Scott Ritter / TruthdigMar 17, 2008
As we approach the fifth anniversary of the invasion and occupation of Iraq, I find myself thinking back on how we got ourselves into this predicament As I examine where we are today and contemplate our future and those who are positioning themselves to play a role in Iraq, it seems to me that there is at least one such incident, a dinner party I attended at the home of Ahmed Chalabi in June 1998 that is worthy of a more public illumination. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 26, 2007
The Senate's second-ranking Republican is expected to announce that he will resign by year's end. Trent Lott's health is fine, but he wishes to pursue "other opportunities," a congressional official said. Lott famously put his foot in his mouth in 2002 when he said the country would have been better off had Strom Thurmond won his segregationist bid for the presidency. Update: Money and politics are likely to blame (or thank). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Molly Ivins / TruthdigNov 23, 2006
In keeping with the season, we can start by expressing our appreciation to the right-wingers for the chuckles they've given us since Election Day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Jabari Asim / TruthdigNov 21, 2006
The Republicans' choice of Trent Lott for minority whip exposes the party's disingenuous lip service to black voters for what it is. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 15, 2006
Sen Trent Lott was just elected to the No 2 spot in the GOP Senate leadership Remember: He was driven out as Senate majority leader in 2002 for apparently praising Sen Strom Thurmond's racist, segregationist policies Read about that, and watch the video. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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