2008 deadliest for U.S. in Afghanistan

Insurgents killed two U.S. troops in Afghanistan on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks today, making 2008 the deadliest year for American forces in that war we should be fighting.

[Source: ap.org]

Wow

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

Watch this tirade in its entirety! Keith Olbermann just put into words what I'm sure many a people have thought, but dare not say. This is some divisive stuff.

[Source: msnbc.com]

Remembering 9/11

Hi all, once again due to my schedule today, I won't be able to post much.

I'd like to address today's significance, though. September 11, 2001 is a day that will live in infamy, but I think it's important that we take time out of our busy schedules and reflect and remember those who tragically lost their lives. Much has happened in the intervening years since that day, but we can still all come together and pay our respects for each and every human life that was lost. Please check out this website when you have time today, and most importantly of all, remember.

Non-partisan for a day

Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama plan to visit Ground Zero together on Sept. 11.

According to a joint statement issued by the senators:

"All of us came together on 9/11 -- not as Democrats or Republicans -- but as Americans. In smoke-filled corridors and on the steps of the Capitol; at blood banks and at vigils -- we were united as one American family."

This will be the first time the presidential contenders appear together since their nominations.

"On Thursday, we will put aside politics and come together to renew that unity, to honor the memory of each and every American who died, and to grieve with the families and friends who lost loved ones."

The two will come together at the anniversary commemoration taking place at Ground Zero, site of the former World Trade towers.

Something tells me they won't be braiding each others' hair just yet.

[Source: reuters.com]