More than 2,000 Active duty soldiers stick out their necks to protest Iraq occupation

It is amazing to me that so many active duty members of the military would risk repercussions by taking a strong position contrary to the President.   The effort has been organized by Appeal for Redress.  Many active duty, reserve, and guard service members are concerned about the war in Iraq and support…

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Cartoons: Oil in the news

Cartoons often communicate complex political ideas faster and better than prose.  For this reason, DI recently purchased a license from Cagle Cartoon Syndicate in order to reprint the cartoons of some of the best cartoonists in the business.  We are proud to support this work.  Today’s topic is oil. 

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Pat Buchanan: A vote for Rudy Guliani is a vote for endless war

I haven't kept up with Pat Buchanan.   I noticed a column of Buchanan's in a brand new publication of columnists called The Cagle Post (this is the same Cagle of Cagle's Professional Cartoonist Index) So what does Buchanan think about Guliani's proposed team to lead the "war on terror"? Team…

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How a $10 Enterprise rental car became $40, but not more.

For me, a car is a means of getting me from A to B.   I just don’t “get” the idea of spending money for a “luxury” car.  But many people aren’t like me, and rental car companies know this. Two days ago, I rented a car through Expedia.  I reserved the…

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