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It Doesnt Get Any Worse Than That, Ray”By William CookRay Suarez (PBS News Hour Reporter, October 2, 2007): “Youre saying that the national legislature of this country, rather than doing the will of the citizens of the United States, passed that Iran resolution, sanctioning the Republican Guard, because of the American-Israeli Political Action Committee?Mike Gravel (Democratic Presidential Candidate): Wait a second. Theyll (sic) be some information coming out about how this thing was drafted. So the answer is yes, the short answer. … This is whats at stake with this resolution. And its the height of immorality, irresponsibility, and the United States Senate, with the Democrats in charge, voted for the passage of this resolution. It doesnt get any worse than that, Ray..In asking his question, Ray Suarez implies that our Senators capitulated to the desires of AIPAC, knowing their vote negated the expressed will of the American people. Gravel, once a Senator from Alaska during the Vietnam War period, answers unhesitatingly, yes, the short answer is yes. The obvious follow-up question would appear to be: Why do you think that our Senators would vote against the expressed wishes of their constituents in favor of a special interest lobby? It was never asked. Fortunately, Sy Hersh, in an interview with Amy Goodman that same day, responded to a question posed by Goodman, a question drawn from a Gravel criticism of Hillary Clinton for having voted for this resolution. Goodman pointed to the 76 votes in favor, both Republican and Democrat, asking Hersh to respond to Gravel’s critique: This is fantasy land, Gravel commented, Were talking about ending the war. My god, were just starting a war right today. There was a vote in the Senate today. Joe Lieberman, who authored the Iraq resolution, has authored another resolution, and it is essentially a fig leaf to let George Bush go to war with Iran. And I want to congratulate Biden for voting against it, Dodd for voting against it, and Im ashamed of you, Hillary, for voting for it. Youre not going to get another shot at this, because whats happened, if this war ensues, we invade, and theyre looking for an excuse to do it. Goodman’s question is simple enough, why would 76 senators vote for such a resolution. Hersh’s response: Money. A lot of the Jewish money from New York. Come on, lets not kid about it. A significant percentage of Jewish money, and many leading American Jews support the Israeli position that Iran is an existential threat. And I think it is as simple as that. … Thats American politics circa 2007.Gravel understands the consequences of giving Cheney and Bush the freedom to attack Iran’s Republican Guard as a terrorist organization rather than as the legally constituted military of the state existing to protect the citizens of that state. They need no act of Congress to attack a terrorist organization and, citing the Encarta encyclopedia description of terrorism, These violent acts are committed by non-governmental groups or individualslink
Todd Bennett was a very harsh critic of John Edwards, until…Edwards Is Our Best Chance to Avoid War With Iranby Todd Bennett, Sat Oct 06, 2007 at 12:47:22 PM ESTThis forum has been one that in the past, I have used to engage in some hyperbole against candidates not a Senator from New York. I bought into notions about her intelligence and leadership, and then I heard about the Lieberman/Kyl amendment. For purposes of good reporting, I will refer you to a quote from TomP explaining this vile piece of mortar connected to the the continuing building of the corporatists’ permanent war: Let’s talk about Iran, because it is all connected, and her recent vote on Iran reveals her underlying philosophy. Last week, Hillary Clinton voted for the terrible Lieberman-Kyl amendment. By a vote 76-22, the Senate passed the Lieberman-Kyl amendment, which threatens to combat, contain and [stop] Iran via military instruments. Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) called the amendment Cheneys fondest pipe dream” and said it could “read as a backdoor method of gaining Congressional validation for military action.” This is intolerable. It has now become my opinion that Iraq and Iran are not just Bushs war, but the corporatists war. Sadly, that includes both Democrats and Republicans. Landrieu, Pryor, Nelson of Nebraska, and Clinton have all taken much too hawkish of stands.Moreover, she seems to be developing a certain cockiness about it, one that is grating on me. I like and respect her, however there are some things I can not swallow, and a permanent for profit war/colonization of the Middle East is one of them.There is an alternative. Foolishly I bought into memes about Edwards ability to handle the media, and his war vote. Yes, Edwards did at one point promote this war, however I do believe his conversion is genuine. My stomach is in knots over this Iran rhetoric, so as a responsible Democrat I did some research, and here is what I found about John from The American Prospect in an interview with Ezra Klein. I have found much more, but this represents a good sample, and explains the candidate preference I state towards the end of this diary. Far from my enemy, he is more like my Brother on the issues I care about, and that affect so many:…In fairness, Hillary has also spoken about the mistake of not exhausting the inspections, however in retrospect, Johns leadership since November of 2005 on this issue is clear. The man courageously admits a mistake and learns from it and speaks of the lessons we can take from it. Folks, I was wrong about John. Flat out. I suppose the Obama people would have a claim when speaking about war judgment, however realistically, he has shown little leadership in the Senate on it, and a series of missed votes recently has me questioning his political acumen and intent. I will be deleting my previous Anti-Edwards diaries and barring a late Gore entry, my choice is now clear, and I would like to respectully ask the Edwards folks to welcome me aboard and accept my apologies for my lack of research and due dilligence. It is readily apparent who the best person for the Presidency is: John Reid Edwards.http://www.mydd.com/story/2007/10/6/124722/911link
San Diego County, which produces 60% of all California avocados, is the acknowledged avocado capital of the nation. (Although, Santa Barbara County may disagree with that assessment…)Did you know, the mother tree of all Hass avocados was born in a backyard in La Habra Heights, California. Rideout, an innovator and pioneer in avocados, was always searching for new varieties and tended to plant whatever seeds he could find, often along streets or in neighbors’ yards.In the late 1920s, Mr. Rudolph Hass, a postman, purchased the seedling tree from Rideout, and planted it in his new orchard. The proposed bill is designed to protect the interest of the consumer, while facilitating fair competition among avocado growers both in California and abroad. The bill would require all imported Hass Avocados meet the same quality standards as the avocados grown in California.
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the trick is to make it sound a little more like a ‘wah sweep’ rather than sound effects from a star wars installment.
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Array While there are multiple international channels available to residents through cable, satellite and radio connections, local channels are available from the Arabian Radio Network and Dubai Media Incorporated.Many international news agencies and network news channels operated out of the Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City.Reuters, APTN, MBC, CNBC Arabiya, Bloomberg L.P., BMG, Showtime Arabia, BBC and CNN have all set up regional offices in the area.
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It Doesnt Get Any Worse Than That, Ray”By William CookRay Suarez (PBS News Hour Reporter, October 2, 2007): “Youre saying that the national legislature of this country, rather than doing the will of the citizens of the United States, passed that Iran resolution, sanctioning the Republican Guard, because of the American-Israeli Political Action Committee?Mike Gravel (Democratic Presidential Candidate): Wait a second. Theyll (sic) be some information coming out about how this thing was drafted. So the answer is yes, the short answer. … This is whats at stake with this resolution. And its the height of immorality, irresponsibility, and the United States Senate, with the Democrats in charge, voted for the passage of this resolution. It doesnt get any worse than that, Ray..In asking his question, Ray Suarez implies that our Senators capitulated to the desires of AIPAC, knowing their vote negated the expressed will of the American people. Gravel, once a Senator from Alaska during the Vietnam War period, answers unhesitatingly, yes, the short answer is yes. The obvious follow-up question would appear to be: Why do you think that our Senators would vote against the expressed wishes of their constituents in favor of a special interest lobby? It was never asked. Fortunately, Sy Hersh, in an interview with Amy Goodman that same day, responded to a question posed by Goodman, a question drawn from a Gravel criticism of Hillary Clinton for having voted for this resolution. Goodman pointed to the 76 votes in favor, both Republican and Democrat, asking Hersh to respond to Gravel’s critique: This is fantasy land, Gravel commented, Were talking about ending the war. My god, were just starting a war right today. There was a vote in the Senate today. Joe Lieberman, who authored the Iraq resolution, has authored another resolution, and it is essentially a fig leaf to let George Bush go to war with Iran. And I want to congratulate Biden for voting against it, Dodd for voting against it, and Im ashamed of you, Hillary, for voting for it. Youre not going to get another shot at this, because whats happened, if this war ensues, we invade, and theyre looking for an excuse to do it. Goodman’s question is simple enough, why would 76 senators vote for such a resolution. Hersh’s response: Money. A lot of the Jewish money from New York. Come on, lets not kid about it. A significant percentage of Jewish money, and many leading American Jews support the Israeli position that Iran is an existential threat. And I think it is as simple as that. … Thats American politics circa 2007.Gravel understands the consequences of giving Cheney and Bush the freedom to attack Iran’s Republican Guard as a terrorist organization rather than as the legally constituted military of the state existing to protect the citizens of that state. They need no act of Congress to attack a terrorist organization and, citing the Encarta encyclopedia description of terrorism, These violent acts are committed by non-governmental groups or individualslink
Todd Bennett was a very harsh critic of John Edwards, until…Edwards Is Our Best Chance to Avoid War With Iranby Todd Bennett, Sat Oct 06, 2007 at 12:47:22 PM ESTThis forum has been one that in the past, I have used to engage in some hyperbole against candidates not a Senator from New York. I bought into notions about her intelligence and leadership, and then I heard about the Lieberman/Kyl amendment. For purposes of good reporting, I will refer you to a quote from TomP explaining this vile piece of mortar connected to the the continuing building of the corporatists’ permanent war: Let’s talk about Iran, because it is all connected, and her recent vote on Iran reveals her underlying philosophy. Last week, Hillary Clinton voted for the terrible Lieberman-Kyl amendment. By a vote 76-22, the Senate passed the Lieberman-Kyl amendment, which threatens to combat, contain and [stop] Iran via military instruments. Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) called the amendment Cheneys fondest pipe dream” and said it could “read as a backdoor method of gaining Congressional validation for military action.” This is intolerable. It has now become my opinion that Iraq and Iran are not just Bushs war, but the corporatists war. Sadly, that includes both Democrats and Republicans. Landrieu, Pryor, Nelson of Nebraska, and Clinton have all taken much too hawkish of stands.Moreover, she seems to be developing a certain cockiness about it, one that is grating on me. I like and respect her, however there are some things I can not swallow, and a permanent for profit war/colonization of the Middle East is one of them.There is an alternative. Foolishly I bought into memes about Edwards ability to handle the media, and his war vote. Yes, Edwards did at one point promote this war, however I do believe his conversion is genuine. My stomach is in knots over this Iran rhetoric, so as a responsible Democrat I did some research, and here is what I found about John from The American Prospect in an interview with Ezra Klein. I have found much more, but this represents a good sample, and explains the candidate preference I state towards the end of this diary. Far from my enemy, he is more like my Brother on the issues I care about, and that affect so many:…In fairness, Hillary has also spoken about the mistake of not exhausting the inspections, however in retrospect, Johns leadership since November of 2005 on this issue is clear. The man courageously admits a mistake and learns from it and speaks of the lessons we can take from it. Folks, I was wrong about John. Flat out. I suppose the Obama people would have a claim when speaking about war judgment, however realistically, he has shown little leadership in the Senate on it, and a series of missed votes recently has me questioning his political acumen and intent. I will be deleting my previous Anti-Edwards diaries and barring a late Gore entry, my choice is now clear, and I would like to respectully ask the Edwards folks to welcome me aboard and accept my apologies for my lack of research and due dilligence. It is readily apparent who the best person for the Presidency is: John Reid Edwards.http://www.mydd.com/story/2007/10/6/124722/911link
San Diego County, which produces 60% of all California avocados, is the acknowledged avocado capital of the nation. (Although, Santa Barbara County may disagree with that assessment…)Did you know, the mother tree of all Hass avocados was born in a backyard in La Habra Heights, California. Rideout, an innovator and pioneer in avocados, was always searching for new varieties and tended to plant whatever seeds he could find, often along streets or in neighbors’ yards.In the late 1920s, Mr. Rudolph Hass, a postman, purchased the seedling tree from Rideout, and planted it in his new orchard. The proposed bill is designed to protect the interest of the consumer, while facilitating fair competition among avocado growers both in California and abroad. The bill would require all imported Hass Avocados meet the same quality standards as the avocados grown in California.
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the trick is to make it sound a little more like a ‘wah sweep’ rather than sound effects from a star wars installment.
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