Political Shorts - 3
Politics / Humor - One, two, uh three, here’s what we’re fighting for
In a speech to US veterans of 20th century conflicts in Asia, President Bush pointed out the similarities between the Iraq and Vietnam conflicts -- again attempting to explain why yet another generation of privileged Americans must avoid dying their country.
Abortion, no abortion; gay marriage, no gay marriage; let’s call the whole thing off
Mitt Romney said as president he would allow individual states to keep abortion legal, two weeks after saying he supports a constitutional amendment to ban it. This may not be a good week for him to weigh on “tastes great or less filling.”
5 ways Hillary Clinton can get her negatives up
• Announce first order as president: have Bill fixed
• Give this sincerity thing a try
• Record love song duet CD with Michael Bolton
• New policy -- exhale at least once a week
• Three words -- wet pantsuit contest
Mess-achusetts Musings
About 500 leaks in Big Dig tunnels have not been fixed. In a related story, Boston Mayor Tom Menino dedicated 500 new water fountains.
Small Street Journal
A 17-year-old teenager has figured out a way to "unlock" iPhones so people can use carriers other than AT&T, Inc. He said it was almost as complicated as trying to read the AT&T service agreement.
Inside Scoop
When John Warner announced last week that President Bush should start bringing home some troops by Christmas, it was the first decision he's made since 1989 that wasn’t first signed off by Elizabeth Taylor.
Weekly Prediction
Republican Mike Huckabee will be forced to decide whether to continue his candidacy for president or open for Howie Mandel at Chuckles Comedy Club in Indianapolis.
