Thursday, October 4, 2007

signs of the apocalypse


Conversion of the jews.—Republicans grow skeptical on free trade. WSJ A1

666.—Bush vetoed a bill that would have boosted funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program by $35 billion over 5 years. WSJ A1

Ten horned dragon.—Secret US endorsement of severe interrogations. DOJ said to back harshest tactics after declaring torture “abhorrent”. In Dec. 2004 DOJ ceclares torture “abhorrent,” in Feb. 2005, with arrival of Gonzo, secret memo issued authorizing torture.—NYT A1

Satan falls from heaven.—Domenici (R-NM) said to be retiring. Domenici remains the subject of an inquiry by the ethics committee about the propriety of a call he made to the US attorney for New Mexico, asking about the status of political sensitive indictments. Mr. Iglesias was among those later dismissed [for not prosecuting ACORN, but hey, Domenici at least wasn’t being gay] NYT A18

The lazy slut from Babylon.—Subdued Thompson Stirs few sparks on stump. “Can I have a round of applause?” he asks one crowd.—NYT A1

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