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Yearly Archives: 2008
Film : John Cusack’s War, Inc
John Cusack stars as a hit-man Brand Hauser in war-torn Turagistan in War, Inc.Cusack’s Savage Satire Strikes a Chord with Soldiers and Their FamiliesBy Arianna Huffington / June 12, 2008 “Whose top advisers are linked to war profiteers?” asks John … Continue reading
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Tagged Film, Filmmakers, Military Contractors, Satire, War Profiteering
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Summer Solstice Seasonal Message – Kate Braun
Tarot by Kate “Hark! Hear the children sing/Glory to the Holly King”Friday, June 20, 2008 is the Summer Solstice, also known as Midsummer, Litha, St. John‘s Day and Day of the Green Man. Friday is Freya’s day, bringing feminine powers … Continue reading
The Promise of a Better Future Is a Distant Dream
Unfulfilled promises haunt AfghanistanBy Bilal Sarwary / June 13, 2008 KABUL — Gone are the days when the Afghan summer was the season of plenty. Now, as the snow melts off the Afghan peaks, a sense of foreboding hangs in … Continue reading
When Will This Man Stand Trial?
President Bush at news conference in Rome, 12 Jun 2008 Now here’s a surprise – Junior is contemptuous of the Supremes’ decision to uphold habeas corpus. In his own words, “It’s just a god damned piece of paper.” As Juan … Continue reading
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There’s Just Something Wrong About Profit on Water
Tapped OutBy Lisa Margonelli / June 15, 2008 To paraphrase an old axiom: You don’t buy water, you only rent it. So why did Americans spend nearly $11 billion on bottled water in 2006, when we could have guzzled tap … Continue reading
Sen. Bond’s "Compromise" on Warrantless Wiretapping
Act now to save our rightsBy Jim Retherford / The Rag Blog / June 13, 2008 Remember the Bill of Rights? Habeas corpus? Rule of law? It seems the New Corporatists view these concepts as “relics” of a bygone past. … Continue reading
Jim Hightower on The Media and a War Gone Missing
“And not a word about the war…”And now a word about the war…By Jim Hightower / June 11, 2008 George W keeps telling us that America is at war. But if were at war, he wouldn’t need to tell us, … Continue reading
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Tagged Censorship, Corporate Media, Iraq, Journalism, Media, U.S. Government
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Gore Vidal’s Article of Impeachment
I listened with awe to Kucinich… By Gore Vidal / June 11, 2008 On June 9, 2008, a counterrevolution began on the floor of the House of Representatives against the gas and oil crooks who had seized control of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Authors, Bush Impeachment, Congress, Dennis Kucinich, George W. Bush, Gore Vidal, Presidency, Video, War Crimes
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Port Arthur Site Set to Burn Toxic PCBs
Life in Port Arthur, Texas is about to get worse. Photo by AP.EPA poised to let Mexican imports be destroyed in Texas townBy Matthew Tresaugue / June 13, 2008 PORT ARTHUR — The west end of this Gulf Coast refinery … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy, Environment, Environmental Protection Agency, pollution, Public Health, Texas
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Obama Web Site : Fight the Smears
Obama has launched a web site to take onmalicious rumors about him, his family, and his campaign. Running this would be a 24/7 job for more than one person. Guess I’m showing my geezerhood but it still amazes and confounds … Continue reading
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Tagged Internet, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Right Wing, Technology
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Fox News : "Obama’s Baby Mama"
Fox Forced to Address Michelle Obama HeadlineBy Jim Rutenberg / June 12, 2008 For the third time in less than three weeks, Fox News Channel has had to acknowledge using poor judgment through inappropriate references to Senator Barack Obama. The … Continue reading
