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It is a conspiracy theory. There is no proof!

That's the fun!

I'm angry about the U.S.A Patriot Act. But as I said, it certainly hasn't been exploited.

The language in the Halliburton contract is interesting; but like I said a proverbial drop in the bucket in terms of funding. $384 million!!? OMG! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE! They're building concentration camps! AHHHHHH!

Kay.

But, the government spent $6 (or 60 honestly can't remember right now. It's early. ) Billion... (I'll say it again just cause that last bit is so impressive.) $6 Billion on a (love this) 700 mile fence on a (Waaaaa ha ha ha! !) 2000 mile border to keep out illegal immigrants. A fence that will only slow most of those enterprising souls down by about 4 and 1/2 minutes. 6 or 60-- that billion after makes that $384 million look just about significant enough to install a port-a-potty; (at least at government prices.)

These are the mentalities that are taking that article and running with it all over hells-half- acre. Like I said... Looaaads O fun to scare the piss out of yourself with, (or laugh at 'em) but not much good for nothin'. (Now, what am I gonna do with all that chef-boy-ardee?)

I have to admit, I have been watching this unfold, but I was whopped up side the head from left field by the invasion of Georgia.

Things are getting pretty confrontational in a hurry.

My opinion (for what it's worth) is that if this continues to escalate in terms of Russian and U.S. mutual belligerence into November, it will up McCains chances considerably. Right now though, it's an awful lot of talk that may or may not amount to anything.

What do you think?

You're not the only one who has thought of that:

I recommend you specify the year. If you refer to after September '39, which is the time most people would be thinking of, you have little chance of persuading anyone. '38 gives you a better chance, but there are still some significant elements missing today. I mean, Jesus Camp is not a government programme and still a fringe phenomenon.

You might be interested in Greg Palast's Armed Madhouse. Gives you an insight in Bush and Cheney's attitude to democracy. I have tried, and failed, to summarize that attitude. "Comparable to Queen Victoria's attitude to a dog turd" is too feeble, and far too genteel.

You might also find this interesting.

Gromit

Thanks for the nose-point to the books; especially the last one.