let George surge, y'all

Bush: War Skeptics 'Propose Nothing'...nothing but sanity and the facing of reality, George. You want to talk irresponsible ? Look in the mirror, why doncha.

By now you've heard or read of Bush's Weakly Radio Address Saturday in which he uttered the above meaningless as-if: as if his 'surge' plan is a good idea because there are only retreat alternatives--thanks to his own brashness and incompetence at running a war--Mr. AWOL running a war!!!

Who in the world ever thought THAT was a good idea? It defies all common sense, m'peops...did then, does now, always will.

In Latin America Hugo Chavez is planning to abolish term limits so his own presidency can extend forever and ever, so we'd better watch George--he's already had that idea after 9/11, y'know.

Well, I'm tired of grousing about it all for now so I'm happily referring you to my friend Edward H. and his succinct point-of-view Surge towards Victory...you don't have to join Gather.com to read articles, just to comment.

Edward's article covers pretty much everything about Bush's daft plan in a way I wish daffy himself could take to heart...if only he had one.


tags: Bush surge Political Astrology Politics Washington DC

Comet McNaught outdoing self

Space Weather News for Jan. 13, 2007
Spaceweather.com

Observers around the world are reporting that Comet McNaught is now visible in broad daylight. The comet is very close to the sun, so it is tricky to find. If you want to try, here's how to do it: Go outside and stand in the shadow of a building so that the glare of the sun is blocked out. Make a fist and hold it at arm's length. The comet is about one fist-width east of the sun.

This weekend is a special time for Comet McNaught because it is making its closest approach to the sun. Solar heat causes the comet to vaporize furiously and brighten to daytime visibility. McNaught is now the brightest comet in more than 40 years, and it may become the brightest in centuries.

Visit Spaceweather.com for photos and updates.

tags: Comet McNaught SpaceWeather

Depp to make Litvinenko film

Two books are being penned about Alexander Litvinenko, poisoned Nov 1, 2006, one of which is being purchased by Warner Bros for Johnny Depp to film and possibly star in, and the other written--I assume ghost-written--by widow Marina Litvinenko and close family friend, Alex Goldfarb. Theirs is being scooped up by Columbia Pictures.

The Depp/Warner Bros book is by Alan Cowell (no relation) of the NYT.

My question is, who'll play raspy Putin?

I just wish they'd nail the inhuman rascals who would do that to a human being, don't you?

Sheesh! Never thought Johnny Depp would show up in this blog!


Here's the AP article: Depp to Make Film About Poisoned Spy and there's a great blog on Russia and the former Soviet Union called Siberian Light which you should check out for Litvinenko investigation info and much more.

tags: Litvinenko Putin Johnny Depp

over-lending in Scotland

The Bank of England is playing the wolf-at-the-door role in Scotland with a surprise interest rate increase-the 3rd in 6 months--due to the Bank's (supposed) nervousness at homeowners falling behind in payments.

The Scotsman has it here: Interest rate blow to homeowners-and worse may be to come.

Is this counter-intuitive? Raising rates will increase home repossessions...oh wait...I get it...that's what they want. The wolf is not only at the door, he's having a cuppa by the fireside and twirling his greedy moustache...as per his plan all along. Homeless suckers.

And the common good has fallen prey to globalism again.


tags: Bank of England globalism Common Good Political Astrology