Author Archives: RagBlog

In the spring of 1966, Gary Thiher, a member of the University of Texas’ chapter of Students for a Democratic Society, ran for president of student government. He lost, but his energetic campaign changed the student dialogue. An SDS candidate, … Continue reading →

We don’t need a “new generation” of these fucking things: we need to get rid of them forever. U.S. Selects Design for New Nuclear WarheadBy H. JOSEF HEBERT, AP WASHINGTON (March 1) – The Bush administration took a major step … Continue reading →

Congress and the war [an Axis “Must Read!”]By Sara FloundersMar 1, 2007, 10:13 The Democratic Party now has a majority in both houses of Congress. This new majority had promised, if elected, to act against the war. Every politician is … Continue reading →

From Arthur Silber’s Once Upon a Time A Nation of Stupid Children, Who Refuse to Give Up the Lies By the age of eight or nine, most children realize that Santa Claus isn’t a real person, just as they know … Continue reading →

Why Can’t We Talk about Peace in Public?By Matt Taibbi, RollingStone.com. Posted February 28, 2007. America’s growing economic dependence on the hi-tech defense industry is creating a culture that views peace and nonviolence as seditious concepts. “The fellas from 121 … Continue reading →

Tony Blair’s Pro Peace Video!!! Read more here.

We’ve been trying to tell you that they are all just ruling class assholes. Here’s a little evidence of that for you. U.S. House Democrats seek more war funds than Bush01 Mar 2007 23:53:19 GMTSource: ReutersBy Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, March … Continue reading →

“OSC [Open Source Center] Analysis 01 Mar: Middle East on US Participation in Baghdad Regional ParleyMiddle East — OSC AnalysisFriday, March 2, 2007 T02:52:03Z Middle East: Most Early Reaction Welcomes US Participation in Regional Iraq Conference Amidst limited official reaction, … Continue reading →

The Redmond Lobster Roll (19 May 2002) This sandwich is fashioned after a Maritime “thing.” Carolyn introduced me to them in 1997. This formula should make four to six lobster rolls (depending on how generous or stingy you are with … Continue reading →

The Words None Dare Say: Nuclear WarBy George Lakoff “The elimination of Natanz would be a major setback for Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but the conventional weapons in the American arsenal could not insure the destruction of facilities under seventy-five feet … Continue reading →

Operation FALCON and the looming police statePublished on Wednesday, February 28, 2007.By Mike Whitney On 29 June 1934, Chancellor Adolph Hitler, accompanied by the Schutzstaffel (SS), arrived at Wiesse, where he personally arrested the leader of the Strum Abteilung (SA), … Continue reading →

Bush Administration Moves to Sell National Forest Landby Seth Borenstein WASHINGTON – The Bush administration will unveil a proposal Friday to sell up to 200,000 acres of national forest land in “isolated parcels” ranging from a quarter of an acre … Continue reading →