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Sept. 11 Conspiracy Theorist Offers $100,000 Prize By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jimmy Walter has spent more than $3 million promoting a conspiracy theory the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States were "an inside job" and he is offering more cash to anyone who proves him wrong. The millionaire activist is so convinced of a government cover-up he is offering a $100,000 reward to any engineering student who can prove the World Trade Center buildings crashed the way the government says. "Of course, we expect no winners," Walter, 57, heir to an $11 million fortune from...

A Message from Wes Clark December 2, 2004   Dear Loyal Supporter,The holiday season is here, but the election season isn't over yet.  So it is with great urgency that I write you today.  My friend, Charlie Melancon, won a place on this Saturday's Louisiana run-off ballot for a seat in Congress, and he needs your help in these final few hours before the election.Charlie Melancon is a native Louisianan who has the experience to get the job done in Washington.  As a state legislator and community leader, he's fought to improve schools and provide our families with health care. ...

Hi how are you I’m fine let’s get to the meat, the discussion of the weekend anti-war rallies. Or, if you dislike these things: matchbook 102! Imagine if you woke from an operation and discovered that your tumor was gone. You’d think: I suppose that’s a good thing. But. You learned that the hospital might profit from the operation. You learned that the doctor who made the diagnosis had decided to ignore all the other doctors who believed the tumor could be discouraged if everyone protested the tumor in the strongest possible terms, and urged the tumor to relent....

Are the Jacksonians Sated?   By Michael J. Totten  Published   03/22/2004       TCS    A curious thing seems to have happened since Saddam Hussein's regime was overthrown in Iraq. America no longer feels like a country at war. It isn't over by a long shot. There's a bloody insurgency around Baghdad that still needs putting down. Al Qaeda is still out there somewhere, sinister and nebulous as ever. Afghanistan is mostly lawless, and we're still exchanging barbs with Iran and North Korea. But it feels different now. The barbarous acts of terror in Madrid had a far greater impact...

Dear Supporter,First, I want to thank you for your support and hard work during the campaign. You stuck with me to the end and for that I will always be grateful.Although we did not win the Presidency we did make progress in our goal to change this country. Not only did we set the dialogue for the campaign, but together we built a national grassroots movement that is over 640,000 people strong.On March 18, I will announce our plans to build a new organization, using our nationwide grassroots network, to continue our work to transform the Democratic Party and to...

by DHinMIFri Mar 12th, 2004 at 01:27:18 GMT That's the headline you could have seen but didn't.   If you've followed the story of the American woman arrested on charges related to spying and Iraq, you probably know that the accused, Susan Lindauer, has at various times worked for four Capitol Hill Democrats--Congressman Peter DeFazio (OR), then-Congressman and now Senator Ron Wyden (OR), former Senator Carol Mosley-Braun (IL), and most recently, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA).  The "Weakly" Standard--to which we'll return--was quick to post this information as what they called Lindauer's "work record," although they conveniently failed to mention that...

Thank you, President [Al] Hunt, members of the Gridiron . . . at one point during your skits, I had a little scare. I felt a tightness in my chest. I started gasping for air and breathing irregularly. Then I realized it's called laughing. . . . Lots of familiar faces here tonight. I always feel a genuine bond whenever I see Senator Clinton. She's the only person who's the center of more conspiracy theories than I am. But enough of this camaraderie. This is the absolute truth: my last full-blown press conference was when I was Secretary of Defense...

Lyrics to Incubus' newest hit Megalomaniac And in case you have any doubts as to who the song is about, the video has shots of GWB in it. From the album "A Crow Left Of The Murder" I hear you on the radio You permeate my screen Its' unkind, but if I met you in a scissor fight I'd cut off both your wings on principle alone On principle alone Hey megalomaniac You're no Jesus Yeah, you're no f***ing Elvis Wash Your hands clean (or Yourself) Baby yeah Step down Step down If I were your appendages I'd hold open...

Offensive Foul by DHinMISat Mar 6th, 2004 at 17:41:20 GMT Look what George W. Bush started...now everyone wants to play on an aircraft carrier.   First, it was outdoor hockey at Spartan Stadium. Then it was basketball at Ford Field. Next it might be basketball on an aircraft carrier. Michigan State keeps finding new places to play its games. The Spartans are awaiting final approval from the U.S. Defense Department to play Navy on an aircraft carrier next season. The Defense Department would determine which carrier would be used, although the Colorado Springs Gazette speculated that it might be...

Voters OK Schwarzenegger's Budget Plan Email this Story Mar 3, 1:50 AM (ET) By JIM WASSERMAN (AP) California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, center, is joined by State Controller Steve Westly, left,... Full Image LOS ANGELES (AP) - Californians overwhelmingly approved a plan Tuesday to borrow a record $15 billion to bail out the state budget, handing Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger a crucial victory in his bid to turn around the world's sixth-largest economy. A companion measure that would require a balanced budget also easily passed. Both measures had to be approved for either to take effect. With 34 percent of precincts reporting,...

Exit Polls show that Dean will win Vermont tonight in a romp Vermont Dean 63 Kerry 33 Kucinich 3 (Edwards was not on the ballot) Connecticut Kerry 63 Edwards 26 Dean 5 Georgia Kerry 50 Edwards 39 Sharpton 7 Maryland Kerry 59 Edwards 28 Sharpton 4 Massachusetts Kerry 75 Edwards 16 Dean 3 Kucinich 3 New York Kerry 61 Edwards 21 Sharpton 10 Ohio Kerry 58 Edwards 30 Kucinich 10 Rhode Island Kerry 70 Edwards 21 Dean 5

A Message from Wes Clark February 26, 2004   Dear supporter,It’s an exciting time to be a Democrat.    While ending my campaign was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever made, seeing the unified spirit and energy of Democrats around the country confirms that it was the right decision at the right time.  Now that two weeks have passed, I hope you too can appreciate just how important our work has been. But please realize how much work is ahead for all of us.So that I may properly transfer the incredible support, energy and resources of my campaign to the...

Howard Dean - I NEED YOUR HELP Dear Supporter,This year did not turn out like we planned. But you should be proud of what we accomplished together. Let me remind you that...A year ago Bush was considered invincible -- his arrogance was boundless. He alienated long-time foreign allies and bullied both Republicans and Democrats in Congress. Few would risk challenging a President with such high approval ratings. The Bush agenda was becoming the Democratic agenda and the traditional ideals and values of our party were becoming obsolete.The way to stop Bush is the same way you stop any bully --...

Two bills make it harder to buy liquor By Howard Fischer CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES PHOENIX - State lawmakers are weighing two measures designed to make the purchase of beer, wine and liquor a little less convenient. Rep. Linda Lopez, D-Tucson, wants to outlaw drive-through windows at stores that sell alcoholic beverages. Lopez said the issue goes beyond reducing the number of drunken drivers. The windows add to neighborhood blight, she said. Rep. Karen Johnson, R-Mesa, is sponsoring more sweeping legislation to make it a crime to sell cold beer or wine. That would make a quick trip to the corner...

The Bush/Cheney 2004 Web grassroots movement continues to grow, with the list of sites devoted to helping the President's re-election campaign growing daily. Support these sites today. Arizona for Bush/Cheney Babes for Bush Blogs for Bush Bucks County, PA for Bush BushBlog2004 Bush Country BushGrassroots Compassionate.Conservative.com Catholics for Bush Democrats for Bush/Cheney Firefighters for Bush Florida Asian-Americans for Bush Grassroots for Bush Go Dubya! Independents 4 Bush Iowa for Bush Jews for Bush Nascar Dads For Bush Nebraska for Bush/Cheney National Bush in 2004 Meetup New Jersey for Bush New York City for Bush Pastors for Bush Patriots for Bush...

<p>"Today" show fans may have noticed a change in Katie Couric's looks lately: The pixie NBC star is sporting some pretty long bangs. And, according to a report in Women's Wear Daily, they are there not as a fashion statement so much as camouflage. According to surgeon Cap Lesesne, wearing long bangs is a good way to hide forthcoming plastic surgery.</p>

A Message from Wes ClarkFebruary 18, 2004    Dear loyal supporter,I can't thank you enough for all the support you've shown my family and me over the past 5 months, and especially in the last week since my decision to leave the presidential race.  Your emails, letters, and phone calls have meant a lot to Gert and me.Right now, we're looking forward to a little time off.  Today, Gert and I are flying to Los Angeles to spend the next week with Wes, Astrid, and my new grandson.  During the next few weeks, I'll be reflecting a lot on all...

<p>WAUSAU, Wis. — Merchandisers who scored big by hawking wares relating to Howard Dean's insurgent candidacy could face difficult times if their moneymaker drops out of the race.</p> <p>Two companies — Parody Productions (search), which produces a deck of cards in which Dean is the high, low and trump cards, and Playpolitics.org, which manufactures Deanie Babies, small silk-screened beanbags with Dean's image — recognize that the Wisconsin race could change their business landscapes.</p>

Endangered Species Act endangers rights of landownersWASHINGTON - When people think of endangered species, they often think of the bald eagle. But the so-called Endangered Species Act protects more ugly bugs than majestic raptors. And it does so at high cost to humans. Even many government officials acknowledge that the act requires revision. The Environmental Protection Agency has just issued a new regulation making it harder for activist groups to use the Endangered Species Act as a political weapon rather than as an ecological tool. The act, enacted three decades ago, gained wide political support from people thinking about "charismatic...

Following is an email sent out to Clark supporters just mere hours ago, asking for more money. February 12, 2004   Dear fellow Clark supporter,After 5 months, over 375,000 votes, and stops in more than 30 states, our campaign for the presidency has reached an end.  But the campaign for America's future -- for the future of all of our families -- continues on.I can't thank you enough for all of your support.  Your letters and phone calls to voters, your financial support, and your volunteer efforts across the country have made a huge difference in this campaign.Our fight for America's...