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GI’s Voice Dissent : War-Torn Vets Speak Out
After serving in Iraq, Army veteran Chris Hauff tries to put his war experiences behind him and keep a tight focus on his job, his wife and his daughter. Photo by Eric Kayne, Houston Chronicle.Haunted by their wartime experiences, some … Continue reading
Food Fight! Big Time…
World War II poster.Food – the ultimate weapon of the ruling eliteBy William Bowles / April 17, 2008 Using food as a weapon is as old as the siege but today’s barbarians have upped the anté by several orders of … Continue reading
The Decision to Torture : It Started at the Top
Forget impeachment for the practical reason that the Democrats in Congress are unwilling to pursue it for tactical reasons. Therefore, it will not happen. Besides, mere impeachment is completely inadequate. In a just world, Bush and his cronies would deserve … Continue reading
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New York SDS : Agit-Prop Against the Business of Torture
SDSers die-in at L3 Corporation / Photo by Thomas Good / NLN.SDS Die-In At L3 CorporationBy Thomas Good / April 19, 2008 NEW YORK — “Is that real blood?” a woman passing the SDS die-in at L3 Corporation said. “Where’s … Continue reading
Iraq Moratorium : One MORE Time…
On Friday afternoon, April 18, 2008, at rush hour, members of CodePink and Movement for a Democratic Society (MDS/Austin)– dressed in black and some wearing skull masks — marked the April Iraq Moratorium at the busy corner of Sixth and … Continue reading
Deliverance 2008
Roll CallThanks to Harry Edwards / The Rag Blog
Obama Draws Massive Crowd in Philadelphia
Barack Obama spoke before 35,000 wildly enthusiastic fans Friday night, April 18, at Independence Park in Philadelphia. This was the largest crowd drawn by any candidate so far in this marathon campaign. Photo by Ozier Muhammad / The New York … Continue reading
This Bill Ayers Matter : A Fresh Take
Courage and Conviction: In Praise of Bill AyersBy Dave Lindorff / April 18, 2008 The pundits are having a heyday with Hillary Clinton’s sleazy McCarthyite attack on Barack Obama during the April 16 debate, trying to link him to the … Continue reading
Fries With That? : The Musical
Thorne, I don’t know for sure if you’ll like this short comic video, but since you wade through so much serious stuff every day I thought you might like a change of pace. Cracked me up. Larry Piltz Food Court … Continue reading
Ben Stein’s "Expelled" : A No-Brainer
He Blinded Me Without ScienceBy Chez Pazienza / April 17, 2008 Ben Stein has a message for Darwin: “Fuck you!” It seems incomprehensible that Stein — former Nixon speech writer, game show host, eye drop pitchman and Neil Cavuto love … Continue reading
Now you may kiss the brides…
Nick Anderson / Houston ChronicleThanks to Harry Edwards / The Rag Blog
Peak Oil News : Prices Continue to Surge
The peak oil crisis: The silly season Is upon usby Tom Whipple During the past week, the surge in oil prices continued with crude, gasoline and diesel prices all hitting new highs. U.S. gasoline consumption may be down by a … Continue reading
