Wednesday, July 26

The buck stops . . . where?

"The buck stops . . . where?

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi criticizing the lack of congressional oversight concerning Iraq war contracts:

'Why this huge contract has not been and is not now being adequately audited is beyond me. The potential for waste and profiteering under such a contract is substantial.'

Then again, what do you expect from --

Wait. Those were the words 40 years ago of Rep. Donald Rumsfeld (R-Ill.) criticizing the lack of congressional oversight concerning Vietnam war contracts.

The company he was talking about would later become a unit of Halliburton.

Our government has shortcomings.

Lack of continuity is not one of them.

Saturday, July 22

Role Playing Game Inspirational Posters

Probably not as effective, but definitely funnier than the ones hung on the walls of offices...

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Friday, July 21

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Thursday, July 13

July 12 on 12

111 South Wacker
I got the idea from Fr. Roderick of the Daily Breakfast podcast to take 12 pictures of a day in your life once a month. See what I go through durring the Life of Brian on my 12 on 12 - photoset on Flickr for July 12th 2006.

Sunday, July 2

When Republicans Hurt Our Freedoms, The Terrorists Win.

"Every time a Republican attacks our freedoms a terrorist gets his wings."

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