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Today marks the 45th anniversary of a 1964 attack by North Vietnamese P-4 torpedo boats upon the American destroyer USS Maddox in international waters in the Gulf of Tonkin. The incident remains shrouded by confusion and misinformation and continues to be misperceived by many as the reason America went to war in Vietnam. Today may be a useful time to set the record straight. First, contrary to popular belief, the Aug. 2 attack definitely did occur. No less an authority than Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap -- North Vietnam's defense minister at the time -- admitted so in a 1995 meeting...

On Dec. 5, Newsweek magazine touted an interview with then-incoming House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rep. Silvestre Reyes as an "exclusive." And for good reason. "In a surprise twist in the debate over Iraq," the story began, Mr. Reyes "said he wants to see an increase of 20,000 to 30,000 U.S. troops as part of a 'stepped up effort to dismantle the militias.' " "We have to consider the need for additional troops to be in Iraq, to take out the militias and stabilize Iraq," the Texas Democrat said to the surprise of many, "I would say 20,000...

Humans existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunter/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer &would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in winter. The 2 most important events in all of history were the invention of beer and the invention of the wheel. The wheel was invented to get man to the beer. These were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into 2 distinct subgroups: Liberals and Conservatives. Once beer was discovered it required grain and that was the beginning of...

Are you a Liberal, Conservative or a Southern Conservative? Here is a little test that will help you decide..... The answer can be found by posing the following question: You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, an Islamic Terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, praises Allah, raises the knife, and charges at you. You are carrying a Colt .45 Automatic, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Liberal's Answer:...

Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, Mexifornia formally known as California. White minorities still trying to have English recognized as Mexifornia's third language. Spotted Owl plague threatens northwestern United States crops and livestock. Baby conceived naturally. Scientists stumped. Couple petitions court to reinstate heterosexual marriage. Last remaining Fundamentalist Muslim dies in the American Territory of the Middle East (formerly known as Iran, Afghanistan, Syria and Lebanon). Iran still closed off; physicists estimate it will take at least 10 more years before radioactivity decreases to safe levels. France pleads for global...

<p>BAQOUBA, Iraq -- In a counterinsurgent war, there are carrots and there are sticks.</p> <p>Here in Diyala province, the carrot is a nearly $500 million investment in schools, health clinics, roads, sewage systems and electricity.</p> <p>The stick is Col. Steven Salazar, 47, commander of "Task Force Sledgehammer," the 3rd Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division. Where other senior military officers lavish attention on local sheiks and work the imams, Col. Salazar leaves that to his battalion commanders.</p>

“TOP 10 AIR FORCE COMPLAINTS OVERHEARD AT BAGRAM [Afghanistan] AIRBASE. 10. Toilet seats aren’t the puffy kind. 9. Vichyssoise made with Idaho potatoes instead of russet. 8. Poor quality carpet padding used in offices. 7. Air conditioners only rated at 5000 BTUs. 6. Showtime not HBO. 5. BDUs make airmen look fat. 4. No wine list at dining facility. 3. How come those Army guys get those nice berets? 2. Must those jets be so loud? 1. Hey, that guy in the turban is trying to kill me!

A lady bought a new Lexus. Cost a bundle. Two days later, she brought it back complaining that the radio wasn't working. "Madam", said the sales manager, "the audio system in this car is completely automated. All you need to do is tell it what you want to listen to and you will hear exactly that!" She drives out, somewhat amazed and a little confused. She looked at the radio and said, "Nelson". The radio responded, "Ricky or Willie?" Soon she was speeding down the highway to the sounds of "On The Road Again". The lady was astounded. If she ...