Author: Steven D

Iraq: The Boondoggle

I’ve finally found the one true reason we are still in Iraq. We aren’t there for the weapons of mass destruction, because there aren’t any. We aren’t there to bring democracy to the Middle East because we...

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Congress Asked to Investigate Siegelman Case

Don Siegelman is the former Democratic Governor of Alabama who was prosecuted and convicted of corruption and bribery charges by the Bush Department of Justice. He is currently serving a seven year sentence. His case has drawn...

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“Big Time” Dick is Back in the Saddle Again

Update [2007-7-16 16:5:54 by Steven D]: Corrections to this story have been made as indicated below by the text that has been stricken out and new text added, to make clear that UN inspectors have not been allowed back into...

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Winning Their Hearts and Minds

So, what exactly are our troops told to do when they mingle with the natives in Iraq? Are they supposed to treat Iraqis respectfully, pass out candy to children and needed supplies to adults, and speedily address any complaints...

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Free Market Kills Cancer Patients

How could that most cherished ideal of capitalism, the “free market” ever do anyone harm? It’s the magic bullet, after all, according to conservatives, the engine of all progress, the ultimate hope for mankind....

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