Author: catnip

Katrina Victims: Let’s Send Them Greetings

Along with all of you, I have been overwhelmed by the horrific disaster that has struck the US gulf coast and have felt utterly helpless. But, this evening, I thought of one small thing I could do that might bring a smile or...

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I’m On Strike

A few weeks ago, while reading yet another story about the Valerie Plame affair and how Karl Rove was going to slither his way out of any culpability in the matter, my mind suddenly shut down. It bluntly told me that it...

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Bolton Appointment Today at 10 am ET

According to Reuters: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Bush will bypass the Senate and appoint John Bolton as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Monday morning, a senior administration official said. The move,...

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Ahmed Ressam Judge Slams Secret Tribunals

The so-called Millenium Bomber, Ahmed Ressam, who was caught attempting to cross the US border from Canada in 1999 on the way to bomb LAX has been sentenced to 22 years in prison. Ahmed Ressam – who was caught trying to...

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Bolton Appointment Coming Friday?

Well, here it is: leaks from Congressional aides hinting that Bush may appoint John Bolton as the new US ambassador to the UN this Friday nite: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House signaled on Monday that President Bush...

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