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Recently US President George Bush has taken a lot of heavy criticism from Democrats wanting an early withdrawal of troops from Iraq. Ealier this week Sen. Hilary Rodham Clinton said the troops in Iraq should be honoured by bringing them home. President George Bush defended the coalition forces in Iraq, and stating that removing the troops too soon would cause a bloodbath similar to that in southeast Asia after the US retreat from Vietnam. “Whatever your position is on that debate (of US intervention), one unmistakable legacy of Vietnam is that the price of America’s withdrawal was paid by millions of innocent citizens whose agonies would add to our vocabulary new terms, such as ‘boat people’, ‘re-education camps’ and ‘killing fields’,” he said. However when giving the speech Bush’s remarks were heavily criticized by senior Democrats, who challenged the president’s grasp of historical fact. Do you agree with Sen. Hilary Clinton, and troops should be honourned

This is just what we need... that is for sure. They are giving Iran a good run for the title of America's number 1 pain in the ass! CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuela's National Assembly, dominated by allies of President Hugo Chavez, gave unanimous initial approval Tuesday to constitutional reforms that would allow him to run for re-election and possibly govern for decades to come.Be sure to stop by for more later...

This is an occasion where words pretty much fail me (well, not completely).In a year and a political climate where all of the foul Repug chickens, as it were, have come home to roost (Iraq, domestic spying, continued inaction on the climate crisis, obstructionism by Incurious George on all manner of legislation from the 110th Congress, the possible onset of a recession...for everyone, including the investor class...due to the subprime mortgage debacle - and note that legitimate Immigration reform, though important, isn’t on the list), reflected in the fact that they trail the Democrats in fundraising (and in congressional races also), you’ll never guess how they’re choosing to spend their money.By attacking each other! O happy, happy day!!As kos notes here…Former White House aides are joining Republican fundraisers in bankrolling a $15 million, five-week advertising campaign putting pressure on lawmakers whose backing of President Bush's Iraq war strategy may be wavering.The g

President Bush today had to again defend Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Malikil against U.S. lawmakers wanting to call for a no-confidence vote on his leadership at the annual convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Kansas City, Mo. where he was speaking. “Prime Minister Maliki is a good guy, a good man with a difficult job, and I support him, it’s not up to the politicians in Washington, D.C., to say whether he will remain in his position. That is up to the Iraqi people who now live in a democracy and not a dictatorship.” was the response given by Bush. In his speech Bush also included a defense of Iraq’s political progress, and many critics this week have also had to accept the success of the U.S. troop surge, but continued to protest about the slow pace of political reconciliation. Is Prime Minister Nouri al-Malikil “the right guy for Iraq”? Is the presence of the U.S. troops in Iraq still needed? Written by Simon for Product ReviewsIn Secti

We all have our opinion on who we want to see as the next US President, but who is the candidate that the internet is picking to be President? It looks like Obama is topping the internet popularity contests at the moment with Hilary Clinton hot on his heels. Next up is Ron Paul who, to be honest has become an internet legend, gaining support from internet surfers across the world due to his position that the internet should not be regulated and immediate withdrawal from Iraq. Fred Thompson and Mitt Romney came next followed by John Edwards. What I found interesting was that the most searched for term in relation to Hilary Clinton was “cleavage”. Not saying that everyone isn’t taking Clinton seriously as a Presidential candidate or anything but other candidate were getting things like tax and “Iraq war” although Obama did get “anti-Christ” as a related search. Who do you think the most popular candidate on the interest is? For me its gotta be Ron Paul all the way. Wr

President Bush admited today that the Iraqi government is not doing enough to bridge political divisions with the country. With September 15th just around the corner, it allows President Bush very little time toprove the success of the temporarily increased number of troops based in Iraq. A lead argument Bush is expected to present will be that former Sunni insurgents are now being involved to help the fight against al-Qaida, as a result of the larger number of troops now based in Iraq. When Bush met with the now Prime mister of Iraq al-Maliki he dubbed him ‘the right ago for Iraq’. Over a year later however, Bush admitted at the North American summit earlier today: “I think there’s a certain level of frustration with the leadership in general, inability to work - come together to get, for example, an oil revenue law passed or provincial elections,” Are the increased number of troops in Iraq having a positive effect? With the current leadership not work

The close adviser to President Ronald Reagan, Michael K. Deaver has died today at his home in Bethesda Md, he was aged just 69. The family released a statement which said the cause of death was pancreatic cancer. Michael Deaver was known for being able to manipulate the media on what the president said and looked like, he was able to do his job of protecting the image of Ronald Reagan like no one else. The man was amazing at making sure the camera angles, poses and settings were perfect to enhance the Presidents appearance with flair. If we could sum up in a paragraph what were Michael Deaver’s best professional qualities it would be best said by Nancy Reagan. In her memoir she said Mr. Deaver’s greatest skill “was in arranging what were known as good visuals — televised events or scenes that would leave a powerful symbolic image in people’s minds” May he rest in peace. Written by Daniel for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News

President Hugo Chavez is going to be increasing his grip on the Venezuelan currency. So far in 2007, the Venezuelan currency (bolívar) has seen its support in other foreign currencies fall 28.7pct. Under the new proposals for the Venezuelan currency by Chavez, the president will be exercising much more control over the foreign currencies reserves in Venezuela that as mainly US dollars, due to the amount of business Venezuelan does with America. Article 318 of the proposal for the Venezuelan currency states: “International reserves shall be managed by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), under the administration and guidance of the President, as the administrator of the national treasury. What do you think about the Venezuelan currency? Can Chavez get control of the Venezuelan currency again? Source Written by Roy for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Business, News

Jenna Bush, the daughter to President George W. Bush is engaged to Henry Hager, who is the son of a Virginia Republican. Jenna Bush aged 25 and Henry Hager 29 became engaged yesterday, this was according to a statement that was released in Crawford, Texas, where President Bush is on vacation. No date has been set for the wedding yet, both Jenna and Henry have been going out for about two years now. As we mentioned before Hager was the son of a Virginia Republican, Virginia Lieutenant Governor John H. Hager. Henry is also a 2000 graduate of the Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Henry Hager and Jenna Bush have even written a children’s book together which is to be published early in 2008. The book comes in both English and Spanish. President Bush’s daughter Jena has written a book before called Ana’s Story, the book is about a 17 year-old single mother who has HIV and lives in Panama. The book will be released on the 28th September 2008. Written by Peter

In the latest political news, the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has called the US missile defense system a threat to more than one country and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said it threatens the whole of Asia. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called upon China and Russia to take measures to counter the missile system put in place by the USA. The President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said: “It is a threat to more than one country. It affects a large part of Asia and SCO members.” The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has joined Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in condemning the missile defence system, as he doesn’t want missiles placed in Poland of in the Czech Republic. Do you think Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is right in what he is saying? Or is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad a danger to world peace? Source Written by Roy for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Politics, News

In the latest breaking business news, Klaus Kleinfeld will become the COO and President at Alcoa after he left Siemens just a few months ago. Klaus Kleinfeld has been of the Alcoa board of directors for some time, since 2003. Alcoa is a big player in the aluminium industry and the Alcoa Chairman and CEO said: “Klaus Kleinfeld has a proven track record of running successful complex, international businesses. He is a seasoned leader who demands results and has a keen sense of the strategic challenges facing the company through his work on the board.” How do you think Klaus Kleinfeld will perform at Alcoa? Was the move already in place when Klaus Kleinfeld left Siemens? Will Klaus Kleinfeld be abel to cope with the current credit squeeze in the markets? Source Written by Roy for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Business

Although I do not know a lot about Bill Plante of CBS, one thing I do know is that he looked like a bit of a fool when today he shouted at President Bush. While Karl Rove embraced President Bush today after an emotional farewell on the South Lawn, Bill Plante decided to destroy the moment by shouting at Bush “If he’s so smart, how come you lost Congress?” Now Bush might not be the most loved President, but I would love to hear your opinions of Bill Plante today…feel free to speak up. Written by Daniel for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Politics

President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is to crack down on car smuggling by sentencing more than 15 cars to death, as they face the steam roller. These exotic cars include a BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche Cayenne, and Carrera amongst others. These cars that face the steam roller have been smuggled into the Philippines through a former US Naval base in Subic. Arroyo wants to make an example of these cars and is hoping that car smugglers of exotic cars will be discouraged when they witness their destruction. The steam rolling of these cars will also be broadcast live across the country. Written by Peter for Product ReviewsIn Sections: Autos

 Yahoo Inc. President Susan Decker purchased about $1.1 million of the Internet company’s shares this week just after the stock hit a three-year low.In a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing this week, Decker revealed she had purchased about 47,000 shares of the company on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8. The buy was Decker’s first ever open-market stock purchase, according to filing tracker InsiderScore.com, and came one-day after the stock fell to $22.44 - its lowest level since March 2004. Decker’s buy was “just the fourth by any Yahoo insider in more than four years; and, the largest by any Yahoo insider in more than four years,” InsiderScore analysts wrote in a research note Friday. “The buy also bucks a trend in the technology sector, where insiders have been sitting out the recent buying binge.” Most of Decker’s holdings in the company have been acquired through restricted stock awards. She now holds about 424,700 shares of the compan

This may be the only record he will hold besides lowest approval rating...Yesterday, President Bush took off for his vacation home in Crawford, TX, where he has already “spent all or part of 418 days of his presidency.” With 17 months left in office, Bush is on course to beat “the presidential vacation-time record holder,” the late Ronald Reagan, “who tallied 436 days in his two terms.” Bush’s vacation will mark the 65th time he has visited Crawford as President. SOURCE...President Bush tries to set an example for Americans whenever he can, in terms of physical fitness, faith, optimism and a certain overall moral rectitude. He also sets an excellent example on taking vacation. On Thursday, Bush left for a weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine, and his family's summer compound, Walker's Point. On Monday, he heads to his Crawford retreat, where he has spent all or part of 418 days of his presidency, according to Mark Knoller, a CBS News White House correspondent and meticulous

The House and Senate voted last week over the Bush administrations objections to go ahead and expand the S-CHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance Program), the congress did initially create the program to cover children whose parents were doing rather well to qualify for the Medicaid but not that well to buy their very own insurance. Now they are looking to extend the coverage to these families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level which is basically just over $60,000 for a family of 4, and with this children up to 25 years old, this is what the expansion Congress is seeking now. A welfare benefit for middle class households is what the Bush administration is calling it and is correct to call it this, and if the final bill comes from the conference which looks anything like the current versions don’t you think President Bush should come good and promise to Vito it. Read - Veto S-CHIP Written by Mark for Product ReviewsIn Sections: News, Insurance, Health Insurance

Hillary Rodham Clinton became the First Lady of the United States in 1992. She chaired the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform. She currently serves in the United State Senate representing New York.

Ron Paul is a Republican congressman and a candidate for US President, if you didn’t know already. Ron Paul enjoys a good amount of support online and a number of people voice their support for Ron Paul in comments here at Product Reviews, but that’s is not going to get Ron Paul elected. Ron Paul needs votes, support outside of the internet and at the moment, he doesn’t have enough to run for President. Ron Paul has less than 2% of the vote among Republican candidates, and he was unceremoniously excluded from an Iowa debate in June organized by a tax watchdog group that happens to share his political views. Ron Paul has over 160,000 mentions on Digg.com, which is more that the next four most popular candidates put together. According to Alexa.com, Ron Paul’s website has a narrow lead over the Democratic candidates and is way ahead of his fellow Republicans. On Technorati, “Ron Paul” is the most searched term, beating “iPhone” and “Paris Hilton”. Ro

Pink Ft Indigo Girls - Dear Mr. President Lyrics Dear Mr. President, Come take a walk with me. Let’s pretend we’re just two people and You’re not better than me. I’d like to ask you some questions if we can speak honestly. What do you feel when you see all the homeless on the street? Who do you pray for at night before you go to sleep? What do you feel when you look in the mirror? Are you proud? How do you sleep while the rest of us cry? How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye? How do you walk with your head held high? Can you even look me in the eye And tell me why? Dear Mr. President, Were you a lonely boy? Are you a lonely boy? Are you a lonely boy? How can you say No child is left behind? We’re not dumb and we’re not blind. They’re all sitting in your cells While you pave the road to hell. What kind of father would take his own daughter’s rights away? And what kind of father might hate his own daughter if she were

Gen. David Petraeus, the top commander in Iraq, said last month that the Iraq war, which he views as a counter-insurgency operation, could last as long as ten years (a nested, linked story notes that Petraeus also said that we would need to maintain a presence in Iraq such as that we have maintained for over 50 years in South Korea…I don’t recall any counter-insurgency activity between North and South Korea over that time – I always thought that the purpose of our presence was to stop encroachment along the 38th parallel).And here, Petraeus said that a recent wave of suicide bombings in Iraq was intended to create a “mini-Tet.”After hearing all of this, am I the only one who thinks Petraeus doesn’t know what he’s talking about any more concerning the war?And another thing; I think it’s high time for myself and anyone else to get over the impulse not to respectfully question a member of our military concerning the conduct of the war (a proper impulse to be sure, under or