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New York Times:
More Retired Generals Call for Rumsfeld's Resignation — WASHINGTON, April 13 — The widening circle of retired generals who have stepped forward to call for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation is shaping up as an unusual outcry that could pose a significant challenge …
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Faiz / Think Progress:
Breaking: Another General Calls For Rumsfeld's Resignation — CNN is reporting that a fifth retired general is calling for Rumsfeld's resignation. … Actually, this may be the sixth general. Generals Newbold, Eaton, Zinni, and Batiste have gained prominent attention in calling for Rumsfeld's resignation.
CNN:
Another general joins ranks opposing Rumsfeld — Defense secretary 'carries too much baggage,' Swannack says — WASHINGTON (CNN) — The commander who led the elite 82nd Airborne Division during its mission in Iraq has joined the chorus of retired generals calling on Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to leave the Pentagon.
Steve Holland / Reuters:
Generals clamor for Rumsfeld's ouster — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two more retired U.S. generals called for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to resign on Thursday, claiming the chief architect of the Iraq operation ignored years of Pentagon planning for a U.S. occupation and should be held accountable for the chaos there.
Brendan Loy / The Irish Trojan's Blog:
The "uncensored" Muhammad clip is fake — The video clip that's floating around the Internet, supposedly the "uncensored" version of the Muhammad scene in last night's South Park episode, is a fake. Upon close inspection, you can clearly tell that somebody did a bit of photoshopping and sound editing …
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Michelle Malkin:
NEW COMEDY CENTRAL LOGOS — ***scroll for new entries and updates*** — Blogger Jay Inman e-mails his submission: — Damian Penny dubs the network: "Cowardly Central." — From Patrick at Clarity & Resolve: — From reader Ray: — From almighty Allah Pundit:
David Bauder / Associated Press:
'South Park' Creators Skewer Own Network — NEW YORK — Banned by Comedy Central from showing an image of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the creators of "South Park" skewered their own network for hypocrisy in the cartoon's most recent episode. — The comedy _ in an episode aired during Holy Week …
The Anchoress:
South Park, Part II on cartoon wars
South Park, Part II on cartoon wars
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Jeff Goldstein / protein wisdom:
"My feelings on the whole issue can be summed up in two words: Comedhimmi Central."
"My feelings on the whole issue can be summed up in two words: Comedhimmi Central."
Discussion:
JunkYardBlog, INDCJournal, Power Line, The Political Pit Bull, Hugh Hewitt and Donklephant
New York Times:
U.N. Official Reaches No Clear Outcome in Iran Talks — TEHRAN, April 13 — Talks between the United Nations' top nuclear official and Iranian leaders ended today with no clear outcome as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed that Iran would not retreat from what he said was its right to develop its nuclear program.
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Michael J. Sniffen / Associated Press:
Moussaoui: 'No Regret, No Remorse' — ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Reasserting his role in Sept. 11, al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui told jurors Thursday he has "no regret, no remorse," was disgusted by the heart-rending testimony of victims and relatives and only wished they had suffered more.
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Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Hurt Feelings in 2000 Recalled as McCain Stumps in Iowa — CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 13 — Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) campaigned across Iowa on Thursday, sending a clear signal that he is ready to start building a relationship with a state he spurned in his presidential campaign six years ago.
Jerusalem Post:
Report: Hamas will recognize Israel — According to a Thursday report on Al-Jazeera, the Hamas government will recognize Israel if Israel withdraws to the 1967 borders. — Hamas officials close to Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh expect Haniyeh to announce the change …
Ruth Gledhill / Times of London:
Pope condemns geneticists 'who play at being God' — THE Pope will deliver a blistering attack on the "satanic" mores of modern society today, warning against an "inane apologia of evil" that is in danger of destroying humanity. — In a series of Good Friday meditations that he will lead in Rome …
Cathy Horyn / New York Times:
Stilt Walking Into Spring — THIS was going to be great, I told myself. I was going to march into Michael's on West 55th Street, wearing the highest heels to come out of Paris, Lanvin's peep-toe stilettos with five-and-a-half-inch cone heels and a two-inch platform, and they were all going to look …
Adam Nagourney / New York Times:
Muddled Outcome for Both Parties in California Primary — WASHINGTON, April 12 — The race to succeed former Representative Randy Cunningham, a California Republican who pleaded guilty to corruption charges, took a complicated turn for both parties on Tuesday after a crowded primary …