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Translation of Bush Doublespeak: I Authorized Torture Because the Memos Said That It Was Permissiable Under U.S. Law. That's Not What He Said, But It's What He Legally Meant. 6/11
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Oh, Those "Little" Mistakes Do Seem to Add Up: Bush Cartel Wrongly Reported Drop in World Terrorism in 2003 6/11
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Media Matters: Right-wing revisionist history on Today show 6/11
How Bad Have Things Gotten? Right Wing "Banana Up His Butt" Orrin Hatch is Under Attack from the Right Wing. It's a Food Fight in the Lunatic Asylum. 6/11
David Corn: Reagan and the Media: A Love Story 6/11
Taxpayers Will Bear Large Cost of Reagan Day of Mourning 6/11
Molly Ivins: Bush's Kiss of Death 6/11
The State Department’s annual report on terrorism mistakenly reported a worldwide decline when both the number of incidents and the toll in victims had actually increased sharply 6/11
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The Krugman: In the movie "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," a reporter defends prettifying history: "This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." 6/11
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Going to War Not Worth It, More Voters Say 6/11
President Backs Big Donors Over 50 Million Consumers 6/11
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Gorby had the lead role, not Gipper 6/11
The Old Curiosity Shop: Portuguese police officers will turn a blind eye to England supporters who openly smoke cannabis during Euro 2004, having decided that a stoned crowd is easier to control than a drunk one. 6/11
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E.J. Dionne, Jr.: "A government for the many, not the few" is a good political slogan. It's also the democratic ideal and an excellent idea 6/11
Does Medicare Drug Card Reduce Other Benefits? Yep, "a reduction in food stamps they get to help pay for their groceries." 6/11
The word 'Or' could stop release of Florida felon voter lists 6/11
Putin Sees Into Bush's Soul 6/11
Rally at Nebraska Capitol denounces Cheney 6/11
Bush dances with the NRA devil 6/11
We'll still be paying for Reagan's legacy for decades 6/11
The Gun Guys are Back 6/11
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In Approving Torture and Abuse, Rumsfeld, Bush, Cheney and Ashcroft Have Made Our Soldiers Potential Victims of Torture and Abuse. This is the Legacy of the Incompetent, Reckless Bush Cartel, the Endangerment of Our Own GIs and Citizens.
Rumsfeld 'told officers to take gloves off with Lindh'
Bush's New Best Friend, Gadhafi: Alleged Libyan plot against Saudi ruler investigated 6/11
Bush sticks to stance against embryo research 6/11
Read THE Book That Exposed Diebold. "Black Box Voting" by Bev Harris, Lead Investigator on the Perils of Electronic Voting. A Must Read This Election Year as California Explores Criminal Charges Against Pro-Bush Diebold Electronic Voting Firm.
Students contemplate draft possibility; "I think it's really scary when the government is considering the draft when the people that it would affect the most don't know it is being discussed" 6/11
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Torture memo puts focus on Nevada judge 6/11
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Former Rep. Bob Barr says Intelligence system adrift 6/11
Ronald Reagan: The Great White Redeemer 6/11
Archives: Heroin makes a comeback, with a vengeance; It's more available, more potent, tailored to U.S. middle class 6/11
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Wideranging Rebel Attacks Underway in Iraq 6/10
Government Running $344 Billion Deficit 6/11
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"The Politics of Truth: Inside the Lies that Led to War and Betrayed My Wife's CIA Identity," The New Book by Ambassador Joe Wilson
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Human Rights Groups Sue Over Iraq Abuses
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Maureen Dowd: Bush Has Grabbed Onto Reagan's Coffin and Won't Let Go! 6/10
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On Appearances, Spin and Reality (or What's Below the Media Radar) -- A BuzzFlash Guest Contribution from the Director of "Orwell Rolls in his Grave," Robert K. Pappas
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Theft of Election 2004 Preview: The head of Florida's elections division resigned Monday amid reports he was feeling political heat over a push to purge thousands of suspected felons from the state's voter rolls.
Big-money campaign race in Washington breeds bigger rumors 6/11
Tales from the Twilight Zone-June (I don’t know about you but I think Bush could behead John Kerry on TV and still get elected.) 6/11
Send the Message Across the Nation: "Bush Lied and Our Soldiers Died" Postcards. The Perfect Message to Your Senators and U.S. Representatives.
What Appalachia says about U.S. 6/11
Bush Nomination, Cristina V. Beato, to Top Health Post at HHS Stalled Over "questions about whether she fabricated or inflated portions of her résumé" 6/11
'Obstruction' charges not sticking to Democrats and have "back-fired" on Republicans 6/11
Jim Hightower: The ugly economics of privatized war 6/11
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Sen. Zell Miller burning political bridges. Did he have any left? Just asking. 6/11
Detainees' Medical Files Shared; Guantanamo Interrogators' Access Criticized 6/11
Repost: U.S. Will Revise (UP!) Data on Terror; The State Department works to amend its report on global attacks after critics alleged an undercount and political manipulation. 6/11
Saudi Cleared of Terror Charges in Idaho. First Amendment advocates called the verdict a victory for free speech. 6/11
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10M Kids In Slave-Like Labor 6/11
Worse Than Watergate: The Secret Presidency of George W. Bush by John W. Dean, Available at BuzzFlash.com
Molly Ivins: Bush's Kiss of Death; Programs He Promotes Get Cut 6/11
Onward Christian soldiers: Xenophobia and religion color Texas GOP convention 6/11
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Army Withholds Chemical Attack Antidote 6/11
Feds want e-voting source code disclosed 6/11
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Allies warn Bush that stability in Iraq demands Arab-Israeli deal 6/11
Reagan: Media Myth and Reality 6/11
Background on the Extraordinary Documentary, "Orwell Rolls In His Grave"
Molly Ivins: The day the Constitution died; June 8, 2004: Ashcroft's coronation of George W. Bush 6/11
Thoughtful leadership suffers under Ronald Reagan's legacy 6/11
Higher officer sought to lead Abu Ghraib inquiry 6/11
Moon Over Washington: Why are some of the capital’s most influential power players hanging out with a bizarre Korean billionaire who claims to be the Messiah? 6/11
"House of Bush, House of Saud"
An American in The Hague? 6/11
Afghans on losing side of the drug war; The opium trade continues to fuel terrorism, instability 6/11
State Dept. Concedes Errors in Terror Data. Article Buried on A17. Shameful. 6/11
Controversial Commando Wins Iraq Contract 6/11
Our kind of dictators: "if it is Britain's [and Bush's] aim to rid the world of dictators, where do we go next?" 6/11
Irv Letofsky: Films had a role in what Reagan viewed as real 6/11
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American military contractor shot to death in Saudi Arabia 6/11
Protest group: troops improperly involved in Bush rally 6/11
A Soldier’s Mother Blasts Pro-War Conservatives 6/11
Mourning becomes electoral; Bush eyes Reagan's Teflon 6/11
What recovery? Working poor struggle to pay bills 6/11
Lawmakers Oppose Plan to Ease Sales of U.S. Arms 6/11
President's Radio Address to America's Troops on the Glorious Occasion of Their Retroactive Induction Into Eternal Martial Slavery! 6/11
A Nation Of Bystanders: "When ordinary citizens are not engaged in civic life, a democratic society becomes unbalanced." 6/11
Iraq Police Training A Flop 6/11
Republicans "tacked on to a major jobs bill a provision that would give religious leaders more freedom to engage in partisan politics without endangering the tax-exempt status of their churches."
Sen. Nelson joins CNN lawsuit over copying felons' voter list 6/10
More Enron Tapes, More Gloating. Check Out "Lights Out at Enron" for "the company's connections with the Bush administration." 6/10
The chairman of the AZ state Democratic Party called Monday for an investigation into whether a Republican consultant is a major source of funding for a petition drive to put Ralph Nader on Arizona's presidential election ballot 6/10
Reagan played decisive role in Saddam Hussein's survival in Iran-Iraq war 6/10
Scientific American: The White House bends science to its will. Soviet model of Bush scientific deception deplored. 6/9
New Book by Washington Post Columnist E.J. Dionne Now Available on BuzzFlash.com: "Stand Up, Fight Back: Republican Toughs, Democratic Wimps, and the Politics of Revenge." For $55 or More, Also Get Woodward's "Plan of Attack."
Sidney Blumenthal: The u-turn that saved the Gipper 6/10
The Progress Report: Tell Ashcroft to Stop Stonewalling Congress 6/10
The June 9th World Media Watch by Gloria Lalumia
Supply Side Journalism -- BuzzFlash Editorial Cartoon by Kirk Anderson
"In cyberspace, AirAmerica has been a hit. In its heavily hyped first week of broadcast, the network sent 2 million streams out to listeners who dialed in via computer" 6/10
Reagan Worshippers Want Him on Money 6/10
Prison Interrogators' Gloves Came Off Before Abu Ghraib 6/10
State Dept. Cooking the Books on War on Terror; "understated the number of deadly attacks in 2003" 6/10
Clinton and Carter Shut Our From Reagan Eulogies. It's Not a Funeral for an American President. It's a Partisan, Republican Funeral. 6/10
Pentagon Memo Outlining the Case for Authorizing Torture, Obviously Condoned by Rumsfeld, Cheney and the White House. What Would It Take to Impeach Bush and Cheney, Being Caught in Bed with a Dead Woman or a Live Boy? Oh, DeLay Would Blame It On Clinton.
Maverick colonel blames US army's 'sycophantic' culture and heavy-handedness for failures in Iraq 6/10
Kerry boosts lead over W 49% to 43% - Gallup poll 6/10
NYT: The Roots of Abu Ghraib: "Mr. Bush set the tone for this dreadful situation by pasting a false 'war on terrorism' label on the invasion of Iraq." 6/10
"Uncovered: The Whole Truth About The Iraq War" Get This DVD!
Class Warrior: Ronald Reagan changed America, and -- with all due deference to his dedication to principle, his indomitable spirit, his affability -- not for the better. 6/10
Bush Cartel Torture Idea is a Terrorist Victory 6/10
"Torturing Saddamites" - BuzzFlash Editorial Cartoon by Steve Bradenton
Feds Exaggerated Padilla Case? 6/10
Reagan vs. Bush -- A BuzzFlash Reader Contribution
David Sirota: When Ignorance Isn’t Bliss 6/10
Let's Just Say That Theres No Love Lost Between AIDS Activist Larry Kramer and Ronald Reagan 6/10
Bush ignored Pentagon lawyers over tactics in war on terror; No consultation on detention without charge 6/10
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Kerry Pays Respects to Reagan, but Takes a Swipe at Bush 6/10
Ex-C.I.A. Aides Say Iraq Leader Helped Agency in 90's Attacks 6/10
Mercury Issue Takes Wing; Easing of Power-Plant Emissions Plan Fuels Rival Campaigns 6/10
Report: Pentagon wasted $100M on unused airline tickets 6/10
The Real Legacy of Ronald Reagan -- BuzzFlash Columnist The Angry Liberal
CNBC fires moonlighting financial analyst for making Nazi salute during wrestling match 6/10
David Brock's New Book, "The Republican Noise Machine : Right-Wing Media and How It Corrupts Democracy," Now Available on BuzzFlash.Com. Ships Next Week.
Hastert Gets Into Bed With Insurance Companies to Keep People with Mental Health Needs from Getting Coverage 6/11
Maureen Farrell:Just How Bizarre Have Things Become? Take This Quiz and Find Out
Massacre sets back Afghan elections 6/11
THE Book is Here! Richard Clarke's "Against All Enemies: Inside the White House's War on Terror--What Really Happened" Get Your Copy from BuzzFlash
Sign the Petition: "W" Does NOT Stand For Women! "George W. Bush has waged an all-out war on women's health and rights" 6/10
Bush's Bellicose Bullying 6/10
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Grand Canyon in deep trouble 6/10
Fiery cleric al-Sadr gains political ground among Iraqis 6/10
Arianna Huffington: Kerry should use a hopeful, unifying vision to combat politics of fear 6/10
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U.S. and British Casualty Count. Bush Lied and Our Soldiers Died -- And Continue Dying.
James Carville, "Had Enough?: A Handbook for Fighting Back." Available on BuzzFlash.com. Your Carville Book Purchase is the Way We Pay for the Site. Remember, No Outside Advertising, No Subscription Fees, No Sales of Our E-mail List. We Depend on You.
Bill Berkowitz: Hijacking history; Grover Norquist's Reagan Legacy Project has its eyes on many prizes 6/10
"Soul of a Citizen: Living With Conviction in a Cynical Time"
"Inventing A Nation: Washington, Adams, Jefferson" -- "Independent Thinker" Book of the Month Review by Thom Hartmann
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U.S. force in Iraq to grow as Marine deployment pushed up; General: Corps badly stretched 6/10
Warrior King: The Case for Impeaching George Bush. Get the Book at BuzzFlash.com.
Ruling in Sharon Bribery Case Shadows Gaza Plan 6/10
Laura Bush Says Cannot Support Stem Cell Research 6/10
The conscience vote: Lifelong Republican Christian de Fouloy has decided to do the unthinkable and back the Democratic candidate in this year's US elections. 6/10
Memo on Torture Draws Focus to Bush; Aide Says President Set Guidelines for Interrogations, Not Specific Techniques. 6/10
Bush Lied and Our Soldiers Died. A BuzzFlash List of Casualty Resources.
Bush Changing His Story on Prison Abuse Scandal 6/10
Documents Build a Case for Working Outside the Laws in Interrogations 6/10
LA Times Poll: Voters Shift Toward Kerry, But It's a Tight Race 6/10
Terrorism INCREASES under Bush 6/10
Geov Parrish: Reader responses to Monday's column decrying Ronald Reagan's legacy -- including letters generated by having the column partially read aloud on Michael Savage's syndicated hate radio 6/10
New Feature: Thom Hartmann's "Independent Thinker" Book of the Month: "Class War in America: How Economic and Political Conservatives Are Exploiting Low- and Middle-Income Americans"
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The People Must Know 6/11
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Boondocks: Truth, the anti-drug 6/10
This Modern World: Conservatives Suspicious of Coverage 6/9
Fiore presents: President Reaganesque 6/11
How Many Tom DeLay and Friends Does It Take to Screw In a Light Bulb? 6/11
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