Author Archives: Alan Cosgrove

Will the Real Alpha Democrat Please Stand Up

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

Hang It Up, Obama — It’s Hillary’s Nomination by Matt Towery Posted Jan 18, 2007 People often ask me who will be the Democratic nominee for president in 2008. I always answer without a trace of hesitation: “Hillary Clinton.” Usually … Continue reading →

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Gonzales Talks About Torture in Blame Canada

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

`We knew damn well, if he went to Syria, he’d be tortured,’ senator tells Gonzales Toronto Star January 19, 2007 Tim Harper WASHINGTON BUREAU WASHINGTON–U.S. Attorney-General Alberto Gonzales stoically endured a dressing-down from a Vermont senator yesterday over the case … Continue reading →

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Senator John McCain Powers up for 2008

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

From New York Times Blog McCain Powers Up His Media Team By Jim Rutenberg Senator John McCain has enlisted the core players of President Bush’s advertising team, adding them to what was already a group of bare-knuckled political advertising strategists … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Role Playing Politics

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove
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Republican Senators slowly start to wean themselves from Bush

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

Republican rebels defy Bush line Suzanne Goldenberg in Washington Thursday January 18, 2007 Guardian Unlimited Chuck Hagel is one of two Republican co-sponsors of a Democratic Senate resolution opposing extra US forces. Photograph: Stefan Zaklin/EPA The Republican leadership was struggling … Continue reading →

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Guest post; what would you do if…

Posted on January 18, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

Your country were attacked? You’re horrible dictator were hanged after a kangaroo court proceeding? Your army was disbanded by the invading army? Foreign troops take your cities? They remove you from your home? When you find some place to live … Continue reading →

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Troops bring back sand disease

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

Troops Being Treated For Leishmaniasis By Lisa Burgess Stars and Stripes European Edition March 20, 2004,  ARLINGTON, Va. — About 500 soldiers who have served in Iraq have been diagnosed with a skin disease caused by sand flies in the … Continue reading →

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Bush doesn’t approve of what’s going on in Iraq

Posted on January 17, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

President Bush: “I’m frustrated at times about Iraq because I understand the consequences of failure. I want the Iraqis to succeed for our own sake. This is a war; part of a broader war, and that if we fail in … Continue reading →

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Bush bumper Stickers

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Alan Cosgrove

 1) 1/20/09: End of an Error  2) That’s OK, I Wasn’t Using My Civil Liberties Anyway  3) Let’s Fix Democracy in This Country First 4) If You Want a Nation Ruled By Religion, Move to Iran 5) Bush. Like a … Continue reading →

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