I run great risk of failing. It may be that I shall encounter ruin where I look for reputation and a career of honor. The chances are perhaps more in favour of ruin than of success. But, whatever may be the chances, I shall go on as long as any means of carrying on the fight are at my disposal. -Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) English Novelist
Rounding up some of the more disturbing and thought inspiring news articles this week.
Army Recommends Death for Accused GIs
“The soldiers have claimed they were ordered to "kill all military-age males" during a raid on an island on a canal in the province. According to statements from some of the soldiers, they were told that the target was an al-Qaida training camp… (read more)
All I have to say about this: “…charging a man with murder in this place was like handing out speeding tickets in the Indy 500.”- Capt. Willard, Apocalypse Now
NEXT: “Stupid is as stupid does” - Forest Gump, Forest Gump
The Bush-Is-An-Idiot Camp Grows
“My conservative interlocutor fidgeted, as he considered how to respond. After a moment or so, he said softly, "Well, he can be moronic." … (read more)
My comment: “D’uh … “
NEXT: Another C- report card.
Pentagon Gives Gloomy Iraq Report
“A growing number of members of Congress are calling for either a shift in the Bush administration's Iraq strategy or a timetable for beginning a substantial withdrawal of American forces….” (read more)
“Chaos can't harm us; it can only harm our enemies.” – Moa Zedong, The Gate of Heavenly Peace.
NEXT: Don’t EVEN think about it.
What if Bush really was assassinated?
“In Death Of A President, which has caused outrage in America . . . So what would happen if President Bush was assassinated?” … (read more)
My Comment: … I guess there are scarier scenarios.
I'll tell you what's scary about that: President Dick Cheney. And it gets scarier: He would hold office until January 2009. Scarier still: He could run for election! Would he win? Scarier things have happened!
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