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Consider this from The New Republic (posted August 20, 2008) as we move from the Democratic National Convention to the Republican National Convention...

Made Man
by Noam Scheiber

Barbie creates her Ken perhaps?
5 Replies - Last Reply On 8/28/2008 11:31:39 PM
Posted By: Incredulous
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Posted By: Hitz
i feel your pain fred
1 Reply - Last Reply On 8/28/2008 10:46:23 PM
Posted By: windjammer

 

Coalition forces killed one al Qaeda operative and detained nine other during operations Tikrit, Baghdad, and the Hamrin Mountains. Iraqi police captured 12 al Qaeda fighters in Diyala. Eight Iraqis were killed or wounded in an IED attack in Tikrit. Two US soliders were killed in separate attacks in Baghdad.


US troops captured a senior Special Groups leader (Iranian Sponsored) at Baghdad International Airport. Coalition forces killed three terrorists and captured six in Diyala and detained four al Qaeda operatives near Baghdad and Mosul. A US soldier died after being wounded in an IED attack in Baghdad. Two Iraqis were killed and 30 were wounded in three bombings in Baghdad. Fourteen civilians were wounded in an IED attack near Tal Afar.


A suicide bomber killed 25 civilians and wounded 35 in an attack on a police recruiting station in northern Diyala. Iraqi forces detained 36 insurgents in Baghdad and three in Mosul. Coalition forces captured eight al Qaeda fighters in central and northern Iraq and two Hezbollah Brigades operatives in Baghdad. Iraqi troops captured four Special Groups operatives in possession of Iranian weapons in Wasit province. 

While Obama’s being coronated at Investco, US Soldiers continue to kill terrorists knowing this guy will sell out his mother for political gain

4 Replies - Last Reply On 8/28/2008 10:48:24 PM
Posted By: fred
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Bangladesh-Baby-Kiron-Born-With-Two-Heads-Dies-After-Developing-Fever-Says-Doctor/Article/200808415088340

The sad story of baby Kiron. 

My question is.... would it have been better to have aborted the baby rather than allowing it to fully develope in the womb only to be born, suffer and die?  Certainly the anguish could've been avoided for all parties involved... particularly on the part of the child.  I realize the family had zero resources, but the question remains.
4 Replies - Last Reply On 8/28/2008 9:59:40 PM
Posted By: nunya
KSU Sports Forums
From a Jayhawk fan!!! Tired of  Wildcats bashing each other.......

http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1144&CID=815979

FINAL 2007 RIVALS.COM RANKING: 75th.
KEEP AN EYE ON: Senior defensive end Ian Campbell is a two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection, but there's no question he didn't play as well in 2007 as he did in '06. He had 11.5 sacks in '06 playing at end. That number dropped to 4.5 last season, when he played end and linebacker. Sophomore cornerback Joshua Moore missed last season because of a suspension. He's back this season, which adds a potential All-Big 12 performer to a secondary in need of a big-play guy.
Freeman
STAR POWER: After enduring a turnover-prone year as a freshman starter in 2006, quarterback Josh Freeman made dramatic improvement as a sophomore. Freeman, a 6-6, 250-pounder, passed for 3,353 yards and 18 touchdowns while completing more than 63 percent of his attempts last season. He reduced his interceptions total from 15 to 11 despite throwing 229 more passes than he did in '06.
STRENGTHS: The Wildcats were among the nation's top 20 in scoring offense in 2007. Although there are significant losses on offense, they still figure to be productive. Freeman's improvement should ensure that, but there also is the return of receiver Deon Murphy, who had 57 receptions a year ago. The loss of 1,000-yard running back James Johnson will hurt, but Leon Patton should be a solid replacement. An experienced line also returns.
WEAKNESSES: K-State struggled on pass defense, allowing an average of 259 passing yards per game last season. With three starters gone from the secondary, that could be a problem again. It would help if Campbell and his linemates can apply more pressure. While there is talent at wide receiver, there is no established go-to guy.
THE BUZZ: Pressure is building on Prince, who appears to be pulling every string possible to make it easier for the Wildcats return to a bowl in '08. First, Prince assembled a recruiting class that featured a whopping 19 junior college transfers. The Wildcats also bought their way out of a home game against Fresno State, which defeated Kansas State in '07, and replaced that contest with one against Division I-AA Montana State. Missing another bowl would further miff K-State fans, who are grousing about Prince's 0-6 record against Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas.
– OLIN BUCHANAN
3 Replies - Last Reply On 8/27/2008 12:44:08 PM
Posted By: Classicrock71
KSTATE is now going to charge to listen to games on the internet.

That does it. I am done being a KSTATE fan or supporter.

I have been nickeled and dimed to death.

Sent my kids to KSTATE, no scholarships, paid for everything.

Sent checks every year for everything.

This is the last straw, I am done and out
8 Replies - Last Reply On 8/28/2008 11:06:25 PM
Posted By: windjammer
including offsides

I wonder if he is on the block or solid and getting time?
2 Replies - Last Reply On 8/27/2008 11:04:54 AM
Posted By: windjammer
The defense will decide if we will have a post season bowl. Will our boy's hold there ground in the trenches? I hope the transition with the JUCO's pay's off, or will there be to many ego's on the field creating drama?
9 Replies - Last Reply On 8/27/2008 11:03:56 PM
Posted By: FlexinTarzan
Thank you, Manhattan Mercury, for giving all of our football opponents great locker room/bulletin board ammunition this season by printing the HUGE cover on the sports section pull out today of Josh Freeman and his statement about being the best.  You have provided the basis of dart board commentary, ego building talk, and rivals' focus on knocking him down a peg and making the Wildcats pay.  Now they not only have heard about his statement, they have a beautiful photo and huge headline to post. Thank you from the KSU fans.  With you, who needs enemies?
15 Replies - Last Reply On 8/27/2008 7:24:00 PM
Posted By: bubba
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