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Illin’

May 10, 2007September 8, 2003 by bshirley

Uuugh, 2+ days of flu with 101Âº F at times is not fun.Â No appetite.Â Weak.Â Sweaty.Â Changing into dry clothes all the time.Â Ick.Â But the worst is my brain is no tired.Â I’ve been laying prone listening to radio and tv for most of the last 24 hours – some cat naps.Â It … Read more

Bush Admin – Simplistic Points

May 4, 2007July 31, 2003 by bshirley

On Bush’s press conference yesterday, his 9th (his father had 61 up to this point), a New York Times Editorial said â€œThe president and his advisers obviously still believe that the constant repetition of several simplistic points will hypnotize the American people into forgetting the original question.â€ Rich. -b

to silence dissent is morally treasonable

May 3, 2007June 19, 2003 by bshirley

Teddy Roosevelt may have been his own breed of war monger in his day, but he appreciated what was important in this country, and stated it plainly. “To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and … Read more

Sheila Jackson Lee & Middle East peace

May 3, 2007June 16, 2003 by bshirley

I think Jackson Lee is an excellent US Representative, and an excellent leader.Â I am proud that she’s my Rep.Â Go Sheila…

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Jackson Lee calls on Bush to name Middle East envoy

By ROSANNA RUIZ
Copyright 2003 Houston Chronicle, June 15, 2003, 9:42PM

Upon her return from a summit in Norway involving Palestinian and Israeli women leaders, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee said here Sunday that she will call on President Bush to name a special envoy to monitor the peace process in the Middle East.

She proposed former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, and former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton or George Bush as ideal candidates for the job.

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Corporate Personhood

May 3, 2007June 7, 2003 by bshirley

It’s a bit lengthy, but historical and current knowledge that every self-respecting citizen should know.Â The Santa Clara Blues: Corporate Personhood versus Democracy by Bill Moyers, is and excellent introduction.Â If you happen to hear about the coming court case in the news, where Nike will be claiming First Amendment right to free speech, even … Read more

Cheney v Clark

May 3, 2007April 9, 2003 by bshirley

Today Vice President Dick Cheney, addressed American Society of Newspaper Editors. (full text) He said some things I agree with and several I don’t, and definitely implied some things that are questionable, which seems de rigueur for the administration. However, right now I’ll only address one part of his comments. Going off topic he threw a personal jab, “In the early days of the war the plan was criticized by some retired military officers embedded in TV studios.”
I feel certain he was referring to retired general and former NATO commander Wesley Clark who is working currently for CNN. Clark has expressed reservations about the current military incursion, expressing the opinion that the diplomacy prior to the action should have been more resolute. He has also expressed questions about certain operational military details in Iraq. The Slate and others have opined that Clark may have an interest in running for president (as a Democrat) in 2004.