Every day, a few brave American soldiers are added to the "body-count" in Iraq. Countless dozens are wounded every day; yet we hear nothing about their lost-limbs, their maimed bodies and their tortured minds. "Mainstream" media would rather bring us the latest news about Michael Jackson, Brad Pitt, or some other "star". In a carefully "leaked" item in last weeks "news"; A.B.C. television told of how the C.I.A. had "knowledge" of Al Queda operations in the early 1990's and had informed then-president Clinton of their danger. What was NOT mentioned, was that Clinton launched cruise-missle-attacks against their training-centers in Afghanistan.... missing Bin Ladin by a few hours. This vague "News-story"was just another of those "Blame-Clinton" items; so frequently heard on Right-Wing- radio and T.V. I still hear Bush saying we must "Stay the course".... odd, but I thought that "the course" was to FIND WEAPONS OF "MASS DESTRUCTION"!!! NOT "NATION-BUILDING"!! Bush made numerous campaign-promises; stating that he is "Not a "nation-builder".....LIES!!! It is crucial fact, that the longer the war lasts; the more money is pilfered, and paid to "contractors", such as Bechtel and Halliburton!! Does anyone ACTUALLY BELIEVE that Bush ever wanted a "swift-victory" in Iraq?? Yesterday, Bush staged a carefully-planed "photo-op"..... PIMPING Lance Armstrong, to the media on a bike ride so-cutely called the "Tour De Crawford"... Such shameless ass-kissing and "prostitution" is an insult to Mr. Armstrong... One questions his rationale and motives for such a publicity-stunt.... While red-neck Neo-Cons are mowing down the white-cross-memorials erected outside Bush's ranch with their pickup trucks; erected to honor soldiers killed in Iraq.!!! I"m guessing that the "Tour De Crawford" didn't COME ANYWHERE NEAR the "memorial", or the war protestors. I have always admired the courage and ability of Lance Armstrong, but his recent appearance with Bush has made me throw away my "yellow bracelet". I have also ceased buying any COORS beer products; the C.E.O. of Coors is a major Republican donor and "ran-for-office" in Colorado. If I can't donate to "anti-Bush" causes; at least I can stop contributing to "Bush-backers". I encourage any "like-minded" readers to do the same. "Speak" with your checkbook!!! Pass it on!..........dave
- posted by Dave @ 2:59 AM