Category Archives: RagBlog

In the second of two, Sherm delves further into the Tea Bagger phenomenon — it’s anger, racism, and potential violence. He discusses indoctrination tactics and the nature of the true believer — and how the movement reflects a basic contempt … Continue reading →

The Rag Blog’s Sherman DeBrosse earlier wrote about “Protecting Wall Street from the People,” laying much of the problem at the feet of the Republicans. Dr. Steven Porter responds that the problem is less with the political parties, both of … Continue reading →

A critic at a diversity conference contends that the nature of Jensen’s criticism of societal hierarchies makes him part of the problem, not the solution. Professor Jensen responds with a call for personal accountability. “We cannot ignore the systems from … Continue reading →

New statistics show that an average of 950 veterans attempt suicide every month, and about 7% of those attempts are successful. Even those under VA care have an unacceptably high suicide rate. We are paying an awful price for the … Continue reading →

Carry It On By Alice Embree / The Rag Blog / April 6, 2010 [On March 30, Long-time Austin activist David P. Hamilton wrote an article in The Rag Blog announcing his “retirement” from political activism. He discussed his disillusionment … Continue reading →

Carry It On By Alice Embree / The Rag Blog / April 5, 2010 I’m responding to David Hamilton’s retirement notice posted this week. Everyone should get to retire or take leave from the movement for social justice. It’s never … Continue reading →

In 1294, Pope Celestine V issued a decree making it permissible for a Pope to resign. Then he resigned. By Ted McLaughlin / The Rag Blog / April 2, 2010 There’s been a lot of controversy in the last few … Continue reading →

By Rabbi Arthur Waskow / The Rag Blog / April 1, 2010 What’s with Obama? The President has run true to form in his announcement of ending the moratorium on off-shore drilling in part of the Atlantic Coast. Some reports … Continue reading →