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Yearly Archives: 2008
Liberals Sneaking Into Canada : Border Officials Concerned
Liberal sociology professor sneaking into Canada‘Canadian border farmers say it’s not uncommon to see dozens of sociology professors, animal-rights activists and Unitarians crossing their fields at night.’Updated October 13, 2008 The flood of American liberals sneaking across the border into … Continue reading
Towards Market Fascism : America’s Political Cannibalism
Even got too hot for John: McCain takes the microphone from a woman at a rally Friday in Lakeville, Minn., after she said: “I don’t trust Obama. … He’s an Arab.” Photo by Jime Mone / AP. This should be … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitalism, Corporate Corruption, Economic Collapse, Fascism, Free Market, Right Wing
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Gambling on McCain : The Stakes are Big
John McCain the High RollerBy Sherman De Brosse / The Rag Blog / October 13, 2008 This is the first of several articles by Sherman De Brosse on John McCain and his shady involvements, past and present. Senator John Mc … Continue reading
Knee-Jerk Bailout Policy as Financial Cure-All? Here’s a Moderate Alternative.
Lower the hammer on knee-jerk policies.‘The following economic essay is an intelligent alternative to the current economic crisis response under Paulson and Bernanke.’By Roger Baker / The Rag Blog / October 13, 2008 Would the following moderate but sensible approach, … Continue reading
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Tagged Bank Bailouts, Economic Collapse, Economic Recovery, Economy, Wall Street Bailout
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Tomorrow Is Monday – Time to Buy These Stocks!
Click to enlargeSource / 23/6 Thanks to Diane Stirling-Stevens / The Rag Blog
A Strait Shot…
Thanks to S. R. Keister / The Rag Blog
Europe Blames US for Financial Crisis; Failure of Government Oversight
Failed British bank, Northern Rock.As crisis spreads, Europe points finger at AmericaBy Jenn Abelson / October 11, 2008 LONDON – Financial firms are reeling in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Iceland is on the brink of national bankruptcy. … Continue reading
Sixth Anniversary Anti-War Protest in Boston
Hundreds of protesters gathered on Boston Common yesterday, the sixth anniversary of the congressional vote to authorize the invasion of Iraq. Photo: Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff.Antiwar activists gather on CommonBy Sarah M. Gantz / October 12, 2008 Mark anniversary of vote … Continue reading
The Problem with Projecting Power
Blowback from AfghanistanBy Rick Salutin / October 10, 2008 In the U.S. “debates,” it was the bleakest moment for me so far when Barack Obama said he lamented the war in Iraq because it “weakened our capacity to project power … Continue reading
That Would Be the New World Order COINTELPRO
“None of us are fringe people,” said David Zirin, referring to a characterization made by Maryland’s former state police superintendent. Photo: Kevin Clark / The Washington Post.Spying on Activists Discussed at Forum: Group Questions Why Some, Not OthersBy Lisa Rein … Continue reading
Ethnic Cleansing of Iraq Is Not Yet Finished
A car bomb damaged this Chaldean church in west Mosul on January 17, 2008. Photo: Elizabeth Valgiusti.3,000 Christians flee Mosul raidsOctober 12, 2008 MOSUL — Militants blew up three empty Christian homes yesterday in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, … Continue reading
Animals Seek Higher Elevations Fleeing the Heat
Scientist went to sites, including Mono Lake (pictured here), examined decades ago by Joseph Grinnell, to look at effects of climate change. Photo: Michael Macor/The Chronicle.Climate change forcing animals to move upDavid Perlman / October 10, 2008 SAN FRANCISCO — … Continue reading
