Author Archives: RagBlog

Saudi writer: Will Bush know enough to look for a negotiated solution, or will he just carry on trying to inflame the Arab regimes against Iran ? Bilal al-Hassan is writes a regular political column for Asharq al-Awsat. (He happens … Continue reading →

The land of the Muslim-free, and the home of the scared. And now we understand a little more about why a criminal was elected president. Radio Hoax Exposes Anti-Muslim Sentiment in U.S.By Bernd Debusmann, Reuters WASHINGTON (Dec. 1) — When … Continue reading →

This organization, Kiva.org, just came to our attention today. Here is a snip from their Web site: We let you loan to the working poor Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing … Continue reading →

Dreyfuss’ Version Baker To Bush: Game OverRobert DreyfussNovember 30, 2006 Today’s report that the blue-ribbon Iraq Study Group, led by former Secretary of State James Baker, will call for a pullback of American combat forces in Iraq is the beginning … Continue reading →

Not so much that it does happen, but rather that we let it happen. Millions of Travelers Rated for Terror PotentialAssessments Cannot Be Viewed or ChallengedBy MICHAEL J. SNIFFEN, AP WASHINGTON (Dec. 1) – Without their knowledge, millions of Americans … Continue reading →

Most retiring presidents go on the speaking tour, or become involved in international affairs. But Dick and George have something else in mind.

That war’s over — it’s time to get your tax rebateBy PURVA PATELCopyright 2006 Houston Chronicle It’s taken nearly a century, but the federal government has finally dropped part of a tax it initially levied on telephone customers to help … Continue reading →

By opposing war in all forms, we have more influence than we recognize. Anti-war movement deserves some credit – Some call it marginal, but organized push swayed world opinionTom HaydenSunday, November 26, 2006 Although rarely credited, the anti-war movement has … Continue reading →

Our question is, “How does (good ol’ boy) W define dramatic improvement?” “Some worry that a change of leadership in Iraq could create instability and make the situation worse. The situation could hardly get worse, for world security and for … Continue reading →

Our Honor Began then abandoned three attempts to write about Iraq, or what’s left of it. Maybe I’ve hit a wall when it comes to the war, or maybe there’s nothing left to say. When I read all the reports … Continue reading →

Experts Concerned as Ballot Problems PersistBy Ian Urbina and Christopher DrewDec 1, 2006, 08:02 After six years of technological research, more than $4 billion spent by Washington on new machinery and a widespread overhaul of the nation’s voting system, this … Continue reading →

NATO’s plan for continual warBy Alex CallinicosNov 30, 2006, 01:10 We live in an age of imperialism. The mess into which the US and Britain have got themselves in Iraq is unlikely to change this. Take the case of Nato—the … Continue reading →