Military news and random stuff

We're off to Illinois starting tomorrow morning. Between my AAA membership and all the travelling I've been doing we've got some discounts going. Hopefully we sneak between any major weather events. Wish us luck.

So, the Marines have found a practical life-saving use for Silly String. Good for them.

Japan is turning its back on pacifism. Not so good for anyone in the general neighborhood.

Marijuana is America's biggest cash crop. This news should surprise me more, but it doesn't.

News flash: Bush is stubborn. No, really, apparently people think this is newsworthy.

Bush still muzzling scientists, letting our best minds stay silent when we should be leading the world in new ideas.

Newt Gingrich, back from the political backwaters and wanting to take away your rights. Oh yeah, he's considering running for president.

FAUXNews is trying to hire a "Freelance Fact Writer." Look, you have to at least *pretend* you're lying, okay?

The Army is moving to increase its troop strength, in the face of the strain of Iraq, amongst other deployments. Plus, more trouble with Guard and Reserve deployments.

Complaints about how the Army mistreats those who endure mental anguish during their service overseas.

Fundamentalists taking over at the Pentagon.

Meanwhile, a posthumous plan to solve our Iraq problems created by a US officer. Get past the stick figures and realize that this makes more sense than anything Bush and his cronies have come up with.

Women losing rights in Iraq. Just like home I guess.

Torturing American citizens, another proud Bush moment.

Want to know where Santa is? You can let NORAD track him on Christmas Eve.