Congress challenges Bush to veto Iraq pullout

By Richard Cowan 58 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In an unprecedented slap at
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By a vote of 51-46, the Senate joined the House of Representatives in backing the bill that would provide about $100 billion for the wars in Iraq and
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It was the first time that the entire Congress, controlled by Democrats since January, has defied the president. Bush has repeatedly said he will not accept "surrender" dates.

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Captain Mark Towner

Show respect for vice presidency

TODD D. WEILER
"I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being."
-- Jackie Robinson

BYU students should be honored to have the second most powerful man in the world speak at their graduation ceremony today.
There is a certain amount of respect and decorum that accompanies the office of vice president of the United States of America -- no matter who happens to occupy the office.

If the world is truly BYU's campus, then BYU ought to be a gracious host when it comes to visit.
Several years ago, I attended a convention where President Clinton was invited to speak. Although I disagreed with his politics and his morals (this was post-Lewinski), I was genuinely honored to be in the presence of a sitting president. It was an experience that I will simply never forget.

I did not try to shout him down, carry a sign, or turn my back as he spoke. Instead, I listened to his remarks and applauded when appropriate. I respected the office that he held, and treated him accordingly.

The thought of intentionally trying to show disrespect to an invited guest never even occurred to me.

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Well Said Todd

Captain Mark

Republican senator McCain formally announces White House bid

Wed Apr 25, 2:43 PM ET

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Republican Senator John McCain (news, bio, voting record) formally confirmed on Wednesday he is running for the White House, seeking to revive a campaign bogged down by missteps, controversy over his support for the
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"Today I announce my candidacy for president of the United States," McCain said in Portsmouth, in the key state of New Hampshire, considered a major testing ground for candidates because it hosts the first party primary elections.
It was in New Hampshire that McCain, scored an upset victory primary victory in the 2000 race, before being defeated for the Republican nomination by George W. Bush, now in his second term as US president.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070425/ts_alt_afp/usvote2008mccain

The only person who does not realize his campaign is doomed is McCain, how sad

The Captain