April 15, 2006

the rummy mutiny

11:15 AM

Seems even top military brass thinks this war was wrong:

[Newly retired] General Newbold wrote, "I now regret that I did not more openly challenge those who were determined to invade a country whose actions were peripheral to the real threat — Al Qaeda."

This man was the top military operations officer before his retirement. (Quoted from "Third Retired General Wants Rumsfeld Out.")

From the New York Times:

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April 26, 2006

Support my friend facing 35 years in prison

12:04 PM

Well my dear friend Briana is now facing 35 years to life for a crime—the arson of a research lab in Washington state—she clearly did not commit. She’s a devoted mother, violinist, and radiant person. You can read about her at supportbriana.org.

This is absolutely insane, and fighting it is a tremendous financial burden on her new family. She needs help. Please donate to help cover her legal costs if possible.

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