Yearly Archives: 2006

Curl up with the popcorn, candy, and soft drinks. But you might want a barf-bag handy. This has some graphic stuff. We believe it’s a BBC special analysing the reason the Iraq war is the least-reported war in history. Hmmm … Continue reading →

A Symbol of “Extraordinary Rendition” Returns to the U.S. Tomorrow, a German man arrives at John F. Kennedy international airport. This seemingly unremarkable event is in fact a moment of personal bravery that ought to spur national contrition. Khaled El-Masri, … Continue reading →

The MSM outdoes itself daily. They trip over each other to print the propaganda of the state. Here is a fine example of it, and a paper that could do better if it tried. But that’s the key word, isn’t … Continue reading →

No way I’m passing this one up. Artist isn’t known, but we do know who’s vaguely responsible for it: http://www.spaff.com/. And are we ever grateful to keep finding these great folks who do such creative, clever stuff. Thanks, ya’ll. And … Continue reading →

Federal judges are suffocating the right to strikeBy Chris KutalikNov 25, 2006, 01:00 From auto parts to carhauling to airlines, employers have used bankruptcies to gut union contracts over the last five years. Now airline union members are beating the … Continue reading →

Expecting the Lightening Bolt Momentarily. But why do I have an uneasy feeling that Angus is Grace Slick’s mutt? Southern California, wants privacy, …. Thanks to David Hamilton for this.http://www.getbehindjesus.net/

An Open Letter to the People and Government of the US (And a Reply to the FARC)By James PetrasNov 26, 2006, 13:01 On a November 9, 2006, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Peoples Army, (FARC-EP) sent an “Open Letter to … Continue reading →

There must be a story that goes with this post. I suppose there are several, interwoven stories buried in it. Leo is a recording engineer and musical instrument repair person. And he’s a musician, cancer survivor, and really nice guy. … Continue reading →

I meant to post this two days ago. It’s a recipe designed for the day after T-day. And although I say that using smoked turkey is important, that was just my inflated ego talking a few years ago. Use the … Continue reading →

Iraq just wasn’t enough for this all-Amerikan giant! First Iraq, Then the World!Halliburton Wrecks MexicoBy JOHN ROSSMacaspana, Tabasco. The billboard posted along the scrubby highway running east in sultry, southern Tabasco state displays lush jungle, a sun-dappled iguana, and a … Continue reading →

Israel rejects landmark truce offerNovember 24 2006 at 01:33AMBy Nidal al-Mughrabi Gaza – Palestinian militant groups offered to stop firing rockets into Israel in exchange for a cessation of all attacks on the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank, … Continue reading →

Giving Thanks in the Shadow of the Terror WarWritten by Chris Floyd Thursday, 23 November 2006 The “War on Terror” represents a horribly, monstrously wrong turn for the United States, Britain, and the world. Like its offshoot, the aggression in … Continue reading →