Bang the Drum

rants and ramblings of a political junkie

Give Democracy and Diplomacy a Chance

By Karoli January 16, 2007 Election 2008 No Comments

George Bush is on one of his biggest propaganda campaign tours yet after his declaration last week that he would proceed with “the surge” of troops into Iraq. He might…

Is the Iran Nuclear Threat Real or Invented?

By Karoli January 15, 2007 Election 2008 No Comments

No matter what side of the argument one is on, it’s clear that Iran’s development of nuclear weapons presents a global threat that must be addressed…

Mr. Bush, This is Madness

By Karoli January 12, 2007 Bush Administration, Election 2008 No Comments

I’ve been silent on the recent developments with regard to Iraq, mostly because I’m outraged and confused, and at nearly a complete loss as to how to even talk about…

Pat Robertson’s Hallucinations

By Karoli January 6, 2007 Zealotry No Comments

He’s an embarrassment to Christians everywhere. This is a classic tactic used by people claiming to be Christians and prophets who are really just desperate to advance a dying agenda.…

Saddam Hussein is Dead: Be Careful What You Wish For

By Karoli December 31, 2006 Bush Administration, Election 2008 No Comments

This 14-second video is the sole reason George Bush invaded Iraq. Saddam is now dead. Nothing is changed; nothing is different, except this: Iraq is on the brink of the…

Government-Mandated Wellness?

By Karoli December 30, 2006 Domestic Policy No Comments

Via Kevin, MD, it appears that Americans are in favor of government-mandated wellness programs. Let’s think about this for a minute: Mandated exercise? Do you want the government in your…