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The Lion Passes: A Different Look at Chappaquiddick
Teddy Kennedy and Chappaquiddick:The official story doesn’t wash After the airplane crash and the shooting of JFK and RFK, killing Ted Kennedy would not do. Gullible as the public is, too many would think a plot was afoot. Kennedy had … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Chappaquiddick, Conspiracy, Deaths, Edward Kennedy, Indigenous People, U.S. Senate
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God Thinks You’re a Loser
CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE “God Thinks You’re a Loser”The Rag Blog and South Austin Pictures present a screening of“God Thinks You’re a Loser,”a perverse comedy from Austin director Gary Chasonat The Independent at 501 Studiosin the 501 Studio Complex,501 … Continue reading
The Wingnuts : Paranoia and Rage Serve the GOP Well
Paranoia, rage and right wing populism From the time of Plato, thinkers have noted that building fear and anger directed at the ‘Other’ is a potent political tool. By Sherman DeBrosse / The Rag Blog / August 25, 2009 Lately, … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Populism, Republican Party, Right Wing Extremists
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The American Doctor : From ‘Practitioner’ to ‘Provider’
Doctor’s Office by Lee Dubin.Graphic from ‘South Park’ / Comedy Central. The practice of medicine has ceased to be a profession, it has become a business with the doctor being a ‘provider’ for the insurance company. By Dr. Stephen R. … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Medicine
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Mexico Frees Convicted Killers of Chiapas Indians
Relatives of those killed in the 1997 Acteal massacre carry photos and pray in San Cristobal, Chiapas, Mexico, Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Photo by Moyses Zuniga / AP.Supreme Inpunity:Mexico’s high court frees convicted killers of 49 Indians in Chiapas By … Continue reading
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Tagged Crimes Against Humanity, Human Rights, Indigenous People, Latin America, Mexico
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Politics of Fear : A Historical Perspective
Harry Truman delivers his “Truman Doctrine” speech to Congress on March 12, 1947. Photo from Truman Presidential Museum and Library.The politics of fear:A basic tool of reaction By Harry Targ / The Rag Blog / August 23, 2009 “Scare hell … Continue reading
Documenting Human Rights Abuse in Honduras
Photo from AP.Honduras:Human rights violationsby military and policeBy David Holmes Morris / The Rag Blog / August 23, 2009 See more photos Below. In the past few days, several organizations have issued reports documenting human rights violations committed by military … Continue reading
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Tagged Central America, Coups d'etat, Honduras, Human Rights, Latin America
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Berlin : A Look at Health Care in Germany
Some U.S. Citizens in Germany comparing, contrasting and acting upon health care issues. That’s The Rag Blog’s David MacBryde hovering in the back and scratching his head (lower picture). Photos by Karen Axelrad / The Rag Blog.Americans in Germany:How health … Continue reading
Surrealist Group : No War on the Moon!
‘Dark Side of the Moon’ by Al Magnus / photo.net. In Defense of the Dark Side of the MoonBy The Surrealist Group / The Rag Blog / August 20, 2009 “But, for myself, the Earth’s records had taught me to … Continue reading
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Tagged Astronomy, Imperialism, Militarism, NASA, Peace Movement, Surrealism
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Insurance Lobby Presses Ancient Medical Equipment Into Service
Tobacco Smoke Enema (1750’s – 1810). Graphic courtesy of Dr. Charles Rookenpumpher This old bogus device has been reintroducedin Washington D.C. by the Health Insurance LobbyAre You Starting To Feel It Yet ? By Larry Ray / The Rag Blog … Continue reading
Lockerbie : A ‘Conspiracy Theory’ Worth Pursuing
Top, Convicted Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, holding release papers, at Glasgow International Airport, after his release Thursday, August 20, 2009. Photo by Danny Lawson / Pool / AP. Below, wreckage of Pan Am 103, Lockerbie, Scotland, Dec. 21, 1988.Unlocking … Continue reading
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Tagged CIA, Conspiracy Theories, Middle East, Terrorism, US Intelligence
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