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The Future of France : Still ‘Liberty? Equality? Fraternity?’
Future of France: This?Or this? Photo by Michel Euler / AP.Liberty? Equality? Fraternity?Is this the Future of France? On the surface France this summer seems like a relatively tranquil society, but under the surface there are disquieting signs of trouble … Continue reading
Far Right Makes Big Gains in European Elections
Nick Griffin, leader of the BNP in Great Britain, celebrates as results are announced at Manchester Town Hall. Griffin has a criminal conviction for incitement likely to cause racial hatred. Photo by Dave Thompson / PA.Hard right on the move … Continue reading
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Tagged Bigotry, Europe, European Union, Internet, Racism, Right Wing
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May Day in Europe : Protesters Clash with Riot Police
Protesters throw stones at riot police during a May Day rally in Istanbul. Photo by Osman Orsal / Reuters.Giant demonstrations in France; battles with police in Turkey, Greece and Germany Protests reflect growing anger in Europe over unemployment and handling … Continue reading
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Tagged Direct Action, Europe, Labor Unions, May Day, Social Protest
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Some Fundamental Changes in Decision-Making in Germany and the USA
THIS IS SATIRE on the front page of “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.” Photo by David MacBryde.Some fundamental changes in decision-making in Germany and the USA — pointed at by the Rag Blog Berlin correspondentBy David MacBryde / The Rag Blog / … Continue reading
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Tagged David MacBryde, Europe, Financial Crisis, Global Economy, Politics
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Passive Solar: Living Without Furnaces in the Cold
This is the kind of innovation that will be required around the world in short order. We love reading our Friends at Earth Family Alpha: they always have a positive outlook and make incredibly imaginative suggestions about how we can … Continue reading
Even (Gasp) Pravda Agrees : Health Care a Hole in the ‘American Dream’
‘Somehow, the Europeans see health care as they see food and housing, as a normal human right. Any European population would be demonstrating in the streets if universal care were rescinded.’By Dr. Stephen R. Keister / The Rag Blog / … Continue reading
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Tagged American Society, Europe, European History, Health Care, Universal Health Care
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Singin’ on Sunday – Paolo Conte
Paolo Conte at the Berliner Philharmonie 2005.Photo: Richardfabi. Source: Wikemedia Commons. See video of Vieni via con me below. Paolo Conte If you’ve never heard of this guy, you should. So here he is in all his Italian glory, singing … Continue reading
EU Will Accept a Few Iraqi Refugees
Lest we forget, the war in Iraq and the subsequent ethnic cleansing have displaced roughly 4 million Iraqis, 2.5 million internally and another 1.5 million who have left the country, perhaps permanently. For the European Union to agree to accept … Continue reading
Our Correspondent : Germany’s Alternative ‘Rag’ Hopeful About Obama
Die Tageszeitung: ‘As Obama so often said: Change is not about me, it is about you. Europeans should feel addressed by that.’By David MacBryde / The Rag Blog / November 14, 2008 BERLIN — After the election, the headline of … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008 Elections, Alternative Media, David MacBryde, Europe, Freak Brothers, Germany, Gilbert Shelton, Obama, Sixties, The Rag, The Rag Blog, The World, Underground Press
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Mike Hanks Takes a Shot at the Missile Defense Question
Mike Hanks’remarks below on missile defense systems in eastern Europe will surely prove controversial with many of The Rag Blog’s readers. Let the rumble begin. Please note the “comments” link at the end of the article. ‘It is important to … Continue reading
Yugoslavia : Precursor to the Bloodbaths in Afghanistan and Iraq
Kosova Liberation Army (KLA) regulars John Pilger digs beneath the received wisdom for the break-up of Yugoslavia and points to a largely ignored memoir by the former chief prosecutor in The Hague – and an echo from current events in … Continue reading
The Rag Blog’s David MacBryde from Berlin : Obama and the German People
BEFOREHAND: Setting up for TV coverage: The message to Obama: “The whole world will be watching you.” Photo © David MacBryde / The Rag Blog.‘Obama’s speech was sober and serious – he did not grandstand or pump up emotions.’By David … Continue reading
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Tagged Berlin, David MacBryde, Europe, Germany, McCain, Obama, Political Campaigns, Presidential Campaign
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