Stream of unconsciousness

Unconnected thought #1
America will always stand firm for the non-negotiable demands of human dignity: the rule of law; limits on the power of the state; respect for women; private property; free speech; equal justice; and religious tolerance. [editor's note...yeah, right...]
Chimpy McTreason, 2002

Unconnected thought #2
Retard America:
1/2003--41% of Americans believe Iraq has nuclear weapons
2/2003--72% of Americans believe that Saddam Hussein was involved in 9/11
44% of Americans believe the 9/11 hijackers were Iraqi

Unconnected thought #3:
If, however, too large a portion of the state's resources is diverted from wealth creation and allocated instead to military purposes, then that is likely to lead to a weakening of national power over the longer term. In the same way, if a state overextends itself strategically--by, say, the conquest of extensive territories or the waging of costly wars--it runs the risk that the potential benefits from external expansion may be outweighed by the great expense of it all--a dilemma which becomes acute if the nation concerned has entered a period of relative economic decline.
Paul Kennedy, The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers (1989)

Unconnected thought #4

I have an annoying editorial word processor that always tells me if "Designated change cannot be made." Here's a hint to the conressional Democrats--take that approach! Tell them the designated change cannot be made! Grow a spine! I am tired of the Democrats being Eeyore and saying "thanks for noticing me." Don't be Eeyore on FISA and spying. Don't say you will "fix" the law because, you know, you can't constitutionally--FISA is very shaky itself, you know, with that whole pesky 4th Amendment thing... The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

You can't fix it or tweak it--just obey it!