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In just two weeks, six retired U.S. Marine and Army generals have denounced the Pentagon planning for the war in Iraq and called for the resignation or firing of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Washington Post columnist David Ignatius, who travels often to Iraq and supports the war, says that the generals mirror the views of 75 percent of the officers in the field, and probably more. This is not a Cindy Sheehan moment. This is a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the U.S. armed forces by senior officers once responsible for carrying out the orders of...

These days, it's hard to tell just who the majority party in Washington really is. But according to the last several national elections, Republicans have won the House, the Senate, and the presidency. As Bush begins his second term with increased majorities in both House and Senate chambers, it seems that the more power Republicans garner via the voters, the less resolve and political courage they display. If you believe you sense the beginnings of a commentary that may be less than complimentary to the GOP, trust your instincts--you are right. This space is usually filled with anything but hyperventilating...

MIDI - JINGLE BELLS - first version, jingbell Daschle's in the snow…we rub it right in his face If we had the chance…he'd meet Mr. Mace This obstructionist…did not get his way The voters said, "Hey Tommy Boy, your game we will not play" Jingle bells, Daschle smells…his Christmas is sad He has been sent to his room because he's been very bad Jingle bells, Daschle smells…his Christmas is sad He has been sent to his room because he's been very bad He had such big plans…he thought RATS were doing fine But when they had lost…you could hear...