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June 23, 2004 Wednesday |
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Bush: 'I Have Never Ordered Torture' |
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Rumsfeld OKd stripping |
Molly Ivins | Rationalizing administration deficiencies |
I never thought I would hear a US President say, "I have never ordered torture."
"How many folks in town early for the Republican convention? You know, New York City is getting ready for the Republican convention. By the way, I think this is the perfect city to kick off a crooked election, don't you, really?" David Letterman

The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without-Saddam-News
Acts of terror hit 21-year high Indianapolis Star, IN
Militants threaten life of Iraqi PM Reuters, UK
Iran Frees Eight UK Servicemen Seized on Waterway, BBC Says Bloomberg
US drops effort to shield troops from world court Seattle Times, WA
CIA Casts Doubt on Iraqi Militia Link to al Qaeda NPR (audio)
Wolfowitz Says Iraq Stay Could Last Years Washington Post
Iraq Deal on Airline Is Probed Los Angeles Times
Auditors criticize US management of 20-billion dollar Iraq fund AFP

AP Sues for Access to Bush Guard Records
AP - Wed Jun 23, 2:17 AM ET
The Associated Press sued the Pentagon and the Air Force on Tuesday, seeking access to all records of George W. Bush's military service during the Vietnam War...
Jay Leno: "I felt sorry for President Bush. You know, he missed Father's Day yesterday. See, according to the intelligence he received, Father's Day is next Sunday."
Disturbing News
Kurdish leader denies Israeli links Hi Pakistan, Pakistan
UN warns DR Congo neighbours BBC News, UK
Desperate times in the Sudan BBC News, UK
Republican Shenanigans
GOP vows to vote on constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage CourtTV
GOP thwarts Kerry's vote for veterans health care AZ Central.com, AZ
LEONARD PITTS JR.: Read Bush's lips to find Al Qaeda link Detroit Free Press, MI
Scandal imperils GOP hopeful's bid Salt Lake Tribune, UT
Toxic chemical pollution rose in 2002 Newsday, NY
Bush Charged With Widening War Against UN Population Fund OneWorld.net
"In the senate race in Illinois, the Republican candidate Jack Ryan just went through an ugly divorce and in court papers, his wife accused him of taking her to sex clubs where he tried to make her have sex with him in front of strangers. Aren't Republicans the family values people? That's the difference between Republicans and Democrats on family values. Democrat politicians cheat on their wives. Republicans cheat too -- but they bring the wife along. Make it a family event! They include the whole family!" Jay Leno

Bush-Prison-Torture-News
Rumsfeld OK'd harsh treatment USATODAY.com
Good News
Subject: The Kerry Landslide Scenario
Hi Lisa,
Looking at key events in the months leading up to the election, here's
what's in store: The 9/11 Commission report, the Valerie Plame
investigation, more revelations about prisoner abuse, Michael Moore's
new film, and the body count in Iraq hits 1,000. All of these will
continue to erode Dubya's poll numbers. Then you have the Democratic
convention, which gives Kerry a bump. At the Republican convention, in
addition to images of the smirking chimp surrounded by paid minorities,
you have thousands of protesters in the streets, so Bush gets not
bounce. The nail(s) in the coffin will be the debates. When viewed
side-by-side, I think the undecided, middle-ground voters will conclude
that we've given the "C" student a chance, now let's try someone with a
brain.
There are several wild cards in this scenario, though. Of course, Rove
is planning an "October Surprise," but I think at least some people
will see through the ruse. The use of touch-screen voting to rig the
election is another possibility, but statistically rigorous exit
polling should identify precincts with problems. The real kicker will
be the media. Will they play it straight this time, or will they gang
up on John Kerry and give Dubya a pass once again? I'm guessing they
won't. After being bitch-slapped by the Bush regime for 4 years, it's
payback time.
To borrow a phrase from Dennis Miller (back when he was still funny),
of course that's just my opinion; I could be wrong.
Keep the faith,
Doug
Love your line of thinking. One thing I believe we can count on, is that Bush will file a lawsuit for something. It was Bush who filed the first lawsuit in selection 2000, wasn't it?

"Experts say Bill Clinton's book could earn $100 million. Hillary wants to burn it, George Bush wants to color it, John Kerry wants to marry it." Craig Kilborn

John Kerry News

Biz/Tech News
Judge allows bias suit against Wal-Mart Marin Independent-Journal, CA
E-mail carriers sign on to anti-spam efforts USATODAY.com
Techies plug in to Capitol Hill power USATODAY.com

Odd News

A high wave lashes a fishing port in Aki, western Japan Monday, June 21, 2004. A large typhoon lashed western Japan with heavy rains and powerful winds. (HO/Kyodo News)
Peace.