Monthly Archives: May 2007

As if there can be some distinction. For many of us involved in The Rag Blog, all war is murder. Did the U.S. Lie about Cluster Bomb Use in Iraq?The Shape of a Shadowy Air WarBy Nick Turse Did the … Continue reading →

RX RE: NSA + AGs

From Informed Comment US Public Skeptical of “Surge,” 72% Disapprove of Bush’s Handling of Iraq It isn’t amazing that 61% of Americans think the US should never have invaded Iraq. [- Courtesy NYT/CBS.] What is amazing is that 35% still … Continue reading →

Thank You Cindy – Camp Casey Easter 2007 Camp Casey is an amazing experience no matter what time of the year you attend. My Brother, Uncle, and I attended last August during the middle of a drought during 100 degree … Continue reading →

Dennis Kucinich finally realizes that the Iraq war is, was, and has always been about oil. And he concludes “that’s a basis for war crimes.” Where were you four years ago, Dennis? Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich: “Privatizing Iraq’s Oil is … Continue reading →

So You Thought They’d End the WarBy DAVID VEST Welcome to the Show, kid. The Democrats have “surrendered” on Iraq. Liberals are “shocked.” And all the innocents who didn’t know any better, didn’t see it coming, feel “betrayed.” Poor Duncan … Continue reading →

Cheney Attempting to Constrain Bush’s Choices on Iran Conflict: Staff Engaged in Insubordination Against President BushMay 24, 2007 There is a race currently underway between different flanks of the administration to determine the future course of US-Iran policy. On one … Continue reading →

Misión Barrio Adentro: Experiencing Health Care as a Human Right in VenezuelaWritten by Rebecca Trotzky Sirr Thursday, 24 May 2007 For once in my career as a medical student, I have absolute faith that my patients will be taken care … Continue reading →

Remember what we said just a couple of posts ago about accountability? U.S. quietly, dramatically increasing Iraq troop levelsBy STEWART M. POWELLHEARST NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON — The Bush administration is quietly on track to nearly double the number of combat troops … Continue reading →

Then we think YOU’RE fucked up. The fundamental infrastructure in Baghdad and most of Iraq has been destroyed to the point that many people have neither power nor running water, but the Iraqi government is buying weapons. That’s just WRONG. … Continue reading →

Journalists Face Repression on All SidesMohammed A. Salih, Electronic Iraq, 23 May 2007 ARBIL (IPS) – The working environment for Iraq’s journalists is becoming increasingly dangerous and difficult, with 31 killed just since the start of this year, according to … Continue reading →

Where Nobody Is AccountableAli al-Fadhily* BAGHDAD, May 21 (IPS) – Killings, crime, lack of medical care, collapse of educationàthe list goes on. But with the occupation by U.S.-led forces now into a fifth year, and a supposedly democratic government in … Continue reading →