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Yearly Archives: 2008
Hot Shots and Classic Takes
Photo by Bob Simmons / The Rag BlogThe Rag Blog / Posted June 19, 2008
Blackwater Plane Crash Defense : Use Islamic Law
On Nov. 27, 2004, a Presidential Airlines flight, known as “Blackwater Flight 61 crashed into a mountain in Afghanistan, killing all six on board: three crew members and three U.S. soldiers. The families of the soldiers have sued the contractor. … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Blackwater, Civil Law, Islam, Islamic Law, Religion
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Jim Hightower : Help Russ Feingold Reform the Patriot Act
Rewriting Some Patriot Act StupidityBy Jim Hightower / June 19, 2008 Empirical evidence notwithstanding, stupidity is not a requirement for membership in the U.S. Congress. Also, stupid acts by Congress do not have to be forever. Witness the infamous, freedom-busting, … Continue reading
Chafed Texan in the Naked City : Too Many Boobs!
Boobs at Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.Says he’ll videotape the evidenceBy Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts / June 16, 2008 Washington is a town filled with boobs. They’re everywhere, from the bare-breasted ladies who decorate the fountain at Dupont Circle to … Continue reading
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Tagged Artists, Censorship, Public Art, Public Morality, Republican Party, Texas
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Will He Thank God For this Honor?
George Carlin will be awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts said Tuesday. Carlin, 71, will be the 11th recipient of the award, which will be presented Nov. 10, a … Continue reading
Insisting on the Pursuit of Justice
Lawrence VelvelLaw School to Plan Bush War Crimes ProsecutionJune 17, 2008 A conference to plan the prosecution of President Bush and other high administration officials for war crimes will be held September 13-14 at the Massachusetts School of Law at … Continue reading
And They’re Off and Running…
But, of course, racism and hatred and vicious lies won’t play a major role in this election. We’re beyond all that, right? Well, just read the next four articles for a taste of what we’re facing in this election campaign. … Continue reading
At Texas Republican Convention…
Vendor who sold racist Obama pin:Just meant to be funnyBy Christy Hoppe / June 18, 2008 AUSTIN – The vendor who sold a racist pin at the Texas Republican Party convention last weekend in Houston apologized today and said he … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Racism, Republican Party
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Racist Obama Doll Lives
The Sock Obama dollCreators of The Sock Obama seek new company to produce dollBy Sheena McFarland / June 18, 2008 A stuffed sock monkey doll dressed as and named after presidential candidate Barack Obama may not be shelved just yet, … Continue reading
Obama Accuser Has Long Rap Sheet
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s website, which pictures Sinclair under the word ‘Wanted,’ cites felony theft and forgery charges. Courtesy Politico.Specializes in “Crimes Involving Deceit”By Ben Smith / June 18, 2008 Larry Sinclair is wanted in Colorado, but you can catch … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Internet, Obama, Politics, Presidential Campaign
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Baracknophobia!!!!
Jon Stewart Mocks Media For Peddling Insane Obama RumorsJune 17, 2008 On Monday night’s “Daily Show,” Jon Stewart mocked the media’s willingness to peddle insane rumors about Barack Obama — and their tendency to blame the rumor-mongering on internet sites. … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Humor, Media, Michelle Obama, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Satire, Video
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We Love an Optimist
Iraqi ParliamentIraq’s parliament prepares to leave Green ZoneJune 17, 2008 BAGHDAD — Iraq’s parliament will relocate just outside Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone compound in September for the first time since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion, a sign security is improving, the … Continue reading
