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First, we put the abuses of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib in proper context. One meaning of this story is to demonstrate that we are in a battle between two civilizations. Ours is a modern one, in which people who violate civilized standards on treatment of prisoners will be prosecuted and punished. On the other side is a barbaric civilization, in which graft, torture and mass murder are not only not punished, the perpetrators are praised and supported. No one should doubt at this point that we face a conflict as clear as that between the Romans and the Goths....

The author has managed to talk with scores of Bonesmen who have revealed what the society is really about. She reveals for the first time who has been a member and what is involved with being a member. The flyleaf states "It is a provocative exploration of our collective obsession with conspiracy and connection".

This is as yet unconfirmed, but I just heard on the Howie Carr Show that Democratic Senator from Massachusetts and possible Presidential candidate, John Kerry, was observed by Boston Police officers soliciting the services of a prostitute. According to Howie Carr, the Senator was observed by the officers and detained before they realized who he was.It was not reported that he was arrested, only detained. Howie is supposed to appear on Hannity and Colmes tonight to report on this. This is as yet unconfirmed since none of the major news outlets have run anything on this. But that doesn't surprise...