Yearly Archives: 2007

From Another Day in the Empire Bush Pens Dictatorship Directive, Few Notice It is hardly surprising not a single corporate newspaper reported the death of the Constitution. Go to Google News and type in “National Security and Homeland Security Presidential … Continue reading →

The secret Iraq documents my 8-year-old foundBy Pete Moore With a couple of keystrokes, you too can read the hidden history of the Coalition Provisional Authority, America’s late, unlamented occupation government in Iraq. May 18, 2007 | I’m a political … Continue reading →

What’s so sad is that many voters believe this drivel. GOP rivals embrace unproven Iraq-9/11 tieBy Peter S. Canellos, Globe Staff | May 27, 2007 WASHINGTON — In defending the Iraq war, leading Republican presidential contenders are increasingly echoing words … Continue reading →

This is a remarkable treat – a prepublication preview of an article that will appear in the June issue of The Believer. Many thanks to the author, John McMillian, and Thorne Dreyer for enabling us to give you a preview … Continue reading →

Well, it wasn’t written for her, but when I read it I thought it should have been. From ZNet. The Republic of Poetry: Hampshire College Commencement Addressby Martín EspadaMay 26, 2007 To the graduates, their families, the faculty and staff … Continue reading →

Bush’s Idea of How We Can Exit IraqBy Steve Russell Two nights ago, the President advised the anti-war movement clearly, although completely at odds with most of his shifting rationales for the war in Iraq. I would like to address … Continue reading →

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 →