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Sheriff Takes Aim at Florida Peace Protesters
“If you can’t stand behind our troops, do us all a favor and stand in front of them.”–Text on t-shirt given away by Florida Sheriff. (See video.) It is absolutely NO stretch whatsoever to say that this so-called public servant … Continue reading
This From the "Too Little, Too Late" Department
You’ve got to admire these essentially brainless politicians for being so remarkably and densely persistent. Oil production is consistently decreasing year over year, but they know how to resolve the issue: lower the speed limit, again !!! I’ve withdrawn my … Continue reading
Barack Obama on FISA, Telecoms
Today, in response to those of us who have strongly disagreed with his position on the FISA legislation, Barack Obama posted the following message on mybarackobama.com. My position on FISABy Barack Obama / July 4, 2008 I want to take … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, FISA, National Security Agency, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Privacy, Surveillance, Telecoms
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FILM : Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Bedtime for “Gonzo”By Andrew O’Hehir / July 4, 2008 Gonzo journalism pioneer Hunter S. Thompson and documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney don’t seem like the most natural pairing, at least at first. Gibney’s films, including the Oscar-winning “Taxi to the Dark … Continue reading
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Tagged Authors, Film, Filmmakers, Gonzo Journalizm, Journalism, Literature, Media, People, Writers
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A Little Kick-Ass, Unpoetic Poem from Juan Cole
Photo: Jackie BlightYour Fourth of July and My Fourth of JulyBy Juan Cole / July 4, 2008 Your Fourth of July is blood for oil. My Fourth of July is the pure sunbeam of peace. Yours is the imperial presidency … Continue reading
Fourth of July Fireworks
Celestial Stripe. This image of a delicate ribbon of gas, taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, reveals a very thin section of a supernova remnant caused by a stellar explosion that occurred more than 1,000 years ago. Photo courtesy of … Continue reading
Corporate Amerikkka – Killing Off the Web
Google Ordered to Share YouTube LogsBy Anick Jesdanun / July 3, 2008 NEW YORK – Dismissing privacy concerns, a federal judge overseeing a $1 billion copyright-infringement lawsuit against YouTube has ordered the popular online video-sharing service to disclose who watches … Continue reading
Barack Obama and the Tradition of Community Organizing
Saul Alinsky, a major architect of the community organizing concept. Photo from cover of Let Them Call Me Rebel: Saul Alinsky, His Life and Legacy by Sanford D. Horwitt. The following article by Peter Drier from Dissent online discusses the … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Community Organizing, History, Obama, Presidential Campaign, The Left
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That’s Not Our Policy; That’s Not What We’re About
Ex-Agent Says CIA Ignored Iran FactsBy Joby Warrick / July 1, 2008 A former CIA operative who says he tried to warn the agency about faulty intelligence on Iraqi weapons programs now contends that CIA officials also ignored evidence that … Continue reading
Fort Hood’s top NCO says he doesn’t want to fight
Command Sgt. Maj. Neil L. Ciotola, 1st Cavalry Division command sergeant major, participates in the casing of his division’s colors with Maj. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, 1st Cav. commanding general, during a Transition of Authority ceremony at the parade groundsin Baghdad.“We, … Continue reading
Telling Doctors What To Think
South Dakota’s unbelievable new abortion lawBy Emily Bazelon / July 2, 2008 In 2005, South Dakota passed an unprecedented abortion law. The statute purports to be about ensuring that patients give informed consent. Planned Parenthood characterizes it differently: as an … Continue reading
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Tagged Abortion Rights, Criminal Justice, Planned Parenthood, Sexism, Women
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Rush Limbaugh Gets $400 Million Deal
Rush Limbaugh: Not just blowing smoke.“I’m Not Retiring Until Every American Agrees With Me”July 3, 2008 On his radio show Wednesday, Rush Limbaugh commented on the news of his astronomical new contract estimated at $400 million. Limbaugh told his audience, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Media, Conservatives, Radio Talk, Right Wing, Right Wing Media
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