By Hank Stram, July 2008

It’s the N.I.E., Stupid

With every other justification for the blunder in Babylon having gone up in smoke, the Bushies and their defenders have returned to the dusty old canard that “everyone believed Saddam Hussein had WMDs – even Congress, which had access to the same information as the White House. That’s why even a bunch of Democrats authorized the use of military force against Iraq.” 

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By Sassy Crafter, July 2008

It’s finally summer and it sure is hot! ‘Tis the season for tank tops and breezy skirts. But what to do when you venture to over-chilled spots like the movies or the grocery store? Try this summer shrug to keep the chill off your shoulders. It’s crafted from a recycled sweater and was inspired by projects in the new book Sweater Surgery. The book also features several projects designed by the Sassy Crafter herself. Be sure to check it out!

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