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Republicans’ rejection of the Constitution is a disservice to America
They have been distorting the history of the Supreme Court nomination process to justify their political desires. By Lamar W. Hankins | The Rag Blog | March 27, 2016 The Supreme Court nomination process is being fought out between Republicans … Continue reading
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TELEVISION | In the Brit mystery series ‘Grantchester’ a vicar and a village cop solve numerous murders and other crimes
The estimable Robson Green stars in this rural whodunnit, whose exciting second season returns to P.B.S. on Sunday, March 27. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | March 26, 2016 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman reviews some … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, British Television, Crime Drama, Criticism, Grantchester, James Norton, Rag Bloggers, Robson Green
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The Edsel tragedy
Ford was able to command vast numbers of person-hours of labor but these creative efforts went entirely unmanifested in social good. By Henry Mecredy | The Rag Blog | March 24, 2016 The Edsel, a car introduced by Ford in … Continue reading
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Tagged Automotive Engineering, Automotive Industry, Capitalism, Ford Edsel, Henry Mecredy, Rag Bloggers, Social Good
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Chicago activists should be commended, not scolded, for shutting down Donald Trump’s rally
Peaceful resistance doesn’t egg on Trump’s supporters: It forces them to back down. By Marilyn Katz | The Rag Blog | March 23, 2016 CHICAGO — Something strange is happening here, and it merits a serious discussion. In the week … Continue reading
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Does the U.S. really have six political parties?
The major parties in the U.S. are not ideological parties in the European sense, but are constantly changing coalitions. By Carl Davidson | The Rag Blog | March 21, 2016 Successful strategic thinking starts with gaining knowledge, particularly gaining adequate … Continue reading
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The Mexico City area has been hit by a
major ozone crisis
One reason: Mexico City’s 10 million people simply won’t give up their cars. By Johnny Hazard | The Rag Blog | March 20, 2015 Leer este artículo en español MEXICO CITY — After a couple of days of unusually cold, … Continue reading
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Tagged Environment, Johnny Hazard, Mexico City, Ozone Levels, pollution, Rag Bloggers, Transportation
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METRO | Austin transportation follies: $4 billion on IH-35 is a fool’s game
Widening roads in cities like Austin only makes congestion worse as political pressure works against smart transportation planning. By Roger Baker | The Rag Blog | March 17, 2016 Don’t get involved in partial problems, but always take flight to … Continue reading
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Stopping Trump: The Chicago model
Faced not with the threat of violence but lack of control of the message or the montage, Trump retreated. By Marilyn Katz | The Rag Blog | March 15, 2016 CHICAGO — Congratulations to the people of Chicago — young … Continue reading
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Trump rallies: The case for silent protest
This is not about ‘freedom of speech.’ It is about proper tactics for confronting an enormous evil. By Jimmy Lohman | The Rag Blog | March 15, 2016 It is a mistake to shout down Trump and disrupt his rallies. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2016 Elections, Donald Trump, Jimmy Lohman, Political Tactics, Rag Bloggers, Republican Primaries, Social Protest
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The Donald Virus: ‘Who’s Gonna Build
Your Wall?’
This shoe was not cobbled to order for Mr. Trump. It just happens to fit his foot. By Steve Russell | The Rag Blog | March 11, 2016 I think it’s viral when several people who don’t know each other … Continue reading
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Tagged Border Wall, Donald Trump, Drug War, Immigration, Music Video, Rag Bloggers, Steve Russell, Tom Russell
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TELEVISION | ‘Cold Squad’ is first-class Canadian procedural with sharp female head
Vancouver is setting for smart 98 episodes in which hundreds of B.C. baddies get their comeuppance. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | March 9, 2016 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his favorite films … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, Canadian Television, Cold Squad, Criticism, Jule Stewart, Rag Bloggers, Vintage Television
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