Bush hometown mayor is a Kerry supporter.

Bush hometown mayor is a Kerry supporter. A case of ‘those who know him best, like him least’?

Bush is now comparing his so-called ‘war on terror’ to the Second World War.

Bush is now comparing his so-called ‘war on terror’ to the Second World War. He ought to be careful, because with his invasion of Iraq he’s inviting some pretty unflattering “Third Reich” comparisons IMHO.

Is the US Congress about to reinstute the draft?

Is the US Congress about to reinstute the draft? There’s a great deal of debate as to whether there is substance behind this communique, but there has been talk by some Congressmen of reactivating this means of getting more cannon fodder into this “War on Terrorism”.

How to eat sushi.

How to eat sushi. Mmmmm…. sushi…

NY Times: there are Abu Ghraibs in America too.

NY Times: there are Abu Ghraibs in America too. The difference is, in the US there is at least one law to shield guards from legal responsibility.

CPA chief Bremer threatens to veto Iraqis’ choice for President.

CPA chief Bremer threatens to veto Iraqis’ choice for President. Something tells me that this “handover” might be a whole lot less than meets the eye.