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The Coming War with Iran
It’s About the Oil, StupidBy Joe Lauria / April 13, 2008 World civilization is based on oil. The world is running out of oil. The oil companies and governments are not telling the truth about how close we are to … Continue reading
McCain Still Hopes for Hillary
McCain: ‘Hillary can still pull it off” —Senator prefers Clinton Contest April 14, 2008 Republican presidential hopeful John McCain has confided to his inner circle that Hillary Clinton may yet be the Democratic nominee, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned, a … Continue reading
A People’s History of American Empire
Howard Zinn, The End of Empire?by Tom Engelhardt / April 14, 2008 In Iraq, in Afghanistan, and at home, the position of the globe’s “sole superpower” is visibly fraying. The country that was once proclaimed an “empire lite” has proven … Continue reading
Ouch! The Daily Show’s Eviscerating "Documentary" About Fox News
Daily Show Gives Fox the BusinessBy Rachel Sklar / April 11, 2008 The Daily Show’s John Oliver put together a stunning smackdown of Fox News on the April 10 show, punctuated by some damning clips showing egregious comments from some … Continue reading
Singin’ on Sunday – Laura Veirs
I think we need to bring back a more structured musical aspect of TRB since that was such an enormous part of the print Rag, so I intend to do my best to post a tune of some sort every … Continue reading
World Economic Leaders Gather : Confront Major Food Crisis
World Bank president Robert Zoellick. Photo by Saul Loeb / AFPWorld economic leaders act to counter financial, food crisesApril 13, 2008Washington –World economic leaders here this weekend took steps to alleviate the worst financial shock in decades and a food … Continue reading
This Just In : Charlton Heston’s Gun Taken From His Cold, Dead Hands
The Onion.Thanks to telebob / The Rag Blog
The World We have Known is Vanishing Before Our Eyes
Recession, Depression, Collapse: What’s Fear Got To Do With It?By Carolyn Baker / April 13, 2008 Interesting, isn’t it, that mainstream economists need a so-called economic guru like Alan Greenspan to confirm that the U.S. economy is in recession? If … Continue reading
Calling to Task Those Who Disregard the Constitution
Cheney, Torture and the Chance to Restore the Rule of LawBy John Nichols / April 12, 2008 The Constitution of the United States is absolutely clear when it comes to matters of torture. Amendment 8 specifically states that, “Excessive bail … Continue reading
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Maoists Take Elections in Nepal
Communist party of Nepal, Maoist, president Prachanda, who uses only first name, gestures after winning his seat in recent heldelections, in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, April 12, 2008. Former rebel Communistparty of Nepal is leading in most of the constituency, where … Continue reading
Rear Offensive
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Ex-CIA analyst McGovern on Petraeus and Cheney
Ray McGovern: Was Cheney behind Iraqi army’s failed Basra offensive?April 11, 2008 Raymond McGovern is a retired CIA officer turned political activist. McGovern was a Federal employee under seven US presidents for over 27 years, presenting the morning intelligence briefings … Continue reading
