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Wednesday, Mar 05, 2003

mauling of america

"NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lawyer was arrested late Monday and charged with trespassing at a public mall in the state of New York after refusing to take off a T-shirt advocating peace that he had just purchased at the mall."

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Tuesday, Mar 04, 2003

remark of distinction

"Bulgaria's ambassador, Stefan Tavrov, said that having the U.S. eavesdrop on their missions was almost a mark of prestige for smaller countries. "It's almost an offense if they don't listen," he said. "It's integrated in your thinking and your work."

A U.S. government official with experience at the world body confirmed that American administrations long have relied on spying at the U.N., and not just during times of crisis.

"We've always done it," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity. "It's routine."

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too much information

malcolm gladwell enlightens as to the problems inherent in intelligence gathering mechanisms.

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plunder plunder plundercrats, ho!

bush has hired a new cabal of campaign slogan writers but i dont think they have his best interest at heart. which one do you think best fits the man and his (di)vision?

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