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Minsinformation and the Economy : The Games Republicans Play
The independents are jumping ship…Republican misinformation and economic realityBy Sherman DeBrosse / The Rag Blog / November 18, 2009 By persistent obstructionism and using endless false information, the GOP pulled off some big wins in the 2009 elections. Worse still, … Continue reading
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Tagged Economic Recovery, Economic Stimulus, Economics, Republican Party
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U.S.-Colombia Treaty : Yanks Prepare to Party Down
Top, Chiva party bus Cartegena: Party down. Below, “The Yanks are Coming!” The new Colombian war:Nature of U.S. incursion still unclear The new U.S. air base in Palanquero… will ‘expand expeditionary warfare capability’ and ‘improve global reach’ for ‘conducting full … Continue reading
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Tagged Central America, Columbia, Imperialism, Latin America, Military
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The Terrorist Trials : Proving We’re a Nation of Laws
Rooftop snipers, armored vehicles and lock-down zones around the courthouse are part of the security plan during the trial of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his cohorts. Photo by Schwartz / Daily News.Are we a nation of laws?The trial of Khalid … Continue reading
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Tagged Criminal Justice, Federal Courts, Guantanamo, Justice Department, Terrorism
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Obama Presidency : One Term if by War, Two if by Peace
Barack Obama and the Afghanistan decision:One (term) if by war, two if by peace By Harvey Wasserman / November 17, 2009 As the world awaits Barack Obama’s decision on Afghanistan, a lethal myth has spread. It says that standing up … Continue reading
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Tagged 2012 Elections, Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Military, Obama Presidency, Peace
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What Obama Has Done Right : The List of 90
Grading Obama’s presidency:A list of 90 accomplishments By Betty Dubose Hamilton / The Rag Blog / November 16, 2009 See ‘A Grade for Obama: First six months’ record,’ by Robert P. Watson, Below. With his list of 90 accomplishments, Dr. … Continue reading
Dr. Stephen R. Keister : Health Care, Congress and the Inquisition
It’s pure torture:Reviewing the House Health Care plan By Dr. Stephen R. Keister / The Rag Blog / November 15, 2009 See ‘Healthcare-NOW on the House Health Care bill,’ Below. In his excellent review in TheRag Blog, Alex Knight discussed … Continue reading
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Tagged Abortion Rights, Congress, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Religious Freedom, Women
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Furor in Colombia : The Yanks are Still Coming
Venezuela Pres. Hugo Chavez addresses rally in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, protesting U.S.-Columbia military agrement. Photo by Fernando LLano / AP. The U.S. Invasion of Colombia:Touching all the bases By Marion Delgado / The Rag Blog / November 15, … Continue reading
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Tagged Central America, Columbia, Imperialism, Latin America, U.S. Military
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Republicans : Hypocrisy as a Pre-Existing Condition
Republican Chairman Michael Steele says abortion coverage has been removed from the party’s insurance policy.Republican Party insurance policyHas covered abortion for eighteen yearsBy Ted McLaughlin / The Rag Blog / November 14, 2009 A few days ago, 176 Republicans joined … Continue reading
Curbing John O’Neill : The Pipeline and the Saudi-Al Qaeda Connection
The late John P. O’Neill, former assistant director of the FBI, saw threat of bin Laden early on. O’Neill’s attempts to investigate connections with Saudis were thwarted.John O’Neill, the Trans Afghanistan Pipeline:The Saudis, the Bushes and bin LadenBy Sherman DeBrosse … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Afghanistan Pipeline, Al Qaeda, Bin Laden, Espionage, FBI, George W. Bush, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism, U.S. Foreign Policy
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Nuke ‘Renaissance’ : Same Old, Same Old
Not looking so good:Much-hyped nuclear renaissance ‘If history repeats itself as farce, then the nuclear power industry represents the most incompetent jester of all time…’ By Harvey Wasserman / The Rag Blog / November 12, 2009 The much-hyped “renaissance” of … Continue reading
Israel and Iran : A Countdown to Tragedy?
During Iranian street demonstrations this summer a protester displays a photo of Mohammed Mossadegh, deposed by the Americans and the British in 1953 and replaced with the much-hated Shah Reza Pahlavi. Photo posted on Daily Kos, June 19, 2009. Who … Continue reading
Special Delivery : Ft. Hood GI Gives Letter to Obama
Pfc. Michael Kern. Photo from Cynthia Thomas / Under the Hood Cafe.Stopping by the barracks:GI Michael Kern hands Obama IVAW letter What happened at Fort Hood has made it abundantly clear that the military mental health system, and our soldiers, … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Anti-War GIs, Fort Hood, Iraq Veterans, IVAW, Mental Health, Military, PTSD, Victor Agosto
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