Hu’s visit to the White House was punctuated with American and Chinese protesters who were protesting Chine, Mr. Hu, and Mr. Bush. Apparently, Mr. Bush was embarrassed by the display of free speech. According to Bush’ National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, Mr. Bush apologized to Hu in private for free speech in the United States. GS

Protest punctures Mr Hu's welcome to White House - World - Times Online

The smooth progress of the visit was interrupted, however, when a woman of Chinese appearance in a dark green suit launched herself from a roped off area on the lawn, shouting, ...   more »

Republican thugs trashed Nick Lampson’s press conference because Republicans do not believe in free speech or Democracy. Ken had the bad taste to point this out and name names. Now, the Republicans are claiming Ken is insane and in great need of “meds”. I’ve known Ken for many years and think the Republicans are just doing their typical character assassination of anyone who dares to challenge them with the truth. You be the judge! GS

By Ken Molberg

It was an embarrassing scene. The one where Tom DeLay—boisterous bully of the U.S. House, former Majority Leader, and true face of the Republican Party—turned tail and ran like a sixth-grade sissy who’d just had his ass whipped by a fourth-grade schoolgirl.

Listening to a program on NPR yesterday I was stunned to hear the right point person consistantly saying that as long as it is the pResident making the orders, it is OK. He has the power to declassify without consideration what he wants, therefore it is not illeagle.

My question was put in a better light by a comment at the Smirking Chimp which stated that if the pResident had declassified certain nukular, de-fence, or anything else that would be considered National Security Issues!! would we stand for it? It is treason, plain and simple. Even the pResident has some ...   more »

By David Sirota

Here's a big shocker - the Wall Street wing of the Democratic Party today announced it is beginning a new war on the grassroots elements of the party that are demanding serious public policy changes from the Establishment. As the Financial Times reports, Citigroup Chairman Bob Rubin held a press conference at the Brookings Institution to announce the formation of the so-called "Hamilton Project." After paying lip service to various economic problems afflicting the country, Rubin and his former Treasury colleague Roger Altman quickly let it be known exactly what they are up to.

Here's the key ...   more »