The last 24 hours have been very interesting in the area of American politcs. Yesterday, Senator Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader, invoked 'Rule 21' to force the Senate into a closed session to deal with the intelligence that Bush used to invade Iraq. Sen. Roberts had delayed the investigation for over one and a half years.
The rumors have been confirmed---The U.S. does have secret jails in different parts of the world. There had been talk that certain prisoners were being whisked off to points unknown for torture. Now there is confirmation and it just makes you sick.
Rep. Michael Oxley (OH-4th-R) will be retiring at the end of this term. Some constituents are happy to see him go. He has denied that the toxic political scene in Ohio was responsible for his decision.
Last night on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Sen. Barbara Boxer was a guest in New York. Stewart asked the senator how was it that she was in New York while Sen. Reid was closing the Senate. She said that only 3 Democrats knew it was going to happen.
Apparently, Tom DeLay has managed to do some 'judge shopping.' The original judge has been removed per DeLay's request. It might be a good idea to have Tom DeLay's trial moved to Cleveland, Ohio. I'm sure that the people of Cleveland would welcome serving on a jury for Tom DeLay. Considering the high unemployment, the mess in the Cleveland Public Schools, and the rampant poverty, people would jump at the chance to serve on his jury.
David Addington, Cheney's new chief of staff, is attracting attention from around the world. It seems that they know about the false Iraq reports too.
Gallup has a poll about Sam Alito. Here is part of it:
If it becomes clear Alito would vote to reverse Roe v. Wade, Americans would not want the Senate to confirm him, by 53% to 37%.
Steve Musgrave wants to change the way politics works in Ohio. He is tired of the 'pay to play' method in government (make large campaign contributions to gain access to elected officals and contracts).
