9/11 Heroes: Describe WTC Explosions Before Collapse

When I first started hearing about the 9/11 conspiracy theories, I thought it was the most ridiculous thing I'd ever heard. I started investigating to prove just how ridiculous it was. Ironically, the more I looked into it, the more I realized there were a lot of things that just didn't add up.

I started with WTC building 7, the Salomon brothers building. I watched video of a news reporter from the "BBC" talking about the collapse of this building several minutes before it actually happened. You could see it very clearly in the background as she gave "live" details that the building had just fallen. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. "Google" and "YouTube" quickly removed the video and the television station released a statement saying it was an "error" and they no longer had a copy of the tape! (Sure, that makes sense, accidentally predicting the future, happens all the time and television stations never keep more than one copy of tapes.) To be fair, click here to read exactly what the "BBC" said and I guess someone eventually found a copy of the tape because it's back on "YouTube" click here to see that.

Anyway, I could go on and on just about this one building. I could talk about the police and firemen that gave statements saying they were told to clear building 7 because "it was gonna blow". I could talk about what was in that building (SEC investigations, Enron documents, etc), I could talk about the huge insurance purchases made just prior to 9/11. I could talk about the crazy stock market activity involving United and American Airlines just days before the attack. I could talk about Bush's brother, Marvin, and how he was in charge of security for the World Trade Center, Dulles Airport and United Airlines and how he has on the board of directors for "Houston Casualty Company" (one of the main insurance carriers of the WTC). But, I'm sure all of these things are purely coincidental. They HAVE to be, right?

Well, there are so many "coincidences", contradictions and questionable events that it would take me all night just to share what I've personally discovered. I've also come to realize these are the kind of things you really need to check into for yourself, sometimes you just need to see things with your own eyes to believe them. It's easy to dismiss something that some "crazy, liberal" tells you, so investigate and judge for yourself. You can start by watching this video that hit "YouTube" today.

BREAKING NEWS: Rosie's Daughter Plays Dress Up

It's absolutely ridiculous that a little girl playing dress up is "breaking news". BFD. If this were your son or mine, no one would even notice. But, a little girl, especially Rosie's little girl, well, this is an outrage! She must be stopped!

I would be willing to bet money if Rosie weren't so politically active (if Republicans weren't scared to death of her), you would have never even seen this photo. Unless, of course, you read her blog... where you would also see the same little girl in a dozen different costumes! Funny how none of those made the evening news.

My sister and I used to play "Cops & Robbers" and "Cowboys & Indians" all the time. People really need to lighten up.

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King George Vetoes Stem Cell Research Again

For the second time, George Bush vetoes a bill that would have eased the restraints on stem cell research. Once again, he chooses his personal, religious views over the views and wishes of the majority of the country. I swear this guy thinks he is King! He says "Destroying human life in the hopes of saving human life is not ethical," "And it is not the only option before us." I find those statements incredibly ridiculous, not to mention, hypocritical considering what he's doing in Iraq. First of all, we're not talking about "human life", these are embryonic stem cells, that have no hope of life outside of a uterus. Secondly, isn't he responsible for destroying the lives of thousands of American soldiers?! Was it his only option?! It seems that he only values human life from conception through the first nine months.



He also said, "If this legislation became law it would compel American taxpayers for the first time in our history to support the deliberate destruction of human embryos. I made it clear to Congress and to the American people that I will not allow our nation to cross this moral line." Again, so absurd, he makes it sound like they are ripping apart babies for science. We're talking about extra eggs that will end up in the trash cans of the fertility clinics. And, how ironic that he doesn't have a problem with compelling taxpayers to support his ridiculous war that kills real, live human beings!

Hillary Clinton Sopranos Parody

Sneak Peak at Michael Moore's "Sicko"

I can't wait to see Michael Moore's new movie "Sicko" on 6/29. (Being a "bleeding-heart liberal") I loved "Bowling for Columbine" and "Fahrenheit 9/11", but I hear even Republicans are praising this movie.

Here's a sneak peak about a guy that cuts off his fingers and has to choose which he can afford to reattach. Can you imagine?! This one definitely goes in the "WTF" category.

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New Study Shows Sleep Deprivation Can Kill You

The following study shows that a sleep deficit built up over just five nights can significantly stress your heart. Let's see, 365 days X 9 years...it's a wonder my heart hasn't exploded.

From the AFP

Chronic sleep deprivation can do more than leave you short-tempered: it can also stress your heart and raise your risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a study released Wednesday.

The neurological and behavioural effects of long-term sleep loss have been well-documented, ranging from lowered concentration and hand-eye coordination to poor mood.

But the study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine adds to a growing body of evidence that there is also a physiological price to be paid for insufficient time under the sheets.

The study found that a sleep deficit built up over just five nights can significantly stress the heart.

The researchers tested the cardiac function of their 39 volunteers twice -- once at the beginning of the study, after a night of 10 hours' sleep, and again after five nights when they got a mere four hours of shut-eye each night.

The electrocardiograms revealed that all of the volunteers had a much faster heart beat and significantly less heart rate variability following the nights of sleep deprivation.

Reduced variability can be a marker for cardiac problems and other diseases and has been linked to high blood pressure.

"If our finding is sustained by a larger group and further analysis, it may suggest why short sleep duration is associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality."

Tony Soprano is Dead?

Have you heard about this theory? People are wondering if the fade to black was symbolic of Tony's death. There was a scene with his brother-in-law, Bobby, saying "At the end, you probably don't hear anything, everything just goes black". HBO spokesman, Quentin Schaffer, called that a "legitimate hint". But, he's being very vague, saying "While he (David Chase) won't say to me 100 percent what it all means, he says some people who've guessed have come closer than others".

I suppose that could be what they were going for, but to me it makes no sense because the story was never told from Tony's viewpoint. If that's really what was meant to happen, the whole episode should have been seen through Tony's eyes. Otherwise, how does it make sense for our view to end when his does? Maybe that's just the only thing they could come up with after receiving so much criticism?

United States Arming Our Enemies (Again)

If we can't beat them, join them?! We are now arming Sunni groups that "promise" to stop killing us and start fighting Al Qaeda instead. Brilliant. We've already spent $15 BILLION arming the Shiite groups, now we will arm their enemies too. (Basically, we are funding both sides of a civil war. Meanwhile, in the US, we have people with no healthcare and kids going to school in trailers.) And, what happens after they get our funding and weapons and decide to break their promise?! WTF?!

Paris Hilton News Tops Peter Pace Replacement

Controversial Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Peter Pace, will not be reappointed, forget the details, Paris Hilton is getting in a car.

The Sopranos Finale

Is it just me or was that the worst series finale ever? I was so tired tonight, dozing off, fighting to stay awake for all the excitement. (Normally, I would pay to be dozing off so early but, I didn't want to take a chance on hearing what happened before I saw it.) Then the whole episode seemed pretty slow, finally, we're near the end. I'm on the edge of my seat, trying to decide if Meadow will be capped or spared due to her lack of parking skills. I think everyone that comes through the door of the diner is going to take out the whole family, then nothing. NOTHING. I was so pissed. I thought for a minute that my DVR locked up at the most crucial point of the evening, then I see credits. CREDITS. Still not believing it, I rewind and watch again, I go on-line to find out what I missed and it's still NOTHING. I'm so disappointed. I can't believe I missed sleep for that.

39 "Ghost Detainees" Disappear (?!)

It seems that people turn a blind eye to any news involving the mistreating of a "terrorist". If they truly are terrorists, fine, lock them up and throw away the key. But, what if they are not terrorists? What if they are not guilty of anything? What if this was you or one of your family members? The following people have not been charged with any crime, there have been no legal proceedings, some of them are women and children, yet they were held for three or more YEARS and then they "disappeared". Why the hell is Paris Hilton the top news story again today?!

From the AP -

WASHINGTON — At least 39 people from a half-dozen countries have been held in secret U.S. detention centers worldwide for three or more years, and their fates remain unknown, six human-rights groups say in a report being released today.

Human rights advocates said the document, which they called the most comprehensive account yet of so-called "ghost detainees," raises new alarms about the Bush administration's practice of secretly detaining suspected terrorists without any legal proceeding.

The report says that in five instances U.S. authorities detained the wives or young children of suspects held in secret prisons. And in four instances, terrorism suspects in U.S. custody may have been transferred to Libya, once a major adversary of Washington.

"It should be a sobering alarm bell that rattles us all out of our collective slumber," said Curt Goering, a top official at Amnesty International, which helped prepare the report.

One of the reports' authors said she wasn't convinced that the sites were ever emptied, and claimed a program of secret detentions was ongoing.

"We wanted (the detainees') names in the public eye because of the impression that this is over, this is finished, and they're not doing this anymore," said Anne Fitzgerald, a senior adviser for Amnesty International. "That's clearly not the case."

Daily Show: GOP Debates

Republicans agree the only thing worse than another terrorist attack is a gay hero stopping it.

Republican Debates

I was planning to summarize my take on the Republican debates today but I still haven't been able to stomach the whole thing. I actually went away from the Democratic debates feeling a tiny bit of inspiration and hope (first time in a long time). But it is literally giving me a headache to watch these so-called Republicans. I went into it with an open mind, praying someone would give me hope. I watched part of it last night, part of it today, I'm going to try to finish it tonight (but I can't make any promises). From what I've seen so far, I think Mitt Romney will probably be in the primary. He looks the most "Presidential" and that seems to be the most important thing, right? That scares me. He gives me the creeps and looks like a male version of a stepford wife (just not sure who's controlling him). But, I would be willing to make a wager that unless there's a big scandal between now and then, he will be on the ticket, probably with Giuliani. Put those two together and the creep factor goes through the roof. I really hope I'm wrong. I hope Jim Gilmore doesn't have a chance either, he was my governor a few years ago and he did a suck-ass job. He's just another "Bushie" and would make a horrible president. I have lots of other complaints about the other candidates but I need a break from these guys at the moment. The only positive thing I've seen so far is that Ron Paul does give me a little hope. I don't agree with some of things he said, but I do agree with most of his views. I plan to do more research on him and see where he stands on all of the issues, but in my opinion, he is by FAR the best candidate the Republicans have to offer.

Bill Maher Vindicates Ron Paul's Argument

Predictions

When Bush "won" the election in 2000, I predicted to my brother in law (a hardcore Republican) that he would screw things up so badly that Hillary Clinton would be president in 2008. He laughed hysterically and said that would NEVER happen, Bush would do a wonderful job and Hillary wouldn't even have enough support to run. I knew things were about to go way downhill with Bush, but even in my wildest nightmares, I never imagined he could do this much damage to our country. And after watching last night's debate, I'm thinking Hillary may just have a little support (and I may have missed my calling as a psychic). I still haven't decided who I'm voting for but I don't think there's any question about who won that debate. Hillary won by a landslide, I put Barack in second and Edwards in third. I don't think any of those other guys stand a chance. I'm personally torn about Hillary, there's just something about her that makes me not want to like her, but I have to admit she was absolutely brilliant in the debate. She looked great, sounded strong and made a lot of sense. One of my favorite parts was how she talked about being united. We need to be united, I'm so sick of mud-slinging, nasty campaigns. I applaud her for being positive and finding common ground instead of just bashing her opponents. I pray that all of the candidates will adopt and keep that attitude throughout the election. We need to pull together and put an end to the twisted Republican regime we have now.


HRC June 3, 2007 -

"Everybody on this stage, we are all united, Wolf. We all believe that we need to try to end this war. In two nights you’re going to have the Republican candidates here. They all support the war. They all support the president. They all supported the escalation. Each of us is trying in our own way to bring the war to an end. . . .

And I think it’s important particularly to point out; This is George Bush’s war. He is responsible for this war. He started the war. He mismanaged the war. He escalated the war. And he refuses to end the war.

And what we are trying to do, whether it’s by speaking out from the outside or working and casting votes that actually make a difference from the inside, we are trying to end the war. . . .

The differences among us are minor. The differences between us and the Republicans are major. And I don’t want anyone in America to be confused."



I don't want America to be confused either. It sickens me how many people vote without even knowing what the candidates stand for. I used to go around begging everyone to vote. I thought it was so important, every vote counts, blah, blah, blah. I've now come to the realization that I don't want everyone to vote. Uninformed people voting is exactly what got us in the mess we are in now. I want to barf when I hear someone say they voted for Bush because he "seemed like a good guy" or he was a "Christian". If you looked at his background or his voting record for two seconds you would see that he was never qualified for the job (by the way, "talking to Jesus" is not equivalent to actually ACTING like a Christian). So, if you don't know your candidates qualifications and exactly what they stand for, then do the country a favor and just stay home. I want as much information as possible on everyone that is running, their voting records and what they plan to do with the most powerful office in the world. For that reason, I will also be tuning into the Republican debates tomorrow. Even though most of them just sound like parrots of Bush, I do hold out hope that someone might have an original thought. Ron Paul is running on the Republican ticket, he's actually a Libertarian and so far, seems to be the only one making much sense.