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Paul Craig Roberts : The War on Terror is a Hoax
War on Terror: The Board Game.‘The “war on terror” is a hoax that fronts for American control of oil pipelines, the profits of the military-security complex, the assault on civil liberty by fomenters of a police state, and Israel’s territorial … Continue reading
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Tagged Bush Administration, Foreign Policy, Neocons, Terrorism, War on Terror
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Palin Endorses Perry : Birds of a Feather
All in the Family: Texas Gov. Rick Perry directs Willow Palin(carrying infant Trig Palin)as Republican veep candidate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrives at San Antonio International Airport. Oct. 3, 2008. Whoopie Doo! The yahoo guv of the nation’s “largest” state … Continue reading
Jury Nullification : Peers Refuse to Convict Disabled Vet in Pot Bust
Get Out of Jail Free / wayneandwax. “Jurors should acquit, even against the judge’s instruction… if exercising their judgement with discretion and honesty they have a clear conviction the charge of the court is wrong.” ~ Alexander Hamilton, 1804. ‘The … Continue reading
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Tagged Criminal Justice, Drug Law Reform, Drug Legalization, Marijuana, Medical Marijuana, Prohibition
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Petraeus Angry : Obama Overrides His Bid to Delay Iraq Withdrawal
A campaigning Barack Obama with Gen. David Patraeus in a helicopter ride over Baghdad. Pool photo by Ssg. Lorie Jewell / AP.‘A White House staffer present at the meeting was quoted by the source as saying, “Petraeus made the mistake … Continue reading
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Tagged Department of Defense, Gen. David Patraeus, Iraq Withdrawal, Obama Presidency, U.S. Military
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Loving: She’ll Be Comin’ ‘Round the Mountain
Cartoon by Charlie Loving / The Rag Blog
Foodie Friday: The Bacon Explosion
I know, I know – I’m two days late. So, I forgot, but this is so worth spreading around that I’m posting it anyway. Just think – 5,000 calories and 500 grams of fat in one little dish !! It’s … Continue reading
Sunday Snapshot : Present, Absent, Dead
Palestinian boy Mohammed Kutkut, 14, right, covers his face as he sits next to the name sign of his killed friend Ahed Qaddas in the Fakhoura boys school in Jebaliya, northern Gaza strip, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus. … Continue reading
Greenwald: The Socioeconomic and Racial Inequities in Our Justice System
The definition of a “two-tiered justice system”By Glenn Greenwald / January 28, 2009 Aside from the intrinsic dangers and injustices of arguing for immunity for high-level government officials who commit felonies (such as illegal eavesdropping, obstruction of justice, torture and … Continue reading
Hirschhorn: The Greed Tax
Great idea, but this is definitely a post-revolution happening. At the least, I have mailed this article to my member of Congress and both Senators, telling them I believe this is a proposal that reflects true justice. We’ll see what … Continue reading
Singin’ on Sunday: James McMurtry
We Can’t Make It Here Thanks to Rabbit’s Illusions / The Rag Blog
Cleaning Up the Guantanamo Mess: Worthington Provides Some Valuable Details
How Cooking For The Taliban Gets You Life In GuantánamoBy Andy Worthington / February 01, 2009 Those of us who prefer justice to arbitrary and unaccountable detention without charge or trial were delighted when, last week, Barack Obama fulfilled a … Continue reading
Turkish PM Calls Gaza What It Was : ‘Killing’
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seen during a session at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. Photo: AP Photo/Michel Euler. See video of Erdogan’s remarks below. Turkish PM greeted by cheers after … Continue reading
