*Yesterday we saw all the glitz associated with the Republicans controlling the news. After President Bush showed up unexpectedly in Iraq yesterday, we are supposed to believe that everything is good. However, the heavily orchestrated event does not change the reality of the war. Our young men and women continue to be killed and THERE IS STILL NO EXIT STRATEGY. How does a short trip to anywhere provide information? The appearances had all the markings of Karl Rove-- cheering people in uniform, American flags, and lots of cameras. However, other than the self-congratulations offered by the president, did you hear any concrete details? No. This story shows the results of the Iraq War: Sgt. Mark Smykowski's death in Iraq.
*Ohio's golfing governor, Bob Taft, got some news yesterday: He was ordered by the Ohio Supreme Court to turn over his papers he claims are secret. The Toledo Blade has the story. I have to give a lot of credit to Ohio Sen. Marc Dann of Youngstown for his unyielding search for the truth in the Taft corruption matter. Why isn't anyone talking about the missing millions in the BWC's Coingate corruption scandal?