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Hi, Just a quick thank you for posting the pictures of the protests in London. I'll probably never see them anywhere else. Barely a mention of it in the NY Times today - what did I expect. I'll just have to keep on reading the British papers. On another note -- I turned 50 this year (yikes!) and I decided to join AARP because I thought I could reap some benefits from it. Well, I just cancelled my membership. Yeah, some benefits! What does this country have against older people? It isn't this way in other democracies, like Europe, Canada, etc. - they value their senior citizens and look out for them. I think the Bush administration would be happy if people just dropped dead when they retire so the right wing junta won't have to waste their precious billions on seniors when it could otherwise go to the rich (themselves). And none of them will ever have to worry about retirement or medicare. I'm so sick to my stomach -- I need medicine. Whoops, can't afford it! Barbara in NYC Subj: Regarding Tom Daschle I am a huge "liberal." However, I have already e-mailed Tom Daschle telling him that if he doesn't do something about both the energy and medicare bills, I will personally contribute to his Republican opponent to defeat him in next year's re-election bid. I understand that what I am proposing is a kind of "scorched earth" approach. However, at this point, I would rather have Satan in power, exposed for who he is, than a faux opposition leader who lets Satan in disguise roll over him every time. Phillip Giannikas Subj: CNN and London Protest Dear Buzz, After seeing the Bush effigy toppled on CNN live, sandwiched between Michael Jackson updates of course, I e-mailed CNN and thanked them. It was a thing of beauty-THOUSANDS of cheering people as Bush hit the ground. It was good for me. Thank-you Great Britain! A Loyal Buzzer Subj: The Dashing Daschle to the Rescue. . .NOT!!!! BuzzFlash, Regarding your article on Daschle and another punitive bill by the Republican Party. Will it ever stop? No. Not until someone or some group stops them. I will be surprised if anyone can build a fire under this man, Daschle. We have so many holes in this Republican Administration and he can't find one of them. Playing is SAFE never gets anything done when we are up against a criminal faction like the Bush Regime. We have two problems that will lose the election and that is the propaganda of the Bush Regime in our media and our Democratic Leadership who just sits on their behind. I would give Daschle money to step down, if I had any money and if I thought it would work. His style of leadership. . .who needs it. It is killing the Democratic Party!!!! Daschle. . .take up bird watching. . .you'd be great at it. Shirley Smith Subj: Novelli Buzz, I asked the obviously young phone girl at AARP [don't they hire AARP-aged personnel?] if they were keeping track of the callers demanding Novelli be fired - ‘No, we don't have the capacity to do that.' I suggested to her that she suggest to Novelli that the organization do so. T Quigly Note - I too, heard the '1-minute hold' message, then waited 15 minutes for the youngster to answer. Subj: TV Channels I can't get any news from CNN, they've been with the Michael Jackson story for over 2 hours, without even one commercial break. And, I don't believe in coincidences, why did this MJ story coincide with Bush's trip to the U.K ? Is Karl Rove creating another diversion? Tom Sklarski Subj: Michael Jackson pre-empts all Bush's protests/Istanbul/Blair real issues Buzz, I have no doubt that Ashcroft told the Cal. law enforcement folks when to execute those warrants. I'm dead serious - apparently they've had these Michael Jackson issues on file for at least 2 weeks and they're served RIGHT when Bush goes to England. CNN has consequently shown very little of the protests today and very little of these massive and perfectly timed terrorist bombings, due to the Jackson fest. I had been sure that some British site would get bombed during Bush's visit (these insurrectionists or fundamentalists are too canny to pass up the Bush visit as an opportunity for that juxtaposition). I forgot to consider that the Administration is second to NO ONE at leaking, planting, or creating just the types of stories that it knows the pop media will drool over. The fact that the bombing came during this Jackson info deluge just must make the Ashcroft lackeys even more proud of their diversionary success - originally designed to divert the general focus from London, if my guess is accurate. It's really scary. Dave Dorsett Subj: Jacko and dubya Does any one find it just a little fishy that Jacko got arrested while dubya is being protested in the UK? My husband and I were waiting for a big news head line and whalla there it was all over the local and national news to take away the friggen protests going on while Dubya spins his cartel web of deceit. Just my 2 cents worth. A BuzzFlash Reader Subj: Social Security and Medicare I just read your reader's contribution about Social Security and Medicare -- We keep missing the point to this. Yes, younger people feel they will never get Social Security. But the real key is Medicare. Ask any young person, particularly one who has recently watched the long-term decline of grandparents, if they want to have to pay for their own parents medical care. Ask 30 and 40 somethings if they can afford to help pay for aging parents AND put their children through school. We have to bring it home to people that damaging Medicare just doesn't affect older people. It will force a horrible choice on anyone with both parents and children. Heather
M. Relihan Subj: Medicare Fiasco I just sent this to AARP. Thought you might be interested.
Gail Henigman Subj: PBS News Hour on 11-19-03 Their boy Denny Hastert used the phrase "fair & balanced" to tout the latest ugly bill they're pushing thru. How Foxy. A BuzzFlash Reader Subj: 'Heads-Up' Re 'Why News About Michael Jackson Is Important' Just a heads up since the top news stories are Phil Spector committing a murder, but more than that MICHAEL JACKSON all over the place. Of course no news commentators bother saying that he was found innocent the last time he was charged. They have already crucified him (including Peter Jennings last night) before any news is out. Why is this important? Remember - when they promote something this SENSATIONAL they are planning something wicked and huge to slip under the radar. Keep your eyes peeled for other real news during this OJ car chase replay. Meria Subj: Michael Jackson: Weapon of Mass distraction! Buzz, I am mad as hell! Over one hundred and fifty thousand people in London jeer Bush and tear down a statue of him and what is our main stream media focusing on? Michael Jackson!!! The weapons of mass distraction continue. Apparently with CNN and the media, Jackson is assumed to be guilty until he's proven innocent. I did a few relevant things today: I canceled my membership in AARP, called into a local talk-radio show to encourage AARP members to revolt, and I purchased Michael Jackson's new CD. BuzzFlash, I'm sending you the check that would have gone to renew my AARP membership. Dee Turner Subj: bush/state visit I watched Bush (on tv) walking past the guards with the funny headdress and waited for bush to burst out laughing. Then he walked over to a table to be seated by the Queen. He looked totally out of it. Like where am I , He was so stiff, and that walk...like he has a corn-cob stuck up his OOPS. Carolina Dear BuzzFlash, I have done the usual..in this letter...I canceled my AARP membership....the only benefits this organization ever provided anyway...was a discount at hotels...and anyone who is over 65 can get that. I have tried them for auto Insurance..and they are hideously high...could not come near my usual carrier. So, out they go!!!!!!!! They are a rich organization who will do whatever they can to get a little money in the hand...anyone knows that. And, at the risk, of gloating....the most ashamed I have ever been of this country, are the pictures in our paper of two things.....the day our soldiers pulled the statue of Saddam down..and another of the day they were sprawled in the ruins of one of the palaces...with the most arrogant looks, smoking cigarettes! Now, I agree that Saddam may very well be a horrid person...but you know, folks, to the innocent Iraqis....We are the enemy...we have invaded their country...and it was not for any reason other than power...oil, and money!!!!!!!!! So, please pardon me...and do not think I am unpatriotic...I am not.., I have given and given to this country...my brother...and now a grandaughter...but, the Trafalgar thing was ...well, it was sort of paybacks!! They went to a lot of trouble to do something that I would love to have done..a paper mache statue of Geedubya!!! One little blip on the news, ashamedly, was the Fox Channel producer, who was caught with the priceless art that he stole and without any kind of scruples, brought home to this country....how low does one stoop to steal from a country that is being invaded by your beloved rightwingnuts!!??? Of course, nothing from the Faux net..would surprise me!!!!!!!!! I am so in support of the troops...I have someone there...I know that they are brainwashed....the kids are taught that they are doing the greatest thing on earth sort of like the suicide bombers think they will go to heaven with many beautiful women for their deeds. My granddaughter, without even knowing...tells me in her way... they are sick, her teeth are falling out of her head....they have nothing to eat to build up their bodies. They do not know what fruit, vegetables, or meat is....she has asked for Christmas, for us to send food, candy, macaroni and cheese...anything powdered. It is sad, they do things for their boss that they must...even if they disagree! I support the troops and will...and hope they come home safely. They cannot drink the water with out some kind of flavoring...so she asks for Crystal Lite which drowns out the taste of the water...I pray that when they come home and need health care.....they will get it!!!!!!!!!!! Shirley...........St. Louis Subj: Al Franken a HUGE success at MU and it will air on C-Span this Sat. Just wanted to let readers know that Al Franken was in Columbia, MO, last night at the University of MO in Columbia. C-Span is going to air the event on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003 at 8:10 p.m. central time. If it is preempted then you can visit Book TV and find out when it will be on. My son, Nick and his friend James Page, were the ones that did the majority of the work to get Al to MU and they did come up against some resistance, that's for sure. They persevered and it all worked out. (MU's senate legislature complained about bringing a liberal to campus but it was pointed out rather quickly that the 2 before Al were David Horowitz and Anne Coulter so they relinquished. However, even though it was their idea to get Al and they did nearly all the work to get him there, a Republican committee member who had seniority amongst the group decided to pick up Al (Nick and James were suppose to pick him up at the airport and take him to dinner, etc.) She decided at the last minute to tell Nick and James that she would be picking up Al. She then took Al to dinner by herself. Nick and James had been told during the planning stages that they would get to take Al to dinner. Nick wrote Al's introduction and James introduced Al to the sold-out crowd. The crowd cheered Al and everything he had to say continuously. After his talk, he took questions from the audience and one of my favorites came from a young, male college student who admitted to Al that he was a "Recovering Republican," and Al solemnly asked him for "How long?" The young man replied, "It's been almost a year now and I wanted to ask you where to get news that is legit and Al referred him to BuzzFlash and moveon.org and wellstone.org. The young man said he wanted to aid in his conservative parents' recoveries. It was priceless! Al also told about a hilarious idea he had for a 2004 Presidential commercial that had everyone laughing hysterically. I hope BuzzFlash will spread the word so everyone will watch him on C-Span this Sat. at 8:10p.m. central time. Keep up the good work BuzzFlash. I appreciate all you do. Sincerely, Nancy Weant Subj: About the Medicare Plan Hi, did you know under this plan seniors will have to meet a $2,000.00 deductible every six months. My next door neighbor only draws $400.00 a month. She will only clear $800.00 a year in her social security. How will the baby boom generation live? They need to get a copy of this bill and read the fine print. At this time seniors pay $892.00 deductible. Plus other deductibles to MD's of @100.00 to their Doctors a year. Then medicare only allows 80 percent allowed on the allowable amount. That means If your bill was 20,000 from the hospital and they only allowed the hospital $16,000.00 of the $20,000.00 They pay 80 percent of the allowable $16,000.00 which is $12,400.00 and you are responsible for 20 percent of that amount $2,480.00 The same on all xrays, doctor, lab test. They also have up to a certain amount they will only pay on bloodwork a year, such as protimes, cholesterol tests. They pay 80 percent of the allowable amount and you pay the other 20 percent. The seniors have already got the screws put to them. They pay thousands of dollars in medical care a year. That is why hospitals are suing and their homes are being sold to pay their medical bills. Most go to an elderly home to live out the last days of their life. Wake up people. This is your faith. Doom Linwood Subj: Daschle comes to the rescue!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 11/20/03 WAKE UP BuzzFlash! Asking that coward Daschle to do anything for the people is like smoking peyote. He is a louse and because of his cowardice we are suffering in Iraq, the environment, energy crisis and now the medicare charade......... he prefers to be a leader, anything, minority, majority, whatever, but a leader, so he can get his wife the lobbyist some money in her pocket. He is shameless and so are the Democrats. So look forward to another 4 years of the rat-ass. Kares Jhangiani Subj: AARP Ripoff I, along with many others, have torn up our cards and refused to buy it. Sound familiar. Someone was talking about the Vietnam era demonstrators. They knew how to demonstrate. I am a retired cinematographer who has photographed commercials all over the world for many years. I know that it takes anywhere from six months to a year to put a commercial like AARP's on the air, and they did it in one day. This has been in the Republican planning for at least a year folks. Burn your cards and get your money back. Go beyond the Michael stories etc. Look at the BBC, Canadian broadcasting stations, European news etc. They will tell you exactly what's going on in this country that our government keeps hidden. Who was at the Energy meeting with Cheney? Still don't know, do you? A BuzzFlash Reader Subj: AARP Rebellion Over at the AARP website, there are many angry seniors--keep focusing on this because it just may be the over-50s who can topple the Bush Regime! Judi Subj: Liberals Now THE BUSH ERA IS THE TIME FOR LIBERALS TO STAND UP BE PROUD! Be proud to be a Liberal! My Webster Dictionary defines liberal as "favoring progress and reform in social institutions, and the fullest practicable liberty of individual action". Whenever someone calls you a liberal, quote this definition and then THANK THEM! EVERY TIME! If they use the word liberal seven times before asking you a question, THANK THEM SEVEN TIMES before answering their question. If they don't move on, change the subject or just shut up, ask them if they are against progress and reform, and if they are against liberty of individual action. Then, after they agree that they are for progress and reform, and liberty of individual action (who isn‘t?), congratulate them for BEING A LIBERAL! John Andersen Subj: "BRING HIM DOWN IN EVERY TOWN." Here is an idea from the protest of 11/20/2003 in London. For the 2004 republican convention in NYC, let's spread the word to "BRING HIM DOWN IN EVERY TOWN." The idea is to topple a statue of bush in every town in the USA during the convention. Hopefully simultaneously. A simple idea that can spread into big results. A BuzzFlash Reader Subj: Was Michael Jackson arrest carefully timed? - Sorry I don't have time to write a long piece. I just thought I'd point out that the D.A (Tom Sneddon) who is in charge of the Michael Jackson case is a hard-core Republican, and that I find it more than coincidental that the highly dramatic raid on Jackson's house and his subsequent arrest came at the same time Bush is in Britain. Funny how media outlets like Hannity & Colmes spend an entire hour on the Jackson case while thousands of Brits are in the streets of London protesting Bush's visit. A BuzzFlash Reader Subj: Shoot to Kill I love Washington Journal almost as much as I love BuzzFlash but this morning I thought I was hearing things. A man called in saying that since he refused to acknowledge American media any longer, he was a reader of international news of all kinds. He stated that he read the following in the Guardian, I believe. The U.S. security apparatus guarding Bush and lumpy asked for permission to "shoot to kill" any over zealous protesters. Britain of course refused. Can this possibly be true because, if it is, the screaming of the American people should drown out even the anger over the betrayal of AARP to helpless seniors who toss a coin about whether to get medicine or food. What will we all do if Medicare and Social Security are destroyed? Shoot to kill? Who? All the stupid people in this country who are falling for this scam? We really need some help here. SOS [BuzzFlash Note: Your can read about the "shoot to kill" orders here: "Shoot-to-kill bodyguards protect Bush."] Subj: New test GOP campaign commercials One of the articles on Drudge today said that the GOP was going to test some TV commercials with Bush shown giving speeches about his war on terror. It occurred to me that some of his speeches have almost sounded identical to a lot of other dictators' speeches from the past. They use security as a reason for invading other countries, denying basic human rights, stifling dissent, and ignoring their Bill of Rights or Constitutions. To counter such ads, an interesting approach would be to use a split screen and show some of these other dictators giving speeches on one side and Bush saying almost the same identical thing on the other side. The beauty of this approach is that you are using real speeches that are documented and in the public domain. The ad would not have to make any comparisons -- the speakers indict themselves in their own words. The looks on their faces will emphasize the craziness of the speakers. The themes will be the same and the deliveries eerily similar. The fade out would be a voiceover saying, "Do you feel any safer since President Bush became President? Or is it just deja vu all over again?" Another ad could run a scroll of the Bill of Rights and cross off the one's that the Patriot Act has nullified with a question, "Which rights are you willing to give up next for the President's War on Terror?" Another ad could feature past Presidents talking about the economy, health care, waging war, etc. Then ask why President Bush doesn't agree with any of them. To counter any negatives (and you know there will be plenty of personal attacks) about the Democratic nominee, feature a silhouette of Lincoln or Jefferson or Jackson or Roosevelt having the voice-over talk about them negatively. For example, quote some of the negative stuff that their contemporaries said about them during their presidential campaigns. Then ask the question, "Would you have voted for this person?" Then unveil that President's identity. Finish the spot with a shot of the Democratic nominee and ask, "Are you sure they are telling the truth about Dean/Kerry/Cark?" I believe a lot of people, including NASCAR dads, don't believe Bush has been telling the truth and wonder about what his real motives are. If you can emphasize this in regards to various issues that are important to traditional Democratic voters who have strayed, you just might impede Bush's credibility. Are they going to be taken for a ride the second time around? I don't think blue collar, Southern men like to be made fools of by anyone. Make sure that they know they have been betrayed. Most importantly, don't let him off the hook for the various scandals of his presidency. Rove has been able to shift the media's focus away, but your ads would put them right back on the agenda immediately before voters go to the polls. Please pass these ideas along to the DNC and thanks for keeping your website available to the faithful. Sandy Subj: BUSH AND THOSE WHO DIED FOR HIM The reason why George Bush refuses to attend the funerals of American servicemen and women killed in Iraq, and why he refuses to meet with their families is that he is a deserter from the same American military these men and women died for. If he attended a funeral or met with the families, a hurting sibling, parent or spouse might bring this to the attention of America, and this would cause a worse public reaction than what he is getting now. After all, how can patriotic Americans vote for a deserter? John Andersen Subj: If DASCHLE refuses to fight ...the AARP bill, then I think its the duty of the DEMOCRATIC leaders to demote him and appoint someone else who is not afraid to rock his HOME boat. We can't have a leader sitting on the fence in ALL serious matter....shit or get off the freaking pot TOM., you owe it to the American people-its your JOB to do so. Colette
Miller Subj: republican joe lieberman is for the medicare reform I was stunned to see this quote from Senator Lieberman: Connecticut Sen. Joseph Lieberman refused to criticize the bill or the AARP. "Too soon to say," he said. "The fact is it will provide 10 million senior citizens, more than 80,000 in New Hampshire, who don't have any prescription assistance, with those benefits. I'm not going to give a knee-jerk, reflex reaction and say, 'no way.'" http://www.msnbc.com/local/MUL/M339994.asp?cp1=1 I hope to hell people skewer this man for this.... this is unbelievable that he does this and then turns around and expects people to support him for president. PLEASE be sure and bring this to the attention of the people! Kevan Subj: Win Against Bush Why can't Clark and Dean get on a ticket together and throw Bush out? Come on, you guys! PLEASE - Do it for me!! a BuzzFlash fan Subj: Gen. Franks Dear BuzzFlash, Buried in an obscure headline on BuzzFlash (from newsmax) is an interview with Gen. Franks, which turns out to be one of the most chilling dissertations I have read so far. He states that if the United States is hit with a WMD, the constitutional form of government will be abolished in favour of a military style of government. If you read the PNAC document, you will find a reference to the necessity of a "Pearl Harbour Event ", which was, obviously 9/11. IS the WMD attack the next Pearl Harbour event? Now I am no conspiracy buff and cannot accuse, even this corrupt government, of duplicity of this kind. I will accuse them of instituting a singular form of government which is beginning to exclude the minority party in any governing act, and I will accuse them of taking full advantage of, and terrorizing the population, post 9/11 to achieve this aim. It concerns me greatly when the top general of the armed forces, so matter-of-factly, states that they envision this change in government. It would seem, from his remarks, that they are openly discussing this military takeover, in the event of a WMD attack. It concerns me greatly when the Pres. wishes for a dictatorship form of government because he is tired of discussion and compromise. It concerns me greatly when I read the right wing nut cases of the evangelical arm of christianity wishes for armageddon, the end war, and the beginning of the "rapture", and our pres. is one of them... I e-mailed BuzzFlash recently outlining my scenario for the Nov. election and how the right-wingers intend to countermand the election. Even in my most deluded ravings of my own paranoia, I never envisioned the military takeover. I have always considered the Florida fiasco as a right wing bloodless coup d'etat, and that we already do not live in a democracy anymore. This is a "soft" dictatorship, make no mistake about it....They have accomplished their primary goal, which is to take over all forms of government, leaving only the Supreme Court as a possible balance of fairness and compromise in this country. However, if we abolish the constitutional form of government, the Supreme Court will no longer have a purpose. Chilling, my friends, chilling. Geoff H. Austin, TX. Subj: Venting The senior Senator from West "By God" Virginia should get an award for telling the truth. The latest is these great lines, "When well-placed corporate heads have a greater voice at the conference table than the minority members of Congress, we have truly sold our nation's energy policy to the highest bidder." He is a voice crying in the wilderness. I'm glad he's ours. Michael Subj: Another Reason to Kill Your TV Dear Buzz: Thank God for news sites such as yours. Reading your site every day gives us the real scoop on what's going on--every important issue is covered, discussed, and followed up on. Michael Wolfe, media critic for NY magazine was on CNN this morning saying that because the current Michael Jackson media circus is "incredibly fascinating" (to viewers), that it could be played for a year. A year!!!!! (Unlike the Wilson/Plame spy leak--which "played" for what?--about 2 weeks, then disappeared, utterly.) Maybe we should stop blaming the media. Maybe this is what the TV viewing public really wants--entertainment, infotainment, anchortainment, sitcomtainment.. Maybe a significant segment of the voting public are comfortable in their own protective bubble (like Bush), unaware of what's really happening, and not terribly interested. I'm sure we all know at least five people who fit that description. If that is the case, heaven help us. Keep up the good work, Buzz. TV stations couldn't buy the sort of loyalty you inspire in your readership, nor could they hope to achieve the consistently high ratings reflected in your continued growth and influence. As they say, the Revolution will not be televised. But it will come, eventually. Pass the word: "Read BuzzFlash. Get the Truth." A BuzzFlash Reader [BuzzFlash Useless Trivia Note: The band Ned's Atomic Dustbin has a song called "Kill Your Television."] Subj: An observation This week I've been watching some of the special programs about JFK that are airing to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his assassination. As I wasn't yet born when JFK was shot, it's really interesting to see the different facets of his presidency. The one thing that really stood out for me was JFK's global popularity. I was amazed that when JFK would visit other countries hundreds of thousands of people would come out to cheer him and would gladly stand in line for hours just to get a glimpse of him...or if they were really lucky get a chance to shake his hand. Now contrast that with our current "Commander in Chief." When he visits another country hundreds of thousands of people also come out in force...to tell him to get lost. He is so universally loathed that his photo ops have to be carefully staged and his "well-wishers" are hand picked and carefully screened. All protesters--which vastly outnumber the supporters--are held back in "free speech zones," all the better for the Commander in Chief to indulge his delusion that he is well liked. It would be hilarious if it wasn't so sad. A BuzzFlash Reader Subj: How can you not like this guy Excerpt from Dean's Speech in Houston:
A BuzzFlash Reader Subj: U.S. General Says Bin Laden 'Out of the Picture' 3,000 Americans are dead at the hands of bin Laden and where Bush promised to get him "dead or alive" and this General in Bush's army has the audacity to say that capturing bin Laden is not important to winning the war on terrorism? I am sick of the lack of accountability in this administration. I am sick of no one in the media holding his feet to the fire and more importantly no elected officials or the American public as well. Do we tell family members of serial murder victims that the capture of that perpetrator is not important? Mary! * * *
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A BuzzFlash Reader Subj: Medicare Betrayal Dear BuzzFlash: As a 47-year-old family doctor from Michigan, my only regret today is not having an AARP membership to cancel. I have written twice to AARP in the past few days, receiving only computer-generated email responses saying they are too busy to answer my letters. Too busy robbing the wallets and purses of my elderly patients? Too busy making sure that AARP gets their cut of the increased cost of medications under the Bush/Novelli/Satan Medidontcareanymore plan? I have written my legislators as well, receiving more form letter responses in return. We need every senior, every medical person who has seen the decline in elder medical care, AND every single American who has any hope of living to see 65 years of age to write, call, email, and do what it takes to let an uncaring ruling elite in Washington know that we are not willing to allow our parents, grandparents, and in a few years, ourselves to be exploited by a few greedy insurance and pill merchants who are no longer satisfied with making a generous profit, and are seizing the chance to ensure that they will be guaranteed ever-increasing profits by law, at the expense of the very people who fed them, clothed them, and educated them to be able to hold the positions they hold in society today. We Americans are too good a people to cast our elderly on the rubbish heap! James Michael
Reaume Jr MD Subj: AARP Server Overload I think aarp.org is getting an earful from irate seniors. I was trying to navigate their message board this morning and kept getting “server unavailable right now”error messages but not before I managed to confirm what Paul Krugman hinted at in his column: overwhelming disapproval posted on the message boards! James is this still America????????????????? how the hell long does it take to give an answer to who outed Valerie????????? Novelli & Newt in bed together until Newt gets tired of s........ him and divorces him like his other wives. Rush needs to be jailed as does Bush... did you know the lady who filed 'rape' charges against him committed "suicide" (supposedly). As to the 9/11 papers and the stealth involving this administration...only proves someone was in bed w/the saudis and i leave that to your imagination. You are a shining light in all of the corruption going on in Washington.....obviously our reps have no consciences. suzy in tucson Hi BuzzFlash, Thanks for your continuous coverage of AARP-gate. Keep it up. I really think that Moveon.org should be doing commercials to counter AARP's commercials. I'd be willing to contribute and I'm sure all their members would. The AARP ads are running nonstop. It's vital that every detail of this sham of a bill gets out in the open. Barbara in NYC |
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