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9.18.08 @ 12:01AM

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It is funny how these things work. Weeks went by after the Obamessiah's tour of the world with no word of his trying to undermine our country's Iraqi foreign policy. Then Woodward reports that we listen in on everything the Iraqi leader does. All of a sudden, we hear about Barack's perfidy. And they are ready to quickly deflect concerns.

I think there is a tape that we should demand the government release. Woodward has already blown any need to keep this secret. And letting the people know the truth about this is a matter of national security.

Please start the national caterwauling for the public release of this recording.
-- Jim Bailey

FIRST DUDE, UNION BOSS
Re: Doug Bandow's Labor Goes for the Brass Ring:

I understand the article. I understand Union management. It's always about lining the honchos pockets and of course power. It's never about the rank and file.

If, and a big if, the unions truly had their members' best interests at heart they would be throwing Democrats under the bus right now and supporting "drill here, drill now...drill everywhere." They would also toss the environmental movement under said bus.

Hey, you steel workers, teamsters, electricians, tradesman, dock workers. etc, etc, etc; if you wake up, you just might see a real, live, goldmine, out there on the horizon, not only for your membership, but the rest of the country as well! I've read somewhere that ANWR alone could create a million new jobs across the entire country.

I've never belonged to a union, but over the years have met many who do. I've never understood blind obedience to corrupt leadership, always with a hand out to and the other hand in, the rank and files pocket. Then they give the money to political hacks who block job creation.

Maybe if McCain/Palin wins they put Todd in charge of Labor or EPA.
-- Jim Woodward
Midvale, Utah

FIRING BLANKS
Re: Stephen Zierak's letter (under "Time Not to Choose") in Reader Mail's Us and Them:

Sorry Steve, but leaving a line blank on a Presidential Ballot is "doing something" by omission. It is taking a passive aggressive action to intentionally do damage. Two questions:

In both case where you "blanked" a line, (and assuming you are not saying the outcome was because of you) please tell me where the country was improved and not damaged because of it. By opting out, what exact moral responsibility do you entail for your non-actions, or is saying "I blanked don't blame me" enough? You are still doing nothing, not even saying by using your vote, "I stand here and resist evil men."

Hint from the real world Steve: if Dems retain Congress and gain the presidency the chances are that they will legislate the Stupid Party out of existence. Yes, it is that bad! Don't think so? You have not listened to them talk about criminal prosecution of Bush for policy decisions; Obama trying to shut down radio stations that host his critics with brown shirt thug tactics and the current Dem Congress refusing to allow Republicans access to congressional staffing, money, or even the bills to be voted on prior to votes. If this evil party gains ultimate power they will NOT give it up ever again. They openly state they have learned their lessons after loosing to Bush twice, just like here in King County Washington, they will keep "finding" votes until they win. Voting will be a Roman Circus where the outcome is bought and paid for years before the event. They will "blank" your vote for you.

Blank you for voting.
-- Craig Sarver
Seattle, Washington

THE UPPERCASE FOR GOD
Re: M. Hans Liebert's letter (under "Best Yet") in Reader Mail's Us and Them:

Letter to the Editor

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