Yearly Archives: 2008

Oh My God, What a Ticket!By Andy Borowitz In a bold move that could dramatically alter the playing field of the 2008 GOP presidential race, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee today named Jesus Christ as his vice presidential running mate. … Continue reading →

Iowa Cocky-Us: How to be a Caucus TeaseBy MARY McINNIS Let the drooling begin. Over me — one Iowan who, any other time, is as recognizable on the national landscape as a furrow. Last night was my night. Iowans like … Continue reading →

Water Not Warby Peter Tatchell More than 1 billion people on our planet are forced to drink foul, infected water, which has killed at least 22 million people in the last decade. They could all have safe, clean water within … Continue reading →

Don’t say we didn’t warn ya – YOU COULD BE NEXT !!!! Jane Harman and Liberty’s Lost Light: Thinking for Yourself is Now a CrimeBy PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS What was the greatest failure of 2007? President Bush’s “surge” in Iraq? … Continue reading →

Extremism and Long WarBy George Aleman III, Jan 1, 2008, 19:43 Imminent Threat The binary worldview of “us” versus “them,” cultivated and nurtured by institutional leaders and perpetuated by corporate-state propaganda ministers, is sacrosanct orthodoxy. Those in positions of power … Continue reading →

A US revolutionBy John Wight, Jan 1, 2008, 11:32 As the US election season draws ever nearer, the attention of political commentators, professional pundits and the corporate media is currently focused on which Democratic Party candidate will face off against … Continue reading →

Judge sets hearing for Kucinich lawsuit against Texas Democrats01/03/2008, Associated Press A court hearing has been set next week for Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich in his effort to secure a spot on the Texas primary ballot, a judge said … Continue reading →

Remember The ’80s: Social Movements between Woodstock and the Webby Zoltan Grossman, January 03, 2008 In the coming year, we will see a deluge of observances of the 40th anniversary of 1968. TV specials, t-shirts, conferences, websites and reunions will … Continue reading →

Africa says no – and means itby Ignacio Ramonet, January 03, 2008, Le Monde The unimaginable has happened, to the displeasure of arrogant Europe. Africa, thought to be so poor that it would agree to anything, has said no in … Continue reading →

“…Indeed, the flip side of “a world awash with liquidity” is a world facing depressed aggregate demand. For the past seven years, America’s unbridled spending filled the gap. Now both US household and government spending is likely to be curbed, … Continue reading →

An Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove: How American Democracy Relies on FascismBy Ted Rall 01/03/08 “ICH” — – -NEW YORK–What would you do if you learned that Bush Administration officials wanted to round up thousands of Americans and throw … Continue reading →