The Truth Hurts

Rahm Emanuel made a recent speech to the Brookings Institution. Here is one excerpt (see the full text here):

Last weekend, we learned of an investigation into President Bush’s Reading First program and allegations that officials improperly profited when implementing the program and the case has now been referred to the Justice Department.

Heck, my mom could have told you this five years ago.

Image as Truth, Truth as Image

Maybe they thought the ruse would be appreciated in Germany.

Thanks to The Republican Dictionary for this Goebbellian synopsis of the Bush Administration.

Support the Troops; Acquiesce to Their Wishes

Recently, I heard that three-fourths of troops in Iraq support a timeline for withdrawal; where I heard this I cannot remember exactly. It could have been Frontline, in the America at a Crossroads series; or it could have been on Countdown; or even in the documentary The Ground Truth; I really don't recall, other than I heard it earlier this week.

So I want to support the troops, by advocating for the action that they see as the best option for the future of Iraq.

The link above will take you to VideoVets.org, where vets have videos relating the experience of Iraq through their eyes (hence the name).

I have a son named Garrett, so seeing a guy with the same name struck a chord with me (even if he spells his name strangely). Here is what Garret Reppenhagen has to say:

Garret Reppenhagen