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if I was a cop, I'd hit every "tom dick and harry" with a $75 littering fee when they threw a cigarette out the window or into the street. as for fast food tax, i guess its no different than paying for disposal of tires, motor oil, etc.

find out who was putting anthrax in the mail??? There's a story that isnt talked about anymore. Scary stuff.

QUOTE(hi8is @ Feb 8, 2006 -> 06:32 PM) directtv switch over.... gah, the headache i think mlb.com occasionally has some freebie games they let you watch on-line. maybe buy the package from mlb.com???

February 08, 2006 Army blasted over soldier’s body armor Sympathizers raise nearly $6,000 to repay Army for missing item By Eric Eyre Staff writer West Virginia’s two U.S. senators asked top military leaders Tuesday to explain why 1st Lt. William “Eddie” Rebrook IV had to reimburse the U.S. Army $700 last week for body armor and other gear damaged after he was seriously wounded by a roadside bomb in Iraq. More than 200 people —from West Virginia and across the country — donated more than $5,700 to Rebrook after reading about his body armor payment to the Army. Rebrook, 25, who was medically discharged from an army base in Fort Hood, Texas, last week, said he wouldn’t keep the donations. He’s passing along the money to charity and a Louisiana woman who lost her home in Hurricane Katrina. He said the woman’s son helped save his life in Iraq. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., sent a letter to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Tuesday, demanding that the Army refund Rebrook’s money immediately. “I was outraged this morning when I read the story about what happened to Eddie,” said Rockefeller, who nominated Rebrook for admission to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., when Rebrook attended George Washington High School in Charleston. “I’m heartbroken that he can’t continue his career, and I’m shocked that he has been treated this way by our military.” At a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday, Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., asked why Rebrook was forced to pay for body armor damaged when he was wounded in Iraq. “How can it be that the Army is charging wounded soldiers for replacing damaged body armor? Is this standard practice?” Byrd asked during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Department of Defense’s 2007 budget. Rumsfeld and Gen. Peter Schoomaker, the Army’s chief of staff, attended the hearing. “That is a very unusual story,” Schoomaker responded. “I have no idea why we would ever do something like that. We have issued body armor, the very best that exists in the world. Every soldier has it. “We certainly have procedures that account for battle loss, and I just find it a highly unusual story. But we’ll certainly follow up and correct it if there’s any truth to it.” “First Cavalry Division leadership is going to do everything to ensure this issue is brought to a conclusion that is both in line with procedures that apply to all its soldiers and in the best interest of our veterans who have served so proudly and honorably in Iraq,” Lt. Col. Scott Bleichwehl, the division's spokesman at Fort Hood, told the Killeen Daily Herald for today’s edition. Bleichwehl said soldiers are not held financially responsible for any equipment lost, damaged or destroyed in combat. Rebrook said he borrowed $700 from his buddies to pay back the U.S. Army for the destroyed body armor and gear. He plans to pay them back out of his own pocket. A Charleston radio station, WKWS-FM 96.1, raised $700 for Rebrook in less than an hour Tuesday morning. One woman hand-delivered a check for $350 to the radio station Tuesday. “We read the story on the air, and the phones started ringing,” said the station’s Mike Fitzgerald. The bulk of money for Rebrook was raised Tuesday after the soldier’s story was posted on americablog.com, a popular liberal political blog. Donations ranged from $1 to $400, said John Aravosis, who runs the Internet blog. More than 187 people gave money. About 200 people posted to the blog. “Everybody thinks liberals hate soldiers,” Aravosis said. “But the majority of people get that it’s not right to abuse our troops.” Rebrook’s right arm was shattered in an explosion while he was standing in the turret of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle in January 2005. Field medics removed his body armor, and it was later incinerated, Rebrook said. A Black Hawk helicopter airlifted him to a combat support hospital in Baghdad. Rebrook, who graduated with honors from West Point, said he was never given any records that documented the body armor loss. When he turned in his gear last week, Rebrook said he was told to pay nearly $700 or face not being discharged for weeks. The bill included a $570 charge for his Kevlar vest and gear destroyed in battle, and $130 for other lost items. Rebrook said he was asked to provide statements from witnesses that he lost his body armor in battle. He said he thought he could write a memo, explaining that the body armor was stripped from him after he was injured. But that wasn’t sufficient, he learned last week. “I understand what they were saying, but from my perspective it was a hard pill to swallow,” Rebrook said Tuesday. Despite the “bureaucratic snafu,” as Rebrook calls it, he holds no grudges. “I love the Army,” Rebrook said. “I love my soldiers. I loved being in it.” Dozens of Charleston Gazette readers called the newspaper and sent e-mails, criticizing the Army and praising Rebrook for his service in Iraq. Some readers offered to pay Rebrook for the entire cost of his body armor. “It’s a disgrace to humanity for our military to do that to a young boy who graduated from West Point,” said William Crouch of St. Albans. “I’m so mad now I can’t stand it.” To contact staff writer Eric Eyre, use e-mail or call 348-4869.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Feb 7, 2006 -> 10:36 PM) Im defenitely going to watch O'reilly tonight. I bet he's just licking his chops over this one. or licking his chops over a producer. (hey-yo)

for a non-slanted (sorry drudge) story see here... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11173305/

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Feb 7, 2006 -> 10:21 PM) She did speak out against the Iraq war. And Carter's comments seem pretty mild. But motioning towards the Prez is too much, I'll agree there. i agree. if she made her life work championing these issues, those in attendance shouldn't dictate remembering and discussing these things she stood for. It also seemed that the reverand took all of the presidents to town.. not just GWB.

i love it. http://www.drudgereport.com/flash8.htm KING FUNERAL TURNS POLITICAL: BUSH BASHED BY FORMER PRESIDENT, REVEREND Tue Feb 07 2006 15:49:48 ET Today's memorial service for civil rights activist Coretta Scott King -- billed as a "celebration" of her life -- turned suddenly political as one former president took a swipe at the current president, who was also lashed by an outspoken black pastor! The outspoken Rev. Joseph Lowery, co-founder of Southern Christian Leadership Conference, ripped into President Bush during his short speech, ostensibly about the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. "She extended Martin's message against poverty, racism and war. She deplored the terror inflicted by our smart bombs on missions way afar. We know now that there were no weapons of mass destruction over there," Lowery said. The mostly black crowd applauded, then rose to its feet and cheered in a two-minute-long standing ovation. A closed-circuit television in the mega-church outside Atlanta showed the president smiling uncomfortably. "But Coretta knew, and we know," Lowery continued, "That there are weapons of misdirection right down here," he said, nodding his head toward the row of presidents past and present. "For war, billions more, but no more for the poor!" The crowd again cheered wildly. Former President Jimmy Carter later swung at Bush as well, not once but twice. As he talked about the Kings, he said: "It was difficult for them then personally with the civil liberties of both husband and wife violated as they became the target of secret government wiretaps." The crowd cheered as Bush, under fire for a secret wiretapping program he ordered after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, again smiled weakly. Later, Carter said Hurricane Katrina showed that all are not yet equal in America. Some black leaders have blamed Bush for the poor federal response, and rapper Kayne West said that Bush "hates" black people. Developing...

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 3, 2006 -> 06:21 PM) I don't know if there are protections in place for that or not. Most likely, when people leave, companies hire on a temp basis, or not at all, so it wouldn't come to that. i guess it depends on the job. administrative.. sure. managerial, sales, lawyers, accountants etc... no way. full time people are coming in for those positions.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 3, 2006 -> 06:13 PM) The reservists and guardsmen will get their jobs back by law (if they had them), in many cases, unless they choose to go elsewhere. But the net effect will cause others to not be hired, so that's going to be a little painful. with the guaranteed jobs, im guessing that this means that people hired to fill their spots are fired???

wonder what will happen to the employment rates when all of the reservists eventually come back from Iraq and Afghanistan looking for work?

QUOTE(YASNY @ Feb 3, 2006 -> 12:23 PM) I'm with NorthSideSox 100% on this issue. Once a 'poll tax' is established in any manner or form, then precedent will have been set. Then, theoretically, the financial level can be raised at will to prevent certain citizens from voting. exactly. who's to say that for id/license renewal, the state doesnt decide to raise the amount to $100?

my guess is that Kerry mis-spoke and meant to say 53% dont graduate from college, not high school.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 08:57 PM) His parents are obviously radical leftist, G8 Summit protestor types. Shame on them for filling their kids head up with such drivel. why??? coke and walgreens are very liberal companies.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 09:07 PM) What I am saying is that there needs to be a state ID that is free. No need for a special ID, yes, I agree. But further, a driver's license or state ID (or both) need to be available free of charge. We cannot charge for a right. if you expect people to show an ID that costs money to vote, then you have enacted a poll tax, which is the worst kind of classist discrimination. Do you think paying for your Constitutional rights is OK? Should you have to pay to speak your mind or practice your religious beliefs? couldnt agree more. some people dont have id's. plain and simple. to require them to go out and spend $ to get one, just so they can fulfill their constitutional right, is insane. just think, if you don't pay with checks in the store (which few people do anymore), appear to be older than 21, and don't drive... do you really need a Drivers License/ID?

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 09:04 PM) I was making a seperate point. I understood what you said just fine and I agree that we dont need to make a special ID that costs people money, especially when a simple photo ID gets it done. Problem is you have idiots like Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton crying their eyes out charging racism just because people want voters to show ANY form of ID when they go in to vote. yeah jesse and al are the real problem here.

QUOTE(WCSox @ Jan 31, 2006 -> 11:27 PM) I agree that we definitely have to be more fuel-efficient, but turning down the thermostat isn't going to help the tens-to-hundreds of thousands that have been laid off due to high energy prices. When one industry posts astronomically-high profits at the expense of the rest of the economy, it's time for the government to consider stepping in. http://www.thisislondon.com/news/articles/...ource=PA%20Feed Now its Shell.

QUOTE(SnB @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 04:10 PM) I remember when the simpsons was the best show on television, now I don't know one single person that watches the new episodes. Really a shame. Apparently 6.4 million people watch the Simpsons. More than Two and a Half Men. Expanded Nielsen ratings, Jan. 2 - 8 Top broadcast shows among 18-49 demographic Rank Show title Network Viewers in millions 1. Rose Bowl: Southern California vs. Texas ABC 16.6 2. Desperate Housewives ABC 13.2 3. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CBS 12.0 4. NFL Playoffs: Jacksonville at New England ABC 11.2 5. ABC: NFL Postgame ABC 10.6 5. AFC/NFC Showcase ABC 10.6 7. Rose Bowl Preshow ABC 9.9 8. Grey's Anatomy ABC 9.3 9. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ABC 9.0 10. Without a Trace CBS 8.8 11. Fiesta Bowl: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State ABC 8.6 12. Orange Bowl: Penn State vs. Florida State ABC 8.1 12. ER NBC 8.1 14. Law & Order: SVU NBC 7.1 15. My Name Is Earl NBC 6.8 16. The Simpsons Fox 6.4 17. Dancing With the Stars ABC 6.2 17. Sugar Bowl: Geogria vs. West Virginia ABC 6.2 19. 60 Minutes CBS 6.1 19. Two and a Half Men CBS 6.1

really???

http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/archives/13438

is there?

QUOTE(Rex Kickass @ Jan 30, 2006 -> 09:26 PM) Correct, the Dems get Illinois and New Jersey, the GOP gets Ohio and Florida. And sometimes New Mexico. but then again, in an electoral college mentality, would a few hundred votes make a difference in Illinois or New Jersey? Now ask the same question about Ohio and Florida. New Mexico seems to be an annual trade off.

QUOTE(Goldmember @ Jan 30, 2006 -> 09:07 PM) maybe its dog the bounty hunter in diguise??? reminds me of the seinfeld episode with the maestro. "you call him maestro, i want to be known as jerry the great... i am great"

QUOTE(Cknolls @ Jan 30, 2006 -> 08:22 PM) RAY "chocolate" NAGIN? Not racist. who is he racist against?

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jan 30, 2006 -> 05:49 PM) If you're asking for government interference in market pricing for a vital good with a highly inelastic demand curve (which thus produces large increases in price associated with small increases in demand), then yes it is very much a political topic. so would government interference in market pricing due to collusion be wrong? if all of the cattle farmers got together and decided to price beef at $25 per lb and stuck to it, would that be collusion? a side question, and I'm really not trying to be a smartass here, if the price of oil is going up, thus leading to higher gas prices, why hasn't the cost of "oil changes" gone up? is the oil used for oil changes different from the oil used for gasoline?