Let the Betrayal Begin

The House Democrats have elected the Pro-War Steny Hoyer to the position of Majority Leader, rejecting Pelosi's choice, the antiwar Jack Murtha. I hate Democrats. Update: Matt reminds me of Robert Sheer's piece running on Antiwar.com today. "Because of his credentials as a highly decorated Marine veteran and stalwart Pentagon supporter, U.S. Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) was more effective than any other member of Congress in crystallizing the changing American position on Iraq when he dramatically...

The Death Squads

UK Channel 4 has done an investigative report on the Shi'ite death squads of the Mahdi army and the Badr Brigades - operating out of the Interior Ministry of the US-installed so-called national government of Iraq. Information Clearing House has the video. Remember the El Salvador Option? "We" were going to "hire the locals who know the terrain and can help us beat the Sunni Terrorist

Why it’s the government’s fault that crackheads keep stealing my stereo:

The prohibition of goods - the State's threat of imprisonment for those caught trading in those goods - drives up the cost of warehousing and shipping those goods due to the risk being taken by those doing the warehousing and shipping, who then pass the cost on to the consumer - in this case, local crackheads. The DEA admitted on TV not long ago - no link, but I remember - that cocaine costs 17,000% more than the free-market price because of their prohibition of it. So a $20 rock would be...

The Shrub Administration’s Anthem

I have just heard it. It's a track by Genesis called "The Knife". It describes the entire philosophy behind these assassins perfectly. At the point in Genesis' timeline, they were becoming the most interesting progressive rock band of the '70s. The band members were Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, Anthony Phillips, and the band's leader during this era, Peter Gabriel. Phil Collins and Steve Hackett joined shortly after the release of this album Trespass, in 1970. Here are the lyrics: For Those...

Say, anybody live in Cincinnati?

I'll be on the radio tomorrow morning with Nathan Ive on 1230 AM at about 9:20 EST. I don't believe they stream live. Anybody local want to record it? Update: Yeah, they do stream live - D'oh! Archive here. Thanks Sol.

Heritage Neocons at “Prayer”

Thomas DiLorenzo: "The political fortunes of the neocons could be measured by what one might call a Linco-meter. Whenever they are in big political trouble, or are about to embark on another barbaric, unnecessary war, they step up the frequency of Lincoln idolatry and worship. A case in point: The Heritage Foundation is all but holding seances to bring Abe back to life to rescue the GOP. On Nov. 15 they are sponsoring a lecture by Lincoln idolater Alan Guelzo, author of "Abraham Lincoln:...