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Signs of a Declining Culture
Not so much that it does happen, but rather that we let it happen. Millions of Travelers Rated for Terror PotentialAssessments Cannot Be Viewed or ChallengedBy MICHAEL J. SNIFFEN, AP WASHINGTON (Dec. 1) – Without their knowledge, millions of Americans … Continue reading
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Saturday Snapshot – Dick and W’s Retirement Plan
Most retiring presidents go on the speaking tour, or become involved in international affairs. But Dick and George have something else in mind.
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War Tax Refund
That war’s over — it’s time to get your tax rebateBy PURVA PATELCopyright 2006 Houston Chronicle It’s taken nearly a century, but the federal government has finally dropped part of a tax it initially levied on telephone customers to help … Continue reading
We Do More Than We Know
By opposing war in all forms, we have more influence than we recognize. Anti-war movement deserves some credit – Some call it marginal, but organized push swayed world opinionTom HaydenSunday, November 26, 2006 Although rarely credited, the anti-war movement has … Continue reading
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Cold, Hard Facts, Episode XII
Our question is, “How does (good ol’ boy) W define dramatic improvement?” “Some worry that a change of leadership in Iraq could create instability and make the situation worse. The situation could hardly get worse, for world security and for … Continue reading
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Red State Son, Dennis Perrin, On Honour
Our Honor Began then abandoned three attempts to write about Iraq, or what’s left of it. Maybe I’ve hit a wall when it comes to the war, or maybe there’s nothing left to say. When I read all the reports … Continue reading
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Midterm Election Procedures Failed
Experts Concerned as Ballot Problems PersistBy Ian Urbina and Christopher DrewDec 1, 2006, 08:02 After six years of technological research, more than $4 billion spent by Washington on new machinery and a widespread overhaul of the nation’s voting system, this … Continue reading
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NATO’s Role in US Imperial Ambitions
NATO’s plan for continual warBy Alex CallinicosNov 30, 2006, 01:10 We live in an age of imperialism. The mess into which the US and Britain have got themselves in Iraq is unlikely to change this. Take the case of Nato—the … Continue reading
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A Peculiar Pasta for Foodie Friday
Crab, Pine Nut and Gorgonzola Lasagna (25 March 2004) Now this is interesting !! As lasagna is the simplest pasta to make, this is a very good starting point for beginners. Thanks to Nick Peirano and Saveur magazine (March 2004) … Continue reading
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More On Internet Regulation
This article raises some burning issues for serious bloggers, and many other Internet entities. We’ll be following this case and other similar cases closely in the coming months. Threats To Internet Freedom All Too RealPublished on Thursday, November 30, 2006.Source: … Continue reading
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Mealy State Mouthpiece Hard at Work
Actually, Glenn Beck is a moronic asshole and little more than a common North American bigot. Dime a dozen ’round these hya parts. But he plays a fine part for CNN, we’re sure. Glad we disconnected the television more than … Continue reading
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Psychoanalysing the Bush Phenomenon
And this may also go part of the way to explaining why any sort of constitutional rights have become irrelevant. Psychotics 4 Bush!Posted by Melissa McEwan at 9:04 AM on November 28, 2006. Study finds the more psychotic the voter, … Continue reading
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