Gates asks for $190B for Iraq & Afghanistan Wars

Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, today asked the Congress to approve $190 billion in spending for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in 2008. How sad is it that this administration can ask the Congress to fund a war, but threatens to veto an additional $35 billion in funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program which would allow this program to cover an additional 4 million children; bringing the total covered to 10.6 million. For the cost of this idiotic Iraq venture for 2 months, 4 million children could get basic health care.

It seems this administration is more interested building an empire than insuring the welfare of its constituents. I hate to sound hackneyed, but these kids are our future. We need to make sure they have the basic necessities, like health insurance. The Canadians are making us look bad; they have one of the best health care systems in the world, and every citizen is covered. Doesn't that embarrass you?

Ali G F*%ks with the DEA

By the same guy that brings you Borat, Ali G. Fake reporter; real, unsuspecting DEA agent.

Review - The Bourne Ultimatum

Oh for the love of whatever gods you prefer, go see The Bourne Ultimatum. It is excellent; Matt Damon pulls it off again as Jason Bourne, the fictional CIA Super-Assassin. Paul Greengrass (United 93)was at the helm directing his second Bourne film. It starts strong and stays strong throughout the entire movie. Well worth the $700 it costs to go see a movie these days. My only complaint is, can somebody get this guy a f*&king SteadiCam?

Turn Your Head and Cough - Mightor

My favorite is when he coughs up a tiny version of himself which coughs up a tiny version of himself, etc.

Didya Get That Thing I Sentcha?

Again, laugh at this. Harvey Birdman: Attorney At Law is by far the funniest, wittiest program on television.

Ha Ha Ha...Numby Nutkins

Here, laugh at this while I recombobulate myself after a long, busy summer.

Chertoff's "Feeling"

Maybe Secretary Chertoff's "feeling" was right? Who knows; maybe the FBI left the anti-aircraft missile launcher to scare us all into loving President Bush again. Only time will tell.

The full story from CBS news.

Still Angry - Lying Liars That Lie

So, is Al-Qaeda a threat or not? We've had conflicting reports from "senior administration" officials in the last two days. Tuesday, an unnamed official said an Al-Qaeda cell is already in or on the way to the U.S. Today, Secretary Chertoff says that Al-Qaeda is NOT at an operational level that it was in the Summer of 2001. What the hell? I know the Bush Administration, its officials and appointees are full of shit, but can they be full of the SAME shit?

A$$holes.

P.S. - I'm watching that lying liar that lies tell us about how his troop surge is the best thing since blowjobs were invented. 600 dead troops in 6 months, civilian deaths are up, successful attacks in the Green Zone are occurring...but violence in Baghdad is down, marginally. Great. Thanks, dumbass; I'm sure that's a big consolation to the 600 families of dead Americans. 9/11 just keeps on keeping on, that's good, though; Giuliani is running for President of 9/11 - so I'm glad to have 9/11 still around, Rudy needs work!

Too Mad To Write

I've not been posting much lately; I've been way too angry about the crap going on in the US and World political arena. I'd rather not say anything than be nasty, I don't sound intelligent when I'm mad.

Here are a list of my grievances...

Always first and foremost in my mind, the 3,609 heroes that have died in a war based on lies and deception; all to secure a horrid, little man's place in history.

Under the category of "Our administration can't do anything without f*%king it up, so lets scare everyone and gain opinion points" I give you a scary warning about an Al-Queda cell coming to America.

The U.S. Attorney firings won't resolve themselves or just go away, it continues in Congress today with another former Bush aide exerting executive privilege to keep from answering the Congress' questions. Just tell the truth you daft t*%t, stop protecting those who aren't protecting us.

CNN, who does a brisk business advertising for pharmaceutical companies, is giving Michael Moore grief about his new movie, Sicko. Dr. Gupta, who would better serve the U.S. Public by being an actual doctor instead of a TV a$$hole, berates Michael Moore about some minor points in his new movie, all the while AGREEING with Moore. Gupta, shut up and help us fix U.S. Health care.

Moral and pious Republicans keep getting busted for doing stuff they write laws to make illegal. F*%#ing hypocrites.

I'm angry that this is news. Hey CNN, there's this war going on - maybe you've heard? Since 64.5% of us are tubbos, why is this news?

The President still pushes his plan for Iraq when his troop surge doesn't seem to be working out and the GOP is pulling the rug out from under him. Why is it so important to him to be right? He's not.

These parents gave their permission for their 16 year-old daughter to marry an old man (and pervert), now they're suing the school district. F&*k you, don't give permission then decide to sue. If you were involved in your daughter's life, you wouldn't be in this mess to begin with. Who was in charge of supervising your daughter when she was dating her 40 year old coach? Did you leave MySpace and MTV in charge? Douchebags.

In closing I would like to say to the Bush Administration (and Republicans in general) "Eat Shit and D**". I had to censor the "die", I wouldn't want to end up like this poor bastard; harassed by the secret service for expressing his freedom of speech. His opinions were a little angry and violent, but his opinions nonetheless.

Indiana Property Tax

Property tax in Indiana is getting way out of hand. I know some people whose tax bill will increase by more than 100%. The elderly and fixed-income homes are in big trouble, and most may not have the resources to survive the tax increase and still keep their homes. On top of the property tax, Mayor Peterson is also asking for a $90 million income tax increase. I bought a house last year and noticed that lenders will bend over backwards to help you get a home, but then no one will do anything to help you keep it. It's no wonder the foreclosure rate in Indiana is so high.

Ballard is an instructor at Indiana Business College, where I attend.