Author Archives: RagBlog

The battle to save Iraq’s children: Doctors issue plea to Tony Blair to end the scandal of medical shortages in the war zoneBy Colin Brown, Deputy Political EditorPublished: 19 January 2007 The desperate plight of children who are dying in … Continue reading →

“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the … Continue reading →

Oyster Stir Fry a la Xinh (21 February 2004) Xinh T. Dwelley is originally from Thailand, owns and operates Xinh’s Oyster and Clam House in downtown Shelton, and arguably has the best restaurant in town. This is an adapted version … Continue reading →

From Informed Comment Cheney blew off Iran in 2003: For the Love of God Impeach this Man Lawrence Wilkerson, an aide to Colin Powell when he was secretary of state says that Iran in 2003 offered to help stabilize Iraq … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Reps. Lynn Woolsey, Barbara Lee and Maxine Waters introduced H.R. 508: The Bring the Troops Home and Iraq Sovereignty Restoration Act, taking up the President’s challenge to come up with a plan for Iraq. Thirteen additional members have already … Continue reading →

We reported about Grass Roots Freedom yesterday. It is apparently a red herring, or a ploy by a lobbyist to quash the bill. Reality Check: Senate Bill S.1 Poses No Threat To BloggersBy Paul McDougallJan 18, 2007 at 03:36 PM … Continue reading →

Pentagon Sets Rules for Detainee TrialsBy ANNE FLAHERTYAssociated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon set rules Thursday for detainee trials that could allow terror suspects to be convicted and perhaps executed using hearsay testimony and coerced statements, setting up … Continue reading →

The significance of Venezuela’s and Ecuador’s nationalizationsBy Bill Van AukenJan 18, 2007, 09:09 Presidential inaugurations in Venezuela and Ecuador over the past week were marked by calls for “socialism” and “revolution.” During a January 10 swearing-in ceremony in Caracas, Venezuela’s … Continue reading →

As an important adjunct, the last several comments on YouTube illustrate the depravity and callousness toward human life that is characteristic of so many Amerikans. Our thanks to Axis of Logic for bringing this video to our (and everyone’s) attention. … Continue reading →

Attacking Iran: What’s In It For Bush?By Paul Craig Roberts 01/17/07 “Information Clearing House” — — Initially, the Bush Regime denied that Bush’s surge speech on January 10 signaled that the Regime intends to attack Iran. Now a number of … Continue reading →

From Arab Woman Blues You ain’t nothin’ but a dog. Where is that fascist french bitch brigitte bardot ? I need her in Baghdad now!Someone find her for me. Otherwise contact the animals lovers in england or america. Call the … Continue reading →

More Blood for OilBy Carl Bloice 01/16/07 “Black Commentator” — — Forget about all that stuff about Ethiopia having a ‘tacit’ o.k. from Washington to invade Somalia. The decision was made at the White House and the attack had military … Continue reading →