TGIF/Weekend edition - February 22-24, 2007

I wonder what Karl Rove will say on FoxNews about this?

"Over in Africa, President Bush is being welcomed as a hero in Tanzania. See, that's because President Bush always said one day third world countries would have the same economy as the United States and thanks to his economic plan, now they do." --Jay Leno

www.buckfush.com

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

• US military deaths in Iraq at 3,969 AP

• Bombs in Baghdad and Tikrit kill 5 AP

• Muqtada al-Sadr extends Iraqi cease-fire AP

• Gates Says Iraq Troop Withdrawals Will Probably Continue Voice of America

• Outrage over attack on US embassy in Belgrade AFP

Turkey Invades Iraq

Turkish troops launched a ground incursion across the border into Iraq in pursuit of separatist Kurdish rebels, the military said Friday — a move that dramatically escalates Turkey's conflict with the militants.

Email

Subject: McCain and NYT

Lisa,

About [yesterday's email]. I think it was Limpbaugh and the like. They needed a face-saving way to get back in line.
The NYT is their common enemy and it gives them a way to unite again without looking like flip-flopping, goose-stepping idiot sheep. The old adage goes, "Republicans fall in line, Democrats fall in love."

Paula

I love the adage!

Disturbing News

• Venezuelan plane slams into mountain, 46 killed Reuters

• Heavy damage but no deaths as 6.0 earthquake strikes northeastern ... Los Angeles Times 

Security Stopped For Obama Event

Security details at Barack Obama's rally Wednesday stopped screening people for weapons at the front gates more than an hour before the Democratic presidential candidate took the stage at Reunion Arena.

The order to put down the metal detectors and stop checking purses and laptop bags came as a surprise to several Dallas police officers who said they believed it was a lapse in security.

"The band Abba wants John McCain to stop using their songs at his campaign rallies. Yeah. When asked about it, McCain said, 'Who cares about Abba? Kids today are into the Bee Gees.'" --Conan O'Brien
 

Republican Shenanigans News

• Rick Renzi, Republican Congressman, Indicted By US Grand Jury Bloomberg

• Bush: Surveillance compromise unlikely AP

• Huckabee has faith in Texas Dallas Morning News

• Republican acquitted in phone jamming The Union Leader, NH

• McCain's visit will curb traffic Indianapolis Star

• Quick Reaction to Lobbyist Charges Has Muted Damage ABC News 

• House GOP walks out over immigration bill Indianapolis Star

Republican Solution: Boycott

As congressional aides worked furiously on Thursday to broker a deal on controversial electronic surveillance legislation, there was only one thing missing from the talks: Republicans.

Democratic staffers from both chambers have been meeting throughout the week, trying to reach a compromise on an update to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and invited their Republican counterparts to participate.

However, Republican lawmakers have instructed their staffers to boycott the talks, saying they are unnecessary.
 

"Mike Huckabee's campaign is starting to taper off a little bit. Like for the big rallies, Chuck Norris just sends his stunt double." --Jay Leno

Rock-The-Voter News

• Candidates Tangle Over Obama's Borrowed Words, Health Care and Cuba ABC News 

• Clinton: Obama 'change you can Xerox' AP

• Officer in Clinton motorcade killed in accident CNN 

Biz/Tech News

• Hollywood trade paper Variety put up for sale Reuters 

• Shooting for the moon - and a $20 million prize San Jose Mercury News

• Microsoft Pledges To Open Up Some Software CNNMoney.com

• Windows Vista SP1 Blocks Antivirus Programs InformationWeek 

• 17 Arrested in Canadian Hacking Bust PC World

Oh, Joy - Bush Has His Liberry

Southern Methodist University will be home to George W. Bush's presidential library, officials announced today after more than a year of exclusive negotiations.

The only surprise was when — not if — the deal would be announced.
 

“Well, congratulations to the new nation of Kosovo. They gained their independence this week,” and, “of course, President Bush was shocked when he heard this. He said, ‘Independence? We haven’t even invaded them yet!’” - Jay Leno

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Terror suspect gains a witness Detroit Free Press

• Archbishop slams UK's answer to Guantanamo Bay Kent News, United Kingdom 

• US fears backlash over terror flights AP

“‘The Wall Street Journal’ reports this week that the candy industry is so worried about falling candy sales, they’re now adding caffeine to the candy. Well, that’s every parent’s worst nightmare, huh? A fat kid that’s up all night.” - Jay Leno

Go-F**k-Yourself News

• No news on Cheney. Dick must be in that undisclosed location again.

Please kick a few bucks over to All Hat No Cattle. I need some new horse shoes.