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Film : John Cusack’s War, Inc
John Cusack stars as a hit-man Brand Hauser in war-torn Turagistan in War, Inc.Cusack’s Savage Satire Strikes a Chord with Soldiers and Their FamiliesBy Arianna Huffington / June 12, 2008 “Whose top advisers are linked to war profiteers?” asks John … Continue reading
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Tagged Film, Filmmakers, Military Contractors, Satire, War Profiteering
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Sen. Bond’s "Compromise" on Warrantless Wiretapping
Act now to save our rightsBy Jim Retherford / The Rag Blog / June 13, 2008 Remember the Bill of Rights? Habeas corpus? Rule of law? It seems the New Corporatists view these concepts as “relics” of a bygone past. … Continue reading
Jim Hightower on The Media and a War Gone Missing
“And not a word about the war…”And now a word about the war…By Jim Hightower / June 11, 2008 George W keeps telling us that America is at war. But if were at war, he wouldn’t need to tell us, … Continue reading
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Tagged Censorship, Corporate Media, Iraq, Journalism, Media, U.S. Government
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We’re Voting Republican! Thanks to Rik Sternberg / The Rag Blog
Gore Vidal’s Article of Impeachment
I listened with awe to Kucinich… By Gore Vidal / June 11, 2008 On June 9, 2008, a counterrevolution began on the floor of the House of Representatives against the gas and oil crooks who had seized control of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Authors, Bush Impeachment, Congress, Dennis Kucinich, George W. Bush, Gore Vidal, Presidency, Video, War Crimes
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Port Arthur Site Set to Burn Toxic PCBs
Life in Port Arthur, Texas is about to get worse. Photo by AP.EPA poised to let Mexican imports be destroyed in Texas townBy Matthew Tresaugue / June 13, 2008 PORT ARTHUR — The west end of this Gulf Coast refinery … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy, Environment, Environmental Protection Agency, pollution, Public Health, Texas
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Obama Web Site : Fight the Smears
Obama has launched a web site to take onmalicious rumors about him, his family, and his campaign. Running this would be a 24/7 job for more than one person. Guess I’m showing my geezerhood but it still amazes and confounds … Continue reading
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Tagged Internet, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Right Wing, Technology
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Fox News : "Obama’s Baby Mama"
Fox Forced to Address Michelle Obama HeadlineBy Jim Rutenberg / June 12, 2008 For the third time in less than three weeks, Fox News Channel has had to acknowledge using poor judgment through inappropriate references to Senator Barack Obama. The … Continue reading
Old McDonald Had a Pharm…
…And genetically modified his goats and chickens to produce drugs for humans.But hold on. Should we be doing this to animals?By Elizabeth Svoboda / June 11, 2008 Encompassed by pastoral green fields, the headquarters of GTC Biotherapeutics looks like any … Continue reading
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Tagged Genetic Engineering, Medicine, Nature, Pharmaceuticals, Science, Technology
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The Insurance Crisis : A Rag Blogger discussion
Discussion Updated June 14, 2008 The following provocative article about our health insurance crisis was brought to our attention by Roger Baker. It has stimulated a spirited discussion among Rag Bloggers whose comments and personal experiences follow this article. Please … Continue reading
Supremes : Guantanamo Detainees DO Have Rights
Camp Delta detention compound at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Top US court deals Bush blow on Guantanamo rights June 12, 2008 WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court Thursday ruled Guantanamo prisoners have the right to challenge their detention at the US … Continue reading
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Tagged Criminal Justice, George W. Bush, Guantanamo, Habeas Corpus, Human Rights, Justice Department, Supreme Court
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New Record : 7.2 Million in Criminal Justice System
And the chicks are coming home to roost. The number of women in prison “rose faster in 2006 than over the previous five years,” mostly in Hawaii, North Dakota, Wyoming and Oklahoma, the Bureau of Justice Statistics report said. Roger … Continue reading
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Tagged American Society, Criminal Justice, Drug War, Prison Overcrowding
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