Be wary, be wary. Of the 31st of January…

A day, in Boston, that will live in infamy!

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Great Colin Powell interview in GQ.

There’s still at least one Republican out there I’d probably vote for if he were to decide to run for President, unfortunately for Republicans he’s not in the race. That man is Colin Powell, the one man in the Bush Administration for whom I had any respect and trust. It was sad to see him . . . → Read More: Great Colin Powell interview in GQ.

Good Question: Why Sell Saudi Arabia $20 Billion in Arms Now?

[While we’re on the subject of blowing taxpayer dollars:]

US Army Col (Ret) Daniel Smith asks some very provocative questions in a recent article on Foreign Policy In Focus:

The “headline-grabber” read: “U.S. Plans New Arms Sales to Gulf Allies.”

Nothing startling there. For decades the United States has routinely sold or transferred weapons and . . . → Read More: Good Question: Why Sell Saudi Arabia $20 Billion in Arms Now?

Chertoff stokes the FUD flames with “gut feelings” about possible terrorism.

Would somebody please explain to me why the fuck U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff felt the need to imitate “psychic” Sylvia Browne last Tuesday? I’m referring to his claims of a “gut feeling” about possible terror attacks:

“I believe we are entering a period this summer of increased risk,” Chertoff told the Chicago Tribune’s . . . → Read More: Chertoff stokes the FUD flames with “gut feelings” about possible terrorism.

Worst bombing in London since World War II.

By now you’ve all probably heard that terrorists have bombed London. So far the death toll stands at 37 with possibly 700 wounded and is likely to climb higher as time passes. I’ve been listening to the coverage of the event on NPR throughout the day and I just wanted to take a moment to . . . → Read More: Worst bombing in London since World War II.