The rampage unfolded at a center where some 300 unarmed soldiers were lined up for vaccines and eye tests.Soldiers reported that the gunman shouted “Allahu Akbar!” — an Arabic phrase for “God is great!” — before opening fire Thursday, said Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, the base commander. He said officials had not confirmed Hasan made the comment.
- Phillip Stewart
Hmm, at current inflation rates, it probably would never affect me. Only applies to capital gains and dividends of people making over 500k a year, right? Without some wealth redistribution, will there not be revolution?
- Phillip Stewart
The author of this story seems to think that tax increases are the only way to balance the budget. It isn’t that citizens of Colorado Springs don’t want streetlights or streets, they just think that highly paid city works should be laid off or have their salaries cut instead. Or at least that’s my view.
- Phillip Stewart
Alright, even though George RR Martin hasn't finished the series yet, I'm going to read the second book, A Clash of Kings. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...