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Yearly Archives: 2008
We Are Propelled Forward By Fear
An Afghan soldier stands near a destroyed vehicle after an explosion on the outskirts of Kabul. Photo: AP photo / Rafiq MaqboolPouring Gas on the Afghanistan BonfireBy Chris Hedges / August 25, 2008 The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan grind … Continue reading
Junior’s Endless Litany of Broken Promises
Iraqi child runs for water when the truck appearsAfter 5 years of war, Iraqis desperate for waterBy Missy Ryan and Sattar Rahim / August 24, 2008 BAGHDAD, Aug 24 (Reuters) – At a communal water station in a Baghdad slum, … Continue reading
Iraq Lies: Will Anyone Ever Be Held to Account?
White Paper Justifying Iraq War Written Three Months before Intel Report Arrivedby Michael Collins / August 25, 2008 The National Security Archive released a report Friday Aug. 22, 2008 that sheds even more light on the premeditated lying and deception … Continue reading
Texas : Raiding Pension Funds to Build Toll Roads
Northbound Texas Toll 130 at the Exit 426 off-ramp. This toll road northeast of Austin opened for traffic in 2006.‘An irresponsible and immoral idea”By Paul Burka / August 23, 2008 I doubt whether Rick Perry, David Dewhurst, or Tom Craddick … Continue reading
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Tagged Public Finance, Texas, Texas Highways, Toll Roads, Transportation, TXDot
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What George Orwell Wrote, 70 Years Later to the Day
George Orwell, author of 1984 and Animal Farm.‘”I think he would have been a blogger,” said Jean Seaton, a professor at the University of Westminster in London’By Noam Cohen / August 24, 2008 See George Orwell’s “post” for August 25, … Continue reading
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What We Don’t Read About Abkhazia’s Fight for Independence
The sun also shines (and hides): ‘It was only a partial eclipse in Tbilisi–but it was total in western Georgia, and supposedly perfect in separatist Abkhazia, Georgia’s westernmost province,’ according to Ben Wheeler, posted on March 29, 2006. Photo by … Continue reading
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Tagged Abkhazia, Georgia, Russia, Solar Eclipse, Wars of Independence
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Dem Convention Protesters: "Fuck Fox News"
Boy, how right did the protesting youth get this? Fox News, “fair and balanced,” deserves every bit of abuse that anyone cares to dish them. “Fair” refers to their disdain for the facts, while “balanced” reflects their racism and hatred … Continue reading
The Answer Is Not Another Pill : The Answer Is Spinach
Bill Maher – Anti-Pharma Rant Bill Maher ends this episode, which aired on the 28th of September 2007, with a rant about big pharma. Thanks to Janet Gilles | The Rag Blog | Posted August 24, 2008
What Precisely Are YOU Afraid Of?
Gay marriage foes mobilize for ban in Calif.By Tracie Cone And Lisa Leff / August 24, 2008 FRESNO, Calif. — Michael Bumgarner says he’s never campaigned for a political cause before, but his strong opposition to same-sex marriage has prompted … Continue reading
Frank Rich : Last Call for Change We Can Believe In
Drawing by Barry Blitt / NYT.‘It’s time for Barack Obama to dispatch Change We Can Believe In to a dignified death’By Frank Rich / August 24, 2008 AS the real campaign at last begins in Denver this week, this much … Continue reading
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Tagged Democratic Convention, Democratic Party, McCain, Media Bias, Obama, Political Strategy, Presidential Campaign
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Sunday’s Laugh
A cannibal was walking through the jungle and came upon a restaurant operated by a fellow cannibal. Feeling somewhat hungry, he sat down and looked over the menu… * Tourist: $5* Broiled Missionary: $10* Fried Explorer: $15* Baked Democrat or … Continue reading
