george bush

From the Guardian:

The US plans to establish a diplomatic presence in Tehran for the first time in 30 years as part of a remarkable turnaround in policy by President George Bush.

CNN’s American Morning interviewed Mike Meehan, the guy behind that tasteless 9/11 billboard in Florida.

Perhaps 8 years of the most inept presidency in the history of this nation has blurred any vision we might have to see past the petty solace that at least we will no longer be embarrassed by the occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.  However, there used to be a dream of America based on liberty, rule of law, and virtue that seems to have collapsed under the iron fist&

So, I want immunity too. If corporations don’t have to be responsible for their behavior then I don’t want to either.

Your grocery prices have gone up 75% because of ethanol production, according to the World Bank.

Damn America, can't you take the hint that you're overstaying your welcome?

The United States on Tuesday rejected a demand from Iraq for a specific date for pullout of US-led foreign troops from the country, saying any withdrawal will be based on conditions on the ground.

I’ve been reading the blogs in my reader after The Great Unplug Event/2008 which SQ and I are calling Half-Year New Year.