Bush played three-card Monte, with NATO today. Who won? They agreed to train Iraqi troops, like they supposedly did last year. They also made a strong statement in support of US action in Iraq. Bush made some positive remarks about democracy and freedom. He didn’t promise the full time electric service and running water we [...]

He struts down the aisle grinning at those he dissed on the way to Iraq He doesn’t say ”goofed,” ”sorry,” or even ”whoops.” He just tells them to forget the past and fix his problem. His rhetoric paints Sweet William, but pundits see chick weed and doubt it shifts the balance of mistrust. Presidents’ day [...]

The election of 2004 threatens the country with disaster. Those who voted for the winner should watch the president carefully. Those who didn’t, don’t have to. I ignore his words because I don’t believe them, his actions because I can’t believe them. As an innocent, helpless bystander I fear the future, but freed from the [...]

Saffron gates took over the park like rigid voters took over the nation. They just stand and wave. Wave at what? I think they wave goodbye to wealth, trade, jobs, clean air, security — things we want for our children and grandchildren. The gates will disappear in two weeks, but at the rate he ravages, [...]

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