Mike Kovanda

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retired firefighter active contractor,political junkie,Nam vet
Big grateful dead fan ,was at their last concert Soldier Field
Married ,two children both free thinkers.
I see a day when we as humans will realize that co existing with our fellow humans and nature is a worthy goal.
Hated Viet Nam war actively almost got court martialed ,still hate all wars. Believe in diplomacy

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Location: Davis IL, Illinois, United States
Occupation: residential contractor
Interests: politic,s ,sports,nature
Expertise: political commentary, offbeat views
Affiliations: various trade unions ,boilermakers NTL, Firefighters intl,
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Address: Davis IL, IL, 61019, US
Last Visit: Jun 22, 2008 - 10:47 PM PDT
Last Edit: Jun 19, 2008 - 2:06 PM PDT

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
4.0

fair story. What was not mentioned was the number of people who watch FOX for comic relief. I will watch O Riley on occasion to witness the inevitable meltdown and Hannity is just unbelievable. Ailes may be a smart business but his FOX net is a joke but making money is what it all about and in that respect he is a genius.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
3.8

article was fair and accurate. Kieth is a little arrogant and somewhat pompous when expressing opinions. He is also unafraid to say what is true and needs to be said publicly. Take Kieth for what he is,arrogant, a little self absorbed.but usually factual. Article was informative in that it went back to his CNN and FOX years.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
4.0

as far as this reader can tell a fair article,I wish the article had taken it a step further inso much as what effect permanent bases would have on Iraq and the Middle East

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
4.0

chilling story,some of which has come to pass. Conspiricy is so large as to seem absurd,maybe that is the genius of it. Most Americans would write this off but then who would have believed that the USA would condone secret prisons ,torture,suspension of Habeas Corpus in all a interesting story

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
3.9

article was tongue in cheek, nobody takes Cheny or Bush serious. Most articles about these two are reduced to satire,this article is an example .

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
4.0

good article , its a shame that supreme court justices are mouthing Bush talking points. Thier purpose is to interpret the Constitution. How a Supreme Court could agree with the suspension of Habeas Corpus is incomprehensible.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
3.9

its hard to know exactly what is going on in a country so far away,but it sounds so familiar. Story seemed to seek accuracy and is certainly believable.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
3.4

futures speculators,greed,increased demand as the article stated could be driving up prices but an ever diminishing supply is the real reason. To expect politicians to do anything about oil prices is folly. fair article

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
4.0

good article,it looks like the true intent of this occupation is becoming obvious to the Iraqi,s

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
4.0

a good article. What is not covered is how do we know when Mac is speaking from the heart. If he blunders it could be said ,oh thats just John,s sense of humor. Mac is a puzzle and remains so after this article.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
4.0

fair article ,point was made that Barack could be more vehement in disclaiming that he is a muslim ,truth is that people who believe that are not going to vote for himanyway so why not have fun with it? Regarding Mac.when is he going to answer some of the questons posed? More articles like this need to be written.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
5.0

very good story ,well researched ,most of the statistical data comes from the Army itself.Makes you wonder what we are doing to our young men and women. This is a sad situation that will only get worse. It is so apparent that this war is the worst blunder in recent history now if only our legislators had the courage to admit it.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
5.0

Murders to hero,s? Only the bush admin. could accomplish this feat. Author states that to young islamists these men will become martyrs executed for their faith instead of their crimes. A public trial would have exposed these men for what they are. A military comm will make them martyrs

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
5.0

fantastic article, one a a few that speak to the crimes that have been committed in the last 8 yrs.My biggest concern with McCain and his fellow repubs.(some democrats as well) is their failure to speak out regarding war crimes,tampering (justice dept.) habeas corpus,etc. Corageous article ,spot on. Many questions McCain needs to address were posed.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
3.8

story stated the known facts,Lieberman has all but become a Republican. Nobody but the two senators know what they discussed in the well. Writer didnt speculate,left it to the readers imagination. Fair ,informative article.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
4.0

general information article. No bias one way or the other.maybe the article could have went into why McCain would want this sort of furum,which I think would be a disaster for McCain

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
3.5

everything the author says is pretty much documented. How McCain would act as president is speculative but I believe that his past is a fair indicator. A rather dismal picture of a McCain Presidency but probably close to being accurate.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
3.9

I think any time a article mentions Bush the natural tendency is going to be negative. As the article points out McCains siding with Bush is unexplainable. Over all quite fair

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
2.6

article should have pointed out the obvious pandering by McCain

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
3.6

article was mostly quoations which I assume are accurate. seemed balanced between McCain and Obama,s stances. writer didnt seem to favor either viewpoint.

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Mike reviewed this story - Oct 1, 2008
Mike's Rating
4.8

both canditates backgrounds were explored,giving some insight to possible reasons for thier current positions. I felt the article drew no conclusions,simply gave the reader an insight into two very different canditates.

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