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Robert “Klucker” Byrd
In other little noticed developments, the President Pro Tempore Emeritus, or, as insiders say, the PPTE, of the Senate, Robert “Klucker” Byrd (D-Klu Klux Klan) slipped two items into the budget bills just past. In keeping with his efforts to have everything in West Virginia named after him, he introduced a measure that would rename the state “Byrdsylvania”. Another measure he introduced would give every graduate of military Basic Training a medal, to be called the “Byrd Award”, thus giving every American serviceman the Byrd. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mocking, Original writing, Satire
Axis of Eagles
Add Albania and Slovokia to the list from yesterday. Now up to 10. Orginal GIF courtesy The Agonist by Sean Paul Kelley Axis of Eagles found in our French friend’s blog, The Dissident Frogman … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Allies, War on Terror
John Pilger, Lackwit
From The Mirror PILGER: BLAIR IS A COWARD Jan 29 2003 John Pilger: His most damning verdict on Tony Blair My comments in bold from this point on William Russell, the great correspondent who reported the carnage of imperial wars, may have first used the expression “blood on his hands” to describe impeccable politicians who, at a safe distance, order the mass killing of ordinary people. Hmmm… this is the guy Bismark gave the Iron Cross to. Odd, don’t you think? And he was knighted, hardly done for a foe of imperialism. Perhaps his views weren’t quite so clear cut? In my experience “on his hands” applies especially to those modern political leaders who have had no personal experience of war, like George W Bush, who managed not to serve in Vietnam, and the effete Tony … Read entire article »
Filed under: Fiskings, Original writing
State of the Union Address 2003
I watched most of the address. I agree with some commentators that the foreign policy portion came across as firmer and stronger. Bush seemed to be more determined and confident. I had tears in my eyes as he talked about AIDS in Africa, and the students of Iran. Two issues of great importance that I had wondered if the Administration even cared about. Two phrases that resonated with me: the best and fairest way to make sure Americans have that money is not to tax it away in the first place If this is not evil, then evil has no meaning. I actually heard him say “If Saddam is not evil”, though the printed text reads as the preceding bolded item. Several other thoughts. Curious how Hillary Clinton and Joe Lieberman got front row seats, right … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Politics, Politics, War on Terror
IMPORTANT RETAIL NOTE
ALL K-MART AND WAL-MART STORES WILL BE CLOSED IN IRAQ. THEY WILL BE REPLACED WITH TARGETS … Read entire article »
Filed under: War on Terror
It’s Not Nice to Fool with Mother Nature
Anaova Bad weather has defeated a pressure group’s bid to blockade a UK military port in an anti-war protest. The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior anchored in front of Marchwood port in Southampton on Monday in a bid to stop a supply ship joining the Royal Navy Task Group heading to the Gulf. But heavy winds and bad weather have caused the campaign ship to slip its anchor and ground itself in the harbour waters, according to a Navy spokesman. Greenpeace says a decision on whether to continue the blockade will be made on safety grounds by the captain of the Rainbow Warrior. Via the BUNNY OK, when did the environmental action group, Greenpeace, become an anti-war group? Talk about mission creep! At least they can count on the Special Boat Service to not come out and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mocking, Odd News, War on Terror
Norwegian Air Force Attacks!
AP OSLO, Norway (AP) – A Norwegian fighter jet supporting coalition forces in Afghanistan bombed a hostile target for the first time since World War II during a raid on rebel forces, the military said Tuesday. Two F-16s from NATO-member Norway were among several planes called in for an air strike during the biggest battle in the Central Asian nation in 10 months. One of the Norwegian F-16s dropped a pair of laser-guided bombs on a bunker in southeastern Afghanistan Monday afternoon as coalition forces battled nearly 80 rebels allied with renegade warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. Courtesy of Fred at Rantburg My wife will be so proud. Ufda! … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Military, Other Countries, War on Terror
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The Senate of the United States
January 31st, 2003 | Comments Off
God, I love these guys! I’ve ranted in the past about Trent Lott getting to keep his car and driver. Well, our Senators are at it again!. The Kleagle of the Klu Klux Senates, Robert Byrd, gets an office and a budget, as the new President Pro Tempore Emeritus, or, as insiders say, the PPTE. You see, Strom (I’ve actually been dead for years) Thurmond was the first PPTE, purely an honorary title. Well, Bobby the Klucker Byrd obviously has to do better. Not satisfied with having renamed every constructed object in West Viorgina after him, he wanted and got the perk of an office, a staff, and a budget of $157,500. There may be deficits as far as the eye can see and too little money for domestic spending needs. There’s not … Read entire article »
Filed under: American Politics, Commentary, Congress, Mocking, Original writing, Politics