Ding Dong the Witch is Dead - ZEFRANK.COM

Audreyvgs · 05-30-2004, 07:49 PM

I can hear the camel's back dividing in half under the strain, and this should do it;

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...n_040530173749

lapietra · 05-30-2004, 08:55 PM

well, duh.

Audreyvgs · 05-31-2004, 02:17 AM

sorry, this should be in the "Hope Never Dies" forum

Smartypants · 05-31-2004, 05:02 AM

Your really think this will spell the end? I'm skeptical.

The world seems to be divided into two camps over this: The ones who aren't at all surprised (this includes me and, obviously, Lala -- see above's "well, duh") because we assumed Cheney's hand in the matter all along, and those who think it's not even an issue.

But of course it SHOULD be an issue! Why this latest discovery isn't a banner headline in every newspaper and the lead story in all broadcast media is beyond me. Compared with this outrageous and arrogant corruption and the continuing cover-up, the Watergate scandal that brought down the Nixon White House seems downright cute.

As far as I'm concerned, that Congress has not called an emergency session to oust this administration ASAP is a dereliction of their duty to the American people.

Do I think that will happen, or that "the witch is dead?" Nope.

lapietra · 05-31-2004, 05:18 AM

The thing is... this (Cheney's interest in Halliburton) was brought up in the early stages of this conflict... for some reason, mainstream media coverage about it just seemed to peter out, and focused on other things. NYCwriters later posted a link about Halliburton "winning" the contract to help rebuild Iraq (wow, what a surprise) and again, the media just sort of mentioned it and moved on to other things.
I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but it seems to me that no matter how rotten things get, it's going to take something approaching an act of God to stop the snowballing of corrupt Republican control, either because there aren't enough people brave enough to do something about it, or because the timing may just not be right... I'm praying daily (and I'm not a prayer) that enough people are at least pissed off, if not enough to oust the current administration, enough to replace them in the coming election. I just hope it's soon enough.

dickieC · 05-31-2004, 09:22 AM

If I recall correctly, Cheney and Halliburton was an issue as long ago as the 2000 presidential election campaign.

Audreyvgs · 05-31-2004, 11:50 AM

I noticed that this story came and went really fast in allthe newswires. I had to go back in the history on my computer to even get the story, it was there and then it was gone, I couldn't find it again... I assume this means that this is under the rug now. I was hoping it would have been a bigger deal. It's what this whole war is about. (in my opinion)

topcat · 05-31-2004, 01:58 PM

this war in iraq is all about oil. it has always been about oil. how many americans lay awake at night worrying about the iraqi people's freedoms.bush and cheney are both oil men. why havent we heard about this more, maybe freedom of the press isnt so free. just some of my unintelligent thoughts.

Smartypants · 05-31-2004, 03:08 PM

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Originally posted by Audreyvgs
I noticed that this story came and went really fast in allthe newswires. I had to go back in the history on my computer to even get the story, it was there and then it was gone, I couldn't find it again... I assume this means that this is under the rug now. I was hoping it would have been a bigger deal. It's what this whole war is about. (in my opinion)

It obviously came and went BETWEEN editions of the SF Chronicle, because the Chron didn't even MENTION it. Who among you conspiracy theorists has had the thought that the Bush administration is behind the media whirlwind covering the Peterson trial as a means of pushing negative stories about the war off the front page?

nycwriters · 05-31-2004, 05:09 PM

probably best to PM that. don't want to get sued.

nycwriters · 05-31-2004, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lapietra
The thing is... this (Cheney's interest in Halliburton) was brought up in the early stages of this conflict... for some reason, mainstream media coverage about it just seemed to peter out, and focused on other things. NYCwriters later posted a link about Halliburton "winning" the contract to help rebuild Iraq (wow, what a surprise) and again, the media just sort of mentioned it and moved on to other things.
I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but it seems to me that no matter how rotten things get, it'd going to take something approaching an act of God to stop the snowballing of corrupt Republican control, either because there aren't enough people brave enough to do something about it, or because the timing may just not be right... I'm praying daily (and I'm not a prayer) that enough people are at least pissed off, if not enough to oust the current administration, enough to replace them in the coming election. I just hope it's soon enough.

And this is yet another reason why you all should all buy my paper. We were the ones who started the examination of contracts, our columnists criticized it -- the rest sat back and watched, then jumped on the "oil bandwagon." I'm kind of proud we were the one to "break" it.

On days when I wonder what the hell I'm doing in this job, this kind of thing reminds me. Thanks.

Smartypants · 05-31-2004, 05:47 PM

I still don't know what paper you work for.

nycwriters · 05-31-2004, 06:20 PM

How do you think I keep my superman secret identity?

Smartypants · 05-31-2004, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nycwriters
How do you think I keep my superman secret identity?

I understand completely, but based on this...

Quote:

Originally posted by nycwriters
And this is yet another reason why you all should all buy my paper.

... I think you should stick to editorial and turn down any position in marketing. Telling prospective readers the name of your publication is often helpful in meeting sales quotas!

topcat · 06-01-2004, 01:44 AM

was this in the news today 5-31-04?

05-30-2004, 07:49 PM	#1
Audreyvgs Blue's Clues Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: on Yur Last Nerve, huh? Posts: 5,412	Ding Dong the Witch is Dead I can hear the camel's back dividing in half under the strain, and this should do it; http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...n_040530173749

05-30-2004, 08:55 PM	#2
lapietra half baked Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: just ducky Posts: 12,078	well, duh. __________________ “As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're gonna be dizzy and we're gonna make mistakes.” ~ Mel Brooks

05-31-2004, 05:02 AM	#4
Smartypants MR. Smartypants to you. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oh, YOU PEOPLE go ahead and call it "Frisco." See if I care. Posts: 3,967	Your really think this will spell the end? I'm skeptical. The world seems to be divided into two camps over this: The ones who aren't at all surprised (this includes me and, obviously, Lala -- see above's "well, duh") because we assumed Cheney's hand in the matter all along, and those who think it's not even an issue. But of course it SHOULD be an issue! Why this latest discovery isn't a banner headline in every newspaper and the lead story in all broadcast media is beyond me. Compared with this outrageous and arrogant corruption and the continuing cover-up, the Watergate scandal that brought down the Nixon White House seems downright cute. As far as I'm concerned, that Congress has not called an emergency session to oust this administration ASAP is a dereliction of their duty to the American people. Do I think that will happen, or that "the witch is dead?" Nope. __________________ "I don't think God wants us to believe in him. If he wanted us to believe in him he'd do something about it -- like exist perhaps!" --Linda Smith

05-31-2004, 05:18 AM	#5
lapietra half baked Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: just ducky Posts: 12,078	The thing is... this (Cheney's interest in Halliburton) was brought up in the early stages of this conflict... for some reason, mainstream media coverage about it just seemed to peter out, and focused on other things. NYCwriters later posted a link about Halliburton "winning" the contract to help rebuild Iraq (wow, what a surprise) and again, the media just sort of mentioned it and moved on to other things. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but it seems to me that no matter how rotten things get, it's going to take something approaching an act of God to stop the snowballing of corrupt Republican control, either because there aren't enough people brave enough to do something about it, or because the timing may just not be right... I'm praying daily (and I'm not a prayer) that enough people are at least pissed off, if not enough to oust the current administration, enough to replace them in the coming election. I just hope it's soon enough. __________________ “As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're gonna be dizzy and we're gonna make mistakes.” ~ Mel Brooks Last edited by lapietra : 05-31-2004 at 06:51 PM.

05-31-2004, 09:22 AM	#6
dickieC Professional ZeMonkey Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Back in Oxford Posts: 1,841	If I recall correctly, Cheney and Halliburton was an issue as long ago as the 2000 presidential election campaign. __________________ "Why do I keep falling in love with every woman who shows me the slightest attention?" Joel, ESSM

05-31-2004, 02:17 AM	#3
Audreyvgs Blue's Clues Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: on Yur Last Nerve, huh? Posts: 5,412	sorry, this should be in the "Hope Never Dies" forum

05-31-2004, 11:50 AM	#7
Audreyvgs Blue's Clues Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: on Yur Last Nerve, huh? Posts: 5,412	I noticed that this story came and went really fast in allthe newswires. I had to go back in the history on my computer to even get the story, it was there and then it was gone, I couldn't find it again... I assume this means that this is under the rug now. I was hoping it would have been a bigger deal. It's what this whole war is about. (in my opinion)

05-31-2004, 01:58 PM	#8
topcat monkey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: across the st. from the telephone pole Posts: 1,970	this war in iraq is all about oil. it has always been about oil. how many americans lay awake at night worrying about the iraqi people's freedoms.bush and cheney are both oil men. why havent we heard about this more, maybe freedom of the press isnt so free. just some of my unintelligent thoughts.

05-31-2004, 05:09 PM	#10
nycwriters Stuck in T.O. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Floundering Posts: 4,134	probably best to PM that. don't want to get sued.

05-31-2004, 05:47 PM	#12
Smartypants MR. Smartypants to you. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oh, YOU PEOPLE go ahead and call it "Frisco." See if I care. Posts: 3,967	I still don't know what paper you work for. __________________ "I don't think God wants us to believe in him. If he wanted us to believe in him he'd do something about it -- like exist perhaps!" --Linda Smith

05-31-2004, 06:20 PM	#13
nycwriters Stuck in T.O. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Floundering Posts: 4,134	How do you think I keep my superman secret identity?

06-01-2004, 01:44 AM	#15
topcat monkey Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: across the st. from the telephone pole Posts: 1,970	was this in the news today 5-31-04?

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