Occasionally, I am going to start talking about other subjects. A few of my favorites off the top of my head are: depleted uranium, Israel/Palestine, more on 911, and vote fraud. These are just a few. Today's topic: The Carlyle Group.

If you have time and want a very good primer this is it: Exposed: The Carlyle Group. (First few minutes are in Dutch, then the rest in English). For a shorter, audio-only primer, listen to this: Business Journalist Dan Briody. Here is a link to Mr. Briody's current book and a Buzzflash interview: What Did Eisenhower Mean When He Warned of a Military Industrial Complex? Take a Look at the Carlyle Group. One last thing from Mr. Briody: if you need a short introduction to The Carlyle Group read this: Carlyle's way.

I know that is quite a bit to choose from, but this is an important subject. People always want to know what the motivation is for the Bush administration to want to start wars all over the world. When you understand Carlyle and the conflict of interest, it helps immensely. It also helps to explain why we do not go after Saudi Arabia for any of their terrorism support. The president's dad, a former president himself, is a paid consultant and goes around the world lobbying foreign leaders. When the Red Herring article tells of how Daddy spearheaded Carlyle's effort in S. Korea, all I can see in my mind are the images of him here in Austin at Samsung: Former President Bush, Governor Perry Join Samsung to Launch Chip Plant Upgrade.

I wonder if the war in Iraq is good for Carlyle? I wonder if increasing the defense budget is good for Carlyle? I wonder if never-ending war is good for Carlyle? Just think: your government spent $40 million investigating Whitewater. Makes you go 'hmmmm......'

A MUST READ Iraq: the human toll. It's two parts.

It wasn't a lie if he believed it to be true: White House Backs Off Claim on Iraqi Buy .

This is hilarious: Ari on Niger problem. They announce this and where is the pResident? Africa!

William Rivers Pitt on the intelligence community coming out: The Insiders Are Coming Out.

Another intelligence source speaks, More Evidence Bush Misled Nation.

This looks cool, find out about your government representatives, Government Information Awareness.

Another Canadian's take on all this, U.S. falling into bin Laden's trap.

An update on the September 11th commission, White House Hurdles Delay 9/11 Commission Investigation.
- posted by Mom/Dad @ 8:13 AM