Author Archives: RagBlog

Thanks to Mariann Wizard for tipping us about this. Willie Nelson: We have a lot to learn from horsesPOSTED: 8:19 a.m. EST, November 2, 2006 By Willie NelsonSpecial to CNN AUSTIN, Texas (CNN) — Will Rogers said, “You know horses … Continue reading →

… in coming to grips with reality? Recall Dick Cheney’s words (posted here) of 18 October, “If you look at the general overall situation, they’re doing remarkably well.” Military Charts Movement of Conflict in Iraq Toward ChaosBy MICHAEL R. GORDON … Continue reading →

Stern Review final report The pre-publication edition of the Stern Review Report on the Economics of Climate Change is available to be downloaded below either on a chapter-by-chapter basis or in parts covering broader themes. The report is available in … Continue reading →

US-Latin American Relations: Ruptures, Reaction and The Illusion of Times PastBy James PetrasNov 1, 2006, 09:03 Introduction Numerous writers, journalists, public officials and academics on the Right and Left have noted changes in relations between the US and Latin America. … Continue reading →

Just know that something related to the Iraq war happened, by can’t put a finger on when? Think there might have been an event, but need corroboration? Mother Jones has come up with something very useful, the Iraq War Timeline. … Continue reading →

Here’s something we all seem to have missed, although it certainly is no surprise. We’ve been leading up to this by authorizing the construction of massive domestic detention facilities, the MCA, and other covert actions by this administration. Bush Moves … Continue reading →

These tattoos aren’t artful – they help identify Iraq’s deadBy Nancy A. YoussefMcClatchy Newspapers BAGHDAD, Iraq – Ali Abbas decided that his upper right thigh was the best place for a tattoo because no one gets tortured there. He’d seen … Continue reading →

Mar calls this a “rotten-meat cactus flower – peww-eee!” It’s lovely appearance doesn’t adequately convey the aroma. Many thanks to Mariann Wizard. * Note: WW = Wildlife Wednesday

If this doesn’t scare ya, I don’t know what will.

“The Department of Homeland Security would like to remind passengers that you may not take any liquids onto the plane. This includes ice cream, as the ice cream will melt and turn into a liquid.” This was actually heard by … Continue reading →

Robert Fisk: Mystery of Israel’s secret uranium bombAlarm over radioactive legacy left by attack on LebanonPublished: 28 October 2006 Did Israel use a secret new uranium-based weapon in southern Lebanon this summer in the 34-day assault that cost more than … Continue reading →

A friend of mine in Baghdad wrote to me a few days ago about a conversation he’d had with an elderly lady from West Virginia who was seated next to him on an airplane between Los Angeles and Washington earlier … Continue reading →