Q: Joe, did you take part in the genocide?
A: What?
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Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Obama Executive Order Approves Torture
Jared Becker
San Diego Sun Times
4/25/2009
New President Barack Obama may have opened a political can of worms by stating that his Administration may be open to the idea of investigations of George W. Bush's Administration over alleged torture tactics. In the news media and in many political circles, harsh criticisms of "waterboarding" are growing louder.
However, President Obama's admonishments appear to be at odds with one of his first acts as President. On February 13 of this year, the President, after consulting with Vice President Biden and contacts at the CIA, approved an Executive Order, which, in effect, strengthened the United States' ability to conduct 'enhanced interrogations.'
These interrogations, which are listed on the Order, can be viewed in part at the White House's website. However, much of the actual terms remain classified. However, according to the Administration, lawful interrogations include "the intentional causing of bruising ... and temporary bleeding", as well as "the application of electroshock" on detainees.
However, the White House points out that the memo also explicitly excludes waterboarding.
President Obama famously signed an Executive Order on his first day in office, calling for an end to 'enhanced interrogations.' This move was applauded by many in government and in international circles.
However, this relatively unknown Order appears to increase the ability to conduct such interrogations.
The White House insists that any questions can be answered via the official website or by the White House's press release.
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San Diego Sun Times
4/25/2009
New President Barack Obama may have opened a political can of worms by stating that his Administration may be open to the idea of investigations of George W. Bush's Administration over alleged torture tactics. In the news media and in many political circles, harsh criticisms of "waterboarding" are growing louder.
However, President Obama's admonishments appear to be at odds with one of his first acts as President. On February 13 of this year, the President, after consulting with Vice President Biden and contacts at the CIA, approved an Executive Order, which, in effect, strengthened the United States' ability to conduct 'enhanced interrogations.'
These interrogations, which are listed on the Order, can be viewed in part at the White House's website. However, much of the actual terms remain classified. However, according to the Administration, lawful interrogations include "the intentional causing of bruising ... and temporary bleeding", as well as "the application of electroshock" on detainees.
However, the White House points out that the memo also explicitly excludes waterboarding.
President Obama famously signed an Executive Order on his first day in office, calling for an end to 'enhanced interrogations.' This move was applauded by many in government and in international circles.
However, this relatively unknown Order appears to increase the ability to conduct such interrogations.
The White House insists that any questions can be answered via the official website or by the White House's press release.
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Quote of the Day
The Kitties are the natural enemies of the Snakess.
-- Gang leader Joe C.
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Joe's Babe of the Week
Dr. Joe is coming back from his yearly gynecological conference. Next, Dr. Joe is headed to his yearly speech to NOW to explain how women should be subservient to men, especially one: me.
So this week's Babe:
Cheryl Crow
With her gravelly voice and screeching songs, this young wench reminds us all why were are glad to be able to ogle women. Playing her guitar, she's able to light up the night and make a blind man see.
So go out and buy one of her records! They're almost as hot as she is.
Joe's Hotness Score:
8.5/10.0 Whiny Overrated Has-Beens
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So this week's Babe:
Cheryl Crow
With her gravelly voice and screeching songs, this young wench reminds us all why were are glad to be able to ogle women. Playing her guitar, she's able to light up the night and make a blind man see.So go out and buy one of her records! They're almost as hot as she is.Joe's Hotness Score:
8.5/10.0 Whiny Overrated Has-Beens
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Whats in the ed system
So what's in the educational setting?
Now I know that New York State spends much of its budget on education, and that there may be a need to cut back on some of the spending in order to bring up the state budget. However, why does this manifest itself in a tuition increase for SUNY students. As old of news as this may well be, it still is a hot topic.
It seems a little bit like Governor Paterson is trying to mask a "tax" on education in the increase; especially seeing as how the SUNY system is not even raking in half of this new funding. For many students, it is hard enough as it is to pay for schooling, nut this is probably a separate issue.
So why call it a tuition increase? Unless you really feed into coverage on the situation, you may think that the tax increase on tobacco is primarily for health concerns, but it is probably more likely to increase federal funding; although the state legislature does not put up a front as to the reason here. The tax they wanted to put on meats and regular sodas (rather than diet)? Purely for the state. But you would never know that just by hearing that prices go up.
These days, it is important to distinguish between what legislature says and what they mean; although it is also equally important to understand why the legislature says what it says and does what it does. As moronic as half of legislative decisions regarding money seem, the "tax" on SUNY education actually has nothing to do with punishing higher education students for a recession they did not cause.
And there are decisions that should help students (not just those in the SUNY system) in the near future. President Obama recently attempted a bill to give more money to students in the form of increase in Pell Grants, money in exchange for community service, and other means of solution. To the student: there is no right and wrong way in legislature--just a bunch of different ways that a bunch of higher ed. graduates have to spend hours at a desk sifting though mountains of documents to decide between.
Although, the less legislation and bureaucaracy (by that I mean paper and ink) we have, the more trees we save and the better we can keep the planet preserved until the end of time. But that is a story for another time.
Now I know that New York State spends much of its budget on education, and that there may be a need to cut back on some of the spending in order to bring up the state budget. However, why does this manifest itself in a tuition increase for SUNY students. As old of news as this may well be, it still is a hot topic.
It seems a little bit like Governor Paterson is trying to mask a "tax" on education in the increase; especially seeing as how the SUNY system is not even raking in half of this new funding. For many students, it is hard enough as it is to pay for schooling, nut this is probably a separate issue.
So why call it a tuition increase? Unless you really feed into coverage on the situation, you may think that the tax increase on tobacco is primarily for health concerns, but it is probably more likely to increase federal funding; although the state legislature does not put up a front as to the reason here. The tax they wanted to put on meats and regular sodas (rather than diet)? Purely for the state. But you would never know that just by hearing that prices go up.
These days, it is important to distinguish between what legislature says and what they mean; although it is also equally important to understand why the legislature says what it says and does what it does. As moronic as half of legislative decisions regarding money seem, the "tax" on SUNY education actually has nothing to do with punishing higher education students for a recession they did not cause.
And there are decisions that should help students (not just those in the SUNY system) in the near future. President Obama recently attempted a bill to give more money to students in the form of increase in Pell Grants, money in exchange for community service, and other means of solution. To the student: there is no right and wrong way in legislature--just a bunch of different ways that a bunch of higher ed. graduates have to spend hours at a desk sifting though mountains of documents to decide between.
Although, the less legislation and bureaucaracy (by that I mean paper and ink) we have, the more trees we save and the better we can keep the planet preserved until the end of time. But that is a story for another time.
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