There are
enough depressed people on the planet, I do not need to be one of
them.
Documents Reveal the Evolution of a Supreme Court Justice
By LINDA GREENHOUSE
The papers of Justice Harry A. Blackmun, who wrote the landmark
opinion for Roe v. Wade at the start of his career, will be
available to the public today.
Iraqis Receive U.S. Approval of Constitution By DEXTER FILKINS
The U.S. approved a temporary Iraqi
constitution, all but ensuring that the document would serve as the
framework for a new Iraqi state.
If the economy is dependent on yearly updates
and upgrades, we weaken new products longevity...
Microsoft
leaked code to force clients to update to server 2003
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Pentagon Soldier Exposes Bush Talking Points War - Kathy Chapman
Developing policy in the 'Office of Special Plans'
http://e-thepeople.org/article/29680/
Scientists Claim Cloning Success By GINA KOLATA
Scientists in South Korea report that they
have created human embryos through cloning and extracted embryonic
stem cells.
Thoughts After Seeing George Bush on Meet the Press - Melville
Regulus
The president gives a rare public interview
http://e-thepeople.org/article/29390
Ex-Arms Monitor Urges an Inquiry on Iraqi Threat
By RICHARD W. STEVENSON and THOM SHANKER The White House immediately turned aside
calls from David A. Kay and many Democrats for an outside
investigation.
We have
been helping the rich for years, and yet our taxes still go up?
How much money does the church and political
leaders take home annually?
Democrats Vow to Battle Bush on Social Issues
By ADAM NAGOURNEY and KATHARINE Q. SEELYE
In their final debate before the New Hampshire primary, the
candidates promised that they could withstand attacks from President
Bush on social values.
Iraqis Press U.S. for Compromise to Gain Self-Rule
By STEVEN R. WEISMAN
The Bush administration is under growing pressure to shift course
and transfer power to an expanded version of its hand-picked Iraqi
Governing Council.
After Disputes, Congress Passes Spending Plan
By CARL HULSE
The $820 billion measure finances most of the U.S. government as
well as thousands of home-state projects sought by lawmakers.
When Congress Changes laws
on free speech, are we still free?
Soldiers will Live with Chronic pain after war, why would you prevent
them from using medical marijuana?
Democrats Split on Security, but Agree in Faulting Bush
By DAVID E. SANGER
As they try to convince voters that America would be safer in their
hands, the Democratic candidates reach for different blends of
engagement and toughness.
Bush Seats Judge, Bypassing Senate Democrats
By NEIL A. LEWIS
In using a president's power to make appointments during
Congressional recesses, President Bush was able to skirt the
confirmation process.
Justices Allow Policy of Silence on 9/11 Detainees
By LINDA GREENHOUSE
The Supreme Court turned down an appeal challenging the secrecy
surrounding the arrest and detention of hundreds of people, nearly
all Muslim men, after the attacks.
Direct Election of Iraq Assembly Pushed by Cleric
By EDWARD WONG
The most influential Shiite cleric in Iraq said Sunday that members
of an interim assembly had to be chosen through direct elections.
Americans had proposed caucus-style polls.
Ex-Enron Figure Reported Near a Plea of Guilty
By KURT EICHENWALD
Andrew S. Fastow tentatively agreed to plead guilty to fraud charges
and provided evidence against another former executive.
Sars is the new flu in
America, yet the media and government are not raising awareness?
Regardless of the numbers, there is still no cure for Sars...
Bush Would Give Illegal Workers Broad New Rights
By ELISABETH BUMILLER
President Bush will propose a sweeping overhaul of the nation's
immigration laws on Wednesday that could give legal status to
millions of undocumented workers.
NEWS ANALYSIS
Mr. Deregulation's Regulations
By DAVID E. SANGER
The Bush administration's actions on mad cow disease and ephedra
underscore how the political atmospherics about big government have
changed.
Democratic Candidates Differ on Economy, but Often Subtly
By EDMUND L. ANDREWS
The economic platforms of the Democratic presidential candidates can
look like different sides of a Rubik's Cube: varying combinations of
the same proposal.
A Present for Democrats --- mmglist
How should Democratic presidential candidates handle Bush's recent
surge in popularity. http://www.e-thepeople.org/article/28196/
Coalition Strike in Afghanistan Kills 9 Children By JOHN H. CUSHMAN Jr.
An air attack by the U.S.-led military against
a suspected terrorist in Afghanistan apparently killed nine children
on Saturday.
How Much of the United States is Actually Owned by US Citizens? -
CatsAngel
Should foreign citizens be able to own land in the US?
http://e-thepeople.org/article/27766/
Tough New Tactics by U.S. Tighten Grip on Iraq Towns
By DEXTER FILKINS
The new approach appears to be succeeding in diminishing the threat
to U.S. soldiers, but at the cost of alienating the people the
Americans are trying to win over.
THE WORLD'S SWEATSHOP
Ruse in Toyland: Chinese Workers' Hidden Woe
By JOSEPH KAHN
Employees of the company that produces Etch A Sketch say they work
many more hours and earn about 40 percent less than the company
claims.
Gains in Houston Schools: How Real Are They?
By DIANA JEAN SCHEMO and FORD FESSENDEN
Texas has trumpeted the achievements of millions of its students,
but an examination of student performance in Houston raises serious
doubts about those gains.
Health Industry Bidding to Hire Medicare Chief
By ROBERT PEAR
The federal official who runs Medicare and was intimately involved
in drafting legislation to overhaul the program is the object of a
bidding war.
Dean Seals 40 % of his Gubernatorial Records - george van delaras
Should the candidate let his political past be scrutinized?
http://e-thepeople.org/article/27556/
Drug Industry Seeks to Sway Prices Overseas
By ELIZABETH BECKER
Having beaten back price controls on prescription drugs in the U.S.,
the pharmaceutical industry is trying to roll them back overseas.
Nuclear Board
Said to Rebuff Bush Over Iran By DAVID E. SANGER
The U.N. atom agency appears prepared to
approve a resolution on Iran's nuclear program that will stop short
of recommending Security Council action.
They
Continue to Pound Martha Stewart and Forgive Ken Lay of Enron? You
do the numbers...
Never be fooled by those` who
will not enforce laws fairly
and with concern about what is right.
Blast
Shatters Housing Enclave in Saudi Capital, Killing 4 By NEIL MacFARQUHAR Preliminary figures indicated that 4
people had been killed and at least 40 had been wounded in what the
country's Interior Ministry described as a terrorist attack.
Issue for Bush: How to Speak of Casualties?
By ELISABETH BUMILLER The White House is struggling with the
political consequences for a president who has said little publicly
about the mounting casualties of the occupation in Iraq.
Let Schiavo die, those who
suffer must not be forced` too live a painful life...
9/11 Commission
Could Subpoena Oval Office Files By PHILIP SHENON
The chairman of the federal commission
investigating the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks said that the White House
was continuing to withhold intelligence documents.
Succumbing to an Old Battle Strategy - "Divide and Conquer" - george
van deleras
Looking for consensus on e-thePeople
http://e-thepeople.org/article/26261/
The US Food and Drug Administration has ordered Guilford
Pharmaceuticals Inc. to stop disseminating misleading promotional
materials for its Gliadel brain cancer treatment. Reuters Health
Information 2003
Can Rush Pull Racism and
Political Agendas, and now pills? Thank God it is not Pot, federal
crime?
C.I.A. Chief Is Caught in Middle by Leak Inquiry
By ELISABETH BUMILLER
Caught between his loyalty to the president and defending an agency
enraged at the White House, George J. Tenet is at one of the most
difficult points in his tenure.
Attorney General Is Closely Linked to Inquiry Figures
By ELISABETH BUMILLER and ERIC LICHTBLAU
John Ashcroft's ties to White House aides have come under scrutiny as the
Justice Department's investigation into the leak of the name of an undercover
officer begins.
In this newsletter:
HOT TOPICS: Rating guidelines, CIA agents and wiretaps
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS: White Clubs Can't Jump: Is High School 'Caucasian Club'
Too Divisive?
PETITION OF THE WEEK: Spend our tax dollars here!
FEATURED POLL: Why did General Wesley Clark enter the Democratic presidential
race?
***
HOT TOPICS:
Current conversations on e-thePeople.org
White Clubs Can't Jump: Is High School 'Caucasian Club' Too Divisive?
Can 'Caucasian' clubs coexist with Black students unions? In Oakley, CA,
students have recently formed a 'Caucasian club' that was summarily condemned by
the local NAACP. 'Larix Laricina' wonders what e-thePeople thinks about this
club; in particular, he's curious if it truly would be racially divisive, as the
NAACP has said (http://e-thepeople.org/article/25635/).
'Truthaddikt' thinks the NAACP is right - creating a 'Caucasian club' would only
reopen old wounds (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88264/).
And 'contentess' isn't sure what purpose the club would serve:
"We live in a society where power belongs to whites. That's the world we live
in. That's why black students need to have groups. That's why white students do
not need them; there are valid reasons for black students to have a group -
because they face specific and institutionally-sanctioned discrimination."
http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88927/
But not everyone is convinced. Minorities have their own organizations and
events, says 'chickmcd,' and if this sort of division by race is permissible,
then so is the creation of Caucasian-centric groups (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88464/).
USPSA-TY agrees (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88634/);
going a step further, 'Bradg' thinks that the call for 'equality' can often veil
an ulterior motive:
"People say they want a color blind society, but in reality they really want
preferential treatment. Otherwise they would demand race and color blind
organizations and events."
http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88884/
And really, says 'amharkness,' if the NAACP wanted to help the situation, it
would embrace the club as a way to increase cultural diversity - not to mention
that they might be able to influence the goals and methods of the club itself
and in the end make it much less 'racially divisive' (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88404/).
How the club operates is one of the more important issues, agrees 'A Proud
American':
"As long as this "Caucasian only" club does not promote violence and cross
burning, or try to brainwash whites that whites are superior, I don't have a
problem with it. In fact, it would be refreshing if this club promoted
acceptance of other races. Now THAT would be novel for a "Caucasian only" club."
http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88304/
'Larix larician' provides a quote from the club's founder that seems to support
this sort of open atmosphere (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88538/).
And speaking as a minority, says 'revroper,' the club is fine - as long as it
subscribes to a policy of acceptance and tolerance (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88621/).
But 'fenbass99' is more concerned with the founder's motives:
"My fear is that this person is only starting this club to make a political
statement, like the boy who wants to join the girl scouts or the man who wants
to work at Hooters. If this club is for real and it promotes a healthy
understanding of whites and our new role, "to embrace all races and stay on
common ground," then more power to them. But if it's just some high school kid
looking for attention or extra credit then I say don't let some idiot set racial
harmony back 50 years or more."
http://e-thepeople.org/comment/89102/
To some users, though, the 'Caucasian club' is nothing more than an unfortunate
side effect of living in an open society. 'Zarch' thinks that as long as we let
people form clubs (as we should, he says) then we're going to have the
occasional odd or unpleasant one crop up (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88837/).
And while 'onecentjay' believes the way to end discrimination is to stop
categorizing in general, he says that as long as we tolerate some of it, we must
tolerate it all, whether or not we agree with a given organization's intentions
(http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88411/);
'bocamp22' agrees (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88586/).
Given this general consensus - that categorization by race is unfortunate but
that we should allow people to officially associate with whomever they please -
'Gordon Oliver' has a compromise in mind:
"So here's the rule I would propose. Any cultural club is ok, but it cannot
exclude others based on race/culture/etc. It could, however, exclude others
based on open disrespect. Note that this would exclude the "Caucasian club" or
"black club", but permit the "urban club" or "suburban club", or even the "West
African" and "West European", or even "Latino.""
http://e-thepeople.org/comment/88682/
Baghdadis: Freedom Worth the Price of War (39 comments) - scott reents
The results from the first Gallup poll conducted in Iraq
http://e-thepeople.org/article/25654/
Spend our Tax Dollars Here; posted by Jason Macko.
Send out date: October 23, 2003; Recipients: George W. Bush, President, United
States of America; Laura Welch Bush, First Lady, United States of America;
Richard B. "Dick" Cheney, Vice President, United States of America; Arlen
Specter, Sen., US (PA); Rick Santorum, Sen., US (PA).
"Instead of the United States giving billions of our hard earned tax dollars to
countries overseas so that their economies get a boost, what about boosting
ours? We just went through the biggest blackout in our history; the president
has just said that we will need to totally rebuild our energy sources. This will
cost an enormous amount of money." Do you agree that more money needs to be
spent on infrastructure within the US? Sign the petition:
http://e-thepeople.org/petition/8707/view
***
FEATURED POLL:
Why did General Wesley Clark enter the Democratic presidential race? (51 votes)
To clear the way for Hillary Clinton: 43 %
Hillary and Bill asked him to run: 33 %
To oust the 'outsider' Dean: 20 %
He loves America: 10 %
Not enough candidates were in the race: 8 %
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More
Americans in Poverty in 2002, Census Study Says
By LYNETTE CLEMETSON
The data showed a second straight year of adverse changes in both poverty and
income, with the worsening conditions falling heaviest on Midwesterners and
nonwhites.
Poverty rises, income levels fall
Poverty rate at 12.1 percent, up from 11.7 percent in 2001
LEGISLATION,
POLICY, PRACTICE MANAGEMENT U.S. Plans
New Anti-Cloning Push at U.N.
The United States plans to push a U.N. resolution expected to call for a ban on
all forms of cloning, a stance likely to be opposed by nations favoring more
limited restrictions, diplomats said on Wednesday.
Reuters Health Information 2003
U.S.
Medical Journal Questions Herbal Remedies
The editor of a leading U.S. medical journal called on Tuesday for tighter
regulation of herbal remedies because of "potentially misleading" health claims
made by distributors of the products.
Reuters Health Information 2003
In this newsletter:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Raindance's challenge
HOT TOPICS: Cyborgs, anti-Semitism, Halliburton and the 'end of history'
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS: Wesley Clark and the Democratic Nomination
PETITION OF THE WEEK: End illegal immigration
FEATURED POLL: Would you vote for Wesley Clark?
***
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
'Raindance' challenged users this week to up the ante on their participation on
e-thePeople:
"These young NY guys in ETP administration (Scott, Mike, Isaac, & others) need
some support donations to make computer upgrades. I am offering a small $25
"rain drop" check towards ETP technological upgrades. I would like to challenge
100 members to donate small checks of $5-$25. These 100 small "rain drop" checks
will be "pooled" together creating a substantial "full bucket" donation towards
needed upgrades. When ETP receives 100 small check donations...I will happily
donate another $25 to ETP." For more information, read 'raindance's article
here:
http://e-thepeople.org/article/25445/
***
HOT TOPICS:
Current conversations on e-thePeople
One step closer to Nano-Computing - Powered by Human Glucose Supplies - george
van deleras
Are you ready to be a cyborg?
http://e-thepeople.org/article/25597/
Drafted: Can Wesley Clark Lead the Democrats to Victory in 2004?
Retired General Wesley Clark joined the race for the President this week,
sparking across the board media attention. 'Mikew' highlights some of his
qualifications ('A new face, southern, military experience including
nation-building, fresh thoughts on the war on terror') but is curious about his
domestic policies and whether or not he can raise enough money to be a serious
contender in the 2004 race (http://e-thepeople.org/article/25464/).
'Bocamp22' definitely thinks so; Clark is a very intelligent and 'changes the
landscape' of the current debate, given his experience in foreign affairs (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/86839/).
And 'frankbuster' believes that the similarities between Clark and President
Clinton - both are Rhodes Scholars, both are from Arkansas - are certainly a
positive sign (http://www.e-thepeople.org/comment/86769).
'Michael Kenny' also finds Clark exciting, but he thinks that entering the race
this late might make Clark a better Vice Presidential candidate (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/86735/).
That's a great idea, says 'mikew,' especially if Clark were to combine with
Howard Dean, as it would shore up the latter's stance on foreign policy (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/86739/).
While 'Michael Kenny' likes this combination as well, he does think that Dean
and Clark might butt heads a little:
"I'm getting the impression that Clark has a big ego, probably essential in his
chosen lines of profession (general, CNN pundit, president), but it might cause
for conflict if he is not the man in charge. That is the only barrier I see to a
Dean/Clark ticket, since Dean seems to have quite a large head on his shoulders
as well."
http://e-thepeople.org/comment/86745/
According to 'mmglist,' though, this arrogance is worse than 'Michael Kenny'
makes out - in his view, it makes Clark unpredictable and impetous, leading him
to object to Clark as a presidential candidate (http://e-thepeople.org/article/25456/).
And although 'Louzke' doesn't see Clark's arrogance as damning, he does bring up
a different problem - it's hard to pin Clark down on the issues (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/87017/).
'Tonytiger07' agrees:
"He's already flip-flopping on crucial issues like our invasion/occupation of
Iraq which last week he first said 'he would have probably supported it' but he
came out the next day and said 'he was against the war.'"
http://e-thepeople.org/comment/87721/
As far as 'Kathy Chapman' is concerned, though, this is to be expected; she
believes that Clark is only running interference for the DLC and the Clintons,
so that they can guarantee that Dean doesn't get the nomination (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/86990/).
'Griot' disagrees, though, pointing out that pragmatically speaking, Clark may
be the democrat's best bet:
"He appears firm on the environment; a woman's right to choose; anyone casting
doubt about his commitment to national security would be laughed at. There is
an "Anybody But Bush" ethos circulating within the Democratic Party and among
progressives, and Clark seems the ticket. I'm sure many have come to a pragmatic
outlook for 2004... Could anyone be more electable in the field than General
Clark?"
http://e-thepeople.org/article/25461/
But 'Richard Bradley' thinks this policy of 'anybody but Bush' is doomed to
failure. As he sees it, merely running against a candidate is an extremely
negative campaign, and while the party regulars will be there to vote (say, for
Clark), the democrats will only alienate independents (http://e-thepeople.org/comment/87505/).
'Onecentjay' disagrees, noting that part of pragmatism of supporting Clark stems
from his ability to appeal to mainstream voters, such as himself:
"As a moderate republican, I would consider voting for the guy from what I know
about him at the moment (which isn't much beyond his resume admittedly). I have
to tell you, though, Dean and Kucinich are centrist-repellant. I would never
vote for either of them, and in a race between them and Bush, I would
undoubtedly choose Bush. In a Clark/Bush race, my inclination is to go for
Clark. So if your obsession is to get Democrats back in power, Clark is your
man."
http://e-thepeople.org/comment/86891/
Pt. 1 Letter of 21st Century Democrats (54 comments) - Kathy Chapman
Do politicians even know what most voters really care about?
http://e-thepeople.org/article/25538/
***
PETITION OF THE WEEK:
America demands an end to illegal immigration (421 signatures); posted by Danny
Offerman
Send out date: October 2, 2003; Recipients: J. Dennis Hastert, Rep., US (IL 14);
Darrell Issa, Rep., US (CA 49); Hillary Rodham Clinton, Sen., US (NY).
"Illegal immigration is causing a huge drain of America's resources,
particularly in border states such as California. Schools are overcrowded, and
so are prisons and jails. We demand change. America was founded on immigration,
no one can deny that, but it was Legal immigration." Do you agree that
immigration laws need to be reformed? Sign the petition:
http://e-thepeople.org/petition/8186/view
***
FEATURED POLL:
Would you vote for Wesley Clark for president? (471 votes)
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In this newsletter:
HOT TOPICS: Liberty, ultrasounds and democracy
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS: How to revive our ailing healthcare system?
PETITION OF THE WEEK: End the war on drugs
FEATURED POLL: What is America's role in Iraq?
***
HOT TOPICS:
Current conversations on e-thePeople
Liberty vs. Security - bocamp22
Is one more important than the other?
http://e-thepeople.org
U.S.
Abandons Idea of Bigger U.N. Role in Iraq Occupation
By STEVEN R. WEISMAN with FELICITY BARRINGER
Instead, the U.S. will widen its effort to enlist countries that do
not demand more of a U.N. role as a condition for their
participation in peacekeeping in Iraq.
Afghanistan's
Warlords must accept new reality, or US + UN must enforce new
Government.
Consumers
Misuse OTC Painkillers: Poll
Many Americans are exceeding recommended doses of over-the-counter pain
relievers and ignoring critical label information, according to a new
national poll.
Reuters Health Information 2003
The Love Bug, also known as the ILOVEYOU
virus, sends itself out via Outlook, much like Melissa. The virus comes
as a VBS attachment and deletes files, including MP3, MP2, and .JPG. It
also sends usernames and passwords to the virus's author. so, who is the
Author?
W97M.Resume.A, a new variation of the
Melissa virus, is determined to be in the wild. The “resume” virus
acts much like Melissa, using a Word macro to infect Outlook and spread
itself.
The “Stages” virus, disguised as a
joke e-mail about the stages of life, spreads across the Internet.
Unlike most previous viruses, Stages is hidden in an attachment with a
false “.txt” extension, making it easier to lure recipients into
opening it. Until now, it has generally been safe to assume that text
files are safe.
Opinion: Music iNDUSRTRy attacks
computers because of hatred with Napster.
How
does Hamas take credit for attacks in Israel, who verifies this?
Stocks
Crashes are Gods way of telling us we are hurting the environment.
How
do we know when a killing is domestic violence and not terrorism?
Good
thing we did not put Social Security into the Stock Market!
If
someone is unrepentant, do they deserve Forgiveness?
Is incest a probable cause of Mad Cow Disease among
Cows when they are continually inbred?
Could Aids have arisen from
incest and the breakdown of the human genome?
Can we use Stem Cells from
animals instead of humans?
Certain animals regenerate fast
like fish and lizards, could there Stem cells regenerate illnesses and
damages at a quicker rate?
How come medicine does not study
Barometric Pressure, Humidity, Jet Stream, Sun Spots, Moon Phases, and
Meteoroid Showers effect on the Human Electric/Magnetic nervous system? To
see how these things effect our mental and physical health?
The Red Cross is only giving
victims of the New York Bombings $25,000.00 each? We Donated over $500,000
Million!!!
Why are all the leaders of the
Talliban Non Afghanistan and mostly, Arab "Oil" People?
When will Americans be allowed to
spotlight its brightest students and allow impregnation of favorable
genetics from sperm banks to any parents who seek highly cogitative smart
children regardless of race?
Is it possible to allow our
schools to teach disciplines and good manners with out teachers being
sent to court for controlling unruly students?
You
better investigate policy in Washington, or they will pass bills that will
take away your constitutional rights. "Minor Prophecy"
