer AP

www.offthewahl.com

Mayor Mike Bloomberg was in Austin Friday to meet with a former Ross Perot man who is an expert on ballot access. He looks like he's going to run for president as an Independent. If you're tired of presidents who talk to Jesus, he could be your guy. -Argus Hamilton

Rock-The-Voter News

• Edwards: I can beat McCain MSNBC

• Obama Clarifies Reagan Remarks FOXNews

• Hillary Clinton campaigns in Harlem Newsday

With a nod to his mentor, Bush shoots for emulating Nixon by erasing White House tapes. - Grant Gerver, www.seriouskidding.com

Biz-Tech News

• Crude Oil Falls as Equities Tumble on US Recession Concerns Bloomberg

• Israel Is Set to Promote the Use of Electric Cars New York Times

• Striking writers, studios eye informal talks Reuters 

• Americans abroad can now vote online AP

You know what would make a great economic stimulus package? Get the hell out of Iraq.

- Grant Gerver, www.seriouskidding.com

www.seedsofdoubt.com

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Lawyers ask US military judge to recognize Omar Khadr as child soldier The Canadian Press

Go-F***-Yourself News

• Man held in '06 Cheney incident wants VP queried under oath Rocky Mountain News

Email

Subject: Being right

I haven't been to your website for over a year. I couldn't stand looking at Bush and his cronies. I returned today and laughed for the first time in a long time.

I'm glad I returned and made a small donation to honor your dedication and respect for the truth for these many years AND your toons!

How does it feel to be right about this administration? I'm curious.

Thank you.

Bill

Iowa City

Welcome back!

I feel humbled by your comments and by being right.

You couldn't stand looking at Bush --  think about me!!! I often take Rolaids! lol

I am looking forward to the day when a documentary is made of the Bush family. The truth will set us free from them, once it's told, eh?

Thank you for your wonderful e-mail and donation. I needed both!