Bill O'Reilly handles Dave Letterman

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

    If you were paying attention to the news this week you should've noticed that Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four of his cohorts released a statement (PDF) responding to the government's conspiracy allegations vis-à-vis the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.  I went and read their statement and, aside from the fact that they should've hired a ghostwriter, or someone with an understanding of basic English syntax and grammar, one bit in particular caught my attention.  In response to allegations of terrorism, they write:

Our prophet was victorious because of fear . . . So, our religion is a religion of fear and terror to the enemies of God: the Jews, Christians, and pagans.  With God's wiling, we are terrorists to the bone. So, many thanks to God.

So, here we have it. They admit, openly and without reservation, that they are terrorists, that their religion is one of terror, and that this has been true since its inception.  In a sane world these men, and all others like them, would be hanging at the end of a rope.  Instead, we live in a civilized world where some think we have to come to a greater understanding with those who would simply destroy us.  Regarding understanding, the 9-11 Shura Council has this to say:

Also, God has informed us, in his book, of what is in your heart from fear and terror towards us, and that you fear and have been terrorized from us more than God himself. Verse 13, AI-Hashir: ((Of a truth you (Muslims) are more feared in their (the infidels from Christians, Jews, and others) hearts, than Allah. This is because they are men devoid of understanding.))

In this, they're right.  And it seems that the more they tell us, the more we choose to just not understand.

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On Spending the People's Money

Henry Morgenthau (center), Secretary of the Treasury 1934-45

"We have tried spending money. We are spending more than we have ever spent before and it does not work. And I have just one interest, and if I am wrong . . . somebody else can have my job. I want to see this country prosperous. I want to see people get a job. I want to see people get enough to eat. We have never made good on our promises. . . . I say after eight years of this Administration we have just as much unemployment as when we started. . . . And an enormous debt to boot." -- Secy. Morgenthau testifying before the House Ways & Means Commitee, May 1939

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Give Geese A Chance

If I Wrote For The Huffington Post - Give Geese A Chance

by Andy Levy


Dear Arianna;
I’m looking for a job. What do you think?

    In the wake of the events of 1-15, in which a wedge of Geese brought down a US Airways aircraft, here’s what you won’t be hearing about from the so-called “Mainstream Media”: We brought this on ourselves.

    After an event such as this one, it’s important to look at the root causes: Why did the Geese attack us? Well, the truth is, for years we have been oppressing the Geese, using them for the fuel they provide for our bodies.

    Boneless Goose Breast, Brandied Roast Goose, Roast Goose with Cumberland Sauce and Apricot Stuffing. And of course, the Christmas Goose. In the name of religion, we have been engaged in what can only be called a Crusade against the Geese. Is it any wonder that a few brave suicide Geese would seek revenge?

    Under the neocon/neofascist Cheney-Bush administration, Goose consumption is up 1541%. Geese have been systematically deprived of their rights at a level never seen before. (Look around your workplace: do you see any Geese? Wouldn’t you be nervous if you did?) Reports of shameful anti-Goose activity are at an all-time high, mainly in the South and Midwest, of course.

    The fact is, WE (and, of course, Israel) are responsible for the rise of militant Gooslam. Given our actions, is it any wonder that gaggles of Goslings would reject the teachings of moderate Goose leaders, when those leaders are perceived as being in the pocket of the West? Given our actions, is it any wonder that these young Gooslamists would flock to more assertive leaders, leaders whose commitment to their cause cannot be questioned? Given our actions, the rise of a “Goosama” was inevitable. We have only ourselves to blame. (Does anyone doubt that somewhere there’s a photo of Donald Rumsfeld shaking hands with a Goose?)

    In the moments right after 1-15, many have been quick to praise the actions of the US Airways pilot. But the TRUTH is that our pilots have been instruments of the BUSHITLER illegal war against the Geese. I know the Repuglicans will attack me for saying this, but speaking TRUTH TO POWER of course makes me a true PATRIOT. And very brave.

    Right now America’s relationship with other species couldn't be worse. Like most Americans, often when I’m hiking I find myself apologizing to woodland creatures for the actions of our illegitimate government. And like the rest of the world, I’m hopeful that once President Obama takes office, things will change, and that we will end our imperialistic attempts at hegemony over the rest of the planet. After all, if he can sit down with Iran and Hezbollah, he can sit down with the Geese.

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America's True Form of Gub'mint

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