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And the whole world saw and heard but did not respond.

But as some of the participants described it, the rallies have also become moments of calm reassurance - even a sense of renewal - in an election contest that can seem anything but calm and reassuring. And while many walk away feeling better, they say their real hope is that Mr. Bush does the same.

from the relatives of victims of the siege at beslan:

"Of course I want revenge, but against who?"

"What's the point of attacking them? We can't go and kill their children."

while beslan's tragedy has been compared to september 11, the reactions certainly won't be compared anytime soon.

Yesterday Ladbrokes shortened the odds on a Bush win from 4/6 to 8/13, as the bin Laden video prompted a rush of money on the Republicans.

nader, team america style

mustache means saddam

Addressing the American people, he said: "Your security is not in the hands of Kerry or Bush or al-Qaida. Your security is in your own hands..."
~Osama Bin Laden

I think this is true.

I wonder if people will listen or disregard it because they are afraid.

if it's a choice between pseudo-sophisticated ironic detachment and glassy-eyed mobs of oath-taking true believers...

The Bush Administration has decided that it will stand by its approval for a book claiming the Grand Canyon was created by Noah’s flood rather than by geologic forces