No Bankruptcy Protection for Troops

The Democrats introduced an amendment to a bill sponsored by shills for MBNA; the amendment would prevent poor military members from being screwed over by being forced into bankruptcy when they're deployed and can't handle their bills properly because they're being shot at. The Republicans (wrapped in flags at the time, no doubt) shot the amendment down.

Way to support our troops.

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US Forces Fire at Freed Reporter

US troops take shots at a vehicle driven by the Italian Secret Service, killing one of the agents that was escorting newly freed journalist Giuliana Sgrena to the airport.

Eason Jordan quit over his comments that suggested anything like this happens over there.

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Week in Food

I've decided to stop inundating my site with near-daily posts of the latest in epicurian experimentation. So, here's the weekly wrapup (didn't say I was gonna stop sharing entirely, did I?):
French Onion Salisbury Steak with Cheesy Bread - good, but a little too tomato - we'll try it again with less tomato.
Honey-Sesame Pork Chops - not remotely worth the effort. Smelled great, tasted ok.
Honey Mustard BBQ Chicken - too much curry in the recipe. Next time, no curry.
Chicken Cordon blee burgers - great, yummy, definitely gonna do 'em again.

So, of the four new recipes, one definite keeper and two need modifications. That's not too bad. I also made the semi-homemade clam chowder again. I likey.

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