The One Percent Doctrine

"The One Percent Doctrine" is a book by Ron Suskind. The full title is "The One Percent Doctrine: Deep Inside America's Pursuit of Its Enemies Since 9/11." The book addresses US policy since 9/11 and Suskind discusses Dick Cheney's statements to the effect that if there's a 1% chance of some kind of terrorist attack on the United States, the US should pretend it's a virtual certainty and act accordingly.

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Something to Look Forward to: David Addington, John Yoo Face Congress

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From: berniehund.com

Well, it took some time but at last according to a recent article in Politico The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed David Addington, chief of staff to Vice President Cheney, seeking information on his role in helping prepare Justice Dept. memos authorizing harsh interrogation methods for detainees. Addington is required by the subpoena to appear before the Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties on June 26. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y... Read Full Story

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Dick Cheney's Lesbian Daughter is Now Pregnant

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Conservatives are up in arms about this one... Linked from http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/politics/la-na-baby7dec07,1,3293192.story?coll=la-news-politics-national&track=crosspromo --- News that Cheney's lesbian daughter, Mary, is pregnant has therefore touched a nerve, as advocates for conservative values struggle to reconcile their loyalty to the Cheneys with their visceral opposition to same-sex relationships and particularly to raising a child without a father. Read Full Story

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Welcome to our blog about The One Percent Doctrine

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This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant personal stories. You can also comment on and rate existing blog entries, to voice your opinion and to help the community identify which members and entries on the portal are must-reads. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this portal? Well, then put on your journalist's cap... Read Full Story

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The One Percent Doctrine in stores today

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The new book is in stores today. The 1% Doctrine provides "unflattering" descriptions of the Bush administration's war on terror. It will be interesting to see how this book (and the media buzz that it generates) will influence political races across the country. Read Full Story

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Guess whose coming to dinner, Republican style

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From: momandmama.blogspot.com

Mary Cheney is pregnant. I have somewhat of an obsession with the Cheney family. I think that it is because I am from a Western, gun slinging, pro life rally attending, bloody fetuses in the air, Republican family myself. And my name happens to be Mary. I am a lesbian. Hmmm, so maybe I am really just fascinated with myself???? I found the right wing blogosphere reaction to this story pretty interesting. They are just tripping over themselves to condemn them. Robert Knight has said that “the... Read Full Story

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In "The One Percent Doctrine," Suskind discloses that First Data Corporation, one of the world's largest processors of credit card transactions and the owner of Western Union, began cooperating with the FBI after 9/11. It provided information on financial transactions and wire transfers from around the world.

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