Author Archives: RagBlog

The Struggle over Iraqi Oil: Eyes Eternally on the PrizeBy Michael Schwartz The struggle over Iraqi oil has been going on for a long, long time. One could date it back to 1980 when President Jimmy Carter — before his … Continue reading →

North Atlantic TRADE Organization, that is. EU/US Merger: New Global Order By StealthBy Steve Watson Few notice huge shift towards globalization as frothing masses distracted by climate change debate 05/06/07 “Infowars” — – In a sweeping move that has garnered … Continue reading →

This article was written prior to the result of the election, and now that Sarkozy has won, we can see what happens to that nation. Sarkozy: The French NeoconBy Ghali HassanMay 1, 2007, 09:35 The Italian media compare Nicolas Sarkozy … Continue reading →

Somalia: The Other (Hidden) War for OilBy Carl BloiceMay 5, 2007, 00:46 The U.S. bombing of Somalia took place while the World Social Forum was underway in Kenya and three days before a large anti-war action in Washington, January 27. … Continue reading →

Robbery, not reconstruction, in IraqBy Derrick Z. Jackson, Globe Columnist | April 18, 2006 The great liberator of Iraq was actually the hyena that cleaned out the nation. Piece by piece, Halliburton over here, a corrupt company over there, we … Continue reading →

And just exactly where do we think our Iraqi friends learned such “dragnet” tactics? Iraqis jail many innocents, U.S. saysBy Sean D. Naylor, Military Times BAGHDAD — U.S. officers here say they are increasingly troubled by the high number of … Continue reading →

Iraq’s fate awaits Bush exitBy PHILIP GAILEYPublished May 6, 2007 May I interrupt the clamorous political debate raging in Washington over Iraq to set the record straight? Contrary to what his critics say, President Bush does have a timetable for … Continue reading →

8. Strengthen co-ops and other quasi-socialist enterprises via tax policy, purchasing policy, and infrastructure funding Speaking of socialism (Position Paper # 7), co-operatives are a variety of free-market, semi-socialist business organization. Conventional socialism is normally characterized as national in scope … Continue reading →

Iraqi lawmakers demand U.S. withdrawalBy United Press International 05/04/07 – – – BAGHDAD, May 2 (UPI) — As calls in the U.S. Congress grow for a scheduled troop withdrawal from Iraq, similar demands are escalating in Iraq’s National Assembly. Some … Continue reading →

One day you’re gonna wake up, America.By David Michael Green 05/04/07 “ICH” — – And, like every other one since last you can remember, it’s gonna be an ugly morning. One day you’re gonna wake up and go to your … Continue reading →

IMF and World Bank Face Declining Authority as Venezuela Announces WithdrawalFriday, May 04, 2007By: Mark Weisbrot – Huffington Post Venezuela’s decision this week to pull out of the IMF and the World Bank will be seen in the United States … Continue reading →

In Oaxaca, Women Riseby John GiblerMay 05, 2007, Yes Magazine Putting their personal lives on hold, women in the Mexican state of Oaxaca helped shut down the government, took over a TV station, and stood up to police violence. “Everything … Continue reading →