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He Took Office Despite Our Derision
Hail to the Member (thank God for November) There once was a man from Connecticutwho ran for the office of PresidentThough he said he’s from Texas,just like some Mex’s,he’s really a permanent resident. He won by Supreme Court decision,and caused … Continue reading
POETRY : True Homeland
Wubbzy in the style of Picasso / Frank Rocco. Welcome to the USA Patriarch Actwith its spying and break-insup its sleeve behind your backwith eavesdropping that’s a crackdownwith character attacks and panic attacksOh damn I’m indicted with fictionthough my sentence … Continue reading
Scott Trimble : ‘We Are Not Sufficiently Democratic’
An open letter to Ralph Nader:The issues we face todayBy Scott Trimble / The Rag Blog / July 11, 2008 What is the most important political issue in America today? There are probably many different answers to that question; however, … Continue reading
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Tagged Democracy, Progressive Movement, Ralph Nader, The Left
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POETRY : Five by Shane
“Charles Gandy” You were nothing but a parable to me.Your sad, short story was the basis for my novel;my accidental life contrasting with your accidental death.Looking back, I see there was more to you than a nonsensical ending.So now I’m … Continue reading
Robert Pardun : In Support of Barack
Robert Pardun, back in the day. And the words that are used for to get the ship confused will not be understood as they are spoken…And like Pharaoh’s tribe they’ll be drowned in the tide and like Goliath they’ll be … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, New Left, Obama, Presidential Campaign, SDS, Sixties, Social Change, Texas, The Movement
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The Earth: Love It or Lose It, Part V
Two Potential Components of MicrogenerationBy Paul Spencer / The Rag Blog / July 7, 2008 Microgeneration may or may not present much of a solution for our increasing energy deficit; but it’s still fun, and it’s not counter-productive as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Energy, Environment, Solar Energy, Sustainability
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Reborn on the Fourth of July or Patriotism Once More Revisited
Fading GloryOn Patriotism.[revised annually on the 4th of July]By David Hamilton / The Rag Blog / July 4, 2008 Defending the patriotism of America’s internal critics is a time honored ritual, necessary because the warmongers invariably call it into question. … Continue reading
World Petroleum Congress : Pointing the Finger
OPEC: It’s the speculators!By Roger Baker / The Rag Blog / July 4, 2008 The world economy depends on cheap oil. So when it disappears it isunderstandable that there is dissension and finger pointing among thesellers. Nevertheless, when the guys … Continue reading
Cartoon Thursday – Charlie Loving
The Rag Blog
Shade Tree
when you come to my house you are allowed to plant a tree and after you leave I will water it along and nurture it well as it reaches toward the light and keep it safe from harm even if … Continue reading
Run the Flag Up The Pole, Boys…
U.S. percentage of the world’s military spending. Source. / armscontrolcenter.org. Click to enlarge.There’s a little GI Joe in all of usBy Duncan Echelson / The Rag Blog / July 2, 2008 How military service suddenly qualifies someone for sainthood or … Continue reading
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Tagged American Society, Marketing, Militarism, Military, Military Budget, Propaganda, The World, U.S. Military
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I Ran
“Drachen 6” / Irena Vezin.I Ran I was so scared, and there was no one to stand up beside me –I was so weak, and I searched, but there was no place to hide me –I was so lost, and … Continue reading
