Yearly Archives: 2007

The puppet who cleared the way for Iraq’s destructionAndrew CockburnThursday April 26, 2007The Guardian Paul Wolfowitz must bear a large part of the responsibility that is usually laid at the door of his superior alone Among those relishing the exposure … Continue reading →

“Security” – Hometown Baghdad

The Great Wall of Segregation… …Which is the wall the current Iraqi government is building (with the support and guidance of the Americans). It’s a wall that is intended to separate and isolate what is now considered the largest ‘Sunni’ … Continue reading →

A failure in generalshipBy Lt. Col. Paul Yingling “You officers amuse yourselves with God knows what buffooneries and never dream in the least of serious service. This is a source of stupidity which would become most dangerous in case of … Continue reading →

I mentioned a trip to Seattle last weekend. Three good food things came out of that trip – Sammish Bay Port Edison (flora danica) cheese, pasilla de Oaxaca chiles from World Spice Company, and Duchilly hazelnuts from Holmquist Hazelnut Orchards. … Continue reading →

Mystery: How Wealth Creates Poverty In The Worldby Michael ParentiApril 26, 2007Countercurrents.org There is a “mystery” we must explain: How is it that as corporate investments and foreign aid and international loans to poor countries have increased dramatically throughout the … Continue reading →

Please stand with us for five minutes of silence at 1 p.m. your local time on May 13, 2007, in your local park, school yard, gathering place, or any place you deem appropriate, to signify your agreement with the statement … Continue reading →

VideoVets: John Bruhns

HB 1534 SHADOW HEARINGMonday, April 30, 2007 – 6:45p – 8pm.Austin State Capitol Legislative Conference Center room E2.002 Please plan to attend the Texans for Medical Marijuana Shadow Hearing next Monday evening. It’s shaping up to be an exciting event. … Continue reading →

This mental midget of a moron named Junior must believe all of us are idiots. U.S. excludes bombs in touting drop in Iraq violenceBy NANCY A. YOUSSEFMcClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON — U.S. officials who say there has been a dramatic drop in … Continue reading →

UN Slams Failure to Grant Due Process: Report Says Number Held by MNF Without Charge or Trial The new UN report on human rights criticized Coalition authorities for indefinitely holding detainees without charge or trial, charging, “The current legal arrangements … Continue reading →

IRAQ: Foreign workers lured to work in Iraq BAGHDAD, 24 April 2007 (IRIN) – NGOs have warned of increasing numbers of foreign workers being mislead to work in Iraq for little or no pay and at great risk to their … Continue reading →