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Back to the Future

"Back in the days of the Cold War, the Russians could always be depended on doing whatever was in their best damn interests" -Captain Frank Ramsey, Crimson Tide The above quote, while derived from a work of fiction, never sounded so true two weeks ago as Russian tanks streamed into the Republic of Georgia with overwhelming ease. While the Russian government has made every attempt to make the invasion seem as a reactionary action, those who know the region's politics and Russia's intentions know that this is anything but true. The regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia have always been problematic for Georgia. Filled with Russian citizens (who, it should be noted were all issued Russian passports within the past few months) and Russian soldiers stationed there under the guise as "peacekeepers." Under the veil of it all however, Russia has been supporting dissidents and militias in the region for ages. While the two potential breakaway regions do indeed hav...

Talladega Olympic Nights

So the leader of the heavily favored French 400 meter men's freestyle team Alain Bernard said he and his comrades were going to smash the Americans, adding it was why they came to Beijing. All team USA did was win the gold en route to setting the new world record in an amazing comeback....with Bernard swimming the last leg of the race. The event is already being hailed by some as the best race of the modern Olympic era.

Biggest Douche in the Universe

Ok, so this isn't THAT John Edward, but considering this man cheated on his cancer stricken wife while planning to run/running for the Presidency of the United States, I don't feel bad usurping the title from a so called "telepathic" in order to anoint a new recipient. Here is our new heir with his mistress: This story is filled with enormous disappointments. On the face of it, a high profile politician cheated on his wife. His cancer stricken wife to make it that much more deplorable. But what should truly amaze is that this man is a one time VP candidate on a presidential ticket, made famous by speaking out against poverty and big business, all while living in an outrageously excessive mansion bought by millions made as a trial lawyer. And Jack Cafferty thought this was a man he could believe in.