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MOTD: Dana Perino

dana-perino-02.jpgEvery time I think I have heard it all from Bush and his cronies, it gets worse. The latest comes from the current White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush, Dana Perino. When asked about the Cuban Missile Crisis, she said, “It had to do with Cuba and missiles, I’m pretty sure.” In other words, she didn’t have a clue. Unfortunately, there are probably not many people surrounding her that could answer that question much better. How sad is this? I bet she knows who won last season’s American Idol however.

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What Are Family Values?

A few years ago, I remember seeing a sign during the election season with the campaign slogan, “I’m for the Family”. I thought it was funny because I had never met anyone that was against the family? What do these strange appeals for “family values” mean? The seem vacuous to me. Wouldn’t family values include excellent, free education and healthcare for children – not just for the rich kids. Wouldn’t family values mean valuing families? Yesterday I was asked to sign a petition to tell Congress that they should make insurance for children mandatory. A petition. How insane is it that a petition is required to convince the morons on Capitol Hill that insurance for children is a good idea? Read more

Halliburton To Get Katrina Cleanup Contract

HurricaneA few years ago after George W. Bush took office I received a check in the mail for about $250 as a part of a tax rebate program – most Americans did. Multiply $250 by a 100 million citizen and you see how much money was refunded. Our government was apparently fully prepared for any threats to security … or any natural disaster. Read more