Author: Steven D

Senate Passes Lieberman-Kyl Amendment

By a vote of 76-22. While modified in some of its language (the resolution no longer includes language that called for Bush to use military force against Iran if necessary), it still says that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard...

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The Jena 6 are Incompetent Killers

What deadly weapon did the six black students in Jena, La. (a/k/a the “Jena 6”), accused of attempting to murder a white student, allegedly use? Their sneakers. Two fights between blacks and whites roiled the town...

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The Dems Defeat Bush’s CIA Torture Nominee

I’ve been pretty angry with the actions of Senate Democrats recently, but I have to give them props when they do do the right thing. In this case, they forced Bush to withdraw his nominee for CIA general counsel, John...

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Yes America, You Can Discriminate

Are you sure about that Steven D? Can we really discriminate against minorities right here in River City and get away with it? Absolutely, my friends, and the good news is that in many cases you can do it legally. No strings...

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Lieberman to Senate: Approve War With Iran

Joe Lieberman is at it again, this time with the help of Republican wingnut Jon Kyl of Arizona. The two of them have introduced the Lieberman-Kyl amendment to a defense bill which would, if passed, state that the Senate supports...

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