Oh, Pooh …
- Gore takes the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Missile Defense raises U.S. tensions with Russia. It's going to be ironic when the shield fails to protect us during the war started over the shield.
- The Marines want out of Iraq. Damn phony soldiers, why can't they just support the troops?
- CNBC's managing editor Allen Wastler justifies taking down a post-Republican-debate poll in which Ron Paul got 75% of the vote, saying: "When a well-organized and committed 'few' can throw the results of a system meant to reflect the sentiments of 'the many,' I get a little worried. I'd take it down again." Sound logic. Bush got just over 50% of the vote in the last presidential election. Since a little over half of all eligible U.S. citizens voted, that puts Bush's electoral support at roughly 25 percent of the nation. What now Mr. Wastler?
- Philly cops may have broken up a future "Columbine."
- Say it ain't so, Winnie!
- Ever sit around with friends and ponder what death feels like? This author skipped the bong hits and did some research.
- Pick that shit up, Snoop Dogg!
This article appears in Oct 10-16, 2007.