Thursday, October 21, 2004

Highest Ranking Soldier Enters Guilty Plea

So far, the only persons charged with prisoner abuse are soldiers (not commanding officers). On trial in Baghdad yesterday, Staff Sergeant Ivan Frederick plead guilty to all charges against him. The charges include conspiracy, dereliction of duty, maltreatment of detainees, assault and committing an indecent act. He described his actions in the now infamous Iraq prison in detail including his orders from military intelligence officers. More investigations continue including the death of two Iraqi prisoners that implicates 26 more soldiers and a prisoner death just this past Tuesday. Ironically, while Frederick will be sentenced today, General Sanchez who oversaw the prison is slated to receive his fourth star from Rumsfeld this year.

BIRDS & BEES: Right feels better: Survey says Republicans more satisfied with their sex lives than Democrats.

CAMPAIGN ISSUES: How does the electoral college work? Can the electoral college be reformed? Should it be? Colorado thinks so and has a plan to distribute electoral votes proportionatly.

JOCKS: Moneyball: Owner of San Diego Chargers gives $5 million to re-election campaign.

TECHNOLOGY: More problems with the Internets: George Bush website suffers technical difficulties.

TUNES: Boss trouble: Reporters from Minnesota suspended for attending Springsteen concert.

WEB SURF: Words speak louder than actions: How the president commands his language.

News Flash! Early voting has begun in 27 states! If you encounter ANY problem, call the Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

PS: You can still register to vote in WI(until October 20) as well as VT, IA, and Maine (until October 23)