Garcia regains Peru presidency in runoff

"AP - Former President Alan Garcia defeated an ex-army nationalist in Peru's runoff election on Sunday, a stunning comeback for a politician whose first term ended in economic ruin and rebel violence."

And you trust your democracy to a pile of junk?

Security researchers have examined voting machine code. This is their report (PDF). Voting machine security is far below even the most minimal standards.

Sponge Bob and Friends

http://www.expage.com/landenspage

Privatizing, Monopolizing, & Politicizing the Voting Process -- Around the World

They want control of your vote. Without a (proper) count, there is no vote. Without a vote, there is no voice.

The Bush Blair Show

"Bush: Hmmm. I'll miss those red ties, is what I'll miss. "

Abbas lays down challenge to Hamas on Israel

"RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Abbas presented a stern challenge to Hamas on Thursday, calling on the ruling militant group to back a Palestinian proposal that recognizes Israel or face a referendum on the issue. ADVERTISEMENT In a surprise move on the...

National Post Apologizes for Erroneous Report

"OTTAWA, Canada (Reuters) -- A Canadian newspaper apologized Wednesday for an article that said Iran planned to force Jews and other religious minorities to wear distinctive clothing to distinguish themselves from Muslims." source: CNN. I noted this story a few days ago....

Bush Snubs Gore Film on Global Warming

"WASHINGTON - Is President Bush likely to see Al Gore's documentary about global warming? "Doubt it," Bush said coolly Monday. But Bush should watch it, Gore shot back. In fact, the former Democratic vice...

Hayden Laments Politics of Intelligence

"WASHINGTON - President Bush's CIA director-nominee, Gen. Michael Hayden, is to face what undoubtedly will be the toughest public questioning of his 37-year government career at a Senate confirmation hearing this morning."

The Most Powerless Man in the World

US President George W. Bush isn't known for his willingness for giving interviews, but he recently sat down with German TV presenter Sabine Christiansen for 30 minutes. He answered her questions...

A 3rd President Bush? First 2 All for It

"AP - Could there be a third President Bush? The current chief said Wednesday that younger brother Jeb would make a great one, too, and has asked him about making a run. The first President Bush likes the idea as...

Unofficial Count Shows New Italy President

"AP - The Italian Parliament on Wednesday elected the center-left candidate — an 80-year-old former Communist — as the country's president, paving the way for a Romano Prodi government, an...

Stephen Colbert kicks ass at White House press corps dinner

"Stephen Colbert's routine at the White House Press Corps dinner. one of those perfect moments of comedy and commentary... he spoke in the guise of his talk show character, who ostensibly supports the president...

Iran president says no need now for US talks

"Reuters - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday there was no need for U.S.-Iran talks now that a permanent Iraqi government was in place."

United States of North America -- The plan to merge the U.S., Mexico and Canada

Will Canadians and Mexicans be using electronic voting machines made in the U.S.A.?

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