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It Is Time the Wishful-Thinkers Grew Up Politically
In The Great Tradition: Obama Is A HawkBy John Pilger / June 14, 2008 In his latest column for the New Statesman, John Pilger reaches back into the history of the Democratic Party and describes the tradition of war-making and … Continue reading
We, the People, Have Been Ambushed
When Will the People Fight Back? Oil and RacismBy Reza Fiyouzat / June 15, 2008 It is customary to run into brazenly racist commentary coming out of the U.S. liberals and right-wingers alike, especially when it comes to the question … Continue reading
Serving Time As a Profit Center for Our Economy
“I’m a Goddamned Magnet for Bad Luck”: Old Dogs and Hard TimeBy Joe Bageant / June 13, 2008 Late at night through my window by the computer I can see my neighbor Stokes bicycling at 10 pm to the local … Continue reading
Supremes Restore Hope : Habeas Corpus Ruling
Boumediene v. Bush: The Supreme Court Takes a Stand By David Van Os / Jun 13, 2008 David Van Os is a Texas attorney and a populist democrat. In the case of Boumediene v. Bush, issued on June 12, 2008, … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Guantanamo, Habeas Corpus, International Law, Supreme Court, Terrorism, Texas
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Snoop Dogg Salutes Johnny Cash
Somehow, Snoop Dogg’s repertoire gets weirder (and, consequently, more awesome) with this country-inspired ode to Johnny Cash. At this rate, Snoop’s entrance into experimental territory might make him the next Bjork. With braids. And weed. And songs about ladies’ butts. … Continue reading
The Japanese Use Less Energy, No Doubt
It is a rarity to see all the lights ablaze at Kiminobu Kimura’s home in Tokyo, where a fuel cell turns hydrogen into electricity and cold water into hot. The Kimura family heats very few rooms, and recycles its bath … Continue reading
Making an Impact by Stopping the Train
Climate Change Protesters Hijack Coal Trainby Martin Wainwright / June 12, 2008 Climate change campaigners hijacked a train carrying coal to Britain’s biggest power station this morning, swarming on to the roof of its 20 huge trucks. The 40 protesters … Continue reading
With Which They Will Be Forever Tainted
Do these men look like they’re worth $2 million a month? Rewards For The Bush Faithful by Christopher Brauchli / June 14, 2008 I am against government by crony. Harold Ickes, resigning as Secretary of the Interior, February 1946 It … Continue reading
Resolved that George W. Bush be impeached…
Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio. Photo/Charlie Neibergall / AP. Dennis Kucinich’s 35 Articles of Impeachment Against George W. Bush On June 9, 2008, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, (D.,Ohio) made a remarkable presentation before the Congress of the United States calling for … Continue reading
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Tagged Bush Impeachment, Congress, Criminal Justice, Dennis Kucinich, George W. Bush, Presidency, Propaganda, War Crimes
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Some Ideological Housecleaning of His Own to Do
Obama’s Chicago Boysby Naomi Klein / June 12, 2008 Barack Obama waited just three days after Hillary Clinton pulled out of the race to declare, on CNBC, “Look. I am a pro-growth, free-market guy. I love the market.” Demonstrating that … Continue reading
Ghost of Election Past
Thanks to Harry Edwards / The Rag Blog
Iraqi Poetry Now Is About Death and Separation
Mass Marriage: Couples at a reception hosted by a businessman promotingIraqi reconciliation. Khalid Mohammed/APIRAQ: The Love Stories Are GoneBy Ali al-Fadhily* / June 14, 2008 BAGHDAD — As statistics go, at least 655,000 Iraqis have died as a result of … Continue reading
