Colin Powell says the U.S. is losing in Iraq and additional troops won’t help. Washington Post But President Bush may have already decided on sending more troops and ignored his buddy Blair. (London) Times
Another story of detainees in Iraq held for dubious reasons, without access to attorneys and treated inhumanely. This time, they’re Americans. New York Times
A botched lethal injection halts executions in Florida. It took 34 minutes for a prisoner to die and witnesses said he “grimaced, shuddered and gasped for air for more than 10 minutes.” South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The Episcopal rift just got bigger. Several major congregations voted to break away from Episcopal Church. The fight has been over belief. It could soon be over land and property. Washington Post
The grass is greener on the other side.. Of the law: Pot is the biggest cash crop in the U.S. Los Angeles Times
We didn’t see this story last week: A Texas lawmaker wants to make it legal for the blind to go hunting. And it’s expected to pass! Reuters
Saturday night’s fight at Madison Square Garden during a basketball game (ESPN Video) was a “model of stupidity” and an “embarrassment.” Sports Illustrated
What Do You Think? The sixth Rocky movie comes out this week. Yeah, we shook our heads, too. But the reviews aren’t bad. (Entertainment Weekly Hollywood Reporter) Would you see “Rocky Balboa”? If so, will you spend money at the theater, DVD, PPV or catch it on cable? Tell us at Joe.
Paperlilies is apparently big on YouTube, because a bunch of haters didn’t like her “Sarcastic” video. A lot of the comments she received were hardcore. She punched back by reading them. KO!
