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Hugo Chavez: Accomplishments of a Rebel
Venezuela: Democracy, Socialism and ImperialismBy James Petras / April 17, 2008 Introduction Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez remains the world’s leading secular, democratically elected political leader who has consistently and publicly opposed imperialist wars in the Middle East, attacked extra-territorial intervention … Continue reading
From a Foreign Correspondent
This came to us covertly and we don’t know who wrote it. But it’s pretty darn funny, so we hope you enjoy as we did. The Rag FUCK A DUCKANYTHING FOR A BUCK I’m watching the financial channel here in … Continue reading
Ben Stein’s "Expelled" : A No-Brainer
He Blinded Me Without ScienceBy Chez Pazienza / April 17, 2008 Ben Stein has a message for Darwin: “Fuck you!” It seems incomprehensible that Stein — former Nixon speech writer, game show host, eye drop pitchman and Neil Cavuto love … Continue reading
Now you may kiss the brides…
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Peak Oil News : Prices Continue to Surge
The peak oil crisis: The silly season Is upon usby Tom Whipple During the past week, the surge in oil prices continued with crude, gasoline and diesel prices all hitting new highs. U.S. gasoline consumption may be down by a … Continue reading
Erosion of Pay Check Drives Economic Downturn
Kim Baker works at a roof tile factory with declining business. “We don’t just hop in the car and go shopping or get something to eat,” he said, with his daughter Bailey and wife, Debbie, right. Photo by J. Kevin … Continue reading
ABC, Barack Obama and the Red Herring
Daley to Clinton: Don’t Tar Obama with Ayersby Mike Dorning and Rick Pearson / April 17, 2008 Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, whose father was famously not so sympathetic to anti-war protesters, is coming to the defense of Barack Obama for … Continue reading
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Real Power Can Be Manifest Through Our Spending
The Most Powerful People in AmericaBy Joel S. Hirschhorn / April 16, 2008 They are not the rich and superrich, nor the politically powerful running the two-party plutocracy, nor the greedy heads of banking and finance companies, and certainly not … Continue reading
Proof of Murder, Rape, and Torture in US Custody
Documents Describe Murder And Torture Of Prisoners In U.S. Custody: Newly Released Government Documents Show Special Forces Used Illegal Interrogation Techniques In Afghanistan April 17, 2008 NEW YORK – The American Civil Liberties Union obtained documents today from the Department … Continue reading
An Act of Arrogance, Not Patriotism
Justice O’Connor, I Think I Love YouBy Lynn Grossman / April 16, 2008 Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and Steven Breyer were at Hunter College the other evening talking about “The Supreme Court and the Presidency.” The event was … Continue reading
ABC Takes Hits for Slanted, Tabloid Debate
ABC News moderators Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos seemed to be playing a game of gotcha at last night’s candidates’ debate. Photo by Matt Rourke / AP.Clinton-Obama Debate: ABC Decides Top Issues Facing Americans Are Gaffes, Flag Pins and ’60s … Continue reading
















