Random Notes on a Redundant Newsday

Greetings from the beautiful southwest where I am spending a few days in Tucson, AZ.

Before I briefly comment on the random news of the day-and refuse to comment on news that is becoming redundant by the day- I want to take care of some housekeeping:

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Ok. Now that we've cleared that up. Let's get to some news.

President Bush and Congresional leaders have agreed on the terms of a stimulus package. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22782454/. While lower-end earners who don't pay income tax get a $300 "rebate", single earners who make more than $75,000 and couples earning more thn $150,000 do not. Resentments, anyone? I'd love to know what you think of the package.

Speaking of stimulous packages (as I have recently), check out this great op-ed piece from yesterday's WSJ that describes the danger of a devalued dollar. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120112814944311367.html

I'm sick of the Bill, Hill, Barry show. It was entertaining for a few days, but it's now just redundant news that needs a new plot twist. Bottom line for Barry: quit playing in the Clinton's sandbox and you'll be fine.

There was lots of talk last night of the new website that has documented all the false statements that were uttered in conjuction with selling the country on the Iraq invasion. http://www.publicintegrity.org/WarCard/Default.aspx?src=project_home&context=cast_of_characters&id=948. Go check it out. It puts in black and white what we've all heard before, but I don't think it presents revelatory information that increases the case for, say, impeachment. If you have always believed Bush should be impeached, this report will bolster that opinion; if you have believed he shouldn't be, I'm not sure this will change your mind.

The question of the day is this: After looking at this site, do you think it indicts the Bush Administration even more than before? Or is it it more of the same ol' same ol'?

Finally, I'll have lots to say about the Repub debate tonight, in tomorrow's edition.

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