Halliburton scores big off Iraq

Halliburton scores big off Iraq

"In the councils of government we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

"We must never let the weight of this combination endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted. Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.

"The prospect of domination of the nation's scholars by Federal employment, project allocations, and the power of money is ever present and is gravely to be regarded.

"Down the long lane of history yet to be written, America knows that this world of ours, ever growing smaller, must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect." End of quotes and, as I wrote previously, none are taken out of context, but I made a mistake.

The person I was quoting was not a liberal Democrat. I just remembered that it was General Dwight D. Eisenhower in his farewell speech to the nation in 1961 as he spent his last day as President of the United States of America.

So here this article is very interesting in that it points to something very wrong in the way the United States is now seemingly conducting wars. It is not that I do not support the troops or for that matter the idea of the war in Iraq. It is rather that I am so inflamed by the very idea of the Bush Administartion throwing aside the advice of the Pentagon and not sending enough troops to do the job. And what of this new twist?

Why exactly are we having private companies conduct our wars? Can anyone think of a problem with the very idea of this? Imagine if you will the possibility of this process resulting in the choosing of particular wars because they are more profitable than others?

Just a thought?

Draft Wesley Clark for President

Draft Wesley Clark for President

Here is an interesting thought what if this guy ran with Dean as the Vice Presidential candidate? This would take the wind out of the sails of any movement by the right to attack Dean on Military issues now wouldn't it? Please take a look and let me know what you think?

Andy Pecunia .COM

Andy Pecunia .COM

My dad is in the process of setting up his campaign web site for supervisor. It is not official yet and still very much under construction. We are planning on having an official launch this Sunday with e-mails out to the crew! :)

Intermediate Algebra Homepage

Intermediate Algebra Homepage

This is a very cool algebra review page for anyone studying for the math CST for New York State. It is also loads of fun if you are a student studying to pass the Math A regents in New York State. The examples are clear and concise, and it includes many examples for the interactive user. I will be adding this to the math section of the Digital Schools Site.

Been busy had a huge contract to do for Microsoft and an interview and Anne had her last three days of things for training before getting another week off before school. I went with Anne to the city on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday and explored the city and took care of some things we needed to take care of in the city. As well I had a telephone screen for an excellent job position. Today is Sunday and things have cooled off in New York. In fact last night it was below 60 F. Just put the F for our international friends.

We are off this afternoon to a political fundraiser for my dad, and then off to NJ for a party at the home of Anne's professor Frank Melia. It is a get together of all of the fellows in her program and it should be fun. Which we will need since my dad went ahead and ordered 5 yards of dirt to be distributed (by US) around the edges of the new driveway. This is scheduled to arrive at 9AM and the digging and shoveling and such should begin promptly. Wanna join in the fun! Stop by and free beer is included. (I don't seriously think anyone will take me up on this of course!)

We spoke with Anne's mom and she seems like she is very very busy with new applications at the school. She is an assistant director of financial aid at a college in Washington.

Next week looks nice and Anne is off. We plan on having a little fun. Hope all is well with everyone.