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It Has Begun

Wednesday, March 19th, 2003 · Comments Off on It Has Begun

The first strike on Iraq occurred this evening. Let’s hope for minimal civilian casualties. Saddam Hussein — or an impersonator — appeared on Iraqi TV not long ago. CNN was caught up on how it must have really been Saddam since he mentioned the date in Iraq: March 20, 2003. But he knew that was […]

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Phew!

Wednesday, March 19th, 2003 · Comments Off on Phew!

Good news in these dismal times as we sit poised to strike Iraq: Senate kills Alaskan wildlife refuge drill plans

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Obviously Oil

Wednesday, March 19th, 2003 · Comments Off on Obviously Oil

Dennis Kucinich, a Democratic hopeful for the 2004 presidency and Congressman from Ohio, wrote this excellent commentary that the Washington Post refused to print (who says big business, whch pays the government and the media, aren’t in bed?): A snippet from the commentary: What commodity accounts for 83 percent of total exports from the Persian […]

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Gangs of New York

Tuesday, March 11th, 2003 · 2 Comments

My post last week about the father and son who were arrested in Albany, NY generated a lot of discussion. Continuing with the topic, here is indisputable proof that Upstate New York is a different animal than its city counterpart: “No War” Shirt? No problem Here’s my favorite part of this excellent commentary and social […]

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A Golden Bear of a Man

Friday, March 7th, 2003 · 1 Comment

My Dad’s boss, Bill Bagley, is being honored tonight as U.C. Berkeley’s Alumnus of the Year: A Golden Bear of a man He’s done a great deal for California — from making the roads better and the Bay Area bridges lit up to being a key legislator in passing the Freedom of Information Act. Congrats […]

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Bush Will Be Defeated

Thursday, March 6th, 2003 · 2 Comments

Thank goodness there’s still hope for this country: Yahoo! News – Poll Shows Bush Would Lose to Democrat in Election

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A Peaceful Solution

Tuesday, March 4th, 2003 · Comments Off on A Peaceful Solution

Iraq has already destroyed 19 missiles. Why should we attack? What sense does it make to attack a country that is cooperating? I know: Let’s attack Iraq to prevent them from using weapons of mass destruction that they’ll surely use if we don’t attack. Right. I just signed this Emergency Petition to the Security Council. […]

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North Korea Steps Up

Monday, March 3rd, 2003 · 7 Comments

Hmm…and we’re attacking Iraq because…? North Korean Warplanes Intercept US Reconnaissance Aircraft

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“I’ll Be Back When the Day is New”

Thursday, February 27th, 2003 · 1 Comment

It’s such a good feeling to know you’re alive. It’s such a happy feeling: You’re growing inside. And when you wake up ready to say, “I think I’ll make a snappy new day.” It’s such a good feeling, a very good feeling. The feeling you know that I’ll be back when the day is new […]

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World Trade Center II

Wednesday, February 26th, 2003 · Comments Off on World Trade Center II

The design for the new building at the site of the World Trade Center was chosen today: World Trade Center plan chosen At 1,776 feet, the new spire will surpass what are currently the tallest buildings in the world, the 1,483-foot Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia. As are most other people, I am also torn […]

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