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Malicki Bombshell on U.S.-Iraq Treaty
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq.Wants limited accord, linked to withdrawal timetableBy Robert Dreyfuss / July 8, 2008 The long-running showdown over the proposed US-Iraq treaty, aimed at legitimizing the American occupation of Iraq, is coming to a head, and … Continue reading
Oaxaca’s Government Land Grab
Members of the Oaxaca People’s Popular Assembly (APPO) take part in a demonstration against Oaxaca’s governor Ulises Ruiz in Oaxaca on Nov. 5, 2006. At least a dozen people have been killed in the area since the protest movement began. … Continue reading
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Tagged Latin America, Liberation Movements, Mexico, Protest, Social Movements
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Waxman Wants to De-Rove the White House
U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.)takes on politicization of White House.Taking aim at the next Karl RoveBy Alexander Bolton / July 7, 2008 Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.), who has primary jurisdiction over the executive branch, is considering legislation to eliminate Karl … Continue reading
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Tagged Bush Administration, Congress, Karl Rove, Political Corruption, Politics
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Mexican Comic and Stamps Draw Charges of Racism
Houston: Customers ask Wal-Mart stores to remove Memín Pinguín comicBy Leslie Casimir / July 8, 2008 See “Stamps Racist, Civil Rights Leaders Say,” at end of this article. Beloved by Mexicans for his dim wits, street smarts and playful disposition, … Continue reading
SPORT : Sailing the Choked Waters
Chinese fishmen remove green algae from the sea on July 4, 2008 in Qingdao, Shandong, China. More than 1,000 boats and 5,000 fishmen have been mobilized to clean up green algae which has invaded the Olympic sailing venue. Photo by … Continue reading
Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis – Two Men With The Blues
Thanks to Harry Edwards / The Rag Blog / Posted July 7, 2008
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Illustration by Guy Billout / The Atlantic Monthy.What the Internet is doing to our brainsby Nicholas Carr [Nicholas Carr’s most recent book, The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, From Edison to Google, was published earlier this year. “Is Google Making … Continue reading
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Don’t Ignore Those Strange, Dissonant Words
Lies, kidnapping and a mysterious laptopBy Johann Hari / July 7, 2008 You have been told that the Venezuelan President supports the Farc thugs Sometimes you hear a stray sentence on the news that makes you realise you have been … Continue reading
Sex Crimes in the White House
Fernando Botero / Abu Ghraib 57, 2005. Image © Fernando Botero, courtesy Marlborough Gallery, New York.Abu Ghraib and the Sexualization of TortureBy Naomi Wolf / July 7, 2008 Naomi Wolf is a best-selling author and essayist. NEW YORK – Sex … Continue reading
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Tagged Abu Ghraib, Human Rights, Iraq Occupation, Sex Crimes, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Torture
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Bush Tours America To Survey Damage Caused By His Disastrous Presidency
Source. / Onion News Network Thanks to Carl Davidson / The Rag Blog / Posted July 7, 2008
MEDIA : Reading The Onion Seriously
Combining irreverent humor and acerbic critique, a handful of new media outlets — including The Onion — are transforming American politics and culture, writes Theodoe Hamm, in his new book The New Blue Media.By Theodore Hamm After 9/11, The Onion … Continue reading
Surge Amnesia : The Media’s Newest Affliction
Patriot Alert / The White HouseThey’re swallowing this nonsense wholeBy Arianna Huffington / July 7, 2008 John McCain, aided and abetted by his loving protectors in the media, is running a victory lap on Iraq. To hear them tell it, … Continue reading
