Author Archives: RagBlog

The Ghosts of the Past: Repented Leftists RevisitedBy James PetrasJan 22, 2007, 08:50 ACT 1 Scene 1 Cemeteries of the world are filled with ghosts meeting and discussing; ghosts in sheets of red, ghosts in black and red; some with … Continue reading →

Even libraries in America are under siege by the infamous Patriot ActBy Kaleem Omar Americans can justifiably be proud of their nation’s great libraries, including such magnificent examples as the Harvard University Library, the Library of Congress – the biggest … Continue reading →

America’s Narcissists Indifferent to Iraqi Casualtiesby Ahmed Amrwww.dissidentvoice.orgJanuary 21, 2007 You can’t make this stuff up. George Bush believes that “the Iraqi people owe the American people a huge debt of gratitude.” On the other side of the political divide, … Continue reading →

From Needlenose THEY’VE GOT US SURROUNDED In Juan Cole’s news roundup this morning, he notes: CSM [the Christian Science Monitor] writes on new counter-insurgency efforts by US in Iraq. The article points out that such efforts depend on good intelligence … Continue reading →

The Invisible Enemy in IraqBy Steve Silberman02:00 AM Jan, 22, 2007 A homemade bomb exploded under a Humvee in Anbar province, Iraq, on August 21, 2004. The blast flipped the vehicle into the air, killing two US marines and wounding … Continue reading →

Opposition to Iraq war simmers in America’s heartlandBy Steven ThommaMcClatchy Newspapers TOPEKA, Kan. – President Bush is losing the heartland. Conservative Kansas – home to the Army’s Fort Riley, the U.S. Cavalry Museum, Republican icons Dwight Eisenhower and Bob Dole, … Continue reading →

At least they don’t seem to be arresting the protestors, too. Sit-in protest in Wassit over arrest of provincial council officialsAbdul-Jabbar al-Sufrani Wassit, Jan 22, (VOI) – Large numbers of civil servants, leaders and members of political and religious movements … Continue reading →

But we’d prefer it to be a lengthy prison term for war crimes. Bush Iraq Plan May Be Last Chance to Avoid History’s `Dustbin’By Catherine Dodge Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) — George W. Bush came to power in 2001 vowing to … Continue reading →

This culture of arrogant complicity must end. The Amerikan military will be recognized around the world for its cruelty and inhumanity if this continues. Army Says Improper Orders by Colonel Led to 4 DeathsBy PAUL von ZIELBAUERPublished: January 21, 2007 … Continue reading →

A story that has inspired a movement to end the war in Iraq: During the Vietnam War, a silent-antiwar revolution took place within the US military. According to the Pentagon, there were a total of 503,926 “incidents of desertion.” Yet … Continue reading →

Democrats warn Bush against ignoring Congress’ signals on IraqPress Trust of IndiaWashington, January 21, 2007 As the US Congress prepares to vote on resolutions opposing additional American troops in Iraq, senior Democrats have warned President George W Bush that it … Continue reading →

Although we do not expect George W. to listen to this sound advice. There is far too much arrogance and contempt in the man for that. Iraq’s Talabani calls for Syria-U.S. talks21 Jan 2007 20:50:35 GMTSource: Reuters DUBAI, Jan 21 … Continue reading →