This U.S. Congress has the lowest approval rating on record; nevertheless, both guys who won their parties nomination were members of this disgraceful assembly.

The United States is a country so starved for an ounce integrity and vision that its citizens have stampeded like a frightened herd of cattle in a hail storm to the words of a junior senator who, at best, has done the minimum of what should be expected of one in that position. Yet, because of the incomprehensible lack of leadership of his colleagues, he appears like an oasis in the middle of the Sahara.

Iraq may agree…

Iraq says may agree to timetable for U.S. withdrawal.

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki raised the prospect on Monday of setting a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops as part of negotiations over a new security agreement with Washington.

It was the first time the U.S.-backed Shi'ite-led government has floated the idea of a timetable for the removal of American forces from Iraq. The Bush administration has always opposed such a move, saying it would give militant groups an advantage. End

Dear Bobby W. Miller

I would like very much to thank you. I wasn't expecting to hear from you, and most certainly wasn't expecting you to write an in-depth letter answering my questions. But the biggest surprise of all was you asking my opinion on the status quo knowing I'm gay. Here's your answer.