The Krile Files

Wising Up

May 10, 2008 · No Comments

American, it would seem, are getting smarter.  At least when it comes to seeing through the smokescreen of politics.

A Positive Sign

This is good news: “Eight in 10 Americans believe that the government’s $110 billion effort to help consumers will not boost the economy, according to a poll released Friday. A CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll conducted April 28-30 found that 82% of Americans believe the stimulus package will fall short – compared to 70% in February. The program, passed [...]

Categories: Economy

Not Giving Up

May 10, 2008 · No Comments

Good for Valerie Plame. Take another shot at it. Give us something other than the elections to think about!

Plame Renews Suit against Rove, Cheney, and Libby

From the AP: Former CIA operative Valerie Plame is trying to resurrect a lawsuit against those in the Bush administration she says illegally disclosed her identity. A federal judge dismissed Plame’s lawsuit last year, saying there was no basis to [...]

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Categories: Bush Administration · Politics

The Sounds of Silence

May 10, 2008 · No Comments

Excellent post.  My best guess is the mainstream media is just downright embarrassed that they were “had” by the Pentagon.  That embarrassment should translate into anger and action, but it hasn’t.  Now, they’re just keeping things on the QT, so they don’t lose access.

The Propaganda of Silence

Twenty days ago, David Barstow broke his story in The New York Times about the Pentagon’s use of network and cable military analysts to reinforce its talking points and present a favorable picture of happenings in Iraq. Ever since, the print and television media have delved into the scandal, prying out new details in interviews and document searches, and discussing the implications for democracy when the Department of Defense shapes the debate with the help of triple-dipping former employees who present themselves as objective observers of U.S. policy. Riiiiiiiiiiiight. In some parallel dimension. In our dimension, [...]

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Categories: Bush Administration · Iraq War · Military

Moving On

May 10, 2008 · No Comments

Rasmussen has moved on - no more polls from the primaries because they think Obama has it sewn up.  Obama has moved on - an entire speech with not ONE mention of Clinton, only McCain.

Obama’s Speech On Economy Is All About McCain — No Mentions Of Hillary

Talk about pivoting to a general election footing. Barack Obama just gave a speech on the economy today in Oregon, and the prepared remarks just landed in my inbox. Number of paragraphs drawing a contrast with McCain on everything from [...]

Categories: Economy · McCain · Obama

Fantasy World

May 10, 2008 · No Comments

Well, it’s Saturday morning around these parts. Headed shortly for the Farmers’ Markets. Each week brings new items this time of year!  It’s an adventure! Sipping on my first cup of coffee, I was wandering through Bloglines.  Every once in a while,  I stumbled across a post that just leaves me shaking my head in disbelief. Like this one:

Cheney: Bagdad’s Disneyland-Style Amusement Park Is Evidence That Things Are Going ‘Swimmingly’ In Iraq

Today, Vice President Cheney appeared on The Paul Gallow Show in Mississippi. During the interview, he and the host lamented the media’s alleged bias in its Iraq coverage, suggesting that they should cover more good news — such as the Disneyland-style amusement park being developed for Baghdad: GALLOW: You know, I look at this, [...]

A former Pentagon guy has a more realistic assessment and suggestion:

‘Abandon the Green Zone’: Former Pentagon Staffer

The U.S. is mulling over the idea of turning Baghdad’s “Green Zone” enclave into a billion-dollar luxury zone, completely with high-end shopping and five-star hotels. Sam Brannen, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and former Defense [...]

Categories: Iraq War