OpEdNews - Diary: William Fisher AXES OF EVIL

"... a trio that makes Alberto Gonzales look like Clarence Darrow! This trio consists of a senior Bush administration official, a member of the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal, and a conservative syndicated talk show host."

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DIANE'S NEWS CLIPS begins here :)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> Excerpted from: http://www.truthout.org William Fisher | AXES OF EVIL http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011707K.shtml William Fisher writes about a trio that makes Alberto Gonzales look like Clarence Darrow! This trio consists of a senior Bush administration official, a member of the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal, and a conservative syndicated talk show host. --- Army Denies Watada Illegal-War Defense http://snipurl.com/17qps --- Libby Seeks Jurors Who Trust Cheney http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011707C.shtml Libby's attorneys say it's critical that know whether potential jurors view the vice president as credible. Two people who expressed doubts about that were dismissed from the jury pool Tuesday. --- "Duke" Cunningham Prosecutor Fired http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011707D.shtml The Justice Department is removing several United States attorneys from their jobs, among them Carol C. Lam, the top federal prosecutor in San Diego, who led the corruption prosecution of former representative Randy "Duke" Cunningham. --- Robert Parry | Scooter Libby's Time-Travel Trial http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011707J.shtml Robert Parry writes: "the real significance of the Libby trial is that it could demonstrate how far George W. Bush went in 2003 to shut down legitimate criticism of his Iraq War policies as well as questions about his personal honesty. In that sense, the trial could be a kind of time machine for transporting America back to that earlier era of not so long ago when Bush and his team felt they controlled reality itself and were justified in tricking the American people into bloody adventures overseas." --- Appeal for Redress Delivered to Congress http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011707M.shtml A letter from about 1,000 active-duty, Guard and Reserve members calling for Congress to end the war in Iraq was delivered to Capitol Hill on Tuesday. The letter contains just three sentences: "As a patriotic American proud to serve the nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to support the prompt withdrawal of all American military forces and bases from Iraq. Staying in Iraq will not work and is not worth the price. It is time for US troops to come home." --- US Says Attacks Are Surging in Afghanistan http://tinyurl.com/yobvfu --- ACLU Releases Memo on Monitoring of Activists http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011707P.shtml A Defense Department database devoted to gathering information on potential threats to military facilities and personnel, known as Talon, had 13,000 entries as of a year ago - including 2,821 reports involving American citizens, according to an internal Pentagon memo to be released today by the American Civil Liberties Union. The Pentagon memo says an examination of the system led to the deletion of 1,131 reports involving Americans, 186 of which dealt with "anti-military protests or demonstrations in the US." --- Michael T. Klare | Petro-Power and the Nuclear Renaissance http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011707G.shtml Michael Klare writes: "Not 'Islamo-fascism' but 'Energo-fascism' - the heavily militarized global struggle over diminishing supplies of energy - will dominate world affairs (and darken the lives of ordinary citizens) in the decades to come." --- Carl Pope | Big Change, Not Big Oil http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/011707EC.shtml "The disastrous effects of the energy policy written for Big Oil by Big Oil came home to roost last year. While American families had to cope with skyrocketing energy costs, oil companies raked in record profits - due in no small measure to the generous giveaways engineered by the president and his friends in Congress," writes Carl Pope. --- Grover Norquist, Christian Conservatives Fight Ethics Bill http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/121306H.shtml As the US Senate debated an ethics bill last night, conservative Christian groups and "Jack Abramoff's friend" Grover Norquist were unleashing a major cyber-lobbying effort in opposition to the bill. --- VIDEO Interview: Ehren Watada's Parents Speak Out http://www.truthout.org/docs_2006/011707A.shtml Truthout's Geoffrey Millard interviews Lieutenant Ehren Watada's parents on the eve of his court-martial. They spoke about their son and his courage as he faces the fight of his life. --- Climate Resets Doomsday Clock http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/011707EA.shtml --- Bush Won't Budge on Greenhouse Emission Limits http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/011707EB.shtml President Bush will outline a policy on global warming next week in his State of the Union speech but has not dropped his opposition to mandatory limits on greenhouse-gas emissions. White House spokesman Tony Snow said media reports suggesting that Bush would agree to mandatory emissions caps in an effort to combat global warming are "wrong." --- Layoffs at Philadelphia Paper Prompt Uproar Over Diversity http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/011707LA.shtml Recent layoffs at the embattled Philadelphia Inquirer have resulted in a round of finger-pointing over their disproportionate impact on diversity in the newsroom. _________________________________ The Union of Concerned Scientists THE EPA CLOSES LIBRARIES, DESTROYS DOCUMENTS

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun closing its nationwide network of scientific libraries, effectively preventing EPA scientists and the public from accessing vast amounts of data and information on issues from toxicology to pollution. Several libraries have already been dismantled, with their contents either destroyed or shipped to repositories where they are uncataloged and inaccessible. CLICK HERE: http://tinyurl.com/2wbqkl Members of Congress have asked the EPA to cease and desist. While the agency claims that it has postponed further destruction of documents, we need you to tell the EPA that scientists and the public need unconstrained access to this critical information to protect our health and environment. Please call EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson at (202) 564-4700 and urge him to keep the library system open until all materials are available online and sufficient research assistance is available. http://snipurl.com/17qo0 ..............snip................. Please Note: We've received reports that some EPA receptionists are telling UCS supporters that the EPA is simply restructuring and modernizing the system. Click here > http://snipurl.com/17qo0 for evidence of why this argument doesn't hold water. _________________________________ Submitted by: .ron corvuswire@verizon.net Video: IRAQ RIPOFF | 9:58 | PLEASE REDISTRIBUTE : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_996gPqHPM _________________________________ [NEWSDISSECTOR] Fidel Castro's Condition: "Grave"? ... Danny Schechter http://www.newsdissector.com/blog/2007/01/17/fidel-castros-condition-grave/ PROSPECTS FOR WAR IN IRAN | POPULAR VOTE MOVEMENT GROWING DEBATING MEDIA REFORM (CONTINUING) _________________________________ Submitted by: .ron corvuswire@verizon.net THE CAUSES OF POVERTY http://www.globalissues.org/TradeRelated/Facts.asp _________________________________ Excerpted from: http://mediamatters.org Russert called Lieberman a "Democrat ... who agree[s] with the president" Read more >> VIDEO: http://mediamatters.org/items/200701160003?src=other --- ABC reported McCain supports "surge," despite his call for "sustained" increase Read more >> VIDEO: http://mediamatters.org/items/200701160014?src=other --- Media perpetuate myth that Gore claimed to have "invented" Internet Read more >> http://mediamatters.org/items/200701160013?src=other --- ABC program chief falsely claimed network "didn't backpedal" on Path to 9/11 Read more >> http://mediamatters.org/items/200701160006?src=other --- On 60 Minutes, Pelley used GOP-favored "Democrat leadership" Read more >> VIDEO: http://mediamatters.org/items/200701160004?src=other --- Despite reports to the contrary, MSNBC persisted in linking Clinton postponement to Obama Read more > VIDEO: http://mediamatters.org/items/200701160008?src=other --- Blitzer claimed McCain "likes straight talk" Read more: VIDEO: http://tinyurl.com/3bh9kk --- CNN reportedly considering talk show for Michael "Nation of Sissies" Smerconish Read more >> http://mediamatters.org/items/200701160011?src=other _________________________________ Gone, But Not Forgotten In his departing speech on the Senate floor, > http://tinyurl.com/3cwzwf former Senator Rick Santorum promised to continue his warnings regarding the threat posed by "Islamic fascism." "I will do my best after I leave this place to continue to confront these enemies and to give the United States the opportunity to succeed in this war." Congressional Quarterly > http://tinyurl.com/3xcpv9, reports that Santorum will lead that charge as head of the "America's Enemies" program at the Center for Ethics and Public Policy. And to think, we had hoped his resounding defeat might mean that we didn't have to hear any more of his speeches... http://www.aaiusa.org/countdown _________________________________ http://xmjmac@optonline.net Impeach President Bush instead of declaring candidacy http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/17/us/politics/17obama.html?_r=1&oref=slogin Dear NY Times Editor In response to your article, "Obama Starts '08 Bid, Reshaping Democratic Field," the American people went to the polls this past November demanding that these elected officials actually do something to end this war in Iraq and not to form exploratory committees to test the water for the '08 presidential campaigns. We are two YEARS away from this election, meanwhile, this second, a soldier or an innocent Iraqi will die. My criticism extends not only to Senator Obama, but equally to the other candidates from either party. As far as what language to use in this non-binding senate resolution to deal with President Bush's call for more troops, what they should be doing is drafting articles of Impeachment against President Bush, not binding resolutions without teeth! Sincerely, Mary MacElveen _________________________________ Comet McNaught Update | Space Weather News | http://spaceweather.com

COMET UPDATE: Comet McNaught is emerging from the glare of the sun and, as expected, solar heating has turned it into a spectacular naked-eye comet. McNaught is visible from all parts of the Southern Hemisphere, sporting a curved tail and a head almost as bright as the planet Venus. Northerners can watch the comet's progress by browsing daily photo galleries at http://SpaceWeather.com. Southerners should go outside tonight at sunset, look west and see for themselves. VENUS AND THE MOON: Mark your calendar. On Saturday evening, January 20th, the slender crescent Moon will glide by Venus forming a beautiful ensemble in the western sky at sunset. This is something people in both hemispheres can enjoy. Hint: Look for the pair before the sky fades to black. Venus and the Moon surrounded by twilight-blue is a scene of special beauty. Visit http://spaceweather.com for observing tips and updates. _________________________________ Japanese cake and candy maker, Fujiya Co., repeatedly used old milk and other ingredients in cream puffs and other products. Although Fujiya's problem has not caused food-poisoning, it has alarmed the nation partly because the memory of a similar scandal at Snow Brand Milk Products Co., in 2000, in which old milk sickened more than 14,000 people. Fujiya has discontinued sales of cakes and some other products at chain stores since last week but continues to sell candy and chocolate at convenience stores and supermarkets, reported MSNMoney. Full Story >> http://snipurl.com/17qwm _________________________________ http://www.guardian.co.uk | http://www.thirdreich.net | http://www.capitolhillblue.com _________________________________ --> BOTH AMD AND INTEL WILL WORK WITH WINDOWS VISTA I received an e-mail from Ruth, in Quincy, IL. She wants to buy a laptop. But she was told by salespeople that she needs a Turion microprocessor from Advanced Micro Devices. Why? Because, they said,Windows Vista will require it. That isn't necessarily correct, Ruth. Both AMD and Intel microprocessors will run Windows Vista. But let's take a deeper look. Turion is AMD's mobile chip.As such, it is intended specifically for notebooks. Intel's Pentium M also is intended specifically for notebooks. So, which is best? At this point, AMD's chips might be a better choice. AMD is leading in 64-bit processing and in the production of dual cores, according to the tests I have seen. That may be why AMD was recommended. But Intel chips should be fine for the average user. Windows Vista is expected to be released late this year. It will be the successor to Windows XP, which will be five years old by then. Minimum hardware requirements have not been established. But if you are interested in upgrading to Vista in the future, I'd buy a higher end microprocessor. A 64-bit chip would be preferable. Also, I would get 1gigabyte of memory, at minimum. People who do a lot of video work may need more. Remember this: You aren't required to use Vista when it comes out. You can continue to useWindows XP. It should work well for several more years. Be-sides, upgrading to Vista could be a hassle.Many of my listeners still use Windows 98. That operating system is eight years old. It's creaky, but it still works. | Be sure to listen to me Monday through Friday. Use my map to find me near you http://www.komando.com/listen/index.aspx _________________________________ eHEALTHY NEWS Just How Smart Are You? - If you have 13 minutes you can find out your IQ with this interesting little test. http://snipurl.com/17lo3 ----- Why Giving the Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Doesn't Make Any Sense - A comprehensive review of the scientific reasons why the U.S. government decision to vaccinate all pregnant women is fatally flawed. http://snipurl.com/17lo9 ----- Splenda Strikes Back Against Sugar Industry - They are at it again trying to manipulate the legal system to prevent you from knowing the truth. http://snipurl.com/17lob _________________________________ VIDEO: New Versions: Aquarium | United States | 3:26 New Versions is a series of 11 groundbreaking music videos that combine layers of film, animation, and digital effects to create a unique illusionary journey. The viewer's senses are engaged with images that mix abstract and natural elements. The music for the Aquarium segment was composed by Turkantam. http://www.atomfilms.com/af/content/atom_90# _________________________________ NationalGeographic.com http://lava.nationalgeographic.com/pod/ _________________________________ NASA Astronomy picture of the day http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html _________________________________ The reason angels can fly is because they take themselves lightly. ~ G.K. Chesterton, "Orthodoxy" _________________________________ Link to: http://Diane's News Clips http://www.opednews.com/author/author2300.html?entry=diary