Occupiers or Liberators?

Nouri Al-Maliki- the Prime Minister of Iraq has now demanded a timetable for the departure of American troops from his country. It looks like he got what he wanted. Reuters reports that an agreement has been reached to have all foreign troops out by 2011.

Meanwhile, the folks in Afghanistan are not too pleased about the 76 people killed by U.S. airstrikes.

Condi Rice says that the U.S. has been forced to do a mass review of its relationship with Russia. In the meantime, Russia votes to recognize rouge provinces. I guess Bush and Putin are no longer best friends.

Jesse Jackson Jr. calls Obama the Jackie Robinson of politics.

Republicans are pissed that Obama didn't choose Hillary to be his VP. HUH?? Meanwhile, Bill Clinton is not too pleased about his role at the convention.

Bill Kristol is campaigning for Joe Leibermann as McCain's VP choice. Hmm, what connection do they have??

The rumors of Dolly Parton's demise have been greatly exxagerated.

Thursday's Tastings

Looks like Condi Rice and the Iraqis have agreed on a timetable for troop withdrawls. The State Department says that there is no real date set. The Iraqis disagree.

The Bush Administration continues its mad quest for unconstitutional government spying and oversight abilities.

Russia plans to stay a while in Georgia.

McCain not really sure how many houses he owns. He also walks around in $500 shoes and belongs to one of the richest families in Arizona. Obama just finished paying student loans three years ago and he's the one that's the elitist.

Israeli Deputy Premier wants a unity government. Tzipi Livni is the frontrunner to replace Olmert, who resigned because of his bribery scandel.

FEMA phone system hacked. Hacker makes $12,000 worth of calls to the Middle-East and Asia.

Texas set to execute a mentally retarded man for a murder committed while he was outside in the car. That's Texas justice for ya!!

Joe Leibermann set to speak at the GOP convention. I'm sure the Dems love to hear this.

Hall of Fame guard and NFL Players Association President Gene Upshaw dies.

Wednesday's Tastings

Looks like Congress is finally stepping up its actions to reign in the oil speculators that have been manipulating the prices and destroying our economy. Of course Senate Republicans and the White House is against the measure. They don't see a problem in the least. All is well in their eyes. Their guys have made billions under the current system.

Condi Rice is in Singapore trying to convince the North Koreans that they really need to dismantle their nuclear program. If we still have to convince them, it means that they haven't stopped. Looks like we once again fell for their games.

Bobby Jindal removes his name from consideration to be McCain's VP.

Feds drop case into Al Sharpton's finances.

Michael Savage is in deep trouble for saying 99% of autistic kids are simply brats that lack parental discipline.

Obamamania hits Europeans. One German newspaper is calling him the black JFK.

The Dems are starting another push for openly gay service in the military. "Don't ask-don't tell" is about to be revisited. I'm sure that's going to really motivate and inspire the troops.

Nigerian militants are once again threatening the oil pipeline. I'm sure that the speculators will raise the price of oil because of this. Now, it doesn't mean that they'll actually attack the pipeline or really hurt supplies. But, the threat alone is enough to raise the price. In their world "hypothetical" supply and demand is more important than "actual" supply and demand.

On a personal note.....Nas' new CD comes in at #1, dropping Lil' Wayne's "Tha Carter 3" down to #2. Screw that Soulja Boy mess. This is true hip hop at its finest.

Also on a personal note DA BEARS start camp today. Oh yeah!!! Football is here!!!

Monday's Musings

Condi Rice says it's a remarkable accomplishment that Barack Obama is slated to become the first black Presidential nominee for a major party. She hasn't specified whether or not she'll vote for him.

The American Physical Society has a membership of 50,000 scientists. They recently stated that the vast majority of their membership do not believe in mad-made global warming.

Hugo Chavez is giving away free oil to Americans. Some politicians denounce it as grandstanding. I guess they think we should just bow down to the dictators from Exxon/Shell/BP and the other major oil companies.

What's wrong with McCain and geography? It looks like his foot is very comfortable in his mouth. First, he repeatedly referenced Chechoslavakia; which hasn't existed since 1993. Now, in an interview with ABC News, he mentions the non-existent Iraq/Pakistan border. Given his constant geography mishaps, you gotta wonder whether or not these come from pure ignorance or alzheimers. Either case, it's not good for the Republicans.

A federal appeals court tossed the FCC's fine of the Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction". Good.