David Corn

Finally a job Joe is suited for. The man gambled heavily and it may yet pay off for him or at leat not cost him his life's work. If makes a misstep he will become a pariah to both parties.

DC,

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A great way to start the day is with a laugh or a smile - you got me with both!

Thanks

DISPATCHES FROM AMERICA

On the day that Americans turned out in near record numbers to vote, another record was being set halfway around the world. In Afghanistan, a US Air Force strike wiped out about 40 people in a wedding party. This represented at least the sixth wedding party eradicated by American air power in Afghanistan and Iraq since December 2001.

American planes have, in fact, taken out two brides in the past seven months. And don't try to bury your dead or mark their deaths ceremonially either, because funerals have been hit as well.

http://tinyurl.com/5f7noy

Panel finds widespread Gulf War illness

WASHINGTON - At least one in four U.S. veterans of the 1991 Gulf War suffers from a multi-symptom illness caused by exposure to toxic chemicals during the conflict, a congressionally mandated report being released Monday found.

For much of the past 17 years, government officials have maintained that these veterans -- more than 175,000 out of about 697,000 deployed -- are merely suffering the effects of wartime stress, even as more have come forward recently with severe ailments.

“The extensive body of scientific research now available consistently indicates that ’Gulf War illness’ is real, that it is the result of neurotoxic exposures during Gulf War deployment, and that few veterans have recovered or substantially improved with time,” said the report, being released Monday by a panel of scientists and veterans.

http://tinyurl.com/5jg69k

I love it, DC.

You have a flair for dialogue, although suggesting 'slight sarcasm' in any McCain rejoinder is low hanging fruit, to say the least. I appreciate you saving our time by skipping the obligatory sports talk which would likely have prefaced any real politicking.

http://www.breakthebailout.com/

McCain early on had said, anxiously, "no one is destined to become POTUS." Turns out, John was wrong--Obama was indeed DESTINED. But if the great war hero had to lose, isn't it appropriate and just that he lose to a man his equal or superior in qualifications for the executive office? More than that, isn't it appropriate McCain lose to a man whose face, heart and mind offer so much hope to so many? Deep down, McCain must be very very proud. Now, if Barack had been fated to lose, it would similarly have seemed fitting or at least consoling that he lost to a giant of a man, John McCain.

But now indeed it's time to move on. And Barack, like Lincoln before him, doesn't take it personally. He's a true pro. He's had face to face meetings, already, with his rivals. He is indeed the reincarnation of the magnanimous man, Abrabham Lincoln. "With malice towards none, and with charity to all." Barack's actions speak louder than his mightly words.

A funny joke:

One sunny day in 2009 an old man approached the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue, where he’d been sitting on a park bench. He spoke to the U.S. Marine standing guard and said, “I would like to go in and meet with President Bush.” The Marine looked at the man and said, “Sir, Mr. Bush is no longer president and no longer resides here.” The old man said, “Okay” and walked away.

The following day, the same man approached the White House and said to the same Marine, “I would like to go in and meet with President Bush.” The Marine again told the man, “Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Bush is no longer president and no longer resides here.” The man thanked him and, again, just walked away.

The third day, the same man approached the White House and spoke to the very same U. S. Marine, saying, “I would like to go in and meet with President Bush.” The Marine, somewhat agitated at this point, looked at the man and said, “Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking to speak to Mr. Bush. I’ve told you already that Mr. Bush is no longer the president and no longer resides here. Don’t you understand?” The old man looked at the Marine and said, ‘Oh, I understand. I just love hearing it.’

The Marine snapped to attention, saluted, and said, “See you tomorrow.”

The joke h/t Shaf!

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Our country's Declaration of Independence, published over two hundred and thirty-two years ago, was sent out to the whole world. Now, I have a confession to make: as a practicing Roman Catholic I'm very glad, indeed euphoric, about the election of Barack. His improbable campaign and election also sends a strong statement to a decidedly (in places) revenge-society inhabited planet: We the People are about taking a stand for the eternal verities of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Forgot to mention: I love to dance, and have been literally dancing for joy. In this I join perhaps one billion or more others around the globe who, so to speak, are still dancing with joy. The Declaration of Independence will stand forever. So will the 2008 Election in the United States of America.

Zentrist, you reminded me of a catholic friend who stopped by, and seeing me in my Obama hat said "Is there anyway I can talk you out of voting for him?" I said no. I hope we remain friends, after all this isn't South Park and I think that many on the right are relieved it turned out the way it did.

Your comment about the billion or more is a bit on the low side.