One can argue that no pleasant scenarios are possible in Iraq at any time under a US military presence. Iraq's past treasures were squandered immediately after its 'liberation' by US forces, & its present is daunted by bloodshed and uncertainty.

Some people vote only because they wish to preserve their right to complain. And once they've voted, it seems that they do nothing BUT complain. There's an old saying, "Those who complain about the way the ball bounces are often the ones who dropped it."

Briana Waters is a victim of the "Green Scare" ­ the federal government's hysterical, post-911 witch-hunt against environmental activists, and its overzealous charging tendencies. Shortly after the government revealed the indictment, former U.S. Attorney

Do Americans REALLY have freedom of expression and freedom of the press?

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday he will bypass the federal public financing system in the general election, abandoning an earlier commitment to take the money if his Republican rival, Arizona Sen. John McCain, did as well.

Her presidential bid may have ended two weeks ago, but Hillary Clinton is still on the hunt for campaign cash.

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Barack Obama is telling voters that the best way to lower gas prices is to reduce demand. He said rival John McCain's plans to drill for more oil and have a gas tax holiday are gimmicks. (June 23) © 2008 The Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate John McCain is proposing a $300 million government prize to whoever can develop an automobile battery that far surpasses existing technology. June 23 © 2008 The Associated Press<br />

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