Yearly Archives: 2007

Will the US Really Bomb Iran?By ALEXANDER COCKBURN “They’re about taking out the entire Iranian military.” This particular spine-chiller comes from Alexis Debat, excitingly identified as “director of terrorism and national security” at the Nixon Center. According to Debat, the … Continue reading →

From Abu Aardvark. Bush and Abu Risha Bush meeting with Sattar Abu Risha, Anbar (as published in dozens of Arab papers) It’s kind of lost in the shuffle of the coming battle over the various Iraq reports, but I find … Continue reading →

Texas Ladies Group For those of you who don’t live here in Texas , and think we are a bunch of uncivilized ruffians – well, it is not true! In fact, we have ladies’ groups that meet regularly to discuss … Continue reading →

The Stupidest People On EarthBy Angie Riedel 09/08/07 “ICH” — – The overwhelming majority of the American people are not breaking any laws. We cannot say that about the government. It looks increasingly hypocritical when the government insists that it … Continue reading →

We will salute no more forever. The Spirit of Charles Powell: “I Will Salute No More Forever”By MIKE FERNER St. Louis. His government broke his heart but it could not break Air Force veteran Charles Powell’s spirit. Fighting back tears, … Continue reading →

International embarrassment: President Bush’s trademark struggles with the finer points of public speaking were on full display Friday, when he thanked his “Austrian” hosts for inviting him to this year’s “OPEC” summit. Fifty Protesters Moon Bush In AustraliaPosted by Melissa … Continue reading →

Thousands of GIs Cope With Brain DamageBy MARILYNN MARCHIONE,APPosted: 2007-09-09 15:08:05 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The war in Iraq is not over, but one legacy is already here in this city and others across America: an epidemic of brain-damaged soldiers. … Continue reading →

And when we withdraw from the Middle East where we have no business being. Progress in Iraq? Many displaced Iraqis left with no place to go-IOM07 Sep 2007 15:36:48 GMT, Source: Reuters GENEVA, Sept 7 (Reuters) – Most of Iraq’s … Continue reading →

Bush Appointee Campaigns for EvangelicalsBy Aaron Glantz SAN FRANCISCO, Sep 5 (IPS) – The head of the U.S. federal government agency that doles out benefits to disabled veterans is under fire for saying Bible study is “more important than doing … Continue reading →

15. Restrict federal-level influence in social issues The federal government has no role in social issues, such as marriage and abortion rights, that are authorized by the U.S. Constitution. These issues are rightly considered to be societal matters that are … Continue reading →

Tomgram: Ruth Rosen, Shutting Down the Information Society, Bush-Style We live with an administration whose concept of domestic “freedom” went out with those “freedom fries,” briefly sold at the cafeterias of the House of Representatives. The Bush team has quite … Continue reading →