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Kahlah al-Marri : Supremes May Hear Major Detention Case

The Supreme court may hear the case of Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri who has been detained in a brig in South Carolina for five years. Photo from www.psaonline.‘The Supreme Court is now being asked to consider the legality of Marri’s … Continue reading

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Morici: The Economy Is a Two Wheel Recession

Gone, Baby, Gone: Another 240,000 Jobs LostBy Peter Morici / November 7, 2008 The Labor Department reported the economy lost 240,000 payroll jobs in October, after losing 284,000 jobs in September. This was much worse than was expected and represents … Continue reading

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The Sunday Funnies

A father asked his 10-year old son if he knew about the birds and the bees. “I don’t want to know,” the child said, bursting into tears. “Promise me you won’t tell me.” Confused, the father asked what was wrong. … Continue reading

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Singin’ on Sunday – Becca Stevens

Becca Stevens was born into a musical family in North Carolina and was on stage by the age of two performing her father’s music. When she was ten she starred in a year-long national tour of The Secret Garden. Becca … Continue reading

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Is This Another Backroom BushCo Bailout?

Chrysler headquartersWhy the GM/Cerberus/Chrysler Bailout is bad for taxpayers and doomed to fail without the benefits of a Chapter 11 filing for both Chrysler and GMBy Robert Farago / November 6, 2008 [The following analysis was sent to TTAC by … Continue reading

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Barack O.: Mike Albert’s Imagination Run Wild

An Interview I Would Love To ReadBy Michael Albert / November 05, 2008 Imagine it is January 2, 2011. Imagine that Barack Obama has been President of the U.S. for two full years. Finally, imagine also that the following interview … Continue reading

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Suggestive Turnout Numbers in Alaska Polls

Graphic: © The Anchorage Daily NewsAlaska’s voting turnout puzzlingBy Richard Mauer / November 8, 2008 LESS THAN ’04? Total isn’t in yet but appears below expectations. Did a huge chunk of Alaska voters really stay home for what was likely … Continue reading

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Paul Buhle : The American Elections of 2008: A First Take

Banners congratulating president-elect Barack Obama hang Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, outside of City Hall and the Cook County Building in downtown Chicago. Photo by José M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune.‘Obama, former community organizer, is the figure of a new century, … Continue reading

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Obama’s Rhetoric Toward Iran Leaves Something to Be Desired

As far as I am concerned, what this article describes is horrible. Barack Obama shows a clear ignorance of the facts in this matter, and a typical American style of arrogance and belligerence. The most recent National Intelligence Estimate has … Continue reading

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Not So Fast…

Thanks to Harry Edwards / The Rag Blog

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Violence in Gaza Breaks the Ceasefire

wednesday, mourners carry the body of a hamas fighter killed by israeli forces during ground incursions on the previous dayIsrael Breaches Gaza Ceasefire: Invades, Kills 7, Seizes ManyBy Michael / November 6, 2008 yesterday, while i worked alongside politicos; while … Continue reading

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Let’s Bring Culture Not Only to the White House, But to All of American Government

My only question is why would we not desire a Ministry of Culture? Such a government department or agency is commonplace in other nations; why would we not want one in the US? Richard Jehn / The Rag Blog Robert … Continue reading

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