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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
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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
Skeletor Is Gonna Be Watching You
Administration Set to Use New Spy Program in USby Spencer S. Hsu The Bush administration said yesterday that it plans to start using the nation’s most advanced spy technology for domestic purposes soon, rebuffing challenges by House Democrats over the … Continue reading
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The Daily Iraq War Report
And to remind you of the liars that still reside in Washington, DC, with impunity, here is a link to the White House Web site titled Disarm Saddam Hussein. Courtesy of Free Iraq. 9th of April – The Fall of … Continue reading
Un-Fuck ‘Em Or Another Sign of a Sick Society
To learn the story of this picture, click here(©1970 by Ron Mesaros & Playboy)Ignorant History: In Praise of Hippies and the Counter-CultureBy Bill Hatch / April 12, 2008 These thoughts are provoked by Gerald de Groot’s Reflections on The Sixties … Continue reading
Making Foreclosures into Public Events
Truckers rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.(Chris Gardner / Getty Images)Truckers Hit the BrakesBy Barbara Ehrenreich / April 12, 2008 Until the beginning of this month, Americans seemed to have nothing to say about their ongoing economic ruin except, “Hit me! Please, … Continue reading
Cops and Former Secret Service Agents Ran Black Ops on Green Groups
Meet the private security firm that spied on Greenpeace and other environmental outfits for corporate clients. A tale of intrigue, infiltration, and dumpster-diving. By James Ridgeway / April 11, 2008 A private security company organized and managed by former Secret … Continue reading
An Emmy For O’Reilly : Please Say It Isn’t So…
Protesting an O’Reilly EmmyApril 11, 2008 Bill O’Reilly is set to receive a local Emmy award in Boston next month. But he won’t, if a former fellow tabloid talker gets his way. According to the Boston Herald, Barry Nolan says … Continue reading
