Yearly Archives: 2007

Thanks to Joni Mitchell for the title line. Wisdom amid a world tired of the US megaphoneBy David Ignatius, Daily Star staff 10/15/07 “Daily Star” — — “We talk about democracy and human rights. Iraqis talk about justice and honor.” … Continue reading →

A lesson in humility for the smug WestBy William Dalrymple. Introduction by Axis of LogicOct 15, 2007, 08:11 Axis of Logic: Below, William Dalrymple’s treatment of the history of tolerance and humanistic ideals helps us put the West’s claim on … Continue reading →

Pelosi says she’ll press on with Armenian ‘genocide’ resolution WASHINGTON (CNN) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that she intends to move ahead with a vote on a resolution that labels the deaths of more than a million Armenians … Continue reading →

Castro Makes Rare Live AppearanceAP, Posted: 2007-10-15 09:15:36 HAVANA (Oct. 14) – Fidel Castro made his first live appearance on Cuban airwaves since falling ill 14 months ago, sounding lucid and in good humor as he exchanged praise and jokes … Continue reading →

But, but, Iraq already threw them out a month ago, immediately following the incident in Nusur Square. And of course, they should’ve been thrown out of Iraq a few years ago. Whatever …. Report says Iraq wants Blackwater out within … Continue reading →

The Realpolitik of Article VI: Religious Test Required for Public OfficeBy Robert Weitzel, Oct 14, 2007, 13:24 ***********On October 10, the province of Ontario, in Canada, had a general election. During the campaign, one of the parties had stated an … Continue reading →

Joseph Stiglitz, in Caracas, Praises Venezuela’s Economic PoliciesOctober 11th 2007, by Kiraz Janicke – Venezuelanalysis.com Caracas, October 11, 2007 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Nobel Prize winning economist and former vice-president of the World Bank, Joseph Stiglitz, praised Venezuela’s economic growth and “positive … Continue reading →

Sudan: Breaking the Abyei DeadlockAfrica Briefing N°47, 12 October 2007 OVERVIEW The dispute over the Abyei region is the most volatile aspect of Sudan’s 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and risks unravelling that increasingly shaky deal. The CPA granted the … Continue reading →

Limbaugh Had Himself Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize, Now Is in a Snit of Jealosy over Gore’s WinPosted by Jon Ponder | Oct. 14, 2007, 9:34 am While it may have been common knowledge in the Dittohead universe that Rush … Continue reading →

This is another of those things we hear about and say, “Well, it’s not my problem. I didn’t make them homeless.” We (meaning The Rag) have frequently ranted about the failure of our humanity. As a society, we no longer … Continue reading →

The Perpetuation of Racial Bias in Our “Post-Racism” Ageby Randy Shaw‚ Oct. 11‚ 2007 After reading Stephen Steinberg’s Turning Back: The Retreat from Racial Justice in American Thought and Policy (Beacon, 1995), I could not understand why he was not … Continue reading →

US demands air passengers ask its permission to flyBy Wendy M. Grossman If you’re not on the list, you’re not getting on 10/13/07 “The Register” — – Under new rules proposed by the Transport Security Administration (TSA) (pdf), all airline … Continue reading →