Scott McClellan Resigns

White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan has apparently had enough of the obfuscation. He has announced his resignation. Bush commented, “One of these days, he and I are going to be rocking in chairs in Texas and talking about the good old days.“
McClellan’s statement:“Good morning, everybody. I am here to announce that I [...]

Black Protectionism

Katheryn Russell-Brown has written a book on why so many black people stand behind high profile blacks who wind up in trouble. For example: Marion Barry, O.J., and R. Kelly. The book is entitled “Protecting Our Own: Race, Crime, and African-Americans.”
Russell-Brown examined 30 cases involving what she labels “black protectionism.” She also held [...]

War With Iran: A Done Deal

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh of The New Yorker has written an excellent piece on President Bush’s secret military plans for Iran. The White House has denied Hersh’s assertions, including the accusation that the U.S. is preparing an attack with tactical nuclear weapons.
“The Bush Administration, while publicly advocating diplomacy in order to stop Iran from pursuing [...]

Quote of the Day: Pope Benedict XVI

“Lord Jesus, our affluence is making us less human, our entertainment has become a drug, a source of alienation, and our society’s incessant, tedious message is an invitation to die of selfishness. Today we seem to be witnessing a kind of anti-Genesis, a counter-plan, a diabolical pride aimed at eliminating the family.”
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