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Dying Over the American Housing Crisis
Let’s be clear about the facts here: it’s okay to bail out the lenders who are in trouble, but we will ignore the home-buyers who cannot meet their mortgage payments. Just another example of BushCo’s “we-don’t-give-a-flying-fuck” approach to America. “If … Continue reading
Protesters converge on Houston to say "No New Coal"
Environmental activists from Arkansas, Michigan, Nevada, Georgia, Texas, and Iowa converged on Houston May 14, 2008,to urge the Houston-based Dynegy corporation to halt construction on its six proposed coal plants. The protest targeted Dynegy’s annual shareholders meeting. Activists gathered outside … Continue reading
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Big Win for Gay Rights
John Lewis, right, hugs his partner, Stuart Gaffney, left, outside of the California State Supreme Court building in San Francisco, Thursday, May 15, 2008, after the California Supreme Court overturned a voter-approved ban on gay marriage in a ruling that … Continue reading
US Arms Accusations Against Iran? …Never Mind
The Iranian arms justification for bombing Iran is holding up no better than Bush’s justification for invading Iraq, based on Saddam’s supposed weapons of mass destruction. Roger Baker / The Rag Blog US claims on Iranian arms proove bogusBy Gareth … Continue reading
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A Really Low-Budget Horror Flick: Crazy Ants Hit Houston
Exterminator Tom Rasberry lets the creatures named for him, “crazy rasberry ants,” crawl on his arm Tuesday.‘Crazy’ Ants Swarm Over Houston AreaBy Linda Stewart Ball / May 14, 2008 In what sounds like a really low-budget horror film, voracious swarming … Continue reading
Sign of the Times!
Thanks to Deborah Osborne / The Rag Blog
Giving Up Something in Solidarity with Their Kids
Perhaps we can convince George W. Bush to show a little solidarity with some of these folks by giving up something near and dear to his heart, just the way golf was before he so generously ditched it to show … Continue reading
Keith Olbermann : Special Comment on Bush’s Great Sacrifice
Keith Olbermann’s Special Comment, May 14, 2008 Which includes, in part, the following: “Mr. President,” he was asked, “you haven’t been golfing in recent years. Is that related to Iraq? “Yes,” began perhaps the most startling reply of this nightmarish … Continue reading
Edwards Endorses Obama — Video
Breaking News: Edwards Endorses Obama Pt.1 Breaking News: Edwards Endorses Obama Pt.2Posted May 14, 2008 / The Rag Blog
Cyberspace Command : Hackers With Wings
When this happens, we can all feel safe at last. Roger Baker / The Rag Blog Air Force Aims for ‘Full Control’ of ‘Any and All’ Computers By Noah Shachtman May 13, 2008 The Air Force wants a suite of … Continue reading
The Compassionate Conservative Rides Again!
Bush: I quit golf over Iraq warMay 14, 2008 WASHINGTON — US President George W. Bush said in an interview out Tuesday that he quit playing golf in 2003 out of respect for the families of US soldiers killed in … Continue reading
