Monthly Archives: January 2007

Two things to note: (1) finally, one representative of the MSM (NY Times) calls this debacle what it is, namely the occupation of Iraq, and (2) the article is another fine example of the complete bungling of any semblance of … Continue reading →

The article mentions the Bush administration being ‘reluctant to recognize’ the problem. We would suggest the Bush administration has cynically ignored the crisis. Iraq refugee crisis exploding: 40% of middle class believed to have fled crumbling nationCarolyn Lochhead, Chronicle Washington … Continue reading →

In a story that has replayed over and over again, this one sees the utter destruction and incompetency involved with anything that the Bush adminstration touches. What They Asked For, They Did Not GetPratap Chatterjee* WASHINGTON, Jan 18 (IPS) – … Continue reading →

The battle to save Iraq’s children: Doctors issue plea to Tony Blair to end the scandal of medical shortages in the war zoneBy Colin Brown, Deputy Political EditorPublished: 19 January 2007 The desperate plight of children who are dying in … Continue reading →

“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the … Continue reading →

Oyster Stir Fry a la Xinh (21 February 2004) Xinh T. Dwelley is originally from Thailand, owns and operates Xinh’s Oyster and Clam House in downtown Shelton, and arguably has the best restaurant in town. This is an adapted version … Continue reading →

From Informed Comment Cheney blew off Iran in 2003: For the Love of God Impeach this Man Lawrence Wilkerson, an aide to Colin Powell when he was secretary of state says that Iran in 2003 offered to help stabilize Iraq … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Reps. Lynn Woolsey, Barbara Lee and Maxine Waters introduced H.R. 508: The Bring the Troops Home and Iraq Sovereignty Restoration Act, taking up the President’s challenge to come up with a plan for Iraq. Thirteen additional members have already … Continue reading →

We reported about Grass Roots Freedom yesterday. It is apparently a red herring, or a ploy by a lobbyist to quash the bill. Reality Check: Senate Bill S.1 Poses No Threat To BloggersBy Paul McDougallJan 18, 2007 at 03:36 PM … Continue reading →

Pentagon Sets Rules for Detainee TrialsBy ANNE FLAHERTYAssociated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon set rules Thursday for detainee trials that could allow terror suspects to be convicted and perhaps executed using hearsay testimony and coerced statements, setting up … Continue reading →

The significance of Venezuela’s and Ecuador’s nationalizationsBy Bill Van AukenJan 18, 2007, 09:09 Presidential inaugurations in Venezuela and Ecuador over the past week were marked by calls for “socialism” and “revolution.” During a January 10 swearing-in ceremony in Caracas, Venezuela’s … Continue reading →

As an important adjunct, the last several comments on YouTube illustrate the depravity and callousness toward human life that is characteristic of so many Amerikans. Our thanks to Axis of Logic for bringing this video to our (and everyone’s) attention. … Continue reading →