William Haynes, who is overseeing military commission trials for Guantanamo detainees, is resigning as Defense Department general counsel, the Pentagon said. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

Americans love lefties. picked by zzz 5 months ago

No they're getting petty - what politician hasn't donned 'traditional garb' to win favor?

A photograph circulating on the Internet of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama dressed in traditional local garments during a visit to Kenya in 2006 is causing a dustup in the presidential campaign over what constitutes a smear. picked by bevissimo 5 months ago

A "Brit" speaks his mind; this is something worth hearing. picked by SpamTrap 5 months ago

There are a couple issues McCain is facing right now regarding election finances. These could dramatically effect his ability to campaign.

In order for the FEC to make a ruling they need a quorum but there are are not enough members. Obama is blocking the confirmation of an appointee. If Obama continues this, McCain will have his hands tied financially and Obama will obtain a huge advantage. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Fidel finally out! Maybe all those stupid trade embargoes will finally stop. (not really) And yes, that's him flashing the victory sign like a Japanese schoolgirl. picked by xenity7 5 months ago

Please, lets not make this a repeat of 2000!

Florida, don't ruin it for the rest of us. picked by ashlesdc 5 months ago

In a stunning turnaround, the former chief military prosecutor at Guantanamo Bay said today he would be a defense witness for the driver of Osama bin Laden.

*You just don't think this administration could be more corrupt, and then something new comes up. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

Ralph Nader may soon announce intent to run in this years presidential election.

Seriously.
(Kinda sorta update, He will be on Meet the Press Sunday morning, original here picked by ashlesdc 5 months ago

Republican U.S. Rep. Richard Renzi of Arizona, a state co-chair for Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign, was indicted on corruption charges stemming from land deals in his state.

The 35-count indictment stemmed from plans by Renzi and a business associate, a real estate investor, to benefit from a land-exchange deal in Arizona in return for Renzi's support for necessary federal legislation picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

A Republican operative in Alabama says Karl Rove asked her to try to prove the state’s Democratic governor was unfaithful to his wife in an effort to thwart the highly successful politician’s re-election. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

"A new poll has Bush breaking a new nadir in presidential approval ratings, beating out Harry Truman’s 22% for the lowest support among Americans in the nation’s history." picked by gammerus 5 months ago

Until he was circumcised with a machete in front of a jeering mob and then dragged off to be beheaded, Robert Ochieng had been a symbol of modern, post-tribal harmony in Kenya.

We badly need some brighter people making decisions for our policies. picked by DerAlt1 5 months ago

NYT has a report on McCain. Among other things is the rumor that McCain has been having an illicit relationship with a lobbyist. McCain's response is denial. More info here and here picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Barack Obama's campaign, riding a wave of 10 straight victories in the contest for the Democratic nomination after wins in Wisconsin and Hawaii, today urged Hillary Clinton to bow to the inevitable and accept defeat. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Instead of buying more trailers - as allowed under the law - FEMA used more than $13 million toward fully loaded sport utility vehicles, travel expenses and purchase card accounts.

*WHAT? Corruption and graft in this administration? The HELL YOU SAY! picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

The Coburn amendment is another attempt by the gun lobby to extend laissez-faire gun rights to college campuses, churches and workplaces even as the nation suffers firearm fatalities and rampages that take 30,000 lives a year. picked by DerAlt1 5 months ago

And many more tales brought to you by "CIA Bedtime Stories."
Like;
"Castro, and the Beard Removing Cigars."
and the ever zany,
"Castro, and the Fungus Dusted Skin Diving Suit." picked by Hoosker 5 months ago

A senior Palestinian official has said the Palestinians ought to unilaterally declare a state if peace talks with Israel do not succeed.

Good luck, chaps. picked by mahler87 5 months ago

Total Drag: Bush Judge Appointee Resigns After DUI Arrest While Cross Dressing picked by mutil8or 5 months ago

Wilkes, 53, of paying off a $500,000 note on Cunningham's California home; picking up the tab for vacation outings, private jet travel and limousines; buying Cunningham a $14,000 speedboat; and having an employee line up prostitutes for himself and the lawmaker during a two-night stay in Hawaii. picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

Huge surprise there...

I'm not kidding. picked by keroberos32 5 months ago

For the first time in the history of Pakistan, an incumbent failed to win re-election. Many people expected Musharraf to rig the election, but he accepted his defeat.
Update to this. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

So little has been written about her it seems..thought I probably wasn't the only one interested to know more. picked by cb__ 5 months ago

A best of craigslist look at the candidates in the upcoming election. This is very clever and very funny. picked by mahler87 5 months ago