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Fact of the Week

**Fact of the Week**
In a recent interview, President Bush could not recall any particular sermon by the Methodist minister whose church he attends. Bush did know that "he's just down to earth and doesn't try to get too fancy." Bear Left recalls, however, that during the 13 December 1999 Iowa Republican presidential debate, Bush let it be known that Jesus Christ was the political philosopher who most influenced him. If you attended a weekly seminar on the teachings of your favorite political philosopher, wouldn't you remember just a bit about what the professor said? Sources: Newsweek, 3 December 2001, page 29. Keyes 2000 website for debate transcript.

The Press vs. Al Gore: The mainstream press cut Al Gore no slack and may have cost him the 2000 election (Eric Boehlert, Rolling Stone).
We Are the War Criminals Now: America and its allies are ultimately responsible for recent acts in Afghanistan (Robert Fisk, The Independent).
John Ashcroft v. The Constitution: With the help of a panicked Congress, the Bush administration has gutted civil liberties (Nat Hentoff, Village Voice).
What Is Happening to the America I Love?: South Africans know what curtailing civil rights can lead to (Rose Moss, Boston Globe).
Secret US Plan for Iraq War: The United States plans to arm Iraqi opposition forces (Peter Beaumont, Ed Vulliamy and Paul Beaver, London Observer).
Feminist Front: Despite its overt concern for Afghan women, Washington continues to support many regimes that oppress women (Cassandra Balchin, Red Pepper).
Amnesty International Dismayed at UK Rejection of Inquiry: Britain will not investigate the death of hundreds of Taliban prisoners (Amnesty International).
Adventures in Baby-Sitting: Like certain scary bad parents one remembers from high school, the government has behaved quite oddly (Kurt Andersen, New York Times Magazine).

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